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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XIII, Issue 4302, 23 December 1892, Page 2

Additions to the Pahiatua Town Hall are to be made, at a coat o£ L2OO.

Wo have to acknowledge from the Government Printer, the receipt of a Blue Book of statistics for the year 1891.

"Art is long and time is fleeting. It may not be fur long that Messrs ijcouliar and Ohiaholm, of Wellington will offer such bargains in the matter of furniture as they uow hold forth to our readers in their new advertisement. Ahouse may be thoroughly and tastofully i furnished for from 115 10a, to £(io 10a, Such opportunities only occurr once in a lifetime; therefore, grasp time by tho forelook. Unlike "Punch" in bis cele« bratod advice to young peoplo about to marry we say "Do," and send to Messrs Bcoullar and Ohisholm-when you have settled the preliminaries. They will very soon and very cheaply fix up a happy home for you. We have received from Mr T, 6. Masun, of Masterton, an interesting little pamphlet dealing with parasitic diseases in sheep and lambs and hiving particular reference to that certain preventive and specific, "Lan»atone'a Verroifugo and Bronchoiino," Tho little work may be obtained gratis from Mr Muson, and stockowners should make a point of perusing it, Pahiatua really must be booming, and although the maiu street is three chains wide, a certain member ot the Borough Council thought it necessary, at the last meeting, to move that owners bo informed they must not leave vehicles on the mam street-.

Tho Annual Itam Fair of the Woodville Central Agricultural and Pastoral Association will be held at Woodvillo on Thursday, tho Kith February, noxt. This is an admirable opportunity for pastoralists who wish to improve tho quality of their flucks, or who, on the othor hand, being overstocked, haye sheep to disposo of. In tho hands of the able Secretary, Mr William JNicholson, there is no doubt that the Fair will prove a groat success. The entries close on Saturday, 11th February, 1893,.at two p.m.

Modern science and modern ingenuity have done muchtn improve upon old time methods and appliances, though there remains yet a vast deal to discover and elaborate before an absoluto pitch of perfection can bo reached, Let us take, for instance, tho last quarter of a century of our oxißtence and noto what wondort'ul discoveries and invontiona havo been wade in tho modes of locomotion by land and soa. Now we have railways running at the enormous rate of spued of sixty miles an hourand over,ocean steamships, veritable fluating palaces, rush round the world, cleaving the ocean at tho rate of 400 miles a day, and cable messages are flashed from tho uttermost countries of the earth and replies received befuro tha dawn of a day has faded into the shades of evening. Then there is the phonograph and the telephono and other marvellous discoveries in electrical science, tho future developments of which wo are beginning to see only faintly. Luxuries and necessaries from the furthermost parts of the earth aro brought easily and cheaply to our vory doors. But more especially mußt ne marvel when we tlunk that so much skill, knows ledge, and trouble is expendod in perfecting for ordinary consumption such an everyday articlo of use as ton. Teas are brought from India, China, and Ceylon, and by a sories of experiments the growths of these countries aro combinod in one blend, In which the particular delicate flavours and aromas of each are concentrated into one delicious mixture. Such are the teas of tho KinpiroTea Company, of which Messrs W. and G. Turnbull and Co., of Wollington, are the proprietors, and which haye by their ekilful and judicious treatment acquired a reputation of enviable high-standing, We would direct attention to the firm's striking advertisement 011 our first page, with a word of advice for all to "taste and Bee "for themselves,

The monthly meeting of tho Masterton Women's Christian Temperance Crusade was held in tho ball of the Presbyterian Church on Thursday, 22nd instant, The President,-Mrs Dukes, brought before tbe meeting the Gospel Temperance Mission to be hold shortly by Mr E, Tennysou Smith in this town, papers concerning which were distributed to the members and their sympathy and co-operation solicited. The pledge-cards and book woro laid before the meeting, and great satisfaction was expressed with tbe tastofulness and design of both. A numberot members wero fully enrolled,

All are cordially Invited to pay a visit to the new shop, next to the Club Hotel, Masterton, where Mr J. L. Murray has a variety of novelties in the way of silk handkerchiefs and ties, studs, and other similar goods suitable for tho season's presents, which wore on view last night, when an effective impromptu display was made at this establishment, Mr Murray notifies in this issue that he has a special line of boys'suits, which ho offers at very low prices,

Mr J. A. Kennedy has been appointed Returning officor for the Pahiatua Town Licensing District, The Offensive Publications Act, passed last session, and which comes into operation on January Ist, 1898, pro* Tides that persons exhibiting or dis> tributing by sale or otherwise, indecent pictures or literature are liable to line or imprisonment; also advorliaomenta relating to certain diseases are declared to be illegal and subject to penalties.

Mr James King, the watchmaker and jeweller par excellence of the Em*pire City, has an announcement in our advertising columns which should wnll repay perusal for those in search of pretty aud useful presents for the jovial Yule-tide season. Mr King is so well-known hi this district that any recommendationonour part would bo mero superfluity, but wo would direct earnest and careful attention to the array of indisputable facts set forth in the advertisement. It is meet aud right that a" King" should have ijewels and gold in plentiful profusion and theseour" King" has,—but what' is more, he is willing and ready to: part with them at reasonable and moderate pricos, which kings as a rule are not anxious to do,

Punug tho mouth of December, from the firßt da; to the last, unusual advantages will be offered to all cash customers at Te Aro House, Wellington, There will be a freo distribution of Christmas presents, differing in value according to the amount of goods purchased at To Arp House, Wellington, Ouc scalo for this distribution is ycry liberal, and may bo seen in another column of tliis paper. The Christmas gifts have been expressly selcoted for this purpose, and have just come to hand by tlw latest mail steamers at Te Aro House, Wellington, Country residents will find this an excelleut opportunity for buying alltlieynoodin household drapery, dress fabrics, millinery, mantles, jackets, mens', boys', and youths' clothing, eto., from the largest and cheapest stoolt'iii tho Province at Te Aro House Wellington, • For, in addition to buying woll and cheaply, they will have the opportunity of selecting their own presents, in accordance with thq amount of porckascs, from the Ist to the 31at l)eoembcr, at To Aro House Wellington. - ■ Orders by post will reeejve prompt attention, and where cash is .enclosed; the presents will bo sent with the gooda from To i Ai'o Hguee, Welliugton.—Aprr . |

Temperance in Maaterton I are said to be giving up in despair the task of contradicting the oittaotdiriaryj statements auppliod to the Evening Post! by its Mastortpn correspondent, Here is the last one: -'"A well-known temperance reformer in this town is said to be issuing circulars catechising the public about the moral conditions of the town.' 1 Mohave been asked whether tho Mas. terton correspondent of tho Evening Post considers himself to be tho town,

Pahiatua residents havo been obliged to petition the Borough Council, with reference to tho stray cattle nuisance, The annual report and balance shoot of the Mssterton Cemetery Trust for the year 1892 will bo presented to a publicmeeting to beheld in tho'Temperanco Hall, Masterton, on Thursday, January 6th 1893, at4.3op.ni,

Tho Mnsterton Eifln Volunteers paraded at the Drill JEM last evening under tho commaud of Lioutcnants Hooper and Malcolm. About thirty rank and file were present, and were put through tho usual movemonta by Drill-Instructor Finn,

The Wosleyan choir will as usual sing carols round the town on New Year's Eve. Their visits are always looked forward to by friends and their midnight singing is rauoh enjoyed. ~ Tho Acclimatisation Society intends liberating another 10,000 young trout in the Otaki and W'aikanuo rivers, in the Manawatu district.

It will interest thoso who are on the look-out for land to learn that an estate near Stratford, in the Taranaki district, of over twelve thousand acres 1m been sub-divided into allotments, varying in size from otie hundred 16 a thousand acres, and that it is now in the hands of Mr W. Coworn, ol Patea, for sale at from thirty shillings to four pounds per acre, on easy terms. A plan of the property will shortly be available, and in tho meantime details may be learnt on reference to Mr Cowern's advertisement elsewhere in this issue.

Charles Maratb, a ohomiet, who pleaded guilty at tbe Water-Police Court, Sydney, on Monday, to keeping illicit still at Ramlwiolt,\vaß fined £l5O, in default six months' gaol, A young cricketer was so injured at Toowoomba (Q.) recently through colliding with a brother batsman between the \yiekets that paralysis sot in and he died subsequently, & very attractive sight was to be witnessed in Queen-street, Maeterton, last evoniog, when the Bon Marclii Emporium was brilliantly illuminated for the purpose of showing off Christmas goods, Messrs LJ. Hooper and Co. are to be congratulated upon the grand style in which they displayed their splendid atook. On one sido was set forth in line array the "pretty things in bonnets" which all ladies delight to see, and there was also in strong evidence tbe artioles for use and numerous other adornments which can all ho got at this well-known house, On tho other hand, close by, was to be seen an excellent assortment of men's and boys' clothing, and "that hat" was on view in all shapos and sizes to suit heads both old and young. Next turning to the adjoining wiudow, the visitor found a grand and choico selection of fruit and other seasonable specialities in the grocery department, Much taste and skill in arrangement was evidenced, and the display was well worth seeing. It was easily to be soon that tho gentleman in charge of this branch, Mr Nicholson, is at once experienced and adept, and knows how to show his wares to the very best advantage. That the friends of this enterprising firm, and many of the general public will go to "Hoopers" for their requirements this Yule-tide, it would be more superfluity for us to say,

Tho Masterton Volunteer Band will head the torchlight procession of the Municipal Fire Brigado on New Year's live.

News has been received of a fatal accident to James Leslie, apprentice on the Bhip Wesilaud, on the voyage Homo from Wellington, when fourteen clays out. In a terrible gale young Leslie fell from the main yard, dying eight hours afterwards. He was a sou of the late Caplain Peter Leslie, of the ship Canterbury, and a nephew of Mr Peter Donny, shipowner, Dumbarton, JMerton will bo enlivened on Christmas eve (to-morrow night) by the Volunteer Brass Band, which will play on the Mutual Life Association's balcony the following selections, commencing at ten o'clock March, " The Coons"; Waltz, " Little Sailors"; Slow March, " Brazilian"; Fantasia," Reminiscences of Scatland "; March, " British Fleet" ; Waltz, " Eose of England " ; Fantasia, " Columbia"; Galop, " Fiz-

Mr John Myers, second son of Mr [Judah Myors, and a member of tho firm of J, Myers and Co, was married in Welliugton yesterday to Miss Julio Levi, third daughter of the late Mr D, Levi, of Napier, Tho wedding took place at Baleigh House, Hobson street, the ceremony being conducted by the Rev H. Van Stavoren, The bridesmaids wero the Misses Levi, P Myers, M. Myers, Edio Myors, Eleanor Myors, Isaaos, Daisy Isaacs, and Lelia Levy. Mr P. Levi gave the bride away, and Mr Phillip Myers acted as best man,

We received from Mr Grusehow lliie morning a sample of La Marguerite strawberries which aro larger and finer than any we have before seen in this district, in fact, what is rarely seen, & porfeotly developed berry, They were accompanied by somo mammoth gooseberries of tho " Industry " variety, which challenge tho Waipoua specimons.

Tho weather has been father hot for the past few days, consequently Mr Charles Hughes, butcher, of' Queenstreet, Masterton, notifies that he will be unable to make quite a full display for Christmas this evening, but that lie will have an additional special display of his Christmas meat on Saturday morning, There is no doubt that Mr Hughes will be called upon to supply the requirements of a very large number of friend! B nd of tho general public,

A good general servant is advertised for in our Wanted column,

The amount of Land Tax paid up to Wednesday is £281,698, in addition to which more will bo considerable number of remittances by post, as letters bearing Wednesday'apostmarkwill be accepted without a fine, Id the return prepared by Mr Orombie, tho Commissioner, under date, 7th of July, and laid on the table in Parliament, the revenue from this source was estimated at £286,915, wbioh is likely to be exceeded, '

A good story is going the round of the town just now concerning a hat of a particular description, whioh was wanted by one of our local magnates, He tried everywhere in search of it, and found it at most places; there was no difficulty about that. But the prices. Oh Fie I uipe shillings at ono shop, eight at another, seven and six ot a third, and a crown somewhere else. Tbun Hooper and Company's was reached, and Boon the seeker went liume delighted, singing ' That flat, That Hat, that wonderful Hat j I got it at Hooper's for tu'o'wi spMt.VAm

; Mr .J, li; Kirkbtide ■ haa so to ncovered from the brutal assault recently committed upon him as to be ablo to walkout.

Formation on tho Ekctabuna-Wood-yille section of tho Government Railway will oomnience immediately nftor tho tiew Year.

According to Lord Hopetoun, it would be better if Melbourne hod only onesinth of the population in Yictoria instead of one-half, Tho now cable rate to Western Aus' tralia should be, for the first ten words 5s 6d, and 7d for each word additional, instead of ds (id and 6d as previously stated.- Tho. mistake arose, from amisprint in the tiovernmeut circular for* warded to Mastorton, The appeal against tho decision of Colonel Rubarts, R.M., in the Weraita Road c«bo—Husking v. Bcetham—has been dismissed with seven tjuineaß costs against Dr Husking,

. The usual exhibition of the material of which Christmas dinners are composed will be made this evening and to-morrow mornim; by Mr F. Holloway, of Queen Street, Masterton, as he notifies in this issue, A large sharo of tho public patronage will, we hare no doubt, be bestowed on Mr Holloway, who is bo well known in this district.

The Minister of Lands has agreed to give the Ruabine Small Farm Association, consisting of fifteen members, a block of laud containing 1700 acres. The land is beyond Ashurst, aud the Minister for some time hesitated to grant it, on account of tbe difficulty and cost of making a road to it. The asseciatiori, however, now volunteered to make the road, and the Hon Mr MuKenzie, has, accordingly, agreed to grant tho land:— Kvening Press. In a characteristic advertisement in thia issue, Mr Richard Hatch informs his patrons and the public gonerally that he is running the raco-books for the Masterton-Opaki Races and that they will be on sale from to-morrow(Saturdav) Mr Hatch recommends the enterprising investor to buy his" 'Kreot card" early, so that ho may study the events and weights and turn his knowledge to good account, No doubt many astute sports* men will endorso Mr Hatch's sentiment, by purchasing books from' him directly they aro published,

It is notified that the partnership hitherto existing betweon Messrs Evernden and Williams, aa-rmillere of Masterton, has been dissolved. All accounts inwards and outwards concerning the late lirm will be dealt with by Mr Even den.

It is specially iutimatod that Mr George Butler, of Quoon street, Masterton, whose reputation for pork pies, pork sausages and other tasty manufactures is so firmly established, will havo a fino Ohrfctmas display of sucking pigs and other seasonable small goods. The Secrotaiy of the North W«iirarapa Benevolent Society, (Mr E. H. Wad" I dinjjtonj acknowledges the receipt oi a bundle of clothes trom the Maatcrton Dorcas Society, to bo handed over to a woman and oluldrcn reported to be m waut.

Wo (Mount Ida Olironiclo) regret to learn that the Eweburn Station suffered a loss of considerably over 100 sheep as the result of the thunderstorm which passed over tho plaiu Inst week, The sheep had been previously Bhoru, and tho severity of the hailstorm vras too much for thorn. A gontlemau who happened to be exposed to the full force of it describes it as ''something terrible," the hail coming down, not in tho ordinary way, but "literally in sheets of ice,"

Messrs Lowes and loins announce through our advertising columns an important sale of building timber at To Oro Oro on Thursday next, at one o'clock. The lots comprise 25,000 feet scantling, 25,000 feet boards, 8,000 feet battens,-and 5,000 feet planking, The full particulars are advertised ill another column, - There is every promise of a. good day's racing at the meeting of the Masterton-Opaki Jockey Club on the Opaki course on Boxing Day. It the weather proves favourable a large attendance may be n garded as a certainty, Tho Secretary, Mr E. H, Waddington, of Perry-Street, Mastorton, particularly requests members of the Club to call for their tickets early,

Wo understand that a new master has been selected for the Roman Catholic School, Masterton,|m the person of Mr Bernard J, Dolan, who is at present living on the West Coast of i ibis island, but who is just recently out from Ireland. Mr Dolan will take up his duties in January, after the holidays, and the sohool, which numbers closely upon a hundred pupils, should do well under his capahlo tuition. He comes to us with good credentials, his career at the College of the lmraaoulate Conception, Sligo, being of an imminently successful character indeed, the scholarly President of that institution writes of Mr Dolan:—" His course was a very dis» tinguished one. At the Intermediate Examinations ho obtained the gold medal in English and carried off the special prize in English composition, although no less than 4498 students competed for the latter." Mr Dolan, also, we might add, took honours with most of his passes and holds in addition to his degrees of scholarship, speoial certificates from tbo Scienco and Art Department at South Kensington, for proficiency iu theosetical mechanics, mathematics, and inorganic chemistry. We are asked to make particular reference to the extensive general sale Mr P, H, Wood holds in the Greytown Auction Rooms to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, and particularly so to the fact that a first-class piano by Neumeyor is to be auctioned, under bill of salo, without reserve. There will also be disposed of, on the same occasion, a number of buggies, both single and double, household furniture, and general merchandise of every kind, Anyono requiring a vehicle or a piano should certainly attend this sale as both buggies and pianos are to bo sold absolutely without reserve

Several members of the Masterton Orchestra will take part in the Choral Service in St. Matthew's Church on Christmas Day, Mr Clifford, the Organist, is actively engaged with the choristers and musicians in practising authems for the ocoasion.