Wairarapa Daily Times. [ESTABLISHED 1878] TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1892.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XIII, Issue 4304, 27 December 1892, Page 2

Wairarapa Daily Times. [ESTABLISHED 1878]

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1892.

second edition

Seiko tug kxtondbp thus or this Waiiujiapa Daily, with which it is TOKtraiML

Oh Saturday ovening an empty truok was derailed on Uio Kimutaka Incline, This empty truck was situated between a heavy engine and a string of hoßtily laden passenger carriages, and to the non-export in railway mattera it seems probable that a light truck, moving as a sort of shuttlecock bottvoen tbe weighty fore and oft portions of a train, should be jumped off the line.

The incident comes rather as a surprise to us, because there has been quite enough romotica already connected with .the Kimutoka trafllo, and we should have thought that the risk of derailing an empty track should specially have been avoided while carriages crowded with holiday excursionists were crossing the range, Fortunately the safety of the train was not affected by the accident to the truck, but who can say that a mishap of the kind might not lead to a catastrophe. There may, of course, be some rational explanation to show that the derailing of a portion of any train jp a contingency that cannot be foreseen or guarded against or that such a misadventure cannot imperil the safety of a heavily loaded passenger train, It would be well if the Efepartment were able to give the public soma satisfactory assurance of this kind. The impression made upon the passengers was that a joarney down the Eimutaka involved risk and danger. Every reasonable precaution should undoubtedly bo taken to secure the safety of passengers and it is for the department to say whether the placing of "empty trucks in jfront of a heavily laden trajn is a prudent arrangement,

A representative of tho Argus, who travelled incognito through the Solomon Group investigating tho Kanaka traffic, sums up his experience by anyim; that many British subjects would envy the tot of tho Kanaka labourer In Queensland,

l'robato has been prantod of Deeming'* will. Tho value of his estate is stated at £GO,

Tho death is announced of Mr Montsuu Williams, Q. 0., the wellknown London Police Magistra^o. Mr Biohmond Beothnm, R, W,, of Obristohurch, is spending jfto Christmas vocation in the Wairaraps, Wo understand that fifty Walrarapa Mnorics Intend taking part In the torch. light prooossiou in Mastorton on New Year's K»e. They will be dressed in the original native ostumes, and will probably perform a " haka," Arrangements are beiaq made by the Uuaioipal 2Va Brigade to start the procession with a pyroteshnio display on an extensive scale from the Waipou* Bridge at about ten o'clock. Tho Volunteer Band will head the march in a drag. Mr J. Blomquisfc, of the Parkvolo Nursery writes.to the Observer:—"A new disease has appeared in the rasp, berry, the pith dries up and in most cases kills the whole stool ; of six varieties that I have la stock only two i ■ havo resisted the disease. I visited some Hardens in Greytown the other day and find the same state of things there, Masterton presented an unusually animated appearance on Saturday evening last (Christmas Eve) and businee* seemed very lively al) rp.ppd. We. do noil remember having; «ean more people about fur a very JopgMip* past,

A. serious accident vory newly ocourred on tho Waipoaa bridge yesterday aftonioon, whan, owinjt to the dense clouds of dust, a bx> m driven by alady collided with a brake. Fertunately the prevented any rnmhap.

Tho Very Rev. Father Auguntiti baturday marnm B Use of heart dbcaac. iJatnorSeauzcau was exceedingly wall known throughout the colony anil most

Wa are informed that a reputed apolo. Si. 11" ' ,O , ,i( l unr trnfli o "" been ohallonged by Ur Tonnywn Smith to K 8 e " b J^°r"r^hibitio n " at the Theatre Royal, Maßterton.

• Phillipo ltna kindly invited the school child ran of Morrison'* Bushtoßpeiid the nest Thursday afternoonatthoKnolle.

A number of members of the Salvation Army went carol einsing in Mftsterton oa Christmftß morning, lneir efforts were rewarded in many caseß with substantial gifts. Mr .. T -K"4i. a eon of Professor T; W. lurk, passed through Mnßterton on route for the Coast the other day. At once the very reliable correspondent oE the Wellington Post wired to that journal that tho Professor himself waß in (his town investigating the progress of tbe Hessian fly.

A large lizard, from Htephen'a Island, near Nelson, exhibited in Mr T. H. Thompson's window in Queen btreet, on Saturday evening lost, Attracted a lot of attention. The creature is fully twenty.two inches id length.

St. Matthew's Church, Masterton> was crowded on Sunday evening last, when several beautiiul carols were sung by the choir, the solo parts being taken by Mr J. Aitken and Master Jngo. Sinoo Mr C. Clifford lias conducted the flinging there hug been a marked improvement in it, and we must congratulate biu on the result of his labors.

Gladstone people arc holding a pionio to-day (Tuesday) at Mr Buchanan's Tupurupum station. Mr Michael Ryan, Into of the Hairibow Hotel, Kaiwarra, has tnkon the Hoyul Oak Hotel, Carterton,

Steps are being taken in Welling. ton to express publicly and practically tho esteem in which Inspector J. Bolt Thompson is held, and regret at bis removal from tie Empire City. Mr Buckland's Washers' and Mnnglera' Bill baa been taken Barioußly by corUiu English papers. Harry Brown, of Pahiatua, was thrown from Ui ß horse a few days "go, and fell between tho loaders of a brake. Ho was Beriously injured by tbo horses kicking, him.

Mr Blinkhorne, tbo popular drivor of Mr T. P. Lett's Alasterton-Eomo-wood mail coach, was presented with a purse of twenty sovereigns by the people along the line of mail from Blairlogio to Glenburn, in recognition of his uniform attention to passengers by the coach, and' kindness in executing commissions for the various residents in the district. The presentation was made at Homewood on Friday night, by Mr W: C. Buohanan, M.H K,

The sum of £IBSB was put through the totalisator at the MastertonOpaki races yesterday.

Some playful" drunks "fell through one of the front windows of Messrs Honnsbw and Hoar's Queen Street furniture warehouse, early on 'Xmas morning.

A heavy gale of wind blew all dny yesterday in Masterton, Blinding clouds of dust made thiagfl moßt unpleasant outside. About ten o'clock rain set in.

Ibe Wnirarapa Parmer's Co-opora-iivo Association intimate that they arc prepared to receive money on deposit at call or for three, six, or twelve months. Tho rates of interest and information may he obtained at any of tbo oflicos of tho Association.

A vory Gno solcotion of bo vol ties in jawollory and watches, specially Baited for presents, is to be scon at tho sbop of Mr A, Honderson, Watchmaker and Jowellor, of Qucen-Btrcet, Masterton, A substantial present of the silversmith's ware is always more appreciated than those thing which please the eye onjy for a few momenta; therefore, those who wish to make gifts on the opportune occasion of the incoming of tho New Year should ' pay Mr Honderson a visit at once, and thus have a greater choice From ; his Very excellent stock. The Masterton Volunteer Band was ag&iu a public benefactor when on Saturday night it rendered an excel* lent programme of music from Messrs Townsend and Cowper's balcony in Queen street. The bandsmen deserve more than a passing word of praise. Thoy not only seem to have a very extensive repsr* toire of selections, but they play everything well. ' The quick pieoeß are interpreted with much brisk precision, while the slower airs have every justice done to them, and are played with thoroughly good taste and sympathetic expression. There isno room for complaint on general grounds either ; and in both time and harmony the Masterton Volunteer Band plays as well as any country baud wa have heard—better than most. Not the least enjoyable experience to the listener ie the exceedingly well-played clarionette part by Mr J. Candy, the talented conductor. We should add that later in the evening Pearson's Band took up the running, aDd kept things cheprfu] ip Queen S{ree4 for an hour longor.

The pionio in conneotion with the Salvation Army was held yesterday in Mr Jas. Wriglsy'e paddock and bosh, Lincoln road, and passed off very successfully. There was a large crowd present, and tho various games usual to picnics wore indulged in, A considerable number of Spldioi'H and friends wore prcsnnt from tho Darterton corps, In tho evening a mooting was held in tho Bsrraoks when special songs were sung by tho " White Itobad Songstera" to a very largo congregation; puring the month of December, from tho first day to tho Inst, unusual advantages will bo offered to all cash customers at To Are IT 'i'liMo will bo a free distribution of Christmas presents, differing in value according to the amount of goods purchased at To : Aro HoiMo, Wellington. Our scale tor this distribution is very liberal, aMmay be seen in another column of this paper, The Christmas gifts have been expressly selected for this purpose, and have just come to hand by tho latest mail steamers at Te Arc House, Wellinirton, Country residents will find this an excellent orpoitunitywr buying all thoy need in household drapery, dress fabrics, millinery, mantles, jackets, menß*, boys', and youths' clothing, etc., from the largest and cheapest Biook tn tho Province at Te Aro House WelbDgton. For, in addition to buying well and cheaply, they will have the opportunity of selecting their own presents, in accordance with the amount ol purchases, frtm Uib Ist to the BUt December, at To Arc House Wellington. " - ■*•- .<<* Qrflpru b# post will receive prompt attention, and where cash is enclosed: the ores.' sots will be sent with the goods from Te Aro Hrtjse, Wellington;—Apv?

Auckiuinlera whohwe wmUy vJsftsS i Melbourne and returned state\lwt fiftityt' saw many painful sights thwe. Man? whom they had formerly known owning their own promises* wow now renting rhuro, and who had been %ortU though ands wore now almost penniless. Perhaps the most pitiful tiling of all was to see won who thought they had made provision for their old age, utterly ruined and heartbroken, and who, un:able to recommence the struggle of life, |liavcgiv*nup in despair and founds reeling place til the OJd Men's Befuefe. —Now Zealand Herald.

Tho shonring aeaßon among the big Australian stations is a harvest for all olnsaoi and conditions of people, do* oven excepting the showman. Travelling companies lollovr the ahedß, and spending* couple of nights at eaoh with their variety shows, etc., make a very good thing out of their enterprise.

Foil particulars are now advertised by Messrs Lowes and lorns regarding the important horse sale they are to hold at Mr W. B. Buick'afarm,. Opaki, on Friday, Oth January, at one o'clook. Boma extremely well-bred and high-class animals of every kind, including stallions, colts, hacks und bugey horsea are to be sold besides ten draught mares and geld ings_ and the well-inown Clydesdale stallion of Salisbury." Luncheon will be provided. The Maßtertoa pound was broken into I»«t night and a li'irsa removed.

■The handeotno large-sized photograph of Sir Jameß Prondereraßt, Chief Justice for the Colony, sent to us by Mr \V. Kinsi>y,tit Wellington, haßbeen accepted by Colonel Boberts for his room at tho Magistrate's Court, Mastorton. Thn ordinary afternoon train from Wollincton to Mastarton was aeain delayed nearly an hour on Saturday evening. The oauso was a derailed truck.

■ A solitary drunlr who got into the hands of the Mustfirton police on Boxing Day was fined 6a by Mr 0. Hwebes, J.P.

Apionio wna held ypatorday, Boxing Day, under the aimpicea' of the Maslerton Presbyterian Mutual Improvement Society on Hi 1 James McGregor's property, Lower Mantua. Boating and canoeing worelargely indulged in, and a very enjoyable day woa Bpent.

In a Gorman newspaper twoourious announcements appear. In one number is the following notice;— : I horoby declare, since tho written notion of the Bth of August, 1891, and notwithßtanding hor refusal to accept the sftino, my betiothul with Friluloin Emma Ziogler is null and void.— (Signed) Riqhahd Jork.' In the next number of tho paper. the following appeared :—' I hereby declare that with roapoot to thendvertisoment of tho annulment of my botrothal, written and proohumed, with Herr Joik Ido not agree. I am, mid still intend to remain, hit) betrothed.— (Signed) Emma Zieoler.' Ernran lias grit!

_ A position bb lady-help or Ooropnnion ia sought by an advertiser in our Wanted column. I A. number of additions are made to [Mr D. Crewe'a stock sale at Fabiatua on Wednesday nest.

A notification ia inserted in this issue by the Masterton Road Board of their intention to take certain lands in the Otahoua survey district for n pnblio road, under tho Pnblio Works Act, 1882.

A strong active boy is required by an advertiser.

St Hippo won tho Auckland Cup, with Gnuvtefc Booond "and Merganser third. An extensive fire Ib raging to*dar in the direction of Woraito. It is notified that the Balance Sheet and statement of Account* of the Masterton Park Trust for the yesr 1892 will bo presented to a public meeting in the Temperance Hall, MnHtcrton, on Thursday, January sth 1893, at half past four o'clock in tho afternoon. ' ..,-

MrQoonjo Gray, a talented young musician, and son of the well-known conductor of the celebrated Gray's Band in Wellington, has taken up his residence in Masterton, and will prove a valuable acquisition to the ranks of the Volunteer Brow Band.

Tho next English and European mail, via San Franoisioo, doses at Masfcorton, on Thursday uext, 30th instant ot at 6,30 a.m.

Tho annual Treat in councol.ion pith tho YVesloyan Sunday School waßheldat Mr Adorns' fnrm yesterday, and proved a very enjoyable affair.

A twelve pound trcut was captured recently in tho Manawatu Iliver.

Mr H.S. Izard has requcstedus to say that in giving his evidence, referring to a conversation with Messrs Papworth and Gopper tn which ho is reported to have said ho "declined to give evidence on the matter" it should have been "he declined to give information on tho matter."

Tho Palmorston Cup was won yestar. day by Liberator.

The Christmas nu,mbor of another big weekly "The Otsgo Witness" has reached us with a request for a notice. It is literally stuffed with Christmas tales, none of which wo have read and none of which we are likely to read, We have lost our appetite for such dainties but wo have the greatest possible pleasure in recommending anybody and everybody to peruse them. Those that like this fare will do well to procure the Otago Witness.

The Catholic picnic in McKenEie's bush was one of the chief attractions yesterday, (Bpxtng Day) about 400 persona being present. It proved a grand success in every way, a very enjoyable day being spent, Amusements of all kinds wore engaged in, and a large number of children were provided with good things, in addition I to the gifts from a lanje Christmas! tree which wero in great request. Music was provided by the Masterton Volunteer Brass Band. In the evening the Social in the Drill Hall was also a great success over two hundred availing themselves of it to finish the day's amusement. Eori, a well-known Maori chiof died at Wairau, near Blenheim, on Saturday night. Whittle's Hotel at Waiau, near Ohmtohurol], was totally destroyed by fire yesterday, Messrs Lowes and loma ask us to remind our readers of their usual fortnightly stock sale to-morrow (Wednesday) at one o'clock. Tho entries cooiprioo 500 two and four" tooth wethers, 800 vory forward wethore, and six pigs, Messrs Wcllor Bros, of Nelson, havo now taken oyer Mr W. Noill's Mastsrton Livery Stables.

A meeting of tho Masterton Mutual Improvement Society will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) evening, in the Wesley an Schoolroom, to arrange for the annual pionio. The Honorary Secretary, Mr Orlando. Pragnell, urgently requests the attendance of all tbe members.

■ 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 iound it at most places; there was no difficulty about that. Bat the prices, Oh Fie J shillings at one shop, eight at another, seven and six at a third, and a somewhere else. Then Hooper 1 and Company's was reached, and won ihe seelcec went home delighted, ringing '' 2 hat Bat, That Hat, that wonderful, Hat j I got it at idooner'ti for two and ■pnt t 'VApYT - I

, The following is a roturn of letters oto r :p«ated at the Masterton Post offiee from the I7tb to the 23rd December:— JUttorß:—672X j Beßißtered, bB; Official *T3 i Post Cards, 390 ; Kooks, packets, Ciroukrs, oto, at a half penny, 2145 ; at more than a half penny, 1521: Newspapers, 3009.

The following is the test ot the illuminated address presented to Mr J. Blinkhorn*) by the residents at the East Coast mail line :—"Dear Sir,—We the undersigned residetitH, on tbe Bast Coast Hail lane, being desirous of showing our ap» preciation of the way you have acted, nnd the services you have so willingly rendered us during the perifd yoa have acted as mailman on thin road, herewith desire to present you with a pursa of sovereigns, which we trust yoa iwili accept as a recognition of your services, and we wish you every prosperity ; and happiness in your future career wherever you may remove to at any future period, and we assure you tl'iafc we shall always remember the way in which you have discharged your duties, and the favours 'you have rendered as, with ahioere admiration and thanks." The testimonial is signed by tha following : Messrs Adams, Angerstein,' Blundoll, Tatha'ta (family and employes), Bennett and family, F. Moore and family, Mrs and Master Hitchlngs, &iss< Richards, Messrs Nitz and family, Hummer and family, Orippa, Stewart, Hales and employe's- Chalmers, Coverhill, Lindop; MoViokera, Homer, Hickaon, Buchanan, Morrison and employe's and Stickles, Miss Lemon, Mr and Mrs Moore (Eparaima), Messrs Miller and Toogood and Mrs Boddiniitoo.