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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4321, 17 January 1893, Page 2

Up tn the present Mesera Lowes and lorns have received entries for 086 rams to be disposed of at their sale on Ist and 2nd February next, Particulars of the entries appear in to-day's issue. For stealing a bottle of whisky recently, in Wellington, .a younst man named John Williams has been placed on probation for three months. The Bruce Herald understands that a cw will bo heard in Dnnedin shortly arising out of tho action of four young men at Catlin Eivor. While under the influence of drink they entered a phurch and did considerable damage, Strong efforts were made to hush the matter up, but without success, There were 1700 entries for the Crystal Palaoo Dog Shew. The Irish terrier to now the fashionable peb Tho Tam o'Shanter Inn at Ayr has just been sold by public auction, after very brisk bidding, for MOO, An old beggar, who frequented the doorsofohurches in Rome has died possessed of £4OOO, which is left by a pro. perly executed will to bis three ohildren, who are entirely ignorant of their father's wealth,

Chocolate oreamß are in futuro nut to be Bdmitted into England until they have been analysed.

The forts around Paris hayo sufficient food to last three years. The Baptist Thanksgiving Fund now amounts to over £98,000.

One London tirm annually exports to the Continent £40,000 worth ot tripe. A siinfish,weighing three-quarters of a ton, if as captured near Skegness. Two young and learned maidens recently secured Fellowships at Yale Col. lege.

The Kaiser has accepted the presi' denoyofall the Prussiao fire brigades, and has founded a spooial order of merit for firemen.

A census ot domestio animals was to be taken all ovor Germany on the lac of last Daoambor.

i A grampus, a fish of whale speoieß, ,20ft long, made its way np the Thames as far as London Bridge. There jb said to bo a spring in Kentucky which turns hair golden and imparts a ruddy tint to those who ÜBe it,

A number of young ladies in Notting ham have agreed to adopt a short skir for walking in the muddy weather durin| tho winter.

Since football became popular in this country (says a Canadian paper) there has been a marked increase in the sale of arnica and sticking plaßter. The drinking of absinthe is seriously Increasing in France, Tho effects of the insiduous cordial are said to be of the most deplorable charactor.

The Direotora of the Wellington Gas Company recommend a payment to shareholders of but per cent, for the half year. Six por cent, was paid in July last-

Mr D. Crewe notifies iu anothor column that he will hold a special ram sale at Pahiafcua at an early date, and for which he invites further entries.

The passengers by the Arawa from London include Mr and Mrs Oharles Pnarazyn, and Miss Pharazyn, who have been absent from the Colony for about eighteen months. A Sydney servant girl named Mary Wilson, aged 19, has been fined £lO for 1 having occupied a shop for tho purpose of running a totalisator. The fiuo was) paid,

William Byrne, aged 40, described as a stonemason, has pleaded guilty at Sydney to tho stealing of a carcaso of a pig. He said he took it to got into gaol, because he could not get work and -was hungry.

A breach of promise case was lately heard in Launcoston, whioh created inuon interest. Mary M'Kenzie, a dressmaker, claimed LSOO from Everad Goldsmith, an official holding a good position at fe'trahan, and reputed to be a son of a baronet. Tho evidonce given allowed that the girl had practically paid for board and lodging for Goldsmith until ho got a position, and had helped him in many other ways. After tho opening of tho case an agreement was come to, plaintiff consenting to receive ten guineas aa compensation, There were over 400 love letters put in, several of whioh were read, causing much amusement. _ The Eketahuna Road Board has decided to advertiso for an Engineer.

MrD, Crewe fixes his next Eketahuna stock Bale for Saturday, January 28th, at ono o'olock. The entries to date are 800 sheep and 25 hoad of cattle, Particulars will be found in another column.

Mrs Purvis, a resident of Wairraka, tioar Eketnhuna, was thrown from her horse on Sunday, the result being a broken leg. Mr Eidd attended to the sufferer, and considers that no further medical attendance will bo required, It will be remembered that her husband, Gourgo Purvis, broke his leg a short time ago and has only lately left the MastertonHosphal.

Tho monthly meeting of the Master ton ijohool Committee tabs place'onThursday next, Hayes' Allied Circus is doing big business in Wellington. The water bicycle, invented by Mr Arthur Lett, of Wellington, has proved a thorough success,

Wellington Rogatta takes place next Monday, Active preparations are being made by the local yachtsmen. Mr W, Douglas, tbe well known Hawke's Bay owner, is giving up racing. His horses are to be sold by auction shortly. Mr D. Crewe Gxes his next Pahiatna stock sale for Wednesday January 25th at 11 o'clock, Particulars may be found in another column.

Mr Joseph Paul, the well-known draper of WangaDui, has been lined 20s and costs for employing two girls after hours. Mr Paul pleaded not guilty, and stated in defenco that he did not know the girls were kept in, The proposed enquiry into the running of Donovan at the last. Tauheranikau meeting ondod in nothing, Mr Oußdy stating that his request for an enquiry was only to dear Mr Bidwill and tho Stewards from any imaginary unfairness in the minds of the public.

The usual fortnightly meeting of tho Masterton Borough Council will take place this (Tuesday) evening,

Mr F. H, Wood notifies an important sale of stock at the Martinborough sale yards on Wednesday, tho 15th February next. Mr Wood invito3 further entries which he requests should be mado as early as possible.

__ Another large audlonce was present at "tto-TllGuifs-iipyal last night to hear Mr Tonnyson Smith, v AH through his season in Masterton, tho attendance- ks kept up remarkably well, and on several" occasions tho Thoatre has been nnoomfortablycrowdod.

A specimen of unblushing impudence says the Manawatu Standard, was ex. hibitedin MrAlsher'sshop at Palmerston on Thursday evening in the presenco oftwoJ.P's. A lady of middle age, with a large ulster on, deliberately emptied a couple of boxes of fancy lolly packets into hor pockets before the eyes of tho Mayor and walked off with thorn, while an animated dlsoussion on political economy was proceeding. When ho had Buffioiently recovered from his astonishment, Mr Edwards mentioned the faot to the owner, but it waa too late to effect a capture of tho kleptomaniac, For tho future all political discussions are tabooed in that establishment,

The Superintendent CoUeolor of Agricultural Statistics (Mr Thomas Maokay), informs us that the following gentlemen havobeon appointed collectors :-Wairarapa North County,—Masterton Road District, 0. H, Gayfer; Masterton Borough, Constable J. May; Wainuioru Riding,- D. Cross; Castlepoint and Akitco Ridings, Constable W. Collorton; UpporTsueru, Alfrodton, and Maurice villo Road Districts, Wm. R. Bone; EketahunaUoad District, Constable M. Roche. PahintuaCounty—J. Godfrey; Borough of Patriate, Constable O. Cooper. The appointments for Wairarapa South have not yet been decided upon.

Those in want of Carpet Coverings for their floor at economical prices are reminded hereby that the host place in the Provinco for theso goods is the Wholesale Family Drapery Warohouse, Te Ado Hoose, AVelllngton. Just now we arc showing some capital Juto Kidderminster Squares with border at the following prices:—9 feet by 7feet6 inches for 7s 6d, 9 foot by 9 feet for 10s 6d, 9 feet by 12 feet for 15s Gd, and 12 feet by 12 feet lor 18s Cd, at Te Abo House, Wellington, Some very effective Jute Brussels Squares with border all round are to, be had at 25s 6d for 9 feet by 7 feet 6 inches, at J2s'64 for 9 feet by 12 feet, and 52s 6d for li feet 3 inches by 12 feet. These arc very handsome > carpets, aro easily laid and as easily token' up, and are some oi our latest inraprlatiom,, at Te Abo House, WeUingtonr' ™ "™r Then there are sonio «#em designs in Superior Velvet Pile SMtS'iliuiftJilowing sizes and prices:—d 'feV by V leer for 25s 6d, 9 feet by 9 feet for 37s 6d, 9 feet by 12 feet for 49s 6d, and 11 feet 3 inches by 12 feet for 63s at Te Aso House, Wclling-tQU.-AtYI„

I Mr William Harding, of Ashburton, writes ut follows to the Lyttelton Times: -"This morning I observed the acoompanying dratioa fly pounce on the bot fly and kill it, I secured the two flies, thinking you may be glad to know that the bot fly has a natural enemy." The fly sent by Mr Harding has been pronounced by Professor Hutton to be Asifas mrw, one of the Robber flies, It is a native of New Zealand, and attacks all kinds of inseots.

The Standard says that Mr J. Barnard has forwarded to Mrs Bowers, of Grey town, aoheque for £4 7s 10d, beiug the nett proceeds of the entertainment on her behalf in the Palace Hail recently. No charge was made for the hall and the printing and advertising was given. The Melbourne Labour Bureau now reports that labour is difficult to obtain,

Wild doge aro committing great ravages in the hilly pastoral country" of South Australia, The. caterpillar plague at Cairns (Queensland) has departod, leaving the country iu a sad plight.

"The Trial of a notorious Criminal (alcohol)" is to takeplaoe in the Theatre Royal to-night, and, in conducting the case for the prosecution, Mr E. Tennyson Smith's humour, pathos, and dramatio force are exhibited perhaps more powerfully than in any ot his other subjects. Tho | Evening Post' says of this tho>st oreninir, of the series, "At times his audience were convulsed with laughter, whilst again they were held spellbound by the lecturer's grapbio word pictures representing the comio or tragio phases of his subject." This is the popular lecturer's last meeting in Masterton and no doubt there will he a crowded attendance, Certainly as this, out of the long series of lectures he has given, is only the second to which a charge has been made, apart from the excellence of the programme provided he deserves hearty support. The Masterton Orchestta have very kindly volunteered their servioes and will render selections in the course of the evening. One of tho moat noticeable features of tho Intercolonial cricket match tween Yiotoriaand New South Wales was tho number of left-banded players on the Victorian side. At the present rate of increase in this direction Bays Melboumo Punch, it is possible that in another generation or so we shall be a nation of left-handed men,

We aro informed that the bull belongin? to Mr Faulknor, which destroyed a valuable mareownod by Mr Btompa, has Bince destroyed another horse. People cannot be too oareful with theso danger* ous animals.

Upwards of fifty "drunks" of both sexes appeared at the Melbourne Court on Boxing Day morning, . Up till last night 181 adults and IGB children have taken the pledge at Mr Tennyson Smith'smootings in Masterton.

The net overdraft of the Masterton Borough Council is £1123 10s lid. This is a reductiun of ±'3o since last month.

Messrs Lowes andlornsannounce their next Masterton Stock Halo for Wednesday,_ January 25th, at 1 o'olock. Tho entries at date comprise 900 4 tooth wethers, 420 woolly lambs, 50 fat merino wethers, and 1 purebred rough haired Berkshiro sow with litter of nine ready to wean, Mr Bentley's contract on the West Bußh Road is now completed, Tho Masterton Borough Overseer In his report states that he is prepared to put down about 300 yards of asphalt footpaths.

We remind our readers of Messrs Lowes and lorns Eketahima Stock Hale to-morrow (Wednesday) at 1 o'clock. Tne entries comprise 100 ewes, 100 ewes and lambs, 60 wethers, 1 Romney ram, 10 mixed stoers, 10 calves (weanen), and 1 dairy cow. Mr A, J. Eawson has been instructed to prepare plans for tho construction of Bruce Street.

A meeting of the Works Committee of the Masterton Borough Council wob held last evoning, there being prownt Crs flessey, Cullen ami JE, E, Ohamborlain. The Overseer's report was received, stating the work done for tbe paat month. "Tho Btars shine on her pathway," sang a fellow whose name we have for got, but according to a feminine burgess in this town "a dead cat shines on her pathway." Opposite the Post Office lios tho mortal remains of a big ugly cat, which has been worsted in a fight with a dog. and the feminine burgess hopes the oity fathers will remove the obstruct, ion and give the feline remains a deoent interment, She does not mind the stars shining but she draws the line at dead cats,

Tho Oamarti Mail is responsible for the statemont that tbb Government Intend at once to spend £IO,OOO in the .purchase of land- lor Battlement near Oamani, if they can do bo advantageously. The Mail further says:—We have no idea of what tho cbaneos are of getting land near Oamaru under the Land for Settlement Act, aB of courao, the owners can ask any price they ohoose; but we know that the Government had the chauoe of purchasing a very largo estate near Waimate at about 14 10s an aero, the proprietor's own valuation under tho now tax,

Owing to the free and easy way which some of the Masterton people have of walking right in and making themselves at homo at tho Towu Clerks office, a sub. stantial barrier has been ereotod, and a neat compartment railed off for visitors, Mr R, Brown should find the alteration a great improvement as it will save him many unnecessary interruptions, Tho work is being carried out by MrT. Jago. Te Kooti has shifted his quarters from . Affohutl, and has loft for the North, vis Mareon',""-.

The Flnanco Committee of the Masterton Borough Council recommend payment of acoounts amounting to £13314s 6d. TheCommitteo also recommend that outstanding rates be sued for forthwith,

An English and European Mail wil olose at Maßterton on Thursday next January 19th, at 6.15 a.m.

A rospootable looking man wai brought before Mr Button Boys J.P., in the Masterton R,M. Oourt thii morning charged with drunkenness Being a first offender he was conviotec and discharged,

The following exceedingly funny lißt of thuso who have subscribed towards the erection of a publio drinking fountain in Masterton has boon published by the ex coedingly tunny person who has promoted the affair:—Town Lands Trust L% B. P. Perry L 6, Beetham LI, Pownall LI Is, Macara L2 2b, F, G, Moore LI, Woodroofe, L2 2s, Caselberg LI Is, Lowes LUs, Feist LI Is, R, Wood 6s, H. E. Eton 10a fid, O Smith and Co, ss, Chamberlain 10s, J. McGregor, 10a, Col. Roborts 10s 6d, J. Graham 10s, W, flirsohberg ss, G. Johnston 10s Od, Daniell 10s, W, Dougall ss, Arnold ss, J.Elliot ss, Z. M. HsarßsCd.R.M. Galloway ss, G. Chamberlain 6s, T. Dixon 10a, J. Allen 10s 6d, A. MutrioSs. R, Hare 6s, W. M. Easthopo Is, F. H. Sutton 2s Cd, Mr E. Tennyson Smith Is, Gawith ss, A Friend 2s 6d, W. Sellar 2s (id. The ffijfer in the last name but

threo on tho list is simply lovely. Mr Woodroofe informs ub that he. waß hoaxed over the Tennyson Smith subscription and we really believe this to bo tho oase, although wo can hardly underBtandhovf a man of his intelligence and perspicaoity came to bo trickod by a shilling's worth of stamps forwarded in an unstamped envelope. i

A good story is going the round of the town jußt now concarmnM-hat of a particular doadripßdnj IshMhiwfowaßted by one of our local magnates-, He tried every vhsra ■it at r lost l about that. But W jflc#, J <#Fie I mn& i hillinm at onoikepight at an* othlr, fMk ffitfk a%r!i''« crown teeterWSt^^Hl'HoWei l ' and C ompany'a W%aW3ato !o ßo'W the Beeker went home delighted, singing 'ThatHat, That Hat, that wonderful Hat; I got it at Hooper's for two and n, sprat,"—Adtti

Mra E. Lee and Miss Loe, of the BlairI logie Junction Hotel, arrived in Welling. | ton yesterday, In the Arawafrom England.

l'ho Town Clerk notifies that the valuation list for the East, West and Outer Wards of the Borough of Maßtar- ! ton are open for inspection and object, ions thereto must be lodged at the B.M Court before the loth of Foburary next.

I A tennis match between Woodville and" Masterton will be played at Masterton on the 23rd of January. The cricket match betwoen Groytown and Masterton which was to have been played here on the 23rd inst, has been postponed until the 28th of January,

Twenty-two monetary institutions have dosed thoir doors in Victoria during the past year,

A somewhat curious incident, and one which perhaps will prove interesting to medical men, has just occurred In Liverpool. It appeirs that thirteen years ago Pohco-oonstablo George Bookless, who was superannuated some time ago, put a sixpence into his mouth, and accidentally Bwallowed it On Thursday afternoon, together with a fellow-constable who is at present lodging nith him, he was sitting at his dinner, and whiht eating felt a choking sensation in the lower part of his throat. He immediately began to cough and spit blood, and eventually a hard metallio substance was ejected from his mouth, On examination it proved to be the aixpence which had found so uncommon a hidingplace thirteen years before, and whioh had during nil that time made its homo in Bookless' throat without his know*' ledce. It may bo interesting to note that the sixpence when swallowed was brand now, but during tho ttmo it has been in the region of Mr Bookless' vocal organs half of tho coin had disappeared, and the remaining part is very thin and deeply corroded,