Wairarapa Daily Times. [ESTABLISHED 1878] WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY, 15, 1893.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4345, 15 February 1893, Page 2

Wairarapa Daily Times. [ESTABLISHED 1878]

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY, 15, 1893.

iu l u J Being tub extended titie of the Wairaiupa Daily, with which it is IDENTICAL

The interview between Mr W. H' Buetbain and the municipal comniitteo was eminently satisfactory. We gather from it, first: that Mr Beetham is willing to do all in his power to assist Masterton to obtain a water supply; secondly: that at a small cost tbe supply could be made ample end permanent; thirdly: that it could be safely used for domestic purposes; and fourthly: that it would send a jet over tbe highest building in Masterton, There are one or two other considerations which were not dis< cussed, such as the financial aspect of the question, We believe that tbe water rate paid by consumers who mado use of it would cover tho interest of the money required for providing tho supply. There would, we consider, bo no occasion for collecting any rate frptn the general body of j burgesses in connection with such an undertaking. There can be no doubt, too, that a substantial reduction of fire insurance premiums must follow the establishment of a high pressure water supply, At certain seasons of the year this town is admittedly unhealthy. It would be too much to say that an adequate water supply, without proper drainage, would remove the causes which occasion certain epidemics; but it is not too much to say that it would mitigate them. The Masterton Borough Council is eminently a cau. tious body, and we never expect any new proposal, involving any considerable outlay, to be received by it with enthusiasm, Still, so good a prima facie case has been already made out in favour of tbe Landsdowno project, that the Council will do an injustice to the burgeßses if it does not take it into favourable consideration,

Tue Evening Pott considers it would be unwise for Mr Scobio McKenzie to accept an invitation from Masterton because he would not be returned for this electorate. We agree lo a large oxtent with our Wellington contemporary. We do not consider that the opposition party in this electorate Bhould ask any prominent colonial politician to become a candidate unless it is prepared to give birn an assurance that it is strong enough to return him. The party is not as yet sufficiently well organised, in pur opinion, to give] such an assuranco. I

The programme of t]ie Wairarapa Jockey Club meeting for the Ist and 3rd of April next, is published in another column. Soven oventsare advertised for each day, tho principal one being the Easter Handicap of 100 sovs,

Wo notice that tho illegal lottery ad* vertisemenfc to which the Evening Pos' it drew the attention of the police isi being published in this district. We refused, j ( ourselves, to insert tbe announcement. n Mr Vagg asserts that Mr Edwin o' Johnsonis not thodairyraan whoßipplied impure milk to Ms family. n Two thousand Icelanders are emigrat> a ing to Manitoba, and tho whole popula- t tion is anxious to follow. It is reported that Great Britain is d fortifying the Morocco coast. 1 Eight deaths, whioh aro believed to , have been from cholera, were recorded , in Mareoilles on Sunday, There aro now seven males and three | females in the Masterton Ltoapitol. This , is tho largest number of femalo patients | at ono time in the hospital for a long . while past. . , ThoMasterton School Committee will i , meet on Thursday evening next. i ' Mr F. H.'Wood adda fcotho unlriea tor ' 1 his nextTaratahi etook sale 503 lambs in | the wool. t Heavy rain has beon falling right • through the Bush. I Tho Examinor says:-"Mr Tansoy hsd]Bfull-grewn turkeys, valued at B, . killed by stoats and woasols tho othor ~ night, ifet the Wairarapa sheep-far- . triers are spending another JESOO in im--9 porting more of tbeso vermin, which aro r becoming the curse of the settler, If s the Government would have this ship- . ment of stoats and weasels sunk in Wole lmgton Harbour they would earn the gratitude of the settlors. The Wairarapa sheep-farmers are only making a rod for thoir own backs." Mr Hogg, M.H.R., has forwarded to ' the Postmastor-Goueral a potitiou signed by ninety-eight residents of Manga- . tainoka, 'for a post and telegraph oihee, ' —Examinor. is Still another pest! It is now stated 5 that the lly which Is such a nuisance to d sheep ownors at Homo by breeding ut maggots in the wool has made its appearance in Hawke'B Bay. 5 Lord Rayleieh, tho well-known scientist, has opened a dozen shops in n London for the sale of milk. He claims 7 that adulterated milk doos as much harm y to tho poor classes as bad liquor and insufficient food. {i Tho N.S. Walos Supreme Court has ai decided that a river frontage doos not g ! constitute a local fence. [i Mr J. 0. Buddington has beon rf-olected h Chairman of the Masterton Hospital . Trust, lo m Entries for Mr D. Crewe's next Pahiatua Stock Sale, which takes place on s- February 22ud, appear in our advertise ingoolurans. Hi The Masterton Horticultural Society's Autumn Show takes place to-morrow ra (Thursday). Wo understand tho number of exhibits is largo

Mr H, Humo has decided to Bubm

tho whole of his Tauanui stud to auction, a r.d has instructed Mr F. H. Woodto soil twolve colts and fillies, and eight brood marcs, on Tuesday, March 7th. Mr F. H. Vile, of Pahiatua, has disposed of his saddlory businoss to Mr J, Prinsjle, of the Lnwor Hutt. Mr B, P. Perry has beeu appointed

visiting member for tho month to the Masterton Hospital.

Objections to the Valuation List of tho Borough of Masterton, will be heavd by Colonel Eoberts at the E,M. Courthouse, Masterton, on Monday, February 27th. There aro 700 rams entored for tho Ram Fair to be held at Woodville on Friday. These rams are from the best Hocks in Hawko'B Bay, Wellington, and the East Coast. There should bo a large attendance of buyers. A soion of" a first family " residing in this neighbourhood was proceeding by train to the Bush the other day and purchased at the station a copy of the Bush edition of tho Waiiurapa Daily Timbs. Observing that it contained uews that had appeared in the Masterton edition on tho previous aftornoon ho assorted \n a loud tono that tho paper was "a damn ed swindle." Wo may perhaps explain that tho edition is not " a damned swindle.'' It contains all tho uowb wo publish between 11 a.m. on one day and lla.m, of tho next, and necessarily include!) a

portion of our afternoon edition of the previous day. This arrangement is absolutely necessary in the interest!- of our Bmh readers. However, the scion of tho tirst family considered it proper to express himself in very coarse language, some of which wo do not care to reproduce in print, Our object in referring to him is simply to suggest that our runner possesses tho manners of a gentleman, and that tho scion of the first family might with advantage tako a lesson from him. Our runner has asked

our permission to return to the noble youth the penny which ho received from him, and is carefully keoping tho copper token with this object. Next morning, writes W.F;H. in the Pahlatua Star, we drovo to Wanganui. Hero we visited a famous vineyard, if you pleaso. Tho fow grape vines we saw were in tho last stage of fungus, and I should value the wholo poßsiblo crop at something under £2O. We noticod, how. ever, a tremendous crop of elderberries, and heard the proprietor had five acres ot rhubarb in tho neighbourhood. 'Go into a fahiatua hotel and see if you can get a glasa of Wanganui wine. I think they chargo six shillings a bottlo; and if the maker gets one shilling he must do very well. 1 got some in Hawke's Bay, with prints of many prizo medals on the label, distinctly detected ginger in it. If any particular wino growr in Wanganui dislikes these remarks, just you say to him," Show meyourgrapos." If lie can do this, kis not, the man lam alkd'mij 10.

A Mangatainoka correspondent of tho Pahiotua Star writes: -A very natrow escape from drowning occurred here on Saturday afternoon, between four and five o'clock. A child of Mr H. fitenberg's, a little boy about 18 monthfi old fell into a well about Bft deep, and would have certainly drowned had it not been for a cat, who was the only one of tho household who had seen the child fall in, The cat was observed by a Mr A. Currie (who happened to come Into the yard just about the time) intently looking do ivn the well as though some mouso had made its escape, He went at once to look, and to his surprise saw tho child with its head downwards and the feetonly visible. As quick as thought he lot himself down as well a,3 ho could by himself, shouting at the same timo to those insidolhe house. Fully half an hour elapsed before breathing was restored, The child appears now none the worse for his duck, iug.

Masterton is becoming famous. The Auckland Observer says:—" The information for Sunday trading laid against, that Masterton boniface the other diy, and which Mr Pownall got dismissed as 'bad,' makes the thirty-third information filed against the same publican, ?nd broken up by the same lawyer!" This is not quite correct in all details, but near enough. 'While on the same subject we might mention that the Licensed Victuallers Associations of tho_ Colony are rumoured to have Invited this provoking praotitioner to tour New Zealand—under the guidance of the "much travelled" Smytho-to lecture upon " Irrigation made Easy or Appalling Craoks in the Licensing Act and How to Find Them," with limelight effects showing the "foorce" verymuohin the background, Melbourne Bargains at the Dress Counter during the Gigantic Sale at Te Aro Houjc. Bun these qnirMy, full dress length;; of 6ummer ecarlc, worth 5/6, for 1/11. M many i>fi< very useful summer oho voits, 12 yard lengths, worth C/li, for 2/11.

Now h the time for a full dress length of summer diagonals at 7/6, tor 3/11, Snap these up. Splendid qualities in knicker tweeds, worth 8/6, for 4/11.

The prettiest dresses of the season aro our 10/6 French De Laines for 6/6 the dress.

The most charming and exquisite designs in 12/6 French De Laiues for 7/6 the dress It is lutpossihlc to help buying our French Dc Lainea at IS/- for 9/0 the dress. Only a few left of our snperiorjroality 18s French Do Laincs forlO/ethcJdi'essa'iTo AvoHouso, WclUngtop.

One bay draught liorso ia adyertised as impounded at Masterton, Wo have recoivcd an inadmtßeible letter entitled "A pump without a handle" casting reflections on a certain old gentleman who shall be nameless. TheMangatninoka SohoolOommittoe has nominated Mcßsra Feist, Buchanan, and McOavdle, for the vacant seats on the Education Board. A large amount of damage has been done to property along the Alfredton Koud through bush fires. The high winds prevailing carried tho fire across the road into Mr Yon Redon's paddock, lighting his grass. The fire spread very rapidly, burning down a large quantity of fencing. From there the fire spread to Alve's section and completely destroyed the orchard, tho whole of the fruit tress —fifty in nuuibor—that it has taken yoars to rear, being destroyed in a fow minutes. Fortunately a hoavy raiu storm came on and prevented further

damage. A horso running at large in Ohapel Street yesterday afternoon.kicked a little girl namod Winteringharu, who in company with other children was coming homo from school. Fortunately the child was not much hurt.

Wo aro requested to state in connec^

tiun with the great sale of sheep by Bhodes' tiustees, atHissington, Hawko's Bay, on Friday next, that a couch will leave Napier for the scene of operations at nine o'clock on Friday morning. Mr J, Roilly, who recently had his

leg amputated in the Mastertou Hospital, wan able to get into town for tho first

,imo yesterday. Tho installation of officors of tho Mas

terton Masonic Lodge takes place this (Wednesday) ovoning. The Waingawa is said to bo higher to-day than it has been for five years. Tho northern approach to tho bridge has boon injured by tho flood, and notice is given in another column that traftio is temporarily suspendod. Entries close this evening at 8 p.m, for tho furthcoming sporte-of the Wairarapa Amateur Athletic and Cyclinc Club.

We hear that " Diok" Roako, the

popular huntsman, will bo a competitor at the sports on Thursday, the 23rd; also Norman Gnrr, the champion half ihilo runner. The Mastertnn Poundkeepor collected fees amounting to.£2 8s last month, The Matarawa criokefc team aro to visit Maaterton on Saturday, and play a scratch local team. At the meeting of the Borousdi Couacil last night the Mayor drow attention to the fact that the VVestport Coal Company is advertising coal in Wellington oheaper than thoy supply it to the Masterton Gdb Works. Mr Geo. Dayeli, of Masterton, was kicked by one of his horses, Into last night, Ho had just drivon his brake in, and waß in the act of opening his sato, wheH a young horso let out and knooked him down, Tho exact nature of his injury, which is Btated to bo rather sariuus, is not known.

Tuesday's Obsorvov Bays:—The rain that fell yesterday camo just in time to stop the spread of grass fires which had started in several places around Carterton, Unfortunately a great deil of damago in this direction had already been done. At Kokatau Mr Nix had botweou GO to 100 acres ot grass fired, Mr Hooper and Mr Carter wero also damaged but to a lesser decree At vYaihakeko Mr Cadwallador's bush was burning and tho lire had extended to tho grass paddocks of Mr Maunsell's dairy farm. On the Taratohi nho many parts are blackened. Mr Pownall, solicitor for tho defon« dant in tbe case Bunny v Terry, has given notice to the Clerk of tho B.M. Court, warning him or any other person against proceeding on tho conviction, on tho ground that it was bad, as the Justices had no power to fine, and even if they had, thoy neglected to fix any alternative in caso of non-payment of tho fine and costs, Our Carterton correspondent writes:— "Another of Carterton's pioneers has gone to her last homo in the person of Mrs Caroline Chalhs. Sho leaves a number of relations behind to mourn their loss, She was a good and kind mother and will be greatly missed," A special general meeting of tho Warrarapa Hunt Club will be hold at the Marquis of Normanby Hotel, Carterton, at 11,80 ou Saturday, February 25th, Full particulars appear in an advertisement elsewhere,

C. YV, Langstono, of Groytown, has hied a declaration of insolvency, Mrs Captain Payne of tho Salvation Army Head quarters, who delivered an address last evening at the Masterton Barracks, is canvassing the town for subscriptions in aid of rescue work, She speaks with enthusiasm ot tho success in Greytown, which though in her opinion, tho most unspiritual town of tho district, oamo forward to the assistance of tho causo which she represents in a surprisingly liboral mannor, Mr A. W. Hogg, M.H.R,, His Worship tho Mayor of Masterton, Messrs G. \V, Woodroofe, A; W. Benall, Bismarck, and several other prominent residenta, to say nothing of Natives, children and common peoplo, assembled round the monument recently orected in front of tho Masterton Police Station, this morning, for the purpose of seeing the lint drop of water squeezed out of tho rook. After super-human efforts and the use of many spanners and screwjacks, nearly onough of tho crystal liquid to satisfy a thirsty canary was forthcoming. A furthor effort has since been mado, but up to the time of our going to preßß there was no Bign of a flood.

Tho Rev. J. Crowes, of Wellington, gives one of his freo phonological oxpositions in the Tomporanon Hall on Thursday ovening, Ho reads heads for charts at Bully Bouse, Dixon Street. Six bankruptcies have already boon recorded in Masterton for this month.

Thomas George, settler, of Mastortoi has been adjudged bankrupt on his ow petition,

Anciont mythology records that Orphous by the influence of his magical lute drew after him tho birds of tho air, the boasts of the field, and the savage denizens of the wooded sbpo3 of Parnassus. Even the very rocks and trees were moved by his skilful manipulation of sweet sounds, The fiercest animals were instantly tamed by his magical music, nor (vaa his influence ovor man any less, he was rogardod almost as a deity endowed by tho Gods with tho powerof producing celestial music; Now, the lute may have been a very soul-atir« ring instrument when manipulated by the fabulous Orpheus, but the modorn organ is capable ot producing under the hands of a skilful organist just as grand a torrent of sweet sounds, nice full and clear as a heavenly choir. Tho violin in tho hands of masters like Sarasate and Joachim is an exponent of the sublimest music. Even the commouplaco everyday piano is quite capable of giving intense delight to lovers of musio when sympathetically and cleverly played upon. There are indeed many instruments of modern übo such as the flute, the 'cello, the cornet, the clarionet, and many others which can produce juab as exquisite music as the fabled lute of Orpheus. Sevoral things aro of course essential, first of all the instrument must be good, and secondly the player must have at least somo degree of skill. As to the first desideratum, the Dresden Piano Co,, of Wellington, can absolutely guarantee that all instruments sold by them aro of the highest excellence. Their organs and pianos aro byworld-re-nownod makers and what is more they are sold on terms to suit every purchaser's pocket. For hand instruments the name of Boosey is a sufficient recommendation, The Dresden Piano Co. are agonts for this firm and can supply instruments upon the shortest notice, In sheet music tho Company keeps the largest etook in the Colony and all the latest novelties arrjve by every mail, Pinfold's metronome is an article that should be in the possession of every Btudent oi music and for this the Dresden also hold the sole agency. The Dresden is in fact tho musical emporium i jim 1 (acta of tills Colony. '

At the Mneterton E.M. Court this morning, the cases .White v. Herbert were withdrawn. Tho Bench allowed coats amounting to £5lB to the defendant. A good story is going the round of tho town just now concerning a hat of a particular description, which was wanted by one of our local magnates, He tried everywhere in search of it, and touud it at most places; there was no difficulty about thht. But the prices, Oh Fie I nine shillings at one shop, eight at nib other, seven and six at a third, and a crown somewhere else. Thon Hooper and Company's was reached, and Boon the seeker went home delighted, singing "That Hat, That Hat, that wonderful Hat 11 got it at Hooner's for two. and a aprat."-AnvT