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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4372, 18 March 1893, Page 2

_ Ashgnt shock of earthquake was fcl in Wellington a few ininuteß alter yeßterday morning.

The annual general meeting of the Masterton Football Club will be held at eight o'olock this evening m tho Club Hotel,

The nominations for the Johnsonville and Hatt County Trotting Club's mee> mg «n Easter Monday, will close this evening at ten p.m. Mr J, Freeth'o clever mare Yiolence again scored a couple ot wins at the Opaki yesterday, and thereby repaid her owner some of the expense he has been put to of late.

Mr F. H. Wood adds to his next Taratahi Stock Sale sixty forward Merino wethers, 100 fat crossbrod. wethers and one buggy hoiae.

It has been stated by the Mayor of Wellington that it costs the Wellington Club S4O a yc.;r to light its premises with gas.

Messrs Thomas and Co., bootmakers, of Eketahuna, invite the public through our advertising columns, to call and in> I sped their stock, They guarantee their workmanship. The Emperor of Japan has reduced his income by Ltjo,ooo per annum in order to secure nn increase in the navy.

lord Mount-Stephen has given another sum of a quarter of a million sterling to the Victoria Hospital at Montreal

Lord Salisbury is confined to bed wit influenza,

Walking totalizators were en evidence at tho Maaterton-Opaki Eaces yesterday,' but they did not appeir to be doing a big business,

The following selections were given at the .Fancy Bazaar, in tho Iheatro Royal last night by Mr A. 'Von Kcisenberg'n Masterton Orchestra :—Oyerture, ''La Cnuronne D'Or"; Polka," Winter Blossom ''; Waltz, "My Queen" ; Polka, "Butterfly Ball." The sudden change in the weather yesterday afternoon, caught many people unprepared and picnics and fern gathering parties were quite spoilt, The annual general meeting of the Eketahuna Football Club will be held this evening in Anderson's Hall, Eketahuna,

I The following blocks are set apart for special settlement:—Lepperton (Taranaki), 8200 acres; Swinburn (Otago). 3000 acres, Moanatairi (Taranaki), 4000 acres; Gotton, Terrace Knd, Mangaehu, Llewellyn, Eltham, and Kaiuoke (Taranaki) 84,000 acres; Kaitangiwhenui, Moewatea, and Whenukura (Taranaki), 33,000 acres; Coonoor, (Wellington), 8000 acres ; Wanganui United (Wellington), 10,000 aores; Hunterville, 1, 2. and 3 (Wellington), 28,000 acres; Waiwora (Wellington), 3901) acres j Hall (Wellington), 3200 acres; Mekalickstone, Woodville No. 2, Pahiatua No. 4, Kaikoura, and Danevirke Centennial (Wellington),. 29.200 acres; Tararua (Wellington) 4000 aores; Marlon3.4, and 5 (Wellington), 30,000 acres; and Wellington Fruit Growers' blook, 2650 acres.

| A genuine mystery has been created in Michigan by the discovery of an apparently murdered man whose person has been found by a somewhat startling document, Outside the township of Ishpenning, in County Marquett. is an extensive camp of lnmbermen, the overseer being named Annal Sherman. (In January SthShorman was founddead,and examination of the body Bhowed that he had been the victim of foul phy while in one of his pockets was a piece of paper on which was written, ''lf lam killed ohargoit to the Paris Terrors, one of whom has pursued me for 10 years for a violation of its laws," Naturally people in the neighbourhood were startled on realising that the scene of vengeance had been transferred from the French capital to their very doors, Tho sensation has been Intensified by the arrest of Anthon Murray, one of the workmon under the deceased. Tho prisoner appears, according to the latest despatch to band, to have made a confession of his complicity in the death of the overseer to the effect that Sherman toino years ago was a member of a society jn France, and failed to perform a certain murderous task which fell to him, with the result that two of the fraternity with whom he should haveaoted were captured and guilliotined, Sherman, Murray added ,left the country and journeyed from pointto point, but he had been tracked throughout, and had now been punished as decreed. The fine.y of the jockeys suffered at the races yesterday and after the first run in the rain the riders presented a very peculiar appearance, with dye of all colors leaking out of their silk caps and gay jackets,

The monthly meeting of the Masterton Sohool Committee will take placo on Tuesday evening next.

The following cheerful biography appears in the" War Cry" :-G. S, is an Icelander. Came to the Colonies twelve months ago as a sailor; went up to Duncdin, got dead drunk, and woke up with a broken heart and a broken head, Went to Port Chalmers, got saved in the Army, returned home in hla ship, and became a soldier of Blackfriars Corps, Eugland, Ho is now at sea, but when ashore comes to the Army in full uniform and is always ready when the Captain pipes all hands on deck.

Quito a "diversion" waa caused in Queen Street this mornlngbyaratwhich had beon captured in a trap and was taken out for some dog to eat, The first canine to whom the dainty morsel was shown gave a howl and fled, and the sooond one did likowise, Tho next appeared willing to bite the rodent, but was too slow, the rat making its escape into a butcher's shop, Finally more clogs were obtained and moro men, and after almost superhuman efforts the runaway was captured and killed.

It has been decided to hear the charge against Smith, alias Aidrjclge, for the murder of Jacobseri, at Pahiatua, before Colonel Roberts, R.M. on April Gth. Aldridge will be brought up at the Wellington Court on Tuesday next andforraally remanded to Pahiatua. The alteration in the place for hearing the case has been made for the convenience of witnesses - twenty-three in nnmber—most of whom live in the vicinity of Paliiatua, Captain Edwin says there are now favourable indications of the continuance of fine weather up till the 21st inst.

Mr Tuohy, of Eketahuna, proved a valuable assistance to Constable Eccle* ton in arresting Poterson at the Greytown Sports. But for his aid the constable would have been more seriously assaulted.

Several articles left behind by visitors to the Opaki Raoes are awaiting claimants at MrE, H, Waddington's oflico.

"Go fit 'em again I" <'i saw young Harry with his beaver on I "-I Hen. IV.; IV,, J, Aye and with his eyes open and his head screwed on the right way, and he went for them not exactly bald headcd.but straight from the shoulder, and the people cheered him and said go at 'em again old man, and doubtless he did. It was good advice and we propose to tender it to onr countless supporters in connection with our balf price remnant sale. Go at 'em again we say as hard as youcan, Don'tleavethem till they're all gone. See that you clear the lot so vhat when the end comes their place shall know them no more. We want theso Half Price Bargains distributed throughout the length and breadth of the land, How Ipng will it last ? We can't say I We don't know I Our minds ar§ not made up I We're going to have a cabinet council perhaps to-day, and wp'U lei J' o ß $ k, n( ™ > f wy decision is arrlved'at." Jn the pieantlnie g'o af'cm as hard as y'op can. It might be dne day,' 'two days, Mrhaps three, perhaps (oar-possibly a week. We can't say I Wodon.tkriow except If can't last long before the end comes at any rate. Sow is the time (o buy largely at Hooper's naif price Itewuanißnte 111-' Awtf

During the Month of February 2625 persons arrived in New Zealand, and 1952 left i>. . The N, Z. Times says tho Herald, which arrived from the South yesterday, brought up 10 Border Leicester rams, imported from the New. Zealand and Australian 1 Land Company's Estate, Oamaru, by Messrs Levin aud Co., for MrO. Pharazyn, of the Wairarapa,

The Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company's debentures havo fallen £4 in London.

i The protest againat Stockboy m-tho Scurry Hack Race at the Manawatu Meeting has been sustained, and the stakes havo been awarded to tho second horso, flippodamia, the stewards being satisfied that tho so-called Stockboy is Badger, a horse which ran at Auckland, Oeo, and other placos, and has already been disqualified, •. Action regarding Lyonß, the owner, and Leo, the trainer of Stockboy, was deferred, pending the result of an action whioh Lyons intends bringing against a resident of Opunake, from whom it is alleged he bought tho horse, At a meeting of the Oounoil of the Wellington Acclimatisation Society, hold on Thursday evening, it was decided that the season for shooting nativo game should open on April Ist, and that for imported game on May Ist next. Smith afi'aj AJdridgewill be brought before Colonel Roberts at PahJatua on April 6th. The ordinary sitting of the Masterton K.M, Court which should bo held on that date will therefore be lipid on March 30th. A section of 600 acres of good land near Masterton is advertised for sale or lease, * On Thursday last, Mr M. Caselberg met a number of Lower Valley settlers at tho Featherßtou Road Board office, Mr Murray Jackson being in the choir, and submitted proposals on behalf of the Wairarapa Farmers Association for the establishment of a local butter factory. The meeting decided to take into careful consideration tho offer made and to givo an answer to it in due course The newly formed Wairarapa Trotting OiuD should do well. About sixty gentlemen have joined, representing all parts of the Wairarapa, The total amount put through the machine at tho St. Patrick's Day meeiing of tho Masterton-Opaki Jockey Club was £1790. The winner of the Selling Race at the Opaki yesterday was bought in by the owner for £Bl. Teuders are invited by the telegraph department for the supply and delivery of 600 twenty.five feet telegraph poleß. _ Truda Bros', clever company will open in Masterton on Monday next, Every, one whu possibly can should take the opportunity of being present at this really excellent entertainment. To-night will be the last night of tho Grand Catholio Bazaar m the Theatre Royal. This afternoon kdioa and children will be admitted free from 2 o'clock. The Maypole dance will be repeated at 4 p.ui,, and again m the evening. Messrs Lowcb and Irons add to the entenes for their neifc Masterton Stock Sale on Wednesday March 22nd 700, Komney cross ewes, bred by Mr Holmes Warren, 500 cross bred Lincoln ewes, 140 lambs and 20 Border Leicester Rams.

It was docided somo timo ago says the Post, to takeetepßto prosecute papers publishing the prospectuses of certain Australian land lotteries, one of which we havo already announced to boa swindle. Tho legal aspect of the question was referred to the Attorney- General. Tho result is that Government has decided that in the face of tho difficulty of getting coviotionß no action will be taken where newspapers have withdraw n the advertisement from their columns. A BOmewbat similar position obtains regarding the missing word competitions.

An important 6ale of Wairarapa freehold properties ia the estate of tho late Win, Hiokson takes place in Messrs Sidey and .Co.'b auction rooms, Ouba-street, Wellington, on Thursday, 7th April. The properties consist of three aores in the Meroa Block, Fernside, part of section No. 16 in Chapel-street, Masterton, havmg a frontage of thirty.th.reo feet by a depth of 166 feet, also part of section No. 118, Albert-street, Masterton, having a frontage of eighty-eight feet by a depth of 165 feet. Full particulars may be Been in the advertisement, whioh appears in another column,

Mr A. King has beon appointed handi. capporto the Wairarapa Trotting Club. An effort is being made to secure tho Carterton Show Ground for tho first meeting of the Wairarapa Trotting Club

' The Fancy Bazaar at the Theatre 1 Royal was again well attended, a large ■ number of visitors from other parts beingpreßont. Prizes were won by the : following ladies and gentlemen :—ln i tho afternoon-Mr J Donovan, watch* r pocket and doll; Ma Hickey, cushion ; i Mr O'Connell, pincushion ; Mr Church- ■ house, bag of flour; Mis Carr, sucking pig | Mr Darroch, pair of braokets; Miss Smith, shell view. In the evening—Mr ' J. Brown, pincushion; Mr L.Richards, pair of bronze jugs ; Mr Beetham, clock; Mr E.H.Eton, bridle and whip; Mr . Simmonds, picture; Mr O'Dowd, pair of fans j Mr Murray, pair of brackets; , Miss Haaftka, Bhawl; Miss MoColl. i shawl j Miss A. Winteringhatn, doll j Mr J. 0. O'Keefe, toa cosy ; Mr F. Donovan, tea oosy • Mr Nee, cushion; , Mr Guerin, mantle-drape; Mr Cum- . mina, album j Cameron and Company, pair of shawh; Mr Collier, bag of potatoes; Mrß. Barvey,bag of oats; Mrs Bird, bag of apples; Mrs McKenna, pair of fans; Mr Minifie, cushion; Mr Hayes, bridle; Mr J. Hourigan, picture ; Mr P. Cosgrove, pair marble vases; Mr F.Donovan, chair; Miss Munro, handkerchief box; alissDowling, dreßs; Mr O'Keefo, a picture; Mr Darroch, pair of fans; Mr J. Donovan, fan and paper knifo; Mr J, Lyons, pincushion ; Mr McDonnell, scarf; Miss KlizaG,, cushion; Mr Cunningham, fat cow; Mr Green, cushion; Mr O'Keefo, pincushion ; Miss Simonick, pincushion ; Mr Henderson, tea cosy; Mr Clark, shawl, Mrs Fitton, mantel-drape; Mr J. Greeks, box of cigars; Mr Connoll, teapot; Mr A. McColl, bridle; Miss Johnßtone, doll; Mrs Bird, pair of candlesticks; Mr Oolville, oushion; Mr Gurr, plaque; Mi'bs Williams, pair ol brackets; Mr O'Meara, comb and brush; and Mr O'Keefe, chair, Professor Lichtwark, whoso name is a household word amount those who take an interest in horses, has arranged to give claes lessons at Mr A. W. Cavo's Homestead, Te Ore Ore, commencing on the 21st instant. Messrs H, Redwood, M. E, J. Biddiford and many other promiueut horso owners havo testified to the Professor's flkill in educating the horse, and we have no doubt many local residents will be glad to avail themselves of his present offer,

Thero were general fret fi?ht« all ■reunddutins the temporary absence of Constable Eccleton from thoGroycown Bports yesterday, which the firemen did all thoy posßibly could to Bppress. This was mostly due to tho fact that a publican's booth was on the firound, but it is understood that in future the Brigade will not allow any intoxicating liquors to be sold at the sports, Hove you seen (hp new ltainprool''Jin pervanas" Dress Serges now showing at Te Aro House, Wellington ? The "Impervanas" Dress Serges are in all colors, principally Navy Blue, are fast dye and guaranteed rainproof, Only to be had at TeAi'o House, Wellington. "All thernge" describes the popularity of the" Impervanas" Dress Serges, They ore invaluable for country wear and wet weather. Every lady,should have a dresf. Send to Te Aro House for patterns, " Liko water off aduck's back" describes their wonderful quality, No one need now fear the heaviest shower of rain while wearing a dress of the impervious "Impervanas" Serge. Procurable only at Te" Aro House, Wellington, Severe colds and doctors' Mils are both avoided by tho use of " Impervanas" Serges as dress, fabrics for the winter, Samples post free from the to Aro House, Wellington ' '" '■• Impervanas. » Serges will not spot, will not shrink, are notaffeoted by sea water, and aro made of the best New Zealand wools Write for pattc'rußto the sole agent, James

I A meeting of the recently formei' Wairarapa Trotting Club woe held at Cartertoll on Thursday evening last, a largo number of members being present. Officers *ero elected as follows :-Patron, MrW. 0. Buchanan, M.ER.j President, Mr N. Grace; Vice-Presidents, Messrs E. W. Dorset, 0. A,fownall and W. Candy j Secretary, Mr W. McKenzio (Cartorton); Stewards, Messrs G, W. Deller, &, McKenzie, 0. H. Giles, W. P, Allen, Merrick, Collett, Oayfer, E. Hode'er, J. A, ftenall, A, Bish, W. McKenzie, K. A. Anheson, E. H. Waddmgton and T.Ray. It was decided to hold the first, meotingof tlio Club on J nuo Ist, and a programme of seven events with stakeß amounting to £IQO was drawn up for submission to the Trotting Association,

The anniversary picnic in connection with the Kuripuni Wesleyan Sunday school commoncedin Mr Fraser'a paddock yesterday, and ended at four o'clock in the whole party retiring to the schoolroom on account of the heaty downpour of rain. Tea was served in tho schoolroom, at which about 150 adults and ohildren sat down, the tables being presided over by Mesdames Pybus, Bosgey, Button, Jones and others. The tea over, a well attended meeting was held, presided over by Mr. Burton, superintendent of the Sunday Sohool. Tho children sanp hymns, Messrs J. McGregor, Holdaway, and T. J. Smith, of Eketahuna delivering addresses, and the annual'report being read by the Secretary, Mr J.J. Boagey. The report showed a debit balanco of ovor £l9, which, with £7 10s final instalment to the Loan Fund constituted the whole indebtedness of the sohool, This, it is hoped, will bo wiped off during the comiDgyear. Mr 0. hangnell moved a vote of thanks to all who had been identified with the success of the anniversary, especially mentioning the services rendered by Mr Boagey in training the children to sing so beautifully. This was seconded by MrO.E. DaDioll. A vote of thanks to tho Chairman, movod by Mr McGregor, seconded by Mr Boagey, concluded a most successful meeting. Messrs Lowes and lorns add 80 dairy heifers and 11018 months to 2} year old steers to their special cattle sale for Wednesday, March 29th