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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4429, 27 May 1893, Page 2

Mr W. Dougall, watchmaker, of Masterton, announcos that ho has to hand a consignment of Rotherham Lover watches, made specially to his order, and whioh ho guarantees strong and reliable, A nico lot of ladies and gents' gold presentation watches are also to hand.

The Tower of London is said to bo tho oldest building in Eurnpe. Mr McLean, M.H.Pv,, has invited press opinions about his coal measure, and promises to lay them before the Houso, The Hawke's Bay Herald says he advocates unblushing robbery. This will surely be something for M.H.R. McLoan to startle tho Houso with.

One of the wino vaults of tho I )ndon Docks Is 17 aores in extent.

There is a paper down .South called the Oamaru Mail, which is said to bo inspired by tho "only Jones of Oamaru," and this paper, in almost every issue, falls foul of the Waiharapa Daily Times. Why we know not, because to us the " only Jones of Uamaru" is an uttor i stranger, Thcro is ovidently somo latent and mysterious antagonism on tho part of" tho only Jones.' 1 We wish we knew him becauso we feel suto he is a psychological curiosity and deserves to be studied. We beg that he will continuo to revilo us, as wo are beginning to tako quite an interest in him. The banking crisis has naturally been an all-absorbing topic for debate atno igst business men, It ia generally acknowledged that the deposit syslem, unless administered on the lines of the bank of Australasia, and tho Union Bank, must bo altered. Theao two banks, there are others managed similarly, havo immonse sums on deposit for long periods, and keep a very largo amount of their own capital, reserves and debentures, invested in liquid securities. By this meanß they can make adrances on securities, which advances cannot as a rule be repaid until a purchaser is found for the sccut» ities, and they, also have money free to lend on trado bills, consignments! inwards or outwards, and for general opeiitions of exchange. Each section of their business is narrowly watched and adjusted to the capital, no temptation of big profits making theiri swerve from the principle of being' able to recall money at date when duo to tho depositor. They do not operate on average withdrawals or renowals of doposite, but on tho precise sums. Short dated deposits are inyestcd in short dated loans, and if enough " liquid " business cannot be got for the deposits offering, tho banks decline to receive more than they can use, though the depositor, if he likes, may leave it at call without intorest.Melbourne Table Talk.

Since the railway was npenod to Te Aro vory many more people are finding their way to the Ouba Street end of Wellington, and thus it is often to be noticed that there gathers a little cluster of admiring critics at the popularphotographio atelier of Mrs R, Herrmann, opposite Te Aro House, Certainly there is much iutbis choice little exhibition of artistic portraiture to attract the oyo and nhjrm tho beholder, The grouping of the photographs is in taste to start with, and they aro daintily arranged in most graceful profusion in this attractive little vestibule. Visitors to Wellington should certainly go as far as Mrs Herrmann's studio and seo what beautiful work can be got for a most moderate outlay, Besides excellent portraiture of every kind, there aro some exquisite examples of art taken on opal, and the children s portraits aro won Jerfp'.ly fascinating and pleasing reproductions of their infantile originals, There is, indeed, one picture-that of a child in anatlidude of devotion-which for beauty of pose and delicate grace is a perfeot little gem, The show-case at Te Aro Railway Station has always given us a delightful impression of the successful and artistic treatment of children's likenesses at Mrs Herrmann's studio, and an inspection of the vestibule but further impresses the visitor in a favourable direction. In closing our allusion, wo will draw our readers attention to the special announcement published by Mrs Herrmann and appearing in another column of this issue,

Wanted, from our lady customers, numer ous orders for tho celebrated C.B, Corsets ol which we bavo just opened out a largo parcel. Wo will forward a pair, post free, for 6/6, from Te Aro House, Wellington. For Sue, a splendid lot of ladies Underclothing, bought very much under usual prices. Night-dresses from 4/9, Chemises from 2/11, Knickers from 2/11. These arc from the best Homo Factories, and are wonderful y'alue at Te Aro House.

I A New L6r, We have just received from the manufacturers, a first shipment of the |" Ideal," all-wool Undervests, for Ladies and Children, and are selling them for wholesale prices at Te Aro House. PosiFbee, We will Bond any quautityol these beautiful goods by parcel post on receipt of order, • Prices for Ladies sizes 1/11 to 6/6, Childrens 1/3 to 2/11. May be had, in whito'and plain colours from Te Aro House.

Bhoppiko mr Post, We mako this a loading featuro in our business. Country customers sorved at Wellington prices. Wo keep a large staff specially for executing country orders; so send them on early. Remember I All goods charged town prices i from Jaaei Smith, T« Are House, Wellingon, I

.The anniveteaty aetyicoß in connection with the Maaterton Presbyterian Sunday School takes place to-morrow.

The Bev. A. U. Williams will preach at St. Matthew's Church, Maaterton, to. morrow (Sunday) evening,

Until this winter it is said that no wolves have been scon in Massachusetts for half a century. Fn Dutch law a contract entered into in a tavern is not valid unlesa ratified within 24 hours.

Mra Allen, senr., of Miriam Street, Maßterton, died thiß morning after a short illneai,

In a recent cricket match betwosn Hurroynnd Notts, the former won by seven wickets,

The English press predicts that Mr Lewis Morris will.bo appointed Poet Laureate.

_ The ManchosterUnity Oddfellowshave just decided to admit women to their order.

Only one person in 10,000 lires to be a centenarian,

The Wairarapa P armors' Co-operative Associstion, Limited, quote special prices for the now grooved axe, Eureka wringers, Dover stoves, mangle*, etc., etc.

MrF.H, Wood adds to bis sale at Mr Corpe's farm, twelvo first-class owea the properly of other voudors.

In deference to tho wishes of the | slewards of the Wairarapa Trotting Club, and several others, Mr F. H. Wood has kindly consented to omit his next Thursday's stock sale altogether. Mr 0. Pragnell, draper and clothier, of Mastorton, has a new advertisement mthisissuo selling forth several leading lines in winter dress goods, overcoats and waterproofs.

The spairow, it is s'lid, eats the bol fly,

At the sale of privileges in connection with tho Wsirarapa Trotting Olub'i races, yesterday, the publican's booth waseoldtoMrT. 0, Baynnr.flfMartorton for £lB. Tho refreshment booth was passed in.

Mr ,T. Tumor, a gcntloman lately from Germany, is at present in the Wairaiapa making enquiries with a view to starting a sausage skin faetoiy in onr midst. He has already succeeded beyond expectations, and there is every probability of the large works of Messrs Williams and Beethntn, at tho Wain* garni, being utilised for the purpose within a very short time. Tho factory, when in working order, we are informed, will manufacture fiddlo strings, tennis racquets, and many other useful articles. In a nejr advertisement Mr 0. E, Danlell, of Mastattoii, announces the arrival of a special shipment of American stoves, which are now on view in his showroom. The public are invited to inspect these stoves which include the King of America Stuveß, tho Wow Durham, and others

A dispute over the maintenance of a child at Helper, England, revealod the fact that tho little ono was originaily sold in a publio-house by its father for a pint of beer,

Iron visiting cards are now used in Germany. Forty of theso cards placed one on the other are said to be only onetenth of an inch in thieknoss,

Tho wife of a London merchant mysteriously disappeared, and some days after a letter was received from her stating that sho waß detained in tho dungeon of a convent, but no address was given,

Enormous stacks of timber in a yard in East London lately caught lira and burned for 48 hours. Over EO steam fire engines were at ono time playing upon tho burning mass. Sevon trucks of sheep, which wore recently taken from Huntervillo to Wan. ganui, averagod about 821b per sheop. This is a good average for this time of year.

At the annual meeting of tho Dunedin Acclimatisation Society, the balancesheet showed a credit balance of £299 4s lid. It was decidod that Mr A. C, Begg, who is going Home, should enquire as to what British or American birds could be introduced to this colony.

The Sydenham Prohibition Loague has decided to instruct counsel to take the nocessary steps in tho Supreme Court to give effect to tho local option clauses in the Licensing Act in tho four new districts of Bydonham. The mom. bers havo subscribed freely towards tho expenses.

A bicyclo race on Queen's Birthday, from Papakura to Pnrnell. Auckland, about 20 miles, wbb won by E, Reynolds who travelled the distance in 1 hour 24 minutes 45 seconds, beating the record for this course. Thore wore five coin* petite, Reynolds started from scratch. During the military sports of the South Franklyn Mounted Rifles, at Pukckohe, on the Queen's Birthday, two ball cartridges were found amongst the ammunition distributed for the LloydLindsay match. The discovery was made just before the firing began, and several spectators wero in the line of fire. A man with a provious conviction was fined £5 and costs for disturbing tho Salvation Army at Rangiora on Sunday night, He went to the hall drunk, and practically stopped the services for half, an-hour.

Seventeen nations represented at the OhicagoExhibition, including all Europe, have agreed to withdraw their exhibits for awards unless the jury system is adopted.

At 8,30 to-morrow evening the Rev L, M. lsitt, commences his Temperance mission in Masterton, when he will lecture at the Theatre Royal. The Manawatu Timeß learns that a leading settlor of Rsngitikei has taken twonty shares in the Longburn Freezing Company, and thinks that "as tho settlor*referred to was formerly a strong opponent of tho company, this fact should have an effect on those interested in keeping tho works going." _ The Rev. L, M. Isitt conducts services in Mastotton to-morrow, in tho Presbyterian Ohurch in the morning and the Wesleyan Church in the evening.

To every 1000 males in London therb are 1123 females,

Tho Oamaru Mail believes that if any action has been taken, as was stated in recent cablegrams, by the bondholders in the way of appointing a receiver it refers to the £100,0C9 loan debenturoholders of the Oamaru Harbour Hoard. Upon the loan, which stands in the position of a mortgago, no interest has beon paid since November, 1891-18 months ago. Anothor half-year's interest became payable on the Ist of this month, and the money not being forthcoming it is the most likely thing to imagine that the bondholders have come to the conclusion that it is about time to bring matters to a head, and that they have determin'-J to put Into operation that power given to them to put in a receiver. Any application of the kind would have to be made to the Supreme Court of New Zealand, however, and what haß been done is only of tho preliminary nature,

There are duties in every spbero of life tbat no reasonable man neglects. No one in bis sound senses Boatlersbis o'.i like tbc wind scatters the chaff, BDd none bui idiots arc content to get fifteen shillings when they ask change for a sovereign. Tho rate of exchange is too great; tho tax too heavy for flesh and blood to stand it; and yet there are businesses supported by : presumably sensible people, propped up year after year by the acquiescence of hundreds, which, actually and positively, 'do' thai which common sense condemns. When a man neglects to shop at Hooper and Company's with regard to anything that bis family or himself may w'aut, whether it lie of tho nature of a textile fabric, something.to eat or drink, or a commodity of any sort or kiud, tbat man, or any other man/wastes his substance and scatters his chances of success to the winds of heaven. Put a sponge over the old record aud start a new ouo. Dou't turn over a new leaf: buy a now book, Don't trust to half measures: go the whole hog.' Keep out of the (emptors dominion for a week or two, and you'll find the air so bracing, tho prospects so inviting, the benefit so encouraging hi tho new country that you'll never leave it; but always shop at Hooper and Company's Bra March*, M»Elerton,„

Tho value nf property in London has trebled since 1856. In Finland and Eaßt Turkestan thunderstorma are totally unknown.

Various American agencies came to the rescue of the Australian visitors to Chicago, who were in financial difficulties through the suspension of Australian banks.

A curious accident occurred at Villepreux, near Paris, recently, on the de' scent of a balloon. The event attracted a considerable crowd to tho spot, aud one of the spectators, after lighting a cigarette, carelessly throw the match to the ground in olose proximity to tho balloon, whioh was rapidly emptying itself of its gas. A violent explosion onsued, with the result that some twenty persons were burned on various parts of their bodies. The" Woman with tho Iron Jaw" has been eolipsed, Mr Dan Sullivan who lifts a horse and cart and four roon with bis teeth, is the latest attraction at the Royal Aquarium. Sullivan is a well made man, who looks several inches talier than tho sft Bin which he stands. The following selections will be played by Pearson's Private Band In tho Park (weather permitting) to-morrow afternoon at 2.30 .--March, "The Bohemian"; waltz, "Fallen Leaves"; contest selection, "Champion"; slow march, "Departure"; waltz, "Sonnonsohoin un Schatten"; grand march, ''The Return"; polka, '■ Queen ot Beauty," (Trombone solo); march, "The Skipper." A collection will betaken at the gates in aid of the Band fund,

Captain Burton, It.N.R;, commander of the s.s. Rangitira, supplies the Olago Daily Tim with the following acoount of his treatment of a hive of bees, which will be of Interest:—The s.s, Rangitin being in the Calliope dry dock, Auckland, in November, 1892, a swarm of bees was observed settling on one of the shores or spars supporting the vessel. 'Whcnthey had collected, the boatswain swept them off into a box, and covered it with a sack. They were then placed close to the forecastle, in which tho sate and firemen live. After the vessel left Auckland a number of flowers and leaves were spread near tho extompore hivo. These were afterwards supplemented with sugar and molassos left in the vicinity. The bees seemed to thrive and enjoy their sea voyage, and were alterwards sold in Newcastle, New South Wales, The spirits of the Promier of Victoria have not been depressed by tho financial crisis. He was in quite a jocular mood when speikinu the other n%ht at the Molbourno Town Hall on the occasion of a lecture given byMrCbeok Cheong in aid of the church missions to tho Chinese in Victoria, He said that he was informed that in China, with its teeming population, there had not been a financial crisis for 4000 years, This remark, which caused no little amusement, Mr Pattorßnn followed up with tho announcement that he was serious by thinking of putting a Poll tax on all bank managers anddirectorai'and of having all balance" sheets written in the Chinese language. Tho following have been gazetted nonpermanent Postmasters:—T, Brown, Taueru; T. F. A. Turner, Uakakahi. Thero was a pigeon fancier at Bam in Westphalia, who said that bees wore swifter on tho wing than pigeon, To prove his word he took a dozen bees and twelve pigeons to the village of Rynhcrn, three miles fr.im Ham, and thero sol both groups of competitors free at the same time, The first bee reached homo fifteen seconds before the first pigeon, then three moro beea arrived before tho second pigeon, and then the remaining members of each party finished almost all together a second or two later. The boos, having been rolled in flour before the race, for the purpose of identification, could not have been in the best possible forii for flying.—From Liltie Folh. A congregation calling out the colours to a gambling expert seated with tho pastor at the roulotte wheal is a novelty (says the Christian World) which it baa been reserved for tho Methodist Episcopal Church at Boston, U.S.A., to lick creation with. The gambler was "converted," and is now proving to demonstration that it is impossible to win at the roulette wheel, Tho congregation found that they could only win when the expert allowed them to, He afterwards "went through the card swindles, and exhibited the mechanism of a faro box." Tho Paris Correspondent of the Daily Chronicle reports a strange affair at tho Gaito Theatre, Mdlle, Mialy, a wellknown actress, wns Informed thatMdllo, Jeanne Richard had spoken disparagingly of hor. She sent her maid between the acts for Mdlle, Richard, who went up to Mdllo. Mealy's dressing-room.. She had scarcely entered when the maid threw her down, and Mdlle, Mealy lacerated hor face with a large nail-file, Tho actress fainted, and medical assistance was found necessary. The matter will probably go beforo tho Law Courts,

Tho Fahiatna Star (b advertised foi sale by its new proprietor, Mr F. W. B, Grevillo.

The Minister of Lands addresaod a largely attended meeting at Palmerston South last night. Mr J araes Stuckey, of To Ramjituinan, recently recolvcd information from bis brother in England that ho has purchaiied for him two yearling bulls, of Hereford breed. One la ' Oonqueror, 1 bred by Sir C, R, Broughton, Lourninster, and tho other ' fiatford,' bred by Mr A, E. Hughes, of tho same town, The femalo, who haß recently given the police some trouble and who wai yesterday oonyicted /or drunkenness, left Masterton to-day for the Forty-mile Bush.

Mr Ohas. Connor and Miss Prudence Pockery, eldest daughter of Mr J. Dockery, of Greytown, were united in matrimony by the Jtev J. S, Gibson, at Greytown on Monday last,

We understand that Messrs Noill and W. Iggulden, of Mastorton, havo purchased the carrying business of Mr Geo, Edmonds, of Bkotalmna, In the hands of two such practical men the venture should bo a success.

A Christchurch paper states that Mrs. Donald M'Loan, oi Ashburton (Mies Alice Rowley, lute of Chriiitchurch), has passed the intermediate examination for the degree of Uachelurof Music, Mrs M'Uan ii the first student New Zealand who has passed any section of a musical degree. The share list of the Wairarapa Farmers Co-Operative Association will bo closed on tho 30th June next, The advantages of taking up shares before that date aro pointed out in an advertisement which appears today. Shares in the Association are now at a premium, but the present premium will be doubled or more than doubled when the noxt issue is placed in the market, so that there is a direct inducement for any settler who contomnlatos joining tomiko an immediate application for an allotment.

The tickets for Mr liitt's lectures are selling well. An early application should be made to Messrs Holmes and Watt, booksellors, Thero wbb a very large attendance at tho customary meeting df the Masterton Mutual Improvement Society, held in the Wesleyan schoolroom .last evening;, The subject for debate was "From which does the mind gain tho more knowledge—Beading or observation." Miss, Williaruß led off in defence of " Reading;" and made a really capital speech, while Miss Wrigloy in support of "Observation" did equally well. Both speeches, were a credit to their sex. Miss Williams was supported by the Misses Dukes and Gillespie apd Messrs Burton, Wellington, Johnson, Gillespie and Vibert, while ' Messrs Candy, Easthopo, 0. Prasnell, Cooper, and Eigg supported the side oi Miss Wrigley. The two lady leaders replied with telling effect, after which the Ohsirman (Rev, J. Dukes) summed up the vote resulting in Reading receiving a majority of four votes over that of Observation. The debate is considered the best in the annals oi the Society, aa each side fought desperately for supremacy, thus making it interesting and exciting, At the Society's next meeting the " Journal" will be read by'tte editor (Mr Easthopu), and will consist exclusively of article on legitimate snort,

Mr W, Lowes in another column thatiks tho inhabitants of Maiterton {or thoir renewed confidence, as shown by hia re-election to the Town Lands Trust, and mentions that bis absence from Masterton prevented him from making a personal acknowledgment at the olose of the poll, A considerable number of applications for registration on the Electoral Roll, have recently boon reooired at Masterton.

Nearly 11000 a year is expended on stamps for foes, summonses, oto., at the Mastorton R.M, and District'Courtß.

MrT.P, Lett, in anotb* column, expresses his thanks to the Jadies and gentlemen who returned him on Thursday last as a member of tho Masterton Town Lands Trust. A most successful soiree was held at Maryborough last evening under the außpices of tho Loyal Maryborough Lodge, M. P., 1.0.U.F, About ninety couples took part in tho danse, several visitors from Greytown and Featherston beinc; present.

The W.A.A;, and Oyoliug Olub'a bioyclo road race, which' was postponed on Quoon's Birthday owing tc bad weather, will come off on Tho run will probably boto'CartajSSißi the roads aro now in bettercojdirjW

Tho various hoarding about'Mastorton aro now decorated with- posters which road as follows:—".lsitV 'he Prohibitionist, is coming 1 '■' This is: probably meant as a .warning to publicans and sinners, -,...,

Another excellent entertainment wis given at the Mastorton Theatre Royal, lust evening.' Barter Cowan and Amy Yaughan being particularly good, Thii company gets appreciative »udiences,but not quite, all the patronage it de«ervei; Thero are soores of people in this town who would be all the better for half-an-hour's hearty laughter with ''Harry Cowan," who is just about as amusing as Toole himself. None of the members of the company are dull/and n bright orisp programme is presented, which it well worth. listening to, and which time, who have been there, declare to have bettered their expectations. An entirely new programme will be submitted toOn Wodnesday last. (Queoa'e BirtW day) Mr Georgo Morris, of Masterton, celebrated tho 40th anniversary of his Wedding day, flo has been 54 years in tho colony, and 85 in the Wairarapa, and has now living nine ohildron and 64 granrt.children, all of whom were born in this district, Tho friends of the late Mrs Elizabeth Allen aro invited to attend her funeral which will take place on Monday next at 8,80 pm. We rcgrot to have to record tho death of Mr Alexander MoKenzie, second son of Mr.lohn McKensie, of To Whiti, which took place yesterday. Ho will be buried at Masterton, the funeral leaving hi* father's house at 10,30 on Monday morn' ing.

Somo excitement was caused in Greystreet yesterday afternoon (says the Neir Zealand Tiroes) by the action of a mab named Robert Thompson, who vraj threatening to shoob another man witu a revolver, which, however, proved on examination to bo not loaded, Constablo M. Foley eventually arrested Thompson on a charge of drunkenness, Thompson, when searched, waß found to have in his possession a quantity of ball cartridges, besides over £6O in gold and silver.