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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4431, 30 May 1893, Page 2

At a meeting, held last evening, of tho members of Pearson's Band, Mr B. Gin. ders was elected Secretary, and Mr W. Jeffries, Treasurer Mr Geo. Gray, junr,, was ro-elected Bandmaster.

The docorating of the Drill Hall for forthcoming Hospital Ball has been commonced, and tho transformation scene will meet tho eye on Thursday evening We understand tickets are going off very rapidly, and tho ball promises to bo tho most successful affair ever held in the district.

Bishop Julius thinks that tho present Home Rulo Bill will not p'iss. ■

A branch of tho New Zealand Mothers' Union has boon formed at Uroytown, Mr J, L, Murray publishes a fresh advertisement in our usuo to-day.

The Rev. L. M, Isitt lectures in the Theitro Royal again this ovenh g.

A concert in aid of the funds of the Presbyterian Churoh at Dreyerton, will beheld on Friday, June Oth, There is mission for maintaining 8 babe in China in which cortain children in Mastorton take an interest. This, as an object for practical sympathy, is remote enough, but school children are now to be asked to give a penny to tho Balance monument. We think tho littlo ones cannot do better than stiok to the Chinese infant!

Tho entries for Messrs Abraham and Williams' stock said at Pahiatua on Wednesday, appear in our advertising columns, and iuclude fat bullocks, shnop, lambs and calves,

The Rev. L. M. Isitt lectures in tho Theatre Royal to-night on " Prohibition and Compensation.'' The chair will be occupied by His Worship the Mayor (Mr 0. A. Pownall).

Mr Andorson, of Feilding, has sent in to the Agricultural Department aveiy ingenious hand machine for putting tin or steel clips bearing numbers on the ears of stud sheep, with a request that the new form of marking be recognised a! a legsl brand. Mr Hawkins, of Palmerston, has sent in another machine with a similar purpose. Both will be re • ferred to the Stock Committee of the Bouse next session for their consideration, and w'th a viow to amending the law to permit of their use,—Post; Tho Evening Press, says that'despite the assertions from some quartors regard, ing the unemployed, there are undoubtedly a very large number of persons out of work in Wellington, and no better proof of this could bo given than that shown by tho number of applications made (or tho post of messenger to the City Corporation, The salary attached to the position is only £2 2s per week, and the advertisement announcing the vaoancy only appeared in the newspapers on Friday night, and yet all day Saturday the Town Clerk was beseiged with applicants. Ovor eighty ponons must hayo applied to him, and at last in sheer deeperation ho had to put off receiving any more, and appointed four o'clook this afternoon as the time for dealing with further applications. A number of tbe applicants were possessed of excellent credentials,

The hounds met at Martinboro' on Saturday last and their popularity at thai end of tho 'Valley was evinced by a largo 'field'and the number of spectators at tho" throw off," Unliko other outlying districts, Maryborough did not provide a lunch for the visitors, and as a matter of fact, there was no interchange of views or opinions between those assembled as is usual on such occasions. The assemblage of hunting men was about the largest and most representative we (Standard) hive seen tbia season; The township of Martmboruugh with its extensive green flats,' is admirably ndaptod for the scene ofameot, and when Dick Roake led out his hounds opposite Orr's Hotel, the effect was as near an approach to an English lawn meet as could be wished. Tho fences were post and rail and gnrje, and included a double across tho road which brought many to mother earth, The run home was over the same line of country, with a slight deviation to the left, to take in a formidable obstacle in the shape of * sod wall with a ditch or drain on each side. Mr Kenny McKonzie, who was riding Mutineer, jumped clear over Cytns and the sod wall in his stride, the rider of tholattor, Steve Harris, having a narrow escape. Mr Jan. McCarty also came to grief at this fence, and was dragged in his stirrup, but fortunately not aoriously hurt, Amongst the other jumps there was a deep creek, which proved most attractive to Mr John MeMaster, for he went into it head first, but pluckily remounting, managed to be in the first flight at the finish. Mr Goo, Millor, a visitor from Canterbury way, was mounted by; Mr W, E, Bid wilt and rodo Vision in the first ran, and camo home on Cyrus, the latter being placed at his disposal to give the Southerner an idea of the quality nf Waitarapa-bred horses. The- Master, Mr 0. F. Vallancj. was unablo to be present, but the duties of that office were moat ably and courteously discharged by the deputies, Mews 0, R, Bidwill and Gill Tully. The hounds and the hunting appointments refleoted the greatest credit on the huntsmen, The following are the names of those who followed : Messrs C. R, Bidwill, Pierot; Gill Tully, Debut; R. Roake, Tomboy; Whip, The Squire j Robinson, M.B; P, Pearcp, Donovan; W. E,Bidwill, Caputo; 8. Harris, Cyrus j A, G, Fihner, Stockman; Vincent Wardell, Midnight; 0. B, Pharjzyn, Miro; W, Tilsoii, Tiddlo-v Wink; K, McKenzio, Mutineer, J; McCarty, Strangert A. J.; Toogood, Honest John ; 0. Katnsden, EulnhV, W, McKerrow, Whingamona ; Peter Cooper, Jack the Ripper; GcorgeCooper, Killtimo ;P, W. Smith, Vlancho; J, ]), McDougall, Pire; George Millor, Vision.

There are duties in every sphere ol life that no reasonable man neglects. No one in his sound senses scatters his coin like the wind scatters the chaff, and none but idiots are content to get fifteen shillings when ttiby ask change for a sovereign. Tiio - rate of exchange is too great; the tax lOoieavv for flesh and blood to stand it I'and'yctthero are businesses supported by presumably sensible people, propped up year after year by the acauiescenco of hundreds, which, actually and positively,, do that which common sense condemns, When a manncglccts to shop at Hooper and Company's with regard to anything that his family or himself may want, whether it be of the nature of a textile fabric, something to cut or drink, ori a commodity of any sort or kind, that 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 and start a, new one. Don't turn ovej a new leaf: buy a new book. Jon't trust to half measures: go the whole hog. Keop out of the tempters dominion for a week or two, and you'll find the air so bracing, the prospects so inviting, the bencrjt so.cnc6nragjng in (he new country thaj you'll never \m it; but jlwfljß shop it Hooper &!i<i I Company's Bon March*, Mastertos,

An extraordinary gnneral meeting pf shareholders of the Wairarapa Farmers'-Co-operative Association waa held yestorday afternoon, in the Temperance Hall, to confirm the resolutions passed at the general meeting held on May 13th. The resolutions wore unanimously confirmed.

The man lthodes, convicted at the Supreme Court yesterday of having forged and uttered a chequo in the name of Alfred J. Raid, made an elaborate defence, Ho said ho hoped no offence would be taken if he oonducted his caso in the ordinary way, as he hndnotfuuds enough to ongago a lawyer-or, rather, the lawyer he had asked had refused because he wasn't able to pay him, Prisoner hold out hard and fast for an acquittal on the grounds of mistaken identity, and said that the reason another cheque,in the .name uf Geo. Fisher, M.H.R., had ken found upon him when arrestod was booauso he had gone to Auckland on the same boat as the vory man who had firat of all obtained the blank cheques. " When I was seasick," said the prisoner with n dramaLio wave of the hand, "this ruffian put Geo, Fisher's chequo in my pocket." Judge Richmond said he was always exceedingly careful in cases where there might be mistaken idontiiy, but the prisoner's story verged so much on the improbable that he could not possibly give it weight. The juiy alio took this view, and convicted the man, His Honor remarking that when the prisoner was before him sometwolve months ago on a simi'ar charge he had mado his seutenco light, in the hope of reformation, but the result had evidently been otherwise, as the prlsonor had not been out of gaol more than a few days before ho started on his old career,— Press. MrD. McMaeter advertises fur ealo a number if cows aud springing heifers, Mr F. Urry gives notice that he will not be responsible fur an) debts contracted by his wi'e, Elizabeth Urry, after this date.

We havo received from Ward, Lock, Bowden and Co., an A.B.C. book with colonial illustrati'ins. The colonial child is no lunger to be taught that K is a Kmg, fur tho Advnncu Auitraliu A.8.0. book deposes tho 'monarch in furourof a gorgeous Kangaroo. Members of the Loyal Masterton Lodge, 1.0.0.F.M.U., arc requested to attend at the Oddfellow's Ball, Porry streot, at 8 sharp this evening. Applications by persons aggrieved in relation to the Elect™ Roll uf tho Watrarapa North County will tbo heard before MrT. Hntchiaon, R.M., on Monday, June 19 th.

Wo remind our readers of Messrs Lowes and lurns fortnightly stock talo to-morrow (Wednosday) at 1 o'clock The entries at date comprise, 850 ewes in lamb j 800 very forward wethers; 150 fat sheep (turnip fed); CO lambs; 16 horses, broken and unbroken; hacks and unbroken draught fillios, good geldings; 2 sets harness and 1 dog cart, Mr P. 0. Freeth, was presented on the ovo of his depatturo for New Zealand, with n very pretty framed address, by tliß staff of thoNepean Times, with which paper he has been connected for tho past two years. Mr A. L, Whyto, baker, of Carterton, has secured tho right of the luncheon and refreshment booth at the first meeting of the Wairarapa Trotting Club, which will be held on Thursday next on the Carterton Show grounds. Mr Whyto solicits the patronage of the public

Tho oilimatcd receipts and expenditure ot the Borough of Mssterton for tho year ending March 31st, 1894, are pubMod in this issue. The remains of the late Mr Alex, McKeuzie, were intorrod in the Masterton Oemotery yesterday afternoon,a large number of frionds attending to pay theirlast respects, The Arawa is expected to reaoh Wellington from London via way ports, on Friday next.

A burning flue in Perry Street caused the fire bell to ring out an alarm this morning.

Tho Knv L. M. Isitt states that a Masterton boy, who could hardly see over thecountor,recently wentton Eketahuna hotel and called for a whisky " straight," The barman suggested the addition uf lemonade, buttho youngster ro'used remarking "he always took his liquor raw. 1 '

Mr S, Kingdon tells us that his cowhorn band did not interfere with the Presbyterian Sunday School on Bunday last, but from further onijuiry we have ascertained that it did annoy the morning service on that day. Mr Kiugdou should loavo Sunday Schools alone, and arrange for a band ountest elsewhero than in the neighbourhood of one.

In consequonco of tho prevalence of measles in Utago, the Minister of Education was asked to revert to tho old system of working averages instead of strict avoragea in his returns. Our educational system will stand chickon pox and tho mumps, but when measles come it collapsos. Compntitivo dosigns aro to be invited for a Cuurt House of the" right colour" at Palmorston North. A very enjoyable social was hold last Might by the members of the choir in connection with the Wealeyan Church, Carterton. The social took the form of a tea and coffee Buppei, when the members of the choir, presented Mr T. A. Weston with a silver mounted bat&n, suitably inscribed, for his past services as choir leader. The presentation was made by th Rev. 8. J. Gibson, accompanied by a few suitable remarks, which were duly acknowledged by Mr Weston. Attention Is drawn to the: pertinent and logical discussion regarding the grades and values of tea, which appears in our business columns under the 'appropriate heading of " A Browing Question." To those who really wish to secure a genuine article at" bed-rock" prices, the argument and facts published by Messrs W. and G. Turnbull & Co., oonoerning their justly oelebratedEmpire Teas, especially appeal, and the public baa only to use its intelligent disctetion in the matter to materially profit thereby. It Is stated by tho local paper that it has been ascertained that the oatmeal from which tho porridgo was made which produced syitptoms of poisoning in those who partook of it at the Argylo Hotel, had been packed ia a railway truck, on its way to Huntervillo, with a quantity «f sheep dip. Tnih tells, the following story:» "Ho had been a cabman'. Ho had made his little pile. Whether honesty or by cabmen's ways which are sometimes, it is said, ways thatare dark, er by tricks vain-how knows hewho writes! But ho had made money and retired to bucdlio pursuit, and camo down to Ohrißtohurch to honour the Queen's Birthday and look upon tho rum when It was red, In purauanoe of this programme he dropped into a pub, when he encountered an interesting stranger, Him he treated right royally, for the space of one hour they drank loyal toasts-and the ex-cabman paid every timo- Then they went outside, There stood a cab without a, drivor. Said tho have a driyo on the cheap I" Tho other said it would. "Jump in I "said the ex-cabby," I'm an old hand at this business. I'll give you, a fly round." They flew round, stopping at numerous pubs «ii milt. And over the generous driver paid. But after some time the full enormity oi his offenco dawned on him. fle pulled up, "I say," he whispered to his friend in the cab, " this is more serioiia than I thought, We've stole this ere.blessed cab, don't you Know? I think we'd! better leave •■ it and hook it.' The amateur fare got slowly out, collared the amateur driver with one baud and tho reins with tho other, '•'Of course' you stole it, you infernal wagabene, This cabs mine. Comeofltothopolis you' oiry' eaded' ossthiefl" What the amateur paid, over and above the free liquor,. to tho rest driver deponent sayeth u'ot. But the former had had enough holiday, thank you, and has returned to bucolio pursuits. Moral; Thoflemeaiawhich overtakes retired cabmen and punishoß them for overcharged tares may slowly, but it grinds exceedingly small,

A gentleman's scarf-pin is advorliscd aa loat.

'■ A syndicate is baintr formed in Hull to acquire 5000 acres In Renmark, an irrigatiohsottlementontho Murray, in South Australia.

The Princo ot Wales' now yaoht Britannia has defeated the Valkyrie, OiUcenna,aud Werea. The Princo was I on board the Britannia for threo days. The colonial artillery and oavalry teams have been invited to witness tho ''trooping of the colours" on 3rd June. Lord Salisbury met with a tremendous reoeption at Londonderry, Tho streets were blocked by procession.

The Chicago Wild West Show has boon destroyed by tire. Several camels and a number of Arab horses have been burnt to death,

Scarlet fever is raging tu at alarming extent at Aldershot. Many of the regiirents stationed there have been attaoked.

The Sydney Soap and Candle works at Alexandria have been destroyed by fire, l'hodamage is estimated at £IO,OOO. A number of miners are leaving for the South Afrioan gold and diamond fields. •

A divorce was grantod in Sydnoy last week in a mbo in which the husband, after two weeks of married life, had abandoned his wife at a hotel, promising when ho'quitted her to come back in halt an hour, and worse still, had left her to pay the hotel bill,

A Farmers' Cooperative Association is being formed in Woodville, the furnishing business of It. E, Orinlinton and the general stores of J. M. Staokpoolo and W, L. Orinlinton being amalgamated for lint purpose.

Wo have the largest slook of Hew Zealand made Flannels in tho Province. We can show over 10,000 (ton thousand) yards in White, Shetland, Grey, and other oolors at To Aro House, Wellington. ■ Theso New Zealand Flannels aro well made, well finished, all pure wool and guaranteed to give every satisfaction in wear. Send lor pottorns to Te Aro House, Wellington, We will fiond the following parcols, carriage paid, to any address on rocoipt of order and cash at Te Aro House, Wellington. Now Zealand Flannels. Parcel Ho, 6, 6yds White for 6/9, 6yds Shetland for 6/9, and 4yds Grey (or 4/6, 2Jyds Raiding, eithor White or Grey, for 6/3. The lot for 24/3, carriage paid, from Te Aro House, Wellington. .Thisis a good useful parcel. Parcel No. 6. 4yds eaoh of Whito and Shetland Plaiding for 20/-, Gyds Whito Flannel for 9/-, The lot, enrriago paid, for 29/-. This is a eplondid parcel for winter use. Bend for it to Te Aro House, Weiington.