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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4442, 13 June 1893, Page 2

In the county crioket match Notts v. Sussex, the former scored 674 in one innings, Shrewsbury was the highest scorer, with 164, Gunn 156, and Barnes 102. Trowby Bros, have disposed of their store business at to Mr Tucker, late of Syduey. . , A young lady named Miss Cossoy, of Birmingham, has been admitted to the Wanganui Hospital suffering from severe burns, caused by her hair catching fro while she was washing it with kerosene. The Mnstnrton Hospital Trustees meet at 3,23 this afternoon,

We again remind our readers of Mr 0. Clifford's benefit concert, which takes place in the Maiterton Theatre Royal this evening.

The Marquis of Ripon and Lord Knuts. ford concur in the opinion that Now Zea. land's control of Raratonga is more ef fectlve than Great Britain's, and they approve the action of MrF, J, Moss, the British Resident there,

White men on strike at Lament, in Illinois, porsistmg in assaults on negro free labourers, the latter fired on their assailants, Nine were killed and seventeen oaptured by the negroes, The regular monthly meeting of the Masterton Masonic Lodge takes place to-morrow (Wednesday) eyening. Tho unemployed difficulty is still very prominent in the South Island.

The Uawkes 1 Bay district still manages to continue to keep a well filled gaol. There are forty-one in that institution at present. This is indoed a good number, seeiflg that in Auckland gaol a week or two ago thero were only thirteen prisoners.—Telegraph 1 ,

The Chicago Navy Club is urging the Oxford and Cambridge Universities, the Australian colonies, and the Berlin and Dublin Clubs to compete at a regatta on Lake Geneva, iu Wisconsin, on the 14th August. Tho Press atatea'thafc during the school representative football match at Island Bay on Saturday njornirig, some rascally young urchins "wete_ abroad, and when the boys ceased ploying, they found the pockets of their cloches, which had been left in the grand-stand had been rifled. A considerable amount oi money in loose silver had been taken by five youngsters, They were however, chased by the indignant schoolboys, and made to give up their booty. It is rjporied/ that the Queen of Hawaii has accepted the conditions laid down by tho United States, and will shortly be restored. No house is now-a-days considered complete of up-to date unless it, is furnished with Venetian blinds. They cost little more than the ordinary flimsy calico substitutes,! and in the case of either an old or a' new residence, add many pounds to its value in improved appearance apart from their inestimable comfort and convenience from a practical point of view. In order that Wairarapa people may know where their wants in this direction uiay be supplied, we draw attention to n notification from Mr J, Andrews, of Wellington, which appears in another column of this issue. That entorprisin ? and auccesßf ul manufacturer, is the proprietor of an extensive and well-equipped Bteam factory in Upper Willis Street, and has executed some of the largest contracts for blinds whioh have been supplied in the. Ett'piro Oity. Among tlio br Idings Mr Andrews has fitted up in this way, are the Wellington Club, the Wellington Working Men's Club, and the Junior Wellington Club, while a., the present time he is furnishing no lesß than ono hundred and twenty blinds iorthe neivGoveroinent Insurance Offices oil Waterloo-quay. Mr Andrews also makes revolving, shutters and wire blinds, and in addition be be- 1 a packing case department, where cheese cases and butter boxes arc among the articles turned out. Bis prices are low and his work is good, for all timber used Is specially imported direct to the Factory and Is carefully seasoned before use. Estimates will be furnished on application.

We |)j)7A tbj) luffjejl sjqclfofNew 2ea, land iiiade Flannels in the Province, We can show over 10,000 (ten thousand) yards in White, Shetland, Grey, and other colors at Te Aro House, Wellington,

These; Zealand Flannels are well made, well finished, all pure .wool and guaranteed .to give every satisfaction in wear. Send • for patterns to Te Aro House, Wellington.

1 We will send the following ppels carriage paid, to any address onrcoelpt 0! order and cash at 4ro Houie, Wellington'. ■"

New Zealand flannels. Parcel No. 6. 6yds \yhite for 6/0, 6yds Shetland for 6/9, and 4yds Grey for. 4/6, 2jyds fug; either Vfhit'e or. Gi.ey, 'fqr. 6& ' Thej lot for! 24/B, ciirrjago f«. Afcj ??.'?!«ft parppl. ' "faf'ce! •% 1,, ,4yds- each of Wfc Pd Shetland piaiding for 20/vfiyds White Flannelfor 9/-, .The lot, carrlago paid, for 29/-. , This is a splendid parcel for winter ue. Bend for it to To Aro House, WeiUgioß.

: Mr B. H. Wood announces an auoiion sale at his rooms, Greytown, on Saturday 24th June, The goods to be sold onnaist of 1 groceries, 'drapery and furniture, the latter including oheeta of drawers, iron aud wood bedsteads, drawingronm suites, easy chairs, mattresses, (hning-fnom tables, wash-stands'and dressing tables - &o. The sale takes place at two o'clock.

The safety of one of Great Britain's battlefhips, the Hood, .of 14 guns, is imporilled through the scamped rivet. ItiuiMif the keelplates. The vessel is leaking badly.

If we are to judge by the' number of now travelling through this part of the country (says the Eaikoura Star)it is greater than,wo renumber for a number of years —work must be very scarce both North and South - the swagmen rro journeying both ways. It is a question whether it wou'i not be cheaper for the station proprietors to em ■ ploy the men, rather than simply feed the array of seekers after work. On aomo stations the coslof entertaining' the host of '(colonial tourists' who carry the'mail' must amount to a goodly sum in the year These 'tourists'profess to be looking for woik, but it is alleged that many of them are anything but pleased whenset to it.

A storekeeper named Schackelburg stojd the other day at his shop door in a town iii Germany when lie observed a man struggling along under n heavy burden, and at last lurch against bis window. There was a crash and the window fell in. Schacko'burgdomandcd payment, but'the porter said he was as poor a ohurch mouße. Two passora-by advised the shop keeper to search the man. Th's was done, and on him was found a thousand mark note, which he assured the shopkeeper belonged to his master. Tho owner of the shop at last deducted tho price of. the broken window, and handed nine hundred marks to tho porter, who went his, way with ioud protestations and throats. Aa ho turned the corner of the street lie was joined by the two passers by—his accomplices-and a little later when theshopkeeperdesired. to cash the note he discovered it to bo false.

During the performance of" M'Lisß" on Saturday evening otj tho Wellington Opera House, the nceneiy narrowly escaped catching fire, and the fact that it d'd not was due to the coolness of Miss Maggie Mooro, Mr Chbrlcs Holloway, and Mr R, Stewart. At the point in the piece where Torres (Mr R, Stewart) orders his gain; to set fire to the gaol, tho effect is obtained by having burning kerosene fixtures placed cloao to the canvas walls, On this occasion, however, some one opened ,the stags door, and the draught caused the flame to catoh the canvas. Tho effect soon became more realhtio than intended. The curtain was lowered 'immediately— it wa:, fortunately, at this time that the curtain was supposed to' go down—and Miss Moore, who was on the roof of the gaol, immediately commenced to pul! the canvas to pieces. Mr Ohas. Holloway torn tho top down sons to prevent tho flies catching, and in a few minutes, the hoso being brought into play, all danger was at an end. Miss Moore had her right hand badly burned, and Messrs Hollowly nnc Stewart were also severely injured by the burning canvas. It is creditable that the hoso arrangements on this occasion wore perfect, Mr Geo. Ooulson (custodian) was on the premises at the time, and although unable to render any practical service, as his is sufferirg from a broken ankle, he managed to reach the stage and give directions.— Evening Pross. Several of the passengers who travelled by the late train on Saturday ovening, as soon as the train stopped at tho Summit, got out of the carriage a>id indulged in a " snowballing' 1 contest, much to the amusement of their friends whoremained seated in the carriages watching fromtlie windows with no jealous envy at nut taking part in the cold sporS.—Sfaiidarrf. An eldorly man named Campin, a resident of South' Carterton, met with a rather nasty acoidont a few days ago, It appears he was engaged carting timber from the town and had rather a big load on hit cart, causing the shafts to riso up. On reaohing his tarnation he got out rested his arm on : the shaft, when the anithal he was driving started off suddenly, the shaft catching him on tho shoulder and dislocating it.-Standuid, Tenders aro invited by tho official assigneo for tho purchase of the bankrupt stock of Geo, Wm, Goode, store keeper, of Feathorston. Mr Archibald Skipper, brother to Mr 0. P. Skipper, of Masterton, and well known to many rebidonts in the Wairarapa, died at Ashurst, neat I'almorston North on Saturday last, Influenza has proved more fatal during the lost three yeirs : than typhoid fover, small-pox, and diptheria together, In the Isle of Man there are no death duties, no income tax, and, witli the exception of a small duty on beer, no excise.

In our ieauo to-day, Mr O.E, Darnell has an announcement tn which the attention of bushmen and settlers is particularly directed. A special consignment of bushmen's tools have justoome to hand conßist : ng of axes, hooks, and slashers, saws of every variety by the well known makers Diastou and Spear and Jackson. Also the popular American kinds, so much jin use in all bußh districts In view of the immenso amount of bush expected to be fallen this winter, Mr Daniell has determined to be equal to tho occasion with a supply of tho best implements, Tho Chriatchurch Preis st-tes that a farm owned by Messrs Dowdali Bros,, situated at the .Styx, was submitted to auction the other day, and after spirited competition it was knocked down at the unusually high figure of £'4slos per acre. Live stock also sold at propnrv tionatoly high ratos, as much as £ls a-head being given for dairy cattle.

We have seen a neW ris-tptis phfoton at the coach factory of Messrs T. Wagg and Co, which has just been built to the order of a local resident. The phteton, which will soat four persons, is of a somewhat new di-ign, and splendidly finished. It is strongly constructed yet light in appearance, and 'is arranged to bo drawn by ono or two horses, The fofogarriage itself is r complete and satisfactory piece of workmanship. The mountings are of heavy nickel plate, and the cushions are upholstered m claret morooco, worked out in diamonds, while the painting is done in purple lake, pickrd out in navy blu?, with fino lines of gold oolor. The vehicle it certainly one of the mwt handsome and best constructed wo hare ever seen, Tho same firm have also nearly finished to the order of a Wellington gentleman one of thoir show-gigs, fitted with their patont balance adjustment, so convenient for use In hilly roads. Tim gig is being finished in a manner that will be Bomotbinj for the tradesmen in the Empire City to look at, end will probably open their eyes to the fact that the Masterton Coach Factoiy wiJ.l take a lot of beating. Messrs Wagg and Co. have a new advertisement iu this issue to which.the attention of the puhlio is directed.

To Ulster Bujers amJ Bqjcw of Ulsters Wiey, thjlfo fyppijaiid Co,, have just, (ffljnpil cases of Ladies and Children's Ulster* and Jackets, ol every shape, kind, and material, The prices aro estremely low and It is their intentention to make the trado in this line hum, They won't quote prices because such a plan is delusive iu the extreme to say an Ulster, (and when we say Ulster we mean & ltiijs-Uliitejl fiU cert tain shape jsojM price, Is no evidence y indeed, the state!pl,W. Wsometimes does .carry w'th j| condemnatory proof of .the most convircifig kind., An Ulster quoted at 10s 9d may be only worth half as much, Besides, buyers of a pries list. It is thusly you vpf*?! Ulster. m Bppn^p^ maybe itiß'^b^a^ti(u9h l p; possibly tail I- K).'youpa any consolation' in' tha that Ulsters ure to bp h&fl ftt this price anil that ? No, You've so muoh money to out pdyouwnHo disburse it to the bestatatngol What do you do? Do }ou waste your time in the study, of price listß when the source of snpply is close to your door ? dearly not'l You put on.your that or bonnet aathe case may be,according to your inclination, and make tracks straight ir Hoopsr ud Oonpioy's Bob Msrsht,.

j .' Anoiher batch of new J.P's will be appointed before tho session!

_ Arnw of the landing of Fiji snakes iii fifew Zealand from fruit-carrying steamers, the Suva Tiu.es ridicules the idea that there la any ground for alarm, stating that the snakes of Fiji are nonvemonous, and are frequently toyed with by the natives. Rabbit poisoning starts at Langdaie on the 20th insfc.

1 A thoroughly competent book-keeper advertises for employment.

We remind.oor readers of Messrs Lowes and lorna' usual fortnightly stock sale tomorrow (Wednesday) at one o'clock. Tho .entries tu date are 120 first-class dnity cows. 1000 wethers, 400 fas wethers (turnip fed), 400 fat ewes (turnip fed), 130 lambs, three draught horses, dray and harness. Mr A. W. Hogg annonricsß that be will address the electors of Mastercon at tho Theatre Royal on Friday evening next nt 8 p.m. 'Tenders are called by the Mastorton Road Board for constiucting a brick and timber shoot on the Wintmoro road. In tho manufacture of knives the divi sion of labour has been carried 011 to suoh an extent that one knife is handled by seventy different artisans.

Oipitiilcrimes, mainly inconsequence of excessive drinking, seem to be on the iucreaso in Russin,

! Twenty-five ships of war of various kinds are now in course of construction for the French Government,

Two educated negro womoti have start.od a newspaper in the Congo Free State.

A dividend of 4s in the £ has been declwl in the ostato of D. S Papworth, lato tlourmiller, of Hroytoirn. The next English aud European mail closes at Mastorton on Thursday, June 16th.

A Rew York Presbyterian pastor has resigned his charge, giving as the reason: "The dog shows, which it has been the custom tc hold in my church, were in direct opposition to the highest aims of Christianity, and 1 could not labour harmoniously in such surroundings."

Wives whose husbands hare deserted thorn, or in fact anyone who might wish to know the whereabouts of a missing friend, might take a leaf from the book of Mrs Do Fratus, of Mastorton, After the police had failed for six yours, in their efforts to Bud her runaway husband, the Salvation Army discovered him in one of tlw corners of the earth. Particulars of the matter appear eUewhore. Christohurch "Truth," having pub' lished statements and re-printed artioles from Australian papers attacking the bona fides of i Professor Richard, a medical electrician, at present in Christchurch, the latter made a challenge, by the terms of which he was to forfeit £IOOO m the nveni of the charges made being substantiate)!. Truth to forfeit £IOO should it fail'to establish its case. The paper took up tho challengeyestcrday afternoon, and at his meeting last night Professor Richard stated that his stake would be forthcoming to-day, The Kumara Timos says that a dashing feat of horsemanship was performed at the Taipo races. A gentleman, yclept tho "iank" madoawagor ho would pick up a shilling from the road whilo riding at full speed. The shilling was laid on Boft ground, i and as tho horse tore down the road at a gallop the spectators saw the tall thjn rider slide round the belly of the animal and pick up the coiu. It is only those who are horsemen who oan comprehend the difficulty of a feat now-a-daysonly met with in novels. Apropos of the agitation at Pahiatua (says the Timet) anont the drafting of unemployed to the railway works between Mctahuna and that place, and the statement that 200 men were out of employment in that district, the Under-Secretary for Lands has just been informed by a Pahiatua settlor, (Mr Dunning) that he advertised for live or Bit weeks tor labour for fencing his land, and that as a result ho received only one. tender, while tho price quoted was eight times more than he had been accustomed to pay. In other words the tenderer quoted 17s 6d a chain, while Mr Dunning had beon accustomed to got suoh work done at 2s 3d a chain, We mention the fact for what it is worth. l'he Times states that the Minister of Lands thinks it will be impossible for him to accept the invitation to attend the luncheon to be givon at Mangatainoka to Mr A, W. Hogg this week. Mr Gadman and Mr Roeyes, and possibly Sir P. A. Buckley sis-, are going to Napier to give evidence in the Cad» man ■ Rees libel action, and in that case Mr McKenzio will bo tho only Minister left in Wellington,