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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4529, 21 September 1893, Page 2

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associate the two together, aa they can be constructed independently of one another. That we can afford to pay a efepenny rate for water is undeniable, that we cm afford to pay a tenpenny rate for water and drainage is doubtful, that we can afford a fifteenpenoy rate for a thirty thousand pound loan is improbable, Some reference in this discussion has been made to a neighboring town, Palmerston North, where £50,000 has been borrowed.' There a rate of two and sixpence in the pound has been levied to provide for the loan, but we should be very sorry to see Masterton subjected to suoh a levy. We also learn that the high pressure water Mipply at Palmerston is very inferior to the one proposed in Masterton, and cannot be contrasted with it, We are now endeavoring to ascertain the effect on insurance rateß at Pioton, where an efficient supply was introduced. In Palmerstoa the insurance agents threatened to raise their tariff j but did not act upon the threat, in ; consequence of a rapply being intra- ' duced, but the supply did not bring j the rates down, though it prevented ( them from rising. -We Bhould be only j too glad to publish information from i any quarter bearing on the proposals j which are now submitted, wheiher in < their, favour or adverse, because the t burgesses will soon be asked to give a j decision .on the most important qqes'

tipn iwer jaubmitted ■Jo theni; and as ypfc butVjitift.' information baa been given therri.s Of oburso the plans and 1 8|iecifidutipus are available, l but;.j the real/iioint.ia Whether thoy ate being submitted in a wrong mannor or in a right one, We' would ask the. Borough Councillors who confessedly ore of opinion that £BO,OOO is im absurd loan to propose, why they do not propose'£l2,ooo ia the flrstiustades? Are tbey opposed to borrowing for a water supply in every'shape and form? Will they back a reasonable proposal instead of putting before the publio one which they know to be unreasonable and whiort-they openly, discredit.

A new advertisement from the W.F.C. Aj, with reference to garden tools, appears in another column. On account of the wet weather yesterday afternoon, the Horse Parade of the Masterton A. and P. Association, has been adjourned, aud will he held at Messrs Lowes and lorns yards on Saturday next at 2 p.m. Messrs fl. and T. Young, of Lambton Quay, Wellington, insert a new advertisement in our issue of to-day, to which we would draw special attention. This firm is always importing fresh novelties in jewellery, silver place, and the thousand and one charming nick-nacks so dear to the mind feminine, so that the establishment has become known as the leading house from which to purchase wedding and birthday gifts of the best and newest kind at the cheapest pricsa. Messrs G. aud T, Young are also practioal watcli and olock makers and jeivelleis, and have always on hand a large stock of watches and clocks, Repairs of all kinds to watches,clooks and jewellery are eieouter) promptly with fidelity and cheapness. We are sorry to learn that Mrs W Winter, of Makuri, died yesterday morning from paralysis. The deceased, whi was tiß years of age, was well-known in this district.

We remind our readers of the Fureal tera' anniversary social which takoß placi j at the Masterlon Temperance Ball thij evening. Every preparation has boon; made for a most enjoyable evening. \ . The only daughter of Mr and IM Rossiter, of Parkville, who was injured] by a falling mantelpiece as reported last' woek, died on Sunday. The child had been unconscious since the accident, Her funeral yesterday was largely attended, the school children being grartcd a half holiday to attend, The youngest daughter of Mr H, A alii), of Eketahuna, had a narrow eßoape yesterday. A team of horses attached to a brake was passing the house on the Alfrcdton road, when the girl rau out of the gate into the road, and right under the horses feet, Except for a few bruises she was not otherwisehurt.

The .miners of England are partially resuming work at the old rates, In a fire at a bakery in Whituohapel five persons were burnt to death,

Measles is still prevalent in Pahiatua, and several deaths amongst children have occurred from that cause, A meeting of ladies is convened at Woodvillo for Friday to consider the best means of placing on the electoral roll the names of ladies throughout the district, The Te Aro railway is, Captain flusioll Ihinkß, a curse to Wellington, He says it would have beon better for the Government to have bought the tramway and extended it to Island Bay, On Tuesday morning at an oarly hour the "enterprising burglar" paid a visit to the premises of Mm Fairbrother, in South Carterton, Mrs Fairbrother, who is a light sleeper, was awakened by an unusual noise in the shop. Alter ineffectually tiying to wako the lad who was sleeping on the premises, she went downstairs herself, without a light, but her footsteps evidently disturbed the thieves, who immediately mado themselves scarce, but not before Mrs Fairbrother recognised there were throe individuals concerned in the would-be Ou further investigation it was found that the thioves had lightened the caßb. box of 80s and had also aunexed a quantity of cigars and tobacco. They, evidently like (Jhss, Dickens' Hero, Mr Wemmiok in "Great Expectations," looking upon it as property and portable, but owing to the timely arrival of Mrs Fairbrother, they were unable to make off with a large quantity of stuff that they had already packed up when dis-turbed.-Standard.-

The Knell Memorial Fund now stands is follows:—Amount acknowledged &k )a Od j Dr Spratt £l, T. Walker fl, R, Bright iOa (id, 0. H. Ordish 6s, lire H. Dufi 2s (id, W. Brunton 6s. Tho Standard haa been shown a very beau. tiful design for (ho window received from Sydney, the centre light representfull length picture of St Luke, that on the left the parable of the sower, ind on the right that of the Quod Samaritan. The cost, with duty added, villbo a little over £GO, and if it it lossible to secure it the window will orma worthy memorial to the ono rlmse virtues is is to commemorate, and dd very greatly to the beauty of the 'hurch. The odd circumstance of a Clerk of a iourt taking his own evidence, after eiug sworn as a witness, occured in the Wellington Magistrate's Court yesterday, IrW. P.James, the Clerk, was called s a witness as to a oharge of perjury, nd it was agreed between Mr Martin, 1.M., and Mr Jellicoo, who appeared ir the pnaoUor, that Mr James be jammed and cross-examined at his esk, and should take down his own videnco, and, having read it over, liould then sign ii,. Another peculiarity i the case was that Mr Martin R.M., 'ho had directed the police to lay the (formation, to-day adjudicated on the ase, at the express desire of the defendig counsel. Of course Mr Jellicoe's ibject was to prevent the K,M, entering he witness-box,—Post, Saturday's Manawatu Standard says: - The train to Danevirke last night had i thrilling experience, a slip of earth solving right down on the approach of ;he carriages after they had passed [Whakaronga.Fortuately no damage was none, although had it beon a little 'bigger something serious would have happened, The next quarterly, communication of the Masonio Grand Lodge of New Zealand is to be held in Ohristcuuroh on Thursday, 2(ith October. The programme of the Taratahi-Car-ferton Hack Raco Meeting for Thursday Novomber 9th, appears In ouradvettis. ing columns.

At an Inquest held this morning (says Ohristohurch Truth of Monday last) the jury, after returning their verdict, wished to add a ridor. One of the jurymen explained however, that the rider was based upon certain information supplied to the jury by two of its members. The Coroner pointed out that they could not go beyond the sworn testimony, After some discussion he, agreed to allow any of the jurymen to be sworn and give evidence, if they desired to do so. One" jurymen then gave his testimony on oath.butafter somo further deliberation on the part of the six good men and true, they came to the conclusion that they would not add the rider,

A craze for bargains set in this morning at the lion Marohe. We, that is Hooper* Coirriny, have started clearing out the balance of our winter stock. Qui bargains arealwa'ys genuine, We don't Bay we sell at cost price, because no one 01 vrcy few could test it not knowing what the cost price is. We don't offer our goods'at 20 per cent disoounS because no one can check She calculation, noi tnorfiug .in what it is Based, We rely upon th( ."prices at which we offer on bargains and in nine cases out of nine anit-a-half those pricesare staggerers both for the Public and the Trade. Of course, weare going to lose money over this job I How tould we do otherwist? But whynot? Trby shouldn't we. ha well as Other people ? Everybody's losing. money now-a-daya, and'weare wepared to drop our share just for the sake cf :ompany, but that lose w'e lose in a good cause, : We benefitihe Public, sokeep your, eye-on the Bon Marohe for-bargains, Everything at

I : ; The special . reporter. of ; the" Argw trayelling with the Australian orioketers .writes:—"Some English - admirers'" of Graham's fine display of batting, wheu compiling hw 107. aijaihst England at Lord'?, have- presented him with'a Bptondid guld watch, bearing a suitable inscription, in commemoration of the Bame," • The cause list at the Masterkcm B- M. Court this morning was' unusally light; the whole of the business being disposed of by Mr T. Hutohison R.M., in about twenty minntes. Mr Geo. Beotham has presented, a paroel of books and periodicals weighinj? 80 lbs. to the Masiertou Boya'Club. l)rW. Butement has reported six more cases of measles to the Masterton Tuwn Clerk, Mr Geo. Beetham visited Masterton to-day and was present nt the opening of tho Boy's Club. This will probably be Mr Beetham's last visit for some time as he contemplates a trip to the old country at an early date, A copy of the Show programme of the Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Association has been forwarded to us. The sheet appears to have-eaught the prevailing epidemic, Each member of the Boys' Olub wore a handsome rosette in the Club's colors t'i'day. A fino intelligent lot of lads they appeared too as thoy sat just In front of the stage at the Theatre Royal, paying tho greatest attention to the remarks of the speakers, i An English mail closes at Masterton, on Thursday October 6th, at 6.16 a.m.

"Phiz" in Christchurch Truth has the following:—''Up Thames way some of the inhabitants have been kicking at tho payment of a few half crowns to the local medicos who officially report cases of infectious diBOBBfs. Mr EL Oonper, Warahoe, repurted to the County Council that" five of my children have had the measles and havo now recovered," He did this with the objection of saving 12s Gd, "which I think is needed more on our roads," Then Dr. Payne, hearing of this, writes to the Council, "It having come to my knowledge sinco my last report was sent in that a houso-{ holder has reported measles in his family before my seoing them, I beg loave to submitjm amended report lefeintjout'MrCnoper'flfaniily." 1 fuithor learn from the Thames btar that evou the amended account is to be held over "till lunds are available," This is splendid economy on Mr Cooper's part. I am waiting until tbey get cholera or Bimie' really larfe and cheerful epidemic up that way to see how duelers will then be treated.

"Bale 810x 1 ' in the Central Australian, comment* upon the recent Btriko of laborers at tfrewera and the telegram from the Bourko Secretary ofthoG.L.U. stating that the men wero confident of "whining easily if all other workers give them a good square go," He says:—" Now, during the, last fortnight I have met scores of able bodied men who would go up at £1 a week, consequently what chance of others ot forcing 30s a week ? What sort of mock turtle is this when union secretaries wirn such rubbish down to Sydney an ' Alen confident of winning,' and so inducing men co stick out for .'iOs when there are thousands ready to jump their claims on cheaper terms? The thing is monstrousl I've seen men by ones, twos, threes, up to tenß travelling;, hedging their way from tank to tank, and from station to station. I've scon a father and seven sous, penniless and hungry; scores of men, capable and able to work, some taking 15s a week, all glad to get 20s a week; men sinking post-holes for IDs a hundred, and boring for 12s a hundred and paying 18s a week board out of that, and all this quite recently. And then to find a Union official calir ly wiriug away that men are confident of obtaining 30s a week if others will' only keep away 1" Keep starving mon away from a chance of earning 25s a week. The absurdity of the thing oarrics with It its own condemnation."

At the Dunedin Resident Court, Edward Locke, a station hand on the'Uakateramea Downs, sued W. W. Finlinson, a turf commissioni agent, for £9 16s fid, the balanca of a totalisator dividend, Locke, who had previously had transactions with defendant, sent him a lottor askiug to invest £1 on Waterbury on the insido totalisator at Riccarton on the Grand National Steeplechase. Dofendont acknowledged receipt, and on August 15 sent sens plaintiff a cheque for £lO, Plaintiff wrote asking for the balance, telling defendant to deduct a fair commission. Finlinson again pointed to his advertisement that dividends were limited to £lO. Hia Worship docidoJ that the caao was covered by Cohen v. Kebbell, and gave judgment for Finlinson,

A meeting of the Philosophical Society was hold at the Wellington Museum last night, (says tho N. Z, Times) MajorGeneral Kchaw presiding, Miss Malcolm and Mrß, Dawßon were elected members. A paper on Spiders' Bridges or Spiders as Engineers, was read by Mr Coleman Phillips, and in connection with the same subject he read another paper, entitled the Common Vital Force. The object of the papers was to exemplify thu similarity of construction amongst all living things, as shown in the groat Niagara bridge following strictly the pattern of a spiders' bridges, The paper was discussed with much interest by several of the members present, Mr Phillips stated that he would continue the subject in another paper next year, Mr T. W. Kirk exhibited some specimens under tho microscope to illustrate Mr Phillips' paper, Mr G. V, Hudson oxhibited a boautiful collection of specimens of New Zealand fleuroptara, or laced winged flies,

The Independent Order of Good Templars celebrated the majority of their Order m New Zealand by a '• social" in the United Methodist Free Church Sohoolroom, Wellington, last night. Sir Robert Stout wes unavoidably absent, and the chair was taken by Sir John Hall, and subsequently by Mr Saunders, M.H.B. Addresses were given by both these gentlemen, and alsobyMessis McLean, Harkness, and Earnshaw, M.H.R.'s. The speakers doalt chiefly with the Licensing Bill, of whichgcneral'disapproval was expressed, and the women's franchise, This latter was characterised as a birthday present to the Order, and the opinion was expressed that the aims and objects of the lodge might bogreatly furthered thereby, Mr Harkness said he hoped that women would not only use their power on tho temperance question, but would alio vote with discretion on all matters, free from bias and prejudice, Bro, A. Thompson, G,B.S„ read a report on tho progress of tho Order, from which it appeared that it now numbers 102 lodges, with a total membership of nearly 5000,' That was tho state of things shown at the last biennial Grand Lodge, since the meeting of which other lodges haye beon formed and the membership considerably increased, and there are in addition 26 Juvenile Temples with a membership of 1401. During the evening refreshments were handed round, and were sung by Mimes Castle, A. McKain (2), Blair, M, Smith, and Murdoch, and by Messrs Wyatt and Pitcher. Miss Kennaugh played a sbleotion on the piano, and an orchestra composed of Bro Finch, Miss and Master Finoh also performed. The pleasant proceedings concluded with a heaity Yoto of thanks te Sir John Hall and Mr Saunders for presiding. This was proposed by MrF. fl. F'aserj who enjoys the distinction of having been tho first chief templar in Jlew Zealand.-Times.

.. Shopping at Te'Aro House means getting the choice of the largest stock of new ashionable Drapery. It means you are I buying at the lowest cash price and getting a bonus discount. ' ..

We make speoial efforts to please our country customers. All goods are charged at Wellington cash prices, and carriage is paid on all parcels of 20s and upwards. Sehd for patterns of our new Dresses and Delaines, our new Prints and Crepons, you will find the ohoice large acd the colorings, select. '.' .'•.- '' ■ : .

Enclose cash with all orders, and they will-be;promptly executed, and,a Bonus Discount of i% wJI bo returned on all pur chases of 20s and upwards, from ■■ To Aro

;• The following gentlemen occupied teats on the platform with (lie Excellency, the Earl oD Glasgow, at the opening of the Maaterton Boy's Olub to-day:-Rev. W. E, Paige, G. lieetham, W. G. Beard, 0, E, Bremner, J. l'ayton.Kummer, be Mey. W. H. Jaokaon, R.T. Bolhißß, Dr. Douglas, W. Lowes, and T. Hutchison. ' A German journal narrates a strange caso of.oatolepsy. A'fanner at' Ehraten while walking in the village street recently felt aßudden numbness creepins over his limbs. He hastened home, laid himself .down upon bis bed, and fell into a' deep sleep, from which up to the present time he has not awakened. The Governor was loudly cheered this afternoon, as he passed along Queen Street in an open carriage,

The band played "God Save"the Queen " with all the people standine. at the Theatre this afternoon on tho : appearance of His Excellency the Governor,