LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4628, 23 January 1894, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Whi|Bb mill dam at Weraiti last week, a mannamed Barlthrop found a " mako ra'akd," or shark's tooth; about eight feet boW the surface of the ground embedded jn papa rpcki The tooth was in a good Btate of preservation,' and ;Mr' Barlthrop has had it:n^ptei.;;ir'*.-f. 1 .: jrig lliß ijueen":* ; CuriousJy^enongh:;Ae.; : tU uri *;ke jltiacgUßiug -!J >s 'jig&itlogß cd iri v :panibfi:of;»ifi!i»tb^

The/ Buahine : is bringing out. : two Ronroey Mateh rams' frotu. the flock of Mr F, Npave, Favershara[ Kent, for Mr OharleVPharazyn...; ;■ - '/:, The Wairarapa North County Council invite; tenders for the maintenance of certain roads.'; Tenders closo on Thursday the Bth day of February next.'.':. " Tho dates for the Autumn meeting of the Wairarapa Jockey Club have been fixed lor 24th and 26th March (Eaßter Saturday and Monday.) ■ • The Wellington Cycline; Club's Annual sports will take place on Match 24th. : Roporters were "not allowed to remain at a recent meeting of creditors in the estate of Harper Bros,, held at Ohrißtcliuroh. :

The Bro'ugh and Bouoicault Comedy Company open at Wellington on January 26th,

" A first offonder,charged with drunken* before Mr'H. E. Eton, J.P., was cautioned and discharged at the Masterton R.M, Court yesterday morning, John O'JUowd, an old offender, was charged with drunkenness in the Mas. terton R.M Uourt, yesterday, and sentenced to seven days', by Mr H.E, Eton, J.P.

Mr T. Hutchison, District Coronor, at the late Inquest, drew attention to the necessity of providing disinfectants at the_ Masterton morgue, ■ The jury added a rider bringing the matter under the notice of the local authorities,

An extraordinary looking beetle, (says tho Post) of the family of Myrlapod, known as tho Spirostreplnsfigimsis, has been presented to the Museum by Mr J, Metz, of Cuba-street. The insect, whioh is nearly six inohei In length, was found in a bunch of bananas whioh came from Fiji. A man named James Donovan broke his leg at Ooonoor on Saturday. He was brought In to Woodville by his mates on a stretcher, and his leg set by Dr Milne. Donovan was sent to the Palmerston Hospital,

There are now eight males and ono female in the Masterton Hospital.

Yesterday wasi'another very hot day in Masterton, the temperature in the shade, in (he coolest put of the town being 82 decrees, while at the Masterton Railway Station, the thermometer registered 95 degrees, Wellington Cup for 1894 was won yesterday by Vogengang,

A'picnio was held at Mr A. A. Elkins' Mokora farm yesterday by the. children attending St, Matthew's Sunday School, The grounds chosen were overhung with willows, a beautiful shady spot, out of the intense heat of the sun, The children were driven to and from tho picnic in coaches, and all enjoyed themselves thoroughly. A contingent of Pearson b Band was present, and the Biicce'ss of the gathering was in a large measure due to their efforts in providing excellent music, and amusing the young people. The teaohsrs of thfl Sunday School, and several ladies and gentlemen worked hord throughout the day in making up games, running off races, and looking after the many wants of the little ones, A great number of visitors arrived during the afternoon, and car.io in for a full share of the fun and frolic The ohildren were taken home about six o'clock, and thoy will remember their annual picnic for a long time to come, To meet the requirements'of the season SlEssns Hooper & Co. are opening to-daya special consignment of Men's and Boys' Clothing, made specially to their orders from selected Mosgeil, Hoslyn, Kaiapoi, and Wellington Tweeds. The prices range from 22s 6d to 60s; the full suit guaranteed all pure wool and made in Wellington, They are also showing a splendid lot of Mens Hard and Soft Felt Hats, Men's Summer Shlits, Tennis Shirts, and the most lovely seleotiou of Men's Silk' Handkerchiefs',. Silk and Washiug Scarfs.ek, suitable for 'Xmas presents. A special advertisement dealing with the different departments will bo found in the oolumn above 'he leading artiole,— Advt.

A splendid grade Shorthorn bull is added to tho entries for next Tnratshi stock sale,

ASydney paper says that it is In con» temptation to invite Sit George Grey to vjsifc Sydney before tho next election to aid the Labour cause,

The Wellington correspondent of the Otago Daily Times says Mr W. B. Edwards is likely to bo appointed Parliamentary Draughtsman, Mr Edwards, it will be remembered, is the solicitor for tho petitioners who are trying to upset Sir Robert Stout's eleotion,

In the cricket matoh New South Waleß y. Auckland, played at Auckland on Saturday last, the visitors won by nine wiokets,

The two fully paid-up shares of the W.F.O.A,', Ltd,/ were sold at publio auction by Lowes & lorns, on Saturday, and realised £lO 15s, or 7s 6d per Bhare premium, This speaks well for tho association, as owing to the tightness of capital, Bhares in most institutions have taken a downward turn.

The Board of Education require teachers for the Aided Sohoools at Scarborough. Alfrcdton, and Ditton. Application oan bo' made to and particulars obtained from'Mcjars J. M, Milton Pahiatua, Scarboroußh, Scnool Mr J, Davis *":&„,, Alfredtoa School! | Mr 8, Mawley, Ditton, Ditton Sohool. Yesterday about mid-day the heat of the Bun was very severely felt in Masterton,and two cases of sun-stroke occurred, The first to be affected was, Mr F. Holloway. who was at the Masterton Radway Station when taken ill. Mr Coubourae (the Station Maßter). at once applied cold wator bandages'to the sufferer's head and telephoned for a oab. Mr Holloway waß removed to hii residenoo and under medical treatment has recovered. The other cobo was that of a son of Mr H. Jones, who received a bad stroke while engaged haymaking at Mr Adams', near the Waipoua, Medical aid was obtaiiied'and tho patient's position pronounced to be somewhat nenous.

Mr !' m ;rJ^ s , mithan K''«Bthat amounte of £S ; QCG in one aura, £2,000 m K7u of more sums and £1,600 in small sums have beon placed in his hands to advance on mortgage at lowest current rates, '" "•' "'

We remind our loaders/of Messrs Lowes and lorns usual fortnlgntly stook sale, at their yards, Renall street tomorrow (Wednesday) at 1 o'clook. Tho entries comprise 800 2 and 4' tooth wethers; 100 2 tooth eires; 80 2 year old steers; GO mixed cattle; 4 good dairy cows,-80 broken and unbroken horses; 5 draught horses, and 8 pigs. In tho rider to tho verdict, at the inquest on the body of Walter Ookenden, the jury suggested that unnecessary delay had taken place in holding the inquest, Mr T. Hutchison, District Coroner, Baid that I he suggestion was an improper one, and before taking upp.p themselves censure the Caroner,"'gentlemenof the' jury should ascertain the law regarding inf)ueat3,' whioh provided that twentyfour hours mvst elapse after the finding of a body before an inquest is held, Wo believe chat Mr Hutchison was un'dor a mis-apprehension in making Ibis statement,'as we do not gather this moaning from the Coroners' Apt, ' .

The 'Government.have decided in accordance with Colonel Fox's report, to sond Dome the breechloading guns whioh are mounted at the different forts in thb Colony in order that they may be chasehooped. The cost will be about £9,000.;:;'

■"/ A raan'a skoleton was found yesterday in the Bomb at Henderson, 11 miles from Auckland,. There wasabnllet-holo in the forehead, and a revolver wifh 'one barrel discharged, 'was near the body, and ' the ../other barrels were loaded, There wore nine cartridges in the pockets bf.deoeased's clothes, also about ,Ll4. There is to mean!lofidentification,?.lib nianhas.been reported' missingr,. 'i x.•

THE N ATIONAL HOTEL, JiAMBTON QUAY,-\WEkHNGTDN;;' Has '■undergohb' /considerable to Wellington during'the holidays.iwilf (md ; the aocommodajion First ©sj.iThe'hbra Is qtose' tb the* fija'jioh.aHd 4seW;M';'rely. .qii'belngcalledinlime forMthlheWairap apa'

= A SanrMndisco' ihail will "close at MMtertpnionrThursday; neit:at : 6,- ; 15 aim,' ■■fV '■.;/. [:■-■■)-' : ' )'■■■;■ ; "■'•:'■

; The North' Otago Times states thai the glass there went up.to ISO in the sun last Weski;. ' \ "■•; '.''.;,:-•'.;;•■:.'■;.: :■' : A very' succeßsful; private" pionio was held at Adams' Bush yesterday, the day being wound up. with a very pleasant social and dance at the Temperance Ball,, A mistress is. required for the aided school. .

The annual regatta under the auspices the Fort Nicholson Yacht Club took place yesterday under the most favourable olroumstance's.' .'-

• Captain: Kdwin wires this day :„ " North-east to north and west gales and glass farther fall.. Indentions of rain twelve hours from now."

Several important additions are made to the ontries for Mr F. H," Wood's Carterton Rain Fair.

. Theßuahine, from London via Hobart, is expected to- reach Wellington this evening.

A case in whioh Geo, Osborne was accused of using abusive language towards Armond Bennett, was dismissed at the Carterton R.M, Court this mornW- './"; ', ■■.'.■■'-■'

< The Defence Minister hopes to receive the first instalment of 1000 MartiniHenri rifles by the 31st of March next.. Forty shearers employed at the Galloway Run, Otago, were taken suddenly ill last Monday, and there were symptoms of blood- poisoning. Dr. Hyde, of Clyde, was sent for, and administered the usual remedies, The sufferers are progressing favourably. It is thought that some pickled beef, whioh formedpart of a meal, had been tainted before pickling, We remind our readers of the opening performance of the Lyons' Operatio Burlesque Company at the Masterbn Theatre Royal this evening. ■."'." Mr Harry Severn, master at the Havelock suburban school, committed auieido on Sunday afternoon. He laid down, placed a gun in position, pulled the trigger with his left foot and shot himself between the eyes,

Three Maoris have been arrested at Morea Settlement, Rotorua, on a charge of having Bet fire to a store owned by Bennett, at TePuke, on December 27. Some of the goods known to have been in the store, and identified by Bennett, were found with the natives', Other Maoris are suspected,

The "Grand Christmas Fair, "now going on at Te Abo Bouse, Wellington, is a novel effort designed to suit the Ohrißtmtis Season, tho large and fashionable stock of new and.ohoice goods in all the departments are being offered at most attractive prices. Everyone with an eye to economy, should pay a visit to the "Qrand Christmas Fair," whore they will And o, charming display of new and seasonable novelties, at unheard of price at Te Ano House, Wellington..'. Parents should take this opportunity of providing the girls hats, the. boys with suits, and themselves with every useful artiole of household drapery, while the "Grand Christmas Fair" continues, at Te Abo Hoose, Wellington. Everyone should make a point of looking at the Tapestry Carpets at one and three pencoa yard, and tho best Brussels a B|d and inspect the superb stock of dress materials and prints, all to be had at Christmas Fair Prices" at Te Abo House, Wellington.