LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 473, 26 April 1894, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A good deal of buow fell on the ranges yejtefday, .'""'. ' '_ -■ The N.Z. Dftiry Pflrnjera' Union butter bat already made a good Dime in the home market, and " black awana Union's trademark-ore in demand, :■ Fernridgeaettlaraaeemto be very ea> thuaiaetio about the dairy industiy, and tofned out in large numbers to the meet" iiial last'night to-consider the oreotioh of a creamery in tEafneighbourhood, . Lunar rainbowß haye been pible in in this district the'last few evenings. Marty Npeoplo affirm they are a sign of mow bM'freatM'r, \ ■■-"" 'V ... \ :

:. It Is stated that Lord Eipon intends to refer the proposals'of the New Zealand Government« 6amoa to the Cabinet. 1 Sir Westby Perceval, in his communication to Lord Itipon, urged that New trade, with Samoa exceeds £20,000 per annum, and that the German residents would welcome any change which would restore coufidenoe.

Agreat many notabilities accepted the invitation of the Lord Mayor of London and dined at the Guild flail on St. Gaorgo'B Day. Sir Geo. Grey was unable to attend, but Sir Julius Vogel, Sir Westby Perctval and other oolonial celebrities were, present, The Lord Mayor, in proposing the to»at of " The Empire," taid he hoped that the celebration in honor of St, George, England's patron saint, would be perpetuated, with a view of promoting tho unity, loyalty, and patriotism of the Empire.

The late additions to the Fernridge School makes it one ot tho most oamtortable and convenient in the Wellington di*triot, The now o!a?B room, accommodating 50 oluldron, was nmoh nouded,-and enables ojch teacher to work separately,

Tho To Kotahitangi Mauri Raoing Ulub notify that the dates of declaration of weights and acceptance have been altered, tho finer to Monday, May 7th, and the latter to Saturday, May 12th. The Fernridge School has an exoellont circulating library of over 400 volumes. It was established about fifteen years ago, and if much appreciated. Rangitikei Advocate declares 'Government under the Seddonian regime is simply a convenient euphemism for Mr Seddon His colleagues are ciphers." Whit about' Jock' MoKenzie ? An Ekelahuna correspondent writes: A north-west gale wasexpenenced here on Tuesday. Yesterday the moming mail to l'ahiatua was detained by the lar«e number of trees that had fallen across the road betweon Eketahuna and Hawera. The rivers are all in flood An extraordinary tragedy occurred at Sydney on Sunday, the 16th mat. Nicholas Boffa, aa Italian musician, aged 80, repeated to a lad named George, aged 16, a request of the boy's mother that he should go to bed. Young George retorted that he did not want to hear any more from either Boffa or Mrs George. Aa it was past ten o'clock they both repeated the request, whereupon young George took up a loaded stick.and hit the Italian a tremendous blow on the top of the head, Boffa was rendeiod imenßible, and was oouvoyed to the Sydney Hospital where ho died a few miuutes after his admission. Mrs George says she has been unable to control her sou for some time past, and is deeply concerned at his terrible act. At the Coroner's inquest the jury returned a verdict ofManBlaughter ngaioßt George, who was committed for trial. We remind those interested of the farowell social, which will bo given to the Rev. and Mrs Paige this evening, The Committee have done everything in their power to onsuro the succoas of the gathering, A special meeting of tho Maetorbon Park Trustees will tako place at 3,80 this afternoon.

Neit week an interesting debate may be expected in thcMaßlerton Liteiary and Debating Society. The subject for discussion is" Are ladies to be admitted aa raonibera of tho Sociely?''. Lady visitors art iuvited and if any of tho fair sex wish to hear their merits aud failings portrayed they should attend in the Foresters' Hall on AYednesday neu ot 7-30._ At the mooting last night the elootionof officers took place, Messrs T. C. D'Aroy and J. Colwuy were elected vice-presidents and Mr E. Jack,Eccretary A comrnitteo waß appointed to wiit on Mr T.Hutchison, S,M„ to obtain his assent to become President of tho Society,

The question of one chamber or two interests all parts of the Empire In K'ngland a periodical ory arises to abolish the House of Lords, while in New Zealand Mr Seddon wishes to end or amend the Legislative Council for obstructing the wishei of the'' people," An important'debate, which has taken place in Sydney, is, therefore, of Interest, Sir Henry Parkes, in a strong speech, said the abolition of the second chamber would foreshadow tho destruction of freedom, and mean a most awful calamity for thecnuntiy, Dnderone chamber tyranny would flourish, ind no man's lifo would be safe.

Several sportsmen hayo been out on the East Coast ranges after the deer during the last month, but yory indifferent sport has been obtained, The animals are reported to be very wild; and as the young deer are shot down by unsportsijiaulike stalkers, deer shooting in the Wairarapa cannot he said to be in a very flourishing condition, Mr John Graham, M.H.U., for Nelson has been elected President of the Nelson Anti-Yaccinat)on Society, Tho new member declares he will get Parliament to abolish compulsory vacoination next session. This young politician will not talk like that when he haß had mora eiperienco of political life.

• Two of the moßsengers at the Government Buildings were on Monday suspended from their duties for "gross dereliction of duty." The offence lay, it is understood, in admitting some potion or persons to tho buildings yesterday —a holiday— contrary to the rules of the service. The. men were duly arraigned this morning, and the- suspension removed, but a severe oaution waß administered. Any future offence of the kind will, it ia said, be more seriously punished,— Priss.

The new " Demon» auger bjt, now on saleattheW.F.O.A,, is a big improvement on the old style. Tho usual worm of the patent bit is done away with, aa it was found a cause of frequent choking. In its place a very short point remaini so that the slightest pressure causes the bit to cut at once and choking is rendered impossible- The twist is rather longer than in the ordinary bit whioh enables the cutting operation to be performed much qcioker.

In the Masterfcon Court this morning before Mr T. Hutchison, b.M,, Frank Roße pleaded guilty to having no visible lawful means of support. In answer toHis Worship the accused said he was pretty well known in New Zealand, he had oome from Blenheim, and was unable to find work. In Piotou had been charged with lunacy, in answer to further in? quirles the accused made a rambling statement. "I n ant an enquiry into all this humbug tbat iB going on about me, I want an enquiry from the start in Marlborough up to the present, 1 want an enquiry into the people over there, and .the Government, and the station holders and ahop keepers'; in fact lan enquiry into everybody and everything.' 1. Hi) Worship remanded the accused who has recently come out of gaol, for medical examination, One of the workmen in the Hall Special Settlement Block at the Gorge informs the Eptqktr that the country iB frightfully and that in cutting the section lines they had to crawl on their hands, bo steep is the country. If this is so, the block ia not suitable for a Special Settlement Association.

•Th9N,Z, Dairy Farmers Union only requires a guarantee of three ysam milk supply now, instead of five years as formerly, before ereoting a new oreamery, The Directors consider farmers will bo so well satisfied with the results that they are not likely to desert the Union when the guarantee period expires,

The hot and muggy days are now about over, Fierce the sun is still in his noonday h'eaf. But ere long thousands will be crying out for warmerolothing, arid blankets will be as welcome as acid drinks have been. Messrs 'U J. Hodpet and Co.j 'of the Bon JJavohc, have had the coming season'in their mind's eye, and a practical -provision, for its wants is a foremost feature in their! programms, They have just opened a magnificent Block of new autumn and winter goods from the Parisian and London markets, and we venture to assert a better display of the world's fashions has never been attempted in the. Wairarapa, • Eveiy department is resplendant with the latest'novelties and fashion:), aud the price; are significant of their'desiro to fcerveaiiWl. Orders from any padof the colony-are executed with that exactitude and liberality that leave no rwaibr other than satisfaction - "

Mossre- Walter Harris, Donald HcKonzie and Jumes Stuckey hare been re-elected membßts of; the Mastorton fioad Board. The Aorangi, from London, »rm>d in Wellington last night. She brought 82 passengers, nearly all for Wellint/tuu. 'Mr Btuokey has written to the Wellington A. aud P. Association (1) suggesting that the meetings of the Committee be hold on Weduesdays instead of Wednesdays being more convenient'' for those living neßr Bketahuna ; and (2) regarding .the allocation of prizes tor fat cattle, viz, £& k givou by himaolt and £3 8s siven by Meßats Freeman Jackson and Co.

A notion of thanks from Mrs Mary Cashion appears. elsewhere, in this issue.

The next English mail closes at Maatertun on Moad&y the 30th at G. 15. a.m. i

Bros, W. Cullen and T. Price have bßeu appointed Grand Stewards of the iNew Zealand Grand Masonio Lodge, Mr Thompson, of the firm of A, White and Co,, hairdressers and tubacoonistß of | Queen Street, jb hot making a special feature of working up ladies' hair combings into any design wished, and is propared to receive work of this kind. A specialtrain, with a party from the Maintenance Department, made a trip over the Wcllington-Eketahuna section of the line yesterday, inapectiug bridges cuttings, etc,

Bro.H,D, Bell was elected Grand] Master of New Zealaud Masons with much ceremony at Wellington yesterday Brethren from all parts cf the Colony I were present, as well as from the sitter oolomes and sister constitutions, Messrs Lowes and lorns add 1000 lambs, 400 ewes; 200 fat and forward wetheri,' aud 12 fat steare 2 and 3 year old, to their next Masterton stock sale for Wednesday, May 2nd.

Mr J.R. Juggins make additions to bis list of properties for tale. - Notice is given in another column that any person found pig huntim; on the Oaßtlo Point Station will be prosecuted, About a ton of coffee bai been sent to Ilia Excellency the Governor as a gift from a number of Ratatunga natives.

Entriea for Mr F. H. Wood's Martinborough stock Bale, for Thursday, May 17iu I appear elsewhere.

Last night was bitterly cold, occasional , heavy showers of rsinfallinß.

Parliament is to meet on June 2lat, socording to the Hawke's Bay Herald. The date will not be gazetlsd tor some time yet but the information it says, though unofficial, is reliablo. Tenders are invited lor the purchase ol 240 acres of land on the Altredton Bold with a six-roomed cottage and other improvements, Tenders will olose on the 24th hut. The usual weekly meeting of the Masterton branch of the A.H.R.U. will be held this evening at WO.in the Wesleyan schoolroom.

In another column will be found an announcement ot the Chrysanthemum Show and ol a Promenade Concert in connection therewith, which will como off in the Drill Hall on Thursday May 3rd, This Bhow promises to be especially feslivo and attractive as atthe close of the concert dancing I will commence.

Mr J. A. MoKenzie of Masterlon had a rough journoy through the Forty-mile Bush on Tuesday. A terrific gale was blowing, and in eeveral places the road was blocked by (alien timber. At ono point near Hawora a largo rimu came crashing down across the road, just as Mr McKenac had passed with his bumjy,

Tho following Now. Zealand University -candidates, amongst others, have passed for tho first ecotionM tho B.A, degree-—Geral-dineHonry,B.H,Eoekel,F,J. Bolleston, F. H. Bakewell, Wellington; J. Williamson, FeatherstonjE.W. Andrews, Wanganui, ■\Vobcg tonotUy thatthe toltowing lines of Messrs Bock S Co,, Manufacturing Chemists, can be obtained at the V.F.O.A's Fancy Goods Department:-Kon Mercurial Plating iluid.pricols Oil, unsurpassed for cleaning gold or silver and re-plating brass and copper, Bocks Waterproof Cement, price Is, will resist hot or cold water and repair china glass, delf, leather, etc., etc. Oamphylen Mis, in neat air-tjjht jars, containing 1 balls, price Is, to keep moths out of clothing nlfo a perfect disinfectant.' Herb Extract pneo Is, an infalliablo cure for toothache guaranteed not injurious to tho teeth o neolth ; it stops the moat acuto pain im mediite v, and proves a permanent cure in nearly allcases where the teeth are hollow. German euro for corns and warts price Is, this amous Remedy will speedily and painlessly uro soft or hard corns, also *aits, bunion :»od chilblauis-TheWairarapaFarmers Co operative Association Ltd. Advt,