LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4717, 12 May 1894, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr F. H.Wood makes additions to the entries for his next Taratahi stock sale.

Complaint has been made to us that a traction engine on the Upper Plain road did not atop when signalled to by tiro occupanta of a vehicle, to allow the latter to pass. _ An accident was narrowlv aborted in consequence. We might remind drivers of traction engines'that this is an offence under the new By-law of the Wairarapa .North County. The cal Ekotahuna lodge 1.0.0.F, M.U, held their usual fortnightly meeting on Thursday night, and a large number of members were present a very pleasant evening being spont by those I Attending.

ihe amateur sportsmen epidemic is very prevalent at Eketahuna just now. Pigeons cau ta bought for a reasonable figure 1

Mr Valentine tlie Government dairy .expert will deliver an address on dairy industry In the Drill Hall, Mastertoi) on Tuesday next at half past seven o clock.

The long spell of fine weather experienced of late, broke up last night, light ram falling. •

The date, for the Masterton Hospital Ba 1 is not yet fixed, but tt will probably be held about the middle of June, The SanrMksi AdmiU understands that the Government are about to out up the State farm near Fomberton into oofcupation blocks of 60 acres each. The married men, however, protest that a fa .m of 50 aoroß so far removed from the markets is not large enough, and havo requested the Government to allow them to take up an area of 100 acres. According to recent returns there are ,62 licensing districts in the colony, 496 committeemen, with 55 clerks. There are 1,421 publican's licenses, sNewZea land wine licenses. 240 accomodation licences, BG-bottle- licenses, G1 packet licenses, 139 wholesalo licenses, and the license foes paid to local bodies amount to £00,290 por annum. The death is announced at Stoke, Nelson, of Mrs Oiuinp, wife of the Rev, John Crump, a woll-known Wosleyan clergyman Mrs Crump was the daughter of the Rev. Mr Buddie, one of the pioneer Wesleyan missionaries in New Zealand. .

Messrs Murray, Roberts'and Co, havo received the following cable message as to wool from their London friends, Messrs Sanderson, Murray and Oo,: —Hie market is weak 'and irregular, Greasy Merino lias declined 5 to 7i per cent., and for crosabreds the market has declined 5 per cent.

The Seventh General Conference of Lho Weskyan Ohureli held at Melbourne elected tho Rev Mr Morley, of N,Z„ as President. Tho retiring President'stated that since 1890, the congregations had increased by 35,000.

Mr Sylvestor Browne, of Bayloy's Reward mine, warns miners ogainst going to Coolgardie before the railway is extended there, which will take 12 or 18 months.'

The Mamvntu Herald of yesterday says that "a Ihxmillor who has lately left the district has been much inquired after, and yesterday an information was sworn to charging him with forgery, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest." In compliance with the law of their country, French cyclists have metal plaques on tho framework of there maohines, with their name and address on them so that their identity may be established should they infringe reflations such as those whioh forbid furious riding or the failure to carry a lighted lamp at night. Usually tho plaque is made easily removable, as otherwise it is obvious tho trade in secondhand cycles would be rendered almost impossible,. Some thief has put tbe provision oftholaw into an ingenious use, Seeing a bicyclo tho other day in the Paris streets out side a public establishment, tho thief took oft the plaque, and running with it to the address given on it, conveyed to the relatives of the owner the alarming news that ho had been run over, In the confusion created by this announcement, tbe bearer of it managed to get hold of a door key, with which, after the place had been left by the anxious relatives, ho obtained admission to it, andlaid his hands on a number of valuables.

TlisiWorlds Fair Phonograph was exhibited in tho Tjietitro Royal laat evun-' inland attracted a'Very appreciative audienco. Mr lialcombe, who is in chargo of the machine, gavo an interesting lecture on tho life and oareer of the inventor, and mentioned several remark' , able purposes for which the phonograph ;s now used. A number of '• records" were then placed on tbe oylindor, and reproduced to the audienoo loudly and distinctly. Songs by eminent singers of the Old World, selections by famous bands, recitatious and humorous pieces were given, and for an hour the audience was treated to a concert of a high order ' Rain descending on the iron roof of the . 1 h3atre made the woik of reproducing loud enough to bo heard, a difficult one and the programme had to be curtailed.' A number of persons remained to hear selections through tho tubes of the phonograph at tho close of tho nerforance.

A well-defined rumour is current that during thß past year the Government havo obtained £300,000 by their loan conversion operations. Some authorities (says the Mammtu Times) go eo far bb to assert that tho Bum is in reality doublo that amount, Should the former be the correct amount, the Government can scarcely claim that a ahortago in tho colonial exchequer is the cause of their persistent refusal to carry out works for which voteß were obtainod last session and which aro so urgently needed to be put in hand to assist in coping with the unemployed difficulty, His Worship the S.M. dismissed the information against J. W. Sims, a rospectablo man—by trade a lithographic printer—who was wrongfully accused of stealing a coat from the Club Hotel, Masterton, on May 3rd. On the Court resuming after lunch yesterday afternoon Mr Geo. Gray and Mr R, E. Hornblow gave evidence of the good character of i the man, and Mr Hornblow deposed I that at the time of the alleged robbery tho accused was in his offico. Mr Hutchison, S.M., _ briefly reviewed tho case which he said was evidently one of mistaken identity. The prosecution had completely broken down, and tho esse would be dismissed, The decision was received with applauso by the public in the Court, but it was Instantly sup. pressed,

"The Government Agricultural Department is offering prizes as follows for tbe boat system of marking sheep : 1. A complete system of marking sheep other than wool-branding, oithor wholly on tho ear or partly on the ear and partly on the face, and to include provision for restored age and stud marks; first prize £lO second prize £5. 2, The best combination of ear-marks made with punch or nippers for ear only; samples of approvod marks on application tu any Stock In. specter; fiirst prize £o, Beojnd prize £2 10s, Competitors must send in their application on or before June 30th nest.

Ora imports oi new season's Dresses, Millinery and Mantles are now fully completed, The choice we aroenabled to Bhow and the stnotly moderate prices charged are muoh appreciated by our country friends while visiting Te Aro House, Wellington, Our new dressmaker. Madame deVcrney, from " Worth's," Paris, is the leading dressmaker in the colony. Weeuarantee perfect fit and the latest styles and designs as known only to Frenoh dressmakers, Our charge for making dresses is from 22/(1-, at Te Aro Houße, Wellington. C Ladies can do their shopping by pok and save the inconvenience of coiping to town; Oar order department has beenenW, and is under most'effiojent managenwfit. Patterns of all oar general drapery fend P os ' free on applio jfioa

Ik has baon decided that the trial of tees for the uiurder of Mr M Kay, bank manager, at Barrabn. fluflll fcaks plscs, in Sydney,.

'' 1 f /'.J"'' Lord Kosebery, speaking at a meeting of the National Liberal Club, said Ministers would persevre with thepro- : gramme, even if they had enly a majority

. Victorian Bill authorising the issue of Slate notes will be drafted on the lines of the Canadian Act,

Thei Governments ol New South Wales and Victoria have received a despatch from the Secretary of State for tho Colonies intimating that the Speaker of the Assembly and the President of the viounoil are henceforward to have thn right to retain the title of Honourable after holding office for three years.

«.' r ? er , 0 ar i ßt I™ B6ol niM Pationta in the Masterton Hoseital, sovon males and two females. If landowners had togivo "jobs and shakedowns" to every sundowner who applies to them in these times they would soon have to woate their own homesteads and migrate with their families to the cowhouse, or sleep under "a gorse hedge, with tho wind for a ouvtain.—Press.

A terrible account comes from Now York of the destruction ol life and property by' the earthquakes in Venezuela, Ten thousand people are said to have been killed and a number of towns destroyed, but wo had better reserve our sympathy until we receive confirmation, for the whole story reads like a Yankee yarn.

Messrs Street and 0o„ of 80 Cornhill, London, E.G., have proßented to His Koyal Highness the Duke of York a collection of cuttings from all parts of the Empire with referenco to the Royal he. trothal and marriage. To give some idea of tho aize of tho work it is stated that there are no less than nine largo foolscap volumes,

Mr John Webb Informs us that about a Fortnight acjo lie opened a sh«lter shed j f Psbiatua and that up to date fortyfive ahake downsand ninety meals have been supplied. No money is demanded but his customers are oxpeoted to p»y when they are able. Messrs Lowes and lomsadd 100 lambs 60 ewes In lamb, 40 fat ewes and 1 stall lion " Trickster" by Lool'inous out of Revoke, to their next Maaterton stock sale, for Wednesday next, May lfi. The Sabbath School connected with the Maaterton Presbyterian Church will shortly celebrate their anniversary by "Pooial Services and Soiree, Tie Sabbath services will bo hold on the 20th May and the Soiree on the evening of the 24th, A largo number priiras wilt be distributed to the children. Pastor Birch has obtained the disused floor mill in Hereford street, Christchurch, for a night shelter for the unemployed who are homeless, A reading-room and dormitory have been furnished, and tho Gas Company has supplied a gas atoyo and lighting free of charge.

A special leoturo to young men a ill be delivered in the Mastorton Presbyterian Church to-morrow evening, by the Revd. Robert Wood, on "Christian M»nl|. neas,

A committee of the Canterbury Chnmber »t Commerce has resolved that the Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Aot, passed last session, places ample power in tho hands of the electors oF the Colony for eflenting reasonable and necessary reforms in the liquor trade, and considtra that the Act should have a fair trial before any further alterations are made in tho licensing laws.

District Judge Kottle aaya that during tho four years he had been on the West Coast of this Island the late hours,necessarily irregular liying, have told against him, but that he hopes to obtain leave every two or three years, and regain , tho health bo formerly possessed.—N Z Km

At a mooting of the Nob Zealand Bands Untett Committee it was deoided that thero should be solo contests for soprano, B-flat cornets, tenor, baritono, euphonium, trombone and bassos, each to play a test piece provided by tho committee, and that no one be allowed to enter unless he has taken part in a band contest. There will be quickstep conteats, the proceeds to go to pay the expenses of the unsuccessful bands From a distance, judging to be on inußio marching and diill, the local bands to be debarred. The date of tho contest has not yet been fixed. Tho first pmo in the band contest will bo ilflO. In another column of this issue Mr Gruschow, o{ Mastovton, announces that he can sndply settlers with specially grown fruit troes, Mr Gruschow'fl orchard and misery receive a large amount of care from the owner, and at the prosent time give evidence of the superior knowledge and which he has brought to brought to boar in the successful cultivation and his fruit oxpor. ience has taught him what are most suitod to the district, including tho Rymer, Pearman varieties, Sturmerand othor pippins, etc, Orders can be left with Mr Hood of Queen Street, and we 1 have the pleasure In recommending settlers to examine the class of fruit and trees grown by Mr Gruschow. The Chairman of the Dunedin Charitable Aid Board has been giving tho public down south a piece of his mind. At tho last meeting he said in was lionsenso to condomn the Aot because per' Bons reooived aid who wero not entitled to it. They might as well condemn tho hospital system because some persons took wrong advantage of it, In tho Dunedin Hospital a Ohinaman, who went m as a pauper patient, was found after his death to have had possession of £ll 10a j another person on entering said ho might be able to pay for about a week's aid, and when it was found that ho was dying he handed to the secretary securities to the value of £ 1700. Would anyouo say that because of these and other cases of imposition the hospital systom should bo done away with ? The Act should bo allowed to so on until someone thought out something better, The usual weekly meeting of the Masterton Mutual Improvement Soolety was held ia theWesleyan schoolroom last evening. The chair was occupied by Mr L. Donald, vicfr President. The business of the eveniug was a short speech by Mr J. Owen on typewriting,and short papers were read on " Habits" by Miss Dukes "Ambition" by Mr A, Burton, and " Unconscious Influences" by Mr Easts hope, who kindly read in place of Miss Williams, who was unavoidably absent, The papers elicited animated discussion, and tho meeting proved very interest.' ing. There should be a large attendance at next Friday'* meeting of the Sooiety when Dr. Butement will give a lecture' on which occasion the mooting will be an open one, particulars of which will be advertised.

Tho hoi and muggy days aw now about over, Fierce tho sun is still in his noonday boat, But ero long thousands will be cryinß out for warmer clothing, and blankets will bo as welcome as acid drinks have been Messrs L. J. Hooper and Co,, of tho Bon Marohi, havo had tho coming season in their mind's eye, and a practical provision tor its wants is a foremost feature in their programmo. Tlioy havo just opened a magnificent etook of now autumn and winter goodß from tho Parisian and London markets, and we venture to assert a bettor display of tbeworld's fashions has never beep attempted in tho Wairarapa, Every department is resplondant with tho latest novelties and fashions, and tho prices are significant of thoir desiro to servo all well, Orders from anypartoftbocolonv are exeouted with hat exactitude and liberality that leave no oom for other than satisf action

We beg tonotilj tliat the following lines o Messrs Bock 4 Co., Manufacturing Chemists can be obtained at the V.F.O.A's Fancy Goods Department ;-Non Mercurial Plating Fluid, prico la 6d, uuwrpassed for cleaning gold or silver and re-plating brass and copper, Bock s waterproof Cement, price la, will resist hot or cold water and repair china glass, delf, leather, eto„ etc. Camphvlen Balls, in neat air-tight jars, containing 1 balls, price Is, to keep moths out of olothingi also a perfect' disinfectant. Herb Extract prico Is, an infalliablo' euro for toothache guaranteed not injurious to the teeth o 1 health: it stops the most acute pain mediuek and proves a permanent cure in' : nearly ailcascs. where the teefo are hollow, German ouro for corns and warts price la, this anions Remedy will speedily and painlessly wei softi or hard corns, also warts, bunion and chilblains,-Tho wairarapa Farmors do operative Association Ltd, Advu

No evidence was offered on the charge of forgery against George Anderson, Dr Gillon left Wellington by the s.s. Botomabana last night for Sydney, ci\ route for the Old Country, The lonic brought 10 English wild ducks pouobards, Carolines and Gad walla, for tho Acclunaiißation Society* Twonty-three birds' were> originally the steamer, but 13 died on the voyage, ■, | Twenty-one men slept in the F shed Queen's Wharf, Wellington, lest night, seven of whom had been in the Benevolent Home tho previous night, Of these throo only are married men. A poor English curate, seeing an advertisement recently, stating that a lady with £3OO a year, aud having a living in her gift, desired to marry, responded, wbbaccepted, and a wedding quiokly followed, j The neitEnelish and European ma 1 will close at Masterton on Thursday 15th Inst,

A bolt of lightning, noar Lulling! Tex., struck tho cornor'of a house,passed through a shelf, hit & snuff buttle and leaped to the floor, whore it seemed to exhaust itself ou a llttlo two-year-old child. The uhild was only slightly stunned, but !n» short time its baok turned perfectly black.

Recently at Perth an old man named Louis Langoulaut committed suicide by blowing out his brains, fle had lived unhappily v/ith a young wife for several years, and they had only.lately separated. She returned to him, and then said she was going away again. He treated the man who oarted her things away to a drink, and when about to pay for it lie found his purse ompty, Ho taxed his wife with stealing his money she denied the charge and ho then entored his houso got a revolver and shot himself dead, The Eev~J. D. Russoll, of Bulla, -will conduot services at St Matthew's Church Masterton to-morrow, In tho afternoon at 8 o'olock,thore will be a special children's service.

The noxt fortnightly sixpenny concert to be held in the Wesleyan Schoolroom, on May 15th, Is as follows Overture, "Passing Thoughts," Orchestra; Heel- 1 tutiou, Littlo Foes," Master V. Williams ; violin bolo, Mr Ginders; duet, "At Eventide," Miss Perry and Mr Astall j pi»no solo, Mils A. Polerson; song, " No Kir," Miss Perry | oornet and trombone duet, Messrs G, and T, Uray; recitation," I'm Here," Miss P, Butler • song, 11 The Bugler," Mr Lilly; concertina selection and banjo accompaniment, Mr J, Arthur and A. Russell; recitation, " A Bunch of Primroses," Miss Bpackman; song, " Bin Bon," Mr Robinson : recitation, "The Queer Littlo Boy," Master G, Aitlcon; piano duet, Missos 1, Porry and M. Reynolds ; duet, " Lily Bbllb and Roses" Misses Prentice and Oran; recitation, " Tho Twins," Master C, Williams; song, "A Golden Dream," Mr Aitkon; piano aolo, Misi M. Reynolds; tong, " Tho Admiral's Broom," Dr Douglas,