LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4803, 18 August 1894, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

We have received from the local agent Mr J. B. Keith, a copy of the balance sheet of the Victoria Insurance Co. Ld. We notice that the assets oxceed £1,000,000, and that the operation for the past year have been of a highly satisfactory nature. Messrs J. Graham & Co., notify that "l'oxa" will be supplied by them at lowest current rates.

The Pahiatua County Council notifies that all rates outstanding will he sued for without further notice.

Agues Franklin has been appointed non-permanent Postmistress at Dreyer-

A notice to shearers in another column states that another stenmer leaves forSvdncy on the 29thinstant. A largo number left by the Waihora last even-

Mr W. Iggulden, carrier, of Eketaliuiia, announces a special passenger and luggage service every Wednesday from Ekelaliuua to Alfredton.

Messrs Jno. Graham & Co., of Masterton, annotmco that they have opened una consignment of Messrs Nimmo and Blair's vegetable and ilower seeds, at low prices. Messrs Graham and Co., arc also agents for A, Yates unci Co's celebrated seeds.

A party of boys in a southern township last week tinkcttlcd a nowly married couple with such a vengeance that windows in the house, which had to be barricaded, wore broken. A cow in an adjoining field died of tho fright. —Mm'lbwowjh Daily Times,

Wo have to acknowledge receipt of n complimentary ticket for tho Groytown Brass Band Plain and Fancy Dress Ball, which takes place on Thursday, August 30lh. ■

During the past eleven years wool has fallen from lOfd per lb to Bsd ; grain from 3s lOd per liusliol to 2s 4jd ; llax from £lB os per tonto £l7 8s 7<l; cheese fromSfd to 4jjd per lb; and frozen meat front 2Gs Helper cwt to 245,-yet still wo live!

The hunt, which took place at Gladstone on Thursday, was attended by about 14 followers. The ground was terribly heavy, and most of the horsos had had quite enough of it when they got home. The following were iu the hunt-Mr G.Tully (master), Tiddleywink; Mr H. Welch (deputy), Tivo-upj 11. lloakc (hufttsman), 'i'omboy ; and Messrs Cooper on Killtime, liao on Eonini, Wardell on Midnight, McPhee onNatato, A, Grant on Brooklin, Sexton on a grey. J. Cooper on Kaitapai laid the drag. At the close of the day Mr G. Tully thanked the Gladstone folk for their hospitality, arid called for three hearty cheers for them, which was heartily responded to. It was dcoided to hold the next meet at tho Taratahi tho day after tho hall.—Stmiknl, The Hunt Ball, which takes place iu the Palace Hall, Groytown, next week, promises to be the most successful danco o ver held iu tlio Wairarapa.

Tho Public Accounts for the June quarter appear in last night's Gazette, The consolidated Eeveuue for tho quarter was £1,553,887 12s 3d,- as against £1,828,500 Os 2d iu the corresponding quarter of last year.

Iu this issue Messrs Tilson and MoFarlane, of Groytown, announce that their thoroughbred stallions 'licmiugton' and "Lethe," and the Clydesdales "Premier" and "Pride of Stratbsnioro," will bo at the service of breeders in the Wairarapa during .the coming season. Wo refer farmers and stud masters to the advertisement which appears elsewhere.

The services of the Eev W. Ballachov will be required in Masterton next week to celebrate two marriages,

Tho football match Ekctahuna v. Alfrcdton, played at Alfredton on Thursday last, resulted in a win for the visitors by nineteen points to eight. 3 , Iu tlio ovening a concert and dance was hold, when a largo number of excellent items wero given by local vocalists and also by tho. visitors. Tho Ekctahunai brass band assisted iuinaking tlio evening's entertainment a most enjoyable One,

Mr F, H, Wood makes additions to the entries for his nost Taratjhi stpek sale.

Court Loyal Enterprise, A.0.]?,, Mastorton, met last evening, Bro J, Xatosl presiding, Three new niembors were proposed and ono initiatod.

Tho Commissioner of Police, in his annual report to the Defenco Minister, states that the changing of inspectors from one district to auothcr in 1892 was most bouefh'ial, aud that tho efficiency of the force was considerably improved.

Inspector Pender states in his report for the year that tho city and district of Wellington have been making great progress. During tho year 1893, 6458 persons arrived in Wellington from outside tho Colony, whereas only 3497 loft. Peering into tho future about his single tas, Jlr O'Ecgan assured tho Houso last night that in 999 years, tlio term of tho lease in perpetuity, the eyes of tho people would bo opened. "No," corrected somebody. at 'his elbow; "they'll be closed." An interruption (vlwlf upset the gravity of the House and knoiskod flip single tax apostle off tho track for a seeotfd or tvn.—N, Z. Tims.

One of the council enquired of (i wil. nqas at last ovouing's "Mock Trial'' In connection witli the' Masferton Mutual Jiis daugkW W9fSOjJ lo,o^i 9 g: ".Wliat's' that todotfthm. 'pjtotely fjjtortfd lfc> witness, Another withes'? wW as^ed, the longtli of time between the 6th April and 3rd Jnly, told the council to " count tlirce months backwards and he would tlien find out."

A Sua Francisco, 'mail reached" Masterton this morning. i '

ton on liia way to tlfo Forty-mifo Busk this morning. The Kor. Joseph Hewson, will conduct services at St. Matthew's Church, Mastortoni to" morrow. Frederick Herbert Sullivan has been appointed letter carrier at Carterton, Mr Bon Moorhouse, formerly of the Permanent Artillery, and well-known as tlio" Giant of New Zealand " (GftOjin) passed through Wellington yesterdayou Ills way to Coolgardic says tlio Press.

A large building in course of erection at Szathinar, iu tlio South-east of Hungary, collapsed, burying 250 labourers 111 tlio debris. The number of killed is not at present known. London and St Petersburg Committces'confirm gravo charges against Miss Kato Marsacn in connection with her Siberian mission.

Ayouug married womannamcd Howes, atßallarat, almost severed tlio head olf ber child, catching the blood in a basin, and placing tlio body in a dish. She is bcliovcdto bo insane.

Tho Eev S. J. Gibson will preach in the Masterton Wesleyan Church tomorrow morning and oveniug. Tho subject for tho evening will bo" The MarriagoinCana." An inset is circulated with to-day's i issue from Messrs Murray and Casey enumerating a few of tho bargain lines which may now be obtained at their Masterton Branch, next to Hood and Johnston's, Queen Street.

Tlio Masoniofraternity ofEketahuua, are to be congratulated on their fine lodge room, which is now finished, decorated, aud furnished, and is quite equal to many of tho town lodgo rooms. Considering that it is not yet a year since, tlio lodge was instituted, the advance inado roTluUls the highest credit on both tlio Master, officers, arid members,

Messrs Grovillo aud Co,, land agents" of Pahiatua, report having sold in conjunction with Mr Helps, the property belonging to Mr Gordon-Cumming, at Mangamahoe, to Mr Wrightson, late of Alfrcdton.

At next Friday's meeting of the Masterton Mutual Improvement Society, "An ovening with Shakespearo" willbo the business, in which Messrs J. Johnson, L, Donald, and Easthopo.will lead. Wo aro informed that tlio Mungerai Valley track, is in a very bad condition just now, and at some points almost impassable. A gentleman who knows the district pretty well, came through recently, aud lie says it is (ho worst track in Wairarapa North. Tho Eev. Robert Wood will conduct services at the Mastorton Presbyterian Church to-morrow, both morning and ovening and nlso at Dreyerton at 3in the afternoon.

Mr Prince, of Plcckvillc has disposed of his farm of 700 acres to Mr Newcombe, of Karori. Tho sale was effected through Messrs Grcvillc and Co., of Pahiatua.

Ail impudent robbery took place at Mr 0. Hughes' corner shop on Thursday evening, when a boy walked in and removed a little tray containing coppers and small coins. The culprit was discovered endeavouring to pass a token (which had been amongst the coins] at a Chinaman's shop, aud Mr Hughes promptly interviewed the boy's father. It was not decided to prosecute on this occasion, the young scamp was let off with a sound flogging. Messrs L, J. Hooper and Co. have purchased it enormous discounts, a largo portion o! Messrs Edwards, Bennett and Oo.'s wholesale stock from Christehnreh and will offer the purchase with tho balance of their winter goods on Saturday, July 28th. Every article in the Bon Marohj will bo marked down, and our readers may expect some Great Bargains,-Advt.

We beg to notify that the following lines of Messrs Book & Co., Manufacturing Cliomiatsoan be obtained at the W.P.O.A.'s Fancy Goods Department:-Non Mercurial plating fluid Is (Id unsurpassed for cleaning goM or silver and re-plating brass and copper, Book's Wateaproof Cement, price Is, will resist hot or cold water and repair china, glass, delf, leather eto., etc. Camphylono Balls, in neat air-tight jars containing 18 balls, price Is to keep moths out of clothing, also a perfect disinfectant, Kerb Extract price Is an infalliable cure for toothacho guaranteed not injurious to the teeth of health; it stops tho most aoute pain immcdiatley, and proves a permanent eure in nearly all eases where the teeth are hollow, German cure for corns and warts price Is - this famous Remedy will speedily and pain; 'lessly cure soft or hard oorns, also wartsbunions and chilblains,-The Wairarapa Fanners Association, Ltd Advt.

" It's an ill wind that blows nobody good, is an old saying but nono the less true Whilst the great depression existing in Sydney at the present time has caused a deplorable amount of misery yet the people of Wellington and the surrounding districts will reap a gigantic benefit, During his visit to Sydney recently, Mr James Smith purchased at absurdly low prices a largo stock which is now being sold at the Wholesale Family Warehouse, Te Aro House, Wellington, With a view to making tbis'saie the event of tho year, two special buyers were iespatohedfrom To Aro House to Ohristchurch one to attend the great sale of Edwards, Bennett and Co's wholesale stock, and the other to pick out bargains from the manufacturers of the well-known Kaiapoi Woollen Co, Both these gentlemen nave returned after a most successful trip, and tho total results of their efforts is to be seen in the astonishing bargains now being sold at the Wholesale Family Warehouse,J T Aro House, Wellington.—Advt