LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4819, 7 September 1894, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr E.H.Waddington advertises 400 acres of land t) leaso at Clarovilhv ;■ Mastorton Town Lands meets tliis evening. Wo remind those interested .in a water and drainage scheme for Masterton of tho meeting of ratepayers at tho Drill Hall, this ovoning.-

The Taratahi and' Dalefield Dairy Factories havo Loth started operations. From the Mkt'm: "Jimmy" Carroll, tlio half-caste Minister for Maoriland native affairs, takes life easily, plays a good game of billiards, and smokes an old clay pipe in tho street, but always seems hard up for a bit of tobacco.

The new custodian of the Mastorton Library and Institute, Mrs A. Forbes, will most'likely commence hor duties next Monday. Mr Burton Boys, the well-known pigeon fancier, has lately made soino improvements to his lofts.

Subscriptions have been collected by. Mr Jacob Joseph in aid of tho fund for the relief of the llussian Jews, amounting to £220. Mr Jacob Joseph contributes £lO5 and Mr M. Casclberg £SO. A fine large vinery is being erected at the rear of Dr Beard's residence. Mr M, Williams is carrying out the work.

The snow which fell on tho low hills surrounding Masterton was very thick and deep, and signs of it still remain on To Eangitumau, and tho highest points on the Maungaraki hills, Mr Montgomery wishes to seo the State forests placed uudcrtho control of local bodies,

The little girl, Amy Houuslow, who received severe injuries fo one of her eyes last Monday, is progressing satisfactorily under tho treatment of Dr Beard. It is probable that the unfortunate little girl will lose the sight of the injured eye. > The main road through Parkvillc is in a very bad state of repair. Mr C. J. Norton, Postmaster at Pahiatua, is prostrated with influenza. The llcmhl reports that the snow was nearly a foot deep at Malum last week. It is said that people eat 20 per cent, moro bread when the weather is cold that when it is mild. The £5 fines for loitering ou the Sydney footpaths makes a breach of tho the by-laws rather a luxury. Of 1000 men who many, 332 marry younger women, 679 marry women of the samo age, and. 89 marry older women. MrT. B. Mitchell, the contractor for the extensive additions and alterations to tho residence of Mrs S. Hounslow in I Chapel-street, is making rapid progress with his work. When finished the house will be one of the most complete m Maslcrton, The Clipper says:-''Hobart unemployed are now largely increased by the numbers of retrenched Civil servants walking about on full pay, Some of them no on to the pension list next year In connection with the Pahiatua Presbyterian Church, services will beheld on Sabbath. 9th September, by the Eev, W. K. Phillip as under:—Pahiatua at 11, Makuri Valley at 3, and Pahiatua at 7,

improvements arc Dciug made to tho tenuis ground near Wriglcy's Bush, under the supervision of Mr Hale, nurseryman,

Tho reserve leading to the Mnstcrton railway station has been planted in ornamental trees and shrubs, which will add greatly to the beauty of tho place in a few years time.

Iho attention of all lovers of the " gentle art "is directed to an announcement from Mr W. H. Tisdall, of 159, LantbtonQuay, Wellington, with reference to his recent importations for the fishing season. Mr Tisdall is an expert m fishing matters and he therefore keens nothing but the best goods obtainable in the Home markets. 'The present season's goods have been specially selected for the Colony in England by Mr J. Tisdall, who has a thorough knowledge of the requirements of colonial anglers, Wellington anglers say that the present collection is the finest assortment of fishing goods ever seen in town. The new flies arc parlieularly noticeable for their excellence of finish and fidelity f 0 nature. Orders arc now being filled rapidly, and the disciples of Iza'ak Walton in the Wairarapa would do well to give Mr Tisdall an early trial. As Mr Tisdall personally attends to the supply of orders himself, customers may rely on the fact that expert knowledge is being brought to bear to satisfy their requirements,

Mr Hogg had much pleasure in supporting the Law Practitioners Bill. It was a step in the right direction. So far from the doing amy with the present obstructions being calculated to lower the profession, it must elevate it. The wider you opened the gate for the admission of competent men totlie profession of tho law, the more likely were you to get the host incn of the community represented in that profession. Personally speaking, he thought the profession of Hie law ought not only (o be recognised as a learned profession, but as one of a most honourable character. But what did they find ? They found nt present, owing to the excessive charges made by lawyers, that they were looked upon as being to some extent the enemies of the industrial classes, This was a.stato of things (hat plight not to ' exist. Again, in connection with'-legal dccdMocds affecting property-they knew that the charges made for tho preparation and execution of documents were simply monstrous, and this was especially the case with regard to deeds affecting land.— lkimml

lho following programme lias been arranged for the next meeting of the Wairnrapa Trotting. Club, to take place in November:—Maiden Handicap, 2 miles (saddle), lO.sovs; Stewards' Handicap, 3 miles (saddle), 25 sovs; Selling Eacc, 2 miles (saddle or harness), 15 sovs j Pony Trot, 2 miles (saddle or harness), 15 sovs, standard 4'2 or under; Trotting Club Handicap, 2| miles (in harness), 30 sovs; Grand Staud Handicap, 2 miles (harness), 10 sovs; Consolation, 2 miles (saddle), 10 sovs, , Tho monthly mooting of the Mastcrton . licchabito Tent, No. 38,1.0.8., was held 1 Inst night in the Foresters' Hall, Bro, J. ■ Carpenter, C.H., being m tho chair, The » minutes of (ho previous meeting were , read and confirmed, and two new mem- . hers too proposed; this being all tho ; business the meeting terminated. ; John William Simmi, of Wellington, ! recently petitioned tho House for en. , quiry into his alleged wrongful arrest at Masterton on a charge of larceny, says thoPorf. The Petitions Committee has reported directing the attention of- the Minister of Justice to the actionof Sergt Mp'Apllc in pressing the prosecution of petitioner at'Masterton in."'May,' IfjOIJ. when lho'Magistrate after hearing Hip evidence, dismissed the case. The Committee further requests that enquiry be held into the Sergeant's action and a check be put upon the evident over-zeal of the poljce, which in this case has resujlcd'm great"losj and injury tq flip chpactprpfp.etjtiencr l w)iicl|}osSapi)cars to be without remedy, '••"" of accounts, having boon filed in tho Bankruptcy Court, tho Deputy Official Assignee intends to apply, at a sitting of the Court to be held on Wednesday Sept 26th, for au order releasing him from the administration of the following estates :-A. Black, J. Barnard, Carey and Co., p] Cobb, Margaret Hamilton, C. W, Unastone, CT.Nntuscli, T. L. Thompson, . W, Hull, W. F. Sinclair, W. W, Holler H. G.Williams.

• A vory large drapery and clothing sale is advertised by Messrs Hornblow and Co., to tako place next Wednesday. Tlio salo embraces everything in tho clotliing lino/no less than £l,lOO worth being submitted, Tho - salo being unreserved should, be largely attended, kdiepttonditig fcfao snips tau jiqw gain access"to theimart'iby.pvafo entrance. This'coWchienWwill bi appreciated['by those, who do not ifjro to forco tliJiHriijr |t|»mg)»;%'s»ff4i'--;. •'/';■,'• : •'"'"',

Dpnaldßiaaie, the greatest of modem, athletes,,;will,;;;afb!r ton joars ; absence, again appear Jin Mastorton on , the 13th and 15th of this . month. Particulars will appear in our! columns to-morrow. ...... ■' '_ .. This morning tho House wasted nearly •fourhoursarguingwhothor or not an adjournment should-ho made. Finally a compromise was effected aud the weary members staggered home at 6 45.a.m, Messrs Lowes &lorns will soil under distress for rent on tho premises "Potairau" to-morrow, 4 good working bullocks and 1 draught gelding. Tho sale will commence at 12 o/clook sharp and will he entirely without reserve Tho sum of £1513s was handed over to Professor Sylvosterb'y Mr J, E,Hood this morning, "No deductions we'ro made • Tho past has been tho most successful season the North Wairarapa Gun Club over experienced, and it is now a really floiirisliing institution. Much credit is duo to the Secretary, MrE. H. Waddington, for his management of its affairs. In another column Messrs Chapman, Fitzgerald and Tripp advertise money to lend at current rates of interest. Messrs Hornblow & Co add a lino of trussed fowls to their Saturday salo. The Postal Department has decided to extend tho Masterton letter carrier's service, and Messenger Burton of Wellington, to-day commenced his duties as Assistant Carrier to Mr W. Betty. The third-term of tho Girls' High School begins on Tuesday, September 18th. The walls of the Wosloyan Church facing Chapol-strcct have been bospattered with mud from tho road iu a ruthless - mannor. Tho perpetrators should bo made an cxamplo of, as occurrences of this nature are becoming only too frequent.

Wc remind those in search of household furniture and fruit, etc, of Messrs Honiblow and Go's unresoryod sale which takes place at2o'clockto-morrow afternoon at their mart. The Foresters' Dance in gaining popularity every wcclt, and last evening, notwithstanding counter attractions, a large number ot dancers assembled at(h# Drill Hall. Excellent music by Mr J. Candy and complete arrangements by the Committee, resulted in a most pleasant evening bcug spout by all present, Messrs L. J, Hooper and Co. have purchased at enormous discounts, a large por tion o! Messrs Edward?, Bennett and Oo.'s wholesale stock from Okistohuroh nil will otter tho purchase with the balance o their winter goods on Saturday, July 28th. Every article in the Boa Moroni will be marked down, and our readers may expect some Great Bargains.—Advt. Webcgto notify that the following lines of Messrs Bock & Co,, Manufacturing Chemists can bo obtained at the W.F.C.A.'s Fancy Goods Department ;-Non Mercurial plntint! fluid Is Gi unsurpassed for clearing gol I or silver and re-plating brass and copper, Bock's Witeoproof Cement, price Is, will resist hot or cold water and repair china, glass, delf, leather etc, etc Camphylene Balls, in neat air-tight jars containing 18 balls, price Is to keep moths out of clothiny,also aperleotdisinfectant. Herb Extract price Is an infallmble cure for toothaclio guaranteed not injurious to tho teolh of health; it stops the most acute pain hnmodiatlcy, and proves a permanent euro in nearly all oases where tho teeth are hollow, German oure for corns and warts prico Is - this lamous Eeincdy will speedily and pain; 'lessly cure soft or hard corns, also wartsbunions and chilblains,-Tho Wairampa farmers Co-operative Association, Ltd Advt.

_" It's an ill wind that blows nobody piod is an old saying but nono the less tru Whilst tho great depression existing In Sydney at the present time has causod a deplorable amount of misery yot the people of Wellington and tho surrounding districts will reap a gigantic boneM, During his visit lo Sydney'recently, Mr James Smith purchased at absurdly low priocs a large stock whioh is now being sold at the Wholosa'o Family Warehouse. To Aro House, Wellington, With a view to making this sale tho event of the year, two special buyers were despatchedfromTo Aro Houso to Chrißtchurch ono 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-kDown Kaiapoi Woollen 00. Both these gentlemen have returned after a most successful trip, and tho total results of their efforts is to bo seen in the astonishing bargains now being sold at the Wholesale Family Warehouse, Te Aro Bouse, Wellington, Advt