LOCLA AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4823, 12 September 1894, Page 2

LOCLA AND GENERAL.

The Comtc do Parishasleft £4,000,000 under his will, -

A peculiar fly with three distinct tails was presented to the Mnsterton Museum yesterday. Mnsterton Masonic Lodge will meet this evening.

_ There-aro^ now nino patients in the Mastcrton Hospital, seven males and tw ; o females.: All art), progressing favourably, 'j

Wcremind ratepayers of the Master, ton Borough elections, which take place to-morrow. .■ '■ ■

The iricrenso iu sheep in tlio Wellington provincial district during the past year is nearly 200,000 moto than the increase for the whole of the South Island, In 1885 there vrcro about four millions in the North Island, aud between nino and ten millions in the South. Now there are over nine millions in the North and a little under eleven millions in the South. For all that wo believe (says the 'Evening Pirn), that wothcrs fit for freezing are going to bo vory scarce this year.

MrF. H.Wood adds to his advertisement for next Saturday's sale at his Grcytown Eooms one mangle, two knifo cleaners, self-feeding chaff-cutter, lamp 3, etc, We aro requested to state that the next meeting of the Masterton Dorcas Society has been adjourned till September 20th, in Mr J. McGregor's cottago, Clmrcli-strcct. Mr P. H. Wood makes addition of two cows in milk, two springing, and six two-year-old steers and heifers, to his advertisement for noxt Tuesday's Taratnhi stock sale. While King Alexander of Scrvia was returning from an excursion, a mob stoned his railway carriage and smashed the windows. The young monarch was not hurt, Messrs C. Smith and Co. notify that they are now opening up their spring goods for 1804 During this wcok (ho balance of the winter stock will be offered at fabulous reductions.

A two-headed lamb, which died soon after its four eyes saw daylight, was brought in from Mr T. Kcmpton's farm, Clarcville, to Hughes' shop, Carterton, on Saturday, says the Olmmr. The nial-formed animal is to be stuffed as a curiosity. Donald Dinuic, who gives his first entertainment in Masterton, aftor a lapse of ten years, to-morrow evening,is supported by a strong variety company, the members of winch aro thorough artists at their profession, and will represent the national dances of Scotland, .England, Ireland, France, America,aud Australia, in character,

Amongst the visitors to Masterton to-day, is Mr W. li. C. Fox, manager tor Messrs B. Birnbanm and Sou, the wellknown manufacturers of tho Pear Tree brand of waterproof clothing. Ho has just patented an invention of his own, for the complete ventilation of gentle, men's waterproof coats. This new departure from the old system will bo welcomed by nil who have hitherto had to submit to the unhealthy and nnclcasant consequences attendant upon wearing the now obsolete patterns of waterproofs. The firm aro to bo congratulated upon having adopted -this perfect system of ventilation, and thcjnirchascr will be the gainer not only m comfort but in health. Tho pattern which was shown to our representative is especially suited for the climate of New Zealand. Mr Fox has taken steps to have his invention patented in Great Britain aud I America.

Mr »T. Myers made a capital speech to the electors of Thorndon Ward on Monday night, and was very well re- , eeived. If we are to judge by the success which attended his efforts in connection with the Debating Society (says the Press), while lie was secretary of it, and since that with the Hunt Club, he should make a useful councillor. Tho latter institution was fiJDO iu debt when he took office. Its finances aro now in a satisfactory condition. He obtained some kudos in business circles about a year ago by securing a dividend of 18s m the pound in a bankrupt's estate in regard to which they ran a very closo shave of getting nothing at all.

A complimentary soiree is to be given by Dr Bntemcnt, by tho Masterton Ambulance [Society, on Tuesday, September 18th.

The most fortunate thing that ever happened to the Natives—Hon J. Carroll on the the treaty of Waitaugi. "Myword! sir,"cxclainedMrE, M. Smith tho other night, '''the Maoris know how mauy beans make five; don't you mako any mistake, sir I" A man who aspires to be a Minister must have a cuticle about as thick as that of a rhiuoccros, " thinks. Mr O'liegan. Masterton Borough overdraft is now £IOOO.

A transfer of llio lease of tlic boarding house next to Hie Drill Hall, from Mr J. W.. Lang to Mr O'Mcara, Ims been sanctioned by the Borough Council. The woman Elizabeth llceves, who was residing with the man Walter Crocker, has also been arrested and remanded to Wellington. Both prisoners were takento Wellington yesterday. The Japanese have offered £150,000 in compensation for the sinking of the Kowsliung. MrE. E. Hornblowhas presented a box of oranges to the Mastcrton Hospital and Mr J. Tucker has given a bundle of linen. • 1

The Secretary of the lied Star Footqall Club wrote to tho Secretary of tho Masterton Hospital, slatiug that if tho Trustees would place men at the Park Gates to take up a collection on the occasion of tho lied Star-Oriental match, which takes place to-morrow afternoon, the Club would be pleased to divide the takings with the Hospital. The offer was accepted with thanks.

A drag will leave the Wcsloyan Church, Mastcrton, to-uiorrow at 2.15 p.m. for the convenience of passengers to the Greytown Exhibition.

At the Police Court this morning before Messrs T. E. Prico and C. Hughes, J.P's., John Nicholas pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness, and was con- 1 viclcd and discharged. On a charge of refusing to quit licensed promises, wlieii requested to do so, lie was fined £l, a'jd on a furthor charge of breaking a uadlock at the police cell he was fined six shillings and threepence. Tenders arc invited for painting tho residence of Mr Joseph Bennett at Otahuao.

An attempt was made last night by some person to break iuto th# residence of Mrs J. Bennington, Wrigley-strcet, by a back window. The intruder awoke the inmates, and on somebody calling out, hodceamped The Wellington College opens its third term on Monday, 17tli inst., and tho Girls' High School on Tuesday, | 18th inst. Both institutions are now in the height of their prosperity and take rank amongst the best educational establishments in the Colony. Valuable scholarships arc open for competition ineach school which should be an inducement for the parents of clever boys and girls to enter theivnames on the registers. The present is undoubtedly an inventive year, and Mastcrton has lately been prominent for the number of applications sent in for lioyal Letters Patent. Tho latest patent is for "an improved window sash,bv Mr Hausm'ann,ot Masterton, in which a simple contrivance is arranged for turning the sashes out or in, for cleaning purposes. Mr Hansman's patent can be applied to any existing window with comparative ease, and at a minimum cost, • This being so, the invention should rapidly come into every-day use, and be profitable to the inventor.

Mr Buick strongly attacked tlie Premier yesterday, calling him a PoohBah, in liis thirst for power. In his official capacity he said, the Premier now controlled 50,000 people, and yet, with tlio blnndness of a Mongolian, lie asked tlio House to place 4800 railway servants at his mercy. Ho eveuproposed to annex Samoa, and bccomo a sort of modified edition-'of tlio King" of tlio Cannibal Islands,—jV. Z. Tunes.

The Upper Tauornlload Board give notice, that at a meeting of tlio Board to bo held on .Saturday, October Gth next, it is proposed ito ptiss a special order in reference to striking a special rate; for loau of £SOO for forming tlio Muugapurapura road. , |

Notice, .is givon by thoCastlo Point Koad Board of its intention to strike a a gonoralrato of 3-Btha of .a: penny iu tliopound;'

Elscwhero ia tliis issuotho North German lusuranco Company notify that Mr E. E Waddington lias lftcn appointed district agent * for' Masterton • vice MrW. I!. Hone, resigned.' _ The friends of Mr Walter Wolcli, aro invited to attend the funeral of his infant sou, which -will leave the residence of Mr J. li. Welch, Opaki, at half-past twelve to-morrow (Thursday).

It is the intention of the Trustees and choir of the Masterton Wcsleyan Church, assisted by other local talent, to organise at an early date a Grand Sacred Concert to be tendered to Miss Williams. Miss Williams is au .exceedingly popular young lady throughout tlio district, arid her valuable services have always been readily given to any, good cause, and it is hoped that the public will show their high appreciation of the services rendered by Miss Williams in tlio past, by greeting the promoters of tlio concert with a bumper iisuse. Some property' mnrked " J. Homington " has been picked up, having apparently fallen out of a trap, and is now in tlio hands of the Masterton police awaiting an owner. It lias been suggested by Mr, G. W. Eusscll that ii depot of war stores should be established at Wellington, so that the direct steamer might-, if necessary, be equipped as armed cruisers. Tho Premier says tlic subject will be fully enquired into. No I by Jove, they can't bo bent I Are blessed with a family ? Have you one baby, two boys, or half a-dozon girls, and have tbey got toba deoontly clothed ? You can't get out oi it, can you ? The moro tho merrier, eay yon, and if you'd two dozen months to fill, you'd eliug up your caps and shout hurrah, so long as the chips held out. Very ■well, then you aio mt amagio'&n, You can't turn copper into silver, and silver into gold, but you can get nost door to it by buying your drapery and clothing from L. J. Hooper & Co, Bon Marobi, tbey are the cheapest and best,

We beg to notify that the following lines of Messrs Bock & Co., Manufacturing Chemists oan bo obtained at the W.F.C.A.'s Fancy Goods Department: -Non Mercurial plating fluid Is 61 unsurpassed for cleaning gol 1 or silver and re-plating brass and' copper, Bock's Waterproof Cement, price, Is, will resist hot or cold water and repair cliir.a, glass, delf, leather etc., cto, Camphylene Balls, in neat air-tight jars containing 18 balls, prico Is to keep moths cut of clothing, also a perfeot disinfectant. Herb Extract price Is an iofalliible cure for tooth ache guaranteed not injurious to tUe teeth of health; it stops tho most aoute pain immediatley, and prova? a torminent euro in nearly all cases where tho teeth are hollow, German cure for corus and warls price Isthis lamousKemcdy will speedily and pain; 'lessly euro soft or hard oorus, also -.wartabuuions and chilblains,—The Wairarapa, Farmers Co-operativo Association, Ltd. Anvr.

" It's anill-wind that blows nobody good," is i<n old saying but none tho less truo Whilst tho great depression existing in Sydney at tho present time has caused a deplorable amount of misery yet the people of Wolliugton and the surrounding distriols will reap a gigantic benefit, During his visit to Sydney recently, Mr' James Smith purchased At absurdly low prices a large stock which is now being sold at tho Wholesale Family Warehouse. To Aro House, Wellington. With a view to making this sale tho ovent of tho year, two spaoial buyers word despatched from To Aro House to Christohurch ono to attend tho 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 gentlemon have returned after a most successful trip, and the total results of their efforts is to bo seen in the astonishing bargains now being sold at tho Wholesale Family Warehouse, To Ato House, Wellington. Advt