LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4832, 22 September 1894, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Mr P. H. Wood has for private sale 35 acres of first-class land, with sevenroomed honso etc,, situate at Morrison's Bush.

, A large market for New Zealand imber Ims been opened up in Scotland.

MrE. H. Waddington advertises 286 acres of first-class, laud for sale, a bargain.

The scholarship examinations in connection with tlio Board schools will probably he held on Iho ,17th and 18th of October, at Wellington and Masterton, .

Special railway arrangements for the New South. Wales-Wairarapa football match, which takes place on Tuesday next, arc published in another column, It is not often that one hears of a I horso turning ratter, but Mr If. Bright, of Greytown, has a foal tlwt caught two rodents on Wednesday, and not only caught but ate them, and, snys the Standard, seems none the worse for the carnivorous diet,

Mr F.H. Wood's next stock sale at Taratahi yards, will bc hold on Tuesday the 2nd October. Entries to dato arc advertised, and further entries invited. On the Wellington section of the New Zealand liailways for the four wcelts ending August 18th, the receipts amounted to £4659 17s Id, as agaiust £1774 lis 3d for the same period last year; the number of passengers carried was 215,168, as against 25,Dai; tlio fares amounted to £2173 13s lid, as against £2092 7s 6d; the freight on goods fell from £2332 8s 8d to £2137 4s. Mr J. Burrows, of Carterton, who topic over a number of stud sheep to tlio Victorian sales has returned. Some of. tlio prices obtained wcro cabled, but not the Wagga Show sales, whero Mr Burrows obtained the following prices: llKomncy Marsh two-tooth ranis at 6f guineas, 28 rams at 4f guineas, 63 rams at 4 guineas, 30 two-tooth ewes at 2Jguineas.

An announcement appeal's in om' advertising columns from Messrs Cook and Gray, with reference to the sale of an excellent drapery business in Christchurch, which is to lie disposed of, as a going concern, Tenders will ho called foi' shortly and will be duly announced in this paper. The Mastcrlon S.M. Court was occupied all ycslcrday afternoon with the alhliation case Anna JacobinaPctcrson v. Jorgcn Albrcchtscn, Mucli to the disappointment of a largo crowd of idle persons the Court was cleared by order of the S.M. The case was not concluded last night On the Court-resuming this morning, counsel informed the Bench that a settlement out of Court had been arrived at between the parties. The agency portion of the business of' Messrs Cuningliaih, Badhain and Co., auctioneers and commission agents, of Wellington, luis been purchased by Mr H. B. Price, late proprietor of the Central Hotel, and Mr J. E. Francis, for several years manager in Wellington for Messrs Nelson, Moatc and Co, The new firm will start on the 25th inst., and as both the members of it are widely knoivn and highly respected, wc liavo no doubt tlicy will receive a largo share of public support.

Messrs Murray and Casey, of Cubastreet, Wellington, have just opened up a splendid selection of new season's goods, direct from the manufacturers, which they arc offering to their numerous Wairarapacustomcrsat evcccdiugly low prices. Messrs Murray and Casey have Justly acquired a reputation tor keeping an cxcclleutly-selected stock, and they promise good value aud good articles to their patrons. .

A_ social aud dauco was held, last evening in the Temperance Hall, under the auspices of the Maslcrton Quadrille Assembly, aud proved n very enjoyable affair. Wo have received the eighteenth annual report of the Mnstorton P.I. and Building Society. It shows that during the past year the volume of business has increased by about-ten per cent, and the not profits are somewhat better than they were last year. . Special preparations are being made for the Mastcrlon Fire Brigade Baud's social which lakes place on the 25th inst

In the rabbit case Inspector Miller v. Joseph Oatcs, the defendeut, upon being informed that a much heavier penalty would be inflicted upon him under the Act, if be did not within tlio next month take proper steps to destroy the rabbits upon his property, askccl the Bench if the Inspector could not in future serve the notices upon his brother lliehard Oates, who had a lease of the section, and was in a position to have them destroyed himself. The Bench informed him that while lie. remained owner of the property he would be responsible, but at the same time lie had the power of an Inspector over his brother, and could seo tliat he complied with the Act,

Farmers iu tho Wairarapa have exceptional opportunities during the present season in the mutter of choice in lirst-class Clydesdale sires. The latest announcement is that of '• Iloscncath Prince," the property of Mr J.liayncr, of the Grange I arm, Taratalii, wlicro the horse will stand for the service of breeders. It will be remembered that lioscneath Prince was brought to tho Wairarupa last year by Mr li, Clark, of Ashburtoii, who Ims proved one of the most successful breeders in the South Island. The pedigree of MrKayncr's horse will be found equal to anything'in the North Island. Tho stock of purebred Clydesdales from which he comes have put up records in the show rings at Homo and in the Colonics that cannot bo beaten. lioseneath Prince, now rising! three years, is a splendidly proportioned animal, well furnished, and with all tho desirable qualities of a Clydesdale. Wo recommend farmers to peruse the pedi-' groe, which appears elsewhere in this issue.

Merring to the visit of tho .Bev. H.I li, Dewsbury, it may be interesting to know that ho is a fluent extemporaneous speaker, and thoroughly believes in that method in preference to reading front manuscript. Oil one occasion lie was appointed to prepare and deliver before tho Wcsleyan Conference the annual "Conference Lecture." This is regarded ns an important occasion, and the importance of it induced him to write out "in exteuso" the subject matter in order that he might ntako the most of the occasion, by reading from his manuscript instead of trusting to his memory aud tho inspiration of tho moment. The time arrived and lie stood before his brother ministers, fully armed with his lengthy manuscript,determined to mako a thrilling effect by his eloquent utterances. He started well but had not gono very far before ho was in trouble, for iu looking up at his audience he lost his place. This he had sonic difficulty in regaining, but once more on tho rails ho went ahead again, and a second time ho felt that in order to enforce his point ho must look at his audience:- Again tho same misfortune bofel him,' and this time he had greater difficulty in finding his place. ■ Considorable'flurry ensued,' ana. tho further lie proceeded tlio more 'embarrassing the situation 1 ; became,.'';- until V finally lie brought the lecture to a rather abrupt close, determined that nover agaiuwould ho: depart- from;l|is\iisnal custom .of speaking extemporaneously, '

: Mrs Besaut lectures in "Wellington'on October 24th.: ■■■

China's national anthem is so long that people take half a day to listen to it, . A despatch just published, warns nil British subjects against- interference in tho war between; Japan.

Colonel Francis Joim Fox, N.Z.M., (late Major Eoyal 'Artillery) is gazetted Military Adviser to the Government and Inspector of the, New Zealand Forces as frourlst September.

We have been asked to state that the Municipal Eiro Brigade's Baud,is iii no way supported' by tuo Borough Couucil, as tins impression seems to have got abroad.

Tho Masterton Eiro Brigade 'Baud! will play tho following sacred programme ou'tlio Park Oval to-morrow, weather permitting :—Qnartetto and Chorus," Calvary "; Hymns—by Spolir and Wadsworth; Anthem," Jehovah "j [ Selection, " —Alas Those Cliimes "; I March,'! Justification," There will bo no collection.

Messrs Leo and Fleming commcnco the examination of Wairarapa schools next week,

■ France and Italy grow 33,000,000 bushels of chestnuts for homo use and export.

The return of railway receipts aud expenditure for tho four weeks ending 18th August shows tho former to have been £77,081 7s, and tho latter £58,351 is Gd. In the corresponding period of the previous year tho figures were £74,452 Os 8d and £'55,073 Gs lOd respectively.

Messrs Lowes and -lorns' aniiounco through our advertising columns, their next Masterton stock salo, for Wednesday, October 3rd, at 1 o'clock.

A Sabbath school is carried on with mueh success in the Waugachu school, | by a snuill staff of workers, and also a night Bible class. On Thursday evening the llov. ltotyrt Wood will deliver a lecture, tho proceeds of which will bo devoted to those objects. Mr Burton Boys, of Masterton, has been elected President of tho newly formed New Zealand Pigeon Fanciers' Society, The vicc-Prcsiaonts are Sir Walter Duller, and Mr G. L Macquaric. A staff of workers connected with the Masterton Presbyterian Church, dislribute from liouso to liouso in Masterton 400 copies of a little religious publication called the "-Monthly Visitor." On Wednesday evening in tho Presbyterian Church thotlier.il.'Wood will deliver an optio lantern lecture in aid of this work. Upwards of seventy slides will bo used to illuminate tlie lecture. The Minister for Education says that the question of the distribution of scholarships is to be dealt with next session.

"As Miuistcrs extend their wings they require more fuel for an exhausted Treasury."—A gem from Mr Hogg. Notice of proposal to raise a loan of £SO for constructing a footbridge over the 'i'iraumca River, is given by thei Wairarapa North County Council. The preliminary meeting takes place -on' Tuesday tlio 2nd of October.

The Mutual Improvement Society debated the subject "Ought women to occupy sealsin the Legislature orHnnicipiil 'Council, last night. Mr Stewart look the affirmative, seconded by Mr A, Donald, and Mr Bigg, the negative, seconded by Mr ltowso. A very instructive and interesting debate ensued, Messrs llowsc, Burton, and Johnston also speaking on the subject. On the Chairman putting the question to the meeting,Mr liigg's side was found to bo in the majority, the voting being 17 to

Mrs Bcsatit lias the reputation of being themostaccomplishcdnndfasciiiating lady platform speaker in the world. When slio visits Wellington wc would like to seo her asked to come on to Mastcrton.

In discussing tiic HailwaysM in the I Legislative Council yesterday, the Hon. Mr Jenkinson said the Government had done well in altering the Bill from the bastard measure which tlicy originally introduced. He hoped the Government would bear in mind that revenuo was not the only object of tlio railways, but the benefit of tlio country. The Government. should establish a few traction engines as feeders to the railways, The railway liues should be straightened, and he cited tlio line from Wellington to l'ctonc as especially needing straightening. Speaking of the Ilimutalca incline, lie said that of all the momentous monuments of engineering stupidity it beats all.

lu the Dreycrlon Church on Tuesday evening the Ucv. itobcrt Wood will deliver a lecture in aid of the funds of the Sabbath school, •

An invitation dance was given by the Indies of Carterton on Thursday evening, and proved a pronounced success, despite tfio inclemency of the weather. About forty couples attended, and danced merrily to the excellent music discoursed by Mr A. vonKeisciibcrg, oE Mas'tcrton, until the wee siua' hours of the following morning, The floor of the Assembly Itooms was iu splendid condition, and the pretty decorations were particularly noticeable. Messrs Mooi'o and McKonzio carried out the duties of M.C.'s iu a spirited manner, and kept the fun going without inter. ruption. During tlio evening a sumptious supper was provided, and the ladies of Carterton are certainly to be congratulated upou the success which attended their efforts, The energetic. Secretaries—Misses Ussher mid Liitdop —carried out their duties to perfection, and spared no pains in the pleasing entertainment of their guests. Visitors were present from all parts of the district, and had the weather heeii favorablo the attendance would have been far more numerous. A thief entered the house of Mr T. Thompson, draper, at Tiniaru, got the keys of the shop from his trousers pocket and went to the shop, entering by the back door, So far only a rug Ims been missed. The safe, if opened, was locked again, aud as tho keys, are missing it has not been reopened yet. Two of Mr Walter Bcntloy's Company hired a boat at Picton, .and whilst rowing were capsized. The accident was witnessed by Mrßciitley, who rescued both Messrs Majeroni and Monty. Iloopcr and Co aronow opening at the Bon Marclie thoir imt araival of new Spring and Summer goods. The latest novelties in milinery tho lattost novelties dress goods, mantles, prints eto. Everything newt Everything nicol Particulars in a tutare issue.—Advt. .

We beg to notify that tlio following lines of Messrs Book it Co,, Manufacturing Chemists can bo obtained at tho W.F.C.A.'s Fancy Goods Department :-Non Mercurial plating fluid Is Gd unsurpassed for oleacing goM or silver and re-plating brass and copper, Book's Waterproof Cement, price. Is, will resist hot or cold water and repair china, glass, delf, leather eto,, eto. Camphylene Balls, in neat air-tight jars containing 18 balls, prico Is to keep moths out of clothing, also a perfect disinfectant. Herb Extract prico Is an infalliablo oure for tooth aohc guaranteed not injurious to the teeth of health; it blodb the most aoute. pain immediatlay, ana proves a permanent cure in nearly all oases where tho teeth are hollow German ouro lor corns and warts prico Is • this famous Remedy will speedily and pain; 'lossly euro soft or hard coins, also warts bunions and chilblains,-Tho Wairarapa? Farmers Co-oporativo Association, Ltd. j Advt. J

" It's anill-wlnd that blows nobody good,' is an old saying but none the less truo Whilst the great depression existing in Sydney at the present time baa caused a deplorable amount of misery yet the people of Wellington and the surrounding districts will reap a gigantic boneiit. During his visit to Sydney recently, Mr James Smith purchased at absurdly low prices a large stock which is now being sold at the Wholesale Family Warehouso. Te Aro House, Wellington.

With a view to making this sale the event of the year, two special buyers, were despatchedfromTo Aio Houso to'Chrlstohurch one to attend the great stile r of: Edwards, Bennett and Co's wholesale siool,' and ; thp | other.to pick out bargains from the manufacturers of the. well-known Kaiapoi Woollen Co. Both' these gentlemen We : returned after a most successful trip, and the total results 'of their efforts is to bo seen in taatonisliiug bargains now being sold at the Wholesale 'Family Warehouf o, Te Aro Hons?, Wellington,-Abvi

Mr Fitzroy, advance ngent to tlio MontagucrFredo, Troupe, visited • Mas-1 tcrtori yesterday to mako the preliminary- arrangements' for his talented Company to show in this town. :' MrHoggtlunks tlio amount of evil a man does who slaves from morning ' till night in his early days to provide a eompetenco forks children, canuot bo mentioned.

"I havo no faith, I liavo no trust, and 11 do not believe m tlio honor of Ministers to protect tlioworkinou ofNewZealand." —Mr Earnshaw. ; Wo hoar that several casos aro set do\rn for hearing at tlio.next Native Laud Court, to be held at Groytown, in which natives at tliis end of the Talley are interested, and an olfort is being made to havo. tlieso cases heard at Masterton. ■

Mr Hogg wants a cliango in tlio conditions of admission to the Civil service, so that young persons .who have passed tlio wholaof the standards may got employment. : • The sight of Mr George Hutchison and Mr Buchanan voting last night for a Govcrnmentßill—tlio Lands Improvement and Native Land Acquisition Bill —was so unprecedented (says tlio iY.Z. Times) that they wero both applauded wildly as they came out of the lobby.