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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 4964, 1 March 1895, Page 2

The Newmarket Handicap will be run at Sydney to-morrow. Pahiatua Fire Brigade hold a concert and dance on Easter Monday. Maslerton Town Lauds Trustees meet this evening. Grape cultivation is being successfully carried out at Ngaturi, Forty-mile Bush, Napier has a Maori lady cyclist, who is said to be a clever and graceful rider. The statement that a portion of the Kaikoura's frozen meat reached London, in a damaged condition, is contradicted. The settlers of the Maugaone Valley and at Ngaturi are agitating for the erection of creameries. 'Die weather yesterday continued line and warm until evening, when rain fell. The death is announced of Mr Fredk Douglass, who took a prominent part in the slave emancipation in the United Slates.

Several further informations have been laid against settlers for failing to destroy rabbits on their properties in ihis district.

Mr Thomas Meagher, a respected resident of the Paliialua district, died on Wednesday last. The adjourned annual meeting of the Maslerton A. and P. Association will he held at the Club Hotel to-morrow afternoon at 3 p.m.

The l'almcrston North Handicap Trot was won yesterday by The Frog, paying a dividend of £2 ss,

Mrs Madden, a residcul of Townsvillc, tlurimr delirium induced by fever, murdered her six weeks old infant, and attempted suieidc by culling her throat, A liussiaii squadron will visit Cronstadt in order to take part in the festivities m connection with the opening of the Baltic Canal, Sir Hercules liobinsonwillassumcthe olliec of High Commissioner of South Africa ut the cild of the year. The action of France in prohibiting the importation of American cattle has abruptly put a stop to a trade amounting to £3,000,000 per annum. A grand amateur boxing entertainment in aid of various charitable objects, takes place atMaslcrtonon March Llth. _ Mr W.J. Dyer of Carterton was married to Miss Maggie McGuinncss of the same town, by the llcv. Father McKcmia, on Tuesday last.

In another column a choice farm of 320 acres, situated near Ekctahuna, is advertised for sale, The title 'is perpetual lease with right of purchase.

A poll of ratepayers in the Mauriceville lioad District, interested in raising a loan of £250 for forming Johnston's lioad will take place at Mauriceville Eaihvaystation, on Saturday Marchl6tu.

Messrs B, E. Hornblow and Co. insert a revised list of a number of fresh properties placed in their hands for disposal. The list includes farm properties in every portion of the district, in addition to town properties. Mr D. Kennedy, on behalf of the employes at Tupurupuru, presented Mr W. J. Dyer with a handsome gold Albert and medallion on Monday evening last. The medallion bears the following inscription:—" Presented to Mr W. J. Dyer by his fellow employes Tupurupuru; on the occasion of his marriage: February 25th 1895." M. de Mey paid a visit to the Fcraridge school yesterday, and informs us that the work of physical training in connection with it has been admirably performed in a most systematic manner by Mr Govcr, the head-master. M. de Mey uotices a marked improvement in the general bearing and physique of the children in that neighbourhood, which he attributes to tho attention given by the teaching staff to carrying out the exercises and drill which he inculcates.

The Hon. J. G. Ward's proposed reciprocity treaty with South Australia, has caused a flutter amongst the dovecols oi those who do not see any benefit to be derived from such an arrangement. The treaty will, however, largely benefit a considerable section of the community, despite assertions to tho contrary. We refer to the large aud increasing trade which is done in this Colony iu Messrs Smith and Son's celebrated Yalumba wines. The public has for long recognised the excellence of these wines, and. if Parliament were to confirm the WardKingston treaty, it would mean that this irado would speedily assnpio immenso dimensiops, for Ihep pvcryouc would be able fo drink wine made from the pick of Australia's vineyards, at a very low cost, There is a big future before tho South Australian wine trade with this Colony,- if this treaty is'ratificd.ind it may be regarded as a certainty, that the Yalumba wines willthon bo moro in ds> mini than ever.

The deepest artesian well in the colony is at Tiirakiua. Its depth is 603 ft

The Government tolalisator tax at the Duncilin meeting amounted to £315. Messrs Lowes and lorns add to their sale list for March 6th, 800 good breeding ewes, 450 shorn lambs, and 2-1 rams.

The S.M. Court, Mastcrton, has been crowded all day, a good deal of interest being takeu in the proceedings. Another consignment of COO sheep was dispatched from Mastcrton this morning.

Mr B. Couhourne reuorts as follows on the rainfall for February, as registered at the Mastcrton Eailway Station: —2*6B inches on 8 days. The valuation of theßorough of Wanganui for the year is £41,820, against £37,700 for the previous twelve months. The further hearing of the case Blinkhorn v. Brenchley, occupied the Mastcrton S.M. Court until the Court rose yesterday, when it was adjourned until Saturday morning. A Sydney paper says:-" Some sen-' sible man is taking 200 milking goats to Coolgnrdie, where they should ho wortli something, if only they furnish enough milk lor the typhoid victims." About 14,000 persons visited the Melbourne Exhibition Grounds the other Saturday night to witness the military tattoo in aid of'the charities.

Hie following Association Cricket mutches will he plavcd on Saturday, March 2nd. - Grcylown Ist v. Morrison's Bush atGreytown; Carterton v. Greyloivn2iiil at Grcylown; Mustcrlon v. Fealhcrslon at Fealhcrslon. Messrs Lowes and forns sell at their rooms to-morrow, by order of the Deputy Ollicial Assignee, in the estiitc'of .1. B. Bninlon, bankrupt The bankrupt's intercslin section 108, Hall-slreet,together with dwelling and improvements, also his fitting and effects. Mr T.W. Kirk has written to Mr It. Brown, requesting him. if possible, to forward a specimen of the codlin moth plant, recently discovered in the Fortymile Bush, ami presented tothc Museum. The plant is the same as that referred to in the 181)34 Bcporl of Biologists, issued by the N.Z. Department of Agriciillnrc.

Michael Sullivan, of Napier, who has just served a term of four years'imprisonment for wounding another man in a quarrel, is again in trouble. Mr M'Cartney, laiullord of Ihe Caledonian Hotel, Napier, inslrueted the barmaid never to serve Sullivan, whois ordinarily a quiet man, but very violent when in liquor. Sullivan overheard, and became abusive, and when M'C'arlncy went lo put him out he drew a knife and attempted to stab him. The knife struck M'Carlney's forehead, but the wound is not dangerous, Mr Harold Welch, Huntsman to the Waivarapa Hunt Club, had the hounds out for excreise on Wednesday. He took them oyer to Gladstone, where a run had been fixed u'p, and some liftcen horsemen were indulged in a sharp "burst" from the Church down toGlenside. Notwithstanding that the drag had been laid fully two hours, the moment they were laid on the hounds (ten couples) took up the scent and ran splendidly throughout.—OWiw. An aetof thoughtful kindness lias been experienced by Mr F. Bennett, head master of the Carterton School, says the Observer. The sixth and seventh standard scholars of the Ekctahuna school, where Mr Bennett till recently had charge, have just sent liim as a birthday gift, a papier-mache paper case and pen and ink tray combined. It is very neatly hand-painted with tlowcrs. A note covering their best wishes accompanied the present.

The following letter explains itself : " Wellington Acclimatisation Society, M. 27th Feb., 1895—T0 Iho Eclilor.— Sir—As some misapprehension appears I to exist in certain quarters as to the season which has been gazetted for shooting both native and imported game this year, J beg to inform your sporting readers that the season is the same as last year for both native and imported game-namely, from Ist of May to the Slslof July {el,le Gazette- No. 11, of UUiFcb.aU). This will he fully advertiscd throughout the district at a latter date. Trusting you will find room for this letter I am, &c, T.S. M. Gown;, pro Hon. Sec."

In another column the treasurer of the Mclanesia'u Mission draws attention to the fact that on Sunday next the offertories in all the Anglican churches in (he diocese arc to be devoted towards the funds of that mission. Those who wero in Wellington at the time of Bishop Wallis' Consecration had the opportunity of listening to Bishop Wilson in his graphic description of (he work now earned on towards Christianising and civilising the Islanders in the Southern Pacific, the amount of success achieved in the pastaudthegood hope of extension in the near future if only men and money arc forthcoming, and no doubt the offerings next Sunday will show large, practical sympathy with the cause.

It is rumoured that the Government has instructed the Shop Inspectors to warn holelkccpors that if they sell lemonade, gingerbcer, or other non-alcoholic or non-fermented liquors, their premises will be regardedas shops, and compelled to close on the statutory half-holiday. In some places fruiterers have already been prosecuted for selling lemonade or hop beer on the statutory half-holiday. Hotels are only licensed for the sale of spirituous and fermented liquors. Their license does not cover non-alcoholic drinks, any more Hum it docs tobacco, cigars, or cigarolles. As tho Timaru EmtM says o( the Shops and Shop Assistants Act:—" The more far-reach-ing mid odious the petty tyranny, the more quickly and more decisively will the reaction make itself manifcst."What will the Temperance people say to this I latest development, asks the Pml. The ! N.Z. Times denies the above stating that the Government have not done, and moreover have no intention of doing, anythiug so foolish. Hotelkcepers in Hie exercise of their calling have the power of vending food and Leverages of idl kinds,

In the advertising columns of our first page to-day will ho found, the portrait o£ an exceedingly dilapidated individual who looks as if ho had challenged the leading amateur pugilist of Masterton or that a tree had fallen on him, or something of that sort. The picture is inscribed "I'm the man who went south and told the people that the Zealandia boots were no good." There is we belicye, another man whose portrait is coming along, who has a smile on his face which would break a brick. This man went 2s T orth and he chaucrdtowearliis favorite Zealandia, when he was stuck up by a bookfiend who refused to take " no" for an answer. Tho man with the smilcfjUicn tried the Zealandia brand on the enemy and declares that he never used a more trust-worthy and reliable boot. He strongly recommends them as a certain and speedy safeguard against the most dangerous specimens of this fraternity.

Mr F. J. Pinny, importer of pianos, orgaus, and other musical instruments, of Manners Street, Wellington, has now on exhibition in his establishment a most remarkable instrument which is well worthy of inspection. The instrument we refer to consists of a combined piano and organ. In appearance this unique instrument closely resembles a piano except that just abovo thekey board are placed tho stops, the pedals being worked equally by the performer, cither for the piano or the organ. The tone of the piano is clear and crisp, while the organ's notes are full, rich, and molodious. The advantages of possessing such an instrument as that under notico are obvious, for here one has in one compass a piano and an organ of superior quahty.thocosfcof which is not moro than that of an ordiuary piano. For the country such an instrument would be particularly nsoful. Mr Pinny in. •forms us that tho instrument is tho first pf its kind ever imported into the colony, i it forming tho samplo of a trial shipment, i Tho combined piano and organ is by an Austrian manufacturer, and has a very .hwdsopae appearance,

I A seizure of a largo quantity of liquor was made in an unlicensed houseatFort- ! rose, Dunedin, on Tuesday. The police I found a full hogshead of beer, and I another on tap, also a number of bottles .of beer, whiskey, champagne, etc. _ The place was fitted up in all respects like a bar,

Messrs Simms and Mowlcin announce their next stock sale in their yards Queen Street, for Wednesday, 13tli March at 1 o'clock, for which they have received entries as advertised.

Mr E W. Payton, President of the Auckland Art Society has, during a recent visit lo Mastertou, completed a series of oil paintings for the Auckland Exhibition which comes off in April next. They are mainly views taken from the banks of the Wuipoua. The latter are said, from an artistic standj point, to furnish an almost inexhaustible supply of lovely landscape. | Wo understand that the police intend proceeding against a certain Chinese storekeeper in Mnsterton, for a breach of tlio half-holiday reflation. The following dates for inspection of country schools have been arranged by Mr Leo, Education Board Inspector:— Waingawa, March 18th; To Wliiti 10th; Gladstone, 20th; Purkvalc, 2tst; Waihakeke, 22nd j Kaitara, 2(ith; Waihcnga 27th; Pirinou, 28th.

The Customs duties collected at the port of Wellington last/month amounted to £30,137 18s lid as against £26,!192 osßd for the corresponding month of last year, and £33,237 loslOd for the month.

\\'e remind our readers of Messrs Simms and Mowlam's great unreserved clearing sale of the whole of Messrs 11. l'\ Temple and Co's ironmongery, crockery, clcctro-platc ware, glassware, cutlery, etc., in the auction rooms, Queen Street, to-morrow, Saturday, at 1 o'clock.

A successful picnic was held yesterday by the children :nid touchers attending the Kuripuni Sunday School, About 3UO in all were present, and thoroughly enjoyed themselves, with games etc. The selections given by the Municipal Brass Dand added greatly to the success of the picnic. A crowded meeting was held in the schoolroom in the evening, at which Mr Burton, Superintendent of the school presided. Addresses were given by Mr Burton, and Mr Darnell, and several scholars gave recitations which were much appreciated. Voles of thanks to those who has arranged and conducted the picnic were carried by acclamation.

L. ,T. Hooper aud Co. notify the arrival of their first shipments of autumn and winter drapery, millinery, dress goods, jackets, mantles, macintoshes, etc.—Advt.

The announcement is made m another part of this pnper tli it n sale of greater magnitude than ever yet attempted by To Aro House is now being held, auil should arrest the at tention, of everyone in this part of the Colony. Te Aro House has Ion? held the premier position as the leading Family Drapery Warehouse in the city, and lurther developments arc now taking place to inaugurate the new year of 18!)5. Early in the year Mr Smith admits to a partnership in his business, a commercial gentleman who has long been associated with the London buying (or Tc Aro House. To thoroughly reduce and prepare the Block previous to the partnership stocktaking, sweeping reductions will be made in all departments, The slock must be reduced by £15,000, and will be offered to the purchasing public at most tempting prices, Beads oi families, storekeepers, bkUlcib, careful housewives, young and old, rich and poor, alike will save heaps of money by reserving their purchases for this great partnership sale, which commences on Friday, •Ith Jauuarv, 1895, at Te Aro House. One of the most cruel and crucifying pains mankind is slllictcd with, is undoubtedly toothache. It will be of interest to know Mutt instant relief can be obtained by applying a little of Herb Extract, and Infallible Cure for Toothache, which proves a permanent cure in nearly all cases where the teeth aro [hollow. Everybody at all likely to get toothache should be provided with a bottle, which can be had for 1/- each (guaranteed not to injure the teeth or health) at the W.F.C.A.'b Fancy Goods Department, also the following: -Gcrmau cure for corns, 1/-; Morton Insect powder and spreaders, 1/- each; Buck's waterproof cement, If-; Bock's Mc-pastc, large tins, 1/..-I'. Bock k Co., Manufacturing Chemists and Importers Advt.