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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 4971, 9 March 1895, Page 2

Mastcrlon A. ai.iii'. Association meet at the Club Hold this afternoon. A regular dust-storm prevailed in Mastcrton yesterday. The monthly meeting of the Masterton School Committee' takes place on Monday evening. A heavy galo blew in llasterton all lust night, some damage being done to fruit-and ornamental trees. Mastcrton Hospital Trustees hold their monthly meeting nod Tuesday afternoon.

The Grcytown Town Lands Trustees have voted £SO towards the erection of the Matarawa Bridge. We again remind owners and trainers that the acceptances for the MastertonOpaki Jockey Club's next races, close tliis evening,

Numerous fires were burning in all directions, and it is feared that the dainage in the Forty-mile Bush is considerable.

1 lie alleged desperado is still at large, and nothing definite is known as to where lie is hiding, or in what direction he has made.

Particulars of Mr F. If. Wood's sale of Mr John Wilkie's furniture, effects, slock, etc - ., which takes place on Thursday, March 21st, are published in another column.

Mr Herbert Marsh asks us to stale that he did not take any part in the late " man-hunt," but that his son-A. Marsh —may have been there out of curiosity.

A reward is offered for the return of a purse lost between the luiripuni Post Ollice, and Hie corner of Short Street.

Under the pressure of the Emperor of Germany, His Holiness the Pope lias consented to denounce the and semilic movement.

The Czar has partially abolished the uhp of (lie Icnout, and is restricting the disf.retionliitherto allowed to the country Judges. The death is announced of Dr. Tuke, editor of the Journal of Mental Science, aged 68; General Laye, who formerly served in New Zealand; and Mr Hyde Clarke, the well-known philologist, linguist, and engineer, Mr Skerrett, solicitor of Wellington, lias forwarded an opinion to the effect that legally no day has been appointed in Greylowu, aud therefore shopkeepers may keen open on Saturday. If prosecuted, and the judgment of the S.M. is again adverse, lie advises (says the Stundaitl) au appeal to the Supreme Court.

Subscriptions are being raised in Auckland for the relief of the Fijian sufferers by the late hurricane. The sum of £IOO has been already raised, besides contributions in kind. One firm gaye a ton of biscuits,

Not long ago, a London preacher indulged in a little bit of sarcasm over a small collection. "Brethren," lie said, " our collection last Sunday was a very small one. When I look at this congregation. I say to myself, ' Where arc the poor?' But as I looked at (lie collection when we counted it, I exclaimed, ' Where are the rich ?' "

MrG. A. Stone, the representative of the famous Directory publishers, is now in Masterton gathering information for the fifth issue of the Wellington, Hawkc'sßay andTaranaki Directory, to bopublisheu next July. The publication ill question is so well and favourably known, and has proved itself so accurate and complete, that it is now looked upon as an absolutely necessary adjunct to every ollice aud store, and no doubt the residents of Masterton will avail themselves of this opportunity of ordering copies of the next issue. It is not generally known that Ihe Shop and Shop Hours Act makes no provision for the half-holiday appointed by Boroughs to be gazetted. Some Jnspcctors fancy the weird measure docs provide for this, and are anxiously scanning every Gazelle for notices which don't appear, and never will appear. In the meantime they are holding over an avalanche of summonses against refractory tradesmen who either cannot, will not, or may not understand and comply with their interpretation of the clauses. The attention of farmers, orchardists, and settlers generally, is particularly directed to the catalogue of fruit trees, published with this issue, by Mr John Blomquist, nurseryman, of the Bank Line, Carlerton. We have frequently pointed out the excellence of Mr Blomquist's trees, which are well and carefully grown, being clean and of good shape, aud well-roolcd. The assortments of apples, &c., contains what have been proved only really good sorts, and adapted almost to any soil or cli mate. Mr Eloniquist invites his patrons lo personally inspect his nursery and orchard, when they will see for themselves, what amount of care and attention he pays to his stock, and they will also be supplied with every necessary information regarding the selection of trees, and the best methods oi planting to secure success.

Mr F, H, Wood is instructed by the Trustees in the estate of the late Mr .Robert Grant, to invite tenders for the wellknown Bannockbura Estate. This splendid property has been sub-divided into allotments varying from forty-two acres up (o fifteen hundred, and alternate tenders will be received for cither the property as a whole or for any of the subdivisions. It is not often that] high-class land in lots to suit all classes l of purchasers, is put in the market for open competition. According to a cablegram in the Australian Star, dated February 11, a murder was attempted at Spitaltields under circumstances similar to the "Jack the Eippcr" murders, The screams of a woman, one of the unfortunalo class, attracted passers-by, and a man who gavo his name as Grant was arrested, being found bending oyer the woman with a long-bladed knife in his hand. The. woman was not dead, but she was terribly injured. The prisonor stated that he was a fireman, and certain clues m the hands of tho police suggest.that the man may be "Jack the Eipper."

If tho eye of the potato is allowed to grow ill a warm, dark place, it quickly saps all the vigour from the shooUnd also from the tuber. The slender wiiitc shoot is good for nothing to begin a healthy growth, and it has taken so much of the substance of the potato, that it is valueless for seed or eating. Exposure to the sunlight and drying winds, however, makes the seed better, according to American Cultivator, which has authority for the following:—"Put the potatoes in a light, cool room, but one that'will not freeze. Tho slower the green shoot pushes, and the more tho potato dries out, tho stronger will be its subsequent growth. It also makes a difforonce jn enlivens. Somo market gardeners who lipve lparpcd this secret, always get early potafoos in market before their neighbours. Thpy often put tho seed aud spread it thickly, so that it may dry oi|t more than uncut seed, and becomp moro thproughly greened. A supbiirned potato, utterly unfit for oating, makes, because of' that'fact, all tHe better seed/'

We understand that a writ is being issued against Ah Lop by Messrs H. Welch, J. Emmett and T. Wrigley, claiming £2OO damages, in connection with the late prosecution for an alleged Mr C. A. Pownall is acting for the claimants,

An experienced shepherd, with dogs, requires a situation.

TheEev. Mr Smith, late ofEketnhuna, will preach at the Mastcrton Wesleyan Church to-morrow. Messrs Lowes and lorns add to their Masterton salelist 40D ewes, and 20rams.

A six months old son of Mr John Ncal of Mastcrton, died yesterday with diarrbcßa.

Messrs Lowes and lorns report haying disposed of Mr C. Wagland's Eangitumau property, to Mr J. Taplin, at a satisfactory figure. The Chancellor of the Exchequer has issued an Order-in-Council protecting New Zealand estates from the Imperial deatli duty.

A second shipment of live sheep was made at Duncdin on Thursday by the s.s. lianfl'shirc. The first shipment was 120 ordinary freezers, and was sent in the Uutcshirc by Murray, Roberts, and Co., in joint account with the ship, The Banlfshire took 250 heavy sheep, for (li3iVew Zealand and Australian Land Company. A gentleman from Blenheim is now in Nelson, entrusted with a commission to buy 3C3 cats, which are to bo taken to a Marlborough station, for the purpose of killing rabbits.

A Japanese writer says in an American paper • "The future glory of Japan will lie in the character of their women. I am always grateful to the grace of Heaven which lias given me a Japanese woman as a mother, and a Japanese woman as a wife."

The wife of of Captain Mathison, of Sydney has instituted proceedings to recover £UO damages for the loss of her husband by the foundering of the steamer Alert.

The lale Mr George Cooper, whose sudden death, at Alfrcdton, we recorded a few days ago, was buried at lUastertou, yesterday afternoon, his fellow employes and several others attending the funeral.

Emperor William, recently addressing the recruits in the German army, said: —" You are hound to give up your whole life to lue. Our navy is small, but stronger than others in discipline. 1 bus, with hope in God, shall we destroy (he enemy."

"Anglican"writes to Truth (Christchurch) as follows One effect of tho failure of the Anglican Synod lo grant the right of voting to tho female members ol that church will he thai the dissenters will seize the opportunity probably, and as a result draw all the women to their churches.

Marlborough ixprm is responsible for this-" A number of Blenheim boys had a penny sweep tiiy oilier day 011 one 0: the big racing events of the colony. J.he lirst prize was 3s.ld; small beginnins, lie. The placethey chose for the transaction of this hideous business was ray appropriate too. It was the W.C. T.U. rooms."

The forecast published by the Pali JMGaselte towards the end of January last, to the effect that the Admiralty proposed to build four first-class cruisers, four of the second-class and two of the third-class, 20 torpedo boats, and 20 torpedo destroyers, is confirmed The cost is estimated at £6,503,000.

Iho body of the late Mr G. Cooper on the arrival of the afternoon train yesterday, was met at the .Railway Station by some twenty of his fellow workmen, and taken to his late residence, Sussex street, the funeral leaving for the Cemetery shortly after four o'clock. The service was conducted by the ltev. I{. Wood. After the funeral of the late Mr G. B, Cooper, yesterday it was decided at a meeting of Mr Daniel! and his employes to defray the expenses of the funeral of their fellow workman. We understand that through the expenses attendant on Mrs Cooper's long continued ill-health, the deceased some time since allowed the insurance on his own life to lapse leaving Mrs Cooper uow in somewhat straitened circumstances,

It has been t-lie custom of the Itailwuy Department to give free passes to liremen attending their annual competition meeting, but notice lias lately been given that this will be discontinued. Our local Brigades have been asking Mr Hogg, to use his influence to retain the privilege. At the last meeting of the Volunteer Brigade, ut letter was read from Mr Hogg assuring the firemen of his hearty appreciation of (lie efforts, and promising to do all in his power to help iliem.

The importance) of the dairy industry has been established beyond all iloubt, and the advice lately given to dairymon in this district, with respect to paying proper attention to tho breeding of cows for the best milk supply, should not be lost sight of. Every opportunity of improving the herd should be taken advantage of, and we refer all interested to (lie anmuncement of the sale of purebred Ayrshire cattle which appears in another eolumu. Tho Ayrshire herd of Messrs A. and ,T. McFarianc, of Ayrshire Park, Taiori, Otago, has the reputation of being without equal in the Australasian Colonies. The proprietors have instructed Messrs Wright,Stephensen and Co., of Dunodiu, io offer by auction, at their farm, on Friday, 22nd March, fifty head of purebred Ayrshire eows and heifers, and ten pure-bred Ayrshire bulk. As this is a chance seldom met with, Wairarapa dairymen should endeavour to secure some of this exceptionally fino lot,

Captain liusscll has addressed the following letter to the Napier Telegraph —"I notice a paragraph going the rounds of the papers, alluding to the fact that after luncheon with the amateur athletes at Stortfiold Lodge, I was hit oil the arm by a frozen kiduey. That is true—at least I believe it had onco been frozen, but it had been thawed, probably in an athlete's breeches pocket. I admit I should have preferred the kidney devilled for breakfast, to cold after lunch, but I feel sure the missile was not aimed at me; it certainly did not hurt me. 1 think I ought to add, that during the timelhaathe pleasure of being iu the company of the athletes they were merry, but not up-roarious-only so merry as a multitudo of lusty young mon usually are when training discipline is relaxed. At my own house they were most courteous. I havo been at "Evans" on the night of the 'Varsity boat race. The flower of English youth was there; the flower was uproarious as well as merry. It is a long time ago, but I was young once, and merry. I should not like to cast a stono at youthful merriment; it might hurt more than a flabby kidney." A Oartcrlon correspondent recently sent in the following query:—"Sir, it has been argued that tomatoes encourage the growth of cancer. Is it true that there is a notice posted in the vestibule of the Wclington hospital forbidding visitors taking tomatoes to patients on tho ground that they are liable to cause cancer? This rumour is spreading about Carterton and as tomatoes are such a favourite dish is causing some consternation." We had no hesitation in contradicting such a statement (says the Standard), but for the more complete satisfaction of our correspondent, we wrote to DrEwart who says there is no such notification. Tho doctor in pleasant vein adds that he holds very strongopinions about tomatoes,and while they may cause cancer to Wairarapa inhabitants they do not to the patents in Wellington Hospital. Ho is willing t 0 (aorifico himself on tho altar of science, and is prepared to make very exhaustive experiments upon himself abd patients if tho residents of Wairarapa will send lain a regular supply of ripe tomatoes, carriage paid. We hope our Carterton friends will givo the doctor the fullest opportunity of having a satisfactorj series of "experiments!" Our Own " experiments' lead us to the conclusion that when fried with chops tomatoes certainly induce a veiy rapid consumption—of th« chops,

Notice of intention to apply for discbarge from bankruptcy, is given by Godfrey Russell, of Masterton.

It is rumoured that the Pahiatua County Council having ofer-run the constable andmay be obliged to suspend contracts and discharge road men. The first number of "Liberty," the Journal of tlio National Association of New Zealand, is to hand. Wellington Co-operative 'Bus Company's stables at Newtown were destroyed be fire last night.

_ Several Chinamen were fined at Wellington yesterday for breaches of the Shop Act, A permit to use the totalisator at the Masterton-Opaki Jockcy Club's meeting noxt week, has been received by Mr E. H. Waddiugton, the Club's Secretary, Tlio Pahiatua children go on a (rip to Napioron Wednesday next, and will be accompanied by the local band, They expect to get three hours at the soasido. The grass ou the Opaki race course has just been cut with a low-down mower. It lws now been harrowed and top-dressed, and is in good condition for the coining races.

During tlw present week the Pahiatua and Miingntainoka School children have been indulging in aquatic competitions in the Mangatainoka River, nnu a large number of them are becoming export swimmers.

The Mangatainoka School liouso has been increased to about doubleits former dimensions, by the addition of a large infant room. In this instance at the suggestion of the local Committee the usual design of the Education Board has been departed from, and the studs are sixteen feet instead of twelve feet. Ihe result is that the-buildiug is splendidly lighted, well ventilated, and presents a very imposing appearance.

On the 23rd of last January, a postcard was addressed to a Wellington gentleman, infouning him of a meeting to bo held at the Diocesan Chambers, on the 28th. The post-card—stamped and ornamented with numerous legends and devices in blue and red ink—has just reached the original sender, the licv. A. (J. Yorke, from the Dead Letter Office. It is addressed, " Convener, Committee Meeting, Diocesan Chambers, Masterton, Wellington." Funny addresses are usually supplied by the general public, and not by such a very grave Department as the Dead Letter Office. Mr li. Erahagcn announces that he has opened a tailoring business m Perry Street, Masterton. Mr Krahngen is well-known in Masterton having been lor some time in the employ of Mr J. Henderson, and having secur:d the services of Mr J. U.Bruntou, the public may rely on excellence in lit and Imish. A stock of tweeds of the newest designs will be opened iu a few days when the public will have an opportunity of seeing the latest novelties in this class of goods. The residents of Mangaone are about to be supplied with a postal service in the course of next mouth. Two offices will he opened about live miles apart from each other. One will be designated "Pane Creek," and the other "Hongomai. 'lhe settlers wished to retain the name of Mangaone, but there were | so many localities with the prefix Manga that it was considered advisable to give the offices another designation, In connection with the mail service which will be tri-weekly, Mr S. Harding will run a passenger coach from Eketahuna to Alfredton. Hie distance will be twentyoue miles, or four miles longer than by the main road, but the drive will be a very interesting one. A commodious and well finished coach has just been turned out by Mr Woolf of Ekelahuna. Two sons of Old Erin, who had been indulging in strong water, recently had a warm dispute iu the yard of a Masterton Hotel, as (o which had been nearest to losing his life during his military cikreer, both disputants having worn the Queen's uniform, and having seen active service. Each told some tall stories, after the manner of the old soldier, with the usual sanguinary embellishments. Finally, one gave a particularly thrilling account, of how, in a hand-to-hand encounter with a seven-foot Eussian—after fighting for three hours, during which time neither had reeeiyed a scratch, the enemy made a terrible cut at Pat, meaning to cut his head right off, but- owing to Pat's dexterity and 'able defence he merely lost a few whiskers, aud before his foe could recover ran that gentleman through, and then fell exhausted to the ground. Pat's friend laughed scornfully, and asked if lie could save his head now. "Why begorra ?" asked Pat, " Because we'll get two bits o' slicks and try," replied his mate. They got the slicks and went at it in a ding-dong style; cut, thrust and parry, guard and attack, slash and bang in a manner which made the onlookers feel quite anxious about the old chaps. Suddenly with an awful whack Mick's stick struck Pat on the side of the face, and the red blood spurted out. Pat j dropped his weapon, and with a howl began to mop up the claret. Mick did not seem the least disconcerted, hut I,'oing up to the suffering chum said "Your head's off mate, your head's off! I knew you couldn't have killed the other man."

One of the most cruel ami crucifying pains mankind is alllicteil with, is undoubtedly toothache. It will bo of interest to know that instant rolief can be obtained by applying a little of Herb Extract, and Infallible Cure for Toothache, which proves a permanent euro in nearly all cases where the teeth are hollow, Everybody at all likely to get toothache should be provided with a bottle, whioh can bo had for 1/- each (guaranteed not to injure the teeth or health) at the W.F,C,A.'b I'ancy Goods Department, also the following: -German euro for cores, 1/-; Morton Insect powder and spreaders, l/-each; Bock's waterproof cement, 1/-; Bock's l'utz-paste, large tins, 1/-. —P. Bock & Co., Manufacturing Chemists and Importers.—Auvi,

The announcement is made in another part of this paper that a sale of greater magnitude than eyer yet attempted by Te Aro House is now being held, and should arrest the at tention, of everyone in this part of the Colony, Te Aro House has Ions; held tho premier position as the leading Family Drapery Warehouse in the city, and further developments are now taking place to inaugurate the new year of 1895, 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 for Te Aro House. To thoroughly reduce and prepare tho stock previous to the partnership stocktaking, sweeping reductions will be made in all departments, Tho stock must be reduced by £15,000, and will be offered to the purchasing publio almost tempting prices, Heads of families, storekeepers, settlers, 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 4th January, 1895, at Te Aro Houso,

_L. J. Hooper and Co. notify the urrival of tlicir first shipments of autumn aud winter drapery, millinery dress, goods, jackets, mantles, macintoshes, etc.—Advt.