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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 4986, 27 March 1895, Page 2

Mnslerton Uorougli overdraft is now tliat).

Constable Cooper, of l'ahiatua, is at present in Jlasterlon. The last piece of formation on the Voodviilc-likclahuna line is now let.

Mr John llcsscy returned to Masterton last night from a trip lo Wanganui. A run with the Wnirarapa hounds, lakes place at Taratnhi to-morrow afternoon.

A Telephone Station has been established at Clareville. Mr J. T. Mclfarg local postmaster, has charge.

The Morrison's liusli School Committee have decided to hold their annual school treat on sth April. A good many visitors from the Bush, having business at the District Court, are in Mastcrton 10-day. A boy named Cooper had one of his legs cut clean oil' at the knee, by the break-down bench of a sawmill at Ngairc.

The school examination at Pnrkvale on Thursday last added another success to the list obtained by this school, says the Olmmr. "Not a weak class throughout." By the recent lire in Mr Carter's bush Mr James Stevens stands to lose about £3OO, he having bought the standing timber for a lump sum.—(tow.

Some mean thieves visited the premises of Mr Lumsden,Lansdownc,on Monday night, and stole about sixty pounds of grapes, Mr Lumsden is naturally annoyed and offers £2 reward to any person giving information which will lead to the conviction of the culprits. Tenders ars invited by Messrs Penty and Fordc, for the erection of four brick shops in Quecu Street for Mr T. G Mason,

A Chinaman in Otngo, on being informed that tli3 Japanese had killed the whole of the Chinese, proved equal to the occasion by remarking, " all right, mc wellce glad, me go home China now be Empelor." A Eill has been introduced in the New York Legislatures for the re-establish-mcnt of the whipping-post in the State, for the treatment of men who beat their wives and children,

Tlii' 51 asterton Borough Council lias decided thai it cannot make any allowance (o Messrs Norburyand Trevor, for a mistake made by them in tendering for the gas tank. The following tenders were rerciycil by the Mastcrlon Borough Council for ten chains of road formation in Villa Street.—G. Gilpin £l9 10s; McKec and O'Dowd.tt? Os; H, J. Westbrook, £'lG: ] • Allen £42 2s lid; Bentley.Yibert, and Gordon £3!) Ids ; M. Kerrins £27. Mr Kerrins' tender has been accepted.' A young man named Harrison formerly telegraphist; atLyell awllicoflon, is said to be one of the lucky New Zcalaudcrs at Coolgardie. He discovered a new line of reef near Mount Margaret, and has sold out one of his leases for.Ct(X)3.

The fifty-sixth annual report of the Registrar-general of births, deaths, and marriages in England in 1893 was issued recently in form of a Blue-book. It is estimated that the population was 3D,731,11X1, including 14,405,925 males, and 15,325,172 females,

A new linn lii|s commenced business in Wellington,' with ucw ideas, ucw goods, and new methods. We refer to Messrs F. W. Jones & Co., who have opened commodious premises on Lambton Q.uay as a piano, organ, and music . warehouse. This firm sells pianos and organs on the" equitable hire system," which our Wellington correspondent informs us from ocular demonstration, is superior to all other time payment systoiiis now in voguo, from tlio fact that the purchaser of an instrument is placed at the outset in the position of a cash buyer, and thus has the benefit of the trade discounts. Messrs F. W. Jones & Co. have a really line assortment of all kinds of sheet music, operatic scores, and instrumental pieces, ranging from the" Grand Old Masters" down to the latest popular ballad or music .hall eccentricity. In addition to a large and varied stock, the firm has instituted- an entirely new departure in the music trade. They have taken up a branch of the business which has long been very much required in the Colony, namely, music-publishing. By this we mean that Messrs F. W. Jones & Co, attend to tlie printing, publishing, and sale of any original composition, whether vocal or' instrumental, entrusted to their charge. Our Wellington correspondent recently had the pleasure of hearing two original compositions, which Messrs Jonos & Co, will shortly publish-" My Fairest Child" and " The World has Grown so Grey." Both are delightful songs, quaintly original and melodious, and they have been composed by Mr A. F. Hill, Ii.C.M.L., the well-known Weilington musician, who has shown such marked talent as a composer. "'My Fairest Child" is a setting to music of Kingsley's charming lines-commenc-ing "Be Good Dear Maid" while the words of " The World has Grown so Grey" haye been written 'by Mr Adams, of Dunedin. Mr F. Jones himself is well-known as a yersi)ti]p iffld skilful composer, the opera "Mqiittfcliflf ffppia". being from liis pen. Wairarapa clicks piay (lms depend upoii all tlioirmiisiealrpquirements Wllß nWrodfd to by an expert. We hope tJmf. flip ppw Until to whom we I ~ success, will obtain ft fair

At tho Ekctahuna Exhibition, which opens to-morrow, in aid of the new Wcsleyan Church, thero will bo a very interesting collection from all round the district, and we have no doubt tho support it deserved vrill bo accorded, as our Bush friends have the reputation of doing all they undertake thoroughly and well.

MrT. J. Smith, late of Ekotahuna, returns to Auckland this week to continue his studies at the Wcsleyan Training College there, where he is a student ill training for the Wcsleyan Ministry.

The Eketahuna school has now an average attendance of 160, aud the Committee have again applied to the Education Board for the appointment of another pupil teacher. Master Vivian Higgins has hccii recommended for the position. The Hot S. Wallace, who has been supplying for the liev Lymburn at Martmborough during the hitler's absence on his trip to Scotland, returned to his home at Dancvirkc last week, where he will occupy the pulpit of the Presbyterian Church until- the arrival from . Home of the niiwly appointed minister to that charge. The liev S. IJ. Perryman has won outright the handsome lamp presented by Mr H. Vile to the highest scorer in the recent rillc match at Ekotahuna. Mr Perryman with a handicap of 12 points, has been top scorer in the last three matches,

Lord Llangattoch recently purchased from Captain Duncombe, of Calwick Abbey, Derbyshire, the sliirc stallion Prince Harold, for £2,(350, which establishes a record price for horses of this breed. Mr F. P, Dladon,of Sutton House, near Hull, has also purchased a three-year-old stallion from Mr Arthur Hall, of Langton, Yorkshire, for £2,500,

Ihc first attempts to popularise the umbrella—to use a modern phrase—in London excited as much opposition or indignation among the people as did the introduction of coaches in ,lames I.'s time from tbeTliameswaterinen,potatoes from ihc Irish, gas from the tallowchandlers, electric light from the gas companies, railways from the stage coacliiiii'ii. " The unco gnid" luul, as usual, something especially idiotic to urge auaiust the innovation; as rain was sent to wet, they said, it was Hying in the face of Providence to use any artificial memis to keep yourself dry; a dictum which, if carried to its logical conclusion, would necessitate living in houses without roofs - Pal! Mull Gir.dle.

The lire rut (says an Auckland paper) is not always accused falsely, and those who laut;h at the rodent eating matches, and so causing ignition, may well ponder over the following factln demolishing the Nevada Hotel, (he other day, there were found under the upper floor, between the joists, hundreds, almost thousands or corks, all heaped up together, and close alongside, in one place, | innumerable wax vesta heads, the rest of the match having been eaten down to the very head. A nibble too much, and all the heads would have been ablaze, with nice dry corks to take up the running.

According to the British Maliral Journal, false teeth may generate electricity in the mouth, and produce discomfort. A gentleman recently suffered from a pain in his tongue, which he could not account for, and was afraid of cancer. After the doctor had said there was nothing the matter with his mouth, an electrical friend discovered that two different metals had been used for fixing the teeth. These, with the saliva, made a small battery, and the electricity developed seems to affect the nerves of the toiuiue, as all pain and inconvenience vanished when the metals were covered wilh an insulating varnish. Mr Cornelius Vanderbilt, the New York millionaire and railway king, has just opened his new palarc with a grand bull. This modest home, which is to shelter about ten people during six months of the year, and to remain closed during the other six, stands in the corner of Fifty-seventh Street, and Fifth Avenue, and has cost its owner £1,000,000. It is of Spanish design outside, built of grey stone, with red facings, turrets, and battlements. It is three storeys high, with a lofty atlic. The hall-room is the largest private ball-room in New York, being 751't long by suft wide, decorated in white and gold Louis XIV style. The ceiling cost a fortune, and is made in the form of a double cone covered with painted nymphs and cupiils, liound the cornice are delicately-model-led flowers, each with an electric light in its heart, while an immense crystal chandelier hangs from the centre, The walls on the night of the opening ball were covered from floor to ceiling with natural flowers, at a cost of £1000; and the entertainment is said to have, cost the host £SOOO. Adjoining the mansion is the most expensive garden for its size in the world, for, although it is only the size of an ordinary city lot, the sum of £ytl,lli);i was paid for it, and a house which cost £25,000 to build was torn down to make room for the few flower Ms.

Tlie latest ideal sewing machine is the wonderful Wcrtheim" Triplex " which practically combines all the advantages of three machines in one, inasmuch as it will produce three kinds (if distinct stitches. These arc the lock, the chain, and the combined lock and chain, or embroidery stitch, Users of sowing machines, and what home is now complete without, one of these useful adjuncts, will thus at once realise what a great superiority the Wcrtheim has overall others. Another inestimable advantage is the new Wcrtheim button hole attachment which has just arrived. This attachment is a marvel of ingenuity and simplicity. There is nothing lhat the Wcrtheim will not now perform, to such a high pitch of perfection l lias it been brought, Teu years' guarantee is given with each machine, ft is kept live years in repair free of charge. The lime-payment system is the most liberal in existence and the price list is the lowest in Australasia. Instruction in all plain and fancy work is given free of charge to purchasers at llieir own homes whenever desired. The plainest sewing mid the most artistic embroidery "in " high relief" is equally well performed by the "Wcrtheim, In fact as has been humorously and aptly ro'marked the Worllioim " can do anything but talk, and only refuses that because it prides itself on being a Silent Machine," The Wairarapa agents for the Wcrtheim aro Messrs Hood and Co., of Masterton; J. Pepper, Carterton ;B. Y. Shearer, Greytown. The Head Depot is Messrs Grace, Clarke, and C'o's establishment, Manners Street, Wellington. Mr F, H. Wood requests us to call attention to the fact that tenders for the various properties in the Bannockturn Estate, Gladstone and Taueru, close on Saturday and will be opened on Monday the Ist April at 10 a.m., at his Carterton office.

Tlie foUqTOB town will represent tho Carjoyton Tradesmen in tlicir match against tho Excelsior Cricket Club at Carterton on Thursday next. Play at 230,—C. Dcihl, F. Tringance, C. l!eid, H. Nicholson, C. DcLaccy.J, Champion 0. Woods, Art. Lindop.W. Thomas, E. McKenzie, Gordon. Emergencies—W. Bannin, J. McKnight, T. Hughes. The case of Urc v. Nicholls, was tho first called on at Mastcrton this morning, at the District Court, but owing to Mr Ure having missed the train,tho case was put back on the application of Mr C, A, l'ownell.

Mr B, Edwaid's opinion lias lately been taken, as to whether the salo ,of tobacco, cigarettes and cigars by licensed victuallers brings thorn within the operation of" Tho Shops and Shop Assistants Act, 1894," as contended by tho Labour Department, Mr Edwards says"l am, however, pretty confident that it would be hold by the Supremo Court that the sale of tobacco, &c., by hotelkeepcrs has not been in any way affected oy tho legislation of 1891". An English mail jdei* Tainui closes at Masterton on Thursday, April 4th, at 6,15 a.m.

Masterton Park Trustees meot on Thursday, April 4th. | A reward is offered for the return of a lost brooch.

Additions are to he made to the Government Printing Office at Wellington.

The Eov. Mr Wood will conduct service at Eangitumau school room at 3 p.m. on Sunday next.

There is every prospect of the Carterton Football Club forming a gymnasium club this season.

A good many visitors are expected to be present attheW.A.A. and-Cycling Sports to-morrow.

Wellington College has now 198 pupils, tlie highest number since the institution was opened.

Fourteen trucks of sheep wero attached to the ordinary train leaving Masterton this morning.

One of Mr S. E, Gapner's threshing machines, has just finished a season's work of 28,000 bushels.

The Carterton corps of the Salvation Army have been' holding a harvest festival at which several Masterton friends have been assisting.

The Masterton Wcsleyan Choir and several members of the Church are to assist at the Uietaliuna Exhibition tomorrow.

The Auckland Museum was entered last night,and all of the coins collection, valued at hundreds of pounds, was stolen.

Further standards and chains, now seven in all, have been erected on the Opaki racecourse, to protect the insido running.

' A woman named Margaret Dallas, aged 82 years, foil in a house at South liiverton last night and broke her neck. The woman and two others had been drinking.

At a Cabinet meeting on Monday £IOO was allotted for expenditure on the Alfredton-Wcbcr lioad; £SOO for the Tiraumca Bridge (Hull's Crossing); £SOO for Waiohinc Bridge and £350 for Cleland's lload.

The case Hone v. Greville, claim for damages for alleged false imprisonment, will be heard in the District Court, Mastcrton, 011 Friday next, Mr C. A. l'ownall appearing for plaintiff and Mr W. B. Edwards for defendant.

At the opening of the District Court this morning, the Bar was represented by Messrs W. (i. Beard, C. A. Pownall, W. Tossivill, B. K. Jackson and A. li Bimnv.

When the jurors were called at the District Court this morning Mr John Hesscy failed to answer when called. His Honor Mr District Judge Martin ordered a fine of £2 to be imposed unless good cause were shown for non-appear-ance.

For the benefit of those desirous of visiting the Exhibition at Eketnhuna, a special train will run, leaving Masterton at li p.m. ami leaving Ekelahuna 011 (lie return at 10.30 p.lll. The Wesleyan choir are requested to meet at the Kailway station at 5.45 p.m., and to procure their tickets from the Secretary.

The following team will represent the Excelsiors against Carterton Tradesmen on Thursday next. Drag to start from J. Williams' .it 1.30 sharp Harland, Wrigley, Mason, Bennett, J. Wickens, Micol, Fitzsimmons, Williams, Warner, Johnston, Darroth. Emerg.: Wriglcy, T. Wickens, Cinders.

At Tc Aro House, Wellington, you can get a dress of 42 inches wide Melton cloth, in brown, navy, or cardinal, sent post free, to your address, for 7s Gd. A stylish winter dress of U inches wido Flake Tweed, will tc sent post free to any address in the Colony, for 13? 9d. Write lor pattern, to Tc Aro House, Wellington, A full dress length of 44 inches wido Costume Cloth, may he obtained by forwarding 10s to To Aro House, Wellington, from whence the dress will be sent post free, to any part o( the Colony. A very handsome winter dress oi Figured Black Cashmere m new desisns, will bo sent, post free, to misaddress in tho Colony, 011 receipt of 10s lid at To Aro House, Wellington.

If a lady in the country wishes to purchase a dress length of fashionable knicker Uveed, it costs her exactly the same as a town purchaser pays, for the dress will be sent, post free, on receipt of 14s Od. Country oustomors should nolo that a full dress length of the new fashionable Cheviot or Estamene Serge will be sent, post I free, from Te Aro House, Wellington, to any address in New Zealand, for 15a.—Advi,

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