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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5007, 23 April 1895, Page 2

The French Nation are French just now giving an exAsimatios, hibition of the bitterness of International jealousies. Towards England, their antipathy is most pronounced, and almost at all points of the compass, Great Britain is at divergence with I France. The occupation of Egypt is a source of perpetual bickering. In Equatorial Africa, the sphere of British influence is disputed, and how far the French have dared to go in their policy of aggression, we shall not know until Captain Lugard, who hasjustsailed from Zanzibar, reaches Loudon. In Siam, the delineation of the buffer state between French and Engl'sh possessions, is not proceeding as well or as smoothly as could be desired. The crowning absurdity of French antipathy, was manifested when it was seriously Assorted, that a collision between an English vessel and a French vessel, was purposely brought about by the perfidious Saxon. That the patience of English statesmen was being worn out by the continued annoyance and unfriendly attitude of France, was pretty plainly stated in the House of Commons, by the Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, —but it is doubtful whether the warning will be heeded. The French are not content with fighting the Siamese and Malagasy, and evidently , wish to try conclusions with a mightier foe. The issue of a war between France and England can never be in doubt, at any rate, no Britisher doubts England's power to win,

The Chairman and SecThe rotary of tlio North WaiMasterton rarapa Liberal AssocitiSchool tion were amongst the Election, defeated candidates at the School Election last evening. This means either that the Liberal Party is not quite so strong in this town as it is imagined to be or that it is not represented by the body which calls itself the North Wairarapa Liberal Association. It was the Liberal Association which challenged the issue, and its signal defeat must be a nasty knock to the local Liberal Party, which ought to go at least into half-mourning over this disaster to its leaders.

lho Mutual Life Association of Australasia, has shewn a dispatch in the issue of its honus certificates, which is unprecedented among Australian Life Olhces. The general meeting was only held in Sydney last night, and upon receipt of a cable in Wellington—where the ceriificates already were—that the report had been adopted, they were immediately posted to the policyholders, and will reach tliom to-day. Mr A. E. D'Arcy, the District Agent, will supply members with all information respecting the bonuses. Mastciion Borough Council meets this evening. Wi Hutana's race horses arc to be offered for sale at Tauherenikau to-day. The largest dividend at the Tauherenikau liaces yesterday, was paid on Slaidcn, in the Autumn Hack Handicap, the amount being £5 l!)s. In another column will be found an advertisement from the Commissioner of Crown Lands, notifying that certain important areas of land will be open for application on Wednesday, loth May next, This will be ono of the most important sales of land in this district wiiici-his taken place for some time, " There is a tide in tho affairs of men which taken at the flood leads on to fortune." From what we can see and heap (f fjjp people of this Colony had only taken Surata, Tea long ago we should now be .on the flopjj which "leads on to fortune" instead flf rush, jng hpadlong /nto the depths of depression winch threaten to 'overwhelm us. Sonao interesting U& jegarding domestic economy and the b.eaila? which Suratura Tea lias on the subject aregiyenin another column, wh'.ch every thrifty housewite .sJw'.d at once carefjiUy peruse. Bill of fare at a Dunedln sixpenny restaurant; ''Giblct soup, fried fis)d roast duck, roast fowl and ham, sweets in variety, daseil;, apples, and tomatoes." Some Brussels sculptors tho other day got up an exhibition in a, public park of that city, of works executed by them in snow. There were statues, portraits, groups, and animals. An old swagman had a sensational experience at Wangaratta (Vie.) Bailway Bridge. A train was approaching jwthe man was crossiug, and, seeing his peril, jjc dropped his swag aud ran. The train slowed /Jojyn, but still overtook him rapidly. At length the affrighted man threw himself over wis tho bridge, and hung down, holding jtjie rafters by his hands, but the'the train caught him and badly fractured; his An Ajtftralian exchange saysi—Bishop Thorntoa wWlst preaching; at 'Talbot (Vic.) the other saf, Jjail to make am interval in his discourse in flflfor jto as- ■ sisttlie incumbent to turn a cow out of therestry.

The sum of £2,889 passed through tho totslisator at Tauherenikau yesterday,

A fancy costumo football match will bo held to-morrow in aid of the Pahia. tua fire engine fund, and promises to bo a great success. A concert and dance will be held to-morrow evening at Paliiatua in aid of the Catholic Church. Tho English ltugby footballors are arranging for a national fifteen to visit Australia and possibly How Zealand. About 10 o'clock yesterday morning Mr Joseph Hammond, aged 82 years, dropped dead in Cuba street. The coal carbonised for the month ended March 31st, at the Masterton Gas Works, was 32 tons 3 cwt; gas made 330,900 cubic feet, against 278,000 cubic feet for March last year. The tricnnal general election of members for the Masterton lioad Board, takes place on the 7th of May next. Nomination must be made at the Doard's office, Mastcrcon, on Tuesday. 30th April.

Sixteen trucks of sheep were forwarded from Masterton this morning. A shed containing feed, etc., belonging to Mr Trass of Upper Plaiu, was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. The loss is estimated at about £'so.

An electric battely at tlie school last evening, provided some amusement for old boys as well as young ones, Mr W. H. Jackson kindly showing a number ot parents the scientific appliance at the school,

Still another blacksmith for Masterton. Anew smithy is in cours) of erection next to Messrs Pinhey's stables

The ford at WardcU's crossing.on the Gladstone lioad, is now impassable and the watoris said to be some ten feet deep at the western approach. Mr James McGregor has kindly allowed the trallic to pass through two of his paddocks, to the junction of the Waingawa and liuamahunga rivors, where d crossing can be effected. Messrs Simms and Mowlem add to the list of entries for their stork sale, in the yards to-morrow, at 1 o'clock, 10 lirst class dairy cows, 10 store pigs, 120 wethers and SO ewes. Messrs Simms and Mowlem hold their usual fortnichtly stock sale in the yards, Queen Street, 10-moirow (Wednesday/ at one o'clock, at which they will submit stock of all classes includinn, fat bullocks, dairy cows, carres, fat and store ewes and wethers, breeding ewes, liimhs, bacon, store and wcancr pigs, hacks and draught horses. Tho following tenders have been accepted by Messrs Polity aud Forde for works in connection with brick shops in Queen Street, for Mr I. G, Mason : Brick and concrete work, Barron and Co., Wellington; carpentry, joinery, painting, and plumbing, T. li. Mitchell, Mastertou; plastering, otc, W. Smith, Wellington. Messrs P. A. liivc and li. E. Hornblow return thanks to tho householders of Mastertou, for their election to the School Committee. An excellent programme has been arranged for the entertainment at St. Matthew's Sunday School to-morrow evening. Mr C. E. Daniell returns thanks for his re-election as a member of the Mastertou School Committee. The gas manager rcpoi is that he finds that No. 2 gas-holder is too small for i Saturday nights, and asks that No. 1 ; holder be pat in use ns soon as possiblo. ' Archbishop licdwoocl is to be at Mar- ' tinborougb next Surjday, and the foli lowing Sunday at Mastertou.

The North Wairarapa liillo Club's trophies, will be presented tothe winners, by Mr A. W. Hogg M.H.1!., at tie Club Hotel, Mastcrton, next Saturday evening. To-day being St. George's Day, Hie local banks are all closed. The Works and Finance Committee of the Mastcrton Borough Council met last evening. Present—His Worship the Mayor, and C»'s Feist, Wagg anil H. E. Hornbloiv. It was resolved to request the Engineer to get the new gas tank finished as soon as possible. It was decided to procure two street lamp meters and to call for tenders for the supply of lime. The application of Mr J. Henderson to hnye gas laid on to his premises was granted. Accounts as presented were recommended for pyment, and the meeting closed, the Gas Manager's report being adopted as read.

What price'/ Ask, listen, and wonder. Look at the new dresses, and tlio jackets, and macintoshes, and millinery. Look at the clothing, mercery, and houso furnishings, and glovr-s, and marvfl when you hear the priee named. You've never heard anything like it before. You've been used to getting your money's woith because you've done yjur shopping at Hooper's. Bui these extra reduced rates, these extra low prim?, they almost exO'.e:! belief, and but that you tako the goods away in exchange for the prices quoted, you would be inclined to doubt your senses, and to fancy that things wero not what they soom. Wolk round the shop, price everything, go somewhere else 1 go everywhere i price everj thing at the other shops, and then by every fcroe of oircumsUncis and from the strongest conviciion that it is tho proper thing to do you'll come back to spend your money at tho cheapest and best shop in Masterton, L. J. Hooper and Co's Bon Marchc, -Advt. One of the sights of Wellington, at auy time is undoubtably the magnificent establishment known as Te Aro House, and now that overy department within its walls is filled to overflowing, with a bewildering variety of tho --cason's novoltics in millinery, mantles, dresses, etc., it is more than ever a pleasure and profit to visit the wholesale family drapery warehouse, Te Aro House,

Particular attention has been paid this year to tbo requirements ot country customers, and tho result is (o be scon in the innnenso and varied stock of calicoes, shirtings, funnels, llanqcllettcs, strong wearing dress materials, men's au'i boys' clothing, to. The choice in eoch departmeet, is almost unlimited, as may be imagined, when it is stated that of flannelette alone, over 50,000 yards have this season been imported at To Aro House, Wellington, A specially organised deportment, has been established to deal with country orders. Patterns oi any materials in stock, will he forwarded to ony address, post tree. Country residents are invited to write for prices, or any information regarding goods wanted. It is confidently asserted that nowhoro can such a wide selection, or such sterling value be obtained, as at Te Aro House, Wellington.--ADVT.