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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5068, 4 July 1895, Page 2

The Midland Kailway Tin; is a job, always liasbceii Miiii.axi) ' a job, unci for many Railway, years to come, is likely to be a job. "How to make unproductive railways" is fairly well understood in New Zealand. Everybody knows that this particular lino ought not to bo constructed for the next fifty years. It will be made all the same, and when the Ministerial .organ declares that it is a great public work of the very best gaming capacity jn the Colony, there is little more to be said, but something perhaps to be endured. Some peoplej presumably the taxpayers of the Colony, are to be robbed. The case, as our Wellington contemporary says is overwhelming, and fcho forward policy, is not in any way open to suspicion. Only this, our children and our children's children will bo taxed for many long years, to pay interest on. Midland Railway losses,

Sensible people will The be thankful to His LEflisiiATiYE Excellency the GoCouncil vernor for the stand be bas made against swamping the Legislative Council this session. He Ims now, siuco the change of parties in England, the whipliandof the Ministry,aud cannot again lie coerced into making undesirable additions to the Upper Chamber. The Upper House will be an effective check on wild-cat legislation this session, as it is no longer at tho mercy of the Premier and his colleagues. The Premier, it is said, would have appointed eight new Councillors and political pensioners. Cost does not stand in his way when be is .spending money on his friends.

Masterlon Town Lands Trustees meet to-morrow evening. A meeting of the vestry of St, Matthew's Parish lakes plate ou Monday evening next, Tirilia won the Napier I'ark Steeplechase yesterday by a quarter of a length. I Dividend JE3 Bs. I We need scarcely again remind our ' readers of 'the Maslerlou Hospital Ball this evening. Good progress is being made by Mr C. E. Danicll with the work of re-build-ing Mr Geo. Daj'sh's stable in Chapel Street, The Government Insurance Department has a notice in this issue nhich has special inlcrcst tor those who contemplate borrowing on mortgage. The Department will lend on lirst-class freehold security up to three-fifths of value, and at exceptionally lenient rates of interest, A medical authority asserts that folds and catarrh arc most frequently caused, not by cold, outdoor air, but by warm, impure, indoor air. It is expected that lifleen hands will take purl in (lie fortlicomiiiß contest at Timaiu There will be a great struggle for supremacy, Mr Armour, the great beef-packer of Chicago, is a bluff, hearty-looking mini with flowing whiskers. He is worth .IS.OOU.IMO. Tenders are invited by Messrs ]l andyside, Jlobcrts and Co. lor felling !W acres of scrub near Gleneoe, m three blocks. Particulars appeal' in another column. A uieel ing of the Cashpoint fioad Board was held on Saturday last. Present -the chairman and Messrs Dalziell, Luugdon, Andrew and Eider. The minutes oE the previous meeting were read and conlirmcd. Letters were read from the Jlon. Ihe Colonial Secretary n election of members, and from Mr I. Hutchison, S.M.. re holding Court at Tiniii.

There is nothing to equal farinaceous i'ooil for youngsters, morn particularly when (ho food is pure ami free from chemical admixture, Jt is claimed for I)r Kirk's Farinaceous Food, that it is palatable, digestible and highly nutritious and the sole proprietors, and patentees. ."Messrs •). Anderson and Co., of Wellington, publish in another eolutun, a most convincing eertilieate from a well-known medical man, who bears testimony to its sterling worth. 11l view of threatened legislature concerning Local Bodies, the Lircytowu Horough Council has decided not to purchase a gavel pit. This is a result, says the Stumliml, that Ministers could hardly have anticipated when _ they decided upon their Local Bodies Bill!

A very dillieult but highly successful operation was performed at the Mnslerlon Hospital recently by flrs Hosking and Douglas, who removed an internal tumour for Mrs Wellington, wife of Mr John Wellington of Masleilon. The patient we tire glad to hear, is progressing very well.

A recent number of the .Imtmhwui) contains a photographic reproduction of the Coolgardie Cemetery, Western Australia, by Mr Archie Sanderson, formerly of Maslerlon. Tin* scene is not picturesque, nor is the subject a cheerful one. but possibly it possesses a pathetic and melancholy interest for those whose "near and dear" have come to an untimely end in their search for glittering gold in that fever-stricken region. A "swag" is perhaps the most, comportable way of carrying one's goods and chattels when other means are barred, but to the the every-day traveller on business or pleasure bent, a portmanteau or travelling-bag is a necessity, and those who require serviceable goods of tliis class will Jinct such at II and Hi, [janibton Quay, Wellington, where Mr 11. Jl'. Stephens, keeps a full stock, embracing every variety ol bag, trunk and portmanteau.

The G rcylown Dorough has just given an instance' of the benefit of Ihc Workman's Lien Art lo n poor man. A wovkingmaii look :i contract from the Borough and his only' workman' we understand, was his son. His job was finished, he applied for his money, but one fourth of his earnings are kciit back for a month lo comply with the. Workman's Lien A.et.—lil((mlunl.

There is at present visiting the Wairarapa, Mr S. Itobinson, who is wellknown throughout jN'cw Zealand, from his association with that successful commercial concern, the Singer Manufacturing Company, and whereof he was. until lately, the General Manager and Attorney forthe Colony. Mr' Robinson, who is now in business for himself, in the Empire City, where his firm (Potts and liobiiison) possess some Rood and lucrative agencies, and represent several leading English and Colonial manufacturers, has the happy knack of ever blending the sunnier in mmk irilli Ik fnrliler in rr, and his geniality has gained him a large circle of friends in commercial circles, whose good wishes and support are materially helping him to further extend the considerable business conned ion he already enjoys.

A special and very valuable consignment of Tasmania!! tin's, has been added to the alrady attractive list of goods to lie sold by Mr F. If. Wood, in flic Greylown auction rooms ou Saturday next. This rare collection consists of valuable sable and grey opossum, wallaby, bear and kangaroo rugs, beautiful specimen mats, ladies' boas, Victoria's, Vieiorincs collarettes, capes, mull's in water mole and opossum, nutdo and mounted in latest London and Parisian style, and a generally baudsome collection. Every line is guaranteed pure (auued and impervious lo moth and damp. The furs will be on view ou the day and evening preceding the sale.

The following Bills wore rend a first time in the house yesterday :-Mr Lawry. Auckland Harbour Board and Dcvouiiort Borough Exchange Bill; Mr W. Hutchison n Bill to authorize Borough Councils to undertake Insurance against Fire; Hon. Mr Beeves, Asiatic and other Immigration Ucstrictiou Bill and Endowed Schools Bill; Mr G. W. Knssoll, the Periodical lievaluation of Lands leased in Perpetuity, Bill.

" Nestor" writes to tho Post :—"The si'ientillc world lias recognised the great services Sir Walter flutter has rendered to ornithology. In his great work he makes the following remarks in his chaptcron thekaka {Nestor incridioiitdk) —' Sprightly in tho actions, eminently social, the kaka holds a prominent place among our native birds'; and further on,' Possessing eminent powers of mimicry, and useful as a decoy bird, the kaka is much sought after.' The absolute correctness of Sir Walter's observations of the bird and its habits was abundantly proved yesterday in the presence of his associates. ' Sprightly' and 'social' are terms ho could not possibly improve on iu his next edition. As to teaching kaka? to give way to their ciders and betters, why, np one knows better than our great authority on feathers that neither tho kaka nor his first cousin, the cockatoo, holds airything in reverence, not oven a Minister ot tlie Crown, alive or dead,"

The Prohibition Convention is now being held at Wellington. Messrs Lowes and lorns add to their sale list for July 10th, 100 fat ewes. The business at tho Masterton S.M. Court was again very light this morning. Under the direction of Mr W. Seller, everything Inks hecu arranged as completely as possible, for the Masterton Hospital Hall to-uigh. Tenders arc invited by Mr T. D. Thompson, of Masterton, for ploughing, sowing, and harrowing fifty acres of crop.

The rating on Unimproved Value Bill introduced by the Government, is exactly the same as the Bill of last session. Messrs Lowes and lorns notify that they have three first-class draught horses for sale. Complaints have reached us regarding the behavior of a certain hawker, who is now canvassing Masteiton. If he is not careful he will get into trouble. Out of the several cases brought by the Borough of Masterton against certain defaulting ratepayers, only one claim, that for CI Ms <ld, was settled in the Com! the others bciug withdrawn or confessed. The cost of opening Parliament, so far as the military pageant is concerned was .Gil lis (id, made up as follows : Cost of gunpowder used, .02 2s; horses hire, Jtt; pay of tiring patty, 43 men at 2s (Jd each, £5 7s Oil.

la view of the reduced rales of interest current, Mr McLacldan is to ask the Government to recommend to the Govenimcnd Life Insurance Board the reduction of tho interest, 7 nor cent., how charged on loans to policy-lioldem.

An Kkcliihuna resident complains that on a recent occasion lie was charged the sum of two shillings, as fare for himself and child, the journey bcin!» only from the Wesleyan Church corner to the railI way station. This was at mid-day. It is only now. he says, that lie can understand how some o[ the cabbies thrive on " cheap fares."

The Secretary lo (he Bentlcy Benefit Committee wishes us to acknowledge the following donations to the fund : MrM.Casclbcrg,£lls;Mv.l.Macara, fis; Mr ]'. (!. Mason, f>s; Mr J, Mandrl, os | Jicv. J. Dukes, ss; C. E. Sunshine Committee (per Rev. J. Dukes), 2s Gd: Mi'G. S.W. Dalrymple, 15s.

The interest taken in llic "W"esloynii services, held on Wednesday evenings, at Mastodon, is growing. About double llic usual number were present, last night, when the I'uslnr giivo his second address on the " Life of Chrisl." The quostion-box is becoming a popular institution,:! larger number of questions being dealt with last night. The next meeting will be bold on Wednesday, July lylh. The usual meeting of the M astorton Dorcas Society was held in Mr McGregor's collage, Church street, yesterday afternoon, There was a good attendance of workers. Donations of clothing were received from Mrs W. McKoiizio, Miss Mason, Mrs W. G. Heard, Mrs Alexander, and Mr C. Smith, a large box of bats from Mr 0. Pragncll, and two quilts from the Misses Casclberg.

The Public Trustee notifies that all claims against the estate of the laic F. H. Monk, of Mnsterlon, must bo sent in to his ollice, AVcllinglon, or to Mr AY. B. Chennnells, bis agent at Masterton, on or before the 21st clay of September next.

MvF. 11. Wood advertises considerable additions to his opening sale at (be new Oreytowurooms nest Saturday, in llic slia|ie of high-class fnriiiliire. For particulars see advertisement.

A point of some interest was raised before the Supreme Court at AYcllinglon yesterday morning in llic case of the Queen v, lleiiiiuuit,a contractor at Palliatua. The question was whether section !l and the following sections of the AYorkmen's AYages Art of 1803 applied lo a case where the employer was the Crown. In Ibis particular case, notice under the Act had been given by a wages man to tint Crown, as the employer in regard to an amount due to him by the contractor. He then got judgment against the contractor, and an order was made that the Crown should pay the amount. This was done. The Crown was afterwards sued by Remnant, who recovered judgment on the ground that the provisions of the Act did not apply to the case. The Crown is now appealing against the decision. His Honour reserved his decision.

One of the sights ol Wellington, at any time is undoubtedly the magnificent estnblishtuent.known as To Aro House, and now that every department within its walls is tilled to overflowing, with a bewildering variety o! the season's novelties in millinery, mantles, dress»s, etc., it is more tlniu ever a pleasure and profit to visit the wholesale family drapery warehouse, To Aro House.

Particular attention has been paid this year to tlio requirements ot country customers, and the result is to be seen in the immense and varied stock ot calicoes, shirtings, flannels, flnnnellettes, strong wearing dress materials, men's and hoys' clothing, fc The choice in each department, is almost unlimited, as may be imagined, when it is stated that of flannelette alouc, over 50.000 yards have this season been imported at To Aro House, Wellington. A specially organised department, has been established to deal with country orders. Patterns of any materials in stock, will he forwarded to any address, post tree. Country residents arc invited to write tor prices, or any information regarding goods Minted. It is confidently asserted that nowhere can such a wido selection, or such sterling value be obtained, as at Te Aro House Wellington.—Advt.

The sale of drapery aud clothing announced in another column, will comence on Saturday Juno Ist, at the Bon Marche. Messrs L. J. Hooper and Co., have decided to dispose of tiro whole of their now season's sloek of drapery, millinery, clothing, household furnishing, woollens, blankets, etc, This is a chance tint very ssldorn occurs and buyers would do well to visit the sale early as there is no doubt the goods will bo sold independent of cost prices and at great sacrilico.-AnvT,