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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5117, 30 August 1895, Page 2

We remind our readers of the licv, W. Morlcy's address at (he Masterton Wcslcyan Church ibis evening.

"The Australian Merrymakers" conclude their Masterton season with an entirely new programme this evening.

A series of burglaries were committed on Wednesday night at the Grosveuor, City and Victoria Hotels, Wellington, andal Father Dcvoy's house in Boulcottstreet. In no case was a large amount of booty secured. The police believe it is all the work of the same man.

The Woodvillc Rmminer, referring to llio Lucas-Wilde Company, which i visits Masterlon on Saturday, says : "In the larger towns, Napier and Wellington to wit, they have been most successful. Yesterday evening's vocalists, reciters, and musicians were all at their best, and a large audience may be expected to-night at (he Alexandria Hall mlhe hope- that at least one or two of the items submitted last evening may bo repeated."

Anglers of this district who have hud an opportunity of examining the new supply of lishing tackle just imported by Mr J. Williams, speak in the highest terms of the excellent selection made. The consignment includes new Hies which arc especially well spoken of us being exactly what is required for the Wairarapa rivers, There are whitebait minnows of new maleiial, practically indestructible and splendidly linisht'd; also a lot of novelties in Ihe shape of new baits, calculated to assist our local Jzualt Waltons in making record linuls. In rods the assortment comprises ten to llficen feet grccn-hearl standards, splendidly balanced and finished. Mr Williams has made a reputation in Ihe past for attending most carefully to the wants of local anglers, and being a practical and experienced hand with rod and line himself, is able to " spot " the very thing required; to know good tackle from had, and to give advice to beginners who may he anxious to indulge in this healthy, profitable, and charming pastime. This year Mr Williams evidently intends lo fully maintain his good name.

A very curious incident occurred in connection with Ihe departure of Ihe Shahzaila from Leeds. The sudden determination of the young Prince lo leave that city quite upset the arrangements of his servants. Three of them', including the principal chid, had gone into | Leeds on purchase making bent. Their distress was great on reaching the hotel, laden with parcels, to find "that they were alone in a strange city. The dilliculty was increased by the (act thai they could not speak English. The hotel manager's ingenuily (riumphed. lie despatched them by the next London train with large labels on their breasts addressed " Dorchester House, London, (r.X.li." The Afghans evidentlyuudcrstood, and showed delight. To make assurance doubly sure the ollicials at King's Cross were asked, by telegram, to meet and deliver these curious parcels.

While in the act of shovelling work in Sydney, a laborer named Terence U'Jiricu broke one of his Ihigh bones. The injury was due to Ihe muscular ofl'ort lie put into his work, and the breakage caused a loud report, which astonished O'Brien's comrade. Although the accident is a very peculiar one, similar occurrences arc said by Ihe medical profession lo be by no means ]'!ire,!illliouglillieyli!iveiicverbconknown lo happen on co-operative works. Both peach ami apple -blossom may now be seen in' Maslerton. After all Ihclrosls it is an early Spring. A meeting of Ihe Masterlon Horticultural Society was held hist evening, to arrange a programme for the Society's next Show.

Messrs Fairbvother ami Armstrong have presented a petition to Ihe House, signed by two hundred Burgesses, praying for the division of the Borough of Carterton into three wards.

At Ophir, JS'ew South Wales, the oilier day, John Tom, one of Hie first discovers of gold in'that colony, died suddenly, lie was picking up a piece of wood when he fell down, dying instantly. He was 7o years of age. At the Greylown Football Club's Ball hist evening, after the presentation of trophies, a "Triumphal March" was played by the Orchestra, dedicated to Mr W. U. Buchanan, President, of the United Club. The march was composed by Mr M. li. Varnham, and was highly commented upon by those present. A painful and serious accident happened yesterday afternoon to Mr 11. Meyrirk whilst at work at Mr W. J. Berrill's sawmill, South Carterton. llcyrick had been cutting firewood and was carrying an armful past the circular saw, when a piece longer than the others caught the saw, aml.in attempting to get it away his hand was cut almost through sideways, the top of Jus thumb and little linger taken oil", and the middle linger badly gashed. He was at once conveyed to Dr Johnson's surgery and hid wounds attended to. We are glad lo hear this morning the patient is progressing as well as possible; and the doctor has great hopes of being able lo save all the lingers.—Oto'tw.

A trio of young men, on pleasure bent, had a rather unplcasaut experience last night, They were journeying from Masterton to the Footballers' ])all at Greylown, and were negotiating tho Taratahi Plains, when" something went wrong with the works," and the faithloss quadruped commenced lashing out her hind feet with a vengeance, and in a remarkably short space of time, the occupants of the vehicle wcro landed on the roadside, On reviewing the situation, it was found that the journey could not be proceeded with in Ihc wrecked slate of the vehicle, so making the best of a bad job, the horse was liberated, and a trudge of about three miles, dragging along the wreckage and the gee-gee,! brought the unfortunates to the Taratahi Hotel. Tho only vehicle to lje there obtained, was a spring cart, and nothing loth, tho horse was again harnessed up, and after a weary pull, their destination was ultimately reached. Tlio occupants of the, gig fortunately escaped without the slightest injury, and they entered tho ball-room none tho worse for thoir exciting experience, dancing all night with" evident enjoyment as if such mishaps wero Irilles. The spring cart had to do service again hack to Masterton this morning, and a carriage-builder has been despatched to pick up the pieces .of the late gig. .'

Tho.Makakahi factory will bo ready for milk on Monday next, The Pahiatua Jockey Club aro to bo allowed a one day's race meeting. A fancy dross ball will be held at the West Taratahi shortly.

The bachelors of Gladstone have arranged to hold a ball there in aid of tlio Hall Fund on Thursday, October 3rd. ' Messrs Horablowand Co,, will sell at their auctionmnrt, to-morrow (Saturday) furniture, clothing, hams and bacon, horses, turkeys, fowls, etc.

Messrs Lowes and lorns hold their weekly general sale to-morrow, the list for which will include clothing, cutlery, crockery, choice diuncr service, knife machine, etc. Mr A. M. Edwin, son of Capt. Edwin, is now fifth ollicer of tlio Tongarivo. Baron do Worms is mentioned as being likely to succeed Sir William Eobinsou as Governor of Western Australia. The Sultan has complained to Franco and Hussiaregardiug the British attitude upon the Armenian question. A company of Chinese residents of Wellington has been formed to establish a large steam laundry at Thorudou. ,It is reported that the War Office scheme includes an arrangement that Sir Evelyn Wood shall bo AdjutantGeneral, the Duke of Coanaught, Quar-termaster-General, and Sir Jtedvcrs Uuller, Commander at Aldorshot.

"Kinderspicl," or "The Happy Family," which has been a long tune in practice, will be produced in St. Matthew's soltoolroom on Thursday next, oth September. Influenza having prostrated the incumbent of St. Matthews, Masterton, and all the lay-readers, there will be no country services in connection with the Church on Sunday next. The A'.Z.D.F. Union will pay 3d per gallon for milk if a start is made in tlio lirst week hi September, and 2Jd per gallon if a start is made later. The Masterton Horticultural Society intend making a special feature of roses at the coming Spring Show. The Show is to be held three weeks later with that object in view, Mr Alexander Bruce, a respected settler of Drcycrton, passed away yesterday at the age of 75 years.

The friends of the late Mr Alexander Bruce are invited lo attend his funeral, which leaves his late residence at one o'clock to-morrow, arriving at Mastorton Cemetery at 3 p.m. " Tho Australian Merrymakers" appeared again last night, at Maslerton, with a new programme, which was very well received. The Maslerton season closes with a special big bill this ovcuing. Mr J. Millar, of Masterlon, has presented to the Masterlon Museum, a splendid specimen of mammoth cockle, iu n petrified condition. It was discovered on the Blairlogie run, about 1000 ft. above sea level, aud over Iwenty-four miles from the sea coast.

Wiri .Kaalm Korea has been committed for trial for the murder of his wife al llukatere. Sir liobcrt Stout lias consented to boconic patron of tho Wellington AntiChinese League. The half-yearly meeting of the shareholders of the Hank of AViv Zealand is lo be held in the Wellington Chamber of Commerce at !i o'clock this afternoon.

The N.Z, Times hears that it is very likely that the meeting will be adjourned.

Thomas Filzsimmons, printer, of Masterlon, has filed a declaration of insolvency. An urgent meeting of milk-suppliers to the i'ernridge Creamery, is called for Monday evening next. Ala committee meeting of the Masterlon Horticultural and Industrial Society, considerable discussion took place on the question of the Society's printing. A sub-committee was appointed to carry out the necessary arrangements. The catalogue was revised and ordered lo be printed as early as possible. The Spring Show is to bo held three weeks later than last year, anil Ihe Autumn Show is to be held on the same day as the Masterlon Agricultural and Pastoral Society's Show. We hear of a Mangahao settler who netted nearly oil per gallon from his milk last season. This was made up by the priec of 3d a gallon at tho factory, together with the proceeds of pigs and calces fed by the skim-milk says the Enaiiiiier. Messrs Simms and Motvlem will sell Ihe balance of Messrs Hood and Johnston's stock of groceries, iu the marl to-morrow (Saturday) full particulars of which are advertised iu another column. The sale will commence at 1 o'clock sharp, and every line offered will be sold absolutely without reserve, Iu the Masterlon S. M. Court, yesterday, iu the case 1. Allen v. W. Miller, I lis Worship gave judgment for plaintiff for C 3 and costs, and for defendant in cross-action for £'3 and costs. In the case, M. Turk v. McCaudlish, claim £2l for wages, after evidence His Worship gave judgment for .117 10s with costs. Mr J Hodges late of Ekctahtiun, intends starling a nursery at Parkville. Mr W. 11. Abbot, of Mnngamahoc, left on Monday, on a holiday trip to Sydney. In connection with the Pahialua Presbyterian Church, services will be held by liev. J. Lymburn on Sabbath next, us under :-l'aliialuaas llfsermon for children) ; Ballaucc at 2.30; Pahiatua at 1.

The second annual meeting of the Xew Zealand Farmers' Dairy Union took place yesterday. Mr F. 1). Brown (chairman of directors) referred lo the conference with Messrs Nathan, who had agreed to reduce the commission from 5 per cent, to 2i per cent, on all London shipments. The report was 1 adopted, and a resolution expressing satisfaction at the reduction to 21- per cent, was agreed 10. It was decided that the registered ollice of the Union be at Wellington instead of l'almcrstou North. The meeting then adjourned to await the balance-sheet.

The Masterton Ladies' Collegiate School (Oxford House), broke up today for the Spring vacation. Mr J. liayner, of the Tnratalii, is now canvassing Masterton for special prizes for Ihc Carterton Show. An advertiser has a six-roomed house in Johnston-strcot to let,

It you study practical economy you will buy your drapery and clothing at Hooper's lion Marclic. You ask why ? We'll tell you why! You'vo twenty pounds to speud or twenty shillings if you like. Your obj ct is to get all you require for the money you liavc. If.you buy ot Hooper's you will get all you determined lo secure and a bit loft (or something else. Also you will get the Vst ot everything; the goods of standard manufacturer.". If you buy elsewhere your twenty pounds or twenty shillings, as tho case may be, wilt not go as far as you. thought and you will either lave to sink the quality or sln-ll out wore cash. Will that suit you 1 Wo trow not, You're no fool; you'vo been wandering up and down this, blessed world for years and you know your book. Ouo may say this is only assertion, wherc's your proof? Wc reply, uso your ryes, exercise your judgment and criticise and comparo, and your verdict must bo tor Hooper & Co,, ready money drapers, Bon Marcbe, Masterton. -Advt.

One of tho sights of Wellington, at any time is undoubtedly tho magnificent cslablishment.known as To Aro House, and now that every department within its walls is filled to overflowing,' with a bewildering variety of tho season's novelties in millinery, mantles, dresses, etc, it is moro than ever a pleasure and profit to visit the wholesale family drapery warehouse, To kto tlouso.

' Particular attention has been paid this 'year to the requirements of country customers, awl tho result is to be seen in the immenso and varied stock of calicoes, shirtings, flannels, jlanncilettos, strong wearing dress materials, men's and boys' clothing, to. Tho clwico in each depart, mont, is almost unlimited, as may bo imagined, when it is stated that of flannelette alone, ovor. 50,000 yards have this season been imported at .To Aro House, 'Wjllingtof-ADVi,