HABITUAL DRUNKARDS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5122, 5 September 1895, Page 2

HABITUAL DRUNKARDS.

•There is a fairly notorious persgn ill tin's town, wjio makes anraeariouslivinifby

UijuiniiuiuuaiivjuH uy supplying habitual. and occasional drunkards with such alcohol as they may require, His abodo is a recognised institution, a sort of unlicensed agency for spirituous liquors'. This establishment' lias been ppndjicted fpr a long period, and might bo almost considered ah uhofhcuil drunkards' Lpme. Pfph/bition orders iu Masterton,' may be Regarded"as mere farces while such institutions are permitted, Jf uy y/e as!? if fe"? are.no means of regulating immoral houses of such a character?

" A Man of Murk," is the A man title of a new work by 01' Anthony Hope, tlie liero of mark, which runs a South

American Republic for all it is worth. The hero is a sad rascal but he is up-to-date in his ideas. It was his genius which cast aside the worn out traditions of European dominion, and taught his fellow citizens that they were the sons of freedom. His great powers, itis said, were rather the happy gift of nature than the resulf of culture. Ho had advanced ideas respecting public works! In. his position as President ho said lie was compelled to he liberal. The Government could not set other employers the example of grinding men down by low wages. lir fact he expended 903,000 dollars in executing work of the value of little more than 100,000 dollars. It is not only in Now Zealand that Statecraft of this character.is understood,for according to Anthony Hope it llourished some years ago in at least one of the smaller republics of South America. There is nothing new under the sun!

A partial eclipse of the moon was visiblo liero, at about 0.30 last evening. A prohibition order was issued by Mr T. Hutchison, S.M., this morning, against a Masterton resident. The Masterton Trust Lands Empowering Bill was read a third time yesterday, and posted in the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon.

The Premier told the Conference of both Houses on the Hank Bill, on Tuesday, that he expected the session to last another eight weeks, Thirty-six men have been drafted from the Permanent Artillery to the Police Force, during the past year, In reply to Major Steward, the Minister of Agriculture has stated that a Bill has been drafted with the object of preventing the introduction of fruit discuses by the importation of fruit trees to the Colony. The Minister of Defence states that the only way that lie sees of preventing the rush for enrolment in the ranks of the Permanent Militia, is by reducing the pay from ds Oil to 3s (id per day.

Messrs Simms and Mowlcm sell (under bill of sale) in their rooms, Queen-street, on Saturday, at 2 o'clock, the contents of a well-furnished house;

also 20 cases of oranges and 2 casos of lemons. Every line offered, will be sold without reserve.

In accordance with Dr. Hosking's advice, the Taueru School Committee have decided to close the school till next Wednesday at all events. Tliey will meet again on Tuesday evening, to decide whether to continue closed or to re-open. As far as I can learn (writes our Taueru correspondent) there are no new cases. Strange to say, many of the children are sorry that the school has been closed, as tho drawing examination was to have been on Wednesday, and now they liavo missed tho result of their year's work.

Messrs Simms and Mowlem add 100 ewes iu lamb to the list of entries for their next stock sale in the yards on Wednesday, 11th insl.

One of the features of to-night's performance at the Masterton Thealre lioyal, by the Prances Boss Company, will be the singing in the third act, in the drawing room scene, when Mr Charles Angus will sing, " My Sweetheart When a Boy " ; Mr Charles Blake '' Queen of the Earth," Mr lieg Norman " Life's Dream is O'er," and Miss Woodville " Espanita." Sir John Madden, Chief Justice of Victoria, in presenting the Clark medal lo Mr James Mitrish Tonkin, ofßcndigo, who twice to save a comrade descended a shaft full of foul air, and at last, as no one else would volunteer, went down a third time, said " You are a glorious fellow. On behalf of all Australia—on behalf of all niankiud-I thank you most heartily. as we have men like you in our midst we have little to bo ashamod of."

A meeting of the Masterton Volunteer Fire Brigade was held last night, Captain Daniell presiding, and there being a full attendance of members. Messrs Pinhey Bros, wrote regretting that their cabs had been driven over the Biigade's hose, and kindly enclosing a cheque for 21s in aid of the Brigade funds. Mr Edward Joues also forwarded 10s, and the Masterton Blacksmith and Wheelwright Company the sum of £2 10s, for valuable services rendered by the Brigade at the recent lire at the Com

nany's premises. The following members were appointed to form a Committee to meet (he Municipal Brigade Committee, to arrange rc demonstration, etc.Foremen Dixon and Cox, and Firemen Parker, Grealhead and Brown. Two new members were elected and one nom'inatod. Fireman W. Greathead was elected Secretary rice Fireman T. Hawke, resigned. Prizes for the designs for new stamps offered by the New Zealand Postal Department, have been awarded as follows W. li. Bock (Wellington) three lirst prizes, two second and two honourable mention; E. T. Luke, of the leader, (Melbourne), two first, one second and three, honourable mention; J. Gaut (Wellington), two lirst, one second, and four honourable) mention; it W. Young, I'onsouby (Auckland), two lirst and one second; E, Howard (Melbourne), three second; A. W. Jones (Christchureh), one first and two honourable mention; A. E. Cousins (Wellington), ono first and one honourable mention; F. W. Sears (Wellington), one second and one honourable mention; K, li, McGregor (Wellington) one honourable mention. Tenders aro invited for the nurchaso of 175 acres, with eight-roomed house, conservatory, etc., at Dalcficld, by Mr T. Price, of Newman. .Tho house aud outbuildings are fitted with every convenience, and the laud is suitably divided and highly improved. Tho comfortable homestead is not moro than two chains from tho Daleliold railway station, and the tarm is ndmirably'suitcd for dairying. Full particulars of (his very desirable property appear in our advertising columns. Mr F. H. Wood advertises particular's of entries received to dale, for a stock sale to lie held by him lit the Tauliorcnikau yards on Thursday, the 12th inst,, and further entries are invited, Woiomindour readers of the entertainment at St. Matthew's school this evening. :

We direct attention to a special prioo list of boots and shoes, published by Messrs B, Hannah and Co., of Qtieenstreet, Masterton. '

Yesterday's gale was severely fell in the bush, and travellers had a livoly timo, tlio road being blocked by fallen trees, The Prances lioss Company, en mute for Masterton, wore stuck up, and unable to get their baggago and scenery through in .time to open at the Theatre Royal last night. The first performance will therefore be this evening, and as this company is'-a really good one, it is to be hoped that the unavoidable postpone, ment will not in any way interfere with tho attendance.

A horse, probably frightened by the gale yesterday afternoon, bolted and ran into one of the posts in front of Mr G. Townsend's sliop, breaking it in half. The liorb was'thrown half way across the road, biff got' iip apparently nono the worse for tho pollisio!). : Tho regular meeting of the Mastertou Juvenile iiechabite Tent, was held last night in the Foresters' Hall, Bro, Joseph Langley presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Four candidates were proposed for membership and two wcro initiated. Tho first prifo for tho best essay on tho ltechabite Ordcrj was pfesentp.d to Bro. Frank Temple; and the''second to Bro. tho Schr/jjupib int?hdcntj Bro. W. ijf, Easth'ope. " v '

Mr &. A. Jones, of the Lower Hutfr Sclioo), sjicc'eeds Mr CWlcs at : ilio jMaugatsiupto Bphppli

The Waihora, yesterday, landed sixty passengers from Australia, at Wellington.

ilr 6. Dsysli, the well-known carrier of Masterton, has decided to extend his business, and will establish a coach-ser-vice to leuui and Oastlepoint every Monday and Thursday, returning on the, following days, From encouragement received.Mr Daysh has every rcason.to I liopo that tlio venture will prove a success. The carrying business will be carried on with the same care and attention which lias hitherto been givon to it.

The following hayo been nominated for the vacancies on tho Masterton Borough Council -.—East Ward: Mr E. Feist, nominated by Messrs W. M. Simms andtr, Heron; West Ward: Mr W. M. Simms, nominated by Messrs Gr. Heron and C E. Daniell; Outer Ward: Mr John Hessey, nominated by Messrs G. Heron and ]i. Feist.

Messrs Hood and Johston are the local booking agents for MrG, Daysh's telegraph line of coaches. In compliance with a motion of Mr Lawry's, there was yesterday laid upon the table of tho 'House, a return showing the number of convictions for drunkenness of persons bom in New Zealand, but of Europeaii descent; also, the total number of convictions during each year from 1887 to 1891.—1887, total number of convictions, 5298, of which 261 were New Zealand born Europeans, 4'93 per cent.; 1888, the figures were, 5311 and 231, <M per! cent.; in 1889, 5079 and 276, 5'43 per cent, j in 1890, 5677 and 337, 5 91 per cent.; in 1891, 5118 and 338, G'liO per cent.; in 1892, 5055 and 358, 708 per colli.; in 189;!, 5018 and 31)0, 7'Bl per cent.; in 1891, 44(15 and 421, 9*43 per cent. The number of New Zealand born Europeans now incarcerated in the gaols of the Colony is 135, 4hc total number of prisoners being 565. At the time of the last census (1801) out of the total population of the Colony over 15 years of age, 33'8!l percent, werei\ew Zealand bom.—'limes.

If you study practical economy you will buy your drapery anil clothing at Hooper's Bo" Marclie. You ask why ? We'll teli you why! You've twenty jiounds to spewl or twenty shi'liugs ifyoulike. Your obj c: is to gi-t all ;,uu lupiire for the money jvn have. If \ou buy of Hooper's you will gH all you determined to secure and a bit leffur soiiio'liiiii; else. Also yon will (jet the b: st of everything; llic Roods of standard uiamifikturcß If you buy elsewhkc your twenty pounds or twenty shillings, as the case may be, will not go as far as yon thought and you will either have to sink the 'qualityor sh: 11 out more cash. Will that | suit you ? Wo trow not. You're no fool; you've been wandering up and dowD this blessed world (or years and you know your book. One may say this is only assertion, whore's your proof? We reply, uao your .•jos, exercise your judgment and criticise and compare, and your tvrjict must be for Hooper & Oo„ ready lnouey drapers, lion JlnrcM, Mastoitm. -Advt, One ot the sights ot Wellington, at any time is undoubtedly the magnificent establishment,known as Tc Aro House, and now that every department within its walls is tilled to overflowing, with a bewildering variety of the season's novelties in millinery, mantles, dross»s, etc., it is more than ever a pleasure and profit to visit the wholesale family drapery warehouse, To Aro House,

Particular attention has been paid this year to the requirements of country customers, aud the result is to be seen in the immense aud varied stock of calicoes, shirtings, flannels, tknnellettes, strong scaring dress materials, men's and boys' clothing Ac. The choice in each depart* ment, is almost unlimited, as may bo imagined, when it is stated that of flannelette alone, over 50,000 yards have this season been imported at Te Aro House, Wellington, -Advt.