Wairarapa Daily Times. [Estahlished 1874.] FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1895. A WHAREAMA RAILWAY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5141, 27 September 1895, Page 2

Wairarapa Daily Times. [Estahlished 1874.] FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1895. A WHAREAMA RAILWAY.

in ouropim column, thefeasibility of a railway to the Wlmreama. Singularly enough, tin's is not tlio first time a suggestion' of this character has been nindu, and certainly it .will not be the last. Some clay fails' will undoubtedly lie laid betwoen j)fnsterton ami that charming and' picfciuwmp sea resort, Castle Ppiiit, tut wo doubt whether Jthq stop hprco will oyer travel on tliein. A heavy railway suifod for kje.airt frame would .cost too niaoh fo fflajcii Jtuid tpo inuoh to maintain and W prudent people ffftujd inyesf J! 1 "wlei'telfisg'of fl'is feeter. J,", ; •« sskm giyes p light But modern_ ■ indii.cxpenswen, t which may be suitable .. , likothoWhareaina. This ut the of electricity, and by electricity cheap railways are run "» United States, Thero is river power between Mastertoo and TeniU amply Bwllioiei(t to supply electric

motors. The electric railways aro usually suspended above the surface of the ground, and a line which can be cheaply constructed and economically worked, is the result. There are probably even now electric experts in Wellington who could estimate the cost of making an electric railway to the Wbarcama, and of maintaining it when constructed. Would one pay ? The answer to this is but if it would not, why then, what is there to hinder a horse tramway being laid between Jlnsterton and Tenui Light rails suitable for a tramway, could he placed on the present formed and metalled road. Even a tramway to the Wbarcama would reduce the freight on wool and stores, and supersede sea-carriage. It would also cheapen passenger trullki and generally develop the rcsomvos of the Wbarcama district. We did not agree with the suggestion made by our correspondent, Jlr Bacon, but we regarded his letter of some value, as it called attention to the advisability of improved communication between tho Wlmvettimi district and Jlasterton, and in this way it maj do great good by leading people tr think out the best way of solving 11 somewhat dillicult problem. Wt have 11 largo and pictniwpie district at our doors, which is shut out fron the world by a somewhat long am indifferent road. Has not the time come for opening up the great ant comparatively unknown Whareanu district ? In the House lasl fiieb night theinember foi ton-nooks. Jlnsterton sneceedet in keeping schoo copy-books on tho free list against the wishes of many of his own party Wc sympathise with Mr Hogg it: this matter. Parents are called upoi to pay quite enough—sometimes to< much—for school requisites, ant when the Colonial Treasurer wit) bis wretched tariff sought to screv money out of copy-books, bo struct a blow at some of the poorest in thi community who are often mon anxious than their richer neighbour! to educate their children. Wo an glad the member for Mastertoi killed this particular leech. Shearing will commence at Brnncc pcth on Wednesday, October 2nd. Further additions arc made to flic wi Iries for JlrF, H. Wood's next Taralah stock Side. A charge of selling honor on Sumla; has been laid against a third 'Jurlertoi publican, says the Okrm-i: At last advices the Sydney syndicate' bore for petroleum at'i'aranaki hadgou down 11W) feet—and still no sign. The quarterly meeting of the Jlastci ton Cemetery Trust takes place 01 Thursday next October 3rd. The liev. Mr Grilliu conducts th Sunday School Anniversary services n Ballancr next Sunday afternoon allWi The Anniversary Social of Coin Loyal Enterprise, A.O.R, Jlasterloi takes place at the conclusion of Com business this evening. The annual stallion parade, in con Motion with the Wairarapa and Ens Coast A. and P. Society, will take plae on the Show Grounds, Carterton, lc morrow (Saturday) at l.:)l) p.m. A good deal of interest is being lake in the proposal to form a Court o Female Foresters at Jfaslcrton, and i is understood that steps to open th Court will be taken very shortly Mr M'Q.uari'ie, of Nelson, has bee elected President of the New Zeahni Pigeon Fanciers' Society, Mr Burlo Boys, the retiring President, bavin writtcndcelining nomination, During a prize light at Sydnci Placke, styling himself tlu> New Zealan champion, received such a knockin about at the handset Barker, of Queen: land, that he has been removed to th hospital in a critical condition. Professor Wheeler, Phreno-Physio; nomist, was well patronised last evenin; During his stay in Mnstertou, he ma be consulted on Tuesday and Thursda evenings, at Mr A. Peat's resident Lincoln Jioad. The membership of the Jlasterloi Opaki Jockey Club has considerabl increased of late. Twelve new lucmhei were elected at last meeting of steward Messrs A. W. Cave, E. E. Chambei lain, and J. Jlacara, Stewards of tl Jfastcrlon-Opaki Jockey Club, hai been appointed a Course Committee. _ In Chicago, a Convention which cot sisls of a thousand delegates from all ll: States, the Dominion of Canada an Australia, is planning for the revival c militant Fcnianism in Ireland, The marriage settlement of Jfiss Cor jiiclo Vanderbilt, daughter of Jlr Wi limn Vanderbilt, and whoso eugagemei: o the young Duke of Jlnrlborough ha !ieon announced, is (en million dollar: md the Duke receives three millio hollars additional. At tho quarterly meeting of the Jlas .erton Jicchabile Tent, held in th Foresters' Hall, on Wednesday evenint here was a largo attendance, Bro. W VI. Eusthopo, C.li., presiding. Severs iicmbcrs of the Cartcrlon Tent wcr ircsenl as visitors, anil wove heard! releompd by tho Chief llulor. Brc jillespic's notice of motion, "Thattlii Tent hold a picnic on Nov. Dili, in con junction with the Cartcrlon Tent," wa luly proposed.and after some discussio: vas unanimously ageed to, lire jillesnir proposed that the picnic b ichl at Pigeon Bush, but after consider ible discussion the motiou was with Irawn, and a Committee consisting o lie Chief liuler, the Secretary, am 3ros. Gillespie and Jack wercappointei omakc full enquiries, and report a icxl meeting, which was decided shouh ie a summoned one. The Secretary wa nstructcd to enquire what the doctor' 'barge would, he for, attending patient iving over the authorised (|istpce fror Jfaslerlon. Tlin manner m which the lialfou nurder case has been dealt with by Southland jury, contrasts most favour ibly with the maimer in which a Wcl iugtou jury dealt with the Jlasterloi mmler case, says tho Post, Tho cvi leiicc as to Kcop's state of mind am for his actions owing ti lisordercd intellect, was much mon lircct and conclusive than the cvidenci übliiccd to prove Sorqcrrillc insane Hie jury in lijvcrwifill, hoiravw 'iglitly mid properly convicted tin irisoacr of the capital crime, but ittaclung due weight to the evidence o! lis mental condition, recommended bin .0 mercy. This recommendation will mder (lie circumstances, certainly In rjven effect lo by the Executive, unci lie death sentence will be commuted lc lnpri'Qiinjciit fpr, Ijfo, Substantia] iiistloo iyill thus' ho done. Kcown vhother sane or iiisnnc, is evidently ja langerous sort of person to have at large. The verdict of the jury will obviate he possibility of Ids being turned nit free at an early date, to kill, niiim, or injure other human beings or lelplbss aninials.' fie wiH'b'can inmate if a prison'for a long (crin of years, and rill he' treated as a prisoner and predjidcd'froih all opportunity for alcoholic nilulgwioe.' 'But Sbmorvillc is not snb. lectio (ho treatment of a criminal prismer,' He is not convicted of any orime, mt is merely hold in custody as a lunatic luring the pleasure of tho Colonial fycretary. He will probably be able to is'tabli'siilf' SBU'ty qs.cdsily as 'his ipjjffsel induced a stW WJ-\9 !«?# lie plpji'nf jnsopjty, and, when, pnee bo s .pronounced siiiiejicrp will bp no judication for keeping him longer conjipfi] uan asylum. Ho will probably, there'orcDe' turned loose on Society again my shortly, every opportunity to igahi inflame viudiciiyo Wi»g byorer. ndulgelice in drink, audtocomuut tresh )ujragcs or crimes,

On the last trip of the Tarawera, to Sydney she ran into tho smoke of bush fires when 300 miles oft the Australian coast, and the engines had to be slowed down. The Hon, Mr Reynolds desires free railway passes for the wives of members rf the Legislature when coming to and trom the session of Parliament. It is believed that there is a consider able disparity between Ihe births and vaccinations in (lie colony, and the Hon, C. C. llowen is moving for a return ol each for the last two years. A sensational story of an explosioi caused through the careless handling ol dynamite is told by Captain Sorcnson. of the Danish barque Julie, whicl: arrived in Port Jackson on the 16tl inst, The Julie took a general cargt from Hamburg to Santos, amongs' which was a consignment of 40 cases o dynamite. The vessel duly di.scliargci the dynamite, and it was being trans fcrrcd to the explosives depot on one o the street cars, when suddenly, owing ti friction, the whole consignment explode! with a terrific report. The car wa blown to pieces, says (lie captain, as wit: also the mini in charge; the street wa torn up, and buildings for miles aronni were wrecked. The loss of life was con siderable. The Mayor of Christchurch has sen a telegram to the Hon. W. P. Peeves stilting that to the best of his bcliel there arc '2OO men out of employment ii thai City, many of them in ver straitened circumstances. At the London Missionary Society' Centenary Celebration, the liev. Messr Lawrence, Chalmers, and others, wcr well received. They explained wha had been done in South Sea work declaring that the efforts of the mission arics had effected a revolution in th habits of the people. The Wellington district delegates ti the liacing Conference met on Wednes day, and considered a circular from tin Colonial Secretary suggesting that i race meeting should be given to Pallia t«ii. Mr Hogg, M.11.1i, and M: Wadilmglon (Secretary of the Masterton Opuki Jockey Club) attended, and sub milted their views relative to tin suggestion. After some discussion, il was decided to defer giving a deeisioi until Monday. The regular meeting of Court Loya Enterprise, A.0.E., Masterlon, take place this evening. The election o Delegate to the District Meeting wil be held. Services will be held in conncelioi with (he Pahialua Presbyterian Cliurel next Sabbath, by licv.Yi'. H.Philip, a under:—l'aliiiilim at-11, Mr Stevenson AlfrodtoanUl; Paliiatua at 7. The cricket season in Masterlon, wa opened on the Park Oval yesterday, li the Excelsior dub, a goodly number d ; members taking part in the opening practice match, Captain's emits vice Captain's team, which, after an cnjoyabl game, resulted in a win for the forme combination by 8 runs, the score bciii! 10 and 112 runs respectively. Colonel Gerard Smith, formerly mem her of the House of Commons, represent ing ilucks, has been appointed Govemo of Western Australia. He belongs t old banking linn of Smith, Payne, an Smith, ami is a cousin to the Enrl o Wendover (formerly Lord Carringlon; The Earl of Yarmouth, whose skit dancing not long ago electrified th colonies, is said to have settled down a llockhampton. A singular circumstance in connectio: with the recent ballot (or sections in tli Awarua Block, is related by a Welling ton paper, Four members of a certaii family sent iu separate applications fo a particular section, which n large mini her of other persons were also anxious t secure. The first name drawnoutof thi ballot box was that of (lie head of th family, but as he was not present to pa; the first half-year's rciil, another driving took place, with the result that th name of another member of the famil; turned up. This applicant was als' absent, and again the ballot box wa turned round. At the third drawing th name of another member of the famil appeared, and as he did not attend ' fourth ballot was taken, when, Strang to relate, the name of the remainin; was drawn. He a'so was absent, an! eventually lhc section was secured b; another applicant, It would, we should think, says tli I'urt, puzzle a Philadelphia lawyer I understand why chlorodync should b admitted free while all other medicine are taxed, and an especially heavy dul imposed on other patent or proprietar medicines. Chlorodyno is, ho doubt, useful preparation in some respects, bn so is St. Jacob's Oil or Painkiller, or hundred other articles of a like charai ter. Chlorodync is, however, a poiso as well as a medicine, Opium holds place in its composition, and more tha once life has been .sacrificed byovei doses of il. Can it be that the Hous has found in these facts an argument fc its admission duty free? Cortainly i usefulness as a medicine it is not to 1 compared to the Emulsions of Co Liver-oil or the Hypophosphates whic the House in its folly decided shoul be taxed, immediately after rcsoh ing to admit Chlorodyne free. W could almost imagine Ihatmembers mm have been stupefying such intellects a they possess by strong doses of thci favourite medicine when they came t such illogical and absurd conclusions. There is a woman in one of, tho Lai cashire villages who has very pcculit ways of cooking, boiling meat, vcgi tallies, awl puddings together in on saucopan, The other Sunday moruinf after preparing the dinner, she went I church, leaving her little boy to see tin the saucepan did not boil over, A(t( she had. been gone some time the bo looked into the saucepan aud saw tl; carrots and turnips boiling in betweon sheep's head, while the cloth had com off the apple dumpling, He ran to th church, and, pushing the door opei shouted out: " Mother, mother 1 Com quick I The sheep's head is cation; a the carrots and turnips, aud the appl dumpling's took off his coat to figl him I" Special attention, is directed lo Mr C Pragncjl's adyertisomont, upon pcrnsn of which ladies will see for then selves the great advantages therei mentioned, Two experienced dress makers have been engaged by him, an the workroom is now in k\\ swing. Tli prices for making costumes will lie o iremely moderate, and tho stock of dres goods of all descriptions, has been cor siderably increased in view of the bus season. Mr Pragnell informs us that a, this season's goods are imported direc from Home, thus saving middleman 1 profits. Better value than ever will nobo obtainable at this populur drapery e: tnblishmcnt. A Mrs Moss, of Echuea, who allege that she had been shot in the breast b; m unknown assailant, has confesse that she shot herself because of a nuarri with her husband. ' '* ' Professor A. $, Wheeler, who is noi n Masterlon, is said to be considcrabl; iliovc tho average as a character rcadci His advice with regard to the choosinj )f occupations and the training of chil Iron should be useful to parents am ithors. Particulars as to hours of con filiation appear in another column. Messrs Hornblow k Co hold a bij iroduce sale to-morrow at their Mas crtoii rooms, To giye an idea of thj onsigument, no less than adozi;ntrueki i first-class table,, and seed potatoei cached' tho,Mastei;toa -Railway Station ho wholo of which aro to be sold entirelj rithout'roserve. As there is a prob bility of potatoes going up in value his opportunity should not be missed y heads of families and others. The Alhamhra Variety. Combination paged to, interest 'a '".downstairs 1 C'JSf ui the. Theatre Ifoyal last eyenujp. nd appoar in a, new programmo to-iught Ir Ke'arsley, tho \vfll).kil6wn pianjstp as bp.ofl enjjagppl tp assjst tlm cbmpanj Ids evoning; '" " """' - • Thero is great nnmug activity qi lorn Island, in Torres Strait's, 'aqd son sets, which prospect well, continue ti a found,

The profits on tno last Melbourn unual agricultural show, amounted t 3124. Lucerne is now fetching at auction ii lydney, the highest price known fo ight years, Somo excitement was caused at Soiitl klelbourno on Saturday, by an importan liscovery of alluvial gold in the shaft o he sewor works,' Albert Koad, nca )larendon-street. As a result of the scvorc weathc uperienced in the South Islam ■ecently, it is believed phoasants hay jecn killed out in many districts. We regret to learn that Mr 1!. 1 Eluhiies was taken suddenly ill at hi ihop in Queen street last evening, m s to-day uuable to attend business Under the care of Dr Hosking, he is iowever, progressing favorably. We remind our readers of Messr Sirams and Mowlcm's unreserved sale c furniture, ironmongery, crockery, poul try, mid fruit, including 15 cases o oranges. Messrs Lowes and lorus add to thei sale list for October 2nd, 25 first-clas ewes and lambs. A very successful social was held b the members of the Mastertou Mimic, pal Fire Jirigadc, last evening. The Hukalere murder case conclude nt 9.30 last night, utter a trial of tw days. The Maori jury, after live hour; deliberation, returned a verdict of mai: slaughter. A man named William Attridge set tenced in Lyttelton to nine month; imprisonment for obscene language, ha been released after serving two months the severity of the sentence having boo brought under (lie notice of the Justic Department. Yesterday was the 25th nnnivcrsar of the wedding of Mr John Kirkcaldii of the firm of Messrs Kirkcaldie an Stains, the well-known Wellingto drapers, and in order to mark the ot casion the staff of the lirm presents Mr Kirkcaldie with an illuminated ad dress, bound in hook form in morocct silver-mounted, and signed by over' member of the establishment. The also presented to Mr Kirkcaldie for Mr Kirkcaldie _a complete set of silver mounted toilet requisites. The preset tation was made by Mr Tecsdah manager for Messrs Kirkcaldie an Stains. Mr Kirkcaldie made a ver suitablo and feeling reply in acknow [edging the presentation says the N.i. Times. Hohsb Brkbdixo.-You will hear som twiners say it does not pay to breed horse! and thoir remarks in many instances at quite correct, For tho simple reason the do not breed the right sort, a fact they quit overlook. Tbefollowingarea few instances! the prices Hero stock has raaliscil, as three year old: November 18th, Mr Braithwail sold one for £3O; Mr C. Merewood sold on for £2B; Mrs Cadwallader sold one for £ll and the samo colt was Bold a few dav alter for £24 10s; Mr J. Alpi has sold six, averaging £25 each Mr VV. Burt bought one colt, an gave £IOO for him id a three year oi I Y (,nin,(j Hero), and is now travelling bin The above will show farmers that as lon as Hero is at their services, horco-breedin is one of tho best " specs" thoy can g into. Hero's stock have all turned out gr»u vvorkcrs and poifectly sound, Hero noli' from our local shows (including Wellingtoi twelve first prizes, three seconds, fivq chan pions, nine gold and silver medals, and £C in prize money, Not a bad record. Hoi is again this season at the scsvices i breeders for tho last timo, as the owner hi been repeatedly asked to travel the horse i tho Painiaratou and Mauawatu districls.Advi, Messrs L. J. Hoopor & Co., of the Bo Morclio, are now opening up their fin consignment of Spring and Summer novo tics, and will make their display in a fc days. Elegant millinery, fresh from tli hands of Parisian modistes; gems of fashio in bonnets and hat?,together with their ow oreitions, copied from the most stylis models. Abundant supplies of sailors hai in the most fashionable shapes and colon extensive varieties of children's milliner; untrimmed straws in the newest style' dress goods, mantles, blouses, parasol prints, etc.—Ami. One of the drawbacks of country life, i least to the small settler, is undouhtedl Iho increased price he has to pay for an articles of clothing or general drapery, b reason of the extra charges for freight o carriage. This drawback need exist n longer, for extra charges are done awa with under the new system which has bee: inaugurated at Tk Alio House, Wellington Under this system, any of the parcel advertised, will he sent to any address i: New Zealand, post fuee, the prices charge being exactly the same as those at which th goods are sold ovor the counter in Wcl lington, As may be imagined, howovei this liberal offer is only extended to casl customers, and all orders for advertisci parcels, must be accompanied by cash fo the amount, beforo the order can he exc cutcd at Tk Ano House, Wellington. In illustration of this system, we wil (live an example. Take for instance No. Parcel, which contains 1 Lady's Whit Mainsook Blouse, trimmed with embroider and with tho new butterfly collar; 1 Navy o Black Sateen Blouse, with white spots, ne< style; 1 pair of Black or Coloured Taffet Glovcs.and 2 pairs of Ladies Blaok Cashmcr Hose. This completo parcel will bo sent post free, to any address, on receipt of 12/1 from Te Ano House, Wollington.—Advt.