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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5174, 5 November 1895, Page 2

The Masterton Borough Council meets this cvoniiifj. The result ot llio Melbourne Cup will he published by ns this evening. It is a sad fate for a self-made man to bo tied for life to the tailor-made girl. Messrs Fish and Wales have nominated for the Duhcdin Mayoralty Tenders are invited by the Masterton ltoad Board for formation on the Masterton to Gladstone Iload. It is stated that Mr Chamberlain, one of the ill-fated Wairarapa's passengers is cluimiiiEt £2,001) damages from the Union Company. ilailway arrangements, in connection with the I'rincc of Wales' Birthday holiday, to be observed on Monday, November 11th, are published in another column.

Mr William A. Cameron, of Tenui, was married on Friday last, to Miss Maggie Lang, daughter of Mr J. W. Lang, of Uideford, Mr 0. E. Hugo, the well-known Professor of Physiognomy, who is just concluding a very successful season in A! astro ton, lectures at Grey town on Thursday evening next. Ihelicv.S J. Gibson preached on the subject of "The. Ideal Wife," at Greytown, hist Sunday. His text was "Whoso lindctli a wife, fiudcth a good tiling."

Although the general public keep holiday on Monday November lltli, the banks close on Saturday the !lth inst. Mr W. Benton, of Feathcnton, is the successful tenderer for the residence to he built at the Tu Tu for Mr C. li. Bidivill, The price is £1,239, The early Japanese swords were expected to be so keen that a blade suspended horizontally beneath a tree would sever any falling leaf that might fall upon its edge, The first execution by the guillotine in India has take place in the French settlement ot Chandernagore, the instrument being specially imported from Franco for the occasion.

An article is published by the Scotsman showing the prolils ot Scottish Volunteers during the past shooting season, Ihe money value of the prizes won amounted to ,64,2-17 10s Id.

A meeting of the Masteiton Juvenile Operatic Society, was held in the Temperance Hall, on Monday evening. MrG, Gray, senr,, was in the Chair, and Mr J, Jlood acted as Secretary, Owing to some little friction which had occurred among the members, they have decided to, as far as possible, manage the business of the Society themselves. A Committee ot Management was appointed, and Messrs J. Kearslcy and G. Gray, junr., were elected Conductor and Stagerespectively, Mr J, Hood was appointed Secretary pro lm.

_ At a meeting of the Mastcrton Juvenile Operatic Society, held last evening, the keenest interest was evinced throughout the proceedings, by the juvenile members present. At times argument waxed warm and forcible—in fact too warm and forcible to be appreciated by the ordinary attendant at adult meetings.

Many of the members of the Masterton Amateur Operatic Society, will regret to learn that Mr L. J. Forde has resigned his position in the Society. Mr L J. Forde was selected to fill the leading tenor part in Les Cloches lie Cornevillc, and he would certainly have given an excellent rendition of the character.

An elderly resident, shortly after daybreak this morning, had a queer experience. He opened the house door and looked out, but staggered back when lie saw a distorted human figure carriedon a stretcher by four youngsters, right in front of him, For a moment lie could have been knocked down with a hut the illusion was broken by a shrill yoice saying, " Please Sir, give something to Guy Fawkes." The early birds were in this instance trying to catch the worm, and they did ''catch it." The way they trotted off the premises with their mutilated effigy, was highly suggestive of a stampede, The tardy recognition of tubercular disease among the list of contagious and infectious evils, is one for which we must return melancholy thanks, says the Clirisliiin Outlook. It is curious to think of the part which consumption has played in novels and dramas, and then to reflect that it is after all an enemy almost as hideous as small-pox, It is only within most recent years that the marriage of a consumptive bas ccascd to hold its place as a romantic incident in literature. The hero, returning after a long absence and finding the heroine in consumption, would marry her with the full sympathy of the reader. But now that the lieriditary and contagious nature of the disease is fully recognised, we justly shudder at such a union, It is probable that regulations such as those which apply to fevers and cholera, will before long apply to consumption also. And it is meanwhile the duty of friends and relatives of the consumptive to use nil the means at their disposal for the protection of the healthy.

Messrs Simms and Mowlem notify the private sale of the line of 20 2 and 3-year old steers, which is consequently withdrawn from thoir catalogue for tomorrow's sale.

The proposal to borrow £4IOO for the borough of Jlartoa has been carried by au overwhelming majority at a poll of Ihe burgesses, It is intended to acquire a piece of land of several acres for a park. At the Masterton Wcslcyau Church last evening, the following Sunday School scholars received prizes, Mr P. A. Eive making the presentation to the girls and Mr C, E. Daniell to the boys; —Girls—Louie Cole, Elsie Toohy, Annie Foreman, Muriel Eive, Ethel Dauioll, Edith Carpenter, Vera Dixon, Blanche Gappor, Minnie Cresswcll, May Billington, Emily ltive, Harriet Allon, Kate Eaathope, Mary Donald, Stella Dixon, Ida Perry. Boys—Charlie Bills, Bertie Temple, Leonard Daniell, John Wise, Walter Hornblow, Jim Tait, H. Chisholm, E. Carpenter, C. Williams, H. Perry, T. Fcilaing, Jos. Carpenter. The necessity of a gato at tho Mastcrton end of tho footway between tho two Waipoua bridges, was forcibly exemplified yesterday afternoon, when three ladies were walking on it and a runaway horse was seen to enter the narrow way and come towards them at full speed, One of the company was wheeling a perambulator, but with commendable presence of mind caught up her child and with the other two ladies, climbed the fence, just in time to save being trampled under foot. The horso came thundering on and smashed the baby carriage, but fortunately did nothing worse. Cuzco and St. Leon's circus opened in Masterton last evening, and despite the short notice, attracted a good assemblage of people, Tho fame which preceded them was in no way lessened by last night's programme, and an excellent impression was mad# on all who were present. The horses of the circus are far above the average of trick animals, and go through their many feats with astonishing ability. Besides the horses and ponies, the show includes a marvellous donkey, and performing dogs and monkeys, all of whiob aro trained to perfection. The principal attraction is|'however, the acrobatic performances of a number of ohildren and fhejt .fapaneso master,

A scheme is afoot for holding an industrial exhibition at Wellington. . I, 4 i? "ported that the Prince of Wales is building a yacht to raco for the America Cup.

Messrs Lowes and lorns add to their jJI y oun 6 Tho manager of the Alasterton gas vrorks reports that all tho plant is in ; good working order.

The total number of entries received for the Woodvillc Sliow is 602, heindSO m excess of last year's.

At the Hawke's Bay A. and P. Show tho first prize, " single carriage horse" c ass, wentto Mr 11. Pinkney's" Honourable Dick, by Ananias."

Messrs Lowes and lorns hold thoir monthly stock sale at Ekotahuna to-mor-row. Ilie list of ontries at present comprise upwards of 50 head of cattle of all classes.

Our local contemporary suggests a farmers club to meet once a week in a pub and read " agricultural literature." We wonder if members will take their agricultural literature" neat or with soda.

lhc following team will erprcsent the Ercelsiors against Greytown, on tho Park Oval, at 3 p.m. on Thursday ncit: -H. Bngge (captain), Bennett, Johnston, fticol, W. Mason, It. Leach J Wickens, H. K. Nicholson, Shaw, \> aite, L. Williams.

Says the Cliristchurch Press Mr Beeves will he remembered iu time to conic, as the author of a small number of very good poems, aud a large number of very bad Bills." Would that the Bills were better and the poems worse 1 The Rev, A. C. Yorke intends to give a series of addresses to men, the first of which will be to-night. Everyone will be made welcome. The addresses arc to be given iu St. Matthew's Church, as the schoolroom is not available.

H.M.S. Lizard—screw gunboat, firstclass, 715 tons, 1000 horso power six guns, lieutenant-Commander Lionel G. S, Hancock-arrived at Wellington »t 11.10 yesterday morning from Sydney via Melbourne, which latter port was left on 27th ultimo.

During the month of October 32 tons 2 cwt. of coal was carbonized, at the Masterton Gas Works, 322,500, cubic feet of gas being inado. This is an increase of 23,900 cubic feet oyer the corresponding period of last year. A Venezuela coastguard vessel fired on the British schooner Myosotis, and shot Garcia, the owner of the vessel. It has since been proved that she did not carry any contraband cargo, which was the reason alleged for firing upon lier. Messrs Simms and Mowlcm hold their usual fortnightly stock salo in the yards, Queen-street, Masterton, tomorrow (Wednesday) at 1 o'clock, when they will offer for sale, stock of all classes, including fat and storo sheep and cattle, springing cows and heifers, 35 first-class yearlings, pigs of all classes, and horses.

The weight of the five sheep in the guessing competition at the Cartertou Show ii 12G|lbs. Mr G. ][. Scales was first guessing -130; J. Gorman second, .120. The weight of the fat bullock ffftS 1,032j1b5. Mr C. King (Gladstone) came first, guessing 1,034, and MrH. C. Shefl'ert second, with 1,035. Mr T. Benton, junr., was third with 1,029. The Gas and Library Committee of the Masterton Borough Council met last evening. Present: His Worship the Mayor and Crs Ifornblow and Yates. It was resolved to recommend lite adoption of the gas report and that the manager go to Wellington to sec about procuring certain pipes, etc., required at the gas works, Owing to the meeting being a small one the question of firewells for Kuripuni was deferred. Accounts as submitted were passed for payment and the meeting adjourned.

One ot the drawbacks ol country life, at least to the small settler, is undoubtedly the increased price he has to pay tor any articles ot clothing or general drapery, by reason ot the extra charges for freight or carriage. This drawback need exist no I longer, for extra charges are done a„'ay with under the new system which has been inaugurated at Te Abo Hoosb, Wellington Under this system, any of the parcels advertised, will be sent to any address in New Zealand, post free, the prices charged being exactly the same as those at which tho goods aro sold over the counter in Wellington, As may be imagined, however, this liberal offer is only extended to cash customers, and all orders for advertised parcels, must be accompanied by cash (or the amount, before the order can be executed at Te Alio House, Wellington, In illustration of IMb system, we will give au example. Take for iustance No. 3 Parcel, which contains 1 Lady's White Mainsook Blouse, trimmed with embroidery and with the new butterfly collar; 1 Navy or Black Sateen Blouse, with wliite spots, new I style; 1 pair of Black or Coloured Taffeta Gloves,and 2 pairs of Ladies Black Cashmere Hose. This complete parcel will be sent, post free, to any address, on receipt of 12/G, from Te Ano House Wcllington.-ADVT. Mark Twain's Toast.-The Babies-Wc have all been babies. Heaven Mess them ! Io make thtra strong and healthy use Dr Kirk's Farinaceous Food. Sold by all storekeepers,