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Pahiatua Herald, Volume II, Issue 193, 24 August 1894, Page 2

To-morrow, atPahiatua,the trial match for the Bush “reps” will be played. At a committee meeting of the Pahlatua Football Club held on Tuesday evening, it was decided that the photograph of the winners of tho Bush championship be taken on September 2nd. The W.F.0.A., Ltd., are now offering remnants in Oilcloth and Linoleum from 2 to 6yd lengths at low prices. Mr Cook, of the firm of Cook & Gray, is in town on business connected with the dairy factories. At Palmerston cn Wednesday Mr D. Kelly, manager of the Makakahi dairy factory, was married to Mrs O’Cennor, late of Pahiatua. Th© happy couple passed through Pahiatua on their way to -Makakahi the same evening. Football, say a Truth, is the pursuit of blown leather by blown humanity. We would call the attention of the Inspector of Nuisances to the filthy pool of

stagnant water lying at the junction of the .‘fain Road and Ed wards-street. On a hot day the stench arising therefrom is simply unbearable. Captain Gale, of tho steamer Senegal, made an unique experiment during a recent storm in the Adriatic. He used soapy water to arrest the fury # of the waves. He dissolved 61 b of soap in 70 quarts of water, and poured the mixture on some unravelled ropes, down which it ran slowly into the sea. In this way a /one of smooth soapy water was formed around the steamer of about ten feet in extent, against which the waves broke without being able to reach the steamer. This was while the vessel was lying to, but when she began to move the zone of quiet water moved with her until the engines had made 45 revolutions. A ciblo from Washington states that a bomb exploded in a dwelling r.t Sacramento, California, killing six people . It is

supposed to be an act of revenge upon toe owner for giving evidence leading to the conviction of Anarchists. An Anarchist shot a police inspector at Seraingin Belgium, and then committed j suicide, Sir J. Pauncefoote, Britisli Ambassador ! to tho United States, and Mr Gresham, Secretary of State, have a nun 1 that 600,000 dollars compensation sh ... paid to the Canadian sealers under t award of tho Borhiug Sea Commission. The Germans is Samoa have petitioned the Emperor to annex the islands or declare a protectorate over them. They are averse to a dual German and English control. The Daily Chronicle publishes a dispatch from Servia stating that King \l* xandcr is about to ab ti ;ate in ? tvor of his father, ex-King Milan. The Premier says he is very sorry to say that the Powers show no inclination to I The X w South Wales Government ! spend an average of £15,000 a year for is now given at 7,255. Tin* estimated number of Chinese in the i - 1067. Some Maoris surprised by a constable. \ shoot : ng tuis, shrewdly observed, I ■ the Government allow rll tho bush to be | '• ■ : 1” \Y. H. Hawkins announce in another ! column the sale of Mr Robinson's I f umit ure and effects and to..!s : also a I large assortment of drap» rv, crockery, and j sundries ; all without reserve. “ My client your honor,” said a solicitor ; in tlie Christchurch Supreme Court the othe r day, “ha«boen engage 1 in •onimerci.nl ! . I l refer to were not of the same character as the only one J have before me.” Tho j point of the conversation was that the I accused was charm l with st mliug a l in order to d his honeymoon trip. rd ng to tbi M swat l D i!y Stan- ■ asking her to become a candidate for the Palmerston mayoralty election in November next. At a mooting of Tutaokara milk suppliers, hold last evening. Messrs Cook and Gray’s proposals wore accepted without alteration. \ factory for that district will soon be an accomplished fact. Tho terms asked l\v Madam© Melba for her Australian tour are £l6O per concert for 20 concerts. Messrs Williams and Musgrovo suggest. £650 per concert for 15 concerts, and so the matter stands. If tonus arc agreed upon, Madame Melba will lie in Australia in Juno next. I According to Mr Musgrove. she will !>•» accompanied by a full number of nrtiVt* from Covont Uaivbn. iin.l o|»r..<io emirens .villi orche tr» will be given ii eluding net only solos from operas, but scenes in which all the singers may annri.r at once, i Mad un Melba s tortus for her \merlesn i tour vUh Mr \bboy are £‘2so per concert. * •marl natural plienomcn » of the world, and the most in! •vsl.iMgandino.-t dc\ .doped »a\ago I m ion haw on u> European requirements: to live among « ili> t y and hospitable AvMcomo ; and m j t realist' something of the extent, tin* varietv, j » ind the vastnesa of tho Queen's Empire. 1 i ban oiio round the beautiful island* of ! 1 \ni podiun Britain.” *

j “ The Demon Inllmjaza" is no respector I of persons, costs, or nationalities. Two I of tho local Chinamen have him as a guest at present.

Mangatainoka’s usual peacefulness was grossly disturbed yesterday evening by the mad profane language of a notorious woman. This needs the attention of a constable.

There.is a rumor current that important alterations arc to be made in the arrangements between the milk suppliers and the factories. When something definite is known wo shall refer to tho subject in a future issue.

Representations having been made to Mr Ward, Colonial Treasurer, that large importations of wheat and flour are being made from Australia, he has indicated that in tho interest of New Zealand farmers the duty on these articles will be increased without delay.

The reconstructed Australian banks have to repay between the years 1896 •nd 1907, deposits to the extent of £52,633,495, tho heaviest payments having to be made in 1898 10’ millions, in 1899 11 millions, in 1900 12$ millions. At tho meeting of the Chrietehurek Charitable Aid Board the other day a member said that he had engaged a woman cook for bis station at L4O a year. On her arrival at the railway station nearest to her destination she found that no trap had been sent for her, but that she would have to go by coach. This, however, she indignantly refused to do, and returned to ( ‘hristchurch. One of the most successful of tho series of dances arranged by the members of the i’ahiatua V.F.B. Band took place in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening last. These dances seem to be thorough! v appreciated by those who indulge in the ;igbt fantastic. On looking down the list of names on the petition against the Onehunga Ceraer rv Bill it was found that the husband ot

the lady Mayor of Onehunga had petilior.od against the Cemetery Bill for which bin had been lobbying. The Minister f ->r Labour said it was enough to make him reconsider his attitude towards women's suffrage.

The annual report of the Waagaaui Meat Freezing Company for the year ended July 31st. 1894, states that after paving all working expenses, repaira to machinery, plant, etc., and writing off the

debit balance of'£lß7 9s lid at profit and loss from last year, there remains a credit balance of £661 3s sd, out of which it is proposed to write off £.700 for depreciation. leaving Ll3l 2s 5d to carry forward. The quantity of stock frozen in the works for the year represents equal to 74,78*2 .sheep, as against 53,537 last year. There is a young fortune in stamp collecting. says tho Observer. A Carterton schoolboy industriouslr gathered together >*ome 300 New Zealand used stamps and sent them to an English exchange House, to get their value in foreign stamps. Yesterday he received the following reply :

4 We beg to acknowledge receipt of your consignment of stamps, value 7d. If you choose to send a farther consignment to make up 5s or more, we wi’l forward you stamp© in exchange. If yon require the >tMnps returned to you by post, it will be iu*c» s-arv to forward 8d in English stamps or P. 0.0. to defray postage at letter rate.” | The price quoted for New Zealand stamps in an accompanying catalogue is 2s per 1 1000. | Mr Knox, of Kaitawa, invites tender* for bashfelling. Mr C. I dy, of Ballanee, invites tenders for bushfelling. Mr \\. H. Granger has seme additions :o his property list. Mr Griffith has withdrawn his stock from sale by auction. Messrs Abraham and Williams direct attention to their stock sale to be held ©n the 4th September at the Pahiatua sale yards. Four bachelors adveitise for a housekeeper. Mr W. 11. Hawkins will sell furniture.

fT.vt? r.nd carpenters' tools at the Mart, on Saturday, at 2 p.m. I The Manga ..inoka school committee j a Ivertise for tenders for the purchase of I tot .ra in the school reserve. Mr A. H. Wilson has an advertisement • in thi3 issue re accounts due by him. Tii:.* Kenn-tdecs settlement, which proved | so to many settlers, is to be the j Hovel! is petitioning the House stating j that ho was induced to go to the isiaeds on representations contained in a Governj ment pamphlet, which proved to be mi©Kudin.*, in oonsequence of which he ! experienced great sufferings and distress lon the island; his wife's health was permanently injured, and the petitioner suffered monetary losses to the extent of , £BSO. To give better facilities and quicker despatch fortheexport of d iiry produce during ; • n i m n, H hie kM Mh a j that t! ■.■ NowZ Hand Shipping Company’s i s.s. Vorangi shall make Wellington her ! fin"-! port of departure from the colony for London, luLead of Lyttelton, as previously arranged. ' Coolgnrdie '» the place to spend money, ! with water at 2© 9J per gallon. Pahiatua ' people who are eager to gain money can do so wi’hou! travelling some hun Ireds of ! miK ?. They have only to go with the cash to Tie why Brothers* clearance sale, whor© bargains in draper? are tho order of the day : Is saved is Is gained. Men’s complete outfit for 22* dd : Twoi d suit. 1 is fid ; pair boots. 5s : pair v. " sox 3d; sh -. Is; U h bat. Is li—--22s 6d. To be had .at the great sale of Trewbv Brothers' Drapery stock : Tapestry carpet worth 2s fid, reduced to Is fid ; ell wool llaiinel. reduced to Sjd ; colored blankets worth 9s fid. reduced to 5s lid per pair, at the eloanug sals of Trewbv Brothers stock. I It takes very little money nowaday* to I make a gentleman, o far as clothes go. Wo notice that complete outfits, including a suit of clothes, pair of boots, sox. shirt. 1 and felt hat are now to be had at Ttewby Brothers’ clearance sale for the astonish*- ) | ingly low sum of 22s fid. V person must be I hard up indeed it' he can’t sport a new j outfit at such a price. Men's Mackintoshes, 30s and 655; Over- 1 coats. 15s fii to 655; Oilcoat*. 10s fid; 5s lid; Shooters. lo* fid; Ladies 'rtOj l isters now 19s 6d ; 21s Ulsters now 12s | fid; In lies 60s Mackintoshes now 12s this i from 4s fid; Ft , fe fid; l.u . ■ u7a fid ; U nbi©lias. Is lid; Wool Shawls from Is lid: J erect s 2s lid ; j Noas,-.. Is 11.1 : Strum; laceup,. 7. .VI ( for h only it lUau.nl an,l Harlow s, tho poople's ilrap< ra. 1 .nirfoM I in, n collars t» ho ol.nrcl a! • cloa.unoo sale; I. .lies' nn.l children'* I trinimod straw and frit lint,, only-J, 11,1; ■ ovanin ; shorn worth &• 11, i. Übe c!« ... at I 11 ; men • htatchara worth It ,vl. I root) only 111}.! .loxen reel*: U . .. ill,’i. ’. wonh Is t,.Ui, now at llid; I ... n. - only l • "1. Ra , iri\ and noouro 5,.m,. ~f tho hnroaiiM to 1 ho had at Trowby ltrothers' loarance ' sale. I ]