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Waipawa Mail, Volume XIII, Issue 2352, 24 October 1889, Page 2

In another column, the Defence Department call for tenders for a new cottage ns quarters for Sergt. McArdle. Mr Tanner, M.H.R., is deserving of thanks for the manner in which he has obtained this concession from the Department, for at one stage all sorts of excuses were made to get out of the expenditure so greatly necessary. Now that new quarters are to be built, we trust that our member will draw the attention of the Department to the necessity that exists for a thorough overhaul of the police residences. The Department may as well make one job of the lot.

The Secretary of the Waipawa District Hospital sends us the following returns for the week ending October 19ih, 1889 : Patients in Hospital : M 8, F 0 ; received during the week, M 2, F 0 ; discharged, M 3 F 2 ; died, M. 1, F 0.

A New Caledonian paper declares that the time has arrived when the French Government should take possession of the New Hebrides, because in that case all the small colonies lyiug between that group of Islands and Tahiti would be at the mercy of France. She would bo mistress of the navigation of Oceania, and would hold the key of Australia in her hand. Supposing she hesitates to annex that archipelago, “ England,” it is argued, *' would occupy them on the first alarm of war, and New Caledonia would be closed in an iron ring, of which Australia, New Guinea, the New Hebrides, Fiji, and New Zealand would constitute the various segments.” In that event, moreover, the capture by Great Britain of New Caledonia, Tahiti, the Marquesas, and the Gatnbier Archipelago would be only a question of time ; and over an area of 10,000 nautical miles England would be an undisputed mistress of the seas.

The following is a good sample of American jush. It is in reference to a pianoforte con-

certo, by Scharwenka :—“ When we have passed through the rocky dark wood of sombre oaks and pines of this part, we come out into the sunlight on the meadows of the beautiful slow movement, fraught with flowers and bouquets of lovely melody, and after passing again through the rocks and un ’erbrush of the forest of the prime part, we arrive on the rural plains of the animated scherzo, in which we note the joyous frolic of the inhabitants of the rural household, skipping along in dancing frolic.” Another London hospital surgeon has sacrificed his life to his patients. “It was only last year that a house surgeon lost his life at Guy’s through diphtheria. Now a similarly distressing event is reported from St. Thomas’. Mr Charles Brown had nearly completed his term of house surgeon at that institution, and seems to have been worn out with close application to his arduous duties. In this condition he attended two diphtheria cases, and assisted in the extreme operations of tracheotomy. After one of these operations he had a warning in the development of illness which had for one of its characteristics the ominous symmptom of sore throat. Notwithstanding this, Mr Boown went on with his work and assisted in another tracheotomy operation. By holding on until this secoud operation Mr Brown was all the more virulently attacked. The next operation was performed oil himself —it was the serious operation of larjmgotomy. Unhappily it proved of no avail, aud the heroic surgeon has died. Every summer (say the American correpondent of the Argus) brines one or more victims of the old delusion that an air ship is possible. A few weeks since a “ Professor ” Campbell, persuaded that he had found the means the means to regulate the course of a balloon with a small electric engine, run by a storage battery, induced a Michigan aeronaut. Hogan by name, and also a “ professor,” to make a trial of the invention. Hogan accordingly made an ascension in a large silk balloon, inflated with common iliumiuating gas. Before he had reached a height of more than 1000 ft a portion of the regulator—a large fan wheel, made like an exaggerated propeller—broke

,iade like an exaggerate propeller—brok away from the balloon, and fell to the ground. It would have seemed possible for him then to descend, but he held on his course, nearly south-east from New York, whence he started straight out over the open sea. Nothing was ever again heard from or of him. The balloon, without the car, was sighted drifting, half collapsed, on the surface of the ocean several- days after the ascension, and some 50 miles from the nearest land.

We are reluctantly compelled to hold over some leading matter to-day dealing with the cost of the Napier High Schools. The Payne Family had to turn people away from the doors at Hastings last night. To-morrow night, at 7.30, the Waipawa School Committee will hold a special meeting, to consider the action of the Board of Governors of the Napier High School. Mr W. Austin, of Harapdeu, has secured the contract for the hauling and placing of the telephone poles, wire, and crosspieces on the telephone lines between Hampden, Onga Onga, and Wapawa. These lines once open, they will be of great assistance and convenience to the inhabitants, though whether we in Waipawa will not have cause for regret is another matter—we mean from a business point of view.

The Payne Family open to-night at the Oddfellow’s Hall, and to-morrow night at the Town Hall, Waipnkuran. The weather this time is all that can ibe wished, and we expect to see Mr Payne puzzled to know where to cram his audience. The Melbourne Herald says of Frank Lincoln :—“ What more could be wished for ? Those who went to laugh laughed, and came away laughing, and the next day found that they could fiud plenty in their memories to laugh at over again.”

Wo neglected to state in last issue that an application has been made to the Defence Department to have the cadets at the Waipawa Distriot School formed into a regular eadet company, thereby authorising them to wear uniform, and entitling them to arms and capitation allowance.

Our Napier evening contemporary, the Tele// rap 71, admits its error in respect to making the statement that only one scholar passed last year in Staudard VI., but it does not make any apology. It shelters itself behind what it terms “ apparent discrepancies” in the Education Report. If our contemporary will look again it will find that it was not the fault of the Report that the misstatement was made.

Mr H, C. Wilson, the well known Napier Dentist, informs us that he is now using an entirely new local anesthetic for the painless extraction of teeth. He has now thoroughly tested it, having extracted over 70 teeth painlessly. The great advantage of this anesthetic, he tells us, is its simplicity, and, unlike cocaine, no serious symptoms can possibly arise, and its effect is certain iu every case. From oue to a dozen teeth may be extracted at a sitting. Mr Wilson is the only dentist in the colony who has it. As will be seen by notice over the leader, Mr Wilson visits Waipawa Tuesday an 1 Wednesday, the 12th and 13th of November.

The Waipawa Cricket Club has received a challenge to play a match agaiust Waipukurau at the latter place ou Monday, November 11, (the day set apart for keeping the holiday Priuce of Wales’ Birthday). The local club has decided to accept the challenge, and a good game is anticipated, as both clubs are practising regularly and with good results. The new grouud in Mr Scrimgeour’s paddock looks really well, and a couple of good wickets will therefore be at the disposal of the local men and any club that may come to play at Waipawa. Altogether we are looking forward to a rally this cricketing season;—the grand old game comes to the front ouce more.

Mr W. H. J. Bennett, our local bookseller and stationer, this morning showed us a capital selection of views of the various cities of New Zealand, and quite a host of Christmas greeting cards, all from the establishment of Mr Willis, of Wanganui. The latter comprise some very pretty sketches of New Zealand scenery and of the flora aud fauna of the colony. Chief among the scenes that are most striking and artistic we think may be mentioned, a scene on the West Coast of the South Island ; but all are really nicely fiuished, and will well repay inspection. To those who wish to send a greeting for Christmas to friueds at a distance, we cannot conceive anything more appropriate than these New Zealand productions. They havo the advantage, too, of being very cheap. An Auckland telegram states : —Wreckage consisting of a case marked “CH ” in diamond, with the word “ Melbourne ” underneath, and part of the topmast of a ship, has been found on the west coast beach about 25 miles from Ahipara. The parent of a boy attending the Sydenham (Canterbury) borough school summoned Mr Baldwin, head-master, for assaulting the lad with a stick. Lengthy evidence was given, which showed that four of the boys at the school mobbed an old woman, and had taken articles from her basket. The master, seeing this, had punished the four as an example to school. The Bench strongly condemned the action of the boys, and considered that they had not been punished severely enough. The case was dismissed with costa.

The Premier does not leave Wellington for Nelson till Monday, and it is uncertain how long he will stay. He is still in poor health, which he ascribes to the fatigues of the last two years, and the duration of his visit will depend on the amount of improvement effected.

Mr Fergus, in his capacity of Minister of Public Works, retaiua charge of public buildings and defence works which some time ago wete handed over to the Defence Department. The defence works are now nearing completion, and it was thought advisable, as Mr Fergus is acquainted with all details concerning them, to let him keep control. Arthur Clampctt, alias Sullivan, the

“ revivalist ” and “ converted athiete,” has furnished the Wanganui Chronicle with what amounts to a written confession that his real name is Clampett, and that recently he gave way to drink in Christchurch. He gives a history of his career under the name of Sullivan. He states that he began evangelistic work in Auckland. Owing to attacks of the Press while iu Christchurch, and the hard work missions, he broke down, and subsequently fell into his old habit of drink, and forgot himself, though he had only a week previously addressed a monster temperauce meeting. This was the only time, he says, since his “conversion” that he has tasted drink. He asserts that his one object since his conversion has been to do good, and to win others to live better lives. In conclusion, Olampett says that, taking all things into consideration, it is his present intention to proceed on a lecturing tour, including in his programme, among other items, singiug and subjects connected with athletics.

We are glad to hear that enquiries are being made as to the calling of the annual meeting of the Waipawa Athletic Club, and as to what shape the annual gathering shall take. It has been suggested that a real Caledoniau gathering should be held, and that che Caledonian Society of Hawke’s Bay should be asked to offer one or two prizes. We have no doubt that if a strong Committee is formed, and a good programme put out, there will he a most successful gathering iu Waipawa. Mr Bennett, Secretary to the Athletic Club, will notify the meeting iu a few days. Yesterday morning, the marriage of Mr A. E. Jull and Miss Whittington, took place at the Anglican Church, the Rev. J. C. Eccles conducting the ceremony. Despite the fact that the ceremony was at 8.30, a number of ladies and gentlemen were preseut. Miss Whittington was most tastefully attired in travelling costume, and the bridesmaids. Miss B. Jull and Miss A. Bibby were in ordinary attire. Mr C. M. Whittington acted as groomsman, and the father of the bride gave her away. The ceremony haviug ended, a quiet little breakfast took place at the Exchange Hotel, and by the 10 a.m. train Mr aud Mrs Jull left on a trip to Wanganui.

We are requested to call attention to some alterations and additions in Mr Ben. B. Johnson’s sale advertisements. Several lots of cattle and horses have been added to the stock sale which takes place on Wednesday, 30th inst., and these comprise springing cows, draught and trap horses. Further particulars are given regarding the properties to be sold on Saturday, 2nd November. We would call special attention to these sales as affording an excellent opportunity firstly for those on the look out for good stock, and in the second place to those desiring good investments in freehold properties.