Wairarapa Standard Published Tri-weekly, Price 1d. FRIDAY, JULY 3, 1885.

Wairarapa Standard, Volume XVIII, Issue 1702, 3 July 1885, Page 2

Wairarapa Standard Published Tri-weekly, Price Id. FRIDAY, JULY 3, 1885.

The Gray town Football Club will hold their adjourned meeting on Saturday (tomorrow) night at 7.30. All members ate requested io attend. The Football match Mastertou v Carterton takes place at Carterton to-morrow in Vicktrataii’s paddock. It is expected that a large number of onlookers will be present. Nominations for the Champagne Stakes, Wrirarapa Jockey Club Autumn meeting, close on July Jib, to-morrow. The Matarawa Quadrille Assembly will be acid at Mr Welch's old residence to-night. Tbo Greytown Rifle Volunteers mustered for lire m.ual weekly drill on Tuesday night. There was rather a poor attendance, no doubt owing to many ol the members noing engaged at a tea meeting in the town at the same time. Captain Webster and Lieutenant Vi rnham were present, and Drill Inspector Dt z ii drilled the company at some length.

Mr F. 11. Wood holds an unreserved sale of general merchandise, furniture, Ac,, at Mastertou to-morrow.

Mr N. King bus commenced business in (In ytown as tailor, and advertises suits to order for c ash at low prices.

A meeting of stewards of the Lowey Valley Jockey Club will bo held at the Martinborough Hotel to-morrow evening at 8 30. Business, to balance up last season’s aiiaira ; election of stewards fur the next season ; and general. It is hoped that there will be a full attendance of members.

A committee of the Greytown Volunteers was formed after the drill on Tuesday night, for the puiposc of making arrangements for a Volunteer Ball to take place shortly at G rev town.

Tin; tire.vtmva Private Brass Band expect shortly to proceed to Martiuborough, to play a football match against all comers of the Waihenga district. They arc just now piac using very diligently for an open air performance on Saturday night next or the following Main,day night. 'I ha ordinary monthly meeting of the

Carterton Town Board was held on Monday. The credit balance was reported as £2B 18s Bd. The question of planting trees on the Town reserve was held over till next meeting. A few small accounts were passed for payment, and several jobs arranged to be held over ponding line weather. The Board then adjourned. It is not generally known that after his deu" - * 1 bj Mr Ormond at the general election the late Mr S!;«ehan was offered and refused a seat in the Legislative Council,

The revenue of New South Wales for the jiast quarter amounts to £2,070,000, being an increase over the corresponding period of last year of £210,000. The total revenue fur the past twelve months is 117,0' K), 00 I, being an increase of £1)10,000 over the corresponding twelve months of 1833-81. The Supreme Court, Napier, was occupied on Tuesday in hearing the libel action Trice v livening News Company. Mr Price, editor of the Tolspraph, was a candidate in the publicans’ interest at the last Licensing Committee elections. The Nows opposed hj s candidature, hinting that be was too Invi-ih in his (I .nonage of whisky, and that he would be b. I,tor suited for the office of Inspector of Liquor. The judge gave a verdict for £IOO.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Greytown, on Wednesday, before H A Stratford, R M,, H. UJy, juu , Esq., and J. Tally, Esq., J,P., ffm, Benge was charged by Constable Eocletou with being drunk in the public street of Grey town on Tuesday last, lined 10s or 21 hour, Mth hard labour. Greytown Town land's trustees v K. A. Wakelin, (civil case) Mr Gray for plaintiffs slid t!:e claim was seitlr 1 out of Court and asked for cm order fur costs. Defendant refused to pay on the ground that plaintiffs were bettor able to pay than ho was. Ordered to pay Court costs 78 and 2ls professional fees.

liu.m is iii'ri.ffieid, aged ninety-one years, w.iliud nine mils to umov.’his subscription to a Xi-mdou paper, it id the general impression among newspaper men that there are a number of subscribers who arc wailing until they are ninety one years old to come in .mJ i> i y for their paper,.

I At t!ie C irtertou It.M. Court on Tuesdaf, I before 11. A. Stratford, R.M., and W. Booili, J.P., A. Bennett was charged by Mary Dnscoll with using obscene and abusive language towards her on the 23rd June. Mr Board Or complainant, Mr Sandilands for defendant. On cross summons, Mary Driscoll wia charged by A. Bennett with assaulting b in in the public street. After hearing evidetco both informations were dismissed, the parties to pay their own costs.

An adjourned meeting of the Licensing Committee for the Featberstou Town Licensing District, was held at the Featberstou IUI. Court-house on Tuesday. Present— Messrs Bunny, (Chairman), Gundy, Donald. Beynolds and Toogood. An appheatron was placed before the Committee from Mrs A. E. Hayward, to transfer temporarily the license held by her for the Railway refreshment Rooms at Featherston. to Mr Robert Buekeridgo. The Chairman informed the committee that, as the adjourned meeting was to he held that day, ho had thought best to let the application come before them, instead of granting the transfer, as lie, as Chairman, had power under the Act to do. A temporary transfer was granted, Mr Donald dissenting.

A question arose in the Greytown Court c,u Wednesday regarding costs in a case settled out of Court. Mr Gray, plaintiff’s counsel, asked for an order for payment of costs and professional fee, which was granted. Mr Freeth, cLrk of the Court, questioned the Bench as to whether fees, such as are charged in judgment cases could not be enforced. Mr Gray contended that the case had not been before the Court, but Mr Stratford, R.M., said tlat the fact of Mr Gray asking for costs and professional fees brought the case before tie Bench, However, he would not enforce fire judgment fees, but simply make an order for cost of summons, but not to establish tkis as a precedent. Ills Warship said they were now in an advanced stage of Magna Cliarta, and where he could shift the burden off the shoulders of the public he would do so, as he believed in obtaining jusice as cheaply as possible.

There are some members of our Borough Councils and Road Boards who would like to be reported verbatim, but they may thank the Press oftentimes for not reporting them at all. At the Auckland City Council lately one worthy Councillor evolved in all innocency of purpose a “ bull ” of the purest character and amplest proportions, but it is still a moot point whether he saw it. Speaking of some municipal action, he wound up his pregnant deliverance thereon with the oracular assurance—“ It is only another illustration, gentlemen, of the fact that the loss of a drop of blood will not hurt a man, but still if you bleed him to death he is pretty sure to die,” This unanswerable logic convinced the councillors, but their levity of mind prompted them to respond with a shout of laughter.

The Darly says if anyone is under,the impression that the rabbit post has been as good ns exterminated in the Wairarapa ho would probably learn on making enquiries that he is laboring under a misapprehension. At the present time poisoning operations are being carried out in many parts of the district, as may be gathered from the fact that Mr T. G. Mason, chemist, lias alone opposed of upwards of six hundred pounds of phosphorous during the last two months. Large numbers aic also shot ami trapped, and during the past four days, two express loads arrived in Mastcrtcn.

The Makino Butter and Cheese Company (near Feikling) lins hud a bad experience liming its first season, the balance sheet .showing L 258 11s 2d on the wrong side of the ledger, among the assets being cheese and butter valued at Llo Is IGd still on hand. Mr Robert Gillies has forwarded bis resignation of the Bruce seat to the Speaker, owing to the state of his health. William Ebden, of Pipilea Point, Wellington, the owner of several houses, among them some of ill fame, has boon fined ,£59 or in default three months’ impiisonment for sly grog selling. A motion is to be proposed in the South Australian Parliament for the extension of the franchise to women.

The Tasmanian yield of wheat for tbo past year was 643,820 bushels, being 88,898 loss than in the previous year. The New South Wales Postal authorities contemplate the adoption of the electric light at the General Post-office, Sydney. The People Want Proof. —There is no medicine prescribed by physicians or sold by Druggists that carries such evidence of its success and superior virtue as Boschee’s German Syrup for severe Coughs, Colds settled on the breast, Consumption, or any disease of the Throat and Lungs. Any person afflicted can get a sample bottle for Cd, and try its superior effect before buying the regular size at 3s od. its wonderful cures are astonishing every one that uses it. Three doses will relieve any case. If you have a Cough or Cold that will not yield to other remedies try German Syrup and you will be surprised at the result. It has cured many cases of so called Consumption which doctors had given up. It is sold by all Druggists in the Civilised World.

Mr. R. A. Proctor makes a curious and interesting;statemen((says Knowledge), He has got hold of a wholesale price list of some firm of distillers, which reveals a secret of the trade. In this document occurs the following passage under the of “spirit flavours” —The attention of consumers iu Australia and India is particularly called to these excellent flavours. One pound of either of these essences to fifty gallons of plain spirit will make immediately a fine brandy or old tom, etc , without the use of a still.’’ This is followed by a list ot prices of these “ flavours” and then follows a similar one of “ wine aromas.” This is decidedly a lively look-out for travellers, especially those who have preference for certain vintages.

The Nelson Mail says “Wo understand that one of the effects of the low prices ruling for hops has been to induce Mr T, Harley to curtail his operations iu that particular industry. One of Ins gardens consisting of between four and live acres, has been let to a party of Chinamen who are busily engaged in converting it into a market garden.” 11 Hough On Corns.” Ask tor Wells’ “Rough on Corns.” Quick relief, complete, permanent euro. Corns, warts, bunions. Hempthorne, Prosser & Co., Agents, Christchurch indigestion and Liver Complaints, —For these complaints Baxter’s Compound ( hiinine Pills have proved a specific, acting powerfully on the liver and mildly on the stomach.—Sold everywhere, or post free from]. Baxter, Chemist, Christchurch, for ip or .j.| stamps.

Sumr to the value of L2!5,22t was ex p >rteil from Fiji last year, tlopra hi the value ( .f 1.1)11 hi'!, and bananao and other fruit to the value of nearly L 20.000, Skinny Men. “ Wells’ Health Ronewer" restores health and vigor, cures, Dyspepsia, Impotence, Debility. At druggisls. Kemptborno, i’rnssor L Co., Agents, Christchurch. Mae T limn quickly yields to “ Baxter’s Lung Preserver.” Dor Ceqgbs and Colds, “ Baxter's Lung Preserver " is iiiinvallerj. In Croup, “Baxter’s Lung Preserver operates magically, its expectorant and Other properties affording speedy relief. In Whooping Cough, “ Baxter’s Lung Preserver ” is a specific. In Bronchitis oul Asthma, " Baxter's Lung Preserver ” aflords immediate rebel. In Consumption, “Baxter's Lung Preserver” has been signally successful.

The Geographical Society’s Now Guinea expedition will probahiy spend six months in the island. The party comprises twenty six members.

Don’t Dio In The House Rough on rats ” clears out rats, mice, booties, roaches, bed bugs, flies, nnts, moles, jack-rabbits, insects, gophers. Kcmptborno, Prosser and Co,, Agents.

Tic-doloreux, toothache, or any other neuralgia pain speedily yields to Baxters Auii-jmuralgic Pijls,

/ho New Zealand Times says Rabbits still form an important public and Parliamentary question. Tlio annual report of the Superintending Inspector under the Rabbit Nuisance Act was laid on tin? table yesterday It is satisfactory in so far as to show trial by moans of poison the pest lias been abated and reduced within bounds in places where at one time it seemed unconquerable. On the other hand, Mr Bayly states that rabbits are still spreading in the wilder parts of Otago, and are swarming where, two years ago, there were none. It seems unlikely that the services of the department can be dispensed with for many years.

The Greytown Quadrille Assembly will keep up the dancing until midnight of Monday next.

The Loyal Greytown Lodge M.U.1.0.0.F., held their half-yearly meeting last night. There were a fair number of members present. The half yearly balance sheet was read by the secretary which showed that the total worth of the lodge funds amounted to £371 (is Id. During the half-year there had been B2 IDs expended on sick pay ; £25 14s ful had been disbursed in surgeon’s fees, and management expenses. The number of members is 35, and the average I captation per member £ll 12s. After the adoption of the report, P.G M. Loaeby, installed the newly elected officers. P.G. Dockery was inducted to the cilice of N.G. ; Bro Morgau, V.S. ; Bro 0. Amos, E.S.; Bros Loasby and Muir, retaining the offices of Treasurer and Secretary respectively.

The Post says that Mr William Hickson, J P., one of the oldest and most respected of Wellington settlers, is now very seriously ill. Ho has been in failing health for a considerable time past, but within the last few days tho symptoms have become more alarming.

The Wellington and Christchurch Colleges have been having a game of football together. The match was played in Christchurch and resulted in a win for tho -homo team by six points to nothing. Mr Booth, the temperance lecturer, has stated that the collections at his meetings in Wellington have not been sufficient to pay expenses. He further stated that not a single penny went into his pocket. Sir George Grey’s Law Praotiouers Bill enacts that any person of full age may bo admitted to the practice of either barrister or solicitor on the examination of a judge of the Supreme Court. The only qualifications necessary are—Full age of 21 years, passing au examination in law, and good moral character. It also provides that persons not lawyers may conduct cases in Court. The Gisborne natives have presented to Sir George Grey an old Maori kite manufactured from reeds, flax, Ac., It resembles in shape a hawk, and measures 12ft from tip to tip of the wings. Sir George Grey has promised to exhibit it at. the Exhibition, and afterwards lie will present it to the Auckland Museum.

At the Wellington K M. Court, on Wednesday, James Harvey, alias Gordon, who is already serving a term of five years for a similar offence, was charged with, on the 12lh March last, stealing a bay gelding, of the value of £lO, the property of James McKenzie, Feathorston. The prosecutor deposed that on the date named he put the horse stolon into his paddock. On sending for it on the loth, the horse could not be found. Ho then gave information to tiro police. Joseph Albert Adams, livery stable proprietor, Wellington. gave evidence that the prisoner offered him the horse described in the indictment for the sura of £3 10s. He eventually bought it for £3 os. Charles Ball deposed that ho saw prisoner in the Nag’s Hoad stables. Prisoner loft ahorse for sale, putting a reservo on it of £3 10s. His employer afterwards bought it. Prisoner reserved his defence, and was committed to take his trial at tiro next criminal sittings of the Supremo Court. r l he same prisoner was then charged i with stealing a saddle and bridle, the property of William Bucketidgo, Featherston. The prosecutor deposed that he had missed a saddle and bridle, produced. He had never authorised anyone to take the articles. Duncan Cameron, saddler, knew the accused, who left a saddle and bridle in bis shop in March last, and afterwards sold them to witness. Detective Campbell proved taking possession of the saddle and bridle, which had been in his possession ever since. The prisoner reserved his defence, and was committed to take his trial at the next criminal sittings of the Supreme Court.

During a chase after an escaped prisoner at Timaru the other day, the Inspector of Police espied a figure dressed in a woman’s garb in a field. He ran after the figure, thinking it was the man ho wanted dressed in disguise. This view was strongly supported by the “good pace ” the figure displayed, showing great length of stride. The chase continued for some time, until, at last, the figure dropped down exhausted. The pursuer, on coming up, was much digusted to find that it was really a woman ho had been running after ; one, too, who was almost as near dead with fright as with exhaustion.

Many a man has broken his back and lost heart on a poor farm which ho has suffered to run down by bad management, says the Kural World, “ spreading his labor and capital over one hundred acres, when by confining himself to twenty-live or thirty he might have become happy and rich.” Murray, Huberts and Co., of Wellington, ate iu receipt of a cable message from their Loudon house, Messrs Sanderson, Murray, and Go., dated London, oOr.h June .- The next series of wool sales have been fixed to commence on Ist September Tbo fifth and and last series for the year will commence on 17th November.” The Poston Herald says ; —lt is a matter for groat regret that since the Salvation Army commenced its operations at Poxlon an amount of larrikinism has been developed which never in the annals of the place existed before. Where before scarcely a youth was to bo seen in the streets on a Sunday evening, now they roam about in dow-s, eager “to sio the fun,” as they term it. Hitherto wc have refrained from writing in any adverse terms about the method iu which the leaders of the movement carry on their work, but we hope for the sake of the rising community and the general peace of the place that in future the proceedings will ho carried ou in such a manner ns to give the smallest possible encouragement to the incipient larrikinism which unfortunately has now been created.

A Laud Nationalisation League has been formed at Sydney. The objects of the League mo to stop the further sale of all Grown Lauds, to restore to the State tbo ownership of land already sold, by such means as may bo approved of by a majority of the people or their representatives ; to provide for the leasing of all lands on such terms as shall ensure to the State a fair rental, and to the tenant fall s.-cm-ity for his improvements and the results of his industry.

A port lias been discovered in the Victoria lliver, Australia, which is said to be superior to the ports of the Thames, the Mersey or the Hoogly. It forms the natural port or outlet for 57,000 acres of pastoral territory in the Northern Territory, and the Government Resident considers it may proveja formidable rival to Port Darwin. Tito South Australian revenue '.returns give the total revenue for the past year as LT,150,000, or £271,0C0 below the estimated amount, The Customs duties shows au im crease of L 109.000. The Premier, Mr Downer, in his Statement, announced that the deficiency of revenue below expenditure was L 256.000, and the actual deficit at the end of the financial year L 700.000. The Victorian yearly revenue return are published. The total revenue for the twelve months ending June 30th is LG,21)0,000, being an increase on the preceding year of LTW.OOO. Among the Departments showing tlie increase are—-Customs, L 150,000; Excise, LOObU ; Railways, L 121,000. The total revenue has“ exceeded the Treasurer’s csti mates by L 326,000.

Gear's meat factory,_ Wellington. had a narrow escape from being totally destiny.-d by fire the other morning As it was, abi nt ,CdOO worth of damage was d< no. Dr Newman has presented a petition to Parliament from 2:218 persons residing in Wellington praying that women may <e forbidden to serve in any capacity in the, bars of hotels. Mr W. C. Buchanan, M ILK., has made a donation of £lO to the Carterton Library.

Parliament has been engaged tins week in the debate on the no confidence motion brought forward by Sir George Grey.

The following Carterton members have been chosen to play Mastcrton on Saturday next in the football cup match. Forwards— A. Mercer, C. licid, A. Armstrong. C. i'.urbrother, T. Moore, F. Peters, C. llobiuson, A. Moore, E. Mercer, and E. Goodin. Quarter backs —W. Dempsey and B Kemble. Half backs—E. Ilutherfonl and A. Ewcn. find back—W. Strang. Emergencies —K. I'' ll1 ’- brother, J. Smith, and J. Peters. The Masterton team have lieen chosen as follows: Back, G. Berry ; half backs, O'Connor and Whatman; ijuartor backs, .1 Perry, Holmwood, W. Perry ; forwards, Hounslow, llanginui, 0. Bannister, J. Bannister, 1 1 . Perry, Beaehcy, Gheuneis, Belling, Wclcbi Emergencies, Ewingtm, A. Thompson, Kibblewhito. Play to jommeueo at three o'clock sharp.

The Wairarapa and East Coast Pastoral and Agricultural Society has decided to hold its next annual show in the Society’s yards, Carterton, on Wednesday, 4th November. The advertisement appears elsewhere.