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Wairarapa Standard, Volume XVIII, Issue 1761, 20 November 1885, Page 2

We have to thank the Begistrar-Genera! for copies of the Agricultural knd Miscel-, laueous Statistics for 1884. An Auckland paper quotes, as an instance of the hard times there, the fact that 43 tenders were received for the supply of labor and nails only to erect a five roemed house. The tenders ranged from £ls to £6O. The steam tramway from Carnarvon to Sanson was formerly opened at Sandon on Monday. The ceremony was a brilliant success, about 1000 persons being present. The line is fourteen miles long, aud cost £16,000. At the first meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board for the united districts of Wellington and Wairarapa, Mr Henry Bunny was elected Chairman of the United Board. James Coleman, of the tug Despatch, while standing on the paddle box, accidently .fell into the Greymouth river and was drowned in the presence of the people on the wharf. The English Farmers’ Alliance have adopted a resolution stating that to avert the the ruin of farmers, landowners must forthwith reduce rents, aud that the Government must formulate a measure which will prevent the raising of rents on improvement of tenants. If time permits, Professor Black will visit the Pohangina reefs, on his return from the North. If not, he will make an assay of the quartz at his laboratory. Mr Macarthur, the member for Manawatu, has promised to send some of the quartz to the Hon Mr Laruaoh for analysis. A telegram from Sydney says that water now flows from the Nepean into the Botany dams. Very discouraging reports are received from the country, N.S.W. owing to the want of tain. The contract for tho new Princess Bridge Melbourne, has been let for £121,000. Laery aud Campbell report Flour, L 8 to L 3 10s for good brands ; good whole chickwheat, 2s 8d to 3s ; bran, L 4 10s ; pollard, L 5 to L 5 15s ; maize, 4s ; good feed oats, 2s 4d; oatmeal, LIT ; malt, nominally 5s 3d, hut with little or no demand ; honey, 4Jd ; butter may be quoted at Bd, hut demand very languid ; bao m and hams, 8d ; new cheeses, 5Jd to ofcd : lard, 6d ; old potatoes are now dragging very much, and farther importations would force the prices down below zero ; new potatoes are in brisk demand at L 7 per ton ; there are now no onions in the market ; haj is worth about L 4 ; chaff, - L 4 to L 4 10s per ton. Poultry remains without alteration. Eggs have improved aud may bo quoted at lid to Is.

Mrß. McEwen, blacksmith, Masterton, has received a nasty injury to one of his eyes through a fragment of iron striking it. James Check, of Masterton, bricklayer, has been adjudged a bankrupt. Flower and fruit stealing has commenced. These petty thieves pull up the choicest of flowers and even rob graveyards. We advise sufferers from these night visitors to make a public example of the first person caught. We should be glad if some of our readers could give some idea as to the best moans to destroy the grub which is now ruining the black currant bushes. Dr Bey has handed us a sample of the insect in its three stages, the grub, the chrysalis, and the fly, which can be inspected at this office. The following mayors have been elected for their respective districts :—New Plymouth, Mr Jas. Paul; Feilding, Mr P. Y. Lethbridge; Napier, Mr G. H, Swan ; Patea, Mr A. Adams.

A telegram from Blenheim on Wednesday says The ss Waihi, from Wellington, crossed the Wairau bar about two this morning, and while proceeding up the river to Blenheim came into collision with the ss Mohaka, outward bound for Wellington, at the bend in the Opawa, near Harding. The Mohaka sank in 4| minutes from the time of collision, the captain and crew getting aboard the Waihi. Warps were made fast to the bank from the Mohaka in the short time allowed, the captain and crew of the Waihi rendering all the assistance they could. The Mohaka now lies in the river showing the top of her funnel and foremast out of the water. The bend is a right angle bend, and the willows not having been cleared, neither steamer could see the other. The collision in the opinion of the passengers was unavoidable, owing to the willows hiding the view, and the awkward nature of the bend. There was no confusion or excitement, and the Waihi stood by and the crew assisted until the Mohaka was warped as before stated. Members addressing their constituents are beginning to declare themselves on the question of Protection v Free Trade. Mr J. C. Bucklaud, M.bLlt , recently addressed a meeting of his constituents, at Waikouniti. On the question of Protection v Free Trade, ho declared himself a Freetrader, believing that Protection would be had for cities and still worse for tho country ; that it would not benefit any class, and least of all was likely to be of service to laboring men. His remarks on Free Trade were most favorably received. Reports of the prevailing drought from parts of the north western interior of New “outh Wales arc appalling. No rain has (alien since the beginning of April, and stock arc dying in thousands. The Baron and Named rivers have dried into a chain of water-holes, and stations usually carrying from 80,000 to 200,000 have removed every hoof. The present prospects are terrible, and cattle are dying everywhere. At a meo*L < of tho Mastertou School Committee on V- aesday evening, Mr Hogg asked whether the ; Jence lectures delivered by Mr Purdie at tircytown, were intended to be in jVlft.sterton, He said it seemed a strange thing that the ptihC-mal town should be overlooked. Anything of advantage was invariably taken to the lower end of the Valley. Miss Jessie Chapman, a brilliant ymmg lady luctureas, appears at Masterton on Monday and Tuesday with two of her lectures.

When we see the theatre crammed almost to suffocation night after night, at prices ranging up to five shillings, and when—as last night—we look round the buildings and see, not only every five shilling seat occupied, but also crowds of people sitting on the steps or standing in double rows behind the dress circle, at'five shillings per head, we are impelled to the agreeable reflection that money evidently is by no means so scarce in Wellington as croakers assert or as pessimists Z. Times of yesterday. The N. Z. Times understands that Sir George Whitmore is about to be appointed acting Under Secretary for Defence. Her days have been numbered for Queen Victoria by an alleged oracle, who seta the dale of her death for September 10th, 1889. She is, this seer says, to die by or in consequence of fire. The Eussian Czar has till i9OO to settle his earthly affairs ; Bismarck id May 30th, 1890; and the German Emperor the July following’

It has been suggested that a Maori Exhibition should be held at Papawai in the large building just erected to entertain the native visitors expected from the neighboring districts shortly. The building is about the largest native erection in New Zealand and would be suitable for the purpose, and in addition the carving of the Maori house, which has been going on for years at Papawai, is just about finished and would, if temporarily erected, add to the attraction. The natives could display a large number of exhibits of their own workmanship ; some of their carvings are of a high order and the manufacture of mats, hats, baskets are also excellent. There are many Europeans who have seen but little of Maori handiwork and who have been unable to procure samples ; if such an Exhibition were held it would draw a large number of natives from all parts, and Europeans would have an opportunity of seeing what the native race could produce and they would also be able to procure specimens of their industry. Mr E. P. Amesbury, who is now in Masterton, may be consulted at Minto House daily. At the end of each month he will visit Grey town, and the time and place will be advertised in this paper. Mr Araesbnry’s first visit will be next Monday, when he may be consulted at the Oddfellows’ Hall, behind the Council Chambers. Mr Amesbury is well known throughout the colonies for bis skill and ability, and fully merits the confidence he has always enjoyed.

Mr Alex Furdie, the science master to the Wellington Education Board, in addition to his lectures to the teachers every Saturday, is addressing the children of the Wairarapa schools on like subjects. Yesterday he addressed the children of the Greytown school on botany. There is no doubt that the Mormons havemade a number of converts to their faith among the Maoris. We now hear that polygamy is sanctioned and practised by those who have embraced the doctrines of the Saints. Surely, the Government will take some decisive steps to stop the evil. A Beautiful Painting.—Mr G. G, Green, of Woodbury, New Jersey, U S.A., is presenting to druggists and othefrs in this country some very fine pictures in oil of his magnificent house and grounds and laboratory at that place. Mr Green is the proprietor of Boschee's German Syrup and Green's August Flower, two very valuable medicines, which are meeting with great favor, the first as a remedy for Pulmonary complaints, and the latter for Dyspepsia and disorders of the Liver. These preparations have obtained an immense sale solely on their superior merits, and are sold by all •chemists throughout the world. The price is the same for each, 3s 6d per bottle, or sample bottles for 6d. The sample bottles enable sufferers to prove their value at a trifling cost. Mr W. Chalmers of the Wellington Steam Cooperage, Waterloo Quay, Welliu.-don, has a fresh advertisement to suit the seasou of the year, in another column. The R.M.S. Aorangi left Wellington for London lust evening. She carries 13,000 carcases of frozen meat besides other cargo. Professor Black thinks that the Thames is an astonishing mineral country. The return of immigration aod emigration for the month of October shows that the total arrivals in the colony amounted to 1408, and the departures to 902. Of the arrivals, (SGO were from the Unite! Kingdom, 370 from New South Wales, and 202 from Victoria. Of the departures, 99 left for tbo United Kingdom, 331 for New South Wales, and 400 for Victoria. The largest number of arrivals was at Auckland GG4, Wellington being next with 404, and Invercargill third with 282. The greatest number of departures was from Invercargill, 402 ; Auckland, 381 ; Wellington, 98. The Wesleyan District Meeting is now being held in Welliugtou. Araoug the improvements to church properties we find the following reported Greytown—Reseating church, fencing, &0., £SO; no additional debt. Featherston—Acquisition of hall by lapse of lease, value £6O. A strong northerly gale blew over the Wairarapa during Wednesday night and 'yesterday. We are not aware of any damage having been done beyond diminishing the fruit yield of the coming season. A shock of earthquake was felt at Wellington about 8,20 on Wednesday morning.

The Dutch Parliament have voted ten thousand florins for the exploring expedition which is about to be despatched to New Guinea.

A concert in aid of St. Mark’s Choir, will be given at the Lyceum Hall, Carterton, on Thursday next, 26th inst. It is understood that the programme will be an attractive one.

Another soiree in aid of the Piano Fund is to be held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Featherston shortly.

It is said that C. Lagor, a jockey, was severely kicked by the horse Soudan, while putting on the bandages a few days since.

Mr Lawrie, of Kaiwaiwai, in going to the place set apart for his poultry yesterday morning found seventeen ducks and goslings dead, all bitten in the neck by stoats or weasels. A soiree—the first to be held in Matnrnwa - takes place this evening. A very pleasant evening is looked forward to, and as the darkness of night will be dispelled l>v the light ol the moon a large company will probably gather. Mr H. Hodgins will conduct the Publicans' Booth at the Carterton Race Meeting tomorrow, and Mr A. ij, Whyte will have the Refreshment Booth. If the weather is fine these gentlemen will do a good trade. Mr Whyte announces a good dinner at a reasonable charge. In another column appears an advertisement relating to the show of the Wairarapa and East Coast Agricultural and Pastoral Society, which is to be held on the 2nd December. Though sheep and cattle dogs were omitted from the programme in error entries will be received for both classes. The flower show will be held in the Lyceum, and tickets of admission to the gate will also servo at the door up to 5 p.m. Should sufficient entries ho received, a bicycle and tricycle race will also take place. Entries for poultry, pigeons, canaries and dogs close on the 25th ; nst,, and the remainder at 9 a m. on the day of the show. Scrvia has a population of 1,820,000 souls, and its regular army numbers 15,000 men, with a reserve corp of 00.000. but as every man between the ages of 20 and 50 is liable to military service in case of war, a force of 200,000 men, if necessary, be called (n arras. Bulgaria has a population of 2.000. souls, aud its army in time of peace consists of 2-1 battalions with 80 guns. The war establishment is 80.000 men. Ronmania and Roumelia are both involved in the quarrel, although on opposite sides. Tiro former has an army of 18,532 men on a peace Doting, but in war this can be raised to about 150.000. Roumelia has a population of 816,951 souls, but does not appear to have a regular army of its own, “ Buchu Paiba.” Quick, complete cure, all annoying kidney, bladder and urinary diseases. At Druggists. Kemptborne, Prosser <fc do., Agents, Ohristohurch. How strange it seems, says an exchange that when a man goes fishing, the trout that gets away from him was fully this long, ijfgST —; -SI while the one he brings home is never longer than thfslS'jj Decline of Man, Nervous weakness, dyspepsia, impotence, sexual debility, cured by “ Wells’ Health Renewer.” Druggists. Kemptborne, Prosser & Co., Agents, Christchurch. Catarrh of The Bladder. Stinging irritation, inflammation, all kidney and similar complaints, cured by “ Buchu paiba.” Drug |isM. Kwupibtww, Piw« & Oo. t Agents,

Dr Bleudminn, professor <>f II G Academy of JJerlin i.i taking 010.-n-opiv " )s ® ' rations of the moon (mfifined tlm W.t> >” using the condensed smoko of camphor. <• had to make hundreds of trials _ before fin * ing the exact measure of softening requited to obtain a perfect image of tire moon, tie then took, with a reflecting telescope, a very detailed and correct photographic view of the moon, which he afterwards exposed under 6 powerful solar microscope The circle obtained in the photograph had in the microscope a diameter of 33 feet. In this way he was able, it is said, to perceive that what have been believed to be seas are really regions covered with rich vegetation, and what have always been taken for mountain regions are deseits and seas. One can see with striking distinctness, cities, towns, and villages, and it is stated, there are strong indications of industry and commerce. With a full moon Dr Blendmanu obtained these photogiaphs, and if larger telescopes could be used the views would ho so distinct that they indicate that discovery would be still more completely confirmed. The sooner this is confirmed the better ; we must then consider how we can open up communication. “ Bough on Eats.” Clears out rats, mice, roaches, flies ants, bed bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack rabbits, gophers. Druggists. Kempthorae, Prosser A Co., Agents, Christchurch.