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Wairarapa Standard, Volume XVIII, Issue 1773, 18 December 1885, Page 2

Mr M. Caselborg was duly re-installed Mayor of Masterton on Wednesday at noon.

Mr F. Muir has a fresh advertisement in this issue under the title of “ The Curiosity Shop.” The Greytown oiicketing team are requested to be punctual in meeting tormorrow morning at the Post Office at 8 a.m,, for the purpose of proceeding to Masterton. The Wesleyan Bazaar at Carterton on Wednesday was another great success. The Assembly Roams were crowded to excess during the evening. The net proceeds from this sale of work amounted to £35, and it is estimated that the clear proceeds from the three sales, viz., Greytown, Peatherston, and Carterton will leave a clear balance of £7O. The stalls at Carterton were attended to by Mesdames Ward, Andrews, sen., Andrews, jun., Stevens, Robertson, Gordon, Smith, Staples, Robinson, jun., Peppeiill, and Jenkins, with the aid of Misses S Kiddie, Robinson (4), Saywell, Challis, and others. The Greytown Band as upon the other occasions was in attendance aud tendered valuable help, and the whole affair was a most unqualified success. In addition to the others we may mention that Mrs T. Saywell and Miss Haigh worked most energetically towards the success of the Greytown Bazaar. The Loyal Greytown Lodge, No. 6341,, 1.0.0.F.M.U., held their ordinary meeting last Wednesday night, when the following Bros were nominated for office for the next half year For NG, PG Muir, F. F Maxton, Webster and Maguire ; for YG, Bros Amos and Winteringham ; elective Secretary, Bros Winteringham, Fuller, Fisher, Udy, and Hobman. There was a good attendance of members, and two candidates were nominated for membership. A lad named Wiahart met with a serious accident at Papawai on Wednesday. He was with his father on one of the timber trolleys when on proceeding along the tram, a Maori suddenly arose from the side of the road Lightening the horse, aud throwing the little fellow off the truck jamming him against a skid, and breaking his thigh, knocking some

t of his teeth out, and injuring his head. Dr ' , ~” a tt attended in the absence of Dr Bey. op--. *“ oregent lying at his father’s The sufferer io ... . - ’■*>>«expected under house, "—u a the circumstances, but it is miracle that lie was not killed on the spot. The boy is 8 years of age.

The story of the Bulgarian revolt, as told by a London paper, is a rather curious one. It seems that Ignatieff and the Pan Slavs prepared the whole mine. They got everything ready for a revolution next spring, which was to be started by the simultaneous seizure and dethronement of Prince Alexander at Sofia and Prince Milan at Belgrade, and the union of both the Bulgarias, Hervia, and Macedonia, under the Servian pretender, Peter Paragiorgveos. But the Russian intriguers were unable to control the conspiracy they had started. It was revealed by Kareveloff to Prince Alexander, who put himself at the head of a movement, sprung the mine prematurely, and tricked Russia. Even then it might not have been fatal to the Russian plans had not the Czar lost his temper, and with it his tact. He instantly ordered the Russian officers to leave the Bulgarian Army. He refused to see the delegation that journeyed all the way from the Balkans to Copenhagen, and sulkily declined to even acknowledge the receipt of humble and almost reverential messages sent in the name of the Bulgarian nation. Some years ago there was a long and bitter controversy on the impropriety nud wickedness of removing or alleviating pain. One Scottish clergyman actually wrote that " clilorfonn is a device of Satan offering itself to bless women,” but,” said he, ” in the end it will harden soeietyand rob God of the deep earnest cries which arise in time of trouble for help.” Dr Simpson wrote pamphlet after pamphlet vindicating the employment of anaesthetics, and at length he silenced his opponents by a happy thought. He quoted for their confusion the twenty* first verse of the chapter of Genesis. “ That,” said ho, “ is the record of the first surgical operation ever performed, and that text proves that the Maker of the universe, before He took the rib from Adam’s side for the creation of Eve, caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam,”

By the mail news comes to hand of an exciting scene at a Young Men’s Christian Association’s meeting. At Plymouth, England, on November sth, the Rev Stewart Russ, formerly rector of Christchurch at Belfast, Ireland, was addressing the Plymouth Young Men’s Christian Association, when Charles Joy, a Canadian emigrant oommis* einner, burst into the room and shouted " you hyprooite, you eloped with my wife.” Rosa turned pale and fled from the room. The audience weie surprised for one exciting moment, and when many of them realised what was the matter they became a howling moo, and pursued their lecturer for a mile, yelling all the while. At this point Ross, who was breathless uud driven at bay, turned suddenly and stabbed two of his most active pursuers. The others coming up at the time seized and disarmed the murderous rector. The police then put in an appearance and arrested him. He was taken before a Magistrate when charges were lodged against him, and he was remanded for a week without bail. If that Ross had disappeared from BelfasUwo years ago, *2 Joy was found in prisoner’s lodgings, anu when informed of Ross’s arrest she glorified za Jier connection with “ The . Lord’s anhointed ” as she called him. She attended the Court and sat in a brazen manner throughout the whole proceedings,

Mr I l '. A. Krnll, who is about to take up his residence iu Wanganui, has boon prose;! ted with a valuable and handsome marble clock bj some Wellington German residents. Mr Casteudyka, to whom was entrusted the task of making the presentation, accompanied it by an appropriate speech, in which he referred specially to the praiseworthy manner Mr Krnll had discharged his duties as consul during his lengthy tenure of the office. He said it was not perhaps generally known that Mr Ktull had held the office of consul, first for Hamburgh, and later for the German Empire, for altogether 25 years. All the Germans in Wellington had much to thank him for. Mr Krull, in reply, expressed his appreciation of the gift and the good wishes which had accompanied it, and said ho was pleased to think that, although leaving Welington, he was not going so far away as to have to say good bye to his Wellington friends.

A telegram from Auckland says Te Kooti visited Kibikihi with a large cavalcade. He purchased large supplies. It is stated that be is going with his followers to Poverty Bay, notwithstanding the warning given him. Among the numerous industries which have recently been established at Petone, (says the Post) one of the most progressive is Messrs Bollard Brothers’ jam manufactory. It has been scarcely more than a year in existence, and has succeeded beyond the most sanguine expectations of the proprietors. Commencing in a very unpretending manner, the excellence of their jams has led to a large and increasing consumption, and they are now turning out 2000 lit) tins per day. They use no pulp—nothing but pure frait—and it is still more satisfactory to know that the whole of the fruit is grown in Petone, Hutt, and the Wairarapa districts. Last season they converted some 50 tons of fruit into jams, and readily disposed of the whole of it at a fair profit ; this season they expeot to do a still larger trade. In fact, we are informed they can sell more jam than it is possible for them to make with the supply of fruit at command. All the tins, packing cases, Ac., are also made on the premises, and ten men and boys are constantly employed during the season. Messrs Hollavd took first prize for their goods at the Wellington Industrial Exhibition. A man named William Gooch Wood was found dead in a cottage at Avenal, Invercargill. Deceased, who was between 50 and 60 years old, lived by himself, and was last seen alive about three weeks ago. The people in the vicinity noticed a peculiar smell, and informed the police, who burst open the door, and found Wood’s body, which was greatly decomposed. Its appearance indicated that decease must have occurred some time ago.

As an illustration of the tremendous force that is being used in the construction of the Forth bridge, it was stated, at the meeting of of the British Association, that massive girders could be put together at a low level and be hoisted as high as the top of St Paul’s Cathedral by hydraulic power; while huge wrought-iron caissons or cylinders, seventy feet in diameter and seventy-two feet high, are taken up and set down as readily as a man would handle a bucket. Again, spades with hydraulic rams in the bandies were made, and with the roof of the compressed air chamber to thrust against, the workman had merely to hold the handle vertically, turn a little tap, and down went the spade with a force of three tons into the hitherto impracticable clay as sweetly as a knife into butter.

Dynamite, a contemporary says, will have to bow itself out with ns amiable a smile on its face as it can summon up for the occasion. Just as gun-cotton is nowhere by the side of dynamite, so dynamite will be nowhere beside the latest explosive called Helloffite, from Hellhoff, the name of the inventor. It is reported that the Czar has tried to buy the entire rights of the invention, and that lie offered the inventor the Grand Cross of St Petersburg and gradually increased his offer by a goat shay, a chalet in Afghanistan, and a season ticket for the Channel Tunnel, all of which Mr Hellhoff rejected. Then the Czar made another bid, which is still under consideration—viz., a quicksilver mine in Siberia, on the understanding that Mr Helloff woiked it himself.

About 250 persona left Dunedin on Tuesday morning to be present at the opening of the Gatlin’s River Railway at Balolutba. About the same number there joined the train, which then steeled for the terminus. Mr Macandrew declared the line open, and stated that if extended to Waikawa as intended, it would open 80000 acres. A general holiday was observed at Balclutha. Mr John Young, contractor, has been elected Mayor of Sydney by a majority of two votes over Mr Playfair, the late Mayor. Big floods are erpected in New South Wales by the black fellows, who are all moving their campi from the low lying

grounds. Some raim have fallen, but very - A the weather remains very ho‘. little, au^.. - th ere j a Laery and Campbell i*., no alteration in prices since their rep—. week. Flour is withe,ut any improvement, while all sorts of horse and cattle feed are

easier in demand as usual at this time oi year. New potatoes aie not coming forward so freely, owing doubtless to the low prices ruling, while it is all but impossible to move ! old potatoes at any price, flutter continues to be asked for, but prices have not, as we have heard of, considerably improved. Eggs are rather more abundant than they were last week, but in meantime no alteration has taken place in price, as the demand is sure to be brisk for the week before Christmas. The entries at the horse sale were not very numerous on Saturday, nor very good, but there was a desire to buy, and most of the lots were placed at fair prices. “ Buclm Paiba.” Quick, complete cure, nil annoying kidney, bladder ami urinary diseases. At Druggists. Kempthorne, Prosser & Co., Agents, Christchurch. The ship Waitangi. from London to Dunedin, encountered a heavy sea on 7th November, A sea broke on board and washed George M’Donald, A.8., under the spars. When picked up his skull was found completely crushed. His real name is believed to be George Hartness, and he is believed to have relations at Wellington. Miss Ghristain, the charming vocalist, is to visit New Zealand in January.

Decline of Man. Nervous weakness, dyspepsia, impotence, sexual debility, cured by “Wells’ Health Renewer.’’ Druggists. Kcmpthome, Prosser * Co,, Agents, Christchurch.

The typical Chicago girl, who is known all over the United States as the possessor of the largest feet in America, has been cruelly libeled. A Boston paper recently stated that she talked slang, and made uso of such expressions., as “ getting left.” “ corraled a handkerchief,” and *' pnt in his best licks.” A reporter at once called upon a representative Chicago young lady, who btl -ngs to one of the first families in the city, and u.-Ved her what she thought of the assertion. “ lAi *is a fish story," she replied, with natural iudi H nation. ,l The fellow who wrote it is ’way of his haso. There may be some of us who sling slang, but I never work the slang racket myself ; not this child, and now you hear my bazoo ! We can discount Boston on beauty ; and, as for accomplishments, why, that’s where we hold a full hand. Take me, for example. I can paw the ivory ; I can warble a few warbs, and I can eloeute. Boston girls ate fust disgrnndled. The fact is that they have got to hustle to keep even with us, and don’t you forget it I ” This Interview seems to have effectually settled the question. The libelous Boston paper should now apologize. ” Rough ou Rata.” Clears out rats, mice, roaches, flies ants, bed bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack rabbits, gophers. Druggists, Rempthofuo, Prosser & Co,, Agents, Christchurch.

In California several ladies, accustomed to ride constantly, complain of the unaeces. ; • which they are subjected by aary fatigue J » „„ mountain (be use of the side saddle, anu nhlft* excursions in the summer time they frequently ride with ordinary saddles, adopting for the occasion a hind of Bloomer costume,

Mr W. Moriartyjis issuing pictorial Almanacks. The three which have been shown in Greytown comprise “ 4 Carnival at Nice,” with portraits of English celebrities ; a fine portrait of the Eight Honoarablo W. E. Gladstone, and anotherof a fascinating young lady, representing 11 Spring.” A fire at Adelaide has destroyed Messrs Coombes’ timber yard, Bnrford & Company’s soap factory, and a number of private cottages. The efforts of the firemen were neutralised by the high wind which prevailed, and the damage is estimated at fully £20,000 the bulk of which will fall upon the South Australian Insurance Company. One of the buildings contained 1500 barrels of resin, which melted and flowed along the street a stream of liquid fire.

A man named Stephen Blighting was brought before the Mastertoa U.M. Court on Wednesday, and remanded for seven days. It appears that accused, who was working for a settler named Wall, was sent by Mrs Wall to Carterton to perform an errand. He took a horse with him belonging to his employer, aud instead of returning from Carterton proceeded to Eketahuna, and from thence returned to Mastertou, where he was arrested.

Mr Wood sells the privileges for L.V. Eases aud Feathereton New Year’s Day Meeting to-day.

Mr F. H. Wood reports a successful sale of stock at the Taratahi yards yesterday; notwithstanding the busy season of the year the attendance was very fair. Cattle were in good demand, but there was not much competition for sheep. The following prices were realised Cattle, two year old steers £3 12s fid to £3 17s fid , three year old steers, £4 15s to £6 ; cows, £2 to £5 ; pigs—young porkers, 10s to 12s fid. A considerable number of horses were sold at prices ranging from £2 to £l6.

The anniversary service of the Greytown Wesleyan Sunday School will take place next Sunday. These special services will be held in the morning, afternoon, and evening, at each of which select hymns will be sung by the school choir.

Leon’s circus appears at Carterton to-nigbt; at Greytown to-morrow night. There is a probability of Palmerston being lighted with gas veiy shortly. The Masterton Borough Council have rejected a motion by the Mayor that the question of obtaining a water supply be submitted to the ratepayers. The Engineer's report showed the scheme would cost over £BOOO, or, with drainage, £20,000. The Council also decided to take over the management of the library.

At the annual half-yearly meeting held last evening at Carterton, the following offioebearei a were elected for the Court Marquis of Normauby, A.0.F., No 5533 ;-C.R„ W. B. Campiu; S.C.R., J. Reid; Sec.. A. H. De Lacey (re-elected) ; Treaa., W. J. Lindop, (re-elected) ; S.W., W. Vickerstad ; J.W., Juo Pink ; 5.8., A. Maxtor ; J. 8., C. Bristowc ; Auditor, Jos Stevens : Surgeon, Dr J. Smith (re-elected). Press Ciearet to—Nothing but breaking up of schools, distribution of prizes, and speechifying about education ! Yes, all the world’s a school, aud all the men and women merely pupils ! Each iu his time does many tasks ! Hullo ! That’s Shakspeare, isn’t it ! Not exactly ! Well, go on—finish what you were saying 1 Each in his turn does many tasks—and most of ’em get more cane than prizes ! Messrs R. Goldsborough and Co (Limited), Melbourne, held their usual weekly sale on Wednesday in the presence of a large attendance of buyers. Competition was spirited, and there was a brisk demand for all fine aud good conditioned wools, good crossbred sorts and scoured wools being in strong and active demand. Greasy merinos sold up to 114 d, while for a parcel of scoured wools la 5Jd was obtained. Altogether 5200 bales were sold during the afternoon. Mr P. F. Wayland, the well-known auctioneer, of Kaikora, died suddenly yesterday morning.

A Beautiful Painting,—Mr G. G. Green, of Woodbury, New Jersey, U S.A., is presenting to druggists and others 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.

Major and Mrs. Pollard have arrived from New Zealand (says the Sydney Telegraph), to take the leadership of the Salvation Army in this city, and at a crowded meeting in the “"'■uation Barracks, a hearty welcome was accorded them. The most striking feature of the gathering was presence of a couple of Chinamen, both attired in Naming scarlet tunics of the manner of dutiful soldiers The effects was just a little absurd though amidst so much this is out of the way, nobody seemed to thing much about it. One of them was evidently far from easy in his tight-fltting uniform, but the other could scarcely have appeared more at home than he did. Both were brought on |to the platform, where they occupied front seats, and during the proceedings the more civilised of the two volunteered a few words of testimony. “Tank God to-night,’’ he said, " ray heart light. J oally played God help me. Well, he did. And now when de debil tempt me I play some more. Oh, I hate de deoil. Bladder, sister, I want see you all play. Play God like me, change heart, den make new one God bless eblyone in dis house, and make new hearts.Amen,'’

Flies and Bugs. Beetles, insects, roaches, ants, bed bggs, rats, mice, gophers, chipmunks, cleared out by “ Bough on Bats.” Kempthorno, Prosser & 00., Agents, Christchurch.