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Wairarapa Standard, Volume XIX, Issue 1834, 19 May 1886, Page 2

Mr J. Greig has been arrested at the Bluff on a charge of leaving the colony with a view to defraud his creditors. He has recently been in business in Dunedin as a grocer. The census for the Marlborough Provincial District shows a population of 11,170, against 9378 in 1881. The Wairau electorate has increased from 4494 to 0086, and the Pictou electorate decreased from 3707 to 3529. A telegram from South Australia says By the steamer Otway which arrived from Derby on Sunday last, news comes to hand that a 29 ounce nugget had been found by a man named Slattery. Up to the date of the Otway’s departure 2000 ounces had reached Derby from Kimberly gold fields. The French steamer Sau Martin from Havre, which put into Newcastle, N.S.W., ou the 11th mst.had on board prisoners for Noumea. The San Martin is the first of the regular liners chartered by the French Government for the transport service at inti rvals of six months. W. H. Davenport, formerly grocer in Christchurch, out his throat ou Monday morning at his residence in Sydenham, He had been unwell and low spirited for a coueiderahle time. Operations at Kilgour’s Coal Mine, Bruu m-rton, have been stopped a second time, by orders from Government. Some time ago work was prohibited, on the ground that it interfered with the Bniunertou Railway Station : hut after the visit of Mr Larnach, work was resumed. Since then, however, fresh instructions have been given to prevent operations. Both the railway station and Kilgout’s words are ou the Westport Coal Company’s lease. Mr W. H. Levin is about to pay a brief visit to England, bis presence there being required in connection with business arising from the death of his brother, Major Levin, Mr Levin leaves by the Taiuul. Oat of six tenders for the working of the totalisator at the Nelson races, that of Mr McFarlane, of the Waitarapa, was accepted, (be tenderer giving the Club 7 per cent and all the odd money. Professor de Mey, gymnastic instructor to the public schools, was la Greytown yesterday and pot the boys through the arm exercises, in the school playground.

Notice is given of the bankruptcy of Neils Ilasmusatn of Carterton, baker. The first meeting of creditors will take place on Friday nest, at (be Courthouse, Maeterton.

A petition has been presei.ted against the pli tion of Mr K. M. Taylor fur Sydenham, i-:i the giouad that votes wore received after On.in., tin; hour appointed for the closing of the poll.

To-morrow, at the Taratahi sale yards, Mr F. H. Wood will hold a sale of stock, commeucing at 1 o’clock. The advertisement is an attractive one to buyers, and we hope the weather will enable them to come from far and near. The election of two auditors for the Greytown Borough Council will take place on Ist June. Nominations to be in on the 25th inst. The plans and specifications for the new schoolhouse at Firiuoa are lying at this office for inspection. . The Greytown Quadrille Assembly will hold a long night to-morrow evening. We call the attention of our readers to an advertisement of the Pahiatua Village Special Settlement on perpetual lease. The situation is seven miles this side of Woodville, and those persons who want further information beyond what is contained in the advertisement can obtain it at the railway statiens and post offices in the district. Mr C. J. A. Haselden, for many years attached to the Justice department, baa been appointed Under-Secretary of Justice. A man named Taylor received severe injuries to one of his hands at Mr Perkins’ sawmill at Kaitoke from contact with a circular saw. In the sis days’ walking match between Edwards, of Australia, and Scott, of New Zealand, the distance covered by the victor was 324 miles and 8 laps, aud that by Edwards 406 miles and 4 laps. The attendance at the finish was about 9000, and there was great excitement. Scott’s backers wagered that he could cover six miles in the last hour, which was accomplished, with half a mile to spare. Xho Minister for Mines intends proposing to reduce the fee for Miners’ XI to five shillings as an assistance to the mining industry. Tbe Greytown Brass Band, under the direction of Mr Hart Udy, (tertius), in the temporary absence of Mr M. A, Varnham, the leader, met for practice on Saturday night, and some good music was performed. The members of the band are making very creditable progress, and should feel proud of their present efficiency. A Featherston Volunteer complains of the distinction made by Mr Macara in not allowing any but Masterton Volunteers to come overland from tbe late Wanganui Encampment at reduced fare (one pound). Featherston men (he says) had to hand over full fare; now those men could have returned by steamer to Wellington and from Wellington home by train and not pay one penny, but learning in Wanganui that their comrades of Masterton were travelling at reduced fare naturally concluded that they also would receive that privilege, and being anxious to see that route came with result as stated above. Some of the leading settlers in the Featherston Koad Board district are contemplating making some suitable recognition of the valuable services of Mr James Donald, J.P., who has been connected with the Board for some years, and has occupied the position of chairman for a lopg time, to the satisfaction of all those with whom he has been connected in road matters on the Board and among those having dealings with that body. It is believed in the district that Mr Donald s absence from the deliberations of the Boar d will be of short duration, as his absence and experience will no doubt make a void not easily to be tilled. It is with much pleasure that we call attention to a meeting which has been called by the chairman of the Wairarapa Institute committee for to-morrow evening, at halfpast seven, in the upper room of that building to devise means for raising funds for the Institute by a series of winter entertainments. There are many persons who will hail with delight tbe proposition to start these entertainments, for while there are a number of youug people who enjoy a dance weekly, there are many of the more advanced in years who would gladly attend the Institute winter readings. We hope that there will be a large attendance of ladies and gentlemen to-mor-row evening, and that the movement will receive hearty support. It is especially requested that all those persons who will help with vocal or instrumental music, readings, recitations, Ac., will try to be present or send in their names as willing helpers. If tbe publio will show by their presence on this occasion that they are anxious to see these entertainments set going, a good working committee will be formed and no time lost in making a start. It may be possible to arrange for a monthly dance in con neotiou with these winter entertainments.

The Committee of the Wellington Working Men's Club have leased the premises of the late Dr. Harding at the corner of Willis and Manners Streets, Wellington, for seven years. The Club will take possession in September. Mrs James Sheath, wife of the Postmaster at Tauranga, was drowned in the Otaki river last Sunday. Enjoy Life—What a truly beautiful world we live in ! We can desire no better when in good health ; but how often do the majority of people feel like giving it up disheartened, discouraged, and worried out with disease, when there is no occasion for feeling. Green's August Flower will make them as free from disease as when born. Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint are the direct cause of seventy-five per cent, of such maladies as Biliousness, Indigestion, Sick Headache, Costiveness, Nervous Prostration Dizziness of the Head, Palpitation of the Heart, and other distressing symptoms. Three doses of August Flower will prove its wonderful effect. Sold by all druggists at 3s 6d. per bottle. Sample bottles, 6d, Try it. The members of the Masteiton Fire Brigade have resolved to form themselves into a Volunteer Fire Brigade. A deputation consisting of Messrs East hope and Mansell was appointed to wait upon the Council to offer the services of the brigade under the command of Mr James Muir, ou condition that the Council subsidises the brigade in the sum of £IOO per annum. In consideration of this sum (says the Daily) the brigade will undertake to relievo the Council of all responsibility in connection with extinguishing tires. It was stated that the Municipal scheme of tire extinction would cost at least £2OO per annum, and that the i Her of the brigade would be a direct saving of £IOO a year. Flies and Bugs. Beetles, insects, roaches, auts, bed bggs, rats, mice, gophers, chip munks, cleared out by “ Bough on Rats.” Kempihorne, Prosser & Co., Agents, Christchurch. At a recent chutch entertainment in Surrey, England, the following Item was seen on the programme: - " Miss Fisher—Put me in my little bed,” accompanied by the curate.’ " Bough ou Corns.” Ask tor Wells’ ‘‘Rough on Corns.” Quick relief, complete, permanent euro Corns, warts, bunions. Kempthorne, Piosser A Co., Agents, Christchurch. My motto is “Live and let Live,” said the soldier us he turned his back to the enemy and fled from the battle field. _ Catarrh of The Bladder. Stinging irritation, inflammation, all kidney and similar complaints, cured by “ Buohu-paiba.” Drug, gists. Kempthorne, Prosser & Co.. Agents. Professor De'Mey is an expert swordsman, and after he had given the necessary instrno tions to the school children yesterday, he displayed a specimen of his skill to Mr Porritt, the head master, and his assistants, and his feats with the sword are truly astounding. The Professor announced that be would hold a class for instruction in sword exercise upon the occasion of his periodical six-weekly visits if he oan get a few persons to arrange to attend, He also is willing to give instructions in gymnastics if agrerahle to those who take interest in that exorcise. In company with Mr Porritt last night he visited Jthe Grey town Gymnasium and expressed much fails fact ion with the appointments p{that ioetitutipn.

Samuel Heaton, a fisherman, dropped dead at his house at Sumner, Canterbury* on Saturday. An elderly man named James Sims died suddenly on Saturday, at Oamaiu. A married woman named Sarah Robinson was found dead in bed at Archill, Auckland. A Maori woman was killed at Mongonui, Auckland, by being thrown from a hone.

The Junction Hotel, at Invercargill, was destroyed by fire at 4 o'clock on Monday morning. The building was insured for £550 iu the New Zealand and L 250 in the Phcenw, and the contents for £250 in the Victoria. The Waiuhine Bridge has one fault ; it retains to a great extent the rain water which falls upon it. On Friday any foot passenger crossing the bridge would require to wade through a puddle of some inches in depth, quite over ordinary shoe tops. Perhaps a few small holes drilled in the decking would have the desired effect.

The railway bridge at Waingawa is danger* ous through the heavy rains, the southward piers being loosened, and traffic is stopped. The nearly completed bridge at Wainuiorn has been washed away and all the scaffolding.

The Greytown Rifle Volunteers mastered for drill last night under Lieutenant Cameron. Drill Instructor Bazar put the company through the bayonet and other exercises at some length, and some new recruits were proposed and accepted. There will be another drill on Friday, when every member is requested to attend. At a meeting of the Greytown Vnlanteer Committee last night, it was resolved to ask the committee of the Featherston Cadet Soiree to postpone their soiree announced to be held on the 24tb, so as to allow several of the Greytown Volunteers to attend, which they could not do on the 24th, that being the night of the Institute entertainment. Sergeant Major Bezar approved of the resolution. Several of the Greytown men expressed their to go to the Fea> therston soiree if postponed. " At the Mastevton R. M. Court in the case Inspector Drummond v. J. G- Andrew, breach of the Rabbit Act, an adjournment was granted for 14 days, in consequence of the defendant being weather-bound at Pictou In the case Inspector Drummond v George Whitcombe, failing to dip sheep infected with lice within a month after receiving notice, defendant pleaded gulity, stating that he could not get his dip prepared in time as the roads were bad. They had been dipped within six weeks after the notice was served. In reply to the Bench, William Cameron, sheep agent, stated that be found several sheep infected in a flock of six or seven hundred. The case was adjourned till the 31st inst.—Daily. The Standard will not be published on Monday next, Queen’s Birthday. The Minister for Public Works has promised a Wairarapa deputation, consisting of Messrs Beetham, McCardle, Reese, and Miller, to favorably consider their reqnest for the immediate extension of the railway from M auriceville to Eketahuna. An eight roomed house in Cover street, New Plymouth, was burnt down on Monday. The family escaped in their nightclothes, and nothing was saved. The building anl furniture was insured. This is the third house Mr Boswell has lost there by fire. The Greytown Volunteer Committee re« ported last night that they bad received great promise of assistance by lady contributors of refreshments. It was resolved to employ Mr and Mrs Reynolds as caterers, and Messrs Keisenbetg and Landqvist as musicians.

Sir T. Erskine May, Clerk to the House of Commons, is dead, aged 71. Owing to Monday next being' Queen’s Birthday, the Greytown Juvenile Lodge of Oddfellows, Pride of the Valley, next week will meet on the Tuesday night.