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Wairarapa Standard, Volume XIX, Issue 1852, 2 July 1886, Page 2

More Exhibition honors. Sir F. Dillon Bell has has bad the Companionship of the Bath bestowed upon him. Dt Julius Von Haast has been created a Knight of St Michael and St George. Apparently. Dr Butler, the Wellington man, has been left out in the cold. The public schools break up to day for the mid-winter holidays. The Qreytown bakers have raised the price ot bread to 3Jd cash and 4d booked on and after Ist July, It is asserted that the icquiry into Ur Vaile’s proposed system of railway reform will cost lie country over £IOOO, and the Commit tee after all will report against the Vaile system. The Dunedin City Council have received a claim from Mr E. T, Finch, of Hokitika, husband of Mrs Finch, who was kilted by the Howling Street accident. The claim Is tor £IOOO, The deceased lady lived apart from husband lor 16 years. The s total production of wool in New Zealand for the year I s ß3, amounted to BO.SOO.OOOIbs, of the estimated veins of

Jurors required to serve at the ensiling session of the Supreme Couit whi lie interested in a notice from the Sheriff which appears iu another column. It is stated that the criminal sittings fixed for Monday next will not commence until Monday, 12th July. The tender of Mr W. Benton for additions to the Waihaoga teacher’s residence has been accepted by the Education Board. Mr iy. B. Campiu has secured the work for additions to the residence at Park Yale, and Mr B. B. Hawkins for additions to the Belvidere School, Miss Singer was appointed sewing mistress at Kaiwaiwai, at a salary of £5 per annum. The Featberston Committee wrote to the Board with reference to the vesting of the new playground iu connection with the local school. The Bdard resolved to inform the committee that they have power to vest the property iu themselves. An application to the Board for a grant to carry out additions to Matarawa School was ordered to stand over until the Inspector is able to present a report.

A meeting of the Greytown Cricket Club was held on Wednesday evening last, the President, Mr J. Tnlly, presiding. The Secretary explained that the cause of convening the meeting was to have the ground prepared for the coming season. It was resolved that Messrs Maguire, Cox, Knell and Nation be a committee to have the ground put in order for next snason. It was also resolved that enquiries be made as to the cost of net and poles for practice, A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the proceedings. The Committee have decided to meet on Saturday on the ground to see what is best to be done. Probably the members of the Club will also lend their assistance, as there is much to do. Various and differing statements have been made in the Wellington newspapers with respect to the case of John Freebody and the intentions of the Government respecting the same. We believe that the majority of the members of the Cabinet do not desire to let the aentenoe on Freebody be interfered with. His Excellency, the Governor, however, possesses the power to deal with the case on bis own judgment and may release Freebody, if he thinks it right to do so. Onr own view of the case is that Freebody is innocent of the offence for which he was convicted, and that, if justice be done, be will be set at large. Still, we are not very aangnine on the subject. Seeing that the majority of the Cabinet are against the release of Freebody, we hardly think his Excellency will set the man at liberty on his own responsibility. As showing the increase in the value of property in Auckland (says the Weekly News), we may state that the valuation of the property in the Mount Eden Road District has jnst been completed, and the total value of the property is estimated at L 371.311, as against L 180.461 in 1883, the last valuation. In 1883 there were 370 ratepayers, now there are 650.

According to the statistical statement iu the Constadt Gazette, no fewer than twenty six vessels of various types have been begun, completed, or equipped within the last year for the Baltic and Black Sea fleets of Russia, or for the Siberian flotilla.

The extent of mortgages on agricultural holdings iu Auckland is £2,'i'09,216; New Plymouth. E459.065 ; Wellington, L2,§18, 986 ; Hawke’s Bay, L 1,614,239 ; Nelson, L 380,457 ; Marlborough, LRU,547 ; Canterbury, L 9,284,871; Otago, L 5,336,691 ; Southland, L 3,523,139 ; Westland, L 71.330. The total exceeds twenty six millions. Recently a little girl, who was dying of scarlet fever in New York, desired to send a kiss to a little playmate in another town, She kissed a letter whioh was sent by the mail to the little playmate, who in turn kissed the letter as a message from her dead friend. In a few days she herself died of scarlet fever. The conveyance of infection of tnis fever by letter has been a well established fact.

Don’t Die In The House. “Rough on rats ’’ clears out rats, mice, beetles, roaqjies, bed bugs, flies, ants, moles, jack-rabbits, insects, gophers, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Agents.

The Wellington brickyards are unable to supply the local demand for bricks, and a large number are being imported from Christchurch and Auckland.

At a largely attended meeting at Dunedin on Tuesday evening resolutions were carried favorable to Home Buie for Ireland. It was resolved to despatch a cable message embodying the resolutions to Mr Gladstone. “ Rough on Corns.” Ask tor Wells’ "Rough on Corns.” Quick relief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions. Kempthorne, Prosser # Go., Agents, Christchurch. Goad Words—From Good Authority.— * * We confess that we are perfectly

amazed at the run of your American Co’s Hop Bitters. We never had anything like it, and never beard of the like. The writer (Benton) has been selling drugs here neatly thirty years, and has seen the rise of Hoctetter's Vinegar, and all other bitters and patent medicine, but never did any of them, in their best days, begin to have the run that American Hop Bitters have. . . We can’t get enough of them. We are out of them half the time. . . Extract from letter to Hop Bitters Co., U.S.A., August 22, ’7B, From Benton Myers and Co., Wholesale Druggists, Cleveland, 0. Be sore and see At a meeting of Orangemen of Canterbury held the other night, it was decided to tele" graph to the Imperial CJrand Master at Home offering men and money to assist the Ulster men "in their difficulty.” A subscription list was opened and nearly £2OO was subscribed in the room. A resolution was passed to the effect that the Orangemen view with regret the action of the 52 members of the New Zealand Parliament who sent a cable message expressing sympathy with Mr Gladstone.

Mr Wm. Rowe, formerly M.H.R , died at the Thames yesterday. T. J. Thompson’s store at Fielding was burned down yesterday morning. Insurances £1,500. Skinny Men. “ Welle’ Health Renewer” restores health and vigor, cures, Dyspepsia, impotence, Debility. At druggists. Kempthorne, Prosser & Co., Agents. Christchurch. Good for Babies.—" We are pleased to say that our baby was permanently cured of a serious protected irregularity of the bowels by the use of American Co's Hop Bitters by its mother, which at the same time restored her to perfect health and strength.”—The Parents. See A six roomed honse belonging to Mr Reid, solicitor, Invercargill, and occupied by Mr E. Cooper, was burned down yesterday morning. Insurances—on bouse, £4OO ;on furniture (saved) £4OO. Five quarter acre sections in the township of Eketalurna were sold the other J day, one at £75, three at £6O each, and one at £SO. The following piece of free translation is reported as having occurred in New Plymouth. A native was charged with driving over a footpath, and, in reply, said, " Kahore ahau ntohio te korero Pakeha.” "He says the woman told him to drive over the path into her back yard, your Worship,” sard the sergeant. " Well, J replied the Bench, "he will be let off with a caution this time.” And the accused departed smiling. The People Want Proof:—There is no medicine presertbed 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 6d and try its superior effects before buying the regular size at 3s. 6d. Its wonderful cures are astonishing every one that uses it. Three doses will relieve any case. If you hatte a Cough or Cold that will not yield to other remedies, try German Syrup and you will be surprised at the result. Ithas cured many cases of so called Consumption which doctors have given up. It is sold by >ll Druggid* iQ the Civilized World.

It is repoiM-d tint ou Thursday last, as Mr ! 1 Pain, of Maitiubo.'ougU a .d a young Indy comoanion was driving home in a buggy, their iioi.-o sbied and nearly threw them over the cteep embankment at Bidwill's cutting. As it was, although the occupants fortunately escaped unhurt, the carriage was damaged.

The report of the Tasmanian Commission appointed to inquire into the working of the Friendly Societies states that the contributions are not sufficient to secure the benefit promised. The South Australian Advertiser notes " It is rather a remarkable fact that altbongb 20 years ago rabbits were plentiful at the foot ol the Mount, yet now one may (walk two or three miles from Melrose without getting a single shot, and rabbit pie is one of the things ol the past. The destruction of the bunnies is ascribed to the presence of so many iguanas, whioh devour the young ones.” A correspondent to a Napier paper touches one of the weak points of volunteering by pointing out that company secretaries do not trouble to give the press any news of what is going on in their companies. He'remarks that “ only for the papers, Wanganui would never have had its drill shed.” If volunteering is to have its life sustained it will only be by continually keeping it before the public, and offioera and secretaries should bear this in mind. The woollen" manufacturers of Victoria allege that, unless the dnties on imported woollens are considerably increased so as to keep out the lower class ol goods of Yorkshire and Germany, they must close their factories. A general meeting of the Featherston Racing Club will be held to-morrow to receive the report and balance sheet for the year, elect President and transact other business. The annnal ball of the Masterton Volunteers took plaoe on Monday night, and was well attended. At the featherston District Licensing Court the other day, renewals of licenses granted witbont any opposition to Mr John Hodge of the Bush Inn, Morrison’s Bush and to Mrs McLennan ol the Victoria Hotel, Featherston Mr Maunsell has sent ns ia a sample of ensilage whioh be bag brought from Mr Fitohstt’s Farm, near Wellington. The fodder is of strong flavor and remarkably sweet in fragrance. It is Mr Maunsell ’a intention to manufacture a similar article this next season. Mr F. H Wood announces in onr advertising columns large sales of goods of every description at the different townships, and we have little doubt that the sales will be well attended especially as there is bound to be bargains owing to the unreserved character of the sales. The goods are quite equal to those sold iu the shops, we are informed, and comprise nearly every line kept in stock in a general store. The first sale takes place at Martinborough on Monday next. The half yearly summoned meeting of the Totara Lodge, No 170, U A.0.D., was held at the Foresters' Hall, Carterton, on Tuesday last. There was a large attendance, andjßro G. M. Gardener presided. After the usual routine business, the nomination of officers was proceeded with. Bro Geo. Yule was nominated for Arch Druid. Being the seoo nd time Bro Yule will have been elected to that honorable office testifies the satisfaction of the brethren as to his suitability for the important position Bro Edie was nominated Vice Arch. Bros Horne and Barnard were again nominated lor Secretary and Treasurer respectively. The Lodge resolved to contribute towards the testimonial to be presented to the Past District President, Bro W. K. Bishop, for bis many services in connection with the Order. Bros Moncrief, Daysb and Mason sang some good songs, and Bro Gardener gave a reading. Among some of the most speculating excitements that have taken plaoe in Grey town during the present dull season of the year, has been the pumpkin seed guessing at Mr Hanunerioh’s hotel. Mr Hammorioh's gourd is of gigantic proportions and is only the weight of a few seeds abort of a half hundred weight. There is a great diversity of opinion as to the number of seeds likely to be produced on Saturday night. Some getting down to two hundred, others aspiring to as many thousands or mare. A few tickets are yet to be disposed of. There are to be three prizes. Tickets ore la each.

Dr Spratt, of Graytown, has now tor some time given up the active practice of his profession. Yet notwithstanding this circumstance several persons in the district still think the Dr should be in requisition when an emergency occurs. The other night, Mrs Spratt was much disturbed by a party consisting of a wounded mau, bis assailant, and the arresting constable, appealing suddenly on the premises with the attendant excitement of the occasion. Notice has been given by Mr Fisher to move that it appears by correspondence which has taken place between the Visiting Justices of the Terrace Gaol, Wellington, and the Minister of Justice, that clause 4 of the Prisons Act had been virtually set aside by prison regulations, and that the Honse is of opinion that the regulations ought to bo made to conform with the Act. The band engaged to play at the Greytown Fancy Dress Ball last night came to grief on the way down from Masterton. The vehicle they were in ran foul of the bridge this side of Steven's mill, Carterton, and damaged the shafts and gear. The party managed to get along, however, uutil they came to the platform when the shafts broke and the horses were no longer of any nse. The musicians were then compelled to get out and drag the vehicle into Greytown, managing to get into Greytown in time for the exer oises of the evening. Messrs Lowes and Irons have altered the dates of their sales (see advertisement), to Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, slh, 6th and 7th July respectively. Mr James Matfio, of Eaitoke, is again the successful tenderer for the railway refreshment rooms at that place. At Mr P. H. Wood’s stock sale at his Taratahi sale yards yestenjay there was a large attendance of buyers from all parts of the Wairarapa, some of the stock being bought by a gentleman from beyond Martiuborougb. The bidding was spirited and all stock present wa« qnittrd. There was moie stock forward than had been entered or advertised. The following are a..me of the prices n-alised ; -Sheep Lambs in the wool, os 2d ; two tooth ewer, 4s 6d to 8s ; old ewes, 3s. Cattle—Calves. JOs td 23s ; yearlings—heifers 27h ; steers, 35s ; three year olds—Heifers, 60s ; steers, 80s ; cows, 60s to 105s. Horses - L'ght Hacks, L 3 10s to L 7 2s 6d ; heavy. L 8 to Lll. Horse, dr«y and harness, Lls. Pigs —Ulips, 7s to 10s, Several saddles, brid.es, dro., concluded a very satisfactory sale. The concert to he given in the Town Hall on Monday promises to be as successful as any of its predecessors. We have had a glimpse at the piogtamme, which will be found to be equal to any yet provided lor the delectation of the Greytown public. Tne members of the committee who are conducting next Monday’s Concert are keeping tilings dark, but they will publish tbeir programme in our Monday’s issue. The Dunedin City Council have received a claim from Mr £. T. Finch of Hokitika hua. band of Mrs. Finch who was killed by toe Dowling-street accident, The claim is f r £IOOO. The deceased lady lived apart from her husband for 16 years.

la consequence of the large nnmlier of passengeis expected to be onnied by the Triumph to Derby lor the Kimberley Gold fields, Government hare deoi lud to put tiu Emigration Act in (oroe. This is believe! to he the first time such a thing has been done in New Zealand. This Act fixes the rmour.; of space allowed to each passenger ( no intoxicating liquors are allowed to be sold cn hj .nni under a penalty of a fit eof £ r o : ftftv ii.iv* provisions must he carried, which, as the voyage will u> ( last half that time, id cou> elderei rathej ppptei»iv» by the ageu^i,

Messrs Fabian Brothers announce to day that they have co mut nced the cash system of doing business, which means a great saving to buyers. Sale at Marfinbortugh by F. H. Wood on Monday next. Great Bargains. Things at any price.—Advt. Mr F. H. Wood baa altered the date of bis sales, as well as Messrs Lowes and lorns. It is a case of “ Diamond cut diamond.” and the residents of the townships will see some fun nest week. There will be some astonishing bargains under the circumstances, and a good opportunity presents itself for those who have spare cash. Both auctioneers sell at Uartinborongh, Featherston and Carterton on the same days.