Wairarapa Standard Published Tri-weekly, Price 1d. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1880.

Wairarapa Standard, Volume XIX, Issue 1905, 22 November 1886, Page 2

Wairarapa Standard Published Tri-weekly, Price Id. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1880.

Mr F. H. Wood has fresh anoouncements in to-daj’s issae.

A fair number of persons went to Wellington on Saturday, the ordinary train being run at cheap fares, and a late train leaving Wellington at 11.15 p.m, giving visitors an opportunity of visiting the new Opera House. The opinion was general that the Railway Manager should have notified the running of this train earlier. There is no doubt numbers of persons would have taken advantage of it bad they known in time.

Sc strong was the wind at Pigeon Bush the other day that some of the" carriages were lifted, on one side, clean oft the rails. At Featherston also two gentlemen saw one side of a carriage lifted about four inches from the rail.

There are already a number of good entries for the poultry department of the forthcoming Greytown and Horticultural and Industrial Society’s Spring Show, and it is expected that some excellent competition will take dace in this cla- j.

D' Cremonini,- the medical superintend-- -t, and the staff of the Auckland Lr - c Asylum, have been at loggerheads. j ' .e enquiry has exonerated the doctor, and some of the staff have left.

The funeral of the late Mr John Fink took place yesterday at Carterton. The deceased has suffered for some years from an accident, and lately underwent an operation ; the case was, however, beyond medical skill, and he died last Friday morning, leaving a wife and nine children behind him.

It is notified in the Gazette that the propetty tax, where the amount of duty is under £ls, is to be paid on 14th December, and where the dnty is £ls, or over, the sum shall be paid in two eqnal instalments, the first on December 14tb, and the second on February 18th.

The ship Timarn, from London, arrived in Wellington harbour on Saturday. A stabbing case occurred on the voyage out. A seaman named Williams refused to turn out on deck and the chief officer, Bowling, went down to insist upon his turning out. Receiving an insulting reply to his orders Mr Bowling attempted to turn him out. On this (according to the Post) Williams ran to his bunk, aud catching up a knife which was lying there, made a rush at the officer and stabbed him in the right breast, inflicting a dangerous wound in the neighbourhood of the lungs. The would-be murderer, not satisfied with his first attempt, made a second lounge at Mr Bowling, but, fortunately, before he could effect his purpose, another seamao, named Moore rushed to the rescue, and succeeded, after a struggle, in wresting the knife from the villain, who, mad with disappointed lage, still loudly threatened that he would murder the mate the first chance he got. Others uow rushed in, on hearing the noise produced by the scuffle, and Williams was at once put in irons, in which he has remained until his arrival in Wellington. An elderly man named Amos Fisher attempted to commit suicide at the Thames the other night by taking two ounces ot carbolic acid. He now lies at the Hospital in a precarious condition, and but little hope is entertained of bis lecovery. He has been drinking heavily of late. A clergyman has been elected Mayor of Tauranga. Councillor T. Cain has been elected Mayor of Melbourne.

Mr W. A. Brown, auctioneer, of Christchurch, died somewhat suddenly a few days ago.

The Mayor of Sydney has made arrangements with the Union Bank for floating the loan of £330,000 in the London market. The sum of £60,000 has been voted for the construction of a telegraph line from Wvndbam to Derby via the Kimberley gold field.

Mr aud Mrs George Cooper, farmer, of Southbridge, Canterbury, celebrated their goldeu wedding a few days ago. Mr Cooper is said to be as nimble as any of bis fiftythree grandchildren. The Hon 8. Lyttelton, who is one of the best amateur singers in Loudon, sang three solos at an organ recital in the Canterbury Cathedral a few days ago. Sander & Son's Eucalypti Extract. Test its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza ; the relief is instantaneous. In serious cases and accidents of all kind ■ .ie they wounds, burns, scaldings, bui;,s, sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swiing —no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of the lungs, swellings, etc.; diarrhoea, dysentery; diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs. In use at all hospitals and medical clinics ; patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy ; crowned with medal and diploma at International Exhibit tion, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article and reject all others. While dealing with some cases under the Gaming and Lotteries Act at Christchurch on Monday, Mr Beetbam took occasion to express an opinion as to the totalis itor and its influence on betting. He said no doubt it was intended to decrease betting aufl speculating on horseracing by the Gaming anfl Lotteries Acts, but if the Legislature considered this was done by limiting the speculation to the totalisator, which was legalised, he thought that was a mistake. He believed that many more persons bet now through the totalisator than ever did before it came into vogue. The use of the totalisator had caused an increase in betting, and in this opinion the other Magistrates on the Bench with him concurred. It was also Mr Beetham’s own opinion that this increased betting was against the morals of the community. The full Court of Victoria, giving judgment iu the case of Aibricht v. Patterson, decided the legal question as to the amount of damage a woman can recover when slandered as to her chastity. The majority of the judges ruled that the only damage recoverable in such cases is the exact value of the special damage claimed, and it was proved, in this instance, that the plaintiff could only recover the value of certain meals she lost, through being turned out of the house of her friends in consequence of the slanders which led to the action. The Judges regretted the state of the law.

In the early part of October, Madame Gamier, living in the Hue de Eivoli, Paris, committed suicide upon heating that her husband had been arrested upon a charge of swindling. The uusband’s sister, who lived with her father, who is completely paralysed, upon hearing of her brother’s arrest, and her sister-in-law’s suicide, was so upset that she jumped in despair from the fourth floor into the street, and was dashed to pieces. Her father, before whose eyes this tragedy was enacted, has been removed to a hospital, and has completely lost his reason. I Bough on Corns.” Ask lor Wells’" Bough on Corns.” Quick relief, complete, permanent care. Corns, warts, bunions. At chemists and druggists. Rabbits are evidently present iu large numbers on the Orona Downs, Wanganui district, when one individual took £lO 15s, representing 430 skins, from the Rabbit Assooiation there some days ago. II Rough on Itch.” ” Bough ou Itch ” cures skin humors, eruptions, ring worm, tetter, salt rheum, frosted feet, chilblains, itch, ivy poicoß, bfttbcr'c itch)

The Oamaru shew was vny suooesf fin The following took the Capa ; —Aryahiru cattle, Mr Janies Gemmel ; thoronghbiel horses, Mr John Henderson ; merino sheep, Hon Mr Holmes ; Leicester sheep, Messrs. Little Bros. ; Lincoln, Hon Mr Holmes ; dairy produce, Mr H Mitchell ; grain, Me William Meek.

John Derby, settler of Bunnythorpe, was killed the oilier morning in Mansious’s sec lions, Taonui road, Feilding, by the falling of a tree.

Mr Joseph Bell, superintendent of tbo Church of England Sunday School, Woodville, was charged on Friday morning, before Mr Hall, J.P., with the attempted rape of a girl, and with indecently assaulting two others in the vestry on Sunday, 31st October. The children on whom the offences are said to have been committed are about ten years of age. The accused stands remanded till today, (Monday). Mrs Peters was once a housekeeper at the prisoner, Hall’s house (says the correspondent of the Post) and early in the marriage life her suspicions were aroused that some crime was being committed, and she went as far as to accuse Hall of trying to poison his wife. He, however, explained that he would not benefit by her death, and Mrs Peters’ doubts were quieted. Hall.it is currenty reported on good authority, did not feel easy about the woman, and tried all he could to get her committed to the Asylnm as a lunatic. Now we know how well-founded were the old woman suspicions, but the saddest part of the story is to come. During the hearing of the Magisterial enquiry Mrs Peters who is of a nervous temperament, was so beset by a dread lest she should be called as a witness that it preyed upon her mind, with the result that she went raving mad and had to be committed to the Sunnyside Asylnm, where she now is, another victim to the diabolical villian, Hall. Plenty of rain falls at Cross’s Creek, and the snn seldom shines there, but lor all that since the mmy railway employees have been located there not a single death has occurred amongst tl'-'.na. It is reported that the entries for the Pastoral and agricultural Show of Masterton exceed those of last year. We hope this is true, for we are glad to see our local Shows well patronised. Last year there was a great outcry against the Masterton Society, because, to make a show, “ scrubbers ” were entered in all classes, and every animal was counted as an 'exhibit. Visitors from a distance may go once to see such a Show, but never more. It is no credit to Masterton, and the leading men of that town shduld not encourage such shady practices.

Mr P H Wood will hold another sale of stock at the Featherston saleyards tomorrow. The Valley people will find it much to their advantage to assist in permanently establishing sales of stock in their own quarter. The stock for tomorrow’s sale comprise 1000 sheep, 50 head of cattle, 2 firstclaes young balls, horse, trap and harness, &c. Mr John Jackson, of Stonestead, returned on Saturday night from the Kimberley diggings. Mr Jackson confirms all the gloomy reports that have appeared about the total failure of the rush and states that the whole of his party will shortly be back. lu the report of the meeting of the Wairarapa Rifle Association for prizes £5, read five cash prizes. The cash prizes may be more than £5.

The funeral of the late Mrs Hornblow took place on Friday at the Greytown cemetery. Many triends and relatives of the .deceased followed, and the Rev Mr Ward conducted tbo service at the grave. The Secretary to the Greytown Horticultural and Industrial Society has a special notice to donors of special prizes in another column.

The Masterton rifle volunteers intend to celebrate the opening of their new drill shed with a grand concert and ball tomorrow night. Complimentary tickets have been forwarded to the officers of the Greytown, Featherston and Carterton rifles, and it is understood that they will respond generally to the invitation. A good few other volunteers aud residents iu this end of the Valley have also expressed an intention to be present, especially as the train arrangements ate very suitable both ways. All volunteers are requested to appear in uniform. Further special prizes to Greytown ShowMap of South Island of New Zealand open to scholars, Greytown school, Mr T. Cox. Second special, hand bouquets, 2s 6d, Mr Haines. Mr Wickerson special 2s 6J for best selections instrumental music (brass) played by boy under 15 years ; A. Gallon ss, to be allotted by committee; F. H. Wood, fresh batter, 5s 6d ; P. H. Wood, hen eggs, ss.

Prom Auckland we learn that John Thomson. formerly licensee of the Edinburgh Castle Hotel, Kyber Pass, jumped overboard from the ferry steamer in crossing the harbour, but was rescued. The first show of the Manawatu Agricultural and Pastoral Association held on Friday was a splendid success. Mr Baker’s Hippoe campus look champion prize for thoroughbreds, and Prince Victor the champion prize for draught stallions. Mr A. A. Fantham secured most points in cattle, Mr. R Hamilton mast in Lincoln sheep, aud Mr E Cobb most in Romneys.. Mr M Peniergast took the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company’s prize lor most points in freezing sheep. The Greytov.a Volunteers meet for drill tomorrow (Tuesday) night. These are rumours about Featherston that an interesting little event that is at present engaging the attention of the young ladies there, is on the tapis, and will culminate somewhere about the end of December. The dressmakers are already getting out plans and specifications and their skill will nq doubt be displayed to advantage upon the occasion.

At the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Featherston on Friday before W. Nichols and G. Reynolds, Justices, Thomas Heffern was brought up on suspicion of lunacy, but on the medical testimony of Drs Bey and Hanratty, was discharged. The doctors stated the man was suffering from general debility, apparently from starvation. He had a most emaciated appearance, and was raving all the time in court. Thomas Heffern, it appears, was found by the police at Western Lake! wandering about the bash with no apparent object in view, and it was ascertained that he had called at settlers’ houses and eaten raw nr.at when given to him. John Smith, an old offender, was brought up charged with larceny front the person, and remanded.

The boiler of a tramway engine exploded yesterday afternoon, at Christchurch, and partially wrecked an empty carriage attached.

This morning Mr John Walmsley’s shop, Mr Lomas’s confectionery shop, and a small cottage were burned down in the Tinakori road, Wellington. It is currently reported on the line that since Mr Ashcroft ceased to be manager of the Wellington-Wairarapa line of railway, it takes five men to do the work he did.

The Greytown Amateur Dramatic Society intend to give an entertainment to-night, but judging from the state of the weather this morning, and upon the last occasion when “ Ten Nights in a Bar Room ” was put on the stage, tbe weather clerk must surely have transferred his spleen from the Pastoral Society, and has now deter, mined to give the Greytown Amateurs a turn. A correspondent writes“ There are some whisperings about tbe Borough of Greytown that the school committee have met in solemn conclave, with closed doors, and have passed a resolution that may seriously affect one ol the staff of teachers, I would like to ask, if such is the case, why should not those (perhaps even more interested than many of those persons on the committee), I mean tbe patents ol tbe scholars, not be allowed to be in the secret ? Why are these matters not made public? If tbe school committee have a grievance against any person, sorely the residents in the town should have a say in tbe matter.” 1 am, j &o, Pmamibuc.

1 !’!■' numbes of mineis a.e still flocking io ■ ■■ < i.iib'u Idfie’c.

ihe full programme of the promenade conceit at the Grey town Town Hall on Friday will appear in our next. At the late prize firing of the Featherston Rifle Volunteers J. Tocker headed the scores with 47 points. The Featherston men are shooting remarkably well this season. The English Democratic Federation issued in London, on October 6, a manifesto, which says:—" The unemployed are ceitain to experience distress still more severe than that experienced in 1886, and honest workmen and their families are doomed to a hopeless struggle with starvation during the coming winter. Show our rulers, then, your despair and their danger. Leave your slums and follow the Lord Mayor’s Show in November, silently and solemnly, in order to convince the rich, as they are driven to their banquet, that the most munificent charity on their part can never plaster over the cancer which their mad greed of wealth planted in the heart of our civilisation.” And they answered the call. The gaunt poor on foot and in procession, with fatted aldermen rolling in carriages, was a painful contrast; but on what, principle could the poor be prohibited from walking the streets on which the aldermen rode ?

The following advertisement is from the Auckland Evening Star “ Would the woman who took a lady’s silk umbrella from the Tabernacle yesterday evening, return it at once to one of the office bearers ? ” There is subtle humor in the nice distinction between the woman who took the umbrella, and the lady who lost it. Notice how brupquently the offender is required to “ return it at once 1” Presumptuous thing ! What should a woman want with a silk umbrella ? To your gingham or alpaca, 0 woman, and let the lady have silken paraplnce without delay. But with all their humor the office bearers of the Tabernacle have shown an ignorance of human nature in the way they worded their advertisement. The “ woman ” is pretty sure to be mightily offended, and to retain the umbrella out of pure pique and contrarity.