Wairarapa Standard Published Tri-weekly, Price 1d. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1887.

Wairarapa Standard, Volume XX, Issue 2036, 28 February 1887, Page 2

Wairarapa Standard Published Tri-weekly, Price Id. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1887.

The meeting of the Greytown Mutual Im>provement Society has been postponed from tomorrow evening to Tuesday, ISth instant. 1 It is said that native shrubs have suffered considerably during this dry season. The cricket match, Canterbury v Otago, was won by the former by ten wickets Mr D. F. Loaeby has a fresh advettisemei&i today. -* We are informed that Professor Kirk’s report ou Fruit Blight, furnished to the New Zealand Government some mouths since, is of print in the colony. It is a valnable paper an* was repented by the Queensland Government, so ** fruit growers are in want of it t* v luuat; J* tlle . t ' ) the government printer at Bushane, 7 “ W1 no doubt supply copies. It seems that we should have to go to Australia for local productions, but such is the truth. On Friday evening the shareholders of lha Baletield Dairy Company held a meeting at the schoolbousf, Mr \V Booth presiding. The following gentlemen were elected Directors of the Company ; Messrs Wm Booth, J Uodder, O Watersnn, s M Hart, R Fairhrother, and .las Stevens A meeting of directors followed when Mr Booth was elected chairman of directors and Mr Q A Fair hie ther secretary li was > -nlved to conclude the purchase of ihe laud for TIIO from Mr B Fairbrother. It u evident that cue promoters of ibis com par y ate assure,i of success and are push)- g on w'G rnelimiuary work in order to p>-o u,. factory in October next Near y 700 so uts ii ive been subscribed. Pome credit r. o. s Grevtown Bankruptoi estate, are complaining very bitterly that on Friday they proceeded all the way from Grey, town to Master 100 to attend a meeting <{ creditors in accordance with a notice ia.-tu d by lire Deputy Ateignse. After hanging about some time they had to return without hold!' g the meeting as, aitunttgh the debtor was m sttendance, the Depot? Assignee was run ed. It is reported that this is the second occur* MM of the sort within the last few weeki,

Sir William Fox has decided to resile permanently in Auckland. I In the neighborhood of the tower Ights, with which so many of the American (pities are now illuminated, the influence of » arc light upon vegetation is becoming very ilticeable. A gentleman in Davenport, Iwa, whose garden is within 100 feet of an elstric light tower, says that his lilies, which Irdio narily close their petals long before sum, now again unfold a few minutes after lie lamps commence to burn. It is also observed that the foliage of the trees in Detroit we more luxuriant this summer where the liglt has fallen on them. 1 A farmer drove into town with a load I wheat, hitched the team on the main street and climbed down from the waggon with thl remark, “I'm either going to find out whan causes this depression in the wheat market! or somebody will get licked ?” After threaj men had vainly attempted to explain matters' to his satisfaction and had their heads punched, a policeman came along and collared him, with the explanation, “ The trouble is over-production. There are too many farmers out of gaol.” It is said that the Salvation Navy, under the same auspices as the Salvation Arm 7, has made wonderful progress during the past year, and that scores of British vessels nov fly the Salvation flag. The ‘ Hobart Mercury ’ reports that for th« year just closed over 17,000 tons of potatoes have been exported from the Mersey, which, at a fair average of £3 per ton, represent over £50,000 in hard cash. It is estimated that the total amount that has come to the N. W. Coast for potatoes for the past season must be about £BO,OOO. One individual on the Mersey sold 700 tons during the season at a slight advance on £3 per ton. The Senate of the Melbourne University has passed a resolution approving of women being admitted to medical degrees. It is said that the Hon Mr Ballance intends next session to introduce a bill for tbe extension of the franchise to women. It is anticipated that the measure will pass the House, but its fate in tbe Council is doubtful. Seeing that there is so much legislation of a social character constantly before the legislature, it seems to us no more than just, as it would certainly be advantageous, that women should have a say in tbe selection of those who make our laws. The wheat crops in the Oamaru district are reported to be harder than have been known for many years. This means that they will fetch a more respectable price in the outside market than is usually the case, says the Bruce Herald, New Zealand wheat being generally quoted at much below any other on account of its softness. If farmers would only stack their wheat before threshing it, they would probably top all the markets where they sell. The proprietors of the new Opera House at Wellington are in difficulties. They have an overdraft of £BOOO secured by mortgage and personal guarantees, and over £2OBB other accounts. They have assets besides tbe property of £ll6l in unpaid calls and £4OO in cash. Tbe bank wants the overdraft reduced, and the directors cannot raise enough elsewhere to clear the whole debt. The land cost £2905, building £11,669, scenery, furniture and fittings £1324, total £15,898—a pretty good waste of money on a means of amusement. It is resolved to wind up the company and form a new one, a motion to issue further shares being negatived. It is a strange and humiliating fact, says the Oamaru Mail, that producers of butter will not make efforts to supply consumers during every portion of the year with a good and eatable article. They are either blind to their own interests, or they are not up to their business. In winter butter is scarce, dear, and poor iu quality, aud in summer during any extraordinary beat most families depending upon shops for their supplies must go without or take tbe stuff offered as butter. In New South Wales and Victoria, even in the hottest parts, by the use of the cream separator and other late improvements in making and preserving butter, there is always to be obtained at a price a palatable article. It would pay some of our farmers well to give a little more skilled attention to the dairy, while the consumers in town would be gratis lied instead of being oft disgusted.

. 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 kinds, be ! they wounds, burns, soaldings, bruises, sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swelling 1 —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 Exbibi* 1 tion, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved 1 article and reject all others. It is proposed in Victoria, as a fitting ) tribute of the royal feeling of the colonists, to seud Home a regiment of cadets on the : occasion of the Queen’s jubilee. It is esti- > mated that it will cost from £20,000 to £50,000 in passages alone. The parents of 535 cadets have promised to allow the lads i to go. • Remedy for Hard Times.—Stop spending so much on line clothes, rich food, and style. 1 Buy good food, cheaper and better clothing, 1 and stop the habit of using expensive or quack doctors, or humbug medicine that does you 1 only harm, hut put your trust in the greatest 1 of all simple, pure remedies, American Go’s 1 Hop Bitters, that cure always at a trifling cost, and you will see better times and good health. Read A New York World’s London special of Jan 3 says The Queen is breaking very rapidly, and she is conscious tlrt her life cannot be spared many years Roger. The only shadow over the Jubilee year i i general apprehension among the people of England that the Queen may not live until the year is completed. The appearance of old age is most clearly marked on her jubilee portrait, which has just been completed, and placed in the gallery leading to her private apartments at Windsor. Despairing Bankers.—The number of suicides among the brightest and most capable of business meu, bankers and others, will be reduced to a minimum as soon as the specific vittries of Am Hop Bitters are known. As all men who work with their brains and neg- • kfcct to take the needed exercise, the food taken does not nourish ; and dangerous debility physical and mortal, ensue. Read Hie Emperor William’s birthday is on the 22aJ of next month, and the German residents of Wellington me considering what slops should be taken to celebrate the event in a behttiug manner. Rough on Piles. Why suffer Piles ? . ■'"‘hale relief and complete cure guaran# Asa Du* “ iiyu « hj ui ‘ ij ‘ ieß -” riur<) for itching, protruu.:;,- bl « dl %’’ or form of Piles. The 125 steam-hips plying between the United Staten and Europe cost 1,000,000 employ 15,750 men, spend 1 000,000 dole, a month lor coal, carry 500,000 passengers a year, ami earn 22 000,000 dols. for passage money, exclusive of what is paid for freight. "Rough nn tVf'Lnh” corrects offensive odors at once. Complete cure of worst chronic oases; also unequalled as gargle for diptheria, sore throat, foul breath. A destructive hailstorm occurred at Blaynev, New Mouth Wales, recently. The heave, « became dark and lowering, and there WHS thunder and lightning. Then followed a perfect deluge of rain, and in lees than an hour some of the houses had two feet of 1 water in them. The streets were like rush log rivers and all sorts of things were floated ' and carried an - ,,-. It G -aid that 350 points . f rdo L'-\ hi 15 mi’.uvs. The hailstones which full were something tenitic—some of (hem belie as large as pu.lets eggs, A deal ■ ,d damage was dona through these, and au 1 unfortunate dog that was chained up was j 1 buttered to death. 1

Vie Greytown Band of Hope will hold a I teKnd entertainment on Wednesday evening ns#, when an excellent programme will be presented carried out by the young folk. Messrs Fabian Bros announce a great sale owing to expiry of lease of premises shortly. The Pall Mall Gazette says a visit to Australia would do the Prince of Wales good, and be invaluable to the colonies. The iron market in Victoria is now flooded with German and Belgian work, which is sold at a cheaper rate than England. The Bank of Australasia is erecting a build' ing in Adelaide of Oamatn white stone. Messrs Finlinson and Thomson, of Oamaru, have already arranged to put through their boiling down works this season about 80,000 sheep. Large additions have been made to the works and plant. *■ Another death has occurrred from injuries receded at the fire at Arblastor’s gunpowder factory at Sandhurst. The manager, Mr Kolbuemann, is in a critical state. The origin of the explosion has not yet been explained';''' The damages amount to £4OOO, and the buildings are uninsured It has been suggested that a fifty-shilling gold coin, to commemorate the Queen’s jubilee, would have many advantages. 1. The number of shillings would mark the 50 years, or jubillee. 2. Naming it 11 Victoria” would for ever mark the great event. 3. It would, as the half of a five-pound note, be a very convenient current coin of the realm. Her Majesty ascended the throne on the 20th June, 1837. A thunderstorm passed over the district yesterday afternoon, but very little rain fell. Mr Coom, district railway engineer for Auckland, has a scheme lor settling the land along the railway lines. He proposes that those employed keeping the lines in order should be given a section of land near the railway ; that their numbers be doubled, and only employed half-time instead of full time as at present. Thus they would be earning money and improving the land for themselves, and in a lew years could become independent of day labor. There would be no extra cost to the country, and the railway receipts would be increased. Mr Coom has submitted his scheme to the Government for consideration. Nominations close tonight lor the Greytown Amalgamated Friendly Societies’ sports. Entries have already been sent in very freely and the sports are expected to be unusually attractive. It is reported that Messrs Williams and Beetham are contemplating starting bntchery establishments in all parts of the Wairarapa and elsewhere in the North Island. We have undispntable authority for stating that there have been recently very large fires on the Table Lands in the Lower Valley. There ate two very dangerous holes near the site of the late Waihenga hotel, this side of the budge near the toll gate, a traveller yesterday while conversing with another nearly went into one of these holes with his

To the Editor of the Wairarapa Standard. , Sie, — The larrikins of Greytowu who ’ prowl about the street corners on dark , nights, have introduced another ; of amusement. They now salute passers i by on the other side of the street with a i volley of stones. The police should invite 1 them to “ move on.” ’ Yours, &c., RusumM.