Cadet Capitation.

Wairarapa Standard, Volume XX, Issue 2065, 9 May 1887, Page 2

Cadet Capitation.

The Government have intimated that they cannot grant capittaion to cadet corps without they contain in their respective companies 30 boys over the age of 13. This of course practically shuts out nearly all the country cadet corps, and only one in the Valley (Masterton) will receive capitation at present. Major Bunny has asked for suggestions from some cadet captains and he intends to submit these ideas to the proper authorities with a vie w to getting an alteration in this regulation. We believe it will be suggested that the country schools be allowed to retain in the ranks of their cadet corps such boys over 13 and under age that may have been former scu Jars at the respective schools,if such lads choose to undergo a thorough military training. Capt Porritt has now in hand over £2O raised for the uniforms of the Greytown Cadets but thr. present decision of the Defence Department prevents this fund from being utilised in the meantime.

Mr Toogood, general merchant, of Featherslon, has jest received some large con signments direct from Home, and the goods are both novel and cheap. Mr Cox, storekeeper, of Faatherston, will shortly announce some novelties in winter goods of which be is now receiving consignments

Messrs Maxton and Webster report the sale, through their agency, of that valuable property, the residence of Mr E Gray, to M r J F Baillie. The Rev Mr Hewson, recently appointed to the South Wairarapa district to fill the Rev Mr Western’s place, preached at Featherston, Martinborough and Greytown yesterday for the first time, and judging by bis sermons he Is a thoroughly practical and evangelical churchman. His address last night at St Luke's was founded upon the words "Take ye away the stone," used by Christ at the grave of Lazarus, and the subject was dealt with in a manner calculated to arouse the Church to a sense of its duty, The rev gentleman spoke of those who were spiritually dead and who were waiting for soma one to take away the stone and give them life and liberty Messrs Maxton and Webster have Jmade some additions to their stock sale which takes place at Hammerich’a yards, tomorrow. On Friday evening the Greytown School Committee met, all the members being present. Mr Cotter was appointed chairman and treasurer, and Mr X. Johnston secretary. The head master’s report was presented. It was resolved to get 86 sets ol drawing materials. Mr F. H. Wood held a successful general sale at Carterton on Saturday last, a large quantity of merchandise being disposed of. Several consignments arrived too late, and these have been added to the already long list for next Saturday’s sale in the Greytown rooms. Mr Wood has also considerably lengthened bis schedule for Thursday’s stock sale at the I'aratabi yards. Further entries can be made up to time of sale. Mr E. Gray, builder, who has resided in Greytown for a number of years has determined to remove to Wellington. Mr Gray has been very popular with all his fellow townsmen ; be has taken part in many useful matters, having in view the advancement Of the Borough during his long residence in the district, and as a useful and genial townsman his loss will be felt in many directions. On the Wellington section of railways the total revenue of the four weeks ending 31st March, was LSIBB Is 2d, as compared with L613218s 2d in the corresponding period last year. The number of passengers carried was 23,360 as against 23,411, and the fares amounted to L 2072 3s lOd, as against L 2255 7s 4d. The freight for goods only amounted to L 2819 16s 2d, as compared with L 3638 4s. Mr Guinness wants the Government to introduce a Bill for the incorporation and enrolment of volunteer fire brigades, and for payment of annual capitation allowance to efficient volunteer firemen. We hope Mr Guinness will succer 1. Cur uro brigades deserve a capitation allow., aca as much as the Volunteers. The captain o- the ...dtaki, the vessel wrecked nt White xtw*, has had his ccitui cate cm celled r three m mile, and cast in the co.-iii of the ou-.t Ary, Us. Walter Davidson, of (Vllingwood street, Auckland, attempted to commit suicide m i lit of temporary m.-adly. lie cut himsGt in a shocking m-mer M-. at the throat and abdomen, "ud is now in a critical condition. Davidson was formerly steward in one of the Northern Company’s steamers, Is an able elocutionist. He is reported to be suffering from religious mania. The Greytown Amateur Dramatic Club will appear before the public again on Friday evening next, {when we hope they will secure a large attendance. “ Lady Audley’.i Beoiet ’ will be reproduced with the Mayy lo Dance, and that old laughable farce “ Box Cox.”

The first of a series of winter entertain, meats will commence next Monday evening at tire Town Hall, Greytown. Messrs B. J Thompson aui W. 0. Nation ate beating up a good owning programme. Messrs F.ibinU ItroUier* bring about to giv? u; toe groct-iy aad ironmongery business, ate woil-.g ; -da iu these departmoate at » very ii.w c.-* t > work olf tbs stock. Mr Leonard Harper has resigned bis o, ;t for (be Avon.

A correspondent, who signs himself “ A j Flat,” writes, asking ns to auggt-.i that the , vooslists and instrumentalists who have taken i part in the cantata, Under the Palms, should , nt*!- appear in the greatest oi Haydn's works,; The Creation.

• ■ rt 'lon Dr draco, in speaking on the Diw.rc- e? Matrimonii'i Clauses Act Amendiu., Dili, said he considered that in social matters, at anyrate, t)io colony would do well hy iollowing the Mother Country, and thereby gain experience by older communities. He was utterly opposed to the lunacy clause, which gave relief after a period of three years. It should be remembered that it took a very clever medical man indeed to determine when a man or woman was mad. He was sorry to be obliged to say that a great many men were insane, in fact, be considered that the majority of men were insane at periods. There were designing rascals everywhere, and nothing was more likely than that a rascal, whether male or female, shonld immnre his or her life partner within the walls of a lunatic asylum, in order to get a divorce. Nothing was more likely to cause lunacy than for a sane person to be imprisoned in a lunatic asylum. He trusted that the Council would reject the Bill, which, if it was needed, should have been brought d«wn hy the Government as a State measure. The tbreemasted schooner Beward was wrecked at Mahia, on the north side of the Peninsnla. Captain Andrews, the oook, and one seaman were lost. The mate and the other seamen are at Mabia. The Beward was owned by Mr B. Frozen, of Nelson. Mr Charles Elgar has been elected a member of the Featherston Bead Board for Fea» therston subdistriot. A notice which will interest those who owe money at Mr W. Moriarty’s Greytown boot store, will be foond in oar advertising columns. The Wholesale Drapery Company at Masterton, under the management of Mr F. Dickson, have lately received a considerable quantity of new consignments of winter drapery of the very latest fashions and pat* terns, and their large establishment is now the admired of all the fair sex in the district, more especially as the prices are remarkably reasonable. Can't Preach Good.—No man can do a good job of work, preach a good sermon, try a lawsuit well, doctor a patient, or write a good article when he feels miserable and dull, with sluggish brain and unstrung nerves, and none should make the attempt in such a condition when it can be so easily and cheaply removed by a little American Co’s Hop Bitters. Look for The Greytown Mutual Improvement Society meet at their room, Hastwell street, tomorrow night, at half past 7. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Greytown Temperance Society will be held this evening, when a good attendance is solicited to help on a good cause. A grand Masonic Ball will take place at Carterton tomorrow night. The Featherston Volunteers practised class firing at their range on when Vol J. looker qualified lor marks man with 105 points.

It is contemplated to shortly hold a Plain and Fancy Dress Bail at Martinborougb. “ Vindex Injuries ” on Foatherston School Committee election in our next. “ Under the Palms ” met with a very good reception at Featherston on Friday last, the hall being wrU titled and everything passed rf in ; most enjoyable manner. Tonight {'hn.'lay), Carter!on is to be vh'itnd, and if ; j i speaks ri ’htly the Lyceum Hall is g..,’.;g to be ctow -od. The Greytown contingent will meet at the post office at 6.13 p.m. sharp, and will then drive to Carterton. Wattle’s corn store, Tuam street, Christchurch, has been burned down. A sixroomed house, owned by Mr Charles Eempton, a drayman, on Eew road, South Invercargill, was burned on Wednesday afternoon, nothing being saved but a few odds and ends from the kitchen, Eempton’s family ol seven losing all their clothing. The new bridge across the Molynenx at Roxburgh was opened for traffic on Saturday in the presence of about 1000 people. Wise Polly.—“ For ten years my wife was confined to her bed with such a complication of ailments that no doctor could tell what was the matter or cure her, and 1 used up a small fortune in hnmbog staff. Six months ago I saw an American flag with American Co’s Hop Bitters on it, and I thought I would be a fool once more, I tried it, but my lolly proved to be wisdom. Two bottles cured her, she is now ae well and etrong as any man’s wile, and it cost me only two dollars.” H. W-, Detroit, Mich. Read Gold has been discovered at Woodstock, on the West Coast, close to the old and present workings. The prospects ate said to be very good. A number of claims ate pegged out.

A correspondent oi a southern paper complains that sohoolhonees are occasionally tamed into “ dancing saloons" to the deteri. oration and destruction ol school property. The individual is no doubt one ol those very good persons who would like to see divine service only held in the schoolrooms instead. It is this selfish spirit that does so much barm. For ourselves, we like to see the schoolrooms used in the evening whether it be for divine service, an entertainment or a dance. In the country an evening’s dancing is the only amusement the young people get, and we hope that no Education Board will interfere so long as the dances are conducted in a becoming manner and the school furniture is kept free from injury. When Moriarty’s Jubilee price list was read, Itcreated the greatest sensation ; All the small dealers unitedly said “ He’ll certainly startle the nation.” Tney were right indubitably—wait and you’ll see, 'Tis the best celebration of our Queen’s Jubilee, Tou have no doubt read the price list; see that you now examine the goods. m Eight thousand acres at Oxford, Canterbury, have been set apart to be settled by the unemployed. The land is covered with manuka scrub, and when the survey is completed the unemployed will be set to clear it, and paid according to piece work. It is expected that an ordinary man can earn 4s 6d a day. Whoa cleared the land will be probably laid down in grass, and watered by races constructed for the purpose. Wells’ Hair Balsam. If grey, restores to original color. An elegant dressing, softens and beautifies. No oil nor grease. A Tonic Restorative. Stops hair coming out ; strongmoos, clou .sea, heals sculp. j SAMpm it Con’s EuciiAPT* ’’v . . i'-■ ■■ t : its eminent powerful i ifi o‘s in Congo-, t" 1 ■, ' seri 1 is t., and accidents of ail I :hey w 'unds, burns, seal i n;.-, Iv ,i- , ; sp; is IV rifn.tt remedy :•> o ■ •r.j ummtion. Imm ■ .ir...: do:; mi. p- . ; produce t i;i croup, diphtheria, iu>>M.,;uth', hi- ■ flamnutioa of the lungs, etmiiugs, etc.; i diau'iiuot, dysentery; diseases ol the kidneys and urinary organs. la use at all hospitals and medical clinics ; patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy; crowned with medal and diploma at International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article and reject all others, Edward Haulan has at last made up hie mind to meet Beach on the Nepean Elver for the sculling championship of the world. Articles have been signed by the Canadian sculler and tort, aided to the editor of the! Sportsman, who is understood to represent i Beach. The race is fixed for November 20, i aud it will bo rowed under conditions similar I to those which have prevails I in similar eon- j tests with Beach. Huulau is now in splendid I condition—-as well as he ever lias been in 1 his life— aud is looking forward with high | spirits to his contest with Gaudaur. It is | probable that the latter sculler will visit Aue- 1 trails; he, too, being desirous oi a match with | Peach, i

T x nib V.’airarepa River Board met at | Foaihmaton ou Saturday last. The principal j easiness was the striking of a rate of one j | iai thing in the pound ou all ratable property < wi bin the district. Other matters were i discussed and Mr H. Bunny interviewed the Board, which then adjourned. ] Mr David Beid was elected for No. 7 Sub- . 1 division in the Tatatahi Road Board District by a majority of 6 votes over the late chair- ] man, Mr Barton Boys. Mr Boys has been • a very energetic chairman of the Board and his services wiil be greatly missed. It has been reported that to ns that a Maori boy who was driving a spring cart at the Table Lands, Lower Valley, was jolted out and his leg fractured. A son of Mr Croot of Firinoa, late of the Lake Ferry, aged 9, died on Wednesday, and was buried at Martinborongh on Saturday. The poor little fellow has been attended by Dr Smith, who pronounced the cause o! death to be heart disease. A young man named Bdward White, who resided at Upper Eaiwarra, while riding home from Wellington on Friday evening, met with an accident which cost him his life. His horse stumbled against a lad named Gulliver, who was knocked down and cut about severely. White fell from his horse and received severe injuries from which he never tallied, and died early on Saturday morning. Spade Guinea is handicapped at 9st and Fasba at Bst for the Sydney Birthday Cup. The meeting of the Wairarapa Football Bugby Union was postponed from Saturday until probably somo day this week. There is a big hole in the platform bridge and parties travelling by night should be [ careful. A bullock driver named Wilcox was killed at Fairlie Greek, Timain, the other night by the wheel of a waggon passing over his head, i The Greytown Football Club have just : received a challenge from the Masterton club to play the two Fifteens (first and second) at r Greytown on Saturday next. It will be , necessary for players to turn out on Tuesday r and Thursday to practice as the challenge is accepted.