Wairarapa Standard Published Tri-weekly, Price 1d. FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1887. The San Francisco mail closes tomorrow.

Wairarapa Standard, Volume XX, Issue 2070, 20 May 1887, Page 2

Wairarapa Standard Published Tri-weekly, Price Id. FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1887. The San Francisco mail closes tomorrow.

A little girl, daughter of Mr Harvey, of the Lower Valley, broke her arm the other day in falling downstairs. . The members of (U Greytown Juvenile Lodge of Oddiellowe will celebrate their anniversary by a tea and public meeting next Tuesday, Queen’s Birthday. Messrs Maxton and Webster hold a sale of general merchandise at Carterton tomorrow. In his speech against the Women’s Suffrage Bill, Mr Whyte, the member for Waikato, said he still held the old-fashioned opinion that women’s mission was to get men up to heaven. We beg to call the attention of those interested in Christian work to a convention which is to he held in the Wesleyan Church, Carterton, next Tuesday, Queen’s Birthday. A special eermou is to bo preached by the ilcv A. Thomson, of Maitiuborough, at 11 o'ch.uk, at toe close of which the Lord’s

Supper is to he administered by the Bevs Fulton, Buitle, Thomson and Ward. At 2 o'clock the afternoon session is to commence with a conference on the subject, ’’ How can we secure the attendance of those who habitually neglect the means of grace 7” This is to be started with a paper by the Bev D. Fulton. At 3 o’clock, Mr 0. E. Darnells, of Masterton, will introduce the second subject, “ How can we increase the effectiveness of onr Sunday Schools 7” an hour will be given to the consideration of this theme. The Bev Mr Buttle will then read a paper on the third subject, “ What can we do to secure among the unsaved, personal decision for Christ?" At the close of the consultation on this snbjsctau adjournment. The evening session will be opened by the Bev J. Ward with a paper bearing the title, " What can we do to make ourselves more efficient for Christian service 7” A consecration service is to follow, and a closing address by the Bey A. Thomson. Tables are to be erected m the schoolroom at the rear of the church, where visitors, who will bring their own provisions, can have their midday and evening meals. Tea is to be provided for them, free of cost. Tuis is the first time anything of the kind has been held in the Wairarapa. Many are looking forward to it with great expectation. Members of all Protestant Churches in the Valley are expected to take part. If any sum is left over from the offerings, after defraying expenses, it is to be bunded to the treasurer of the Greytown Hospital. Some idea of what the invasion ol rabbits may cost may be gleaned from a recent statement made by the Hon J. Salamon in the Legislative Council of Sydney. It appears that in ih ,t colony, up to date, 7,853,787 rabbits hud been destroyed and paid for at a cost of £3111.192 10a, exclusive of several claims yet unsettled. This means that every rabbit killed in the colony bad cost the Government 11 id, and if we add to this the one lliiui of the bonuses paid by the occupants of the mus, every rabbit killed will have cost Is 3J.

Yesterday morning, at about 8.30, the bell of St Luke's Church rang out a sudden and Insiy peal. Such an unusual sound at that time of the morning iu (ireytmvn .-ause I one of the brauebmeu of the Volunteer Fire Hi igade to hastily don his red un.i ;;u coat and rush to the scene of the alarm. When Uc readied St Luke’s and found that it was not the mobeli but that of the church he was scarcely in a frame of mind to enter the sacred edifice. Several other firemen also went for their clothes, but disooverel their mistake in time to save further exertions.

A very peculiar petition was presented to the House of Kepresentatives, It was from Geo. £. Nias, a compositor, and set forth that owing to the limited area of building land in Wellington, house rents were unreasonably high ; that heavy rent was a great hardship on the ratepayers ; that in consequence of the demand for houses, buildings were being crowded together, gardens built over, ami yards curtailed ; that such crowding t.iio-iher was very injurious to health, and in time would ma 1 " I '' one of the most nnlicalliiy cities in Jinv Z inland ; that lie was informed that in ihe event of war breaking out a large portion of the best part of the city could be destroyed without any hostile vessels entering the harbor ; and that on all those grounds Wellington was not a hi site fur the capital of New Zealand. He therefore prayed the House to remove the seat of Government to some inland plain where a large city would have room to grow,

Rough on Piles.” Why suffer Piles ? Immediate relief ami complete cure guarant tned. Ask lor 11 Hough ou Piles.” Bure cure (or itohiug, protruding, bkading, or any form of Piles. When Muriarty'g Jubilee price list wag read, Ucieatwl the greatest sensation ; All the small dealers unitedly said '' He'll certainly startle the nation.” Tiiey wtie tight indubitably—wait and you’ll ; ee, Ti- the best c<lsbration of our Queen’s •hi ilee, Yu.r have n<> ilonl.t renlthe price list; see that you now examine the goods. "iv'.igh o.i Cat l nil <•■;)■ its offensive i-doift at once. Complete cine of worst chio' ic cases ; iii.oi unequalled as gargle for diptheiia, sore throat, foul breath.

The weather yesterday proved very unfor (uua;e for Mr Duncan MoMaster’s purebred shorthorn sale, and seeing that the rain has eveiy appearance of being incessant, it was ultimately decided to postpone the sale for a week, and Mr F. H Wood notifies in our advertising columns that it will now be held, wet ot fiue, iu the show grounds, at Carterton, on Thursday next, 26th May. There were a good many prominent buyers present, but we think mat under the circumstances the postponement is a wise one, as apart from the bad weather, Mr Macata’s funeral prevented a good few from attending. The cattle looked remarkably well and they are undoubtedly a very choice lot. With fine weather next Thursday there will, without doubt, bo o large attendance at the sale, for breeders must recognise the fact that this is an exceptional chance of improving their herds by adding animal* of rare value, and such as are seldom disposed of at an unreserved anotion sale. From a return presented to Parliament yesterday it appears that the travelling expenses and allowances of Ministers last year reached the large sum of £3386 as against £2IOO the previous year, or more than donble those of their predecessors in 1881. The Wsirarapa Hospital Board will meet at the Masterton Connoil Chambers on Wednesday next, at 13 80 noon. The sheep return* for tb* year, which have just been presented to the Legislative Connoil, show an increase in the total number of sheep in the Council as against the number last night of 627,463. The member for Ashburton is going to ask the Government to revive the return-ticket system on the railways, with the view of encouraging mote frequent travelling, and of making the passenger traffic more profitable. The wreck of the steamer Waitaki has been sold tor £65.

Dnil times I Wellington opera houst crowded every mgbt during the last four weeks. Who says money is scares f For serving a near rasident to the hotel, though the mao had travelled over three miles that jday, a publican at Kensington, Otago, was fined £lo‘ The customer was also fined 10s for representing himself si a traveller. At Christchurch one hundred of the unemployed have been selected for the Midland Bailway, 40 for Mount Somers Bailway, and 40 old men, part to work io the Domain. It is hoped that this will dispose of the agitation. The Mauawatn Times says Mr C. W. Roberts, our local lace worker, has just turned out a splendid set of regalia for the Foxton Lodge of Druids, In every respect they ate far superior to the imported article, and are prodnoed at less coat. The following is reported to have been made by a half caste Salvation lass at Gisborne “ Some of you people who call yourselves gentlemen are fond of going into the Bankruptcy Court, Now yon have all a big debt to pay—a debt of sin—yon cannot pay it, and I think you had better all turn bankrupts, and come to God, and get your hearts washed white." A man named Matthews is now in the Greytown Hospital suffering from the loss of four of his fingers which were torn off by machinery. The accident took place at Corpe’s Mill, near Gladstone, on Wednesday. Richard Dwyer, aged 72, admitted to the Benevolent Asylum, Melbourne, told the committee a striking story of the vicissitudes of life. Twenty years ago he was a passenger by the illfsted steamer London, which foundered in the Bay of Biscay. He was one of the survivors, but he lost his wife and two daughters, £II,OOO in money, and cargo worth £250. He never prospered after, although he worked hard. He stood before tbe committee, aged, infirm, entirely destitute and alone, and tbe members, considering tbe case very pitilnl, at once granted the shelter be craved. A ferret attacked a child at Ontram, Otago, bnt was killed before any setiona injury was dona. A 78oz nugget has been found in one of the branches of the Bhotover. Tbe NZL & MA Co, Limited, have received tbe following telegram from their London office, dated 17th instant Tallow : Market qniet; good mutton is worth 31s fid, and beef 20s fid per owt. The greater part of the Northumberland’s cargo consisted of material for tbe Wairoa bridge. The West Australian Government propose to draft tbe unemployed into the interior to construct pnblio works. Thirteen pnblicans in Brisbane were fined for adulterating liqsor. The samples contained 13 per cent, of water, and were 36deg. under proof. The New South Wales Government intend abolishing the present system of tramways, and will possibly lease tbe whole of them to private enterprise. Mr J. Barnard has just finished tbe erection of a very nice looking shop for Mr J. M. O’Connor, who has started business in Greytown in the boot and shoe line. It reflects great credit npon the builder, the design being rather an ornament to tbe town. During tbe year ending March lasl £133,428 was spent in barbor defences. Tbe total expenditure has now reached the snm of £216,953. The total expenditure for purchase of native lands reaches £238,001), of which £88,836 was spent tor the year ending 31st March. Three petitions were presented to the House of Representatives on Wednesday, praying that Mr Vaile’s system of railway management may be given a fair trial. His Excellency tbe Governor will hold his levee this year on Accession Day, the 20th of June. The usual levee on the Queen’s Birthday will not take place. Messrs Dalgety and Co., London, have sent the following cable messages, dated the 13th instaut “ Since our last telegram the tallow market is 3d lower. Reports from all sides are discouraging. The wheat market is a shade easier.” A military . tournament and volunteer athletic sports are to be held on Christchurch on Queeu’s Birthday. The reason of the visit of the leader of

the Opposition to Nelson was not, as was generally supposed, in consequence of Mrs Atkinson s illness, but to attend a double wedding in Major Atkinson’s family. It is Worth a Trial.—“ I was troubled for many years with kidney oomplaiut, gravel, Ac., my blood became thin, I was dull and inactive, could hardly crawl about, and was an old worn-out man all over, and could get nothing to help we until I got American Go's Hop Billers, and now my blood and ktdueys ate all right, and I am as active as a man of thiity although 1 am seventy two, and I have no doubt it will do as well for others of my age. It is worth the trial." - (Father.) Notice A man named Thomas Way put out in u fishing boat at Oamaru en Tuesday, and failing to make the harbor at night, has not been since heard of. It is supposed Hut the boat has been capsized and the me; drowned. One of the oars of the boat has been picked up on (he beach near the town. The night was squally. Mr M H Stephen has been appointed to the newly created sixth judgeship of the Supreme Court, Sydney. Mr W J Foster has resigned bis position as Attorney-General, owing, it is stated, to his not receiving the judgeship, Not a Beverage.—" They arc not a beverage, but a medicine, with r-uritivo propenjis of the highest degree, containing no poisonous drugs. They do not te«r down an already debilitate.! system, but build it up. One 'ad-tle contains more mi hop strength than j a bauel of ordinaly beer. Puysiciang pr*. I scribe them. - lioobester, O S.A , Evening { Express, on American flop Bitten,

The H M.S Bimufaka is expected from England via Hobart on Sunday afternoon. An agitation is going on in New Plymouth to get the Government to take over the harbor works there. A Native Land Court is being held at Temuka, under Judge Mackay. The native lands between Waitaki, Waimate, Temuka, and Arrowbenua are being dealt with. The Lyttelton Times Company have presented to the Canterbury Museum the papier maohft matri x and the type metal easting therefrom, of the first page made ready for their web printing machine. Government repudiate any knowledge of a crime having been committed in connection with the Bulli disaster. Still the impression at the scene of the occurrence is that there was foul play, as otherwise an extraordinary fall, extending ten chains along the main adit, is considered inexplicable. By the steamer Garonne, on her last trip Home from Melbourne, a trial shipment ot 1500 oases of Hobart apples was included io the cargo. A good deal of interest is felt in the result of the experiment. It is stated that Captain Mayne, Inspector of Pearl Fisberiee, was blinded by lightning two daye previous to the hurricane which destroyed so many boats. One survivor swam forty-eight boors before be was reached. At the Featberston E. M. Court yesterday a man named Perkins was fined 6s and was severely reprimanded for getting into a train while in motion The Greytown Mutual Improvement Society will meet on Wednesday evening next, as the Oddfellows’ Hall will be otherwise engaged on Tuesday. The concert to beheld at the Greytown Town Hall on Monday evening, judging by the programme in preparation by Mr Wyett and Mr St George, should be well attended. The programme as far as can be arranged up to today is published in another column. The Pahiatua Star says that Mr John Hughes met with au adventure on Monday which laid him low. Two bullocks had been driven into the slaughter yard on Hall’s road by Mr Best, one of which broke out and got into Mr Hughes’ paddock adjoining. Mr Hughes, who happened to be in the paddock at work took his coat from a log and made for the animal, with arms and coat flying in the air. “ Shoo,” said Mr Hughes, and sure enough the bullock did “ shoo ” right into Mr Hughes’ stomach, and brought him down in the twinkling of an eye. No damage was done, and the bullock at once cleared the fence and made for Mr Avery’s farm, from whence he had been brought. The Featherstou Rifle Volunteers will hold their annual Ball on Tuesday night next, 24th iust.