Wairarapa Standard Publised Tri-weekly, Price ld. WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1887.

Wairarapa Standard, Volume XX, Issue 2072, 25 May 1887, Page 2

Wairarapa Standard Publised Tri-weekly, Price ld. WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1887.

The excursion crams yesterday were patronised. Members of Greytown Mutual Improvement Society meet tonight. A very pleasant gathering of young people took place at the Oddfellows’ Hall, last night. The occasion was the first anniversary of the Greytown Juvenile Lodge of Oddfellows, and the members with a good sprinkling of girls, had gathered to take a cup of tea together in commemoration of the event. The tables were well supplied, and the cravings of the young folks were satisfied by the attentions of Mrs Loasby, and the Misses M. Haigh, F. Fuller, and E. Hornblow. After the tables were cleared the room was crowded for the public meeting, at which Bro C. F. Loasby presided. In opening the meeting he spoke of the advantages of such societies to young people and gave a few figures showing the power of similar societies in the old country. He said the lads had conducted their business in a very creditable manner throughout the year, and be had great hopes of the members being a credit to the Order. Daring the evening Bro A. Hornblow was presented with a prize of 10s for his zeal in obtaining new members, and a second prize of 5s was presented to Bro T. Haigh. The programme of the evening was a varied one, consisting of eongs, recitations, and musical selections by the members and their friends, and the evening was much enjoyed by all present. The football match, Orientals (Wellington) v. Greytown Juniors, played at Greytown yesterday, was won by the Greytown juveniles by one goal and a try to one try. Greytown secured the goal exactly at the time tor closing the game. It was a most exciting game and well played on both sides. H. Tully, fr-m a pass by A. Wakeliu neat the Oriental goal line, got over the goal line and secured the hrst try for Greytown. Mahoney got the second try for Greytown by some good following up, from which A. McMaster kicked a tine goal. Mr A J Armstrong, draper, Cir'citon, ni»t with an accident on the Platform Bridge, on Monday, and unfortunately got his i. g broken.

In our advertising columus will he found an advertisement from Mr P. 0. B. Jensen, medical herbalist, and botanist, of Wellington. Mr Dick is now travelling through the Wairarapa in order to bring the medicines before the public, uud knowing that there are a number of persons here who have every faith in herbs as a remedy for the ills that flesh is heir to, we nave no doubt he will meet with success.

Mr Henry Finnis, curator of the Kaiapoi Oddfellows’ Hall, has been missing since Sunday morning. A letter he left behind him leads to the supposition that he has committed suicide.

\n amusing, if slightly cerulean, yarn is going the rounds apropos of a comical occurrence at a well known church a few miles out of L. I.don a Lw Sundays back. The hymn ■wok,, io uo’v.'uc about to be changed, and •midi n !:■ hj ,-1 to be given of the fact. -vot.- : •.noiiucemeut first,” said the

! 11 " , ,j, -'* l* (who was unfortunately ■X, kd;’ ’ma, then mm At woo ret no m.o ,-.iy that those who r«.*." ,!U:c 5 H ‘ new t ooko ecu at them from you. &e. Do Vf.it nmli ir i ind ? ’ The clerk said he did, and the tul joet dropped. When the time came the parson duly made the announcement iv the hymn hooks, and theu proceeded with the usual notices, the lust of which happened to bo ; “ The usual monthly christening will take place at three this afternoon. Mothers wlio have babies ate invited to bring them.” Unfortunately, Hie deaf clerk imagined Ida revenmeo was still speaking of the hymn books, so he said ; ” And those who have not got any can obtain them by applying to me after service ; price one shilling each, or with tit'if back-;, eighteen pence !”

A contributor to the Auckland News, who had spent IS days in the accident ward of tne local hospit.il. .-ays with regard to religions vieitors to the institution ; —” A kindly 9 njiiliv is never wrong, but to bo told, «■ 1 I vus, that my broken leg was a punishment Pom (10.l f.-r niv -ins, nude me thiuk that - i;v,i cvi ' -olio- worse thin myself going

| ale.nt with smiii'i ii-jiii - .-. ; ami when I was | exhorted In lm\t it,, as my prceent pains would i l)o deducted from my fntnro torment.- I 1 wondered wlicthei there would be interest 1 allowed lor prepayment."

Mr W. H. Levin’s dwelling house, Weiiiugton, was nearly destroyed by lire jester* dry morning. £IOOO of damage was done as

An amendment on the financial proposals of the Government will he moved, probably today, by Major Atkinson. It is openly declared that a majority against Ministers is certain.

If “ A Victim ” will send ns his name (not for insertion) we will pay attention to his

Tomorrow night’s dancing at the Greytown Town Hall will be kept up till 12 o’clock. A large company have signified their intention of being present.

Antarctic exploration is exciting some attention in Europe at the present time, and there seems to be a probability of an expedition being fitted out before long. Boss made the barrier in long. 160'27 W. and lat. 78T1 8. The seas in these high latitudes swarm with animal life—whales, seals, and huge penguins abound. On Possession Island the Penguins actually disputed the rights of the iuvaders, biting at the legs of the sailors. Some of the great penguins stood more than half the height of a man, and one was shot that weighed no less than 78lbs. Innumerable multitudes covered the ground, and crowded the ledges of the rooks, tier above tier, to the very highest point of the island.

Mr F H Wood asks us to say that he will be glad if those who are attending Mr McMaster’s Shorthorn Cattle Sale at Carterton tomorrow, will kindly take their catalogues with them lot reference on the grounds. We understand from Mr Wood that the proprietor of the White Hart Hotel has arranged to have luncheon ready from 11 o’clock.

An Irishman wanted to give bis horse a powder, bat did not know how to manage it. At last a brilliant scheme flashed upon Mike; he would procure a tube, fill it with the powder, insert it in the beast’s month, and blow it down his throat. The rest of the story shall be told in Michael’s own words. “ 1 found a long tube in the kitchen, d'ye mind, an' I paired in a big dose of thim midicin’ powders, an’ boldin’ one band over the lower ind to keep the sthuff from spillin’, I wint out of the stbable an’ approached the horse. Wid some difficulty I got the lower ind of the tube in his month, an’ thin put my lips to the upper ind. 1 drew in a good long breath for a big blow, an’ was jist sgoin' to let fly a terrible puff, whin—holy muther o’ Moses! That baste gave a cough I Whoop 1 The dirty shtufl filled my eyes, an’ nose, an’ throat, an’ blinded, an’ shtrangled, an’ choked me. It got down into my shtomicb, an’ I was the sickest Irishman you ivet laid your two eyes on I You bet your life, the nixt time Mike Murphy blows down a tube into a horse's month some one ilse will find the breath.”

The football matches at Maaterton yestei* day were won by Maaterton teams. The Wellington v. Mastertou hirst Fifteen match ended in a win for Maaterton by a goal to a try. The match Wellington Melrose first lifteen v. Mastertou Star first fifteen resulted iu a win for the latter by a try to nil. The third match, Melrose second v. Bed Stars second, was won by the latter by three tries to nil.

A young man named Joseph Williams, a sign painter, was drowned at Napier yesteriday. He was thrown out of a boat by its striking the bar.

A conference of Christian workers was held at Carterton, yesterday, and was well attended by those who are interested in the spread of evangelical truth, The need of more spiritue ality in order to ensure greater results in Christian service; the questions of securing the attendance of those who never attend the services of the different churches—to increase the effectiveness of Sunday Schools, and tho necessity of securing personal decision for Christ, were thoughtfully and prayerfully discussed, and the confereuce, on the whole, was calculated to warm the aspirations of those present and impart a greater zeal for Christian work.

The Paribaka Native Meeting passed off quietly. A large number were present, but Te Whiti did not speak.

The following instance of rapid railway travelling in New Zealand ia worth recording. As a train was nearing a station towards the north of this Island an old mao with a long white beard rose feebly from a corner seat and tottered towards the door. He was, however, stopped by the conductor, who said. “Your fare, please.” “I paid my fare." “ When ? I don’t remember it.’’ “ Why, I paid you when I got on the cat ?” “ Where did you get on the car ?” “At Riverton.” " That won't do,” said the conductor, “ When I left Riverton, there was only a little boy on the oar.” “ Yes,” answered the old man ; “I know it; 1 was that little boy." During the last two or three years a new sport has come into great vogue in some parts of England. It is a humble and inexpensive imitation of coursing bares with greyhounds. Instead of those animals figuring in the contests, rabbits are chased by fox terriers, but all the other details are the same. Sheffield was the originator of the pastime, and to the present day that most sporting town is its chief patron. But the Lancashire lads have now taken to the sport in earnest, matching their dogs for quite considerable stakes. Thus, in a recent contest at Orrell Park, the owners of two famous champions staked £SO apiece on their pets, not to mention the heavy wagering that took place between friends of the two kennels. As a rule, however, betting ia moderate, while the expenses of training are very light compared with those of greyhounds. Experts say that the sport is quite exciting, the dogs displaying the keenest rivalry and making their points with all the skill of experienced greyhounds.

M, Henri de Parville, the scientific contributor to the Journal dea Debats, in an interesting article on the subject o''-; 'osives, gives a description of the substance, melinite, of which the world has heard so much of late. It is composed of picric acid and collodion, and has a force threefold that of powder. It possesses peculiar properties of stability, due to the mode of preparation. Its manipulation is unattended with danger, which forms its principal advantage. It is insensible to shakes and shocks, and behaves like inert matter. It can be pouted into shells and emptied like sand. Its appearance is that vi a yellow powder, resembling the color of honey.

When Moriarly’s Jubilee price list wms read, Ikreated the greatest sensation ; All the small dealers unitedly sai l “ He'll certainly startle the nation.” They were right indubitably—wait and you'll see, ’Tis the best celebration of our Queen’s Jubilee, \uu have no doubt rc id the price list; see that you now examine the goods. Rough on Piles.” Why suffer Piles ? Immediate relief and complete cure guaran. *«cd, Ask for “ Hough on Piles.” Sme cure fo r :!''hiog, protutdiug, bleeding, or any form of Piles.

“Rough on Catarrh ” corrects otJetiHve ©dots at once. Complete cure of worst chronic oases ; also unequalled as gargle for diptberin, sore throat, foul breath. The working men of Auckland (says a contemporary) have erected a statue to the memory of Captain Cook. The statue cost over £SOOO. They did not pay directly for the statue, but placed their contributions in the hands of the publicans, who in their turn handed them over to the brewers, and the brewers, Messrs Hancock and Co., set up the statue of the immortal discoverer ol New Zealand on the summit of their brewery. In other words, the brewers out of the profits of their business were able to erect this statue, 'Hus is an eloquent tribute, n«>l. only lo the old navigator, but (o ihe omiiiiiiiii quantity of hour fOJiSLiiiii_ml, uu'i tin; KpicLidiu profits this firm make out of the busi. nesß,