The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1880.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 386, 11 February 1880, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1880.

One of the frauds systematically practised on the public in New Zealand is the arrival at the principal cities of New Zealand of professedly celebrated occulists, aurists, and what not; who charge high fees to numerous applicants who are induced by misrepresentations to seek their aid, and who are, as it were, left howling when the great quacks move off to pastures new, and other patients equally verdant. The Mataura Ensign gives the following particulars of one of these gentry: — Professor Wallenburg, the soi discmt world-renowned occulist, has, through the medium of flaming advertisements and one or two remarkable cures, established for himself a favorable reputation in his profession. There are not a few who consider the Professor to be anything but the Simon Pure. We have heard of one or two whose treatment at the hands of the Professor has resulted rather unfavorably. An individual from this district paid the Professor a visit in Invercargill, and on interviewing that worthy was informed that his patient's case was a very simple one, and a cure could easily be effected. The fee named being £ls 15s, This was objected to on the score of the patient's impecunious position. The question was not then settled, as the Professor had a number of patients awaiting his attention, and he from our district was requested to call in an hour or two's time, an appointment rendering it impossible for him to remain and wait his turn. Oil calling again the Professor, in his most pompous style, informed his patient how many cases of a similar nature he had cured, and thereupon proceeded to operate on tho new patient, What he used can only be inferred from the results, but having been acquainted with the patient for a considerable period of time we would, if asked, feel inclined to say that the treatment was similar to that which victims of the Spanish Inquisition suffered. The eyelashes have been completely burned away, and the eye-balls now appear like balls of fire. This result was brought about by the eye-lids being painted with a lotion, and the patient ordered to keep his eyes closed for the space of. half-an-hour, all the while enduring frightful agony. Although the Professor had previously asked fifteen guineas, he readily accepted six pounds in payment of his fee for performing the operation and supplying a small bottle containing a lotion, He said, however, he would not supply a prescription for £SOO. No further supply of the lotion would be required, and the patient's sight would be thoroughly restored in a day or two, Instead of which, the patient's sight is gradually becoming worse, although he is taking all possible precautions to preserve his vision,

Mr H. H. Lang holds a Bale of wool, sheepskins, &c., at Wellington to-day. Entries for the ensuing Ram and Ewe Fair at Carterton close on Friday next. Tenders for the Greytown Branch Station buildings contract close on Friday next, at noon.

. The Thistle Lodge, No. 647, S.C., meets this evening. General servants are in demand in our " wanted" columns. The scale of charges at the gates to the Wairarapa Races will be seen in our advertising columns. Mr Crosse, surgeon-dentist, announces that he will stay at the Temperance Hotel for a few days from Feb. 12,

Tenders are invited by the Maeterton Highway Board for the formation of 7.50 chains of road and culverts, near Mr J, Livingstone's homestead, It is almost unnecessary to remind our readers that the Wairarapa Races take place on to-morrow and the day following atTauherenikau.

Notice is given of a'Bank-holiday tomorrow, for the races. Coaches from the Club and Empire Hotels will run to-morrow at 9 a.m. to the races. Return fares 12s each. We have been invited to express an opinion on the new brew at the Waipoua Brewery, and can congratulate Mr R, Y, Smith on having turned out a pure, palatable glass of beer, which will contrast favorably with any made in the Empire City. Our attention has been drawn to the dangerous state of the footpath at the corner of Hall-street opposite the Post office, A few evenings ago a well known resident made a false step and fell, spraining his wrist. We would call the attention of our Inspector, Mr Ingram, to this matter as unless the siding is speedily filled up some serious accident will occur, .At the reoent examination of one of the Canterbury sohools by the Government Inspector, the following instances of phonetic spelling occured in the dictation lesson" Izizone for" Is his ownand "fosftus"for "phosphorus."

The Railway Employees hold a picnic at Crosses creek on Saturday: noxtt;; •. '

The usual: monthly meeting of tlie'Ma9| terton Hospital. Committee was hold yes-, terday. Present—Messrs F. 6.;: Moorei (in the chair) lorns, Bennett, and Payton The Treasurer reported a balanco in hand of £234 4d. The business transacted was merely of a routine character. Mr Benntt was appointed Visiting mem; ber,fo|* .the ensuing month. The correspondent, of the New 'Zealand Wesleyan writes :-r-Wairarapa.—On New Year's Day we held our quarterly meeting at the residence of MrH. Jones, sen,, Masterton, The attendance of officebearers was fairly good. According to rule, the various stewards were regarded as having fulfilled their term of office. Messrs J. Hollard and J. Baumbeiyon the nomination of the superintendent, were elected circuit stewards for the ensuing year. Several other offices were also filled up by re-appointments or new elections. The financial condition of the circuit fund was not good this quarter, partly owing to the unsual number of of rainy Sabbaths we have recently experienced, It was, however, hoped that monetary matters would soon brighten up. The membership reported was 70, with 4 on trial, and 20 communicants. Hearty and unanimous invitations to remain in the circuit a second year were given to the Revs Thomas and Dellow, and, in each case conditionally accepted. The attention of the meeting was taken up for some time with the vexed question of Sacramental wine, Our Sabbath-schools, and their condition," was reviewed, and several suggestions offered as to their more efficient working. Mr Robert Rush was chosen to represent the circuit at the approaching Conference. Various other matters were carefully considered, and then, after devotional exercises, a really good meeting was brought to a close. An elegant tombstone in the Melbourne cemetery bears the following inscription; eric Price Darrell, in memory of his wife, Mary Frances, who died 3rd January, 1880. aged 46 years, An actress. Guileless of wrong with ill intent, was all unselfish; she Jived and died beloved by all who knew her. She never lost a friend nor made an enemy; she had no fear of death, believing in the great hereafter, Better so! As the curtain descended on the farcical play below, she was enrolled in ihe joyous company who realise eternal life above.