LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5562, 18 February 1897, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Notice with regard to the taking of land for widening l'erry-slrcct, is given. Mr D. Crewoadds to his Paliiatua stock sale entries, The licv. Father F. De Lach is at present in Mnsterton on a visit to the Catholic Maoris of the district. There is a Presbyterian clergyman in Southland who confesses to not recognising tho" Old Hundredth " when he hears it played. It is expected (says the Ommru U«il) that the 'Mo-rnbi estate will be offered for sale about April next. Grass-seed lifting is being carried on in some parts. Forty sucks of cocksfoot were stolen at Stratford tho other eyening. Tlic Iter. F. W. Isitt has informed the l'ev. F. C. Plaits, of Port Chalmers, that in the next issue of the Prohibitionis/ a report will appear of two drink deaths at Port Chalmers within a month.

The Foxton Borough Council has passed a resolution asking the Minister of Lands lo purchase 2000 acr»s of the Motoa Sslato iu order to save the growing (lax. Mr A. C. Wilmol, Iho well-known Canterbury cyclist and footballer, was married last week to Miss Isabella Thompson at the Presbyterian Church, fiaiapoi.

"Just give Mr Pownall and myself equal attention, witness, if you please; we both wish to hear what you say," said Mr Hasehlen this morning to a man who persisted iu turning his back 011 the Bench,

George Eecvos, aged nine, was admitted to the Grey ton'll Hospital 011 Tuesday, snlfering from severe injuries to the face from the kick of a horse belonging to his father, Mr W. H. ltccvcs.

Amongst the changes lo lake place if the location of Magistrates and Wardens in llic South Island will li? the reduction of Ibc number on Iho West Coast Iron 1 three lo two.

At the opening or the S.M. Court at 'Masterton this morning it almost looked as if Mr llaselden would have a very light sitting, as in answer to the first half-dozen cases, the crier, after going through the usual performance, came Jmck .with the report, " A'o appearance of cither parly, Your Worship," However, i|iiite 11 little batch of defended matters came in at the end.

Ina Wellington Court ease DrCahill, asked a question by Mr Jellicoe as to humbugs, said there were hmnbucs in the medical profession just as there were humbugs in the legal profession. Pressed as to whether there were any humbugs in the Wellington medical profession, the witness gave neither a denial nor an assent,

A method lias been recently discovered by which sea-water can be made (it to drink. The water is forced under pres. , sure through a (liter consisting of the trunk of a tree about fifteen feet long, it is driven lengthwise through the pores of the wood and in three minutes at most issues from the end of the trunk in thin streams, when it is found to befrcefrom salt and suitable for drinking.

In the 8,11, Court at Masterton this morliing a witness contended tlpit if twenty-live per cent were deducted from the logs for milling, to allow for the bark, sawdust and slabs, the remaining seyciity-livc percent would be the actual superficial measurement of the limber when sawn, and would leave a good margin.

The regular fortnightly meeting of llie Masterton Juvenile Tent of Hechahites was held last night in the Foresters' Hall, Uro. J. Langlcy iu the cliuir. The usual business was done and a very hearty evening spent, Any parents wishing lo obtain particulars about the above Tent should see Dro. W. M. Easthope or Dro, F. W, Temple, Superintendents. A ease, l'inhey Bros. #. J. Slort, in which plaintilfs scab (o reeoyer tlio eost of repairing a buggy, hired by the defendant, and from which the Missos Annie and Pearl Cullen were capsized and hurt, was called on at Masterton this morning, and adjourned for a fortnight on the application of counsel, as one witness is not yel sufficiently recovered to appear.

Iu regard to Lord llosebery's statement that it would be impossible for Mr Gladstone to use the word beginning with'D, it may be mentioned lljnt though there is 110 record of his using the word of the lirat mngiiiliile beginning with J), there is record of his using a word of the second magnitude so beginning c//.,"1ca1l that Devilish, Mr Browning 1' —upon hearing iiow Disraeli, immediately after publicly extolling the Iloyal Academy to the skies, coinnicuted privately on its contemptible character.

;In St. Louis of lalo on "Artist in hair" has been sued for damages by a patron whoso flowing locks she hod undertaken to si|bdue to a bright straw colour, but which came out dull peagreen patched with purple, not unlike a German cabbage, tho head it derorated apparently enclosing,a core of similar consistence nnd intelligence. Samples of ringlets aud bangs which the artist had promised to match iu colour were displayed,clearly demonstrating a breach of contract. The case was the first of its kind; and it is not surprising that the magistrate advised the litigants to settle it out of court. But if the risks of hair-dyeing arc so great, why should not. a wig be adopted at onco P Anything would be better than flowing locks of pea-green,

(Juitc the newest tlieory iu jewellery (says a writer in the DuUy Telegraph) is that it should be selected with duo consideration for the colour of the eyes. Turquoisei and pearls ore thus to bo Rcms of tlio My who is " graceful in her azure oyes," the sapphire would bo assigned as the complement of that" deep violet-blue," so dear to the novelist, and tlip diamond is suggested as the effective contest tfl f|ip tjark flashing orbs" of another oricr'pf pe'auty. Hazel eyes are to be matched with the yellow topaz, and grey finds enchanted softness against the ruby or carbuncle. Since the, days of Becky Sharp green has been a favourite ooloiir for the orbits of tbo sinuous, fascinating, modern syrpii, and for her thpro are tl>e gradations of tho cmprald, ffgd flie pwdQDy^,: . .

Tho Mnsterton S.M. Court was well attended this morning iit llio opbriintt, & good many pcop}o wishing to see our new Magistrate;,, Somo of them will seo him agaiu-in tho same place later on. : • A lino of breeding:'owes,is added;to. Mr G. A. Foirbrother's list for his stock' sale to-morrow (Friday). Besidos the usual entries of sheep and cattle there is a quantity of sawn timber in suitable lots.

Messrs B. Birnbnumand Son, Limited, manufacturers of tho "l'oar Tree" Brand Waterproofs, notify to the trado that having ceased to manufacture garments in New Zealand they, linyo disposed of their stock to Messrs lioss and Glendining, of Wellington, from whom tlio same can now bo had. _ Bagpipes are becoming a fashionable instrument for ladies in British drawingrooms, Lady Elspeth Campbell; tho Duke of Argyll's granddaughter, who is a skilled performer,'having introduced the fashion. The pipes for parlour uso are richly decorated and specially toned.

Mr T. J. Steele, of Cricklowood, has (says the Napier Daiti/ Telegrapi) commenced an action for £7600* Esainst the Bank of New Zealand. A commission to take evidence in Napier and Wairoa has been issued by the Supreme Court at Auckland.

The Mastcrton S.M. Court opened at ton o'clock sharp this morning. This came as a surprise to more than one would-be litigant, who wasn't there lo time and whose case was in consequence " struck.ont,"

From the top of the cathedral spire in Mexico you can see the entire city, and the most striking feature of the view is tlic absence of chimneys. There is not n chimney in all Mexico; not a grate, nor a stove, nor a furnace, All the cooking is done with charcoal iu Dutch ovens, and while the gas is sometimes offensive one soon becomes used to it.

According to a contemporary at a recent meeting of the (ircymuuth Borough Council the consideration of tenders for certain work was responsible for an outburst of feeling 011 the part of iho members. During the discussion most disgraceful scenes occurred, the charges made being too libellous for repetition Several members arc talking of resigning their seats in consequence.

Mr G. M. Bell (says the Dunedin Star) has boon notified by the Land Purchase Board (bat it is' intended to inspect the Washpool properly comprising 150D_ acres, some time during this month with a view toils acquirement under the Land for Settlement Act. The hind is situated close to the Waimea railway line, and about live miles from Gore.

There can he no question as to the erect posture being the correct one when cycling, and if this be maintained cycling tends to develop the chest by iuereasiug the lung capacity and lo exercise tho muscles passing irom the trunk to the upper limbs, On the other hand an improper position, especially the crouching one so commonly seen, cramps (he chest and interferes ivitli the proper oxygenation of the blood,

There is a curious provision to the will of Sir Edward U.ite.s, He wished to prevent his daughter, married io a Scottish laird, from being buried away in a place where the nearest neighbour is several miles off and tlic doctor lias to be fetched six or seven miles, lie does not tlijnk his son-in-law could practice such cruelty \ but (just to make sure) lie lays down that (ho income from the wife's interest under the will shall not lie payable in any year (luring which she hits resided more than six months in her Scottish home! But what if the lady herself wished to be expatiated ? Or if she fell ill in Scotland and was not capable of travelling south? The trustees apparently, would have no choice hut to enforce the terms of the will. Made with the kindliest intentions, this clause might (urn out highly Inconvenient to everybody concerned. It is dangerous to play general provid. ence when you are alive. Jt may be cruel when you are no longer able to .correct your little mistakes,. On Sunday next Anglican Church services will be conducted by the Dev. A. C.lfoggies at Kaituna in the morning; Kuriputii in the afternoon and at St. Matthew's Church, Masterton iu the evening. The l!ev. A. C. l'orkc will preach at St. Matthew's in the morning and at the Tiiueru in the evening, Services will also he held in the Lower Opaki Schoolroom in the moraine, and at llniigitumnu in the afternoon, Holy Communion will he celebrated at St. Matthew's, Masterton, at eight o'clock in the morning. An American youth, Martin Siinson, of Willow Spring, has had a very unusual adventure whilst out shooting, lie saw an owl perched on a tree, and with a well-directed shot brought it to the ground. Supposing it to be dead, he reached down to p'uk it up, when the bird, winch was only slightly disabled, made a fierce attack upon him, and, before he could defend himself, fastened its talons into the flesh ot his right hand. Anohcrowl, apparently the mate of the injured oue just then appeared upon the scene, fastened its cliiws info the boy's uplifted arm. and with Its beak destroyed his right eye at a siuglo stroke. The'lad fought desperately for his life, anil succeeded in freeing himself from his tormentors long enough to seize his gun, which was upon the ground unloaded. With this ho Quickly dispatched the injured bird, and finally succeeded in beating olf its infuriated mate. I

Tlie following pathetic dog story is told by the Jhily TulegraphA poorlyclad emaciated woman was found by a constable lying in an micouscious state on one of the scats at the Chelsea Suspension Bridge apparently overcome by the cold. When the ollieer attempted to lift her a small terrier that was crouching beside her commenced tc> snarl aud show its teeth iu tlio belief that some injury was going to be done jo its mistress. The constable pacified it and put it under his capo to carry it to the station, whither lie intended to go for assistance, but the little dog howled so piteously when taken away from the woman that the officer put it back under its mistress' shawl, When he returned with help llic woman was dead, aud the little terrier had laid its body over her face iu the vain attempt lo keep her prp|."

While the busy butcher took his breakfast this morning, a hungry Masterton canine crept'stealthily into his shop: and did about as largo a meat business as dog ever before managed in the time-some ton' to fifteen minutes. A strinoc of sausages were first • bolted j then a few chops to steady things up. Sundry other small goods were then despatched with wiual celerity, after which the mongrel c|iig h!s teeth iqto ut ten pound roast of beef and made olf for a quiet corner to enjoy hinisplf at leisure. The butc]|cr, blissfully ignorant of the Iniyoc wrought, finished his breakfast, and strolled into the shop picking his teeth with a steel. One of a party of idlers, who had, watched proceedings from the opposite side of the street, enmo over to tell the butcher-uiau the " joke," and was quite hurt when the meat-purveyor wanted to know why the frozen lamb (or words to that effect) he hadn't spoken iv little sooner, before about a week's profits had been swallowed up! The recount of the,votes in connection with the Wellington City wo? colluded shortly affej noon yesterday, the result being, as far as we can learn, that Jlr Fishcr.B majority has been slightly docreased owing to the fact that five seamen's votes in his fuvour were informal. Thirty-six seamen's votes were, rait for Mr Fisher, and- fourteen for his opponent, A number of papers have, however, lieou thrown aside nt tho instiiiico.of tlip counsel of both ■ parties, jp .about equal proportions, nnd they will bo submitted to tho Court for a final decision later on. Eyen if Mr Atkinson were proved toliavs a harrow majority over Mr, Fisher-and it cannot now. be a larger 'one ' under,any circumatance^—thq

Constable Carlyon hiig relieved ConstableSmithdtieithftstdiii ;

Mr Kirky, Into:'jitopriotor of tlie Mnrton Mercury, visited Masterton today,. j - -; Mr Georgo Daysli the well-known Masterton carrier, has sold out to Mr J. flyMr F. H. Wood adds to., the entries for his next Tuesday's Tnratabi stock sale.

Mr Thomas Kcmble's friends will be sorry to hear of the death of his infant daughter. Mrs Bouse, who will be remembered as the proprietress of Devonshire Houso, at one time, is dangerously ill in Wellington with typhoid fever.

The friends of Mrlioberfc Fowler, of Colombo-road, Masterton, will regret to learn that his wife's long illness has terminated fatally. 1 Messrs J. Mowlein and Co., make additions to their Masterton stock sale list. Sale is to be held on Friday 26th inst, as Show Day falls on the usual day.

The latest news received regarding Mr J. L. Murray's little daughter, is to the offect thit.iho is out of danger and progressing splendidly. The doctors are highly pleased with tho result of the late operation.

Mr C. E, Low, of the Bank of Australasia, who has been promoted to Mnstcrton, to presented on the eve of his departure by anumberof Palmcrston friends with a cheque, A match has been arranged between the Masterton and Carterton Lawn Tennis Clubs and will bo played on the grounds of the Masterton 'Club on Saturday next, 20th inst., starling at 10 am. 'The following players will represent the Masterton Club.:—Misses Jljoliuwood, I'erry,' Hunting and Oaselbcrg, and Messrs llro.id, D'Arcy, Hunting, Eran- ; dou, Jackson and Mac-kersey.

" Wliut has become of your teeth?" asked tlic Cliiiirmnn of the Wellington Benevolent Trustees of a female appliciint, who, When previously before the Trustees, mis lein.irluiblu for the possession of a beautiful set of teeth. In reply she stated that her husband had knocked them out, "But," she added, "I've got the pieces," It is some little consolation to know that the rough-and-ready dentist will in all likehood be called on to explain himself in a Court of Justice, says the Post.

During the wreck of the Neptune, and while matters were in a delightful state of uncertainty (saystheiilenheiin Times), one of the crew oll'ered n passenger £1 for his £2O bicycle, which was on board A striking instance of presence of mind! The passenger thought that suck odds about the safety of the machine as twenty to one were too long, and. he refused the otter. He would have got the worst of the bargain, for the bicycle was eventually got ashore —almost the only thing that was saved. The experience of the Chitral campaign having thrown grave doubts 011 the stopping powers of the Lcc-Melford rifle bullet, jiiml excited distrust among the British soldiery as to the ell'ieacy of the weapon, the military authorities devoted themselves to the task.of finding a more elfective bullet, which has been invented by Captain BertieClay, superintendent of the Dum Dum Ammunition Factory. Tne new bullet /saysJMWi' Calcutta correspondent) has been thoroughly tested at the annual rillo meeting at Mecrut and found to meet all requirements.

An explosion occurred a few days ago at Cromer's Match Factory, AschafEcnburg, destroying the entire building. Fifteen women and girls engaged in the main buildings are all dcad.cighlhaving been killed 011 the spot, and (he remaining seven have since died in the hospital. 0( seven girls engaged in an adjoining room one was fatally injured, and the others woro more or less severely hurt. Thoro were three men iu the factory, of whom one was killed, and the other two seriously injured, Not a single person in the main building escaped alive. The cause of the explosion has not yet been ascertained,

Judge Keltic had a youthful .defendant before him the other day at Wnngamii who pleaded the purchase of it" bike" as a sullicicut excuse for being unable to pay his tailor's bill, says an exchange. Just about the time when an order was made by the Court that the defendant should pay 5s a week in discbarge of his obligation to his tailor, lie incurred a liability of 7s (id a week in order to satisfy his craving for the possession of a " bike." Indeed, lie pleaded that it was impossible that lie could pay the us a week, as ho must pay (lie 7s (id, Judge Kettle,however, •liiielily disabused his mind of such a mistaken notion. He told him he must pay his debts before he thought of indulging in luxuries, and that if he could not find the money in any other way to pay his tailor's bill, he must sell his bike. In any case he gave him three weeks in which to square his tailor, failing which he will have to serve a term in gaol.

L. .J. tlormev mid Co.'s great sale of drapery anil olotliing still oontinucs, Since opening day o( this great salu the business done by this firm shows that lb- p iblio appreciate tlw many bargains offered, their premises licing, at the timo our reporter called, like a hive of bets with anxious buyers. Thcro are s'ill many bargains to be bad in every department, so buyers of tlrni-cry and clothing look oat.—Anvr, The loading hospitals in England and tlio Continent are enormous consumers of ligs, it being generally conceded by tlio principal lights of tlio medical profession that mow benefit is derived trom a fig aperient than anything else, Woods' Fig Laxative is a fruit aperient of tlio greatest excellence, It has been proved in the most obstinate ca,sca of liver troubles and constipation, very suit iblo for both sexes and children, Is i|:| and 2s Cd.-^nvT.

'i What's in a mine ?" Well crcri/f/tiaj when it is that of F. J. Osmond, member ol the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, England, amateur Cycling Champion, 5.0. U., for four years (all distances) aud maker of the incomparable Osmond Cycles, Other good names are tlio" Tomxu" and the" ImuMi'ii" (American), both of which mean sterling v.ilne.—D.l.C., Wellington. Agent for the Wairarapa, F. H, Wood. —Aon.

Extract from Evening Posf, Wellington, February 8(b, IS!)7i—"A number ot mementos of the industries of New Zealand wsro taken my from the Colony by Lord Glasgow and his family on Saturday, The Wellington Woollen Company's gift was a suiting woven in the Company's loom at the' Exhibition, Dresses woyeu in that loom were also preeeuted to tho Ladies Boyle aud Lady Glasgow, the latter wearing this dross on her departure from Keiv Zealand on Saturday, On the. occasion of Lord Glasgow's first visit to tho Exhibition, ho eapcoU ally admired eno of tho new makes of rugs in the Wellington Woollen Company's exhibit, and ho lifts consented to such rugs being namod the "Glasgow." This rug is evidently a favourite, as Lady Brassey on her visit at once selected it from all others, and tho visitors by tho Sunbeam all admired its design and quality.