LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5643, 26 May 1897, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

An article entitled " Suggestions for Fruit-growing" appears on our fourth page to-day. Constable Darby arrested three youths last night at Wellington for stealing a quantity of nuts from a Chinaman named Joe Wong l'oy, It is stated that a payable quartz reef has been discovered three miles from Woodsidc, in the Grcvtown district. j The Huddart-l'arker Company's splendid new steamer Wcstralia, is to run to New Zealand. Mr<o. A. Pownall, a candidate for a scat on the Mastcrton Town Lands Trust, publishes an address in another column. llic loss to the liailway Department by the Hawke's Jlay and Kaugitikei Hoods, is estimated at about sixtythousand pounds. A manufacturer of Colonial wines at Christchurch is named Moithki/. The wines bearing this appellation, arc said to be much sought after.

i Visitors to the Winter Shows are cordially invited to call at Messrs licid and Gray's implement works, when in the South Island. A young niaimamcd Joliu Ivcef, with several aliases, arrested on warrant at Mastcrton, ou a charge of larceny, was taken to Wellington yesterday afternoon by Constable Lawlor. Garments without buttons arc advertised. A weary old bachelor says that I there is nothing very novel about that, he lias had them for years, i Some very beautiful examples of monotint printing, by a new process, have reached us from Messrs MeKcc and Gamble, of Wellington. They arc exceedingly artistic, and deseryc—as they will secure—much admiration,

Professor Elston, Phrenologist, has done remarkably good business in Mastcrton, and as lie intends staying only another week after this, wc would advise those who have not already interviewed him, to los; no time in doing so. Money in sums of from £SO to ,Co,O f JQ can he promptly advanced at the lowest rales of interest obtainable by Messrs Harcourt and Co., auctioneers and estate agents, Lnmblon-quay, Wellington, whose notification on the subject appears in this issue.

A little girl sat gazing fixedly at the new bonnet of one of her mother's visitors until the caller smilingly asked: "Do you like it, my dear?" The child innocently replied:" Yes, I do, Mamma and Aunt Milly said it was a perfect fright, but it doesn't frighten mc a bit," We have received from Mr J, P Elliot the May number of The Rcvieie of Hemes, and it is a particularly readable one. The " topic of the month " is W. T. Stead's article on " The Great, Jubilee, and how to celebrate it: a plea for the Queen's English." The Heme still maintains its high standard of excellence.

Mastcrton, we notice, has received very generous treatment in Messrs McKce and Gamble's Illustrated Encyclopedia of New Zealand, just issued from the press. Its features and principal public men are the subject of many pages of description in the letter-press and ot much photographic reproduction in the pictorial embellishment thereto. Tho Encyclopedia, is altogether a very tine publication, and much ability and artistic taste has been evidenced in its compilation.

The Medical Institute just opened at No, 18, Ghuznec-slreet, intimates that advice by a highly qualified medical man, holding first-class credentials, and a supply of medicine can be obtained by post for a fee of SI. hi the Chief Medical Officer possesses thedegree of an English Doctor of Mediciu c and is also registered in New Zealand, it follows that his opinion in any case of disease must he a valuable one. There are also, wo understand, none lint qualified men on the stall' of the Institute. The professional prospectus published elsewhere in this issue calls for perusal. The new "Bas-reliefprocess just introduced'by Messrs Wrigglesworth and Biims, of Wellington, deserves a word or two of description on its merits as a rather wonderful advance in photographic art. By it the subject is preferably taken in profile or threequarter face, with the result that the features and liguro in the finished print appear in' proportionate relief, and so present an almost "livingpicture" of the person represented. Even the creases of'tho coat-sleeve, the redundant fulnesses of the beauteous blouse, and tho graceful folds of the dress that is dainty, stand out from the surface in pleasing detail. Messrs Wrigglesworthandßinns can bo congratulated oil securing such valuable patent rights,

For some fifteen years past, Mr P. H. Wood lias been conducting stock sales nt his Tnratuhi ■ yards, and during tliat time an enormous number of sheep, cnttlo and horses must have passed through his hands, The sales were at first hold, monthly; then fortnightly, to meet the requirements of the district, and now Mr Wood has decided to hold weekly stock sales at Taratalii, to meet tho increasing demands caused by the progress and closer settlement of the district, During < his residence in the Wairarapa, Mr Wood has gained Iho Tcry high esteem of settlers, and his courtesy and readiness to meetthewants and wishes of buyers and sellers, hare Tliero is no doubt tliis new step fomrd will bo appreciated nud the weekly Taratahi sale should bo ai well supported as the Old fortnightly one.

Miss Lucy WilliaAs has been , appointed cashier at the W.F.C.A., Mastertou. The Prince of Wales lias opened the new tunnel under the Thames at Blackwall. The second series of London, wool sales closed on Saturday, the prices obtained being the highest of the series. Matahalti (New Zealand) brand realised 9d. John Reeve, settler of Pahiatua, lias filed a declaration of insolvency. His statement shows total liabilities to be £54 5s Id, Assets £lO, leaving a deficiency of £<M 5s Id. Almost the whole of the creditors reside in Pahiatua. The Bort'n Wairarapa Benevolent Society iuvitcs tenders for the interment of deceased paupers. ■Tcronie MurifF, who left Glenclj,' on March 10th to cyclo across the continent arrived at Port Darwin on Friday. He suffered terrible hardships on the way. Private letters received irajluoklnnd state that Lord Kanfurly's Jly sister, Lady Agnes Danch, who is married to an Indian Judge, intends visiting New Zealand, but whether with the vice-regal party or otherwise is not stilted. Mr A. Vile, a candidate for the reelection to the Mastcrton Trust Lands Trust, publishes an address in another column.

A very fine mob of three hundred Shorthorn bullocks is advertised for private sale by Messrs A. G. Taine anil : Co., auctioneers, Wellington. They are three and four years old, big framed, and are in good " store " condition.

Mr J. 13. Keith who is standing for a seaton the Mastprton Town Lands Trust publishes an address elsewhere in this issue.

lieports from Van, a district in Turkish Armenia, which was ravaged by the Sultan's brutal soldiery, stale that terrible distress prevails among the Armenian residents, who, in order to sustain life, are compelled to eat grass. A special meeting of the Mastorton Technical School Committee is called for this afternoon to consulcrtho question of holding a Record Beign entertainment in aid of the Technical School. At Otaki yesterday, after we went to press, lluanuilmnga won the Glasgow Handicap, div. ,65 8s; Sir Agnes won the liailway Hate, div. £2 ; and Telephone won the Electric Handicap, div. £5 as. At Wangnnui Hie Second Hunters' Steeple fell to Fleetwood, div. £2 IDs i Second J tack Flat to Emerald, diy. CD 12s; and Final Steeple to Levanter, div. £3.

The second term at Wellington College commences 011 Tuesday next, Ist June, and by notification in another column Mr G, I'. I'owles, the Secretary, informs parents and guardians accordingly. Wellington College, under Mr J. P. Firth, the present head-master, is one of (he finest boys' schools in Australasia, and the steadily increasing attendance of pupils at each new term indicates ( that its merits are becoming more and [more appreciated.

Alick Lindop, who received severe injuries through collision with a cart at Carterton recently, is reported to he showing considerable signs of improvement

The members of the literary and commercial stall's of the Emmy J'oslyesterday presented Mr .It. J! Bannister (now general manager of the iYcic Zmlml Times) with a gold chain and medallion suitably iucribed.

Mrs Grace Xeill, Assistant-Inspector of Hospitals and Charitable Aid, has presented a slinging report on the Wellington Benevolent Society's methods, in the course of which she says:—"After personally visiting in their homes so many of the cases getting relief, I am more than ever convinced thai the existing mode of out-relief encourages a cancerous growth of pauperism ami many other social evils. It is impossible to sift truth Irom concealment of facts, or eyen direct falsehood, as each applicant comes and (ells her talc to the Board. Plausibility usually carries the day, and unless sonic flagrant deceit can be proved, a well-nigh futile task, she may remain a pensioner for an indefinite period. A vacillating method of granting doles encourages speculative applicants, Relief may not he given the first lime of applying, but if a daring woman importunes she soon overcomes the slight line of resistance to impulsive generosity on the part of the trustees. This uncertainty leads to hardship in cases of real necessity. It is difficult for the independent spirits to ask. They take "jNo" for an answer, and do not like, as one woman put. it, "tobe blaircd at." The saddest cases do not approach tho Benevolent Trustees. The dairyman, tho baker, the small grocer arc giving real charitable aid in Wellington, and doubtless the same is the case in other cities. These tradesmen tide over hard times for the honest and struggling, helping here a little, there a little, and taxing themselves ill so doing. Living as they needs must, in populous neighbourhoods, they cau distinguish between the flaunting mother aud daughters, aided for years by the Benevolent Trustees, and veritable cases of distress needing temporary help that does not injure self-respect nor demoralise a whole neighbourhood."

Messrs Lowes and loms announce a hrge general sale at their rooms (or Saturday next. Mr F.'H, Wood adds to entries nlrnady advertised for next Tuesday's Tarntahi Stock Sale, two hundred fat and forward ewes, one hundred cwos in lamb, and one hundred forward wethers. Tlie facilities for shopping at L. J. Hooper anil Co.'s Bon Mawlie me great. The firm arc offering special inducements for cash. Tlwy return a discount of 2|- in the ,C, equal to 10 per cent, on all cash purchases of 10/nnd upwards. Considering the low prices the goods are marked, this should be a big attraction for cash buyers, —•Advt.

Beautiful Sew Zealand! The land overflowing with the butter-milk aud apple-sauce of prosperity-produces anything and everything, such as petticoat government, unemployed, and coughs and colds veritably ; but that's not a drawback, tlicy can be cured in every form by taking Wood's Great Peppermint Cure— Advt, "What's in a name?" Well ciicri/Wiinj when it is that of P. J. Osmond, member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, England, amateur Cycling Champion, N.C.U., for (our years (all distances) aud maker of the incomparable Osmond Cycles. Other good names are tho" Townend" and tho" I'lmiMra" (American), both of which mean sterling value.—D.l.C., Wellington. Agent /or the Wairarapa, C, E. Danicll and F. H, Wood.—Advt.

Extract from Jtamj Post, Wellington, February Bth, 1897:—"A number of mementos of the industries of New Zealand were taken oway from the Colony by Lord Glasgow and his family, on Saturday. The Wellington Woollen Company's gilt was a suiting woven in the Company's loom at the Exhibition. Dresse3 woven in that loom were also preoented to the Ladies Boyle and Lady Glasgow, the latter wearing this dress on her departure, from New Zealand on Saturday. • On the occasion of Lord Glasgow's iivsl visit to the Exhibition, ho especially ndmircd one of the new makes of rugs in the Wellington Woollen Company's exhibit, and he has consented to such rugs being named 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 the Sunbeam ail admired its design and quality,—Advt.