LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 6011, 13 August 1898, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

TheWaipoiia river is very high loday, ami several low-lying lands on its banks are llooded. Notice with regard lo the licensing of public vehicles is giyen hy the Town Clerk of Masterlon. The Mossloivn (Waiigaaui) School his lo be temporarily closed oil account of an epidemic of measles. The resideiifs of 1 ielorian (owns liavc been paying the fares of (lie gipsy refugees rather than alluiv llicui to abide with them. Some startling evidence lias been given in an impiiry into the management of a home for Iho aged poor in West Australia, The West Australian Premier expresses Ins delei'ininalion lo curry out the C'oolgardie water supply scheme al the expense of the Government. On Thursday next a grand re-open-ing conversazione, will lake place in the enlarged schoolroom of (lie Maslerloii Wesleyan Church. A cyclist, whocollidcil willi a barrier blocking a street al Jiockhanipton, (Jucenslimd, sued llic council for damages, Jic was awarded JCIO, and costs, A candidate for parliamentary honours in New South Wales whs asked, "would you he iu favour of having gas supplied through the water pipes, thus saving the expense of (wo sets of pipes ?" _ Dr Archibald Gceltie, llic eminent divine, who has been closely associated with the best work of the Presbyleiian Church in Canada and New South Wales died on July 211, at the age of 77.

A tough story is (old hy a contemporary to the eft'eei that among llic Ensl Coast natives the bones of a sacred eel arc still in preservation, and have beei: handed down for four generations. A Gisborne native (Tutu A'ihoniho) puis this story in the shade by telling a yarn about Iho exciting capture, ten years ago, of an eel which weighed 30()lb, and gave food lo sixly men for three days.

Tuursday's Adcomtc says lliat much sympathy has been expressed lorMrand Alrsilowaleron accouatof tlio nowalmost certain death of their son, Ormond, by drowning while attempting to ford llic ltaugitikei Kiver on Sunday night last. The parents did their best to persuade hiin not lo go on llie journey that niglil, but the young man did not consider there was any serious danger, Young Powater was well liked by all who know

The late Lord l'lnyfair used to tell with great relish of an amusing experience he once had in Canada. Strolling with semi-scicnlilic aim among some phosphate digging?, lie came across a Scotch quarrytnan, with whom he fell into interesting talk. The ipiarrymau proved to be rjuite capable of discussing abstruse subjects intelligently, and" while talking, he mentioned incidentally IhntDr. Lyon l'lnyfair said so-and-so. Lord l'lnyfair was Dr Lyon l'lnyfair ip those days. 11c revealed his identity to the qiiarryman, and expressed astonishment that lie should be of repute in this comparatively remote part of the world. "Man," was the answer, "yer name's travelled further than ever yer wot legs'Jl carry ye."

Mrs Clayton, of Mastcrton, who while resident in Grcytown some time ago was well and favourably known on the concert platform, has just received from tho composer a complimentary copy of the new Scotch Song " Tho Lad thai Comes ntE'cn," by Mr John McGlashan, of (lie Terrace, Wellington. The song which is arranged for the piano, witu violin and cello obligalos, is a very tuneful composition, while tho words, (also written by Mr McGlnshan) liavo llic true poetic ring, nnd are nicely wedded to the music, resulting in the production of a ballad which will appeal to all, especially Scotch " laddies and lassies." It should meet with a ready sale, and we congratulate Mr McGlashan on haying so successfully added to Iho repertoire ol Colonial musical productions.

Tho Omtnt Mui/ says (hat Mr John Dcnnison, M.K., has expressed his lirin belief tlint the Taranaki ironsaud can be_ successfully Irealed by a process of which lie is the inventor, and the complete clliracy of which lias proved elsewhere, "As to Ihe manufacture of iron from the Tarniinki ironsand," says Mr Dcnnison, "thedilllcully will: it hitherto has been loi manipulate it for smelting by the ordinary process in Ihe idasi furnace, and Hint having Inilctl, if is necessary to lind the means of doing so, and to mnlie it marketable by a method hilherln untried so far as I am aware. 1 consider that it is practicable by mixing (lie ironsaud with a flux 1 have in contemplation. To clTcct tin purpose I contemplate injecting by compressed air a pulverised mineral into the well of the furnace, by which nil impurities contained in the carbon used in smelling will be dispelled, leaving a lirst-elass sleel for railway plates and rails," It is probablo Hint Mr Dcnnison will take nil oppportanily ol demonstrating the character of his process.

g About twenty-five years ago a robhen look place in the Liverpool district, New South Wales, and among the stolen 3 articles was a watch which could never f be traced. Some time afler llierobbery ; a man was arrested, and while awaiting ; his trial he look ill, and nt the point of ! death admitted his guill, at the same time slating Unit Iho walcli was hidden in the rafters of an outhouse in a certain hotel yard. From this information a ' search was instituted, but without success. Last week Mr L. Murphy pulled the place down. While doing so lie was i informed of the circumstances referred lo nhoye, but he did not discover the walcli. A few days later Mr F, Smith who lives next door, had occasion lo prosecute a search for a ball which some children had lost, and came across the watch, which is now in his possession, thus clearing up the mystery of its disappearance. Through exposure the easo has become blackened, and the ring is absent. The inside, however, was bright and clean, and the application of a key showed that the spring is not broken. 1 All the members of the I family from whose residence the watch 1 was stolen are long since deceased, \

Miss Jiyn Doolli, 11 dnnglilcr of the General, is now on her way lo Sbagwny with llio Klondike Snlviilioni«ls. The marriage ralo of Sotilh Anslralin, from lieiiiß llio highest in Australasia, Ims falli'ii lo llio lohtsl. The second " lonK-ni(;lit" dnnce of llio Maslerlon Oililfclloivs, lakes placo on Tuesday evening next. Another of the series of dances in nid of llio Maslerlon Cunvrnl furnishing fund, lakes |ilauc next Wednesday evenillg. Mr L'.Jj. Hollings, was in Wellington yesterday for the |)iir|iosc of registering the " Workers' Mutual Benefit Jiuilding Society." Mr W. Hansen, who was injured while liushfcllingnl Mukuri,is progressing favourably, anil in ut short time will be about again. Mr S. fi. Kadford's salt) of mi assigned stock of drapery is now proceeding, and up lo tlio present (lie nssislsiils in tlio shop have had more llian lliey could do to serve llio many bargainhunters. A meeting of Die Caledonian JJalt Committee was held last night lo settle up accounts. Alllmngli nutters aro not yet I'm ally dealt with, it is thought that there will be a surplus of about ,t2D. We understand that a petition will, if necessity, be signed all over Maslerlon against Ihc proposed weigh-bridgo being placed opposite Mrs Clipper's property, the reeling in Ik- town against her being subjected lo loss and annoyance on this score being yery strong. The" Hook Bargains Sale "is now in full swing at Mr J, ]', .Elliot's Masterlon book store. Jivcry line seems lo be greatly reduced, and some almost given nvvay! As llu- sole is only for ;i few days longer, anyone desiring cheap litercralurc should call upon Mr Elliot at once.

A gathering of Waiknlo unlives is now taking place al Tangiraii, near Ngaruawahia, says llio JV.Z. ]lcnihl, tlio occasion being llie opening of a new house for King Maliuta. The place is an old settlement of the Ngatimaliula Iribe, and an ancient Maori burying place. The Kohanga and olhcr brass ininds arc in evidence, lo assist at tlic ceremonies in connection with tlio house, warming.

Liciitwimil Sliiirpp, of llio tfnilcd States iNavy, was lately appointed lo one of (lie vessels lalcly bought by tlie Government, iiiid linil nil inlcrvicvv ivilli llic Secretary of IhcNavy. Unobserved tlial his new ship bore tlie fismc name as his wife, adding, wilh :i smile, llial she liiul hastened lo remind him thai il would lie (lie first Josephine ho had over commanded. The Secretary seemed amused. A few days laler the name was changed to the Vixen, and now Mrs Slinrpc wauls lo know Ihc reason why, A slrong Committee lins in hand tlie arranging of a monster conversazione in connection with I he re-opening of (he Maslerton Wesleyan Sunday School. The building has been enlarged, and is now one of the best of its kind in the dislrict, and admirably adapted for the rapid increase of the Sundry School iillcmlancc, which has been very marked of laic. Tlio conversazione will he held iiexl Thursday evening, and as Ihc proceeds are to he deyolcd lo the building fund, it is confidently anticipated (lint all having at heart Ihe religious education of Ihc young, will make it a point lo attend and hear the excellent programme arranged. A bountiful supply of refreshment* will bo provided, The ordinary meeling of Court Loyal tintcrpri.se, A.0.F., iMaslerton, was held last night. Present—all officers excepting l!ro. Jlanky. The Woodwards reported four members on Ihc sick funds. Correspondence was received fivin various quarters, and dealt with. Two candidates were iniiialcd into the Order, and Iwo were proposed for membership, lo be initiated at the next Hireling. A commillce consisting of tlie C.li, and liro Shapcott were appointed lo interview Ihc local Friendly ■Societies, with a view to holding an Amalgamated Friendly Societies' Social. Jiro, li. Urown addressed the Court on his proposed building scheme, and n committee, consisting of live members was appointed lo report on the matler at a special summoned meeting to be called by advertisement for Friday evening next, Ihc l!)lh inst. Cash amounting lo £U was received at the meeling.

The weekly session of iho Endeavour Lodge, I.U.G.T, No. 203, Mastcrton, was held in the Wcsloyan Schoolroom Inst night, the C.T., Jiro. J. Baillic, occupying llio chair. The minutes of the previous session were read and continued. Sick leave was granted to Bro, I'iiyne, Secretary. Although the weather was very ini'lemenl a fair number of members was present. Bro. Ilider, who was re-elected as Marshall, was installed by thcL.l), with the usual ceremony. Bro. Jlider iutimated that ho would present a framed certificate to the member who proposed Iho greatest number of candidates during a slated term. The debate" Which is the greater evil: drinking or Rambling," was taken, Bro. Bragnell leading in condemnation of gambling and Bro, Uraggins following in support of drink. Uros. Symcs, Calhcrall, Strudwick, Collier, Hancock nnd Turnian and Sisters Duustnll. anil Filzsimmons also spoke. A vote taken resulted in a large majority giving the palm to drink.

A parly of wondering Greeks—-twenly-three in all, including ten child-rcu-who landed in Adelaide from Larissa not long ago in a destitute condition, arrived at Serviccton, Victoria, on July 21st, by the night's train from South Australia. Jl is evident that the room of the visitors is considered preferable to their company liy the people of South Australia, as lite rcsidentsof the townships along the intercolonial line have been paying their fares to the next station, mid so on till Iho border ,vas crossed at Scryiecton. T'liey there camped in four dilapidated tents, Later news was to the effect that the Greeks were becoming such a nuisance to the residents that a subscription was raised to pay their fares to the next station. They state that they wero Held labourers in their nativo country, nnd had to leave through being burnt out by tho Turks and by the Turkish cruelties. Their destination is Melbourne, where they say their countrymen will lind them employment, They can speak little or no lfnglish, they nre extremely dirty and ill-clad, and llio women are professional beggars, wliilo tho men iecm inclined neither to work nor to beg.

1 At the inquest at Chatham on Sarah , Ann Brookcr, Daly, who had been arrested on suspicion of causing the death, ; voluntary made a statement. "It won't take long," lie said," I'm her piurdcrer." The Coroner: If you wish to tell the jury what happened, kiss the Book (handing the Testament towards the prisoner). Prisoner: Knowing the crime f have committed, it's a mockery to kiss God's Word, I think, The Coroner: What do you wMi to say? Prisoner: Tho other Friday alternoon I went home drunk about two o'clock, I quarrelled with "my missus" because she wouldn't get into bed. At last I got out ot bed, 100, and picked up the poker and struck Iter with it, [ knocked her down to llio ground, and then jumped on her ind kicked her. After my temper wore ■>H ll hit, 1 found she didn't moyo, and I gave her another kick, but not a word catne from her. I found she was dead, ind I picked her up and put her on lite chair. I then went to bed. 1 was in the horrors of drink. I slept until half past six She wns just getting cold. A better woman never lived, and no man wished to have, but she got lead away '•y olher people in the house and pawned the things. The jury returned a verdict of" Wilful murder."

At Boiv-slrcci I'oJico Court, London, 01 June lDlli George Bedborougli, puby lislier, of John-sired, Bedford How, was v c lai'ged on remand with publishing au n obscene libel in n boolt. Sever,il wellr known Socialists were in Court, iuclud. r ing llic founder of what is tailed the : [legitimation League and llicsccretary of I 'lie Free Press Defence Committee. In > the course of the proceedings council was i proceeding lorend passages from the book i when Sir John Bridge said\Yd arc noil' about lo hear llmt which no decent woman ought to hear, and if thero is any woman in court with any decency at all m her she will at once go out, She, of course, has a right lo stay if she wishes, «nt 1 feci sure no decent woman will remain in court wliilo these tilings arc being read. '1 here wero several women sitting on the front seat reserved lor the public, but no one moved I oir John then added that he wished to conduct the case in such a way that the I morals of no person would be injured' t He ielt sure that those persons who had n remained in court, afler what lie had f said, were not persons °f ordinary inletect, Had they been so they most cer- ~ tainly would not have remained to hear . a case like the present one. Prisoner " was afifda remanded, 'd

Tlio Wellington-Napier Irain wns nearly two hours laic in welling Mastcrton to-day, owing to ut slip on the line. A Japanese diver lias been lined £SO and costs for pearling in prohibited waters near Thursday Island. According to Mr T. l'lnyford, South Australia is gelling higher prices for her fruit in London than any other t'OiOliy, On the railway line lo the south of Uatnaru there were from seven to eight niehesof snow on July 31aI. I'crlli (West Australia) City Council is tnlung steps against (ho passing into consumption of diseased meat and milk, Mr Hyde, the po'ulliy oxpert, says . ' lO for the case with which it may be reared, mid for its laying qualities, there is uo bird to beat the Langslmn.

Catllc and sheep suitable for killing are so scarce in Tasmania that the bulcliers have been compelled lo advance the prices of beef and mutton. A, Uuncdin family were made prisoners in their own house in a singular way the other morning. A gust of wind dislocated llio chimney, and the weight of tlio bricks on llio roof of the kilchcu jammed liolli doors, imprisoning the inmales, until they, with some difficulty l!ot out by the window.

Mrs I'airbrotlier, wife of Mr 11. Fairbrolhcr, a respected Dalelield scltler, died yesterday morning. Deceased was the eldest daughter of Mr Henry Percy, of To Urc Ore, and leaves a large family of young children. She will bo buried at Carterton to-morrow afternoon, the funeral leaving her late resilience at one o'clock.

J lie following letter has been received by Mr C. Aldridge, the Secretary of the Mnstcrton Municipal Brass liiind:— " Gentlemen.—l'leasc accept from me a ftolicc Board, on which you can exhibit the names of the music you arc playing. I trust yon will not think tho less of it from Hip fact that I designed, made, and painted May it long be of use lo your excellent Baud.-I am, etc., G. S. WIiUYSS DaLBYJII'LI!."

The dispute over an engine and certain snwmilling plant, in which G. Sykcs and others sued B. Syversion and others for ,C2iH) damages, and which has occupied the Mastcrlon S.M. Court for the last two days, was adjourned yesterday afternoon lo Wellington for the convoniencc of counsel, Messrs Slierrett and Gully, who are appearing for ploinlilT and defendant respectively. The S.M. (Mr W. Ji. llusc)de;i) went lo Wellington yesterday afternoon, and lio will hear counsel's arguments on the case in Wellington to-day, Judgment will be reserved.

A correspondent of the Otago Mhj Tim says Hint Canada lias been liorrified beyond measure by (lio disclosure of the atrocities in llie Crow's Nest Pass. During (he twelve montlistlicCauadiauI'acilic Railway has been engaged in pushing the construction of a branch iinc through tlio Crow's Nest Pass,

•lie most northerly passage through the Jiockics, to the new gold-mine opening lip in the Jiossland and the Kootenny districts, As is the usual practice llio wort is divided into sections which are being built by various contractors, These contractors have liircd small armies of labourers mid taken lliem into the wilderness without any adequate preparation for Ihcir comfort and protection. Sufferings which defy description haye been experienced by these railway navvies, most of whom were Canadians, The Press has been so full of complaints that the Government were moved to appoint a lloyal Commission toenc|uireintotliefacls. Ilsreport shows that hundreds of men were huddled together in huts on the bare ground, without fire, while the temperature was lliirly or forty degrees below zero. Their food was inferior and frozen. Two men who contracted diphtheria in camp were driven a hundred miles in an open conveyance through a tcrrilic Blorm, and left in a box car to die. The affair has been properly described as a blot upon civilisation. Hereafter the Government will supervise the conditions under which railway employees nrc made to work. A searching enquiry will be made to bring the guilly parties to justice, and, if possible, to secure restitution to the men who have been victimised hy the misrepresentation of contractors' agents. Hefore purchasing drapery, Wairarapa residents should nut lait to tend to the D.1.C., Wellington, for samples and particulars of the Company's new spring goods. It is claimed that the value and variety in new Ee.ison's goods at tlic D.I.C, cannot bo obtained at any other establishment in tlio Colony. The new furnishing catalogue and fashion book is now in the press and will be issued shortly. Samples of materials, also estimates lor completo or partial house furnishing will bo supplied post Iree.-Anvi. Welienr on reliable authority, viz., Messrs L, J. Hooper and Co., that tho leading firm of drapers in this town, started on Saturday morning, Juuo 18th, a sale of drapery, clothing, millinery, and house furnishing that will strike all opposition with fear and givo a general holiday to all other drapery shows in tho Wairarapa. About two years ago tho fame liruigavo the public such an opportunity of proouriug bargains, as paralyzed the whole of the drapery trade for mouths, Wo don't mind informing tho readers of tho Wauuiuta Dailt Tisies that tho salo is at Hooper's. —Ann.

In Ihcso modem days wo nil live 100 last This iB not lo say wc nre nil dissolulo or dissipated, but simply lliat tho race for lifo llio struggle tor existence, is ever at tovcr heal. Thus wo draw upon tbo physical nud mental powers, generally nt a lima when neither oro mature, up to breaking point. Only the strongest can stand the strain, and evm to tbeso comes prenmtuve old ago, The roison is that this continued strain 011 physical aud mental resources reacts on tbo vital organs, such 113 the liver and llio kidneys and the digestive powers, and that in our lmslo wo are prouo to neglect the symptoms of disorder. Tbo man who is wise, however, will assist nnturo in this respect, and tbcro is no belter way of doing so than by regular ute of B. F, Darby's Liver, Kiditys, Indigestion and Constipation Syrup. Solil [by all chemists nnd storekeepers.—Auvt,