A MALE LADY'S MAID.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 7327, 30 January 1891, Page 3

A MALE LADY'S MAID.

Run to Earth at last.

The quiet little village of Bexlcy, in Kent, has recently been sturtled by a strange discovery. A lady,whose staff mcludos sevoial female servants, was visited by a dotectivc, who requested permission to see und examine the members of her household, as he was scrolling for a suspected character. The request, though considered extraordinary, was at length complied with, und each servant was interviewed in turn. After tho laetonehod left the man from Scotland Yard seemed puzzled, and pointedly asked the lady of the house if he had seen all the servants. She assured him that he had, but added as an afterthought, " I have not called my ladies' maid, as she has been with me for two years, and I know there can be nothing against her." The detective, while politely informing the lady that he quite believed all she bad stated, pressed her to permit the ladies' maid to be called, which was done. Directly the girl entered tbo room, und, without a moment's hesitation, the detective slipped on her wrists a pair of handcuffs, saying, 83 lie did 80, " Well, Bill, we have run you to earth at last." The trim ladies' maid turned out to be a man in disguise, who had been " wanted " for 6ome time, and it is fair to mention that he, or she, had always conducted "herself" admirably, and knew " her " duties remarkably well.

/ At the Turakina Races yesterday a sum of over £1500 was put through the totalizator machine by Messrs Hill and Poolo, a very satisfactory amount.

Captain Edwin forecasts heavy gales, from the northward, changing by west and southward, between midnight to-night and the 3rd of February.

The Taranaki people are striving to have the annual Fire Brigade conference and demonstration held at Taranaki at Easter, when the jubilee of that place is to be celebrated.

MrHeara, who has edited tho Rangitikei Advocate during tbe last ten or eleven years, shortly leaves for "Wellington, to occupy the editorial chair of the Press. Mr Wilson, of the Napier Nows, has been appointed editor of the new paper, Tho Morcury.to be issued in Marton about April Ist. At tho sale of the well-known Sylvia Park Estate on Wednesday only one bid was made, and it was knocked down by Mr Arthur on behalf of tbo mortgagees to Mr T. J. Braesey, ths secretary ot the Now Zealand and River Plate Land Mortgage Company for £10,000. Several private requests wero made to offer the estate in lots, but tho auctioneer had no power to do this. Tho Auckland team that attended tho late N.Z. Ride Association Meeting left by train this afternoon on their homeward journey. During their stay in Wunganui j they have thoroughly enjoyed themselves, ond some timo this morning paid a visit to j the rifle rango where a littlo practice was J indulged in, tho visitors boing vory enthusiastic in praise of the rango which they say is tho best one they have seen. Messrs Nelson Brothers' last market report states that New Zoaland mutton occupies very much the samo position as that noted m last circular, values ranging from 3£d to 4Jd for beat sheep, but good usoful fheep have been freely sold at from 3id to 3^d, while ewes and inferior small sheop have realised 3d to 3id. Supplies of New Zoaland beef are short, and efforts are now being mado, with a probability of succesß, to induce the authorities at tho War I Office to again include frozen beef in army lontracts. Mr Alfred J. Cadinan, M.H.R. for Coromandel, tbe present Native Minister, is a colonial in every respect He was a Eohoolmate of tbo late Acting-Premier, and thero is a hoary tradition that both being of about equal age and strength, boy like, the futuro legislators had more than one fistic encounter on tbe old Barrack Green, before that celebrated spot was mowed and Bhrubbed and parterred into Albert Park. Mr Cadman's father was intimately connected with the Cape Colvillo Peninsula from early in the fifties and it was to him that the first New Zealand miners' right was issued — an historic document which is still cherished in the archives of the family. Mr Cadman early took a part in public life. On the inauguration of the county sy6tom he became first Chairman of the Coromandel County Council, and has continued to act in that capacity ever sinco. He has sat in the House of Representatives as member for Coromandol sinco 1881, and being an advanced Liberal, was for several years in close political accord with Sir Georgo Grey. J. H. Dalton took all the Fmt Prizeß at Dunedin Exhibition for High-class Tailoring.—Advt. To-wxes Pekmteoyaii akd Sihki Pills fob females quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve tho distressing symptoms co prevalent with tho sex. Boxes Is Hd and 2s 3d of all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln England. Beware of imitations. Everyone requiring Drapery and Clothing would do woll to pay a visit to the shop next Drew's, where everything is being Bold regardless of cost during the next 4 weekß. Advt. J~ iew things worth knowing : — That borax and brown sugar are one of the best cures for Cattarrh ; a strong lemon equaah, taken at bed-time, is one of tbe best things in the florid for Colds ; a doso of quinine will cure tho Colic or Cramp at any time ; that a roasted onion poultice on tho throat and chest is a sure cure for Croup and Bronchitis in children ; that the common black (dark green) field thistle will cure Neuralgia when all other remedies fail; that a syrup made from the prickly pear is one of tho beat cough syrups known, and has no equal for Whooping Cough,; that common baking soda applied to Burns and Scalds gives instantaneous relief j That an ominent physician cures overv caso of scarlet fever with nothing else but warm lemon squash and gum arabic ; that anyone suffering from Comb oi Bunjons will find ! a certain CHre by wearing Crichton and Newmans Boots and Shoes. — Aett. Wolfe's schnapps 40 years before tbe public. Buy original unopened bottle. — Abtt. Tbe importance of being pbotograpbed should be recognised by both young and old. Everyone Bhould be photographed, not necessarily for themselves, but for tho sake of relations and f'.iends. It is desirable, too, that the picture should bo a good likeness, as well as a permanent photograph. It is important, therefore, to employ a photographer on whom reliance can be placed. In order to produce good work, not only experienca and skill are required, but a number of costly instruments are necessary. Mr A. Martin, of Wanganui, can, with confidence, undertake work in any branch of photography. — Advt.

" Kkating's Powdbb " destroys Buga Fleas, Moths, Beetles, and all other insects whilst quite harmless to domestio animals In exterminating Beetles tbe success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly oloan in application: See tho article you purchase is " Keating'e," as imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold in Tinß, 6d, Ib, and 2b Gd each, by all chemists. Be not deceived by specious repro entaMOll s See that you get Wolfe's schnapps. — At\i "For the Blood is <he Life."— Ciabkb,B j Woeld-sambd BlooD Mixtubb is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising: From sorofula, scurvy, eczema, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thousands of te icimonials. Sold in bottles, 2s 9d and 11b each, by chemißtsand patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Wolfe's schnapps, only thoso who have never used the gonuine article nre imposed upon, — Advt. The Best Remedy foe Indigbstioh. — Nobtoh's G&momiibPilis era confidently recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearlyall the diseases to which we are subject Nobton's Pills, with justice called the " Natural Strengthener of tho Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle aperient, are mild in their operation and safe under any circumstances. Wold in bottles, at Is ljd, 2s 9d, 11s, by all Medicine Vendors. If you want really good strong, aerviceal Üboota and shoes for tbe present season jui '•■call at Criohton and Newmans Cash 800 ••Palace, where you will find the best and 1 ho&peßt Btock in town to choose from at prices to suit everyone. We keep only the best makes in colonial made boots and shoes. Wo have just opened a splendid stock of English and German boots and shoos, which we are offering very cheap and would well repay a call. — Advt. Insist upon having the genuine Wolfe's schnapps. Beware ot bogus imitatiouß.— Advt.