CARTERTON.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5461, 27 September 1878, Page 2

CARTERTON.

(PRO3I 008 OWN COBBESPONDENT.) The house of Mr. B. Grant, at Bannockburn, was totally destroyed by fire on Monday morning. About 12.30 the children, who slept upstairs, were awakened by the fire, and immediately roused the rest of the household, who had some difficulty in making their escape without injury. The inmates got away in their night apparel, and were exposed to the weather until considerately taken in and clothed by Mrs. Steiny, who lives a quarter of a mile distant, and knew nothing of the affair until aroused by one of the unfortunate family. The only articles saved were a saddle, a sewing machine, and some flour. Mr. Grant, fortunately, has only recently purchased from Mr. Yile his homestead, which he will be able to resort to. The premises are insured for £SOO, which should very nearly exempt Mr. Grant from loss. The timber merchants of Wairarapa have agreed to raise the price of timber considerably, and although this will make it worse for the laboring men desirous of erecting homesteads, it will considerably increase the revenue Wairarapa, and Carterton especially, derives from this source. The Pastoral Association have decided to erect yards, &0., on the site, and I believe will at once proceed with the work. The local Christy Minstrels are to give an entertainment on Saturday evening next in aid of Mr. Plank, who was unfortunate enough to break his leg, and will no doubt be as well patronised as formerly. Mr. Cooper is making large additions to his mill on; the Taratahi, some of the additional machinery having already arrived.