LOCAL NEWS.

Wairarapa Standard, Volume I, Issue 45, 11 November 1867, Page 2

LOCAL NEWS.

Taratahi Road District.— The first meeting of the Board-of Wardens was held at the Carterton School Hbhse on the 26th, and much disappointment-was felt when (he Chairman informed the Wardens that he had received uo jfeply'to his letter to^Mr’Hickson for a map of the district &c. &c.—Mr Francis’ name wm received as first applicant fbr the office of paid fele'rb and Collecteri i Th6.chairman was again requested to write and get the map and information required and we trust this will soon be granted 96 -that the Board can commence work. :■ .■ • : ’j.'

Oceseuves. —Adifference of opinion haring arisen between the proprietors and the Editor of this journal, ’the agreement which has hitherto subsisted between them has been dissolved by mutual consent, and from this day Mr Wakelin's connection with the “ Mercury 1 will cease.

Tenders. —We would remind parties who intend to tender for the work at Featherston, that Wednesday next is the last day forre- ’ ceiving them. Tea and Dancing Paett.— lt will be seen by an advertisement elsewhere that a tea and dancing party will be held at the new building erected at the Moroa School near Grevtown, as a residence for the teacher, on Monday Xov. 18th, and it is hoped that all who take an interest in the promotion of education, and who can make it convenient, will be present on the occasion. Grevtown District Road Board. A meeting of the above board took place on ■ Saturday last at the “ Rising Sun to hear objections to the rates as posted and for other business. The whole of the members were present. The only objections were those of Messrs Yule and Hodge which were acquiesced in. The members of the Board who had inspected the Underhill Road stated that they disapproved of the Engineer s line, and also that of Mr Jackson’s as they would cause a ' useless amount of labor. Mr Tocker proposed and Mr Jackson seconded a resolution to the ■ effect: —That a letter be transmitted to the Superintendent requesting him to instruct Mr Baird to meet the Board at Mr Revan’s place ; at Woodside, to consult with and determine on the best line of road, previous to the contract being entered into.”—-Carried. The Board meet again this afternoon.

The Greytown Cemetery. - —We are authorized to state that fifteen, instead-of four acres of land will be laid off for a Cemetery at Greytown, five of which will be devoted as a burial place for members of the Church of England, and the other ten as a public Cemetery for other religious denominations., It is to be hoped that steps will now betaken to render the-ground a fitting resting place : for the dead.

Greytown Wesleyan Chapel Anniversary.—The Anniversary of this Church was celebrated on Tuesday last by a tea meeting, which was liunierously attended. The tables were wdTfilled and great credit is due to the ladies who provided the trays on this occasion, viz Airs Hail, Mrs Udy, Mrs T. Hawke, Mrs H. Udy, jun. Mrs E. Walker, Mrs L.Hobman, Mrs Hastwell and Mrs Moles. After the tea a public meeting was held, when after Sir J. Hall had read the financial statement, addresses were made by the Rev. Mr Rishwof th, Messrs. Feast, Tonks, (of Wellington) Poole, and Robinson of the Hutt. .The members of the Church spared Ho labor in decking it in flowers and evergreens, “and when lit up had a fine effect. The total amount received in subscriptions and the proceeds of the tea meeting amounted to the no small sum of £2O, —a sum we believe sufficient to clear off the debt that was upon it, which is a matter 'of much congratulation.

Robdeet at Akitio. —We are informed that the house of Sir Cribhs was broken into last week, and the sum of £l4 abstracted. £lO in notes and four in gold. Mr Cribb not being able to swear to the number of any of the notes, no trace of the money could be found at the time our informant left. Loose Letters.— We are requested to call the attention of the public to the many loose letters, which have been carried by the coachman to Wellington. In fact they are as numerous as the mail itself and as-if would be impossible for the mail returns to be correct, the postal authorities have directed the attention of the mail contractor to it with a view to its being put a stop to. The Wanganui Races. —The “Times” says their are no less than forty-nine entries made for the forthcoming races, and the entries for the Wanganui Stakes, Hurdle Race, and Scurry Race will he made on Friday next, which will increase the number to about sixty. The field will he the largest ever met in this province. Hermit and Corsair, from Nelson, arrived by the s.s. Wanganui on Saturday last. Hermit is entered for the Military Cup, the Maiden Plate, and the Licensed Victuallers’ Cup, and is looked upon as a general favorite. We are told that H. S. Harrison, Esq., intends to draw Nora Creina. The following appointments were made yesterday":—Stewards: Major Rocke, W. T. Gwen, Esq., if. Daniell, Esq., and Dr Gibson. _ Clerk of the course: Mr R. Day. Clerk of the' Scales: Mr Alex McDonald.