LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Wairarapa Standard, Volume II, Issue 60, 22 February 1868, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Crowded Out. —Owing to the late hour at at which the English news arrived, we are compelled to withold the Masterton and Greytown police reports. The only cases of any interest was an unimportant case of assault in the former place and a case of apple stealing in the latter for which Hawrood was fined thirty and costs for stealing three apples. S. Re vans and A. Renall J.P. presided at Greytown and J. V. Smith and Renall J. P Masterton.

Tabatahi Road Foard.— At a meeting of the Board it was decided to issue tenders for Hooker’s line of road. The Board were prevented from issuing tenders for the other lines of road owing to the absence of Mr Baird who had to make out the specifications for them and who was detained at Castle Point.

Geeytown Road Board. —This Board met yesterday afternoon. ' Mr Cater attended the Board to make suggestions relative to a road from the Under-hill line of road to Greytown. The Board desired Mr Cotter to give his proposition in writing, and they would takejit into consideration at '.the next meeting. The chairman read a letter from the Superintendent stating that the line was not a main trunk line and that the road would have to be made by the Board. Several of the settlers from Kurutawhiti also waited on the Board and suggested a road that they required, after a lengthened interview no result was arrived at. The Board meet again on Friday next, Mr Hickson, the Provincial Secretary is now visiting the district, he intends proceeding as far as Castle Point next week.

Wellington Papers of the Past. — The plant of the defunct “New Zealand Times" was bought at public auction, by Mr John Martin, of Wellington (who was the only bidder), for the sum of ten pounds. Messrs J. and E. Bull the proprietors of the “New Zealand Advertiser,” which paper died on the birth of the “Times” have obtained their order of discharge in bankruptcy. Mastekton Cricket Club. —On Saturday last a meeting of this club was held at the school room Masterton, when a challenge received from the Featherston Club was read by the secretary; it was proposed that they should play them on orjabout the twenty-ninth. The uniform decided upon for the club to wear was white shirts and trousers, sky blue caps and belts.

Gold Prospecting xnthbWaieaeapa.— Mr. G rove and party have gone up the conn-' try to thoroughly prospect all the country to the east of the Tararna Ranges. His party who were up there before report that they found sand as described by Mr. Hawke in the first creek from Millers but there was no sign ot gold in it. They found a prospect of gold “just enough to swear by” in the Ruamahunga Another prospecting party under. Mr J. Henderson startad on Wednesday to prospect the gorge of the Tauherenikau where Mr, Henderson formerly found gold. Now that we have two parties of thorough practical men out we can expect to have the vexed question of whether there is or is not gold in the Wairarapa definitely settled. Geettown Cricket Glue. —A meeting of this club took place on Monday last at the “Rising Sun” Hotel when the following committee were appointed to cany out all necessary arangements:—Messrs Kempton, J. Puller, E. Grigg, C. Ticehurst,- A. Maginnity and T. Wakelin.

Governor Bowens Reception. —The “Evening Post” says:—ln an article extracted from a southern ' paper it was mentioned that Governor Bowen was disatisfied with his reception at Wellington on his arrival from Sydney. Wc are assured that so far from this being the case, the Governor was highly pleased with the demonstration that was made, and especially at the cordiality of the ‘greetings of the populace on the wharf and along the line of road. It would be a pity that any erroneus impression should get circulated, as the people did, without doubt, heartily welcome his Excellency, and his Excellency fully appreciated their heartiness.

The Ball to the Governor. —The people’s Ball to Governor and Lady Bowen took place on Thursday Evening in Wellington. As we have not as yet received any account of it wc refer our readers to the excellent description of the people’s Ball at the Cape which is printed elsewhere.

Suspicious Death, —The “Evening Post’ states that, —A case of English cholera was*' reported about a fortnight since, as having occurred to a man named Allexandcr Collins, of Pahatanui. A coroner's inquest was held before Dr, Knox, and a verdict returned of died from irritation of the stomach, &c., caused by eating mussels. Since then, in consequence of there having been no post mortem examination, much dissatisfaction has been occasioned at the verdict, and it has been determined that the omission to examine the body shall be rectified as far as possible. This morning Dr. Hector and Mr. inspector Atchinson started for Porirua, to exhume the body and remove the viscera for analysis. Posthastes. —David R. Lewis is gazzetted Postmaster for Rangitikei; F. J, Carrington for Taratahi; W. F. Mason, for Pakuratahi - r Wm. Smith, for Feathcrston, and George Hedges, for Taita.

Postponement of the Hutt Races, — The “Evening Post” understands, that stepsare being taken to postpone the Wellington Races untill H.R.H. can be present. The Races are advitised to take place on the 26th March, so that there will not be more than two or three week’ delay—and it scenes very desirable that the settlers of the Hutt and adjacent districts should have an opportunity of showing their respect for the Prince.

Waikouaiti Races. —have been fixed for the 26th and 27th March. The Herald says that at a recent meeting of the Committee, “ the programme of the races was taken into consideration, when it was decided that last year’s programme should be adopted, with the exception of the Waikouaiti Cup Race, for winch a Handicap Raoe was substituted.”

Benevolent Society. —The Wellington Benevolent society are inviting subscribers fo r the formation of a Home for the distressed. Communication with Wellington. —Now that we have daily communication with Wellington we would suggest the obvious deserability of a daily mail.. The extra advantage to both town and country need hardly be commented on and we hope that now the subject has been broached the wishes for this increased mail communication will be realised.

Accidents. —On Monday last. Mr CJ. Dixon sea., Masterton, while riding along the Taucru road his horse stumbled on one of the bridges, Mr Dixon’s foot was much swollen and discoloured, at the same time the small bone of his leg was broken. On the same aftnoon, a little boy aged 2 years son of Mr Cameron, Tauru station, had the law jaw bone broken supposed to be a kick from a horse, his teeth were loosened and be bled a good deal. Dr Smith was sent for and he is in a fair way of doing well. Church or England, — A meeting c f the members of the congregation of the Church of England was held in the School-house, Greytown, on Monday last. The plan of the church as designed and prepared by Mr J. E. I Boys were submitted and approved. Judging from the plans the church will be a great ornament to the Township and they reflect much credit on the designer. They represent a building' in the early English style with castilated tower The interior will be indecorated English style. From an advertisement elsewhere it will be seen that tenders for the timber are already called for.

The Bank Hotel hasbecn opened in Wellington by Mr Ciias. Kidding, late of Whitewood’s Hotel, Hutt who has been so long and favorably, knawn to travellers from the Wairarapa.

Narrow Escape mow DHow.vixo.--At about one oclock yesterday Mr. Short of Masterton was obliged to cross the Waiugawaonfootand on coming to the river bank found it very bigh. As his business was pressing he was obliged to attempt the passing but in doing so he lost nis swag and ia was only by swimming a considerable distance that he saved his life.

A Free Dinner and Ball will be given at Hodder’s “ Golden Fleece” Hotel, Pukuratahi on Thursday next Feb. 27.

Carterton Road Board. —: The annual meeting of the Carterton Road Board was held on Monday evening last at the Schoolhouse, Carterton. There was a fair attendance of Ratepayers. Mr Thos .Bennett occupied the chair and opened the meeting by reading the advertisement convening them together, Messrs H. Whyte and D. Sullivan audited and passed the accounts for the last year. Mr Wm. Walker was elected to the vacant wardenship on the Board. The chairman then read the balance sheet, and in doing so explained, the various items of expenditure therein, he stated that there was then £53 6s in the hands of the Treasurer to the credit of the Board. Certain sums were voted to Messrs Thos. Bennett, Peters, and A. Bennett for the time lost in doing work for the benefit of the Board. It was decided to levy a uniform siupenny rate to be collected on the 2nd March. This terminated the business of the annual meeting.

The Township or Carterton. —After the meeting of the Ratepayers of Carterton on Monday last, Mr Fairbrother drew the attention of the meeting to the fact of the Township of Carterton being laid off on one side of the road only, and urged the necessity of taking some steps to get a belt laid off on the opposite side to be included in the Township. If they could get one laid off to a depth of 10 or 20ft,, that would be all they required. He believed this could be done by proclamation of the Superintendent, but in case it could not they might get their icpresentative (Mr Bunny) to use HSs endeavors to get an act passed for the purpose in the Provincial Council. A discussion ensued on the matter when several expressed their disapprobation of only enclosing a belt 20 chains deep, bat through it the Carterton distr.ct were extended it should be made to take in the whole of the land back to the hills. It was finally decided to call a meeting requesting the West Taratahi settlers to discuss the matter.

Wellington Loyalty. —At a public meeting held some time ago in Wellington the rote of the Town Board to expend £503 on the reception of the Duke of Edinburgh was negatived. The Superintendent has also •declared that the Provincial Government will .give nothing towards a demonstration on his arrival