FEATHERSTON.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 285, 9 October 1879, Page 2

FEATHERSTON.

[prom our own correspondent], .October 8, 1879. The sale at the Wairarnpa yards to-day was a success as far rts it went, everything sold, but 1 fear were it not for the energy and enterprise of Mr McMaster, these s ilea would he fai'ures. There was a good attendance, and Mr Wood, as usual was auctioneer. Mr McMaster put in some good beef, which realized a good price, and was bought by the bu cliers from Carterton and Greytowiundourown local men. No'sheep or horses were offered, but some furniture from the insolvent estate of Joseph Cundy was sold at a fair return.

At 3.15 this morning there was a sharp earthquake felt here, accompanied with considerable noise. It was the sharpest I have felt, and seemed to travel from the north-east.

I understand that an inquest is considered unnecessary in the matter of the late fire here, The blot rather detracts from the appearance of our township, but our hotels are now sufficiently abundant, and probably now their proprietors may obtain a living, with the four it could only have been an existence.

Our Local Bo.ird is about to do up the old Land Office for a meeting room. This will prove a great convenience to the Board and the public. At present its unsightliness makes it a discredit to Featherston. As the emigration cottages now fall into the hands of the Board, perhaps something may be done with them, for they are all capable of being turned into comfortable residences, A few evenings since there was a general meeting of one of our Cricket Clubs, H, S. Wardell, Esq., presiding. It was resolved to alter its present name to that of " The Lower Valley Cricket Club." This suggestion emamted from the President, anu met with the approval of all, as the Club can now take in members from the outlying district. Since the first meeting subscriptions have come in sufficient to purchase a complete set of apparatus, an d a small balance is left on hand. The Secretary was instructed to get the rules printed on cards, and distribute them among the members. Also to write to Mr Hoitder, thanking him for the use of his paddock, for practising purposes. The colors chosen by the club are, in fact, no colors at all, as its regaiia is to he white with black piping and black belts, which will look exceedingly neat. The club anticipates a challenge from the Wanderer Club, of Wellington, which will coine off probably on the Prince of Wales's Birthday. 1 must congratulate you on the correctness of your judgment in political matters, for I see that our Grey friends have now to give place to worthier men. Let us hope that the change will prove beneficial to our country generally,