The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1880.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 411, 11 March 1880, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1880.

During the present season four hoi ticultural shows have been held in the Wairarapa, two at Masterton aucl two at Greytown. We tfust that we shall not be considered retrogressive if we re ommend that next season one show only be held in each township. The shows that have- been held recently have been very excellent in their way, but they have been of a local rather than of a district charactor. If our coming shows could really be made representative, not of sections of the County, but of the whole of it, they would assume dimensions and an importance to which they have hiiheivo been strangers. If we could organise one spring and autumn Wairarapa show, in place of four local shows we could offer better prizes for exhibits, and induce Wellington horticulturists to compete at them. The host shows in the North Island might then be held in this district, and the interest taken by settlers in horticultural pursuits encouraged and enhanced. The basis of any such step in advance would be an agreement between the Societies of Masterfcon and Greytown. to exhibit at both townships. If Masterton exhibitors agreed to go onco a year to Grey town, and Grey town exhibitors to como once a year to Masterton, the object we have in view would be accomplished. The union of the two townships would mean strength and an influx of Wellington exhibitors, and visitors would naturally follow. The line which is about to run through the Wairarapa, and connect the various townships, will give facilities for united action of this character, The superseding of mere local organisation to a certain extent by County ones is one of the beneficial results which we trust to see following upon the introduction of the steam-horse amongst us, Whereever a strong County movement can be substituted for weaker and more isolated township enterprises the better it will be for the district as a whole. We shall now, for the first time in our little history, be readily accessible, not only to the Empire City, but to all parts of the Colony, and we must, as it were, prepare for visitors. Every attraction that we can offer .them will not only be gratifying to both the givers and the recipients, but it will also be absolutely beneficial to. the settlement and prosperity of the Wairarapa,

We direct special attention to an announcement from Mr 6. T. Farmer ir. another column. F. H. Wood & Co. sell on the 16th inst 100 Romney Marsh rams from the flock of Messrs Braithwaito. Gatischa and Parsons are now in a position to supply ale and stout to consumers. Tenders are invited by Messrs J. and B. Holmes, of Matahiwi, for the erection of 130 chains wire fencing, Tenders are invited by County East Council for four miles formation of bridle track on the Blairlogie road. Last month was the dryest ever experienced in Wellington, Rain fell on three days only, and then in very slight showers. The total amount registered in the North Only being one-tenth of an inch.. Another vacancy caused by the fire in 1878, which destroyed Sellar & Hales' store and other buildings, is about being filled up. Since that time, the greater part of the buildingß have been'rebuilt, and at present a shop is being put up opposite the Club Hotel, to the order of Mr Harris, of Marton, on the site of the •premises occupied by Williams, Cameron, and Go. The contractor is pushing his work forward, and expects to be ready for the painter, etc., in two or three weeks' time. Mr Jago is also adding a handsome and substantial looking verandah t<> his premises in Queen-street.

Messrs B. A. Gardener and Sou announce a cheap sale of drapery,' etc., in Carterton,

, The total number of YoluntfiersinNew Zoaliind, inclusive of*. Outlets," r is 8247 : the Uat'eta number 1901. The A; 0. Force includes 910, all told, the weekly cost of which is £2285,

Wo notico Mr \V ( ' Bell has already opened his first consignment of winter drapery goods, about tliirteeii.cases arriving last Friday.

Last week Mr Leo inapoctod the Kai--tarn school, conducted by Mr Tom Wnkelin, and theKaiwaiwai school, conducted by Mr E. Samuel. In each case very satisfactory reports of progress were recorded.' ' '

, At a flitting of tho Supreme Court in Bankruotcy on Tuesday, an application by Mr Bell for the discharge of 0. S. W. Dalrymple was granted, subject to the filing of a certain affidavit, and on the application of the 'sarno counsel Thomas Witt (Carterton) was also discharged. Messrs Blackett, Hales, and Mason, engineers, have arrived, in Masterton, and are imw engaged in making the necessary arrangements for sotting the unemployed from Wellington to work. The latter will be temporarily located in tents near the Waipoua, but probably will very shortly be able to get into more comfortable quarters.

Perhaps as genuine a musical treat as has been given here for a long time past was that of Mr and Mrs Hewett last night. Mr Hewett's musical performances were greatly enjoyed,, especially his playing on the corndt, in this line he ranges with the world renowned musicians, Levy and Arbuckle and has gained rapturous applause from the best judges of good music in the large cities which he has visited. If only to hear Mr Hewett's performance on this instrument a visit to the Hall would bo time well spent, On-the other instruments the artist plays excellently, and as MrsjHewett is a pianiste of no mean order, lovers of good instrumental music are provided with an occasion to indulge their taste not often met with in a place of the dimensions of Masterton Mrs Hewett's acting is perfect and in the dialogue the ear is not offended by such gross grammatical errors which one often hears, Her changes are very pleasing, and the mesmeric feat was something wonderful. These clever artists introduce so many specialities every one must be pleased. Mr and Mrs Hewett play again to- night when we hopo to see a house filled to overflowing, as new and startling mesmeric effects will be produced. The entertainment we can recommend to all.

Yesterday Messrs 0. Curtis, J, M,

Clarke, E. G. Wright, J. Reid, and Col', Pearce, the members of the Royal Railway Commission arrived at Masterton and put up at the Club Hotel. In the evening the Mayor, and Councillors Renall, McCardle, Gariper, and Russell, and Mr J. V, Smith, called upon them, and were introduced by Mr 6. Beethain, M.H.R. The Commissioners made many inquiries respecting the country north of Masterton, and Mr McCardle in particular was enabled to give them a good deal of valuable and reliable information respecting the blocks in the Seventy Mile Bush. The Commissioners also expressed themselves pleased with the thriving appearance of the Borough of Masterton. This morning at an early hour they started for Eketahuim. We believe that Mr King, the

County Engineer, will meet them in the Bush and give them any further information they may require. A meeting of the Masterton School

Committee was held yesterday. Present —Messrs Caselberg, Cole, Boddiugton, D'Arcy, and Cole. The following accounts were passed for paymentHoffiens, £5 12s; Wood, £slos Od ;0. Wilton, 9s; Sykes, £3 3s, The master reported that Miss Keating had gone to Wellington, to see the working of the Infant Schools thero. The Committee expressed an opinion that they should have been consulted in the iirstinstanco, It was reported that Mr Pilkingtun had been 'absent from his duties 2| days without leave, and it was decided to leave the consideration of the matter to a special meeting, to lie held on the 19th inst. It was resolved to obtain an estimate for an outdoor shed, rocommcnded by Mr Lee, also for a wooden culvert for surfaco drainage, and lino gravol for playground. The Secretary was instructed to apply to Town Lands Trustcos for grant for harmonium, and to ask that it be increased to £3O, Messrs Boddington and Sellar were appointed visiting members for the ensuing month. The Government is using every endeavor to provide work for the unemployed, both in thii district and others in the Middle Island, Yesterday Mr Blackett arrived in Masterton to arrange for the construction of another section of the railway, upon which a number of the Wellington unemployed will be at once placed. Work upon terms similar to those in force in this district is also to be provided in the vicinity of Dunedin and Ohristchurch for the unemployed of those places. The Wellington unemployed will arrive to-day in Masterton, and we are glad to learn that all local unemployed will be taken on, on application, at the terms offered by Government.

A meeting of Justices to revise the Jury List for the district of Masterton will be. held on Friday the 2nd of April, Notice is given by Mr J. Hoskins, of Carterton, that all accounts owing to the late firm of Hoskins &'Sage'must' be paid within fourteen days, Notice is given that the'Carterton Local Board and the Taratahi-Carterton Highway Board intend to levy a rate of Is in the £ for the year 1880-81, on the 29 ill inst., and that the rate book may be seen at the offices after the 31st inst,

The Masterton Hospital Committee advertise for gifts of old linen; parcels may be left with the Secretary at the Council Chambers.

The manager of the Caledonian Prospecting Company notifies that arrears am: calls must be paid within fourteen days, or the shares will be forfeited.

A Christchurch telegram says: Messrs J. & T. Meek intend to make an experimental shipment of oatmeal to the old country. This will afford additional scope for an industry which will he of great benefit to the colony in relieving the excess of oats. This should prove good news for farmers