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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 572, 18 September 1880, Page 2

Journals in other parts of the colony take a broader view than that enunciated by our Wellington contemporary. The Timaru Evening Telegraph says: " In sober earnestness, what a deplorable fact it is that our little lines, insignificant in comparison with such as those of England and America, can boast no greater degree of forethought than that which permitted two carriages and a van, of the lightest construction, to be placed before an engine and impelled againsfca gale of wind.' How long has this practice prevailed on this particular line, and is there not one of all the host of officials with brains enough to comprehend and grasp the danger attendant on the custom V

Notice ib given that persons trespassing on the property of Mr A. Nichols, sen., Tenui, will be prosecuted. Dr H, Spratt considers Miss Pharazyn, Nicholas, and Donald, quite out of danger. Tenders are invited up to 30th, inst., for 25,000 feet of timber, to be delivered on the Upper Plain, road. Tenders to be sent to Mr Tancred, Taratahi. A public meeting of subscribers to the Carterton Library is convened for Wednesday evening next, the 22nd inst,, for the purpose of electing a building committee for the new library. Tenders for stock-in-trade of F. W, Halts, storekeeper, close on 22nd inst., and are to bp accompanied with a marked cheque for 15 per cent on amount of ten;; der.i. Terms 'for the balance, approved bills at 3,6,9,12 months, bank interest added. I

A Rusaiun railway has been discovered to be completely undermined. We remind contractors that tenders for drainage of road at Tupurupuru, close at noon to-day, The Maaterton Highway Board invites tenders up to lßt prux, for metalling and formation at Tupurupuru. Scarlet fever has appeared in two or three families .about Gj;eytQ.wn, it is in-a_ mild form, and not at present spreading. A brother of Titokowaru was among the last batch of prisoners taken, of whom there were 59.

According to the Tuapeka Times there is a demand for oarpenters in.".'Fiji, where wages rule at 14s and IBs per day.

Prayers are being offered up in New South Wales for rain. Water is being sold at famine prices. We hear that at a sale of pelts' at Mar- 1 ton recently wool on the skins was sold at 7|d per pound, the buyer being a representative of the Moagiel Woolen Factory. Last evening Mr Smith, an electrician of the Telegraph Department, being in Masterton, an experiment with the telephone was arranged between this office and the Premier's room at the Government Buildings, Wellington. Mr Smith conversed easily with the Hon. John Hall and Dr Lemon, who were at the other end of the wire. The select audience at the Empire City expressed considerable gratification at a tune played in this office by the bugler of the Masterton Rifle Corps, every note of which was distinctly audible. Other experiments with an harmonium, etc, were also made, The telephone connected with the Premier's room was one of Edison's. A larger instrument, constructed by Mr Smith for long distances, was connected with Dr Lemon's office, The distance between Masterton and Wellington is, however, from Mr Smith's point of view, a short one. He prefers a quiet talk with a friend some two or three hundred miles away. The voice of a little child can be caught distinctly at that distance. 'I he Mastertou Rifle Volunteers held a parade last evening in the school playground, at which there was-a fair attendance, After parade, a meeting was held in the Town Hall, pursuant to advertisement, to consider the resignation of Lieutenant Wyllie. The resignation having been read, Sub-Lieut. Donald moved, seconded by Corporal Dalrymple, —That the resignation of Lieutenant Wyllie be not accepted and that this company take the opportunity of testifying their appreciation of Mr VYyllie's services as lieutenant, Private Williams asked whether there had not been an agreement between Lieut. Wyllie and Captain Ruck that if the one resigned the other would follow suit; it would be better for the captain to resign than the lieutenant. Private W. Kibblewhite spoke to the same effect, stating that -he had bsen informed that an agreement had been made between the lieutenant and captain and that the captain had backed out of it. Captain Ruck distinctly denied that such an agreement had been made with the lieutenant, Private Williams said he had understood from Mr Wyllie that he and Captain Ruck had agreed to resign, and he (the speaker) did not think Lieut. Wyllie would have resigned if the captain had not promised to do so also. He was only expressing tho feeling of the corps when he said that they one all respected Mr Wyllie as an officer and a gentleman.—(Applause). Corporal Dalrymple then moved, as an amendment, seconded by PrivaU Easthope that having perfect confidence in Mr Wyllie as lieut., he be requested to reconsider his decision as to resigning. Sub-Lieut. Donald withdrew his resolution in favor of the amendment, which was carried unanimously. Private Easthope asked whether an answer had been received from head quarters to a letter sent by the corps a short time back requesting certain information. The secretary said the matter had been left in the hands of Captain Ruck, who stated that no answer had been yet received. Some discussion ensued relative to payment of uniforms, it being stated that several members had not done'sb. Corporal Dalrymple moved, seconded by Sergeant Dixon, that a committee be appointed, consisting of Color-Sergeant Girdlestone, Private Easthope, and the mover, to draw up a statement showing what members were entitled to capitation allowance and who had paid for their uniforms, which was carried. Private Easthope gave notice of motion that in future there be no Finance Committee appointed, but that accounts be passed by the corps. Corporal Dalrymple gave notice of motion that rule 17 be amended to read that accounts be audited quarterly instead of annually. Corporal Dalrymple also gave notice of motion that all accounts be paid by cheque and that a banking account be opened in the name of tho corps, Sub-Lieut, Donald gave notice of motion that the monthly payment be reduced from Is 3d to Is.. A letter was road from the Secretary to Celebration Committee, asking Corps to appoint some person to represent it on tho Committee. Sergt. Dixon moved, seconded by Private W. Kibblewhite-That Lieut, Wyllie be appointed to represent this Corps on the Railway Celebration Committee. Private Coker moved as an amendment, seconded by Private E, Kibblewhite—That this Corps does not take an official part in the demonstration on the opening of the railway to Masterton. Corporal Dalrymple pointed out that if the acting-Governor came up the corps would have to form a guard of honor, The amendment was put and carried unanimously. Private Coker in moving the amendment, said the unsatisfactory state of afiairs at present existing in the Corps rendered this step necessary. Private Easthope said that if Corps did not wish to take part in an official way in the demonstration it would be convenient to have a bilious attack, or something of a like nature. An account was read from Mr Elkins for some ale supplied to Corps when prize-firing. Capt, Ruck stated this account to have been settled by him with Mr Elkins. Pvt. W. Kibblewhite moved, seconded by Private Coker—That this account be referred back to Mr Elkins, stating that Corps knows nothing about it.—Carried. An account from F, W, Hales of £2 4s Bdwaspaßsed for payment if found correct, Corporal Dalrymple asked whether an account from C. A. Briggs & Co. had over been presented by the Captain, and was informed that it had not. Private W. Kibblewhite asked if any account had been paid to Neil & Cookery for carriage hire, Captain Ruck said no account to that firm had been paid by the Corps, but he had himself been charged with it, and Neil and Cookery had sued and obtained judgment against him for it, Private W. Kibblewhite asked whether-the Captain had ever forwarded the 10s paid by him to enible the speaker to become a member of the N.Z Rifle Association. The Captajn informed him that he had, but that it would be better to write to Mr Stevens (the Secretary) and ask him to forward member's ticket. Color-Sergeant Girdlestone requested the Captain to apply for Snider rifles for the Corps, as if they were, not supplied the Corps would be unable to compete for any prizes offered by the Association. x Secretary F. Feist reported that a large number of members were considerably in arrears, Private W. : Kibblewhite, remarked that nothing else couldbo expected while they had the present' Captain..!.He only wondered, that anyone paid upl This concluded a rather lively meeting.

There we 400 uninhabited houses in Wellington, Bays the Chronicle, and over 3000 people have left there during the last year, < t »

A Carterton resident, named .William Hart, was arrested in Wellington, (saya the Times), on Thursday afternoon on a charge of obtaining goods and money under false pretences, Our old-friend Host, Faber,-of„the Victoria- •Hotel- Featherston f has -pur' chased the Club Hotel in the same township, wo wish- him all the success his enterprise entitles him. , ." , ;. '.., . The spring Bhow of the Masterton Hor-. ticultural Society is fixed for Wednesday,' 24th Programmes mayjbe obtained from'Mr J. Brown, secretary, Mr D'Arcy, treasurer, or Mr Everett, president;' i : \C£ .'■".',' TT'T • ■'•

Mr A. RHislop, jeweller, Wellington announces in another column that he Has taken those' well-known premises oh Lambton Quay lately occupied by the late Mr A. 0. Shaw, and intends holding a clearing sale of watches, jewelry, &c, for thirty 'days ' only,' preparatory to , removing to new premises. . On Wednesday atFeatherston, a man of the name of Worsley, ; was driving home rather a skittish animal,when it suddenly took fright and bolted, capsizing the driver. Dr H. Spratt was called in, and 1 found the old gentleman suffering from a. fractured;collar bono, and more or less shaken. One evening this week a needy horticulturist put his hand through a pane of glass and stole about a dozen packets of seeds from Mr McCardle's shop, Masterton. We hope soon a stop will be put to petty offences in this town by the conviction of an offender, • Our Greytown contemporary says : ■'lf Mr Bryce would go home and look after his farm affairs might mend, but good advice on many men and ministers is alas too often thrown away." No doubt the hungry Grey mice would like Honest John to leave "the native cheese unguarded! The liabilities in the estate of Mr Roger Z. Renall, farmer, of Kokotau, near Carterton, a meeting of whose creditors was convened for 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon at Wellington, amount to £llO 18s sd, and the only assets represented by the wool from about 200 sheep to be shorn in November, estimated at £25. The meeting lapsed for want of a quorum. The recent earthquake in Manilla caused a terrible panic, and great damage was done, through few lives were lost. The streets were'blocked.with debris, and the inhabitants prostrated;', The whole city oscillated for seven seconds, but at other places the shock lasted for ten minutes. The Victorian Cabinet is considering Civil Service reforms, and large reductions are contemplated. The proportions have not yet been determined, but large salaries will probably be docked 20 per cent, The Ministry intend giving good notice of the proposed changes. The reductions will take effect either from Ist November or Ist.January. • . It is understood, says the Post, that the Union Steam Shipping Company has sent an order home for a new steamer of the same stamp as the Rotomahana, She will, however, be fitted up with the very latest appliances, including electric lights. Her planking will be of kauri, which has been specially sent from New Zealand to the Clyde. , A tract distributor has been convicted in .Dublin, and fined £1 for offering a tract to a Catholic priest, which contained an invitation to a '' friendly discussion." It was not proved that the man used offensive language, but the Court held that the offering of the tract was in itself an offence, and the higher Court affirmed the decision. The lecture announced to take place in the Wesleyan Church, Carterton, on Thursday last was well attended. The Rev Mr Thomas treated his audience to an interesting account of the many attempts which had been made to reach the North Pole. The proceeds of the lecture were in aid of the Circuit Fund, which requires assistance. The choir, at intervals thoughout the evening, sang some sacred pieces from Sankey's Collection, and materially contributed towards the evening's enjoyment, AUCTION SALES-THIS DAY. J. lohns & Co. -r2 p. m. On premises, Queen-street, the/whole of the furniture (including piano) of Mrs Donnecker. F. H, WOOD.& C"o.-2p,m, 'On premises of Mr R.: -Rush, Greytown, the whole of his stock-in-trade, furniture, etc. Vide advfc. ' .'.