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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 650, 22 December 1880, Page 2

The Wairakapa Daily wilj not be pub' lished on Christmas Day or Boxing Day, Advertisers will kindly make arrange' ments for any new announcements ao' cordingly.

Messrs F, H. Wood & Co. will sell tomorrow a dwelling - house, with land attached, situated at Kuripuni, together with a valuable residential property situated near Mr Fish's store, Taratahi.

It. is rumored that Mr Alexander's friends wish him to come forward'for the vacant seat at the Masterton Borough Council. There is no doubt that he would make a very useful member of the municipal body. J. lorns & Co. open with their extensive and unreserved sale of Mr Parmer's furniture to-morrow afternoon. This sale should attract a. large attendance, the superior quality of the articles being generally recognised. A woman was opening a bottle of ginger beer the other day at Christchurch, when the cork struck her in the eye, turning the ball completely over in the socket. Loss of sight will probably result,

"The case of Samuel Shaw and W. White, which is of interest to farmers and other persons who have to do with reaping and binding machines, was commenced on Monday last at the Dunedin sittings of the Pv.M. Court, Plaintiff claims £IOO damage for lossof working bullocks, whose death, he alleges, was caused by their swallowing pieces of wire which were in chaff supplied by defendant. Special railway arrangements have been made for the holidays by Mr Ashcroffc. Single fares only will be charged for the return journey. To enable visitors to have a good stay in the country, the 5,10 p.m. trains on Friday, the 25th, and on Friday, the 31st, will run through to Masterton and VYairarapa stations. Qn Tuesday, 28th December, and Tuesday 4th January, an early train will leavo Masterton, arriving in Wellington at 9,20 a.m. Freauent trains will. run to and from the Lower Hutt on Christmas Day, through trains running to the Wairarapa at 8 am., and 5.10 pm , returning from Masterton at 8 a.m, and 4 p,m, Full particulars will be found in our advertiscolumns.

We have received from the Minister for Lands a copy of the following telegram: —Hawera, 17th December, 1880. UnderSecretary, Crown Lands. I sold to-day one hundred and fifty-eight sections in the town of Manaia (and all Manaia suburban) ; also all the town and suburban sections offered at Op'unake, The better, situated Manaia sections are briskly competed for, and realised high prices. The' highest was section 13, block 15, eighty-' six pounds, The highest surburban Manaia section, number 72, uinoteen pounds five shillings per acre. The Opunake town sections were well competed for, and the highest price obtained was oighty-one pounds for section 11, b10ck32.-(Signed)C. A.,Wray. On the 18th inst., as the Custodian of the Masterton Club, was waiting for the departure of two gentlemen, so that ho might'close the premises, he was surprised to see a stranger look into his room, He asked the man what lie "wanted,, who replied'that lie wished for a drink. The custodian told him he had made a mistake, and went.into the passage to see him off the premises, when he discovered three more intruders.. After getting rid of them by threatening to give them'in charge,, ho examined the cash drawer, 'and finding that, two one-pound' notes and a cheque for £llos were niissing,g'ave information to Sergfc. McCardle, who saw the men on the road, and arrested and searched them; but as no'cheque was found on them, or anything which could convict them of the robbery, they were released. The custodian had heard men moving about before he knew there were strangers in the place,, but thought thesounds were caused by the two gentlemen whom he thought were in. an adjoining room, but who had departed. Three of: the quartette will be brought up before -the Resident Magistrate- on Thursday next, one of tlienvliaving "made tracks," There is a warrant out .for the' latter, whose name is Thomas/Bell (better known as Farrell) for stealing £4lßs from the pocket of. a drunken man-on Sunday last, Since he left, a horse is also missing from-the placewhere lie was staying, and it is.presumed he has taken it with him,

The Phoenix Lodge at its meeting last Monday night, received the high honor of a visit from three members of the Grand Lodge, viz., Bro Efford, oi Ohristchurch," G. W. V.T; Bro Allsworth, of Wanganui, P.G.W.V.T; and Bro McGillNutt, of Wellington, The visitors were introduced to the Lodge in due form, and after the business was disposed of, Bro Efford gave a.most interesting address on the higher aims of Good Templary, and the educational character of its instutions. Bro Allsworth dwelt upon tlis difficulties of the Order, and on the best means of retaining its members, and'gave a series of most interesting statistics in.relation to the progress of the movement, and Bro McGill Nutt related some instructive anecdotes illustrating the good derived from total abstinence. At this stage a recess was called, and-a most welcome and enjoyable cup of tea was given- to the visitors and members, which was highly relished; and the members of the Lodge expressed regret that longer-notice could not be given of the visit, so that a more suitable entertainment might have been prepared. The. Grand Lodge Degree was conferred- upon three, members of the Lodge who were eligible for this honor, aiid thus a most pleasant evening was brought to a close. The attendance of members was not large,, and this is accounted for by, the short .notice of the visit, and the counter attractions elsewhere; but those who were' present: enjoyed the evening in a high degree, and the visit of the Grand Lodge officers will be marked as a red letter day in the annals of the Phoenix Lodge.•■• It-is proposed that a Dimilar visit shall be paid to the. droytoivn Lodge this (Tuesday):even-.' .tog, and it. is hoped that all the members of Phoenix Lodge who can possibly do so will join the party for this purpose) in order to make the. visit as interesting and useful as possible, -

: Mr Wardell, R.M., sits at Oartertonto P>V. '.' .','■■!■; .'/•■'' '., The Wellington Education Board meets to-day.. ; ■ ■■ "'• k '

7 Mir 0. R. Bidwill', % Pihautea, has resigned his commission as a Justice of the Peace. - ." "

Oobb& Co.'s coach to O.astlepoint left Masterton -this morning .with-a good, load.

Mr James Macara announces cheap return tickets between Masterton and Palhierston and Masterton and Makatoku during the holidays. At the meeting of the newly formed Druids' Lodge last evening, three more candidates were initiated and the appointment of doctor and chemist confirmed. This evening will be a busy one with, the Masonic fraternity. The brethren of the Thistle Lodge, 647, 5.0.,,wi1l meet at! their lodge-room at 6 p.m., to transact the ordinary business, after which they will j adjourn to the lodge-room of the Masterton Lodge, 1130, E. 0., where at 7 p.m. the Masters Elect of both Lodges will be duly installed, and their respective officers invested, We understand that brethren from all parts of the district will be present to witness the ceremony. After which a Masonic banquet will be held at Bro. OorbeU's Empire Hotel, The North British Insurance Company have paid the claim made by the Trustees of the Masterton Institute, viz., £225. There has for some time past been a difference as to the amount required to restore the building, but we understand that the Company has, rather than have the reputation of acting illiberally, accepted the Trustees' valuation, ■ Is far as we can judge, nothing could be more handsome than the manner in which the Company has met, not only this claim, but the smaller consideration which was due to the Fire Brigade.

At the confirmation service held in St, Matthew's Church, Masterton, last evening only three candidates were present. The Bishop gave a very earnest address from St. John, xx., 29-" Blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed. " He dwelt chiefly on the need of an ardent, active, comprehensive faith, both in the first and second Advent, and the duty and advantage of availing ourselves of public worship as the offering of praise and thanksgiving, as well as of private prayer. Owing to the paucity of confirmees, the remarks were chiefly addressed to the congregation, which was a good one and very attentive.

A meeting of the bazaar committee of St, Matthew's Church was held yesterday afternoon, Mr J. V. Smith in the chair. The Chairman reported that he had received on account of proceeds £240, and there was a further amount of about £7 to come in, The expenses connected with the affair were under £lO. It was resolved that £230 should be at once placed to the credit of the' parish account and the balance handed over as soon as possible, The meeting expressed its thanks to the members of the Masterton String Band and other ladies and gentlemen who had assisted in providing music, also to the lessee'of'theTown Hall who had treated the Coraiiiittee very liberally. It was decided that unsold goods should remain in the custody of the ladies, who had charge of them, for disposal at some future date.' .

_ A very meagre attendance assembled to listen to the lecture given by the Rev W. 6. _Thomas last evening in the Wesleyan Church on'"Attempts to reach Hie North Pole." This was no doubt owing to the fact of other meetings being held, and the Bishop of Wellington preaching in the Church of England, at the same time. The meeting was opened by the Choir singing a selection from Sankey's hymns in a very pleasing aud efficient manner, after which the Eev J. Dukes asked a blessing on the proceedings that ;.ev ; ening;'..Mr Vile (the chairman) then introduced the lecturer in flattoring terms, saying "that" from what he knew of him as a speaker, though they would be taken to a very cold region, still the warmth of his description would prevent any feeling of chill on the part of his hearers. Thisi encomium was fully borne out by the lecturer, whogave a most interesting and lucid description of the various attempts to, reach the North Pole; the grand scenery to be met with in the frozen regions ; the hardships encountered by the pioneer explorers; the value of 'these seemingly futile attempts in creating new industries, and giving an impetus to maritime enterprise; and the fossils discovered in these regions, which showed that at some remnte period, the lands of the now frozen North'must have possessed forests of deciduous and evergreen trees, with birds and beasts, and also fish of many kinds in its rivers,'and that consequently, there must have beeii at that time,.a temperate climate there. The rev. lecturer concluded his discourse by pointing out as another reason for visiting, these regions, thatevery part of God's works were wait!) exploring, if only to trace.His footsteps, and to. see how- snow, and vapour, wind and rain, obey His .word; and by contemplating the wonderful traces of His power'to have our thoughts lifted closer to • • His Eternal' Throne/ The lecturer resumed his seat.; amidst applause.. The Rev." J. Dukes then in a pleasant speech proposed .a- vote of thanks to the lecturer, giving his opinion- that .a lecture of this kind hadJhegood effect of drawing our thoughts from the -littleness of every day life, and gave, us.something'higher andfresher,t6.tliink:abo.uh -.The .vote of thanks was carried by acclamation, as also were similar. votes' to the chairman, .and the choir,.. The latter had assisted very materially in making, the evening pas's. pleasantly,' its singing being very, sweet, and.the'harm'onium accompaniment most'efficient.. /-.,■ ....

- A Halifax telegram dated November 12th,says .'-Another accidentia reported, at Stellarton, Two hundred miners were imprisoned underground, ei<(ht more have been taken out in a dying state. The mine is on (ire. The explosion was so terrible as to sweep across to the other side of the pit, killing all the men and horses within reach. Almost all the men on the north side will be saved, whilst all those at work on the south side have been lost. At least sixty are missing. Five men have been brought up and are likely to recover. Probably forty are shut up within the fallen cave. in the south side. All who have come up are likely to live, A working party is down.' There is not much hope for the" safety of thirty or thiry-five men known to be in the mine. A telegram dated-November 13th, says; —"The pit has been flooded, No more bodies can be saved."

The capital of the Panama Canal Company will be 300,000,000fr., divided into 000,000 shares of 400fr. each, 10,000 sharesbeing reserved by statute for the original company, the concessions contributed by that company. M. De Lesseps states that the contractors havo sent in their estimate^ ; according to which the construction of the canal will, not cost signed on July the 7th that a speoial American committee, sitting in New York shall represent the interests of the company in the. United States. All that relates to the observance of the neutrality of the canal is settled by the law of concession of the Eepublio of California. ' An Irishman has been murdered atßir;mingham for. announcing jiiis secession from the Irish Land League, The murderer has escaped.