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prepare plans and specifications at B per cent on the amount of the contract, That of the latter was accepted, Mr W..0. Williams waited on the ..Board, stating that he did not wish the surface of his ground disturbed, and thought that the present pit would supply sufficient gravel if properly worked. The engineer was instructed to lay off and call for tenders for 9$ chains road on Mr Gallagher's land. Mr Jackson was asked to see Mr Martin with reforence to repairs on Morrison's Ford Road, Mr Yule waited.on the Board, applying for work near his property at South Foatheraton, and offering to pay half the " cost. The application was granted. It was resolved that, the present tollgate on the Rimutaka be romoved to the southern side of the Black-Bridge and erected near Mr Udy's, and that- Mr Robinson be colloctor for the present, A rate of Is in the £ waß levied and Mr Woltera appointod collector. In answer to a resolution passed at the last meeting of the West County Council, it was resolved that this Board would prefer" to keep the main line of road in repair from the top of the Rimutaka to the Black Bridgo rather than the Council should levy a rate for that purpose. • Mr Jackson asked for authority to em'ploy a man to do necessary work in his Ward. Mr Donald instructed the engineer to prepare specifications for road work near Mr., Pharazyn's property, and Mr Russell for metalling ou the Lower Vallev Road. The meeting then adjourned. Reminiscences or wh,lii>iutoij.—ln the year 1845 a worthy citizen piocided his way with some difficulty through fern aud ti-treo to To Aro Hat being hi search of the survey's opeg which had been driven in at the . corner of what is now Cuba and Dixon streets. Upon this spot was erected a small house, in which a very successful drapery business was carried on by two ladies of remarkable talent and energy, who have long since retired from the scene to the 1 nd of their birth—- , " Land o» the mountain and the flood, Land of brown heath and shaggy wood. In tho year 1866 it passed into the hands of MrJajiks Ssnxu, the present proprietor, who gave to the premises the appropriate name of To Aro House, and under whoso management business has steadily progressed with the rising fortunes of the city, until at length it was found that a considerable enlargement was necessary, and the result was, Te Aro House, as at present, one of tbo most complete and Extensive Drapery Establishments in tho colony of New Zealand, The General Drapery occupies a largo space, being 49 feet by 25 feet, amply sufficient for all Manchester goods, Fancy Dresses, Silks, Gloves, Hosiery, Ribbons, Laces, &c. The Men's, Boy's, and Youths' Clothing Department measures 24 feet by 14 feet, and has attached a comfortable fitting-room. Carpets and Household furnishings have a similar spaca allotted to them. The Show-room for tbo sale of Millinery, Mantles, Jackets, Costumes, &c, is a very spacious apartment, elegantly fitted up, and beautifully lighted from the roof, and measures 39 feet by 22 feet, The stock of goods s at all times largo and well selected, and patterns are forwarded post free on application, A special feature at Te Aro House is the Order Department, and very careful attention is paid to the wantE of Country Residents, All orders aro executed under the immediato supervision of tho proprietor, and securely packed and forwarded t.) their destination with that promptness and despatch which have always distin guishod Te Aro House, Cuba-street, Welling on.-fADVT.I E A E D, SURGEON,'4a, ' 'Has removed into Queen-street, to the houso Opposito Mr Perry's, Butcher. 670 SATURDAY, APRIL 9th, 1881, UNRESERVED SALE. First-class Furniture, General Merchandise, Apples, <fcc, &c. CARTERTON I CARTERTON 1 J H, WqOD, & CO, have received in- _. J • stations tq sell' by public auction at Carterton, on the premises next Chcniist's shop, at 2 p.nj. on the abqve date. A large consignment of NEW FURNITURE, coinprising— Horse-hair Suite, Tables, Chairs Couches, Chcflioniers, Washstands Chests of Drawers, &c. General Merchandise. Cooking and Eating Apples, <fcc, 73C ¥ ANTED KNOWN.-Thatthe Splendid Speech of Mr A. Sullivan, M.P., can now be obtained for the low price of 6d—or 7d Post Frce-at Whittakcr Bros,, Catholic JJepot, Lambtoii Quay/Wellington,-'' 736 IN BANKRUPTCY. And in the matter of Henry Thompson, of Masterton, contractor,' a debtor. oice of MrSellar, Council Chambers, Masterton. F.W. HALES, ' Creditor's Trustee. April 6th, 1881. . % MA TEUTON UNION CLUB. THE quarterly general meeting of the members takes place at tho Club rooms this evening (Wednesday) at 8 o'clock. •By Order, - J. M. GIRDLE STONE, •8(j ■ Secretary, NOIIOa is hereby given that the Masterton Borough Council will hold a special meeting on WEDNESDAY, 27th day of April, 1881, at 7 p.m„ to confirm tbo following' resolution, passed at a special meeting held on Tuesday, 29th March :» " That by-laws 90,91,92,9?, 156,157,158, 159,160,161,162j 161, 164, 165, 106, bo . repealed, and the following new and amended by-laws bo adopted in their steal for tho Borough of Masterton, in accordance with Clause 340 :of tbo Municipal Corporations Act, 1876, and a copy of tho said new and amended,by-la\vs is published as a supplejinent to the Wairirafa Daily. I ;'.'..'' ■ R: BROWN, | ?3Q . . "Town Clerk, MONUMENTAL ■ WORKS. Thomas miller 1 homas IVlilleß SCULPTOR, BfIANpON-Sl. Wellington. C. BROADBENT, -nRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK . MAKER, •' ■ ; • Has commenced business in Perry-st., near the dub Hotel, Repass Prpmptly Executed. phrdnbmetersj Barometers, &c, carefully ' : ." " Kepaired arid Adjusted. 729