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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 3, Issue 873, 14 September 1881, Page 2

A further aale of 12,000 of land in the Waimate Plaint is advertised for the 13th October. The last concert of the season will be held in St.- Matthew's school-room tomorrow evening. Meßßra F. H. Wood and Co. hold a horse and cattle sale at Waihenga tomorrow. We bear that from the Hautotara Station alone 14 bales, representing 42,000 rabbit skins, have been sent away this winter. The Carterton Rifle Volunteers met for drill at the Public Hall, on Monday evening. Present—Captain Snod»rass, Lieut. Bennett, Sub-Lieut Potts, and 34 rank and file. At the meeting afterwards, the half-yearly balance sheet was adopted showing assets in excess of liabilities £74. j

Dr Watts has had two cows within a week of calving valued at £2O, two pigs, and one dog killed, by eating poisoned wheat laid for rabbits. There is no doubt of the cause of death as the atomaohe have been analysed, and' the poisoned oats found in the purgings,

Before Judge Shaw at the District Court yesterday, the case Goodin r Hooker was heard, in which plaintiff sought to recover amount of dishonored promissory note backed by defendant. After hearing the .evidence, His Honor resirved his juda&nierit, stat.ing he would deliver it in Wellington, A meeting of the House committee of Wairarapa Hospital was held in the Secretary's office Greytown yesterday afternoon. Present:—C. Pharazyn (chairman) Rev W. Booth and G. Wyett Esq, Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The Treasurer reported or balance at bank at £2919s Id The following account were passed for payment, k B. Bell store account Jfls 1& ; Gardner & Co., roofing material JSI9 .{is sd. A circular letter was read from Colonial Secretary's office asking for returns as to a,mnunt,of .indebtedness and value of property and. .endowments on the 31st March laßt. It was resolved/ that the annual meeting of the' Hospital i be held on the 11th of October, Mr G. Wyett was rtquosted to act as Hospital visitor for ensuing month.

The annual meeting of the members of the Greytown Cricket Club was held in the office of Messrs Beard and' Gray on •Monday evening. There was a good attendance, and Mr. W. G. Beard was voted to tbo chair. The rflinutesofthe last meeting were read and confirmed. The balance-sheet, showing a credit; balance of i 3 Is, was adopted. Thai following officers were then elected:- : President, Mr Tully; vice-president, Mr' J, P. Russell; secretary and treasurer,!! Mr Ronaldson ; committee Messrs ! Maguire,' Ronaldson, W. G, Beard, 0. Beard, F. O'Connor, Cuff, Palmer, and! Wickerson; Match Gomrhjftee-Messrs Maguire, Cuff, and Ronaldson, Mr Day was the winner of the bat for the 'highest score, 'and Mr Guff won the bat for best bowling.. Resolved that the first match be played on October Bth, Married v. Single. Messrs Cuff, Eonaldson, and W, G, Beard wrap elected a committee to carry out a series of entertainments in aid of .the Club. Mr Wickerson was appointed custodian of the Club materials. Messrs Maguire, Varnham, Ronaldson, Hirschberg, and Wickerson were appointed- a soiree committee, It was resolved that the. subscription be 10s per annum, A long discussion took place re a ground,, when it was resolved that Stewart's, paddock be secured for the season, Mr Varnham stating that it could be leased for £6, A unanimous vote of thanks was passed to Mr E. CjW. Porter, the late secretary. A vote of thanks to the ohairman concluded the meeting. Any oi our readers who are requiring gWd'.an'd serviceable clothing, could, not. posajbly .do better'.thati.purchase from ,Gar^lener&Son, 'Criterion'Store, Carterton, ; who are renowned for their mode-

The inquest on the body of the late Mr Blakesley which was found yesterday will behold at the Royal Hotel at 11 o'clock this morning, The custodian of the Masterton Hospital would we understand be glad to reoieve donations of old linen for the use of patientsThere was a smart shock of earthquake this morning about 7.20, or rather a double shock. The first was a delicate hint to light sleepers, the second a rouser for sluggards,

The fund for the families of the W«sleyan ministers lost in the Tararua now amounts to 12500, of which £2300 was collected in Chriatahurch. Some amounts have yet to come in. The ladies of Greytown, ever ready to promote and encourage any enterprise for the social welfare and improvement of their township, have decided to make and present the Greytown Volunteers with their colors on the occasion of the next review, which is to be held in Greytown. The flag will be of silk, the color blue, with silver letters.

A serious accident happened to Mr W. Burt, of Featherston, on Saturday last. It appears that he, in company with some more horsemen, were giviiig their horses a gallop on the Tauherenikau racecourse, when the one he riding bolted. After, galloping a long distance it fell over a log, throwing Mr Burt heavily on his head, He was conveyed to the'Tauhereuikau Hotel, where every means were used to restore consciousness, but it was about five hours before he oame to, when a buggy was procured and he was taken to his home, and we hear he is now progressing favorably. The usual monthly meeting of the Masterton Hospital Committee was held yesterday afternoon. Present—Messrs Renall, (Chairman), Peiry Bennet and Boddington. The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed, the treasurer's report was read, which showed a credit balance «f £ll los 6d. k letter was read from Mr Payton tendering his resignation as treasurer, also as a member of the committee. It was resolved that the committee has received with very much regret Mr Payton's resignation, and requests him to reconsider it, A lettenvas read from Mr Feist intimating that his business engagements prevented him taking his seat in the committee as requested. It was resolved that the letter stand over till next meet-, ing. The following accounts were passed for payment:—Caselberg &Co £Bl9s 11; J. Vile, Jlls;J.Clayson, 12s; J. Pickering 14s. Mr Bennett was appointed visiting member for the ensuing month.

Wo have been informed that Messrs Rapp and Hare of the Emporium Queen Street have 300 bushels of white seed potato oaU grown in the Wairarapa and acknowledged tu be the best sample in the market. As there is a great demand for first class seed oats we would recommend farmers who intend to grow milling nats andsustain the hi«h market price for this produce to secure some of this seed without delay.—l A.dvt |.