The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1881.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 3, Issue 921, 10 November 1881, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1881.

. Mr W. .Boclc lms resigned his position as Toffn Clerk of Greytown. Messrs. B. S. Hawkins and Dugald Mncquarie hnvo been nominated far the Alfredton Riding of tho Wairarapa West County Council. - We believe a meeting on the Opnlti will be arranged* in connection with'tho County contest in thp Mastorton Riding. Scab has reappeared in the Lower Valley, the sheep of Messrs. C. and E. R. Harris, of Hautotara, beiii" declared infected. Mr. John Drummnnd is so far recovered from hi» late accident as to be able to take outdoor exercise. ! They must have their little joke in ' Greytown. Some local wags have inI duced Professor David Watson to come I forward as a candidate for the representation of the South Wairariipa electorate.. Messrs F. R. Wood and Co. announce a sale at Carterton for Saturday next, and on the 17th November the same firm sell a corner section at Clareville,witk lioucehold furniture and effects. Tenders are invited by the Mastertun Highway Board for sheathing the Te-Ore-Ore bridge with '2-inch diagonal planking. The usual fortnightly sitting of the R.M. Court at Masterton takes place tod«y. , Dr Watts, of Carterton, lias gone to the front unattached, as Colonel Roberts decided that they had sufficient medical men already in the field. Notice is given that'the sheep upon the run known as HnWoiara, South Wairarapa, owned by Messrs C. and E. It. Hanis, are infected sheep in the meaning of the Sheep Act, 1878. We believe thisis the first time this linn has fallen under the ban. The mid-day train on Tuesday was nearly an hour late owing to one of the engines running ofl at tho points while changing at the Summit. No damage was done. The firm of Eeid and Gray, of Dunedin and Oamaru, whose name has become famous for the excellence of their Agricultural Implements (some of which were awarded first prizes at the recent show), have an advertisement on our front page, to which we direct the attention of farmers. The Masterton Highway Board has received its Government subsidy. The proclamation dissolving _ Parliament has been signed. The nominations will take placo during the first week in December and the elections on the second. Mr Neili of the firm of Neill & Cockery drew the winning horse in Leahy's sweep, Amongst the distinguished visitors to the course yesterday was Captain Rnollys His Excellency's Aide de-Camp. A large number of Wellington people took advantage of the excursion train yesterday to take a trip on the Wmrarapa line, but very few proceeded farther than Featherston. Messrs J. lorns and Co. announce in addition to tho lots already alvertised for Saturday next, three splendid dairy cows, young and in full milk; also a number of calves. There was a Inlalisator on tho cour.#e yesterday, but no permission had been obtained In use if, and it was packed up. A number of policemen wero mi the ground to sea tb.it the Gaming Law was not infringed. The li»hnn« nf llip train Inst Mailt, was nnain a cause nf cmni'l'iint Con si-cnnrt c'ass crrinsre was in total d:\vknro, atir! the adjoining first-class compartment very little W'tpr,

Mi Coleman Phillins has lißon returned nnonposed ft l ' tlio Otnraia Riding of the Wairarapa West County Council. Mr H. H, Jackson was nominated for the Greytown Ridmg but through an irregularity in the nomination paper could not he declared elected-

At Grnytown on Tues-ay last Mr Wardell mnHfld a Vo'unteor who had gone to the front for costs in a case in which he ought to have n-npoared. Surely t'-is w-'s pu error in judgnifut on the pi't of our R.M. The ease should linvo been mljonvned ns it ccrtninli' was not Mr Wir dell's business to punish Volunteers for gomefto tlie front I Tlio usual monthly meeting of the Hospital committee was held on Tuesday last Prespnt-Mpßirs Boddington (in tho chair). Bennett. Pony, and Paytnn The minutes of the previous meetin* were read and confirmed. The Treasrer reported a credit balanco of 137 17s 2d. The following account was passed for-payment;-J. H. Corhett, £8 19s. Mr J. forns wai appointed visiting membet for the ensuing month, A meeting of the Foatherston Local Board was held at the Board's offices oh Monday last. Present Messrs Cox (chairman), Cimdy, Donald, and Reynolds. The Treasurer reported a credit balance of 9s Id, the outstanding rates amounting to £&1. An account of £3 to Tait Brothers was passed for payment Permission was granted to Mr Toogood to erect a verardah over a side walk An Application for the use of a Government cottage was refused. The Board consented to a request from Mr Brunskill for the use of the grass round the Government cottages, The collector .was instructed to sue all defaulters for arrears of rates.

Mr. Renall has made an effort and has recalled two of tho memorable words which he spnke ■at Onaki. He romembers saying " go to." but. is strongly of (he opinion that he mernly used the words in a Picn-ickian sense. Try again Mr. Renall. Endpavor to recall who were to " go to" and where they were to go to. There are forty settlers on the Opaki who will assist yon in the painful task of remembering this remarkable utterance—though, of curse, for the explanation of it you must depend upon your own ingenuity. At prenent you are like a child who has picked up a pebble on the shore of the vast ocean of truth—go and pick up one or two more, The exercise, though a novel one to you, must be healthy and beneficial. The Sunday School anniversary ot the Wesleyan Church, Mastertnn, was celebrated yesterday bv a tea meeting which was very numerously attended, the tables which were provided by members of the congregation and which were verv bountifully supplied, befog filled twice over. At the meeting in the ovening a still greater number of friends were present, the church being crowded, Mr B. Feint presided, and addresses were delivered on school work by the Rev. James McEee, the Rev, John Dukes, tho Rev. W. G. Thomas, and ATpsts IV.'EV Powell and Tiller (superintendent of a ay school in Wellington.) Mr GMlnwav reid the report for the past year, which was of a very encouraging character,. and Mr James (Siinerintendimt of the School) moved votes of 'banks to the Chairman, flip ladies who had provided the tea, and to Mrs Gniwr, who dren to sill'!. Mr .T'lin'i nl™ w'led "»■'«"- tioil >o the wan' of i-iM-lc ncmvii'im-li-tinn forth" varum cbisw ill 'h» Sn-'ny School. A' iii'i'.rmts the children's Choir sang a sniwaioii of pieces in a very pleasing manner. The collection amounted tp £2 lis.