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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 3, Issue 924, 14 November 1881, Page 2

A telegram dated London, Nov. 10,Bays:—A cargo of frozen meat per steamer Catania arrived in excellent condition, but .110 demand was experienced, and itwap sold by auction in Smiihfield at from three pence' to four pence per pound all round.

In our report •of the Pastoral Show lunch wo staled that Mr J. ft. Wilson, a judgouf Lmigwool's, complained that there was a difficulty in judging Lincoln's and Roiuiicy Marsh, as the breeds wore not well defined. Mr Stuckcy, a stoward iu attendance, informs ua' that the remark was only applicable to the Komnoy's, and that there are not two types of Lincoln sheep .in'this district. A meet in« takes place at the Public Library at Carterton this evening to organize a race meeting for January next,

The Caiierton Rifles parade for iuipecinn 1 his e"eiiinn. The Maaterlon Rifles issumblu for the same purpose on Friday jext.

Mr. Oflnrwo Beetham meets. tlie electors at Gladstone this evening, Mr Burton Boys holds his Featherstou meeting this evening. A County mooting, at which the various candidates for the Maaterton Riding are expected to attend, will be held at Mauriceville this morning, and at the Onnki this evening. At a sale of Mr Cumming's rauis at Melbourne, on Friday last, the highest price realised was only 4,100 guineas. Mr Buys invites the electors to meet him 'ut the School-house, Waihenga, on Thursday next, at 8 p.m. mi alarm of fire on Saturday at about noun, caused a vigorous peal on the bell and a large crow! to appear in Queenstreet, inquiring where the conflagration was. The firemen were remarkably sitmi'l, and soon two engines and the hose eel were on the way to Mr Bacon's csidence, which hud become ignited, lessrs Bacon and W'rigley, and tlio men t the mill, hud taken prompt measures o extinguish tlio flames, however, and leforo the Brigndo reached the scene a nessengev mot it and stated that all lunger was over. I'ho damage to the iremises was not great, though it was a I very narrow escape, Messrs T, J, lorns and Co, announco a market and general sale for Saturday next. Messrs J. W. Leahy and Co., of Massei'tuii licvp opened a branch business at Oarlci'tmi, Tho Rev, John ]Jukes gratefully acknowledges tlio receipt por Mr S, Kebble■white of £3 15s from the shearers of the Rowland Station towards the Wesleyan Bazar.

. It will be seen by an announcement in anoilicr column ihat Mr H. Bunny commences his nieolings at Greytown, where lie invites the electors to meet him on Monday evening next. The Mayoral election for Masterton is iiminiinml. The nomination is fixed at the Town Hall for Wednesday, November '23 rd (when it is understood that can-di'lair-a wi'l uiik'j their speeches), and t|\e roil U\- the following Wednesday at the Institute. Mr Edwin Meredith invites tenders for harvesting and Ihreshiug one hundred acres of rye-grass at Waihenga. Messrs J. Toms nod Co. had a good attendance at their saloon Saturday, everything soiling at fair prices. Dairy covs sold from .i' 4 15s lo £7 each. Calves, woa iici s, 25s each. No stores were yarded. Hiick horses ranged from £4. Twentyfive youjii! plus two and three months old liiii'iL'hl. from fa to 83. Horse, trap, and ha inns £2O. Rabbitdogs from §s to 15s each. Potatoes ai per' civt. Poultry, fowls 2s Od. Furniture and sundries also excited coinnetitioii.

In view of the match with Waihmgaon Saturday next, tho Greytown cr'cketors went in for a good practice on Sa'urday afieriii'mi lust. They also practice tomorrow nftiirmioii and Thursday. Mr Job Vile publishes an address in another column to the electors of the Mastcrton Hiding of Wairarapa West County. He desires us to giye-a positive contradiction to flip rumor that' 1)0 intended to retire in favor of Mr Renall.

The usual weekly drill of the Greytown Volunteers will he held to-morrow evenin", after which the Quadrille Assembly will lie hold, and, as it, is a long time since one of Ihesa meetings has beeii held, there is no doubt but what it will be well patronized.

Mr T, E, Trice, of the Educational Repository, Queen-street, Mastertpn, has just opened a fresh supply of fancy'goods ami toys in addition to his stock of books, stationery, &e. To give children an opportunify of niakinp; a selection, he has arrnn«ed shilling and sixpenny tables, stocked with a varied store of articles precious to the juvenile fancy, Mr Price's photographic studio is now in cedent order and satisfactory portraits are invariably obtained. At this establishment also there is probably tho largest assortment of Maori portraits to bo seen in any studio in the colony.

The Presbyterian Church Congregational Soiree, on Wednesday, November lfith. promises lo be a very interesting one. At the public meeting after the tea several ministers, well known for their ability as lecturers, will deliver addresses of more than usual interest. The Rev. J, I'aterson will give "Christian workers, their work and the best morto of doing it:" the Rev. J. Doull, "The adoption "of Christianity to the wants of mankind in opposition to the old philosophy of tho head": Tlie liev. J, Treadwell, " Free Thoiifht": the Eev. G. T. 'Ogg, "The growth and influence of Christanity in Apostolic times."

The Kainpoi Tweeds are usually made up in tailoriiiß establishments for £{ er £6, but by getting them mactoup at the mill in large quantities enables mo to sail the samo goods at £2 las and £3 15s. My stock of sbirta, hah, hosiery, il - c.,is of the very best description, and will repay inspection. Orders from any part of the country will be punctually attended to.-Alex. Sample, Willis-street, Wellington,

The Hon, John Bryce struck terror into the heart of Te Whiti on Saturday. Rapp, and Hare will Btrike terror into the hearts of rival storekeepers shortly by'selling groceries and olothing at Wellington: wholesale prices. Look out .for new advertisement; we are still tho cheapest house in town, and defy competition.—PAdyt. 1

A serious apoi'dent; happenedat Tenui pesterday, .A'rjotmgf.man, waaV thrown-, from hip : hor«£aiid so muoh the horse'rolling on him, that medical aid wes necessary.''There is no dootdr.tn Tenui, however, ahd-the Telegraph office is olosed on Sundays, a messe'ngervwaß therefore despatched td'Masterton, where it was found that neither of the medical men there were available; still late at night,' and at about twelve to'olook -Dr Beard (who.had just arrived on horseback from (Jreytown) got into the'saddle and started to relieve the sufferefyif still alive, after eo long a delay. ; IT Now is the'season-for 'tranfiplaMrlg, flowers, In viow of. this .'Rapp & HaM of the Emporium,-have .prqhased 100 dozen Flower Pots, all sizes, whiohthey are selling at Wellington prices.—[Ap.]

It is a fact that' Messrs Gardener and Son sold last season more sheep shears, than the whole' of the.Wau'arapa storekeepers combined, and this season it is heir intention to offer the 100 dozen pairs which they have imported at le?8 than Wellington wholesale prices.' cannot understand how this well-known firm sell all their goods bo wonderfully cheap, Their stock is splendidly assorted, and we would call special attention to their:mag,. nilicent stock of dvaperjy which surpasses any we have yet seen: in the Wairarapa. —[Advt.l '-.-■' '. ' ';'■.