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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 3, Issue 928, 18 November 1881, Page 2

In our present issue wo have not space to speak in detail of the views put forth by Mr W. C. Buchanan in his late address to the electors. The speech, howevor, taken as a whole is an eminently satisfactory one. It is the utterance of a man who thoroughly understands tlio country and its wantS) who has thought out carefully each important question before the public, and who having arrived at deliberate conclusions expresses them plainly and decidedly. There is more bnokbone in bis speech than in nineteen out of twenty of the election addresses which have been delivered of late, and it will go a long way towards carrying its author into the house. The'entire absence of trickery, evasion and sensationalism in every part o f it stamps the man who made it as one whom his fellow settlers can trust.

■ Atolegraph v/u e is about to be extended o Parilialta. The' Rev W. Dmill will preach iqjhe Presbyterian Church, Masterton, on Sunday next. There are any quantity-of strawberries procurable now at the Waipoua nursery. Messrs J, lorns &Co., announce that after the coming Horticultural Show they will sell tiowera, plants, and shrubs, from Mr McCardles' nursery. MrG, A, Fiiirbrother will publish tomorrow in our columns un inventory of Christmas goods per s.s. " Ouzco. The nomination for the extraordinary vacancy in the.Awhoa Biding is advertized for the 28th instant. Mr W. 0. Buchanan meets the electors at Fontlierston this evening. The Masterton Debating Society meets this evening to discuss (he question " whether essays are a desirable adjunct to institutions of this kind." Mr J. Druiuinotiu's Senorita has been entered for two events ill thfl IfartonRaiigitikei Emcc3. Six out of tho nine candidates returned fur the Wairarapa West County are mombars »f High tray Boards. We very much regret to lirar that Mr' A. W. Ivoimil was prevented from attending tho Volunteer banquet last evening by the serious illness of a member of his family. Mr D- McGregor in another column thanks tho ratepayers of the Masterton Biding for the honor they have conferred upon him by returning him as one of their representatives. Mr Buchanan addressed a very orderly meeting at Greytown last night, nearly eighty persons were present, itfr Balllie being in tho chair. Several questions were .put to tho candidate, and answered by him in a very satisfactory manner, after which a unanimous vote of thanks was carried.

Mr Clayson, one of Ihe " Babies on our block" at the corner of Queen-St., announces through our advertising columns a largo arrival of new potatoes of a respectable size, oranges, green peas, ripe bananas, and fresh strawberries. The annual meeting of the Wesleyan Home Mission was hold in Wellington on Tuesday last. Tho Eov. John Dukes and Pastor Chriutefferson, of Mauriceville, contributed to the programme of the evening interesting addresses, _ .■.

" Tile rluW-Zsaland Tithes reports some valuable bulls, possessing lengthy pedigrees, arrived per s.s, Hawea from Lyttelton on Wednesday. Tho beasts were purchased at the recent Christchuroh AgrjcuL tural Show for the Hon, J. Martin'sestato in the Wairarapa, A bolt took placo yesterday morning at the Featherston Railway Station of a team of horses belonging l« Mr J. Vilo of Masterton, who arrived by the morning train just in time to see the occurrence, However, no damage was done, His teams are engaged carting the telegraph poles to Waihenga for tho iieiv lino of telephone.

School C'iminittee was held in the Institute at 7.1i0 p.m. on Wednesday evening Wt. Mr 1. C .Btfldington (in the chair), and Messrs Job Vile, Janus Russell, and A. W. Renail. The headmaster. Mr W. T. Grundy, was uiso in attendance. The minutes of Iho previous meeting were read and'confirmed. The TiensnreJ reported a credit balance of £2 lfis 6:1. The corres? pouduiice, outward and inivard was read, It was revived— I That the Headmaster having reported a very considerable falling oll'in the punctual attendance of the achularsjit is the opinion of this Committee that tho former strict discipline should be re-enforced. The Headmaster uas instructed to ascertain the cost of the uniforms for the School Cadet Corps, and to report tu the nest meeting Resolved— That the Committee accept Mr 0, H, W. Locke's resignation with regret, as his services have been invaluable to the school, and have ben most, satisfactory to the Council. An apology was received from Mr T. D. D'Arcy, for being unable to attend. It was ie3»lved—That at tho next meeting is would be advisable for the Committee to consider ways and niei>ns to meet tho expense! in carrying [oil tite schi.'dl. Resolved—That subscriptions be invited from persons who may be willing to contribute towards prizes for the scholars. The following amounts were given at the meeting:—Mr A, W. Renail, £1 la; Mr 5. C. Loddington, 10s Cd, The following accounts were passed for paymentG. M. Wood, 9s; Mrs Bradley, £11(is; E. 6. Woolcott, 9s Cd, The Headmaster's report and diary was read, showing a large increase of scholars. There are now 405 names on tho school roll; the average attendance during the past month was 320, Yisilin» members for the ensuing month are Messrs J. C. Boddingtun and T. C. D'Arcy.

The Greytown Volunteers paraded at tho 'Town llall yesterday at 10 a.m, for the purposo of welcoming their comrades from the Front. Tliey marched, headed by tho band, to tho Railway Station, whore koiiiq extra carriages ltad been provided by tho Statiomnaster. Those were soon crowded by thoao anxious to moot tho" boj'3," and a quick run was made to Woodside, 'When the train from Wellington arrived at the Station the baud struck up "Homo Sweet Home," tho company beinij fonnod in line on tho platform. Captain Tully called for three eheera for tho returned ones, which were enthusiastically given, Lieut Cameron also coming in for a hearty round of ciueers. As eoveral members of the Masterton corps were in tho train, throe cheers were given fur the Masterton corps. On tho train arriviua at Grey town they were, met by a lai'ste crowd on the platform, when cheer after|cheer was given for the heroes. The whole company was then tparohed to the Town Hajl. Captain Tully had announced that there would be a spread in tho evening) to bo followed by a dance, they were dismissed. The men are high in their praise of Captain Monaghan of the Makara Rifles, who was in command of them, and also ofj the other officers,

Not only did the Wnirnrapa Volunteer# exhibit the inmost coolness and courage under trying circumstances at the front, but they were the only contingent that stood tho weather like ducks, and defied the elements, Why?—Beoanse the Masterfon men were clad in Rapp and Hare's warm Mosgiel flannels, hosiery, and woollen underclothing. If you want to defy rheumatism, supply yourselves with warm wholesale colonial olotbing at Rapp and Habk's Emporium—AdVT.

Rapp and Hare notify it} another column they are purchasers, for wool, butter, eggs and all farra procluce, The Masterton Volunteers parade on Sunday morning next. This parade wiil count as an inspection, and is expected to be a full muster of Ihe corps, ; In another column is published the new time table to eome' into force on Monday next. We do not think the alterations in the local trains will be favourably received.. We announced the sale of the Dixon Estate by an extra published yesterday afternoon. The prices realized indicate that their is confidence in the future of Masterton on the part of the public. In. many instances very favourable purchases were secured, and had the sale been held in this town still higher prices might possibly have been obtained. , It is a fact that Messrs Gardener and Son sold last season more sheep shears than the whole of the Wairarapa storekeepers combined, and this season it is heir intention to offer the 100 dozen pairs which they have imported at less than Wplliufjtfln wholesale prices. We cannot understand Jww tliis w|l:knpwt) fiprn sell all their goods so wonderfully cheap Their stock is splendidly assorted, and we would call special attention to their mag riificent stock of drapery, which surpasses auy we have yet seen in . the Wairarapa; —[Advt. I