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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1014, 4 March 1882, Page 2

We understand that there is a probability of the BorouEfli Council recognising subscribers as well as ratepayers; in : the committee that will be nominatort to take charge of the Institute. Then, are boiuo sixty contributors of subsoripli.ns to the Library, and as it is desirable \,i increase rather than to curtail tins number, it would be in our opinion unwise to ignore them altogether in the new scheme which is being brought up. We trust that on this point there will be a fair compromise. Rather" than see the movement which has been initiated to transfer the liabilities of the Institute to the Borough Council fall to the ground, we would unwillingly waive the claim which subscribers have to a representation. However, we fail to see on the other hand why the claims of the ratepayers and the claims of the subscribers ennnot be reconciled. The Town Trusteeß by their vote of last evening, gave the movement a big lift, and we trust on all sides there will now bo a general desire to work harmoniously together to complete the good work which has been commenced.

We have Been the plana of the new Masterton Court house and we regret to find that the Courtroom is a most wretched contemptible affair in which everyone will bo" cribbed, cabined, and confined " to almost as great an extent as in the' present building The new room is scarcely any wider and very little longer than the present promises, and the public, the bar, and the press are cooped up in the smallest possible space ' To erect a new building which is obviously inadequate for existing business and which will be altofiether useless for future requirements, is a senseless wnßte of public money. The premises proposed to be erected include a Court room, 40 x 24, a bailiffs' room, and a witnesses' room, It is intended subsequently to add a "safe" room, a jury room, and a Magistrate's room, but probably before these additions are made the buildings now about to be erected will have to be oartod away as unsuited to the demands of the legal business of the town, Tenders are invited for the erection ol a new Court House at Masterton. Mr J, Brown advertises a neat fiveroomed house in Wr.gley-streat for sale, This is the monthly pay day of the Masterton Building Society. Mr Wardell, R.M., sits at Featherston oo Monday next. The nomination of a Licensing Committoe for Tenui takes place to-day. F. H. Wood & Co, have some fresh announcements iu our advertising columns. We remind our readers of the sale today, iu the Town Hall, of the surplus goods from the late bazaar. Major Bunny has reoeived aud forwarded to the Defence Minister Captain Ruck's resignation of the command of the Masterton Rifles, The Mimterton Debating Society's weekly mreting lapsed last night for want of a quorum, only eight attending and the President being unavoidably absent. Constable Fleming last evening borrowed awhoelbarrow at Kurupuni to convey an incapable to. the lock up. The proprietor of the vehicle has charged him ten shillings for its hire. We direct attention to the advertisement of Mr Thornton in another column. Mr Thornton's business having increased very considerably he has imported new machinery for making confectionery of every description, and will now be able to execute all orders with which he may be favored.

The following dates of the sitting of the District Court for the Wellington District have been gazetted :-At Wellington, in the Courthouse, for the despatch of civil bnsiuese only, on the second' Friday of every month excepting in the month of December. At Masterton, iu the Resident Magistrate's Courthouse, for the despatch of civil business only, on the fourth Friday in each of the months of January, April, July, and October in each year. • Messrs Lowes and lorns held a very sticcesful stock sale at Tenuiyesterday. The attendance was good, the district being well represented, but the quality of the stock was scarcely sufficient ts meet the demand, the bad weather somo days prior to the sale preventing the mustering of the stock. 3 and 4 years old bullocks fetched L 6 each, -2' years old £i fia, li years old £3, yearlings 355, oows and calves 124) ranged from L 3 to L 5. heifers L 3. The whole of Mr Vallance's young hulls were sold at prices ranging from L 6 10s to LBlos, also Mr Vallance's horses, the prices are as follows :-Filly by Barbarian Lls. bay mare by Barbarian Ll4 15s, bay horse by Nanakia LIS 15s. young horse by The Dub LIS, bay horse Lls, hacks from LB to LlO, and Lincoln lambs 20s.each. A quantity of rabbit dogs conludedthe sale.

The Town Hall last evening was crowded by a very large audience which assembled to see Mr Villers de Beere's very excellent views of New Zealand and Australian scenery. • A very proportion of those who were present were young people, and we regret to, record that rude noisy hoys to a certain extent sooiled the pleasure of-other- visitors by their lively vociferation. The patience , and tact • of the lecturer, . however, .mitigated this evil, and both young and old expyesssd themselves gratified with the evening's entertainment..' Mr de Beere thoroughly understands the art of making his audience enjoy- themselves, His collection of photographic views is ah admirable one, and by means of a powerful leuse' ha is able, to, reproduce them with marvellous accuracy. The views and leotiirewill be given at Greytown oh Monday evening and part of the proceeds will, be devoted to the Cadet Corps in thai town, •'•.■■'■' "■""

The Committee and members of tlig ■Carterton Cricket Club meet this evening : to; arrange'for a'match with Taita. : attention, is called to Rapp and' Hare's jprice'lisi which will be found,ou 6u frontpage. Mplothing, boots, ironmongery yrill be found the oheapes,. 'and'beat hojiß.e 1 in the trade.-To FarmersJust amvedf' Harvesting, Gloves; 'I,OOO .(torir'Saolpi,,equal to new, at 7s 6d per dogen,-[Anvi.] CartertpnxMastetton.rrrAß a proof of who aro the cheapest storekeepers in the Wairarapa/we wish to draw our readers' special B. A. Gardener & Son'B adver!tJßemtnt;on our" front page. This firm is determined to keep up their reputation. From the time of their commencing business in Carterton they have repeatedly proved that they can withstand competition, no matter how strong. : It is therefore ridiculous for another storekeeper from a neighboring township to post price lists to their oustomers and pretead to sell at wholesale prices, when for the smallest quantities B. A. Gardener & Son supply goods in almost every instance 10 to 15 nor cent cheaper, and in large quantities still further conces sions are made.—/Advt