WELLINGTON MEAT EXPORT COMPANY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1086, 30 May 1882, Page 2

WELLINGTON MEAT EXPORT COMPANY.

• The Wellington Meat Export .Company, have received the following, telegram from London, dated 27th May ?-" The sheep per'Dunedin arrived in good con, dition, and are selling at sixpence." Another cablegram states that an average price of sixpence has been obtained. This news will, no doubt, decide the Wellington/Meat Export Company to push on their operations and 'order,the shore plant "withfilit delay,'' It' will be remembered

ing the arrival of tbe fimtfrozeii meat.iilypment from New Zealand. The suc'deji ofthe ,o«rgo ex-Dunedin opinions entertained by the majority of;the directors. ... H

A foncins notice is given to the owner of section 182 adjoining the recreation ground.

Mr W. Clarke, draper, from Wellington, is oponing up a large quantity of Goods at liia Featherston branch.. •

A special meeting of the Masterton. Borough Council will be held this everting to confirm the new by-laws.

We have received a letter signed " Stranger," who withholds his name on tbe ground that " names are dangerous." We can assure ' him that anonymous letters are equally so.

J. Carrol was fined by Mr W. Lowes, J.P., this morning, at the R.M Court, Masterton, for being drunk and disorderly,

Mesßi'a Lnwes and lorns hold their fortnightly stock sale at 1 p.m. to-morrnw, At 2 p.m the same firm will sell 300 apple trees, peaches, pears plums, filberts, apricots, and Cherries, from Mr Hales' nursery, at Nelson.

During the past week 7000 shares in the liuiapoi Woollen Company out of the 10,000 which have been allotted to Wellington were applied for, In Christchnrch the applications durinsr the same period were for 13,000 shares. The list will close on the 3rd June, and the allotment will be made on' the sth June, The prospectus appears in another column.

Shotover, the winner of the English Derby makes the third filly that has "won the race since it was inaugurated. It is upwards of twenty-five years sinco it was carried off by a filly, the winner then •having been Blinkhonny,

The Loyal Masterton Lodge meets this evening, when the nomination of officers will take place,

The usual monthly meeting of the Carterton Local Board was held at the Institute) Carterton, on Monday, all the commissioners being present. The minutes of tho previous meeting were read and confirmed', aud the credit balance at the bank was' reported at 120 15s Id, Accounts wero passed to the amount of IGG 193.\Gd,.-of which the Aighway Board had to refund a large proportion.- In -reply to a letter from Mr Gardener, the clerk was instructed to inform him that the-Board had written authority from the former owner.to use paddock referred to, and .were'not aware of the change of ownership, Leave was granted to Mr Barlow to erect a verandah across the footpath in front of his shop i:i accord: nee with the by-laws. In reply to a. letter from Captain Bowles, it-was resolved tlmt all pains 'and penalties under rule 4 of the by-laws ; should be paid to the Fire Brieade. Tenders were directed to be called for metalling 10 oliains, more or less, on Park Road, and erecting 18 chains wire fencing across sections 241 and 214. It was resolved that the Board would continue the footpath to Mr McKenzie'a store if those petitioning would contribute hall the cost. The business'of the meeting was concluded about 330 p.m. ■

A good opportunity will be afforded to those desirous of starting in tho boiling down and • meat preserving business by the sale on the 7th Juno of the promises at the Upper Hutt in the estate of J. D. Cruckshank The sale will be held by' Messrs T. Kennedy Macdonald and Co, Auctioneers, Well.ngti.n, and as the; buildings although; op|y lately erected, have never yet been utilised, and the sale being an absolute one to close the accounts of the estate; it should be worth the attention of capitalists and others. Particulars aro given in another column.

On a festive occasion recently in this district, a young man of mild and prepossessing appearance was reported to be a vocalist, and was requested to oblige the company. The songster, rising to his feet, apologised for exhibiting his humble powers, but expressed his willingness to give a song which he had composed himself. In dulcet tones he commenced: " Fondly sleeping, fondly waking," but found him-elf in a wrong key, and made afresh start, "Fondly sleeping, fondly waking," was again warbled out, but the vocalist evidently had forgotten the next line, and a titter went round the room. " Gentlemen," said he, in indignant tones, " peihaps you think I can't sing; but I can 1" and then with a roar he hurst out '"Fondly sleeping, fondly waking, there I lay with half'dosed eyelids." He glared in triumph round the room ; but his exaltation did not last. He had forgotten the third line, and had to sink into his seat amidst loud laughter from all sides.

Tho Mace Combination Troupe opened in Masterton last evening to a house literally packed from floor to ceiling, The company consists of Mr James Mace, the retired champion of the.world; Professor Miller, a champion.wrestler.; Mrs Nellie Mace, a pleasing songstress; MrEdmonds, the lightning c<u'icaturlst-;.,and a pianist. There was some slight dolay'in commenciiiS; and the audience grew noisy and impatient, and hailed the rising ef the cur-' tain with loud cheers., Mr Mitbhell, the advance agent, then came forward and displayed the handsome belts and trophies won by Mr Mace, including the champion belt of England, The Australian belt is of gold and cost £7OO, Professor Miller had also several handsome trophies, including ft Bilver belt and several medals mined for wrestling and feats of strength. The entertainment'commenced -by Mrs Nellie Mace sinking two ballads, which calledforthheartyand prolonged applause. She was accompanied by Mr Mace on the violin, and Mr Wilson on the piano. Mrs Mace has a fine presence and pleasing countenance and became at once a favor' ite with the audience. MrEdmonds then gave specimens of his skill, sketching' with great precision and rapidity a wellknown local Jehu, Disraeli, and "Worth, the coming man." His efforts gained great •applause. Messrs Miller and Edmonds then gave some samplos of the stops and throws of wrestling, in! which Professor Miller's muscular, compact form was displayed to great' advantage, and the various .movements called forth loud applause'. ' Professor Miller is a splendid specimen of a gladiator, and his feats of strenctli with a 1801b weight which he rnised and held at arm's length, and his manipulations of the Indian clubs, received frequent hursts of applause, 'A 6et-to Wween Messrs Mac.e and Edmonds and; Messrs Mace and Miller with the gloves, which was muoh appreciated, concluded- the entertainment. Tonight, there will be a competition 'for silver" medals by amateurs in boxing and wrest: ling,

Why have the promoters of the Masterton Woollen Factory grown faint-hearted when, although the machinery for the Mosgiel , Woollen Mills is kept running night and day, the demand for the' Company's goods is greater than the supply ? The demand for woollen goods is draining the market, but fortunately the proprietors of the Mnsterton Emoorium having taken time by the forelock, are able to supply customers with Macintoshes, Overcoats, Irish Frieze Coats, and'heavy Winter Clothing of every kind at English ' prices.:— Remember,' Bapp and Ham's Emporinm.-rApvi.l .

A challenge has, beau received from the Carterton Rifles to fire a match with Masterton to*morrow. The notiua is ratk6r short, but if a team can -be got the come off at 1 pita. V'"f|ie {sVedirtE; alt the Town Hall, and Society on Friday at 8, and the latter -ff£7'owck,. x'" ■

Mr J, W, Davie agent for Messre Harman and Steven's advertises for hands to • feli 1600 acirea of bush at Pahiatua in lots fromforty-jaflreaupwards.

"Tlie "Chfistohurch Press speaking of one of our new Knights says:-We heartily congratulate Sir George Whitmore on having got his deßerts—but we mourn and grieve for Saint Michael and Saint George, 'for, a more disagreeable companion or .commander never made this fair earth resemble the lower regions.

A meeting of Masterton burgesses is convened for Wednesday 31st May at 8 p.m. in the Town Hall, to consider the proposal 'of the Council to borrow the Bum of £4OO for the purpose of paying off the

present debt mi the Institute. Burgesses, we trust, understand that the £4OO will not have to be absolutely boraowed, the sum having been already advanced by the bank, And the • Town Trustees having guaranteed interest and sinking fund.

The third of the series of winter evening entertainments, as given in the Institute, Greytown, was the most successful,'both in resnect of the attendance and

the.general excellence of the programme, that has been given this season. Mr F. H, Wood occupied the chair The in-

strumental part of the programme, consisting of piano duets, was played by the Missus McMaster and the Misses Wyett. The latter ladies also sang a very pretty duet, " Morning.'' . Miss M. Wyett also sang, "I arise from Dreams of Thee," which was accorded a hearty round of applause. Miss Spratt contributed two songs, "Katie's Letter" and "Dreamland, 1 ' the former being redemanded, Mr Bisli, of Masterton, treated the audience to a descriptive song, " Wrecked and Saved," which was very expressively sung. He also gave " The Village Blacksmith," receiving an encore. The other gentlemen vocalists were Mr Black, who sang " The Scout," Mr Gray. "The King's Highway," and Mr Wickeraon, " Yesterday," the latter being repeated in response to an encore. Mrs Skeet again amused the assembly by reading about " Mrs Caudle't" troubles, and the readings by Messrs Ronaldson, Bell, and Nation were very well received, Mrs White kindly played the accompaniments to the songs. The entertainment concluded with ''God save the Queen."

The usual weekly meeting of the Carterton Volunteer Rifle Corps took place .on Monday evening. 20 rank and file were in attendance under the command of L : eut. Bennett, supported by SubLieut. Crawford. Sergt. Major Beznr drilled tho men for an hour on the County Boad which was rather rough owing to the recent changeable weather, after which the squad were marched .back to the Hall and dismissed. At tho meeting subsequently Captain Snodgrass announced that he had received an unofficial notice from the Masterton ' Corps that they were willing to compete on Wednesday next, and that all the members of the team would require to be in uniform,'

:. Dr Spratt's residence, Greytown, had a very narrow escape of being destroyed by fire yesterday, it appears through some defect in. the chimney, tho inside of the weather boards caught fira. On it being discovered by the inmates, Mrs Spratt with great promtitude got a hand hell, and rung it at the front gate, Messn Cuff, Webster, Etmaldson. and others were soon on the spot, and the burning boards were torn off, and What might liave been a serious conflagration was averted. The . weekly meeting of the Phcenix Lodge I.O.G.Theld last evening, was well attended, Bro, T. Prentice, W.C.T, in tho ohair, A committee was appointed for arranging an open meeting for June 9, and another committee was elected to co.nfor with the local Eechabite Tent on the proposed formation of a Temperance Mutual Improvement Society. We ujiderataud that arrangements were atao nuide for interviewing at once the ministers of the town re the sermons for temperance suggested at a former meeting.

Mantles are nop being made m the rich heavy materials fashion dictates, chall. be worn in the present Autumn and coming Winter, Silk Matalasse, Stamped Velvets, Uush, Moire Silk, Broche Silk, will be used largely for Wraps and Jackets of all kind?. The shapes most in .vogue comprise the Grainy Mother Hubbard, and, par excellent?, ti.r Dolmaii in its miny varieties, Stamped and Brocaded Velvets are largely used in co mbination with other materials for ladies' dresses. Nothing can possibly exceed ill richness of effect a Brocaded Velvet Dress with Cashmere drapery and overskirt looped together with rich l!ord and Tassels. Ladies ean select their own materials at Te Aro House, and have either mantlo or dress made in the latest styles and with prompt despatch in the dress and mantle rooms of Tk Alio House,—[Advt.l In directing oar readers' notice to B. A, Gabdener & Son's new advertisement on our front page, we wish them to notice tho extraordinary way a business can he made to so ahead, when properly managed. Two years ago this firm started their business in Carterton, neither knowing or being known by anyone, Their destiny was forshadowed by not a few (especially storekeepers, two of whom have since resigned). There being no fewer that eleven Stores in Carterton at that time their chances of success were not any too Rood, nevertheless we have to record th&t this firm have imported direot from Home during that short period goods to the amount of £25,000, and all paid for. Where is it all gone, we ask ?. Tho answer is simply—Sold I This firm has never been afraid to trade in their own name, hence their success,—[Advt.]