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Wairarapa Daily Times, 20 October 1882, Page 2

The following is a summary of the codtente of ouv illustrated supplement which will be published to-morrow:—" How I shot a bear," an American hunting yarn, '•Glimpses of Great Britain," an interesting sketch of .certain poljticnl luminwies, "An AmericanLadyon pants,'' "The Rosy North," ■" The cost of a kjss," '•' Onr blind,friends," "Musical fanatioisra,"

Mr F. H, Wood -holds anunreserved miscellaneous sajejat Oartertoiij to-rapr^

■ The piokvhavingV North Island tour in:.a'canter is".'about"' to take the Si)Utri one at a grfllop. ' 'i^' _: Detectiveohryßlal lias been in 1 MasteHon investii;atius the circumstances connected nib the recent fire at the Town Hall. He departed yesterday about as wise as when he arrived, Mossrs Lowes .arid 16ms hold an important sale pfi'fiirhiiure, produce', and sundries, at their rooms, Masterton, tomorrow afternoon; ,v " ;

The Diocesan Synbdhas been discussing an uniform system of chanting. It has also called the attention of the Carterton Ohuroh officers to the fact that.they have not sent in proper Mltirni,"and it has resolved that tho assessment of Masterionbeincreased to £276/ and thatofTeinii reduced to l±'2s. •

The sale of privileges at the forthcoming.Pastoral, Agricultural, and Horticultural show takes place on Saturday next at Carterton.'Mr P. H. Wood being the auctioneer.

Notice is given that,the moetings of the Masterton Debating Society are adjourned until Friday, 17th iiiat. ■' r /• ; Messrs E. W. Mills &Co have a' new advertisement on our front page.

_ Messrs R. R. Welch and A. Stewart invite all interested in having races at the Opaki to meet at the Club Hotel on Saturday evening at 7.30 p.m. ' ' Mr McKeever, of the" Shades," "Weiliuglon, has a characteristic announcement in another column.

The return cricket match, married v. single, is fixed utFeath'erston for 2 o'clock on Saturday next.

Tenders are invited by Mr G, Fannin, architect, for the erection of a woolshedat Weraiti.

We would draw attention to the change made by Mr Budded of the stable's of hii entire horse, the Baron of Clyde, from Te Ore Ore to Mr Dayg's, Upper Plain, who has Rood aod secure paddocks for the use 'nf marea for ihe season. Breeders will, no doubt, before deciding on a sire, have a look at this grand draught horse. Weather permitting, the Wailorlon Volunteer Brass band will play the follow. in« pieces to-morrow' evening, comwising at 7.3o:—March, "Sweet Home"; glee, "Lie's a Bumper;" sehottische," Mountain Belle" j quadrille, "London.by Night"; Galop, "Cricketors"; march, "Why do Summer Eoses Fade"; Mazurka," Liquid Gem"; polka, "Criterion."

A we.l attended moeting of Masonic brethren (writes the Marlborons-h Tiniest met last evening nt the Club Hotel to give expression to the lewdly feeling they entertain towards Bro. W. fl. Smith, who had announced his intention of leaving the district, and to present him with a permanent mark of their esteom. Bro. J. %yner, W.M. of Lodge,Wairau, 663 S.C. occupied tUe chair, and in a fen well-chosen sentencesreferred to the valuable Masomo assistance Bro Smith had given towards the working of Lodge Wairau, a lod»e which owed a deal of its prosperity and success to his earnestness and efficiency. It gave him great pleasure on behalf »f Wairau Lodge, himself, and the asjem led brethren from other Lodges, 'to pre,em, Bro. Smith with a Mas'ter Mason'' jewel, and he trusted that his esteeintd brother would long be spared to wear it, and that it would ever recall to him the kindly sentiments of the donors. Bro Smith's health was then heartily drunkj after which he briefly acknowledged hia sense of the honor conferred on him, We may add to the above that Mr Smith has been conuected with the Marlborough Times for the past two years, as editor and,business manner, during which time he has Worked hard and well, and it is iarjely oning to his efforts that this journal has attained the position it at present holds Uncontrollable oircumstances have led to Mr Smith's severance from the Times and from Blenheim, and, while regretting his departure, we have much pleasure in recording the expressions of good will manifested towards him. Mr Smith left by the afternoon train to-day.

It seems dog poiaoniug is still'tho cry Duiingihe past few days several valuable doijs have died from that cause. We would recommend' all who have valuable dogs to keep them on the chain at present, as shoep owners have suffered very much lately, through dogs worrying their flocks,

Tho fire engine for the Greytown Fire Brigade arrived yesterday, and is now nafoly deposited in the new fire engine shed at the rear of the Town Hall. We have not yel seen it,asitisatill unpacked. There was a very good attendance at the Greytown Philharmonic Society's practise last eyenin? when another new glee, Mendelssohn's" May Song,'' was put in practise. Lis very gratifying to notice howthe yoi'nger members of the 'Society are improving, the Soprano being quite strong enough for the other parts. Now theienor partis the weak part, and except some new tenors appear on the scene that telling part will be very poor.

The business of the Native Lands Court Greytown, was takeu ; up all day yesterday with the lake question which ib likely to last for two or three days longer as there seern to be inumerable witnesses to hear.. • " ■

On the 9fch November a soiree will be held in the Greytown Town Hall, which promises to be a great success. It is to be held under the auspices of the Philharmonic Society, the funds to go towards buying a piano for that Society which they are greatly in need of.

The formation of East Street, Greytown, is being rapidly proceeded with. When it is finished, it will greatly add to the comfort of the residents in that vicinity. The contractors are Messrs Wiggins and Son,

All the members of the Greytown Volunteers who passed their third class commence firing the Brat period of the second class to-morrow at 2 o'clock sharp, There waß a pretty smart shook of earthquake in Carterton; this morning about 20 minutes after midnight.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Waste Lands Board was held yesleßday, Present—Mr J. G. Holdsworth.(Commismoner), and Messrs Bunny, Mason, : and Waving Taylor. A schedule was laid : on the table, showing that Binoe the last meeting of the Board the area of land applied for was 775 acres 2 roods 22 perches.theprice realised being £779 2j 9d, and the payments received £496 4s. ~ Bom . Visi r. to Bradford, -'the recent visit'of the Prince and Princess of Wales has directed attention to, the productions of Bradfordlooms. 'Amongst the fW cloths •'to'attract'-General and favorable notico'Has been the well-revived. Bnrano Lace-Oloths, now admitted by all to beoheofthe;most useful and fashionable Summer Dress Fabrics'ever produced. The special features of this most beautiful material are that it is fastin weave, and does not slip; it is "soft, anl drapes with reniark#s elegance; is not liable to become crushed, nor limp; does not gather dust; has the brightness of the Silk Brocade, with the lightness of the lace; and a so durable as ; to give unusual satisfaction in wear, thus entirely sUperaed- > ing all classes of silk grenadines. This admirable fabric can be had. in all shades'of colors at Te Aro.H<)usk. Cuba Street, Wei-1 lington.— . > ■ • • < j

■ The Horticulttiral case in the B. IK Oqurt'thia morning is a warning to tho'tV about to sue, and eloquently appeals I ■ theni'to forego the luxury. In this in■st«nce:{;Mr;Btone thought to recover 455, iiißteid?ofJthwihe-finds he has tovpay boorfe charges I amountinif to 54a, a' guinea to hia-ooHcitor, and loses his own time and his eon's'time in dancing attend ance at Court some five days, ' A decision of considerable importance to publicans was given by Mr H&rdc&stle in -the.Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday. A few days ago, William Gilmer, of the Royal Oak Hotel, Manners-street, was charged -With having, on Sunday, the Bth instant, committed a breach of theLioensing Act by supplying liquor to three men who were found with tho drinks before them. Mr E, Shaw, who appeared for the defendant been ne breach of the law*, as Itice, one of the men who was drinkins, had only, anived that day from Nelson,' with : a right to entertain his two friends, who had dined with him in the house, and were having a clunk afterwards, Mr Hardcastle yesterday decided that the evidence was not sufficient to justify a" conviction, "and dismissed the information. Upon the cjeasionm question the defendant was clearly entitled to sell to Rice, who was a bona jWe traveller under tho Act—Times.