The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1882.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1215, 27 October 1882, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1882.

Messrs G. Watson & Co., saddlers, advertise for two general hands, A meeting of parishioners was held in St. Matthew's school room last, evening for the election of a churchwarden to filii the vacanoy caused by the retirement of; Mr G. Fannin, but owing to the pauoity of attendance of members, the proceed-: ings were adjourned.

The Rev, Mr Baird of Southland will preaoli at the Presbyterian ChurJi, Masterton on Sunday next. The MastertonOpaki Jookey Club hold a general meeting nn Saturday, October 28th, at the Club Hotel, at 7.30 p.m. A meeting of Ft. John's vestry was held la&t evening «t the Peatherston Town Board room, but no business of any importance was transacted,'

. MrG. Ross of Cross' Creek left yesterday morning for the purpose of endeavoring to raise the Westport by meats of an invention lately patented by him. Before leaving, he was presented with it purse of sovereigns by Mr M. Benny on behalf of himself and his fellow employees at Cross' Creek, We have received a sample of coal or lignite picked up in the vicinity of Peatherston. It bums with a strong sulphurous smell, a red heat, but without flame. It certainly seems strange that no one takes this matter up. There can be no doubt that a payable seam of coal does exist near Peatherston, small pieces being repeatedly found in different places. The sample we have received nas broken off a much larger piece brought into Featherston yesterday. An amusing inoident occurred at the Featherston railway station yesterday morning. A number of calves had been loaded at the sheep yards for Wellington, and had been shunted away, when a cow managed to oreep into an empty sbeep truck, evidently with the intention of following her calf to Wellington, How shemanagedto get in was the mystery, as the space was only 80 inches high, by a little over 3ft Gin. broad, Was this instinct or reason ?

The manager of the Wellington City Tramway Company advertises for good upstanding horses, Mr T. McCarthy will be in Masterton op Monday and Tuesday next and in Greytown and Fenthereton on Wednesday for the purpose of purchasing any suitable animals that may be offered,

Messrs J. lorns, J. M'acara, and A. Elkins commenced to canvass Hie town yesterday for the Masterton and Opaki Jockey Club, but we regret to learn that their efforts did not meet with much encouragement. We hear, however, that they have been more successful in their efforts this morning, We learn of the appointment of the New Zealand Loan and Moroantil Agency Company, Limited, to the agency in this colony for Messrs Rustoo, Proctor & Go's Bteam-engioes and machinery, The ex> tensive works of this well-known firm are situated in Lincoln, England, and they have gained' a worldwide reputation, Their catalogue and price list of agricultural maohinery, sewing machinery, flour mills, mortar nulls, centrifugal pumps,and other articles, all constrncted on the most approved principles and with the latest improvements, may be obtained on application to the Masterton agent. Our illustrated supplement to-morrow will contain the usual interesting collection of amusing and instructive articles and sketches. That attractive tale" The Cost of a Kiss," is conoluded in this number, and a lively story entitled " A Cabinet Secret," is given in a complete form, A man named Edward Williams was brought to the Masterton Hospital from Messrs Burnett and Yule's mill with a fractured leg caused by a log falling on it. Both bones of this leg are broken, and the fe'low limb is very much bruised. We understand that Mr Williams is a married man, and that his family reside at Carterton. He is receiving every attention at the hospital, aiid is likely to recover as speedily as may be possible. from the injuries he has received.

Two men named George Saunders and John' Prior were brought up before his Worship the Mayorthis morning, charged with being drunk and disorderly, and were fined Ss each. The Masterton Cadets parade this afternoon, and the Volunteers assemble for Inspection this evening. That disagreeble epidemio "the measles" has made its appearance in Masterton. and is, we areoorry to learn, thinning the ranks of the public school, just at a time when a regular attendance is almost indispemible to successful passes at the impending annual examination. The Masterton Highway Board meets to-morrow,

To-night the promoters of ut movement to convert Mr Briggs' old store' into a theatre meets at the Empire Hotel to discuss'the project, ~

Mr R, Crawford advertises loose boxes and convenient paddocks for. the nse of visitors to the show on Wednesday np?t. The Grey town: Philharmonic Society held their usual practice last evening, when there waa a very fair attendance, and everything went smoothly, Two; new pieces were put in practice. ■■ ; v.';'

Owing to.the Town Hall, Greyish, being occupied last evening by the; ftp harmonio Society, that to<vn!hip > ess placarded by some enterprising individuals to the effect that there would be a Maori war dance in the Foresters' HahY Greytown'band attended and played some exoellent dance music to 'a crowded house. There could not have been less than 120 • present, who brokeup'shnrtly ''before' 12 o'clock, The admission was one shilling for men, the gentler sex being admitted free. To-night both the Halls are taken for the Mine kind of entertainment.

Mr C. Smith, draper, Masterton, has a new advertisement in another column',' * M/, 1"' v The Native Land Court At Greytown has adjourned to Gisbome, The business of the Court yesterday was occupied by the lake question, The Government haß secured 17 more shares, but as there are over 300 more owned by the nativos it will probably be a considerable time before the Government will have Beeured the lot.

The people of lowa, by a majority.of. 30,000, haVe ratified a constitutional amendment deckling that no person!, shall manufacture for sale, sell, or keep for sale as a beverage any .intoxicating liquoru whatever. :! - :: ' : "■ • Ml thrifty housewives should inspect the Carpet Dtpartmtnt at Te Aro House,. Wellington. It contains, a large and, c/ioice i variety of every description of carpets; and at I most moderate prices. Jute Carpets from 9d per yard; Felt Carpets, from Is; Kidderminster,fromss; Tapestry, from2i 6d,; and Brussels, frm 3s 6d. Carpets planned and laid, ,

.Now that Christmas and tk Holiday seasons! are approaching, the careful housewife will he naturally looking to the condition of her Curtains, and deciding as to the number of pairs she will require to brighten up the home during the festive season. All such should remember thai they have an almost unlimited choice at James Smith's, To Aro Home, Wellington, and can punhase Late Curtains, from 2s 9d to&to per puir;'Muslin Onrlains, from 3s to' Ifc; Duplex Law Curtaim, that is, Curtains and Valance combinedffrom 13s 6d per pair.