The Wairarapa Daily. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1882.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1235, 21 November 1882, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1882.

BABBITS. ♦ A YEAR 01' so ago the Wairarapa district had a very bad name in other parts of the colony for rabbits, It is gratifying to find that some of our neighbors are now speaking of us in better terms, We clip the following from the Bawkes Bay Herald:"! gentleman who has just come through the Bush from Wellington informs us that on the Masterton side he saw only four rabbits, and only one actually in tho bush, about a mile and a half from the entrance, Three years ago the same gentleman, on two milas ot the same line of road, sliot ninetythree rabbits to his own gun in one short winter's day. The means adopted by the bush settlers were poisoned wheat and carrots, Phosphorised wheat was first used, A sod was dug up and turned, and on the earthy side a handful of wheat was scattered. This plan was found very effectual, but expensive, and it has since been abandoned in favor of carrots soaked in a solution of arsenic. Tim rabbits take this quite as freely as the phosphorised wheat. These means, ooupled with a rigid enforcement of tho Rabbit Act by the Inspectors, have practically freed considerable areas from rabbits, A few are there, and tho war of extermination is still being waged with unabated vigor, but where a hundred rabbits could be seen three yoars ago it would now be difficult to find five." In this district we are scarcely conscious of the efforts that are being persistently made day after day to put down tho pest, It is only when some such reference as the above is made to the Wairarapa that we begin to realise the fact that the Government are solving the difficulty which local committees failed to cope with. We have, we know, plenty of rabbits still left within our borders, but wherever they congregate the Inspector or some of his aide-de-camps are after them, and the war of extermination never ceases, We are also that the Government Rabbit Department is not popular, but it appears to be the case, it is efficient, we can readily excuse its bad odor. We know that in the past rabbits have kept enterprising colonists from settling in this district. Men with money have passed us over and taken their capital away to other parts of the colony where rabbits are unknown. Our settlement has been retarded, and our progress arrested to an almost incalculable extent by this plague, and it is of immense importance to us to know, whatever be the means used or the temporary - inconvenience to which somo settlers are subjected, that the neck of the difficulty is broken.

; A special mooting of tho Masterton Hospital: Committee' is convened for tomorrow afieriioon to consider the complaint recently lodged' l by Mr Duncan. Mr Wardell Bits at Greytown to-day,- ■■■■■• The Masterton Borough Conncil holds its usual fortnightly meeting this evening. In another column- is published the requisition to. Mr.McOardle to come forward for the Mayoralty to which we l'elorred in our last issue. McCardle in response to it .points out that the distance he resides from town and the demands of his private business preclude him from, giving at present his sorvioes to tho town i* the capacity lie was asked to fill,. There was very little interest taken yosterday at the nomination for the office of Mayor of Greytown, as it wag pretty well understood that Mr Wood would be the only person nominated, which was the case. Alter the time had lapsed for the nominations to close, Mr Wood was doolared duly elected, when he treated all present to champagne. Hii health being;drunk, Mr Wood thanked tho ratepayers present, and'said that it would always be his aim in future, as it had been in the. past to further the interests of Greytown in every possible way. ,

The usual practice of the Greytown Philharmonic Society will'be held in the Town Hull next Thursday evening at 7,30 sharp.

10-day Mr James Macaw resumes his coach service between Castle Point and Masterton, It is his intention to run his' coach for tho future regularly every Tuesday and Friday from Masterton, returning from Castlo Point every Wednesday and Saturday. A scale of charges of passengers and parcels may be seen at his booking office, and all passages Hid packotfl ior the Whareawa will have to be bookod in due course through the Masterton office,

The following notice of motion, given by Cr Gappor, will be considered at tho Counoil meeting to-night That* before any application for leave to form or lay out new streets be granted, tho following conditions must bo complied with bv the applicant: (1). That every moh street bo formed and metalled to the satisfaction of the Borough Engineer, or that the parties applying for permission as aforesaid shall enter into sufficient bond, with approved securities, that such will bo done within a certain fixed time. (2), That the necessary deeds and instruments for glviug effect to the conditions be drawn up and prepared by tho Borough Solicitor at the sole cost and expense of the .parties applying for permission aforesaid.' That no application for the formation of new streets be entei'tainod unloss plans show* ing tho .proposed street, prepared by a duly licensed surveyor, be submitted to the Oounoil, Sir William J?mis (says the Christchurch Telegraph) is a short, slight dark man, with Dundreary whiskers, quick in speech and energetic in aotion, Although he has chiefly distinguished himself in the civil and scientific departments of the army rather than in. actual warfare, he retains a certain military manner, It may interest our lady readers to loam lio is a married man with two sons—one aolergyinau at Beading, tho other, adjutant to the South Australian forcea—and three daughters, all grown up and oaeof whom was recently married, Socially the Jervoisos have been decidedly popular in Adelaide. LadyJervois is anexoallent hostess at Government House, and the Miss demises help to make it sociable and pleasant. In the reorganisation of our defences the Ministry may oount upon the ready help tho new Governor, l'rom whatover point of vio«, adds the lologvaph, we regard tho appointment it bu P ! >pul»r and welcome. The office of Governor has suffered of late at the hands of its tenants, and we need a man of tho stamp of Sir William Jervois to reestablish its reputation, An inquest, was held yesterday morning at Uie Royal Hotel, Featberaton, on the body of C. Claxton, who was drowned m tho Tauhereniltau River on Wednesday evening last. Tho evidence showed that that ha endeavored to swim across the .river after some cows, having first divosted himself of his clothing, and in crossing, the current must havo been too strong for him, and carried him under. He was believed to have been a good swimmer, but one of tho witnosses stated that he was suffering from heart disease, and if so it is very likely the shock to the system killed him. The body was found on Saturday afternoon by Mr Tims. Some tlireo miles below where the accident happened. The jury returned a verdict of doath by drowning, Water is anain becoming scarce in Wellington, and householders are put on short allowance,

The meetings to he held on Saturdaj next in connection with the county amal -"nation are fixed for 7.30 p.m. at Mas tenon, Gladstone, Carterton, Groytown and Foathorston, and at 2 p.m. at Martin borough, Tenui, and Ekefcahuna.

Mr W. H. Beetham has succeeded in bringing fourteen adult trout from the North to Masterton, I'hoy were placed this afternoon in a Binall pond propared for their reception near Mr Parson's browory,

Mr Grundy informs us that a misapprehension exists as to the commencement of the school vacation, many childreu supposing that it begins at the close oi the examination, instead of on the Friday before Christmas. The school is uow being re-classilied, and it is important that there should be a full attendance.

A meeting of the Committee of the Masterton Horticultural Society was held last evening. Present-Messrs Everett (president), Parsons, Worth, Wickendeu, Park, Pai(!6, Gardnor, and J, Brown (Secretary), Tho minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed, a certificate was read froiu the Borough Surveyor approving of either the School. house or the Empire Store as a building for the Spring Show. On the motion of Mr Park, it was resolved—Thai, the Show be held in the Empire Store. Down South New Zealand wine ia beina retailed at one shilling the pint buttle I ' Writing from "Wellington, a correspondent of a Northern exchange eaya I inspected to-day tho new system of steel shoes for horses. The four shoes only weigh about 12ozs, and are fastened into tho hoof and secured by four nails, leaving the heels bare. The shoes last for three months on . metalled roads,'and avoid all danger from bursting. Of course the blacksmiths do not'approve, of this new invention, but it has been adopted by the Government for their, horses hero, and has been found to answer j Will,

Astronomers assert that our long-tailed visitor is on its last round, and that wlion: it re-appoars newspaper, men especially will find it particularly sultry. In the meantime, wo should strongly advise' them, and evoryone ol®, to purchase on® of Mum & Dixon Brss.' celebrated buggies, when they can most certainly feelaasured they have done the, correct thing'for once in their lives.—[Advt.], . We direct attention of 'farmers and station-holders to an advertisement in anothercolumn of 15 tons No. 7 fonoing wire, at tho exceedingly low price of £ls 153 per ton at the Masterton railway, station, : For further particulars, apply to Eapp and .Hare, Emporium.—Advt. '

In addition ; to : the entries already made, Messrs Lowes and loriis soil a light tip eirt and a plough .to-morrow at their stook sale. One of the ,plagues,,-of Egypt is at present killing off the fruit trees about Masterton. Millions of .< Braall green insects are devouring the leaves on almost everyjtree, and if the process continues orchards will soon preaerit in tUe dog daya averywintery appearance.

There was a beautiful display of the Aurora Australis last night, lasting at intervals from 10 p.m. until 2.30 this morning. The most beautiful rose-colored tints were displayed, and long flashes of light streamed up almost to the zenith. 7 On Sunday next theanniyersary services in connection with the Wealeyan Church at Masterton will be preaohed' by the Rev. J. Bamber, of Thorndon, Wellington, very a popular and eloquent minister. Tenders are invited by 'the Wellington Board of Education for erection of additions to the teaohers' residence at Featherston. ' -

2/6 will purchase a very durable useful tweed shirt,for- men's wear, at James Smith's Te Aro House, Wellington,' For 6/6 you can buy for your , boy a good useful tweed knicker suit, at James Smith's Te Aro House, Wellington. V'. ;' 7 6/6 will buy a pair of men's strong tweed trousers, at James Smith's, Te Aro House, Wellington. 12/6 will purchase men's summer trousors and vest, worth 21/- at James Smith's To Aro House, Wellington. 18/6 wfll purchaso men's real navy serge suits at James Smith's, To Aro Houso, Wellington.

For 27/6 a.man may purchaso a capital, strong, and nice-looking homespun tweed suit at James Smith's Te Aro House, Wellington.—Adw.