The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1882. VOLUNTEERING.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1243, 30 November 1882, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1882. VOLUNTEERING.

A. somewhat formidable gazette has just been published, containing two hundred and seventy-eight regulations for the guidance and control of the New Zealand volunteer force, "The whole duty of man" when he has once been sworn in as a volunteer may be found in this colossal index, and if the aspirant for military honor works himself up in as many more regulations in his drill instruction book, he will probably know as much as a colonel, and more than an average general, If regulations make a perfect volunteer force, New Zealand should take high honors; but probably it; will be in tlio future as it has been in the past, viz., regulations, when they are convenient, will be observed; when' they are not convenient they will be ignored. The special portions of the gazette which will interest our readers are those which refer to country corps, as the Wairarapa corps will come under this category. Wo notice that with these corps the maximum strengthis put down at 50, and the minimum at 30; and that when twothirds of the strength of a corps are not present at a quarterly. inspection parade, it does not count towards capitation For country corps the capitation is rather a low one, viz,, twenty shillings per man, There is one regulation that we would like to 'see advantage taken of in this district, and which allows four or more corps to form a battalion, We would very much like to see a Wairarapa battalion formed; believing that • new life and spirit might he introduced into the volunteer movement in this district by such an organisation. The uniform for our local corps under the new regulation will be as follows Tunic: Scarlet, Imperial pattern ; facings, dark blue, piped with white cord; eight whitemctal buttons (of approved pattern) down front; two buttons on waist at back, and one small button on each shoulder for strap. The initials of, corps ;to be worked in white worsted on shoulder straps. Trousers: Black cloth, with scarlet' welt, quarter of an inch wide, down' each side seam. Helmut : Imperial pattern, with whitemetal mountings of approved pattern. This new war paint should photograph well and prove attractive.

The comet makeß its appearance in the eastern sky now about 8 o'clock in the evening, It shows very brightly till the moon rises, when its glory fades away. St. Luke's Church choir Greytown, have commenced practicing twice a week, on' Monday's and Tuesday's, when a full attendance of all ;the members is requested, as the Christmas carols and Anthers raquire a lot of practice, and the time is now very limited. There was a very small muster of the Greytown Rifle Volunteers on parade-last Tuesday evening, which does not speak well for that Company, as there was nn reason why there should not have been a good attendance, the weathor being all that could, be desired. Next Tuesday evening the monthly inspection parade takes place, after which there will be a general meeting of the members of the corps, when there will | )e some very important business brought forward, and it is to he hoped that all who have the interest of the Company at heart will be present. We have been shown the cupwhioh was won by Mr Kemptou of 'Greytown; at the Greytown Horticultural Society's,' lust show. It, is a valuable oup Electro plated and,gilt inside,.stauda a foot high, and we' feel sure Mr Kemptou will b<> prou,d of hia prize. This i cup wos .given by the' Society. Mr Kemptou has presented the' Society with a very, valuable i mi and coffee service, as a special prize for their Show which is to be held next Thursday.

"Thej.Maiterton Eechabile tent meets this evening. I ~ > $ j ■ ■'< MrrHampson, the evanfjeliet is preachitig to the sinners of Palmeriton, Tenders are invited for felling, ditching, formation, and metalling, by the Tara-tahi-Carterton Highway, Board. At a sitting-of the Supreme Court in bankruptcy jeaterday, certificates .of.dis-i charge was granted to Roger Zacharaiah Renall, and E. 0. Evens, Lowes & lorns announce some additions to their stock sale ol December 6th, which promises to be a gigantic auction? of cattle, Bheep, and horses. At a meeting of the standing Committee, of the Wellington Dioceae held on Tuesday last the Seoretary reported that the result of hia visit to Carterton was unsatisfactory; tile inhabitants refusing to ;con<j t'nbuto to the general church funi until certain changes were made. Tho President promiied to visit the town and mate further inquiries. • ' At the recent meeting of the Education Board the Inspector reported unfavorably of tho tenching capacity of Mr' Arnold, assistant maßter at Grey town. The committee urged the Board to retain the services of Mr Arnold for another year, and the question was postponed till next meeting to enable the Board to consult with the Inspector. .

This being St. Andrew's Day, the banks in the district are

The Directors of the Caledonian Society moot at the Club Hotel thia evening. A man named John Thompson was fined five shillings for drunkenness af the* B.M. Court, Masterton, this morning by his Worship the Mayor. Having exhausted his resources in procuring supplies of Bliniulantß, he was unable to produce the' two half-crowns, and was obliged to accept the alternative of twenty-four hours.

This morning on tho Opafd course Forest King went twice round in clothing, and Romp did a three-quarter mile spin in good form, Mr Macara's Treasurer did a two mile gallop, and his performance was watched with considerable interest, Torpedo weht : , round the course and shaped well, Seven or eight hacks also tried tlioir paces.

An accident happened to Mr J. V. Smith's bnggy yesterday afternoon." Mr Smith was driving his family to tho railway station, and pulled up on the road. Mr Cookery, who wasidrivingthe 'bus a few yards behind the buggy, managed somehow or other to collide with, it and smash in one of its wheels. : Fortunately none of the members of Mr Smith's family who were in tho vehicle sustained any injury by the accident, but Mr Smith liiuiaelf 'did not escape without a few' bruises. Mr Smith, we understand, attributes the collision to want of care on Mr Cookery's pari, but Mr Cookery, we are informed, refuses to plead guilty, -i

The Post reports that the usual fortnightly meeting of the Waste Lands Board was held yesterday afternoon, and was attended by Mr J. G. Holdsworth (Commissioner of Crown Lands),: Messrs If. Bunny, Tlios, Mason, W, Waring Taylor, arid G. Beetbara. The schedule of lands sold since last meeting was read, and showed the area to be 317 a Or 38p, for which a sum of £lB6 5b had been paid.. The Chairman placed before the Board a list of news papers in which tho coming land sale had been advertised by the Government, and asked instructions as io those in whioh the Board would in' fert their advertisement, After some discussion it was decided to advertise in the principal papers in each district. Mr Bunny moved, and it was agreed .to, "1 hat the attention of Government be directed to the fact their advertisement is at present only inserted iu the Wairarapa Standard, and recommending that it be put in the Mastertun papers also," On the motion of Mr Beetham it was decided that the township reserve of Pahialua block,-should be brought into market at an early dato, and that' care should be taken to secure all necessary reserve for a cemetry. This concluded the business,

A meeting of the Tinui raoe stewards was held'at the Tinui Hotel on Friday evening last. Present: Measrs Miller, McKenzie, Sheath, Mackay, Boileau, Smith, and Taylor, It was resolved that Mr Mackay be appointed chairman. Correspondence waß read from Mr E. Clifton, informing the stewards that the Hon. Mr Johnston would allow the use of the race course on his land for two days' racing on the following, conditions, viz.: "Course not to ho used for training purposes. All horsos except those)) actually used for racing to be kept off the groudd. All bottles and empties to be romoved." The Secretary was requested to reply to Mr Clifton's letter and thank the Hon. W. Johnston for his offer of the courss, and to inform him that his" stipula'tions re training, &0., would be complied with, The following resolutions were passed That five stewards form a quorum;, That the chairman have a deliberative and casting vote;. That, tha chairman or any two stewards be empowered to call mooting; That an account:,be opened, with the. Bank.of New Zealand, Masterton, to be called the Tinui race fund account, and that all monies collected be paid into the same; That the treasurer and Mr 0. R, Miller be authorised tosign cheques in payment of liabilities incurred by the stewards; That Mr E. Mnson bo appointed a steward ; That. Messrs Miller, Mackay, McKenzie, ftlackay, Taylor, and Mason inspect the race course, with the view of seeing.what is necessary to be done to put it in order, and report ,to the Secretary within three weeks from date; That the chairman be empowered to arrango for the work required to be done. The next meeting will probably take place early in January next.

A meeting of friendly society delegates was held at the Council Chambers, Masterton, last evening, Mr R. Brown in tho chair. The Oddfellows were represented by Messrs MoKenzie, 6. Harvey, and'W. Harvey, foresters by Messrs Heron, R. Browii, and Redman, Druids' by Mr Dalrymple, and Rechabitei by Mr T, 0. i)'Aroy. It was unanimously agreed that sports should be held on Boxing Day and that they should be preceded by a procession, in which the Rechabiies and Good Templarß should be invited to join, Mr Dalryinpla was appointed secretary to the general committee, which consists of the past and present ofGcerß of the various societies, and Mr Redman treasurer. The secretary, treasurerand MrR, Brown were elected as a sub-committee to make the neceaaarv preparations for securing and fitting up a ground for the sports, and were instructed ■ to co-operate in this matter with the Caledonian Society.; It was decided to engage the services of the Mactert.on Brass Band, and a programme was partly drawn up for the days proceedings. With a view to make the gathering . to ladies and children arrangements were made for swings, greasy pins, sliding - dotikies, jingling tommies, and other mysterious juvenile amusemente, also that seats tor visitors should he provided, The following appointments ■ were made Starters'; Messrs G. Dixon, A, Hhtlmway, and'id. Harvey. Judges'-,", Messrs Heron and D'Arcy, It will be observed that the !F™'dly Soctefios ;liaVe gorio to -' work in an energetic and*biisiiiesa• 1 ike manner to secure a big gala day, and we trust tht-y will meet with, all' the success they deserve,

,Mo!Bii L, J.Hoopir and Co., h»v#» new advertisement on oor third page. The Maiterton Fobtbjll Club announce a. concert and (spellingbee for the 7th December in aid of? : their funds. The programme ii published in another column. Mr Andrew Youhg has' sustained a crushing defeat at the Wellington Mayoral . eleotjon, Mr George Ksher Jfrtjbw re-elected by 812 votes against The Christmas Holidays in our publio schools commence on Dec. 22. and close on Jan. 29. ' A meeting of, the Bottlers of Puhiatua 'will be held on Saturday'eveiiing to con. sider the question-of roads in the settleraent, and matters affecting the district generally, V An acoid9nt;liippened on Tueaday.,afternoon laet to a man named Houghton, residing on the Underbill road. He was engaged in falling.a tree,-but did not succeed in getting olear of the branches, and was struck on the head and received other inujries, ;

The nomination to. the several chairs of Court Sherwood Forest, Juvenile Order of' Forestry attached! to Court t Marquis iof Normanby, A.O.F , took place at the .1) craters' Hall, Carterton, on Wednesday evening, when the following brethren were nominated: 0.R., Bro. A. Haxton ; S.C.R,, Bro. J. Bowles; S.W., Bro. J, Catt; J.W., Bro. Bro. A. Nicholson; S. 8., Bro, W.,MoEenzie; J. 8., Bros T. Robinson, G. Bowles, and R. Darrooh. Seoretary, Bro. .Catt. The Court, although established nearly 15 months, is; in a most healthy condition. It number's some 80 members, and almcßt every Court night has one or more new tnemberg initiated. After meeting all liabilities the Court have to their oredit at the Savings Bank a trifle over £ll, about £8 having been paid during the last six months to on the sick list.

A meeting of ratepayers-was held in the school room, Eketahuna, on Saturday last, to consider the advisability of uniting the two counties, Councillor Macquarrie being in tho ehai.r,, The, thairman exwas called, In the course of hu remarks he pointed out that personally he would be quite ploase.d to remain as at present, and he thought every, ratepayer in the Forty-Mile-Bush had every reason to be satisfied with the manner in whioh their interests hid been looked after by the West County Council, but the question was not between the present order of things and; amalgamation, but rather between a North aii'd South County and amalgamation, for if amalgamation was not carried, he thought there waß little doubt but ; an alteration oft boundaries would take place. After some discussion the chairman called for an expression of opinion. Baron C. E. F.Von Kedin moved the following resolution which m unanimously agreed to. " Believing that the interests of the Wairarapa district would be better looked after by one Council, this .meeting of ratepayers cordially supports the'presont movement in favor of the amalgamation of the two Counties,"

be a tax-gatherer in Hungary hat iti disadvantages, and the dotiei are at times deoidedly disagreeable. One of that speoiei of Government officers, while at Kopalna, was insulted by some of the inhabitants, and drawing a revolver, he shot and killed a man. Hi'b act roused the people to a furious pitch, and to esoape their violence lie took refuge in i house. The building was immediately set on fire, and the unfortunate man was burned to death.

We direct attention of farmers and | station-holders to an' advertisement in another column of 15 tonß No. 7 fonoi ng wire, at the exceedingly low price of £ls 16a per ton at-the Mastorton railway station, For- further particulars, apply to Eapp and Hare,Emporium.—Advt. 2/ti 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 uaefui'tweed knicker suit, at James Smith's To Aro. House, Wollingfcoi, 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 trousers ftud vest, worth 21/- at Jamos Smith's Te Aro House, Wellington. 18/S will purchase men's real navy serge suits at Jaaeß Smith a, Te Aro Houso, Wellington,

may purchase a capital, at James Smith We Aro House, Wolling. ton.—Advt ■' l 11 ' 1