The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1882.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1247, 7 December 1882, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1882.

. Notice ii officially given in our silvertiling columns ve statements ,of properly required by the dopavtment, ' A summoned meeting of the Masterton Druids Lodge will be hald on Friday next «t 8 p.m. to receive Grand Secretary and District President.

Mr I, H, Wood hits recived instrucfrom the mortgagee to sell half an acre of land'in Revans-Street Featheriton, and a Beveu roomed homo on Thursday Dec, 14th on the premises, A Man named James Graham, in the employ of Mr Clifton at Cashpoint, died rather suddenly on Monday last. At the inqueflt held at Castlepoint on the sth instant, a verdict of "Died from natural oauses 1 ' was returned.

The Groytown cricket olub have ar. ranged a match for boxing day to bo played in Greyiown with the Phtenixclub from Wellington. Last year that club came to Qreytewn and waited two days to play the .Grey town men, but the weather would not admit of a match, It is to bo hoped that the clerk of the weathor will 10# fit to tend proper oriciiet weather this time when wo have no doubt a very interesting match will be played.

A meeting of the directors of the Taratahi Dairy Company was held on Tuesday afiernoon. Present—Messrs Yilo (in the chair), Francis, Champenny, and Call ster. Mr Burrow was elected chairman in the place of Colonel Farrington, resigned, and Mr S. M. Hart director in his stead, the secretary instructed to inform Colonel Farrington of the regret of the board of his ill-health, necessitating his retirinent from the directory, Account* amounting to £62 14s were passed foi payment, and the secretary directed to write lo the manager of-the Ashhnrlon factory for information as to plant, &c.

The Carterton school committee inet on Monday evening. Present—Messrs R,. Fairbrother (chairman), Moore, Oallister, and Vicherstaff. The chairman rtated he had received a letter from the Education Board authorising the. expenditure of £25 on fencing the school ground, and notifying that Mr T, F, Fairbrothor had been appointed assistant master to the.end.of the year. It was resolved that tenderS'be Callod for nine chains of closo fencing, The secretary .was instructed to thank Mr Mayhe'w (the head master during Mr Samuel's absence) for his report, and to inform lum that the committee would support him in any measures he might take for suppressing stone throwing. It was resolved that the annual distribution of. prizes should take place after the holidays,

A meeting of the Clareville School Committee took place on Tuesday even, tug.. Present-Messrs Francis (Chairman), A. pooth, C. Goodin. J. Vile, and vr . hs'd master's report tor November showed 114 children on the roll, with an average attendance of 85. The chairman reported a credit balance at the bank of £lO Is Bd, and subscriptions received for school treat and prizes amounting to £lß'B. 6d- A letter was read from the Education Board notifying the appointment of Mrs Palmer as assistant teaoher; Tho following resolutions wero then passed :—That Mrßrann b 8 empowered' to expend a sum not exceeding M for prizes. That the annual treat and distribution of prizes take place on the 22nd met., and that Messrs Frahois, Vile and Goodin be appointed a committoe to carry out the necessary arrangements. ThatMrßuchanan M.H.R, be requested to distribute the prizes,' That Mr and Mwßooih .ba requftitcd io attend the annual gathering, .That Mr Vile have the grass mowo.ou the school grouud. The meeting terminated about 9 o olook.

Mr Manning; of the Taueru, baa filed a declaration of insolvency. The Biiilinp: of Wellington arrived'to Mnsiorton by the train this morning. The usual monthly'; meeting of the Greytow n School committee was held on last Tuesday ovonin'e/'Rev. ; . VS. Vere White, chairman, and five members preThe treasurer reported a credit £2O in bank Oue account for cleaning school, 14 lis, was passed for payment. Messrs Cotter and Black were appointed visiting members for ensuing month. This concluded the business.

The monthly meeting of the Wairampa Hospital Cowmitiee was held at the secretary's office, Greytown, on Tuesday afternoon. Present: Mr Cuff, Chairman, Messrs A. Gray, C. Phillipj, \V. Sbeßt, Ana G. VVyeit, Miuutos of ptevioua meeting were confirmed. The treasurer reported a credit blilanea of i 510s 7d. It was resolved that #-verandah be ereotad. in front of the Maori ward on condition that the natives contribute £4 towards'the oust of same. Mr E, Gray's account, Xll *9s, for alterations and additions to hospital was passed for payment, Mr A, Gray was requested to act as visitor for ensuing montfi.. Meeting then adjourned. ( An excellent observation of the transit of yenus was obtained at Wellington this morning The weather was fins and clear with a cloudless sky. ___ A special genorahneeting of subscribers to tho Wairara'pa Hospital was held in the Secretary's office on Tuesday afternoon, Present-Messrs Cuff (ohairman),' 0, Philips, A. Gray, G. Wyett, The chairman ; read the advertisement oonvening tlie meeting, The chairman read tha at the annual meeting. It was resolved that the rules as read be confirmed on the motion of Mr Wyett, seconded by Mr Phillips. This concluded the business,

There was a very good muster of tlie Greytown Riflo Volunteors at the monthly Inspection Parade held lust Tuesday even* ing. Captain Tally was in command with Lieutenan ; Cameron, who put the company through the various excercises for about an hour and a half, when there was a general meeeting of the members to consider tha now regulations. It was resolved to adjourn for a fortnight when the officers wero to find out ill the particulars, and explain them to the members of the Company, Mr Archibald Fortes, the famous war correspondent is willing to visit Masterton if a prospect of a good house can be assured, The principal difficulty to be overcome is the absence of a suitable lecture room. Our hall is burnt down, and the upper room of the Institute is under the iron heel of our Borousk Council.

A sitting of tho R.M. Court will ha held at fenui to-morrow. The transit of Venus aoross old Sol was obssrved at Mftsterton this morning from Attn rue to V 40a,tn. under specially favorable circumstances, the air being clear and the eastern sky cloudless. Mr F, J, Preston the well known agent for the far famed Australian wines has a special announcement in another column with refevenco to the coming festive season. Mr H. E. Brandon is now in Maiterton arranging an art union of some eight haiidsomoly framed and artistieallly painted piotures of the dunning and romantic scenery at the various sounds on coaat of the Southern Island. Mr Brandon's reputation as a, delineator •if Now Zeland scenery has been established for many years, but the present is the first occasion on which Wairarapa public bare had an opportunity of admir,ing Ins work. -His pictures are now hunt; '"•in i Temple Climbers, and Mr Brandon will be happy during the. next few days to show them to any lady or gentleman who may desire to inspect them. Mr J. J. I'reetli has been appointed clergyman's warden to St. Matthew's Church, Masterton, in place of Mr J. V. Smith, resigned, Mr Walter. Morrison was arrested at Masterton this morning oh nn information charging him with taking a horso, the property of a Mr Hill, of Wellington. . A brother of the Rev L. M. Isitt, who is reported to be an eloquent pletcher, conducts the services in the Wesleyan OJiurch, Masterton, on Sunday next, i v Hh nameil Thorlj y was practicing lute Kelly over a fence on tho Opaki course this morning when the mare fell with her nfler, breaking the lad's leg.

The Hon Mr Rolleston and the Under Secretary for Mines visited the Terawhiti Rold&elds yesterday, and inspected several of the olaiins, and Mr Rolleaton expressed himself highly pleased at the appearance of the mines and samples of atone which were taken out

The first cricket practice of the season was held on Tuesday afternoon in a paddock adjoining the Masonic Hall, the ground was very rough, but the players kept at it for about a hour and half. It was arranged by those, present that another practice be held on Saturday afternoon whon a good muster Is expected, In the meantime steps will be taken toobtain a suitable ground, near the centre of the town As the Borough Club have allowed cncket matters to drop this season, a movement' is nor on foot: to -form a IIOW club, and there is a iromiae of new blood being infuied in it, so we wyet expeot to have a creditable eleven to represent us before the season is over. We trust the meeting called on Monday next will be well attended.

We have just received a largo consignment of new season's teas specially selected by our Agents in India and China. For all kinds of household stores, Rapp and Hare of the Emporium will .be found the cheapest house in town Advt,

_ The annual distribution of Christmas Gifts is-now taking place at Te Aro. House, and will continue throuahoul; the month of December, We have provided a lame assortment of really artistic ohromo piitures which will be presented to evory purchaser of 8s worth and ■ upwards. Great care has been taken to provide such only as ihall be worthly of acceptance by all who may pay a visit to Te Aro House. The subjects of these chtomos are many and varied, comprising landscapes, seascapes, copies of Landseer'a mast favourite and popular works, and will be exceedingly attractive to visitors and purchasers ef Te Aro House. The mode in. which it has been determined to issue these gifts in a most liberal character, and will during the merry Christmas season, be « sonrse of gratification to the numerous customers of James Bniith, Te Aro House, Cubastreet, Wellington.—Adyi,