The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1883. TAWHIAO.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 5, Issue 1301, 12 February 1883, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1883. TAWHIAO.

Kino Tawhiao is now in Masterton, and is naturally an object of considerable curiosity. Personally be is perhaps scarcely entitled to much consideration, He is evidently a pleasure loving monarch with no great force of character, and with exceptionable morals. It is, however, the position which he has tilled in the past, and which he still holds among his countrymen, which makes him the hero of the hour. We are glad to notice that he is receiving a good deal of attention froin the European settlers of this district, because it is evident that .the native residents are most enthusiastic in their efforts to do him honor, and i tho kindly feeling which has always subsisted between the two raoei renders it necessary that we -should, apart from idle curiosity, sympathise with the Maories of this neighborhood in their desire to give their distinguished guest a hearty welcome. Tawhiao is a central figure in the history of New Zealand, and will always be a name in its annals, The fact that we have seen the last Maori King will be recalled by many of. us in future years as an interesting reminiscence, Of course as loyal subjects of the Quesn we may not formally accord to him the regal honors with which his own followers have invested him, honors which apparently sit somewhat lightly upon him, and carry little weight with them. Still he ranks highest amongst Maories, although others of his race by their superior abilities and attainments Btand before him m the opinion of Europeans, and possibly carry greater weight among the natives themselves. Tawhiao is extremely friendly towards all Pakehas, and in spite of his obvious weaknesses we hope to see the kindly feeling reciprocated,

The Masterton Hospital Committee holds iis regular monthly meeting tomorrow. Last night Masterton was again enveloped in smoke which proceeded from a big bush fire from Dr, Hosking's land, on the adjaoent hills. Madame Navarro, with Signor Tramal. ijia, opened at Greytown to a very poor house, only about 100 persons being present, Several of those were boys, and they in no way added to the pleasure of those who went to hear good music and singing, as they proved a perfect nuiaanoe what with laughing, talking and stamping, while the performers were on the stage. The concert was opened by Miss Florence playing, with great success, an operatic selection by Kettener, which was followed, by several other pieces during the evening. Her playing was much admired, and she was frequently applauded. She also B .»ng a duet with Madame Navarro ;with good effect, and obtained on encore for her « n ° ennt L of "LaFavorite" (Donizetta). Madame Navarro was received with applause, and gave Beveral very good ballads and selections from Operas, She received a hearty encore in "Beautiful Roses." and wve another very sweet ballad with therefrom "Come,l'm All Alone j" but her greatest succe« was in her famous ' Laughing Song," by Aubert, every one laughing for sympathy at the perfect and natural rendering of this grand piece of music, Signor Tramalgia.wss very m.ncli admired for his violin playing, hi being eperfect matter of the iuitrument.

_ King Tawhino has expressed Ilia intention of being present with 'somo of-:-his staff at the swimming. touriiamenton Wednesday next <v .The annual sports and iall of the Tepui Foresters takes place to-motrow,

By an error in our issue of Wednesday l«t, a civil case Frethey v Duddingwna reported to be for iIOO instead of for £l.

A meeting of the; shareholders of the Masterton Theatre Rbyal Company will be held this evening for,the oleotioh of a directorate. '

Among the marriaße notices in the Dunedin pacara on Saturday is that of the union of Mr Tom Bracken, M.H.R., with Miss Copley. We hear that the Masterton Amateurs are preparing a big entertainment for,,the opening night of the new Theatre Royal; which will take place in about four weeks' time.

Messers Vaughan & Chapman, woodcarters Upper Plain, have an advertisment on our third page from which it will be seen that they have 800 corda of firewood ready for delivery. The Presbyterian Churoli, Masterton, was crowded at both services yesterday, The Rev. Mr Dunn of Auckland was the officiating minister, and apparently he produced a very pleasing impression on bis audiences.

The anniversary services of the Kurupuni Sunday School, will be held in the Kurupuni Hall on Sunday next, when the fyv, L. M. Isitt will address the children in'the afternoon, and conduct the service in the evening., A tea meeting will be held on the following evening, The Rev. Samuel Williams of l*arakina held Borviocs at To Oro Ore yesterday morning, and at St, Matthew's Ohurohin the evening. . s We have received from Mr Gardner, oue of the best amateur horticuhuralisia, in Mmterton, a sample of splendid onions, which are superior to any thing we have seen at our local shows.

The return cricket match Feathorston v Maßterton will be played on Saturday next in Mr Ewington's paddock. The following team has been seleoied to represent Masterton!—Measera W, MoKenxu, Beard, Hnod, Minifie, W, D'Arcy, Harrison, O'Connor, Boileau, K. G. Williams, MoGrenor, anJ Isitt, Emergencies, J. Williams and Wiokerson"; Umpire, Sir Ford. ■

A meeting, of farmers and others is oon; vened at the Club Hotel, for Thursday evening next, forthe purpose of discussing the probable market value of wheat and oats in this district for the ensuing season. It will be remembered that a similar gathering was held last year, and .that it had a beneficial effect in bringing buyers and sellers to a good understanding on the important question of values.

Mr F, H. Wood sold the privileges of the Tauherenikau Races at his rooms, Qreytown, on Saturday. There was s very fair attendance, and the bidding spirited No, 1 publicans' booth was bought by Mr E. Gray for i 24, and No. 2 brought the same price, Mr Brunskill being the purchaser. The Grand Stand bar and luncheon booth was bought by Mr Elliotte for £l3, No, 2 refreshment booth fell to Mr D. Barratt for ill, and No, 2 ditto was pnrohased by Mr Offoski for £9, The cards brought f9 10j, Mr Ooker being the lucky man, The fancy stall went to Mr Lewis for 10a. The gates and horse yards were reserved by the Stewards, the former being passed in at £IOO, and the latter at £4los.

Mr. J. Vile, of Masterton, has filed a delaration of insolvency. Tenders are invited by Mr J. Hesßey, of the Upper Plain, for the purohase of forty or fifty tons of oaten and wheaten straw.

The improvements elfeoted ot late years in liidies' corsets have been very great, and, strikingly beneficing to health. Foromost among these for their peculiar excellenoies are Hosonthal's sanitaire and Dr Warner's coraline corsets, The former is constructed to obviate the debilitating effeota of the ordinary corsets by relieving the delicate and and vital organs from damaging mechanical pressure, while still affording a healthful and comfortable support to the wearer. The support to the figure is properly distributed, and the distressing effects of tight-lacing neutralised. Dr. Warner's coralfae corset is boned with a new substance, which is vastly superior to horn or whalebone, It cannot break but mil in every iiwtanoe outlast the corset, being more pliable that whalebone it adwts itself ipro readily to the movements of the bpdy. Both these admirable corsets oan be had in all sizes and colors ai Jams SliiTfl'sTii ko Hoosn iAdvt.]