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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 5, Issue 1421, 4 July 1883, Page 2

Mr F, 11. Wood holds a stock sale at 1 p.m. to morrow iu the Pastoral Society's yards at Carterton. .. Auckland poproses to go in for the moat freezing business, notwithstanding the fact that it does not produce enough mutton for its own consumption. The Postal Department has decided, we understand, to supply Mastarton with a letter currier.

We publish in nnothor column some of the more important ilea's of tho Public Works statement delivered last overling. In our next issue wo will refer to those parts ol it more particularly fur which wo cannot affurd space to-day. Messrs Lowes ami lorns publish a summary of sales in another column.

The lircbell rang out an alarm during the heavy rain which fell last evening The cause of the peal was a chimney alight in Colo-st. :

The usual fortnightly meeting of the B,M. Court, Carterton, takes place to-day,

Until further notice fifteen letters will be allowed to the word in messages between riew Zea'awl and the Australian colonies. For places beyond Darwin the ton-letter system still remains in force,

A Committee meeting of the Greytown Football Club was held at the Council Council Chambers on Monday evening, A discussion took place upon the invitation of the Association, that a combined team from the Wairarapa should play a combined team of Wellington, in the latter place on Saturday next, when it was fina'ly settled that this club does not see its way clear to go to Wellington, but would play if the Wellington team came to tho Wairarapa Tho Secretary was again instructed to communicate with tho Manawatu . clubs re matches with this club. A. committee was appointed consisting of Messrs Cameron, Humphries, Webster, and Tocker to make arrangements for holding a soiree during tho present month,

The entertainment held in the Institute, Greytown, on Monday evening was the most successful that has yet been hold. 'J h ■ attendance was very largo indeed, 10 m'.ny were present, that the room was crowdo i to the door, fully 2(10 being there. The p:o----gi amine also was a good one. The Rev Mr White occupied the chair, and in a few sentences introduced the first item on tliepro gramme, an excellently-played overture by Miss Bowler. Mrs Seed, of Carterton, was loudly applauded for her rcndei ing of'' Somo day;" Mrs White then read oneof Tennyson's famous ballads "Lady fair." Mrs Wood gave the '' Moss- Grown Well" with much effect, and was followed by a pianoforte solo by Mrs Seed, who bad to respond to an encore, and played a selection, "Irish Diamonds," Mrs Samuel, of Carterton, "brought down the house "by her excellent rendering of." Punchinello," and was equally successful in Hie encore "Vanity," a song particularly su'ted to her poweiful contralto The llev Mrlsitfcrecitcd with /ood effect " Shamus O'Brien," and a pretty duet and chorus was then given by Misses Wilkie and Kcllyer, and Messrs Nation and Hobman. Mr deCastro gave a capital humorous reading, being followed by Mrs Skeot with a reading of a similar character. Mrs Wilson was _ encored in "Trusting" and gave " Fliiliip the Falconer." Mr Lunduvist succeeded in getting a recall for a violin solo, the accompaniment being played tastefully by Miss Bowles, Mr Nation sang " Grandmother's Chair," and was followed by a reading which caused great amusement, given by Mr Wilson, "A, Ward amongst the Shakers," this brought a most enjoyable evening to a close,

Tho fortniehtly company parado of tho Masterton Volunteers will bo hold tomorrow evening, Wo hear an invitation has beon sent to tho Wellington Guards to fire a friendly niatcn with a Masterton team 011 the 20th mat. If this is accepted our volunteers will be able to entertain their visitors royally as that is tho date fixed for their annual ball, ■;, .■

Tho Carlortoii detachment of tho Blue Ribbon Army met on Monday night, 'vhon the following officers wore: elected. —President, Mr Parker; Vice-President, Mr R. Dixon, sen.; Secretary, Mr Philpott ; Committee, Messrs Catt, Callister, Maguiro, H, Robinson, J, and G, Gordon, and Rumble. The next meeting will bo held at the Institute, ts arrange for an open meeting, when it is believed several of ihoßii whn are prominently hitorestorl in the movement will address those present,

There was a good attendance at the "Totara" Lodge U.A.O.D. at the Foresters' Hall, Carterton, on Monday evening. The D.P. and P.D.P, were iu attendance, and twenty now members wero nominated for initiation last Monday. The officers for tho currout halt yoar were installed in their several chairs. .

During the last week considerable excitement has prevailed about the Terawhiti gold fields, Owing to the reported striking of a large gold-bear-ing reef in tho Golden Grown claim during last week shares in this company rose from 4s to Iffy,and at.,the meeting of > shareholders pri'Monday night Mr 0, Mace' announced that a rich reef four feet thick had'been struck bearing stone superior to reefs which he had known crush from sis to eight ourtces to the ton/ MrK, Mace, .the 'mln l ofmanager ) ';;c'orifii i med 'fbis! yShares : had mg to 17s 6d, and, shares in other cWnis are also'rapidly' rising.

Mr J. McDermott »ivea notice that any pemna danmpiiiK fences or removing timber from his section, Wardell Township will bo prosecuted. iU-The half-yearly rooeting of the Stonelutjse Lodge, U,A,Q,D. was held last evening, at which.the Distriot PresiJont, Bro. W, Bishop, and, the P.D.P., Bro, Bates, were preaeht. Twenty now members wero initialed. A vote of thanks was riocorded to P,A. Bro. Quick, and also a certificate of mont. The following berthren... were installed in the respective offices for the (ensuing term i~W. Biinkhorne AD,, W. .Gieathe'ad V.A.D., G. S. W. Dalrymple Sooretnry, W.., Bobinß, Treasurer, \V OullenLG.jW.KoebloO.G., R. Hatch and Keester A.B;, Kibblewhito and Bassett V.A.8., P.A. Bro Quick M.S. The DIP, informed tho Brethren that it was contemplated to start a Grand Lodge in New Zealand, the hoad quarters to bo l at Christchurch,

'. Sir Garnet Wolacloy is fond, like Napoleon, of addressing himself directly to the soldiers under his command. " Now, my man," he snid, "if you wero told to lighten your kit by half a puund what would you .'throw away ?" " The Soldier's Pocket Companion," answered the man, aB he respectfully saluted his commander. General Wolseloy is tho author of the book,

The diamonds sent to General Sherman's daughter by the Khedive, several years ago, have been separated and given in equal shares, in the shape of earings and necklaces, to the general's four daughters. : There value was 30,000d015.

It is believed the agreement between ] Austria, Germany, and Italy is to the effect that each Power, while promising to maintain by al! possible means friendly relations with France, will be supported by the other two Powers if France should attack her, and, further, each Power promises at least to remain neutral if either of the others should be involved in war with any other Power,

Pope Leo XIII is by no means an idle man. He rises very early, and after hours of private devotion is always present at the first mass celebrated at 7 a.m. At eight he takes a cup of cbocolatb mixed with coffee and reads the letters and despatches that have arrived for him, At nine he receives the Secretary of State, and afterwards, prefects aud secretaries ofcongregations in rotation. At noon His Holinbss receives the princes At 7 o'clock he goes to prayer and devotional reading, after which he takes a very frugal dinner. It is calculated that though the Pope receives "something '■' like £360,000 annually for the exponscs of tho Holy See, his.own food only costs about 2s a day, everything included, After dinner he visits the chapel, and if time permits takes a walk in the gardens of the Vatican, where he directs the gardeners and takes the healthy interest in their work that would be shown by any ordinary country gentleman, After his walk he converses ■with any visitors who havo been allowed to approach him; and at four o'clock he once more gives audience to his cardinals and bishops, About 7 p.m. he takes a little rest, and works alone till half-past eight, when supper is served. From that time till about eleven or twelve the Pope occupies himself with reading theological works sent him by the Nuncios from all parts of the world. This is pretty well for a man who was seventy-four in March,

We must congratulate ourselves i; pou having been favored with remarkably fine and pleasant weather during tho present week. We have experienced frosty nights and although the early part of each succeeding morning has heen bitterly cold, tho week generally has passed with line bracing weather, We must expect during the following two months cold, boisterous and unpleasant days accompanied with thunder and lightning, and heavy floods, and shall expect to hear of seiious damage having been dono to bridges, &c, by large trees being washed down the rivers. We would recommend our unny frionds to pay an early visit to the Hall of Commerce, and embrace the opportunity of purchasing some of the many bargains now being offered for sale at astonishing low prices. We saw purchased yesterday children's sox Id per pair, girls hose 4d, ladies hose <Ud, corsets Is Gd, while handkerchiefs 4d each, towels 2£d each, curtains 3s Cd pair white calico 3d yd, brown calico 2id yd, dress goods 3d, costumes 5s Gd, while sheeting Is, brown sheeting 9d, stroll!,' twoed Is lid, carpet Is Cd, girls' hats Cd, women's hats la, boy's hats9d, men's hats Is, men's pants 6s Cd, men's shirts Is 6d, Men's heavy tweed suits 22s Gd, collars 6d, men's wool sox Is, men's cotton sox fid, strong shirting Cd yard, boy's and youths' volvet suits, richly trimmed, IG3 Cd, men's orercoats 17s Cd, ladies' ulsters 10s Cd, ladies' jackets 9s Cd, children's ulsters Is Gd and 3s Cd, Wo must also mention that although the Hall of Commerce was densely crowded with customers, we received our large parcel in good time, and on opening up uur purchase wo found the goods gave overy satisfaction; and in conclusion we must say that tho Hull of Commerce is the cheapest and must satisfactory drapery warohouse in Mastorton Advt.

One of our numerous loaders, being of an inquiring turn of mind, says that ho has tried oyeiy drapery and clothing establishment iu the Wairarapa for the purpose of finding out who keeps the best stuff and soils the oheapest. He says he has had considerable experience in the drapery trade, therefore considers himself a competent judge, tie gives his opinion in favor of L. J. Hooper k Co., of the Bon Mavcho Warehouse, who, he states, has a larger and better stock to choose from than any country storo in New Zealand, and fit for any town in the colony,—Adyt,

The extraordinary sale of Surplus Winter Stock at To Aro House, Wellington, should bo a matter of some interest to all readers of the Waibarapa Daily for these special reason*, Ist, because of the largoness of the stock, 2nd, because of the short duration of the sale, 15 days only, 3rd, because, of the unprece. dentedly low prices. Our price list, issued with this paper, should, we think, astonish everybody, and very certain it is that a trip to the sale would be money in pocket to every Wairarapa resident that should try it. If not able to come, their orders, accompanied with cash, would be as well executed as though selected personally. It simply means 20s for 10s, or evea less in many, cases, therefore try it, 0 ye residents, and jthaf right early,'* Bear in mind that we have no country businesses whatever, do branches in any township, and no one is authorised, to, soil for oither regularly or irregularly," '"We 1 have only one place of bmims in (he province, and the public would do well to keep this fact in mind when sending their orders, or visiting Wellington, that our sole establishment in the colony is that known as James Smith's, Te Aro House, Wellington.—Advt.

Messrs lUpp and Hare of the Emporium, in'another column rolurn thanks to their customers.

The Wflllington-Manawatn > Railway Company will to-day pall; for lehdei'sfor the construction of seven miles pf.lin'e extending from Fiizherbert bridge jn'; a southerly direction, It is undorstpor) that Messrs Henderson aud'Qp, Otaedj-are the successful tenderers for the Porirua bridge contract portion of the line. Tho price is just under £IB,OOO. Prune' Canterbury Potatoes,"7os'per ton, atßapp & Hare's. Lidios' boots this weok, 27 pairs only, 3s lid per pair, at the Emporium. . Men's Colonial Watertight Boots, 12s Cd per pair, at.Rapp & Hare's, Men's Suits, 10a Cd, for 14 days, at Rapp&Huro's. ; Men's Trousers .and Vests, from 7s (id per pair, at the Emporium, Ironmongery, Grocery, Oil and Colors, at Wellington prices, at Rapp & Hare's. -•[AdvtS] ~ ['''.■■'