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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 5, Issue 1440, 26 July 1883, Page 2

Mr A. Haihaway is authorized to collect all accounts due to Mr W, Dixon.;

Mr J. E. Bi'own is spoken of as the probable new minister for railways. Tenders are. invited by tlie the Waira rapa West County Council for two road contracts on the Carterton to Gladstone line,.and two on the Gladstone to Waimii'nrn line;

The annual show of the Wairarapa and East Coast Pastoral and Agricultural Society is advertised in another column, for the Ist November.; Our attention has been called to a hole in the, footpath near the culvert over the Kurupuni creek on the Main road. No doubt tho Borough overseer will attend to it,

W. Neary notifies that ho has opened a saddle, harness, and collar making establishment in Masterton, and that collar making will bo a speciality iu his trade. Tho Hon the Minister for Public Works declares that the extra trainß on Saturday betweon Masterton and Featherston do not pay. Surely the Minister must be mistaken, as it is well known. that they are run at a nominal cost. "Sinbad," of the Race Investigation Company, Dunedin, advertises a consultation on the Melbourne Cup in another column. A novelty, which will be appreciated by investors.-', is introduced in this consultation in the shape of substantial "nomination" prizes—that is, oach investor names one of the horsea nominated and those who " spot" tho first, second, and third, receive special awards The members of the Loyal Unity Lodge M.U.1.0.0.F., Featherston, held their monthly meeting in the Lodge room, Odd Fellows' Hall, on Saturday last, whou the new officers were impressively installed by the late Secretary 0. AY. Keys; G, Mallorev in the G.M.'s chair; R, Barton N.G.; E. Wasley N.G.; and A. Donald, Secretary. After the general business ■ had been disposed of, a very pleasing ceremony took plaoe, in,the presentation of an emblem, to past Secretary Keys, in recognition of his many valuable services rendered by him lo the. lodue in the last twelve years.' , '' The emblem was most tastefully got up, mounted in a beautiful gilt moulded frame and nicely engraved, the work of a'jocal artist Mr J, Smith, who deserves great credit for it. Mr F, H.Wood announces a s:ile of fat sheep, heifers, &c, at the Pas oral Society's yards, Carterton, for Thu ulay the 2nd August,

Messrs Lowes and lorns held a sk'ck sale at thoir yards yesterday ■ afternoon, and notwithstanding the trotr .weather there waa a very large attendance of buyers from all parts of the Valley.. The following were the prices realised ; Beef 16 lo £7 10s, large steers*.s 10s; 3-year olds £4lss to £5, 2 and 2| year (.Ida Mto £415, heifers £2l2s 6d, cowa i' 3 to £b, horses 40s to 15, por.kers 12s to.IGs, and ferrets 15s. At the Education Board meeting yesterday the question of a site for the DaleField school was left to the members of ihe Wairarapa District. . The Board aocepted an offer cf a lease of a teacher's residence from Mr McMaster, for tho Gladstone teacher. On the recommendation of the Inspector a bonus of 120 was voted to Miss Bsillio, and a committee was appointed to report on the Cross' Creek School. Mr H. L. Roberts was appointed; to tho charge of tho Gladstone School. The Inspector and head mas'or were instructed to draw rules, &0., in connection wiih the es:ablishment of a high school at Masterton. An application'from Mr H. P. Ward, Greytown,' for nn iucreaso of salary, was referred to the Finance Comuiittoe. A communication from the Carterton Comuiittoo in refer-. once to the capitation allowance was referred (o the Finance Committee.. ..The Inspector an.d.the master wero instructed to report bn'the'qlieitibn of additional, accommodation at tho Kaitara School;: The Board approved of plans for a aolioolhouso at Wangaehu, and'.resolved to advertise for tenders for the, work

Between two and three o'clock ' this morning Constable Loaby, who was on duty at that hour, observed a fire to tho north of Masterton, At first lie thought that the Wnipoua Brewery was alight, the rain and mist preventing any distant object from being discerned, and he requested the night-watchman of the Empire Hotel to sound an alarm, That official did his duty like a man, tugging at the bell till tho town was thoroughly roused. "Turning out of bed" was universal, but moat people, after reoonnoitering the weather, prudently returned to ihe shelter of their blankets. In the meantime Constable Leahy crossed the Waipoua, and found that the cause of the alarm was a whare on the brow of the hill, belonging to Mr Ewington. These premises were blazing furiously, but hb they wero riot of a very valuable oharaoter the constable retraced his steps in order to allay the alarm which had been created. A considerable number of the general public, including • members of the Fire Brigade, had braved the elements, and were Bomewhat disgusted to find that only a whare was alight. The value of the premises destroyed does not exceed ten pounds, the principal lobs bring a quantity of tools, clothing, and boiidjng, which was deposited in them, We learn from Mrs Ewington that the fire was evidently the work of an incendiarist, There are no traces of the clothing or some sheep skins which were in the whare, among the burnt embers, and she is of the opinion (hat tho parson or poraons who' set alight to lbs/ whare, carried them off, The building wai uplined, and on a wetinight-it mnet have taken some slight trouble-to burn it down, The premises and their contents were un. insured, '

. The Rev L, M. Isitt has been conducting revival-services in the Hutt district during the past week. ; The Friendly Societies' Sports Committee have offered a contribution of seven pounds ten'shillings towards, the levelling of the Park oval if they are- accorded the same privileges as the Caledonian Society. The death is reported of an old settler, Mr'Sutberland of Pah&ua and formerly of LyeU'a Bsy, , ; qi, ■:'/ y:v His Honor Judge flardcaslle. holds a Distrtot Court sitting at Masterton tomorrow. The business of the. Bitting will be applications in bankruptcy by Mr 0.-F. Worth and Mr J, P.elerß, jun., and a case of Hoskingv Steven, claim £4s. ,

' A strong southerly buster, aocoropanied by heavy rain has set, in, and the football match, CatiterburyiV Wellington, has been postponed until Saturday. . We have received a telegram from Professtrr Sample,"stating that he will be unable to lecture in Masterton. The Ruv Mr W, E. Paige desires Us to acknowledge tho receipt of a parcel of fancy go"ds from Messrs Caselbarg & Co for the Church Bazasr. The Waste Lands Committee took evidence yesterday on the MastertonGreyiown Trust Lands Bill from .Messrs E. Hare, KenalJ, and A. W. •Hogg,: It was, we understand, ag»eed'"that"pew clauses should bB introduced irito'theßill' to meet objections taisedy'-and -for this purpose the enquiry was adjourned, for a week, ••■■ •..•■< ; _ .< ■. ■•

Mr H. Bunny, says the.t.Z, Tines, in his juvenile days' evideliitly underwent wholesome discipline at the, hands/ of;h[».= schoolmistress. That the galled boy' still winces was evidenced yesterday by a remark' which fell from the gentleman named at the ordinary meeting of the Education Board, The name of a lady who was a candidate forra, position as schoolmistress' was brought up, when, with a considerable degree of eagerness, Mr Bunny inquired if the candidate was of a vigorous temperament,; ( 'lb she,'in fact," said he, "able togivothe boys a good,, sound, wholesome caning." The Beoretary replied that he rather thought the lady would prove a modestly'•■efficient terror to youthful evil doers, and-this seemed to ease Mr fiunny'a mind, as he ejected, gleefully," That's right; nothing like a flogging for boys occasionally. I ought to know, for I used to get it."' ■ ; It is a ton'.; road that has no turning ; hut a muoh shorter .one that has. Many business men arc complaining at the present time of scaroity of money and loss of trade, but we consider (hat they'themselves are greatly to blame through not' keeping in stock fashionable drapery and clothing, 6, W. Schroder is transacting at the present time more thun half of the business in this city in fashionable drapery : and clothing, owing to his keeping in s'ock the very latest and choicest novellies procurable through his agents in London and Paris,—Anvr,

One of our numerous readers, being of an inquiring; turn of mind, says that he has tried .every drapery and olothing establishment in the Wairarapa for the purpose of finding out who keeps the best stuff and sella the cheapest, He Baya he tas had considerable experience in the drapery trade, therefore considers himself a> competent judge. He gives his opinion in favor of L, J. Hooper & Co.; of the Bon Marche" Warehouse, who, ho states, his a larger and better stock to choose from than any country store in ;New Zealand, and fit for any town in the colony,—Abvt, •Mole trousers at 6s 6d at Rapp & Hare's,

All the year round flannel lOd per yard at Ilia Emporium. -i. .-•

Come and see ladies' boots from 3s lid per pair I Rapp & Hare. ;Buy men's'trousers and vestß at 9s lid Emporium.

Examine tweed suits at 22s 6d. Rapp &Hare.

Men's hats from Is at Emporium. A few braces leltat Cd per pair. Rapp A'Han.

.For grocery at Wellington prices go to Rapp & Hare.—[Advt.] .

We must request Borne of out local advertisers to bear in mind that it is unreasonable for them to expect us to be continually altering their advertisements,.. eipccially at tho present time. G. W. Schroder, for inatanco, has a most a! tractive advertisement on tho front page of this paper, but ns his itnmenselcleanng sale commences on Saturday next we have every reason, to say that it is a <>cuuine clearing sale for the season, and i'i(l«ii)g from the nice and choice assortment of drapery now to be aeon at the Hall of Commerce, together with low prices, this sale, commencing on Saturday next, must prove all that can bo desired; —Advt.