OFFICIAL ASSIGNEES.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 5, Issue 1536, 16 November 1883, Page 2

OFFICIAL ASSIGNEES.

The Government have made four appointments to work the new Bankruptcy Act, They have placed four corner stones in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, on which the success of this measure must depend. Have they exercised a due discretion in this Ministerial patronage 1 ! Are these corner stones truly laid ] We doubt it! The Wellington appointment is a good one, We are sure Mr 0. 0. Graham is well qualified to fill the duties of his new position as official assignee, but in the name, of all that, is.'extraordinary why; has a newspaper,.;editor ■:; been selepted to administer" the iu tho big -Province''.'pi, Otago ? - What on eapth : is there in the experience'of an editor to qualify" him for such a position] An editor is not supposed to be a trained accountant, and an expert in balance sheets. We do not even regard it as-a compliment

•to-the press that ut leading;member,of' ?ifc- should be. selected for a position which he can scarcely fill with' credit; to himself, to the Government, or to' the public.

The meeting' called by MrOotoman Phillips in order to form a butter and cheeso factory at Featherßt'on has been postponed,

Mrßuohanan.M.H.R., is roported to have purohaaed a shorthorn bull and an Ayrshire ditto at the late Christohuroh Show.

A paper on the historio and economic as'pectß of the lands question was read by Mr Coleman Phillips on Wednesday evening beforo the Wellington Philoadp hioal Sooiety, . - Our Oartorton- contemporary says that a testimonial of £M has beon presented to Mr Sutton. Apparently some misconception exists as to the amount whioh was given, and it is only right that it should be cleared up. "We believe that the purse contained some tweuty sovereigns, From an advertisement that appears in another column it will be seen that Mr 0, W. Goodison of the London Aroade, Auckland and Christohuroh intends opening a London Arcade in Wellington, with a new and varied Block of almost ever; conceivable article in the jewellery and fancy goods line,' The temporary' premises in Cuba street will be opened on December Ist, and the permanent place of business (late McDowell's) in February next.' ' ./The Masterton Fire Brigado held its, usual meeting on Wednesday evening nineteen members being in attendance, It was resolved to ask the Borough Council to erect an additional fire bell somewhere on Btmtloy's estate and to ask the School Oummitto'e to allow the school bell at' Kurupuni id housed for fire alarms,.the present 8in»lo bell being insufficient to rouse the men in all parts of the town, It was also resolved to ask the Council to have two fire plugs inserted in Chapelstreet, and one in Dixon-street, and to give the engine cleaner constant work on .the Borough roads, as the Brigade could not keep a good man at the small wages it was able to offer,

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Waste Lands Board was held yesterday. Present—Messrs J. G. Holdsworlh (Chairman), T, Mason, W, W. Taylor, and H, Bunny, The Chairman reported that no applications for land had been received since the last meeting, with regard to the request of Messrs Hondyeido, Marts & Co., to bo allowed- to out and remove timber from Crown laud in the Akiteo district, it was agreed that they be permitted to take posts required on pay ing a royalty of 10s per hundred, under certain conditions. The meeting then adjourned. Attention is directed to Seville's Capil lary Gerrainator, a preparation advertised in another column, for which Mr J, Monteith, of Wellington, is the sole agent for New Zealand, We learn that it is a secret combination of the best, costliest and most stimulating drugs, containing nothing deleterious, and will not injure the most delicate skin, and it 3 entiro freedom from grease, combined with its very pleasant perfume, render it peculiarly agreeable for use, It is also a sure preventive and cure for dandruff ,and scurf, and since its introduction into tho colony, has ganicd a reputation over all.other preparations of the kind, The final concert of the season connected with St Matthew's Church, series was givon in the Theatre Royal last evening to a very larjjo audienco. Part I opened with' a well played piano duet from Mesdames Paige and" Palmer. Then followed a' very effective piece, Mr Grundy singing with expression and much tasto "Children's(Voices," aided by a subdued harmonium accompaniment behind the scenes and the sweet choral voices of his pupils. The effect was very nice and it was thoroughly appreciated by tho audience, The choir boys then came on to the stage and sang "Glorious .Apollo", fery correctly, exhibiting Bigus |hat they havo profited by the excellent training which they have received from Mrs Paigo "itiid Mr Grundy. Miss 0, Palmer, a vocalist "with a pleasing voice, then gave "Tho Blue Alsatians/' .nd was .'well-received Mjs Palmer followed with a piano solo, "Thalberg's last rose of summer." ■ In the hands of an accomplished pianist such as this lady is, this piece is most offective, and her correct rendering of even its most difficult pneBages, secured high enconiums. Mr F. G. Moore came next, and created quite a sensation by his perfect and realistic rendering of " Hear the wild winds ■blow." It was the song of the evening, though in the second part of the programme Mr Gant, by the artistic skill with which he gave "Vanished" maybe said to have divided the principal vocal honors with him. The first part of the programme wound up with " Time Was" by Miss Nicoi, "Blow Gentle Gales," a trio by Messrs Bisb, Moore, and Stevenson, which was encored, and the sensational appearance of Mr Rapp's choir boys in "Drink puppy drink," attired in cay Jockey costumes, and singiug and acting tho ipie.ee with pleasure to themselves and to tho audience. Mr Rapp deserves great credit for this successful hit, and we regret that his absence inWanganui provented him from witnessing tho triumph of his pupils, . This piece was loudly encored, Part II opened with a duet by two little girls Misses A, and 0, Oorbett, which, was .encored. . Tho Orpheus Club followed with a glee which was also redemanded. Mr E. W, Payton gave an operatic song. MrsC. Preoth rendered an effective ballad, and Mr Stevenson sang "Now the Quiet' Moon,"' amid loud applause, Miss Beard gave as a piano solo, Thalberg's "Borne, Sweet Home," 'and lier performance was loudly encored. A quintette by Misses, Jupp, Niool, Watson, and Messrs Moore, and Stevenson went well, and the.song Mr Rapp was to have sung was replaced by " Father O'Flyhn" from Mr B. W, Payton. A farce by the Mastorton Amataur Dramatio Club concluded a very pleasant evening. Messrs Gant and Tapperell did full justice to the lively dialogue of Box and Coi, and had a good coadjator in the representative of Mrs Bouncor. The piece went remarkably well and found high favor amongst the audienco. Mrs Paige throughout the evening played the accompaniments to the various songs with her wonted power and expression! The success of these concerts have very largely depended' upon the services which this lady has rendered at the piano, An. accident happened last ovening to a pony phaeton driven by Miss Vallance and occupied by three other ladies. The horse drawing it became frightened and bolted, finally landing the four ladies in a heap on the footpath in Church-street, (fortunately not hurt in the least), and smashing tho carriage to pieces against tho horse post opposite the Daily office. The terrified animal (hen continued its career with the shafts only, and dashed down .Queen-stroet on the footpath 03 the west side, crossing over the road near Mr Jones fruit shop, and making straight fpr Mr .Cellar's office (probably to take out an accident insurance policy) the door of :Svhiqli'Btopd.invitingly open. He was' no't'a'wblcbme..visitor however, and the door, was unceremoniously slammed in his fa'co,; He then"continued his mad gallop doW the east" of Queen-street footpath, jantl was ultimately captured without [doing any further damage, though children had narrow escapes.

We understand that, the delegates of the North Wnirarapa County Settlers' Association meet on.Saturday the24th 'fast. Mi'.W. Dixon, carter and wood dealer of Masterton, has filed a declaration of insolvency. We are requested by the Rev Mr Paige to acknowledge the receipt of a parcel of fancy goods from Mr Mason for the forthcoming bazaar. The newest advertising dodge which we haveseen isasheot copy of "Rough on Rats" set as a comic song and circulated by the vendors of a poison advertised under that iiaine. The Masonio Brethren of the Thistle Lodge, S,O„ Masterton, met at their Lodge Room. Empire Hotel, on Wednesday evening, whm the following officers were elected:-R.W.M„ John Kay; D.M., Jas, Niool; S.M., R,Darby; S.W., CU W.Dftlcymple; J.W., D, Pickeringj Treasurer, F.Gray; Secretary, J, Bentley;S.D„ W. Rspp; J.D., A. W. Hogg • S. Steward, W. Lundqvist j 1.G., H. Bentleys Tyler, E. Richards; Organist, H. Pearßon, The Wellington Freezing Company have Bbipped. 6021 aheep ani lambs oarcases by the lonic, and 144 piecos of beef. • ; The Wellington. Meat Preserving and Refrigerating Company (Limited), capital 150,000,.was registered to-day, It takes over the butchering and meat preserving businessof Ji and'H. Barber, and Woods. Orosbie&Co. ;-.,jt .is..understood that the official assignees'will mpetin Wellington about the third of December to interview Mr Connolly, and also toconferamohgstthem* r 6el\tes aß' ; to ; 'a';uhiform mode of procedure, 'Messrs', Lowes, and lornß advertise for sate the feeding off about eighty aorcs of good grass. ;: 'A terrific hailstorm was experienced in the Forty Mile Bush between Eketahuna and'Paulatua on Wednesday last, and was the most severe felt in the district for some years past, hailstones as larue as pigeons' eggs falling during the storm. On the same day the. Manawatu River was considerably swollen, the rush of water through the Gorge being very high, One of the suburban allotments in .Masterton which promises to be productive ol a large and permanent fruit supply, io the.garden and orchard of Messrs Groushow and Aftke in Nursery road, Soyeral acros of this land are in cultivation, strawberries being ono of the leading features Long rows of largo and luscious strawberries are now ripening in this plantation, and the proprietors of it will be able to supply the local market tliie season with an almost unlimited stock of this popular delicacy. Already Mr Jones, the well known fruiterer, has displayed in his window appetising samples from this garden. We havo received from Mr T, E, Price a cleverly arranged Christmas card, consisting of a photographic group with a centrepiece representing the Te Ore Ore pah, surrounded by the beads of some hundreds of leading natives in this and other distriots,, The faces come out with remarkable distinctness, The border consists'of handsome native scroll work, and the whole design is most appropriate as a photographic masterpiece, and it reflects the highest credit on Mr T. E. Price. We doubt whether any other artist in tho colony would have been equally successful in tho grouping and arranging of a similar picture.

Rapp & Hare's 2s Cd tea unequalled for purity and flavor. Tkyiil—Advt. •

i Seldom has there been such a choice of beautiful dress fabrics and elegant milllnory as ladioa havo placed before them this season-in the principal drapery establishments of New Zealand. A visit of inspection to Mr G, W, Schroder's Hall Commerce would amply pnve this as there is now on view there the most extensive selection of the latest novelties from England and the Continont ever seon in the Wairarspa,—Advt. Rapp & Hare would remind runholders and farmers that they have just landed 50 bales of woolpacks, 8 and 10103,, attached and detached tops, 45 bales corn sacks, 72 doz, sheep shears in all the best brands, special plates in sewing twines. The above they are selling at Wellington wholesale prices, An inspection invited.—[Advt.] Gorged livers, Bilious, conditions, tonstipation, piles, daypepsia, headache, cured by "Well's May Apple Pills." Cd and Is boxes at druggists, Moses, Moss, & Co,, Sydmy, General Agents for Australasia, Don't die in the housk,—" Eough on Eats"clearsout rats,mice,beetles, roaches,' bed-bupjs, flics, ants, insects, molos, jackrabbits,' gophers. Moses, Moss, & Co., Sydney, General Agents, Kouan on ivats." —oloars out rats, mice roaches, flies, ants, bed-bugs, beetles, insects skunks, jack-rabbits, gophers. Drug gists, Moses, Moss & Co,, Sydney, General Agents. 65 Little- boi/b' 'striped Galatea wanking suits, trimmed navy blue, for boys from 3 to 5 years, all sizes, at'2s 6d; Te Aro Houso, 100 LHtk boys' suits, three garments, dark colours, vory durable, will suit boys from 4to 10 years, all mn, at ss; Te Aro House. -

50 Boys' darh tweed Norfolk suits, will fit boyfl from 4 to.- 10 years, prices, according to size, from-7s 6d to 10s 6d; Te Aro House.

75 Boys' fancy linen Norfolk suits, splendid forsummer wear, fast in colour, for boys from 3to 10 years, 9s 6d to 12s 6d; To Aro House,

SO Little-boys' navy blue worsted jmey suits.-with-cap; fer boys from 3 to 7 years 9b to 103 6d; Te Aro Houso.

70,50y5' West of England iweei Sudbury mite, splendid patterns, for boys from 4 to 14 years, 15s 6d to 23a fid; To Aro House. 55' Boys'' NwmarkeV-suits, with yoke, capital EnglM tweeds will suit boys from 3 to.lO.years, prices from 12s 6d each; Te Aro House;''-' '■

100 .Boys' ]fest of England trouser mils, partof surplus) stock from last summer, to fit boys from 9 to 13 j eara, original prices 35s to 47s (id, now 25s to 30a; To Aro House, WcllingWii!—Advt; .