The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1884.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 5, Issue 1573, 3 January 1884, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1884.

Messrs Alexander Brandon and Henry Brogdeii, the well-known railway con tractors, of Wednesbury, have filed petitions in insolvency. The liability of each is set down at three-quarters of a million sterling. The following log of (lie prospecting party up tlie iVaiugawn has been received by llio secretary in Mastcrton: —(Dec. 18) camped near Falconers; (19) crossed river and camped some distance up ; (20) wet.and did not move eauip; (21) removed camp to big flat up river ; (22) pack horse broke loose during night and cleared out, recovered the same nnd brought up remainder of stores left at camp No, 2; (23) removed camp and started up river, continued travelling until tlie river censed to bo fordable, cut a track through bush on the north side of river, and pitched camp on a terrace, to which we brought up all stores; (24) Dowling aua Wilson started to cut trackup riv'or, George and McUulloch travelled up river some distance on tlio north bank above the high full, when it commenced to rain very hard, and the river rose bo suddenly that it was with great difficulty that the return to camp was mado; (25) hunted for wild cattle, being short of meat, but without success; (26) travelled up river prospecting, found stone containing mineral supposed to be silver—sample fonvcrded ; (27) prospecting and cutting tracks; (28) raining heavily; (29) rain continued, river considerably swollen, crushing quartz; (30) Sunday, cattle •hunting. Owing to the ' unfavorable condition of the weather and tho swollen elate of river party lias been working under unfavorable conditions, but haro great hopes of eventual success. As yet had not found gold-bearing qtiarlz or alluvial gold,

A reward is.offered maiunlier colnmw for a pi eV;ot book lost betwceuTo Ore Ore and IJiisiertou, Unr almanao containing the beautiful cliromo of the lovoiy " lass of Richmond Hill" will be presented to our subscribers on Saturday next." : . The, continuous broken weather 'is beginning, to provent the maturimrof 'grain crops, Outs ought now to bo fit for cutting, but owing to tho want of sun they aro far from being ripe, William Henry Drew, a nan who celebrated the New Year by smashing the contents of the bar at llio Prince of Wales Hotel, was lined five shillings for drunkenness by Mr W. H, Beetham, J.P.', this morning. . .. Mr Gladstone has declined an invitation ' from our Colonial Parliament to visit New Zealand, No sensible man will cavil at his refusal. Our, inflated M.H.R.'s liad better write now to Queen Victoria and the Emperor of Russia. The Australia, with tho December English Mails, left San Francisco for Auckland on the 22nd ult., one day later than time table date. Tho Zealandia, with December Colonial mails, arrived at San Francisco from Auckland on the.3oth ult., three days earlier than time table date, The old Darwin cable was again interrupted on the27th ult., about 440 miles from Banjoewangie. ''Osborne" left Singaporo ou the 28th, to effect repairs, The cable ship Seine is duo at Singapore early in February, with renewal of o.ibles far tho Eections between Saigon and Darwin. The return criokot match Tmui w •Latigdalo-Ica stations eventuated on Boxing Day at Tinui. Tho combined team wore again victorious, winning by an innings and 67 runs. Tho scores are: Tinui. Ist innings, 43; 6eeond 27 ; total, ,70, Langdale-Ica, Ist innings, 137. Mr H. Elder, of Langdale, making top score with 51, Out of the two elevens a good team could bo picked, and .rumors are in the air of a challenge from Masterton, Mr W, Smith, of Tmui, istrying hard to raise a little enthusiasm in cricketing there, and it is to bo hoped he will meet with success. Wo cull the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Mr Bulkley's, Dentist Surgoon. of Willis street, Wellington, who, by rcqnost, is staying a few days in Masterton. Mr Bulkley assures us that it is impossible to turn out high class and properly finished dentures without the facilities only obtainable in a well-appointed work room, so tliat tho short time ho is able to be away from Wellington will be ample for all surgical work and impressions, We liavo received from Mr Sellar, the local ajjent of the New Zealand Insurance Company, the customary almanao, which is as usual, the most convenient one for office references which is published, A mistake occurred in our roport of the Featherston Races in our yesterday's issue, Wo mentioned that Shamrock won ilie big event and ran second in another handicap. It should have been : won the New Year Handicap and ran second for the big event. New Year's Eve at Greytown on tho last occasion was one of the quietest for years. There was n marked absence of larrikinism as far as wo can hear, The private brass band discoursed some excellent music during the night. Meteorological records are now taken at tho Masterton railway station by Mr Stevenson, ilie officer iu charge. Tenders for the lease of section 29 Masterton Small Farm Block close tomorrow. Nominations for thoTaralalii Carterton Jockey Club meeting closo to-day at 9 p.m., wei«hts will be declared on the Bth inst, On New Year's Day a bi« picnic was hold in Stewart's paddock, Greytown, at which a great number were present. The usual g.imes indulged in were in full swing until tho rain in the evening dispersed a considerable number. Ameeiiii" of iho settlers of Pahiatua was held on Monday evening last to lake into consideration the qiieslion of tho proposed new school for tho district. A letter was read from Mr \\, W. McCardle stating that matters iu connection with tho school were in a very forward state, the Education Board having accepted the site liberally offered by that gentleman, an I aloo decided to erect the necessary building* thereon. Tho meeting resolved " Tlnit Mr W. Sodcole bo recommended to tho East County Council as tho first returning officer tor the Pahiatua Road Board district." A numerously signed requisition has been placed in Ml' MeCardle's hands, who will endeavor to got tho Council to givo effect to the recommendations.

The summer season is now. well advanced, and notwithstanding the extraordinary amount of rain that has interfered Badly with outdoor exercise as well an with farming operations, the usual happy change from winter furs and ulsters to liandsomo dresses and ekgant dolmans has taken place in the costume of tho ladies, who are fortunate in being a'llo to obtain a wonderfully varied selection without travelling from Masterton, where the slock of drapery, millinery and clothing of all kinds ia extensive and choico at Owes, Schroder & Co.'s Hall of Oommerco, Queen Street.—[Advi.J After several years' experience in supplying watches for the colonial market, Littiejohn and Sod, of Lambton Quay, Wellington, have observed the need for a thoroughly Bound English Lever Watch at a lower price than that usually paid for such watches. It. is only Ijj the judicious diiision of labor and by the manufactuic of largo quantities on a uniform plan, that we are enabled to meet this want Wc have now the pleasure of introducing our Six Guinea Hunting Silver Lover, This watch, being simple in design, durablo, highly finished, ami accurate, fulfils all the requirements of a pocket timekeeper. A written guarantee for two years will be given with each watch. Sent by post, securely packed, on receipt of Post Office order or cheque.—(Advt) " Uuchihmiba-."—Quiclc, complete cure, all annoying Kidney, Bladder, and U:inary Diseases.. Druggists. Moses, llosscfeCo., Sydney, General Agents. CnnRTMAS Prksenw 11 Tho opportunity of making an elegant and {[ratifying present to son ot daughter, brother or sister is brought within reach of all by the special importation of ijold and silver jewellery by A, Bisn, Jeweller, Queen-street, for tho Christmas season. Silver presents from Is; gold |,resents from ss. All goods will be marked in plain figures and a reduction of 10 per cent- will he made on ordinary prices during tho holidays.—Advt, A Wise Deacon—"Deacon Wilder, I want you to tell mo how you kept yourself and family so well the past season when all the rest of us have been sick so much, and have had the doctors running to us so often." "Brother Taylor, the answer is very easy, I used Hop Bitters in time, and kept my family well, and saved large doctor's bill's. Pour shillings' worth of it kopt us all well aud- able id work all the time, and I will warrant that it has cost you and most of tho neighbors £lO to £IOO apieco to keep sick tho same time, I fanoy you'll take my medicine hereafter, See . Gorged kvbbs, Bilious, conditions, con-, stipation, piles, dsypepsia, headache, cured ,by " Well's May Apple Pills," fid and Is boxes at druggists. Moses, Moss, & 0o„ Sydney, General Agents for Australasia,'

A Weil known hiitelkaeiw lit Masierton drew the second hoips iu a hit/ southern sweep on the Chrißtchuroh Middle Park Stakea. The following are the results of; the aeoond.-'-'day's events at'the "Marton and Rnnpitikei Races (yesterday) Handicap Hurdles—Mount,l; Cbovalier, 2. Hack Hurdles—Loch Lomond, 1; Kelpie; 2. 1 St Leger—Consul and Aliaua, dead heat, District Plate—Laurel, 1; Hinemoa, 1; Orphan, 3. We believe that it every one would use Hop Bitters freely there would bo muchlesß sickness and misery in tho world, and people are fast beginning to find this out, whole families-keeping well at a trifling oost by its use,, 'We ad vise all to try it. Read Ciiristjus at Te Aro House,-To signalise the'festive Benson of this present-year of grace, wo purpose a departure from the usual distribution uf Christmas gifts, and shall instead give a liberal bonus in hard cash on all pucds.bought between the 15th and Slot December, and paid for at time of purchase, at Te Aro House Bonuses.—Wo shall grant a cash bonus on all paid parcels from the amount of 5s to £2O. From (is to 18s we shall allow a bonus of Is in the £. The subsequent paragraph will show the cash bonuses payable on each parcel at Te Are. _ Thb Bonds.—On a £2O parcel, bonus 40 shillings; £lB parcel, bonus 36 shillings; £lO parcel, bonus 33 shillings: £l4 parcel, bonus 24 shillings; £ll parcel, bonus 20 shillings; £Bparcel, honns 16s; £6 parcel, bonus 12s; £5 parcel; bonus 10s; £4 parcel, bonus 8 shillings; £4 parcel, bonus G shillings; £2 parcel, bonus 4 shillings; £1 parcel, bonus 2 shillings; 17s 6d parcel, bonus lid, 15s parcel, bonus 9d: 12s Gd parcel, bonus 8J; 10s parcel, bonue Gd; 7s 6dparcel, bonus Id; 6s parcel, bonus 3d. 'All.these bonuses payable between 15th and 3ist-December,, at To Aro House, Cubastreet, Wellington. Advt.