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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 6, Issue 1608, 13 February 1884, Page 2

Parliament is further prorogued until the 7th of April. Mr George Fairbrother will not sell the Carterton boarding house as advertised, aßit lias been disposed of privately. The delegates ol the North Waivarapa County Settlers' Association' meet this evening, Mr F. H. Wood adds to his catalogue for the Ham Pair, Komney Marsh rams entered by Mr D. McLaren .aud Mr Dorset, and Cotawold rams by Mr P. 11,I 1 , Tanered, The missing man Smith, is supposed to be enjoying himself at Wellington while, his Carterton friends are organising search parties to discover his remains in the, latter town. Mr Buchanan, M.H.K., is to bo made a Forester at Carterton to-morrow. .Wo learn from the Observer thai Mr John Bnrrow, of the Taratahi, has imported from Canterbury, the stud horse Trickster, by Leonara, out of Revoke (the winner of the Geraldino Cup at the last spring meeting, 1883.) This horse is from Mr Stead's well known Canterbury l stud, having excellent blood in his veins, being OHe of Eevoku's stock', and the dam Trump Card. Mr Burrow intends racing him until the season is over, after which ho will travel this district. The samo gentleman has also purchased 4000 Merino sheep from Mr Macaliater, owner of the Clyde Btation, Blenheim. The sheep, which are intended for his Admiral run, Wainuioru, were expected to land in Wellington early this week, a delay having ocourred owing to the AVairoa river being impassible. We direct a'tcntion to the altered, advertisement of the ram :.ud ewe fair to be held oil the 20: h insi. It will be seen that all sheep must be on the ground before ten o'clock, and that the sale commences at eleven sharp, Two compositors in this office, Messrs Hounslow and llichards, wiH represent Mastertou in the swimming match at Wellington to day. Whether they will prove as expert in salt, as they are in fresh water remains to be seen.

A meeting of the vostry of St. Mark's Church was held at tho Sunday School last evening, when there was a good attendance. Mr Booth reported that a cheque had been sent to the General Church Fund for the amount of tho ministers-salary for last quarter, but that he had not been able to send any toTvards the arrears due. For. the purpose of facilitating tho collection of subscriptions to the General Church Fund, the district was divided into districts, and one district allotted to each vestryman. The ordinary monthly meoling of tho tfasterton Hospital Committee was held yesterday. Present—Messrs Bnddington (chairman), Psiqo, Baard, lorns and Payton. The Treasurer reported a debit balance of 110 5s lOd, A letter was read from Messrs Beard nnd Gray enclosing £2los forwarded by Mr James Macara. The gift was acknowledged by a vote of thanks. The Rev L. M. Isitt was appointed visiting member for the ensuing month, A resolution was passed asking the Institute Committee for a reduction of rent of the meeting room, owing to the inconvenient manner in which it was furnished.

" Gemgie SniiilW drew astill larger house at the TheatiO lioyal last ovoning than on her opening night, and the urnuramme to rendered with spirit and received with enthusiasm, In the after piecs, the leconi expedition of llio four Mas'.ei'toniane into the range* furnished " Georgio" with material for some telling bits. Tn uiglii will be the last appearance of this talented actress in Masterton, ss arrangements have been made for opening to-morrow at Carterton;. If "George" Smithson.isas well received in the other townships of the'district as she has been here, the lessee, Mr Griffiths, will have no reason to regret "his Wairarap:> trip. ■'■'■-

A meeting of the Directors of the Taratahi Dairy Company was held at- the Council Chambers, Carterton, yesterday afiemoon. There were present Mtfsßrs. Booth, Buchanan, Francis', ; 'Nfx, ; Royuoldß : and Wolters. The minute's of the previous meeting woro read and confirmed, . On the motion of Mr Francis it; was decided to reduce the minimum weight of cheese to be sold in orib lot froni.'ticwt to 2cwi>. It was decided to send one Hon of cheese to Sydney to teat the market. It 1m ■ reported that about 65 Bhares had not been applied for, and consequently 1 the; whole project for placing the balance of the shares was in danger of falling through. After considering the subject it was found that the balance could further be reduced to 30, and the Directors determined to make a final effort to place that number. Thomilkaccounts for the three months ended 31st January, amounted to 1716. There was no other business of any imj portance,

The adjourned meeting of the Featherston School Committee was held in the schoolroom at 8 o'clock p.m. on Saturday. Present—Messrs Bobertson, Matthews, Briunkill, and Donald. In the absence of the Chairman, Mr Donald waa voted to tho chair. The subcommittee reported that in accordance with instructions received from the cotnmittoe, viz, to enquire into the suitableness .of Mr H. Bunting for the head mastership of the Featherston State School, they had interviewed a number of tho Gladstone settlors on the Bubjecf, who gave a very flattering account of Mr Bunting's moral .influence on the children, and the great improvement displayed in. their work during the two months he has-been in cbargo of tho school. They one and all. Yery much regretted .losing Mr Bunting, and expressed a w'ibl) that the Board would allow him to remain until another good teacher was provided for the Gladstone School, The subcommittee fully recommend that the appointment made by the' Education Board of Mr H. Bunting be confirmed. Proposed by Mr Brunskill, seconded by Mr Robertson—That, this committee confirm the appointment made, by the Education Board of Mr H. Bunting as head master of the Featherston State School-carried unanimously.' Resolved—That the Chairman write to the jjducajjon Board, urging the necessity of i Mr Bunting taking charge of the school

The sentence of death passed on Wnj, Pearce for. murder 'of bis paramour at Dunedin has been commuted to imprisonment for life. :'

A young man named Nixon was sentenced at Wellington yesterday to fourteen days for an assault on one of tho Salvation Army. ' Our correspondei, t writes' thatf the following gentlemen were nominated as members for tho PahiakuaEoad Board on Monday lest, m, Messrs J. M. Davie, O. Avery, D. Ohamier, W, W. McCardle, D Crewe, J, Smith and'J. Hall. ■ Seven being the number required they were declared duly elected. The first meeting of the Board will be held on tho 25th Inst, at noon. ,

General Arthur Bunny, 1 0.8., retired' Eoyal (late Bengal) Artillery, died on the 9th of November at Kensington, aged 68. He served in the Sutlaj- campaign nf 1846 and was present at the battle of Sobraori. He also took part in ihe Punjab campaign, and was present at the battle of Gooierbt, He also served during the Indian mutiny, including the seige and capture of Dolhl, the relief of Luoknow, and -.thajbattle cof G'awnpore," General Bunny leaves" two surviving, elder brothers (says' an exohaugo), Mr Henry Bunny,, of Wellington, New Zoalaud, and Mr B, I, Bunny, of the Chancery Bar,, who is .Chief Commissioner of Titles for; the Colony r-'f Victoria, ' ' ! V Mr A.P,Fiolding, of "!„ Petiioßijou," Quoen-Btreet, Masterluii, las submitted to us samples of biscuits of various .kinds he is now selling, from the' manufactory, of Mr Aulsebrook, Christcburch. They are of excellent quality, and being quite fresh, have a great advantage over tho same class of goods imported from outside the colony.

Messrs Heaton and Duthio were elected members forthe Wellington Harborßoard; Poor MoKeever only scored 96 votes. I The Thorndon Aquatic Tournament,' to which some of the members of the Masterton Swimming Club have gone down to take part in, has been postponed till to-morrow on account of the bad weather.

By the B.s, Tcngariro, which left on Octobor 25 for New Zealand (says the] Lire Siock Journal), Messrs bturgeon, of; Grays Hall, shipped for Mr John Heid, of' Elderelie, Oaraaru, New Zea'and, a grand selection of sheap,"regardless 'of expense, km the beat breeders in England and Scotland. They comprise nine Border Leicaater rams, the pick of the Leicester ram fair, aorue of them prize animals from the flocks of Lord Polwarth, Miss (stark, and Mr E, Jacks. The prioe given was from 20 to GO guiieat each; also seven specially selected ewes from Lord Polwark's Mortoun flock, four Lincoln rama from Mr Henry Pudding's noted flock at Eiley. Grange, Great Grimsby, from the old Part 'n prize strain, bo famous for its fine lustrous wool whose average in 1876 for eighty rams was £NI each, Borne making up to 200 guineas, fortyse>enof which was purchased for the colonies. Two Eoraney Marsh rams frcni Mr Rigden's, the highest priced at the ah, and very fine models of their breed was also among the sheep selected, It is quite evident a change of blood is most desirable in any breed, and it is probable another shipment may bo made of sheep and agricultural horses by this enterprising breeder.

Early Closing.—J! or tho benefit of the Public, and. particularly our employees, we have deoifed for tho future to closo- our establUlmnnt at 8 o'clock -Ite & Hark, —Advt.

Never Ukturn.—lt is said that oucjout of

every four real invalids who go to foreign countries to recover health never return,' except as a corpse. Tin undertakeis, next to hotel keepers, have the most profitable bu.-iuoss. This excessive mortality may be preyented .and patients- saved'and- cured

under the care of friends and loved ones at home, if they will but.uso Hop Bitters in lime. Bead. Salvage Sale—3sa ladies summer vmtcs for 2s 6d; 12s 6J cashmere jackets for 2s lid; 18s Gd lace capes for 7s Gd j Te Aro House, Cuba-street, Wellington— Awr. Salvage Salk—2o girls' summer fichus for Is 4d each; DO girls' print skirts for 3d each; 100 girls' pinafores for 3d each; 21 girls' print costumes for 2s Od each: 12 block lustre oostnmes reduced Irom 18s 6d to 7s 6d each; at 7'e Aro Home, Cuba,' street, Wellington.— Advt. Salvage Sale-5s ladies' print costumes for 2s 6d; lis Gd zephyr costumes for 7s 9d; 21s sateen costumes for 12s 6d ; 37s 6d Madras muslin costumes for 13s Gd; 17s Gd blaokgrenadine costumes for 12s (id; 45s cashmere costumes, in evening'shades, for 12s Gd; at Te Aro House, Cuba-street, Wellington.—kmn. . , • - Salvage-SALE-Every lady should soe our' stock of capes, jackets. iich'ns, and costumes, as the prices are unusually low for the quality, and' we are determined to clear them out during this sale, at Te Aro House, Cuba-street, Wellington.— ADvr. . Salvage Sale-Out French sateens are being given away, thus—those at Is 3d for 9Jd per yard; those at Is Gd for Is; and a splendid lot of diagonal oatmeal cloths, iu blue, cream, drab, and pink, usual price Is 4Jd, will bs sold for 9Jd per yard, at Te Aro Home, Cuba-slmtj. Wellington,— Ai>vt. , Salvage Sale—Girls' straw lists, 3d ;

rush hats, i\ ; feather straw hats Is; girls trimmed hats, Is 9d; ladies! trimmed hats, Is lid; ami all our miliinery boiiuetsat about one-half the usual prices at Te Aro House, Cuba street,. MiV/tot.—Advt, ■