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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 6, Issue 1736, 15 July 1884, Page 2

Several members of the Masterton contingent of ihe Solvation Army, under the command of Lieutenant Johnny Newbold, held three very'suoeessful meeiin;;Bat the Scandinavian Settlement on Sunday last. A meeting of the Masterton Cemetery Trustees was held last eveniug. Present —Messrj bunny (Chairman) Faytnn, Hoiiiigan, Perry, Park, and Hare, The minutes of the previous im-edng were read and confirmed, The Treasurer iep»rted a credit tialance of MO o>l The following accounts were passed for payment—W, W, McCnrdle, 12s Gil; J 0. Ingram, £27* 9d; G. llussell, £1110?; .ii Feist, il 4s 9d; and J. Tobin £1 13s, A letter was rcail from the Town Cleilt enclosing plans and Us of the proposed morgue. A coininittee consisting nf Messrs Bunny, Hare, and Paylon whs appointed to consider the same with power to act, It waß rtsolved that the remuneration of the JSeuru'ary and Uustudiaa be increased frum £5 to £7 per annum. Messrs Feist and Paytnn were appointed as a Works Coinuuttee till .he next meeting of the I'ruat, The meeting then adjourned. We need hardly remind our readers of the first appearance tliis evening in Mas* • et ton of that talented lady, Miss Durgon, The Post writing of the final appearance »f this accomplished elocutionist at the Theatre Buyal on Saturday night, states that she attracted another large audience, and many expressions of regret were uttered that her season had been bo short. The programme was again exceedingly well selected, containing some of the choicest specimens of tragio declamation in the English language. The death scene of '• Mary Tudor" was fearfully intense in its force; the poison scene from "Borneo and Juliet" equally appealed to the feelings of ail, ami the poem of "Fontenoy" was rendered with that,vigor and splendid enunciation which so totinguishes Miss Dargon'a recitations.

Di Ni wuviii was sho mily etinilidtie | proMiisDil «t 'Phomdou, ami was declared ! (Inly elect,l'd, At the Napier liociimiiion to-day J. D. Oummd, and J. Sheei)an wero proposed, The show of hands was in favor of Oriuond, and a poll was demanded. At the nomination for Egmont, Major Atkinson and A, A. Fantham were pro posed. The show of hands resulted in iavor of Major Atkinson, The Times repoits tint the Wellington Meat Export Company are at present ken' busy in freezing a parcel of 6500 sheep for transmission for the Home market per b,b. Euapehu. At the nomination for Wellington South to-day Ge<>rt;e Fisher and William Hutchison were nominated. The proceeding lasted for an lionr, The show of hands was declared in favor of Mr Fisher, and a poll was demanded. Edwards, the Ormondville murderer, was executed to-day. He waß apparently perfectly callous. He walked up the steps leading to the drop witho.ut indicating the slightest fear, and stood under the gallows without tremor in his limbs. Death was instantaneous. Mr Buchanan's Committee held a meeting at their rooms last night and a large number oi members attended. The prospects of the comiDg coniest were disoussed, and we believe Mr Buchanan's supporters have every reason to feel eatisfied that the right man will head the poll.

The services of the,Ma<<tertnn String Band hate been engaged for the Dargon entertainment, and favorite operatic aim will be played each evening, The object tionable planks in the second seats of the Theatre have been removed and seats with backs substituted.

The Totara Lodge of the Ancient Order of Druids held their ordinary summoned meeting in the Foresters' Hall Carterton, last evening, their being a fair attendance, The balance sheet was read shewing a steady increase in the funds. The officers for the ensuing half-year were duly elected and installed. Dr Smith was elected as medical officer in room of Dr Bey of Grey town. After the ordinary business was concluded, Bro. G, Gardner, P. Aon behalf of the brethren presented Bro Pickett, A.D. with a testimonial in the shape of a gold locket, suitably engraved, as a token of respect and saiisfaeiii'D »t the maner in which he had performed the duties of A.D. while in the chair

A sale of work executed by the Carterton sewing bee- was held on Monday afternoon in the auction rooms lately in the occupation of Mr Adam Armstrong. The rooms wre thrown open at two o'olock and we are pleased to any there was noon a'numerous attendance The hall room was tastefully fi ted up and various tables wvered with a large and varied display of bmh useful and fancy articles The ladies who presided at the s'alla performed 'heir duties most assiduously as the price* asked were very reasonable. We understand that thriving business W'S dime During "lie afternoon various Indies enlivened the audience with solo nn<i duct performances on the pianoforte. The Carterton B<nd was abo in attendance, and g:tve various selections during the evening. At eisjht o'clock the sale ceased and the room was cleared for dancing, which was commenced ahout nine o'clock and carried on in a lively manner until the small hours. As regards finance and attendance, the whole thing was a decided success, Mr G, Be"tham meets the electors at Tenui this afternoon.

The Masterton Boroii'h Council holds its ordinary fortnightly meeting this evening, The nomination of candidates for Wairarapa South takes place at Featherston to-morrow.

Mr F. H. Wood Bells at Greytown tomorrow tor removal the building adjacent to the Bank of New Zsaland in that township.

Mr George Beetham will meet the electors at the Theatre Royal on Monday the 2lßt June at 8 p.m. A meeting of his Committee is convened at the Temple Chamhers fur Thursday evening.

We direct attention to an advertisement published by Rimse & Hnrrell of the Empire Coach Factory, Countenay Place, Wellington, in another column. Masterton at last possesses a town clook: thanks to the enterprise nf Messrs Littlejohn & Sons who have erected above their premises in Queen-street, a large and very handsome double dial, on which the time can be seen almost from one end of the street to the other. This new dock is ornamental as well as useful, and lias received high commendation from all who have seen it.

The Oddfellows Ball held last night in the Theatre Royal was a mnst decided success. The Masterton String Band, under the leadership nf Herr Lundqvist, discoursed splendid music, Mr B, B. Bell as caterer supplied both quantity and quality, and received high praise for his arrangements generally. Over sixty cuuplea held the floor until an early hour this morning, ami all seemed more than satisfied at the way with which their comfort and enjoyment had been seoured. There was not a hitch in the whole programme, and great prnisp is Hue to the Dancing Committee, and especially to the Secretary, Mr 6. Ouker, for the trouble taken in organising such a successful re-union, The hill was tastefully decorated, and the handsome regalia of the Order, mingled with the uniforms of Volunteers 'and the fancy cos'times of many vigors, nmiie a, pretty picture Messrs Bisk,' Coker, and Lmventha! acted as M,C,'s ami were most effidont in the discharge of their merous duties. The largest and best stock of men's por-iioi-e Liile hati'l-sewn walking boots, esput Lilly adapted lor winter wear, art) to be seu at Kiipp ti Har/s Empoiiuin, (Advt).

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The Blue Ribbon Army are now making great strides and something now iu this hue is a natural consequence, A Bish lias on view a great variety of B.R.A, pins and Kruoshes in silver at prices to suit the times. —Advt.

Good Besolutions.—At the commencement of every new year hundreds and thousands of our young men-and old as well-form resolutions for their guidance for llio coming year. Many keep them, vhile otheis break them. To such we wish to give a word of advice. In order to sustain detei initiation of leading a bettei life in the future you should use Hop Bitters. The judicious use of Hop Bittere strengthen! cleanses, and purifies the stomach, bowels, blood, liver, nerves, aDd kidneys, and is just what you want to build up aud invigorate yourself.—Gmnhush Dm. Read

The Tidy Housewife,-The careful, tidy housewife, when giving her house its spring cleaning, should bear in mind that the dtar inmates are more precious than hofises, then sydtenia need cleansing, by purifying the blood, regulating the gt< raach and bowels and she should know that there is nothing that will do it so curdy as Hop Bitters, thepureßt and best of nil medicines. Look for

Furs and Buos —Beetles, inseots, roaches ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, gophora, jackrabbits, cleared out by " Hough on Rata" Moses Moss and Co., .Sydney, General ■Agonts. After several years experience m supplying watches for the colonial market, Littlejohn and Sod, of Lambton Quay, Wellington, have observed .the need for a thoroughly sound English Lever Watch at a lower price than that usually paid for such watches. It is only bj the judicious division of labor and by the manufacture of large quantitiM on a uniform plan, that we are enabled to meet this want. We have now the pleasure of introducing our Six Guinea Hunting Silver Lever. This watch, being gimple in design durable, highly finished, and accurate, fuifils, all the requirements of a' pocket timekeeper. A.'written guarantee for t#o years': will be given with each w>iah. .Sent by post, securely packed, on receipt of Pout Office order or cheque,-(Advtl

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