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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 6, Issue 1758, 11 August 1884, Page 2

Po'or Coleman Phillips ! He seems to be in a bad way! His friends, if he has any, should look after him. He can't be quite right in -his head. The other day. he wrote to the Masterton Borough Council, supplying that august body with a civic.- seal, •■'drawn' and designed by his own right hand, which is'supposed to represent" a auckiug pig in embryo," We heard some one say it was intended, to be playing on a Jew's harp, but this we believe is imaginary. To-day we received the following communication from our Carterton representative : .. vfro.; THE/EDITOR.) Sir—Atjthe meeting of .the County Council Mr" Coleman Phillips tried to convince the meeting that owing to your one-sided aotion in the past election that you ought not to be supported with your share of advertising. I need hardly say-that: it ended in nothing, but Mr Phillips personally requested that I would let you hear of his sentiments, "It ended in nothing," This is the common fate, of the' extraordinary motions of the Simple Simon of the Wairarapa West County Council. Poor Coleman Phillips 1 We are really sorry for him 1 We thank him for letting us know his symptoms,- He should-.un-doubtedly take medical advice, , Let him try "hop bitters." They might relieve tho more alarming indication's, but it would be well if he-could be restrained for a month from writing letters tp newspapers and public bodies.' This, combined with a low diet, say gavelkind and- skim milk, might .bring him' round, and then the Dry Eiver gag,; instead of spitting and smelling: nasty, might give a decent' light. It is too bad of the Councillors who assemble at Carterton to laugh and make fun of our Anglo-Saxon friend. They don't, appreciate him, and they woir't let him astonish them. In the language of Dickens' hero, " Montague Tigo," "He is, without an exception, the highest-minded, the most indepen-dent-spirited, most original, spiritual, classical, talented, the most thoroughly Shakespearian, if not MiLTOMiOj-and at the same time the' most disgust-ingly-unappreciated dog J know,"

The Salvation Army barracks ; lapt i evening'were crowded with an unusually' Lrge'oo'ngregation. Lieutenant Newbold, who conducted the Bevvies, announced the arrival'of Captain Francis tor Thursday next, . ; ■ .. The Rev, L, M. laitt lectures to-night at "Featherstbn on "Chinese Gordon." : #he lecturer.!* a-capable,Bpeaker, : iaipV:the. subjeot ohosen'is P the hero of the ; rlay,"

That oomrnudibus double shonin the cebtre of Carterton, now in the occupation of B. A. Gardner and Sons, is advertised as to let by Mr Henry S. Horn commission agent. Meßsra J. Mackay, E. E. Meredith, and A. Walker at. the, request ot the sheep* owners, convene a public meeting at Tinui for Fridaf'the 22nd instant to consider the amendment deemed necessary in the Sheep Act prior to petitioning Parliament tor alterations in the existing Aot, : Mr Stout has accepted office under Sir Julius Vogel. ' We don't love Eadicala but ;Mr Stout is a very honest man and may be trusted. The Wellington Diocesan Synod meets in November next.

We call attention to a column advertisement of Fishersßuvlesque troupe in our present issue, Messrs Lowes and lorns announce an extensive sale of fruit and ornamental trees from Mr J. Hales'- Nelson nursery for Saturday next the 28th instant, '. ' The Butchera and Bakers y Blackn smiths and "Wheelwrights will meet at the Club Hotel to-night at 8 o'clock to complete all necessary arrangements for the forthcoming match. Undertakers are also requested to attend with measures.

Mr Wm, Sellar is appointed Wairarapa. agent for the New Zealand Platc-Glasa Compony, the head office of which is in Dunedin. This company, being purely local will no doubt receive its due measure of support from tins district.

Mr W. 13. Chenuells, who has for some.. time pnßt been favorably known to the -community aB tlie courteous, canvasser and collector of the Wairarapa Daily office, has entered upon a new., sphere of labor, having abandoned presß work'and accepted the appointment' of travelling agent to the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, an office which is now making rapid headway in pubho favor.

In answer to invitation by circular a number of persons representing the farming interests met at the Council Chambers on Saturday last for the purpose of discussing matters appertaining to their profession,'and the best measures' conductive to their interests as a class. Toe chair was occupied by Mr John Hessey, the convenor pf Ae meeting, and the attendance was a very good one considering the short notice,, many of those present only having received their notices' on that day. On the motion of Mr R. Welch, seconded by Mr E. D. Dage it I was resolvedr-That (his meeting form itself into a Club to be called " The I Mastertoh Farmers' Club." The following persons .were appointed a provisional committee to take the preliminary steps to get the club into .working order and to report to the next general meeting:— Messrs Dagg, Kummer, Hessey, T, Chamberlain, E. Chamberlain, Brick, Herbertf/Cavo, Steward, Jno, Bannister/ Gunderion, McCardle, Jas. Macara, Shaw, R. Welch, A. .Johnst'oii.-R. McKay, Buddon, and B, Camphell,,nve to form a quorum, • The first meeting 1 of tlio : comniitlea.was. called, for Saturday, August lGlh at 3.30 in'the same place. Mr R. Brown Mildly offered the use of, the building,for a club room, free of charge fjr the present, and Messrs Hogg and Payton offered the club papers and .periodicals •ou farming topics. The meeting passed a vote of tlianks to each for their kind offers and the rneetmj; adjourned to Saturday, August 23rd at the same time and place.

Mr Terry, of Terry and Baillie, siw millers, Greytown, died suddenly cm Saturday morning. He went out tor a walk, and was then in good health, but he died within a fow minutes after returning, Mr Terry-was one of the oldest settlers in Greytown. For over twenty years he has been connected with saw milh in that neighborhood. A contemporary reportfl the sad occurence in the following terms;—" Mr Terry, of the firm of Terry and Bailie, sawmill proprietors, of Papa* wai, near Greytown, died very suddenly shortly before noon- to-day, at the house of pastrycook, Lambton Quay.' Mr Terry, who was on a visit to Wellington with hia wife, was yesterday in the- full possession of robust health, and, iu company with Lis nephew, Mr Freeman, the manager of the Working -Men's Club, made a:irip to lalaudßay, which he afterwards declared be enjoyed immensely. TJiis morning MvTervy, with' ins-wife, was out" in town attending to business, and returned about 11 o'clock to Mrs Freeman's house. Immediately after entering-lie complained- of l feeling unwell, and stated that he had paiii6 in Ills region of the heart. Remedies wero applied by Mrs Freeman and Mrs Tprry, and on young Mr Freeman cumins in, he was despatched at once for a doctor. Dr Diver arrived in a very short time, having been met by the messenger, but his assistance, prompt as it was, was of no avail, for Mr Terry had just breathed his last when he was announced. It "will, of course, be necessary for an inquest to be held, Mr Terry was a very old settler, and his sudden death will grief to many a family, He has lived in tho Wairarapa for more than thirty years, and, we are informed, assisted, tp cut the first track over the Rimutaka, .He was about 66 years of age,"

■A.-well attended meeting of the Masterton and Opaki Jookey Club was held .at the Club Hotel on Saturday evening last, Mr Lowes, the President, being in the chair.; The chairman reported that arrangements.had been made with. Mr H. Welch for holding this season's meeting on his course, and called upon (he committee appointed to procure a permanent, course to give the meeting the result of their enquiries. Mr T.H. Hill, one of the committee, stated that they had received definite offers; from Messrs R, R, Welch aud R. Campbell of two blocks, were both suitable fortbelr requirements. Mr-Weloh's land was higher in price than Mr Campbell's, but the committee considered that it would'let for grazing at 'a higher rental. Both: courses were conveniently situated' as regarded access by "road'and rail, and TYere well supplied with water. The President thpusjht the Club was in a position to purchase either, •of the sections on-the terms offered. ..It was resolved on the motion of Mr T. E, Chamberlain, seconded by Mr I. H. Hill, "That the ,Qlub, purchase .a course." Some disoussion .then'. ensued as to'.the respective merits of Messrs Welch's and Campbell's sections. The committee desired the meeting to decide which was the most suitable, and eventually a ballot waß taken, whioh resulted in the seleolion of Mr Welch's land. A committee consisting of the President,. Secretary, an.d MessrsElkinS|Macara, Hill, Chamberlain, Carswell, Muir, Thompson., andßuick, was appointed to arraDgo the purchase of the new course. The MastortonOpaki' Club may be co'ngratolated upon its enterprise in securing a first class permanent course wbioh will enable it in the future to become one of the leading racing clubs in the North Island.' '••'•

Hia Exoellonoy the Gov'ornor on Saturnday morning sent for Sir Julius Vogel, and the lattor is now engaged in forming a Ministry, We have .received a copy of the catalogue of the Wellington Poultry, Pigeon, Case Bird.' Rahbit, and Cat Associations' coming exhibition, and and would recommend its perusal by all local fanTJie'rii.',' The schedule is very comprehensive and the introduction of cats a decided novelty. We hopo many of the valuable prizes will find their way to the Wairarapa, "For further particulars we must refer our readers to our advertising I columns.' The reopening of M.iss.Dunne'a ladie.s school, after the winter vacation, "is unavoidably postponed till to-morrow. The pulpit at the Presbyterian Church, Mustertou, was ocgupied yesterday raorn« ing by the Rev, L, M. laitt, '■ The services of yesterday wound up at about quarter to ten o'clock' with an urgent appeal from the fire bell to the Brigade to turn' out, which was quickly responded to, when it was iound that a chimney in the dwelling house occupied by Mr E. Kibblewhito was in flames, A buoket of water applied by a fireman extinguished the blaze, and the crowd . returned to the main street loudly Binding " Crown him Lord of "all" in very good time and tune. The cause of the chimney becoming alight was a mistake madeinponriug kerosine instead of water on to the, heSrth in order to make all safe ■•before-retiring tojest..

The general Committee of the Master" ion Horticultural and Industrial Society met on' Saturday night, Mr Parsons, Vice .President in the. Chair. The Poultry Committee recommended that the entrance fees be reduced to la Gd to members and 2s 6d to non-members, but it was resolved to keep to the fees of last year, viz, 2s and 3s 6d and that, the prizes remain the same,.and where there was only one exhibitor only one prize ahould ha given. Extra prizea were also added to the list for best cock, for best hen, and for best pen in the room of any breed. The remainder of the programme was gone through and passed as amended. An Apiarian class was added on the motion of Mr T, Dixon who undertook to obtain Bpecial prizes for exhibits in this line, particulars of which will be published at a future date! The programme with additions and alterations was handed over to the sub-committee for printingi'and ordered-to be produced at an early date. The outgoing San Francisco Mail closes at Masterton on Saturday next. Mr'Shute announces that he intends to come forward again aB a candidate for the Borough Council. Captain' Edwin telegraphed to Mr Parle at lp.m. to-day (Monday) that there is every indication of a heavy rainfall within twelve hours, and high rivers within sixteen hours,

The day that comes between Saturday

and Monday seems a favorite one with the Publio Works department. Yesterday the iron mils were laid down.acroßS the Akuva.road to connect the Opaki seotiou with the Masterton Baiiway Station.' Mr Smith, M.H.R. for Waipuwa, paased through .Masterton to day en route for Wellington, We noticed ; two Southern members on the up country coach who were evidently taking a parliamentary holiday or perhaps gone after Mr Ormond who is. at Napier and who"'is probably" wanted badly by Sir Julius.Vogel, "A.-very .painful case came : before Mr WardeJl,,, E.M,; this .hioVmiifj,.'when Mr Skipper, a solicitor practising in the Court, bad-to be given into the Charge of the-police for appearing in Court. Huder the influence of liquor, No doubt a certain measure of 'sympathy ib due to a gentleman who suffora 'rum a diseased craving for stimulants, but the di«nny of the Court and the protection of publio interests rendered the course taken by Mr Wttrdell an imperative one. Tlio Masterton Borough By-laws being equally as important as the by-laws of the City" of London, L. J. Hooper and Co. were this morning fined for allowing a caae of goods to remain on the footpath, contrary to the provisions of the said by-laws. It appears' the firm, now hold ing a great dealing sale tit. the Bon Marche', placed a pile of about 100 pairs of double bed blankets, reduced front 16s 6d to 9s 6d and 21s to 12s 6d,.outside their premises in Queen-street. The Borough Connoilj being short of funds, thought it a good chance to reduce the overdraft, so sent a man to lay an information, which resulted in Messrs L. r J.. Hooper contributing 27s towards the support of the country, Messrs L, J, Hooper and Co. may complain, but we consider they have got a very cheap— Advertisement. ~ After soveral years experience in supplying watcbefl for tho colonial market, Littlejohn and Son, of Lambton Quay, Wellington, have observed the need for a thoroughly sound English Lever Watch at a'lower price than that usually paid for buoli watches, It is only bj the judicious division of labor and by the manufacture of large quantities on a uniform plan, that we are enabled to-moet this want.' Wo have now ■ the'ploasure of introducing our Six Guinea Hunting Silver Lover. This watch, being simple in design durable, highly finished, and accurate,fulfils, all the requirements of a pocket timekeeper, A written guarantee for two years will be given with each .Sent by poafc; ■securely packed, on receipt of Post Office order or cheaue.—(Advtl