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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 6, Issue 1811, 11 October 1884, Page 2

The weights for the Wairarapa Jockey Club will be declared to-day. The Wairarapa West County Cuuuci meets at Carterton to-day. The next English mail via Bnndisi will close on Monday, 13th iust. A meeting of the Committee of the Masterton Cricket Club was held last evening. No business of importance was transacted,

Tenders are invited by the Masterton Borough Council for formation and metalling in Crayne street, Columha road, and Kuripuni street. Notice is giveji of a special meeting o the Masterton lioad Board for the 24th current to strike a special rate of 2,37ths of a penny in the pound on the rateable value of the properties of those persons interested in tho construction of the Alfredton district road.

The ruleß of the Wellington and AVairarapa District Acclimatisation Society having been depositad with the Colonial Secretary, it is now a duly registered Acclimatisation Society under tho Animals Protection Act.

An evangelical address is advertised to be delivered in the Temperauce Hall at throe o'clock to-morrow, on the subject " AYhat is the teaching of the Scriptures as to the Lord's second coming ?"

The concert in the Institute on Monday promises to be of a varied and pleasing character, and we hope to see a large audience there. The full programme will appear on Monday. It inoludod music, singing readings, and recitations, some of which will be rendered by new talent,

leiutenant Newbold held a meeting in Carterton last evening. There was a tair attendance considering the weather, and three converts were enrolled, This evening the Captain holds a meeting in the Bame township. To-morrow meetings at Carterton and Grejtown will be conducted by the Sergeants of the Mastertun Corps. The Standard reports that Mr James, builder, has finished his contract for the alterations and additions to Mr Buchanan's house on this side of the Waiohine bridge. The old building is entirely lost in the new, which presents a striking appearance from the road, The rooms are large and lofty; and the contractor appears to have finished off the job with much credit to himself.

Mr A, Bisli announces that he is about to close his business in Masterton, and, that, preparatory to doing so, he will hold a clearing sale of the whole of his valuable stock, till the end of the current month. The mercantile community in Masterton will regret the contemplated departure of a valued member like Mr Bish whose integrity in all business relations, have been proverbial. Mr Bish will also be missed from amongst us as one who has discharged with credit to himself, and with benefit to the town, many public duties, and who has been wont to express himself fearlessly and openly on all public questions, In the House yesterday. Mr Buchanan asked the Government if they will place a sum of money on the supplementary estimates for the construction of a bridge over the Waiohine river on the road between Matarawaand Grevtown. The hon. gentleman said in this ease settlers in this district were unable to get a sub" stantial bridge and had erected a footbridge, which had been since swept away, The MinisJer was understood to say that he would inquire into the matter, he understood, however, that there were two other bridges in the locality, Mr Buohanan pointed out that one of those bridges was a railway one and the other did not servo the purpose of the residents he wanted to benefit on account of the nature of the country.

The perfection of gardening is shown by the way people select their seeds and by their endeavourslo getonly the purest and best Varieties It cannot be denied that " Suttons" seeds stand pre-eminent in the horticultural world. These seeds can now be obtained from their local agents, Rapp and Hare, from whom Suttona list and all particulars can be obtained.—Advt,

After soveral years experience in supplying watches for the colonial market, Littlejohn and Sor, of Lambton Quay, Wellington, have observed the need for a thoroughly sound English Lever Watch at a lower price than that usually paid for suoh watches. It is only bj the judioioua division of labor and by the manufactuie of large quantities 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 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 wMoh, Sent by post, securely packed, on receipt of Post Office order or cheaue.— (Advtl

NEGLECT IS OFTEN AS FERTILE A CAUSE OP SUFFERING as the disease itself. Human nature, mrned as it is by repeated oxamples, is prone to forgot the salqtaiy lessons they inculcate and apt to lose by deferment, the good it may recieve from prompt and decisive action. When the means are within our grasp, it is almost sinful to allow their escape, and hose who overlook the virtues of UDOLPHO WOLFE'S SCHIEDAM AROMATIC SCHNAPPS must stand forovcr sell-criminated and reproached.

Messrs Charles Pownall and Co,, scviv-1 oners, Wellington, report under date October 9 The money market wavering between to 8 per cent,, and a dispoaition to negotiate loans on mortgage for large amounts at 7 per cent, Transactions of importance amounting in the aggregate to £.200,000 could be placed at the latter figure,(borrowers deolining to exceed, and with' a' considerable influx of foreign capital offering fur inveßtment, it iB very probable these terms may be acceeded to. Business transactions have otherwise, during the last month, been confined principally to renewal of mortgages falling in,

Well's "rough on Corns". Ask for Well's "Rough on Corns." 7Jd, Quick relief, complete, permanent oure, Corns, warts, bunions, Moses, Moss & Co,, Sydney, General Agents.—Advt. Flies and bugs,—Beotlea, insects, roaohss ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, gophers, jack rabbits, cleared out by " Rough on Bats 7Jd, Moses Moss &Co,, Sydney, Genera Agents Cubed op Drinking.-"A young friend of miue was cured of an insatiable thirst for liquor, that had so prostrated his system that he was unable to do any business. He was entirely cured by hopbitters, It allayed all that burning thirst, took away the appetite for liquor, made his nerves steady, and he has remained a sober and steady man for two years, and he has no desire to return to his sups."—From a leading R,H, Officials Read