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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 6, Issue 1812, 13 October 1884, Page 2

Tenders are invited for twelve months cartage to the Tupurupuru station, The quarterly returns of the North Wairarapa infected flocks are published in another column.

Applications are invited for the office of Poundkeeper to the Borough of Masterton at a salary of i£2s per annum. Nominations for the Hawkes Bay Guineas of 800 Sovs. close on Tuesday nextatßp,m,

The Masterton Rifle Volunteers will parade tor inspection on the 23rd inst., and tor class firing at 6 a,m, on the 24th inst.

Messrs Graves and Fleming o( the corner house, Cuba and Manners Streets, Wellington, introduce new millinery and choice fabrics to the notice of the Wairarapa public through our advertising columns,

Full particulars will be found in our advertising columns of the conditions of the nominations for the Masterton Opaki Jockey Club's Champagne Stakes 1885 and 188(i. Nominations will close on Wednesday November 12th. Tenders are invited by the Masterton Road District for' three metalling contracts on the Opaki to Eangitumau road The Phoenix Lodge 1.0.G.T, meets touight at the Temperance Hall Chapelstreet,

The inaugural practice of the Trades" mens Cricket Club took place in Bannister street on Saturday afternoon, about a dozen members turning out. From the interest taken by the members the club is likely to hold its own during the seasn. e A general meeting will be held in the Fir Brigade station this evening, when the opamng matoh of the season will he arranged, At a Committee meeting of the Featherston Jockey Club held on Saturday evening, October lltli, it was resolved that Mr H. McMaster be appointed handicopper; Messrs W, Cundy and J, McKenzie starters; Mr Joseph Cundy, Clerk of Scales; Mr Joseph Tocker, Clerk of Course; and Mr W, O. Williams, Timekeeper, A Subcommittee was appointed, consis'ins of Messrs Nichols, Williams, Hodder and J, Cundy to prepare a programme, and bring up a reportat next meeting. ■

On Saturday evening the Waingawa W as flooded, and Captaifl.Francis was unable to get down to'Cafterton to hold the promised Salvation Army Meeting in that township- In his absence the service was conduced by Brother Grigg. Yesterday meetings wese conducted at Greyfown, by Sergeants Reading and .Prangndl, at Carterton by TradeSergeant Lawrence and Book* Sergeant Vile. Tho Masterton meetings were preceded by some good open air marches iu which the Cornet did good service,

Some of the Ts Ore Ore Mormon's attended the Salvation Barracks last night with a dozen or so Maoris. They kept a jealous eye over the Army officers during the prayer meeting, and when one attempted to speak to the Maoris ihey were imiLediately interrupted by the Mormons. After the close of the meeting " Salvation banimy" was tackled by the Mormons, but he declined to " argie" and called to his aid Bro. "Jem Tuomatli" who was quite equal to tho occasion, He invited the elders into the road and a ring was formed and a fair set-to with tongues took place, each in his own opinion coming off the victor, Jem deolined to seek the aid of Jug Smith and his wives to enable liim to reach the abode of bliss. There was no collection afterwards, but the larrikins gave several solvation refrains during the discussion, which lasted till nearly eleven o'clock.

A meeting of the Wairarapa and Esßt CoHBt Pastoral and Agriculture Society's show committee was held on Saturday, October lltli at the Council Chambers Carterton. Present—W. C. Buchanan (Chairman,) A. Matthews, N Grace, H Biaiihwaite, B. Boys, J. Reynolds, Anderson, W. Booth, Tully, R, R, Armstrong, ami H, R. Bunny. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Outward correspondance was read, A letter from Mr W. Grace re time appointed for judging jf ladieB 1 hacks. Moved by N, Grace that ladies' hacks be paraded at two o'clock Carried. A letter from Payton & Co. was road making strong remarks re printing of programme and catalogue. The Chairman read the letter carefully through and said the tenor of the letter was that the committee had called'for tenders for printing subject to specification and that the tender had to bo accented or not in accordance with the specification. After considerable discussion it was moyed by Mr Buchanan that the clerk reply to the letter. It was moved by Mr Braithwaile that looal tenders for printing catalogue be accepted, It was moved as an amendment that Wellington prices be obtained. It was resolved that Messrs Boys, N. Grace, and Mr Booth be a committee to see the present occupier of White Hart Hotel re lease of show ground. The Committee then proceeded, to form aliat of gentlemen to be appliod to, to act as judges in the coming show.

The perfection of gardening is shown by the way people select their seeds and by their endeavourato get only 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, Bapp and Hare, from whom Suttons list and all particulars can be obtained.—Advt,

After several years experience in supplying watches for the colonial market, Littlejohn aud Son, of Lambton Quay, Wellington, have observed tbe 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 tho 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 aocurate,fulfils, all the requirements of a pocket timekeeper. A written guarantee for two years will be given with each w*toh. Sent by post, securely packed, on receipt of Post Office order or cneaue.—(Advtl

NEGLECT IS OFTEN AS FERTILE A CAUSE OF SUFFERING as tho disoasc. itself. Human nature, warned na it is by repeated examples, is prono to forget tho salutary lessons thoy inculcato and apt to loso by deferment, the good it may reciove from prompt and decisive action.. When tho means aro within our grasp, it is almost sinful to allow their escape, and hoso who overlook the virtues of UDOLPHO WOLFE'S SCHIEDAM AROMATIC SCHNAPPS must stand forever self-criminated and reproached.

Mr E. B. Bell, baker uf Mastertou has filed a petition in bankruptcy.

Mr Oarswell adds to his list of horses for the current season, the well-known thoroughbred "Dubious," In the case of Thome v Commissioner of Government Insurance, the deoision was given to-day for the defendant on the point raised than as ihe Commissioner was appointed by and could be removed by the Governor, he could not make or assure any permanent appointments in his Department. This virtually settles the case in favor of the defendant.

One by one the old pioneers of the colony are pa?aing away. On Saturday last, Says the Times, Mr George Ramsay, who arrived in Wellington by the ship Olympus on the 11th April, 1841, succumbed to a lone; and painful illness. The deceased was one of the earliest printers who worked at the professionin the colony and came from England with the late Dr, Featherston.

At a meeting of Members favorable to the Stratford route which was held this morning, seventeen were present, principally from the Auckland and Taranaki districts, and it was decided to debate the report to»uiaht and ask for an adjournment till Friday so as to enable Members to thoroughly consider the voluminous evidence.

As Mr David Heggie was driving on Saturday a five horse load of timber on to the site next Mr Bish's shop, the switch stickj that lioldß the timber taut, caught the sign hoard, under which the wa»eon passed, and broke down the two pillars that supported it. The sign board fell on to the timbor, within a foot of the driver, whose narrow escape astonished all who saw the occurrence.

The Government have not received any information from bir Dillon Bell relative to his rumored retirement, We remind our readers of the second of the series of concerts to-niqht in aid of the Museum fund, The programme is above the average standard of amateur eufertainmenie, nnd will well repay a hearing, The following ladies and gentlemen will take part:—Mrs C, Freeth, Mies Marshall, Messrs Webb, Gant, Dalrymple, Wickerson. Glayaon and Eapp, The Masterton String Rand will play several selections during the evening A Wise Deacon.—"Deaoon Wilder, I want you tn tell me how you kept yourself and family so well last season, whan all tho res) of us hare keen sick so much and have had the doctors running to us so often," "Brother Taylor, the answer is very easy. I used Hop Bittors in time, and kept my family well and saved large doctor's bills. Four Bhillingi worth of it kept us all well and able to work all the time aud I will warrant it cost you and most of your neighbours £lO to £IOO apiece to keep sick the same time, I fancy you,ll take my medicine hereafter," See

A Lady's Wish.—''Oh how Ido wish my skin was as clear and soft as yours," sai da lady to a friend. "'You can easily make it so," answered tho friend. " How'?" inquired the first lady. 11 By using Hop Bitters, that makes pure rich blood and blooming health. It did for me, as you observo," Read.