The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1884. CHRISTMAS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VI, Issue 1873, 24 December 1884, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1884. CHRISTMAS.

We again wish our readers A Merry Christmas, though such a wish is almost superfluous, There is a " Mark Tupley" spirit of jollity amongst colonists in New Zealand, which is simply irrepressible at this time of the year, The huge stores of Christinas cheor in our shops as well as the lavish display of seasonable presents, indicate the manner in which New Zealanders keep Christmas, and show that their hearts, as well as their digestive organs, are in their right places, Apart, however, from material enjoyment, the reunion of friends and relations hallows Christmas to one Rnd all. There are doubtless too, amongst colonists, many who feel the higher influences associated for nearly two thousand years with this day—who are reminded on this anniversary of the Old Message of " Peace on earth arid goodwill towards man", and who feel some echo of the grand refrain which the divine Milton clothed in words when he wrote;— Ring out, ye chryatal spheres, Once bless our human cars, If ye havo power to touch our senses so: And let your'silver chime Move in the melodious time; And let the bass of heaven's deep organ blow j And, With your ninefold harmony, Make up full concert to the angelic symphony,

Mr W, W. McCabdle telegraphs to the Secretary of the Special Settlement Association that he interviewed the Hon Mr Ballance Minister to Lands yesterday who con-

ceded all the points asked for by the Committee of the Association, but ose viz the Optional Residence Clause which he has agreed to extend to two years, four years being asked for, The other points are that a block consisting of from 320 acres to 640 acres be set aside for' rural town im addition. to th e'-10,000 applied-for, and that.sections-be out up,in blocks ing from 50 tol'ijO aores. The Block ■applied for MangahSo, "'lt' is intended- to 1 " telljila meeting of the Association at (in Nearly date possibly on Monday week. .We are extremely .pleasS'd'to 'observe th'nt the Hon'Mr •in so ; ;JjjisraI n a, -spirit tad • witli • bo~ '•ewW#'j^W"tb:-encot(l!Si^ttftle* .:;,'A iirtmr :waftted column that Hg.ia Qjieij tt6.an engagement.

DAiiv'will riot be published'.on Boxing Day.- "1" .'■■••

Only two tenders were.sent fencing at;tlie>'Pound';advoiiised.by the ; . ■Borough Coiincil./and; th'at of' Bentlyv Bros, at £2ssper chaffl was accepted. . " Leo's" , will Vhiglitat.theEmpire'Hotel.-

We shall present our subscribers with-'. ;pur handsome pictorial, almanac -"'High.-' lahd'fliaiy" on N6w Year's 'Eve, It will • be a companion picture to the" one .we ■gsive last year, Viz.', •'' the Liis's mond'Hill. v • .-.The banks in Masterton oloso oriSatur; 1 day ;' at least a notice- to'this effect 'clipped from a Wellington paper is pasted in a bank: ; office window for the ponvenience of country customers, ' .The annual Sunday School picnic of tho Presbyterian Church is announced to take place in Mrs Yates' paddock on the Upper''Plain,' on New Year's Bay. Dinner and tea will be provided, and the prices of.admission will be as formerly. The peripatetic lecturer on "Masks and Paces," did not secure an audience at the Theatre Eoyal.last evening, This is to be regretted, but at a'lioliday season such a lack of interest in an intellectual entertainment may to a certain- extent be excused.

Complaints aro mado that the railway department yesterday carefully brought up timber and .other heavy goods from Wellington and left behind the trucks containing Christmas fruit and other perishable merchandize. We are asked why tho department docs this, but tho conundrum is beyond our comprehension.

Mr J. McDowell announces in our advertising colums, that the sale of clothing, drapery die.,.will bo continued privately, for another fortnight. Ho desires to thank those numerous ousstomers who patronised the auction conducted by Mr F. H, Wood,

Between Sunday night and Monday morning last, some miscreant found an outlet for tho spirit of wickedness within him by practicing tho art of mutilation' upon a fine horse,' the property of Mr Bishop, of the White Hart Hotel, Carterton. When found in the morning the animal was minus tho hair of his tail and mane. This is considerably beyond a joke, and wo sincerely hope the offender will be brought to justice.

Messrs Stevens and Gorton- report as follows" We held our first sale yesterday at the new yards we havo erected at Woodville. The attendance was good, and the bidding for steers spirited, but the demand for female stock, especially milch cows, was not nearly so groat as we were led to expect. We yarded over 260 head, and sold over 190, those passed in being chiefly cows and heifers. The following were the prices realised. Tat bullocks, £7; 3 year steers, £4; 2 to 3 year steers £3 2s 6d to £3l2s 6d; year, ling steers, £2; .yearlings mixed, £l7s 6d to £1 16s; 2 year lieifers, £2; 3 year heifers, £3 to £3 10s; milch cows dull of sale at £3 to £4 IBs; cows and calves, £2los to £3los; hacks dull at £7 10b,

The Greytown Amateur Christy Minstrel Company made their debut on Monday evening before a veiy good house, Although the programme was notsogoodas expected being only started a week or two ago, they acquitted themselves very well indeed, The only fault to be found with the company, and a very bad one to, was making the interval so dreadfully long, thereby inviting the " gods" to make amusement for themselves, as was the caso on Monday night. During the intervel they started, a Salvation tune, but we were pleased to notice, however, that as soon as the curtain did rise theywero very quiet, thus showing it was only to fill in the time that it was done, Before the entertainment concluded the Greytown privato .band, under Bandmaster Vamham played some exceedingly good music, The first thing heard on entering the hall was some unknown (to the audience) musical instrument played behind tho scenes which sounded very much like a barrel organ, however, it entertained tho audience for the time being, but when tho orchestra to heard the organ sounded very tame. Tho "first thing on the programme was tho overture by the company, which was very well received. No. 2 "Angelina Bakor," by Mr H. Edwards, (bones)was sung very nicely and received a good round of "applause. "Tho roses underneath the snow" was Bung by MrE. A, Campbell in splendid tune and time, and narrowly escaped an encore. No. 4: " Never forget the dear ones" by Mr J. Kennedy, a new faco in Groytown, was sung very nicely, Then came Tanjbo'g (G. Philips) tuno who livened up tilings by singing "My Grandmother's Cat" in capital style.' No. 6: "Wait till the Clouds roll by" was sung by an old face Mr H. Udy, tertius., who although not in his usual trim, sang fairly well and received a good round of applause, No. 7: "Nellie Ray" by Mr J. Lewis was sung very well and received a good share of applause. No 8: " Oh dem Golden Slippers" by Mr H. Edwards received the first encore of the evening, No. 9: " Little Sister go to Sleep" by Mr T, Edwards was sung with great taste and received a good applause. No. 10: "Kingdom Coming" by Mr G, Philips received the second encore of the evening, and well it deserved it. The niggers then rose and marched round the stage singing " The Mocking Bird", finally marching out, Tambo doing rather a comical walk on his knees on his own account. Part 2 commenced by Mr Lewis singing "Rocked in the cradle of the deep" whichneeds nofurthercomment, yhere came a violin solo "Hear me Nora" by Mr W. W. Rising, of Carterton, who played with great: taste, and received a good round of applause, as did a banjo duet by the bros. Edwards. Mr Lewis gave a step dance and Messrs Birrell and Sparks a cornet duet, which was rendered in fine time and tune and received a good round of applause. After rather a long interval the faroe " Wanted a Boy" commenced, the hour being very late and the farce rather long it was getting very dry when it was announced that a dance would conclude the evenings amusement which livened the dancing folks up a bit. About thirty couples took part in the dance and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We must not conclude without mentioning that the music for the dance was supplied by Mrs Beauchamp and Messrs Rising and Birrill of Carterton. We also wish to compliment the orchestra whose playing was muoh Admired by all.

Caprain fdwiu telegraphs there is every indication of much rain. S. Gibbon's sawmill Waiuku, Auckland, was burnt yesterday, Insured for £BOO. Messra Lowes and lorns,vannOunpe. a sale in. the estate of H. T; R. Owen, deceased.

s mpnthiy,meßting of; tlie "Miisterton Fartters'.Qlub will be held!. on'"Saturday, January 3rd. '•'' /'?■> \-y ''-."The Cfoimty ;Co\uicil invite' tended, for metalling' on 4h'e *Te Oi'e" Ora-Bideford.. road- v • v , ;i : '■ We regret'to say that • the latest • news from Waihenga relativeio the state of-Mr ,R;; McLaren tire anything_ b^wwriijj^ Hfu,.; r;r' ••■-■*•••

t i Mr J;"Wyattt jjee', setfcta.of •wis adjudged, ft day' at a sit-< ;tixfgl,6f-,±ll& -lodal ' ""

. The Treasury... o£. jhe/ iMastertoa' "Museumhaff" just beenp'resented with-two': liAe.hMvks,.aiid. is.'promised a sWk. -.1f,the latter is also delivered alive, theTreas, says he shall -throw up his billet., ~' > " We have received .from Mr ; Hathaway, . the.local agent of the South British Insur-. ajice C&';,%neot office calender for 1885... . Tho principal ' holiday recreation .'in 'Wairarapa on Boxing day will bo-the in Wawarapa;§outh and ; the; pretty cert'amio.b.3:M:patrb'niz'ed, • ■'■ We ariglad to report.that.their.are'.Bo .•inmates in .the .Masterton' Hospital.and that : M^ who liavs lattely somewhat overworked, will be able, td;enjoytheii'Clu'istmas< ' ' Messrs .Lowes and loms' Yards were well filled with by auction to'-'dayr A great niany .buyers were, in ' attendance, and activebidding was goiiigon whenwG went to press.. ■' At'the meeting of the Loyal ; Masterton Lodge 1.0.0.F,, M,U, last night. The ; following officers were elected, KG,, second term, Bro W. Seller: U.G., B,re R. Fogdon ;\E.S,, ! Bro J. Kanby.' The installation will take -place at the next meeting January oth, when the minor offices will be filled.

In consequence of the holidays the regular monthly meeting of the Masterton Lodge, No 1430, E.C., will be held on Monday, December 29th, for installation of officers. The lodge will, be tyled- at six o'clock, and a,banquet will take place at eight, at the .Olub Hotel. -The other evening the son of Mr Millar,, .White's Line, Carterton, was showing off before some youngsters as to how -he could manipulate,.with a pair of shears," when, he unfortunately got hold of lub own nose which he nearly severed from Mb face, His father brought him to. Lindop, who, in the absenco of Dr Smith, stitched the loosened organ to lub face again with every hopes of .a good cure. On Christmas and Boxing Day the ordinary Time Table will be suspended, Saturday return tickets will be issued on and from Saturday, Decembor2oth, up till the evening of January 3rd, available for return joumoy' up to evening of January sth. The time table will bo found in our advertising columns, The Government have already received two applications fortlie Special Settlement Association in Wairarapa, and one from Wanganul, Amongst the' concessions granted are ones varying size of sections, From 320 to 640 aores in each settlement will bo allowed bo taken up by associations for the purposeof reselling as township and suburban allotments. The maximum has been raised to 150 acres, but average in settlement must be 100 acres Several important changes are about to take place in the Public Works Department in addition to contracts at each end of the North Island trunk railway formations sections, will be laid out along the line, and offered to natives to construct. Regulations are being prepared in the Land Department for letting, in runs of from 640 to 2000 acres on perpetual loases with compensation for improvements, a large extent of rough pastoral land belonging to Government and at present unoccupied, A number of influential Upper Wanganui and Taupo chiefs, who have hithorto opposed public works settlement, havo intimated their intention of attending the coming meeting on the Wanganul river, and show a disposition to meet the viows of Government.

The great Diorama of Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand, will be exhibited at the Theatre Royal, on Friday and Saturday next, for the first time in this district. We have been shewn several clippings from leading newspapers all of which are loud in the praise of these intertainments, and describe it as the best of its kind that has visited this colony, It has been drawing very good audiences wherever it appears. The views to be shown, are of sufficient importance, and interest to keep an audeince in good humour. On Saturday a silver mounted whip will be presented to the winning riders of each of tho great events held at Opaki and Martinborough, Tho prices of admission have been fixed at a very low rate, so wo expect to see a crowded house.

Last night Cartorton presented quite a lively soeno, the weather was fine and all tho world and his wife were out to see the display made by the tradoßpeoplo. The butchers, of course, formed, the greatest feature in tho show. "Comparison is odious," and we think it required a critical judge to say which of the three butchers provided the best' quality. Mr Dellar certainly had the largest display, as he combined poultry in his,stock, and his' floral decorations were on a more elaborate scaie. The lambs in Mr Bowies'shop we're very fine and dressed in a manner that reflects great credit upon whoever did it, Tho beef all round put on'o in inind of a, little Smithfield, and we lieartly hope that, as it lias got to be oqten, that digestionwill wait upon appetite. Mr Whyte wasnot behindhand at his bakery with a dis- 1 play of cakes and sugared confectionary, His outside was also gay with Chinese lanterns. MrCattwas also to the fore wishing his friends and patrons tho compliments of the "season.

The fine building recently erected to the order of Mi- R. Hare is advertised in' another column to be Let. The building is a handsome two-storey structure erected on one of the town acres at the north end of Queen-street on the ground floor is the sitting room and dining room each 18 by 15 feet in the clear, fitted with sideboards and cupboards in rimu, Through the spacions hall leads to a sitting-room of the same proportion as the front room. There is adjoining this a bedroom eleven feet square. The large and convenient kitchen is fitted with a Lennington range, high pressure boiler, and a self acting cylinder. Scullery and pantry is attached to the kitchen. Two stairs lead from a drop landing to the front and back of tho building, with a separate stairs for the servants use. There are six bedroomsonthe upper flo® one of whiclfis 16x15 feet, and fitted,up with a wardrobe, hanging press, and fireplace. There ia also a bathroom and linen closet. Detached from the main building is the washhouse with all requisites therein, and a woodshed attached. The grounds are completly fenced in and trees are being planted around. Thi§ handsome addition to Masterton architecture was built by Mr A. Cleghorn, from the plans of Mr G. Fannin, the wellknown architect, and is a credit to both as well as to Mr. R. Hare, whose faith in the future of Masterton caused him to build so valuable a structure,

Mr L, Jones fruit dealer of Queeij street, wishea ua to state that part of his consignment of fruit is to hand by the midr day train'in time to execute the greater part,of his Christmas orders, •We regret to learn that Mr Harry Yallance has succumbed to tho effects of his late' accident, and died this morning. Unremitting care and attention was given .to him by his family and by Dr Hosking, but without avail,

(Jueen-street was quite lively looking ■jffiis: morning with, the diaplay of__ever•g'reens' artlstically^-Brron'ged-' ,'of several shops, making others loo|: singular by its absence. From the police-station -te©wen ! s»TQW'ttf *®' kerbirig had .graph pole. other = ' the red ripe fruit in. several Wihdows contrasting prettily with the.green outsiders the other side of'th? sbieetMes'snißapp. ■& Hare showed .up .bestj- there r being. agrand display mingled. Gtafiiuff Duncans- shop was' alsp. .enlivened •with'' Wh.'foiiage.. ■ The ; Hotel? were :devo*ii of their .xpias orna*' mentation, but'-rall'ftrobabty' .be fixedviifi .their usual manner';during the divy; :

.. A you tn tell me' how you kept yourself .and 'family(BO well last, season, when all tho rsat .of-U8 lifev.e been s;ck bo ihuoh and h'aVe h'aii the doctors running to,,.us' 'so often," '.'Brother Taylor, theanawer is very.easy. I, ua'eS Hop Bitters id time, " and kept my; and;saved large.doctor's bills, Four shilling £worth .'ol- it "kept us all well ttd-able'toirork .alL'the time. au3.l-.Will of,your neigh* bows £lO to"£100 apiece. to.keep siok the Bame.time. Iftacyyou,ll takemymedicine hereafter." ,-See' \ .••"••

■ NEGLECT IS OFTEN,AS FERTILE A CAUSE OF SUFFERING asthe disease: Itself. Human nature,' TOniod m It s bf repeated'oxamples, is prone to torget.the salutaiy-lessons they Inculcate and apt to lose by determent, the good It may rcclev'e from prompt and decisive action. When thomeans a e wlthln our n, It Is almost sinful to allow their escape, aud. whQ overlook the virtues ot UDOLPHO WOLFE'S SCHIEDAM AROMATIC SCHNAPPS must stand forever self-crimiimtcd and reproai hw),