THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VII, Issue 2075, 22 August 1885, Page 2

THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

We notice that a good deal of capital has been made'out of an assertion that, unless steps are at once taken, (here will not be time to hold a pastoral and agricultural' show in Masterton this year. As this is calculated to hamper those who are trying to come loan understanding with the existing Society, it is as well to point out how fallacious this is. : Supposing a new society were to be formed, it would have nothing to do but to get itself into working order, issue a programme, and hold the show, The only work, that would -ieally require time would be the erection of yards, and that need not trouble tlw promoters at present, because Messrs Lowes and lohns have offered the use ot their extensive saleyards. Affairs like these should' be conducted in a fair and straightforward manner, or not at all The Government is appointing a comraision to enquire into the affairs of the Wellington Hospital. Mr Ward, of the Red House, has his usual Saturday's display of cheap fruit to-day. An evangelical meeting will be held at the Temperance Hall to-morrow evening, to which all are invited. There will bri no collection.

The Freethoughfc Society presents its usual programme of addresses, readings, recitations, and vocal and instrumental music, for to-morrow.evening. The annual parade of stallions under the auspices of the Wairarapa Agricultural and Pastoral Sooiety, is announced to be held on the Sooiety's grounds, Carterton, on Saturday, October 3rd, noxt.

CoiTesjiundonco and .other matter is unavoidably held over. Captain Colley, o. : the Salvation Army, 'farewells from Masterton to-morrow. ■'

The" Grand Panorama of the World" is , announced to open at the Theatre Royal this evening. ; Major Butts has been promoted to the rank of Lieut. Colonel, and the command of the Wellington District.

Messrs Williams & Barker were the successful tenderers for the erection of offices for Mr A. J. Rawson in Hallstreet, the price being £l2O. An important and unreserved sale of clothing, drapery, dress-goods, etc,, will be held on Saturday next by Messrs Lowes and lorns, under instructions from the Auckland Clothing Company, which is relinquising business in the Wellington district.

There was a splendid display of meat at Mr W. Perry's three shopt last night. There were no carcases of unusual weight in any class, but the Bhops wero • well filled; and the meat was of the best quality throughout, and arranged in such a manner as to attract the attention of all passers-by. We direct special attention' to two letters whioh appear in another column, from which it will be seen that Messrs Beetham and Buchanan have succeeded in making special arrangements under which school children may go to Wellington to see the Exhibition, the railway fare for them being only two shillings.

In the R.M. Court to-day Timothy Murphy was charged with being drunk and disorderly last night, and was sentenced by Mr Stratford to twenty-ono days hard labor. Timothy Horan alias Morau for stealing a carving-knife and a pair of fleams out of Farmer's shop, was sent to prison for twenty-one days' hard labor.

Messrs J. H. Wallace and Co. announce in another column that they will hold their next stock, sale at the Johnsonvillo yards on Wednesday next the 26th inst., a considerable number of fat stock, superior draught horses and hacks being already entered. Intending settlers will find, on reference to reports, that Messrs Wallace and Co. realized good prices at their previous sales, and the opportunity now offered should therefore be worthy of attention.

At a meeting of tho Exhibition Committee, yesterday, it was decided not to issue free tickets to the exhibitors in the home industry branch, This branch was to be opened to-day by his Excellency the Governor, who was to deliver a speech:.and declare it open. Speeches were also to be made by the Premier and Colonial Treasurer. The performance of the industrial cantata will also take place this afternoon. In the ovening the second competition in the band contest will be given, the Nelson band being the performers.

An extraordinary case of distress was brought under the notice of the Benevolent Society yesterday afternoon. A married couple, with a family of seven children were found in a house at Kurupuni with absolutely nothing to eat, and with the mark of starvation in every feature. The husband and father was very ill, but lie had nothing but a few miserable boxes to lie on, and there was no bedding whatever. Mrs H. Cole was the first to take active steps to liavo the case inquired into. Sheinlormed the Rev Mr Fulton, through whom, and the Secretary of the Society, th 6 necessary, relief was afforded.

The public will see with pleasure that it is the intention of Messrs Foley and Berkley to present an old favorite,- and their first composition, " Chic," at the Theatre on Tuesday next. All who have never witnessed this clever performance, and who enjoy at all times a hearty good laugh, we should strongly advise to make good use of this opportunity. It is now over twelve months since it was first produced here, and its cleverness and excellence may be judged by the fact that no performance given since, either professionally or otherwise, has eclipsed it or givon equal satisfaction. The second part of the entertainment will consist of the laughable farce entitled " An Artist's Studio, including tho funniest member of the Company in tho caste. A public trial of the Harden Star Hand Grenade was made in a paddock adjoining Mr F. H. Wood's auction room yosterday afternoon, in the preienoe of about 600 people. A building, measuring about eight feet in length, five in width, and seven in height, had been the material used being old packing cases, which, as is well-known, kindle very easily, The inside of the building was treated to a liberal coat of tar, while on the floor were thrown considerable quantities of shavings, which were saturated with kerosene When the flames had got a thorough hold, three of the grenades were thrown in with such force as to break. The effect was almost instantaneous, for in less than two seconds the flames had died down to such a degree that anyone could have walked in without being scorched, and a bucket of water judiciously applied would have put them out altogether. When the fire had been allowed to spring up again and gain a firm hold, three more grenades were put in, and the effect was precisely--as before. Once more the flames were allowed to spring up, but it was noticed that they did so very slowly, This is accounted for by the fact that the wood had become impregnated by the gas. Again the grenades were applied, and again the fire was almost entirely, subdued.. When the first grenades, were thrown in, a hearty and involuntary cheer arose from the crowd, which thus testified its appreciation of the invention in a very flattering manner, The grenades should. certainly be in every placo where there is danger from fire, because any inoipient conflagration can undoubtedly be smothered by means of one or two of them. - Mr R Stansfield, manager for Mr F. H. Wood, has been appointed Masterton agent, At yesterday's meeting of the Land Board, says the Evening Press, a letter was read from Mr W. E, Morewood, of Woodville, in reference to the Mangatainoke Special Settlement, The writer said that he was induced to : come to the Colony to take up land from the Government and settle here. Seeing an advertisement of tho proposed special settlement, he handed in his name to Mr Haggen, ten days before the date of the meeting called by.advertisement to form tho Association, On the day of meeting he again handed in his name and those of of three other settlers to Mr Haggen, and was informed by him that he would be elected a member of the Association, and that there was no need for him to attend the meeting,- The writer afterwards found that his name was omitted from the first hundred-' names and put on the supplementary list, He complained that the affairs of. the Association were managed, by a clique of men, who try to exclude all genuine settlers, and he asked that the list of names bs carefully scrutinised, He alleges that he can prove that many of the members of tho Association are merely speculators, he himself having been offered a chance in the Tiraqmea Block for £lO, and that he knew other simila" instances. The Board deoided to refer the matter to tho Government. • •

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I wish most sincerely to thank the many visitors from the Wairarapa for their liberal patronage during the last three weeks, and beg to inform intending purchasers that my whole stock of Clothing, Hate, Hosiery, &c. &c., will still be offered at the net cost price for cash, up till the end of the present month.—l am; John Thorburn, Clother & Outfitter, Willis-st., Wellington,