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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2200, 21 January 1886, Page 2

Tenders are invited by the Alfredton Road Board for Retailing on the TinuiEketahuna road. We ha-yo received a very neatly got-up office 'almanac from the South British Fire and Marine Insurance .Company, for which' Mr A, Hatliaway is toe'.J.ojial agent, • It is estimated ty a very „'ood authority that over £ISOO waa knocked down at Otaki during'Ohrißtmas we'ek and New Tear's' Day, and these egf wiafc w''a*i

Mr Andei'son, the well known blacksmith and farrier, of the Taueru, has a business announcement in our columns. Mr Thomas Walker lectured on the subject of "Sex Worship, or the origin of the cross," to a fair audience of men lasti.ight,

The installation of officers of the Delta Lodge, Loyal United Friends, takesplace at the Temple Chambers this evening, and arrangements will be made for the procession at the Anniversary Sports tomorrow.

We draw attention to an advertisement of Mr R. R. Collins, saddler, Tinui. Mr Collins keeps a large and well assorted stock, and there is no occasion to-go out of the district to obtain saddlery, Repairs aro executed with promptness and in a workmanlike manner.

The Secretary of the Wellington Collego Governors announces in another' column that the first term of the Girls' High School for the currant year begins on the 2nd February.

We learn from Mr W, Morison that the straw stack burnt on his farm, Manaia, on Tuesday was his property, and that he valued it at £75, Messrs Tonka' loss is estimated at £l5O.

A meeting of the stewards of the Mas-terton-Opaki Jockey Club was held at the Club Hotel last night for the purpose of considering the protest against the horse Matamau (late Hinau) but further information being required, the matter was again adjourned.

Afire Btarted on the West Taratahi near the Waingawa yesterday, and spread with extraordinary rapidity. Some of the farmers on the eastern side of the river had to leave their work in order to prevent damage to their own properties. An exchange says :—"A jeweller's shop in Blenheim has been broken into, and two suspected parties arrested," We 'are not very dear whether the burglars arrested anything, or whether the police broke in and arrested parties accused of —we don't know what.

At the Supreme Court yesterday morning the case of Sawkinß v. Waipawa Mail, an action for libol alleged to be contained in an article published m the Mail, was called on, but counsel for the defence intimated that the case had been settled, plaintiff accepting £IOO damages without costs.

The following Firemen will represent the Masterton Volunteer Firo Brigade in the competition to be held in Napier ; Lieut Ewington (in charge,) Firemen Hounslow, Dixon, Mills and Allen. Delegate.—Foreman Mansell.

In connection with the movement to incorporate the North' Wairarapa Benevolent Society as a separato institution, subscriptions may be left at this office. They will be duly acknowledged through the columns of the Daily.

At a meeting of the Loyal Masterton Lodge, 1.0.0.F.,M.U., on Tuesday evening, uno new member was accepted by clearance, one new member initiated, and two proposed. The Government returns were read, andthe balance-sheetandaudi-tors' report submitted and adopted, The returns show 48 members. The Lodge funds are still increasing, and there is a credit balance of £207.

The Kumurau Private Hotel is likely to bo grantada temporary license. The Licensing Committeo are in favor of a license being granted to Mr Thos. Carswell, the proprietor, but they are powerless to grant it until June next when the annual meeting is held. A petition is going round, and being numerously signed, prayiug the Governor to grant a license, which he has power to do under the new Act, if it is.shown that somo cause, such as increased traffic or papula tion, has arisen, which it has in the present case.' This house is about to be connected with the Taueru by telephone, Dr Lemon having taken one of the rooms, which he has fitted up for an office, The largo stations and surroundings will also bo connected, which will bo of great convenience for Messrs Elder, Andrew, Morrison and others, The hotel is situated in a natural basin and is sheltered from the winds by the low hills which surround it on all aides, Tholiouso contains 12 bedrooms upstairs, and on the ground floor is a commodious dining room, three sitting rooms, bar, and parlour. The kitchen is fitted up with every requisite, whilst tho stabling accommodation is perfect. Kumurau is a nice driving distance from Masterton, Six hours can be spent here and the return journeymado before nightfall comfortably, Tho roads aro in good order and the scenery is unequalled for variety. Nothing appears to be wanting to assure the success of the Friendly Societies' Sports on the Park Oval to-morrow except fine weather, and of that there is evory prospect. The various Societies will march to the railway station in the forenoon, and on arrival of the train, about 10.5 a.m., form in procession and, headodby the Volunteer Band, march down Lincoln road and Hall-street, through Chapel-street to Renall-street, thence down to'Queen-stroet, and along that thoroughfare to the Park. As all the members of Lodges will appear in regalia, the procession is likely to have a most imposing appearance. Very good prizes have been provided for the sports, and as the entries for tho events that hi've already closed are numerous, pood contests should result.

Cotujh, Colds, Bronchitis, <fcc, are quickly cured by using Baxter's celebrated "Lung Preserver." This oldestablished, popular medicine, is pleasant to the palate, and highly extolled by the members of the medical, legal, and clerical professions. Sold by all Patent Medicine Vendors. See testimonials in advertisements. —Advt.'

■ Strangers paying a viaio to Mastertcm, and country settlers arriving in town, are often at a loss to know where to purchase Prapery, Millinery, and Clothing to the best advantage. L, J, Hooper and Co. offor special advantages in this line that cannot be met with elsewhere, their stock being the largest in the district to select from. Being direot importers, all middle profits are saved, and customers receive the benefit. The services of one of the best dressmakers in the colony has been secured for the Dress, Mantle, and Habitraaking Department, and perfect fit, style, and finish is guaranteed. The name of the shop is tho Bon Marche.— Advt,

Venetian Blind and Revolving Shutter Manufactory. All Blinds guaranteed of the very best description. Price list on application to R. W. Henn (late Henn & Hansen.) Poneke Steam Venetian Blind and Revolving Shutter factory, Wellington.—Adyt