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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2211, 11 March 1886, Page 2

The Court Loyal Enterprise, A.0.F,, holds its regular fortnightly meeting this evening at the Forester's Hall, The petition againßt the election of Mr George Fisher for theTeAro Licensing Committee was dismissed. It was proved .he was a shareholder in the United Importer's Company at the time of the election, but not now. Mr Wardell, R.M. dismissed the case on the ground that the petition did not satisfy tho act at the time of the licensing election.- : " It was known an effort would be made to prevent the sale of liquor at the Hutt raco course, Tho publican's canvassed vigorously, but forgot to enquire in what licensing district the course was situated, They triumphantly returned their men for the Hutt district, only to see, five staunch teetotalers elected for Epuni District, in which the Wellington Racing Club's course lies. A petition has how been lodged against the whole of this committee on various grounds of irregularity, and, as it is understood that tho right to sell drink on the race courso is in serious jeopardy, considerable interest is folt in the result.

There is a rivalry in Groytown at present as to who shall have the right to carry on a quadrille clasß, which is tending so far as to damage all efforts in that direction,. It will bo remembered that last year a very successful class was hold under the auspices of the Greytown Fire Brigade, and thoy are at present issuing circulars to their patrons to assist them this year. As soon as it was mooted tho Private Brass Band thought that they should have a portion of tho loaves and fishes. This desire the Brigade were willing to further, and offered to cariy out a class in conjunction with tho Band ; but no! Tho Band, with questionable taste' and wn'so policy, would not agroo to this, but insists on the Brigade giving placo altogether to the Band, but the Brigade are not willing to take a back seat, and the result is that both will endeavor to carry out a class, and it remains to bo Been which will first cry pecavL In addition to these Mr Jorgenson has a class as a private enterprise. The peoplo (if Greytown should not be lost for lack |.of dancing. .- At dusk last night a passerby - was attracted by screams proceeding from the direction of Renall's creek, near Chain.berlain's bakers shop. Running up to tho spot the young man found a little girl standing on the bank of the creek pointing to the water and screaming loudly. At that instant up camo a constablo full tear, and, taking in the situation at a glance, he speedily divested himself of his coat and vest, and jumped into the creek, which at that part is some four or five feet deep in mud and water. The 'Constable felt about with his hands and feet under, the water-cress and weeds but

without success. By this time the child had ceased screaming, and at last an intelligent . reply was got from her in answer to the anxious enquiries. She said "I foil in. tho water." The' Constable, however, wasnotdoomedto have his efforts end in unprofitableness, for one of the bystanding youths, in his anxiety to know all about it, slipped ; off tho bank, head first, into the water, • and the Constable had the pleasure of fishing him out. The constable, in the words of the renowned Sam Weller iB a '• weter'im "

The Evening Post says another disgraceful case of sticking up of unprotected females is reported at Newtown, and the description of tho offender tallies with that given in the previous assault at Kilbumie. In the present instance a young •girl was crossing a piece of grass plot near tho South Road about 10 o'clock in the evening, and was siezed suddenly by tins ruffian, who put his arm around her. She struggled to get free, and ran in the direction from whence she had como, the ground being most uneven. As a consequence she fell heavily and rolled some distance, receiving some severe bruises about her faoe and head. The miscreant, seeing her fall, exclaimed "My God ! she has fallen and 1 have killed her!" and fled in the opposite direction. It is to. bo hoped that this cowardly brute will bo indentitied and soon brought to justice, He will have a rough time of it though should ho fall into tho hands of some of the male residents of that locality, who are on the watch for hiin. ■

In the season of 1884-85 Messrs Hollard Bros, commenced in a small way atPetone to manufacture jam. They were prepared to retire from the field if the returns did not prove satisfactory, or to extend their business if the profits warranted. They wero.so well satisfied that they made additions to their factory last winter, and hayo minufactured treble, the quantity during the season \yhicli is now drawing to a close. The fruitgrowers of tho district have pndoavorod to keep their promises, but tho -dry season was against thorn. Growers are so well satisfied with tfte. prices obtained that they are extending their fruit gardens, and in a few yoafa they exptidb to be able to keep the factory going. The principle fruits used are goosebrrics, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, currants, apricots, peaches, and several varieties of plums.; Messrs Hollard Bros.;' though offored a consignment, of "pulp" at very cheap rates, refused to have anything to do with. Tho result is, that those who use ■ the' Petone jams get the flavor of the fruit instead of the thick pulpy paste which is so characteristic pf some of the jams in tho market. No less than 160,000 tins have been turned, out by Messrs Hollard Bros, for the 188586 season, which began in November, and will close at the end of this month. Some of the fruit was obtained from Wanganui and Blenhiom, a large proportion being sent from the Wairarapa, So'far, no traces of the codlin moth have been found. Messrs Hollard Bros., who obtained first prize at the Exhibition, employed ten hands during the ,presenfc season, whilst the tinsmiths were at work all the winter making the cans.

Messrs L, J. Hooper <£ C 0,,, of the Bon Marclio, received their first instalment of autumn and winter goods on Saturday, these goods have been imported direct from the manufacturers in England and Scotland, and are now being marked off at prices that will compare with any wholesale house in the ci/lony.—Advt, Venetian Blind and Revolving Shutter manufactory. AJI Blinds guaranteed of the very best description. Price list on application to R. W. Henn (late Henn & Hansen,) Poneke Steam Venetian Blind and Involving Shutter Factory, Wellin?ton.—Ar>yT

Having bought 160 pajrs of Gorman Mole Trousers, part of a bankrupt stock, I am going to sell them tor 6s Cd per pair. l They are splendidly made, and the patterns are the same as the West of England tweeds. To prevent dealers from buying them up, np customer can purchase'more than three pairs, Country Orders for npt more than three pairs will receive prompt attention.—J. Thorburn, tho People's Clothier, Willis-sfc., Weflmgion.-^AiJVi.) ■ Coughs, Colds, Bronckdis. <£<;., ,are quickly cured by using Baxter's cele-' '-'tying Preserver." This old"pppular 'madicine, ig plea-' sant to ih'e palate, highly extolled by the members'of th 6 ' medical,' JegaL and clerical professions',• Sold' by all Patent Medioine Vendors, See twtimenials in advwti9Emieiats,—AdVt,

The top weiyht accepting in the Maitertoii Flving Stakes being under 9 atone,' all weights no up 21b. The time for receiving tenders for a 23ft., span bridge on the Oohailga Section, 'Masterton-Wainmta road, is extended till Saturday, March 13th. ... Mr F. H. Wood advertises a sale of furniture, drapery, clothing glassware,and jewellery for Saturday next, March 13th, at his Masterton Rooms. We remind our readers of the really clover entertainment that ia to be produced at the Theatre Royal to-night by. the Miss Goorgio Sinithson Company. Miss Smithson is well and favorably known to Masterton audienc'.!'-, with, whom she has been a great favorite. An English paper says * —The Alkaloid cocaine, which is.- still hli-.i subject of numerous experiments, has lioen found to be a cure for dipsomania. It- has been known for ages that chewors of cocoa-leaf do not resort to spirits as a stimulant, thoy do not experience that craving for drink that is so coinmoiii with men and women of the same soci.il rank with us, and, indeed, in higher spheres also. Some ' physicians declare most emphatically that it is a rom >dy for alcoholism." The first meeting of the Masterton Hospital Trustees was held on Tuesday afternoon last. Present—Messrs Boddington (Chairman), Paige, B. P. Perry, and lorns. On the motion of the Chairman, Mr Sellar was appointed Treasurer to tho Trustees, and, on the motion of Mr Paige, the Bank of New Zealand was appointed as its bankers. Messrs Boddington, Paige, and lorim were appointed a sub-committee to report to the next meeting on ways and means for the current year, and by-laws, Tho future meetings of the Trustees were fixed for the second Thursday in each month. A.ftor the usual routine business had boen disposed of, MrW. H. Beethain was appointed visiting membor for 1 the ensuing month.