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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2297, 17 May 1886, Page 2

The Fomtors annual bull in connection with Court Pioneer, will take place in the Town Hall, Tinui, on Queen's Birthday, May 24th. A nooification appears in another column,

A purse containing £4 and somo silver, was lost on Saturday afternoon, in Queenstreet, between Messrs Caselberg's store and the Postoffice, if'returned to this office the finder will be rewarded. Mr P. H. Wood will auction at his fortnightly stock sale, Taratahi yards, on Thursday, May 20th, commencing at one o'olock, sheep, cattle, pigs, &c, Particulars in another column,

■ Mi C. Pharazyn, after an absence of four years has again entered into the public affairs of this district. At tho meeting of the Wairarapa Pastoral Society on Saturday, Mr Pharazyn was elected to tho office of treasurer.

It is notified in another column that on and after June 18th the Pahiatua Village Special Settlement sections will be open for selection at the Crown Lands Office, Wellington. Plans, conditions, and regulations may be seen at the post Offices and Railway Stations. Mr Thos. Warner of the Masterton tailoring establishment next to the Masterton Road Board Office, Perry-street, has a business announcement in our columns. Ho notifies that he lias greatly reduced his prices to meet the times, and publishes a list of somo of his leading lines.

The Masterton Riflo Volunteers and band will parade opposite tho Courthouse at? a.m. on tho 24th instant, and proceed to Greytown by tho 7.30 train to take part in celebrating the anniversary of Her Majesty's Birthday, for quarterly inspection and for judging distance practice.

Mr R. Martin of the To Aro papei hanging warehouse, Manners-street Wei lington, has seyeral announcements oi our third page.

We roceived a very find sample of ripe plums at our office this morning from a tree in the garden of Mr H, Peteisnn, Villa-street, which is bearing a very plentiful 6ecotid crop of this seasons growth. A meeting of the late members of the recently disbanded Fire-brigade, will, we understand, take place at the Temple Chambers to-night when the advisability of constituting a Volunteor Brigade indupendant of the Corporation Brigade will bo considered, and action taken thereon if approved, Promises of support have come in freely to thorn in tho event of

their reviving the Volunteer Brigade. A 'third postponement of Miss Ada Campbell's lecture "Evil in the light of Science," was duo to tho state of the .weather last evening. It was intended to give, the lecture as advertised, but the state of the side approach to the Theatre would not admit of tho building being being used. Miss Campbell has decided to tempt the fates once more, and will lecture on Sunday evening next, Our reporter gives it as his opinion, and those who were present at tho Pastoral Association meeting on Saturday will agree with him, that the County Council Chambers Carterton is about the coldest and most uncomfortablo spot he ever .was in. There is a fireplace, but judging from the manner in which tho fire was kopt up, wood must be a'very expensive commodity. To make, things more unpleasant the roof leaks' like a aiovo in places, and, as a member re-

marked, " one has to balance himself on the seat to escape the leakage. The ceiling and wall are m a state of decay through the moisture, and our scribe hopes that firewood may be cheaper and the building made watertight before duty calls him there again, especially if the present weather prevails.

The Feathoraton Road Board held a special meeting on Saturday last, for the purpose of electing a Chairman for the ensuing year, and to consider tho matter of a loan to the West County Council. All members were present, i with the exception of Mr McDiiugall. The Returning Officer reported the result of the late elections. Mr J, Tully was elected chairman on the motion of Mr Dowman, seconded by Mr Harris. After duly discussing the application of the County Council, it was resolved on the-motion of Mr Elgar, seconded by Mr- Bidwill, That no further sum than the £3OO from Mr Tully's ward be advanced by this Board. It was also resolved, That the Board meet as usual on tho first Saturday in each month,

A special meeting of the Taratahi-Car-terton Road Board was held on Saturday. Present Messrs B. Boys, H. R. Bunny, H. Braithwnite, W. Booth, W. Parker, E. W. Dorset, J.Rayner.andJ. Stevens! the last two taking their seats for the first time. It was moved by JJr H. It. Bunny, and seconded by Mr H, Braithwaite that Mr B, Boys be elected Chairman for the ensuing year.—Carried. The Chairman briefly thanked the members fur the honor conferred upon him. The clerk read the statement of valuations of each ward. Mr H. Bunny moved, and Mr E. W. Dorset seconded that fd in the £ rate be levied for the ensning year. An amendment was moved by Mr H. Braithwaite and seconded by Mr J. Rayner that Jdin the £ be levied, and after somo discussion on tho motion and amendment, the Chairman put the amendment to the meeting,' and only the mover and seconder voting for it, thooriginal motion was declared carried. This concluded the business. lam going to m&ko a speciality ot certain lines during the noxt months. At the present time I am running Macintoshes and Overcoats at prices which defy any houso .'in tho Wellington District toapproaoh, By sending tho length which you reqiuro in indies, you can bo sunpM with a grand Tweed Macintosh for 27/0, honestly worth £3, Give me a trial,. JoHtf THOBBtms', fcba PoopWs Clothier, Mfe. itoffit, Wli*gtca.4A»W,] K ■

i Messrs Lowes &■ lornd'mako additions of stock to their sales at Carterton and JTiistertoii, A poll for the election of two auditors will be taken' on Tuesday Ist June, ftominationa close on Monday the 24th May at noon.

Tenders are invited by Messrs Rayner and Vile for the purchase of the cottage and grounds of tho late Julm Rayner, situate in Villa-street, Masterton.

Notice is 'given of the bankruptcy of Neils Raasmussen of Carterton, baker. The first meeting of creditm will take place on Friday 21st May at tho Courthouse Masterton. Mr Stratford mentioned in Court this morning that lie would continue to conduct the business in the Wellington Cuurt until the end of the present month, to allow Mr Wardoll time to fully recruit his strength. Messrs Lowes & lorns hold the first of their regular fortnightly stock sales at the Wairarapa and East Coast Pastoral Society's yards, Carterton, to-morrow. Their list embraces a large number' of sheep, cattle, horses, and' sundries. The sale will commence at 1 o'clock.

The cricket match, Australian eleven v. Lord' Sheffield's team was wou by the latter with eight wicket a to spare, the scores being Australia Ist innings, 98, second innings, 70; Lord Sheffields toam, Ist innings, 105,2 nd innings, 64 for two wickets.

The Secretary of the Parkville Special Settlement Association lias received from the Minister of Lands a notification to the effect that he (the Minister) had no objection to allow tho cash payment for the freehold town and suburban block to stand ovor for a twelvemonth at five per cent, This concession will enable members of the Association to fall the whole of the township this season. We understand that the surveyor, Mr G. Hayward, is progressing favorably with the survey of the Block.

The storm that lias been raging on and 'off since Saturday night has proved very disastrous in this and surrounding districts. On Saturday eveningtheatmosphere charged with electricity,towards midnight a heavy vain commenced .and continued more or loss fiercely - until this morning. At half past 3 o'clock yesterday a smart shock of earthquake was experienced the direction being from East to West and lasting for a few seconds. The rivers are overflowing their banks and the Waipoua is reported to have burst overon the Opalti, culverts being destroyed and traffic stopped. The recent protective works at the Waingawa Road Bridge proved successful in keeping the water in its channel, hut .the piers at the South end of the Railway Bridge and the piles were loosened, and the 7.30 passenger train that went across the bridge this lnorniim hud a narrow escape. The vibration put the finishing touch to the work of the flood and the end ot the bridge gave Way. The goods h'ain was unable to cross. two hours after, and I traffic is stopped. At Wainuioru the bridge in courso of construction by Mr Joseph Dawson was completely destroyed, the whole of the work and the scaffolding being washed away. The bridge would have been finished to-day but for the floods, and the'contract finally completed. Reports are not yet to hand from the East Coast and Forty-Mile Bush districts. Messrs L J. Hooper & Co., of the Bon Marclie, received their first instalment of autumn aud winter goods on Saturday, these goods have been imported diroct from tlio manufacturers in England and Scotland, and are now being marked off at prices that'will compare with any wholesale house in the colony,—Adyt, Messrs Duncan k Son invite special attention to their new | consignment of cutlery—direct from the inaniifncturerß—which they offer at fabulously low prices, Best pocket knives, Is and Is Cd; sets caryera, and forks and steols, 2s upwards; bread knives, Is; and all kinds of electro-plated goods at' little moro than tlio price of ordinary tin ware. —Ad VT. Stmngirs and country people often ask us which is the best and cheapest house for men's, boys' and youths' clothing, and we recommend them to go to the Wairarapa Clothing Factory, opposite the Theatre, for it is, without doubt, the cheapest and best house in tlio district. You not only save 20 per cent, but are suro to get good value for your money,—Ann, Venetian Blind and Revolving Shutter manufactory. All Blind's guaranteed of tlio very best description. Prico list on application to ft, W, Hemi (lato Henn and Hansen.) Poneko Steam Venetian Blind ami Revolving Factory, IVellinetou.—Adyt,

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