The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, JUNE 14, 1886. OPENING OF THE MAURICE. VILLE RAILWAY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2320, 14 June 1886, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, JUNE 14, 1886. OPENING OF THE MAURICE. VILLE RAILWAY.

The railway from Mastertoti to Mauriceville will be formally opened to-day, and the 14tb of June will probably be regarded an" the red letter day" jn the annals of the Maurioeville Settlement. The Mauriceville settlers have borne the heat and burden of many a weary day, and they richly deserve the un. doubted advantages whioh railway communication will give them. Even to the present day Mauriceville has been to many a "terra incognita," situated as it is off the main highway, and almost a little world by itself! Now strange faces will be seen more frequently about its neat homesteads and one of the prettiest and most picturesque villages in the North Island of New Zealand will be accessible to tbe public. We heartily congratulate our Mauriceville friends on the happy event which they ceHrate to-day. Speaking with some knowledge of the character of tha Scandinavian settlers and the work they have accomplished as colonists, we do not hesitate to Bay '.that for industry, thrift, and integrity, they compare favorably with any claHj of settlers in New Zealand, and that the Colony ha? good reason to be proud of them, As yet they remain ■ in many rospeots a separate community being Scandinavians rather than New Zealanders, but their children aro growing up learning and speaking the English' language, and in another generation they will be fused in. the colonial population and be New %.. landers to the backbone.: Good fortune occasionally conies in .showers; and it raußt enhance the satisfaction which wilf : be - experienced to-day to. !know that tenders are to :be,immediately called .for a,, further; extension ; Ek;etahuna,:. KketahunW: "&?■ also ia\ :Soaridinayiau; feel : «lertkmrth^t. : onr : :;Maiiirioevii

will lie delighted at the prospect of being linked by railway communication with their fellow countrymen in the northern settlement. A friendly feeling lias always existed between the town of Masterton and the Mnnriceville people, and we sincerely hope that the inauguration;; of to-day will further ■ cement the cordial Beiitimentß.!whic.h.lmyehby.beon;niainy hed ; f or ,sp:jnany;;yeai:siV; '■ MrR-Crook^ Messrs Btii i|;h r . Macdoii aW & 06. 'b Carlisle worksj Chnstqhurcli, public '.tn iiV to-;nip'iTpw' £f tqriiuoii '>it''t>V)i'--"p , olock,. '6.f(nle : orthefirm , s''colobrated''cpmb]ned Disc -Harrow..-and .Sued Sower,iitvMr' fleßseyVlahdj.onpiVAkui'aßlocks near lhe:Railway;Statioii, ; Mi'iCropkjiiforms' us.that this : implement, has gained,.first '.honordnevery.pracfM New Zealand. Persipha interested in., agricultural' pursuits will do well:-to" witfiesstlie trial; „'.'. "■ ■' ■'':/■'■■

.; There appeal's; to be;:a probability qf ■the pwiiora of the Gape line of running vessels on, to ,the Bluff arid, other Southern .porta. Mr James: Ash-' bury, who is largely interested in'larid.at Invercargiil, has beeu negPtiatiiigitv'L don for such a service, and in a letter : to the Southland Freezing; Meat Company, ho states that if support could be promised he thinks he could arrange for.two, steamers of. ten knots spoed, arid using only-40s worth of coal.per day, to ; odriie on from the Capo, of Good Hope to tho, Bluff periodically. "The Chambers of Commerce, by resolution; expressed approval of Mr Ashbury'saotiori, and ex--pressed an opinion that the matter was worth the consideration of the community.

Mr Ormond has given notice to movo, aa an amendment on Pacific Islands resolutiona—Thia House desires to convey to the Homo Government its opinion that, in effecting a settloniont of tho questions at issuq between Groat Britain and France in connection with the PdeiGo Islands, the chief point of interest to this colony, which it is believed is shared by all the Australasian Colonies, is that th» deportation ,of convicts by Franoe to any of her possessions in the Western Pacific should cease; and next that, failing Great Britain being willing to extend her protectorate to those islands, the rights and interests of Her Majesty's subjects in theso islands should bo secured to thorn, and this will best be attained by such an agreement with the other Powers ns will recognise the indipondance of the Governments of the different groups of islands, subject to freedom of trade and commerce, and the security of civil and religious liberty to all nations.

Yesterday, being Whit Sunday, a Church parade of the Maßtorton Volunteers was hold at which about forty members rollod up, several of the Carterton corps beint? present. Headed by the Masterton Band they marched to St Matthew's Church where the service was conducted by the Rot. W. E. The choir of the Church, twenty in number, appeared for tho first time in surplices, and provious to tho sorvico sang tho processional hymn "Onward Christian Soldiers," and during the sorvice chanted the proper psalms for the day and the creed, Taking for tho text Ephosians, (sthchap, tfthvorso, "The Sword of tho Spirit which is the Word of God," the Rev. Paige dolivered a sermon specially directed to young inon in which the march of infidelity among them was alluded to, the cause of which was attributed to the want of knowledge of tho contents of tho Bible. Tho Volunteers marched back to the rendezvous, itotiaH'a Creek, Queen-street, and wore dismissed by Captain Donald, The band, under the temporary charge of Bandsman G. Bontley performed the following mUsio previous to and on the march: '' Reception," "British Valour," and "Friond in noed."

On Saturday evening the extensive show rooms of Mr W. Whitt, Quoeti-at., were specially illuminated for the display of his extensive stock of furniture, In one of the largo show windows the chief attraction was a highly polished dressing table unci washßtand in knotted totara and rimu, just turned out of the workshops on the premises to special order. A suite in tapestry, of the Elizabethan period, showed to great advantage iu the second window, lnaido was a grand collection of houso furniture in qualities to meet the requirements of all classes. A very pretty suito in rop cretonne, and a dining suite in Morocco leather were remarkable for the low prices at whioh they were quoted considering theoxcellonoo of their make. From the ceiling of the shop chairs of every pattern hung suspended, whilst the walls were lined with rolls of linoleum In various widths and designs, oilcloths, Indian matting and carpets. Thcro was also a varied Btock of all goode requisite for furnishing, ironmongery, toilet sets (some hand-painted in elonant designs), Venitian blinds, Hollands, table oovers in plush, tapestry and embroidered eloth, wool mats, hearth rugs, and furnituro in all varieties of tho many beautiful native woods. The prices of Masterton mado goods compare so favorably with Wellington that persona desirous of furnishing have no need to pass thiß township to obtain value for their money.

Off to Kimberley! Hurrah! Hurrah 50003, in a patch 1 And all to one man's cheek. Just reminds one of tho old Victorian racket, when every body hooked it to the " digctins," only the conditions ain't quite exactly the samo. Victoria was all park lands in those days, and was; justly named Australia Felix. Ah, me' those jolly days on glafsy glades, 'neath towering trees, with lots of fleas-; with sliicers rank, and duffers crank, and gold galore, in ample store, and all the rest of fuss and trouble, that made Australia seethe and bubble. But the N.W. territory is quito another afftvir, that the' people will find out to their cost who go there. Alligators as long as gum trees; flying ants aB big as crayfish; and rats having tails two feet long, and with tufts at tho end of them as big as birch brooms. 'Skoetora as big as sparrows, and sandflies like cijckroaohes, Snakes 1 my, sakos 1 everywhere; And water not much anywhere Plenty of sunshine I rather! a few! Fircsareh't muoh in request in that part of the world, It is positively on record that a poor tired devil of a digger eat down on » rock one day and, wolli—-ahem,-when he roso again, he was cooked ; had to run for his life from a pack of dingoes attracted by the soent of roasted meat. Go, certainly.; go dear Boys, to this land of promise, where quinine is a common'article of diot, and nary grog I the man who drinks alcohol uws/Go, my sons! And those '.who are unlucky will be ready to come, kok tf! New Zealand, and work for in the shape of wages j.whilstthoso who mayhappen to be.:lucky, will: jiißt; pack up. their "swag" oftha : matalrin^bnoof,jFriend Evans' handsome and;-comnibdiouß gold, belts, and will bee-lines for the dear Oolphy triia''aiide- :pf-.. the middle ground. Ahj jnel. Ah,; nidi Won't they hurry, .ahd : safe:a^/wk^':-'6ric : e:'. more,;,catch'em rbaniirig again. in', a;:land of snakes; scorpion's; alligators, and fever and-'ague.''-Some,'■' however,' will..stay behind for. all tinie, Asmbdeus ■in .the : -.r. : ;f':,;-;:i.:.v.-'A':r.,:

/Venetian Blind and Rpyolving Shutter manu■factory;?:! All,. Blind*, guaranteed' of the very best Price list ■■ oh ■ application ■ to it. ¥;,Henn (late Henn and Hansen.) Poneke Steam Venetian Blind and RevoWnj; Faotorr, ; ■:>;; ■ : S\ v v ■ ■-.-.' ■'..- ■

Messrs Lowes & torus make ft further addition tn their stock sale on Wednesday of quiet cattle. , Messrs Lowes &lorris announce a stock sale to-morrow at their Curtorton yards. The list comprises between five and six hundred sheep, besides two year-old steors, cows, etc, The annual meeting of the Castle-point Licensing Committee was hold at the Public Hall, Tonui, on Wednesday last, all the membon of tho Committee being present, Tile minutes of tho previous nwtiiig wore read and confirmed, The police report on the licensed houses in the district was read, The implications of C, Rogers, A. .Owen, G. T. Robinson, and F. Houker, for licenses for their respective hotels were granted. The application of J. W. Baker for an accom-, modation house was panted for three months only, pending the completion of arrangements by the County for the removal of the ferry house, Information has been received from tho Wairau that as a survey party was cumimr in from the back country of the Upper Clarence, the men were caught in a snowstorm. Two of the party namely, Messrs Paske (cadet), and Hugh fhoinp'son (chainman) died twin exposure. Mr ;F. Smith, the district surveyor, and four ■ hands were rescued by a relief party from Mr MoA rthw's St. James' station.

. The lecture "Money and Misery," by Mr F. Crook, drew a fair audience at the Theatre Royal last evening. This lecture, ably dealt with the extreme riches and,poverty of the United King■donv its land and commercial monopo- '. lies, its factory schemes, and the administration of its pour laws, which tho lecturer demonstrated made tho rich richer and the poor poorer. His sketches of the Londoner's oharactor in both high .and low life were well drawn, the frequent applause of the' audience being a criterion of the excellence of the discourse.

_ The railway extension to Mauriooville is complete, and traffic will be opened to-day to tho public for the first time. There will, to colebrate this auspicious even*, be a grand collation given in the new station at Maurioeville this afternoon. Tho Commute*, which is a strong local one, has spared no expense or time in ondeavouring to bring tho affair 'to a Bucooaaful issue, and for the honor of the district we hope it turns out all that is desired. Invitations have been sent out to those directly and indirectly interested in the trado of the community, and a great gathering is to bo expected, Trains will leave Mastertou for Mauricoville at 12.40, and return at 4 o'olock, return tiokets being issued at 2s and Is 0d for firßtandsecond-olasaoarriagesrespectively. This being Whit Monday and a partial holiday, no doubt many will take advantage of the good roads to drive to tho soene.

Messrs L. J. Hooper 4 Co., of tho Bon Marohe, recoivud their first instalment of autumn and winter goods on Saturday, these goods have boen imported direct from tho manufacturers In England and Scotland, and are now boing niarkod off at prioes that will compuro with any wholesale house ia the colqny.—Advt, Cocohs, Colds, Bbonohitis, ia, are quickly cured by using Baxter's celebrated LungProservor." This old established, popuar modicino is pleasant to the palate, udn highly extolled by the members of the medical, legal, and clerical professions. Sold by all Patent MeJlcino Vendors. Soe testimonials in advertißomont«,-[ADVT.I

lam going to make a speoiality ot certain lines during the next months. At tho present timolam running Maointoßheß and Overcoats at prices which defy any houso in tho Wellington District to approach. Byfsending tho length which you require in jncheß,' you can be supplied with a grand Tweed Macintosh for 27/6, honoßtly worth £3, Give mo a trial JOHN Tjiorbdrn, the People's Clothier, Willisstreet, f/"ellinntop.—[AdvT. ]

Study EoONOJiY.-Heariug from overyone I met that tho Wairarapa Clothing Factory was tho eheapoßt and host House in the district for Mens', Boy's and Youth's clothing, I thought I would give it a total, which I did, and to my Burpriße I got a tweed suit, all wool, Crimean "hirt, flannel undershirt and pants, a French felt hat, collar, handkerchief and box, for the small sum of 655. I've paid elsewhere for the Bame goods £slos, My advice, thcreforo. to everyone ii to call at the Wairarapa Clothing Factory, next the Empiro Hotel, where everything is good and very cheap,— Advt.