The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1886.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2324, 18 June 1886, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1886.

The Masterton Masonio lodge, 1430, E. 0., meet on Monday, June 21st, the Festival of St, John the Baptut. A match will be played to-morrow between a team from the Opaki and the first fifteen of the Bed Stars, in the new ground kindly lent to the Stars by Mr G. Dixon, on the Dixon Estate. The following team will represent the Stars: 1 D'Arcy, Karaitiana, Hill, Hoar, Thompson, Welch, Emmett, Blinkhorne, Pejling, Gardner, Fteeth, Martin, Bannister, Watson, and Ewihgton. Emergencies: T. Thompson, Poulsou, McKain. ■ Our Alfredtor, correspondent .writes that the annual meeting of the Alfredton Athletic Club was held in the Board Office on Saturday last, three-fourths of the members being present. The following are the office bearers appointed G, Beetham, Patron; 0. Macquarie, President; W. M. Kebbell and G G. Good, Vice Presidents; f. H. Duriderdale, Secretary arid Treasurer; Holmeß Warren, Captain; G. J. Trapp, Vice Captain; Committee, C, Burling, j. Bmnnigan, William Cross, William Sin* clair, 0, J. Trapp. The Olub, since its formation in June of last year, has ma manner (considering the distance some of the menibefs have to trrvol through mud and slush), been a success, and is likely to go on 'improving both in playing and membership. The Alfredton Athletic Club skirt the ensuing season, as regards funds, with a balance, a geod working committee, and a fair prospect of tlofc of frosh blood in the; way of young athletes. At the. annual 'meeting the Bugby liules were adopted /in preference to tho ■Scottish Association, owing; in a.great ■ manner to thc;.Rugby rules being the only ones playe.d'jn. the .colony, ■" It. wai';;. unaiiimpiißly. tesolye.d tliatrthe Club .have: ■' a io.be.held lir Mac-:;; i|Uarie;Brrißv' large.woplahedi; to aid; .vthe. Glub'in piocuringandputtiiigin order/a -•Hiiiabl'&;for ftip^ballf r . : fo\'iiake'' \ place;sornetimo-next riidnth; ; I.hope the .Alfred)wn : ::f6otballers .will' see"' their"..: way 'to.'acQ'ept: the; offer:' made: to; them; by. a ' ;Mastertbn gentleman that they play. the -| Second fifteen of Mastqrton, the winning. ; teamto get a new football, ';. ; >i : lf;;>./ i

Notice i 8 given in another column that Caleb Smith of Tupurupu'ru, laborer, Ims. lodged a'petitiua to be adjudges a bank-' r.upt..■ .-:; . ■■:-' ■... ; \

Mr % A, P. Sutton has been appointed an;lnnpecfcor:qf Sheep for the Ashburton subdivision of.the Canterhry..Bheap dis-

( _'. MriFredOrpok ißaniiotihcedto leoturo jh:tho.Theatrolloyal:q noxtj the-alibjecfc. being.' '• Progress and Prayer," '-. : .'. ; : : A cablegram in.another'aoluian contains the satisfactory news of a material rise in the price of wool.. The turn : of : . the tide appears to have cbnie at; lashj and the improvement may nmybe.contiiittous, We are requested torpniind ■'readers' of Messrs Ipweß arid lorns unreserved sale oiMr S. "Bpltpn's, and prnamental treesi 'flowering''shrubs, pot plants, etc., which takes place, oh Wednesday next. They have alreadyirrived in Masterton,'and aro bpenfor inspection The public will.have an opportunity of buying a splendid lot of. trees' at their own-prices.' ' " ' ■;'•'

The Carterton Rifles appear determined to leave no stone unturned to make their soiree, which comes off On Thursday next, a thorough success, In that important item, the music* they have engaged a most efficient band, and. the person who would not be satisfied with Messrs Lundquvist, Keisenbert;, Tierney, arid, Pap-, worth, must be hard, to please. The Secretary informs Us that, an unusually largenumberhaye accepted invitations. The quarterlv inspection parade, of the Masterton Volunteers was held last evening. 'Captain Donald. put the men through the manual exercise, and Majors Butts and Bunny-inspected the arms and accoutrements. Major Bunny notified that the attendance was not sufficient to count as a parade, and that the fines for ncn-attendanCe would be Btrictly enforced. i It was notified that nominations for the vacant Lieutenancy would be taken at the next meeting. Major Bunny presented Vol, R, McKenziewith Captain Donald's trophy, consisting of a tea and «offee service, won by him in the recent contests, Corporal fabblewhite was promoted to "Sergeant," The Lyceum, Carterton was well filled last evening, when the entertainment in aid of the widow and family of the late B. Sewell took place. Previous to the opening the.Masterton Brass Band under tho leadership of Mr Papworth,- played several selections outside, which drew a large and admiring leathering. The Masterton String Band under the leadership of Mr Lundquviat, consisting of piano, three violins, double bass, clario- : nette, and cornet, played two overtures in a style that elicited great praise. The concert portion of the programme consisting of songs, duets, and musical selections was carried out with great success, most of the items being redemanded. A lively farce by tne Greytown Amateurs brought the entertainment to a close, when the Hall was cleared for dancing, about twenty couples occupying the floor till past midnight. The gross proceeds amounted to about £ls.

The Mastertoii School Committee met at the Institute last evening. PresentMessrs Boddington (Chairman), Lowes, Muir, Redman, Loahy and Payton.' The proceedings were somswhat- brief as some of the members desired to join the municipal meeting which was being held in another part of the building. Tho question of tho second school site was held over. The Board intimated that the result of the census would bo obtained as far as it affected children of. school age, but that the Registrar-General could not supply it for separate districts. The head master reported that the average attendance for the past month, 373, had been affected by severe weather and mumps. Miss Keeling reported an average of 81, and stated tkt her attendance roll had been affected by sickness. Accounts were passed for payment as follows :-6. M. Wood LI, Wairarapa Daily L 3 13s, Wairarapa Star L2 Bs, Mr Ransome L2 4s fid, T. E. Price LI 14 7d, and Mrs Woodham LI.

Four respeotable young men require permanent board and residence in Masterton. An advertisement relating to it appears in another column. A letter from Mr Hawkins on County Councillors travelling allowances is nnavoidedly held over, but will appear tomorrow.

Mr F. H. Wood's Btock sale at Taratah yesterday was well attended, and a considerable amount of business was transacted at the following prices:—Lambs in the wool, ss; full mouth ewes in lamb, 3s 6d; two-tooth ewes, 6s; two-tDoth wethers, 8s (id; Calves, 24b ; Yearlings, 29s to 335; Heifers, 42s to 80s; Cows, £3los to £4l6s. When a man has got the gold fever he does not stick at trifles. He realises hla property no matter what the state of the market is. A house and section in Bentley'a estate owned by a digger who is bound for Kimberley will be put up to auction by Mr F> H, Wood to-morrow, and knocked down to the highest bidder, regardless of sacrifice.

Messrs Lowes and lorns will holfl at Eketahuna to-morrow au extensive and unreserved sale of the stock-in-trade of a general store consisting of groceries, iron-* mongery, clothing, tools, cooking utensils, boots, cutlery, orockery and general sundries on account of Mr Gilvray, who is leaving the district, also on account of Mr F, McDowell, as vendor, a splendid assortment of winter drapery, clothing, blankets, calicos, flannels, dress goods, hat 3, boots, &c. The sale will commence at 11 o'clock.

Mr F. H. Wood asks us to say that in consequence of the shortness of the days his Masterton auction sale to-morrow (Saturday) will commence at 1,30 p.ra, sharp, He also desires us to mention tl]at the fruit and forest trees and shrubs, coming as they do from the nursery of Mr Collotto, are of thoroughly good quality, and may be purchased with confidence. • The trees will be on view at the Auctioneer's rooms this afternoon and tomorrow morning, and as there is not the slightest reserve the sale should be well attended,

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I am going to make a speciality ot certain lines during the next .months* At the present timo I am running. Mapintoshes'and Ovorimte at prices.'which defy any- house in, the Wellington patriot to approach. By'iMftimj the length which you require in Jinch'esj' jioii-can be supplied with a grand Tweed Macintosh for 27/0, honestly worth.£3. ■ Givd .'me' a trial John Thorbubn, thb.Peoplo's Glotliier, Willia- , street, W6llirisitbn,^[Abvi!.fV.'.; Messrs L, JVHpoper'&'Cp,', of trie Bon Marohe, received their- firat/insfolment. of autiimn and wfoto.jvgpods ■'■ on '.Saturday, ■these;; goods have ..bMn.imp'orto direo't in:Bh'gland:and'Sobtland, ,an'd' : are:tnow'■ being marked off at'prices thatwill compare with any ;wh<tele : hQUßeW .- ■'' : ;:..STUDy .evsryeno I met that theAVairarapa'Clothing ■Factory wnß: 'tho\cliea'pe3t.:'and best House in the district for Moris', Boy's and YoutH's olotbing, I thought h would give it a tiial, which t did, and to my surprise I got a tweed suit, all wool, Crimean shirt, flannel undershirt and pants, a French felt hat,'collar, handkerchief and box, for the small sum of-655. I've paid elsewhere for the same goods £5 lOs. My advice, therefore, to evoryone is to call at the Wairarapa Clothing Faotory, noxt the Empire Hotel, where evsrything is good and vtry cheap.—Advt.