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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2338, 5 July 1886, Page 2

The other day wo called attention to the want of conscientiousness displayed by temperance reformers in their efforts to obtain pledges, We observe 'that this weak point has already been, manifested in the present mission. "Yesterday a number of children, some, under eight years of age, were told to sign the pledge, arid, as a matter of course, did so. We questioned one hoy who affixed his name and (bund that he was not only utterly ignorant of the nature of, the promise which'he' had given, hut was unaware that k had made a promise. We'wish Mr Matthew Burnett's missiou ,every success, but very much doubt whether practices of th'is kind will tend to promote the cause of temperance.

• The Evening Press is .responsible for a report that the Government are going to take another step in this famous retrenchment policy by making ■a new batch of Lords, also' that one' of the new Colonial peers will be Mr Ormond, Wow the member for Napier has'been opposing 'Ministers, and if the latter are brazen enough to endeavor to conciliate him; with a .seat,; in the Upper House, Ve trust the fprmor is ■honest enough to refuse the bribe, and to maintain l his political independence. If new lords are to-be created, Ministers need riot.go as far as. Napier to'find them, they might pick up one or two half way at Pahiatua.

At a meetusg of the Foathorston Road Board held on Saturday, a reaulution was .passed abolishing the fees to Wardeils. Mr P. H. Wood held a very successful sale of clothing etc, at his Maßterton rooms on Saturday, prices being in favor of buyerß. A large quantity of produce also met with ready sale. A person whe resided iri the Taupo district from 1869 to 1874, and had overy opportunity of observing the supposed extinct volcano Ruapohu, alleges that lie hasnover observed steam arising or any other evidence of activity in that mountain.

A reward of £2 is offered for the recovery/of a pocket book containing about £ls and some title deeds. The finder is requested to leave the same at this office.

Tenders aro invited for the erection of a two Btorey dwelling house at Feathorston (or Mr \V. Nieolß. Plans and specifications, limy be Been.at the office of thearchitect, Mr G. Fannin, Masterton, or at the Empire Hotel, Featherston.

The Theatre Royal was fairly wel filled yesterday afternoon by parents teachers and children, who wont to hear the great. Gospel Temperance locturer, Mr Matthew Burnett; In the evening also the building was filled to overflowing. Referring to the late eruptions in the North Island, the Australasian remarks: —" It gooß without saying that the rush of tourists to, the hot.lako district next summer will be 'tremendous. They havo grown tired of the pink and white terraces; and the iiovelty after this will be.walking oyer the. hot ashes which are said to bo covering these singular trophies of chemical action,as Herculaneum and Pompeii were buried under the cinders of Mount Vesuvius," ■•■.••■'•■ A good downstair house greeted the opening performance' of the Colorado Minstrels in the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening. The usual chair business was gone through by four gentlemen artists, two ladies, and two children, tho choruses being very well rendered and the jokes. aiven with originality. The second part was the best of the programme, the charaotor singing and songs and dances being very entertaining: The brothers Norton in their dual dancing were undoubtedly the gem -of the performance. Daißy and MayThornton, the juvenile negro comedians, are ■ well worthy of, mention for the manner in which they carried out their part of the programme. Miss Vaughan in her character sketches displayed considerable talent. A lively farce concluded the entertainment. The Minstrels will appear this evening, when an entire change of programme iB announced. Mr Wakeman, who takes a groat interest in the stocking of our rivors with serviceable fish (says the Pahiatua Star) has received a lettor from a prominent member of the Masterton Acclimatisation Society, from which we extract the following:—"I have been to Wainui, collecting ova. I got a nice lot—about 10,000, We shall have a nice quantity here, and hope to be able to sono you a nice lot of fry in the spring." From enquiries we learn that all the rivers in the district are most suitable for salmon trout and other fish which have been introduced into the colony, and we hope steps will bo taken to benefit from the kindness of the Masterton Association. It is only fair to mention that the Association is not financially in a very,good position, and would be glad of any assistance, so that if any here feel disposed to assist, Mr Wakeman (who by the way is a member) will undortake to forward tho amount to Masterton. It cannot be denied that in time the culture of fish will be a sourco of great pleasure and profit to tho country, and tho sooner we set about stocking our riven the better.

By an advertisement in another column a magnificent piano, oil paintings, and some valuable furniture are offered fur sale by a gentleman who is leaving this district..

"We understand' Miss Georgie Smithson has intimated her indention of giving a performance in aid of the sufferers by tho Kotorua disasters on or about tho 25th July, The public will no doubt express their appreciation of so graceful an act by aiding with their presence to make the benefit a financial success. The business at the R.M, Court this morning was confined to a few civil cases, the only one of any importance being a suit for £2O damages claimed by It, A. Butcher against H, Phillips for breach of contract.in not granting him a lease of the Billiard room at tho Occidental Hotel, Ma3terton, according to agreement. The case was not concluded when wo went to press.

A meeting of the Featherston Racing Club was held on Saturday evening when tho balance sheet for. the past year was read and adopted, showing a credit of £2B 5s 3d as against £7 10s 7d last year. £263 was paid in stakes, this year, as against £2OB last, and the position of tho club is thoroughly satisfactory. After transacting routine business the meeting adjourned.

Messrs Lowes and lorns report anunusually large attendance at their auction rooms on Saturday when all o'clock they sold fowls, geese, oats, potatoes, 'and' furniture under distraint. At 2 o'clock they commenced their sale of drapery, clothing, boots, &c, advertised without reserve, and got through a'long and varied catalogue at fairly satisfactory prices. They quote fowls 2s 6d per pair, Geeso Gs Ducks 3s, Oats 2s 6d and.2s 9d, Potatoes 3s to 48.

The Featherston school committee met on Saturday evening, jlr J. G. Cox in tho chair. The headmaster reported 183 scholars on the roll, with an average attendance for past quarter of 143. ; The* amount to credit was reported at £-12 12s Bd. A letter was received- from the Education Board notifying the committee were deemed to be in legal possession of town acre 210, adjoining the school, and could use it as it thought fit. Mr John Cundy gave'fifty trees for planting, and a subcommittee was appointed to carry oiit' the work, Tenders were .ordered to be invited for the supplv of firewood, and after.other routine business, the meeting adjourned.

During the last two months I have sold 50 Men's Heavy \Vhjtney Overcoats st 16s Od, and have remaining, just 35 more, which I intend selling at 15s 9d. I have also just landed 24 Jim's Heavy Beaver Overcoats that I am selling at 28s 6d, that are honestly worth 455., Boys' Overcoats from 9s 9d. Youths' N.Z. mado Tweed Hats 3s 6d. Men's Tweed [ Suits from 18s 6d.- Inspection solicited. Note, the address—The Wairarapa Clothing Faotory, next the Empire Hotel, Maßterton, Coughs, Cows, Bronchitis, - &o„ are quickly cured by using Baxter's celebrated 'Lung Preserver." This old established, popular medicine is pleasant to the palate, adn highly extolled by the mombers of the medical, legal, and clerical professions. Sold by nil Patent Medicine Vondors. See testimonials in advertisements.—lAdvt.l

I am going to make a speciality ot cwtain lines during tho next months. At the present time I am running Macintoshes and Overcoatsat prices which defy any house in tho Wellington District to approaoh, ByJßonding the length which you require in inchoa, you can bo supplied with a grand Tweed Macintosh for 27/0, honestly worth £3. Give mo a trial JouN Thorbobx, the People's Clothier, 'Willis--Btreot, Wellinsjton.—fAD.VT.] Venetian Blind and Revolving Shutter manu factory. All Blinds guaranteed of the vory best description. Prico list on application to R, "W: Henn (late Henn and Hansen.) Poneke Steam Venetian Blind and' Revolving Factory, VMinctfln.—Advt.