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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2420, 8 October 1886, Page 2

In connection with trout Mini;, lawn tennis, cricketing, and othet seasonable amusements, Mr George Donton, of 33 Willis Street, Wellington, lias an announcement in another column of material importance, Mr P, Dickson, importer of drapery, clothing, (jueen Street, has a new announcement in our third page with reference to his great extension sale, in which lines for Saturday and the following week are quoted,

Clement George Harding was charged before Mr Wardell, R.M., at Wellington yesterday, with forging three cheques, each for the sum of £2, and uttering tho same to Walter C. Wilson, of the Colonial Bank. Accused was remanded, bail being allowed in two sureties of £SO, and his own recognisance for the Bame amount.

Mr R. Crawford, whoelwright of Cartorton has just built to the order of Nyoporatiki, a native runholder of Gladstone, an improved wool carrying spring dray. The vehicle in queston is larere, light and convenient and in every way suitable to the requirements of the trado and district it is intended for. Mr Crawford also turned out this week a well built fanners tip dray to the order of Mr John Eaton of Kokotau. The ill-fortune that hitherto has attended those who have been working at the wreck of the Lyttleton still continues, as on Tuesday morning, when tho surf-boats endeavored to raise tho boilers of tho refrigerating machinery of the wreck, the staging that was betweou the boats (and on which the winch was placed) gave way as the timber of which it is composed was not strong enough t» bear such a heavy strain; and although the sea during the whole day was remarkably calm, nothing could be douo, and the boats had to be towed to land again. The carpenters are now at work erecting a stronger stage between tho boats, and work at tho wreck will have to be deferred until this is made.—Lyttelton Times. The Wellington correspondent of the H.Z. Horaldtelographed on Wednesday: — I "A singular question was raised yesterday by the application for the assistance of the wife and children of Rowland, who was recently condemned to death for murder at Gisborne, but whose seutence was commuted to penal servitude for life. It appears that Mrs Row-1 land urged her case under tho idea that her husband being confined in Wellin», ton she had somo claim upon tho Goveminent. Of course this was an entirely erroneous notion. She next preferred her claim to the Benevolent Society here, but there can be iio claim on such funds except such as the Trusteed,as a. matter of charity; may recognise; It is suggested that she should be', sent back to Gisborne, but the curious element in the case is contained in the speech of one of-the Trustees, wl]o said that a precedont snould not be. made by giving aid in this particular case, because when the Central Gaol at Wellington shall be completed a great many cases'of a similar character will arise, arid absorb the whole of the funds,. to the great injury of the deserving local poor. Here is & new light shed upon the central prison question, which the Wellington people appear not to have anticipated,"

The Masterton Masonic Lodge, E.G., meet on Monday evening next. .. . _ The Queensland (iovernmenf are willing to contribute toj&rds tli# Imperial Institute, and the Soiiili Australian Government haa now expressed its readiness to bear a share of the Australian contribution.

The press and public of Canada are warmly supporting the proposed Imperial Institute for London, The Canadian Provincial Assemblies will contribute to the same, as well as the Dominion General Government.

A meeting of ratepayers in the Alfredton Riding last Saturday passed a resolution instructing the Wairarapa East County Council that the travelling oxpenses of the members representing their Riding wore to be allowed, such expenses to be taken from the general rate.

The Kurupuni meeting of the Secular Temperance Union was held last evening and was the most successful held under the auspices of that body. The residents of that end of the Borough wiled up in force and passed a very enjoyable evening. Mr Girdwood occupied the chair and delivered the opening address. Headings, addresses and recitations were given by Messrs D'Arcy, ■ Thompson, Kingdon and Coker, A Zither solo was successfully rendered by Mr Langenseipen, and songs were given by Messrs Croft and Wickerson. Miss Corbett played the aceompanyments on the piano in a very efficient manner, and which materially added to the enjoyment of tho evening. It is the intention of the Union to hold these meotings periodical! v at Kuripuni.

His Excollency the Governor, President of the Wellington and Wairarapa Acclimatisation Society, accompanied by Mr W. H. Beetham, Managing Director, paid a visit to the hatching grounds, Chapel-street yesterday- The visit was made at a very opportune time, as a case of brown trout ova, which arrived in Mußterton from Duiiedin last week, were hatching out in a very healthy condition, mid are likely to yield ninety-live per cent of sound fiah. as up to the present not mora than eighteen deaths have occurred, and tho majority of these were taken from the packing case. Trout a month old and others at two months old were inspected in the sheds, aud the nursery grounds and breeding ponds were then successively visited. His Excellency took a lively interest iu the fish, inspecting them in their various stages. He especially noticed the handsome American trout, several of which were netted for clue examination. A pond of "Loch Loven" trout which havo recently been transferred from tho nursery ground and are thriving wonderfully well, also came iu for a lengthened inspection. Before leaving, His Excelloncy expressed himBelt' highly pleased with the progress of the Society's hatchery. A meeting of tho Masterton Oometery Trustees was held iu the Institute last evening. Present—Messrs J. Vile (chairman), A, R. Bunny, E. Foist, W. Perry, P. Hourigan, and J, McGregor. A letter was read from the secretary of the North Wairarapa Benevolent Society asksng for a remission of tho fees for the burial of a pauper. The request was granted. Mr G. Beetham, M.H.R., on behalf of the family of the recently deceased Maori chief and native assessor, Ihaia te AVhakamairu, wrote applying for a remission of the fees and charges in connection with tho burial of the late chief; also that permission should be given to the late chief's relations to fence off and reserve a space around his grave 15ft by 9ft free of chargo. It was resolved that the secretary be instructed to reply to the letter that tho Trustees could not entertain the application. Tho Treasuror reported a credit balance of £3O 19s lOd, and amouuts outstanding £lO, It was resolved to place £2o with the Building Society on fixed, deposit for six months, 'lt was resolved That in future the Secretary collect all fees payable for interments, and nrtice be given to the undertaker to that effect. The Secretary was instructed to put up the following notice in the Cemetery: No dogs allowed in tho Cemetory grounds." The following accounts were passed for payment :-J. White, labor. £3 3s; J. C, Ingram, salary and sundries, £3 13s lid. Meßßrs A. R. Bunny and W. Perry were appointed an Executive Committee for the current quarjor. This concluded the business.

A meeting of ratepayers was held in the Town Hall, Carterton, on Wednesday to consider the question of either extending tlie Town Board boundary or forming a Borough. Mr R, Fairbrother occupied the chair and opened the meeting by reading the advertisement convening the meeting, and called upon Mr Callister (as one of the movers in the matter) to address the meeting, Mr Callister said that the Town Board was about fifteen chains deficient of its proper area and suggested that the deficiency be made up by taking in fifteen chains on the north side of Belvedere road, He went on to state the advantage it would be to the settlers of the district to bo included in the Town Board'district, MrW Booth said that personally lie was in favor of the Town Board but ho could not endorse tho Bontiments of the last speaker for it would only be robbing one local body to benefit another. Tho suggestion made by Mr Callister would very materially effect the Road Board as well as the Couufcy Council, If they adopted the suggestion of tho last speaker they would certainly rob Nos. 2 and G Wards of a considerable amount of rates which wero greatly needed to fill up the back roads to allow settlers to get in and out with their product). Ho contended by so doing the town could not prosper. As for the question of lighting Belvedere Road with lamps, he stated that the Road Board had novor stood in the way of the Town Board in making any improvements which they thought desirable, but had always encouraged it by bearing half the expense on all boundary lines. He thought it would be very unwise to make any alteration as to boundaries tor the present, l'he Chairman in a few remarks endorsed the views of Mr Booth, and stated as Chairman of the Town Board, which office he had held for some yearsj that the Board had never had any occasion to complain about tho Road Board many matter of improvements. Mr A, L, Whyteßaid he did not see the use of altering the boundary for a few chains if they made any alteration at all it would be best to go_ in for a Borough at once. Mr G. A. Fairbrether thought that Masterton and Greytown had made a mistake in taking too large an area, and suggested that the Town Board boundary should be extended as far north of Belvedere Road as Anderson's line. A little diversion here occurred by Mr Kiddie making { some personal remarks in respect to the grants given to Mr Wolters by the different local bodies. Mr Wolters replied briefiy, and Messrs R. Fairbrother and W. Parker, spoke on the matter, and said that whatever had been given to 1 "Mr Wolters ho had fairly and honestly earned it by the services he had rendered to the different bodies since he had-been clerk.. There being no one else wishing to, speak upon the question, the meeting was brought to a close with a vote of thanks to the Chairman. The meeting throughout was one of the most orderly of the kind ever held in Carterton. The Chairman pointed out at the conclusion that those who were interested in the matter must sign a petition to that effect if they wished to be included in the Town Board District.

Tenders for the conveyance of mails cbntractsclose to-morrow. ' •

Messrs Lowes & lorns announoe an extensive general sole at their rooms tomorrow.

A letter from •' The Three Graces" will appear to-morrow.

A seasonable delicacy is advertised by Mr O. Wagland, butcher, in the shape of the " first lamb of the season" for tomorrow's trade.

Joseph Gray was brought before the Mayor, and A. \V. Renall, J.P.'a, in the Resident Magistrates Court this morning, charged with stealing a horse, the property of David Anderson, of Masterton. _ The evidence taken was not sufficient to warrant a committal, and the accused was discharged,

The water tables in Queen street, which were the subject of tho Inspector's report at the last Council meeting, require the immediate attention of tho Borough Works Committoo. The gutters are half filled with refuse and stagnant water, and unless they are soon attended to will become injurious to health.

Mr F. H. Wood reports that his Taratalii sale yards were well tilled with stock yesterday, and tho attendance was fairiy numerous though the bidding could hardly bo termed spirited. About 150 head of cattle and 600 sheep were disposed of at the following prices:— Calves 21s, yearlings 30s, 2 and 3-year-old steers from 50s to (555;" and 3 year old heifors 4os to oos, cows from 50s to 110 a, hoggets 7s 3d, ewes and lambs from ss, dry ewes, fat, 10s, pigs (slips) (is 6d to Bs. As Shaw, the local fishdealer, was holding forth to an admiring crowd at the Masterton Railway station at noon to-day on the excellence of a recent purchase, viz., a horse and cart, the animal bolted and made for the town. The first obstruction waß a creek, which was negotiated at the oxpense of 'the footboard. The footpath iu Lincoln Road was well taken and kopt for some distance by the runaway, until a telegraph. post got in tho way, which was broken off in the collision, the horse being suddenly stopped by being entangled in tho fallen wires, and the cart was minus both shafts, which were detached from the body of the vehicle in the molee.

Laßfc evening a few from amours the large circle of friends of our local cartoonist, Mr E. Wyllio met at the Prince of Wales Hotel to bid him .farewell and wish him success in his new field of operations at Auckland, for which destination he takes his departure to-day. The Mayor, Mr Caselbert:, in a few well chosen and kindly words ret'oviod to Mr Wyllie's long residence in the district, and his connection with the business portion of the community. He had always been respected as a citizen iu good and bad circumstances. He referred to the artistic productions of Mr Wyllio, His clever caricatures were spicy and satirical yet free from malice. At the conclusion of his remarks,' the Mayor oil behalf of the friends and well-wishers of Mr Wyllie, presonted him with a purso of sovereigns. Mr Boddmgton supplemented the remarks of the Mayor. Ho had known Mr Wyllie in the past, 18 years since in Otago and the south, and amidst all the upß and downs of life had recognised in him a good citizeu. Mr D, W. Mcintosh as brother P.M. of the Masterton Lodge, extended to Bro Wyllie the right hand of fellowship and wished him every success in his new vonture. He referred to the exertions of Bro. Wyllie for tho gocd of the cause and his instrumentality in forming the first lodge in tho Wairarapa. He referred to the progress the Lodge had' made during tiie long term Bro, Wyllie sat in the East, and hoped he would continue his useful sphere among the fraternity wherever he settled. Mr Wyllie, who was considerably affected, expressed himself as deeply grateful for the kindness extended to him in word and deed. Ho would over bear it in memory.

Venetian Blind and Revolving Shutter manu factory. All Blind', guaranteed of the very beßt description. Price list on application to R. w, Henn (late Henn and Hansen,) l'oneke Steam Venetian Jlliud and Involving Factory, AVollinirtou. —Advt