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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2469, 6 December 1886, Page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Thißtle Lodge will beheld on Wednesday the Bth inst,, at 8 p.m. A summoned meeting of tho Lodge L.U.F. will bo held on Wednesday Bth inst.

The Masterton Public School will dose for the Christmas holidays on the 17th inst.

The Masterton Rifle Volunteers parade for inspection at 7.30 p.m., on the 16th inst., when.all arras &c. not already inspected must be produced.

Tho unexpired lease of the Oahanga Ferry Hotel, extended to 3ht March 1891, is advertised for sale.

A notice to builders from Mr Robert Donald, who has imported a first class planing machine, appears in our advertising columns,

.The following ara the amounts paid to the winners of the Wellington Spring Meeting :-T. H. Hill, £162; A, J Hoskins, £llß' 15s; F. B. Gentry, £95; P.F. Tanored, £BS 10a; J..Leopold, £6l 16s; J. Munn, £O6 lQsj others divided, £715s ■; total, £550 16s.

Asa a son of Mr J. lorns was bathing in the Waipoua river yesterday, he got out of lii» depth and would have been drowned but for the prompt action of a Chinaman, who was bathing in the same hole. Seeing the boy. in diflioulties, and noticing that he could not swim, he jumped in after him and brought him to the shore nono the worse for his ducking. The acoustic properties of the Volunteer Drill Shed will be thoroughly tested to-morrow evening, when the Wesleyan Choir, numbering fifty voices under the leadership of Mr F. W. Temple, will render Bumham'i popular sorvice of song, " The River Singers." The success that has attended the production of this service in Wellington, where it had to.be repeated, has induced our local service singers to put it in rehearsal, and those who listened to" Jessica's First Prayer" and "Reclaimed" by the Wesleyan Choir have a-etill greater treat" in store for tomorrow evening.'- The narrative of" The i River Singers" is exceedingly interesting and tenoning, depicting the life and struggles of rlvewidexhildtenaUho oast end of _ London. The dialogues are well written, and given in the well known East London style; we will not, however, anticipate the reader. Mr T. W. Grundy, whose well known elocutionary power will be sufficient to warrant fuH'justiqe'-. being done'to it. The musical portion consists of eighteen selections, the, maidrity being of a high standard, and include anthems, choruses, duets, solos, and children's parts, the fetter being a special feature in the service. As ■" The River Singers".has been in active rehearsal for some time, the acknowledged merits of the choir are such as to guaranthe the visitors to the Drill Shed an enjoyable musical evening.

Haymaking is now in full swing around. Masterton, and proiqisos-.tp befjie oftthe heaviest. cropVyet cufan'the district.;

"Messrs Lowes ahd : ferns announce a aaW the I&stertynjOpaiu race privileges '' . bridle, and saddlecloth are advertised fpr sale, the owner being about to leave Masterton.

The members of the Tinui Jockey Club ate requested to meet at the Tinui Hotel ,oA,l7th inst. Business, election-of -Stewards and Officers, &c.

A lady member of the Wealeyau Church Ohoir. succumbed to the exceaaivo heat yesterday morning having to taken out of the Church in a fainting fit. The almanac season having set in, we have received from Mr W. Sullar, agent for the New Zealand Insurance Company, a handsome calender fotfthe year 1887.

_ The meeting convened for the formation of a cavalry infantry corps on Saturday evening fell through, there being no volunteers in attendance at the appointed time.

With tho approach of the warm season, out-door preaohinz is coming into fashion. Quito a large congregation assembled in' Perry-street yesterday afternoon, to listen to some of our local preaohers, who study this kind of gospel teaching to reaoh the more careless.iuhabitants of our town, An examination in drawing was held on Saturday last at tho Mastertou School, when fourteen toachen and pupil fceachora wero examined, one in perspective and thirteen in freehand, A model and blackboard examination will bo held oh Saturday next, December lUh, under the supervision of the Art Director. Our attention has been directed to the stato of tho footpath of Lincoln road near the railway station, Thegorsehas been allowed to grow right ovor the path greatly to tho dotriment of tho many passengers on this thoroughfare who can scarcely walk two abreast, and who are annoyed by frequently running against the prickly shrubs. The South Wairarapa River Board met on Saturday at Featherston, Mr Jas. Donald in tho chair. A long discussion took place in respect of the Board's probable action in keeping tho lake open, and it was resolved to appoint a deputation at next meeting to take action, and also to arrange for a full meeting of al members at a place to be tixed. The Maaterton Volunteora fired for the third time for Lieutenant Thompson's trophy on Saturday. The following are the scores;-Vol Wilton 51, Sere Matthews 51, Vol G. Bentley 51, Vo McKenzie 49, Vol Hounslow 49, Vol C ' Bentley 49, Corpl Anketell 47, SergV Kibblowhitfl 47, Lieut Thompson 45, Vol Hoffiens 41, Vol J. Bentley 40, Vol Hoar 39, Vol Peacock 39, Vol C. Wilton 88, Vol B. Welch 35,

The Salvation Army Barracks was wel patronised during yesterday's services the farewell addresses of Special Bamford being especially well delivered. The Special has an excellent delivery, is well informed on bis subjects, and has a happy way of rivetting the attention of his hearers. Ho leaves Masterton to-day with the best wishes of his numerous admirers.

MrG.S. W. Dalrymple met with a nasty spill this morning whilst takin" oxerciso on tho Opaki road. He was cantering along in company with Mr J, Hessey when by some means he was thrown from his horse and received suoh a severe shaking that Mr Hessey had to ride into Maaterton for a buggy to convey him to. his residence. We are pleased to learn that Mr Dilrymplo has broken no bones,

The Ohriatraas midnight Mass at the Masterton Catholic Church promises to bo a groat tnuaical treat this year. Mr Pearson lias charge of the choir who are practising assiduusly one of Johnson's Mass, a apeoial arrangement of the " Adeste Fideles," with solo, duet, trio, and quartette, parts, and Gunod's "Jiazereth" with tenor solos and full chorus. The latter has not been before rendered in Masterton with the chorus, and will bo in itself a musical relish. The Feathcrston School Committee held its usual monthly meoting>i Saturday ovoning. Mr J. Donald in Hie chair, After transacting the ordinary business, the matter of school prizes was discussed and it was resolved that Messrs Bunting and Bock prepare a scheme to be submitted to a spocial meeting on Saturday next,_ when a committee will also be appointod to carry out the annual picnic. It was resolved to ask the Education Board to appoint the two temporary assistants, Mibsos Bunting and'Cundy, as pupil teachers, the head master having reported that thoy were taking great interest in their work and giving satisfactory results.

Tho Foatherston Road Board held its usual monthly meeting on Saturday, Mr J, Tully in the chair. The amount to credit was reported at L 740 lis Id, and accounts amounting to L 225 were passed for payment, After transacting the ordinary routine business it was rosolved to advertise for tenders for the second section of Cross' Creek road, about 70 chains metalling Wostom Lake road, and 40 chains drain work and formation, Kakautara road, lfc was resolvod tn termmato the present arrangoment with the ranger, and advertise for applications for the office. The Clerk waß instructed to sue for all rates unpaid within 14 days, and prepare a defaulter's list by next meetin?. This closed the business.

The wooden goodshed at Dunedin was burned down at nine o'clock last night. The building, which cesfc £3OOO was uninsured. _ Twelve trucks loaded with sheepskins, hides, aud wool were destroyed,

At tho R.M. Court thin morning Mr Renall applied for a reinstatement of his case Renall v Gapper, which, it will be remembered,he lost though appearing late in Court. He quoted an Act in support of his case, and Mr Yon Stunner said that he would look over it and let him know the result at 2 o'olook this afternoon.

Special mviTATiou.-Residents in tho Wairarapa, when they visit .Wellington either for pleasure or business, are reminded that they can combine both by calling at Tt Aro House, This new and commodious warehouse is now one of the most interesting sight? in Wellington, and contains a very extensivo stock of recently imported drapery goods of all descriptions. The proprietor is desirous of cultivating a closer connection and enlarging his transactions with residents in the country districts, andherewith extends a cordial invitation to every one to visit Tt Aro Home, and will be pleased to see as many aB can possibly call. All goods are marked at wholesale pricos, and can be inspected without the necessity of purchasing. No one will h pressed to luy, There is on the promises a very comfortable Refreshment Room. This is always opon during business hours, so that customers may obtain tea, coffee, and other light refreshments at any time, and at .Very reasonable charges.. Visitors will :alab have the privilege of ascending the lofty, tower of Te Aro House, which commands a beautiful panoramic view of the city and harbour.

Venetian Blind and Rovolving Shutter man actory? Ail Blinds guaranteed of the very best description. '.Price list on application to R. W. Henn (late .Henn and Hansen.) Poneke Steam Venetian Blind and Revolving Factory Welliai[ton.-Awi

-The Feathoraton Road Board have had 'prepared a new map of the district, showing all roads very clearly, which Bhould prove of great advantage to ratepayers in this important district.

We are reliably informed that during the past week two larpe fish, one'turning the scale at nine pounds, and'the other at twelve pounds,' haye been caught, at the mouth of the Ruamahunga., This is good news for our Acclimatisation Society-and proves that-its efforts to stock our rivers with, imported fish are being crowned with Buccm