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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2474, 11 December 1886, Page 2

Writing an the school question our contemporary says, "It is significant that the majority on the school committee who are in favour of the Victoria street site comprise those who from first to laat have been doing their level best to prevent the establishment of a second school. They are Messrs Boddington, Lowes, Payton and Muir. On the other hand Messrs Redman, Leahy and Hogg are in favor of the only site which is definitely known to be available at a reasonable figure and which is certainly the more eligible of the two. Of course it answers the purpose of malcontents to throw in their alternative Bite and to use all kinds of ingenious arguments why it should be selected but there is no concealing tho fact that their hostility to a second school has not died out," As far as we are aware, our contemporary labors under a serious misapprehension, Messrs Boddiogton, Lowes, Payton and Muir have for some time past been working in the interests of the second Bchool. Thoro isf as far as we are aware, absolutely no hostility towards the second school on the' part of any of the above members of the Committee. If the second school falls through, the fault will lie at the door of a certain mischief maker who is endeavoring to set everybody by the ears.

Flooktoii's bazaar ro-dpens to-day in the Theatre tloyal and will continue open during the Christmas holidays. A meeting of the directors of the Wairarapa Caledonian Sooiety will be held at eight o'clock this evening in the Club Hotel. All accounts and money prizes in connection with the late Pastoral show are being paid to-day at the office of the Secretary, Mr R, J. Fitton. A cricket match has been arranged between the Greytown and Masteiton School Cricket,Clubß, to be played in a paddock adjacent to tho Maaterton Public School this afternoon at one o'clock sharp. The programme of tho Tarataht-Carter-ton Jockey Club's Anniversary Day Race Meeting is published in another column. It will be soon that seven events are bracketed for the day's sport, the principal event being the T.0.J.0, Handicap of fifty sovereigns, the total amount of added money for the meeting being £175, The nomination for the handicaps close at Carterton on Wednesday, December 20th. At 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, Mrs Jones, wife of William Jones, one of the oldest settlers in the Wellington district, was found dead in a creek near her house at Pahautanui. It appears that Mrs Jones had for years suffered from fita, and was on that account vigilantly watched by her husband, until yesterday, when, during his brief absence from home, Blie ventured out by herself with the result that on his return her dead body was found as described. Constablo Slight on being informed of the unfortunate affair, visited the scene, and then sent for Dr Bennett, wh» will probably preside over the necessary inquest. The deceased was much respected in the district, and the fatality has occasioned great distress among her relatives and friends.-Evenirig Press,

Anew engine, the motive power ft which is obtained from the combustion of petroleum, is attracting great attention in England. Experiments were recently carried out at Messrs Priestman Bros.'s foundry,. Hull, the results being most satisfactory. The eripines, which aro conßtruced under a patent secured by Messrs Eteve and Hume, are referred to by the London Times as follows:—"They are extremely simple in their infernal arrangements. Tho| petroleum is stored in a small tank containing one to two days supply, as the case may be. A small pressure of air is put into this tank'and the petroleum is forced out of it into a vessel in a vaporised condition, in which it to then drawn into the oylinder by the outstrpke of the piston, and having been compressed on the instroke the charge is ignited'.by means of a small electric spark. This immediately explodes the contents in the cylinder, and the piston is driven.forward. The engine in which the highly refined petroleum is used is very similar to that in whioh the petroloum is employed, the only difference being that in the latter engine the oil is taken into the cylinder in a heated condition. The cost of the oil is estimated at a halfpenny to three farthings per indicated horse power per hour. Four horizontal fingines were at work, two with benzoline and two with' common petroleum. Due of about three and a half indicated horse. power, supplied with benzoline, was driving easily; four blasts .at which chinmakers were at work, besides a punching and a shearing machine. A vertical engine, of about four horse power was driving a tram car and doing work with ease. . The tests were considered most satisfactory." Venetian Blind and Revolving Shutter man aotory. All Blinds guaranteed of the very best description, Prico list on application to ft. W. Henn (late Henn and Hansen.) Poneke Stum Venetian Blind and Revolving Factory elluigton.-ADTT

Tenders are invited by the Borough Council for filling the gasometer tank at the gasworks with water, The Gazette announces the appointment' of Colonel the Honourable Sir George Stoddart Whitmore, K.0.M.G., to be Major-General in the New Zealand Militia and Defence Force. The Maaterton friends of Constable Harnett will be glad to hear that he has been promoted from a second to a firstclass constable in recognition of the efficient man.ier in which he has performed his duties, since he has been in charge of the Hutt district. The usual notice regarding the sum (if £5,000 voted by Parliament for distribution amons the public libraries in the colony appears in yesterday's Gazette. The distribution will take place on the Bth February next, and no claim will be considered unless it bo 'received by the Secretary for Education on or before 31st January, 1887. An advertisement from the Phoenix Fire Offico appears in our columns. Messrs Lowes and lorns announce the sale by auction on Thursday next at, two o'clock the privileges of the Caledonian Gatheriug on New Year's Day, consisting of the publicans' and refreshment booths, fruit and fancy stalls, programmes and games. An English radical, who is called a "man of mark and influence," says:—l want to blow up all the Customs houses from Land's End to John O'Groats, from Cape Clear to Grant's Causeway. 1 believe iri absolute free trado, and that any Minister who imposes or maintains any tax whatevor on food or drink of the poor, is a robber, and worso than Barrabbas.

We remind our readers of the entertainment in the Drill Hall on Monday evening next. Tho Committee have provided a capital programme, which includes, besides the dances and musical selections by the String Band, Bongs by the following amateurs:—Mesdames Kibblewhito and Symthson, Miss Pelling, and Messrs Brown, Gant, Wickeraon Webb, Miles, Croft, and Crotty. The nominations for the Castlepoint Road Board election resulted in the unopposed return of Mr H, E. Elder for No. 1 subdivision, Mr John Cross for No, 2, and Mr Robert Maunsell for No. 3. For No, 5 Messrs J, C. Andrew and Hugh Belliss were nominated, and an election to decido their candidature is notified for Friday, tho 17th insfc. . Mhim Rising and Cox, of Carterton, have just turned out at their factory one of the handsomest choffoniors it has been our lot to inspect, both as regards sample of material used and workmanship. The panelling is done with beautifully marked totara knot, while the whole of the pilasters, sides, and top are constructed with choice grained rimu. The baok is of carved wood, alao tho brackets and plinths that adorn the front. Tho polishing is perfection and acts as a reflector of the numerous goods in tho warehouse.

A social gathering in connection with the St. Matthew's Ladies Guild took place laat ovening in the sohoolroom. Great preparations had been made by the ladies and tho arrangements for the comfort and enjoyment of visitors were perfect. The Ohrisfcmaß Tree was undoubtedly the chief attraction of the evening, some difficulty being experienced in keoping the small boys from storming it en masse. This magnificent edifice was gaily decorated witth flowerß, toi -toi, flags and wreaths, and was surrounded by tables, containing the prizes to be distributed, Mrs Freeth and the Misses Payton, Mackay and Brown were in oharge of this department, the lucky bags in connection with it being taken in hand by Miss Von Stunner, Miss Freeth, and Miss Boddington; Miss Nicol being despatched on a special mission in charge of small bags of sweets which were distributed gratis to the smaller children. The trophy of the evening was a gigantio doll and competition was rife as who should be the happy possessor of this wonder, Miss Kate Mackay eventually drawing the lucky number. The sale of work, which was under the management of the Missos Bannister, Alico Freeth, and Lillian Von Sturmer, kept the stall keepers very busy, tho demand being so groat that at the conclusion of tho gathering the large and varied stock was all but sold out. The refreshments, which had been-provided by the ladies of the congregation, were of tho best kind and were universally commended. They were under the charge ot Meßdanies Beetham, Boddington and Paige and Miss Beard. Vocal and instrumental selections were rendered by lady performers at intervals and at the close of the evening it was announced that a pleasant evening and a sum of £lB for the benefit of the Church had been realized,

Speoiai invitation.—Residents in the Wairarapa, when they visit Wellington either for pleasure or business, are reminded that they can combine both by calling at Te Aro House, This new and commodious warehouse is now one of the most interesting sight? in Wellington, and contains a very extensive 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, audherewith extends a cordial invitation to every one to visit Te Aro House, and will be pleased to aeo as many as can possibly call. All goods are marked'at wholesale prices, and can be inspected without the necessity of purchasing. No one will be pressed to buy. There is on the promises a very comfortable Refreshment Boom. This is always open'during business hours, so - that customers may obtain tea, coffee, and other light refreshments at any time, and at very reasonable charges. Visitors will also have the privilege of ascending the lofty tower of Te Aro House, which commands a beautiful panoramic view of the city and harbour.