The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1886.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2477, 15 December 1886, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1886.

A situation In town or country is wanted by a married couple without encumbrance. A meeting of the Gospel Temperance Union was held lust night. Owing to the stats of the weather the- attendance was not so large as usual. Mr Grundy took tho chair. The Chairman expressed his hearty sympathy with the Temperance cause, and especially with that branch of it which took the Gospel of Christ as the basis of its work because through the Gospel man received power to overcome the evils of intemperance, and the results of the work of the Gospol Temperance Union must of necessity be of an enduring charactor. Ho then referred to tho fact that there was scarcely any school book now but what oontained lessons on abstinence, and thus its principles -were being inculcated and impressed upon the minds of the young, and those among them who took the pledge of their own convictions were able to stand the test in after life. In referring to the lanikin element in Masterton ho suggested the necessity of finding innocent amusoment and thus counteracting the temptation to the young who fell into what may bo tormed larrikinism through want of occupation or innocent recreation. Altogether the address was full of good common sense and advice on this question which was specially appreciated as emenating from a teacher of the youn* The Rev. Mr. Buttle, who followed heartily endorsedthesentiments expressed by the Chairman, and enlarged upoii the points which he had referred to." The Rev. Mr Fulton spoke next dwelling upon the Christian aspect of the work of the Union, showing that Christianity was not a dry code of laws but a living principle of love and practical philantrophy, which oxpressed itself in various ways, amongst the different denominations, and was manifested in their own union in rescuing the vicHmß of intemperance and bringing thorn to know one who could give power to overcomo, and filling them with his own love, send them forth to rescue others. An excellent recitation from I Mrs Blaber, temperance Bongs and solos by Mesdames Beera and Sapper completed a very enjoyable programme.

About that £35 to be given away.~ To the Editor-Sir, Will you allow me through yiiur columns to let the people of the Wairarapa know that I am going to sell all my stock, consisting of'men's, youth's, and boys' clothing, shirts; hats, hosiery, &c„ at a great reduction in prices up .till the end of the year; and also to remind them that everyone who buys goods to the value of 2s. 6d gets a ticket in my £35 competition. Think of that! By spending 2s Cd with me, you may win money enough to carry you for a trip round New Zealand.-JoHN Thobbdbn, 01otuior,&o., W(lli» Bt,, Wellington.

_ A meeting of tho Tiimi Jockey Club 1b convened for Friday next. Inspector Shorman is now paying his periodical visit to this town,

Mr F. H. Wood holds his periodical sale of stock at tho Taratahi yards ut 1 p.m. to-morrow.

Mr 6. V. Farmer draws attention iu our wanted column to the fact that he has just opened a variety of Lockwdod's pocket knives from one to four blades;

A general meeting of the Tradesmen's Cricket Club will be held at Mr J. Williams' at 7.30 to-morrow evening. The closing time for the next English and European Mail has been delayed from Wednesday, the 15th December at 2,15 p.m., to Thursday, ICth at (i.3oa.m. Mr A. Hosking'B team, consisting of Rumour, Honeysuckle, Obed, Cupid, and Froebootor, have arrived at "Lyon's" stables, and are putting in their work on the ploughed gallop at the new racecourse

A fcolegram was received at noon to-day from Paluatua, by Dr. Hoßking, to the effect that a man was being sent down to the Mastorton Hospital suffering from a fractured thigh and other injuries. We are requested to remind our roaders of Mossta Lowes and lonia' sale of tho privileges in connection with the Caledonian Sooiety's New Year gathering. They will comprise two publicans' bootlw, refreshment booth, fanoy goods, fruit stall, and programmes. A special meeting of the Borough Council was held at noon to-day to iustal the Mayor elect, Present—The Mayor, and Crs Perry, Gapper, Muir, Mason, and&illen. The Mayor apoloffisod for his absenco on the previous evening, which was owing to incloraent weather. Two tonders were opened for supplying a

water cart, and Mr Jas. Ross'being the lower one was accepted at £27 10s, Mr Gappor being appointed to supervise its construction. Three tenders were received for filling gasometer tank with water, and the lowest, that of Mr Z. M. Hoar at £ls was accepted. Mr M, Oaselberg then vacated tho chair, and was re-installed for his ensuing term of office. The installation will be duly celebrated to-night by a banquet at the Occidental Hotel. . The Governor presented the N.Z. Cross to Lieutenant Colonel McDonnell, at Government House this morning, in tho presence of Messrs Buckley, Tolo, Larnach, Whitmore, and tho Garrison officers. His Excellenoy mado a brief speech, explaining that tho cross had beon instituted at Oolonal Whitmore's itistanco and by the Queen's special ordor, ranked with, and next, after the Victoria Cross, it being the only similar order in the Empire. He read from the Gazette a proclamation of doeds for which Col. McDonnoll was awarded the decoration, particularly his reconnaissance with Von Tompsky at Paparatu, in the Waikato, in 1863. Ho explained that our relations with the Maoris wore very different then to now, when wisdom of various Governments brought about much more peaceful relations. He euded with a few complimentary expressions to the recipient. Colonel McDonnell said ho felt that he had obtained the cross niter suoh a length of time through the kindness of Mr Ballanoe and other members of tho present Govornment, and owing to persistent recom. mendations of his old commandors, Genorak Cameron and Chute. He expressed sorrow that his old friend, the galhnt Von Tompsky, was nob by his side to receive a full share of the honor he deserved by similar decoration. He did not appreciate his reward less by having to wait so long, and thanked His Excellency and those present for the honor they had done him. This concluded the proceedings. The Ctosb, which is an extremely handsome decoration, is in shape similar to the Victoria Oroßs, but the material is silver, instead of gun metal, and each ray of the Cross has a gold star on it. In the centre is a gold wreath inscribed jvjth the New Zealand Governor's statement aB to the value of the Cross. It will probably be news to most of tho colonists that there are only eighteon holders % New Zealand. Tho decoration carries £lO a year with it. Special invitation.—Residents in tho Wairarapa, when they visit Wellington either for pleasure or business, are reminded that they can combine both by calling at Te Aw House. This new and commodious warehouse is now one of the most interesting sights in Wellington, and contains a very extensivo stock of recently imported drapery goods of all descrip-

tions. The proprietor is desirous of cultivating a closer connection and enlarging his transactions with residents in the country districts, andhorowith oxtends a cordial invitation to every one to visit Te An House, and will be pleased to seo as many as can possibly call. All goods are marked at wholesale prices, and can be inspected without the necessity of purchasing. No one vM he pressed to buy. There is on the premisos a very comfortable Refreshment Room. 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 To Aro Houße, which commands a beautiful panoramio view of the city and harbour.