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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2487, 29 December 1886, Page 2

A train advertised to leave Mauriceville at six last evening was hot' despatched, and some excursionists who had relied upon it for their return to Masterton had to hire a coach to bring thorn back, Mauriceville seems to be the weak point of the Department.' Mr R. S. Hawkins scored a joko at the County meeting yesterday. Someono inquired whether a man who pushed his buggy and led his horse through a toll gate could bo liable under the schedule of fees, and the Bowlands representative replied "Yes he would como under the heading of.an ass."

A meeting of the Gospel Temperance Union was held last night in the Temperance Hall. Addresses were given by the Rev. D. Pulton, and Messrs Holdaway and Spooner. Songs were. rendered by Mesdames Spooner, Blaber and Woodly, and Mr Betty. A recitation was delivered by Mrs Blaber and a musical selection.by Miss Graham.

A petition to divide Masterton into three wards is now being circulated jn Masterton. This is a step in the right direction, but it is one that might just as well have been taken six weeks ago when we first suggested it. Tho Sheep Inspectors throughout the colony have this year been instructed to report on the number of shearers employed in their districts, and the nature of the Bleeping accommodation provided for them. Tick matfcrasses no doubt will be reported on every station. A curious Bight was visible on Sunday morning in tho form of a mirage. As seen from the hoights of Dunedin, the whole Peninsula, with every detail minutely pictured on a cloud resting on the ocean, appeared to be transferred out to sea, leaving only a narrow channel representing the Pacific ocean. It was visible for thirty-two minutes. It is an extraordinary thing, remarks an exchange, that tlie first we have heard of the murder of Mrs Loyson, the wife of Father Hyacinth, is the reported cap-, t'ure of her murderer, which reaches us by' way of San Francisco, Father Hyacinth was born in 1827 and married in London in 1872. Emily Jane, the widow of Mr E, R, Merriman. Mrs Loy-son,-by translation and .publication of her husband's works was known in literary circles, and it is astonishing her murder, if she was murdered, was not thought of such importance as to be cabled by Renter. Special invitation,—Keaidenta in the Wairarapa, when they visit Wellington either for pleasure or business, are reminded that they can combine both by' calling at ft Aro House. This new and commodious warehouse is now ono of the, most interesting sights in Wellington, and contains a very extensivo stock of recently imported drapery goods of all descriptions. The. proprietor is desirous of cultivating a.cleser connection and enlarging his transactions' with.'residents in tho country districts, andherewith extends a cordial invitation to every .fine to visit Ta Aro House, and will be pleased to see as many as can possibly call. All goods are marked at wholesale prices, and can be, inspected without the necessity of purchasing, il/fl. optMUty pmsd k my.-. There is on the premises a very comfortable RefrbsumeniEoom, This is always openduring business hours,-so that .customers may obtain tea, coffee, and other light refreshments at any time, and'af very reasonable charges, ■ Yisitors will also have the privilege pf ascending the lofty tower .of Te Aro House, which com? mands a beautiful panoramic view : 'pf the city and harbour.

Mr % A, McKenzio announces thai-he will dispenso ice cream at the Caledonian Sports. \ [ .: . :''.•'..' _ The Masterton Volunteer Band Sill be ! in attendance at'.tho Mauricevillo Sports, which commence at 10 a.m, on Friday.

_ MrF. H. Wood makes furtheradditions to the already extensivd'-list' of stock advertised for his sale to-mo'frow at the. Taratahi yards. '

; The Masterton Volunteer Band, after playing on the race course yesterday, still had sufficient.wind'left | to do, the journey home on foot.'"'They were Vail-' way passengers but missed the train. ■ •

'We notice that preparations are being made tq erect a'now building in Queenstreet, Masterton, for the Bank of New South Wale 3, Holes aro being sunk to ascertain what kind of foundation will be necessary to cany the proposed structure.

■ A local industry that has served'to embellish our town during the holiday time is worthy of passing nofcico. We allude to the,handsomo flags made by Mr 6. 0. Sagerforthe Occidental flotel,aiid the Wholesale Drapery Company. Tho initial letters on the lattor flag can bo easily distinguished fot a distance of two mite,

Tho Government, true to their promise, have added the ten per cent to tho unpaid proporfcy tax this morning. Several taxpayers, with good intentions, visited the Post Office to pay up, but on being inlormod of the" rise," detormmed to have the benefit of their capital for another month,'arid so put off the pay day accordingly. ■■■•■■■

The following handicap ' has beendeclared for the Mauriooville Handicap of 100,220, and 440 yards, to be run at tho Mauriceville Sports on Friday next, 31st inst: —Noils Neilseri, 100 yards, scratch; 220 yards, scratch; 440 yards, scratch; Anders Larsen; 2yds, 2yds, 4yds; J. McGregor, 2yds, 4vds, syds; H. 0. Petersen, 2yds, 4yds, syds; Charles Toon, 2yds, 4yds, syds; John Bannister, syds, oyds, 6yds;" Harry Brodersen, syds, 7yds, 7yds,

It is estimated that the tolls on the bush lines will produce £& per diem on the basis of the existing traffic. The last of St Matthew's musical entertainment for the present season takes place this evenine; whenMrHautrie West will render his organ recital,

A meeting of tho Borough Council was to have boen held last evenmg,'butas only three members, Messrs. Perry, Culleh and Heron turned up, it lapsed,.

Chief Engineer Menocal, of tho United States Navy, has lost faith in the Panama Canal, and thinks it would be better to abandon the route and start a new canal at some other point. In connection with the Volunteers, we notice' from a London telegram to the Melbourne Age it has been suggested in England that, if possible, arrangements should be made for enabling the Colonial forces to be represented at tho grand Roview to be held at Aldershot next year in commeration of Her Majesty's jubilee. The idea is an excellent one, but there aro many difficulties in the way of carrying it out, nono of which, however, need be insuperable if,'tho Homo authorities determine to overcome them.

A man named T. Olsen, a Scandinavian was found-lying on the side'of the road between Marfcinborou'gh and (ireytown yestorday morning near Moiki gate by Mr G, Wall, of Riverside. The man's horso was grazing near him, and he had evidently fallen off. Mr Wall went to Morrison's Bush to obtain assistance. Mr Waito with a horse and spring trap convoyed the .unfortunate man to,the Greytown Hospital. Dr Bey was in attendance, and after examination pronounced tho case to be a hopoless one, and the sufferer ultimately succumbed to ■his injuries, and died at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. It is supposed that ho had been aUondmg the Lower Valley Races the day before. Tho man had been in the oniploy of Mr Riddiford at TeAwaite, Lower Valley. An inquest will probably be held before Dr Spratt to-day.

About that £3510 be given away.— To the Editor-Sir, Will you allow mo through your columns to let tho 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 tho end of the year; and also to romind them that every one who' buys goods to the value of 2s 6d gets a ticket in my £35 competition. Think of that! By spending 2s 6d with me, you may win money enough to carry you for a trip round New Zealand.-JoHN Thorburn, Clothier, &0.. Willis st„ Wellington.

A. Wonderful HEM.-Many aro the .instances cited of tho astonishing fecundity of tho various species of domesticated fowl; but the celebrated AVellington Henn (whijh, strange to say, is of the masoulino gender) has a soul above the mere production of eggs. Tho manner in which he turns out Venetian Blinds, etc., is tho wonder and admiration of everybody from the Governor downwards, Tho name of this wonderful bird is li, W. Henn, and his wellknown fowl-house is tholVmeke Steam Window Blind Faotoiy, Molesworth-streot, Wellington. -Advt,