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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2592, 7 May 1887, Page 2

The regular ineoting of tho Mastorton | Maaonic Lodge, E.C., will bo hold on Monday noxt. Mr J. Ward, of the Red House and Theatre Royal Arcade, announces a list of gooda in our wanted column at "Saturday" prices, Mr Collotte, of the Kuripuni uuisory, Announces his intention of disposing of tho whole of his plants, shrubs, and fruit trees, as he is about leaving his liyiv sery. We have received ail essay on "Thrift' by the Rev. Paul Fairclough, which won the prize offered by the National Mutual Life Association of Australia, It is an admirable work, and should be studied by old and young. Mr Beetham is going to ask the Post-master-General if it is tho intention of the Government to establish telephonic communication with Mauriceville and Mangamahoe at an early dato 1

The " Rink" at tho Masterton Theatre Royal will open this evening. Tho skating exhibition and competition announced in yesterday's issue for Monday evening next la unavoidably postponed, Mr Wy burd having telegraphed to the management that he is unable to fulfil his engagement,

An important Masonic gathering takes place in Carterton on Tuesday next, when the consecration of the now lodge room will be performed by the officers of tho District Grand Lodge. Such an event cannot fail to draw a largo number of Masons from all parts of the district, and as the annual installation of tho W.M. and tho investiture of officers takes place at tho same time, it will be a red letter, day in the history of St Mark's Lodge. The Lodge will be tyled at 3 p.m., and a ball will be held in the evening to celebrate the events.

The Wairarapa Clothing Factory aro still allowing purchasers of New Zealand Clothing a discount of 5s in the £. They are also cuaking suits to measure from 47s Gd, Trousers and Vests from 28s Gd, and Trousers from 18s (id. /V call cordially invited. Note the address: Next T. G. Mason, Queen-street, Mastertsn. E, II Hare, Manapor.—Advt. A Wonderful Henn.—Many are the instances cited of theastonishing fecundity of the various species of.domesticated fowl; but tho celebrated Wellington Henn (which, Btrange to say, is of the masculine gender) has a soul above tho mere production of egpo, The manner in which he turns out Yonetjap Blinds, etc., is the' wonder and admiration of everybody, from tho Governor downwards. The namo of this wonderful bird is E. W. Henn, and his well-knovji fowlhouse is the Poneko Steam Window Blind Factory, Molesworth-street, Wellington.—Advt,

Wo have to acknowledge the receipt of the first nnmber of this sessions Hansard. Spade Guinea is handicapped at 9at and Pasha at Bsfc for the Sydney Birthday Cup. The 6 o'clock early closing movement commences in Mastorton on Monday next. Messrs Lowes and lorns add to their stock sale for Wednesday next, 65 head of cattle, The total cattle besides sheep will be some '265 head, There has been ut big row in the Gr&ytown Borough Council over a motion of the Mayor's to give the Town Clerk three months notice to leave, The Masterton Volunteer Assembly under the patronage of the officers and' members of the Corps takes placo.on Monday evenin? next, The mtißic will be supplied by the Volunteer Band. A young man named Edward While residing at Kaiwarra was thrown from hia horse last night through colliding with a boy. He was unconscious all night, and died this morning. After billing the town with large and elaborate posters and making all the nocossary arrangements for appearing at )ho Masterton Theatre Royal next week, tho " Zulu and Egyptian War Diorama" Company suddenly announce that they arc unable to perform in Masterton at present. Messrs J. C. Vallance, J. C. Andrew, and other ownors of land in the Castlepoint and Whareama districts have petitioned the House for assistance in contending with the rabbit pest, stating that they are spending, and are propared to spood, in poisoning and in the increase of tho natural enemies of tho rabbit many times as much as ia expundod by the Crown.on proportionate areas of similarly'infested Government lands, In tho case of.Orbell v Dakin at Carterton this week, an application for a rehearing of a rabbit caso, the decision of the 11, M; was upheld by the justices on the Bench. Thoro was a second case in ivhioli defendant proved to the satisfaction of tho justices that a property for which two soparato informations were laid, was one property, and they dismissed tho application, both parties to pay their own costs; stating that tho ono conviction covered the whole estate. Francis Reid was fined £lO and costs for breach of Rabbit Act.

The Wesleyan Church will lie the scene of a- very interesting ceremony to morrow morning at 9 o'clock (so report saj's), when Mr W. Betty, Masterton's only postman, will lead to the hymeneal shrine Miss Lizzie Green, the daughter of a well - known and respected Wairarapa settler, As both the young people chiefly interested in the ceremony, have been member of the Church choir for several years their co-choristers are determined that the affair ' shall not pass off without their past' efforts in the musical services of the Church being recognised and consequently several hymns incidental to the occasion have'' been rehcarsod with a view of adding eclat tb the overit.

A deputation . consisting of Messrs Smith, McArtliur, and Beetlnun, M.HR.'s and Mr Pratt, waited upon the. Minister of Public Works yesterday afternoon, and discussed the question of the' Manawatu Gorge tolls Mr Smith, brought forward the proposal on the •: question passed by the delegates who lately mot at Woodville and urged its acceptance. Finally it was agreed that Mr Beetliam should apply to the Wairarapa North County Council to ascertain if they will maintain the Gorgo road aad upper bridge out of the proceeds of one toll, the other to be then closed. The deputation arranged to meet again as soon as a reply from the Council was received,—Press, May 0. A return laid on the table of tho Houso shows tho attendance of members of. Wasto Lands Boards at meetings of tho Boards, the honorarium paid to each, and the amount of travelling expenses allowed. Tho members of the Wellington Land Board received the ioliowinj; sums' on account of attendance and expenses: —Mr H, Bunny, 24 attendances; holiorarium received, £24; travelling expenses, LTI Mr U. Beotham, 1G attendances; honorarium, LI 6; no travelling expenses. Mr W. W,. MpOardlo, 25 attendances; honorarium, L 25 ; travelling expenses, L 142. Mr W. Fitzherbort, 26 attendances; honorarium, L 26. travelling expenses L2B, Sir A. Reese, 26 attendances; honorarium, L 22; travelling expon.ses, L 127. ' Acknowledged iacts

ft is acknowledged on all hands that to get the largest choice and f,hc most select assortment of French and English millinery >• the Autumn seam it is necessary to go to tho Wholesale. Family Drapeiy' "VYareJioijse, To Ai'o House.

It is acknowledged universally that wo aro showing in our mantle-room the latest novelties in ladies' short tweed jackets, plush paletotß, visites, fur-lined cloaks, ulsters, aud costumes, and that nowhere else can so good an assortment be had as at Te Aro House, It is acknowledged by all true judges that our stock of' Autumn dress fabrics is the best that has been seen in Wellington for many years, and all ladies would therefore act wisely in selecting their dresses from the superb variety at Te Aro House.

It is acknowledged that our dressmaking department is the best in the city, best in everything requisite tcj perfection, and that just as much is paid" elsewhere for q, badlyfitting dress as we chaigefor triumphs'of art at To Aro House,

It is acknowledged that wc have the finest stock of Tweeds (English, French and colonial) in the city, and that our tailoring department offers advantages that cannot be surpassed in New Zealand. Our cutter is a thoroughly practical man, and first-class garments arc being constantly turned out at tho Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, To Aro Housc.Advt,