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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2609, 28 May 1887, Page 2

. A live roomed cottage is advertised to be let in Albert-street. ■ " The rink will bo opoued in the Masterton Thqatro this ovening. The usual weekly dance of the Masterton Volunteors takes place on Monday evoniii" next, at the Drill Shed. A meeting is convened for Monday evening next by Mr G. Bcotliam, M.H.R., at the Theatre Royal, for the purpose of. considering the celebration of the Queen'sj Jubilee/ The chair will bo taken at 8! o'clock by His Worship tlio Mayor. Mr A. Phillips, pork butohef, who has made a favorable impression among (he residents of this district since his estnbj lishment in Masterton, by the excellent quality of his delicacies, makes a fresh announcement in anothor column. .

We issue as a supplement to-day, for Messrs Jas Brown & Co., a plan of the sub-division of allotment No. 35,. Dixonestate. This property, wluch is adjoining that of M. Caselborg Esq., Worksop road has recontly boon surveyed in small sections,.and as will be seeii by tho plan is to be offered on most reasonable terms. By a notification in another column it will be seen that Mr H. Hounalow has commenced business in Masterton in the boot and shoe line ill tlioso premises opposite Denison House. Mr liounaloiv as a tradesman is well and favorably known and we have 110 doubt lie will meet with a large amount of public support. Persons in search of a good freehold Town residence, ora prolitableinvestment, are referred to an advertisement of Messrs J. 11. Bethune & Co.. in another column. The linn offers for sale tho' valuable pro' petty now in the occupation of Mr ,J. lorns, containing 18 acres of land, all fenced, with frontages to Dixon, and Herbort-streets, together .with tho dwelling house. Btable

The time table on the Wellington Wairarapa railway is to bealtered on Juue Ist,;the morning train will Icavo five minutes earlier, and arrivo m Wellington' the same time as at present, and the afternoon train will leave at the usual time but arrive in Wellington live minutes later. Verily we. havo to be thankful for small mercies!

At a meeting of tho members of tli Wairarapa Jockey Club held on Thursday afternoon at the White Hart Hotel, Cartorton, tho financial aspects of the Club were fully discussed, and some of the members came forward, and having guaranteed the amount sufficient to pay outstanding debts have placed things on a Sevunil notices of motion were given for disoußßion at the next meeting of moinbers. An action of an unusual character, in which some extraordinary exposures were made, washeard before Judge Wilkinaoii, at the Sydney Metropolitan District Court. A colored person, calling himself tho " Rev S.C. Anderson," sued the Rev Andrew .Gardiner, Modorator of the Presbyterian Assembly, for£2oo, damages for a libel contained in a letter published by Mr Gardiner, in which he cautioned tho public against the coloured gentleman, who had been ovoking sympathy and support by piteous tales of distress, and doclared him to be an impostor, who had improperly assumed tho title of "Rev." The Judge held that the letter complained of was undoubtedly libellous, but that the defence of justification was complete. Tho defence of justification, however, had not been pleaded, and he was bound, therefore, to give a verdict for plainlilf, but it would be for a farthing damages, without costs.

Between forty and fifty couplesattended the soiree in the Theatro Royal last evening in aid of the funds of St. Matthews Sunday School' Building fund. The rain which had kept off all day commenced to deceud about 7,30 p.m., and this doubtless prevented a' lara;e number from tending. Dancing was carried on with great vigor till about 2.30 ii.m, tu the music of piano, cornet and violin. The refreshments supplied wore excellent both as regards quality and quantity, and tho whole arrangements woro most satisfactory. Tho gallery was we'll filled with spectators, and notwithstanding tho unfavorable weather, thero will be a balance to the credit of the object of tho gathering.

A WoNDEitFuii UnNX.—Many aro tho instances cited of tlie astonishing fecundity of the various species of domesticated fowl; but tho celebrated Wellington Henn (which, strange to say, is of tho masculine gendor) has a soul above the mere production of cgi>s. Tho mannor in which he turns out. Vouetiau Blinds, etc., iß.tho wonder mid admiration of everybody, from tho Governor downwards.. namo of this wonderful bird is R. W. Henn, and hisweH'-knowii fowlhoußO is the Pou.eke' Steam Window Blind Factory, Molesworth-Btreot, Wellington.— Advt.

The Wairarapa Clothing Factory aro still allowing purchasers of New Zealand Clothing a discount of Bs in the £. They are also making suits to measuro from 47s Gd, Trousers and Vests from 28s Gd. and Trousers from 18s lid. A call cordially invited. Note the address: Next T. 6. Mason, Queen-street, Mastertsn, E; B. Haco, Manager. —Advt.

To. the sweethearts, mothers, wives, sisters .cousins and aunts of this'fair land nothing is more gratifying than to 'read descriptive accounts of dresses worn at Vice-regal roportions, or at fashionable balls, Thosoaro i! after the battlo," "but!' bcfqr.o the battle" aud certain to appear at the -'next gathering are somo charming costumes now to he seen at Te Aro House, Cuba street; Wellington: _ Our lady friends will no doqbt particularly treasure tho following brief-description of those wo have ready for immediate inspeotion and saleA lovely fancy grcnadino of a rich maizo chlor, and triih'med with eidelweiss lace, a handsome maize mervollleaux silk, full draperies and panels of striped ruby plush, a bla'ok merveilleaux' silk, with panels of fancy velvet, and jet trimrting, very striking and rich; looking, at Tc Aro House, Cvba street, Wellington,

Cmii merveilleaux,"' silk, • beautifully draped with Frenoh hqt. and lace, with panels of cream and ruby striped velvet, a very olegant assortment, in sky blue, salmon and maize mervoilleaux, richly trimmed with vallenoiennes lace, a beautiful heliotrope merveilloaux, with full draperies, very fashionable and attractive at Te Aro House, Cuba St,, Wellington,—Advi.

The public i>f Masterton will liavo the opjiortunity of listening to a lady elocutionist of coiifidorablo ability, who is announced to 1 yive " Two hours with the poets" at thi! Theatre Royal on Tuesday evening next. Miss Vaughn has roceiitly been eiving entertainments in Wellington, -and:, the., press there speak vory highly of liet- attainments, and sho iV Quoted as an elocutionist of a high order .of morit, Tlio programme appears in another column, by which it will be seen •that there is a groat literary treat in store for the audience, and wo hope the lady will be rewarded, with a bumper house.