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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2618, 8 June 1887, Page 2

Tenders are invited by the Public Works Department for the lease of the toll at the Manawutu Gorge Bridge, Tho local option poll taken atPaliiatua this week has resulted in favor of the increase of every description of license. Amongst tho imports by the s.s. Mariposa from Frisco were a pair of tho American bronze turkeys, to the order of MrT, Dixon, of Maßterton who obtained them fi.jr Dr Hosking. These splendid birds were imported through Messrs King Walker and Co, of Auckland. The original consignment was one cock and two hens, but one hen died on the voyage.

The Carterton Town and District LiccnsingCominittee mot on Monday last, Messrs R. Fairbrother (chairman), Thos. Bennett, W, ViclcerstafF, J. Stevens, and A, MoKcnzio being present. The police . report certified that the public houses in ■ the district wore conducted in a proper manner, and tho licenses wero all duly renewed. The Greytown Volunteer Fire Brigade , held its monthly meeting on Monday } night. Mr C, lliggins, the Secretary, read the minutes of the previous meeting, which were confirmed. It was resolved that the photographer attend at Master- ' ton on Saturday next at noon to take the photos of the groups of winners of the team match at the late competition in Greytown. Some other business regarding certificates to eilicimt and lony serI vico members, just to hand from England, j and other routine matters were disposed of,, and the meeting, which was well , attended by members, adjourned. , The following letter has been received by the secretary to the Masterton- Hawera Special Settlement Association No 2:—

"Ihfive the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your lotlor of the 12th of May, applyinw for a block of I rem 3000 to 5000 acres in the Mangatainoka block, and, by direction of the Hon Minister of Lauds, to inform you that as it is not yet inown whether the land applied for is Crown land or not, there can be no promises or engagements mile rospectint; it." A most successful concert in aid of a fire engine fund took place at Greytown on Monday night. Mr F. H. Wood and Dr Bey were the promoters, and secured an oYcellenk programme. Among the lady porformera were Mesdames Samuel, (Carterton), Hume, Knell, Misses Bowler, Wood, Searlc (Carterton), Ac. The gentlemen performers consisted of Messrs Black, Moncrieff, Gamble, Tully, and part of the Orchestral Society, The vocal talent displayed was exceptionally good, and was greatly applauded, and the instrumental music supplied was excellent. The following teams have been selected to represent the Carterton Club in their matches against the Masterton and To Ore teams on Saturday next:—First Fifteen-Forwards-C. JReid, T, Moore, C. Fairbrother, J, Peters, A, Nicholson, B, Kemblc, J. Moore, J. Peters, J. Smith ; halves—J. Bainnbcr, C, Lucona, and E. Rutherford ; three quarters— Bethuno and A. Moore; full back—lt). R. Ussher. Emoi'goncios-T-Back, P. C. Rutherford ; forwards—McOarty and R. McKonzic. Second Fifteen :—Forwards: McKenzie (2), McCarty, Oates, T. Price, Kiluiinster, Tyler, G. Eaton, and W, Eagle; halves, King, C. Bennett, and M. ftieholson ; three quarters—P. C, Rutherford and G, Parker; full back— J. Bennett, Emergencics-J, Catt and Meyriek. , Ox and after this date wo shall commence a new era in our second dressmaking depart . ment, Additioiml space has been provided, inoludm« a comfortably furnished reception ] and fitting room, for the convenience of the ' numerous customers at To Aro House, Cuba- < street, Wellington, ,

It was found that a second room was absolutely necessary in order to keep; pace with the requirements of our daily increasing connection, as well as to making up inexpensive and moderate priced dress fabrics at a lower charge than was hitherto possible at To Aro House, Cuba-street, Wellington. \ Fon this purpose to have engaged the services of a lady who comes with excellent testimonials as to experience, ability, and taste. We can with safety guarantee apcrfect fit and every satisfaction to our customers, while our charges for dressmaking hi (his room will rango from 12s fid and upwards, at Te Aro House, Cuba-street, Wellington. Foa cheap and inexpensive dress materials adapted for winter wear, nowhere can such a varied and extensive assortment be seen as at our family warehouse. Certainly we are unrivalled for the quality, colorings, and ■wearability of our fashiopablo dress lengths, measuring 12yds each, for 2s lid, 4s lid, 5s 11, Gs lid, 7s lid, 9s (id, 10s 6d, 15s, 16s Cd, to 18a 6d and upwards, at the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, To Aro House, Cuba Street, Wellington. Tub refreshment-room is open from 9 a.m, to 6 p.m. at To Aro House, Cuba Street. Wellington.—Abyt.

Tho Wairarapa Clothing Factory aro still allowing purchasers of New Zealand Clothing a discount of 5s in the £, They are also making suits to measure from 47s 6d, Trousers aud Vests from 28s Gd. and Trousers from 18s (id, A call cordially invited, Note the address: Next T. G. Mason, Qnoeiirstreet, Mastortsn, E, B. Haro, Manager, -Advt,

The Masterton Hospital Trustees meet at the Institute to-morrow afternoon at 3.30.

Mr G, Beetham announces himself as a eandidato for tho North Wairarapa electorate in tho forthcoming general election. Messrs Ltttlejohn & Sons have a notice in another column requesting accounts in connection with thoir late business in Masterton to be paid to Mr W. Dougall. A bay filly and grey mare, impounded from the Ppaki, are awaiting ownership at tho Masterton pound. A Pres3 Association telegram-, dated Gth June, says the Canterbury Rugby Union have decided to send a team to 'the Wairarapa district this season if practicable.

Messrs T. Kennedy Macdonald and Co announce the third sale of tho VYelling-ton-Manawatu Railway Company's agricultural and township lands on Friday June 24th, at their rooms, Wellington. Particulars can be seen on reference to the advertisement m another column.

John Clcr, until recently Town Clerk of Winton, v:as arrested on Monday nitdit at Inverciirgill, on the information of the Mayor, on a charge of forgery. Defalcations amounting to £7OO are said to have been already traced, and more are expected. Messrs Jas, Brown and Co, announce an auction sain on Saturday next at their Queen street rooms, new and second-hand furniture, portable boilers, spring trap, harness, farnicr'3 cart, monkey and pile driving gear, and general merchandise. In view of the approaching representative match with Wellington, andprobably with the Wairarapa, the Hawlccs Bay Union have selected the following trial fifteen :—Lequesne, full back; Warbrick,. Mcßae, Percy, three quarters ; Taiaroa, Gibbons, halves; Howe, Hanlcey, wings; Jamicson, Robson, Trotter, Williams, Kennedy, Saunders and Outhbert, forwards. It will be seen that Jamicson, an old Masterton player, Is among the number selected.

The Hooper Speciality 'Company gavo a christy cntorfainmont in tho Masterton Theatre Royal last evening, to a fair down-stair house. The Crat-part of the gramme conaisted of the usual circle, Miss Elliott's singing of "Little Birdie, sing your sweetest" being the gem of the collection, and received a fluttering encore. The jokes were new and witty, Mr Harry Hooper being very, happy in his business. The second part consisted of ballads, sketches, songs and dances, and was concluded by a screaming nigger farce. MvT. Camoron's.ballad, "Forget thee" deserves special mention for (he admirable manner it was rendered. Tho company appear again this evening. The Nov/ Zealand Times of yesterday, ill dealing with the coming elections says: —" In the event of a new constituency being constituted, which would include a part of Wellington South, Mr Brown may offer himself for its representation. Mr Wakefield, too, lias been spoken of as another possible aspirant, In the country districts some sharp contests will be fought. Mr Mason will contest the Hufct seat with Mr Fitzhorbert, and perhaps Mr Wakefield.- Mr W. C. Buchanan will meet bis old opponent, Mr Henry Bunny, in Wairarapa Smith, and Mr Charles Pharazyn, who has already unsuccessfully tried for Parliamentary honors, is' said to be a likely candidal. In Wairarapa North Mr Hawkins and Mr W. W, McOardle are. already out. The former gentleman is president of the local Pastoral and A»ricultural Association, and Mr McCardle, whose name is best known in connection irilh land matters, made a very «ood fight of it lust year with My (i, Beetham. He would, if elected, be a supporter of tho present Government. Mr Beetham, has, however, every likelihood of being again returned, while his chances of a seat in any new Ministry are considered excellent, and deservedly so."

A WoNrainjL HKNX.-Many are the instancescited of theastoiiishing fecundity of the various species of domesticated fowl; but the celebrated Wellington Hknn (which, strange to say, is of the masculine gender) has a soul above the mere production of cges. The manner in which he turns out Venetian Blinds, etc., is the wonder and admiration of everybody, from the. Governor down wards. The name of this wonderful bird is R. \V. Hem, and his well-known fowlhouse is the Poncke Steam Window Blind Factory, Molestvbrth-strcct, Wellington.— Advt