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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2610, 10 June 1887, Page 2

Tho rink at tho Masterton Theatre Royal will' bo opened this evening to the general public and to-morrow afternoon for tho uso of ladies only. The regular monthly meeting of the Mastertnn Masonic Lodge, '1430, E. 0., takes place on Monday evening next at tho Masonic Kail, Bannistor Street.

The Queen's Jubileo Grand Fancy and Plain Dresa Ball is announced to take place in the Theatre Royal on Tuesday, Juno 21st. The prico ot tickets, and the list of places where they can be obtained, appears in tho advertisement in another column.

Mr W. H, Spiller, of Wellington, announces anew shipment of his celebrated Neumoyer quadruplex pianos, whioh are disposed of at wholesale prices for cash, or on the weekly or monthly payment system, The third annual show of the Wairarapa Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Association is announced to take place in tho Masterton Drill Shed on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 20th and 27th, tho entries for which close on Saturday, July 23rd, Tho annual meeting of the Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Association will be held to-morrow afternoon, at tho Central Chambers, when the election of officers' for the ensuing your will take place. Tho general committpo will meet an hour before the annual meeting of members is held.

Mice is given in another column that at a meeting of the Alfredton Road Board to bo held on July sth, it is proposed to confirm a resolution, That all future elections for mombors of the Board shall be conducted under section 49 of the Road Boards Act, 1882, Poisons wishing to buy, sell, or exchange jewellery, wearing apparel, or any thing that is worth money, avo recommended to call upon Mr W. Shaw, second-hand dealer, near the Masterton Theatre Royal, who promises to sell cheap and give the highest price for articles of utility and ornament.

The following team will play the Red Stars all-comers to-morrow afternoon at 3.30 sharp Darcy, flawke, Telling (2), Hoar ('2), Ewinpton (2), Watson, Emmett, H, Perry, Martin, Thomas, W, Welch, T. Bannister. Emergencies: H. Campbell, It, Bannister, E, Welch, Thompson, Freeth, Collier. The whole team is requested to roll up, so as to ensure combination of play, in view of the Cup match, which will take place oil the following Saturday, -Mr J, Hickton, tho JNcw Zealand Rarey, will give an exhibition of his power in horso-taming, at the Mastorton Theatre Royal to-morrow evening. Aa Mr Hickton is leaving the district, this will be the only opportunity the public of Masterton will have of witnessing the wonderful manner in which lie handles and tames unbroken horses.

Two big events in the Wairarapa football world takes place to-morrow, when the first heats of ,tlu Wairarapa Rugby Union senior and junior cups will be played The former takes place at Mastorton, between the Masterton and Carterton first teams, and the junior contest has to bo fought out at Carterton between the second fifteen of the Carterton Club and the Te Oro Ore Club. Both matches are likely to k keenly contested, There will be a charge at the gates, which goes towards the funds of the Union. Ladies will be admitted free,

At tho meeting of the Hospital Timtecs yesterday, tlio Rev. W. E. Paigo raised the question as to whether the representatives of the Borough and County Councils could act as Trustees unless tlieso bodies contributed, and quoted clause 7 section 5 of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Act, which runs as follows:—'• Any local authority ceasing for twelve months to contribute to the funds of a separate institution shall lose its right to elect or vote in the election of Trustees." The matter received considerable discussion, but 110 definite action was taken.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Masterton Huspital Trustees was held at the Institute yesterday afternoon. Present— Messrs J. C. Boddington (chairman), W. 11. Beetham, J. B. Keith, J. lorns, B. P. Perry, G. Heron, It, D, Dagg, and the llov. \Y. E. Paige. The Treasurer reported a credit balance of LSB Os lOd. A letter was read from the Borough Council,'refusing the application of the Trustees for a grant of L 25, on the ground that the demand should be made through the United District Board. After disoussion it was resolved That the Secretary writo to the Town Clerk, informing him that no demands can be made through the United District Board, as fcliey levy for Charitable Aid purposes only, and the Trustees think 110 claim ivill be made by the District Board, as they have held the matter in abeyance to allow local bodies to contribute." Mr Ileron promised to attend the next meeting of the Borough Council, and fully explain matters to them. Accounts amounting to L 6 14s Id wore passed for payment, Mr Beetlmm was appointed visitor for fcho ensuing mouth,

The Jubilee gift presentation has already proved a grand success, and it could hardly lwYe been otherwise, seeing that customers have the advantage of purchasing what they requite at wholesale prices, with a jubilee boHus to boot, at the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Te Aro House.

We have had to replenish our gilt tables every day, so great has been the demand for our choice Jubilee presents. Still we have plenty more on hand, and the variety is te great and pleasing as It was a week ago at Te Aro House,

CmiT.UNi.v it is a very effective method of procuring home embellishments free of cost, mid the fullest advantage should be taken of the opportunity during its continuance at Te Aro House.

In buying blankets flannels, sheetings, calicoes carpets, linoleums, and every articie for house furnishing, with dresses, mantles, millinery, men's youths', and boy's clothing, j&c., not only will the public .-have the largest stock in the city to select from, but tho prices will be the lowest, and tho gifts the most attractive and valuable at Te Aro House. Tho conveniences of our very comfortable refreshment room are at the disposal of customers daily, during the hours of business, at (lie Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, TcAro House.—Advt. The Wairarapa Clothing Factory aro still allowing purchasers of New Zealand Clothing a discount of 5s in the £. Thoy are also making suits to measure from 47s Cd, Trousers and Vests from 28s Gd. I and Trousers from 18s lid, A call cordially invited, Note the address: Next T. G. Mason, Quoen-street, Maaterten, E. B. Hare, Mauaper. —Anvr. A Wonikrful Hm.—Many are tho 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) ha 3 a soul above the mere production of eges, The manner in which he turns out Venetian Blinds, oto„ is the wonder and admiration of everybody, from the Governor downwards, The namo of this wonderful bird is R. W. Henn, and his well-known fowlhouso is the Poneke Steam Window Blind Factory, Molesivortli-streot, Wellington.—Advt,

Nofcice is given of special orders to bo made at a special meeting of tlie Masterton Road Board on July 2nd,: We direct attention to Messrs Kennedy Macdonald & Co. 'a advertisement on the third page, ro the Bale of the WellingtonManawatn .Railway Company's land, A apodal meeting of the Masterton School Committee will be held on Monday evening next at 8 o'clock to .consider whnt steps are to be taken towards celebrating the Queen's Jubileo; ■ • At the Wellington R.M. Cuurt this morning a number of Boot Factory Hands charged with rattening' wore remanded till Wednesday next, Members of the Masterton Jubilee Celebration Committee are reminded of the meeting to be held this evening at the Central Chambers, We are requested to ask intending visitors to tho Jubileo Ball to procure their tickets as early as possible, so that the Committee- may know the number they will have to provide for.

Mr Frederick Alexander W hitalccr (son of the ex-Premier, Sir Frederick Wliitaker, K.C.M.G.) formerly member for .Waipa, committed suicide last evening, about half-past-!), in the Auckland Club, by shooting himself through tho head with a revolver. Ho has been in'a-des-pondent state for some days. Mr Whitaker leaves a wife and three children, Mr W. Bell announces in another column tint ho will open his new premises at Eketahuna on Saturday, Juno 18th lust., as a cash Grocer and Draper at wholesale prices, Mr Bell's reputation as a business man—gained durinc his residonco in Masterton—is a sufficient; guaranteee that tho inhabitants of Eketaliuna and district will have an establishment in their midst conducted on strict commercial principles,

We draw attention to Messrs Jambs Blown and Go's auction sale to-morrow of general merchandise, furniture, crockery, and farm implements. Among tl.o list will bo found n handsome suite of furniture in flowered velvet, fancy draped brackets, a garden seat, a shoemaker's sewing machine, trap harness, farm cart, hand cart, force pump, pile-driving geir, and 1000 raspberry canes. Messrs Lowes and lorns announco an extensivo sale of fruit and ornamental tress from the celebrated nursery of Mr Jno, Hale of Nelson, The list is a most exhaustive one, embracing every description of fruit trees, ornamental trees, hedge plants, dowering and fancy shrubs in great variety, Mr Hale's nursery has been famous for the quality of its stock and its trees, being true to name, wellgrown, etc. This sale being unreserved will afford settlors an opportunity of stocking their orchards and gardens at their own price. The sale will take place on Saturday June 18.