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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2622, 13 June 1887, Page 2

TIIO ordinary meeting of the Masterton Borough Council will be held tomorrow evening at the Institute. Mr W. W, McCardle will addross the electors of Wairarapa North in the Mastorton Theatre this evening, Tho ordinary monthly meeting of tho North Wairarapa County Council takes placo to-morrow at the County Chambers, Masterton. , The President of the Masterton Pmil- ' try Society, Mr 11. H. Beotham, lias suggested that his prize be diluted in the following manner:-A guinea prize in each case; beat lion of any breed ; best cock of any breed ; best pen of Dorkings; best pon of Brown Leghorns, and best pen of Plymouth Bocks. We are pleased to notice that tho Masterton police are taking action to prevent tho lads of the town from using profane languago in tho public streots. This habit has crown very much of late among our larrikin youths, and complaints have frequently boon made against them, and we trust that the caso that is to come before the R.M. shortly will have a salutary effect upon our rising generation. On the arrival of the late train on Saturday night at Masterton. Sergeant Price arreateda paßSongernamed Richard Smith alias John Todd on a charge of larcony as n Bailee ot five horses and some farming implements at Goro, Invercargill, tho "property of John McGibbam and S.ons. Tho property in question wa3 sold by auction on June 4th at Lawrence. The accused when arrested was accompanied by his brido, they having beon married last week at Temuka, consequently the Sergeant terminated- the honeymoon rather abruptly. On being brought before the R.M, this morning he was discharged. A case of mistaken identity. _ At a meeting of the Cashpoint Licensing Committoo took place in the Public Hall Tinui, on Thursday last, all tho members being present. Renewal of Licenses wore granted to Mr Rogers, Taueru Hotel Mr Carawell, Blairlogie Junction Hotel, Mrs Owen, Tinui Hotel; Mr Robinßon, Marine Hotel Whakatai, and Mr Hookor Club Hotel Castlepoint. Also an accommodation liscense was renewed to Mr Baker for tho Aonanga Ferry Accommodation House, with the understanding that a new house shall be oyeoted upon the Ferry ground, as soon as tho renewal of the existing lease is obtained, The question of who was to receive the Licensing fees—the Road Board or Hie Council, was discussed, and the Clerk was directed to make enquires on the subject. The meeting then adjourned to the 9th of September. A Wonderful Hem.—Many are the instanceacited ofthenstonishing fecundity of the various species of domesticated fowl; but tho celebrated Wellington Henn (which, strange to say, is of the maßCulino gender) has a soul above the more production of eg?s. The manner in which he turns out Venetian Blinds, etc., is the wonder and admiration of everybody, from the Governor downwards, the namo of this wonderful,bird is B. W. Hknn, and his well-known fowlhouse is tho Eoneke Stoara Window Blind Factory, Molesworfch-sfcreet, Wellington.—Advt.

The Masterton Masonic Lodge, E. 0., meet this evening in the Maaonio Hall, Bannister Street.

We are requested to remind our readers of Messra Lowes and lonia' salo of two butcher's carta under distraint, McGregor v Ralph which takeß place at their rooms at noon to-morruw.

Mr J. Hickton gave a Horse taming exhibition in the Theatre Royal, Masterton, on Saturday evening but owing to the unfavorable weather, the attendance was somewhat limited. Mr Hickton Bucceeded in roping and completely Bubduing an-unbroken colt, in full view of the audience. The animal waa the property of Mr E Hare, and had not been handled before Saturday last, Within ten minutes of the rise of the curtain, th» colt was lying quietly on the stage, with the" tamer" crawling between its legs, and also placing them around his. nock. When the animal regained its feet, itappeared perfectly conquered, and allowed a boy to ride it around the stage, and also obeyed the will of Mr Hickton in backing, or moving forward. The second part consisted of a performance with the trick pony Admiral, but he was evidently out of his elements on the boards, and showed ut desiro to escape the glare of the gaslight, and the applause of the audience. Wq. havo Been Admiral to much better advantage in the stable yard, and know he'is a clever trick pony, and while complimenting Mr Hickton on his skill in handling the untraiued steed, wo would recommend him to give his exhibitions on krrafima when practicable,

Tub Jubilee gift presentation has already proved a grand success, and it could hardly have been otherwise, seeing that enstomors have the advantago of purchasing what they require at wholesalo prices, with a jubilee bonus to boot, at the. Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Te Aro House. Wo have had to replenish our gilt tables overy day, so great has been the demand for our choico Jubileo presents. Still we have plenty more on hand, and the variety is as great and pleasing as it was a week ago at TeAro House. Ckiitainh it is a very effective method of procuring home embellishments freefif ml, and the fullest advantage should be taken of the opportunity during its continuance at Te Aro House, In buying blankets flannels, sheetings, oalicoDß carpets, linoleums, and evory articio for house furnishing, with dresses, mantles, millinory, men's youths', and boy's clothing, Ac, not only will the public .have the largest stock in the oily to. select from, but the prices will be the lowest, and the gifts the most attractive and valuable at Te Aro House. . . ,-.. The conveniences of our very comfortable refreshment room are at the disposal of customers daily, during the hours of business, at the Wholesalo Family Drapery Warehouse, TeAro House.—Advt, The Wairarapa Clothing Factory are still allowing purchasers of New Zealand Clothing a discount of 5s in the £. They are also making suits to measure from 47s Cd, Trousers and Vests from 28s 6d. and Trousers from 18s (id. A call cordially invited, Note the address: Noxfc T, G, Mason, Queen-street, Mastorlsn, E, B. Hare, Manapor.-Advt.