The Wairarapa Daily. SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1888.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2873, 14 April 1888, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1888.

At last evening's meeting Mr A. W. Renall was in particularly lino form, and his racy and amusing onslaught upon the consolidation Bill of the Masterton Town Lands Trust was worth listening to. If Mr Renall had contentedhimsGlf with fairly criticising the weak points of tlje Bill, we should have had to thank him for performing a public service in a genial manner, but unfortunately he allowed himself to be led too far, and he virtually killed the Bill instead of mending it. The Trustees, though they certainly showed an indisposition to fight their own battle, manifested a desire to make a reasonable concession to any well founded objection raised to their measure. The result of the meeting ought to have been a useful consolidating Act, which would have strengthened the administration of the Trust. Mr Renall, however, destroyed any chance of this by the course which he adopted. - A useful measure lias been talked to death,

A notification regarding the burgcsa and defaulters Lists is advertised to-day by the Masterton Borough Council. The Education Board notifies by advertisement that the election of the new school committees will be held at Masterton and other places duly tabulated oil Monday, 23rd April. Tlio Ekotahuna Road Board receives nominations for candidates to replace the retiring members, Messrs Bayliss, Anderson, and Nilson on Tuesday 24th April, a poll if necessary, to be held on Ist May.

We aro requested to remind buyers of stock, farm-horses, implements etc of Messrs Lowes and lorns sale on Mr Matheson's farm,Opaki,which takes place on Wednesday next, and in consequence of his dispensing with his farm all will be sold without reservo.

By an advertisement in our front page it will be noticed that the firm of Messrs Miuifio Bros, has been changed to that of Messrs Minifie and Co. This alteration i 8 due to the retirement of Mr Henry Minifie from the business m favor of Mr John Gordon. The firm also publish an attractive price list which repays perusal.

A most successful rehearsal of "Trial by Jury" was held last night, both chorus, orchestra, and soloists being present in gteater strength than at any previous practice. Considerable progress has been made, and with the enthusiasm now exhibited the performers will undoubtedly score a great success when they publicly produce the opera.

A noyel feature was introduced into the public discussion at the Town Lands Trust last evoning. Mr Payton had exercised his right to reply on a motion which he had introduced, when Mr Hogg rose to speak upon it. Tho Chairmatn looked as if this was' slightly irregular but Mr Kenall at once pointed out that the tiling could be done, What, indeed, cannot bis done at a public meeting when Mr Renall is present,

The Masterton Theatre will be to-day be opened as a skating rink, the first cession being-this afternoon and evening, Some first-rate roller skates have been imported from one of the best makers and the floor has been put into admirable condition, so that visitors should have a very enjoyable time either as spectators or as participants in the active and pleasant amusement, The Theatre may also now be engaged on advantageous terms for dances, soirees, linking parties and other gatherings and as the floor has been planed and otherwise greatly improved no doubt tho building will be in considerable demaud.

A peculiar case has engaged the attention of one of tiie English law Courts, The plaintiff, a commercial traveller, brought liia action and obtained damages, .£3B 12s (id, against a refreshment house keeper for an assault, and the defendant set up a counter claim for Blander. It appeared that the plaintiff entered defendant's establishment and ordered a "plaintea." He then went out and bought a crab, which was dressed /or him and served with his tea, On askiuj? what tho charge was the plaintiff was told 9d for the tea and Gd for dressing the crab, attendance, U3O of cruet &c. He objected to the amount, but ultimately paid it, but said it was a "swindle." After some altercation, the defendant ejected the plaintiff, two of whose ribs were broken. Tho plaintiff said this was due to defendant's violence, but defendant said he used no more force than was necdssary to remove plaintiff, who he, said, was abusive. The injuries were, the defendant said, caused by the plaintiff falling over the sill of the door. At tho time of tho mail leaving there was [every possibility of the cost of a " plain tea" being largely increased, the members of tho legal profession having found a detirmened brace of litigants. The Masterton Park Trustees met yesterday. Present—Messrs Payton (in the chair), Hare, Feist, and Boddington. Mr Payton having been re-elected chairman for the current year, the Treasurer reported a credit balance of i4819a sd. It was decided that as money was available for improvements, a road should be formed round the Park Oval, and boidered with trees, Messrs Boddington, Feist and the Chairman were appointed a committee to carry out tho work. It was also resolved that the Government should be recommended to appoint Messrs F 6 Moore and C E Bretnner to the seats on the Trust vacated by Messrs J McGregor and J Vile. The meeting adjourned after fixing the first Thursdays in April, July, October, and January for future quarterly meetings, A fire occurred shortly after threo o'clock on Friday morning, near the Taueru which resulted in the total destruction of a Jireo-roomed cottage, owned by Mr George Parsons, an employee of Messrs Beetham Bros. Tho origin of the fire is a mystery. Mr Parsons was absent from home at the time, and the only occupant of the building was Mrs Parsons, who had barely time to escape in her night clothes. Fortunately for Mr Parsons, he was induced to take out a small policy of LSO on the building in tho National Office last month, but this will not cover half the loss lie has sustained, as the whole of his furniture, clothes, Ac. were uniimred, and have been destroyed.

Maine news,—Dr, Soule's American Hop Bitters, which are advertised in our columns, are a sure cure for ague, biliousness and kidney couipaints. Those who use them say they cannot be too highly recommended. Those afflicted should give them a fair trial, and will become thereby enthusiastic m the praise of their curative qualities,-" Portland Argus.'

Shrewdness & Abiiiti-.—Dr. Soule's American Hop Bitters so freely advertised m all the papers, secular and religious, are having a laree sale, and are supplanting all other medicines. There is nodenying tl}e virtues of the Hop plant, and the proprietors of these Bitters have shown fjreat shrewdness and ability in compounding a Bitters, whose virtues are so palpable to eyery one's observation.— 11 Examiner and Chronicle.'

The "beautiful and pure" silk, announoed by us as the latest outcome of the manufacturing skill and ingenuity of Messrs Bonnet et Cie,_ Beems to have aroused some amount of curiosity and exoitement; and no wonder, when added to its luotrous richness there is the inestimable guarantee of durability. Thoso ladies who have not yet inspected them should do so without delay, at Te Aro House, Wellington. Like the Bilks our grandmothers and great grandmothers used tpweqr are these for durability, when a dress would outlast the life of many a sturdy dame' of high degree: and such also is the special characteristic of some other choice silk fabrics which we wish to brii)g under the particular notice of the ladies pf Wellington, at Te Arp House, Wellington.

We are now showing some lovely and charming shot silks with handsome broche to matoh in the following shades:—Moss green with red, brown with gold and ruby, gold with grey, grey with white, bronze with grey, saphire Syxtfi golden brown, burgundy with myrtle, &c. All these are iij 20; yard lengths, and considering their suberb quality are extraordinarily cheap at £7lßs Gd each, at Te Aro House, Wellington. We have also a grand choice of real Irish poplins in tobiig, golden brown mode, French grey, slato, navy, with a few pretty and attractive stripes in black and cardinal, navy blue. These are in full dress lengths of 18 yards, and are now being offered for £sl7s 6d each, at the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Te Aro House, Wellington,ADYI.

Mr Thomas Brown has been elected warden for No. 3 ward, of the Mastorton Road District,

MrMuttall, the inventor of a patent Rabbit Exterminator, is about to pay a visit to Masterton, and to give a public trial of his process.

MrsC. Keau, notifies in another column to her lady patrons, that havinac returned after her recent visit to the South, she is now prepared to receive their favors as heretofore.

Captain Edwin wirod at one o'clock this, afternoon:-"North-east to North and west gale within next twelve hours and glass fall again soon. Indications of heavy rain after ton hours from now, A requisition to the Borough Council to form anothor fire brigade is being circulated in Masterton, and is boing numerously signed by those who are dissatisfiadt through the disputes in the Volunteer Brigade. , Cr T. E. Chamberlain has given notice of the following motion for next Council meeting: That the sum of £SO 13s be appropriated for the formation and metalling of tho western portion of Short-st, A meeting of ratepayers was held at Carswell's Hotel, Blairlogie, yesterday tcr consider the £3,000 loan for altering the grades in the Taueru Road. Formal notice was given that a poll would be taken within three weeks.

The report and balance sheet of tho Masterton Hospital for the past year are published in another column. The Trustees are to be congratulated upon still showing a strong voluntary subscription list ■which enables them to provide for their requirements, We understand that the Champion wire strainer, patented by Mr George Dixon, has been greatly appreciated by those who have had occasion to make use of it, and as a result, Mr Dixon is now finishing off between twelve and thirteen of these little labor-saving machines. In its simplicity and work-saving capabilities, it is no doubt invaluable. . This has had a great deal to do with its increasing popularity in various parts of the Wairarapa, An industrious washerwoman in this town last winter took a job to break stones to support her children, J usb now she is about to increase tho number of her offspring, and is in sad need ot bedding, and other necessaries which she has recently had to dispose of to buy bread. If any ol our lady readers will look up Mrs Neill, of Bentley Street, they will have an opportunity of assisting a deserving case, which calls for some charitable sympathy. The inquest held on the body of Edmund Cording, who was found dead in the Featherston Railway Reservoir, resulted m a verdict being returned of " Found drowned," the jury considering that there was nothing to show how the accident happened, and it could be supposed that the accused was either washin? himself, or trying to get a drink of water at the time of the occurrence, and so have fallen in,

The Masterton Wesleyan Band of Hope held a most successful meeting in the Wesleyan Church on Friday evening, The programme, which consisted of readings, recitations and solos was a very en ■ joyable one. Prior to dispersing tho Rev Mr Rowse addressed a few appropriate words to those present, and in response to a general request sang a solo in Maori which was greatly appreciated. After taking down the programme for their next monthly meeting, the benediction was pronounced and the meeting closed.