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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2976, 14 August 1888, Page 2

The North Wairarapa County Council meet to-day. Musical tea parties aro now fashionablo ill Wellington. Tho British Parliament adjourns on Monday next till' November 6th. Henry William Cross, the Tory candidate for Liverpool has been elected unopposed, Tho tender of Messrs Williams and Barker has been accepted for tho now brick offices of tho Masterton Building Society, One Henry Babrook has boon sentenced to a month's imprisonment for disturbing a Salvation Array meeting up north at a place called Dairy Flat. Maxwell, the murderer, who. was executed at San Francisco, confessed to the crime, but complained that he had been treated with injustice.

Messrs Lowes and lorns 'add to their stock sale for to-morrow five head of beef.

A Wellington paper states the breakage of glassware at the great banquet on Saturday was immense About one hundred and fifty tumblers were burst by the strength of the locally made ale. Mr W. H. Meek, who, for over a quarter of a century, was in tho omploy of Mr E, Pearce, of Wellington, died on Saturday last. .

Up Auckland way the vestry and parishioners of a certain Episcopalian plnoe of worship turned out and painted the Churchyard fence till it rosorubled Joseph's coat,

Mr F. H Wood sells at Carterton on Saturday about HSOO worth of genoral merchandise, about two tons of groceries of the best brands, produce of all kinds, and some specially good exhibition furniture.

The monotony of a wet day was snmewhat enlivened yesterday afternoon by a runaway horao, which bolted from tho Ma3tcrton Railway Station with n cart, and was pulled up at the Post Offico corner, fortunately beforo any damage was done.

Tho Theatre-loving public willhavo a treat to-night when Mr J. Kennedy will, by special request, re-produce his impersonation of O'Callaglian in''His.Last Legs" to bo followed by a medloy of burlesque songs, and to concludo with the screaming farce " The Absent Man." The performance will take placo at tho Theatre Eoyal at 8 o'clock sharp.

Messrs Lowes & lorns hold their fortnightly stock sale at their Eenall-street yards to-morrow, when tho list will ombrace upwards of 300 head of cattle, including ell classes; also beof and dairy cows, 1200 sheep, of all classes, hacks, harness and draught horses, pigs, &o,

In order to make room for the sale of Japanese goods, expected at an early date Meflsrs Lowes and lorns will have a clear imj aalo of all goods they hold on consignment on Saturday noxt. As it is absolutely necessary to clear tho room, the sale will be entirely without resorve, In addition to a quantity of furniture aud household' requisites, they hold their usual weekly sale of produce and poultry. Wcaro especially requested to draw the attention of country settlors, contractors, 'and others to tho prices quoted by Mr H.B. Latham in his butchoring advertisement in to-day's issue for beef by tho quarter, Retail prices of boef, mutton and small goods are also given. Carts run daily, and the shop, opposito the Empire Hotel, Queen Street, is open every Saturday. There is strong opposition in New South Wales to the employment of Asiatics on board British merchant vossels, and for the protection ot their own interests, tho sailors of ' the Mercantile Marine have formed a Union, with a view to the exclusion of all but Europeans from amongst the crows; At Sydney the Maritime Labour Council havo fixed September 12th as tho date when all vessels employkg Asiatics are to bo replaced by European crews, otherwise the same tactics will be pursued to thuse adopted recently in the caso of the mail steamer Mariposa, To football players the following rules of tho British Association may be considered interesting. This game is claimed to be the only true game of football. The teams are composed of 11 players—a goal-keeper, 2 backs, 3 half-backs, and 5 forwards. The players keep their places all through the game, and the only man who can use his hands on tho ball is the goal-keeper. If it touchos any other player it is counted a foul, and gives the opposite side a free kick. A corner is allowed when it touches a player defending his goal and f/ocs over the lino, When a ball goes oyer the line it belongs to the opposite, side from that whs touchel it. As the goal-posts are 12 feet wide by Bft high; a goal is wen when tho ball passes under the bar, -

Messrs Lowes and lorns announce a sale of a consignment of boots and shoes for Saturday next, : ' ! : •'. [ Tho Naval jnllifioatipn is still going on' at Home. Admiral Tryon iB still playing .'at War," but it'is rather an expensive luxury..

: The miners of Newcastle are on strike, and the Melbourne oitizens are scared, as they have only a week's supply of coal on hand,

, Tne.Surrey County Cricket team, playing on Kemington Oval scored G9B runs, heating Surrey by an innings and 480 runs to spare.

The body of the lad David Mabey, who was recently drowned in the Hutt river, has not yot been recovered. . Messrs Oaselberg and Co, report they have roceived ex "Alberttlussel" alarge shipment of American bush hooks, which they are prepared to sell at 4s 6d each.

The Aucklandbranoh of the New Zealand Educational Institute, have made a publio statement rejecting as unworthy of credence the recent charges of iinmorality'in' aohoola; > .. ; :.

. The Timaru Borouirh Council, have resolved to instruct the Works Committee to prepare specifications im which the Electric Company and local M i Company may tender for lighting the streeta with about one hundred lamps.

: Baron Bothschild and . Sons are rumored to have invested seven millions of money in .Victorian- landed securities. When they have sold but at. a premium there will be a big drop in the price of freeholds; : We remind builders that', tenders for erection of a dwellintr in Worksop road, close at the office of tho Architects, Messrs Jackßon and Bolford, at noon to-morrow, Wednesday.'

Mr James J. O'Kelly, member for Roscommon N., who was arrested on a charge of inciting witnesses to refuse to give evideuco under the Crimes Act, has been sentenced to four months' imprisonment, The counsel for the defendant gave notice of appeal, •

The Westport Coal Company are incieasing their staff by ninety men, and intend doubling their output by means of double shifts, It is reported that the Company's property is about to be sold to a powerful syndicate Tho usual weekly practice of the Mastertoh .Philharmonic Socioty will take place at St. Matthew's school-room on Thursday evening next, instead of Wednesday. Fair progress is being made with tho tournament of the Masterton Chess Club. Tho following wero the leading scorers aftor last nights play:—F. H. Bakewell wou 9 lost one; Itev W. E. Paige won 5, lost 1; Mr B. Holmwood won 5, lost 2; Mr AY. Kummcr won 4 lost 2 ; Mr B.M. Galloway won 5, lost 4. Tho Club is still gaining additions to its list of members, and the attendance at the weekly meetings is very good whenever tho weather docs not prevent tho country members from coming into town.

We remind all lovers of tho light fantastic of the annual ball of the Masterton Volunteer Fite Brigade which takes place in the Theatre Royal to-inor'row evening, As the Theatre has been recently improved and renovated throughout the accommodation for visitors, is far superior to anything of the kind in the Wairarapa. Mr A. Keisenberg's string baud has been engaged for the dance, and as the floor will bo specially prepared for the occasion, nothing should be wanted to induce tho whole company to take the floor. The Kofrcshmont Committee have made ample provision for a large gathering, so that the appetites usually gendered by the maizy dance may bo fully satisfied. Entrance for dancers will be by the side door; and for ncn-dancers-wlio will be admitted to the dress circle for a small charge—by. the Queen-street front entrance. There is at present overy prospect of fine weathor,for a few days, and we hope the Fire Brigado will be rewarded with a large and pleasant assemblage. By tolegraphio advices from all parte of the middle Island we learn that rain has fallen continuously sinco Thursday afternoon. At Timaru all rivers aro in a flooded state and tho approaches to nearly | all bridges have been swept away. Train's have been delayed owing to tho serious breaks, mid the travelling puplio havo been put to serious inconyonienco. The sheep in tho Mackenzie have suffered terribly and the loss among tho lambs on the low lying lands will be great Matters nn the southern lines are not in a serious condition, On tho Taieri plain the lino is in Borne places under water to a depth of 4ft, and groat damage has been dono to the ombankniont. The Taieri river has overflowed its banks and is spreading over the plains, and is bound to cause considorablo damage. The farmers wero busy all Inst night and this morning removing thoir stock to high ground. Advices from central Utago, however, indicato that tho worst is far from being ov<:r, as the rain is still falling there, and tho flood in the Taieri will probably, bo tho worst experienced for over 20 years, Nothing is known yet as to tho loss mi the Taieri, nor the extent of damapo to railways. From Christchurch no serious damage is reported, but there hare been several slips and the Ashley riror is in ill heavy floud. __^ Advertising Chkais.—lt has become so common to writo the beginning of an elegant, interesting article, and then run it into some advertisement, that we avoid all such cheats, and simply call attention to the merits of Dr. Soulo's American Hop Bitters in as plain honest terms as possible, to induce peoplo to give them one trial, as no one who knows thoir valuo will over use anything else. "Providence Advertiser,"

A Losing Jokk— A prominent physician of Pittsburg naid jokingly to a lady patient who was complaining of hor continued ill-health, and of his inability to oure her, " Try Dr Soule's American Hop Bitters I" Tho .lady took it in earnest, and used tho Bitters, from whioh sho obtained permanent health. She now laughs at the doctor for his joke, but he is not so well pleased with it, as it cost him a good patient. . "Harrisburg Patriot."

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| Why? Because ourstaffof Tailors is thoroughly competent, and consequently tho work we put into all garments is of tho best description, leaving nothing to be desired, Because we always have the best men to be found whether for Coat Vest or Trouser making, Because our object is always to produce Kxcollcnco of Manufacture, Try for yourself at Te Aro House, Why? Because our stock of materials is always large and well solcotod. We buy directly from tho manufacturer, both Home and Colonial, We buy at the lowest cost, Wo save tho profits of the Warehouses, and our customers get all this additional benefit. We say this advisedly, and our patrons corroborateit. Do not, however, take our word, but try for yourself at Te Aro House.

Patterns of materials with prices for garments, also ohart for self' measurement, forwarded post free, on application to James Smith, Te Aro House,' Wellington,

Measles are prevalent in tho 'Empire City many'adults having been attacked. : :

; The Australian oriokete'rs found their match at Gloucester. The latter team were victorious by two hundred and fiftysevoriruns, .. . ■ . ,•••■

'. The annual Volunteer Ball at Greytowu this evenins is likely to be a' great success, We. hear, several members, of our local corps intend being present. We hear that the Masterton. Borough Council are threatened with an action-at-law for trespass by a property owner on the banks of the Waipoua, Bontley's estate. A lot of the land there is debateable ground, and it is a question whether the section from which it is alleged metal has boen removed by employeoa of tho Council is their property or not.

The libel action Butcher.v. Nation was heard in the Supremo Court, Wolliuyton, before Chief Justice Prendergaßt and a jury of twelve' yesterday, The amount of the damages claimed was £3OO. The jury returned a verdiot for the plaintiff and awarded damages to the amount of £25. Coats were allowed on the lowest scale." ' "':

We regret to have to record another bush'accident. A young man named Lawsoiuwho, whilst engaged chopping hrewood at Farkville last evening, struck; his foot by a slip of his axe.. The. large toe was completely severed and two others, were nearly ampatated by the blow. The sufferer was brought into Mastortoii this morning and placed in tho Hospital, : '