The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, JULY 4, 1889. MASTERTON POULTRY SHOW.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3247, 4 July 1889, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, JULY 4, 1889. MASTERTON POULTRY SHOW.

The annual chow of the Wairarapa Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Association takes place tomorrow, and the list of entries received testifies to its growing prosperity. For souifi years past the show has been well worked up by an efficient managing committoo, and its exhibits do credit to a town of the size of Masterton. There are mortals termed fanciers, to whom the hue of a feather, tho shape of a limb, or the proportions of a bird are matters of keen anxiety, but to the general public the chief advantage of possessing a well organised poultry association is the encourangement it gives to breeding useful and profitable birds. Pigeons and canaries, though they have their admirers, and ore justly valued for the beauty and flight power of the former and the singing charms of the latter, are less popular than the larger birds, which supply the table with wholesome and nutritious food, The development of the local Association has induced many enterprising residents to import from Europe and America the best breeds of poultry, both for table purposes and egg production. The barndoor fowl of old Wairarapa is becoming scarce, and it is now recognised that certain choice kinds are, though they provo somewhat costly in the first instance, ultimately far more profitable than the mongrels upon which the poultry keeper formerly depended. It is now practicable to secure a breed of birds that will lay steadily through the winter as well as in the spring and summer, or to cultivate table fowls, largo of carcase, fine in flavor, and coming rapidly to maturity, The periodical poultry shows in this district teach farmers and breeders what class of birds aro most suitable for the particular purpose which they have in view, and it is their own fault if their poultry yards do not prove remunerative, Notwithstanding the progress made in recent years in our poultry stock, wo are still a long way bohind our American cousins, who are keener than we are in developing large and profitable types. The splendid bronze turkeys imported by Dr Hosking from the States, and which are to be exhibited tomorrow, illustrate. the enterprise of the Yankeos, Tims ipm gft three tiara ths

size and weight of the birds which we have been accustomed to in this Colonj, antlif bred for the market must necessarily prove more remunerative. With respect to the development of special breeds, we hear that it was the intention of Mr H. H, Beetham, tho President of the Society, to' havo presented the valuable trophy which he gives in connection with the present show for the best all-round poultry exhibited instead of for the- greatest 1 aggregate number of points gaiued by any oxhibitor, but as it was understood that the prize would bo awarded on the lattor basis, he did not carry out his purpose. The idea of giving special encouragement to any breed which'from the utility point of view is likely to be of the greatest benefit to the community is a good one, as it would tend to make that particular class of bird popular in tho community. Utility should no doubt be the primary aim of a poultry association, and what may be termed fancy breeding should scarcely receive an equal recognition. But eveu the breeding of fancy birds which are of little or no use for the' table is not unattended with -advantage Tho man who assiduously breeds an insignificant fowl like the bantam, and wfio takes delight in the plumage, the shape, and the carriage of such a tiny species, can rejoice in a hobby which will occasionally relieve his :nind of some of the cares and worries of existence, •oid afford him a constant pleasure and an innocent home occupation. The enthusiasm of the breeder of a bantam, a pigeon, or a canary, is often inexplicable to the uninformed outsido observer; but let him who wonders n it try the experiment of breeding a perfect bird, and labor at such a vocation until he carries off a first prize. He will then appreciate the fascination of the pursuit, and ever afterwards be a hearty believer in Poultry Shows,

Messrs Macquarie Brothers of Morna, Alfiedtnn, invite tenders for falline 250 acres uf light bush Notice appears in atibtlier column of tho impounding by Mr George Nealo, poundkeeper, Eketahunii of one red and white steer.

Fireman Banmber has been appointed Lieutenant of the Maaterton Municipal Brigade vice 1), Pickering promoted to bo captain, Notice is given through our columns of the intention of the Alfredton Eoad Board to strike a goneral rate of one half-penny in the £. Owing to tho Drill Hall being otherwise engaged for this evening the Pirates' dance is postponed and will take placo in tho Drill Hall on Tuesday evening next,

" Hell me upin tho Stars and Stripes, tu'rn my face to Bunker Hill," This is the fourth of Jul), the anniversary of tho day on which Americans gained their independence, The Payne Family, wo need scarcely remind our readers, appear at the Masterton Theatre ltoyal this evoniug, and a treat is in store for tho public who go to hear them.

As showing the advantage of advertising, a reward of £1 for tho recovory of a lost dog was published in our columns yesterday, ami within a couple of hours of tho paper boing issued, the animal was recovered.

It is the intention of the Government at all future sales to offer a tenth of tho land in each district for cash. About 3000 acres of the Puketoi land will now be offered for cash.

Tho Pahiatua Star is responsible for tho following ;-Mr Georeo Beetham, member for Masterton, who is now in the Old Country, will most probably resign his seat in tho House, in which caso we believe it is almost certain that Mr

McCardle will be returned in his place. Tho annual parish meeting of St Matthews, Masterton, takes place in the schoolroom, on Monday, July 15th, at 8 p.m. The business is to receive the accounts of the past linancial year, to ilect a churchwarden and genoral,

Mr Geurgo Jleale notifies that ho has taken over tho livery and bait stables attached to Mr Buckman's Universal Hotel, Ekeiahnna and arks for a share of public patronage. Horses entrusted to his Ciiro wdl receive Ins personal attention,

Modi's D. TJruca and Co, of Dundee, have just contracted with Clyde builders to construct a rlvo-masted steel sailing vessel to carry 0000 tons dead weight, will be tho first five-masted and the largest sailing vessel afloat.

The following team will represent tho Junior Football Club in their match on Saturday against tho second fifteen ot tho Groytown Fire Brigade.—Fullback, Warner; three-quarters, Green, Rennll, lljmiHdiitr j halves, Baillio, Wrigley, Fellimvham; forwards: T. Wrigley, Gapper, Jaro, Blinkhorne,

Owen, Hockley, W, Spademan, Ockenden. JJmiugencies, Julinsttn, U. Wellington, Vickerstaff,.W, Thompson, Spackroan. The team will leave Club Hotel at 1 p. in. sharp,

The Committee of the Wairarapa Poultry Association are hard at work today making arrangements for tho annual show to be held to-morrow and Saturday in tho Drill Shed, Musterton. The entries are not quite so numerous as last year, but it is anticipated the quality will bo a good deal above the average. Quite a number of cats have been entered for competition,-and, .with the guineapigs, will no doubt attract a large amount ot attention from the juvenile portion of those who attend the show, audit only requires fino weather, so that the attendance may be up to the mark, to make the whole affair a great success. »Mr A. Saunders, M.H.8., of Cliristchureh, willjudgo the poultry, Mr B, Bi'ys will criticise the merits of pigeons, and Mr A. A. White will award the prizes to entries and fancy birds,

Several Museums of antiquities have been established at Bomc, among which ii one outside of the Porto del Popolo, in which are kept all the objects ot interest found without the city limits. Among recent additions to this exhibition is one which possesses a peculiar attraction for dentists who aro disposed somotimos to fancy that their profession has made great strides. This object is tho skull of an old Roman, in which all tho teeth of tho upper jaw havo been lost or romoved and replaced with artistically madeteo'.hof solid gold, Theso teeth are set into the cavities left by the natural ones, and in somo lcspeotsat least are superior to the modern stylo of attachment to plates. The Italian bndget shows the enormous deficit of 50,000,000 francs, a.id at the samo time reports come of widespread distress among the workinc classes everywhere. In evory town of importance the municipality has had to provide for hundreds and thousands in ordtr to av.'iid riots or wholesale deaths from starvation, In Rome no less than 175,000 francs have heen. exp°nded for the relief of the suffering, while in many smaller,'places a rnuohlargor amount proportionately has been needed. Much if not all of this suffering is claimed to have been caused by the heading off of negotiations for the renewal of the commercial treaty with France,

. Wo havo an extensive range of English and Colonial Manufacture, the former a.t prices unaffected by tho enormous inorease of duty and the latter regardless of (bo advance that Colonial makers have put on their productions; In a word, we shall sell our Flannels of all makers for last years prices at Te Aro Houso, Wellington, Our Flannels whethor of English or Colonial Manufacture are all puro wool from 6 tlje best looms. The manufacturers havo a well-carrjod reputation to maintain and our own prestiße has, .been'won by'soiling the best goods at the lowest possible prices We have no liking fpr ; "rubbish" of any j'iiort, least of all in flannels." We ofier nothing but what is of sterlrfij Value at To A«2»/V#stoi .

The Park trustees meet this afternoon, and the Oometery trustees this evening.

Mr Tanner is to be askod to take olwnre of a Bill authorising Bible roadins in schools.

The inspecrion parado of tho Masterton Volunteors takes placo this evening, Lieut-Colonel Butts will be the commanding officer.

' There was bare a quorum of creditors in tho estato of B. Taylor nt tho first mooting held at noon to-day. In the absence of the Deputy OfHoial Assignee tho meeting was adjourned till 10 a.m. on Saturday, Mr King, tho station master at Carterton, is nt present off duty on a n-oll-desorved leave of absence. Mr Robieson, tho Department's Relieving officer, is temporarily ui charge. " The Wesleyan T&j Meeting at Carterton in connection with the quarterly circuit session, will bo held in about a fortnight, it having been delayed for that period so as not to interfere with the BibloCta tea on Monday next,

Tho assigned estate of Mr J. D. Cox, storpkoepor, Featherston, will bo sold by auction by Mr F. H. Wood. There is about £so9's worth of general merchandise, The time and placo of salo will be announced later on,

Wo notice that Mr W. G. King of tho Railway Department, Carfertou, who in the past has secured many valuablo prizes for his raro and high class poultry is exhibiting at both the present Masterton and Wellington Shows. A wedding which fogjrded with considerable interest takes'place in Carterton to-day. The lady is a' member of an old and much rospocted family in the vicinity and the gentleman hails from Chrirtchurch.

Mr P. Molloy, the porter at Carterton station >narrowly escaped a serious injury to his foot yesterday. A heavy truck door fell upon it. Fortunately there was no fracture of. bono, and an ugly bruise, associated with a few weeks lameness, iB tho worst result,

At a meeting of the general committoe of the Mastevton Paßtoral Society held iii the Control Chambers yesterday afternoon Shew wcro present fifteen momberSj and Mr T. E. Chamberlain, i ioo-presidenfc, ™in the chair. It was dooitled to alter the dHe of tho Show to November Bth. Fourteen now members were proposed at the meeting The following sixteen of the Red Stars will play the undermentioned fifteen on tho Stir ground on Saturday next:Sixteen—D Arcy, Polling, fierneni, Hawke, Boagay, Patterson, Campbell, Morris, J, Polling H. Welch, Ewmgtou. J. Wilton, Collier, Darley, Broom, Westbrook, fifteen—Bannister, T, Thompson, E. Welch, 0. Ewington, fillers, Igculden.Weloh, J. and 0. Percy, Freeth Uoar.EUisnn, Mawhinay, Emmett. 'Die team for tho Cup matches will bo selected from this practice,

Mr William Frenob, the custodian of tha Masterton Club, wont out for a walk yesterday afternoon during a period when ho was at liberty to bo away from his post, He was oxpected to return within a couple of hours, hut up to tho present time no tidings have been heard of him excepting that lie was soen at the Waingawa shortly after three o'clock, Of course, the mysterious disappearance has caused considerable anxiety to his wife and family. To-day tho polLc instigated a search for tho missing man, but Constable O'Oonuer could only sueceed in tracing him as far as tho Wauigawa. From his character and habits it is supposed that accident or illness. has prevented his return, as his relations with his family and his employers were of a most satisfactory character, and ho apparently was happily situated in comfortable circumstances. Furtlier efforts are now being made both by tho police and a 'private search party to discover tho whereabouts o f the missing man, and wo sincerely trust that their efforts will be successful,

With a capitaal of 160,000 in £6 shares, half boing ordinary and half founders', an undertaking has boon formed, under the title of the Aboukir Bay Treasure .Recovery Company, Limited, with the object of carrying out a contract entered into with a concessionaire from tho Egyptian Government for the recovery of the treasure in certain ships lying at easily accessible depths in Aboukir Bay. The prospectus states that ''the treasure to be recovered consists of what was contained in two French ships, one the magniticent. threedecker l.'Orient, a line-of-batflo ship sunk hy Jlolson at the la'tie of the Nile, and the other tho Maza Muudo, a large transport, also sunk in Aboukir Bay. It is a known fact that tho former vessel had on board specie equivalent to £OOO,OOO sterling; and there is every reason to believo that tho latter vessel when she foundered contained a large amount of specio, as it is stated on good authority that she had been despatched with money to Bonaparte to pay the arrears due to tho French forces."

Ophthalmia is reported to have broken out among the young horses in the northern portion of South Alitalia,

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