The Wairarapa Daily TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1889

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3353, 5 November 1889, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1889

Messrs Johnston and White advertise for' three mill hands. Mi W H do Lisle announces tbathe is again a cash purchaser of yiuo\ in largo or smrll quantities, Mr E. P. Bunny, 8.A., of Wellington has been admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court on the application of Mr Skerrett.

Greytown factory oheoso is quoted at 5} in Wellington now, being half-penny per pound above Woodvillo and Longburn brands, Akaroa is 21 to 3d,

Chomis has been transferred to Mount Eden gaol, Auckland, to complete his sentence for the murder of Hawkings at Eaiwarra. Mr Dcasy, M.P, one of tho Irish dclo«ates, will address a public mooting at tho Theatre Uoyal, Mastorton, on Thursday evening, November 14, at 8 o'clock. His "Worship, the Mayor, Mr A. W. Eo.iiall, will preside.

Hick, the Brisbane convict, who escaped, and in the attempt to capture him Bhot Constable Wovill, and a lad now dead, was pursued by the police.and as he refused to surrender was shot dead at Normanton.

Tho Exchange Telegraph Coiiipanj learns that extensive voins of gold quart; have been struck at Yucl Vaminan Flintshire, tho quart/, yielding ovei Boven ounces per ton.

Tho circulation of Satutday's issue of tho Paris Figaro was suppressed throughout Gorinauy on account of an articlo insulting to Emperor William.

Tho Protestant Alliance in Great Britain has resolved to strenuously oppose tho Government's proposal to establish a Catholic University in Ireland. . "

The clergy <ift)io Chester diocese aro contributing the iwessary funds for preßentiii!; l)r, Joyno, tfieir pew Bishop, with a pastoral stall', whicl) js to cost .£2OOO,

By tlw Quiraiu", which arrived at Sydney, on the 10th from Queensland, 10,364 ounces of gold, ol tbo yabjo of £52,720. was revived for coinage, The Airlie, which left for Honpkoug, took gold to the value of £2BOO,

Mr D. P. Fisher, of fclio Wharf| Labourers' Union, Wellington, line been appointed president; Mr Louias, of the Denniston Cuil Aliucrs* Association, treasurer; and Mr Millor, of Dunedin, secretary, of tho Mnritinio Council. This next meeting takes place at WellIn tlifl Vteor/iw Legislative Council the JljiijttM fl.f'ljWvJs llS» '""de an explanation withreswdtotho mwb m tn tl»! infringement .of Mr J?Qnd's butter bos p'toit. fls says that the letters patent of Mr Fond apply to boxes while m the iustacea li.uijflr jwtice tho onamol was only used in casks, Up adds • that Mr Pond has not made any charges against the Dejiartmcnt. The Argus, in referring to the question, says is tortuous and unsatisfactory, .tyid demands that the Government siiouM fifljy inquire'into the matter, and also &yg»osfjf t)iat tho Legisatiro Assembly sbouljj £jsgi,i)t a Select Committeo of inquiry, •' "" •■; Good news trom Wellin«ton,and quite true, youcan get a splendid harmonium ,';ym Lo, piano or organ from Lls; m'M iviti l divided octave couplars all in solid feWf' ffjlimt cases frjm Ll7. This beats all houses in town. Pianos timed for Vi, ttf j)y the year four visits LI, travelling cjtpenjjcj added.' All kinds of musical instruments | tuned, cleaned, and repaired, now reeds put in accordeans, Concertinas, harmoniums, and organs; also liberal exchanges made. Any instrument may be purchased on tho time payment system from 2s 6d per week. Call and exchange your old piano for a new' one at ]?. J. Pinny's Musical Instrument Depot, Manners-street, Wellington. (Sole agent of the celebrated Woruestor organs,)-ADvr

Mossrs Lowes and lorns add to thoir sale on Wednesday, next 200 fat shorn sheep,

Tho Eketahuna Oddfellows intend jiving a picnic on Monday, the llth instant,

Tho Eketahuna Cricket Club play the fst match of tho season next Saturday, lot v All comers,

Mr A W Brown has resiimod the position of President and as ono of tho trustees of the Wellington HowinEC Club which ho has held for sometime past.

Barry Greathead, a youth in the employ of Mr J, Elliott, saddler, got his tinners caught in a machine this morning by which ono of his fingers was badly smashed and another severely lacerated, Mr F. H. Wood adds to his catalogue

for his Taratahi stock sale 20 steers and heifers, 60 fat wethers, several lines in cows, and 12 geese, The sale takes place on Thursday next. • The Belgian Government haß sent an agent to Canada to see if it is advisable to send migrants there, and will shortly send agents to tho Transvaal for the same purpose. Belgian imigration has lately boon directed to South' America, but the reports received are unfavourable. On Saturday afternoon lash the Alfredton fiaxmill, owned by Messrs F Bright & Co was very nearly destroyed by firo but fortunately by prompt action the flames wore arrested. The fire originated in the scutching room, but tho cause is not known. A valuable driving belt was destroyed and two bates of flax damaged,' Tho statement in bankruptcy of Mrs Christina Walker, milliner, has been filed, The claims of debtors who are unsecured amount to £3297 8s 2d, while the assets to meet these claims are estimated at £2496 lis 6d. The latter consist of stock-in-trado, £1320; book debts, £200; cash in hand, £25; furniture and fixtures,i'3f)b'; and surplus from securities, £6Ol lis lid. This leaves a deficiency of £80216s Bd,

Tenders are invited by tho Eketahuna

Road Board for buildim; a two span bridge over Deop Creek, Parkvillo, for formation and culverts, Mangaone Val-

ley, and Wellington Special Settlomei

Block No 1, and stumping, clearing.and bushfelling in the Butt Special Settlement. Tenders close on Saturday, November 16th. Fmthor particulars may be had by reference to the advertisement in another column,

Durino a heavy gale at Glaigow nn Ist November, a fivo-storoy factory in this city collapsed, and in its fall crushed an adjoining carpet weaving Bhed, whore 150 youne girls were working,

Forty of tho girls were killed outright, 18 were injured, while many are still to bo accounted for. Numerous wonderful escapes are reported, Tho Goyernment of the Dominion of Canada have removed the import duty un wool in ordor to enconrage the Van-couver-Außtralian trade

Guy Fawkes would feel deeply.insulted if he could see the caricatures of himself that, are being carried around Masterton to-day. Soon after daylight bands of small bovs were out with their guys chanting do?gerel verse in loud tones and knocking at tho doors of private residences to the annoyance of those inmates who are not wont to rise at cockjrow, As it is part of the genera! holiday, and, if tho day winds up without 'damage from the fireworks which generally accompany tho filth of Novembsr demonstrations, no great harm will bo done, Charles Johansen, of Eketahuna, carrier, had a narrow eacnpo from death on Saturday afternoon, Ho was driving his team on tho Eketahuna-Alfredton road, and had reached tho place known as the'blue cutting, when the horses refusod to face the mud iu the middle of tho read, the consequence being, tho whole turnout went over the bank, which is nearly 60 feet high and almost perpondicular, Johansen was standing in the dray and jumped down tho bank the dray bonncmg right over him without injuring him in tho least, Tho frame of the dray was smashed, and one horse imd his fetlock badly cut, tho other beinir unhurt, As Johaiison has the reputation of being a moat careful driver, tho fault'tnuatliavo been with tho wretched condition of tho road. An adjourned meeting ot tho Mauriceville Athletic Club Committee was held on Saturday, the 2nd Novombor, Present —Mr G. Gunderson, (President), ,T, F. Heckle, (Vice-president), Peter iNeilson, James Cottißs, Harno Rean, Hubert Franklin, W, Kuinmer, John Bannister, »nd George Franklin. The minutes of tho last meeting were read and confirmed It was resolved that the Club hold their sports on 27th December, 1880. That tho Secretary be instructed to write to the railway authorities re having the special train to Opaki continued on to Mauticeville to suit visitors to mid from there. The Secretary was instructed to write to the Secretary of Mr Pearson's band ro band for sports. The programme will be the same as last year, with the oxception of two events which wero struck out, An account amounting to 10s was passed for payment. Subscription lists were issued to members of tho committco in aid ot the sports, Mr Gnndorson, Geo, Franklin, and Harrio Kccne were appointed a committee to arrange about suitable ground for sports. Tho next committee meeting will be held on 30th Novomber, .at Mr Gundcrson's store.

Tho ordinary meeting of the Phoenix Lodsjo of 10 GT, was held last night in the Temperanco Hall, Masterton. A quantity of routine business was transacted, after which the new officebearers, elected at last meeting wore duly installed in open Lodge, A very large attendance of the public wero present which shows that tho efforts of this branch of tho Good Templar's Society are not unappreciated. ■ District Poputy Bro T. Collier officiated as installing officer. The new oQico-bcarorrs aro Bro E Pmngnoll, WOT; Bro Wyeth, WVT; Bro Fapworth, WS; Bro Roldaway, WFS; liro Prangnell, WT! Bro Martin, W Chaplain ; Bro Gilbert, \VM ; Bro Stone, WIG; Bro Maxted, WOG ; Bro Squires, Suporiir.endsnt of Juvenile Lodge; Bro Carpenter, WAS. After the installation asocial tea and concert! wore held. The toa was creditably presided over by Sisters Warner and Carpenter. Tho proceeds from tho tea and concert arc to be devoted to a relieving and sick fund, Son«s wore contributed by Sister McKay and Brothers Holdaway and Squires. Sister Wainer gaye a reading, " What the friends of temporango did for John and J, 1 ' SisteriJ ohugtoii gave a very pleasing recitation. Business was then resumed for receiving the fnrinal rpportß of tho Swetary, Financial Secretary, and Treasurer, The Treasurer reported that the Society bad a financial status on which they might lairly be complimented. A vote of thanks was passed to all retiring officers, It was resolved to join in with tho Amalgamated Friendly Societies Sports on Boxing Day. The Locke closed in the usual manner, 'l hi)rp js always n demand for cool dm, fdtiff in (jlijikf (suitable for summer wear, and very often the supply is totally inadc-. For Ike' present s.e.ajjon we have anticipated tho requirements of our customers, .and ,are now shoeing an admirable assortment At JHn? Hpuse, fycl'linglon. Our blank hee clatlti, m small glwplss and fancy patterns, are very light, ttrofil! wd saviceablc,. and at the moderate prloos of lll.Jd to Is lid per yard. Blackfmmjbamja and ijrcamlkttti Is 3}d to 2s lid per yard arc in a variety of patterns, and are specially adapted for demi toilet and evening wear. 7/%| dpjjhlt Norwich barm are very pretty materials, ligjij end /moJ, find as they arenot transparent, ' suit ladies requlroiiumts for a lighter (ll'ess'f-ljnn CEehmerc. These range in prises from Is Hit fq 2s 9d per yard, at To Aro Houso, Welling-

Then there arc black tills warp grenaAhm (it 3s Cd per yard, a choice selection of Iflufk oml bureau from 'is Cd to 4s Od per yard;' smj'o {(/' tooke ivido black, striped wijwj, 2s Ildiv'&s'l/d J)sr yp. and a profusion of the suoh as grosgr&in, fsille, francais, ii|cr'vc)lleaux, ottoman, surahs, pontes, moire silks China crepe, &o.; at tho Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Te.Aro House, \Yof. lington Our (ImmaKinj still oontinucs to be unrivalled and unsurpassed at Te Aro House, and to secure its advantages ladies.Bhould give their orders without delay, at Te Aro Houso, Wollioffton.—Avvx.