The Wairarapa Daily MONDAY. FEBRUARY 8, 1890. Volunteering in Masterton.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3426, 4 February 1890, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily MONDAY. FEBRUARY 8, 1890. Volunteering in Masterton.

Ov late years volunteering in Mastorton retrograded till at one timo tbe local corps seemed to have degenerated into a mere rifle club. Inspections were such hollow shams, and church parades such dismal failures, that one wondered how the company hung together and complied with the regulations essential to capitation and official existence. The reasons whioh led to this forlorn condition of our no doubt bravo defenders were tolerably evident, The drill instructor, who formorly resided in Masterton and was wanted here, was moved to I'eathernton, where his services were less needed; and the commanding officer of the corps was compelled by private engagements to be frequently absent from Masterton for considerable periods, and could not givo that attention to the men which was absolutely necessary at a time when the volunteer spirit was extremely passive in this neighborhood, Now we are happy to notice that a revival bas set in and the local co<p is once more coming to the front as a body of well equipped and well drilled men, which is a credit to Masterton, This change is mainly due to the fact that the services of a new commanding officer have been secured, who is ablo to devote time to the improvement of the corps and take a thoroueh interest in working it up, Captain Pownall, during the few months since he joined the corps, has infused into it new life and vigor, and a body of rnou who but a short time ago wore regarded as an awkward and ill-dressed squad are now assuming a smart soldierly appearance. We welcome the revival because though the Maßterton corps has always retained an excellent reputation for skill with the rifle, we scarcely regard good shooting as a first dmderatim in such a body of men, Of course if it ever came to bo the duty of our local corpt to repel the attack of an invading force, a practical knowledge of bow to handlo a rifle would bo of great importance, but we do not anticipate that any such call will ever be made upon them, What we like in volunteering, whou it is conducted as Captain Pownall is endeavoring to conduct it, is to soe men learn to obey promptly the word of command, bold their beads up, march instead of sloupji, and become good comrades. A, descipline of this character is a distinct gain to any man, and to a young man it is infinitely better than tbe frivolous amusements in which time is occasionally frittered away, We venture to hope, too, that the - present revival in volunteering in this neighborhood will extend to tho School Cadet com. Latterly' ibis bpdy lias been loss in pvidenco than it formerly used to be, and has consequently been less thought of, It is said that tbe cadets are without uniform, and if this be the case it accounts for their non-appearance before the public. We were, however, under the impression that tbe corps has had for some time a substantial credit balance, and if this be so the want of a suitable uniform is inexcusable, - We are glad to hear that tbe Upper Plain cadet corqs, under tbe able instraotibn of Mr J. Williams, is, making headway, and.we trust soon to see Masterton turn out on a parade ground a body of Volunteers and cadets that will be a preditto the district........

The ordinary fortnightly moetim' ol the Maatorton Borough Council take? place this evenipp,

Tho Ait;ua aaya Victoria will hnve to look to New Zealand this year to malto up for its deficient oat supply.

Allpross the hero of the Oomuiorci.il Bank ot Melbourne robbery hasbeon arrested in England travelling under on alias.

Messrs Lowes and lorus add to their Stock Sale for Tuesday 11th, 200 cross bred breeding owes. Mr G. H. Scales notifies in our wanted columns that ho is desirauß of purchasing or leasing a farm, capablo of corryng from one to five thousand sheep. District orders are issued to tho prosent non-commissioned ollicors of tho Mastortoti Riflo Volunteer Corps, and candidates for office, to parade at tho Drill shod on Thursday nest February Ith for examination, by Lieut, Col Butta. Any non-commissioned officer failine to attend will revolt to the ranks.

Captain Pownall notifies an inspection parade of the Masterton Rifle Volunteers by the officer commanding tho district on Thursday evening next, Recruits aro required to muster at tho Drill Shed on Wednesday February sth. Influenza or pink-eye has been extraordinarily prevalent in Glasgow, stables, recontly, In one establishment of 300 horses, no loss than 100 havo been invalided, and up to tho present the epidemic shows no Bymptoins of abatement,

A warrant has been issued against Charles Troanore for issuing a valueless clioque on 15th'January to MrT. Wa?g, of Masterton, for which he obtained 14. Tho cheque was drawn on the Colonial Bank of Australia, Wellington, paid in as usual and returned marked " account closed." Accused is at present undor' arrest in Wellington on another charge. A murder surrounded with most reyoltinp oircumstances is reported from Crowe, a great railway dopot ofEngknd on the London and North-Western Kailwap, at its junction with the.Chester and Holyhead line. Two youths who had had a misunderstandin? with their father made a savage onslaught on him and injured him so severoly that he succumbed,

. Messrs W. Crabtree & Co., of Wellington notify that thoy have a number of new and second hand steam engines for sale from 2} to twelve horse pover, They are now in a position to supplv ovory description of flax dressing machinery of which thoy keep a largo stock always on hand. The Oriental Hotel, Willis Street, Wellington having recently changed handsiisundorgoingextonsivealterations, Tho requirements of visitors from the country havo been specially considered and no exponse lias been spraed in fitting up rooms for their comfort and convenience

The Railway authorities will issuo on Thursday and Saturday nest special excursion tickets from all Wairarapa stations to onable visitors to attend tho Hutt Park Racesand the performance by Wellington Amateurs of "Rip Van Winklo." Saturday return tickots will also bo issued, available from Thursday to Monday. On Saturday ni«litthell.lo tram from Wellington will run through toMaßterton.

We recommend tho followiup to tho notico of tlto Mastertun Ous Committee It is" stated thut tho fireclay from Whnnigarci makes firebricks and gas retorts of far greater durability and oxcellenco than thoso made of the famous Stourbridge in Scotland. Tho local article has superseded the imported and attlio North Shore-Gasworlts, some of the gas retorts made of tho Whangarei clay havo been three years in use. The Duncdin Gas Company havo heard of their oxcellenc?, and are now being supplied with thorn regularly.

Owing to the high wind and rough water on Saturday tho sculling match Stevenson v. Heam was postponed until Monday night, A largo crowd assembled and were niuoh disappointed at tho event not taking place, Stevenson was slightly tho favorite, G.to4 being offered against Hoarn and freely taken, This evening the weather is still unfavorable, arid the match Ins been again been postuoned till 7 o'clock to-morrow morning. Betlingisnow even.

Tho leasoe of the Theatro Royal, ovor on tho look out to put novelties'beforo his patrons, has engaged Mr W. S, Maltby, tho champion bicyclist, to appear in conjunction with Mdllo Emillius, the French Lady Bicycle rider, at tho rink to-morrow and Thursday ovenings. In addition to witnessing this wonderful performance, rinkingcan be indulged in between the acts. We see by the southern papers that Mr Maltby's performance is highly spoken of, as bomg far and away superior to anything over seen in New Zealand, Pro'ftuson Rollison and Kingsloy (to use a significant phrase) "not bcinp in the same street with him" as a bicyclo performer.

Some excltoifient was caused on th° Queen's wharf, Wellington, last evenin?, by the erratic m.'>yt)men',s of. the p.s, "Colleou," The "Cqlkm" had boon froely advertised to wake a mooniignt excursion nund tho Harbour, a band was engaged, and a goodly number of persons took passage anticipating a pleasant trip. The ivliistli! blew, the moorings were cast off, tho music was turned on, and, full speed ahead went the " Colleen" into another boat lying at the opposite tee. Tins was bad enoiigh.but before the passengers had fairly recovered themsolves, they received another and more severe shook by running full speed astern into the breastwork" tins timo fouling a yacht at her moorings. Some difficulty was experienced in patting the two vcssolb, but at last, (despite tho protestations of certain of thn mora timid ones to be put ashoro) the " Colleen" managed to steam clear of nil impedimenta.

• Tho Agricultural Department of Victoria has sent 500 tons of butter to England this season. Tho price got was from 103 tu ±'5103 per From the onwhiii? of 215 tons of stone by the Hasolliurst New Propriety Company, near Orango, Now South Wales, 830j oz gold wore obtained.

Tho Imperial Customs authorities havo remitted the duty on tbo silver wedding present sent to tho Princess of Walos by tbe women of Victoria, While drinking in a shanty in Victoria two navvies quarrelled. Ono struck tho other behind tho' ear, and m ten" minutes death resulted from tho blow.

Admiral Scott says th,nt .two of tho new'warships for Australia will be stationed constantly in New Zoalund waters and tbeothors in tho ports of Australia.

The Hotol Metropolo, which is Bald to bavo cost i' 150,000, has been opened in Sydney. It is proposed to erect an Eiffel towor MO foot high, on a prominent elevation in Sydney. A " torpedo rabbit exterminator" has been tried at Wilcannia, N, S. W.; with soniosuccess.

A large shark has, been caueht at Townevjllo, having in its stomach a portion of a man's legs, Tk Alio Hoi'hk "to, 11 To clear out'the balance of our Summer slopkpf fashionable Drapery, ivo intend'to hold a grand'" Fair" for thirteen days only, at tho'Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Te Aro House, Wellington, .

Tjj Aiiq House "Fair," This ''fair" will commence on Saturday, February Ist and tnrminato on Saturday, February 15th, Vjsitorafvom the Wniraiapa will find thai we still maintain our repiitatioiifor giving the most wonderful bargains possible at the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Te Avo House, Wellington, _ Te Abo Hodsk "Fair." No matter what is requircd.we can find unsurpassed bargains for purchasers, In every departmeut of our warehouse we shall have specially cheap lota, far below their value, at the To Aro House "Fair," Wellington. Tit Alio Housk "Fair," We invite onr Wr.irarapa friends to pay us an early visit, to go through the Mantlo, Millinery! Dress Drapery, Carpet and Clothing departments and verify our assertions as to the astonishingly low prices at whioh wo.shall offer oar Burning Summer Stock, at To. Aro House, Wllngtqn.' •'•>.•■' Ts Abo House "Faiu." Commences on Saturday, February Ist, and will como to an end on B»tutd'ay,Fobmary 15th, and thus oply thirteen clear Imsjness dayß will % available for picking up bargains at the " Fair," Te Avo Heuse, Wellington.

A first class cow, to calve in a week is advertised for salo in another column. A yarn has been started to the effect that Searlo, tho scullor, was poisoned, and it is oven said that sorao people believe it, •"..-.'■ Messrs Chamberlain Bros have a reduced'prico list for flour Ao in our present issue,

Tenders aro invitod olsowhoro for splitting, laying,'and erecting one hundred and forty chains of wire foncing at Mrs Ooopor's station Wainuuioru.

lenders are invited by tho Chief Surveyor for one milo of bushwork and horse road formation, Mount Marohant. Plans and Specifications may be seen at Mr Birnie'B store, Pahiatua.

The Wanganui Chroniole of Friday last says:—"A rumor Is in circulation that there is some probability of the Rev J. W. Chapman accepting tho ouracyofa parish in tho Wairarapa. Should such be tho caso the Wanganui parish will lose an energetic man and the incumbent a reliable coadjutor," Mr Rakewell who passed his class, the fifth standard, at the last examination of the Masterton School without a single failure has been promoted by receiving the appointment of first assistant master in the Tliomdon School. All interested in our local school would hove liked to havo boon able to rotain Mr Bakowell's services in Mnstorton, A match will bo firod at Masterton on Saturday 16th inst between ten members of the South Wairarapa Gun Club and a liko number of tho Kortli Wairarapa Gun Club. The following. gentlemen have been choson to represent the South Wairarapa Gun ClubjMossrsJ, O, and 0. Bidwill, W. C.Buohanan.Buckeridge, Burt, N. and'T. Grace, Rawson, Sohroder, and Toncred, Emergencies Messrs W.E, Bidwill and W. Feist, Good nows trom Wellington, and quite true, youcan get a splendid harmonium from L 5, piano or organ from LIB, organ with divided octavo couplars all in solid black walnut cases. frum U7. This beats all tho cheapest houses in town. Pianos tuned for 7s, or by tho year four visits LI, travelling expenses, added! All kinds of musical instruments tuned, cleaned, and repaired, new reeds put in accnrdeaiis, Concertinas, harmoniums,.and organs; also liberal exchanges'mado. Any instrument may be purchased on the time payment system from 2s 6d per woek. Call and exchange your old piano for a now one at F. J Pinny's Musical Instrument Depot, Manners-street, Wellington, (Solo agent of the celebrated Worcester organs.)-ADVT