The Wairarapa Daily TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1890.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3520, 27 May 1890, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1890.

In a cricket match concluded on Saturday, the Australian eleven defeated Surrey by oight.wickets. A first oflender who appeared beforo Colonel lloborts, R, M,, on Monday morning, was discharged with a caution. A man named Hervey was shot for a pig by a companion on Satuiday last whilst hunting near Oh'ristchurch, Messrs Lowes and lorns add to their already very extensive sale list of stock for Wednesday, 4th June, 10 fat bullocks. Tho dati forbearing tliofahiatua Town Lioonsing Election petitions has been fixed tor Thursday next, at Woodville. Mr D. Crewo, of Pahiatuj, has leased the Club Hotel to Mr P. T. Spillano, who takes possession at once. Mr Crowe contemplates a trip to the Old Country with his family at an early date, A famine of a most extensive clmraotor is being experienced by the natives at Suakim, and at Tokar and Kassala. Tho inhabitants have been reduced to such straits that cannibalism is frequently reßOited to. In Suakim alone England is supplying food to 2000 persons daily. Hundreds aro dying daily from famine. Tho Volunteer roviow held at Wellington on Saturday last in connection with the celebration of Quecn'B Birthday was very successful, The total number on parado m 378, or about the same as last year. Of this number 28 wero from the Wairarapa and six from Mustorton, Tho fendt jm was fired m capital style, and the men were inspected by Colonel Butts, Footballers will regret to learn that Watson, ono of thgmoat promjsing of Wairarapa forwards, sustained afracture of the sinew of his leg whilst playing at Tinui yesterday. Tho accident was caused by several of thi opposing team felling on bin). Tho sufferer was conyeyed to Opfi's hotel and thence to his houjeat Lower M?naia, whero the limb was set, and Wgtsop is now progressing as favorably as may be expeoted. The Economist, referrintr to tho Bank of New Zealand, considers it has drifted into a perilous position, and advises tho adoption of the plan suggested at the meeting of shareholders in London on tho 17th instant. Thomeeting inquestion recommended the immediate transfer of tho head Offico to London, additional strong names on tb,e London Board, tho placing of the' sjirplu? yalyes of the colonial sites and premisesto the reserve fund, and that the dividends shofild he cnn6ned to moderate amounts ijntjl a strong resorve fund is formed. Conduot of a most peculiar character on tho part of a member of the" tramping" fraternity has just been ropoitedby a fanner of East Taratahi. It appears that the pjap in question presented him self at the house fli on Tuesday last and asked for worje. This not Jjojng forthcoming, he took his departure, and was soon out of sight. On Thursday, howevor, tho farmer observed tjip man lying in a water tablo a few chains from his houso, covered with a saok. On boing asked how he came there, and how long ho iutejided to remain, the eccentric individual exhibited the calmest indifference and would not reply, He intimated, howover, that all lie had had to eat f"oi 'some days was a piece of dry bread. The man, who preseuted a most dejeofed appearance, had oyidently been lying for two days in tho water table Constable Darby was communicated with, and was about to proceed to the spot with a conveyance, when lie was advlaed fell? man had again mysteriously disappeared. Nothing has since been heard of the tramp, and it is supposed that ho lias ere this fonfli) hi? Wf to a m«o serene dime.

Tho Maetortoa Borouch Council meets tins evening, A very auccosaful coflee supper was held by the Salvation Army laßt uight, Moasru Lowes and lorns add 250 breeding ctres tu their sale catalogue for the 4th Juno, , Mr Geo, Langton announces that ho is prepared to do bookkeeping and accountant wotk. Messrs Lowos and lonia add 130 ewes and 20 young cattle to their list for noxt stock salo. Mr F fl Wood announces an entivoiy unreserved bslo of "everything" foi Saturday next, Captain Edwin wired at noon hvday —"Northeast to north and west gall within the next 10 houra; glass fall soon some indications of rain," Tho excursion trains to and from tht Empire City yesterday wore well patron iaed, the mid day train to Mastertoi being especially crowded with passengers Inspector Thompson paid a visit o inspection to the Masterton statioi yesterday, returning by the afternooi train. Two local sports went on a rattinl expedition yesterday and lwd a splendii tirno of it, no less tlwn 72 of theai destructive pillerers being slain, _ Beer bottled in 1798 by an Unglisl firm was recently opened in a Londot restaurant and pronounced sound an< hearty, _ The sum of £lOOl was put throng! the totaliaator 'at the Opaki yesterday This is considered highly satisfactory. 1 The treasurer of tho Mastertoi Hospital acknowledges receipt, witl t thanks, of LI Is from Mr F. Moort Glonburn, and L 5 5s from omployees, Wo remind oiectors of tho address t I be given to-morrow evening in th Theatre Royal by Mr G. Beethau] MHR. The chair will bo takon a ■ eight o'clock. For the convenience of delegates, thi ■ conference of local bodies in the Wnira rapa on the Charitable Aid question ha boon postponed from Wednesday til Thursday, the 29th ltißt, at noon. The Aascssment Court for tho Borougl o of Masterton was held before Oolone ( _ Roberts, RM, this morning. Severn alterations in the valuation roll won , made by consult, and tho assessment .$ fixed.

Tho pulpit of the local Presbyterian Church was occupiod on Sunday last by the Itev. Vf. Kaeburn, ot Wairoa, who delivered impressive addresses to fairly good congregations both morning and ovoniiig, The ball held in the Temperance Hall last nijjht was n thorough success, about oO couples being present, Tho Hall was tastefully decorated with flowers and evergreens, a-.id tho manner in which all the arrangements wero carried out rodects great credit on the committee, and ou the caterer, Mr U, Winchester. Wearo requested to state that ilie land sales in tho Ohaumoko lJlock, (situated in the district), for which tondors wore to close on 2Gth May, have been pustponed at tho request of numerous applicants from various parts of the country, and it has beon decided in consequence to receive tendors up to tho 10th day of Juno, " Tho following team will represent the Masterton Rifles in their match against the Featherston Kißes on Saturday, the 3isb instantLieut Thompson, ColorSovgt Wood,Sergts Matthews, 0 Bentley, I'eacock, Corpls McLacblan, GBentloy, G Blaine, C Hofßens, and R McKenzio ; Emergencies Captain Pownall, Vol White, The team will leitvo by the 710 am train, The Masterton Mutual Improvement Society held ft Social Gathering last eyeniug, about forty portions being present, Various attractive Raines were indulged in, and the assembly dispersed at 10,80 all apparently having enjoyed themselves immensely, Tho picnio which was tu have been hold at tho Parsonagjo grounds in the afternoon did nut come off on account of the dampness of the ground.

A meeting of the Wairarapa Caledonian Society was held in the Club Hotel on Saturday evoning last, Mr T. W, Brown (President) occupying tlio chair, whon it was decided that an invitation ball bo held at an early elite. The date fixed was the Friday noarest full moon. A strung sub-committoe was appointed to make tlio necessary arrangements, and it is oxpected the affair will bo a groat success, The conversazione held in tlio Presbyterian Church last evening was a great success. The Rev. Ur Murra j moderator, presided, and addresses wero delivered by Messrs D. M'Gregor and Holdaway. Tlio proceedings wero diversified by musical renderings by the choir, undor tlio leadership of Mr Holdaway, A duet rendered by the Misses Sage and Johnston was highly appreciated. The company dispersod abnul ten o'clock, aftor spending a most enjoyable time, The following return of agricultural holdings throughout the colony will prove of interest to some of our readers; -1883-27,352 holdings. 1884-28,587 holdings; increase, 1227; number of selectors, 2318. 1885-29,014 holdings; increase, 1227; 2114 selectors, 188(i----31,763 holdings; increase, 1940; 1857 selectors, 1887 -33,322 holdings, increase, 1567; 2914 selectors, 188834,743 holdings; increase, 1411; 2401 solectors. 1889—34,743 holdings; increase, 1004; 2225 selectors, 189038,178 holdings; increase, 2481; 2118 selects.

Mossrs Graco Clarko and Co., of Wellington and elsewhere, whoso advertisement in Wertheim Sewing Machines all our readers aro now familar with, are now advertising the addition oi knittin? machines to their agencies, and as this industry is recoiving considerable attention by the fair sex, wo have pleasure in directum their attention to tho advertisement. Messrs Qrace Clarke and Co. are also prepared to contract for fitting up factories with sewing, knitting or boot machines of the most approved makes, and as practical machinists have a good reputetion'for ability, promptness, and attention to any bijsines3 entrusted to them.

A combination oiitortainment, comprising riuking and acrobatic performance, was hold in the Theatre Itoj al last night, A. large number wero present, both as onlookers, and skaters. A prize givep for the must novel dress was carried off by Mrs F, O'Connor, who represeutod "Miss Chips," boing dressed in an artistie arrangement oi shavings. The performance of the Hosellc parly of acrobats was vory good, with the exception of their last act, but this was owing to the fact that a substituto took tho placo of ono of tho members, who was indisposed, Musical selections were rendered at intervals during the evening, by Miss Coriott (piano) and Mr Candy (violin), the musio adding not a little to tho enjoynient of those presoiit.

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