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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3552, 3 July 1890, Page 2

The Mißterton Volunteer Fire Bricade intend holding their annual ball the lirat week in August,

On the application of the husband a decree absolute was made in the Divorce Court yesterday in the case Elley v Elley. His Honor the Chief Justice lias given judgment for plaintiff on the couiiter-olaim in the case of Bryant v Eketahuna Eoad Board, heard a few days ago. This judgmont oarries £5 5s costs.

Tho Chairman of the Pahiatua County Council has invited the inhabitants of tuwn and country to meet tho Council on Saturday next for the purposa of taking part in a tree planting ceremony fixed for that day. The Australian cricketers at Home appoar to have complotely broken down. According" to a telerom jusbrccoived they recognise their weakness. At the MastortoD Agriorltntal and Pastoral Society meeting yesterday, It was suggested that, a ".turnstile be imported to find out how rmny people paid fcr admission at the nates. Thereupon one gentleman said he did not think it would work, unless they introduced a miicliino able to pick out members of the Society. A report is current in Masterton, says the Evening Post, that Mr A. W. . Buga, editor and part proprietor of the Wakdrnpa Star, has been asked by the Knights of Labor to contest a Wellington seat at the general elation, We have made enquiries on the subject, and find that thoro is no truth in the statement,

Tho proceedings in the District Court yesterday were what may justly be termed "dry hash,' 1 Tho case Knitjlit v. Barber ocoupiod the whole day, and MS not couoluded until this morning, The dull monotony was, however, occasionally broken_ by the ojeotion of s witty remark from Mr Skerrott, who appeared for defendant,

To show how anxiously sheep dealers in Olago have lately acted on the majim uf small profits and quick returns, the JNorth Otago Tiinos mentions that a certain lino of Bhuep recently changed hands foar times iu the Uainaru district, every time at a rise on the previous price. The firm who negotiated the sales-had four commissions on the one line within a month, This is nut su bad, adds the Times, but ■ like the devotee of the tetalisatonmo buyer must eventually come a cropper.

Mr Grant, of Sandon, has not a very exalted opinion of the iudepondonce of the Press. During his speech at the Mutual Improvement Society the other night iu support of the auperiur influence of the Platform to die Press he »a.d ;- The Press of the day can bo bought or sold by tho highest bidder; if a man wants to act into Parliament it says, "Down with your dollars, and we'll put you in I"

There was another trial of Messrs ReiJ and Gray's digging plough hold at Mr William Oalder's farm, Ohatton, on Wednesday (says the Clutha County Gazette), when there was a good attendance of representative farmers in the district. On this occasion the plough was tried in stiff lea at the depth of Din, and did splendid ivork. There was not < n yestige of grtss to be seen on the surface, and yet the soil was thoroughly pulverised, At the request of several farmers the plough was tried at different depths and widths, but tho result was the same-perfect satisfaction, The proof of the pudding is in tho eating. Mr John fioberteon bought the plough on the field.

A general cnmmitteo meeting of the Mastertai Horticultural Society wai held in Mc W, ' 0, Beard's office last evening, the chair being occupied by the President, The object of the meetlog,' as eiplairied by the chairman; wbb to discuss the codlin moth question, Considerable discussion ensued, it being pointed ont by members that the district was'infested with the pest..' Different remedies were suggested, and it was finally decided to communicate with the Secretary of the Fruitgrower's Asßiicia;ion in Auckland, and ascertain the mothodsadoptcd in that part for treatin? the nuisance. A subcommittee was appointed to'culleofc all possible information as to tho host means of destroying the codlin moth, and to report to a subsequent meeting,. The most pronounced novelty for the forthcoming seaso-ns in connection with lata'jackets, and Hub lies in the usoof velvotorplushforßleovein place of. the Bflmo material of. which the Jacket itself is composed. These we have received In advauco, and adoiled for thepresont'season's wear, at To Aro House, ■ Taesß ladies' jackets ate made in a vari. ctyof attractive styles, with Medioi and high co'lars, and of biwer, fahoy striped, and ohcckod oloths, and also in Frenoh stookingette. The plush sleeves are of darker shade than tho material, the combination being very effective; As we have but a limited quantity, ladies should inspect these without delay, at 'to Aro House Some of these jackets are' in fawn beavor, with dark brown plush sleeves; light brown beaver, with darn' brown plush sleeves; navy blue cloth, 1 with Hack plush sleevcsj brown cloth,with blaok plush sleeves; black fancy Btnpod, and ohecked oloth, with Maok plush sleeves, do. As; we aro the only house in the qity showing these attractive'jackets,' it is necessary, ih order to get a perfect choice, that'ladies should pay- an' early visit to. TeArj) House. • , IS addition to the above, we are sh.owlng sqim adnilrabh) and attraotiye ddipans in mitalasse, with 'te&tljer fernming; fancy Sinired cloth,' opposum fur trlnpnlng) brown Astracan, with grey fur. trimming; wjth a few r bbed and striped dtth, trimmed Astracan, and braid oord .ornaments, for less than.-half the real yalue, The reduced prices of these range from 15s 6d to &7s 6d,

The Maaterton Eiflo. Volunteera hold their usual weekly parade this evening. The'.Theatre. Toyal Rink will be open bhis ejceaing. . ;.■'.' -■ '■'•

Messrs Lowes and Jorns announce a sale of Fruit and Ornamental Treeß for Saturday next, Thjy are from Mr Briton's Nursery and will bo sold entirely without reserve. . •- . ;

Tho Arbor Day festival is being celebrated at Groytown to-day with greatest. The holiday .is being observed in that town and great interest ii being takei. in the demonstration,

The projected further attempt to Bmk an artesian well at Carterton is to be mado at the corner of High street adjacent to the Court HouJe.Mr Jas- Curtis, the contractor, has now gone to Weiington to obtain a fresh supply of pipes. At a mooting of the North Wnirarapa Gun Club held yesterday, a-satisfactory report was presented hy Mr Hai(,'h, the Hon Treasurer, showing that when all subscriptions are received there will be a credit balance available of £3l Cs 4d. Conditions of a haudioap of the value of WO were arranged for the 31st inst, •

•' The Carterton Boroush Oounoil confidently'ex'peotß to get a site on the Oourt House reserve for their offices. It is understood that the vacant- allotment between the Police Station and the Post Uflke is tho one the Government is likely to grant. At the meeting of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association yesterday, Mr A. IV. Uave.signified his intention of giving two £lO prizes at tho forthcoming show. This is an example which might well be followed by other members of theijocioty. .

. In our last issue wo reported that judgment had been given at the Carterlon H.M.Oourt in aolainiOJ Juryv Hercock,' By an iuadvertant error the position of plaintiff and defendant w<is wversed, The olaini was made by Mr Hercock against. Mr' Jury, and it was against the'latter that the order was

Balance time was approaching,-and the bank had issued instructions to its managers to get in as much money as possible, One country manager wrote to a constituent as follows:—Mr John Jones, Dear Sir,—l see that your account stands Dr. £3lßs 6d. As' tomorrow is our balanco day, 1 shall feel obliged by your placing the figures on the other aide by return of pes'-. Voun, oto." What was his astonishment when next day he received back his own memo, with this endorsement—" Balance left to my account, —Bank, June 30, £3 18a (id. John Jones." The constituent had taken the request literally, and had " placed the figures on the other side" of the memo,, instead of the other side of the bank] bonk, Even this was mora than some peopL do for their bankers,

Our readers will be ntoiested to bow that Messrs L. J. Hooper and Co,, havenow opened and showing the new winter ship ments of Drapery, Millinery, and Clothing The Dress Department at the Bon Narcho is exceptionally heavily stocked with the newest designs and makes in Dress Itobes, Knioker Tweeds. Homespuns. Cashmeres, Fanoy Flakes, Braided dresses, English and Colonial Dress Tweeds, Tweeds in Check, Borders, Stripes, and Plain The stock iu this department has been brought remarkably cheap and are being sold chea|>.

Visitors to tho Bon Maroho Hhowoins will be well repaid by inspecting the superb assortment of Ladies' Seolette Jackets and Mantles. Cloth and Far Jackets and Mantles in great variety, Ladies' and children's ulsters, Fur lined and Silk lined oloaks, Ladieß' and children's Fanoy Capes including the Coachman and Highwayman in all colors.

Messr3 Hooper and Co., invite special attention to their magnificent display of English and French Millinery, Felt and Straw Hats, Ladies' fashionably trimmed Hats ond Bounds, These goods are marked off at a very slieht advance on cost price, Now the winter has fairly set in, we aro brought to face tho fact that an extra pair of Blankets and good warm under-clothing are tln> necessary articles of the day. Messrs Hooper and Co,, are showing large stooksof these classes of goods, English and I olonial Blankets, Flannels. Men's and Boys' Clothing, shirts, undershirts, and pants, knitted socks at wholesale prices at the Bon Marche, Masterton.-ADV",