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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3673, 27 November 1890, Page 2

Mr Fergus has been roturncd unopposod for tho electorate of Waka tipu.

Wo remind our sporting readors, and particularly owners nf racing hacks, that nominations for the Woodville hack meeting close at 9 p.m. on Saturday next. A meeting of tho General Commutes of tho Masterton Anticultuv.il and Pastoral Association will bo held on Wednesday, Decembor 3rd, in the Club Hotel.

Mr F.H.Wood announces an entirely unreserved sale of household furniture and effects lor Wednesday next at tho late residence of Mr W.l}. Mursoll, Morca.

A Surrey Hills (N.S.W) undertaker was auctioned out last week. A man in the crowd, married only a mouth, bought two coffins, because they went cheap, At an inquest held in a South Australian township tho other day, one ot the witnesses was asked if he know the naturo of an oath, He roplied : -"bio, I don't, I hayo not been in one beforo." Ho ovidently thought it was some new variety of racing sweep, Tho Dudley Arms hotel at Mangatainoka has been sold by Mr D. Crewe to Mr Cutler, late of Eketahuna, Tho Education Board has decided that tho Christmas holidays shall commence on December 22nd, and that work shall be roiumodon Monday, 28th January,

We are advised by telegram that Mr and Mrs Bacon and son, late of Mastorton, who have been sojourning in the Kermadeo islands, haye returned with others, to Auokland. They report that their lifo has been one of great hardship. Almost all their.orops failed them, and the vegetables whjqh c]id grow were blown out of the ground by the gales. Our Ureytown correspondent wrote tho other day about a Wild West Show they were getting up down there, and a concert connected therewith given by mehl Ist friends,. Our demon sot up the word melodist as mdhdhl, and it is said that our Wesloyan friends down South aro anxious to make a Wild Wost. Show of our correspondent.

, Between thirty and forty electa assembled at the Grasseiidale, schoolroom on Friday ovoning last to listen to Mr Beetham, who spoke for over an hour on tho various politicat questions at 1 present *a«itatinj> the public mind. Mr 0, H. Savage was voted to the ohair. The [audience listoned with groat ■ attention to his remarks, and at the 1 conclusion of a well-delivered, straightforward address, he was accorded a , hearty voto .of thanks, A similar [ compliment to the chair terminated a ' very successful gathering; The Marlborough Express says:—We were shown this morning by Mr Clouston a Zcalandia pan, mado'at 1 Mastertonbv the Steam Faotory there It possesses several features that are now, and of great advantage, the upper portion of the press being convertible so that with loss labour than is usually required, and in lesßtime, abalo can bo tilled. The attachments are very simple ' but the strongtl) is retained a'l t||o sajtjo In consequence of the largo increase in the population of Ekelahuna and district, and no other sports being held - there soonor than March 17th, ■ tho Athletic Club has decided to hold sports in Mr Jones' paddock on Boxing Day. A long and varied programme has boen provided, booths will be eroded on tho ground to supply the hungry and thirsty, and in addition an efficient band will be in-attendance. No expense is being spared by tho Club to make this, the first Boxing Day sjortt; held in Ekotabuna, a success. An " East End Clergyman " writes to the papers to protest against poor dockets, who cannot oyon feed and clothe their qwn families,, hejnq cooroed' li)( 0 ' setting aside a skjlljnp a' tfeek, oqt of the or iSathoy earn (of the benefit of comparatively woll-off colonial working nien. The Australian-assistance of last year has cost some of theso poverty strickon creatures dear indeed. They say they recoivedduring tho dock strike bread and meat.tickets worth porbaps two or three Bhillin[;B altogether.' ''{n return they hayd'alreSdy'p.aiif AjjatraKa fivo or six shillings apierip, and promise before tho trouble is over tohavo made it fifteoii cr aixtoen. Can ono wonder such folk writhe under ;unun tyranny j It is diffioult to say just at present which of the candidates in tho Masterton district for Parljarrjeqtary honours, will he sucogssfol, hut'jt is qujto true, so far an South Wajrarapa is concorned, that 11 Fairbrother &Son, of Cartertou, offer tho best quality of goods at the lowest prices.—Advt, As the Busy Season has now commenced L J Hooper and Go would be pleased if their'patrons left their orders {for Dross making. Millinery and Tailoring as early as possible, ifc fa,r t'iie largest ana most attractive display of how Summer Millinery, Dress goods and fancy Drapery is now on view at the Bon Marche, Messrs L J Hooper and Co have this day received their second shipment for the season, comprising all the latest styles ajid fashions, 'English and French millinery, Summer HatsiW Bonfits, Eretty ijiji 'Sjylljh Jackets, Visiles, an'tlesi'tacp Pftps'i jiust'Clpaks, ifow Fashionable Dtegs; Materials, Pongees, Print's, Zephyrs, Muslins, Parasols, Ribbons ' Embroidery Edging and Insertions, Hosiery ; and gloves &o The Clothing and gentlemen's Mercery ' at .the'Jon {ujly clocked ivlth new goqds f'qr She 'tjeasort, A lajgo assortment of Men's, Youth's and Boy's Olothing manufactured from New Zealand tweeds, TJin Clothing manufactured for the Bon Marohbis well-known. , L J Hooper and Co offer bettor .value iu ' this department than any other House in ! the colony, Their suits to measure from 50s are perfect wonders for price, fit and finish. L J Hooper and Co are now phpwinsa' Bplendid collection of' Mens HordiiidMMtHatß aUsbps, Mens' ' Sijk \vashing goarfs,' jehite,' biford-'and SliflfSi TJapamjiMid Stfiw Hati geutlomea's ajor,? cry, ' '

Mrßeetljam'sMastortoii Qoinuiitlee mo invited to meet on Saturday next, Sunday next is set apart throughout tho Australian colonies bb "Temperance Sunday." >- : :■- . ",• The Mastorton Jttiae Voiunteora hold their usual weekly parade tbit evoning.'

Mr A W Brown has been-elwtod Mayor of Wellington by a majority of 288 oyer Mr 0 F Worth.

A light dog cart, buggy and harness, several horses, etc., are advertised for' Bdeby.MrEHWaddington, ' : Mr Soren Boigard has beon appointed ranger at Mauriceville for the Wairarapa North County Council, •

A strong northerly gale and heavy : rain fell at Wellington last night. As itts blowing hard and is showery to-day, the, attendance at the show will ho spoilt. A holiday' is bciug partly observed in the Empire City, and a number of busineap places arc closed.

Bishop Julius recently preaoheda sermon from the text "la a man bolter thana sheep. "It is said the unanimous vordiot was against the Bhoop? The next text of his Lordship will probably be, "Is a hog better than a sheep." The latest table luxuries ot the season are the dolicato and appetising cream cakes of Mr 0 Winchester. The first batch turned out yesterday were a decided success, Mr Winchester's oakes will be lanjoly in demand, as they can bo honestly recommended, A ratepayer of Masterton, who evidently has an aversion to anybody knowing for whom he votes, took tho precaution yesterday to toar tho corner containing his number from tho -ballot paper. Tho result was that his paper was rejected.and his vote declared~ informal. •

Wo are informed that Mr Cole has expressed himself as quito willlny to pormit a supply of water being obtained from His property at the top of Cole street, as suggested by Captain Pickering.,

A gentlemau who has just been through the lower Rangitikci, district says rabbits aro thiok there and the settlers appear to be taking it vory cunty.

Tho weekly gathoring of tho Phoenix Lod°o, iOGT,washoldra the Tomperance Hall last evoning, there being a good attendance of members. Tho ordinary routine business was transacted, after which tho question box was opened. Three now members were initiated and two proposed.

There was a ludicrous scene at a police court the other day, A deaf witness, an old lady, was called upon py the clerk to "kiss the book." Catching only the word "kiss/'sho at once offered her face to a solicitor who was close by, who, however, did not respond.

A report of Mr Henry Funny's election meetings at Claveville and Waihakeko appears m another column, Tho urst named seems to have been a fiasco, and the second reads much like a collapse, , The Agricultural show at Wellington is a ({reat success, at least as rogards entries. We notice that Mr Jas. Stuckey, of Te Kangitumau, has taken five prizes with Hereford cattle, whilst Messrs M'Mastor, Bidwill, and Buchanan have been succti'sful in Shorthorns. In fiomnoy Marsh sheep, Mr A Matthews has carriod all before him, as has also Mr J RaynerinLhicolns. A number of Wairatap'a sheep farmers havo been also successful in Southdowns, Shropshires, ai;d flampshiros, Tho exhibition of horses is a dissapointment, but there is'a good show of implements and produce. Tho judging will bo completed to-day. Passing tho Queeu-at. establishment of Messrs' Chamberlain Bros., old and young of both sexes are alike attracted by exhibition of local art. Made to the order of a young man (who shortly intends uniting his destiny with tho girl ofhjs choice at tlio Hymeneal alter) qay bo seen a wedding cako-noj one of the common every day, suit anybody sort, but a fabrication wonderfully make, ol darling marhlo whiteness —a dream of fairy beauty-in sugar. Rising In tiers, like a minature Eiffel, covered with chaste yet handsome ornaments, it is erowned with a delicately wrought rase containing a spray of orange blossoms, the chosen flower of nuptial joys,' The chf d'm\m of the whole thing however, iq a, corojiol of piped sugar placed round'the edge of fog upper tier, which shows that the maker, Mr Phillips, must bo exceptionally skilled at his trade, It is impossible to say whether or no the blushing brido has yet set eyes upon the cake, If not, she mu«t be a young lady of remarkable nerve if she 0093 not swiiun right away when she beholds It, to think that in a few short days it will be all her own ! \nd then what will become of it ? Will it bo ruthlessly sacrificed, or will it bo put under a glass oaßo for postonty to behold, reminding those who gaze of tbo joyful anticipations of connubial bliss, and saying to the heart of the vordantyoiint bachelor, "Go" thou and do likewise" (U pop tho quostion and buy a cake.)

Dmuxa the present month some esoeptional advantages will be offered to all cash customers at the Wholesale Family Drapery Warohouso, Te Aro House Wellington, We allude to tho free distrihutltin or. Christmas presents., Thprje c.qnßJst of some very useful' attractive and elegant Japanese Chinese, .and oilier desirable fanoy articles, nowly imported, at Te Aro House, Welling, ton, Wis havo triple attractions to induco large, long and repeated visits to our warehouse during tho present month, Ist We havo the largest and best selected stock in tho city. 2nd The quality of our goods is Al.and the prices the lowest possible. 3rd Every purchaser from 16s upwards gets m addition a very useful, pleasing, attractive presont, at Te Aro house,, WailiiHan,"' . hop jn, the cfty either does or IS able to otter those threefold advantages which will certainly bo widely appreciated and eagerly embraced by the many who will thromg ourpremiies during thepresrnt month, at Te Aro House, Wellington, '^'TJ 0 -!' *? %t*|iQu oi 'these proßppt»hiliip|ted; viz.,'twin the present dato tq the end of the month ot December, at To Aro Hr«e, Wellington, In the Men's boys' and youtna' clothing department, purohasors may seleot their present from a ohoice assortment of ties, scarfs, shirts, hats, &c, at To Aro House, 1 Wellington,