The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1891

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3706, 9 January 1891, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1891

We understand that Athletic Sport 8 are to be held atPahiatija oil Anniyer' sary Day, .-..,.. The Methodists of thePahiatua Distriot have decided to request that a second minister be appointed to that circuit, "Colouel" and Mrs. Taylor, who have been in charge of the Salvation Army forceß in New Zealand for two or three years past, have receivod orders to farewelj, and leave the colony next month.

Acting on the advice pf its solicitor, the Wairarapa North County Council has decided to take no aotion in the matter of the claim made by Mr. C. A. Pownall on behalf of the relatives of the late Albert Spackman for £6OO damages. A reward is offered for the recovery of a dark bay draught horse, lost from Te 'Ore P«, The name of Joseph Terry Was unlu" teutionally omitted from the nominations for the 120 yds handicap in the Greytown Fire Brigade Sports. Altogether seventy-three entries have Seen receiyed for the various events in the sports. We notice that Uru, the erstwhile Greytown feotbpller, won the 440 yds flat handicap at the Christchurch Pioneer Bicycle Club's spurts en 27th December.

A most enjoyable concert in aid of the Wesle.van Circuit funds was hald in the Assembly Booms, Carterton, on Wednesday evening. A petition containing 101 signatures has been sent to the Education Bo?rd from Pahiatua, praying that the headmaster, Mr. Yeats, be not removed. Mr Elder, of Langdale, was appointed to represent the Wellington Athletic Society at the Association gathering to be held at Auckland, but owing to the recent fire at the homestead he will be unable to get away, A. gentleman from Wellington had a capital day's fishin?, at Oroua onedaylast week. His catch consisted of five good trout, the largest turumsr the scale at 51bs , and the smallest weighing IMba. This proves without doubt the successful stocking of the Oroua river with these fish. Tho wheel will turn '. In San Francisco Dr. Connelly has caused a young lady's arrest fur "disturbing the peace." She lives one door above his office, and the ground of her ogenctiiig is that, while she is an inveterate piano player, the physician "domes that she is a musician."

Messrs. J. B. Keith and B. P. Perry have been re-elected without opposition as members of the Masterton Hospital Trustees.

A public meeting is to be held at Palmers*on North in regard to severa grievances against the Bail way CijiouiissjoneM,

An absolute sale of valuable freehold property in Main Street, Greytown, is advertised by Mr F. H. Wood. Mr W. T. Grundy, of Wellington, has bsen appointed Treasurer of the Now Zealand Educational Institute for the ensuing term.

A bowling match between teann representing Wellington andJS'elson was played at the latter place yesterday, resulting in a wiu for Nelson bv tifteen < It has been decided to take the opinion af the ratepayers within the special rating area as to the advisability of abolishing the Taueru tollgate.

Slauehterhouse licenses have been granted by the Wairarapa North County Council to the following persons : —J. M Davey, A. Nicholls, John Bannister, Tanuer & Co, and William Goode. The Government calculate that the colony loses one iarthing upon each letter under the 2id postal rate.

Messrs Lowes and Toms advertise a Reapei and Binder in good order for sale cheap. The Dunedin Benevolent Trustees relieved 3397 parsons last year. We regret to learn that Mr J. J. Fre,ntk Clerk of the Court, is confined to his home by nervous prostration resulting from overwork.

Messrs Casolberg and Co. notify the gentlemen of the district that they have just opened up a large assortment of boots and shoes.

Professor Brown, of Lojigorenong, has demonstrated most conclusively that tli3 Californian thistle can be destroyed by frequent ploughing and harrowing.

The members of the Palmerston North Fire Brigade had intended taking part in the Greytown sports, but owing to the heavy expenses will be unable to do so.

We are informed that in consequence of the dry weather, the yield of fruit in this district wil this year be much under the average. A large quantity of the fruit, in a half-matured state, has fallen off the trees. The ravages of the codlin moth are not, however, likely to be felt as keenly as in former years.

A committee of three members of the Palmerston Knights of Labour has been appointed to consider the question of the dismissal of several casual railway employes for not working on New Year's Day.

Tho crops around Wanganui are very backward this season, and it will be some time yot before they are fit for cutting. At Hawke's Bay, on the other hand, wheat and oats are already in the stack, We are glad to see that the publisher of the Dead Bird a print which has unfortunately found a circulation in New Zealand, has at last been taken to account in Sydney. A line of £2O has been imposed, with £5 5s costs, the defendant givingnotice of appeal. What might have been a serious conflagration occurred yesterday at the rear of the premises of lit Wm. Whitt. cabinetmaker. A quantity of tow, used for upholstering, became ignited, but the flamos were fortunately observed by the employees, and by the assistance of neighbors were quickly extinguished. The Rev. Mr Williams, of Napier preaches at St. Luke's Church.Greytown, next Sunday evening, This is Mr Williams' first visit to Greytown, although his brother, who ministers at Opaki, has frequently visited the Wairarapa and is therefore better known here. The Rev Mr Wyatt, the incumbent, conducts the moraine service. The mortal remains of the late Mr James Harris were interred in the Masterton cemetery this afternoon, the funeral cortege being very large. The ceremony at the grave was conducted by the Rev. W. Bowse. A young New Yorker who "went west" tilled with enthusiasm and a desire to "grow up with the country" surprised his friends b,y returning home after an absence of several weeks. He said 'hat while he was out land-hunting in what he thought was tho garden spot of America, he came across a hoardedup "claim shaiity" On the boards nailed across the door he found this inscription, which accounted for lm unexpected return ;—"Fore miles from a naybor. Sixteen miles from a postofu. Twenty-five miles from a road. A hundred and atey from timber. Two hundred and fifty feet from water. There's no place like home. We've gene ea3t to spend the winter with my wife's folks,"

The Harvey Bros.' Varioty Company give their 4i'Bt performance in the

Theatre Boyal this evening, and will be introduced by Mr A. Litherland Cunard, of Kellar aud Cuiwd fame. The company is a specialty one, and in

the brothers Harvey will be discovered the rarest comical powers. Wherever they have appeared they have n<arte themsjlyuu deservedly popular- Miss Helen Gordon Giinard, a prima donna with an Australian reputation, is also a great attraction. Thin lady is the possessor ot a fine soprano voice, which she uses to the greatest advantage. Altogether the company is a strong one, and as the prices for admission are moderate, a bumper house should greet thejr first appearance in tho Theatre. Royal'tiiis evening.' The Lyttelton Times and the Opposition representatives profuas to believe that a land tax would suit the settler better that} the ptopcrtv *«-_ r^"Ct't."?" ought to know, says the Times. Behold how they voted out Mr George Beet fiat)} uud in Mr. Hogg ; elected Mr Hutchison and rejected Mr Bruce. The Times would have its readers believe that tho Masterton electors who supported Mr Hogg are men anxious to escape the oppression of the property tax, and are signing to have their land taxed. The Times believes nothing of the sort. It knows quite well that it was not the property owners who give Mr Hogg Ins majority. At the booths wh*re he had the heaviest majorities, not one in lifty of thoße who voted for him ever paid a penny of taxation iti their lives except indirectly through the Customs. It was the bushfallers of Pauiatua, Ekotahuna, and Woodvi'le who returned Mr Hogg. Just as certain Canterbury politicians anted, no doubt Mr Hogg led his deluded hearers to believe that if they voted for him instead of a man from whom hundreds of them had received good wages, each would have a splendid section of his own alLafc the Government expense, and without working for it. ft i& djsgrapef.il to mislead men by such false hopes. But at all events it inußt not be forgotten that it is not those who pay the property tax that want a change, but those who never paid direct taxation, and who know they will not have to do so, even under Mr Ballance's scheme, should the country be fool enough to allow bim to jeopardise its future by passing such s, measure, Our contemporary should pray that the virtue of veracity may be conferred upon it. Christohurch j Telegraph. It is difficult to say just at present which of the candidates in the Mastarton district for Parliamentary honours will be successf al, but it is quite true, so far as South Wairarapa is cont cerned, that K Fairbrother &Son, of Car erton, offer the best quality of goods at lowest prices.—Advt. W4«TEfI, all ladies to see our last shipment for the season of white era broidered muslin robes, very choice, from 8s Od to 42s at Tc Aro House, Wanted, aye wanted, all the young ladies of the city to visit their showroom and select from the most beautff ul assortment in the city their hats from 3d to ] Is each, at Te Aro House.

Wanted, all mothers to Bee our picnic hats for the girls from 2d to Od each, and our Boys straw hats from 3d to Is each, at Te Aro House. Wanted, aye wanted, 500 customers for ladies ' beaded visiter' at §s lid, suinmuv ulsters at 4s lid aDd Tt; Od. jerseys at lis lid, 4s lid, garibaldies at 2s Gd, 2s lid, 3s Gd, print skirts at Is lid, felt skirts at Is lid, dust cloaks new styles 8s Hi, 10a Gd, at Te Aro House. Wanted, everyone to see and buy 4-button Kid (jloves, superior quality, usual price 2s lid, for la lid. As 000 pairs of these have already been sold, no time should bo lost in seeming them at Te Ap Wellington, Asf,

The French flagship Dubordien arrived in Wellington harbor from Auckland this morning. Messrs Lowes and lorns hold an impcrtant sale <>f new and second-hand furniture at their rooms to-morrow. The list is a rnost extensive one, being a quantity of really good furniture, the property of a gentleman leaving for Europe, also poultry, produce, and sundries.

Mark Rawlings, a*, ell known and hitherto highly respected citizen of Auckland, and a membor of the Diocesan Synod, has been arrested for the embezzlement of £226, the funds of tho Paruell Orphan Home, of which he was the Treasurer. The sum of £I3OO is unaccounted for.

Mr H. Stratton Izard was last night elected a Trustee of the Greytown Hospital iu the place of Mr J. G, Fildes who has resigned. The Rev. B. H. Wyatt was re elected to the same office, Mr and Mrs George Flux, of Clarcville, and their daughter were thrown out of tbeir buggy while going!o Greytown last Wednesday. The pecident happened in South Carterton at the cutting near Mr James Stevens' house. It was caused by the horse taking fright at a bicycle which Mr Danock was wheeling pnst. The shafts of the vehicle wero broken and occupants considerably shaken in their expeditious descent, otherwise no greM: injury was sustained.

The public meeting at Greytown last night to consider the irrigation scheme advocated by Mr. Coleman Phillips was fairly well attended, but was not particularly enthusiastic. Mr. R. A. Wakehn (the Mayor) occupied the chair and Mr Phillips was, of course, prominent as promoter of the movement. Tim latter gentleman gave full particulars of the system whereby he proposed to bring water down from the head of the Wakhine river, to supply Greytown and to irrigate the surrounding lands. Mr. Roe, civil engineer, also afforded information in response to questions, After considerable discussion it was decided thac delegates should interview the farmers and others, who would be benefited by a water service, and solicit subscriptions for defrayinci the cost of a preliminary survey. The following was the committee chosen for the purpose:— Messrs H. S. Izard, J. D. fleagerty, M. Maxton, C. Phillips, and R. A. Wakelin.

Tho following tenders were received by the Wairarapa North County Council yesterday :—Eketahuna to Tmui road, contract No 25, 112 chains metalling : M. Kelliher, (provisionally accepted); iVI P Britt, £GO2. P Cave, £BSO, M Kerins, £950. Contract No 26, 282 chains metalling: M P Britt, £1431, (provisionally accepted); M Kerins, £1448. P Carr, £1551, M Kelliher, £IOO3 10s. Opaki-Manawatu road, jontract No 28, Eketahuna street maintenance: M Kelliher, i' 27 per annum, (accepted, A Anderson, per annum. Contract metal hauling : OpakiManawatu road,Neilsen's, Swensen's and Lund's sections—M Kelliher, 2s Id, 2s and Is lid, (accepted); A Anderson, 2s, and 1b 3d. Masterton-Waimata road, Kumurau section—T Carswell, 2s, (accepted). Eketahuna-Tmui road, Manawatii section, J Anderson, 0s (declined), Eketahuna-Tinui road, Contract No 27, G Walsh & Co., £425 (declined).

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Mastotton Hospital Trustees J was held in the Oounoil Chambers on" Thursday afternoon, Messrs. J. C. Boddinirton (chairman), B. P. Perry, and Joseph lorns being present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The treisurer reported a credit balance of £164. Is. 2d. Several accounts, amounting to £79. 14s. 8.1, were passed for payment. A letter was received from Mr. S. Bolton, of Paluatua forwarding choque for £3. 35., in aid of Hospital funds. It was resolved to forward a letter of thanks for the donation and also his willingness to act m cqnjunction with others iu the Bush district to collect subscriptions. The chairman alluded to an accident which had occurred to Mr. J. B. Keith, one of the Trustees, and it was decided to send him» letter of aondolence. The Rev. W.B. Paigo was appointed visiting! member for the month, and the meeting closer*

Bt far the largest and most attractive display of new 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 and fashions. English and French millinery, Bummer Hats a;id Bonnets, Pretty and Stylish Jackets, Visites, Mantles, Lace Caps, Dust Cloaks, New Fashionable Dress Materials, Pongees, Prints, Zephyrs, Muslins, Parasols, Ribbons Embroidery Edging aud Insertions, Hosiery and gloves <Sx Ac. The Clothing and gentlemen's Mercery Department at the Bqn Marohe iq fully stocked with new g&c.ds io.r the season. A large assQi'tniout qf Meu's, Youth's and Boy's Clpthing manufactured from New Zealand tweeds. The nothing manufactured for the Bon Marche is well-known. L J Hooper and Co offer better value in this department than any other House in the colony. Their suits to measure from 50s are perfect wonders for price, fit aud finish. L J Hooper and Co are now showing a splendid collcctiftu, o£ ileus Hard aqd Sqft'Felt 4a,ts all shaj>es, Mens j Silk waahinK scarfs, ajl\ite, oxford and regatta Shirts, Panama and Straw Hats and every description of gentlemen's mej . oery.