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A hack race meeting is to be held at the Caotlepo-nt beach on Saturday, the 17th of September. A concert and diorama in aid of the Presbyterian Church fund wn held in the Public Hall, Pabiatua, on Tuesday evening. Although the areat'ier wai wee there wan a fairly good attendance. The officr'al notification of the delayal of the afternoon train on Saturday next, appears in our adyertisins columns. The seat : ng accommodation ot the Theatre Royal has been greatly improved by tne addition of fifty new and comfortable chair*, and we feel sure the public of Maii.erton wrll Lhow their appreciation of uhe enterpi : se of the popular lessee (Mr. Barnard) by their frequent visiis. A correspondent at Bla'rlogie writes: —The bill siven by Mr Lee on Friday la t, the 14t'i of iU3U t. was a \, eat success. A capit 1 6iieaJ was provided and the floor was in good coudition. The hall was decorated, a:d danc'i g was kept up t'l t!ie early hours of the morning. The honour of beicg belle of the ball was ui atitrously accoded to Mrs W. Humphries, who was atl'red in a handsome dress, with a blue . t.t : o body, brown velvet skirt p.nd silver flowei-a. Mrs Allsworth wore a cress wit'i a black body ard lace tiki.t, trr-mred with smber ribbons. Amoi the young ladies were M*ss Warner (black satin bc'y and black lace skirc), Miv May Thompson (a handsome white dress), and the Misses Lee (hanC'ome white and green dretses.)

A slifht shock of earthquake was felt in Masterton about 2.30 yesterday afternoon.

The Maori prc,)ket, Te "Whiti, who was recently adjudged a bankrupt, has treated the who'e matter with indifference, aud iB therefore to be charged with contempt of Court. According to the World, Lord Onslow is contemplating the publication of a detailed account of his recent journey through the (Jriwera country. It is rumoured in the lobbies of the House that Mr W. B Perceval is to be the new Agent Generd. The whole of the anthems belonging to St. Tjuke'B Church, Greytowo, have been stolen. This is robbing a Church, with a vengeance.

Horse-stealing is said to be rampant in the Pahiatua district at the present time, and the utmofau precautions ave being taken by horse owners. The cost to the colony of the Native Laud Laws Commission was £llO6. The twelve months' Balaiy of halt-a dozen retrenched clerks is included in this amount. An unemployed deputation was refused an audience by the Premier of Victoria rece illy. Mr. Munro stated that he was firmly determined to hear no more of their tales. Foxton is in a most flourishing condition at p.ssenfc. Neavly all the flaxmil's are in full operation, work is plentiful, and there is not an idle man about the town. An offer has been made to the Government to erect a plant in the colony for the manufacture of salt by evaporation, on payment of a small bonus. The matter is now under consideration. During last year the deaths of no less than seven publicans of Dunedin were recorded. They probably anticipated the return of a Prohibitionist Licensing Committee. The Masquerade Ball to be held in the Palace Hall, Greytown, to-morrow evening, promises to eclipse anything of the sort yet held in the Wairarapa. The room has been considerably enlarged to give comfort to the assembly, and every arrangement has been made by an energetic committee of ladies and gentlemen to provide for the thorough enjoyment of visitors. A great many have signified their intention of being present from Masterton, and Pearson's Private Band will attend in a body. All that is now required is a fine uipht, and the success of the Greytown Band's annual ball w assured.

The "tangi" over the remains of the late Erihapeti Whakamairu commenced in Masterton yesterday. The natives are fathering from all parts of the district, and will continue their dismal wail over tbe body of the deceased, which is now lying in state in the Temperance Hall, till the funeral, which takes place at 2 p.m to-morrow (Friday). Mr Dibbs, a leading member of the New South Wales legislature, is in favour of extending the franchise to women. He has fourteen daughters t While out on a shooting excursion at Glenorchy (S.A.) a yeung man n?med Douglas fell, and the charge in his gun exploded and lodged in his leg. In attempting to bandare the wound, it is supposed he fainted away, and died from the loss of blood.

Mr A. L. Webster has received tha appointment of Town Clerk and Librarian to the Borough of Greytown. Some of the s ; lver coins put Lfco the plate at one of the Wanganui charohes are so worn out that they hive been sold to a jeweller for old silver. The following appears in this week's War Cry under the heading of " Sunday's Soul Boom :" " Mastertnn— Crowded meetings. Corps and outposts booming beautifully; three for salvation, one fct purity.—Captain JEUttkay." So great has been the demands upon the Wellington Benevolent Society, that it has already exceeded its allowance for this year by £450.

A clover fraud was effected on Tuesday on the Bank of Australasia, in Mel» bourne. A lady-like woman presented a cheque for £137, which had apparently bien duly passed by the ledger-keener. It was accordingly cashed, but later on she attempted to pass another similarly marked for £I3OO. Suspicions were aroused, and sbe was arrested. She alleges a man asked her to cash the cheques, and the police are inclined to believe her story. A little cool cheek qoes a long way sometimes. At least econonrcal people find it handy. We know a very cool man who makes a practice of deliberately walk'ng into a country store, and without any common*, regularly picks up the latest current usue ot the principal or&an in the district, calmly reads it through (also without comment) folds it up, and take) his departure. It is supposed he is saving up the pennies for some charitable object.

A meeting of the Tenui School Committee was held on Saturday evening laot. Present; —Me-srs C, J. Norton (Chairman), W. Cameron, A. T. Hancock, 11. Langdon, A. Nichols, A. J. Speedy, and A. Stewart. The minutes of the previous meeting were reaii and confirmed,. Correspondence was re?d from the Secretary of Board of Education enclosing cheque for capitation grant, a'so invit : ng members to the opening of the Board's new office:), and recommending the Comni'ttee to set apart an arbor-day tor planting the school grounds.—From the head tercher, stating that the two children suffering from supposed diphtheria were nearly well again, and asking the Committee when the school could be re-opened. The followioj account were received and passed for payment: A. Southy, £ll2s ; J. M ;, !s, 14s. The following resolutions were p.sied : That the school be kept c.'osed foi' another fortnight, the Committee to meet a;ain before the open'rg of the school. That a new w.c. be erected as soon as possible,, and chat the Board be requested to supply funds for the more urgent repairs. The Chairman (Mr Noiton) tendered his resignation, which was accepted with regret, and a vote of 1 banks p<tc.:ed for past servicer. Mr B. was elected Ch«t"?mrn and the meeting ternv i- ted as usual.

Those who suffer from toothache or neutvlg'a should cut this out and keep it for future reference, as the rec'pe -"s about the best we (Napier' News') bave tried foT these painful troubles, givinj almost immediate relief. To a wineglass of good brandy, add a teaspoonful of spirit" of camphor. Take a tccspoonful of this mixture, which should be kept ij a tightly corked ph'al, eve;/ quarter of an hour until relief is experienced. Some of this mixture applied outwardly has a beneficial effect. Of couise when the trouble arises from ur.Eound teeth, the best and quickest cure : s a visit to the deutist. Experientia docit. Secure without delt v some of these barge ; ns in White Cal'coes.all at genuine Sale prices, 12y<?s to.- Is lid, 12yds fer 3s 6d, 12yds for 4s 6d, 1 2yda for 5s 6d. 12 yards for 6s 6d. G.ev Calicoes, 12vds for Is, 12yds for 2s I Id, 12yds for 3s lid, 12yds for 4s lid, 12yds tor 5s lid. These are all genuine bargains at the Sale of Surplus Winter Stock, Te Aro House, We'lic^ton. Secure without delay some of these bargains in Single bel Sheetings syds for 2s lld.oyds for 3s fid. Double bed Sheet-n-.g syds ."or 3s lid, syds for 4s 6d. Cr'irern Sheeti.ips 4yds for 2s 6d, 4yds for 2s lid, 4yds for 3- 3d, 4yds for 3e6d, 4yds for 3s lid. are all remarkably cUeap p.t the Sale of Su r'us Winter Stock, Te Ato House, Wei iugcot). Secure without delay some of these brrja'ns in We! h Flannels, dye's for 3a lid, 6yds for 5s 6d, 6vds fo»- 6 lie 1 , 6yds 'or 7s lid, 6>ds fol- 8s lid. Scarlet Flac lels 6yd» for 2s 1 id, 6yc's for 3s lid 6yds for 5s 6d, 6yds for 7s lid, 6yds for 8s lid. All sterling value, best naken ard at sa'e p..'ce.. The Sale ot Surp'us WinterStock.Te Aro House,Welliu'toa. Secure some of the e b: rj.iina without deL y, 12yds Stout Erown Hollrrd for 2-, lid, 12y , 8 Strong Brown Ho'U nd for 4s lid, 12yds Twilled Selicia for Is 6d, 12yds Grey Cotton Lustres tor 2s l?d, 12yds Grey Cotton Lustre for 3s lid at the Sale of Surplus Winter Stock.Te Aro , House, Wellington.

A piece of Crown land was recently leased in Fall Mall at a rental based on the Bellini; price of £500,00 per acre. A lawyer of Dunedin spoke strongly against the game laws of New Zealand the other day, saying they were a lasting disgrace, and more stringent than those of England. Hornble details are being received from Hayti in relation to the Voudou feasts among the negroes, at which children are cooked and Bervei up like meat slaughtered in shambles.

The Government are to be petitioned to open up Crown lands in the Patea and Waverley district. Scores of people, it is stated, are continually coming and leaving that district without being able to get land. At Mataruau the other day a weasel was killed while in the act of worrying a rat. An exchange suggests that as in some districts there are plenty of weasels and no rabbits, the latter should be turned out to supply the requirements of the farmer. The old whalemen at Russel are of opinion that the sea serpent seen by Mr. Kerr, was a humpback whale. They have seen humpback whales act as described by him on many occasions, Such whales have been seen parsing north to southwest for the last three months. It is coming to something when a Chinaman deserts the British navy. Ah Py—suggestive name—assistant cook on the Cordelia, deserted the vessel. He will be sent to England to take out his sentence, which will probably be nine months. Charle-Mitchell, pugilist, got drunk and boisterous at the Sportir-an'i Club, London, on the night of 21st July, and when the servants interfered he attacked the.n furiously. He knocked several of them down, and jumped on their prostrate bod<es. One had a piece of his nose bitten off, and another a mouthful taken out of his Warrants have been granted against Mitchell. Referring to the education question the Eumara Timer, says:— "The State is employed at present in making mechanical machines. It will awake some day to regret that it has produced no poet, author or artist who can leave behind some inspiration of the lovliest country in the world."

Recently there have been sent to Christchureh (says the Press) from paiioua parts of Canterbury specimens of a bird which many people have believed to be a hybrid, as it seems to possess the combine 1 characteristics of the sparrow and finch, having the head, back, and straight strong bill of the sparrow, with the yellow breast ot the finch tribe. A specimen received from Hororata was taken to the Museum, when Mr Fe'bes easily identified it as the well known European bit i known as the Cirl Bunting. It is rare in Great Britain, but common enough in the south of Europe. It seems to have fouud New Zealand a favourable place, for it is now to be found in small flocks. It bee*ns to be a Very shy bi.'d, difficult to approach.

R M COURT. Colonel Roberts, E.M.) Judgment was given for the plaintiffs ia the following ca<r - m with costs: —Moller and Jensaen v. Currie, claim, £i 10s 2d; same v. Brown, claim, £1 16s 3d; same v. NicboUs, 0 laim, £7 15s 7d; same v. Harding, claim, £1 7s 2d ; same t. Nesbitt, claim, £3 33 6d. G. W. Kemnant claimed £l2 6s 9d fro m Williams Bros for illegal detention, of tools, &c After hearing evidence on both sides, which occupi ed the Court nearly two hours, judgment was given for the defenan to, each side 1 3 pay their own costs, i

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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3891, 20 August 1891, Page 2

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Untitled Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3891, 20 August 1891, Page 2

Untitled Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3891, 20 August 1891, Page 2

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