SECOND EDITION.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XIII, Issue 4166, 16 July 1892, Page 2

SECOND EDITION.

The Wellington Citizens' Ball Committee have found it unnecessary to make any call upon the guarantors. The Wellington Bugby Union will endeavour to arrange a representative match to take placo in the Wairarapa during the present season. Tho game is expected to eventuate on tho way to or from Napier. Waldon, the jockey who was on Potaka when the horse met with its fatal accideut yesterday, received a nasty shaking and a broken collarbone," Potaka, was iv son of the well known Napier sire. Defamed

The annual ball of the Star Boating Club took place in Thomas' Rooms, Wellington, last night, and waß one of the greatest successes of the season. Among those present were His Excellency the Governor and the Counttss.of Glasgow, and a party from Govermnont House, the Hon. R. Seddon, and the officers of fI.M.S, Ringarooma. The guests numbered about 350.

A really splendid collection of saddleiy and hameßS may bo Been at Mr Janic3 ' KlliuU's establishment, .Queon Street; Maßterton, among other things beiug" the very latest in English buggy harness —a highly finished set in tan leather withsilver mountings, Mr Elliott has also a number of English hunting saddleß, both round and spare cantels, and as hunting is becoming a popular sport hrre, those whodelightln following the huunds properly equipped, should > pay him a visit. In addition to im. porting the best of Enriiah goooj, Mr '.,. Elliott's locally made articles are- 4W. paining a wido reputation, a special line just now being his extra strong paok saddles. They are made from selected sole leather, the torged trees heiug constructed in Maetertrjti, mid combine durability with Btrongth and lightness. Saddlo sprons, buggy and gig fittings, and all tho requisites of the trade may also be obtained at this place of business in very great variety.

In the Houso yesterday, Mr Hogg asked if, in the interests of land settlemeut by the labouring population, Ministers would introduce a scheme haying for ito.ohject the advancing of money at moderate rates of interest to perpetual leaseholders, on the security of their Improvements. Mr Hogg says tersely that cheap money would be better for these people than any law, and, remarks the N.Z. Times'" special," sends the House . : into a guffaw. He reads a letter from amoney-lender, who says the security of perpetual lease, is very good, but it re» quires 8 per cent,, a rate which will prevent these poor people from ever getting out of liiß hands. The Speaker finds the • lettnr long, but lets Mr Hogg finish, The Ministor says he has heard from settlers on tho subject, but not from money, 'i londers, Ho sympathises with tho objeot, "**•'- viz,, giving sumo help to poor settlers. Bub tho subject haß so many difficulties that the Government regret they can do nothing this year. Moreover, they have '. numonoytolend.

Fifty eight patients were under treat, raont in tbo Greytown Boßpital during the past yoar. There were three deaths. Messrs Loweß and lorns announce their next stock salejbr Wednesday .July 27th. Entries are ns advertised,' We again remind thoso of our readers who aro interested in horse* of Professor Liolitwark's exhibition at seven o'clock this evening in the Blacksmith and Wheel. wrinht Company's Smithy, Perry Street, Maßterton.

Mr Georgo Johnston's great cloating salp wil' positively close to-day. Mr Fuokland has been told by Govern, nent that this session there will not be time to bring in a new Fencing Act, As may he seen by an advertisement elsewhere, all persons having claims against the estato of WiHikawera Mahu. puku, deceased, are requested to forward particulars thereof to Mr R. Ward Tate of Greytown, solicitor to the Estate, before the fourteenth of August next,

Tho inward 'Frisco n)ah\is eipected tp reach Wellington on Sunday, '

An advertiser in our Wanted column requires tho use of a hack,

Yesterday Mr Dawson, a Government supporter, entered a warm protest against the Premier's late hours. Im« portant measures were being debated up to three o'clopk in the morning | The b,b, Kaikoiira is expected to arrive at Wellington, from Auckland, via Napier, onTueaday,

The " Davy's Bright Lights" h&vo en. tored upon their oighth week at the Exchange Hall, Wellington, The appointmont of Mr A. D. Thomson as Clerk and Sheriff at Wanganui is gazetted, Mr Thomson was for some time in the Magistrate's Court office in Wellington, and is a noted foot-bailor. .

During consideration of tho Electoral Bill atthoHouso, in Committee, the one month's residenco provision was strongly '■ opposed, and the Premier agreed to accept an amendment to the effect that»' 7* person applying for the residential quali> JB-, fioarion must have been twelvo months in the Colony and three in the district in which he desires to register. It was also carried, on division, that clause 7 bo amended to permit Maori freeholders to register on the European rolls ou ceasing to exercise the special Maori franchise. Mr Blake's motion that "no woman be allowed to vote until after tho next general election" was lost by 14 to 30.

Recently when we travelled in a firstclass carriage on the Wairarapa railway', a gentleman, enveloped in a rug, ' occupied nearly half the length of one seat, whereon he sprawled in ungraceful abandon, and emitted a series of the ' inoßt abominable grunts and snorts—which were hardly whaji might be termed the 'fmusio of sleep." We re'-' apectfully auggeepr- to''the Railway ' Managertbat'ei'ttier a sleeping car be put pn'this']ine t or else fnat ''sn'orers't be requested, by notice; fo travel in a cattle wagon- a pig truck for preference; there both occupauta would harmonise .'•■.:; for certainty, und neither would offend; We commend this important matter to' • Mr A, ;W, Hogg, M.H.R. It is'wells ■: worthy of attention In the' flouso,' fpr : ''''- ; tho comfort and cdnvenienco of the '"' H travelling public must be etudiod, if the'■o' railways of the Colony are to,become popular, ~;:.?;../ '.' : " '"'['''"'

Remember I Our big sale of Surplus • :; Wjnter Drapery and Clothing, commencing on Friday, July Ist, at To Aro House. Remember I If you want to receive wonderful bargauisyou should visit or send' ■ '■ tovbe Big' Sale at.Te Aro House) Welling- ■•■ '- ton, '.'.' ':■'... ';;"' '•''' ■": :: ' :^

Remember!..'. There.are .wonderful• bar».' > ! gains in every department siich aswill make'-' 1 a triplo olfr Big Mb remunerative." You'-, ..will save far mori than your expensef'by- '.'■ visiting the Big' Saie'Tat ;Tc !, Aro House, Wcllingtoin" ''. '."":''•'".'.~. : ' '"■''>■; ■: Remember I Sale Pnce'lists will'.pn'';ap«' v plication bo forwarded riost : free.'Tale lasts 15 days only,'' If a ! visit is impossible,kid your orders, enolosing Cash, so that : 'you may share in tlio good things going at the Big Bale, Te Aro House, Wellington,] : - . .'■

Inspitoof the vory bad weathor which prevailed on tho night of the Mastertou Volunteer Firo Brigade Ball, the Secretary (Mr 0. H. Payne) infurms us tln.t the balance shoot shows n credit balance of £8 2s M. This is Very satisfactory and should encourage our firemen. Messrs Jno. Graham and Co, will have a grand illumination in their windows to- . night, to display the now stuck of lamps already advenised. ijfc There is now on view at Messrs HonnW&wand Hoar's Queen-street showroon;a some remarkably line specimens of tilts cabinet-makers art, in tho shape of two very handßome and elegantly-nimhed pedestal oilice tibleo, and a Davonjmrt carved writing desk, all made to the order of residents in Maaterton. Tho fiiat, n massive piouo, is for Mr G purge Johnston, and is tilted withdnuble desks, drawers and pijjeun hoies. The material is throughout polished riinu, and tho whole fabrication is ono of tho neatest and most substantial pieces of office fur mturo wo havo evdr seen. Tho second table is to the order of Mr Burton Boys, ' and is also a highly re itable example of workmanship, whilo tho "Davenport" (which is destined for a birthday present) would do credit to any city house in point of finish and tho selection ol timber used, A cold and rather watery joke was perpetrated upon mine host of the Empire Hotel this inornin? by Mr 0. 8. W.Dalryruple,whose love of innocent fun is well-known. The two gentlemen in ' question wero conversing together near Messrs 'I ownsend & Cowper's Baildlory establishment, when the man of commissions asked tho licensee if he would drink." Mr Thompson relied hWo'uld, 60, taking him by the arm, Mr Daliymple led him id the direction of the Kinpiro Hotel, but stoppul short on reaching the pump recently presented to Masterlon by himself and commenced to vigorously work tho handle, in duo time producing a tin mug full of "Adam's Ale," which ho smilingly proffered with tho observation that" ho was Borry there wasn't any lemon handy.' When Mr Thompson had sufficiently recovered to speak, ho remarked that the liquid was a littlo too'' blue " for hnn, as he never took anything above proof, and lurthor, on second thoughts, it was a little eariy to '• irrigate," taking the " sultry " state ol the morning into consideration, Probably fearing further pressure might induce him to surprise his inward parts by hydropathic treatment the victim of tho joko strolled off, fully appreciating the way in which his old friend had "had "him. The usual weekly meeting of the Masterton Mutual Improvement Society, was held in the Wesleyan schoolroom last evening-, there being a large attendance. The President (Rev. J. Dukes) occupied the chair. Tho business of the. Eing traß a dobnto entitled: —""Would ntroductinn ol General Booth's sub,;ed tenth be conducive to tho wolltare of this Colony," in which Mr Hey hoe figured as tho champion of the affirmative Bide of the question, being ably supported by Messrs Steel, Easthopeand Baumber, Mr Candy led off on the opposite side having for his supporters MeßsrsO. Ptongnell,'f. Dixon, Boagey and Donald. Tho debate was rery spirited, and at times.pitched rather higher than enthusiasm, The voto resulted in an overwhelming majority. in fayor of General Booth not makinp Now Zealand tho ground for his ovorsea Colony scheme. At noxt Friday's meoting " Question Box" will be tho order of business,