MASTERTON.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIX, Issue 6699, 6 October 1882, Page 7

MASTERTON.

(FROM ODR OWN COEBSSPONDENT.) September 21

A mateh between the Carterton and Masterton Volunteers took place at the former township yesterday, a"d resulted in a victory for Masterton with 27 poiuts

September 22,

Mr 0. A. Vallance, an old and respected settler in this district, died at 12 o’clock last night, at his residence, Brentwood, aged 63. The announcement of his decease has been received with regret by the community, as he took a warm interest in the welfare of the district. He leaves a numerous family, mostly grown up. | St. Matthew’s annual parish gathering passed off very successfully yesterday. Mr Western, of Carterton, preached' an impressive sermpu in the phuroh in the early part of the day. The 1 tea meeting in the afternoon’tvas well at* tended, and the entertainment iu the Town Hall in the evening may be pronounced as one of thebest.of the season. The programme was long and varied, and the performers acquitted themselves to the entire satisfaction of the large audience.- The Maypole dance, performed By eight ohildreq, .wasaTspeoial .being attmirablyiexecuted. ’ f > " September 23. i

The team selected by the Wellington City Rifles to compete against the Misteiton team arrived here by the late train last night, aqd were welcomed at' the railway station by the Mastertou Volunteers and Band, and escorted to the Club Hotel, where a sumptuous repqat was provided, to which about forty Volunteers, including the' visitors, sat down. Captain' Donald presided, and was supported ou the right and left by Captain Crowe and Lieutenant Ballinger. 1 'After justice had been done jto the viands, the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given and responded to. The ’proceedings were interspersed with songs, capitally rendered by. members of both corps, and the party broke iip at 12 o’clock, after enjoying, a very pleasant evening. Great credit is due to the managing Committee and host Eikins for carrying,out the arrangements, which were most successful.

At 8 o’clock this morning the competing teams proceeded to the range at the Manaia, and at 12 o’clock the match was concluded with the result of a victory for Masterton by three points. The following are the scores : Wellington,—Randall, 64 ; Chuck, 57 j \V, Ballinger; 53 ; ■ Ballinger, 50 ; Burton, 49; Boss, 48 ; Hale, 48 ; Henn, 45 ; Crowe, 42 ; Bright,'3s7 Total/491. Masterton.—D’Arcy, 60 ; Donald, 56 ; Anketell, 55 ; Wilton, 49 ; McLachlan, 49 ; G, Bentley, 49 ; Kummer, 47 ; C. Bentley, 47 ; Matthews, 46 ; Wood, 36. ' Total, 494. The Building Society held its annual meeting last night at the Council Chambers, the attendance of shareholders being larger than in former years, Mr J. C. Boddington in the chair. The Manager, Mr R. Brown, read the report and balance-sheet, which were of a satisfactory nature, showing good results for the past year. The retiring Directors, Messrs Boddington and Bunny, were re-elected, and Messrs W. Sellar and D. W. Mclntosh were re elected Auditors for the ensuing year. Votes of thanks were accorded to the Directors, Manager, and Chairman, and the meeting closed.

September 26.

The Acclimatisation Society here have now 5000 young trout swimming about in their boxes and 10,000 ova will be hatched ia a few days. About 1500 trout have been sold, and 300 were liberated in Benall’a Creek on Saturday last. Considering the short time the society has been in existence, the members are using every effort to make it a success, as the above results will chow. Captain Donald’s cup was fired for on Saturday last at the Manaia range. ' Sand Corporal Geo. Bentley was the winner with a score of fil Volunteer D’Arcv cominz next with 67.

had he been successful; on, Saturday the cup would have become hie own property. The funeral of the late Air C. A. ■ Vallance was well attended yesterday. Although the weather looked threatening, it did not prevent a large number from all parts of the valley taking part in the procession. The Masonic Lodges of the district were represented by the officers and brethren, and the beautiful service of the Order was impressively rendered by Rev. W. 15. Paige, after the Church of England service.

September 27.

Alikkel Poul-00, a Alauriceville settler, died suddenly at Brancepeth station last night, about 7 o’clock. The deceased was about 45 years of age. and has been bush-felliog for Alessrs Reetham Bros, for some time past. An inquest will be held at Masterton this afternoon.

September 28.

An inquest was held at the Kcupire Hotel on the body of M, Puulson, who died suddenly on Tuesday last at 3rancepe?b Station, Prom the evidence of Pedev Andersen, his mate, it appeared deceased had been ailing for some few days. A post mortem examination was made by Dr. Beard, who deposed that the body appeared fairly healthy, but on examination he found the internal organs considerably diseased. He found pluero-pnenmoma in the right lung of from three to five days standing. This was the immediate cause of deith The heart and liver were also fatty, and the kidneys diseased. The jury returned a. verdict in accordance with the medical testimony. The Kurupuni Public Hall was opened last night with a concert and soiree. The pro gramme was carried out to the satiafac tion of a very large audience.

September 29.

Some evil-disposed person or persons perpetrated a very cruel practical joke upon the Rev. L. Isitt, the Wesleyan Minister here. It appears that either on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning a bottle containing gunpowder was placed under the seat of his buggy, which exploded and destroyed the seat, the damage being very slight. The police are investigating the matter, and it is to be hoped they will be successful in securing the culprit or culprits. At a meeting of the Masterton Fire Brigade held on Wednesday evening, it was decided to ask the Municipal Fire Brigade of Wellington to send a challenge for a hydrant and hose and engine competition. The second-class shots of the Masterton and Carterton Volunteer Corps fired a return match at the Mania range yesterday, and resulted in another victory for Masterton. The’ ranges were 200, 100, and 500 yards. A heavy cross wind was blowing during the congest, which prevented good,' scores being made. The’scores are as follows ;—Masterton, 467 ; Carterton, 380 ; majority for Masterton, 77. This is the eighth match in succession that Masterton has won against the local corps of the Valley, and great credit is due to Captain Donald for| the present efficiency of the Masterton Volunteers,

September 30.

The annual meeting of the Mas’erton Debating Society was held last night in the Inr stitute, Mr W. T. Grundy, the President, in the chair. The annual report was read, showing that the number of members had steadily increased since the establishment of the society, and it was now in a flourishing condition. The rules as amended were discussed, and passed. The retiring President, MiGrundy, thanked the members for their general courtesy and attention to the chair during his term of office. The election of officers for the ensuing year was then proceeded with, and resulted as follows: —President, Mr Richard Brown ; Vice-President, Mr Grundy ; Committee, Messrs F. T. Redman, Ford, A. W. Hogg, W. Rapp, T. Hale. A vote of thanks to the retiring officers was passed, and the meeting closed.

The Native Lands Court opens here on Monday next, October 2. A number of Maoris are congregating, and the township lioka quite lively.