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Waipawa Mail, Volume 4, Issue 377, 26 April 1882, Page 2

Divine Services.—Services will be conducted on Sunday next ns follows : —By Rev. J. 0. Eccles, at To Auto at 7 P-ni. —By Rov. F. 11. Long, at Takupau at 3 p,in.—By Rov. \V. Shirriffs, at Porangahuu at 11 a.m., Wallingford at 3 p.m., and Motuotaria at 7 p.m.—By Rev. E. Barnett, at Mr Ford’s, Terawcra, at 2 p.m.

Money Found.—Mr M. Moroney advertises that he has found a small sum of money, tho owner of which can have it by applying for it (with a description) and paying the expenses of tho mlvcrtisoinent. Tenders for Timber. Tenders are invited in another column for tho supply of timber to the Waipawa County Council for one year, at por 100 feet. Any particulars required by intending tenderers can bo obtained ut tho County Clerk’s office.

Felling and Clearing.—Tenders are invited in another column, up to May 3rd, for felling and clearing bush, and forming and metalling roads, for tho purpose of connecting the Napier-Wood-ville railway with tho main coach road at Matamau. Tho completion of this will overcome a long felt want in the district.

Ploughing Match.—A committee meeting of tho Waipawa County Ploughing Match Association was held on Monday evening last, ut the Empire Hotel, when it was decided to hold the annual match on Thursday June Ist, in the paddock of Mr Ben. Waldron, Ruataniwha Road. The following gentlemen were elected a ground committee : —Messrs P. Gow, A. Scrimgeour, S. McGreovy, W. White and A. Robb. Tho meeting then adiournod till May Bth.

Town Districts Act.—ln another column appears an advertisement to which wo direct the particular attention of our Waipawa readers. It is a notice convening a mooting for the purpose of discussing tho advisability or otherwise of bringing Waipawa under tho Town Districts Act. This is an important subject, and one worthy of deep attention at the hands of the townspeople, and wo shall expect to soo a largo meeting on Wednesday next.

Deatii.—"We are extremely grieved at tho necessity which is forced upon us of recording in this issue tho lamonted death of the late Mr Edward Sinclair, so well known to all residents of the Waipawa district. Death was the result of the epidemic that has lately boon such a sourco of trouble to some parts of Ilawko’s Bay, it being pretty cortainly known that deceased contracted low, or typhoid fever, some five weoks since, when on a visit to a neighboring town. Tho generous nature and amiable qualities of the deceased won for him a host of friends, who now sincerely mourn his untimely cutting off at the comparatively early age of 27. The funeral will leave the Empire Hotel for St. Peter’s Cemetery at 2 p.m. this day. “ Our Boys.”—Waipawa pleasuresoekors who delight in a bit or genuine comedy, rendered by a genuine comedy troupe, will bo able to gratify their taHteH on Friday evening next. On that evening only, prior engagements to open in Napier forbidding a further stay, the “Comedy and Burlesque Company” will present Byron’s celebrated piece, illustrative of English middle-class life, entitlod “Our Boys.” It will be seen by a rcforenco to the advoitiacment in unothor column, that an unusually powerful cast of characters is billed for tho performance, which should draw a largo house. This is tho company that has beon winning such golden opinions from tho Southern press, for its powerful and artistic renderings of comedy. It has just concluded a very successful season at Wanganui, and is now under engagement to Mr E. Ashton, lessee of the Theatre Royal, Napier, to appear there for a given number of nights. This engagement leaving a day or two on bund, before commencing in Napier, the company have resolved to give ono performance in Waipawa. Full particulars will be found in our advertising columns. 1

Trade Announcement. Messrs O’Callughan und Armour insert a new advertisement in tins issue, calling attention to their stock of fancy tweeds and general trudo requisites. Cattle Sale.—Thero will bo a largo and iinportunt sale of stock at the Empire salo yards, Waipawa, to-morrow, commencing at 10.30 a.iu. sharp. Tho beasts to be offered will comprise 350 head of really well-bred mixed cuttle, in lots to suit purchasers, besides some bucks and trap horses.

Life Insurance.—All persons who are wise try to make some kind of provision for those dependent upon them. The readiest means to this end is a life insurance policy within tho insurer’s ability to pay. Those who appreciate this easy and ready way of providing something for wife and family when tho bread-winner is taken away, have a convenient opportunity now for effecting an insurance with tho security of the Government to guarantee payment. Mr Williams, travelling Government agent, is now in Waipawa, und will “ take lives” in tho most cheerful manner possible. Bank of New Zealand.—Tho forty-first half-yearly report of the above colonial institution proves that its affairs aro still in a very flourishing condition. Tho net profit made by the bank during the half year ending March 3lst is £82,258 13s 7d. This allows of a bonus addition to each share of a sum equal to 5 per cent, per annum, tho declaration of an ordinary dividend at the rate of 10 per cent, per annum, and an addition to the reserve fund of £20,000, together with a balance of £II,OOO carried to profit and loss new account. Tho report can be obtained ut any brunch of tho bunk throughout the colony. The Wallingford Assessment Case.— Before tho usual sitting of tho Napier R.M. Court, on Monday last, Mr 11. Eyro Kenny, Judge of the Assessment Court, gave his decision in tho mutter of 14,000 acres of native land leased by Mr Ormond, judgment on tho valuation of which lmd been reserved from Friday last. Mr Kenny said this land was not inalienable, as had been objected by Mr Lascelles, acting for Mr Ormond, and it could bo rated. Onethird of this land Mr Ormond had stated to bo worth only 6s per acre, and tho best not worth more than £1 per acre. Applying this principle of valuation, ho found that 4GGG acres at 5s per acre and 9334 acres at £1 per aero made a total selling value of £10,500, and 5 per cent, on that sum would be £525. This would make a total of £2GOG. Under these circumstances tho valuation must bo sustained.

School Examination.—On Monday last, Mr 11. Hill, Inspector of Schools for the Hawke's Bay Educational District, examined the pupils attending tho Waipawa district school. The examination, which was not the customary “standard” ono—this not taking place till September next —was undertaken at tho roquost of the committee in view of the annual distribution of prizes to successful scholars.

The result of the examination is very creditable to the teaching staff, a great improvement in all uuljccts having taken place since Mr Hill's lust visit. With one exception—that of leading—this improvement has been most marked, and tho district is to be congratulated upon the steady advancement of tho scholars. Some of tho maps drawn by the higher standard scholars, and tinted in colors, wore remarkably well done, as were also some specimens of fee-hand drawing. Taken altogether, the examination and its results speak well for both scholars and teachers.

Lunacy.—On Saturday last a man in a state of dangeroue lunacy was taken in custody by the pdico iu Waipawa. When first soon, the utrortunuto man wns wandering about with a dead rat in his hand, at which ho gnawed and tore ravenously as ho went along. Ho then, shortly before being fcken into custody, obtained a large stick. This was in his possession when Consable Livingstone essayed to take him t> the lock-up, und he used it with considrablo force upon tho constable. Evcntolly tho luttcr had to go for assistance, te madman in the meanwhile conductingimself in tho most extraordinary manner. The unfortunate man, whose name is J>hn Finn, was at last secured and safe! lodged in tho lock-up. Upon his arrial there he seems to have sot about tryfig to kill himself with groat determinate finully, although well watched, nearly succeeding in hanging hf&self outright by means of strips torn frou the cell blankets and twisted into rope. Tho police authorities forwarded th poor fellow to Napier by the evoninf train. He was well known throughout;ho Waipawa district us a hard-working,leccnt man. Dangerous.—A person y I the Manchester Theatre, England, a sailon board tho Russian Imperial yacht t Livadia, and a young gardener at HutfV House have all been killed by accidental; touching the wires of tho machine pro ducing the electric light.