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Wairarapa Standard, Volume XVIII, Issue 1721, 17 August 1885, Page 2

As the result of tho late really popular concert and dance at Fcathcrstou on Wednesday last, a handsome surplus will bo handed to tho Library Committee. Messrs Lewons, Speakmau, A. Donald and all the members of the committee deserve great credit for their exertions toward the success of the entertainment and those ladies who rendered such valuable assistance in the sieging deserve many thanks ; the singing of the performers of both sexes being, in some instances, rather above tho average amateur talent. The following is a list of songs ns they were rendered Mr Barton, " Dream Faces"; Miss Springhall and Mr Lewens, • 4 What are the Wild Waves Saying”; Miss Barber, “ Golden Love” ; Mr Elliott (comic), 44 Bashful Young Man”; Miss Haybittlc, 14 II” ; Miss Haybittlc and Mr Lewens, duet, 44 Money Matters” ; Mr Stevenson, “ Alice, Where art Thou?” Miss Springhall, “ Silver Rhine” ; Mr Stevenson, 4 ' Ehreu on the Bhine” ; Misses liayhittle, duet, “ Flower Gatherers” ; Mr Elliott, comic, 44 Naughty.” Mr Lewens, as a musician, is au acquisition to Foatherstou. The Featheraton Brass Baud committee have purchased through Mr Adam Donald, tho instruments lately belonging to the Carterton baud, and at their meeting which takes place this evening, the necessary preliminaries will be arranged iu connection with the appointing of instruments to the several performers, and other business appertaining to the establishment of the baud. A portion of the amount promised has been subscribed, Bpd when the other subscriptions are used, no douut a good wnt be the result. Several of the leading members of the Greytown private band have promised their assistance if required. Mr G, M. Gardener, storekeeper, of Carterton has of late introduced some excellent new goods in his grocery department. He has also on hand in tho clothing department some excellent men’s and boys suits at remarkably reasonable prices. His boot aud , shoo lines "two, are particularly attractive,

The Tunwhiti gold field id s lid to be looking up again. Mr W. Toogood will hold a genuine clearing sale of all bis excellent stuck of winter drapery, millinery, &0.. at considerably reduced prices. The sale to continue for twenty one days. The particulars will appear by advertisement in our next. The nomination of five members of the Carterton ILwn Board takes place on Monday, the 24th inst, and the polling, if required, is appointed for the 31st inst. A man named A. Petersen died at a boardinghouse at Masterton on Friday night He had been in the habit of wearing a long beard, but recently shaved it all off. He took cold, and died from the effects. A tragedy occurred at Hope, Nelson, the other morning, when Robert Tovey, a butcher, was found in the slaughterhouse with his throat cut. An inquest has been held, and after a long discussion the jury returned a verdict that Robert Tovey accidentally fell on a knife which he held in his hands while dividing a carcase of meat, and that in the fall he accidentally cut his throat. We would call the attention of our readers to the iuset announcing the lecture by the Rev W. J. Oliver in the Wesleyan Church, to morrow evening, at Featherston, and Wednesday evening at Greytown. When delivered at Masterton it was well received. H. Bunting, Esq., is to take the chair at Featherston, and W. C. Cuff, Esq., at Greytown. Admission will bo free. The lecture is to be repeated in the Wesleyan Church, Carterton, on Thursday evening. Mr J. D. Cox, of Featherston and Martinborough, celebrated the opening of his new general store at Martinborough, on Friday last, by inviting the residents to a social dance in the Old Town Hall. About sixty ladies and gentlemen responded to Mr Cox’s invitation, some from distant parts. Mrs Harrison supplied the refreshments in a most liberal manner ; and Messrs J. Boss and Jos. Jackson provided the music. A very enjoyable evening was spent. The Test of Actual Trial.—This is what proves the merit of a preparation. The proprietor of Green's August Flower, knowing its valuable properties, meets this test boldly by preparing sample bottles of this remedy, which are sold at 6d. This enables doubters to try its virtues at a trifling expense. August Flower is a panacea for Dyspepsia and all disorders of the Liver, Billiousness, Indigestion, Sick Headache, Costiveness, &c. Three doses will relieve any of the above, and a faithful use will certainly cure. No medicine in the world has ever given such proof of its merits. Druggists recommend it with perfect confidence, and physicians p cribc it regularly. Price for full sized bottle j.. ud. Sold by all druggists. Tfio Christy Minstrels’ entertainment at the Town Hall on the 24th inst., promises to be a great success, judging from the good programme published in another column. As it is for a charitable purpose, and the committee are entering into the spirit of the thing with great fervour, no doubt a crowded house will be the result. The boys’ football match on Saturday at Carterton, between the Greytown and Carterton boys resulted iu favour of Greytown by one goal and one try to nil. Mr J. Maguire was umpire for Greytown and Mr H. Tully for Carterton. It is reported that Mr H. Dowman has been appointed Secretary to the Lower Valley Jockey Club. The Featherston deputation will wait upon the Club when they have interviewed the trustees of the Tauherenikau course.

George* Thomas and Co report produce prices as follows A general activity is still noticeable in lines of potatoes, oats, cheese and onions, prices, however, have not differed since last reporting. Prime salt butter is much wanted locally, and is worth lOd to IOJd ; fresh do, in fair request at Is 4d. Eggs having come in plentifully from all parts, are quoted much lower, present rates rule from Is to Is Id. Wheat, for fowl feed, is scarce at 2s 8d to 2s 9d ; maize, dull, 4s Gd; barley tailings, 2s 2d ; mangolds, 60s ; turnips, 45s ; kidney potatoes, 60s ; pollard, £5 5s ; bran, £4 10s ; flour, from £B. The Carterton Volunteers, under Captain Bennett, mustered for quarterly inspection last Wednesday. There was a good attendance and Majors Bunny and Butts expressed themselves satisfied with the manner in which the corps executed the movements. A member of the company has informed us that it is his intention to shortly suggest the advisableness of instituting a band in connection with the Carterton Volunteers, either a drum and fife or brass instruments. After tke Drill on Wednesday night the Company’s Cup was presented to the winner, Vol. E. Goodin; also a money prize won at the same time. It was resolved at the subsequent meeting, that the next firing competition shall take place on 20th inst at 10 a.m. Goughs, Golds, Bronchitis, die., are quickly cured by using Baxter's “ Lung Preserver.'’ This old established medicine is pleasant to the palate, and highly extolled by members of the medical, legal, and clerical professions. Can be recommended. For testimonials see dage 4. Solds by all patent medicine venpors.

Flies and Bugs. Beetles, insects, roaches, .aits, bed bugs, rats, mice, gophers, chip muuks, cleared out by “ Hough on tiats,” Kempthorne, Prosser & Co., Agents, Christchurch.

Copious rain (says the Melbourne Loader), continues to be reported from the majority of districts throughout the Colony, and expectations of a season resembling the " Hood A ;ar ” of 1870 are held by many. The reports of severe cold are also general, and meanwhile little progress is being made by vegetation, bat the soil is expected to show good results in the spring. The rivers are rising rapidly in districts which during the past few years have been noted for severe droughts. The prospects of South Australia do not equal those in 1 "etona. In tho lower North, from the Burr- Adelaide, and southwards to the Mount Gambier district, the rains of last month are reported to have been fully up to the average and very heavy in the hills, but they have not extended to the plains on the north and east. The harvest prospects iu these parts are consequently unfavorable through want of moisture and unusually, cold weather, while iu many districts the wheat has hardly shown above the ground. From New Seuth Wales and Queensland also (he accounts describe tire rainfall us very partial, extensive districts using yet very scantily supplied with the much needed moisture.

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