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Wairarapa Standard, Volume XVIII, Issue 1754, 2 November 1885, Page 3

HISTORY OF NEW ZEALAND, From 1504 to 168' i. To the Piokeer Settlers of New Zealand and their families, and the public generally. '"pHE Early History of New Zealand, in two JL vols., Royal Svo. (£2 2s to subscribers), by J. Howard Wallace, J.P., with an Introductory Chapter by W. T. L. Travers, F.L.S., now preparing for the press. Intending subscribers will oblige by forwarding their names without delay, to ensure publication at the end of the second volume. J. HOWARD WALLACE, Lower Terrace, Wellington. N.B.—The prospectus to be had of Messrs Lyon and Blair, Wellington, and of all booksellers throughout the colony, Sydney, and Melbourne ; a copy is also inserted in the catalogue of the New Zealand Industrial Exhibition, NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Wellington Section.

WAIRARAPA and east coast AGRICULTURAL SHOW, CARTERTON, NOVEMBER 4, /'AN WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, Trains for conveyance of Exhibits will leave Cross’ Creek at 5.30 a.m., and Masterton 6 a.m., arriving Carterton 6.10 and 6.90 a m, returning to above stations at 6.30 p.m-, or as soon as convenient to remove exhibits. A limited number of passengers can be conveyed by these trains. Exhibitors paying carriag® to Carterton will have exhibits, if unsold, returned free of charge. In addition to ordinary time table, extra trains will be run between Masterton and Carterton. Saturday Return Tickets will be issu d from Featherston, Greytown, Masterton and all intermediate stations to Carterton, available for return journey on day of issue. For further particulars see posters. 182 BY ORDER. BOROUGH OF GREYTOWN. J HEREBY invite the Burgesses to observe WEDNESDAY, the 4th day of November as a PUBLIC HOLIDAY, on the occasion of the Wairarapa and East Coast Pastoral and Agricultu: al Association’s Annual Show. H. UDY, JUN., 175 Mayor. THE GRAND ANNUAL SHOW, Under the Auspices and Direction of tic WAIRARAPA AND EAST COAST PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. Will be held on the SOCIETY’S SHOW GROUNDS, AT CARTERTON ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1885. THE Showwillinclude Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Tigs, Implements, Farm and Dairy Produce, Vehicles and Industrial Exhibits. The Society will as iu previous years, offer about forty gold and silver medals, as well as cash prizes, in each of the above stated sections of exhibits, and in addition hereto a large number of valuable special prizes in cash and in plate have been promised, bringing the total amount of all prizes fully up to the average of the last three years. Programmes and Prize Lists giving full information as to conditions of entry, regulations for judging, and all other details are now being prepared and will be published and circulated shortly. Arrangements will be made to run special trains at reduced rates, also to have the Show I)ay proclaimed a Bank and General Holiday throughout the Valley. Intending Exhibitors are informed that entries closed on SATURDAY, the 24th day of October, 1885. For the purpose of affording more adequate encouragement to certain classes of exhibits such as Dogs, Poultry, Pigeons, Produce, Industries, Flowers, kc. t kc., the Society has decided to hold a separate Show for these classes during the early part of December, and full particulars hereof will be published. A Leaping Match, a Shearing Match, and a trial of Sheep Dogs, will take place on the Grounds during the afternoon.

All communications in reference to the Show addressed to the Secretary at Carterton by letter or telegram will be promptly attended to. Admission to the Showgrounds.—Members Free; non-members, before noon, 2s 6d, after noon Is. W. C. BUCHANAN,’ President. Carterton, June 27th, 1885. LYCEUM HALL, CARTERTON, GRAND OPENING NIGHT. PROPRIETOR .. W. BISHOP. Wednesday, November L MR BISHOP begs to take this opportunity of informing the Ladit s and Gentlemen of Carterton, that the GRAND OPENING of his new and spacious Hall is fixed for the above date. The services of those talented and favorite Comedians, Messrs FOLEY I BERKLEY, Also first appearance in Carterton of Miss Rosie Beaufort, The charming young actress, who will appear in conjunction with Messrs Foley and Berkley. The performance will commence with one of those nretty little comedettes, entitled MEYER AGAIN. Charles Young C. M. Berkley. Mrs Charles Young. ~ Miss R. Beaufort To be followed by F 0 L E Y, as “ The Chap that Married Hannah.” “ The Good Young Man that Died,” “ The Barber and his matchless Clog Dancing.” BERKLEY, in his Wonderful Conception The Little Hero. Foley and Berkley, in their Irish and Dutch Impersonations, also their original song THE SALVATION SISTERS. To conclude with the new comedy drama UNCLE JOE. By Foley, Berkley, and Miss Beaufort. Admission.—Chairs, 3s ; back seats, 2s. Performance to commence at quarter to 8 p.m., ending at 10.30, after which a GRAND BALL, will take place at 11 o’clock sharp. Single tickets, 8s ; double ticket, 6s, These tickets will entitle holders to Refreshments aud Dancing till daylight, 171

WANTED to Sell 220 Crossbred Sbeep in the wool, with early lambs at foot. Apply Pierce Cotter, jua., Kuritiwhiti. LOST.— On Friday morning, in Kempton Street, Greytown, a Paisley Shawl. Finder will please return to Mrs Cameron, •an., Church Street, Greytown. 186