Carterton Jottings.

Wairarapa Standard, Volume XIX, Issue 1788, 29 January 1886, Page 2

Carterton Jottings.

(Bt Onlooxxb.) Our local paper is again exceedingly wroth because a man named Christensen has not seen fit to ventilate bis “ grievances " where he knew they would scarcely be read or noticed. This is one of the many instances of the local opinion of the " Carterton Press.” There are two sides to any tale, and aa yet we have only heard Christensen’s. Again, the dressing down which onr friend is said to have received at the last Town Board meeting has somewhat interfered with hie “ digestion." Your journal was represented at the meeting, so I presume we shall at last have lair and unbiassed reports. Ths Totara Lodge of Druids met on Monday evening, whan Arch Droid, Bro Gardener, presided. There was a moderate attendance. After the business, harmony was indulged in, and several of ths brethren rendered soon and recitations, wbioh was greatly enjoyed. It is tbs intention to endeevonr to organise an Harmonio Clnb in connection with the Lodge, which should ensure large attendances daring the winter months. Oar new postmaster, Mr Drake, arrived on Saturday last, and entered upon his duties on Monday. In the district of Opnnake, which has just left, he is known as an extremely competent and obliging offlesr. Mr Baxter, the acting poatmaster, daring bis somewhat lengthened stay among ns, made many friends by his genial and obliging manner, wboas good wishes he will oany with wherever be may go.

Tha Tar »t«hi-Carterton Boad Board maata on Saturday. 1 regret to ehroniola the death of an old and respected settler, Mr William Bambnry, who paased away on Monday last, at the age of 73 years. Mr Bambnry is an old colonist, having resided in N. Z. nearly 80 years. Ha served Her Majesty in the first Burmese war, and was never tired of recapitulating the ops and downs of the campaign. He was a genial and kindly soul and many will miss him. Where is the Dalefield Cricket Clnb this season? Split in the camp, aval Sink your little difference, boys, and come to the lore again; it’s a pity to see a young and promising club such as yours falling through. Carterton Clnb I Why not challenge the other Wairarapa dabs 7 It’s a long time since you were in as good form as at Waihakeke the other day. Ton can bold you own against them if yon try ; it only requires pluck and practice. Thanks for your, remarks re Fire Brigades. I am extremely pleased to say that by holding a series of very enjoyable daneas our Fire Brigade is gradually wiping off old scores and have been enabled to go in for uniforms, but why blue should be chosen in place of the proverbial red, lam at a locs to understand. The idea of red is that a fireman should bo conspicuous at a fire, whereas blue will bo almost entirely lost sight of. I must add that although these dances have been tha means of satiating the brigade tha support that should be given by interested persons has been weighed iu the balance and found wanting. I trust that some effort will be made to start a Mutual Improvement and Debating Society very soon, as it affords both pleasure an d instruction to those who attend.

Many settlers here are much gratified at your allotting a space in your valuable journal for a few Carterton Jottings. A diversity of ideas is at all times healthful, if conducted within the bounds of reason. It is generally acknowledged that onr local print, in the place of creating sociality and good fellowship (which its editor preaches) canes* nothing bnt annoyance and animosity to ons and all.