Wairarapa Standard Published Tri-weekly, Price 1d. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1886.

Wairarapa Standard, Volume XIX, Issue 1899, 8 November 1886, Page 2

Wairarapa Standard Published Tri-weekly, Price Id. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1886.

The tma-. u, Lh .matic Society appear on J tbs " r ‘? Town Hall, Greytown, this ev-w the sensation- 1 temperance drams i ii -e acts, ’ la a Bar Boom ” The cast of osjarsc,"’' l ailJ incidents in flic plav ate fully stated cl ewhere, and it un’ remains tor it- to say tout the Society have spared no trouble nor expense to preparing for this even ng's entertainment A large nnmber of tickets have been disposed of, and we find that ih-ie is a determination in many quartets to see tbe performance of this evening, on tbe part of some to encourage tbe efforts of the amatenrs, and universally to see tbe drama which has won a world-wide reputation. Tbe Fire Brigade wi-1 hold » torchlight procession with the Bras* Baud at the bead. We cordially hope that the I Society win were a suracw this owing

Special train arrangements for tbe Prinee of Wales Birthday and tbe races at Greytown oa 9th and 10th November are announced in ear advertising columns. The Native School Soiree on Friday night was a most enjoyable and social gathering, and the dancing was sustained until an early hour in the morning. Mrs Burch undertook the catering for the occasion and worked wonders by her strenuous exertions to make everyone comfortable. Mr Webster acted as M.C. Tbe band supplied good music and consisted of Mrs M. Wood (piano), M. B, Varnham (cornet), and Mr Lundqvist (violin). There was about thirty couples present, and a profit resulted, after paying expenses, of £5. About 300 persons attended a public meeting at r~<neii ; .n the other evening, at which resolutions were passed in favour of the formation of a Protection League, and pro raising support to a policy of aaeiMurg colonial industries by the imposition of increased Customs duties. Another sensational episode bas been added to the Dilke scandal. Sir Charles Dilke has publi.-bed a defence extending over seven columns of newspaper reading matter. In the defence Sir Charles reviews thp whole of the evidence that was brought against him, and critically examines Mrs Crawford's statements. He then contrasts the circumstantial evidence given for (he prosecution with tbe posit. <e testimony given on his behalf. Sir Charles sums up by declaring that the verdict is fouuded on fabricated evidence, and be still boldly declares that he is not guilty. Dr Whitehead, of Fetone, and his nephew, were thrown ont of a buggy on Thursday, but without serious injury. Tbe Doll Show has been a great sucoese in Wellington. For uttering spuriaus coin at Wellington, Allan Gc-kburn has been committed lor trial. Bis Excellency tbe Governor at tbe driving of tbe last spike of the Wellington end Manswatn railway on Wednesday last spoke of tbe present condition of the colony thus “ I have heard it said, ladies and gentlemen, that the days of the colony are numbered—that ner prosperity is at an end, and so forth. Gentlemen, I say this with absolute certainty, that these ideas are simply hnmbng. The idea that a country now, only bolding half a million of people, which is capable of holding at least twenty times the population which now inhabit it—the idea, I say, of its being in a state of depression, is perfect nonsense. Ton have only to go on in the career which yon have started upon—you have only to go on steadily, bat net too fast in your progress —yon have only to go on as the promoters of this railway have gone on, in promoting the prosperity of the country, and tbe result is as certain as it is that the sun rises and sets, that yon will be a happy and prosperous nation. The time will come when you will not recognise this glorious country in which we live, for it is destined to become—l say it with sincerity—one of the places of her Majesty’* dominions which will be sought after as a place of residence more than any other part of those glorious dominions over which she so ably rules." The windows of Mr Hebley’s shop, Grey* town, were smashed last night by two or three persons who were riding by. Mr Hebley got a clue to the offenders snd one ef them has confessed to the dastardly act. Be Show last Wednesday, Mr Jas Stuckey wins the special prize of five guineas for best group of Hereford cattle, being closely pressed by Messrs W and H Beetbam. Mr Buchanan wine the NZL and MA Oo.’s silver onp for the greatest number of prizes in horses, cattle and sheep. Here again Messrs W and H Beetbam were the next competitors, and had it not been for the splendid number of high awards which Mr Buchanan’s Lincoln sheep deservedly gained, Messrs Beetham's large nnmber of points in cattle would have sent the champion prize to Branoepeth. Mr Buchan.n (cored 79 points, viz., 4 first prizes iu horses, 2 first and 2 second prizes in cattle, and 18 first aud 9 second arizes in sheep, while Messrs W and H Beetbam gained 54 points, viz, 1 first and 2 second prizes in horses, 6 first and 4 second prizes in cattle, and 3 first and 6 second prizes in sheep. Mr Alfred Matthews who has won the cap several times in past years wh-n the eompeti'.ioa was confined to wool eh r cp, scored 44 points in Romney Marsh and fat sheep, being an exhibitor in 'iese classes only. Last year the cup was won under the same conditions as now, by Mr Duncan MoMaster, of tbe Lower Valley. Tbe following tenders nave been accepted for the Inland Postal Service for 1887-78 Carterton and Gladstone, three times weekly, Jas.Holmes, - jJ per annnm ; Carterton and Waihakake twice weekly, Eobt Darrock, £9 j FeatV-Bton and Tanberemkan, three times weekly, A Wilkinson, £ls ; Featherston and Wangamoana, via Maryborough, twice weekly, H C Dowman, £ls ; Greytown Post Office and Bailway Station as required, W. Hammetioh, £2B. Mr S. HaigVs hams and bacon which were not in time for entry at tbe late Show, bat were on the table for exhibition only, were pronounced by the judges to be in quality far before any other exhibit before them. The judges thought it a pity they were not entered, ae they would have taken all the prize! without any question. The examination of the children attending the Masterton School, which baa been conducted daring tbe week by Inspector Lee was completed last Friday) and resulted as follows :

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The body of Captain Cain was exhnmed on Wednesday and the inquest was held later ou in the day. The evidence does not appear to disclose who administered - the poison to Captain Cain. The following are the team selected on account of their best average shooting during tbs season to represent tbe Greytown Volunteers in their match against the City Guards to-morrow morning : —Captain Cameroc, Lieut Porritt. Color Sergt Wilason, Sergeants Gooding, Trot man, snd Humphries, Vols J B Hobmsn, G Sayers, T Fisher, J Harris. Emergencies—P Coll’er, Hall, seur, and Blake, The following is the result of tbe squad shooting on Saturday :—A Squad Vol Fisher 46, Sergeant Trotman 31. Vol Hall 29, Vol Blake 29. Average for two absentees, 34 each, 68. Total, 203. 0 Squad— Corporal Collier 44, Vol Sayers 41, Vol Smith 32, Vol Benge 31. Vol Braggins 22, Vol Cameron 11. Total —181.

At Christchurch on Thursday, Jubal Fleming was fined £IOO, on three charges of breaches of the Gaming aud Lotteries Act in connection with his ’’ Robin Hood” consultation, No 8, on the Melbourne and New Zea. land cups, Tbe scenery for the drama to be presented at tbe Greytown Town Hall this evening is entirely new, having been painted especially for the occasion. Mr Hewitt has been elected Governor of the State of New York. Mr George, who contested the office with him, obtained 67,000 totes. Sir John Hall will, on the first suitable opportunity, again offer bis services to the colony. The London wool market is stagnant, and prices weaker, A slight re action is considered possible. Tbe annnal show of the Egmont Agri» cultural and Pastoral Association was held on Thursday. The weather was all that could be desired. The attendance of the public was good, and the exhibits were fairly numerous (over 350), and generally better iu quality than formerly. The judges remarked that tbe fat cattle and tbe classes of short born cows were fully equal to anything that could be found in New Zealand. Tbe champion bull prize was awarded to Mr Wells, of New Plymouth, for an animal bred by Messrs Vavasour Bros. The champion cow prize was awarded to Mr A. A. Fantbam, of Hawera, breeder and exhibitor. The champion ram prize fell to Mr A. Braithwaite, of Waitotara for an imported Bomney Marsh sheep. The champion ewe hogget was bred and exhibited by Mr A. A. Fantbam, of flawera. The champion thoroughbred entire prize fell to Mr Cunningham, for tbe Dauphin, and the champion draught entire prize to Messrs Wilson Bros tor Lord Clyde. The champion draught mare was Mr Moffat’s Lucy, Miss Georgia Smithson and James Hoi, loway’s Amateur Dramatic Company will appear for the first time in Greytown to« morrow evening, in Morton’s domestic drama, “ All that Glitters is not Gold.” The Star speaks thus of tbs performance in Masterton : " All the dreesee and appointments were perfect, and probably prettier scenery and more elegant costumes have never been presented to an audience in this town. Georgie Smithson took, as a matter of course, the role of heroine in the piece, and the spirit and talent which she infused into the impersonation displayed a rare artistic taste. Mr Holloway, the only other professional in tbe bill, took npon himself the one comic character in the play, and was an immense success. There was a formidable array of amateur parts, which were well filled. Miss Beanfort and Mrs Wrigley, in conjunction with Messrs Wrigley and Eibblewbite, undertook leading parts with credit.” Tbe prices are low, and we have no doubt the company will be patronised freely. The Temnka Salvation Army have bad their barracks painted. The front is done in red, blue, and yellow, the three primary colours being laid on profusely, and in designs more striking than artistic. Five minutes calm contemplation of the building wonld, it is said, be enough to oaase colourblindness.

The Committee appointed by the Recreation Committee to carry out a promenade concert iu aid of the funds have set to work in an energetic manner to make this affCr the most attractive and satisfactory thing of the kind ever held in Greytown. They have .already secured the valuable assistance of some pf the best known vocalists from Master, ton, Carterton, Featherston, and Greytown. In a future issue they intend to publish the full programme for the evenmg. Tickets are already issued aud can be procured from several gentlemen in Greytown, and the laudable object for which the evenings amusement is orginated should induce the public to support it even is the charter of the entertainmeat was not sufficient in itself.

Mrs Beid, the mother of the girl Cleary or Graham, was amongst those who assembled to see the prisoners at tne Auckland Police Court. She stated;— 11 I want to see my daughter. I have not seen her for a long time. Last January I was living iu Howestreet with my present husband, Robert Beid, and my girl. I had a letter about the death ol one ol my relatives living at Frasertown, Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay. 1 went down to see my friends, and while 1 was there my husband who is a seafaring man and a sailmaker, took up with a low woman. He went to’ the Barrier taking this woman with him. He is there now. The girl went to the Barrier to get to her stepfather. She went down once before, but they would or could not land her at the right place. This last time when she went down she wanted to be put on shore when Geffrey and Penn came on board after the mnrder, but they would not put her on shore. She is only fifteen years ol age, no more. Her name is Sarah Cleary. She never saw her father; he died before she was born. I do not know how she comes to be called Graham.

1st Standard.. Presented Passed .. 80 80 2nd „ .. .. 87 86 3rd ,, .. 75 63 4th „ .. .. (H 47 5th ,, .. 20 16 6th „ .. .. 36 18