Wairarapa Standard Published Tri-weekly, Price 1d. MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1887.

Wairarapa Standard, Volume XX, Issue 2042, 14 March 1887, Page 2

Wairarapa Standard Published Tri-weekly, Price Id. MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1887.

The loss to the tamers this season through the long drought, and the low prices ol pro. duoe and stock is very bard upon them. Those who put in potatoes find that they are not worth digging up; fruit also has not come to its usual maturity ; butter has gone down to such a low price that its manufacture leaves no profit; while the disastrous fires which have prevailed everywhere have destroyed wnat little sustenance there was for cattle, leaving them looking illfsvored and their selling price consequently low. Even those who could afford to buy cattle just now at low prices cannot do so for want of feed. The outlook for winter is not bright (or the settlers.

Tomorrow Mr F H Wood will hold a large sale ol stock at Martinborongb, and on Wednesday he will sell a considerable quantity of general merchandise. These sales cannot but benefit the people ol that district , and as it opens a market for stock and brings goods of all descriptions before them at very low prices, the residents will doubtless rally round the auctioneer on both occasions.

The Amalgamated Friendly Societies’ Sports to be held at Greytown on St Patrick’s Day, will undoubtedly draw a large concourse of spectators. The committee have worked assiduously to make a good day's eyjoyment, aud if all their arrangements turn out as attractive as their programme ol sports, they will be able to shake hands with themselves over it. Considerable interest is being manifested among pedestrians in the races, and the merits of each man are freely canvassed. On Thursday morning there will be a procession of Friendly Societies’ headed by the brass band, which will march to the fieserve.

We are glad to notice that Mr B. J; Thompson, storekeeper, has led the way in improving the footpaths. The path in front of bis shop has been laid in cement by Mr Maguire, and that irrepressible draper, Mr F. Muir, has followed snit.

The residents ol the Wairarapa townships have been treated to the exhibition of a dancing bear in the public streets, and as such an animal has not been seen at large in these parts before, considerable interest was taken in the animal. Both dogs and horses did not appear to relish the appearance of Brnin —the former barking vociferously and the latter showing a strong inclination to “clear out.”

As many as 250,000 rabbits were killed on one station in New Booth Wales doting the last quarter ol 18fc6. The fire which spread across the plain south of Gieytown on Thursday last turned several sheep that were unable to escape. It is the opinion of the Moroa residents that had the fire crossed the Moroa road several properties would have had very little chance of escape.

On Friday last one of Oreytown’s old native identities passed away from earthly life. Bis name was Hori Taha, but be was known among Europeans as Steward, and was the owner of the Greytown Keserve and the block o< land adjoining it. He was about 70 years of age and for eight years past had been a sufferer with rheumatics. The funeral takes place this afternoon and his remains will be butied close to bis own residence on the Papawui load, where eight or nine of the family ate already buried. He leaves a wile, a son and two daughters. For the last 20 years he has been living in Greytown and is therefore widely known. There was the usual tangi among the Natives, many of whom came from long distances to join in the ceremony.

It was in Wellington the other day that a gentleman went into a shop anti asked the price of butler. “One shilling,’' w.,s the reply, " hut we have none in stock today.” ” Why, what is that ?” said the would-be purchaser, pointing to a hrge dishful on a shelf behind the counter. “ Oh, that is Wairumpa butler," said the shopman "which we are doing at Bd, but I would not think of offering you that. The Hutt butter is the best.” As the questioner was interested in the Wairatapa be further inquired why there should be such a difference in the price, and learned that the butter which was received (rom the Wairarapa was a mixture of all sorts—good, bad and indifferent—and the article was therefore of such an inferior quality that it would not sell like that (rom the Hutt. Now, tins is a matter of g.mit import to out dairy farmers. Why should thi y get a had name lor their butter when as good can be supplied from hero as any other pmt oi the Wtim.gtou piovineo " lit c urse lluy v.hi my it is loc fault of the Wiiiti.rap.i stoieku-p 1 if. who buy t’.ie butter a-d mix it up lor the Wellington maiket ; but doe.- U'.s in l s.i ivv that if the fat mets them stives) siind together to place ihwr produce Upon the W eliiiigtou u..iiiii t direct every man wou.J receive just what i. >■ butter was t nbideredto be worth 7 Tbit, the storekecpiis ot the Empire ciiy should have such u low opinion ol out butter may be attributed to storekeepers mixing up their purchases, but if this is the case the sooner our butter makers join in a co-operative movement the better it will be for their pockets and good name.

Mora! Tuipitud;.—Blame attaches to a jury ol intelligent mm wlieu they condemn a man lor dime whose moral nature has been perverted by indigestion, diseased liver and kidneys. A thoughtful judge may well oonautr whether society would not be better seived by ordering a bottle ol American Go’s Hop Billers for the unfortunate id the dock instead oi years of peou! servitude. Bead A Croud Account —•• To sum it up, six long year* of bed-iiddeu sickness and suffering, co-ting £4o i it year, total £240, all of which ,vd; et'-i'pei hv uh-h boitl.:- <-,( American Go’s ■ lop Bui-1- * i.-j■ i,y my -.-m.? has done -nr '-.vti li, o- w--ik f. i a ye-t since without he lose ol a tl,y, mi I w n.t everybody to .now it f-,r their bouelit." — John Weeks, Butler, Find

Though the bush fires have playod havoc in pome quarters with the settlers, yet it cau* not be denied that they have been a blessing to some. In different places the owners of timbered land have cause to be thankful for the splendid burns they have had. It has saved them a deal of labor and helped them to get the land under grass mucn sooner than otherwise would have been the case.

The Greytewn Mutual Improvement Society will meet at the Oddfellows’ Hall tomorrow evening when an interesting programme will be presented. The public are invited. Working men should see that they ate entitled to vote. Forms may be had at the office of this paper, and we will gladly supply them to anyone.

At a meeting of the Taratahi-Carterton Road Board on Saturday the tender of H Judd and G Wiggins, for work on White’s Line (Somerset road whole length), Carterton, was accepted for the sum of £351. The following corrections have to be made to the prize list of the autumn show Mrs Armstrong, first for crewel work instead of Miss Singer ; Mr T 0 Barnard first for beans. Miss D York first for balsams, instead of Miss Lillie Udy, who got commended. Some splendid silver beet was exhibited and many admired it. Mrs Dr Smith sent some ins teresting collections, among them some designs over one hundred years old. If other persons at the next show would forward any specimens of antiquity they may possess worth exhibiting they would lend extra at« tractions to the event.

The Greytown Band played several selections in the open air yesterday. The band is practising regularly lately and deserves the encouragement of the public.

At the examination of the Eaitara school the other day, Mr Lee, the Inspector of Schools, took occasion to remark that the failure of the three scholars that were counted agamst the school was owing to their being not of the material of which scholars were made. He told them, however, not to be disheartened, as some of the ablest and most successful men that have ever lived made a very poor show at school. Some too, who had done uncommonly well at school had done nothing afterwards. These who had failed that day, at least some of them, might very well surpass in means and social posi* tion some of those who had done so well as scholars.

The Featheraton people tomorrow evening will be drawn out to bear tbe Cantata “ Under the Palms," which has been in rehearsal for some time by several Greytown and Carterton residents, and a number of children. We were present at the rehearsal of Friday night last, and the large number of vocalists and instrumentalists made quite an imposing picture. The full chorus numbers no less than 70 voices, 20 of which are children’s. In . addition to these there are three violins, flute, cornet, organ and piano. The effect when tbe whole of the instruments and voices are at work is grand and soul-stirring. The singing of the children is very good and some of the little ones show good musical ability. The same, of course, may be said of the adults, but there is a peculiar charm when the voices of children unite in chorus. The solos have been entrusted to Miss iSearle, Mrs Ward. Mr Black and Mr Gamble, and each rendered their respective parts on Friday night in good voice and style. The whole is under the conductorsbip of the Kev Mr Ward, who has worked most energetically to secure success. The residents of Foatherston have before them a rich musical treat, and we feel sure the Oddfellows’ Hall tomorrow evening will bo taxed to its utmost capacity to provide room for the public.

A concert was held at the Daletield school on Friday night. The Carterton Band was present and there was a good attendance of the Daletield residents. Mr Gordon, senior, presided, and some good songs and instru> mental performances were rendered. Among the performers were Messrs Potts (piano), Gardener and Lundqvist (violin), Deller, Gordon, W Moore, F Bathbene, Ewen, Birrel (cornet). Mrs Gordon and Mr Potts played the accompaniments. Tbe entertainment was a great success.

The low price of our products is leading prodnoers to consider whether co-operation would not be a good thing after all. Farmers, as a rule, are very slow to take up an idea, and if the present state of tbe market makes them band together to get other openings they will yet have reason to thank tbe cause which led to it. We believe a meeting of settlers will shortly he called in one of our out districts if the agitation for it is success* ful.

Henry White, was charged on Friday, at Masterton, with setting fire to the Prime of Wales Hotel on the night of 28th February. Some evidence of a very damaging character was disclosed. Defendant was committed for trial.

The Featberston Town Band played out one day last week on the hul at tbe rear of the town near the church. The good music of this efficient band was much enjoyed by the townspeople. The Greytown Temperance Society meet this evening at the Wesleyan schoolroom, and it is the desire of the promoters that all persons interested in the temperance cause should attend.

Mr Moriarty will re-open in the old promises, next to Mr St George's, Main street, Greytown, next Saturday, Wth, with a lull and varied stock oi boots and shoes that cannot be excelled tor price and quality in town or country. The advertisement will appear in our next. It gives us much pleasure to beat (tom good authority that a young lady of this town, whose lather was drowned in the Buama., bunga 17 years ago, has through the death of her grandfather in England, inherited a nice little fortune.

We understand that although the statutory meeting oi creditors in Pope's estate is called for Masterton on Thursday, for tiie convenience of creditore it will be adjourned to Greytown for the following day.

Mr F. U, Wood is going to hare a busy week of it. Tomorrow be sells live stock at Martinborough, on Wednesday genera! goods at the same township, on Friday holds h;s Taratahi Stock Sale, and on Saturday theie is to be a large furniture and household sale in the Carterton rooms.

A meeting was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Uuytowu, on Friday night to form a Football Flub to be called the Wanderers. A committee was formed and a secretary pro lein appointed and the meeting adjourned lid next Friday night.

bit Robert Blunt addressed a crowded imeung at Martou me other eveuii o.

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The unanimous decision of the A;>; tll id lliHt Hail a conviction tor murler ia bad in law, and it has thettfH been quashed. The feeling is widesp3| that there has been a miscarriage of justice! A storekeeper from Moawhanga, Muritnotn, Wanganui, named Louis Lawton, was charged with sly grog selling. The defendant was lined £2O and costs, £1 19s. fioz won the Federal Stakes at the Vie* toriau Amateur Club’s meeting on Saturday. Time, 1m 21s.