Wairarapa Standard Published Tri-weekly, Price 1d. WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1887.

Wairarapa Standard, Volume XX, Issue 2069, 18 May 1887, Page 2

Wairarapa Standard Published Tri-weekly, Price Id. WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1887.

Mr R. S. Hawkins has expressed his deter* mination to be a candidate lor Wairarapa North at the next election.

Just at the present time it is difficult to say what the next step may be in the House. There are several tumours ol no-confidence motions, but as te the fate of the Ministry no one can say.

The Esrl of Aberdeen was warmly welcomed at Wellington. The committee of the Wairarapa Institute met last evening. Messrs Wyett (chairman), Sheet, Western, Nation and Webster being present. The new books recently sent for to England have arrived, and the committee will now have a busy time in re-arranging the whole library. Every book in the possession of snbsciibers is to be called in. The Carterton Volunteers muster for inspection tonight. After drill a meeting will be held to appoint a secretary, Ac. We remind stock buyers ef the sr le of Mr D. McMaster’s shorthorn cattle to be held by Mr F. H. Wood at Carterton tomorrow, Thursday. The sale starts at 1 o’clock. The Greytown Hospital authorities desire to acknowledge with hearty thunks receipt of the following donations The Soiree Com • mittee LM 5s 3d, as honm •, 1 M.i-scribers Messrs A Anderson L 3, G. .1 ■ > , ! orosters’ Aims, LI Is. K. 11. Bucket, • ,;is of V niiaM.v, 1.1, and by ifi.ts, Mi 0.-is J. McMastor LI os, m d - XofficiUun

The M.iikfl in the boot trade at Wellington has piacticn’ly been settled, and has ended in a manner satlufactoiy to hath sides.

Mr F. H. Wood makes extensive additions to his list for the coining Taiatahi sale. He aleo advertises a fruit tree, forest tree, and general sale for the Carterton rooms on Saturday, 28th May, 1887, another new advertisement of Mr H. J. Gawler’s household furniture and effects at Clareville on Tuesday, 2ud June. Mr Gawler’s house and six acres of laud will also be sold on the eame occasion.

A number of men were charged at the Nae pier Magistrate’s Court and fined, among them a Chinaman. During the case it was found that the childlike and bland interpreter was wearing a pair of stolen trousers, and he was brought before ihe beak. The trousers had been given to him, he said, so the charge was dismissed.

Messrs Maxtou and Webster will sell the household furniture and effects of Mr Gray tomorrow, and also his stock-in-trade. The auctioneers commence work at 12.30.

At the Carterton R.M. Coart yesterday D, P. Loasby sued H. Waters for £2 10s fid and got judgment. Another civil case, Osborne v Wilson, was adjourned to Wanganui. A bridge has been erected over the Satis kata, Taranaki. Sixty-three Chinamen are said to be on their way from Hong Song to New Zealand. According to the British Trade Journal, tbe United States is thinking of reverting to Freetrade, because tbe Government finds its revenue from import duties so large that it does not quite see how it is to be able to dis* pose of the amount satisfactorily much longer. That journal farther remarks that “ (bis is a somewhat unusual trouble lor statesmen to grapple with. It is a novelty which many in other countries would like to experience.

Although not onexpeoted as he bad been suffering from a long, lingering illness, the announcement of the death ol Mr John Macara on Monday night produced a painful sensation. Deceased, although in the Jprime of life, could almost be regarded as a VVairarapa product, for be armed in the valley at an early period in bis life and for years kept a general store in Greytown where his parents also resided. Eight or nine years ago be removed to Masterton where he soon familiarised himself with tbe residents. He was of a lively disposition, particularly fond of field sports, the companion ol dogs and horses, and a lover of the turf, htnee in sporting circles be was ever po) Mar. The funeral takes place on Thursday (tr morrow) afternoon, and will be attendee by the Masonic brethren and Pearson’s private band. Star.

The St Mark’s Lodge of Freemasons at Carterton have presented Past Master liro G. M. Gardener with u very handsome P.M. jewel in testimony of the valuable services tendered to the Lodge by recipient. A sheep farmer in this district I -is u.totiued us that one of las neighbours t. ,mo ago ohi, [ed a iJli'oLer of frozen c.;.’- ■■ ul sheep to Lnglaotl ex uiic-ot ste tinet\ . n>.s just ■ ; 1 t’.t bis K-! ilii.i of cash . . , ... ...al, no., u ... i ■ , ay laded atm *,V . ..mi, ..o ,mr ,-l ~ .....\vatr hit-: lost las , oa.i htS hj. a-s M pay : a.it am <Uut hi e\ ss, tor Hie pi t, iie;;e ot sending las mutto.i to England.

A .‘.cottah admirer, who hud settled in the Mates, lias l-' nueuhed X SOOO for a Burns rntmoiiiil, which will beset up in Washington Park, Albany. Thete is already a statue of Burns in Now York.

John Beauchamp, a big negro of Louisville, hot that he could eat 60eggs in as many minutes. The wager was accepted, and the other evening he appeared with five dozen eggs acd a skillet, and the match began. He cooked the eggs himself, and ate 27 in six miuUa;-. The remaining 33 disappeared more slowly, but none was left when time was called. The eater could hardly speak when he had finished, and had to be helped to his feet.

When Moriarfy’s Jubilee pi ice list was read, Itcreated the greatest lensation j All the small desists unitedly said " Ha’ll certainly startle the nation."

Ti.ey were right indubitably—wait and yon’ll

pee, "Tis the best celebration of our Queen's ,T tbilee.

Yon have no doubt reid the price list; see that you now examine the goods. “ Bough on Itch.” " Uomli on Itch ” cures skin humors, eruptions, ring worm, tetter, -salt iliettm, (rusted feet, chilblains, itch, ivy poison, barber's itch. “ Bough on Rats.’ Clears out rats, mice, roaches, dies, ants, bed bugs, beetles, insects, thunks, jack rabbits, sparrows, and gophers, 4( chpmiste and druggists.

A nidi named DanfieM at Caitcrton, was badly scalded on Monday by the upsetting ol a teapot.

The plans, Ac,, for the additions to the Carterton school are cow on view at Mr R; Fairbrother’s store.

Mr Bunny has announced his intention to contest the seat lor the South Wairarapa. His address will probably appear in a few days. Last Saturday’s excursion train from the Wairarapa was well utilised by the public. The railway department would do well to run these train* frequently when there are any attractions in Wellington. The Greytown Volunteer Soiree Committee met alter drill last night and some important arrangements were made respecting the forthcoming soiree. The best mssic obtainable will be engaged.

Messrs Wyett and St George have worked energetically towards seeming an excellent programme lor next Monday night’s entertainment in the Town Hall, Greytown, The programme will appear in Friday’s issue.

The western ranges are now capped with snow, and the East Coast has had a little ol it. After a good spell of wet weather, which has been most favorable to vegetation, the cold has set in, the frosts being felt rather sharply. It is rumoured that on Friday next a direct want of confidence motion will be tabled against the Government.

Rabbits have crossed over from Otago to South Canterbury, and threaten to become a formidable pest.

Mr Wood hat wired to the friends ol the late Mr John Maoara, asking them to kindly postpone the funeral ceremony from 3 to 4 o’clock tomorrow afternoon, so as to allow many who wish to attend the funeral, to do their business at his sale of Mr MoMaster’s stock at Carterton before proceeding to Mas* terton. Mr James Maoara has telegraphed to ns that in order to meet the wishes of the Greytown friends the funeral has been postponed from 3 to 4 o’clock.

Mr Joseph Mt O’Connor who has recently erected a handsome new shop opposite the Bank of New Zealand, Greytown, will shortly open with a large and varied stock of new boots and shoes, and bootmaking and repairing will be done on thepremises. There is a large and commodious work room at the rear ol the shop. His advertisement will appear in our next.

A meeting of the Featherston Dairy Factory shareholders was held at the Town Board office on Monday afternoon when the report of the Building Committee was received. Mr T. Benton gave notice of motion that the capital of the Company be raised from £IOOO to £ISOO, and a motion to the effect that the manufacture of cheese be added to butter was left over for consideration at the next .meeting which will bo held on Monday week, 30th inst.