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Wairarapa Standard, Volume XX, Issue 2084, 24 June 1887, Page 2

Mr D P I: jusby will have a new advertise meat ia our next issue.

No notice was taken of the Queen’s Jubilee iu the Roman Catholic Churches ol Wellington last Sunday. Entries lor the Featherston stock sale on 3th July, and tbe next Taratahi sale on 7th July, should be sent to Mr F. H. Wood as early se possible.

Owing to unavoidable circumstances the sale at Featheiston by Messrs Maxlou and Webster is postponed. Sir Charles Clifford has been created a baronet. He was one of the early settlers ol Wellington and first speaker of the House of Representatives.

The celebration of the Queen's Jubilee at M', f ' rlon, notwithstanding the showers, was id. that could bo desired. One great attraction was a roasted bullook which took all Monday night to cook. Crowds flocked to the paddock iu the morning where the roasts ing process was carried out and there was such a press to have a look at the bullock's carcase that tbe whole concern was nearly overturned. When the carving was finished it was found that besides the bullock 120 loaves of bread had been demolished too. The natives cooked four or five sacks of potatoes, but the larrikins rushed the potato pita and destroyed the contents. A Maori haka was danced by the Papawai Native oorp under the superintendence of Mr 0 J Jury. In addition to triumphal arches there were many decorations by private individuals, and in the evening there was a display of fireworks.

The Qreytown Loyal Pride of the Valley Juvenile Lodge of Oddfellows’ met last Wednesday evening, when the following Brothers were elected officers for the next six months : Bro £ Humphries, G.M.; Bro J Dockery N.Q.; Bro A R Hornblow, V.G.; Bro J Hornblow, E.S.; Bro T Haigh, R.B.NG. ; Bro L Fuller, L.S.N.G -.BroJQuin. R.S.V G.; Bro H Haigh, L.8.V.G.; Bro G Bishop, Guardian ; Bro J Higgins, Warden, Rara avis in terras. A few days ago Mr G. Lawrie found ao albatross on the bank of the Rnamahnnga, near tbe Waibenga bridge. Tbe sea bird when found had been dead a short time. No donbt its death was caused through being out of its native elemeat and unable to rise from the ground. Tbe Greytowa Druids will hold a special summoned meeting of their Lodge on Wednesday night next, 30th inst.

It is stated that tbe Waibenga Bridge has subsided to a great extent during the present week through the floods and that one of tbe spans has collapsed to the extent of quite two feet. Tbe main road near Petberick’s bridge is stopped for traffic. Light traffic may be carried alongside the line of new deviation until repairs are made. The anniversary of the Wesleyan Church, Qreytown, will be celebrated next Sunday and Tuesday. On Sunday three special services will be held in the church. Tbe Rev J. N. Buttle, of Masterton, will preach in the morning at 11; tbe Rev J. Ward will conduct a young people’s service in the afternoon at half past 2, to whioh, by the by, older folk are invited ; and at half past 6 he will preach a sermon to young men. Before tbe evening service Mr Ward will conduct a short opeu air service at 6 o’clock, near Mr Hillier’s. To the evening service in the church all the young men in Qreytown are specially invited. On Tuesday evening next tbe annual tea meeting will be held from 3 to 7 , there will be a sale of goods iu tbe schoolroom. At halt 5 the tea will commence iu the same building; and at half past 7 tbe public meeting will be held in tbe church, under the presidency of the Mayor. Great preparations have been made to make this effective. The following are the subjects of the addresses: —Rev D. Fulton, " At Home ; ” Rev J. N. Buttle, “In Church ; ” Rev A. Thomson, “ Iu Business ; ” and Rev J. Ward " Everywhere.” These addresses, so varied in subject, and in the hands of such popular speakers, will be interspersed with anthems and select pieces by a large choir with orchestral accompaniments. We predict for our friends, wet or fine, very successful services.

The glove contest between H. Laing, of Wanganui, and John Cunningham, of Wellington. for tbe heavy weight championship of Now Zealand, takes place at Wellington on Tuesday.

A woman in Palmerston North named Anderson has met with a serious accident, whioh nearly resulted fatally. She was kicked in the jaw by a young horse, whioh then rolled over; but her injuries are fortunately confined to a broken jaw.

A return by tbe Commissioner of Crown Lands, shows the number of selectors under tae various land systems aud (he number in arrear at the present time. The following are tbe figures under each system : —Of 231 deferred payment holders, there are 9 in arrear ; of 39 on perpetual lease, there are 6 iu arrear ; of 33 holders under village homestead system, there are 5 in arrear ; of 60 holders in special settlements, there are 4 in arrear, and ol 13 small run holders, there is 1 in arrear. Thns out of a total of 389 selectors, there are at the present time only 25 persons in arrear with tbeir payments.

Mr Ballanoe addressed the electors of Wanganui the other night. He defended the village settlements, and said it was the intention of the Government, if returned to power, to carry on the system. He indicated that the question of Protection would be the test question ol tbe elections, and the Government was prepared to stand to it. He received a unanimous vote of confidence.

The Adelaide Exhibition was opened on tbe 21st by his Excellency Sir William Robinson, the proceedings being of a most imposing character. Troops lined the route from Government House to the Exhibition Building. Mr E J Smith, Mayor of Adelaide and President of the Exhibition, delivered an address, to which tbe Governor replied at some length. His Excellency has despatched a cablegram to tbe Queen announcing the opening of the Exhibition, which is held not only in celebration of Her Majesty's Jubilee, but the Jubilee of the colony also.

Strange Insurbordination.—Who has not experienced a eort ol malady when all the faculties seem ia rebellion, and labor is absolutely impossible i It is a condition of nerves and stomach and brain that can only be cured by the nae of that irresistible remedy American Go's Hop Bitters. Bead

A Gisborne paper advertises Urns for a reporter:—We want an M.A, Oxen), one who can report the Police Oourt, Harbour Board, and Borough Ooonoil meetings, a glove fight, and a Salvation Army discourse at one and the same time, also interview insurance canvassers without committing homicide, and pick no type at odd moments. When that man offers, we are ready to give him a show. Till then, •» we pass."

Three hundred Hungarian pilgrims have bean drowned in the river Danube, owing to their raft capsizing in a squall.

The interprovincial football match, Auckland v. Taranaki, was played on Tuesday in the Rugby Union ground at Epsom. About 4000 people were present. The game, which was well contested, resulted in a victory for the Taranaki representstives by two tries.

Mr F Muir, draper, of Qreytown, is extending the sphere of his operations bv sending out a travelling agent with goods. Mr Bowers, who for many years has been with Messrs Oaselberg and Co., is now Mr Muir's out loor representative. During bis long resM. noo in Qreytown Mr Bowers has proved him cif worthy of every confidence enl we limnno doubt that he will do much t) ineve; se his present employer’s interest.

An inspection parade of Ibe Grey'own Volunteers takes place Tuesday night neat.