Page 3 Advertisements Column 1

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 3, Issue 686, 7 February 1881, Page 3

Mr J. L, Coster on the occasion of his retirement from the management of the Bank of New Zealand, was presented at Ohristchurch on Thursday lust with a nil 6 * ' azza ' an and a purse of £SOO. \ For several years thoso members of the volunteer force who have taken an interest id shooting have long puzzled themselves to find out a remedy for what are called ''drop shots." caused by the heating of the rifle and the consequent hardening of the fouling in warm weather, What many have attempted has now to all appearance been reached by It. H. Finley, of Glasgow, who has just patented an invention which bas already received tho approbation of many well-known shots. Tho . invention takes the form of a.cork stopper • for the breach of the rifle. In it a brass ; tube is inserted; to which is attached a ' piece of rubber tubing and mouthpiece. Hi soon as a shot.is fired the cartridge is withdrawn, and the stopper inserted. This can be doue without any alteration of position, and with the mouthpiece between his lips, the rifleman can send a strong ourre.nt of moist air direct from tho breech to the muzzle of tho barrel, thus keeping the barrel cool and the fouling moist. Several well-known shots haveexperimented wieh the apparatus during the hottest days, and their experience has been fhat after firing seven consecutive shots the barrel Was as cool as lyhen they began, while the drop shots of which they had previously to complain wore conspicuous by their absence/ This invention is simple and ingenious, and promises to supply a want at which jias long been left by riflemen. Mr Turner has a supply on hand. Keminiscenceb mr wmumiou,—ln the year 18-15 a worthy oitizen pioaded his way with some difficulty through fern and ti-tree to Te Aro Flat baing in search of the surveyor's peg whioh had been driven in atthe comer of what is now Cuba and Dixon streets. Upon this spot was erected a small house, in which a very successful drapery business was carried on by two ladies of remarkable talent and energy, who have long since retired from the scene to the land of their birth—"Land o*the mountain and the flood, Land of brown heath and shaggy wood, In the year .1866 it passed into the bands of Mr James Smith, the present proprietor; who gave to the premises the appropriate name of Te Aio House, and under whose management business lias steadily progressed with the rising fortunes of the city, until at length it was found that a considerable enlargement was necessary, and the result was,-Te ; Aro House, as at present, one of the most complete, and Extensive Drapery Establishments in' the colony ol New Zealand, The Jeneral Drapery occupies a latge space, being 49 feet by 25 foet, Amply sufficient for all Manchester goods, Fancy Dresses, Silks, Gloves, Hosiery, Ribbons, Laces, &o. The Men's, Boy's, and YouthB 1 . Clothing"'Department measures 24 feet by 14 feet, and lias attached a comfortable fitting-room. Carpets and Household - fnrniahinga have a similar space allotted t6 them. The Show-room for the sale of Millinery, Mantles, Jaokets, Costnmos, &c., is a very spacious apartment, elegantly fitted np, and beautifully lighted from the roof, and measures 39 feet by 22 feet. The stock of goods is at all times large and well selected; and patterns axe forwarded post free on application. A special feature at Te Aro House is the Order Department, and vory careful attention is paid to the wants of Country Residents. AUordeiaareexecutcd under the immediate supervision of the proprietor, and securely packed and forwarded to their ' destination with that promptness and despatch which have always aistin -guiflbed To Aro House, Cuba-atreet, Welling on.—fADVT.I

RABBIT DISTRICT, NOTICE TO LANDOWNERS, The Landowners' List for the year 1881 is deposited for inspection at the Highway Board Office, Masterton, Copies of the same .are also deposited at the residences of Messrs F. and C. Minchin, Alfrcdton, and Mr F. Jagerhorn, Mauriceville.. The Trustees. have appointed SATURDAY, the 19th of February, at J1 a.m., ai tho Couniy Offices, Masterton, as the day and place on and at which they will Bit to hear objections to and finally complete such List. . By order of the Trustees, F, G. MOORE, Masterton, February 7th, 1881. • WAIRARAPA JOCKEY CLUB AUTUMN MEETING, TA.UHERENIKATJ, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY NEXT. First Saddling 801 l will Ring at 11 Each Day, and First Race will start at 11,80 Arrangements have been made with tho Railway Department for SPECIAL TRAINS from Wellington and Masterton and intervening Stations. RALPH li, ARMSTRONG, N E. through Allotment 40, part' of Section 26, Opaki Block, will bo closed. Pio. P. V.POWELL.. - : E. J. MAItLEY. Masterton,.Feb, 3, 1881. 684 . LADIES'SADDLES. IJIHE undersigned ha? a choice assortment of Ladies' Saddles, Harness, Ao. . V . ' EDWARD PEAECE, (H2: , " Wellington,