The Daily Telegraph SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 1881.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3106, 11 June 1881, Page 2

The Daily Telegraph SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 1881.

Mr Sutton, as Chairman of the Hawke's Bay County Council, may fairly be excused for having made the opening of the Redely ffe bridg« the occasion for a little laudation of the public works accomplished since be has presided os'C-r tho affairs of tbe county. Those works have been of a highly useful and costly nature, but by economical administration the county revenue has been equal to the demands made upon it. We give the County Council every credit for the manner in which it has conducted the affairs entrusted to it, and we think that no small share of (he praise it has earned ha* been due to the pains-taking attention paid by Mr Sutton to county business. But with all this tbe county system is very far from having proved its claim to public approbation. Because the one County of Hawke's Bay has not wasted its funds, but oo tbe contrary, has assisted to develope its resources, it does not follow tbat all have been as equally well managed. Tbe system that has enabled

Hawke's Bay to continue on the path o( progress has had just the contrary effect upon other counties that have not been s > I; v ..ably situa'ed. Mr bntton's comparison of the provincial and count/ systems was consequently inappropriate. Provincial institutions were sufficiently elastic to suit the requirements of every part of the colony, and under them the coloDy throve like a young giant, in spite of native wars and commercial depressions. This cannot be said of the county system, which, now that the suosidies have been cut off, has nothing to show to warrant its existence. At the best it was only regarded as a medium of communication between the Government and the Road Board-!, and a sort of distributing body to regulate the division of the ' subsidy. This function has now ceased, and with it the pretended utility of the County Councils. Mr Sutton found fault with the late Provincial Government be-1 cause it spent the most of its revenue in forming a road to Te Aute. This is very poor chaff. A reference to the bl < books will show how much of tbe provincial revenue had necessarily to be ex pended in the maintenance of gaoln, hospitals, and charitable institutions, i>j the support of the police, the improvement of the harbor, the repair of the streets in Napier. The Provincial Council had to do—aye. and did it we)! too -whit now is bunglingly and expensively performed by three County Councils, one Municipal Council, one Harbor, two Hospital, and two Domain Board:», one Education Board and thirty-four School Committees, while gaols and police are paid for and controlled by the General Government. There is no com - parison, and no comparison can be drawn, between the two systems, one of which was in every respect perfect, because ever capable of development, while the other is and always must be a clumsy incapable machine. The two systems are essentially different. Provincialism meant and was in every sense a Byßteua o)' government; the local governing institu tions that we now have possess nothinc of a governing nature. With respect to the Te Ante road, Mr Sutton knows as well as anybody that that highway passed through and opened up the principal producing districts in the province, and was the means of giving a value to and finding buyers for thousands of acres of Crown lands. It did in fact for all districts south of Nanier exactly what the-Red - clyffe and Kuripapanga bridges will, do for inland Patea. As well might fault be found with county administration on account of money being spent in improving communication with Patea a--that provincial government should be spoken of contemptuously, because while it lasted it opened up the richest districts in the country. Mr Sutton asked, " what had Puketapu, Patea, Wairoa, or any other district north of Napier got under the old system P" The question is very easily answered. Puketapu has no more now than what it received undef provincialism; Patea was not within the provincial district, it was all native land, and until lately there was but one settler in the district; it bad no claim whatever on provincial funds. Wairoa, it is said, is a little better off since it has bee 1 managing its own affairs, but had the settlers of that district chosen to do so in the days of provincialism they could have formed a Road Board which, with i shilling rate, would have done all that their County Oouncil can do. But with all its fault-finding with provincialism, the Council of Wairoa has done nothiD# to improve the main road through the county which was formed by the Provincial Government. It is perhaps, not a curious circumstance tbat while Mr Sutton has been praising the existing system the Waimate County settlers at a public meeting unanimously carried a resolution praying the Government to nboli.h tho county system as"T)eihg unsuitable to tbe wants of the country north of Auckland.

His Honor Mr Justice Gillies sat in Chambers this morning. We hear that Mr R. Harding intends to resign his seat on the Land Board, and also his position on the Hospital Board. The Taiaroa will make another special journey up this coast. She leaves Dunedin on Tuesday next, and will call at Oamaru, Napier, and Auckland. Information has been received that the box of photographs expected by the Harbor Board is coming up by the Rotomahana, which will be here to-morrow. Mr G. Rymer desires us to acknowledge the receipt of £8 from A. McHardy, Esq., on account of the fund for the widow and orphans of the late Mr Caldwell, of i live. A t the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning James Brown and John i* His were charged with drunkenness, and each fined 5s and costs, or 48 hours imprisonment with bard labor. Mr Ormond and Mr Sutton go overland on Monday to attend to their Parliamentary duties. The Ringarooma was crowded with passengers this morning. No less than sixtyfive were shipped at Gisborne, and ninetyfive in all landed here. Amongst these were Herr Bandmann and the members of his dramatic company. We are requested to inform those who have received invitations to the Masonic ball that the committee is powerless to make arrangements until replies are sent in. The ball is to come off on tne 24th, so that there is no time to be los-c An inquest was held yesterday at the Railway H -tel, Kaikora, on the destruction of the Kaikora district school, before Dr. Todd, coroner, and a jury, of which Mr Dillon was foreman. After evidence was taken the jury brought in a verdict " Cause unknown." The directors of the Hastings Town Hall Company held a meeting yesterday evening, when plans and specifications of the proposed building were laid before them. It was decided that the architect, Mr W. A. Dugleby, be instructed to call for tenders ' forthwith. The Waipawa County Ploughing Match Association's second annual meeting will be held on Wednesday next, in a paddock near the Kaikora railway station, that has been kindly lent by Mr E. Watts. The matches will begin at half-past nine o'clock, and the proceedings will be closed with a public dinner to be held at Mr Scrimgeour's hotel. The Japanese plants and trees sold by auction to-day by Mepsrs Kennedy ami Gillrnau realised wonderfully high prices. The persimmons brought from 4s to Ci each, and the bamboon, according to variety, from 2s 6d to £1 12 6s each. The total amount realised by tho sale was roughl;, estimated at about £300, or more than 200 per cent, profit on the cost of the importation. In the Herald's leading article this morning, referring to the supineness of the Rabbit Commissioners, the fellowing passage occurs :—" The contempt with which they treat every effort made by the public to galvanise them into life leads to one inevitable conclusion. That is, that as long as the trustees are nominated by the Governor they will never perform their functions. An elective body, resposible to the public, dare not exhibit such supreme indifference to their duties." As it happens the Rabbit Trustees, or Commissioners, are elected by the ratepayers, as a reference to the Rabbit Nuisance Act will show our somewhat jump-at-conclusions contemporary,

The opening of the Redolyffe bridge was made the ocsasiou of a jollification afc tho Waioliiki pa yesterday. There were general expressions of satisfaction at the completion of the bridge, and a general drmk all round. Mr Glendinning gave a supper to his workmen at the Taradale Hotel m the evening, and the harmony which prevailed showed the good feeling existing between master and men. The following is a full list of the cases to come before the Supreme Court at the sitting which commences on. Monday:— Criminal: Donald, Inia, and Winiata Pan for larceny; Connolly, Henri Wairoa and Heni te Awhenga, for forgery ; Perry and Collins, for burglary; Gallagher, for bigamy ; Hifccbings and Parsons, for sheep stealing ; Honi Riaktt and Koti Porihi, f or cattle stealing. Civil: H. R. v. Arihi and others, H. Evans v. Bank of New South Wales, W. L. Rees v. P. Barker, Same v. M.J. Gannon, Spencer Sutton v. A. Todd, Puke Puke Tangiora v. J. Sheehan and H. R. Russell, and Wooster v.Turley. Herr Bandraann and his company open at the -heatre Koyal this evening in. " Richelieu," and from the interest attaching to the play itself, and the well-known abilities of Herr Bandmann, Miss Beaudet, and Mr Cathcart, we have no doubt there will be a good house to welcome them. It is the generally accepted opinion that this is one of Herr Bandmann's strongest deleanations, and thoge who have seen Miss Beaudet will know that her talents are particularly adapted for a character like Julie. In thus visiting Napier a second time Herr Bandmann gives us an opportunity of witnessing a number of first-class plays admirably rendered. There are good times coming for residents at the Spit and travellers* thereto. Or. Cotton /yith that largeness of spirit and breathM philantrophy which marks all his scheWs, intends to organise a working for the port. On this being mooted several publicans, not to be outdone in a flesire for the greatest good for the greatest number, at once broached a Bcheme for /mining vehicles to and from the Spit to car/y passengers at 6d per head, and for letting out private conveyances and feeding horses at wonderful low prices. A community with suoh public spirited men within it is in the way of progress, and not, likely to fall behind the age. Councillor Cotton, when a candidate for the Council, said he could not talk much, but he would work for the Hpit, and he is doing it. May. his shadow never grow less. . < Mitchell has eclipsed all previous performances on an English billiard table, says Bell's Life in London. He gave a wellknown amateur and, supporter 1500 start in a match of 2000 up. Topping, his opponent, began with an attempt at a cannon, but failed, Mitchell following with a break, of 50, and subsequently 180 composed of 36 spot hazards. By this time Topping had spruug together 10, and at Mh subsequent stroke, Mitchell holed the red and went for his favorite position behind the spot. Amidst breathless excitement he continued to hold the cue until he bad pocketed the red ball 612 times, the break whioh left him within two of home, realising 1839, the largest number ever made in England. Reaching 1000 Mitchell felt a little nervous, and dwelt for a minute, until the burst of the cheering with whioh he was hailed had passed. But he afterwards darted the red home time after time like lightning, and often had no occasion to leave his ball, the strong back twist keeping him in position eight or nine consecutively. Three or four times he got too near the cushion, but went round the table and obtained his place again with marvellous precision. Tbe game occupied lh. 35min. Topping only handled his cue three times, and found out by experience that he must find another " chopping block," as Mitchell is rather a hard nail.——J. Roberts, jun.;, in an exhibition match of 2000 up, wherein he agreed to give his father half the game start, is alleged to have made some wonderful breaks, scoring game whilst the old gentleman only put together 240. The younger player only took up the cue 10 times, and his best runs were—4ll. (134 spots), 274 (85 spots); 903 (284 spots), 151 all round, and 263, (173 spots). '

Herr Bandmann and his company at the | Theatre Royal in " Richelieu "to-night at 8, | Tenders for the erection of additions to Messrs Neal and Close's premises close on Monday next. Found a key. The dissolution of the partnership hitherto existing belwoen Messrs William Vicker* and J. J. W. Lye, of Havelock, is notified. Tenders are invited for the erection of a Town Hall at Hastings up to the 28th instant. The annual ploughing match and draught foal show of tbe H.B.A. and P. Society will be held at Hastings on the 21st instant. Entries up to the 18th instant. Tenders for the erection of a public, school at Kaikora will be received up to the 28th instant. A new time-table for the Napier line of railway is advertised. Mr C. L. Margoliouth has £350 to lend at 7 per cent. For sale a gas-making engine. - Mr J. H. Grocott notifies that he is un» :_ able to meet his liabilities. _' '', '.'•;' A number of new advertisements, will be.,* s found in our " Wanted " column. DIVINE SERVICES TO-MORROW. Mass will he celebrated by the Rev. E. Reignier at Clive, at ll a.m. At St. John'*church as follows: —8 a.ra.,l morning prefer ; 11 a.m., ordination service, with sermon by Rev. J. Hill; 3.15 p.m., child-en's service j 7 p.m., evening prayer pad sermon. By the Rev. Deßerdt Hovell, at the ' school-room, Port Ahuriri, at 11 a.m. (Holy Communion and baptismal service). By Mr W. Walsh, at Puketapu at 11 a.m.j and at Taradale at 3 p.m. Bj Be v. J. Hill, at Taradale at 7 p.m. By Rev. R. S. Bunn, at Trinity Church. Clive Square, at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. By Rev. W. Nichol, at Havelock at 11 a.m., at t live ab 3.30 p.m., and at Hastings at 7 p.m. By Rev. C. Penney, at the Methodist Church, Shakespeare road, morning and evening. By Rev. Geo. E. Sass, in the Lutheran Church, in the Scandinavian language at 11 a.m., in the German language at 2 p.m., and in the English language at 7 p.m. Seats free. All cordially invited. By Rev. J. C. h-ccles, at St. Peter's, Waipawa, at 11 a.m., and at the Church, Te Aute, at 7 p.m. By Rev. R. Fraser, at Takapau at 3.30 p.m. By Mr W. O. hobb, at Hampden at 11 a.m., Onga Onga at 3 p.m., and Waipawa at 7 p.m. The usual Presbyterian Bervice will be held at Kaikora at 3 p,m. By Rev. B. Barnett, at Mr Ford's, Tarnwera, at 2 p.m., and at tho Methodist's Church, Waipawa, at 7 p.m.