TOWN EDITION. The Daily Telegraph. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1881.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3177, 3 September 1881, Page 2

TOWN EDITION. The Daily Telegraph. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1881.

With regard to the political deadlock that has ensued from the attitude of the Opposition in respect to the Representation Bill there can be but one opinion. Wβ believe the country will heartily endorse the ruling of Mr Seymour, the Chairman of Committees, in the course that he took last night, and will applaud the Speaker for his firmness in upholding the dignity of the House. It was time that the question involved in the tactics of the Opposition should be brought to an issue, nor can it be said that any impatience had been shown to bring about such a termination. For the second time this session the Committee had sat continuously for forty-eight hours, not in the performance of public duty, nor in the prosecution of public business, but merely for the purpose of preventing a minority from throwing out a measure that has the support , of a majority of the House. In one sitting of forty-eight hours no leaa than twentythree motions for reporting progress, or for the Chairman to leave the chair, were put and lost, and there was no prospect of any termination of the puerile opposition. No sooner was the motion to report progress lost than it was moved that the Chairman leave the chair, and when that vfha lost it would be moved that progress be reported, and for two nighte and two days this ringing o( the changes proceeded. The forms of the House are framed for the purpose of allowing the utmost freedom of discussion, but they were never intended to be abused in such a way as to put a complete stop to parliamentary business. It was never intended that the rules of procedure should be used as a drag upon progress, or that that which gave liberty also give unbridled license. If representative institutions are to be saved from contempt, if government by party is to be maintained, then there must be some limit to opposition. It must be allowed that the Nelson members and their friends went beyond that which may be regarded as the legitimate parliamentary limit in their opposition, and that after repeated trials of strength, finding themselves in a hopeless minority, they should have accepted tbe inevitable,

We understand that Mr Arie Scheele., compositor, of Napier, has received his papers of naturalization as a British subject. Wβ have received the pecond number of The New Zealand Schoolmaster, which in every way maintains the high character of this publication. Our Wairoa correspondent informs us that Captain Porter has decided to stand for the East Coast district. He will have a tough opponent in Mr Locke. From our Parliamentary report we learn that some progress has at last been made with the Representation Bill, and that thsre is every proapget flow of the measure being forced through the House. In our advertising columns it will be seen that Mr Sutton announces his intention of offering himself as a candidate for the representation of the Hawke's Bay district at the approaching general elections. A meeting of the Hawke's Bay Sailng Club was held last evening at the Criterion Hotel. A number of rules for the guidance of members were adopted. The opening day was fixed for next Saturday, and the regatta for the 9th of November, An omission was made yesterday when announcing the partnership of the new firm of barristers and solicitors. It should have been that J. W. Carlile, Esq., and P. S. M'Lean, Esq., had entered into partnership under the style of Carlile and M'Lean. At the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning, before H. Eyre Kenny, Esq., R.M., George Clarke, on remand, was charged with lunacy. It appeared that on further examination Dr de Lisle had resolved to give a certificate of lunacy. On the certificate of Drs Caro and de Lisle the man was then committed to the Lunatic Asylum. By the s.s. Rotorua to-day from Auckland, a half-decked yacht arrived to the order of Messrs A. J. Weber andH. Thompson, built by Messrs J. W. Carr and Sons of that city Judging by her clipper appearance, and the well-known fame of her builders, we should should imagine that she will give a good acoount of herself in the forthcoming regatta, whioh is expected to take place in November next, besides being a valuable addition to our fast increasing mosquito fleet. Mr De Lias has arranged to open with Mr Fred. Marshall in the Theatre Royal, Napier, on the 17th instant. Mr Marshall is one of the best-known and most popular comedians in the Australian colonies, and is just about terminating a most successful season in Auckland, Mr Leake and his company, wbo are at present drawing good houses in Christchurch, in English and Irish drama, will follow Mr Marshall, so that we may expect a succession of enjoyable plays in Napier. The Napier bathe re-open for the season next Saturday, on whioh occasion there will be swimming and diving contests. The first event will be for the swimming championship of Hawked Bay, distance 200 yards, prize a silver medal. The second event is for the divine: championship; there am to be a tr.b race, a ninety yards swimming »-ace, and a greasy pole to conclude the Mr Q. H. Swan has accepted the appointment of judge, and Mr H. Flet-^i. , thai of starter. The opening of the Convent bazaar yesterday attracted a large number of people to Taradale. The bazaar was held in the Church of England school-room, whioh was elaborately decorated, and crowded with a great variety of articles useful and ornamental. The Artillery band attended in the evening, and a considerable number of visitors from Kapier were present. The bazaar will be open agair. this evening, the band in attendance, and visitors will be conveyed from Napier by one of Mr Rymer's coaohes at 6.30. Mr Pollard's Liliputian Opera Company has arrived in Napier from the North, and will open at the Theatre Royal this evening in " Les Cloches de Corneville." The opera is full of sparkling music, and from the wellknown proficiency of the juveniles, and the thorough training they have undergone at the hands of Mr Pollard, a genuine success maybe anticipated. New scenery and dresses have been obtained for this opera, and from the enthusiastic way in which its production by this company has been referred to by the Auckland press we look forward to a treat. The opera is of considerable length, and the management has wisely decided to commence the performance at a quarter before eight o'clock this evening. With a view to giving the country admirers of this little band an opportunity of witnessing their performance a special train will leave Hastings on Monday evening. At a meeting of the committee of the Hawke's Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Society, held yesterday, the following resolutions were passed: — " That two foreign judges are sufficient for each class, and that the yard committee should appoint a referee to each class on the morning of the show, who could be called in by the judges if necessary." " That the selling price be affixed to each exhibit in the implement classes." " That the ploughing match directly under the auspices of the society be discontinued, and in its stead a sum of money be voted in aid of local matches." "That the yard committee be requested to take such steps as will prevent any interference with the judges during their work." A statement of receipts and expenditure was read, showing a balance of £80 to the credit of the sosiety. The meeting was informed that Mr Sterry, of Waipukurau, offered a double-rein snaffie bridle for the best light-weight hack. Some other matters of routine business were disposed of, and the meeting terminated. At the annual meeting of the Napier Cricket Club, held last evening, a report by the secretary was read congratulating the club on the results of the past season, and stating out of seven first class matches played by the club they had won four, lost two, and one was drawn. The report referred to the visit of the Australian eleven, and the part taken in the match by members of the Napier Club. Reference was also made to the difficulty of obtaining a practice ground, but plesure was expressed at the knowledge that Mr Villers was laying a good ground at Petane, which would be a great boon to the cricketers of Napier. It was also stated to be desirable that, with a view to give an impetus to cricket, interprovincial matches should be arranged, and to secure this it was suggested that the different clubs in the district should co-operate. Mr H. Martin was stated to have the highest batting average for last season, and Mr 0. H. Edwards the highest average for bowling:. Mr R. Stuart was reelected president Of the club, Mr E. Lyndon vice-president, Mr T. Gilpin secretary, and Mr C. H. Edwards treasurer. The following managing committee were appointed: — Mossrs CHlnera, Carnell, J. Martin, Mayo, and Jaeobe.