The Daily Telegraph. MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1883.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3708, 4 June 1883, Page 2

The Daily Telegraph. MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1883.

Aftek all said and done the best strength of the Ministry is to be found, wo expect, in that .-wondrous old bogie, Sir George Grey. If it were not for the fear that a change of Government means in some way or other the return of a Grey Ministry to power we hardly think the present Cabinet would hold office for another session. -A_n<l the colony has good reason to fear a return to power of the most incompetent and politically most unscrupulous party that ever governed, and we had almost said disgraced New Zealand. It would be too expensive and too hazardous an experiment to try -whether thatpartyhad learned anything or forgotten anything during the last three years. Yet, what lias the Whitaker-Atkinson Ministry to recommend themselves? In anything in which they have shown themselves liberal they have borrowed from the other side of the House. In their native policy alone have they exhibited originality, and that native policy is the creation of one man and is administered by one man. It is not due to the Ministry as a whole that that policy is now being enforced. Mr Bryce was at one time very nearly sacrificed to please Sir Arthur Gordon and the mistaken philanthropists of Exter Hall. Major Atkinson has lately addressed his constituents, and, having nothing whatever toisay, ho abused Mr Montgomery. Metaphorically speaking he threw him in the air and jumped upon him when he touched the ground, he used him as a sailor uses a swab; he punched him up and he punched him down as a child fights with his bed pillow. And to what end ? Because Mr Montgomery is a party man, and recognises the advantages of government by party. Yet Major Atkinson said there must be parties and party lines. The Major took wonderful credit to himself and colleagues for passing the Roads and Bridges Construction Act. He said that this Act would purify Parliament, and free the Government from the charge of favoritism; that it would put a stop to the purchase of votes by means of votes for local works. Commenting upon this assertion the Wangauui Herald says : —" We should be glad to hear it, if we could believe it. But the distinct declaration of Mr Shaw in the late election, that he had received authority from the Government to make promises of money, and the equally distinct promises of Mr Rolleston during the recess on the goldfields, give a iiiit contradiction to the avowal of Major Atkinson. We shall be agreeably" disappointed if next session docs not show as many votes of the kind in question as the "average" of previous sessions. r We shall sec. The taxation of Crown and native lands is a very doubtful gain in tho way it lias been imposed, but requires special notice." With respect to the prospects of the session our Wanganui contemporary says it will be a period of profound " political rest." Only social measures it appears are to be dealt with. The North Island main line question is to be held over until it can be made to influence the next eleciioii, " Divide and conquer "is here the watchword. When different parts of the colony are seizing one another by the throat, then is the time to appeal to the constituencies. Let us look at the social budget that is to keei) the house in countenance next session. The Married Woman's Property Bill! A reprint of an English Act, about which all parties have been long agreed. The Abolition of Entail! Lastly there is the Bankruptcy Bill —a "social" measure of importance. And this is the burden of the policy! Other bills "not specified" will be introduced, but they are minor measures not to be named in the category of the ones enumerated. Charitable aid is still to bo met out of the Consolidated Fund. It is impossible we think to conceive a more pitiable spectacle than Major Atkinson has presented. Destitute of a policy, he had to rely on paltry abuse of the Opposition. In every feature his speech is a failure, and the colony can hardly think otherwise. But Grey may still come to tho rescue and save a Ministry whose best defence is fear of the bogie.

Can a tradesman safely give credit to a female customer? is a question, says a legal correspondent of a Eondon contemporary, which appears to arise under tho Married Women's Property Act,' 1882. When a married woman orders goods she is by the .statute deemed to bind her separate property, " unless the contrary be shown." Previous to the Act, which came into forco on the first day of the year, it was just the ..reverse. Consequently a tradesman will have to ask himsolf, "Is my customer a married woman p" and in the event of his bein" - satisfied that this is ko he will have to consider whether she is pledging her husband's credit so as to exempt her "separate estate." Now if she is buying what could under no circumstances be considered a "necessary, suitable to her station," he may presume that she is not pledging her husband's credit; and then, if the unfortunate tradesman wishes to be quite safe he should ascertain if she has any separate property to bind. Hence cash with order oi< on delivery will be tho only safe rule in the future.

There was a clean charge sheet at the Rosidont Magistrate's Court this morning.

A football match took placo on Saturday on the recreation ground between the Napier Club and the High School Club. The Napier side was captained by Mr J. Begg, and the School by Mr Gibbons. The Napier Club scored one goal and three tries to the School's three tries.

The Rev, Father Mulvihill, who for some three or four years past has acted as curate in Napier to the Rev, Father Forrest, proceeded on Saturday by the steamer Waihora to Lycll, on the west coast of the Sonih Island, to which parish lie has been appointed. His successor here will be the Rev. Father Cassidy, who will arrive from Wellington during the course of the present, week.

The I-lawke'H Bay stud herds have lost a valuable member in the death of Raby Knight, the property jointly of the Rev, b. Williams and Sir- A. McHardy. Raby Eniglit was imported into the colony some

four years ago, and won the champion prize at Christclnirch, when he was purchased for Hawko's Bay for 800 guineas. Ho was reckoned to be the best blood in New Zealand.

We understand that Mr Cohen, before taking , his seat in the Municipal Council, will take a legal opinion as to the validity of his election from the fact of not being on the Burgess Roll at the time of his nomination. We have not heard whether a protest will be lodged against the election of Mr Bear as borough auditor, but we presume it will bo the business of the Municipal Council to ascertain whether it was valid or otherwise.

His Excellency the Governor had an unexpected opportunity of becoming , fairly well acquainted with the roadstead and bay by the enforced detention of the Hiucmoa from bad weather. The steamer put back to the roadstead early on Saturday, and did not resume her voyage till late on Sunday afternoon. All Sunday morning tho Hinemoa was steaming , slowly about the bay as though observations were being taken by those on board.

The mortal remains of the late Mr 0. Raven wore conveyed to their last resting place on Saturday afternoon, and were followed to the grave by many of the deceased's old comrades in arms, and preceded by about forty of his brethren in the Masonic Craft. The burial service was conducted by the Rev. Do Bcrdt liovell, on the conclusion of which P.M. Bro. do Lisle delivered the oration. The very beautiful Masonic service was a novelty to many at the f ivnoval, on whom it seemed to make a . deep impression.

It is notified in the New Zealand Gazette that, "where County Councils or other local bodies desire to renew their applications for the amount not granted of the estimated cost of constructing - the works submitted to tho Minister for Public Works on the Ist of January last, the request should bo inado in terms of the Act prior to the 30th mat.; and in the case of main roads it should be clearly stated whether the local body proposes to find a proportion under section 18, or take a poll and strike a special rate under sections 13 to 15.

A sitting of the Licensing Court for the Waipawa district was held in the Court House, Waipawa, on Saturday, beforo Messrs Lawrence (chairman), Herrick," White, Bibby, and Harding, licensing committee. Renewals of licenses were- granted to H. J. Baker, Empire Hotel; J. Nicholson, Imperial Hotel; and W. Ingram, Sawyer's Arms Hampdcn, Transfers of licenses were granted to D. Twomey, Settlers' Hotel, Waipawa, and R. T. Brighouse, Waipawa Hotel. The police reported that they had no complaints to make against any of the above houses.

It is stated that the workmen who wore employed to connect with the main drain Mr Heron's now premises in Emerson-street reported that in the drain there was a deposit of about six inches in depth. The deposit was mud in appearance. On tapping the drain the stench was described as "awful." We do not know whether the drains are ever flashed, tmt -we 3hould say that, unless there is a constant stream of clean water passing through them, it will not belong before it will be discovered that the drains are choked, and £36,000, the sum that they cost, thrown away.

At the Magistrate's Court, Waipawa, ou Saturday, before R. Harding, Esq., J. P., and J. Lawrence, Esq., J. 1?., Emmanuel Edwards, aria's "Ginger," was charged by the police with larceny of £12 and a suit of clothes at Onga Oonga on the 28th May. On the application of the police prisoner was remanded till Wednesday next for the production of witnesses. Thomas Long, an old offender, was charged with being drunk on the railway bridge on Ist instant. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was fined £5, in default one month's imprisonment in Napier gaol. Tom decided to "goup."

A meeting of a provisional committee for a proposed dairy factory was held at Hawera last week, when it was resolved to canvass the district in support of the movement, both for capital and for promises of milk. In the event of sufficient support being given, it was agreed to erect factories wherever a sufficient quantity of milk was promised. The first factory would bo erected wherever the most milk was promised. Guarantees for milk would bo required to include a space for two years. It was likewise resolved to appoint three canvassers to go round and see what amount of support was forthcoming, the proposed capital of the company to be £uOOO. in JG2 shares. Why cannot we in Hawke's Bay do something of the same sort ?

The manner in which Major Atkinson lias neglected the interests of the electorate, making it play second Mdlo to his political fancies, has given rise (says an exchange) to a very general opinion among his constituents that he entertains tlio idea of seeking the favors of a southern constituency on a future occasion. Tho electorate comprises new districts which are ever in ueod of local works, and the electors want a man to represent them who is not above attending to their wants. The Major, they say, must be getting tired of their importunity, and would rather represent a district which wants nothing, and which will be considerate eiiough to give him an opportunity of studying his pet schemes without continually worrying him, as do the Egmont people about local grievances.

The annual meeting of the Petane Cricket Club was held at Mr Villers' hotel on Saturday night. The report and balance-sheet were read and adopted,/ the accounts showing a credit balance of £1 7s Gd. Mr G. Pram was declared the winner of the silver cup presented by Mr Villers to the member of the club who made tho best batting average, and to Mr T. Gilpin was awarded the presentation bat for tho best bowling average. Mr T. Tanner was re-elected President, and Major Richardson VicePresident. Messrs Pram, Gilpin, Brathwaite, Harkcr, and Hamilton were appointed to be the committee. It was resolved to alter the colors of the club to dark blue. A. vote of thanks was passed to Mr Villors for his liberal presentations, which Mr Villers said he would continue. Tho meeting , closed after the usual vote of thanks to tlio chair.

In flic new chart issued by the Admiralty, bearing , date October, 1882, is marked a rock (reported in 1SSO) almost in a straight line between tho Pania reef and Cape Kidnajjpcrs. This is therefore very nearly in the fair way of vessels bound from Napier to the South, and vice vena, Tho depth of water around, the rock is marked 12 fathoms. It seems extraordinary that the existence of this rock should have been reported to tho Admiralty as far back as 18S0, and that the first information that the local Harbor Hoard should have of it should probably bo through these columns, our representative having been shown the new chart on Saturday on board the Union Company's s.s. Waihora through the courtesy of Captain Edie. If there is sufficient ground to warrant a belief in tho existence of this rock the Harbor Board should at once satisfy itself of its bearings, or prove by careful survey and soundings that it is not there.

The Wanganui Herald says that the local Fire Brigade has received an unexpected but welcome addition to their plant in the shape of a now hand hoce-reel, the gift of a number of the leading citizens of tho town, which was constructed by Mr Foster, of tho American Coach Factory, of Napier. It is a most valuable adjunct to the already very complete appliances of the Brigade, and we can but hope that it will be tho means of preventing many a fire amongst the business places of the town. The Avhoels are aftlOinin height, and the whole affair being , only 120lbs in weight, can bo easily run by two men to any of the business blocks of the town in very little time. Although so light, it is strongly and compactly made, the hose-reel being capable of carrying 300 ft of hose. A now invention in connection with it is the method of winding up the reel, which is by a couple of movcablo cranks that fit into' the outer wheels, and the hose can quickly be run on. There is also an appliance at the head of the handle (a kind of brake) by "means of which tho hose can be prevented _ from running out any further than is desired.. On comparison with the other reels in possession of the brigade, the value of this new one will bo immediately seen, as from its lightness it can be moved so easily. The Brigado arc to be congratulated on their new acquisition, and tho thanks of the community aro due to those gentlemen who made such a handsome present.

Mr Stevens, M.H.R., addressing his constituents, the other day, said he would liko to sec the primary schools receive larger benefits, and the outlying districts greater consideration. He disapproved of high class education being given in the State schools

In Wellington, when a chimney takes fire, the " larrikins " set all the fire-bells going , , and the luckless teimut of tho house has not only the certainty of being fined, but is also made to pay the costs of the Five Brigade turning out. "V In an article on education the Fielding Star makes the following sensible remarks: Let the parents 1111 the churches, and follow tho wise precepts hold up for their guidance Sunday after Sunday, and _ depend upon it the children will follow in their footsteps, and the rough teaching of a public school will do nothing to remove the good that is in them. Tho Roman Catholics are determined to teach their children in their own way, and they deserve all honor for their persistent exertions arid sacrifices in order so to do."

The Wauganui Chronicle says:—" Sir W. Fox has given the following notice of motion at tho Education Board for the last Tuesday in July :—That before any person shall be appointed teacher in any school under the board, he or she shall be required to obtain satisfactory testimonials as to his or her sobriety, and that when any applicant for employment shall have been in tho enjoyment of any other board in New Zealand, tho secretary shall in writing or by telegraph inquire from such other board wlmt_ wore the circumstances which led to the discontinuance of such employment, and that no permanent appointment be made till such information be laid before the board."

Mr Henry Pcttitt, the well-known dramatic author was recently placed in a perilous position in England. _ "Pluck" being billed to f-how in Leicester, Mr Pettitt engaged No. 1 room of a hotel in that city. When he presented himself after midnight at the hotel he rang for the porter, and not being sure whether they knew him by name, said he was "Number One." At first there was some notion of sending for tho police, "Number One" being a person much wanted. Fortunately Mr Harris was in tho hotel, and recognised his friend, but it took all the Drury Lime manager's tact to persuade tho hotel proprietor that he was not harbouring a dangerous character.

A correspondent of tho London Times, signing himself "Chartered Accountant," having written questioning the soundness of the method adopted for raising money for y~ buildings for the Salvation Army, the Rev. William Booth, "General," writes a letter which concludes as follows; —■" What we

want is simply to secure buildings largo enough and numerous enough to enable us ' to develope with the rapidity which, thank God, is now so easily possible to us. Should ' Chartered Accountant' or anyone else prefer to assist us under conditions of a more ordinary kind, we shall bo only too glad to accept of a building situate in the neighborhood of the masses anywhere, the builder to remain owner until tho entire cost, with reasonable interest, had been paid off by the corps. So far from being content with what we havo done already, wo arc well nigh appalled when we contrast it with the vast necessities that exist; and, as we look

day after day upon tho multitudes in every part of tho country whom God has filled with an intense desiro to spend their lives in benefiting others, we do not know how to get money fast enough to give scope for tho action of enthusiasm which is not merely benefiting so many myriads of the poor, morally and spiritually, but is adding, and will daily add, to the material wealth of tho country, while diminishing and destroying the causes of impoverishment and crime."

The Dutibo correspondent of a Sydney paper, writing , of the ravages of tbc drought of last autumn says:— "One paddock, in which 2",000 sheep were placed after last shearing, produces now only 1,600 sheep, and the remainder must be looked for in tho heaps of bleached bones scattered around, and tho skeletons to be observed at every step. Another station, which had in September, 1881, 90,000 sheep, now can only muster (3000; and these two instances, which arc given by way of example, are only illustrative of the losses on nearly every station within 100 miles of Dubbo."

y. "A rational naturo admits of nothing but what is serviceable to mankind." For illustration of this apt quotation call at Professor Moore's Medical Hall, Waipawa, and examine bis extensive and varied stock. Music and physic, those great healers of both tho mind and body, are there represented. An immense stock of musical instruments, comprising 173 different kinds, at prices from Is to £25 each.—[Advt.] A cheering cordial for the despondent, and the only stimulant which can be safely introduced into a sick-room or used for hospital purposes is tho celebrated Wolfe's Soiinaits, the purest spirit in the world.— [Advt,]