The Feilding Star. SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1892. "Still Harping"

Feilding Star, Volume XIII, Issue 136, 14 May 1892, Page 2

The Feilding Star. SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1892. "Still Harping"

The editor of the New Zealand Times is still harping on the resolution passed at Mr Macarthur's meeting. The prominence given to it ehowe the importance that expression of opinion bad ia the eyes of tbe Ministry. It is an open secret that the gentleman who fills the editorial chair of that journal is so intimately connected with the Ministry that his utterances may be accepted as those of the Cabinet. This of course with the reservation that if the statements " do not suit " they may be repudiated at discretion. This discretion will, doubtless, be largely exercised ere long, if all other statements made by that alleged liberal journal are on a par with the following extract from our contemporary's issue of yesterday. As a specimen of a tissue of wilful misrepresentation and twisting the truth into unrecognesable shapes we ! commend it to our readers. " Surrounded by his Conservative Committee, and by a few equally peripatetic members of the Conservative Political Association, and aided by a servile local press, Mr Macarthur has made a dgmoiistration which is not only not representative, but a deep insult to the intelligence of the district. He will reap his reward at the next election." Now, Mr Mp.carthur was not surrounded by his Conservative Committee, nor by peripatetic members of the Conservative Political Association, nor by " a servile press" because if reference is made to our journal in this latter much hackneyed and very impertinent phrase, the Ministerial editor of the New Zealand Times gives the lie direct to his master the Premier who complimented in warm terms the local paper on its absolute fairness, and said that although we were in opposition we never " hit below the belt." As to '• insulting the intelligence of the district" the phrase has no meaning. The concluding sentence " He (Mr Macarthur) will reap his reward at the next election" this was written in irony. Well, when the time comes, it will be a hard truth. Our contemporary was indiscreet enough to prophesy about tbe Bruce election, and in this connection we would repeat for his especial benefit the advice given by the American humorist "Don't prophesy until you kuow." It is a notorious fact that every election which. Mr Macarthur has fought he has won, and that after every battle many of his most vigorous opponents have changed into warm friends and supporters, convinced of the worth of the man, his great ability, and his sterling integrity. We say, advisedly, that if the Ministry put the question to the test, and pit a man against the present member for Eangitikei, whether Liberal or Demagogue, and these names appear to be synonymous in New Zealand, they will suffer a defeat as decisive as did they when their candidate was so shamefully beaten at Bruce. This is an opinion which the result would vertify. If the Ministerial owners of the New Zealand Times are satisfied with the results of the Feildiug meetings from their stand point, from our own observation we are certain that Mr Macarthur has no reason to be discontented. What is not apparent to us is the necessity for the continued grumbling and fault finding of tbe Times. Whatever the cause, the fact only confirms us in the idea we have already expressed that the very name of our Representative is a menace and a terror to the Colonial Treasurer. ,

The cowboy's exhibition id Pulineiston North on Wednesday was a great success. The Feilding Masonic Lodge will meet on Monday evening. There will be a special meeting of the Borough Council on Monday next. We regret to notice that owing to illhealth Mr Carthew has been unable to attend to business for a few days. Madame Stephens, palmist and phrenologist, will visit Feilding about the 16th instant, and may be consulted at Mrs Richards. Long burn is going a head, and will soon be a formidable rival to Palmerston North. Captain Edwin telegraphs -.—Weather forecast for 24 hours from 9 a.m. to-day — Warnings for southerly gales and very cold weather have been sent to all places. The Manawatu Times says it is proposed to issue a weekly journal devoted to football in the district under the; jurisdiction of the Manawatu Kugby Union. There are, it is believed, over 400 applications to the Queensland Land Department from persons desirous of being appointed Government agents on Polynesian slave ships. It is estimated, says tho Wanganui Herald, that 10,000 acres of crown land in surveyed sections in the Waitotara will shortly be opened up for settlement, also about 20,000 unsurveyed land. Tt is understood that several important changes are to be made in the Government printing offices. This means that some men of " the right color '"are going to be promoted. It is not generally known, but it is a fact, nevertheless, that before a man can take up land under the new Small Farm Regulations he has to make a solemn declaration before a J.P. that he is not a married woman ! Discussing the question of a Middle Party, a joker of jokes remarked, 'Ah ! yes, the great Middle Party of next session will be Fish, Fisher and Fishiest.' We wonder who the superlative of the piscatorial trio will turn out to bo. We regret to learn, from the Manawatu Herald, that Major John Wilson, of the Waikato, is so dangerously ill that his brother, Mr Thomas Wilson, manager of the Motoa Estate at Foxton, was called away last Tuesday to pay what will probably be a farewell visit. Lohmann, the professional cricketer, who was a member of Lord Sheffield's team, in the course or an interview, said that W. Bruce was now the best batsman in Australia. He thought there had been a vast improvement m Melbourne and Sydney cricket. We have pleasure in announcing that Mr Grattan Riggs, the popular comedian and character actor, will again appear in the Feilding Assembly Rooms on Wednesday next, supported by the same talented company as on previous visits. The piece to be staged will be published in our next issue. The Examiner states:— "As showing the growing importance of the iN'ew Zealand butter tra«le we are informed that in addition to the firms represented in the Colony now in connection wiih the buttiT industry, eight more Home firm> intend sending representatives to the Colony to buy up the coming season's produce." Everybody should go and see the fomous Billy Barlow who will give his wonderfully amusing drawing room enter tainmeut in the Assembly Rooms on Monday night. As a single handed performer Billy Barlow has nercr been equalled, and his fun is genuine from start to finish. His ''Blue Tailed Ply " must be seen to be appreciated. The Moderator ot the Sydney Presby tery has been bold enough to assert that the pauperism of Christian countries might be traced entirely to wilful ignorance, voluntary idleness, and vicious habits ; adding that never was wealth less accumulated, never was it more distri buted, and never were the masses pos sessed of so large a proportion of it as at | the present time. There was a good attendance at Freeman R. Jackson and Co.'s stock sale at Feilding yesterday, although the weather was showery. There was 120 head of cattle and 9000 sheep yarded. The cattle were disposed of at late prices. Old ewes were dull of sale, and brought from 5s 6d up to 88 6d. There were a good demand for lambs, shorn lambs brought from 6s 2d to 8s 10d, and one exceptionally good pen of ewe lambs brought 10s 8d ; woolly lambs brought from 7s lOd to 9s 7d ; wethers, from 10s 3d to 11s 4d. James M'Donald, the welMmown stockman, of Heaton Park, Bulls, who was ripped on Wednesday while assisting the cowboys, is a Mexican, and has been stockman at Heatoa Park Station for some time. He is well-known in the Rangitikei district. He passed a very restless night, having lost a great deal of blood before medical aid could be obtained. He was taken to the Albion Hotel, where Mr Levi did everything he possibly could to relieve the sufferer. — Standard, The Post states that relations between the Audit Department and the Public Trust Office are now even more strained . than before the Commission sat. The I A.udit objects to the style of book keep- | inn, but the new Puolic Trustee refuses to submit, and maintains that his system j is better than that desired by the Audit officers. The Auditor-General intends to bring the matter under the notice of ( Parliament. It is even betting that the present head of the Trust Office will carry his point, The " system of book* keeping " is not a strong point of the Audit Department. A correspondent " lago " in the local Mail, writes of "degenerate, bankrupt, autocratic Oamaru." He wants the de» mocrats to "rise as one man." The trouble is about the Borough Council which, foolishly enough, has picked a German quarrel with and has boycotted the Oamaru Mail, a bright,, chippy, and outspoken little journal, whose only fault, or weakness, is to support the Grov 3rnment. If the present conductor of that journal is the " man he used to be " we feel sorry for the Councillors, who will bo taught to know the folly of "kicking against the pricks." The Meek clique will learn the errors of their ways, and become become both humble and meek. Whether they will " kiss the rod " we don't know. Mr James Allen,- the newly-elected member for Bruce, is evidently, says a Dunedm paper, a favourite of fortune. He signalled his entry into Parliamentary life by beating the then Premier on his own ground, and thus broke up the most extravagant and incapable Ministry which up to that time had ever cursed New Zealand. Now he has been the chosen instrument of dealing the present Government a blow under which they cannot but stagger, and which in the nature of things political, is almost cer tain to be followed up by even harder experiences. Most fortuitous has been this election at the present time, The prestige of the Government is materially damaged, and their capacity for mischief consequently reduced. It will bo wise for them to consider whether it would not be more prudent, with an eye to self preservation, to somewhat " change their tune," and regard the intelligence of the country as having some weight in mat* ters political. Gobbe and Darragh have imported a hie lot of English blankets and ru&s. They have also received a full assortment of colonial blankets direct from the makers. Prices are lower this season than last.

jggWe htive to thank the Romstiar Gen- , eral for a copy of Parts IV. V VI. giv- j inp results of a census of tbe colony. The Medical Association oF Melbourne j has made a request to the Government that Deeming's head should be handed to them for scientific research. A eift nuctiou in aid of the Pultnerston District Hospital Buildinsj Fund will be held in Feilding early in July. There was an exceptionally heavy storm in this district last night. Belated wayfarers had to travel home " in thunder, lightning, and in rain." A man named Fred Bold, recently discharged from the Auckland Lunatic Asy linn, has committed suicide at Dargaville by cutting his thront. The Senior Cup football match between Marton and Feilding was being played on the Oval this afternoon as we went to press. It is intimated in our advertising co 1 * umns that Mr Campbell, eyan<*elist from Scotland, will preach in thft Gospel Hall on Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. All are cordially invited. Captain Strepurst, of the German barque Auaust Burchard, now in Lyttleton who has been wandering in his mind for some time, attempted to cut his throat on Thursday. He inflicted a bad wound, but is now progressing favourahlj towards recovery. Since Mr Macarthur's meeting here, and the passing of the now-famous resolution which has proved such a bomb shell in the Ministerial camp, the editors of the Ministerial journals have formed them.selves into a "Shrieking Brotherhood." Poor fellows ! At Foxton yesterday, T. O'Loughlin, of Shannon, was fined £5 and costs for selling intoxicating liquor at the Shannon sports, as a member of the Committee, without a license, and Richards was fined £1 for a similar offence. Yesterday afternoon Mr H. Adsett brought into town one of his grandchildren for surgical attendance. It appears that an elder brother was playing with an axe, and dropped the blade on the hand of the little one, nearly severing two of the fingers. Dr Johnston did all that was necessary. The following Boards of Reviewers, under the Land and Income Assessment Act, are gazetted:— A. Y. M'Beth (Marton), J. R. SoLnraerville (Wnnganni), and John Stevens ; Thomas Manson (Bnnnythorpe), John Steyens (Bulls), and William Welch (Palmerston North) ; and Charles Dunk, Bainesse, Thomas Manson, Bunnythorpe, and Henry Sanson, Sanson. Mr J. M. Shera, M.H.R- for Auckland, has sent the following telegram to the Hon. W. P. Eeeves :— " You have just placed on the Conimispion of the Peace some men bitterly opposed to your labour friends, You have neglected to opi'n labour bureaus here, notwithstanding repented promises. The strata is becoming too much." It is rumoured says the Manawatu Times, that a similar feeling exists among cerUin "labour" gentlemen in Palmerston, who are irritated at the neglect of Government to follow the usual practice of submitting the names of newly-appointed Justices for their approval. In spite of this. however, the Ministry made a selection which commends itself to the public. Mr. H. R. Atkinson, who mo7ed the motion at Mr. Macarthur's meeting, which nullified the vote accorded to Mr Ballance at a previous Meeting at Feild--1 ing. is a nephew of Sir H. Atkinson's and a settler in tbe Pakiliikura Block. He took part in the bushfelling work on his section last season, burnt the bush and sowed his grass seed, and is now residing permanently on the land, in a tent at present, pending the erection of a dwelling house; and being alone, has to bear and do all that falls to the lot of a bush settler. These are not the duties usually undertaker by a mere youth, says the Advocate aod no one who has the least acquaintance with, him would doubt for a moment his fitness or right to move such a motion. Had he been tbe possessor of a grey beard, the objection then would have been, from some quarters, that he was two old. In connection with the anniversary of the Primitive Methodist Sunday School at Makino a tea and public meeting were held last evening. The weather was not very favorable yet the attendance was all that could be desired, the tables being filled three times. The ladies presiding at the tables were Mesdames Green and Geange, and Misses A pel and Green. At the public meeting, interesting and spirited addresses were sziven by Rev f . H. Lyon andG. Carr, and Mr H. Curran Excellent recitations were given by Misses Sarah and Annie Browning, Younger ami Ashworlli, and musical items were contributed by Misses Mary and Annie Terry and Misses Green and Apel. Miss Mary Terry was a very efficient organist. In the course of the evening a handsome biscuit jurand butter dish were presented to Mr Curran, who has just resigned the office of super inte&dent of the school to take up the more responsible one of Home Missionery in the Hunterville district.