Manawatu Herald. THURSDAY, OCT. 27, 1892. Only a way they have.

Manawatu Herald, 27 October 1892, Page 2

Manawatu Herald. THURSDAY, OCT. 27, 1892. Only a way they have.

♦ It does appear strange that the Government .cannot even make appointments to the Legislative Council correctly One poor man is made a butt of by their dense stupidity. The Disqualification Act is so little studied by Ministers who believe that what they wish to do must be right, that they actually " called " to the Council a compositor employed by them in their Printing office. Despite warnings that they were acting contrary to the law they persisted and now, after having gazetted him, and his friends having decided to banquet him at a cost of three shillings and sixpence a head, lo! and behold, they find that it is necessary to tell him that he cannot be one, till at least six months have come and gone. Unhappy Mr Rigg will have an anxious time in trusting the government, and for six months he will have to do without governnvnt work, and then — perhaps they will have soihg reason to urge why ho should not ho appointed »n all. We have verily, a pretty government at our helm, but will they keep their sins of commission and omission simply to their own party ? We wish we could hope so. We oertainly hold that Mr Rigg should be assured of the position that has been promised 'him, but still we should not be over sanguine where we he. The Press has the following remarks upon the case which are well worth consideration : — lt is stated that the Government have at last discovered that the Hon. Mr Rigg is, as we have contended from the first, disqualified from holding a seat in the Legislative Council, and that they have sent him notice of the fact Of course, Mr Rigg must resign, but Parliament will not meet till about the middle of June, and before that time he would be eligible. The next question is, Will the Government reappoint him ? If they do not, then they will put a monstrous affront on him and his supporters. But if they pursue their accustomed policy of sailing with the popular treeze, they wi 1 probably throw Mr Rigg over, seeing that his appointment has evoked anger rather than enthusiasm and select some other man for the coveted position, Mr Heaton or Mr Fraser, for instance. What a flutter this contretemps will create in the bosoms of the numerous aspirants amongst tho Wellington Ministerial following for Legislative Council honours !

The Manawatu County Council invite tenders for road works. Contractors are reminded that the Council meets next Wednesday, being a week earlier than usual. To-morrow Messrs Gorton and Son hold their first stock sale at Peilding. Mr John Stevens was banquetted at Marton on Tuesday night. Captain Johnston occupied the chair. The Hon. R. Seddcn and the Hon. Mr Carroll were guests. The Chairman, in proposing the toast of " the guest of the evening " said that the object of the gathering was to show their appreciation of the manly manner in which Mr Stevens had conducted the late election. He concluded his remarks by handing Mr Stevens a bank slip for £61. and proposing his health, which was drunk with musical honours. Mr Stevens made a suitable reply. The evening proved very enjoyable.

At the Continental Bazaar held at Wan>> gamii last week £400 was taken.

The Davenport v. Syms case has again been postponed to the'2Bth infitant.

Our old friend Mr Lind has established himself in his old business as a blacksmith at Shannon and has the trade to himself He however reports it rather quiet at present.

The Premier was able lo travel to Wanganni by yesterday's morning train, a reserved carriage haying been placed at. his service We are glad to learn that there is a d stinct iniprovemett in ihe Premier's health, autt trust a rest in his own home may pooii complete his recovery.

• We are informed tlftt most of the tfuShfclling around Shannon is new finished, and as there is not much road-making, either, business is just now rather slack.

Mr barl ing, the dairy expert, was to have held a meeting at Shannon last night, to tind what support would be likely to be afforded to the establishment of a creamery in the town,

We are informe 1 that Mrs Maiv has lately completed a portrait of the Hon John BaHauee which is very much appreciated by the Premier and Mrs Ballance, and by all who have seen it.

The -Bank of New iftaland sends an officer once a week to Shannon to collect the settlers' spare cash. This, on the part of the bank, is termed enterprise. If an individual, instead of a co-operation did the same thing, he wou d be designated as the " enterprising burglar." The bank is however expected to return that « hich they have received, so all may be well. Anyhow business is business, and the bank sends a clerk down and has also secured premises. Let us call it n branch, for in the window, on a large sheet of pnper, is inscribed the legend, in written characters, Bank of New Zealand. When times are more prosperous we may hope to see that a painter gets a job.

The honorary secretary of the Manawatu Bowing Club lately received a cheque for C 2 as a donation to the club's funds from Mr .T. G. Wilson M.HR.

The races in connection with Hunter's Cup will commence on Tuesday the acceptances closing to-morrow night. Elsewhere will be found some interesting " notes " about these events;

Shannon residents are loud in their complaints about the state of the road to the ferry. They may well be, as the state it is in reflects no credit on the local body which has the control of it. With two such able local government men as the Chairmen of the County Council and the Wirokino Boad Board, we feel sure that had they the interest of this district at heart they could easily do all that is needed.

Manukau is a most thriving little township. It is the bug bear of Otaki. We noticed that many old Otaki residents are the foremost settlers in L. The township should have a good future, the buildings being very good. Timber is now lying on the ground for the erection of a hall, which is most needed, the public school having been the only meeting place. The hall is to be some 70 feet by 28 feet, and will therefore be a very good building. -

We congratulate Mr Bethune, the master of the Manakau School, on the immense alteration he has effected in the appearance of the laud attached to his house. A very short time ago the section was all fallen bush, and now every stump has been extracted, and a very nice lawn appears instead. There is also a good kitchen garden at the back of the house.

Very general regret was expressed at the unfortunate accident at Shannon, as the deceased was a most respectable and steady ■young man. It was clearly just one of those casualties that cannot be provided against.

Mr Fred Andrews, left London by the steamer Kaikoura about a week ago, on his return to the colony.

Not only in the Wairarapa :— For a new way of paying old debts (cays the Wairarapa Daily Times) commend us to an up. country football club which owes us " a matter of a pound :or two." We applied to the Treasurer for payment. " That's all right," rejoined that matter-of-fact official, " but it won't be paid. Fact is, we've decided not to pay any old accounts, and the Club passed a resolution at its last meeting that everything owiug more than a year back need not be asked for, as we aresiarting atresh this year!' Previous to this experience, we had not a particularly high opinion of footbal consciences in the matter of prompt settlement of debts, and have always thought ourselves very lucky lo receive payment at all at any utage, however remote from the time the liability was incurred. It may, therefore, be believed that this most recent incident does not tend to instil confidence or increase our faith in a class of creditors whose principles are as elastic as their muscles.

The Chairman of the School Committee has been notified by the Education Board that with a view of increasing the average attendance, arrangements have been made with the authorities whereby the police will act , as Truant Inspectors throughout the Education District, and he is asked to assist them in the discharge of this duty by 'giving them a list of absentees and other in ormation. Little truants had therefore better look out.

On Saturday Mr Abrahams holds his horse sale at Palmerston. He has some special entries which are worth inspeotion.

To-night an opportunity will be given to all. to learn 'the truth about the navy," if they attend Mr Eobson's panorama at the hall. It is both instructive and amuairig, and will enable a visitor. 'to show up better in* cross examination than the gentleman mentioned in thefollowing yarn : — <c A well-known schoolmaster was required to give evidence in the Vice-Admiralty case. He got on all right until he underwent cross-examination, and a!tev one or two nautical questions had been asked him he frankly admitted he knew nothing about boats. He didn't know starboard side from port side. . There was a mod 1 of a boat in Court to facilitate matters, and he pointed to a certain spot and said ' I was standing there — on the starboard side.' There was some amusement at this, for counsel smilingly pointed out that that was the port side, not the Rtarboard side. Witness laughed, and said-he knew nothing about boats, anyhow. . - ..

To sh'pjy to what extremes some people will go $o 'satisfy,; the braving for alcoholic liquor, the Wairarapa Daily / hnes mentions that a man endeavoured to trade- an order for admission to the Greylown " Hospital for drink.-' ■

One of the most curious occurrences in the history of literature is the lucky shot made by ' Dean ' Swift in " Gulliver's Travels " when he said the astronomers of Laputa, by means of their superior in atruments, were able to detect two moons belonging to Mars. It was not till the year 1877 that a Washington astronomer named Hall confirmed by actual observation the chance conjecture thus made by Dean Swift. Previous to that da'e the epithet " Moonless Mars " had passed into a proverb.

A meeting of the cricket club is called for next Monday evening.

We are very pleased to learn that Mr B. Stansell has again secured the contract for the conveyance o f the mails between Foxton and Kereru. A-. hi; has always provided efficient plant and good horses, and observed exemplary punctuality the public will, with us, appreciate the continuance of the work in the same good hands.

The barque Weathersfield which has been lying on the Otaki beach since 1888 has been successfully launched and towed into Wellington harbour The Post gives the following description of her : — y he is an iron vessel, and her tonnage is 1051 tons, was. built at. .Glasgow in 1805. Her dimensions tine. — Length 214 ft 3in, brea th 34ft 7in, and depth 21ft. she was. purchased from the .Underwriters by T. G. Macarthy t 5. Saurider«, F. Bright, and Captain Cooper for £560. She is believed to be quite uninjured.

Another . big fire occurred at Terrace End, Palmerston, on Tuesday night, which destroyed Parker Brothers' grocery store and the old hall. The Princess Hotel had a narrow esoape.

Two young men, sons of well«known Whareama settlers made up their minds to see Australia, says the Wairarapa Daily. Leaving their parents stations at the slack season of the year, they started on their tour with their " swags " on their backs. This week, after six month's absence, they reappeared in Masterton, having traversed a big slice of Australia, and walked through the Middle Island. They report an enjoy« able trip which did not cost them a single penny. Being inured to all kinds of station work, they were able to defray all expenses by taking up a little employment along their route. These are evidently young men of the right stamp in the Wharema district, and after our experiences of the blatant political labour parties who are so much in evidence now-a-days, it is delightful to find a couple of country youths performing an exploit of such a character and displaying so much intelligence, enterprise, and endurance.

A demonstration was given in London recently by the Stamp Distribution Syndicate of automatic machines, whereby the public will be enabled to obtain postage stamps at any hour otherwise than at post offices. The action of the instrument was explained, the system being that when a penny is placed in the slot and a turn is given to a handle an envelope is presented and easily extracted. The envelope contains a small memorandum book carrying a penny postage stamp in a slip in the cover and enclosing a small card. On this cant a shovt communication oan be written ; the card can be replaced in the en velope, the letter closed, addressed, stamped, and posted. The book is interspersed with useful information, and advertisements which constitute the company's remuneration. That this convenience has been appreciated is shown by the fact that during a 12 months' trial of the system each machine has sold on the aver age 400 books per week during the hours when post offices were closed. During this time 5,000,000 books have been taken, and, one firm alone has contracted for 1.000,000. The total number of stamps sold was 303,773.

Messrs Ross and Sandford, of the Bon Marche, beg to intimate the arrival of their first shipment of spring and summer goods ex cargo steamer Euahine, comprising the largest delivery ever received by them at one time. They are now making their first show for the season in all departments fuller particulars of which will appear at a future date. Boss and Sandford. The Bon Marche. .. .-. - ■• *

Deab Sir, — We would respectfully invite your attention to the advantages we are this season offering in our Tailoring Department at Te Aro House.

Ist— OUß CUTTER. We have engage I a new cutter, who is one of the best in the colony, and being a superior designer and fitter, we are confident will be able to execute in first class style all orders with which he may be favoured at Te Aro House,

•2nd— OUß STA.FF at Te Aio House is composed of thoroughly experienced and competent workers, and consequently the we put into all garments will be of the besi description

3rd— OU R STOCK for the present spring spring season embraces some of the choisest designs in English, scotoh, Continental and colonial tweeds, fancy coatings, trouserings, suitings, &c. We would call attention to a select assort ent of some of the most fashionable tweeds at present in wear, viz, Galashids Tweeds Glasgow Checks and genuine hand-loom-made Harris Twe 'ds. These are .the .first of the. kind ever imported into this city, are only to lie had at Te Aro House.' As also these.are.in single suit lengths only, there is no fear of any pattern b<?ing rendered common. 4th— OUß CHARGES are moderate. We always buy our materials at first hand from the best Home and Colonial manufacturers ctt the lowest cost. We are thus in a position to make our charges as 'ow as is consistent with superior quality and out.

We shall be pleased to fonvard patterns for your inspeotion if desired, and res .eotfully solicit a trial, being confident that after one trial « c may count on your permanent support. — Kemaining, dear Sir, yours faithfully, JAMES SMITH, Te Aro House-