LOCAL NEWS.

Wairarapa Standard, Volume I, Issue 8, 23 February 1867, Page 3

LOCAL NEWS.

Young Men’s Bale. — A very agreeable ami convivial party was given by the young men of Grey town, last evening. The band under the superintendence of Mr. Linn, and the refreshments provided by Mr. A. Grigg gave every satisfaction. Srra>!-:x Illness. —We arc sorry to learn that Mr. Henry Anderson of the Independent Office now on a visit to Greytown, has been a sufferer from sudden and severe illness. Mr. Anderson accompanied by T. A. Bowden, Esq., Inspetor of Schools, arrived in Greytown in the early part of the week, and tool: up his residence at Fuller’s Hotel. Tie retired to bed apparently in good health, after chatting some rime with Mr. Grigg of this office, but a few hoars afterwards he hid a seizure of an appoploctic nature. Every means of restoration were applied, happily with success, and next day Dr. Spratt, who had been from home, was in attendance, under whose skilful treatment Mr. Anderson has partially recovered. We trust his health will ere long he completely restored. The Scab Act.—We have received a letter from Mr. Donald, the Sheep Inspector, and Registrar of Brands for this district, enclosing the copy of a letter he had received from His Honor the Superintendent, from which wc learn that the Governor's disallowance of the Act not having been proclaimed within tV* legal period of three months, the Act is in rarce. Wc had heard of the disallowance of the Act. and also of the intention of the Government to bring in a new Bill on the subject next session, and lienee the error we made in replying to a correspondent in our last issue.

Education.—We have much pleasure ,n calling public attention to the advertisement of Air. Bowden, the Inspector of Schools, and we trust that as many of our, Grey town readers as can possibly make it convenient to attend will be present on the occasion.

Public Meeting.—-It will be seen by advertisement elsewhere that the representatives of West Wairarapa convene a public meeting of the electors of the district, at the School-house Grey town, on Thursday evening, March !)th, at 7 o'clock. Wc hope that there will bo a large attendance.

Vacant Shat in' tub Council. —Mr. H. Stokes having decided upon proceeding to England by the April Panama .Boat, scut in his resignation on the doth hist., for East Wairarapa, in order that the electors might have sufficient time to choose another member before the next session of the Council. Wo trust that the electors will he afforded the opportunity of choosing an able representative .

Tin-: Rimitvka Mill. —AVe trust that one of onr members will move for a return of the cost of improving and keeping the Khuntaka Hill in repair, since Captain Smith made his report upon the line of road practicable by the Tauhcrenikau, that is during the last nine years. We suspect the result will he that the money so outlaid would have gone liir towards it, if it did not prove quite smiicieiit to make the new read. A result which of course will be most satisfactory to settlers who believe in progress and improvement. District Engineer. —fn Mr. Baird we believe we have a most efficient officer, industrious, Avell up in and fond of his profession, but then a man cannot do more than lie can do, and if the Government requires an Engineer to design and carry out some extensive work, the Engineer must be considered acting rather for the Province than the district of the Wairarapa, and we must have a gentleman to act strictly as a District Engineer, that is to bring up the large amount of work which has been so long neglected by the Wellington Government. If Wanganui requires Mr. Hogg for the local works, and Mr. Stewart to devote himself to the Mauqwatu block, Wairarapa requires Mr. Baird for the 70 Mile Bush—a district we suspect not inferior to the Mauawatu, and some other gentleman tor the minor service.

Paper Making.—ln America where a fall of water can be obtained there will be erected generally a saw-mill, then a flour-mill, and later a paper factory. In the flax we have an excellent fibre, too dear to export on account of the large freight which attaches from its bulky nature, but for which a good price could he paid to be used for a local manufacture. It is is astonishing that the Australian Colonies should have so long abstained from the manufacture of paper, for the quantity of rags must he very great, and they are wasted from the want of inducement to accumulate them. Within a few years we have seen them expected from Melbourne, hut lately we believe a paper factory has been established in Victoria. Here ive have excellent water and native fibre, besides rags —we should think it would pay to such a co-upctent manager, and under the Limited Liability Act, form a Company and manufacture the article in question. Tun Races, —AVe are glad to see a number of horses in training in the district for the following races including “ Volunteer" “ Robin Hood” “ Ragitoto” and “Tomboy.” As the entries are made until Saturday the 9th March it is not as yet known what horses out of the district will put in an appearance. Several are expected Horn AVellington and AVangamii.