The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, JULY 28, 1879.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 223, 28 July 1879, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, JULY 28, 1879.

On Thursday night last Sir George Grey deserted his post in the Assembly to play first fiddle at a monster meeting held in the Arcade. Possibly finding himself at a discount in the House of Representatives he hopes to be quoted at a premium as the leader of a noisy mob in Manners-street, Had tlio no confidedce debate been insufficient to

show liis utter incapacity as the first minister of the Colony, his spree on Thursday night was quite sufficient to destroy, not only his prestige but that of a whole Cabinet. The object of the meeting was nominally to constitute a liberal association, actually to enable the Premier to excite the workin" classes into a demonstration that would either frighten or embarrass the Legislature. Practically the liberal party of the Colony has renounced Sir George Grey, and it was impossible for him, unsupported by the leaders of liberal

principles throughout the Colony to constitute or organise any association at all. However, lie succeeded in making a sort of universal brotherhood speech, in which he deplored the state of slavery which existed in the Colony, and as usual brought wives and children and future generations to the front. He was. very much distressed that every working man was unable to hold land as if any man in the Colony could not have it in any quantity, from a

yard to a pquarc mile, provided that he had the money, to pay a fair market value for it. If this was not claptrap, it meant that working men ought to have land without paying for it. If so, we trust that the Premier will be con-

sistent and make Kawau a public common, or split it up into small working mens' parcels for free distribution amongst his pets. Sir George also indulged in a trade against German and -Swedish Immcgrants, Why, settlers like those who have so successfully 'established homes at places like Mauriccvillo should not be allowed to be men and brothersby oror democratic autocrat will puzzle many. Of course, manhood sufferage was part of his speech and one of the good gifts the orator was to give the Colony. The fact is Sir George Grey will never give manhood suffrage or any other liberal measure to the Colony. Though Premier, he has stood alone, he has no following in either the House or the Cabinet. He is utioi'ly incapable of doing anything for New Zealand beyond making big promises and line speeches. By an accident he obtained power and place, but he is too weak to either hold them or when lost to regain them. His political history is closed. He represents no part)' in either the House or the Country, In the future he may blow bubbles as he has done in the past, but the globules will no longer rise out of a ministerial pipe, and will attract but little notice, When Sir George on Thursday night left the Assembly to take part in the clamor of a mob gathering he voluntarily abdicated the position which he has hitherto held in the councils of the Colony,

M. Caselberg & Ca. announce that their clearing sale will be continued for 14 days longer. We remind the Masterton Volunteers that arms and accoutrements will be distributed this evening. We hear that tickets are being rapidly taken up for the Grand Amateur Concert in the Town Hall on Thursday evening next.

The telegraph Commissioner invite: tenders for the supply of 10,000 telcgrapl arms.

Tenders are invited for the erection of police buildings at Greytown, Wo are glad to learn that Mr D. McGregor has consented to be nominated for the vacancy in the Masterton Riding of Wairarapa West. In Messrs McGregor and Holmes the ratepayers will have a choice from two good candidates, MrMonkton, photographer, Mannersstreet Wellington, notifies in another column, he is doing business at prices which cannot fail to give satisfaction to visitors from the country.

Housekeepers are requested to demand a printed receipt from the contractors for the removal of night soil, and not to pay without such receipt.

\\ r e understand that the Mammoth Minstrels arc likely to visit Masterton at the latter end of th.s week. They will have the advantage of the new scenery which has just been placed on the stage of the Hall, and which has not yet been exhibited to the public. Wc hear that Mr J. Thompson of Masterton has returned from a tour with the Georgia Minstrels, primed with new'farces and other lively pieces, and that he intends at once to organize a local Amateur Entertainment which will be superior to anything of the kind yet brought before the public in Masterton. It may convey hope and comfort to some " maid whom there is none to praise and very few to love," to know that 70,103 bachelors of fifteen years and upwards are wandering about the colony, with only 28,071 maidens of the same mature years to fill up the cup of their happiness. But talcing what are shown to be the beginning of the marriageable years—fifteen with the girls and twenty with the menthere are 191 bachelors to every 100 spinsters. The girls ought, therefore, to havo "agood time."

In sentencing Murtagh on Saturday last Mr Wardell, as presiding Magistrate, pointed out that the prisoner throughout his defence had represented that he possessed no weapon, till from his own witness it was elicited that the contrary was the case. Had the prisoner been honest in the matter and not denied its possession, the Court might have taken a more lenient view of his case. He trusted that the sentence of one month with hard labor would be sufficient to teach him not to resort to weapons in the assertion of a civil right. Mr Wardell considered that the prisoner's conduct in deceiving Mrs Tait by a false message, and throughout the whole affair was thoroughly disgraceful. Subsequently Mr Wardell suggested to Mr Bunny that the second charge of forcible entry should be withdrawn, as the prisoner in his present position could not conveniently meet it, and the lesson ho had already received might have the desired effect, Mr Bunny, however, stated that he was not prepared by his instructions to withdraw, and it was arranged that the case should stand over till the defendant had finished his sentence. We think that, considering die previous history of Murtagh, lie has got off very lightly under his late conviction, He lias°for some time past been a nuisance to the town and district, and we fear that the check he has now received will be insufficient to restrain him for the future.

A meeting of the Cemetery Trustees was held at the Institute, Masterton on the 24th inst. Present-Messrs Feist (in the chair), Kelleher, Perry, and Hare. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. A circular letter from the Colonial Secretary was received, referring to the rules and regulations under the Cemeteries Management Act, of 1877. It was resolved that as the Cemetery was managed under the Public Park and Cemetery Act of 1875 the consideration of the question be deferred to next meeting of the Board, The Secretary having informed the Board that he had written two letters to the brother of the late Mr Stedman, asking payment for the land fenced by the Undertaker, Mr Potts, around the remains of the deceased, and as he luul taken no notice of the claim of the Trustee. It is resolved that proceedings be taken for the recovery of the amount, It to resolved that the Trustees assist in the payment of a portion of the expenses towards the erection of the tool shed, and that the Wo.iks Committee have the power to sign a cheqne for one months salary of the Custotlion when no meeting of the Board is convened. The following accounts were passed for payment :—Bacon & Wrisley, £4 12s 6d; J. Hare, L3Bb; Gardner & Co., LI ss; Payton & Co., 18s; E. Qu&rtly, 16s; E. Foist, 14s Bd,

Marton i:i proclaimed a municipality. At a meeting of.'Mr Gokler's creditors, an oiler of 10/ ia the £ was accepted. , Tenders are invited by J. Russell and Sou, architects, for a shop for Mr ¥. Gray,

Mr Godfijoy. Russell is the successful tenderer for Mr,o. Brown's new shops in amount of tender. £3lO. Messrs lorns and Fergusson had a fair attendance at their sale of fruit and flower trees, on Saturday last, but the bidding was not very spirited. A mail stopped us on thoroad the other evening to ask us if we knew of a nice quiet place in which he might lie down and die. After a little inquiry into his meaning, we found that what he really wanted was' a cheap drink.' On July sth, 20,000 Zulus attacked 5,000 British troops, who, after two hours of hard fighting, completely routed the enemy, 1000 Zulus were killed, while the British loss was only 10, This practically ends the war, There were numerous tenders for the additions advertised for to Mr A. Cockbum's residence, prices ranging from £GS to £l2B, Messrs Walker and Gray were the successful tenderers. At the late Arcade meeting, Mr S. Revans of Greytown, denounced" Sir Geonre Grey and the proposed Constitutional Association as frauds. Mr Revans has been a pronounced and consistent Liberal for half a century. On Saturday evening the following entries were made for tha Ploughing Match on Wednesday next .—Swing 5; wheel 8 ; double furrow 8; boys 3; and for the Champion 3. It will thus be seen that there will be a satisfactory competition in each class. The saloon bus will run at intervals to the ground, throughout the day. Adoring onem lavender kids and blue scarf: " Oh, howl wish I were that book you clasp so lovingly?" She:'' How I wish you were, so that I could shut you up!" At a wedding breakfast a clumsy waiter contrived to upset a tureen full of rich soup over the satin dress of a lady, who took it to heart terribly, and threatended hysterics. "Don't worry, ma,am," said the waiter kindly; " there's lots more soup in the kitchen." The Lancet is glad to find that the effort furnish trained nurses for all classes of the sick in private families, at institutions and in districts for house-to-house visitation is assuming a distinct form; for example, at Worcester, where, under the presidency of the Earl of Reauchamp, an influential meeting has been held recently. The need of village nurses to minister among the poor in their humble homes is very great, and a large measure of real good will be effected if the demand which exists ci'n be promptly and efficiently supplied. The danger to be guarded against is the possible, if not probable, usurpation of medical functions by the persons trained to uurse the sick, This is an important contingency. It should be distinctly understood, and clearly and persistently enforced on nurses, that the instructions given cannot be of n nature to impart anv knowledge of disease or of its appropiate remedies and treatment. The single aim must be to develop that skill and sympathy which exist in every humane person, though more strongly marked in some individuals than in others, to the point of highest perfection for the care of the sick andsuffering. All "knowledge" which goes beyond the obvious limits of such a purpose must be injurious—not merely valueless but mischievous, We wish well, says the Lancet, to every effort to perfect and extend the system of training nurses upon the lines of prudence which common sense indicates. The movement should drive new impulse from every season of special sickness and poverty like that through which we have been for some time, and are still, passing.