The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1879.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 343, 18 December 1879, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1879.

In less than six months the railway ought to be open to Masterton, and we would like to see some little preparation made to take advantage of the event. The station is some three-quar-ters of a mile from the centre of population, and unless- quick mul easy communication with it is provided for, the public will not only suffer a certain amount of inconvenience but the town will be drawn in a new direction, and its present symmetrical and convenient business nucleus be marred. If, however, a light tramway connected the station with the Post-oikce there would probably be no disturbance of existing interests, and even a big Railway Hotel lit the station would be a superfluity. Such a tramway, with necessary rolling stock, could probably be constructed for a sum of £IOOO, and we think it would be a wise tiling for the Borough Council to promote the movement, The time has arrived when the Council can go into the money market with a better chance of success than heretofore, and we cannot help thinking that if the loan is only pushed in the right way it will be attainable. Of course, if a tramway were included in it the amount authorised two years a«o by the ratepayers will have to be modified, but there would be no great difficulty in obtaining the consent of the burgesses to any change necessary to its insertion in the schedule. When the line is opened it may be thought, perhaps, a wise thing to build a big station hotel at a cost of some four or five thousand pounds. If a tramway is not arranged for some such building will certainly be erected. We put it to the present holders of licensed houses ill Masterton whether it would not be more to their advantage to promote a tramway which will bring the trade to then own doors, Several of them have built very large establishments in advance of the present trade requirements, and unless they prepare for the changes which the railway will probably bring about in tlw Borough their houses may continue too large for the future requirements of the Borough. The subject is well worth considering by all who have the interest of the town at heart, and we trust that the necessity of taking some action in the matter will not be lost sight of,

Just as wo were about to go to presi this morning an accident happened to one of our formes by which seven columns of [ advertisements were reduced to what is called in the trade 1 pie.' We trust that advertisers who miss their favors in this day's issue will understand that the omission is inevitable, Mr T. H. Murray announces that he ii # cash purchaser of wool and sheepskins. A sheriffs sale is notified for Saturday next at 0. Collins and Co.'s sawmill laratahi. ' At Mr J. M, Girdlestone's sale on Saturday next some very choice pot plants will be offered for sale. The Land Tax Commissioner notifies that proceedings will be taken after the 31st inst, on amounts in arrear. Wo trust that the soiree at Carterton this evening will prove the success which it undoubtedly de«erves. A cricket match between the Greytown and Bohemian (Wellington) Clubs will be played at Greytown on New Year's Day, Another patient has been admitted into the Masterton Hospital, who Ims cut his foot rather badly with an axe. A meeting in connection with the inauguration of the Ancient Order of Shepherds takes place this evening at the Foresters' Hall, Masterton. The usual fortnightly sitting of the R.M. Court takes place at Masterton to-day. We are glad to say that the calendar is a light one. We have received two letters from " Unknown, which are unsuitable for our columns. A mistress is advertised for by the Bideford School Commitee, One who can teach music. Salary, £6O per annum. There will be a distribution of prizes at the Masterton public school to-morrow afternoon. P. H. Wood & Co.'s stock sale at IV therston yesterday was very successful. All lots entered were disoosed of at satisfactory prices, the total results of the sale exceeding £SOO. The usual lawyers' holiday is coming round. We are requested to state that the solicitors' offices in the district will be closed for fourteen days, commencing on Wednesday next, and terminating on the 7th day of January. The result of Messrs J. H. Bethune & Co.'s large sale of the Opaki Estate will bo looked forward to with considerable interest to-morrow. The various farms will no doubt find purchasers if the conditions of the sale are sufficiently favorable. 1 At the Greytown Volunteer parade on J Tuesday a letter was read by Lieut. Porter from Colonel Pcarce, endorsing the | action of the Lieutenant in reinstating Corporal ftonaldson and Volunteer Gre<,% 1 as the Captain had no authority to suspend ' them for the conduct alleged. Their arms were then given back, amidst the applause of the company, and they again took their c places in the ranks. c

The boundaries of the Parish of Masterton, are published in our advertising columns by Mr G. Fannin, the Churchwarder. appointed by the the Bishop. After the meeting of the Greytown Borough Council yesterday, the Councillors and Town Clerk, by invitation from Bis Worship the Mayor, J. Smith, Esq., adjourned to the Foresters' Arms for luncheon, The luncheon was provided by Host Jones iu his usual first-class style, .wl after full justice had been done/the following toasts were, proposed. We are sorry we cannot report the remarks of cacti speaker on account of space :-By His. Worship, her Majesty the Queen and M Tanuly, the Governor, our late i, 'tt , , em P' on » (responded to by Mr Udy), and the Town Clerk (responded to by the Town Clerk). Mr Cuff proposed Ins Worship the Mayor, and his Worship responded. His Worship pro. posed the commercial interests of Greyw V ft' C n Upled with 1,10 name ,)f Mr c »ff i i n.' °. u i m P° n H and proposed the Health of JNon-Councillors, coupled with the name of Mr J, Baillie. Mr Baillie responded. Mr Barnird also responded in his usual happy style, and proposed the health of the Ladies. Councillor R, V. Smith responded, and proposed the health of the caterers, Mr and Mrs Jones, Mr Cuff proposed the health of the Lady Mayoress, Mrs Smith, His Worship responded. His Worsh'ip then proposed the Borough Solicitor. Responded to by Mr Beard. The healths of our late Mayor, his Worship the Mayor, the Town Clerk, W. C. Cuff, and W. G. Beard were drunk with musical honors,

LATEST TELEGRAPHIC ——*—— I'Ett PKESS AGENCY, WELLINGTON. Wednesday, PARLIAMENTARY. Sir George Grey proposed a long amendment in reply to his Excellency's message to the effect that the House for a number of reasons wished the Bill authorising the purchase of four district railways to be deferred till next session,the chief grounds of objection set forth being that some members of the Houne and the Minister of Public Works are largely personally interested in these railways. Macandrew opposed the amendment. If he had beei/ in office he would have made the same proposal. McLean said the only interest shown to be possessed by Ministers in these railways was £37 10s by Oliver. Eeid and Shrimski supported the amendment, and Gisbornc opposed it. Wallis wanted to know if the Premier treated the amendment as a want of confidence. Hall could not look at it in any other light. De Latour said it was scandalous that such a proposal should bo brought down at the last moment. This matter opened his eyes. He followed a party for years, but in future he should not do so-cer-tainly not the hon. member for Port Chalmers. Hislop supported the Government proposals.

Grey said he never regarded this in the light of a party question. Hall regarded tho amendment as impiopei to be sent to the Governor, and a censure upon the House. A division was taken 011 tho question of going into committee to consider the message from his Excellency-ayes 39, noes 11 Sheehan, Hislop. Macandrew, and Thomson voted with the ayes. The amendments made in the Land Bill by the Legislative Council were agreed to be settled by the managers of both Houses, In reply to Grey, the Premier said the Hinemoa was appointed to sail north at 10 o'clock. Grey said the steamer ought to be detained till business was over, The Premier hoped the business would be over that hour. After the second reading of the Public Works Bill, the House went into Committee on the Bill. The House m till 3.30, and met again nt eleven this morning, when they went into Committee on the Supplementary Estimates,