The Wairarapa Daily WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1880.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 473, 26 May 1880, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1880.

1 The Hon John HBll has delivered to t his constituents an address which is as plain and common sense ;as Sir George Grey's recent manifesto is extravagant. f He took credit to the Government for having reduced the expenditure of tho colony, and though the deficit left by the late Ministry has proyed to be more r serious than 'was "anticipated, he be--1 Heyed that by strict economy the colony aji.no distant' date wouldjbe in abound financial position. Referring to native matters, the Premier hoped to heable . to improve it as it had formerly existed. r on the' face of the', earth. "With ■»■■ I spectto Crown Lands;'he stated that

there were 71,372 acres in the ;colony for settlement on deferred payments, j Referring to the intentions of the Go-' • eminent, ho explained that during next session the Government proposed introducing the Bills, for electoral reform which had not been passed last session, iJt Bill would.also be introduced for the redistribution of seats, because the present Bill had become unfair through the growth of population, The Governfluent proposed to sweep away existing legislation with regard to the Native Land Question, and would introduce a Bill for amendment of Native Land Courts, and another for the alienation or purchase of native lands, which would be introduced as soon as possible' after Parliament meets, He would show them something about the injudiciousness of land purchases made by the previous Government. In Auckland, from 1874 to 1878, 1,153,638 acres had been handed over, and 691 acres sold; in Taranaki, 182,219. acres had been handed over, and 26,000 acres sold; in Hawke's Bay, 122,000 acres handed over, and 26,000 acres sold; in Wellington, 382,000 acres handed over/ and 32,000 acres sold; and large quantities of the land purchased was worthless. A now licensing law would also be brought in, which, while it would not treat the holders of publicans' licenses as criminals, would enable the ratepayers ot a district to vote a license ou payment of fair compensation, whioh the Government could see their way, in fairness, to get rid of. Bills for the maintenance of hospitals and charitable aid would be introduced, and Acts for the consolidation of 60 of the iresent statutes on important subjects,

'Aspecial meeting of.Wairarapa West County, will be held on Saturday next. The inquest on Gilchrist, who-was accidentally shot at the Upper Hiitt,.was held yesterday, when a verdict of " Accidental death" was returned.

They have had a whirlwind at N6« Plymouth, Te Whiti, we presume, wil have the oredit of it.

Mrs Ewington informs the public that they can prooure a good dinner, with the choice of tea or beer, at Argyle House. Intending exhibitors at the Melbourne International Exhibition, can procure copies of regulations and forms of application for space at this office, Sir George Grey is expected in Wellington. We wonder whether he will pay the Wairarapa a visit and lubricate the election with one of his. saponaceous addresses.

■ Thegentlemanwhoitwillberemembered earned for himself the title of the " Picton Hangman," in connection with Woodgate's trial for murder, has been favoring Masterton with a visit. A Wellington "troupe called "Our Boys," gave an entertainment in the Hall atFeatherston,on Monday evening. There Was a very good assembly and " Our Boys," did their best to amuse, and were kindly received by the audience,. Theobjeotof their visit was gained, namely, the clearing of their expenses, as they would take something like £lO. In another column. Captain Euck, on behalf of the Mastoitori Volunteers, thanks those who generously gave prizes to be fired for, and also those ladies and gentle-' men who so kindly rendered their assistance at the Concert given in aid of the funds of the corp3.

The Carterton Volunteers assembled at the Reserve, and' 6red a feu de joie in honor of Her Majesty's Birthday yesterday morning, the band playing the Notional Anthem, after which the company, headed by the band, marched to the butts, where, under the command of Lieutenant Bennett, the firing for the prizes presented by the settlers took place. From what hasoometo hand of the result, we believe Mr P, Sheerin is the winner of the challenge cup, the other names not. having reaohed us. The scores were very small indeed, in some instanoes miserably so, and rather points to the conclusion that a thorough course of rifle practice would not .be lost in the younger members of the corps, that is if they are are ever to be anything more Hhan riflemen in name.

As is usual at holiday timo, the amount of furious riding that occurs between the different townships is' just now at its height, and it is positively dangerous to be abroad after sundown for fear of meeting some of the racers that take part in these impromptu spins. One of this ilk came to grief badly at the Bouth end of Carterton on Monday evening last, running smash into a. cart which was meeting him. Horse and rider were badly knocked about, which will probably teach the unfortunate fellow a useful lesson. To express sympathy would be out of place, for any man who goes at a headlong speed on such a busy high road as ours deserves all the smash hia callousness is likely to meet with. Dr Hosking informs us that an accident under peculiar circumstances ooourred on Monday, at Mr Harvey's Hotel, the Camp, It appears florae travellers had alighted for a few minutes at the hotel, leaving a young lady—a Miss O'Brienand a baby in the trap. The horse backed against the wall of the hotel, and as the vehicle touched the building the horse made a bolt forward, when Miss O'Brien, lost her balanoe and foil over the back of the trap, breaking her left leg in two places. She was promptly picked up and conveyed into the hotel, where she now lies. Under Dr Hosking's hands, she is progressing as favorably as could be wished. Strange to say the baby, although in her arms when she fell from the trap, escaped without a scratoh, Messrs F. H. Wood & Co.'i monthly market sale at Taratahi took place on Friday last, when a number of graziers and dealers were present, There was only one lot of cattle sold out of the many yarded, and these having the reputation for being, " Rooshians," were parted with at the low figure of £ll7s 6d per head, which, moderate though' it was, represented an advance of 17s 6d per head to the buyer, buyer who took them at 20s when Mr Wood officiated at Taratahi a month ago. The most of the people present where buyers of sheep, but none were yarded, owing to the state of the rivers. In concluding the proceedings, Mr Wood made a neat speech, in which he pointed out the advantage that must accrue from the successful .establishment' of a monthly market at a])laco so centrally situated as Taratahi. He also notified that the greatest possible publicity was given; gratis of anything-.placed in his hands for sale, and then only a-phargeofS per cent if Bold, riobhaVge being made on unsold lots,. Mr Wood's terms ■■■ai-fr very liberal,, and we trust the jvisdom ■ of hia iremarlu will not pass unheeded. ; <,'•,

Mr Macandrew irk addressing his constituents last week,-'said that,he"was iu favor of the re-impositon bf'-'Mdbl fees, and that he thought the' system; of ..cram should be abandoned; ■> ']</'/■ -W;.

-The Feilding Guardian Mr Ballance has/ : bebn«kecL present: Ministry. "We swrcely'MintS that the Cabinet ever dveamt'of emasculating itself by such a proffer.' y^-^ :/l ' / The adjourned case Lorimer for assisting to procure abortion was down for hearing;on Saturday;raonu: ing.at Carterton, ; when His Worshipjjdismissßd the.charge, as Deteotive Sullivan

had no further evidence to offer. IV H. Wood & Co,, have postponed their Bale of piano, dog-cart, and harness, to Saturday next, 29th inst, In addition to land already advertised for sale on the above date, they sell 5 acres of land on the Taratahi, belonging to Mr P. Smith. . The firm also offers for private sale the property at' present occupied by Mr Nielson, as a blacksmith's.shop in Greytown.

Mr Jago had in his shop-window on Saturday eveninga framed picture of officebearers in the Musterton Lodge, No. 1430, E. C. The photographs, which were taken byMrT. B. Price, fully sustained that artist's reputation.

■lt will be seen from our report of County East proceedings on Saturday evening last that Or Wingate has given an important notice of motion as to whether County business of Counties East and West Wairarapa could not be moro efficiently .performed by'ono County instead of two.

The. Carterton Lodge, 1.0.6. T. mat at their lodge-room (old Town Hall) punctually at 7 o'clock on Monday last, when W.O.T. Brother Cheshire opened the Lodge. This Lodge is progressing in numbers. . They jiutend having an open meeting in throe; weeks' time, to which the public will bi?. invited free, The members, with friends who have kindly offered assistance, will endeavor to provide aivenjoyable evening for all those who may feel disposed to go. Tlie want of someone tobring the cause more prominently before the public is much felt, and the G.W.0.T., Ims asked the Lodge to recorameiidabmednej but the matter has been left in his hands-do deal with. The members'roll now numbers between 25 aud 30, and therei.'w some reason to expect that tlie'number will continue to increase. May-the expectations of our friends be realised.

The tender of Mr E. Wrigleyhas been accepted for the alterations, to the Masterton Hospital, and Mr Thomas Smith is the successful tenderer for the bridge and road formation on the hospital grounds. A conference of Sunday school teachers from the different Woßleyari Churches in the Wairarapa was held at Carterton onMonday, when, considering all the circumstances, the muster must be. pronounced satisfactory. Tho Carterton school shows well- amongst the list, the number on the roll being %, whilst the highest attendance during the quarter was 73, In-fact,-.the number of Sunday school children fairly tax the capacity of the building they assemble, in, The question of how to gather in those youngsters who have no'religious teaching, but spend their Sundays gun in'hand or racing about the country, occupied the conference for some time, but no scheme was definitely decided on, the subject being material for discussion at future meetings,