The Wairarapa Daily. SATURDAY, MAY 29, 1880.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 476, 29 May 1880, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. SATURDAY, MAY 29, 1880.

The meet a Parliament in J which there is no organised opposition. ( but plenty.of political opponents. This ,' is to be regretted, as such a state of ' things leads to a sort of guerilla war- , fare in the House, which is fatal to the ( rapid despatch of business. The Libe- c ral party is now something like "Mrs I Harris"—" there-is no such person." a It has neither head nor tail, and wjiat l little body it once possessed shrank and t disappeared when it went out of office, t Sir George Grey is going it pretty v lively on his own hook, and running p

for an elected Governorship. He, however, leads no party, and will never again be entrusted with one. The other Opposition chieftain, Mr Macandrew, has been growling down South, and on leading political questions tripping up the heejs of Sir George. The Auckland pet, for example, cries out for free and unlimited education, but the Dunedin. obicken holds that the Colony can't afford any such nonsense. Some members of the defunct party appear to look upon Mr Ballance as a prophet, but the general opinion'seems to be that he is of but little use, except to let off occasional fireworks. Mr Stout, the most able and genuine of all New Zealand Liberals, has withdrawn himself, irom the political arena, and there is really no presentable man left to re-organise the party, We should be sorry, however, to believe that Liberal-

ism was extinct in New Zealand.' It was,", however, only a sham bastard ■Liberalism whioh the Grey Ministry advocated. Under the'thin veneer of party ones, it waa easy to detect the autocratic will that was breaking down the cause it professed to raise aloft, What little there was in the late gaberdine of the Grey party which was not shoddy was taken over by their successors, leaving it with a few worthless

shreds which precluded it from taking the field again this session. We oan only hope that the liberals of New Zealand will now endeavor to form a new party on principles rather than on the caprice of a demagogue. It will be far better for it to wait patiently for the' sweets of sffico than to give up its independence by tacking itself as a tail on to Sir George Grey. In time it will get leaders from its own ranks, and this will be far better than seeking them outside of it.

The Governor's speech, which we publish Hi another column, ought to prove reassuring to all those who have at heart the safety and prosperity of the Colony. It will be very easy for those who are fond of diving beneath the surface and distorting meanings, to cavil at it; but all who love a plain, simple, unvarnished statement, will accept it as such. Prudence, moderation, and firmness are the characteristics of it and of the Ministry from which it emanates. If one assurauce in the speech is more satisfactory than another, it is a plain intimation that the Government desires the session to be a short business one rather than a long talking one,

We call attention to a Georgia Minstrel announcement in another column, In a letter on the Scab Act, which we published on the 21st inafc, clause 55, was printed in mistake for clause 45. F. H. Wood & Co., notify to sellers that to cover adverfciseing and other ex penses, they will for the future charge for those bought in,

The progress of the railway at Te Awamutu, Auckland, is causing a great rise in the price of land. The railway paymaster Sydney has been bailed up near Walcha and robbed of LBO Tho police are in pursuit of the robbers.

The Rangitikei Advocate says thai about £2OOO was the amou.it realised al Messrs Stevens & Gorton's Block sales on Tuesday last. A special meeting of County Council West, takes place at Carterton this even-

The Rev Mr Fell, preaches at the Presbyterian Church to-morrow, morning and evening, The ironclad Inflexible, now in course of construction at Portsmouth, it is estimated will cost over £700,000. Her hull will cost in labor and material alone £570,000, and the cost of her machinery will be another £150,000. J. lorns & Co, in addition to list already advertised, bave been instructed to sell a large number of horses, cattle, pigs, fouls, ducks, bran, oats, &o„ full particulars of which can be seen in our advertising columns. The firm sells to-day at their rooms, a lot of fruit and ornamental trees, to the order of Mr McCardle; also 15 dairy cows,

Says a great Masonic light :-My friends, if in the Providence of Heaven that time should ever come when the Bible shall be banished from the Councils of Stato and the Halls of Legislation, from the palaces of the great and the homes of the humble, its last'asylum will be a Maßonio hall, its last resting place a Masonic altar, and its devotee an honest upright Mason.

On the principle that " Union is strength," ■ the- matrons of Picton held a meeting the other day, when they decided upon forming a society for the purpose of administering punishment to wife-beaters. .Several ladies proffered their services as flaggellators. If Buch a society is formed, says the Express, we. shall watoh' for the narrative of the first-agression with some interest and curiosity. Similar associations have existed in. other parts of the" world, and as a rule terminated!!! police court scenes. ..■<■:...

•It is a ourious fact, remarks an exchange, to be rembered by those who advocate giving "big" money at race meetings, that the most important races in England have not a single shilling of added mouey attached to them. The Two Thousand Guineas, Oaks/Derby, and St. :Leger are all sweepstakes. The first race is. not so called because two thousand guineas are added to the stakes, but simply, we believe, from the fact that the value of the race used to be about that sum. It now usually amounts to between three and four thousand guineas. The American papers report the discovery in Monroe Oouuty, Missouri, of a temple hewn in the solid rook. The main hall is of immense size, and has a vaulted roof supported by slender columns of Egyptian granite. The walls granite, and at the end was found what is described as an altar. On the roof was a heap of ashes. In a smaller apartment were found a number of bronze tools and bronze plate with an inscription in the Hebrew charaoter. But in Ohio a still more remarkable discovery has been made. In the depth of a oave have been found a series of magnificent tombs-these, too, of Egyptian granite. One is the figure of a man with a distinctly Jewish nose, while the sides are covered with a series of bas-reliefs. The tombs are described as full of mummiesnin'e feet long.Copper weapons, vases, and " an immense quantity of memorial tables covered with Hebrew characters'! were also .found. The age of the stalactites formed in the cave is said to prove that the tombs have been undisturbed for several thousand years. Both temple and tombs are assumed to be the work of early Jewish immigrants; while use of Egyptian granite and the process of embalming is supposed to indi cate that they came from Egypt." But it is right tu add that the accuracy of the reports is doubted, both as regards the character of the inscriptions and the physiognomy of the mummies. For the present, however, they may be commended to the notice of the AngloIsraelite Association.

The Manawatu Times says:—" The members of the choir of St. Patrick's Churoh met together lact evening, for the purpose of presenting Mr Arthur Seaton. with an address and Borne token of their regard previous to his departure from the district. Mr Seaton has,'for the, past twelve months acted as organist and leader of the choir, during which time he has

been most energetic and attentive in his endeavors for its advancement,■.; Mr Hanlon, aa senior member,'presented him on behalf of the choir with. a. handsome silver watch and chain, reading, at the. same, the following addfeas :~To Arthur Seaton, Esq.-Dear Bir,-We the members of St. Patrick's Ohoir, have heard with regret that you are about to take your departure from Palmerston, and-we could not thiuk of allowing you to leave without giving some expression to the feelings of respect and gratitude which we entertain to and for you. The first you have deservedly won bv your uniform gentlemanly conduct; and the latter, by your untiring efforts for the advancement of the choir. We ask you tn accept this small token of our regard and esteem, Hot on account of its intrinsic value, but in order that whenever you look upon its face you will be reminded that you have left behind in Palmerston those whose sincere wishes for your prosperity and happiness in your new sphere of labor, but more particularly in the new state into which you are about to enter. Mr Hanlon then presented the souvenir, and Mr Seaton l who. was visibly affected, made a brief, but appropriate reply. Mr Seaton, who has lately had charge of the Taonui Bohool, has been' appointed to a sohool in the Wairarapa,and leaves this morning in order to bpcomea Benedict before entering upon the duties of his new charge.'.' Mr Seaton takes charge of the Tinui Sohool'

The Ragoon cable is interrupted. Messages for Burnish will go via Madras, collecting accordingly. The Wellington Chronicle is very angry beoauie the Governor did not invite Mayor Hutchison to dinner with him on Queen's Birthday; Messrs Bacon & Wrigley have the credi* of starting a new local industry at Mas" terton. They are erecting an oaten-mill, which ought to be able to do a large business,

The requisition for a Charter to .'open a Lodge _of the Ancient Order of Druids; which is lying at this office for signature, is being rapidly filled up, and all those who intend to join, had better sign at once to enable the requisition to be sent down to the Wellington Lodge as Boon as possible. The Grand Lodge Officers will will then open the Lodge in person. M. R. Miller's, annual report estimates the export of wool, &c, from Hawke's Bay for the current season, at 550,0001b5., or an average of 361bs. per head of population in the province. The average for the whole colony is 111b.; the average clip waß nearly 71bs, per sheep-

At a meeting of the Education Board held on Tuesdaylast, Mr Alexander Ross, formerly master of the Clareville School, presented a petition, asking to be reinstated as a teacher under the Board. The Board was of opinion that nothing could be done in the matter unless Mr Ross applied for a vacancy. A number of residents at Clareville petitioned for an enquiry into the recent dispute between the master and assistant teacher at the Clareville school. It was decided to abide by the decision agreed to at the last meeting, namely, to remove Mrs Palmer, the assistant teacher.

At the Napier Distriot Court in the case of Ellis v Lawrenson, a claim for L 55, judgment was given for the defendant It was an interesting case to sporting men. Lawrenßon drew Grand Duohess in the Derby Sweep on the Tradesmen's Cup at the last Hawke's Bay Races. Ellis agreed to buy Lawrenson's ticket for L 25. An agreement was drawn out, signed by both parties, and stamped. The ticket also was endorsed to the same effect. The Grand Duchesß proving to be the only other starter, entitled the holder of the ticket to LIOO Lawrenson instructed the holder of the sweep money not to pay Ellis, and Lawreuson received it himself. Hence the action. The judgment Caused considerable surprise.

. Home papers state that there is evidently a very extensive liking for preserved meats as they are now presented to the public, and fresh novelties in the supply are almost continually being brought forward. Besides beef and'mutton in almost endless variety, with tongues and soups in every imaginable form, to suit persons of all ranks and degrees, there'are preserved rabbits, turkeys', and chicken, so that the'greatest perplexity besetting consumers now may be said to be, not an assortment to select from, but what is the.best article to choose. Independently of the meat .tins,, there have again been liberal arrivals of ..fresh-meat during the past month, and all has'gone ■into consumption without delay placing it beyond a. doubt that in this and many other similar cases the supply first or'eates the demand, and then the want that is thus clearly left leads to a redoubling of the efforts to meet it.

We are always glad, says .the Chronicle, to ohronicle any .exhibition of musical talent in- composition, and for this reason we have much pleasure in calling attention to a new waltz, composed by B. E. Martin, and just published: by Mr C. Bonnington, of this oity. The " Wairarapa Walt?" is a bright and tuneful piece of dance musio, quite within the powers of our ordinary drawing-room pianoforte performers. It opens in the key of G, and passing through a pleasant movement in A, enters the key of E flat, and thence that of 0 natural. The final passages in A are very effective. We can commend this little work to the notice of musical amateurs.

At the Police Court, Auckland, on Wednesday, one Bloom, a respectable shopkeeper, was charged with obstructing the police in the execution of their duty. Inspector Tardy said the constable used unnecessary violence, and withdrew the oharge, Bloom has laid a charge of assault against Constables Ross and Igoe, but withdrew it on the promise that the men would be punished under police regulations, and pay £ll expenses, The partilars are these: Bloom was standing in front of his own shop door, when he ; was told to move on and he refused. Two constables then knocked him down, knelt on him, handcuffed and dragged him to the station, put him into a cell with two drunkards, and refused bail until Mr Cosgrave, J.P.,. secured his release. The has caused much publio indignation. Ross is a young member of the force.