The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1881

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 3, Issue 751, 25 April 1881, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1881

Another member lias addressed his constituents, aucl as a star member his utterances will command a certain amount of attention. Among otherquestions of general interest upon which Mr Orniond has debated, was that of Major Atkinson's local public works Bill, a measure which Mr Beetham has specially commended to the attention of settlers in this district. Mr Ormond may be fairly considered to be the representative of country rather than city interests, and his opinion on a proposal which is of the first importance jo districts like those which he and Mr Beetliam represent, is entitled to respect. He informed his constituents that he dissented from its principal features, and that the feeling of all parties in the Houso was adverse to it. We hope we have heard the last of this precious baby of the Hon the Colonial Treasurer, and that he will not again attempt to palm it on the House of representatives, but we fear the Major will still stick to it as a sort of " ugly duckling." On native questions Mr Ormond is admitted to be an authority, and we are glad to find that he agreed with Mr Bryce's proposal, to put an end to To Whiti's nonsense, also that he holds that tho greatest possible facilities should be given for the 'acquirement of native lauds by Europeans, so that they might be brought into cultivation, and made to bear their state of the burthens of the country. He stated that ,ejeyen millions of acres in the North Island lie absolutely idle. In our opinion no administration can be satisfactory under which vast areas of land lie waste, and we. claim that no sentimental prejudices for the native race should stay the progress of the colony, Mr Orniond in his speech touched upon almost all the public questions which;

were brought under the 'afcteritipri, of the lato Parliament, He. evidently spoke as a free.lance, -'and not as sonie would have'him tote viz,, the leader of a new party in the House';- The prospect of any organised Opposition during the coming session appears to be a poor one. Ministers will be free from danger as far as their offices are concerned, but with so many free lances in the field their chance of accomplishing any considerable amount of legislation is a poor one. They are to be allowed to drive the state chariot, but though they will hold the reins, there will be free lances at the head of each horse who will regulate the pace and take from the gentlemen on the box the practical control of the vehicle. Then will come the elections, and if the electors of the colony have the good sense to return good men, we may expect next year to see a Parliament and a Ministry with a little more back bone than is at present discernible.

Phosphorus at Gs per lb, and oil of rhodium at 5s per ounce can now be purchased by landowners in the Masterton Rabbit District from Mr Thos. D'Arcy.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Stoneheii«o Lodge of Druids takes place at tho Empire Hotel on Tuesday evening,

Messrs J. Irons & Co,, announce for Saturday next the unreserved sale of superior household furniture, the property of a gentleman loaving the district.

Tho members of the committeo and the Trustees of the proposed Kurupuni Town Hall aro requested to meet at Mr George Shuto's residence this evening at 7 o'clock, when important business is to be considered.

The following candidates have been nominated for the office of Trustees for

tho Greytown Trust:—Messrs Baillie, Hammericli, Thompson, audit. A, Wakelin. The election is fixed for Thursday next, 23th iust,

The special meeting of tho Wairarapa Hospital Committee, re selection of a custodian for that institution, was postponed, through the unavoidable absence of several members, till to-day. We understand that over3o applications have been sent in to the secretary. Tho firebell-tower, Greytown, was completed last Friday evening, and the bell fixed, It was handed over to the proper authorities as finished on Saturday evening last by tho successful tenderer, Mr Trotman, who is to be complimented on tho business-like way lie wont to work at it!

Mr J. V._ Smith notifies that he is about to lay poison for rabbits. This is a thoughtful act on his part, as occasionally rabbits which have eaten a certain quantity of poison find their way ou to a dinner table, and the result is a serious inconvenienco to the partakers of them. In Masterton we have had brought under our notice instances of severe sickness directly traceable to rabbit poison.

J. lorns and Co, held their fortnightly sale on Saturday, when the attendance was very encouraging for sellers. A lot of dairy cows, dry cows, and heifers sold from .£3 to £o each ; calves, 20s each ; yearling, 303; some nice two-year-olds too bought in at £'2 ss; and a few nice heifers, rising two years, brought 13 each. Horses sold from £ll2s C-l to SH each, A dray brought £lO 10s. Some 40 pigj were sold, ranging as. follows:—Young Pies, from Bs to 7s; porkers about 701bs. 17s each; sows in pig, from 30s to 375, Ducks brought 3s Od per pair, and fowls 3s, while turkeys were sold for 3s Cd each. A quantity of household furniture in the rooms concluded the day'B sale. Notice is given that Clause 68 of the sheep Act 1878, will bo strictly enforced in the Wairarapa districts. This section refers to lice in sheep, which the Inspector finds to be increasing, and through tho scarcity of food, may assumo extensive proportions in the cold weather, We understand that they are destroyed in one dipping. Thefollowiug is Clause 68. "If any Inspector shall be satisfied that any sheep in a district are iufected with lice he shall take such steps iu the matter as to him shall seem best for the cleansing of such sheep, for which purpose he shall, and may,_ if the slieepowner neglects to cleanse his sheep, exercise all the powers granted to him by this Act, as if the said sheep were infected with scab, and shall have power to declare them infected sheep; and all sheopowners and other persons shall, if the luspector shall have declared the sheep to be infected sheep, be liable, in respect of sheep infected with lice, in the same maner as if such sheep were infected with scab"

On Thursday last Mr Maunsell, native commissioner, accompanied by Mr King, the county engineer, left Masterton for the purpose of taking possession of the Manawatn ferry. On Friday they reached the ferry, and Mr Huru, the native obstructor, disputed Mr Maunsell's right to take possession unless the balance of the 1100 was paid to them. The agreement bavins; been signed for the payment of this balance in three months, Mr Maunsell refused to listen to Huru, and a somewhat exciting scene took place. Mr Maunsell marched to the gate, placed his hand upon it, and declared that he took possession of it on the part of the Government, Huru dancing round and gesticulating in a wild manner, but deterred by Mr Maunsell's firmness and determination from using violence. Two of the natives laid hold of Mr Carver, who presented a less formidable aspect, but they hardly knew what to do with their captive and let him go again. Mr Maunsell placed Mr, Carver in charge, and on Saturday went down to the gate again, and, with the assistance of some natives, removed it from its hinges, Huru having in tho meanwhile come into Woodville and in an abject manner withdrawn all opposition and given up to Mr Carver the toll-hnuso, a concession he had not been called upon to make. The ferry difficulty may now be regarded as a thing of the past. Tho only question now is whether the Europeans will protect life in crossing tho flood as well as the Maories did. This is doubtful.

_ On Saturday last Mr F. H. Wood was instructed to sell (under a distress warrant) at tho White Hart Hotel, Carterton, household furniture, ka. At the appointed hour the auctioneer was present, and read the warrant and conditions of sale to tho persons who were in attendance. The first lot offered was the billiard table, and on this beins; put up Mr Elliotto objected to the sale. \ Mr Bennett directed tho auctioneer to proceed, whsretipon Mr Elliotte evicted Mr Wood on to the side verandah Mr Wood here knocked down lot 1 or the sum of £lO (cost price of new table, Mr Elliotte then lead Mr Wood into the middle of the road, and the salo was at an end. Mr Wood discharged a painful but necessary business duty with the utmost tact and forbearance, though he very naturally resented strongly the attitude taken by Mr Elliotte. Mr T, R, Henry subsequently, as purchaser, having'.'attempted to'take possession of the billiardtable jind fittings, was delivered in,to' the charge of the local constable, under',' The Malicious Injury to Property Aot," He was allowed bail in one surety of £25 and himself in £SO. He will be brought up on Tuesday.; ■ ■

Mr Charles Han-isis reported to havo bought .the Hautotara run from Mr L, Tullock.i

Mr Macalister is gazetted as auditor for the various rabbit districts in the Wairarapa.

Mr W. R. Waters, of Lambton-Quay, Wellington, advertises 10 bales of Cafefornian, and 10 bales ofEnglish hops just received.

Messrs Gardener & Son. of the Criterion Store, Carterton, have'a new advertisement on our front page which will, no doubt, prove interesting to their numerous Mentis and customers.

Mr J, Williams, tobacconist, opposite Council Chambers, has an advertisement on this page to which smokers and purchasers of fancy goods are referred.

The Rev Mr Porritt took the services at St Matthew's church, yesterday, the Rev Mr Paige still being confined to his house with a severe sore throat.

The Masterton Oarrick Amateur Dramatic Company is in treaty with Mr Gary, the well-known theatrical manager for a performance to be given in the Theatre Royal, Wellington.

The general committee of the Carterton Volunteer Fire Brigade met at the secretary's office on Friday evening, when it was determined to call for.tenders for the erection of the engine-housn and com-mittee-room. Plans and specifications to be seen at Hooker's, and tenders to be in by 5 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, All material found, and work only required,

Wo understand that Messrs Smith Brothers, of the Vulcan Foundry, Wellington contemplate opening a branch foundry in Masterton, as soon as they can make satisfactory arrangements as regards site Ac, This is good news for sawmillers and others who at present have to send to Wellington for any small casting they may require, and suffer considerable loss by the delay,

Our Greytown contemporary in its last issue says:—"lf there is one feature more marked in tho character of tho present Ministry than another it is duplicity. No man trusts them. They are regarded as an incumbrance to the country, but necessary to keep Sir George Grey out of power." We always thought that duplicity Iwaa Sir George Grey's strong point. _ If the present Premier went in for duplicity, he would certainly be tho ass in the (Grey) lion's skin. On Saturday evening tho Duke of Manchester, accompanied by the Hon John Hall, Mr Levin, M.H.R., Colonel Pearce, and Colonel Eeader, arrived at Mmtorton, and put up at tho Club Hotel, where Mr.Elkins had made every preparation for their reception. Tho Duke is a tall, fine-looking man, with gray hair, beard, and moustache. He has somewhat tho appearance of an old soldier, and is frank, hearty, and gentlemanly in his bearing. Early on Sunday morning a start mis made up country, the Duke expressing himself gratified with the comfort and attention which he had received in the Club Hotel, and which he had scarcely expected to find in a country district, Mr Jas. Macara drove the party in one of his coaches, the Duke taking the box seat. At noon, Eketahuna was reached, lunch was held, and the distinguished visitor was able to inspect New Zealand bush scenery a little. He amused himself by lighting a small bush fire of logs, &c, near the Hotel. The same evening the party arrived at Woodville, and this morning they will proceed from there to Fielding.

A meeting of the Trustees of tho Masterton Rabbit District was held on Saturday, the 23rd iust. ■ Present-Messrs Stewart (Chairman), Welch, Campbell, and Gunderson. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Letters were read from Messrs Levin & Co., re phosphorus; A. R. Bunny, accepting the position of legal adviser to the Board; W. G, Beard, on the subject of the circumstances under which he was instructed to conduct certain cases for the late Trustees; J. Stuckey, drawing attention to the niiinber of rabbits on Government land adjoiniiii; his freehold ; J. W, Lang, statin»he wasnot theoceupier of any land in thedistriet at the present time, and requesting that his name bo struck off the landowners list;' A. W. Cave, resigning his office as one of the Trustees on ac"count of the difficulty he experiences, from his increasing deafness, in participating in the proceedings of the Board, The Secretary was instructed to reply to Mr Stuckey, that the Trustees have no funds at their disposal to undertake properly the destruction of rabbits on Government land, but that as sopn as weather permits they will endeavor to the best of their means to assist settlers in the position of Mr Stuckey (i.o. those whose land joins Government land), in the destruction of rabbits by means of poison, Also to ascertain if Mr Lang has disposed of the ground lately occupied by him. To reply to Mr Cave stating the Trustees accept his resignation, and to ascertain if Mr R. D. Dagg is willing to be appointed in Mr Cave's plage. The Secretary reported that the phosphorus and oil of rhodium had just arrived, and that arrangements had been made with Mr Thos. D'Arcy for its disposal, The Inspector's report was then read and considered, On discussion, it was resolved that Messrs Cripps and Morrison bo proceeded against for neglecting to destroy rabbits on their respective holdings, and that it be an instruction to the Inspector to warn Messrs W, Dag, F. M, Hatfield, and D. McLaohlan, that unless steps are taken by them at once to destroy rabbits on their lands, proceeding will be taken against them. The Secretary was authorised to obtain Mr Bunny's opinion on the legality of serving notice under section 18, by leaving it at a landholder's residence. The meeting then adjourned till Saturday the 7th May next. '.

_ We hear from reliable authority that it is the intention of Messrs Schroder, Hooper & Co. to make their first grand display of Autumn and Winter Millinery, Drapery, an d Clothing at the Hall of Commerce, on Saturday, March 19th, consisting of 71 packages and bales. As the bulk of their magnificient stock has been imported direct from the manufacturers, tjie public can rely upon obtaining all the latest fashions and designs of the season at oxtremely low prices. We. would advise all purchasers and lovers of fashion to make an early call at the Hall of Commerce and inspect their stock. Thoir advertisement will be found on the front page of this paper.-[ADVTI.