The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 1881.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 3, Issue 796, 17 June 1881, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 1881.

It is in the nature of voluntary associations that they should at their commencement be characterised by zeal and enthusiasm, which gradually cools down until the vitality that at first niado them so effective is no longer observable. That the Masterton Eire Brigade should be following, the ordinary course of associations of this character is not to be wondered at, but still it would bo as well for it to make an effort to pull itself together again, and regain the high reputation which it once bad. When the members of the Brigade had no uniforms and ,in inefficient engine—when they had no suitable engine-house and were with nt helmets and axes—they were far more regular at their periodical practices than now they are the proprietors—but, we fear, not the proud proprietors—of a superior engine, engine-house, uniforms, helmets and axes. Of course it does not do to look gift horses in the mouth, or to reproach -men who give their ciiuo and attention to the public; at the simo time it is necessary to remind them that they have voluntarily undertaken certain public duties, and, for their own credit they must be diligent in discharging them. In the event of a lire, the members, to a man, wouldprobably be to the front, but their capacity for serving the public in such' an emergency must be diminished from want of regular and systematic practice during the past month or two, One way or another a considerable sum of money has been raised'to make the" Brigade efficient, and now that all immediate requirements have been provided for, it would be a pity if the expenditure did not bear a suitable return from the indifference of members to their duties as firemen. There are some local movements which may, without any great public loss, be permitted to slumber, but a Fire Brigade is not one that can be allowed to be somnolent. The existence of au institution of this kind depends upon the activity of its members. It is quite evident, too, that ,a heavily-taxed public is not likely to respond to the appeal which must from time to time be made to it for ways and nieans, unless it is assured that the Brigade is really an efficient one. We do not desire to convey the idea that, the Masterton Brigade, because- it lias missed several practices, has become inefficient. It has by no means as yet reached such a stage, but it has latterly been travelling in such a direction. We trust, however, that its members will consider carefully their position, and if they find that they are retrograding take such steps as may be necessary to regain ; any lost ground. We would rather see a voluntary Fire Brigade, such as the one ; we now possess, serving the town than that the Borough Council should have to take up the work, and levy a special rate for the maintenance of paid firemen.. These are really the two alternative? for protecting the town from fire; and the former Is 'decidedly the more acceptable one.

On Wednesday last, Mr Lahmann moved the address in reply in the Legislative Council. Colonel Brett distinguished himself in the discussion that followed, by dragging in Earl Beaconsfield, and the marriage of the ; Queen's .grandchild, as serious omissions. In the Lower House, Sir- George Grey brought forward the young Princes, but subsided when informed they would not visit Wellington. On the motibn of Mr Gisborne it 'was' agreed to consider next,month, the pro-, priety! of ''again 'subsidising' "County Libraries. Mr on- the address in reply, re'grejtßdsati the speech had omitted all reference; to local self-go-ve'rnmept. He. said■ ■>the .County, had drifted into the position of being governed

by pennaueut heads'qf .departments'/;'. He | admitted the services the presont Ministry] had rendered, but thought''tlwHoußo' while recognising these, might'yet giyeat- . aihttle.T.wholesome'■ advice,:.; This;: was, for the Government,to brihg'down'a; ,l&cal self-government Ml., He' sugg'estdd' that Loqaljßo'ards 6liould\be imerged'in| ; Mid^jJia|;:thi|ch ; aii&en. x Counties s'houtd'be le oliivmenVjli'ei' Waste Lands Boards.. He threatened support Sir Gbokge Grey if ment did not take up this question. Mr ..Beetham replied to MrrßuHHY,' denying' thatithe present system was as unwork- ■ able as.Mv;BuNNY'had respresonted. : He advocated amendments-in-the - present system of local'' self-government, but not changing it altogether, and he certainly would.object to any.return;to the old system of Provincial-Government. Mr . HuitSTHousE.. followed, ...and. .advocated Abolishing County, Councils. The. .Government therefore had': three': proposals: placed'before'' them—lst., To 'aboM' Highway Boards; 2nd,, To adjust-rela-tions between Highway Boards and Counties; 3rd,; To' abolish second albhe has tlie' merit; of being prac-. ticable. 'The■ Colonial'Seicretary then moved the second reading of the Licensing Bill, but aVgued rather ..against., his' own measure, by saying that drunkenness was diminishing in the 'colony. Sir William Foxj however, set him right by saying. that.the decrease was due to the hard times. The motion for the second reading was' agreed■ td' :; The Colonial Treasurer then moved.the second reading of: the Chinese Bill to levy a poll tax of £lO as soon as 5,000 Chinamen were inthe colony. At present there were only 4,000. Sir William Pox did not oppose themeasure, but said a good deal about the land of the free. Mr Shephard argued that there was no reciprocity in the treaty with China—Europeans could not acquireland in that country. Mr Swanson held that self-preservation (from the Chinese) was tho first law of nature. Mi-Whitaker supported the bill oh the .ground' that Chinese civilisation was iiot progressive. Mr Hutchison strongly advocated the passing of tho measure as a wages question, and the motion.for the second reading was agreed to.

It is notified that G. Groube of Carterton,,laborer, will apply for his discharge at a Bitting of the bankruptcy court on the 28th iust. .....' '■.■

Messrs P. H. Wood & Co.. announce a sale of fruit and ornamental trees from Mr McCardle'B nursery, on the 25th iiist,, at Greytown, after whioh there will be a sale of general merchandise.and furniture.

The outwards San Francisco mail closes' early to-morrow morning, at the Masterton Post Office.

The young man who was arrested-for horse stealing on Wednesday evening, was brought up yesterday before his Worship the Mayor, and remanded to Napier, where he will proceed to-day in charge of a constable from that place, who had ridden through after him, -

■ Messrs Bennett and Potts, of Carterton, contractors, lias filed a declaration, of insolvency. Tins act renders the 'senior partner in the firm, ineligible to servers a councillor, for the Carterton riding; of the Wairanpa West County Council. When the election to fill the vacancy takes place, we trust to see Mr W. Booth coming forward as a candidate. Wo believe the interests of his district, and of the County generally, would he promoted by his return,'

Caroline Good in, who has only jjst ai rived in Carterton from her recent incarceration, was on Wednesday again brought before Messrs Booth and LislerKaye, under the Vagrancy Act, and sonfenced to llin.e months' imprisonment, the cimslable having found her drunk and disorderly, lying on the footpath the previous'evening. Messrs P. H. Wood & Co. will hold monthly salo3 of stock on the Pastoral ShoW Grounds, Carterton. Entries are to be made with the auctioneer at his auction rooms, Carterton, and Greytown, and at Mr Elliotto'a White Hotel, Carterfnn. At his auction rooms in'Carterton they will hold fortnightly silcs of general merchandise.

We take from the roll of persons in Government employ the following local extracts, giving names and total salaries: —Masterton : J. Eaggo -1*225, F. Bagge LlOi), G. M. Park L 240, J. Kebblewhito L4O, J. Watson LllO, C. J. Frecth £IOO, J. Drummond L3OO, J. Stevenson L 155, Carterton: J. J. Pickett LIGO, E.King li.lOjW.o. Kill K Ll2O. Greytown: A. Ramsay L4O, H. H. Brown Lio"6 10s, G. Robinson LSO, E. S. Maunsell L'2so, H. T. Spraft L6O. Featherston; B, C. Black L 195, J. G. Greatbatch L4G, E. J. Eowo Ll3O, H. S. Wardell LSOO, J. J.Freeth L 225, W, Scale LIOO. Tiuui; J, McKenzie Ll2O, J. A. McKenzie L 125, T. Telford L3OO. Cashpoint: W. A. Harding L 166. Gladstone: H. S. Mason L 6. The CartertonFire Brigado met on Tuesday for practice, under the command of Captain Fisk, eighteen members answering to the roll call. After half ah hour's hose practice, an imaginary alarm of fire was given, and the men left to their own devices tn test their efficiency, and they discharged their duties in a very effective manner. At a meeting held at the Secretary's office subsequently, Captain Fisk resigned his ofljco, owing to his being about to leave the district, and two new members were nominated, After roll call the members adjourned to the " Marquis," and. a sociable couple of hours, enlivened by.several songs, most agreeably passed. The Hawkes' Bay Herald writes:— "Even little Carterton is going to make an attempt to get up a company to start a frozen meat trade with Europe, but Hawke's Bay seems still asleep to its own interests. The fact is that someone is wanted to set the hall rolling, If anyone of position would take in hand the forma, tlon of a company, wo believe that shares would readily be subscribed for, and all necessary information quickly obtained. Carterton furnishes a hint in this matter. It is the Chairman of the local Agricultural and Pastoral Society who has taken tho matter in hand. The President of the Hawke's Bay Society is absent, attonding to his Parliamentary duties, but the Com" mittee could obtain the necessary information and make it public, and thus further tho object in view, We.see no reason why the Society should confine itself to being a medium for getting up shows, jf it would step out of this groove a little more, and interest itself in seeing what now industry in connection with agricultural or pastoral occupations' could be started here it would not only do more public good, but would benefit itself largely,

In the good old days of Masterton," when storekeepers were scarce and money was plentiful, largo profits and exorbitant prices were obtainod, kt now times aro different, money is scarce, and store, keepers are plentiful, Schroder, Hooper & Co., Hall of Commerce, have taken this into consideration, andhave cut the prices and profits down to such an extent'that hoy completely' baffle all competition. Their stock is.very large, and beautifully assorted in every department, with all the latest fashions for. winter wear.-'Orders' from the countiy are executed;withrdesi; patch, and. as carefully as, if selected in, ! person. Purchasers of drapery and cloth, mg will do'.Well/to inspect 'their stock''' Their advertisement will be the' front page of this paper, auddes6ry.es eonideration.—Advt. .. .—: .':":. .-■ '-:

Tho annual examination of pupil teachers'will beheld m the Thorndon and Greytown achoola on the sth and 6th of July next. 11 The' Native Lands Court sittings at Qreyto 4 wii came to an end yesterday the returning to Wellington by the 'raiddayitrtiin. | announces that he ii 'prepared to/deliver fire-wood and new milkwfny part of the town, orders A alight Bhdck~of earthquake was felt at Masterton yesterday at about a qiiarterto four-p.m The-direotion Beemea\-tojjja-'from NiE.to-'SvC'"'"'*'''"'-.•'■"- ..'."

Messrs Bennett and Potts are, unluckily, going to be "whitewashed." This stoppod the bailiffs saje.on .-Thyi'sdayr; at Mr Bennett's. Owing ito Mr Behiiett's' insolvency Bn arisen in the Oounty Cb'Olicil; " " A meeting is to be held at the Institute-;' Carterton, pur Saturday;- \o. consider the advisability, of'forming club afti commercial exchange iii'the district.' The meeting is convened for 2 o'clock] and'we trust to see a good attendance,'"*' " • The "Bull is <M "dead, as reported by us yesterday! It" appears that lieT'ps s.eenjin Messrs Tetry an di B billies] saw mili'-and'i'a 1 party of Maories went in pursuitofhim, j They came across a bull stag, and'slidt 1 it,' i but it was not before they- had. skinned and dissected the carcase, th'at'jt was found to be one of the team of working bullocks-j belonging to the mill, ■ Messrs f. R- Wopd'jii (Op. held; their usual monthly stJock'sale.on'the'Pastoral Show Grounds, Carterton, on Thursday last. The general attendance, especially 'as ;regarded- buyers,',;' was. ; -'somewhat limited. ■ We append ;i res'ults of;'sales 18 mixed lot of cows' and steers, from 3 to 5 years, W, McLare'n',-;at'ii'lOs.p.er head ;,2cowSj .McLareiij'at head ,;' 1; heifer,.Mptare'nJ.at 'sfs fid';;! 3 cows, at '"£& IBs; 4 calves, I W.; Booth, at £l2s Odj lj,heifer, \-l v Moody, J3 2.3 6d; 12 horses .were sold-at' prices ranging from 37s 61 to £lO.

We learn from the Post" that a pre limjnary meeting in connection with the frozen meat question was.held yesterdaymorning in one of the committee! rooms; of the House of Representatives, The meeting was attended by a number of members of both, Houses and,several .other gentlemen/ 'The;Hon JJtr'Water'houije having been voted to. the chair,' - explained the object of the meeting, upon which a- ; letter; .was Buohanaii from the New Zealand and Aus-' tralian Land Co, stating what steps it had taken in the direction of exporting meat, A good deal of discussion then- ensued/ several gentleman giving expression to; their views on ,tlus important question. The general opinion ''a'ppoared lo'-bo-'iii favor of treating the 'question from' a. colonial rather than a local point of view,' The following resolution was eventually proposed by Mr Bain] adcpnded by Mr Ballance, and carried'"":—l'/Tliat a com-' mittee bo appointed, to,consist of the Hon. W, W. Johnston,Captain Russell',.'Messrs'.: Beetham, Bryce, and Murray, to obtain information on this mattor; with a'view to laying it.before. an subsequent meeting! A vote of thanks to the Chairman, terminated the proceedings. The native suspected of breaking into the i store of Messrs' Vile and D'Arcy gave himself up last night 'to 1 the I 'natives' of TcOroOre, and was brought 'down. after dusk to the lock-up, He states that he'anclaPakeha had drank nearly two bottles of brandy before coming into town on the night of; the burglary, and the drink had made him ready to-do' anything. He hid been watching'the Sergeant whe"n the 1 liter had proceeded to Te Oro Ore; but was too much ashamed to giro .himself up and bo handcuffed before ; tho other natives, On being brought to the lock-up hist evening ho said, "I have brought my body to suffer for my sin; ; lam 'very sorry ; the drink made me do" it." 'He pulled his hat down over his faco, and appeared very dejected and thoroughly ashamed of his conduct. He will be brought up before the Mayor to-day, i,nd remanded to the next Court day, '

Mr Beer, cabinetmaker, has opened the shop next to Mr • It. Jones' grocer (latei Farmor's) with an assortment of' furnituro of handsome finish.. The boantics of the totara, knot have been, brought out .to perfection in these articles,, An ingeniously designed and handsome inlaid chess table is among the articles on view, and the public are invited by advertisement to visit.tho establishment, and inspect the goods as samples of workmanship, and the beauty of Now Zealand woods when worked up, A meeting of the members of the Groytown Football 'Club was held in the Wort iug Men's Club on Wednesday ■-■ evening. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. : The balance sheet, which had been held over from the annual meeting, was read.and; adopted.' The following accounts were, passed, for payment':—E. Wakolih, .£3 '6s 6d:;..Ashor£l6s Od; Delegate, £h. , It .was'resolved, that i Messrs W. Hirsohberg, Donaldson, and Cameron be a match committee. It was decided to send two teams to Masterton on the 25th inst. to .play a first and second fifteen of. that Qlub.' The Secretary was instructed to'send the challenge: | A hearty vote of thanks was passed to. Mr I G. K. Wakelin for the interest he. has - taken in football, matters, and his liberality to the Club/ 1 The meeting 'then adjourned.; There was a good ; .muster of players' on the practice'ground yesterday afternoon, when some, hard work/was indulged in. To-moiTo'w: afternoon players' are requested; to:; roll; up 1 at; 3,30 qrarp After! practice a meeting, will be held in the Working Men's Club. ' !! i'

A meeting of the Committee of the Masterton Horticultural, Valid Industrial Society was held /yesterday.;;■' Present— MessrsEverett president in the chair, Vile, Wickenden,.Beard,',and;;Payton, The minutes of. the previous,meeting were read and confirmed.! '-'Letters -were read from Mr Sellar. accepting appointment of auditor; From J. Ivess, asking for, a share of advertising and; printing patronage; From Pastoral-Sooletyj"offering in, the event of the local Horticultural Societies, giving a show ; ,at. .the;ahmiaV s gathering to allow them .'the ; tisexif} the ground free of charge. It'was:.!resOlyed]fthat ; the ; advertising ml-, printing'/be left\'ih "the hands of the arrange. The sub-committee appointed to revise the prograrninefor the ensuing year, brought up a report which was considered and adopted. The coming shows were fixed, for the last Wednesdays in November and February. Thj meeting then adjourned;,.., : ,;: : . :> ■: •; ;._•.-.-,;.

AtOowmore,,near Gunnedah, James White, alias John Williams. >h'o : had quarrelled and Had a' souffle -with John Collier, returned and stabbed him in. the arm; ; The wounded'man bled to death intweiity"minutes/;!. : ','"■■',• ;;?.: