The Wairarapa Daily. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1881.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 3, Issue 925, 15 November 1881, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1881.

To-morrow contested elections will be decided in the Ridings of the Wuirarapa West County,, At Carterton Mr Burton Boys is pretty certain to be re-elected. He has faithfully represented his riding, and has been most regular in liis attendance at all Council meetings. His claim on his constituents for past services is a very strong one. There is some doubt as to whether Mr Armstrong or Mr Booth will be returned as his colleague, The former will make a very satisfactory representative for mere local interests, and, if the ratepayers of the riding take on this occasion a more selfish view of their responsibilities, they will probably elect him. ]f, however, they make up their minds to send in their best man—and the county requires the services of the ablest and most enterprising public men of the district—they must give the preference to Mr Booth, Settlers in all parts of the country who take an interest in public matters look fovwavd to seeing Carterton return to the County its best men. That it has not done so in the past is notorious, but we trust that, on the present occasion, it will take a broader and more liberal view of its duty, and not disappoint the reasonable wishes of those who have at heart the interests of the district. We have not a word to say against Mr Armstrong, except that he is not the best man available, Had Mr Bi.oih not come forward on the present occasion, we should probably have, said re-elect Mr Armstrong. We have no fear of Mr McGregor's re-election for the Masterton Biding. He has worked hard for the interests committed to his charge, and the experience he has gained of county work makes his services of special value to the riding which he represents. No one is in a position to do more in the future for the Masterton Country District than Mr McGregor, and no one is likely to do it with a more hearty good will, Mr McGregor was formerly the most prominent member of the Masterton Borough Council, but, before he came forward for county work, lie retired from the municipal arena, recognizing that he could not do justice to both town and country. It ii a matter of regret that Mr Yile did not follow his example. Mr. Vile is a very useful member of the Borough Council, and would, we feel sure, make a good member ot the County Council if he were relieved from his duties to the former body. We would gladly see Mr Vile returned for the County, but we feel certain that his connection with the Borough Council will weaken his chance with the County ratepayers, and that Mr Chamberlain will for this reason be preferred to him. We do not think Mr Renall, if he goes to the poll, will record a very considerable number of votes. His only claim, for County honors is the abuse he has levelled at better men than himself, who have in the past borne the burthen and heat of the day. The town of Masterton hag been " Renall ridden" of late, but we are very much mistaken if its suburban districts are prepared to place themselves at his mercy, We hope all ratepayers to-morrow will remember that the County has undertaken the opening up and settlement of large tracts of country, that it has carried this great work to a successful issue so far, and if they do their duty, it will continue to cany it on in the future for the benefit for eveiy man, woman, and child living- in this district. Mr McGregor's straightforward speech on the County question which we publish in another column, must convince every: thoughtful reader of it ,;that;he has been faithful to the public interests in the past, and is the right man to guard th«m in the future,

What can we say of Mil Ren all's rhodomontade? When Mr McGregor had him on tlio horns of a dilemma as to the County being a mere , distributing body he coolly, assumed that distri : bution aud expenditure were one ami the same thing. Of the fairness of hm attack 011 the County Engineer we shall have something to say in anothor issue. On the clap-trap of his allusion to ourselves we will deal with now, Ho accused us of violating the sanctities of ' his private life, If he will explain which particular sancitity, if any, we have violated we shall be in a position to defend or admit the charge, _ We do not know whether a casual allusion to Chinamen lms been a sanctitity which we have violated. The truth is we have said that in a general election a man's personal worth as a citizen, his conduct and character, are tests of his fitness for a high public position. . Mr Kenall's conscience or imagination has taken the alarm at this. The position we take is that he is not worthy to hold the high office to which he aspires. We have however refrained from indicating the precise causes which justify this statement not because they arc too remote or too obscure but simply because we do not desire to parade his failings before the public. The egotism of Mr Renall is so enormous that while' claiming for himself a full privilege to lash indiscriminately all who are ojf posed to hiiu, he becomes furious if any one has the audacity to opposo him. Mr .Renall must learn to take as well ns to give,

We understand that Messrs Beetbam and Renall have arranged to pay a visit to Mauriceville 011 Saturday, 2Cth inst,

Tho San Francisco mail is expected in the VYairarapa this morning. Tenders are invited by the Masterton Highway Board for road work on Braudon's and Kaikouta lines.

Mr Hanson, a champion walker, is now in Masterton, and will probably arrange for an exhibition of his professional powers,

Mr W. Booth publishes an address to the electors of the Carterton Riding o! tbe Wairarapa West County in outadvertising columns. Mr Booth is opposed to the amalgamation of the Counties, is in favor of keeping Highway and Local Boards undisturbed, of removing. all toll-gates and, extending the powers of the Councils, A well-attended meeting of the mem., bers of the Greytown Working Men's Club was hold on Saturday evening in their temporary premises, at the rear ot' tho late building, Mr Baillie occupying tho chair, After a deal of discussion hail taken place, the following resolution was unanimously carried : " That the South Wairarapa Working Men's Club Company be asked to rebuild tho premises again, and provide a new billiard table," This boing the object for which the meeting was called, it was then adjourned. The wife of Mr W. Pule of Greytown had n very narrow escape on Saturday afternoon last, It appears that she was doing something near a fire that was in the back yard when her dress accide»tly caught alight. She was soon enveloped in flames. Her husband, who happened to be indoors, was attracted by her screams, and quickly rushed toiler assistance. The flames were seen extinguished, though not before she had been seriously burnt, Mr Polo also received a good scorching, We are happy to say Mrs Pole is getting on favorably. We hear that the Greytown residents are going to welcome their heroes home from the Front in right royal style. It is proposed to go and meot them ai Woodside with the two hands, and escort them home. We are not yet in a position to say what tbe other arningeinunts are, but \ve believe it will be in Ihe form of a dinner in the Town Hull on the following evening.

It is perhaps unnecessary to remind our readers of Messrs T. K. Macdonald aud Co's sale of Dixon's estate on Thursday next, as so many of them have already docided to attend it, but we might direct their attention to the exceptionally liberal terms on which tbe property is offered—namely, 10 per cent, on the fall of the hammer, and, if required, the balance in three or six months, without interest; mortgage can ho arranged for a period of years. The sale is attracting a very large amount of interest, as the land is near the centre of the -town, and the opportunity to acquire a cheap free-' bold unusually good. About midduy on Friday last Mr Maunsell's house at Waihakeke caught fire'mi the roof, supposed to be caused by a spark from a chimnoy, Mr Manuse.ll was absent from home at the time of the occurrence. A crackling noise was first noticed hy a servant, girl, who communicated this tn Miss Spralt who was a visitor at Mr Maunsull's. Miss Spratt with the. aid of the »irl (Miss Phcebe Call), succeeded in scaling the roof, after slippins; down several times. They both carried up water, and threw il over the flumes as they scrambled to the ridire. A man employed on the premises 'who though a strong active youni! fellow had failed in re;iehiii£f the ridge, passed uo water to these plucky girls and they succeeded in extinguishing the fire which had burned a largo hole through the roof. A breeze sprang up shortly afterwards, but if there had been any wind at Iho time of the occurrence, no efforts would have been effectual in extinguishing a fim which would have destroyed over 411000 wnitll nf property. The house is insured to the amount £SOO. No one can say after such n display of coolness, strength and courage on tbe part ot females that they are deficient in these qualities. The insurance companies will no doubt throughly appreciate the successful efforts of the fair ones who have thus saved them so heavy a loss.

Mr Renall's orynn speaking of It's candidature for the County says:—"He has no axe to be ground—no circular saw to be fed." This, of course, is an allusion to Mr McGregor's private, business as a saw miller. The fairness of it, may be estimated when we state that for some time past the firm of Messrs McGregor Bros, have not only refused to execute orders for the the County, but it has absolutely declined to serve any contractor who is .engaged on a County contract. Mr McGregor, however, is too well known for falsehoods of such a transparent character to : injure him in the Masterton Riding. The victim of the accident at Tenui, which we chronicled in our hist- issue, died yesterday morning at about 8 o'clock. Dr Beard, who had made all haste to the sufferer, found him severely injured internally, and though lie relieved him from the agony he was enduring could not save his life. We.'understand that the operators at both Tenui and Masterton were in their respective.offices at the time the accident occurre'd; and would gladly have sent a message thjough. The telegraphists are usually in attendance for a few minutes at about 10 a.m. on Sundays. Now is the season for transplanting flowers. Inviow of this .Rapp & Hare, of the Emporium, have purchased 100' dozen Flower Pots, all sizes, which t-hoy are sellmg.at Wellington prices.—[Ad,]

Mr W. P. Fellingham has an advertise.ment in our iidvertisinu; columns, from which it will be seen,that through the aid of his.recently imported machinery he is enabled to compete successfully; against all comers,', . \

At Messrs T, K. Mucdutmld and Co.'s salerooms on Friday, the well-known leasehold promises known as Dalrymple's Chambers were knocked down to Mr Cave for ;0150.

The Wairampa Volunteers who went to the Front are expected hack oil Thursday or Friday next. They will ineet.wjth.au enthusiastic reception in every township.

Messrs Riah and Casolberg, the candidates for tho office of Mayor, invite the burgesses of Masterton lo meet them in the .Town Hall, on Wednesday evening, the '23wl instant. Mr John Williams having withdrawn as a candidate for tho Castlepoint Hiding of Wairarapa East County, Mr R. Wilsone, the returning officer, declares Messrs F. Maunsell, T. Mnckay, and J. V. Smith, duly elected to represent that Riding, .

Mr Renall's friends want, the ratepayers to plump for him to-morrow in the County election, It will take, however, a good deal ot plumping to put in Mr Renall,