The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, MAY 29, 1882. BANQUET TO Mr W. C. BUCHANAN. M.H.R.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1085, 29 May 1882, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, MAY 29, 1882. BANQUET TO Mr W. C. BUCHANAN. M.H.R.

Nearly one hundred settlers, representCarterton, Greytown, Featherston, and the Lower Valley, assembled at the White Hart, Carterton, on Saturday evening in response to an invitation from Mr Booth, who gave a banquet in honor of Mr Buchanan. The arrangements made for the comfort and convenience of the numerous guests were on the most liberal scale, Mr Elliotte fully sustaining his reputation as an excellent caterer. The chair was occupied by the donor of the least, Mr W. Booth, On his right was'the guefit of the evening, Mr Buchanan, M.H.R., on his left Mr O'Callaghan, M.HB. for Lincoln, and Mr. McMillan, M.H.R. for Ooleridge. Later in the evening Mr G. Beetham, M.H.R., and Mr Pearson, M.H.R. for Ashley, swelled the number of Legislators present. The vice-chair was occupied by Mr E. Fairbrother.

After justice had been done to the' good things on the many tables whioh lined the large room of the Hotel, the latter being gaily decorated for the occasion, the health of the Queen' was drank with' loyalty and enthusiasm, ' •;> , The Chairman then gave the toastof the Army.and Navy, coupling with it the 7 , name of Captain Tiilly as the senior; v^P uriteer officer present, arid Liout, Gray is the youngest one, He was sure that. reciprocated the esteem that Mr;Bryce expressed the other dayfor the volunteer force. The volunteers at Parihaka manifestation which proved for all time to come that they were a useful and im : portant body for the. defence of.tlie colony. He trusted that the .Government would, for the future, take greater care,' and make more adequate provision for the forcei-r-(Applause). Captain Tully, in responding, regretted that an old veteran of the amry like Mr Fairbrother had not been called upon tq respond to the toast, He himself was a new officer, and only represented his boss, Major Bunny, on that occasion. If the Government would only foster the volunteor movement, and more especially the school cadet branch of it, he was satisfied that in a few years New Zealand would have the nuoleus of of an army that would astonish all creation (applause). He had that week been astonished to' see the way the Masterton School Cadets went through their maneuvres. He had not seen any body in the district wheel into line with equal precision, Lieutenant Gray, in acknowledging: the toast, expressod.a hope that the members of the Legislature present would bring tome pressure to hear on the Government to foster the volunteer movement.

Messr.Bßeethum and Pearson, M.H, R. 's, at this stage entered the room, the appearance Of the former gentleman evoking an enthusiastic ovation.

The Chairman,, in proposing the next' toast, said that all of them wove interested in the proper conduct of Parliamentary business, especially in a new country .like New Zealand, and he hoped their Legislators would lay a foundation broad enough and .wide enough for raising the finest superstructure in the world, He proposed '.'The Parliament.of New, Zealand," coupled,with .the-names' of Mr, O'Callaghan I ..and;'Mr McMillan .-(Ap;. plause). ' Mr O'Callaghan, in replying to the toait, said the Assembly of New Zealand

was now on ift trial. The ..present-was | the first really representative Parliament; which the colony had'obtained.'. Iyhad; He said,' been pledged-.by every'.cohstitu-; enoy.to carry out liberal measures and' settle people of moderate means on land. Among the members of .the new.House were many men of the same calibre as their;repres6utativG Mr Buohanan j-taon of plain, practical common sense, with, the interests of the country at heart, and voting on the right sido. He knew Mr Buchanan as'a resident; in the South Island many years ago, and he was glad to see him carrying the. character which he bore there into this district. Bespecting she volunteers, to whioh reference had been made, ho had always entertained a warn admiration for the force, and rejoiced that it had been able to earn the gratitude of all New Zealand atParihaka.; He noted Lieutenant Gray's suggestion to .the., Legislators present, and could not help thinking that in spite of his youth he knew a trick or two. He had, however, learnt: from his neighbor that Mr. Gray was a> lawyer, and. therefore was versed in all ihe - Mr McMillan; said he was a new raem,ber. ,-So far, the session had gone satisfactorily, though some members' appeared to have not as yet got ail the froth- off ..their stomachs. He had known Mr Buchanan sixteen or seventeen years ago, and he found him the same man that... day that he was when he first knew him; and he could say of him that, wherever found, he would not let the grass grow under his feet (Applause).

Mr {Beetham thanked one and all for his very kind reception. A representa-. tivehad no bed of rosea to repose upon, but it gave one heart for the future to dare and do all that he could when he met with a reception' liko'that which he experienced on the present occasion, As an old member, he had great pleasure in testifying to the fact that the present Parliament of New Zealand was. a superior one to any of its predecesors -not, perhaps, in ability, for in the early days of New Zealand many' eminent men from England were members of its first Parliament; but these men, though highly, educated and trained, had not the. practical knowledge of the requirements of the colony that the present Parliament possessed. He desired, also, to express the great satisfaction which ha felt at the result of the enlargement of the, franchise, which had proved to bo a thorough success. This was not only his opinion, but that of many older heads than his own. He thought the spread of education in the colony would not only improve the constituencies, but also the House of Representatives. He desired, before sitting down, to bear his meed of praise to his colleague, Mr Buchanan,: Though the district consisted of two separate seats, they were not really divided, as both Mr Buchanan and himself worked harmoniously for its advantage. The legislators present- were not among the talking members of the House, but he need not remind them that those who talked 1 the most did not always do the most good. Speaking aa a whip, he: was hopeful for the future, The party with, which he. was connected had, in his opinion, a substantial majority for carrying on the affairs of the country (Applause), -..The Chairman then'.proposed the toast of the eve»ing--"Mr Buchanan" (applause). What more need he-say? His .character was such that they couldn't help loving him. Some carping oustiders—and there were always such men in a community—werowont lo say that they gave him too much-hbjjnr, but if they gave him more than his who more riohly deserved it 1 Ho rocalled to them the 9th. of December last. In Carterton they gave Mi' Buchanan a right royal majority, but in other* parts of th'o district they had to make air uphill light. ■ They had known Mr Buchanan long enough to recognise his sterling worth, and they thought him a fit mate for Mr Beetham in doing right royal..service for the district (loud applause). The toast having been dtunk with musical honors and three times three, Mr Buchanan rose lo reply, aud said he only spoke exactly what he felt when he declared that he was overwhelmed by the reception so kindly given to him that evening. Their visitors had been kind enMgh to refer to him in connection with earlier days in the colony. He had now been settled more than seventeen years in New Zealand, and looking back on the eight or nine years which he had spent in the Wairarapa he could soarcely believe that he was one and the same person that he was when he first settled amongst them, having made so many kind friends in such a few short years, He first camo lo New Zealand as a visitor from Victoria, and could not help recognising the superior advantages of this colony for settlement, and from that day hs hud begun to regard himself as a New Zealander. He . thanked his friends from the (south Island .forthe kind testimony they had borne of him and he specially recorded his gratitude to the settlers of the Wairarapa for the generous recognition he had always received from.them for any service which it had been in his power to render. When he first arrived he found it necessary to look clofiely after his own more private affairs, but after a time when leisure permitted, he most willingly put his shoulder to: the wheel in mailers appertaining to ■the. welfare of the district. His reception i.that evening maib more than amends for any; disappointment he might have experienced during hi 3 stay amongst them. Be' was sure, that if at any future time he cqultf sene thM" or .the colony asa .whole the will would not be wanting. Ho did not knowif they'desired hirn'to allude topolitical matterf,but one.thing he niighi mention, Last night a member, Sir John" Hall, came into the House' and; itdid'his heart'good to witness the reception he obtained from all parts of the House. '•(Applaupe.) He believed that any assemblage m any part of the colony would recognise ih'a similar way Sir John Hall's services to New Zealand. He was not speaking of him as a party man but as a colonist who had given the best years of his life to the service of his country. Another thing he would like to mention was the statement of native affairs recently made.by Sir John Bryce. If one man- more, than another deserved the gratitude of the colony it was John Bryce, When he listened -to him he could not help feeling that he was a thoroughly honest man who was doing his duty, and nobly .had he done his duty.' (Applause,) 'ln conclusion he congratulated the meeting on the Bound' financial position of the •colony. . In 18J9. they were down in a hole, now they were on the straight course : to prosperity and all of them in even their private concerns could look forward hopefully. (Applause.) The chairman in proposing the next toast reminded the meeting that the Wairarapa district though divided into two electorates was still united. They still had Mr Beetham to serve them. It occasionally fell to his (the. speaker's) lot to hunt .about Government Offices in Wellington,-and it was always uncommonly gratifying to him to find Mr Beetham in town to show him the way not only to the right offices but to smooth away little obstacles whioh arise with officials. Mr Beetham on such occasions was of the greatest possible use to him, and he made'use'of him to the greatest possible extent. (A laugh). They all congratulated Mr Beetham on the maguicent majority he obtained in the northern electorate at the late election. It was not easy,to recognise the extent to which

ho afso'irepresorJed th'o southern part of the o^tricl;;'With the 'two'members' the: possessed they had reasonto wanted some things in'th'e. Wairarapa, and they were'goinglo go on wanting them tilHhey obtained them.' First they_ wanted some arrangement! with the natiyes.by whioh they could get roads through their properties'onJo Crown landß/ They did not want to hurt the natives, on the contrary, they desired to blesß them, butthey must have the right of way. Secondly, although he admitted .the handsome and splendid success of the promoters of the West Coast railwayand was not jealous of it; they must have the East Coast railway' as well. (Applause). They must.have the line right through, the v Valley bo that they could make the Wairarapa a magnificent country, carrying a splendid population. Again they wanted' Borne more efficient means of local self-government. jThey had government enough ..but. they wanted more money. If the members of the House present, could' induce the Government to provide a continuous and adequate supply' for local bodies they ; would do a good thing. He concluded by oalling on hia friends to drink long life'and happiness, to Mr Beetham. .Mr Beetham after the toast had been drank with the greatest enthusiasm rose to respond. He referred to their old member Mr Bunny an' l reminded them of the energy with whioh he had always forwarded their local interests. It was» pleasure to him to find that the natives were now beginning to feel that their true position was that of working settlers. This change Was coming about slowly but surely. ' He had that day received a communication from.Natives at Waikato whioh expressed their willingness to open up land. At present they could not appreciate the advantages of mdividualisation of title but that Would come in time; One step was already accomplished, the Natives were making roads through i heir own lands. Another, was the leasing of Botorua, and.in this district another was the assistance given by the natives in opening up the land to'the East Coast. It rested with themselves whethor thenatives in the future would workshoulder to shoulder with them, If they had parted with land at a farthing'a'n acre, and had afterwards found the land selling at from £lO to £IOO per acre they would have the 6ame feeling to a certain exteufc with which the Nativesregardedthem. They couldnotyet realise the progress of civilization, and the enhanced value it gave to properly. II they treated the Natives as brothers he was sure that the natives would treat them in the same way Mr Booth was right in saying that local'self-government meant money. Their friends from the South had been exceptionally favored; In. the district they came from they had a dead level country whero no natural obstaclo to be encountered in settling-it, and when the patient persevering hard workrequired' in this district was unnecessary. Speaking of the futuro of Parliamentary' Government he expressed an opinion that party politics would not always 'intrude to the detriment of the country. Sir George Gray's late speech was an indication of this. He had come forward in a generous open manner to assist the settlement of the Native question, He hoped with the other members present to assist in passing a Public \Vorks bill, wbioh if it lid not give-all that' was wanted would give them as rh'uch as the present financial position of the country'would warrant. He thanked the meeting again for bo kindly receiving him, and declared that he would never lot a paltry river separate him from the southern electorate. It was true he voted for the division of the district, butasa-Liberalhe.lelt bound to support a measure which reduced the cost of obtaining a seat,in Parliament, believing that money ought not to be the basis on which a candidate should be returned. —(Applause). ~■ ; Song: Mr Dollar.

The chairman proposed the health of their Wellington visitors coupled with the name of Mr Pearsons M.H.R,

. Mr Pearson in responding said he was not altogether a stranpor to the diatriot having visited it in the old coaching days. Ho was the youngest member of the House, and was glad to move about the country nnd help to drive away all petty provincial feelings • As a young member ho inl ended for the (i rst month or so to take an independent position in the House. At the same time ho should oppose all extreme courses on either side of the House and he did not believe in political fads, which Bet one class against another (applause.) Song: Mr Ronaldson,

The toast of trade and commerce was proposed by Mr Fairbrother the ViceChairman and responded to by Mr Burrow. Yhat of the Pastoral Society was next taken, coupled with the name of Mr Welby Jackson who responded. The toast of old settlers was given by the Chairman, and responded to in fitting terms by Mr R. Fairbrother. The press followed, coupled with the names of Messrs Paytoo imd Nation. The ladies were then honored, Mr Woltera respondne on their behalf, ■ Mr Buchanan then proposed the health of Mrßooth,euldgißinghim as a captain of industry, and expressing his opinion that the material progress of New Zealand mainly depended on such men.

Mr Booth in returning thanks said the country and. this district in particular were infinitely welcome to anything he oould do to advance their interests) '.lf he were a captain of industry in the district as his friend termed him it Was in h large measure owing to valuable assistance he had receivod'from his partners,'and the ;pr6raptahd: ; 'ir!t'elligont''help;giVen"by his workmen;.r■ fie Jiadha'd.extensive experience of werkmen in (the" old country f and' America, as he had had : a lot to do „with mills, and - he was freerto-ssy. the men here were 1 of a'superior olass, mora intel-. ligent and competent, They were 'welcome to all he did or could do- for them; After hoping the Representatives of the district'would di well forit;as,all thatit was possible to .get it required, he expressed a hope that when the next election came:round.everyone would pull as jwejl together and enjoy themselves as much at they had then, . The health of Mr and Mrs Elliotte was honored and reponded to by the former, and the meeting was brought to an end with" Auld Lang Syne," arms crossed and hands clasped with the full lung force of the company present,' Songs were given at intervals by Messrs Rubinson, Sparks, &o, About 11,80 pirn the gathering broke up, after spending a most enjoyable evening. The Carterton Brass Band assisted the proceedings by olaymg occasional appropriate airs .in the. neighborhood of the banqueting room.

The Taratahi-OarterUm Highway Board meet at the Institute,. Oarterton, to-mor-row afternoon. . •■[

: Messrs Lo.wes & loms list ofatbek to be sold on Saturday will inolude tenheud of fat cattle. A musical class under the tuition of Mr Tovey, leader of the Philharmonic Society, has been opened in the School room, Greytown. The Erst meeting was held on Saturday evening last, when several aspirants to vocal attainments, placed themselves under his care,

Opinions were expressed at the inquest this morning, that had it not been for the Fire Brigade, the Club Hotel, and the whole block adjoining, must have been burned down at the lute fire, and the Coroner remarked on the great value of an efficient brigade to the community,

• GUio IfaaterWh Ptibanix Lodge, 1.0.0. T., meats tins evening V; .-.,' The sergeant oJFppiioe atMai'terteri bai pioked up a lady's silk umbrella for jrhioh he desires to find an owner. -

Those who worked the pumps at the late fire will be paid this'evenirigat 7.30. . Jem Mace and Professor Miller, with their company, open in the-Town Hall, Masterton, this evening.- ::■ ; .-.

! The annual meeting of the Masterton Horticultural and Industrial Sooioty takeß •place to-morrow afternoon. Notice is given that poison is laid on Mr R. 51, Hawkra's paddooks on the Upper Plain, and owners of dogs are oautioned against allowing theinio' stray on suoh paddocks. : Messrs T. K. Mao Donald &Co will, selUn .Wednesday June 7th ab-2 o'clook,'" the boiling down and meat preserving premises, with' land at the Upper flutt to close the estate, of Mr J, L\ Cruiokshank. The premises are quite new an d thoroughly convenient for the purpose for which they are intended,"arid "with the near prospe'ot of 'direct steamers to England -fitted ; with compartments for conveying preserved and frozen meat, the opportunity to an enterprising individual or firm is a remarkably good one.

Measrs Maca'ra and Mason have purchased the 41 feet of land in Queen-street between Messrs Bapp and Hare's- Emporium snd the premises lately occupied by Mr McCarthy. We understand that in the event of the Borough Council proposing an arrangement to widen Bannister street they will relinquish at cost price a sufficient amount of frontage to enable buildings on this street to be placed further back, It is possible now by a comparatively trifling outlay to widen Bannieterstreet and we trust the Borough Counoil will not let slip the favorable opportunity which presents itself. Messrs McMillan, O'Callaghan, and Pearson, M.H,R,'s, were yesterday the guests of Mr W. C. Buchanan at Gladstone, We are glad to see legislators making themselves acquainted with this district, as from time, to time its claims must necessarily be brought under the notice of Parliament.

The Rev. Mr Ogg preached eloquent sermons yesterday morning and evening in the Presbyterian Church, Masterton. On enoh occasion there was' a large oon"rogation. In the afternoon he addressed the Sunday sohool children. To-niffht we need hardly remind our readers ol the interesting lecture which is to follow the tea meeting, We understand that the Rev. Mr Isitt has also consented to assist at the evening meeting.

Last Friday night some 120 visitors were present at a tea meeting which was held to celebrate the opening of the new Presbyterian Church at Morrison's Bush, The Rev. Mr Stewart, who presided stated that the building debt only amounted to £6O. Mr Mitohell kindly offered two acres of lend as a free gift to the church, Mr Hodge half an acre, and Mr Bollard half an acre. A musical entertainment was then given. The Udy family Bang'''The dear'old home" very beautifully. Little Miss Udy followed with " I'm looking out for you." Miss Singer of Kaiwaiwai sang with great taite "I am thinking of the roses." Mr Nation then gate a reading which was well i received, and Mr Black Mowed"with a song, which evoked the loud applause of the meeting. The Weslejan nhoir from Grey town then gave a hymn. Miss Singer came next with a piano bolo, and was succeeded by Mrs Shannon who rendered a very_ beautiful song, A number of other musical and literary selections followed, and at their close a vote of thanks was heartily accorded to all who had taken part in the proceedings. The takings connected with the gathering amounted to the handsome sum of £1 10s lid.

The Crown Lands Guide for May, 1882 referring to this district nays;— ln addition'to the sections now open to purchase the following blocks of Crown land are being surveyed into sections, and will, during the current year, be offered for sale. Detailed particulars relating to area, upset price, soil, timber, &0,, will be published at least thirty days prior to the day. of sale: Wansaehu No. 2, 1,700 »cre3; Aohanga (East Coast), 7,000 acres; Rangitumau, 8000 acres; Pohangina, 4,000 acres; Pahiautua, 5,000 acres; Whareama, 4,000 acres; Tukoraaru. 4,oooacres; Taratahi West, I,oooacres; Mauriceville, Opaki, 12,000 acres. There are in all about 80,000 acres in the FortyMils Bush, which are now being opened up by roads and survey, and will be offered from timo to time during the summer of 1882-83.... The Masterton Football Club has invited a Carterton team to play a friendly game with it,-but the latter are not yet in a position to fix the date on which they will be.prepared to accept the invitation.

The fight for the chairmanship of committees comes off to-morrow evening and may go against the Government. It is to a certain extent a party question but there is also. a personal element mixed up with it which will prevent it from being any real test of the strength of the opposing political parties. The real fact is that the services of no first clase man are available for the post, and it matters very little which of the two second rate men who are nominated gains the day. '.

A meeting of the Public Works Committee of the Wairarapa West Oouuty Council was held at the Institute, Carterton, on Saturday, Present: Messrs ■McGregor (chi»irman),,Booth-,'.and Chamberlain. The minutes -of the list meeting were read and confirmed. The following tenders were then opened, .considered, and adjudicated upon:—Waiohine tollgate, lease from Ist. June, 1882, to 31st May, 1883, Mr Harrison, L 170; Mr Cave, 1324; Mr B. Robjnson jun-j L3SO (accepted), The accepted tender is', nearly L2O in excess of,'the rental paid for the gate during tha.past yeijr.-r-No. 1 contract Haweraßoad, H chains'fellings grubbing, clearing and formation! 20 feet platform bridge, and culverti-rßesse and Dawson, (264 (accepted); P, Madsen, L316.—N0. 2 oon tract Hawera Road, 112 chains felling, grubbing, clearing, and formation, 40 feet truss bridge, and culverts—Eeese and Dawson, L 735 (acoep:. ted); P, Madsen. L810.—N0.4 contract Pahiatua Road, 66 chains felling, grubbing, clearing, formation, and 10 small, box culverts—o. Madsen, L 289 (accepted subject to the approval of the Wellington City Oorporafjion).—Opaki to IManawatu Road, 60 feet span trussed bridge, about 8J miles south of Eketahuna—Reese and Dawson (accepted), L 394. The clerk reported, that the further sum of L3B had been paid by the Government to the credit of the Council'towards repairs in the Eketahuna and Alfredton Roads. A letter was read from the Waste Lands Board, enclosing extract from the Crown Lands Ranger's report, as to the laying off and formation of roads, for the guidance of the Douncil, and expressing a hope that they would soon be able to improve the condition of the road leading to section 42, Mungaho Block. The, engineer was instructed to make careful surveys, and report at the next meeting as to works required owing to recent incursions of theWaipoua River above the bridge, to protect the approaches thereto. A general expression of feeling was given that the Waiohine Rivet Board of Conservators should be communicated with when this report .was' received, The meeting (ben adjourned.

_ The usual weekly drill of the Greytown Volunteers takes.place to-morrow evening. •:.. - ,

. Mr J. W. Leahy, bootmaker, of Masterton, has filed a declaration' of insolvency. There was a good muster of; footballers mStQwatd'spaddock, Greytown,on Saturday last, when sides were picked by Day and Rqnaldson. After an hour and a.half's hard play the latter team were victorious by two goals and two tries to three tries.

Mr Wood held a sale at his rooms in Carterton on Saturday of furniture and general household effects} and stores, was a large attendance but the bidding was hardly as. brisk as usual.

, The Carterton Football Club had a general praotioe.in Mr Tiokerstaffs paddock on Saturday afternoon. They will, however, want to work together another week or so before they; will have a good show with any of the neighboring towns. The Mace combination appears for one night at the .Public .Hall, Carterton, on Wednesday. T" . v .."';'.■' "

Messrs Lowes and. lows hold alaiv'o sale of fruit trees from Mr. Hale's NeLn nursery on Wednesday next at. 2 o'clock. Their advertisement, appears in another column,