The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 1882. THE MASTERTON DEBATING SOCIETY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1087, 31 May 1882, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 1882. THE MASTERTON DEBATING SOCIETY.

The Masterton Debating Society line been constantly in session for more than a twelvemonth, and as yet shows no sign of deterioration; but on the contrary its vitality appears to have been enhanced by its past labors. It may be said against it that the subjects it has discussed have not always been either well chosen or adequately \defined; that the discussions have fWiently been irregular, and occasionaijy inharmonious; but with all these drawbacks, its meetings still continue toNb well attended, and its membershavoW macle anovei ' tm ' e to tho Institute femittee for the use of a larger meting room. The muster roll of the Society is said to contain sixty names, though <i considerable proportion of Tfese. members are distinguished by absence and silence, there is always a residuum which puts in an appearance and keeps tho " talk" moving. If Society is fortunate enough to secure the more commodious premises which it seeks to occupy, we may fairly expect to see it increase both in nnmeri. cal and oratorical strength, and gradually rise to a higher level where the defects which have characterised the first year of its existence will be less marked. An institution of this kind if once it be well establishsd, becomes a valuable educational medium for both young and old. As yet the Masterton Society cannot be said to have attained such a status that its verdict on. any public question is likely to carry much weight outside its meeting-room, but we trust in time to see it command public attention sufficiently to be recognised as an authority. So far, it has clone well by vindicating its capacity for continuous existence, but in the future it may be expected not only to exist, but to grow. Societies, of this kind should attract all'the best men in the district, not as " patrons and teachers," but as "workers and speakers."

The Wellington Education Board meets this day. The first policy under the industrial branch of the Government Life Insurance was issued on the 20th of March last. Since that date 1945 of, them have been token out. There was a good attendance at the fortnightly meeting of the lioyal Mastorton Lodge, 1.0.0. F., last evening, Bro. Wratertonliani, N.G., presiding. One new member was initiated, The Deceased Wife's Sister Marriage Bill does not fulfil the popular demand for mixed unions, A widow in this district seelss to wed her deceased husband's brother, under the impression that the tie is lawful as well as expedient. ' The Masterton Borough Council held a special meeting last evening to confirm now by-laws. Cr Caselberg (in' the absence of the Mayor) was voted to ihe chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed, and the by-laws were passed, and will come into operation on June 14th,

Tho olection of auditors to tho Borough Council of Masterton takes place tomorrow. It has been decided in Cabinet that the sentence of death against Hirokiistobe carried out. Tho burgesses meot this evoning in the Town Hall, Masterton, to 'again affirm the desirability of taking over {he'lnsti-. tute debt. Mr A. L. Whyte is now the Carterton agent for the Wairarapa Daily, Mr Bayliss whe was formerly agent, being about to leave the district. Mr W. Brunsk'ill announces in our advertising columns that he is opening up ox Crusader a largo consignment of baby linen, underclothing, &c„ amongst which are some very choice lines which Wairarapa visitors are invited to inspect.

A Sydney paper says it is whispered in well-informed circles that Sir Arthur Gordon will receive an appointment in Ireland after retiring from New Zealand. The rumour may have some foundation, when it is remembered that Lady Gordon is a daughter of if.t Shaw-Lefevre, and that Sir Arthur was at one time a private secretary to Mr Gladstone,

The customary meetinc of the Taratahi Carterton Highway Board was held at the Institute, Carterton on Tuesday afternoon. Present-Messrs Boys (in tho chair), Braithwaite, Parker, Reynolds, Vile, and Welch. The clerk apologised for tho non-attendance of Mr Booth owing to his being called to Canterbury on business, and requesting tho Board to fully consider the circular submitted, by Ihe'Coloniul Treasurer. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed, The treasurer reported a credit balance at tho bank of J242 lis 3d. The treasurer's report on Ward accounts read aB under; N« 1,1211451 id; No2, M 19s 8d; N03,1457s 3d. No 5,142 19s 6d; No 7, £IOB 4s 9d. Tho above balances are subject to outstanding liabilities on contracts let. Overdrawn, No 4, £l3 4s lOd ; No 5, £32 Is Gd. Tenders as under were opened and considered: Hughes Line G chains formation and culvert; two tenders were received tor this work but

declined, and lresh ones authorised to be called. Yile's Liue,4o chains forming and metalling and culvert, G- Gaskin, £3 10s per chain (declined). Warden Boys to arrange for work according to his discretion. Accounts were passed for payment amounting to 1234 13a Gd. On deputation contributing £ll6 18s a road was directed to be laid off from Waterson's to Moff'itt's Line, tendei'3 beins; called'fot 80 chains wire fencing, and GO chains stumping and clearing; the new mad to be called Railway Road. The clerk was instructed to write to the Government stating that the Board had

taken the road and requesting them to erect siding as proposed. Mr Gaskin was allowed 2a Gd extra on his contract on Parkvale Eoad owing to the difficulty in obtaining metal. Mr Parker was authorised to employ cart work for repairs on Moreton Eoad. Mr Dakin's rates in arrear were directed to be sued for. Ihe circular from the Colonial Treasurer was considered at length by the Board, The meeting then broke up.

The Maori " detinues," Te Whiti and Tohu, are in Dunedin under the charge of Mr Butler, the Native Minister's pri-

vate secretary. Mr Ward accompanies them as interpreter. The " Otago Daily Times" believes their stay in Dunedin will bo about one week; and it is probable that before returning to Ohristclmrch they may visit somo of the Ofcago mining districts.

Messrs Mace and Miller commanded a capital house last evening and tho programme was as on tho first night, an interesting one. The display of muscular prowess is a magnificent one, and it is worth any man's wliilo to see and study some of the finest physical forms in the world, Tho performance itself is free from either coarseness or vulgarity, but we are bound to admit that some of the audience needed tho lesson in good manners which was certainly not require;! on the stage, Mrs Nellie Mace ommiul the programme with two charming songs which were received with enthusiasm, and was followed by the lightning caricaturist. Mr Miller's club and dumbell feats excited tho admiration of his andionco, and after this there was a little amateur sparring for tho silver medal which Mace offered. Messrs Pngsley and Massey wero the first toput on thegloves, and tho former by his hull dog pertinacity rather than by skill, prevailed over his opponent. Then Mr John Thompson and Mr Squires faced each other, but it was evident that the latter was no match for the former, although he displayed plenty of pluck and determination, Mr Thompson played with his opponent, occasionally shooting in a blow like a flash of lightning to show what he could do. It then fell to the lot of Messrs Thompson and Pugsley to spar off" for the prize. Though Thompson was evidently thesuperiorsparrer, some doubt was felt as to the result from the game and determined manner in which Pugsley rushed on his foe. Thompson kept cool and quiet stopping the assaults cleverly, and then in his turn attacked and sent

his opponent to the. ground with a perfect horrent of blow?. Jem Mace in pinning tV medal to his vest remarked that Thompson was thehest boxer that he bad 90 on\in New Zealand. A wrestling bout betwtkm twoMaories followed which was ri ,th or \ tame affair. The entertainment witn a hmit w ' tn the «' oves ' ne l W e en iSjller and Mace, which proved exiremelp satisfactory to the audience. Several of til! 6 defendants recently sued in connection Vj'b the olftim niade ty Stevenson and $mM ngimst the Union Club, went to WeU'ngton 'bis afternoon as the case corneal on there to-morrow morning. We umkstand that the parties sued undertook tnV>Hect the accounts from tho members ofpe Club if legal proceedings were waiwd, but as the plaintiffs "preferred restM "P°n their legal right, and rejected\the overture made, the case will be defended. The Hawkes Bay HeraldVys.'-The presence of rabbits in considera^ 6 numbers in this district may nowbb e ' a k sn as an established fact, They ave frequently shot by sportsmen, and it is quite, nn ~ 01 " dinary thing for Napier people to (receive presents of rabbits from their frieiFSThe annual meeting of the Ma 3\ er,on Horticultural Society was held aMhe Institute yesterday afternoon, and P> very well attended.. Mr Everett, t|° president, occupied the chair, Mr Ja\Brown, the secretary, road the financial statement, which showed as follows :-\ Spring Show: receipts, £3O 9s; expenditure, £25 7s "6d.—Autumn Show: receipts, £2O IBs Od; expenditure, £25 3s —being a total of £sl 4s 6d received, and 1510s 6d expended. The outstanding subscriptions amounted to £l4, and the liabilities to £l4'4s lOd, It was decided to adjourn the meeting, and in the interim collect the subscriptions in arrear, nnd discharge the liabilities before entering upon a new year. The settlers in the Wellington distric are obtaining a concession from the Kaiapoi Company ,_ who offer them a portion of the final issue of shares at par, inasmuch as the Christchureh people are purchasing their partly paid up shares at 12s 6d premium, and that the directors feel satisfied 'that they could have procured a premium on the present issue here. The shares are being applied for very fast. The list closes on the.Srd June next,

A football matoh has been arranged between fifteoriofthe■ Masterton School and fifteen of the Te Ore Ore Maori boys. The game; will .be ployed on Saturday next, commencing at'oueVclook./' ;

■Mr Oro.tifie, notifies that he will be in Masterton on Tuesday, June 13th. ;..-,<•'

. Biahop Redwoodnnitl t we hear, be at Masterton oh Sunday .next! As MaceV combination troupe have engaged the Grey town Hull for to-morrow evening-, thePhilarraonic Society will hold their piactico at the Institute. The Fire Brigade will meet in the back room of the Hall at 7 o'clock instead of Bas previously announced. The Grey town Volunteers usual weekly drill was held laat evoning, Captain Tully and Lieut. Cameron being present. Drill-lustructor Bezar put the company through their facings. It was decided that the Quadrille Assemblies shobld be again commenced on Tuesday week and continued through the -winter. Next Sunday beiuer the first in the month,' the usual Church Parade will be hold. Commanding officers inspection parade. will be held on Tuesday next. . Tho Education Board to- day, decided to proceed with tho erection of sheds" to Masterton School forthwith, The Deed of conveyance ofold schoolsitofrpmßoard to the Trustees was executed to day.

Messrs Lowes and lorns had'a good attendance at their stock sale this afternoon, prices—young cattle from J!5 to 1510 a; cows, £4los; horses, from £3 to £10; pair of buggy horses and harness, £25105; horse, cart, and harness, 110; young pigs, 5s Gd to Gs; porkers, 18s Gd; plough £5; turkeys, 3s each; fowls, 2s Gd a pair ; brahma roosters, 4s each j retriever pups, 5s each. The sale of fruit treeß was then proceeded with.