The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 1882. UNSECTARIAN EDUCATION.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1099, 14 June 1882, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 1882. UNSECTARIAN EDUCATION.

We havo • often' differed from Mr Sheeiun on public- and, even on, private grounds, but he is a man for'whom we : a 'hearty liking and a sincere regard. He is so square and above board .on. all public questions,and occasionally utters, in; nianly and forcible terms which other men do not care to assert, that his'faults are more than redeemed by his virtues.' That. he. has:, many failings is undeniable, Did not be himself' once'" own ■up"' in the House with that inimitable [candor whichdistinguishes him that f e he! knew lie was' a' bad lot!" But after a speech which he made on the education question in the House a few days ago we certainly.feel more : confidence in him than we. do in . manyi of; the virtuous Legislators in Parliament, Mr Sheehan belongs to a cliurch which exacts' discipline among its member's,'. As a.'good Catholic lie was bound to. support the Bill introduced by -MrPyke to alter our , present system of' : national education, but as a statesman' he felt it to be his duty to oppose, it. • He bravely subordinated the obligation he owed'to his fellow chjrchmen td 'his allegiance to .the commonalty. He pointed out that'denominations cannot meet on a common platform, and: that if our educational system were to be a national one it must be based on .the common platform- where , denomina-' turns could not unite. He showed the evil.effect which religious differences had produced iu old countries, and .'

'claimed that.'this hew country which! building, uj) should be kept; free.from tliem, ■. These, are the views; of an enligliten ed;• stateama'n : "who ; lis' abreast witH the times, and tliougli Mi" Sheehan fights in a hostile political camp we. are -glad to recognise the : value of his- services in ,the cause/of education. In 'his speech ho did more than stand up for- the" maintenance in its integrity .of our national system of education. -He put his finger on a sore Which requires to be healed before; e ; ducation cai) he all we would wish to see. it.j..,Foii'forty years or more the.| -.lands' of- the : colony have been set aside wholesale and retail for all sorts of educational schemes and projects, but metreespecially for cheapening the. cost of the higher education of the children of wealthy parents, • Mr Sheehan demands that nil these reserves should be put as it were..into one pot and made one great endowment ] for the.people. of the colo'ny without - respect 'to can carry .out "this' proposal' we will cheeiMly'subscribe' toward.tWerec-. tion qf j ,a i ßktute.in.his honor, and ;re--gard him, whether ;lio' : be a bad-lot.oi* a goodione/a'S a rV benefaQfcpr to the com-; muijity. ' : ' I

It is; reported. that Mr 1 ' S'teehan ..-has been asked ;(o lead the Opposition, and lias declined that responsible position/'' A tfelegrapb office is now opened at Te Arolia, in the county of Piako. Hours of attendance—o to 5 p'ni..daily, except Suitdays-and-holidays, : The Mastevton.School Committee holds a special meeting on Thursday evening, to consider the state of the school playground.

AVe understand that Mr D. Knight, the local representative of the well-known firm of Barber Brothers, has leased the (lamp, near Featheraton, from Mr Yule, with'a viejv .to making it the head'quarters for'stock purchased in this dietrict for the Wellington market.

The following'team will represent Masterton in the football match with Greytown on Saturday nextH. and J.- Bannister, G, Ellis, W. Harvey, T. W. Wardell, J. Hawke, W McKenzie (captain), D. McLachlan, J. M. Meredith, 0. Bi Morrison, J. W, Perry, W. Perry, A. Smith, P. H. Smith, A. J, Welch, Emergencies—Ford, Hebbert, DeOastro, Webster.

Mr Fellingham, the trustee appointed at the meeting of Mr Leahy's creditors, yesterday went dSwn to take possession of the effects, but found that the. landlord had already put in a bailiff. It is anticipated that the dividend in this, estate will.be nominal, or possibly phenomenal, in its amouut.

A meeting of the Masterton Hospital Committee was, held yesterday afternoon. Present-Messrs Eenall (Chairman), Perry, Boddington, Smith, Vile, Paytou, Bennett, and lorns. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed; The treasurer reported a credit balance of ,6146 12d, The .receipts since previous'meeting included a sum of £9 18s 4d received through ..Mr. A. Bish, and i' 3 Ga Id from Hospital boxes. The., following accounts were passed.for payment :-M. Caselberg & Co. , £9 I9s; Id; Chamberlain Bros,, 13s Id; carriage 4s (id. .Aletter was read from Dr Bey, thanking the Committee for his appointmentment j\a"an honorary surgeon to the hoiipitaL .Mr Bennett reported that it WAs desiraible to'have.ift ; force pump and hose on the premises, and it was resolved that they should be procured. Instructions were given for painting some outbuildings, Mr Boddington-was appointed' next ; visiting member.

' The regular meeting of the Masterton Eeclmbila Tetft will'be hold on Thursday evening.

Steps.-are; being taken to have, the theGreytoivn Recreation Reserve put in Solid, trim, and ready for playing'on next football.seasun. Tonders have beeu invited for the removal of the fenoes to the proper, boundaries, so that the . whole ground-can be ploughed. A meeting ■is to be held on' Thursday, evening at 7 o'clock, ofall persons interested, when a ground committee will be appoinetd and other.necessary arrangements made. ' It is notified that, Mr W, P, Felling-, ham, has been duly elected Creditors' Trustee, in the estate of J. W, Leahy, bankrupt. The financial statement is to be made (in Friday, should Major Atkinson's health permit.

The Hon. W. Johnston is expected to make the Public Works Statement a fortnight hence. j r

An auti ■ vaccination * movement ia spreading in' England and the United States. There is but' little doubt of its ultimate success,, the principle obstacle being the relinquishment of professional science has conclusively: p'rpved ' that' vaccination does not prevent Smallpox •irti does an infinite amount of mischief to the constitu tion of .unfortunate babies,,

■ ' At a" meeting' oMhe Directors of the Grey town; Butter and (Jheeit Factory, -held ab the sceretary'soffice on Monday, :Mr' W,;C. Buchanan presiding, it was decided that the property of Messrs E, and 0, Hollard, consisting of 2 acres of land, with house and stabling, at South .be leased for 10 years at.an annual rental .of £l2, with a purchasing clause. of £2OO, Messrs ;S; Hai>h, G. •Hollard, W. Udy,.and.' J, Judd were appointed _ a ■ building , committeo, with instructions.to get fresb.plans and speci-. fixations for alteratipiiß to present buifdjugs, and to callljpr,.tenders'' for the. work. The matter of utensils was left in .the hands iof the OhairifliinV '

! Great preparations arei being mado in Grey town forthefancy dress ball to be held thero on tho.?9tjijnsfi- The committee. have almost , perfected- theit 1 arrangements, whioh are on,the same scale as last year, when they had such a successful affair. Good music has been procured, and whetf we say : that Host Jones will have the management of ffie refreshment department it will : 'no. doubt be welcome, newsjo* intending visitors!' £ne; committee., have also obtained" a variety of.costtpea from Wellington, .go that those who do'-not care for making : their own can borrow from.them for the evening applying to fr D'. P, Loa»by. The committee meet oii (Friday evening

_ Mantles being made lathe rich iheavy; materials fashion dictates shall be ;wornin the present Autipn .and coming ; Winter,, SrfkMatalasse, Stamped Velvety, Hash, Moire Silk, Broohe Silk; will be used ■ ; !a:gely for Wraps and Jackets of ; all kind?; Iha shapes most in vogue comprise, the .Grant y, Mother Bubbard, and, , par excellence, tw'Dohnaii in its many varieties;' Stamped and Brocaded Velvets' are largely used.in conbination with other materials for ladies dresses. Nothing can possibly'exceed in riolmess of effect a Brocaded Velvet Dress with Cashmere drapery .and oversltirt looped together with'rich' Uord and- Tassels, Ladies' can. select their.own: materials at' Tg Abo' House, and have either mantle or dress madoin the latest styles and with prompt despatoh in the. dress and mantle rooms of TuAi!oHouss.-[ADVT.I

' cieditors of J.% Lealiy fojffo-inorrow alteriioon; at'2 o'clookV Oourthoußfl, Master- ' '' ''i The public of Masterton are reminded in our advertisingcohimna that to-morrow eyenip g? The TSatermaal'.Mr and Mri, White" will ( b'9 presented by our local Dramatic Club. •. ' " Messrs' Lowe'S'&lornß'bad' afairattendatjea at their stock sale to-day considering the unfavorable weather. Beef sold at.£G.los; forward stores crossbred ewes 9s 3d, and haoks from £4loa to £5. .

Messrs Low;es & lorns are instructed to sell on SaturdaylTth inat,, put plkhts, fruit trees, &o. ... •

■ St. Lulse'.s Church, Greytown, was the scene Of a numerous and brilliant assembly, ori the occasion of the marriage Of Mr H.fl. WoUers to Miss Tully yesterday. Long-before. the appointed time. (1 o'clock) the , church was occupied by ■nearly, the whole of the; fair sex of Greytown, and aa the time drew near, the exCeotarit bridegroom accompanied by his est man, Wallace, took their eeata- awaiting-the ,'pomiiiß of the bride, who arrjyed to the time, nccotnRanted by' her father, and two bridesth'aids. Miss .'.J'.yMcMaster and Miss F. jheb'rid'e wore a white cashmere dress,' trimmed with muslin and white [brocaded satiji; ; the bridesmaids wore grey dreraes,trii!}mfid with cardinal. Amongst " tiioaa present were W. 0. Buchanan,'M.H.R., J,P, Enssell Esq., His Worship,thVMayor, and \V, Skeet. The Rev' H, Vi White conducted the ceremony very impressively. ' When the bride entered the' church the choir (of which ahe was a . member) sang a beautiful wedding hymn composed by the Rev. Sir Henry W.'Baker, Bart, and on the bridal party leaivjng, the Wedding March was played, on tlie organ by Mrs Knell. The usual sprinkling with rice, &c., and strewing of the path with flowers took place outside; 'the departure being witnessed by a yery'large-gathering.

•: The monthly meeting of the Greytown School Committee-was held in the School houao on Tuesday evening;. PresentRev,HiV. White (chairman), Messrs Cuff, Wood, Cotter, and Skeet. Some routine business harinv been,disposed of, a loot; discussion took place on the proper method of dealing with persons who neglected, sending, their children to school. The constable sent in a report containing the names of .children absent from school op June7th and Bth, when he visited their parents' houses.. The names were considered one by one, and it waß resolved that the usual notices bo sent to the parents of those of them who have beer very irregular in their attendance, and that if the rotices be disregarded the parentß be summoned before the R.M, Court to answer for their neglect. The head master announced that he intended soon I'olding'a half-yearly examination of the children, aiid it was resolved that Messrs' Cuff and Wood be appointed a sub-committee to colleotsubsoriptionsfor prizes to bo given to the best answerers.

The practice of the Carterton Volunteer Fire Brigade, which should have take*r place last evening, was postponed, owiun to the heavy ;ram falling, but the monthly meeting was held, Captain Bowles in the chair. The minutes of the ..previous meeting "were read and confirmed. A letter w|s read from the olerk to 'the Local-Board, in reply to one from the captain, informing. Miu that all fees atid fines, for breach of by-law No, 4 would -for.the .futuro; be paid into- the funds of the Brigade. .On -the motion of Lieut, Diederiob, seconded by Treasurer Abrahall, it was resolved that'the thanks of the Brigade be tendered to Mr W. Philpott for his concession of the half of the above, fees, to which .he .is entitled under agreement with the Board, A discussion of a conversational character on questions.connected' 'with' ; the internal working of the Brigade brought the meeting to a close about nine o'clock.