The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1882. SIR GEORGE GREY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1195, 4 October 1882, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1882. SIR GEORGE GREY.

It is commonly reported that Sir George Grey is abojit to sail for England, and everyone will wish the old Knight a pleasant voyage, few will regret his departure. He is just now a sort of fifth wheel in our political coaeh, which can be very well dispensed with. Since the year 1874 this Knight militant has been undoubtedly the most important personage in the Colony. By ceaseless agitation he has kept himself continually on men's tongues, and though more bad things than good have been spoken of him he has, none the less, been " familiar in our mouths as household words," Before the year 1874 he was a quiet and eccentric old governor living in retirement at Hawaii. Julius Yogijl was then the Colonial idol, and while he lasted no opiep star could keep the stage with him. The exodus of the great public works projector was Sir G, Grey's opportunity, and he followed quickly on his heels. Of the two men, Yogel was by far the greator. He originated and designed a great moyeingnt, in which he had an honest purpose of benefiting ths colony. His weak point was his inability to do the dry and uninteresting work of carrying out his programme. Sir George Grey has not, during the past eight years, shown himself capable of either constructing or carrying out any great policy... As a politician he has been, when compared with YoQEfc, weak and vacillating, Apparently, liko Sir Julius, he has now become weary of teapot tempests in the Southern Seas, and is going to that Paradise for colonial statesmen, the city of London, to be reinvigorated, Though Sir George Grey has said so much and done so little during the past eight years, we do not for a moment pretend that he has not exercised a considerable' influence, and which has been occasionally beneficial on the destinies of the colony. He has been, a leading piece on our political chess board, and has affected materially every game which has been played. Hehas certainly heightened the interest which was formerlytaken in the proceedings of our Parliament, infused political life into the masses of our population, and forced liberal laws on the assembly, The man who has done these things has not been altogether a failure, however much he may be distrusted as a proud autocrat in democratic raiment, and as a wealthy man served by menial hirelings. Sir George Grey's life, actions, and sentimental speeches have always appeared irreconcileable. He reminds us of the splendid comet now seen in the heavens. His,nucleus is hard and callous, but his sentimental and poetic temperament expands; into a magnificent but unsubstantial 'tail, which dazzles all beholders. To get a real estimate of his practical value to the colony, it is necessary to leave the tail altogether out of the measurement. With all his admittedly good qualities he has been a disturbing influence for some years in New Zealand, and though the changes he has brought about have not been unattended with benefit, we feel safer without such an anomalous body in our neighborhood. The Taratahi-Oarterton Highway Board haß decided to replaoe the Alungatere ridge bj day .ttork; Mi'iJamcs Kins, gold and silversmith of Wellington, has removed to new prearises in Cuba-street.

The Sydney footballers got beaten at Auckland by three goals acd too tries to one goal. The meeting of the Waiohine River. Board, Greytown, lapsed last evening for want of a quorum. ; Mr F. H. Wood sold by auction yesterday, the house, factory, stables &c, and a half acre of bind, late" property of Mr Polling, in' Humphries line,' Greytowii, for 3110, Mr D. P. Loasby. being the purchaser.

Our Carterton friends' are reminded that the concert in the Town Hall by the Greytown Philharmonic Society takes place this evening. The Oddfellows' soiree, in connection with the Greytown Lodge takes'place in' the Town Hall to-morrow, evening. .:',.' Tho usual weekly meeting of the Featherston Mutual Improvement and Debating Society was to have been held last evening, but, in consequence of the weather, was postponed. On Friday evening next the Masterton Debating Society has an open' disoussion on local industries.-

Soma seventy bales of wool—the new season's clip-arrived at Wellington by the steamer Kiwi from Cashpoint on Saturday,

The Wellington, Poultry, Pigeon and Dog Show takes place to-morrow. It bids fair to be a Buccess.

Ml 1 P. H. Wood sells at the Pastoral yards, Carterton, tomorrow, numerous entries of sheep, cattle, and horses. A man named McPherson was fined Bs for drunkenness by his Worship the Mayor at the R.M. Court, Masterton, this morning.

Mr Wardell, R.M., has been detained in Wellington, and will be unable to hold a sitting at the Court at Masterton to-, morrow. Cases fixed for Thursday will bo called on the following day. On Friday evening next the Masterton amateurs bavins specially engaged the services of Miss Lena- Wyatt, of the Theatre Royal, Wellington, will produce the thrilling and sensational drama of " The Miser of Marseilles," which they have had in rehearsal for some months. There is to he a grand Maori haka this evening in the Town Hall, Masterton, commencing at 5 o'clock and continuing till 7. The performers have been assiduously practising every evening in the old solioollKmse, anil intend on this occasion to give their haka with tho spirit in which it used to he performed in the " good old times" before the advent of the pakeha.

The Lnynl Masterton Lodge of Odd Fellows held their quarterly summoned meeting last ww-, with a fair attendance. The balance sheet which was submitted and passed showed the Lodge to bo in a sound nositiou, having £125 of its sick and funeral fund invested at interest and a good balance to the credit of the management fund,

Dr G. G. Gillon, residentaurgeon at the Wellington Hospital, has placed his resignation in the hands of the Town Clerk. Dr Grace has also resigned his position as honorary surgeon, and the Watchman has taken his departure. It is understood that Dr Collins, who resigned his post as honorary physician, will be willing to act on the honorary sua-ical staff. Fur to-morrow's show at Wellington, there are 44 entries in the poultry "class 19 for pigeons, 34 for canaries, and 125 for dogs, besides 5 entries" for Exhibition only."

Mr J. Vile announce) that pure Mauriceville lime can only be obtained from him or his Wellington agent, Mr Peter Hutson. A 'ample of the lime can be wen at this ollioe. We are informed that this liiue is finding a market outside the district, being largely exported to the West Coast, Wanganui.Foxion, Hawerii, &c, and as there is an unlimited supply where it is obtained the business of lime burning is likely to become of some importance to the district.

The unlives of the Masterton district, performed a graceful act of hospitality hist evening. They subscribed a sura of money and purchased several bags of sugar, sacks of Hour and potatoes, bread, butter, fish, beef, ami spirits and presented the whole to the Lower Valley visitors to the Land Court sitting. The gift was portioned into as many heaps as there were heads of hapus, or. families, to participate in it, and deposited along the footpath in front of Brigs' & „Co.'s. old store, and a native, with great power of lung, proclaimed the nature of the articles in each lot, and the name of the family to which it wits presented. There being some cash left after malting the above purchases this was also divided fairly' among the visitors.

The inspection parade of the Greytown Volunteers took place last evening, Captain Tully in command. After drill and inspection had been held, a resolution was passed that the sum of £5 be given to Vol. G. Saywell, toward paying his expenses to Dunodin, to compete for the Now Zealand Rifle Association prizes in November.

The Hon. Mr Mestun, Minister for Lands and Immigration arrived in Masterton by the mid-day train en route for Napior.

In the Native Lands Court this mornins,' Mr Bunny made an application on behalf of Dr Husking for an order re certain lands purchased by him from Natives. The Court gave a certificate of sale, and intimated that the,.final ordor must be applied, for three mrjnths hence. . A young MaorisbfaVe was defeated- in a succession claim nt ; the Native Land' Court this morning by a feminine rival. When the Court adjourned for lunch Alonzo wont for the fair Imo»ene who had barred his chance. Taking off bis .coat and waistcoat the manly and courageous youth challenge! the young woman tofiaht. The dreadful encounter, however, was checked. About a dozen male friends held back the furious gladiator and as many more female helps bore away to a place of safely the young person whose charms were in danger of being battered. The appearance of a policeman calmed the scene.

Have you seen it? The Mantle Department at Te Aro House, is .quitean Exhibition in its way. There are hundreds of Visites Dolmans, and Jackets to select from, in all sizes, every prevailing shape, and in quite a plethora of materials. Ladies' Cashmere Jackets, trimmed with Chenille fringe, Spanish l.ioo, and jet passemeuterie, from 13s 6d to fi7s 6(1. Handsome Visites in Broche silk trimmed with laco ami jet passementerie, from 29s Gd to £ 143. Broche silk Dolmans, richly trimmed with Ohaaille laca and passementerie, from 67s Cd to £7 7s, A bowitohing profusion of Ladies Capes.in Brooho satin, sjcillcnne, and the new brocaded grenadine, 7s Cd to 755. In the Costume Department are some choice styles in the fashionable Nun's veiling, in pretty wool beiges, in lovely shades of plain sateens, in zephyr cloths, in choice pompadour sateens; in black grenadines, in Madras muslins, and. Madras lace, Wairarapa residents should pay oh early visit of inspactionto the Mantle Department at To Aro House—[Advt.J ;

On our front page our readers will find a new price list of Grocerys issued by that enterprising firm of Eapp and Hare it will repay perusal.— Adyt, The public are notified in our front page that .Rnpp and Hare are selling Men's Tweed suits at 1 30s, we have seen the quality, and'ean testify of the same.— Ad\T.