The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1882. WAIRARAPA WEST COUNTY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1238, 24 November 1882, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1882. WAIRARAPA WEST COUNTY.

Mr Booth, with obvious propriety, selected the occasion of the annual meeting of the County on Wednesday togive, in his capacity as Chairman, an expression of opinion on the progress effected during the year which has passed, and in addition a forecaste of what may be expected in the way of development during the coming one. There are very many who differ with Mr Booth on the burning question of County boundaries, but on tho general platform of County work and County prospects he can command a very general support. Though at the present time a majority of his Council are opposed to him on an almost vital question yet it was generally felt that his past services, as Chairman and his capacity to serve the County ontitled him to retain the Chairmanship of the County, and that it was to the advanof the district that he should continue to hold an office which he has in tho past filled with such marked ability. Though there exists a very strong feeling for and against amalgamation it is gratifying to find that the leaders on either side avoid personal jealousies in the contest, and that they fight out tho issue fairly. There was a touch of chivalry in Mr McGregou proposing Mr Booth as Chairman, nor did Mr Booth allow himself to be outdone in courtesy by a political opponent, for we believe we are correct in saying that he expressed a desiro for Mr McGregor to accept tho Chairmanship, and would have supported that member of the Council had he consented to stand, We trust that the, kindly feeling which is characteris. ing a temporary crisis in County matters will be maintained throughout. In his retrospcot for the past years' term of office Mr Booth laid special stress on the success which had been achieved in pulling through the local government measures. If he had had no other tale to tell this record would be a sufficient memorial of his twelvemonths' chairmanship. The local government bills of the last session form a substantial basis on which a future county superstructure can be built up. It is uot generally known that Messrs Beetham, Buchanan, and Booth fought hard oyer these bills to make them as serviceable, as, possible to this district. This Wairarapa triumvirate materially assisted their passage through Parliament. In a small community like New Zealand, three intelligent, experienced men occupyiug public positions can, when they pull together, exert a considerable influence, In this particular instance unity was strength, and the local measures of the past session, in spite' of their Atkinson paternity, have a decided Wairarapa stamp upon them. It is a matter to be regretted that on the county boundary question tho triumvirate is dissolved. We trust the dissolution is but temporary, and that as speedily as possible the three will be again found working shoulder :to shoulder for the benefit of the district. '"■■'■■ ••'

The monthly inspection pirade of'tlier Mastetton Mi "Volunieers takes pliotj; this evening. ' .;.;■■'. ■;;'s!' v "'!Tlie Birthday Anniversaty in (hi anbjeotofthe;illustration in our supple: meht.'to morrow, -Among tho: articles. 'published in; it will bo found|V Some ■Oarioua Superstitions, 1 ' "■'■"■ He'Et .mid Health," "Amerioan humor," and "A AYild BuHliman."

_W. MoKeever of" The Shades," Wei lington,palisattention in.our advertising columns to his" Christmas Hamper." He has always been very liberal to the publio on festive' ocoasions, ■ but a glance at his present prices, will shew that his liberality has been greatly extended.

Mr Walter Freeman begs to call attention to the advantages of his Hotel. He paya especial attention to his country friends, and being so, well known : iu the district, they cap rely upon finding every home comfort at Barralt's Hotel.

On Monday next there will be an election at Greylown of a conservator of the. Waiohine Eiver Board to fill the vacancy caused by Mr T, Jackson retiring. All the members of the Greylown cricked team picked to-play agaihßt Featherston to-morrow are requested to meet at the post oflice at half-past nine sharp so as to procoed to Foathetstou as the match starts at 21

A meeting of the creditors of Mr Frazi, surteyor, was held at the Courthouse, Maslerton, this afternoon, Mr Joseph J. Freeth, Clerk of the District Court, presiding, An unusually large number of creditors were in attendance, the debtor being represented by Mr Skipper, Two native creditors, named JNaera and Whakakari," who claimed fS6 wages against the debtor, were represented by Mr Beard. Our report of the proceeding* will appear to-morrow. When the Ekotahuna coaoh reached Masterton yestetday two "of the passengers reported that they has been robbed at Eketuhuna, and it was 'also rumored thatou the previous day a robhery had been committed at the Woudville Hotel. The polico found that an old gaol-bird named Alldridge was .a traveller by the ooach, and at once, aires ed him, He was brought up as a vagrant this morning; the difficulty of indentiiying the tho money found in his possession preventing the gtavor charge af robbery boing deferred. The case was remanded till four o'clock this afternoon, when the prisoner, an ugly looking oustotaer, will be again brought up, Tho Waihekeke Church and school i< all but finished, the carpenter's work being done, and the painter's very nearly so, It is a good substantial b'uildiug, and will supply a want which haVbeen felt in that district very much, as the place which has been used previously is not at allsuited for auoh purposes. We hardly think the site chosen.for the new building is the best to be had, as it is completely shut in and cannot bo aeeuat aiiy distance, which is a mistake, as the building being & yery nice one, if put in a conspicuous place would add to tho appearance of that district.

A valuablo draft horse the property ot Mr Beet>,!iin dropped down dead in the shafts yesterday, probably from heart disOABO.

Mr John Jacobs of Molosworth street, Wellington, desires Maories and others to be informed that he is a cash purchaser of live parrots, tuis, and other native birds and curiosities.

A mooting will be held at the Miirquiß of Normanby Horol, Carterton, \ this opening to arrange for tho Tarataht Kaoe Meeting. $ J We remind ratepayers of the public rneolings which take place in thejarjjjus 'centres of population to-morrow on the County amalgamation question. The principal meeting will be the one in tho Public Hall, Carterton, where Greek will meet Greek, or in other words Mr W, C, Buchanan and Mr H, Bunny are expected to bo on the platform. We hope to sse thoMasterton meeting fairly attended, but as there is littlo excitement over the question in this neighborhood, we (hall not be surprised if it proves a tame one,

Tlio opening sale of the season was held by Mr H, H, Lang, on behalf of tho Now Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency, on Wednesday last. There was an excellent attendance, and the bidding was. spirited, resulting iu a complete clearance. The following prices were realised '.—Wool.— P, i bates washed crossbred, 18d; 13 bales merino, ityd; AC over K, 1 bale merino, 9d; GO, 4 bales crossbred, Bj|d; double oval, i bales crossbred, BJd; CO, 22 bales orossbred, Bid; B, 5 bales cross, bred, 8d; TP ovor K, 2 bags merino, 9d; BK, 1 bag do. BJd; L, 17 bales crossbred, E. 5 bales do, 7fd; DM, 1 bale mixed fleece, 8d; JO over P, 1 bale do, 7d ; double oval, 1 balo pieces, 4|d ; CG, bale looks, 3jd; BK, 1 bag mixed wool, sd; M, 1 bag broken do, 4sd; 1 bale washed locks, sd; 1 dump mixed wool, 4Jd. Sheepskins.—E. & Co., 12 bales merino, s|d; D.,—bales crossbred, sd; NGAUPE, 2 bales do, 5Jd; loose crossbrodsuptoSfd per lb. Market strong. R»bbttskins,-Some 7000 skins were sold at Is 4|d per lb. Tallaw.-In sympathy with the London market, & slight decline iu values was apparent. .However, a clearanco was effeoted, principally for shipment, at L 37 10s to £2B for good mixed, and £2510s to £27 for inferior. We direct attention of farmers and station-holders to an advertisement in another column of 15 tons Nn. 7 fencing wire, at the excoodingly low price of &U IBs per ton at the Maatorton railway station. For further particulars, apply to Rapp and Haro, Emporium,—AnVTV