The Wairarapa Daily MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27. 1882. AMALGAMATION.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1230, 27 November 1882, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27. 1882. AMALGAMATION.

The meetings held on Saturday, while they have increased the interest fel in the County question hare not added any new arguments to those previously advanced. There is one consideration however which we would like Carter, ton residents to dwell upon, becauso we fear that even from their own standpoint, they have taken a wrong departure, When the Wairarapa counties were first constituted the eastern division cut itself off from the western because it was afraid of the voting powers of the townships, As yet the townships have never exercised that power which the settlers on the silent highway dreaded. Masterton and Greytown became municipalities and were virtually expunged from the county roll. Featherston abstained from taking any leading part in county matters and the only disturbing element both now and in the past has been Carterton. We admit that Carterton settlers have a perfectly legal right toi control the county destinies if they can do so, but we consider that it will be very impolitic on their part to exercise it. If as we believe there is a general consensus of opinion in all parts of the Wairarapa in favor of amalgamation, and Carterton succeeds in thwarting it there will be a sore feeling against !hat township throughout the district for many years to come, and it will probably have to pay dearly for its whistle. We are very willing to assume that Carterton settlers are the best judges of the direction in which their own interests lie, and in bringing forward this consideration, we proffer it in a friendly spirit as a suggestion worthy of-their consideration, and as one that some of them may possibly have overlooked.

Wo are requested to remind members of the Masterton, Thistle, and Greytown Lodges that their sons and daughters under the a«e of 14 years on January Ist next are eligible to compete for the We'linyton District Masonic Scholarship; the examination for which is to bo held next month. The Scholarship ut worth Lls a year, and is tenable for two years, while tho second in merit (if recommended) will be taken as a pupil by the Rev. B. W. Harvey at the Wanganui Collegiate School at a'reduction of 120 per annum ■m the regular charge; or will, ii he prefer* it, be received ub a free pupil by Messrs Wilson and Charlewood in Wellington. Tho examination is in English only, Forms of application can tie obtained from the various. Lodge officers, and all •ipplicaiiotis must be sent in to the chair man of the scholarship.committee, MrE. T. Gillon, Wellington, before She ond of the present month. Should thwe be a sufficient number of Wairarapa candidates we believe arrangements would be made for examining them in this district.

The meeting duly advertised, in our columns for promoting the annual irace meeting on the Taratahi was held on Friday evening and was well attended in spite of lite somewhat inclement weather. Mr Armstrong was voted to the ohair. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Wolters, seconded by Mr Deller, that it is desirable to hold one day's races un the Taratahi course on 22nd January, 1883, if the permission of the owner, Mr, Hay, could bo obtained. It was also resolved that a committee of seven should be chosen (with power to add to their number) lo carry out the raees. The following gentlemen were elected: Col. Farrington, Messrs Wolters, Wilson, Crawford, Giles, Waldin, and Mutr. Mr B. Goodin offered to act as clerk of the course, an office he bus efficiently filled in past years, and his offer was accepted with thanks. Sixteen guineas were promised in the room. Mr Wilson, s the secretary to the last meeting, reported that the late committeo had passed iho following resolution-fiat the balance ol funds availuble, via,£l3,be devoted to the payment of a stake for a hack hurdle race, mile htats, over tLee hurdles, each 3ft 9in high, minimum tveit'ht 9st, post entry 1 suv.; the said sum to be handed over to the-winner of of the race on the order of any committee that will include the above race in any priigrsmuio for one day's racing on the Taratahi race ciurseon the22nd January, lfeS3, A vote of thanks to the chairman olbsed the business.

The Piioanis Lodge 1.0.G.r. meets this evening,;; ''7'^ v v'"-V/.' .-The Ordinary foitnightly meeting of memben of jthe Masterton Odd Fellows Lodge is umounbed for to-morrow Evening. The.'Cwferton'Lbcabßosrd holds its monthly meeting tO'day.'V '•., Preparations are now being actively made ■for the Masterton Horticultural Show on Wednesday next which is expected to be unusually successful On this occassion. The Rev Mr Grant of the Hutt conducted the services irthe Presbyterian Church at Masterton yesterday, The Kev. Mr Baumber of Wellington conducted three services in the Wesleyan Church yesterday, the afternoon one boing specially adapted for children, and at each, succeeded in riveting the attention of large congregations. , We have received a letter from Mr W. H, Beethara in reply' to Mr J. 0, Fergussou which will appear to-morrow. The almost continuous broken weather of the past few weeks is proving detrimental to shearing operations in this distriot, Mr 0, Beethara M.H.R. visited the native sohool at Te Ore Ore this morning. A man named Harry Susans was run into the Masterton Station yoaterday forinebriety and a fine of twenty shillings was inflicted on him this morning by His Worship the Mayor, Mr McCirdle advertises for sale town and surburbau sections in the settlement of Pahiatuaatvery lowpricesand on mostliberai terms. Ke will no doubt have numerous applications as the laud is of splendid character and is rapidly rising in value.

We understand that there is a prospect next year of a better class of carriages replacing the jolting and jarring torture rolling stook now.used on the Wellington and Masterton Railway. The Masterton Volunteers fired ior tho Captains Cup on Saturday last. Had either Volunteer D'Ar y or Anketell won on this occasion tho competition would have been closed, as it is Sergeant Wilton got a leg in this timo, and the trophy remains still to be won. ilie scores wero.asfollowß :-Sorgeant Wilton, 64; Vol. Kuminer, 53; Sergeant Williams, 48; Vol. Anketell, 48; Sergeant floods, 47 j Vol. D'Arcy, 46: Vol. Hoffleas, 44;andVol,C.Bentley, 36.

At the Resident Magistrate's Co.irt, Carterton, on Saturday, Elizabeth Trenery was charged before Mr B, Boys, J. P., with having, on the 22nd instaut, used obsceno and abusive language in tho public street. Constable Bennett reported the prisoner, who pleaded guilty, had been convictod before of a similar offence in Masterton, but her conduct had been good since liviug in Carterton. The prisoner was fined 50s and 17s costs, or three weeks hard labor. The fine was paid, The committee appointed to carry out Ilie Taratahi Races on Anniversary Dav met at Institute on Saturday afternoon, l'raentMossrs E H. Wolters (voted to the chair), Giles, Muir, Wilson, and Crawford. Tho following resolutions wera passed: That Colonel Farrington, and failing him Mr Gray be asked to act as- Judge; Mr D, Konnedy, Starter: and Messrs B, Kimberley and N. Grace as Handicappers. The following other officers, were appointed Stewards-Messrs Francis, Walien, Watts, Strang, Tunuionngi, Wolters, and Crawford; Clerk of Course, Mr R. Goolin; Clork of Scales, Messrs Buckeridge and Nix j Hon. Sec., Mr C H, Giles; Hon. Treasurer, Mr R. W, Muir. The completion of the programme brought the meeting to a clos» shortly after 5 o'clock.

The direotors of the Wellington Meat Export Company mot on Friday last to oo«aider applications for cargo in the Lady Jocelyn, A larger amount of spaoo was applied for than was available excepting m the class dairy produce, and a pro rata allotment was made. It was ascertained that two vessels could if obtainable be readily loaded. There were about twenty applicants for »pace, the bulk of them being shcop farmers from tho Wairarapa. The Weal Coast returns included about 250 head of cattle and 400 Bheep, the Wairarapa about 50 head of cattle and 4.000 sheep. The directors meet on Wednesday next to decide upon the building which they propose to •not. We understund that satisfactory arrangements have been rnadu forint-urance ut •even guiu&is per cent,

# Mr Coleman Phillips was a sart of Daniel in a den of lions at the Carterton Public Hall on Saturday last, with this difference, that the Dry River Daniel Was mi this occasion rather severely mauled. Far bo it from us to add to his sufferings while his scars are still fresh, but in justice to Mr McGregor, we feel obliged to make another, and we trust a last, reference to him, Mr I'hilips in the couraeof his speech Btatcd that Mr Payton told him that Mr McGregor would support him for the county chairmanship if ho (Mr Phillips) supported the removal of the county offices to Masterton. We will not reproach Mr I'hillips for the somewhat unusual course taken by him in repeating private conversations, whether real orimaginary, from a pubHo platform, but Mr.Payton desires it to be known that he has not' the slightest recollection of telling Mr Phillips anything of the kind. Either Mr Phillips is mistaken or Mr Payton must have humbugged him in a'very cruel and heartless manner, Mr Piyton certainly never understood Mr McGregor that he would under any consideration, short of mental aberration, support Mr Phillips as County Chairman. His impression always was that Mr McGregorregarded Mr Phillips' candidature aa a big joke.

The County amalgamation meeting at Tenui fell through on Saturday, owing to the unfavorable weather, Mr G. Dixon has a now advertisement in which he aunouces the arrival of a large consignment of tobacco, toys, stationary, &a. He also offers for sale several good sections in Dixoii's estate.

Notice is given that Mr W. Sellar has been appointed Masterton Agent for the Wairarapa Permanent Investment and Joan association. Mr G. Beetham chairman of County East and Mr W. Booth chairman of County West, met at Masterton this afternoon, to arrange for a joint recommendation to the Government re the boundaries that are required by lawto be adjusted prior to the first day of January.

. Owing to the inclemency of the weather on Saturday the cricket match which was to have been played by Greytown and Featherston clubs was f ostpo'ned till Saturday next.

The meeting re amalgamation of Counties which was to have been held in the Wairarapa Institute on Saturday last in Greytown fell through owing to the small attendance m ratepayers present, but to judge by the general tone <i the public they seem to be against amalgamation.

On Saturday Mr F. H. Wood held a very •uccessfuhaleat his rooms, Greytown, of general merchandise. There was a good attendance and the bidding was very spirited,

Aitrnsomers assert that uur liaitor ii on its last round, and that when it re-appears newspaper men especially will find if particularly sultry In the meantime, we should strongly advise them, and everyone else, to purchase one of More. & Duok Baes.' celebrated buggies, when they can most certainly feel assured they have done the correct thing for ones in their lifes.-[ADvr.] •2/8 will purchase a very durable useful tweed shirt, for men's wear, at Jameß Smith's Te Aro Hou6e, Wellington. For 6/6 you can buy for your boy a good useful;tweed kniekersuit, at James Smith's Te Aro House, Wellingtoi, 6/6 will buy a pair ot mon's stron? twco.l trousers, at James Smith's, Te Aro House, Wellington. 12/6 will purchase men's summer trousers and vest, worth 21/- at J„mes Smith's Te Aro House, Wellington. , 18/6 will purchase men's real navy S3r b 'e suits at Jaacs Smith s,Te Aro.flouao, Wellington,

For 27/6 a man may purchase a capital, strong, and nice-looking homespun tweM suit at James Smith's TeAro House, Welling. toa,-A»TT.