The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 1883. THE TOWN LANDS TRUST ELECTION.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 5, Issue 1362, 25 April 1883, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 1883. THE TOWN LANDS TRUST ELECTION.

Messrs Bish, Hare, and Rinall are before tho public as candidates for the two vacant seats on the Town Lands Trust. We understand that Mr Renall comes forward mainly to upset the arrangement which has been made for adjusting the hone of contention between Masterton and Greytown. We are very willing for the poll to be taken on Thursday next, to' decide whether Mr, Renall or..Messrs Bish and Hare represent the views of Masterton on the question,, Three years ago the proposal for Greytown to buy out the Masterton interest in the Town Belt, at Greytown was threshed out at two public meetings, find it is impossible almost, for any new light to be thrown now on the subject. These meetings, it was well known, were a thorn in Mr Renall's side. Two of; his old colleagues, men who were as familiar with the past history of the Masterton and.Greytown reserves as himself, menwho from their position and experience earned great weight on this particular subject, met him on the public platform, opposed the opinions he expressed, and challenged, the accuracy of his statements. One of them, Mr H. H. Jackson, of Stonestead, went further than this. He said "ho could tell them one thing that neither Mr Carter or Mr Renall knew, Umt was how Masterton got a share in the reserve, The old Association met one day at Ray's Hotel, Messrs Hare, Renall, and Masters represented Masterton, Messrs Hirschberg, Moles, and himself represented Greytown, Mr Kenali was Chairman, and had a casting vote, Greytown knew very well it was at, his mercy, and the only thing they could wring from him was that Greytown should have the sole management of the Reserve. If he were asked how it was filched, he would say it was by the casting vote of the Chairman, which beat Greytown on everything it proposed." A charge of dealing unfairly by Greytown was laid against Mr Renall, and those who are acquainted with his temperament can. well understand how an attack of this kind coming from such a source would rankle in his mind, and why en the present oe-, casipn he should be coming forward to; upset a fair settlement of a long standing dispute. We ; cannot accept Mr Renall as an arbiter in the case between Greytown and Masterton, simply because he stands in the position of a defendant, against whom a formal indictment, has been preferred. The position we take ourselves in the matter is the position we took three years ago, and it is the position taken by Charles Rooking Carter, a man to whom Masterton owes a debt of gratitude.'and whose word it can implicitly trust % Carter, speaking from the platform of the MasterMlTown Hall in March, 1880, said "Idoyot 'assert that the half-of the Greytwp!,. Town Belt Mem has been taken'from it by fraud, but by mistake, I ask 4kstertonsettlersias men who"would do as thy would be done ty, to accept the offer' of Greytown." .., Mr Carter, in view of his'past services to 'this town had a right to make such a demand on Masterton, and the general feelihgof Maatertbh Bettlera Vas then, .as [we believe it is now, favorable to Receding to it. ; Bitterness and were however, stirredup' then to prevent the completion of■ the arrangement,---and.-bitterness, and strife.will no;dqubt;;b[e stirred, up again now settlement of the disputejy^yiave/

however, some faith in Mustertou settlers following "the lead of Messrs Feist, MoOardle, Gappor, and Perry, their responsible representatives in conducting the affairs of the Town Lands Trust, and not that of Mr Renall. The poll on Thursday next will practically decide whether the Trustees areio be allowed to continue their efforts to serve the town by a fair tihd honorable adjustment of old difficulties, or whether the genius of discord, in the person of Mr Renall, is again to he brought on the scene

' 1 We learn from Mr J. Baggo, registrar, that last quarter he recorded 57 births, 4 marriages, and 28 deaths. The returns for the corresponding qu»rter last yenr were 40 births, 12 marriages, and 9 deaths. Mr MoKerrow, the Surveyor Genoral, accompanied by Mr Marohant,.the Chief Surveyor, visited the Wankaeliii Valley yesterday. To-day they proceed to the Forty-Mile Bush. . The first meeting of 01 editors "in Hie estate of Mr Hans Hunsen"whb appointed to take place at the District Court, Masterton, yesterday, but as usual, from the nun attendance of parties interested, it had to bo adjourned, A double election has to be deoided at Masterton to-morrow'viz. the poll for the return of two members of the Town Lands Trust and in the evening the election of a Library Committee by the ratepayers.. Mr P. H. Wood sells at Mr Venuell's station, Tuuhereiiibu, to-monw 700 fat sheep, 300 lambs, 40 heud of store cattle, horses, and farming implements. The regular meeting of Court' Loyal Enterprise, A.0.F.,, will be held 'to morrow evening at 8 o'clock. _ Tho members of the Masterton Debating Sooioty are requested to meet at the Institute on Friday evening noxt at-7.30 The Carterton Town Board held their usual monthly meeting on Monday, all the Wardens being present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed, a credit balance at the Bank t.i .£ls 3s 3d reported, and the Chairman authorised ta arrange for bank accommodation to meet ourrent expenditure. The following accounts were passed for payment :-il. Hannali, £7 i O. A. Watson, n 10s; J. Aplin, £3O, The Board decided to dispense with Watson'B services tte ranger and inspector of nuisances, as he had failed to carry out his agreement, An account for printing was referred back to, Messrs' Beokett & Co., for their authority. The town hall was directed to be insured for £2OO, and J. Aplin employed to olean out water channel from end of eurbing to Bumble's build ing. On the motion of Mr Callister, seconded by Mr Vickerstaff, it was resolved, That it is the intention of the Carterton Town Board to strike a rate of one half-penny in the L on the valuation roll now in force, and that such rate be for tho year from Ist April, 1883, to 31st March, 1884, and bo payable in nneßUm, At a meeting of the vestry St. Mark'B Church, Carterton, held on Monday evening it was resolved that the Churchwardens write the standing committee of the Synod that it is impossible to raise the amount assessed by the Synod on the district, and that the vestry Bee no possibility of it being done for some time to come, The Greytown Cheese Factory has commenced to dispose of its'cheese made during the season at prices which are in every way satisfactory, getting 7d and 7|d per lb where prime Canterbury can beboughtat6d and 6|d. This speaks well for the quality of the article turned out. The secretary Mr F. H. Wood nasurea us that every one who has seen the oheese is greatly pleased with-the quality,. Messrs Cnselberg & -Co. have purchased two tons at 7d and Mr Booth/ Mr B, J. Thompson, and Mr Gallie have, taken 5 cwt, each at 1U per lh, MeasrV' Fabian Bros, cko intended taking a quantity at the same 'price so that the. quantity made durin-j t he season will'soonbe disposed of at excellent prices. No one can now donbt the success of the factory and we hope soon to hear of t he remaining shares, about 250, being disposed of. The first praotice this Btaßon of tho Greytown Philharmnnio Society will tnke place at the Town Hall Greytown tomorrow evening at 7 30. p m. The usual company drillof the Greytown Riflea was held on Tuesday evening lusi at which there were about 25 pterent under command of Lieut Cameron, who apologised for • heabßence of Captain Tolly, who was confined to his home through illness. After dr ilia meeting was held to elect Committee and nominate officers, Lieut, Uamoron occupying the chair. The following Committee were elected Col • Seret. Webster, Sergt. Trotman, Corpl. Maxton, Bugler Vartiham, Bandsman. Fuller, and Vols. Saywell and Tooker. A Sub Committee consisting of Capt .Tully, Lieut. Cameron, 001.-Sergt, Webster, Vol. Saywell, and Porritt, were elected to draft by-laws, for the company und Liettnt Cameron, Col.-Seret, Webster, and Vol, Saywell, were appointed to make inquires about a Rifle range, The nomination 0 f officers was then proceeded with,/ Col.Sergt, Webster, being the only one nominated for the office of Sub. Lieutenant waß declared duly elected, Sergt. Trotman. and Corpl. F/Maxton, were nominated office of Gol.-Sergt, Corpl. Maxton, and Vok Saywell and H Humphries were nominated 'for the office of Sergta., and Vols. Thompson, Satohell,. •H. Humphries, J. Baillie, Willison, G. Humphries, T. fugley, .Q.] Saywell, and G,' Sayers were nominated-for Corplß. The election will hike pluco on the next company drill night, The mattei of a Rifle Association for the Wairarapa waß favorably considered, and will again be brought at next meeting, The Taratahi-Carterton Highway Boardheld their usual monthly meeting at the Institute, Carterton, on Tuesday after noon, The minutes of the last meeting were. ; read and. confirmed, and an overdraft reported at the Bank of £B4 Is 2d, accounts being passed for payment amounting to .£127 9s, The annual meeting of the Board was fixed for two o'olock, and that of the ratepayers at 2 80 at the Council Chambers on the 2nd pros, The tender of Messrs Stevenson and Krorch' at lfjs per chain for 60 chains ditching, and £b for culvert on Hinau Gully Koad was accepted. Mr Braithwaite was empowered to have bushfelliiig done on road near Mr Mejrick's land, and Mr Parker was requested to report as to formation' on Richmond Eosd at the .next meeting. The Taratahi Dairypompany were also empowered to constriiot ouivert on Francis' line. The annual election for members of the Board was fixed for tho 7th June, 1883. ' The rateable property in the Mastarton Highway'Distriot is as follows:—Ward No. Ward No 2, £2CB 3561 No 3, *165,824 ;M j No, 6, £61,7321 total, .£832,823. In the MasJterton Borough District J251,684 j grand [total £1,084,607.,. Ihy the above values are iilcudeaCrown : Lands;to the value of 4'95j149| and native lands .(uuoqeupiedby Europeans), to the value of £40,000. Though N0.,5 Ward has been taken from the Masterton Highway Distriot entailing an [annual;.' loss; 'of ;l42oyin'rates, the increased ■ values. oh .;■; they other > Wards make; ud the. detjoiericyii and ;tlie ; gross [reyennelißßUgroßhted by;about £450, the[ [ampunt:[:pfi"rateßJ;bbtaihable from [the 'Crown; and[Native landßY'V y.y \;^yS

The Mnaonio Bajl in the Theatre Boyal Masterton held laiit evening was a complete Biicceßß.- The hall waß tastefully decorated with flags, flowers, and masonic emblem's, and when the floor was occupied by some fifty or. sixty couples, the scene was a brilliant one. Bros. Eapp and Kay acted as M.C.'b, and discharged their onerous duties to the satisfaction of all. There was an excellent string band, and the catering under the direction of Host Corbett was all that could be desired. A number of visiting brethren from Greytown and Carterton were present, and it was not till between four and fire this morning that tbo festivities broke up, and the officers and brethren, of the Thistle L.tdge were able to retire to rest after their successful efforts to entertain their friends. Messrs Lowes & lorns announce their mxtatock sale for May 2nd at Masterton, when their list include beeves, cows, heep, horses, pigs, poultry, &o. Mr T. Wrigley, of this town, met with a serious accident a few days'ago in Gisborne, breaking two rifcs and."receiving other injuries. ■' We are pleased'to 'hear that he is progressing favorably. The Timaru Herald thus winds up an article on unclaimed sections!—We have long held the opinion that there ought not to be any unclaimed land in the country. The evils attending the existence of unclaimed land are, very great. It is a public loss, because it is never improved to the utmost as it otherwise would be. It is often an eyeaore from being left vacant, a gruesome wilderness in the midst, perhaps, of a sightly quarter of a town, It is an injury to the locality by hot contributing a due proportion to the local revenue, and to the State by not contributing a due proportion of taxation. .Finally it demoralises the public by the spectacle- of wrongful ownership. But how can it be avoided ? How is it possible to'find the' owners of all the vacant lots in a young country, or to compel them 'to exercise their rights of ownership ? We would i not at'tempt to do anything of the kind. We would simply have the Public Trustee enter into possession, after due notice, of all unowned land, and Bell it by auction, the proceeds' being' credited in tho Trust Fonda account to the registered or recorded trantee or owner, whoever he muthi be, and 4 per cent, interest beim; added annually to the capital Bum. The subject is well worth the consideration of some of our politicians; much more so than many subjects with which they occupy a great part of every session. After a very long dry and warm stretch of summer weather, it is but reasonable to expect a somewhat severe whiter. The "oldest inhabitant" prognosticates it, and the unusual severity of the last winter in in the Old Country leaves no doubt but that pur turn will come next. To be forewarned is to be forearmed. Don't forgot your blankets. We can supply you well, as we hold oue of the largest stocks in Wellington, impurted direct from tho manufacturers We cannot only givo lsige variety, but excellent value, no one better, if so well, Whatever make you want (and we keep all the best) we can give you first-class value in English, Germiuij Koslvn, and Kaiapoi manufacture, and in sizes to suit the cot of the infant, the swag of the bushman, the single bed of the bachelor, the doublo one of the benedict, and Borne that might almost bo large enough for • the Great Bed of Wave. We have also a very large range of prices, varying according to size and quality, from 7s Gd to fiOf per pair, Customers will find a great advantage in purchasing from an extensive, well-seleoted, and dire itly imported stock of blankets, such as they will see at James Smith's Te Aro House Wellington. -Advt..