The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1883. PERPETUAL LEASES.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 5, Issue 1399, 8 June 1883, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1883. PERPETUAL LEASES.

The first practical experiment has been made, by the, Government, of offering perpetual leases in the province of Otago. The new system; could not have been tested in a better part of the colony than in a populous middle island district Where there are plenty of men, a sufficiency of money, and the necessary pluck and enterprise for starting a new project ; It has, however,, proved a failure, and there is consequently at present, but little hope of the success of the perpetual leasing system in other parts .of the colony. In Otago 26,000 acres were placed in the market and only 1492 taken up, and' for 100 sections offered, there were but twelve tenderers, and but | seven of them were taken up. People fight shy of perpetual , leases, and at present there would seem to be but a poor prospect of alluring them into' adopting the hew tenure, If there were from a commercial'point of view ; money in them,' if a profit were obtainable on such an investment, there would in' a, place like Otago, be hundreds of eager applicants instead of a modest dozen. We' must assume that the inducement which usually tempts a man in acquiring property is not as yet to be found in the perpetual leasing system... The ultimate profit as it \ye.re, insteid of- coming to the lessee, remains with the lessor.. If people are unwilling to take perpetual leases, the .only alternative is to'wait till they are willing to 'have' th&n. We do not think the result of the Otago land sale may be attributed prejudice' against perpetual leasing,, but. isimply to the foot thftt on a rough calculation'of 1 . profit and losses, the Government as the lessor is safe, . but the lessee is anything., but secure, While there remains a plethora of freehold land, available in any 1 district of the colony leasehold land will be at a discount. 1 New Zealarid : is not ripe enough yet for the new- tenure, and it will only be under, exceptional circumstances • and in limited areas that settlement will be effected by it. While admitting the failure of the Otago sale we think that for soj»e years to come efforts should be made to induce people, where.it, may be. practicable, to tafeo the new leases. 1 The" result of even the seven sections -sold in Otago-will be . watched '.with interest;, If the holdersof them manage to thrive on perpetual leases the seven may develop into seventy.: The experiment is 1 commencing badly; still it is too early yet to say whether the perpetual leasing system will grow' or die;,out. -The (Government ; will,; no doubt,'for the sake of its own reputation, endeavor to avert the latter alternative. If the people can see their way to gradually accept it the colony will no : doubt' be benefited, 1 but if the people continue unwilling to take the . risk it will be idle to attempt to force it on tliera.

The Wakatipu arnred'nt Wellington at 630a.m from Sydney. /-Loves and ! lorns announoe some large, stook items for,Wednesday.nextj one line alone being 1100 valuable cross-bred ewes/ !: The Masterton Library Committee has, we understand, arranged to send an order home to■•England I .for new books.: ? ; The Masterton Dobnting Society dtscuss this evening the question whether County Government sh'ould.bo suspended. Messrs Lowes & :lorris sell pigs* poulfurniture at their yards and room!!, Masterton, to-morrow afternoon,

MrF. H;, Wood sells Messrs MoDowell & Go's r Jreytown stock to-morrow after- 1 , noon.

, The : following 1 tenders have been .recoiyed by, the, Eduoation Board Parkvale oohtract—Acoeotad: R. W, Fairbrother, £l7O, Declined'; A, R, 'Wallis, J!217 10s ; T, . James, £225: E. Gray, £260; Trotman and Humphries £258105.

: A summoned meeting of Court Loyal Enterprise, A.O.F. was held.last evening when the nomination of officers for the ensuing - six. months took place. The election will be held next Court night on the 21st inst.

' Dr Cahill, M.D., &0., notifies that he will visit Masterton on Monday next, and can be consulted during the following week. .

A concert will be given this evening at the Theatro Royal, .Masterton. under the auspices of, the String I'Band, Several, well-known musical amateurs nill take part in the programme, and the services of Mr Barry O'Neil, a comodian of repute have also been scoured. This is the first of a series oF popular concerts which the band propose giving during the present season, and sb the prices of admission are fixed at a very moderate rate, they should be well patronised.

"Impartiality" has forwarded us a long criticism on the'music provided at the late fire brigade soiree. In the present attitude of musicians he might just aa woll sign his name "Dynamite," With rival bands in the field—with tonorhorns, trumpets and shawms in the R M, Court mußioalcritioism must be suspended II " Impartiality 1 ' hbd written to pour oil the troubled waters we would .not hare objected to publishing his letter, but be sounds a note of .discord, and we object to be worried in our columns by wild musicians.

We have to-day seen for tho first time a copy of the balance sheet of the Masterton Borough Council for the year ending March 31st last, which. Recording to law, should have beon published in the interim between the 80th April and 10th May, The receipts for tho year amnunt to £1662 33 lid, and the expenditure to 45215416s Id, Classifying, both in round figures, to give an intelligent ilea of their proportions, the receipts may be put down as: rates £I2OO, licenses £3OO, miscellaneous £2OO, and the expenditure as: working expenses £SOO, grants and subsidies (including library) £2OO, and public works £I4OO. It is obvious from, these figures that in tho coming year the Borough will have to increase its income or reduce its expenditure; It is a matter for regret that the balance sheet, as a whole, to not placed before the ratepayers at the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

The practice that.storekeepers indulge in of leaving goods outside thoir business places especially after dusk, is one that ought to be discontinued, as it places temptation in the way of, and often leads to persons committing petty thefts that would not otherwise occur, A case came under our notice last evening where a shop in Queen-atveet was looked tip, and goods left outside exposed to ike view, and within easy access of imyono that passed by. As several boys were hovering around the vicinity of the said goods, which, being of a nature that boys are passionately fond of, it must be surmised some were missing, If persons will foolishly place such temptations in tho way of the rising generation, they deserve to lose thoir goods, for they not only en' courage theft, but inculcate pilfering habits among the youths, which, as they grow up, will ripen into more serious crimes.

The usual company parade of the Masterton Volunteers was held last evening, Lieutenant Williams being in command. .After drill a meeting of the match Com mittee was held, when it whs resolved to fire the return matchea with the Welling' ton Artillery and Oity ltilles conjointly, on Wednesday 20th tost, at Wellington. The team to represent Maaterton will be selected from the following members, who are requested tu attend practices every Wednesday and Saturday afternoons at 2 p.m. sharp .—Captain Donald, Lieut. Williams, Sergtß. Wilton and Wood, Corpls. Matthews, Anketell, and MoLachlan, Vols, Knmmer, 0., G., and J. Bentley, F. Bright, J. Ranby, O. Hoffienß, 0. J. I'reeth, 6. Blano. and W. Peacock.

A woman who murdered her husband at Amoy recently by getting him drunk and pouring coal oil on him and setting fire to it, has confessed her arime. to the wife of the magistrate, who promised to intercede in her behalf. When first taken into court the murderess denied her guilt, and 300 lashes were administered on her breasts and body, but still she persisted in denying her guilt, Strategy waßthen used by the magistrate and his.wife, with the result that she confessed the orime, giving as a motive her being in love with a man who acts a woman's part in theatrical performances, implicating her paramour in the crime,'saying he told her how to do the deed without drawing suspicion iipon herself, !■, The principal attraction 10 QUeen'-'sti'eet' this afternoon is a magnificent display of : new goods at the Hall of Commerce, opposite the Club Hotel, We are informed that the new goods now being shown: is the third winter shipment of this season,and consists of millinery,' dress goods, ; silks, salinß, velvets, plushes, and abaofted woollen goods. We bad occasion £q tak.e notice of the very nioo display of 0. W. SonitODEit's first and second winter shipments this season, hut the present show exceeds the two previous oneß as regards display and novelty.—Advt.

1 The question has often been'asked how it is that the public can always obtain at the Bon MarcH6 at such reasonable prices the latest novelties, textures, and designs. ouch as are : now being worn in all the most fashionable towus in the world, and described in the leading Fashion Books of the day Qot at any other shop in Mnsterton,: apd jn §ome pasos not in Wellington 1 The reason tp up is obyjjm L. J, Hooper Co., the proprietory arp thorough experts at their business, and buy well, only in the very best markets, and at euoh priceg as will enable them tq sell well and cheap,; and give their customers the benefit of their knowledge and experience.' Also not being bound to purchase only from the' Wellington merchants they import themselves, for oash, thereby getting? a large discount, saving all middle profits, and procuring the latest fashions. Wo advise : everyone: to Bee their stock of millinery, dress , goods, hosiery, men's and boys'; clothing; also, look on another page of this paper, for their —advbrttbeuent.

The Greytown Philharmonic Society had an excellent practiceion;. Wednesday; evening,'Mr Wilson acting as condactdr. Bluraenthal's "Evening Hymn" was $1 into practice, and good process made.', 1 The-.QBUaI Saturday's practice?of'thd Greytown-Footballers will be held Jo morrow afternoon commencing .at 3 p.m. As it is probable that both.(lie first and second teamßjvill be.requited.to.do.batilo. for their township at an early date, it is ■ expected;that a good.muster will be on the ground. / Yesterday Mr L.; Nix was>returned for: No 2. Division of'the Taratahi-Carlortoo Hi»hway Board scoring 17 votes against his: opponent, Mr J. Vile, who recorded 8 The'Wairarapa West County meets to- ; morrow prior to adjourning for a period of three months. :

The Masterton Highway Boards meets to-morrow. :

The list of Justices for Wellington; the Hutt, and Wairarapa, as revised up to the 31st ultimo, is as followsE. Baker, J. Barton, G. Beetham, W. Beetham, W. H. Beetham,. J. Blaokett, W. Booth, B. Boys, F. Bradey, A. de B. Brandon, W. R. E, Brown, P. A. Buckley, W. L. Buller, J. Burne, J, G. Butts, A. Lb G. Campbell, F. E. Campbell, H. Clapcott, G. S, Cooper, G, B.Davey, H. W. Diver, J. Dransfleld, Si B, Dransßeld, J. Duthie, J. E. FitzGerald, Sir W. l'iiisherbert, W. A. Fitzherbert, "W. Gisborne, G. W. Grabham, C. 0; Graham,-G, S. Graham, H. Halse,'E. Hardoastle, R. Hart, R. S. Hawkins, J, ;Henry, W. Hiokson, J. Hislop, J. G, Holdsworth, W. H. Hosking, A. Hume, W. Hutchison,;!!, Jackson, J.; Jellico'e, G. R. Johnson, J! John-' ston. C; J, Johnston, W. W. Johnston, T. Kebbell, C. Knight, F. A. Krull, W. Leokie. \V. H, Levin, D. Lewiß, W. Lowes. D.M. Luckie,,. T. G. Maearthy, _ >A. M&cksy, J. ' Mackay, T.; Mackay," W. B. D. Mantell, W. Marten, J. Martin J. MoKerrow. E W. Mills, J. Moore, E. W. Morrah, J. J. Nathan, E. Pearce, C. Phillips, H E. Reader, Avßenall, Si Revans, ; W : . Seedj G: Y. Shannon, E. Shaw, R,C. .Shears man, J. E, Smith, J. Y. Smith, J. Sperrey, J. Taylor, W, W.; Taylor, J. S. M. Thompson, G. R. Tolhursi, E. Toomath, C, J. Toxward, W. ;T. L. ; Travers', J. Tully, H. H. Purton, J. H. Wallace, H. S. WardeH, G. M,. Waterhouse, T. W. Young,

Last evening a young woman named .Margaret Oreedon arrived in .Masterton by the late train, and took' up her quartern at an hotel. Her first visitor was a constable who was anxious to know; whether she had in her possession a certain shawl and other articles of wearing apparel of which he happened to possess a description. Finding that she had r the damsel was received as an inmate of the constabulary stalion. At noon today she interviewed His Worship the Miyor, and this afternoon departed back lo Wellington under esoort to explain tin re-how she came to be possessed of the said shawl and other artioles, the properly of one John Stratford.

Wo have purchased in the colonial market 67 dozen of gontlomen's white shirts, mar-, vellously cheap, and however unsatisfactory tho prico paid must be to the importers, the public -will be none the less glad to reap tho benefit. Theso skirts, made of really |>ooil material, and honestly worth 8s fid each of any man's money,'we shall sell at 3s Gd, Tho secret of this is that' they have not militaiy frontf, but- mauifold- pleats, and. do not button behind bnt.hiifore ' Nevertheless they -will look every bit ds' well,, and wear vastly better than one of the other sort at a much higher price. •' Many goittlemen of the present day infinitely prefer- this style, and it is very certain, that ; our ancestors patronised no oilier shape. If Julius Cioaar wore a shirt at all, depend upon it that ho would as soon liavo turned his baok oh his foes as have worn one buttoned behind. 1 It is morally certain that Nelson, tho hero of 'Trafalgar, won ali his victories in a ishirt buttoned iu front, whilst we may take it for granted that the Iron Duke at Waterloo sang out the command, " Up Guards and at them," from behind the bosom of a many pleated shirt. Where ancestors and heroes lead the way, we may safely follow, and advantageously purohaso these marvellously cheap and excellent quality shirts at James Smith's, TeAro House, Wellington,—Adyt