The Wairarapa Daily. SATURDAY OCTOBER 13, 1883. NEW BLOOD.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 5, Issue 1508, 13 October 1883, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. SATURDAY OCTOBER 13, 1883. NEW BLOOD.

A settler, for whose opinion we have some regard, lias told us that we were wrong in objecting to the new Settlers' Association because the voices of the public men of this district were so silent in it. He holds that it is the special mission of such an organisation to sweep away and replace them with new blood. We scarcely think that the founder of the Association ever contemplated or desired a change of this Such a proposal is so extreme in its character that few men would bo found to back it. There might be circumstances under which it would be legitimate to disband a corps of public men such as we possess in the Wairarapa, and supply their places with recruits. If our public men were venal or corrupt wo would ourselves vote for sweeping them away, but as they happen to be, as'a;klle, honest and well-meaning as well a? experienced settlers it wouldbe the height of folly to send them right-about-face for the sake of new blood, No one* objects to new blood, but on the contrary most people are pleased toseeany'isettler .coming forward to take an interest in public affairs. We : do not, however, desire to see reoruits tab the position of Generals, or

novices undertaking responsibilities that can only be discharged by men of experience. We have had some sharp lessons in; new. blood in this colojvy. A demand for ifronce put Sir George Guey, and Messrs Sheehan ; and Ballanoe into {Sower, with this result: that the' oolony was' brought to the verge of ruin. Even now we are suffering from the new blood element in our House of Representatives. New blood has ousted many experienced members, and the Chamber has consequently become deteriorated and contemptible. Both in general and; local politics experienced men are our best men, and when we put inexperienced menin their places wo. suffer. If our new Settlers' Association relies on new blood alone it will inevitably collapse, Let it develop as much new blood as it likes; it cannot do harm in this direction. Recruits strengthen the corps to which they are attached, but a company made up of recruits alone would present a sorry spectacle in the field, As we understand it, the object of the Association is the union of old blood and new in securing good government. The success of the Association depends-very much upon effect being given to such-a principle. It is gratifying to find that settlersare talking over the objects of tho Association, and even though they may, as in the case to which we refer, supply it with motives and objects lor which it was never designed, the expression of their opinions is of value. It is veiy evident that as yet the form which .the Association is to take is not generally understood. Each member probably adapts it to his own ideal. It is, indeed, a sort of cloud, which, at present, will take almost any shape, We hope soon to see efforts made to consolidate it into permanent lines, within which it may do good for the district,

The Greytown Cricket Olub commences practice this afternoon, The Conomittco of the Greytown Horticultural Society will meet this evening at 7 o'clock. Eii'P & Hare's 2s Gd:toa unequalled for purity and flavor. Try it !—Advt. A meeting will bo held on Tuesday next at Carterton to arrange for holding sports &0,, on St, Andrew's day, in that township. Wo would draw the attention of breeders of cattle to Lowes & lows' advertisement offering young well bred bulls for sale. They are by celebrated. bulls, such as Royal Gywne and Father Christmas, both champion prize takers, Messrs Lowes and lornsmake a further addition of twenty ateers to their stock sale for Wednesday next. The oattle will now comprise upwards of one hundred head of cattle, , The programme of the Good Templars entertainment on Monday evening ap' pears in another column, and is a very full and attractive one, The entertainment to be held in the Foresters' Hall, Greytown, on Monday evening promises to he au exceptionally good one. A great number of local amateurs intend taking part in it, The Greytown Siring Band will make its first public appearance on that occasion by playing several pieces; u.The Greytown., Private Brass Band have also promised to play before and during the evening's entertainment.. ... J

Messrs Kirkoa'die & States announce tliG arrival at their establishment, Lambton Quay and Brandon-street, Wellington, of tbe newest millinery-, costumes, and dress materials, per s.s.Doric. The new Kawhia township is expected lo bo sold shortly, All tbe Ministers are expected to assemble in Cabinet at. Wellington next week.

Tho Stewards of the Lower Valley Jockey Club meet at Maryborough this evening,

Mr B. N. Sandilands,. solicitor for the debtor, notifies that an application for the discharge of Samuel Hunter, tobacconist of Carterton, will be made at the sitting of tho District Court on the 26th inst. Mr T, R, Proctor, ocoulist optician frora Christchurcb, is now on a visit to Wellington where ho may bo consulted for a short time in all cases of defective vision. His address is given in another column,

A Castlepoint correspondent wants to know why the Castlepoint jetty is not proceeded with, The money for it was voted during the session before last, and there ia evidently soma negligonce on the part of the powers that bo. The Public Works. Committee of the Wairarapa West County'meet at Carterton to-day. The Council is not expected to assemble before the annual statutory meeting next month, In our report of St. Matthew's concert yesterday we inadvertently omitted to alludo to Mr Gant's song " Alone" which was well sung and loudly encored. The final concert of the series is to be given in the Theatre on the 15th of November.

We hear that the navtfes who recently indulged in a free fight iu Queen-street are likely to be called'upon .to explain their conduol to the Besident Magistrate.

On our fourth page will be found an exciting story under the heading'" Saved by a String," and miscellaneous sketches including "What He Do," "A Discreditable Affair?*:,"-" The tunnel," "(E-idingan Alligator," '"'Hair Dressing of Japanese Ladies," and other interesting extracts,

Our weather reporterwrites as follows-: -The early part of the past week was pleasant and healthy. On the 7th and Bth the Bunsets were of a yellowish cast, a sure precursor of rain, Since these dates rain has fallen abundantly, and with the warmth will produce good results for our agriculturists, The total rainfall for the week is 1.410 inches. The barometer has varied very much, from 30.22 indies on the sth to 28.72 inches on the 10th; from which point it is gradually rising again, The mean weekly reading for the thermometer is 52.75 fah, The wind has been light and principally from the N. It was noticed that the wind backed from the N. round to the S, and then back' to the N. since the rain began to fall.

■ A committee meeting of the Maaterton Town Lands Trust was held last evening. Preaent—Messrs Feist (chairman), Bish, Perry, Hare, and McCardle. The question of a grant, towards the Institute Committee for establishing a museum was considered, and it was decided to recommend that the application be not entertained at present, The committee also decided to recommend that the lease of four out of the six sections held by Messrs McGregor Bros, be cancelled and re-let under the improvement clauses recently adopted.

How to Get Sick.—Expose yourself day and night, sit too 1 much without exercise, wark too hard without rest,.:'dootor; all the time, take all the vile nostrums advertised, and then you will want to know How to Get Weil,—Which is answered in three words-Take Hop Bitters I Karl

The principal actor"in the brawl in* Queen Btreot recently, was brought beforetbe_E.il; this afternoon, and the charge' iagainst him ia being proceeded with as-ie. go to press. -1.-"'.'-.-. iv 7 ■■'.'■ -.f ■.!. %

A severe south easterly gale is'blowirlg in Wellington;to-day, t" ; '' . : The Times is informed that "the Eev, Mr Marks has been appointed to the cure of St, Mark's Epiacopnl Church', Carterton.

Mr J. E.'Eedmond arrived in Wellington by the Taiaroa from Auokland this moraine;,' and Jeeturea at the Theatre Eoyal to-night!' ', ' -

"Hik" reports; exceptionally rough weather for his trip this. morning fromEketahuna to Masterton, On the Opaki the wind was so strong that he almost expected his coach to be capsized by it', The Daily Telegraph hears that Napier will have as a viaitor a Chinese gentleman who has long been a successful merchant in Dunedin. He is coming here to encourage the fungus trade in the Seventy-Mile Bush. This gentleman-he ranka as a prince in China—has married a European lady, and his mansion, in the suburbs of Dunedin is famed for' the' elegance of its appointments and the hospitality of its proprietor. The match between the Mastertpn and Wellington City EiQes was broken off bybad weather this morning. When the rain compelled the combatants to beat a retreat, four men on each side had fired at the two hundred yard range, Masterton leading l by seven points.. '"'' u:f r- -.;.<'.'■ Mr D. MeMaster, one of the fudges at the Napier Show, arrived in Masterton this morning. We learn from him the exhibits in sheep and cattle were, very fine, the leading ones having been evK dently housed and stall fed during the winter. Mr J. 0. Vallauce, who judged in the horse classes, ia not yet baok, He brings him, we understand,, a thoroughbred colt, whioh he purchased at. the show,

H. Peterson Legs to inform the publio ofMasterton that he has just received a very large and choice assortment of ' ladies' and gents' boots and Bhoes, in.all the latest styles, which he Intends selling cheaper than any other bouse in'town.— [Advt.]' . Visitors to Masterton from- the. Empire •City are loud in their expressions of astonishment at the splendid displays of drapers' j.and milliners' goods to bo seen in the windows of our various business establishments, Mr G. W, Schroder's, Hall of Commerco, receives special notice, and his stock of Parisian and other Bpring novelties is pronounced by persons who have travelled in all tho fashionable cities of the world'to be the most rectarche, ever seen in a colonial store.—Advt. Juvenile clothing, just arrived—Children's navy blue Snicker worsted jerqey suits, sizes 1 to 4, and from 9s to 10s Gd. All parents should nee these at. To Aro House. Advt. Inspect our boys' Sandown suits in'three garments, and very durable, sizna from 0 to 6, 5s Gdfor all sizes, atTe Aro House, - Advt, One hundred boy'a Lowestoft Doe suits, sizes otoJ 2, price from 5s to 7s 7d. This is a suit to make another's heart rejoice, l at Te Aro House.—Advt, One hundred and fifty boy's Sudbnry suits good strong tweed, sizes 0 to 15, commencing at 7s. These are really first-class value, and should be seen at once at Te Aro House.— Advt, Fifty Young Australian-English tweed' suits sizes oto 8. Thepo aro grand suits, and will wear like leather j price for Ho. 5 is 12s fid, and advances 3d for each size. Inspect them at Te Aro House.—Advt. Just opened,, a splendid lot of washing: suits, suitable for warm summer wear,'Bizes 1 to 8, commencing at 9s Gd oach, Examine them at Te Aro House-ADVT. Fifti boy's and youths' sac suits,. Bizes. from 6t03 J, a superior lot; prices from 22s' at Te Aro Houso.-Advt. • ,'.- ' ■''] '■•