THEATRE ROYAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 5, Issue 1540, 21 November 1883, Page 2

THEATRE ROYAL.

NorwiTHSTAHDiKo the unpropitxoua state of tho weather, Messrs Stanfield and Dark's Merry Thoughts and Happy Moments Company drew a very fair audience last evaning, at their second and last appesranoo, the back Beats being well patronized, The number present was in itself ft great compliment to the troupe, for it required something unusually attractive to#iw people from their homes in such weather as we had last evening, but with " Two hourn fun without vulgarity" in perspective, those present braved the elements, and were amply rewarded, by seeing this clever little company in one of their beat bills, A iparkling Comedietta " Is he mad ?" was the opening piece, the" Mad as a M»rch hare" Ipineas being successfully carried out by Mr Stanfieldj the other oharaoters being well-sustained, especially the Arabella Hanwood, of Mrs Stanfield 1 In the interlude Mr Dark brought down the houBA withAn awful little Scrub," and " She trotted toe off to churoh," both of which were given in character. Miss Amy Horton in her musical moments treated the audience to "Nellie Just Down the.Lane," in voiee and style that has gained world wide reputation. Messrs Stanfield and Dark's great characterdset "The Hallehujah Lasses" was an immense success, the Harmy business haying a smaok of originality about it that /was irresistible. The concluding burlesque "Dynamite" was brim full of fun, and being placed in suoh experienced hands did not lose any of its go. ! Puns that were appreciated by all present, wore Bred off in rapid succession the lion's share falling from Mr Stanfield, while Miss Norton, shone to a very great advantage, the piece suiting her style admirably, especially the song and dance portion of . It,- ; The Mflsterto'h String Band formed an efficient orchestra, under MtKeitenberg'sleadership; The Company perform in Carterton this evening, Greytown to-raarrow, and Featherston on Friday, and we advise our friends down the Valley not to miss the opportunity of seeing this talented troupe, who, deserve 'all the patronage the Wairarapa oan bestow on'them.

JApRTON BOROUGH r ; *v-: council. The usual meeting , of'the Council was held .last 'evening. Present—His •Worship the Mayor, and Ors Caselberg, Heron, Hessey, Lowes, Chamberlain, J, Williams, Gapper, and Price. ; The minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed and correspondence read. ' ; RETURNING OFFICER'S REPORT. The Returning Officer reported the election of Mr W. Lowes as Mayor for the ensuing twelve months. POUNDKEEPER's REPORT. The poundkeeper reported the receipt of £6 18s for fees and sales for the month,

PLANS OP STREETS. The Chief Surveyor wrote stating that if the Council would contribute £5 towards the expense he proposed issuing a copy of Mr Llewelyn's map on a reduced scale of the main streets of the Borough, Cr Gapper moved that if the plan to be supplied included the whole of the streets of the Borough, the map be obtained. : -

Cr Caselberg seconded.—Carried. The Town Cleric was instructed to write to this effect. MORE FIRE BELLS WANTED. The Secretary of the Masterton Volunteer fire Brigade wrote, 3tating that it was found the present bell was not sufficient to rouse the mombers of the Brigade who live any distance from it, and suggesting that a heavier bell be hung in the tower and the present bell placed on a light scaffold at some point on Bentley's e,state. This was referred to a Committee, consisting of Crs Heron, Lowes,' Caselberg, and Gapper to report on at the next meeting , WORKS COMMITTEE. Tho Mayor stated there had been no meeting of the Committee, and they could only submit tho overseer's REPORT, as follows:—The Overseer reported ho had raked in ruts in Benall-street and Railway road, had cleaned side diains in Short-street, and was now cleaning gutters in Queen-street. With' regard to the latter work he suggested the use of arsenic to weeds in order to save expense. He reported that Mr McLennan had offered the atones on his paddocks to the Council for road metal. REMOVING WEEDS. Some discussion took place on this question.

Cr Supper suggested that the Overseer should be requested to put men on with scythes to clear the weeds on the streets.

Cr Lowes Baid the only danger in using arsenic would be the chance of children drinking out of the gutters. After several other remarks from different Councillors, the Overseer's report was referred to the Works Committee. THE MTE POUND COMPLAINT. Cr Gapper said he had expected to havo seen a letter from the persons who had made the complaint against the poundkeeper. The matter should not be allowed to stop here. The Clerk stated one of the complainants had told him Mr Beard had instructions to write to the Council on their behalf, but no letter had been received, The matter was ordered to stand over to the next meeting, The Mayor expressed the opinion that the charge had been made without any foundation.

DANGEROUS BRIDGE. Cr Williams called attention to the danger to children through the unprotetced bridge in Oliapol-stasefc. He moved that the Works Committtee deal with the matter. Seconded by Or Gapper and carried. NEW BY-LAWS. Cr Caselberg moved tho notice of motion in his name, That a special meeting be held to mako by-laws to license chimney sweeps, nndspeeify tho duties of the Inspector of Nuisances. With regard to the sweeps the mover thought it very necessary for the Council to have some control over sweeps operating in the borough. Cr Williams seconded.

Or Heron thought that as all the by-laws would shortly be revised, the matter should stand ovor. The chimney sweep matter was not a very urgent one. With regard to the Inspector of Nuisances there was not much necessity to define his duties. He knew them perfectly well, and was not likely to exceed or neglect them. Cr Caselberg said that if the whole by-laws were to be revised of course bis motion would not be necessary, but ho was not aware this was contemplated. Cr Williams thought the chimney nuisance should be dealt with and some means taken to prevent the constant fire alarms through chimneys becoming ignited. The motion was then put . and carried, the following committee being appointed to consider tho best means of giving effect to the motion, and also to report as to revising tho by-laws generally : —Crs Lowes, Hessey, Gapper, Heron, Price, tho Mayor, and the mover.

THE VERANDAH QUESTION. By permission (Or Lowes having a pressing private engagement)'Cr Price moved the motion standing in Or Lowes name,. That the resolution affirming that no verandahs should be erected in half-chain streets he rescinded. He held that no hard and fast rulo of this kind should be adopted but that the Council should deal with each application for verandahs on its merits. Or Williams seconded. Cr Heron thought the resolution concerning verandahs in half chain streets was very necessary, If two vorandahs were erected opposite each othor on a half chain street, they would leave only nineteen feet six of trafhc.way. There was also the dangor from fire. He saw no reason for altering his former opinion. ' _ Cr Caselberg would rather the fire inspectors had given an opinion on the matter, but without some very cogent

nuon why they eliould stultify thei* acticfh at a former meeting, he could not see his way to support fo motion. Cr Williams gave a kief history of the question, and held that the vevftiw '*'? dah would not create danger (h casSßi t fire, but rather be a protection.- ThA Council should take. into. consideration the fact that Mr'McCarthy Jans were before the Council before the resolution was passed , concerning half chain streets. J Cr Gapper would have, supported the application for a verandah, if erected on iron standards and lmgos, ' Cr Hessey said the opponenti of the verandah were not Consistent. One night they objected because goods were hung on the posts, arid another they were against the verandahs on account . of fire. Cr Chamberlain said he. had seen. ~ verandahs on 30ft streets,' The fact of having verandahs on half-chain streets • . did not decrease the traffic way.': The motion waß then putand.lost on the casting vote of the Mayor/.Ayes: Crs Price, Hessey, arid Williams j Noes: The Mayor and Crs Oaselberg, Heron, and Gapper. t The Mayor who took sono little time to consider, said ho regreite4beiUg' " placed in such an embarrassing ,ptysitioti but he felt compelled to give ( }jis vote with the noes, and declare the .motion' ' lost. The Council then adjourned.