The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 1884. A SIDE SCHOOL FOR MASTERTON.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 6, Issue 1594, 28 January 1884, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 1884. A SIDE SCHOOL FOR MASTERTON.

. Our local contemporary, in a recent J issue, has strongly advocated a side school for Masterton. As we understand the proposal, the additions about to Ito made to the existing school buildings by tbo Education Board should be abandoned, and, in place of them, a second school should be ea-j tablished in the business, cenlre of the I town, It is quite evident that a side school on the spot indicated' puld bo f a great convenience to a considerable . i number of residents, and for this reason alone it will form a very proper subject for discussion ut tlie annual meeting of householders this evening. The question of a second school for Masterton is, from one aspect, merely a question' CB of time, because sooner or later the to ordinary increase of population, must )y necessitate another school at the in northern end of the towu. There ~ does exist some difference of opinion 88 to whether the time has now arrived, 18 Wo are not quite certain whether a second school could bo supported y without impairing the prestige of the existing establishment. We would like to see the experiment tried, but in fiush a way that the boet school in the Wellington/ Education district, j a sohoolfof which.every pettier in Mas0{ tevton jnuut be proud, .' should not in eg any respect be disrated; Practically 'the ultimate decision on such a proJ posalmustfcstJritht|e Board. Tho nj Masterton have .always they, have of/the 'Board. It is not to say that Q the Committee under the' able leader/ „ BBip of Mr Boddington, lias carried % considerable weight with that body, and it raight be practicable to induce the Boftjcd to copnt to an experiment being tried with a eido school in Mag-

tcrfcon.' We do not anticipate that a negotiation for such a school will be unattended witli difficulties, because it necessarily involves' a considerable addition'to the annual expenditure of tho Board in Masterton. Some arguments brought forward by our contemporary in favor of the proposal, are a little strained.. It is urged for ex ample that a second school would. 1 stimulate the existing one. As the latter is an exceptionally vigorous school, the suggestion to stimulate it sounds very much like a proposition to spur a willing horse. We regret that anything should bo said in deprecation of the admirable school which Masterton' already possesses. We sympathise with the desire expressed by residents; at the northern end of the town for a school in their immediate neighborhood, but we should be sorry, to sacrifice educational advantages ot a very high order which the town already enjoys, in an endeavor to please everybody,

Notice ia giveu in another column that' the Wellington Girls' High School will re-open on Friday, February Ibl, On Sunday morning the funeral of the lato Mrs Filtou was attended to,tho firavo. by an exceptionally largo following, the solemn service being conducted by tha Rev. W. E. Paige. Mr J. Stevenson, our local station master, is about to be transferred, at his own request, to Poathewton, and will bp; succeeded by. Mr Cpckburn, of PetoneT Maaterton people will.be sorry to SteVensori, both as at»" official 'and ss'.ft; private Bottler. Tho annual meeting of householders for the election of a school committee takes place at tho school buildings, Masterton at knlf-past soven this evening. An unusually large attendance is expected, as tho question of a side school is to be brought up, a subject which is now beginning to create Borne little Btir in the town.

The children of St, Matthew's Sunday school enjoyed splendid weather for their picnic in Mra Yates' paddock on Saturday laet. Tho turf was in excellent order for out-door spotts, and the young ones were kept busy with the customary races and amusements Refreshments were liberally dispensod from under an awning Tho teachers of the school worked hard to make the whole affair a success, but thoy did not, iii their efforts, receive much encouragement Irorn the adult members of the congregation, who were somewhat conspicuous by their absence, from tho festive scene.

The Mnsterton Surprise Concert party paid a visit to Tonui on Saturday las< and gave an entertainment In the Town flail to a well-filled houso. Tho instrumental portion of the entertainmont was faithfully carried out by the Masterton String Band, a cornet solo by Mr Tierney, and a duot—Piano nnd violin—by Meaara Keisenborg and Luiidqvist, being vory woll received, wore given by Messrs Ookor and Cocil Kiverton, the former in the comic line, his "Only Showman," being a great hit, He als.) received enthusiastic onoores for the two comic songs he sang, Messrs Wickorson, Kaye, and Cocil Rivorton were very successful in the rendering of thoir several songs and ballads, aud a glee, "Ye Shepherds Toll Mo," by Messrs Pearson, Wickersou and Rivorton was very well received, Takon altogether, tho programme was the most liberal and recherche yet given to a Tinui audienco,

The District Court ease Chamberlain v Brown Hunt terminated at 1 p.m. on Saturday by the jury roturnifiga verdict for the plaintiff, damages This ended a dispute which if it had been referred to arbitration might have been settled in a tenth part of the time that the Court toot to adjust it, and at a fraction ot the expense. The vordict of the jury affirmed that the defendant had ireipassed on the land of the plaintiff, but acquired him of any malicious intent in so doing.

The Hon W. W. Johnston having refused the Tenui Race Club the right of using the racecourse for the forthcoming meeting tho committee appointed to arrange for another course have been successful in obtaining from Mr Andrew the uso of Cliff Flat, at the mouth of the Mungapakisha. Thit is situated about three inilos this aids of Tinni, and visitor* from Maiterton will be able to go there and back on the same day. The action of the Hon, gentleman in refusing the use of the olj course ac almost the list moment, has been severely criticised by tho Tinui people, who aro determied to ■make thomsetoos independent for'the future by secariag a permanent silo. ._ Wo learn from tho Post that a depumtion, consis'.ing of Mr Linton, of Pnlmerstoji North, and Mr Macarthur, of Feilding, representing ■ tho Manawatu County Council, waited on the Premier and the Minister for Public Works on Thursday afternoon to urge the necessity of placing a suitable sum on the Public Works Estimates of next session for the railway throgh the Manawatu Gorge, extending from Woodville to the Foxton* Taranaki_ line. This -Bhort length of railway is not only the connecting link betwean tho east and west coasts of the North Island, but alio between tho east and north of the island as well, there being no practicable eastern route from Napier to Auckland, It will also form part of tho shortest line between Wellington and Napier. The Manawatu Gorge is, in fact, the " Suoz Canal" of the North Island, beiug the only practicable route betwoeu the; east and tho west, the sole point at which the mountain backbone of the island, the.

great Tararua-Ruahino Rango, can.be passed by traffic. The deputation' earnestly pressed upon tho attention of tho Government tho desirableness of t pushing on this most imporlant'workasj speedily as possible. Ministers the _ proposal very favorably. Tho Minister for Publio Workß expressed his' strong conviction of the importance of the work, and fully recognised the necessity of tho Gorge lino as an essential link in the trunk railway systora of the North Island. , Mr. Mitchelson intimated his opinion that the railway ought to bit constructed without delay, and proinisod that a voto for this purpose should be placed on the Public Works; Estimates for next session, and that the' Enqineev-in-Ohief should be immediately instructed to put in hand the needful surveys, &o„ forthwith, The Premier concurred. The deputation expressed their satisfaction with the Ministerial assurances, and withdrew. .

The Army aml itavy Gazette Informs us that, owing to tho many representatlons made by a cavalry officer who was on Lord Wolseley's staff in Egypt, the objection hitherto entertained at the Horse Guards against the British cavalry being allowed to rise in their stirrups in trotting _ has been overcome, and that orders will be issued directing all reotuits and soldiers to rise in their etirtups in This new and Military. regulation, which, we understand, is In force, without a single exception, in all foreign armies, will confer a very great boon both on the horee>Boldier aod on the tropptee. The men wiH become better tideri, and the hones will bear their burdens more euily.

Tho first trial auction sale of Romney Marah rams in this district toot ; plp.ce on Friday, when Meson T. Kennedy Macdonald & 00. submitted at Goathu'rafc Farm 47 pure-bred ramj from the ' celebrated stud flock of Mr John Reid, of l Elderslie.. Thero was it crowded attend ance of farmers anil others ifrom the Wairarapa and Porirua districts, but the. bidding was by no means so spirited as was expected, the ahcep wore sold in pens ot five ouch, and tho highest prices ranged from 110 10s to £4 eaoh, A yoarly contintianca of these rsim sales oniixod dates in each year, and of pioked Hi-tup, would, we have little doubt, well repay Mr Eeid for tho experiment.

Miss A Matthews, daughter of Mr E. Matthews, of Masterton, was received aB a novice into the Wanc;anui Convent. The ceremony was performed by Bishop Bedwood iu tlia Nnn'a Private Qhapel. The newly-rocoivod takes the name in religion of Sister Maty Bridget. This is the . second daughter of Mr Matthews received into the same institution, his eldest having been admitted about seyen, months ago.

The Prince of Wales has imported a largonumber of Norwegian ptarmigans, which he hopes to .acclimatise on Deeside. They are to be turned out in his woods round Birkhall and Abereeldie.

- Lady Brassy is a member of an ambulance society, and the other day was able to do all that was reijuired for a Jady who had broken her leg, until, the arrival.pf the surgeon. .=■ ■ ■The first librarian of 'the' Free., Library of England,whose labours.extend over half i century,'Mr Edward Edwards, has had a. civil l'st pension of £9O given : to liita by Mr' Gladstone.

The western piers of Peterborough Cathedral are now condemned, in in addition to those already demoliaedl, and this will entail on tho Dean and Chapter an additional expense of £6OOO, The sum required for the complete restoration is over £60,000, of which only £17,000 has so far been collected.

. An American syndicate, which includes General Grant, Cyrus Field, \V. H. Yanderbilt, and other speculators, has offered Spain $100,000,000 to cede to them the Island of Cuba. The summer season is now well ad-

vanced, and notwithstanding the extraordinary amount of rain that. has interfered sadly with outdoor exercise as woll an with farming operations, the usual happy change irom winter furs and ulsters to handsome drosses and oleganli dolmans has token place in the costume of the ladies, who are fortunate in being ablo lo obtain a wonderfully varied selection without travelling from Masterton, where tho Block of drapery, millinery, and clothing of all kinds ia extensive and choice at Owen, Schroder & Co.'s Hall of Commerce, Queen Street.—[Adyi.J After several years' experience insupplying watches for the colonial market, Littlejohn and Sod, of Lambton Quay, Wellington, have observed the ncod for a thoroughly, sound English Lover Watch at a lower price l than that usually paid for suoh watches. It : is only bj tho judicious division of labor an<i by the manufacture of largo quantities on a' uniform plan, that we .aro enabled to meet this want We have now tho pleasure of 1 introducing our Six Guinea Hunting Silver Lover, This watch, being simple in design, durablo, highly finished, and accurate, fulfils all tho requirements of a pocket timekeeper. A written guaranteo for two years will bo given with each watch. Sent by post, securely packed, on receipt of Post Office' order or cheque.-(Advt) Malamui Fevjsr.—Malarial fevers, constipation, torpidity of tho liver and kidneys, general debility, nervousness and neuralgic ailmpntß yield readily to this groat diseasa conqueror,' Hop Bitters. It repairs the' ravages of disease by converting the food into rich blood, and it gives new life and vigor to the aged and infirm. See. IsDjoESTios,—The main causa of nervousnow 1b indigestion, and that is ciused by weakness of the stomach, No one can have sound nerves and good health without using Hop Bittern "to strengthen the Btomach, purify the blood, and keep the liver and kidneys active, to carry off all the poisonous and waste matter of the system, See. Never Keturn,—lt is said that one out of every four real invalids who go to foreign countries to recover health never return, except as a corpse. The undertakers, nexi to hotel keepers, have the most profitable business. This excessive mortality may be prevented and patients saved and oured under the eare of friends and loved ones at home, if they will bat use Hop Bittors in time,. Bead,

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Salvaok Sale-35s ladies summer visites for 2s. 6d; 12s 6d cashmere jackets for 2s lid. 18s Gd lace capes for 7s fid j Te Ara House, Cuba-hlmt, Wellington.—km,. SavAQK Sale—2o girls' summor fichus for Is 4d each; SO girls'print skirts for 3d each; 100 girls' pinafores for 3d each; 21 girls' print costumes for 2s 6d eaoh: 12 black lustre costumes reduced from 18s Gd to 7s fid each j at Te Aro Horn, Cuba.'slreet, Wellington—Am?. Salvage Sale-5s ladies' print costumes for2a Gd; lis 6dzephyr costumosfor7sod; 21s sateon costumos for 12s Gd; 37s 6d Madras muslin costumes for 13s 6d; 47s 6d : black grenadine costumes for 12s 6d; 45s cashmere costumes, in evening shades, for 12s Gd; at Te Aro Home, Cub-street, Wellington,—kim,

! Salvage Sale—Every lady should see our stock .of capes, jackets, fichus, and oostumes, as tho prices are unusually low for tho quality, and we are determined to clear them out during this sale, at Te Aro Horn, Cubikstreet, Wellington.—Anvr. . SiiiYAaß Sale—Our French sateens - aro being given away, thua—thoso atls:3d:f6r } those' at Is 6'd for lsj and a 'B'plen'flid lot of diagonal- oatmeal cloths; in blue, Cream; drab,/and pink, .üßual pries Is 4Jd, will bg sold for 9|d per yard, at Te Aro' ' House, Cwa-stteel, Wellington,—km. • straw hate, .3d; rush hats/4J; feather straw hats la; girls trimmed hats. Is 9d; ladies' trimmed hats, Is lid and all our miliinory bonnets at about bni-iialf the üßual prices at Te,Aro House,' Cuba, slreet, Wellington.—Advt,