The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, JUNE 9, 1884. MASTERTON TOWN LANDS TRUST.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 6, Issue 1706, 9 June 1884, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, JUNE 9, 1884. MASTERTON TOWN LANDS TRUST.

The last meeting of tho Trustees of'the Masterton Town Lands was an interesting one, ■ There were animated discussions on two questions, first, the reinvestment of the proceeds of the sale of the Masterton interest in the Town Belt at 'Greytown, and secondly, the granting of a subsidy of £SO to the Masterton School,' Neither question was decided, but we hope to see both of them satisfactorily adjusted at the next monthly meeting, On tho first point it appears to us very desirable that the Trustees should purchase with the Town Belt money a freehold which would be likely to command a fair rental. We. do not believe that it would be difficult to do this, as an overture in this direction has already been made by the Wuirarapa Acclimatisation Society, which, if entertained, would probably solve, in a satisfactory manner, the difficulty which is apparently facing the Trustees. We were glad to notice that on the school question there was a disposition on the part of the Trust to give the £SO asked for, the only objection being as to the allocation of tho money to Specific objects, .The Trustees have always treated the Masterton School generously ihthe past, and we should have regarded it as a sign of deterioration if they had now given it the cold shoulder. „ They did not, we are glad to observe, opposo tho grant of £SO, but were merely divided as to the direction in which it should be applied. This does not appear to be 'an, insurmountable obstacle as there are two, alternatives by which it can be overcome. The Trustees can either leave the division to the discretion of tho School Committee, a body elected by the whole of the ratepayers and fairly representing their wishes, or they could exercise their privelege as donors by themselves specifying the direction in which they may desire to see it spent. Both bodies can have but one object in view, and that the good of Masterton by the advancement of the rising generation, and there is no reason why they should not' work harmoniously together. It is true that Mr GAPPER_advanced an opinion that children were being over-educated, but it doing so he was expressing himself from a colonial standpoint. The question of a grant to the Masterton School is a purely local question,.and should be considered apart from the larger question of the New Zealand Educational system. On the purely local question the Views of Mr McCaudle are sound and sensible. The Trust, by assisting the local school, will, as Mr McOardle pointed out, carry out the spirit which actuated the founders of the Trust in setting apart the trust lands, and they, will assist materially in promoting the general interests of the town, The question raised by ■Mr Gapper is an interesting one from a colonial point of view, and some years ago it was discussed in the Legislature and press under the significant title of "who is to black our boots," On that occasion the verdict was' opposed.to Mr Gaaper's view, but at the same time very'strong arguiuects in its favor were brought forward. It would not, however, be expedient to open this question in connection with a .proposal for a local educational Trust to give friendly assistance to a local school, WA regard the division of the grant as the only really debatable poiat before the public and whave ventnred to point out that this is a difficulty which may be met.

Lowes ami loms makoaevera! additions | to their sale on Wednesday, including ' iniloh cows, and several, pigs, A Native leafle of 1000 acres is also offered for sale by the same firm, Mv T.James, of MastGiton, notifies that he is prepared to Biipply pure bred dorking eggs, from Christohurch and Welhhgton (prize winners) at 21s per Bitting. ' ■;

A correspondent in another column calls upon the Wairarapa 'Acdlimaiisution Society.to protect the deer .in the Lower Valley from being wantonly shot. Mr D. Barratt, of the Tividalo Nursery, notifies that he has on sale the best varieties of large and small fruit trees, pines, unci , ornamental , Bhrubs,.. His apples are worked on blight'prooflstocli'si Mr Hutchison intends to.move for the appointment of a select committee, to inquire into the managements.of the Burnham sobooL" We had evidence in Mnaterton of the Oiise of a boy sent to it which indicated gross mismanagement.. . Mr F.. H, Wood had a good attendance at liis sale of Lawson s drapery stock on Saturday 'last. All lots offered were digposed of without -reserve, and many decided bargains were obtained. The sale is continued this afternoon."' Mr Booth meets the settlers of ,fto 6 Sub-Division in Taratahi-Oartertoii-Road Board this evening to dismiss; a proposal to borrow money under ihellibads and Bridges Construction Act. '."' :

MessrsL'wesandLirnssalpof Nelson trees and shrubs was well attended on Saturday last, and the • various lots fetched higher rates than were obtained last season. Purchasers, however, expressed an opinion that ttye' 'sale was rather early in the plantimr' feeasun, butnotwithstanding this objection, a very satisfactory demand was evident.

Sergeant Toomath, accompanied by some eight members of the 1 Salvation Army visited Mauriceville yesterday and held services there. • A meeting was held en route on the Opaki for the benefit of the navvies the brake being used as a platform These sons of toil appeared amused and surprised at this unexpected visit.

W. Litllejohn and Son, the well known watchmakers and jewellers of Lainbtoh Quay, Wellington announce that they will commence business in their handsome new premiss in Perry's Buildings, Queen street, Masterton on Monday next with a first-class stock of new goodß-and that repairs of watches, clocks, &ci, will receive special attention. The programme of the concert to be given in St. Matthon's school room this ovening will include the following pieces: —l. Miss Galloway, pianoforte solo; 2. Mr Wickerson, sung; 3. Mr Gordon, recitation; 4. Mr Moore, song; 6. Miss Marshal, sang;' 6. Mr Gant, souk;-7.' Mr Isitt, recitation ; 8. Mrs Paine, song; 9. Mrs Paige, pianoforte solo; 10. Mr Isitt, reading; 11. Mr liapp, song. We hope to see a'.large at'tendauct) as the object for which it is given is an excellent one, and the programmo-is varied and attractive.

A meeting of the Aliredton Licensing Committee was held at Eketahuoa on Saturday last. Present Messrs Von Reden (chairman), Sievorson, Goddard, Macquarrie, and Niolson, Mr Beard appeared for Mr 1). Crewe, who applied for a license for the Pahiatua Hotel. The Committee granted the application Mr Corbettsubmitted a plan of a proposed house io the Committee, but, as the building was only on paper the Committee refused to license it. Tho license of Mr J, McLennan for tho Ekolahuna Hotel was renewed,

We have seen a number of Press notices which have appeared in all parts of the colony, bearing flattering testimony to Mr Hug's abiliiy us a leoUireiy,and skill as a delineator of oharaoier.? The Professor himself possesses au intelligent and pleasing: countenance, and we cau quite understand that his meetings are popular and attractive, Physiognomy in the hands of a capable man is a most fascinating subject, and we haveno doubt that a large attendance to-morrow evening; at the Professor's opening letture, will evince the interest taken in it by'the Mastsrton residents. " Goal Post", writes:—The Masterton footballers had a cood practice-on Saturday afternaon, tho fifteen playiug between twenty and thirty all comers, Except at the commencement of the game, when the fifteen wero forced down, the all-comers had ns show, any number of trie's bein" secured by tho Club, MoLachlau played in fine stylo although this was. his first gamo this year, Whatman is a decided acquisition to tho team. He started with the all-oomers, but he showed suoh decided form that Harvey at once asked him tojplay with the team, Tho Greytown men will either,have to play a good game next Saturday or else take second place A match between the Public School and the punters was also plsyed on Saturday afternoon. The game was well contested throuuliout, the "devils" winning by a goal (kicked from the field - by F. Richards) to love, The following teamhas been selected to represent Masterton Saturday next:—Harvey, McLachlau, F. Perry. Whatman, J, .Banuister,-.C. Bannister, Ransanui, Campbell, Hotinslow, A, Thompson, 0, Perty, W, Terry,' Bethune, Hawke, and Perry; emegency, James.

The Masterton. Footfall Club',lms, w e . hear, received a challenge from'Greytown to play a mijtch on Saturday next, the 14th inst. . .■■'.':'['" An employee from ttlr Morison.'s station at Blnirlogie named Fredorick; Jonos was admitted to the'Masterton 'Hospital last evening with a sprained ankle.; In the Wellington Divorce.Court today Jane Mary Stanislaus • Outcome petitions in a suit for decree of nullity of her marriage with James Gratian'Gre'y, reporter, of Wellington. The alleged grounds were physical malformation. Mr Shaw is counsel for the petitioner, and the case will be heard at the nexTsltiings of the Divorce Court, 1,!

Professor Hugo, the physiognomist, has armed in Masievton, and will deliver a series of lectures eommeneiua on Tuesday next at the Institute, on the scieiice of reading character through. 1 he expression of tho face, the hands, writing, and even in the walking-of any person. : The professor is well spoken of by the Press, and the manner iu whioh he handles the subjects of his lectures shows qalit'ies of observation and penetration of a rare chaiacter.

A I'Oturn presented to Parliament on Thursday shows the apportionment of the 16000 subsidy voted foe distribution to public libraries, The distribution in the Wellington district, amounting in all to £2BB Is Gd, is as follows:—Carterton, £2712 a3d [ Featbewtoo, £23 ss; Butt,' £lB 17s 3d; Kniwaiwni, £9 9s; Karori, £ll la 6 ; Masterton, £SO; Oharin Valley, Ll3 6a 3d; Otaki. £l3 4s; Maufanui, 19 18s 3d; Petone, £l7 13i 4d; Tinni and Oastlep'oint, £l2 8s 3d; Upper Tiitienui, j Uriti r £l6 3s Id; ;Wainuiomnta, 19 13s Od; Wnjrarapa Institute, m3s 7d; Wellington Young Men's Christian Association, £24 2s §d, total, £2§Blaod. ' ■" "'!

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