The Wairarapa Daily. TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1884. THE SITUATION.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 6, Issue 1759, 12 August 1884, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1884. THE SITUATION.

Sir Julius Vogel is evidently meeting with considerable difficulty in forming a Ministry. Mr Stout who has joined with him has gone on'some mysterious mission to Dunqdin, and yesterday two Canterbury members, Messrs McMillan and Pearson passed through Masterton en route for Napier. Their mission is evidently to make terms, if possible, with Mr Ormond, It is very likely that Mr Ormond is in Napier in order to avoid solicitation, but if so, lie will be disappointed. We would be glad to see Mr Ormond join Sir Julius, as his co-operation would not only strengthen a new Ministry, but would be a guarantee for moderate counsels prevailing in it. If Mr Ormond is guided by personal inclination he will probably hold aloof, but if he places first the interests of the colony he will assist Sir Julius Vogel. It is recognised that Sir Julius is the only member in the Opposition ranks who is capable of constructing a strong Ministry and this being conceded he has a right to expect any member of his party who is fit to undertake the responsibilties of office to join him. If Sir Julius Vogel cannot form a Ministry from his own party he will either have to form a coalition with tlie Atkinson party or throw up the sponge We would gladly see a combination with the Atkikson party but we are afraid there is now but little hope of such a desirable arrangement being effected. If through the.unfortunate differences between the leaders of the Opposition party an unholy alliance is consummated between Major Atkinson and Sir George Grey the result will be disastrous to the best interests of the colony, Mr G. S. W. Dalrymple.land and commission agent, has removed to new and commodious offices in Perry^street; Mr Wardell, R.M., is due at the Carterton Court this, morning, and at the Greytown Court this afternoon. Yesterday, afternoon Mr Wardell announced that the charge brought against Mr Skipper had been withdrawn, the police bflinj« satisfied that the steps already taken in the affair were sufficient to accomplish the object they' had in Hew. One of the first, practical steps, writes an Auckland exchangej as signalising the union of the various branches of Methodism, was taker, on Sunday. Exohanges were effected in all tjie. pulpits of the Auckland and suburban circuits between -the Wesleyan, Primitivo, and : Free Methodist Churches. The incident and the services were a source, of gratification to those who have so long laboured in the direction ofa.,Btrong and united New Zealand Methodist Church. A mob was recently dispersed' in Brußß9h in a very bloodless manner. The Fre Brigade was called to assist m cleartog the--streets, and "soon did bo by playing the hose upon the rioters. ' Apropos of tendering advice to His Excellency, a rather good story is told of Mr Lamach.' M.B.R. It appears that when the Speaker, accompanied by his proposer and seconder, Messt'B Fultou and Maoandrew, waited on the Governor Mr Larnach embraced the opportunity, of; paying a visit to his Excellency, The latter casually remarked on the' complication of the political position, whereupon Mr Larnach, with that absence of anything, like stiffness or reserve for which' he is noted, promptly replied, "Yes, your Excellency, we knew you'd be in a difficulty, and so we came to tender our advice." Another version states that hb added, " Hadn't you better swear us in ab a commencement,": What would have been his fate had he ventured on suoh levity with Sir Arthur Gordon ■appaU;the imagination to conceive? His Excellency, it need hardly be said, took the job. in admirable part,

Wo understand that MrJamesTidswoll, ;he owner of the thoroughbred stallion,- •' Greyhound j" intends to travel his horse this season.

The Hope of Carterton Rechabite Tent intend celebrating their anniversary by a soiree and social gathering on the 19th

We direct attention to an' adveatisement of the arrival of new season's garden seeds from E, J, Bowen, San Franoisco, consigned to Mr Jones, fruiterer, next " The Clock," Queenstreet.

There was a very numerous attendance of settlers from Gladstone yesterday..at the funeral of the late schoolmaster,' Mr Bellein, who met with such'an untimely ond at the Butt last week. Mu h sympathy is felt for the widow.'who, with a famjjy is left unprovided for, We understand that subscription lists are about to be opened in Carterton for hor benefit' --,.•..:,,..',

A well attended meeting.of blacksmith s wheelwriuhts, butohers ami bakers was held at the Club Hotel last evening to make arrangements for. the proposed football match between the trades. Mr J. Muir was voted to the chairj and after discussion .two committees were appointed to make all necessary arrangements, fix the date for the match (it, being thought that Saturday would be inconvenient for the butchers), and Belect teams,-■ It was decided that players should wear boots, but that the rule referring to toe-plates should be strictly enforced. By way of distinguishing the teams, the blackamita and wheelwrights will wear black hoods, and the butchers and bakers white ones,

A meeting of the direotors.pf.the Greytown Butter and Cheese Factory;.was. held on Saturday evening. • PresentMessrs 0, Phillipß (in the ohair), Haigh, G, Hollard, and the Secretary, The overdraft at the bank was reported aB £tfß 19s. A letter was read from Mr Buchanan suggesting that early- steps be taken to arrange for a supply of milk for ensuing season bo as to start on. Ist October. It was resolved that the Company pay the same price for. milk this coming season' as at the close of last season, It was resolved with respect to the milk supply that Mr Haigh undertake to see to tU9 supply-by rail from Matarawa, &c,; Mr G. Hollard to see to the Tauherenikau district; Mr W. Udy to the North Grey town, and Mr F. H. Wood South Greytown, and that enquiries be made as to supply of milk on Sundays. A meeting will be held on Saturday week to receive reports as to probable milk supply. If the supply promised is not satisfactory the directors do not consider it advisable to start operations. It was resolved that energetic measures be taken to dispose of the balance'of shares.

The members of the Masterton Rechabite Tent are asked by advertisement in another column to meet on Thursday next •to arrange the best mode of assisting at the celebration of the anniversary of the " Hope of Carterton" Tent, 1.0. R. .The Stoney Creek boarding house keeper named Hngh Miller was arrested at Lyttleton yesterday afternoon, on a charge of obtaining money under false pretences from Messrs Rapp and Hare of Masterton, It will be seen from a notice published elsewhere that an important addition has been made to the rank of Wellington business men, Messrs M'Tavish and Tatum have entered into partership under the style of M'Tavish, Tatum & Co,, and intend to carry on sharebroking, land, estate and general commission agency business in the offices lately occupied by Messrs Williamson and 00., on Lauibton Quay, immediately opposite the Bank of New Zealand. Mr M'Tavish is a resident of many years' standing in the mercantile community, a parmer in the firm of Krull HEdjOo, now retiring from business, and is well known and rnuohiespected by all concerned in our trading interests. Mr Tatum is a mora recent arrival at the Empire City but has already made him* self well and favourably known in con> nection with the business of Tatum and Munro and Tatum and Co. We would remind our readers that the Great Stock-taking Clearing Sale at L. J. Hooper and Co.'s is drawing to a olose, and those who have not yet visited it should do ao without delay. Winter drapery was never so cheap before, and such a chance is not likely to occur again, Hundreds that have patronised the Great Sale testify to the enormous reductions aud great bargains offered at the Great Bon Marche" Clearing Sale.—[AdvtJ.

King Theebaw, of Burmah, acting under the advice of his Ministers, hasron solved (says a Calcutta telegram) to take a second wife in the person of a sister of hia present queen, The ceremony is expected to take plaoe shortly, unless Queen Saopyalat succeeds in fustrating the scheme

Mdme. Taglioni has left her memoirs, They are to be published, and no doubt will bo highly amusing. She knew a great deal about English society, and, of course, a wonderful lot of anecdotes about the stage, and chat about what is always pleasant, and may date a long way back before it becomes too antiquated.

Atter several years experience in supplying watches for the colonial market, Littlejohn and Son, of Lambton Quay, Wellington, have observed the need for a thoroughly sound English Lever Watch at a lower price than that usually paid for such watches. It is only b} the judicious division of labor and by the manufacture of large quantities on a uniform plan, that we are enabled to meet this want. We have now the pleasure of introducing our Six Guinea Hunting Silver Lev»r. This watch, being simple in: design durable, highly finished, and aocurate.fulflls, all the requirements of a pocket timekeeper. A-written guarantee for two years will bo given with eacli w*loh. Sunt by. post, securely packed, on tccoipt of Post Office order or cheque. -[Advtl

The largest and beat stock of men's' porpoise hide hand-sewn walking boots, especially adapted lor winter wear, are to be seen at Eapp.& Hare's Emporium, (Anyi)