The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 1884. THE WANT OF CONFIDENCE MOTION.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 6, Issue 1767, 21 August 1884, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 1884. THE WANT OF CONFIDENCE MOTION.

The want of confidence motion against the Stout-Vogel Combination troupe will be carried by a substantial majority, and nothing less than a miracle can avert the defeat of the now born administration. The selection of Mr Thompson of Clutha as the bearer of the bow-string is a "Roland" for the Steward " Oliver," It is also a significant hint that, though the Government have failed to find a North Island member to second the Address in Reply, a Middle Island member is available to lead the attack on the Ministry, We regret that Sir Julius Yogel is played out so soon, and that the cards have to be shuffled again, but the Government deserve to be beaten, The Vogel-Stout combination was not an honest union, and we should have been sorry to have found New Zealand tolerating such an unprincipled alliance. Prior to the Governor's speech Mr Ormond held Ihe key of the position, and it was within his power to keep the Ministry in office or to turn it out. Now even Mr Ormond could not save the Government. We shall be glad to See the task of organising the next Ministry entrusted to either Mr Ormond or Mr Bryce, New Zealand requires new blood in the Premiership, and Ormond and Bryce are more likely to give satisfaction to the colony and to form' a stable administeration than any other members of the House, Since writing the above we learn that the Government are defeated—ayes 52, noes 33. A public meeting of sheepnwners is convened at Tenui to-morrow afternoon to consider amendments deemed necessary in the Sheep Act prior to presenting a petition to Parliament on the subjeot. Messrs J, H. Bethune & Co are in« structed by Mr John Robertson to sell ai his premises, Featheraton, on Monday, the 25th instant, the whole of his farm stock, consisting of nine dairy cows, dairy utensils, and the lease of a suburban dairy farm. Mr George Dixon, who for some time past has been very liberal towards foot« ball clubs and other local bodies by placing his paddock at their disposal, has notified that for the future it will hare to be shut up for grazing purposea, We trust the looal football clubs will be successful in finding another suitable ground for their sport. The following is the team of Groytown boys picked to play against the Masterton boys in the football match on Saturday next :-A. Udy, (oaptain) J Eoydhouse, 0. Yarnham, H, Tully, G, York, A, and T. Hawk, R. Terry, A. Wakelin, H, Brooks, E. Humphries, J, Quin, J Maguire, J. Dockery, and P. Cotter. Emergency: D. Dockery, J. Eeid, S. Fuller. The team leave Greytown in Shaws brake at 11.30. Desperate diseases require desperate remedies, and the Masterton School Committee have set an excellent example by dealing in a practical manner with a difficulty which is occasionally met with in local bodies, viz., " exuberant ver-. bosity." The Committee has passed a standing order " chaining the lion down" by limiting speeches to five minutes. A well attended meeting of gentlemen interested in the match between Mr Quigley's Fly-by-Night and Mr Bernard's Greased Lightning was held at the Olub Hotel last evening. After discussion a judge, starter, timekeeper, clerk of the course, clerk of the scales, and secretary and treasurer were nominated, and then the whole of those present (about twenty) formed themselves into a committee. The meeting adjourned till eight o'clock this evening, to secure the presence of Mr Bernard. Mr Quigley informed his supporters, referring to bis thoroughbred, " that he intended to run straight, and they could depend on him taking all that was in her out of her."

' Wo remind all.'interested in Life Insurance questions of Mr Bennion's leotuve at the Institute tliiß evening, The Greytowii Horticultural Society meet in the Couaoil" Chambers at halfpast two, We rogret to hear that Mr Joseph Billington and Mr J, Willianiß n£ Maaterton have lost children by diptlieria, The Masterton Rechabito Tent meets to-night at the Temperance Hall at half past seven. The Masterton Library Committee meets to-night in the Committee room of the Institute at lmlf past seven. A mooting of the Foresters Committee to arrange for tho colebration of the anniversary took place last night and. Wednesday the 17th September was fixed for a soiree the details of which will be arranged on Friday next to which time the meeting adjourned. I Laws of now Zealand.—From a circular now before us, we read that Mr Wilfred Badger, the compiler of" The whole law of New Zealand," has had such satisfactory Bupport accorded his work, that he proposes to bring tho laws down to 1884, in addition to 1883, as previously announced, Mr Badger appears to have spared no paius or expense in the matter, as he has taken the trouble to despatch aver 8,000 circulars to possible subscribers, at a cost in postage alone of £4O. The form and size of the work is also stated, and there will bo added the valuable addition, not only of alphabetical and chronological tables, but of a general index, specially oompiled, Wo recommend intending subscribers to send for a circular at once, and secure copies as early as possible, as from our knowledge of such publications, the first issue is genorally disposed of at once, and delay in ordering may compel many to wait till the publication of the socond issue. Mr H, Lawson, of tho Porry-stroet drapery sale, has a new announcement in our advertising columns. The Town Lands Trustees are leasing by auction on Saturday next town acre No. 111, Hall-street. The acre is fenced and has a stream of water running through it, and is situated noar the Weßleyan Church on tho road to the railway station, Last evening the removal of the reading room to the upper room of the institute was carried, some eight or nine hands being held np in its favor. After this overflowing expression of public opinion the course of the Institute Com" mittee is clear. Messrs Lowes & lorns had a good attendance at their fortnightly Bale yesterday. The stock yarded was not numerous in any class, hut were quitted at prices in excess of reserves. The fruit trees were also sold, but prices were in favor of buyers. 500 merino ewes in lamb wore sold at 5s to 5s 7d; 100 cull ewes at 3s to 3s 3d; yearling cattle, 30s to 35a; cows, 35a to 90s; draught horses, £ll 10a to £23; dog cart, horse and harness, complete, £3l; hocks, £3los to 19; second-hand trap, £6 10s, fowlf, 3s 6d per pair, The Wellington correspondent of a Middle Island paper writes that Mr G. Beetham, who is generally admitted to be about the best" whip" any party in the House has ever had, has consented to act for the Opposition for a short time longer, but is understood to be anxious to resign as soon as he can be spared. He is being assisted by Mr H, Hirst, of Wal" lace. After 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 bj the judicious division of labor and by the manufacture of large quantities on a uniform plan, that we aro enabled to meet this want. We have now the pleasure of introducing our Six Guinea Hunting Silver Lever. This watch, being simple in design durable, highly finished, and accurate, fulfils, all the requirements of a pocket timekeeper. A written guarantee for two years will be given with each wntoh. Sent by post, securely packed, on receipt of Post Office order or cheaue.— (Advtl l . .