The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1884. MR MACKAY'S PROGRAMME.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 6, Issue 1845, 21 November 1884, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1884. MR MACKAY'S PROGRAMME.

We published yesterday a series of resolutions which Mr Mackay intends to propose at the County meeting next week. They are of some special interest as it is quite on tho cards that Mr Mackay may bo the new County Chairman. In the new Council it was generally understood that Mr W, H. Beetham would be selected to fill the chair, but as Mr Beetham has intimated that he will not accept office, the names of Messrs Hawkins and Mackay have been freely mentioned. Some Councillors are decidedly in favor of electing Mr Hawkins, while others are equally pronounced in their desire to see Mr Macicay fill the Chair. It is however improbable that any contest will arise between Messrs Hawkins and Mackay over the Chairmanship. They are on excellent-terms, and we rather expect that they will arrange before the Council meets, as to which of them should, in the interests of the public be elected. In the interim we have before us Mr Mackay's piogiamme, and it may in a measure decide the policy of the new County Council, Mr Mackay proposes to hand main roads and separate rates over to Road Boards, to employ a sort of joint stock engineer, and to obtain from the Legislature a differential rate which will enable the County to equalise in riding, the proportion of taxation to the proportion of benefit, We have no doubt that the Council will hand over main roads to the Road Boards and that the last state of theso main roads will be worse than the first. But we question very much whether the invention of a new form of rate is either desirable or expedient. The addition of differential rates to general rates, special rates, and separate rates may be a convenience but we fancy that the popular prejudice will be against it. It does not, however, matter much, Mr Mackay's proposal will keep the County ou its legs, and ina few months time Sir Julius Yogel may recast our local Government Legislation, and the Connty will have to be worked under new conditions It is impossible to place the County in a satisfactory position until an im-, proved system of local self-government is brought down by the Government. We can accept Mr Mackay's proposals as a temporary expedient, but should be sorry to see them adopted as a permanent arrangement, l

One inebriate paid the usual; dollar hoense at tbe Police Court thia morning. " A Wellington contemporary pleads thait there are only five habitual drunkards iii the General Assembly.

. The particulars of" Venture's" popular consultation to which we,referred in our last iaaue, are publised in our advertising columns.

Dr Grabbam, the Government Inspect tor, p:ud a surprise. visit to the Masterton H'.is[iital yesterday and as usual found everything iii apple pie order and expressed himself well pleased with the improvements in the building and ground since his previous visit. A farm hand advertises in another column for employment, He is a Rood milker and can make himself , generally useful.

The delegates of the North Wairarapa Settlers' Association meet on the 26th inst. to consider what further steps should be taken to secure a sufficient road policy for the North County, and the question of reserving a people's park out of waste landß. It is somewhat amusing to notice the steps already taken by the President of the Association, such as the project to stop tho railway, liavo never been sanctioned or oven discussed by the members of the Association. Their eonBent and approval has been taken for granted, but they have neither been allowed to give or withhold it.

The Greytown llifles hold their annual muster Parade on Tuesday night, the' 25th at 7 o'clock when all government property must be produced forinspection, after which, the company will be marched into one of the paddocks close „by to indulge in some skirmishing exercise, on Wednesday morning at 6 o'clook sharp, a squad will meet for judging distance practice,

It will bo seen by an announcement in another column that Ohiarini's famous Circus opens in Wellington to night, It will probably attract a largo number of Wairarapa visitors as it is the largest show of the kind that has as yet visited New Zealand.

A meeting of the general committee of the Masterton Horticultural and Industrial Society was held in the Council Chambers yesterday, The President said an impression was abroad that tbe Apiarian class would not be held at the bpnng Show, Mr T. Dixon explained that he had got the speoial prizes in this class and had told the people who had giveu them that the show would be held in Autumn, and he thought the Bpnn» was not the right time of the year in which lo show bees. The meeting decided that as tho programmes had been published with an apiarian class for the spring show it would be adhered to, tho society to provide funds for tbe prizes if necessary, Messrs Vil 0| Parsons, Everett and Dixon were appointed a staging committee. The President reported that all arrangements had been completed in a satisfactory manner for Judges &e. The meeting then adjourned,

A meeting of the North Wairarapa ■Benevolent Society was held in the Institute yesterday, Present-Mr R, Brown (chairman), Mesdames Paiee' Hacker, and Gapper, Mr W, H. Beetham, and the Rev L. M. Isitt. Tho minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed. The Secretary reported that the order in favor of James Day had been discontinued since October Gth. Sergeant McArdle by instructions from Mr Wardell had drawn attention to an application for relief for the family of Mcßenna, who was confir.ed in Wellington awaiting his trial, and the Secretary waß ordered to interview Mrs McKenna and ascertain whether she had friends, as alleged, in Wellington, who would look after tho children, and if so to muke the necessary arrangements to enable the family to proceed there. The action of the Rev Mr l'ultonin ordering# week's rations to a family who wore in distress was con--firmed. The doctor s expenses in connection with another case was also ordered to be paid when accrued, Thia concluded the business,

The Masterlon Library Committee met (it the Institute lust night, PresentMessrs Lowes (chairman), Beard, Brown, Muir, Bacon, and Hogg, The minutes of tlie previous meeting were read and confirmed. The Treasurer reported tho cash m the Bank to be £2l Os 8d; rates and rents due, £SB lis 9d ; and sundry accounts to be passed for payment amounting to £2O 0s 2d. A letter was read from Mr A, Bish resigning his position oil the Committee. The resignation was rccepted, and it was resolved to recommend to tbe Borough Council the name of Mr W. Lowes (whose ex-officio position as chairman will cease next month) in his place. Also from the newsWellington re books, and from H. S, King, London, acknowledging the receipt of £l2 for periodicals. The Town Clerk wrote notifying t| )e Committee of the resolution passed by tho Borough Council that the license fee would not be refunded. Considerable discussion took place thereon, and it was moved by Mr Beard and seconded by Mr Hogg,—Tint the attention of the Borough Council be called to the charge for licensing the upper room with a view to a reduction of the fee, it being the opinion oi the Committee that the room should not be charged at the same rate as the Theatre and the following gentlemen, viz., Mews Hogg, and Papworth be a deputation to the Council to urge the above," Mr Beard did not think the Council was actinp rightly in this matter. The Committee had reduced the charges to them for elections to 10s Gd. and the Council when aßked to do what they had always done in previous years viz., to refund the 12 2s license fee refused, taking no heed of the object of the Committee in trying to raise funds to educate and benefit the people whom they represent. The Chairman said it was the duty of tho Borough Council to conserve the revenue of the ratepayers. Mr Muir thought it only a fair demand by the Cotincil as they had to pay an inspection fee. Mr Brown considered the Institute should not be placed on the same basis as the Theatre in tho rate charged for a license, if the Institute paid 12 the rate to a Theatre should be £lO. The Chairman said the building was let the same as any other plaoe, viz., for tbe purpose of making money, and on that ground should pay the same as any other place. The Council felt the samo ab regarded their revenues, for which they bad more outlets than the Institute Committee. Mr Hogg said the position taken up by the Council was absurd, it assisted with rates and took away with fees. Mv Papworth and Mr Bacon also spoke against the imposition of the license fee. The motion was put and carried. The Secretary of the Masterton School Committee wrote wiring for better lighting accommodation ui the Institute committee-room, This matter was referred to tho House' Committee with power to aot. The Secretary reported no tenders had been sent in for supplies except one from Mr 'Wdstin for coals, asd the Secretary was instructed to go round to the stores and obtain prices from each. The Committee appointed relative to the hire of the upper room for the Governor's reception meeting were instructed to interview Mr Eapp, the Secretary of the Reception Committee with a view to it ß settlement. This conoluded the business. The Finance Committee met afterwards and passed accounts to the amount of £2O,

The Masterton (load Board meets to-morrow'-in their office in Ferry

Messrs Williams & Barker invite fenders 'for minting, papering, and'glazinglt' ahop in Queen at. . The ship Trevelyau, Copt Eo&rts. from London, 110 days out, arrived safely in Wellington harbor this morning/Mr James Liuton was the only candidal nominated for the Palmeraton .North Mayoralty yesterday. This niakes his fourth term of office,'

All members of the Maaterton Cricket Club wishing to take part in the match will the Upper Plain Cricket Olub tomorrow, are requested to meet at Mr J. Williams' shop at 130 Bbarp, _ A grand masonic ball, to celebrate the installation of the officers ; of the Thistle Lodge is announced to be held in the Theatre Royal on December 10th. Ticketß can be obtained from'. Measra Kay, [-Hooper, Niool, Sellar, Hocg, Price, and W. Rapp, (Hon. Secretary!) Three aen were brought ud before Mr Lowea J.P., this merging charged with being on enclosed premises at the atablea of the Prince of Wales Hotel at half-past eleeen laat night without lawful exouse They pleaded guilty to the charge, stating they had gene there to sleep, Imprisoned for twenty-four hours.

It is notified that the Wesleyon Bazaar will be held about the second week ; in Decomber. Contributions till then will be received at the Parsonßge, and by Mrs Smith, Cole st; Mrs Hoar, Chapel st; Mro J, Williams, Queen at; Mra R. Welch, Opalti; aud Mrs Gordon, Upper Plain,

Mossra Lowes and lorna sell at 2 p.nr to-morrow a large bankrupt atook o ironmongery and ironware, also a con. tractors plant comprising wheelbarrows tents, tools, spades, picks, shovels, billlies, cooking utensils, ironwork, spring cart and harness, furniture and sundries.

To-morrow the ordinary 11,15 train to tne Lower Hult will run through to Mas terton, calling at intermediate stations, in order to enable Wairarapa residents who go down on that day to see Chiarini's oircus to return home, Ordinary Saturday return tickets will be available, Some very fine dried tobacco leaves are exhibited in Mr J William's shop window, in Queen at' They were grown by Mr F. G, Moore, and prove the suitability of our soil and climate for tobacco culture. Of course to prepare them for the market a further process of dressing is required, which ia a apodal industry which cannot be pursued here without an expenditure which would be beyond our means, Mr John Watt, Bookseller, Maaterton, has now on view a lanre assortment of photographs,' Christmas cards, consisting of Wellington, Aucklaud, Dunedin, Christchurcli, and Fiji views, all at the uniform price of one shilling. Mr John Watt invites one and all to come nnd look at this interesting and attractive collection,—(advt.) After several years experience m supplying watches for tho colonial markot, Littlejohn and Son, of Lambton Quay, Wellington have observed the need for a thoroughly Bound 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 enahkd 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 Sent by post, securely packed, on receipt of Post Olfice order or cheQue.-lAovTl simK 18 °r E r AS FERTILE A CAUSE OF oUtrEIUNG as tho disease itself. Human nature warned as it is by repeated examples, is prono to forget tho salutary lessons they inculcate and apt to loso by deferment, tho good it may reciove from prompt and decisive acta. When the means a o within our grasp, it is almost sinful to allow their escape, and S n s° overlook the virtues of UDOLPHO WOLFE S SCHIEDAM AROMATIC SCHNAPPS must stand forever self-cnmrnated ami reproached