The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1884. DEMOCRACY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VI, Issue 1857, 5 December 1884, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1884. DEMOCRACY.

. ♦ " America ia the home of democracy, and though this form of Government displays there some very unsatisfactory characteristics, it has its bright side and gives to State politics many, practical advantages which '-'with- us are unattainable. In New Zealand our Parliament wrangles for four months in each year, but in a state across the water, corresponding in size and importance to New Zealand, the Legislature only meets every other year and then it cannot squabble for sixteen or eighteen weeks because the law only permits it to sit for sixty days. Eight or nine weeks every two years, equal ' say to four weeks per annum are considered sufficient for all practical purposes and the business is despatched * B within the allotted period. It takes us months to accomplish what is done • in America in weeks, simply because the chief business of our Parliament is to turn Ministers out, In America the State Legislature cannot turn a Ministry out because the executive officers or Ministers are elected directly by the people. The consequence is that the legislature has nothing to do ~ but to make laws, and it finds a couple of months every alternate year quite sufficient for the discharge of this function. It is somewhat significant n too that in America under a syetern of pure democracy, the people are not - coddled and petted as they are in New « Zealand. There are no exemptions PA from taxation in the States, Here if a

ian possesses less tbnn n. certain amount f wealth he is relieved from the Property !ax, but in America eaoh man whether ich or poor is placed on an equal footng and pays in proportion to his means, . ?,qssjblyin New Zealand our statesmen mve npfc the courage to .introduce a lemocratib measure of this 'character. [t is also that of the general taxation in the States one-third is applied to' State ~ : purposes, ant) twothirds is. an which "would hardly suit Major.AiKiSsofl whose policy-for blielhst'te\V few's years has been in the di Action of absorbing all taxation into state'revenue. It might, however, be well even in New Zealand to allocate a fair proportion to local purposes. We in New Zealand have copied our political institutions trom the mother countryand though they work after a fashioh they are-, far from suiting the. of a growing country. : They are expensive and though they do not utterly break, down they are; far from being-efficient". Perhaps some, day we may. be able to graft [ into our political system some of the more modern American notions whicb/jire found by. experience to promote good government. •

To morrow is the monthly pay day of the Masterton Building Society. A first-offender was fined'ss by A. W. Kenall J.-P, this "morning for a breaohof. the tippling act.

Representatives,' of tho Bank of New' South -Wales are. in Masterton looking out for a business site,

.We understand a Juvenile Temperance Lodge is Bhortly to be formed in this town, Judging from tbe intoxicated state of Borne of our Masterton youths last evening at the celebration of a" local wedding, we believe this temperance movement is a step in the right direction,

A general meeting of members of the Masterton Cricket Club is convened for Monday evening next to consider the advisability of playing on the oval, election of captain, and other business.

Lieutenant Johnny Newbold conducted a Salvation Army meeting at Carterton on Wednesday evening, which was well attended and very impressive, there being, to use an Army expression, " Four souls sweetly Saved."

Jt lakes a double coiipieuieat of hands toman thefireen°ine in Churoh street wheti it requires to be dragged across the loose metal opposite the brigade station. The Works Committee of the Borough Council should remedy this defect to prevent any unnecessary delay in geiliug out the engine m the event of a fire, According to our local contemporary the present government has grown on the factious opposition of the members for the Wuirarapa Our local contemporary must have dreamt about factious oppositions, Our members have not only abstained from jt but they have even goue so far as to offer to assist the Government in framing measures which they 'tho'ight might be beneficial to the colony. The Government have grown atrong by simply purchasing the votes of gentian niHn less scrupulous that Messrs Boetuam and Buchanan,

Tj|e second competition for Lieutenant l pWs trophy was completed yesterday moi'nuig. .The very low score is accounted for by tho men havinit tu fire through lone "grass. The r&qge? will require .mowingibefore any good scores wi|l again be recorded. The following are the ten highest scores:—Vol. T. Brown 51, Lieu, Wilton 49, Sergt. Matthews 47, Vol. Peacock 45, Voh.O. Bentley 43, Vol. Bright 42, Vol. Blaiio 41, Col-Sergt. Dizon 39, Vol, Hounslow 37, Oorpl, jflbblpf hite 37., •■■ A general meeting of members of the Wairarapa NorttfCounty Settlers' Association will be held in the Institute, Masterton, on Wednesday, the Joth jnst., to consider the following business ;-lat. "That it be recommended to the Asao* ciation that a public meeting be held in Masterlon, aod be fully : idverlised, with a view to obtaining a full expression of opinion of the people of Masterton and County on the policy of suspending the construction of the railway and applying l)ie money to opening up new County roads i" SJnd. " That it be recommended to the Association to apply to the Government to set apart a sufficient area, of Crown Laflds as near as possible to Masterton as a people's park for jihe County;" and Brd. " That it be recommended to the Association to urgo on the Government the necessity of opening up tliej Puketoj country lyiug between Masterton and Hawke'a Bay, The last Rap in ono of the principal blocks in the main street has just been filled up by tho erection of a very neat double fronted shop, which will.be! openod on Saturday as a boot and shoe BtorebyMrH. Peterson. The shop is, beautifully fitted up with counters,.; bracket e, and stands, and is oapabie of containing a very large stock, adyanta'gi beingtakeu t<> show the goods to thoirbeßt by every available space on the walls being fitted with brass rods and brackets. The ladies room is partitioned and our*, tained off, and i 3 simply, yet comfortably," furnished with every requisite,' In the rear of the shop are two rooms, one used for machining and outline, and the other' as the workroom proper, and large enough te admit of the employment of a dozen I hands without crowding, The large plate glass windowß are a ereatamproyement on Mr Peterson's old shop front andillumi-' | uate the extensive window stock most efficiently, The building reflects credit on Mr Fannin, the architect, and also nn the builders, Messrs Williams and Barker for the faithful manner iu which the design haß been carried out. Etna and ißtraa,—Beetles, insects, roaches, ants bed*buga, rats, mice, gophers, jack rabbits, cleared out by " Rough pu Hats 7Jd. Moses Moss &0o„ Sydney, Gener Agents Don't die in the house, "Rough on Rats" clearß out rats, mice.beetles, roaches, bed-bugs, flics, ants, insects, moles, jackabbits, gophers, 7Jd-N. Z. Drug Company. Flies and Boas,—Beetles, insects, roaches ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, gophers' jack rabbit?, cleared out by "Rough on Kat«, 7sd, Moses Moss aud Co., Sydney, General Agents,

NEGLECT IS OFTEN AS FERTILE A CAUSE OF SUFFERING as the disease itself. Human nature, warned as it is by repeated examples, is prone to forgot the salutary lessons they inculcate and apt to lose by deferment, tho good it may recleve from prompt and decisive aotioi), When tho means a e within our grasp, it Is almost sinful to allow their escape, and hose who overlook the virtues of UDOLPHO WOLFE'S SCHIEDAM AROMAT/C SCHNAPPS must stand forever self-criminated and repnjafhei),

After several years experience in supplying watches (or the colonial market, Littlejohn and 1 Son, of Lambton Quay, Wellington, have observed the need for a thoroughly sound Englißh Lever Watch at a lower price than that usually paid for suoh watches. It is only bj tho 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 Lever, This watch, being simple in design durable, highly finished, andaoourate.fulfils, all the requirements of a poekot timekeeper, A written guarantee for two years w}U be given with each wtfflb; Sent by post, securely packed, on receipt of Post Office order or oheaue.—(Advtl

The Masterton Town Lands Trust meet this evening,-.-

A inatoh married v single is to be played on the park oval to-morrow.

Tlie Masterton orioketers have engaged the Theatre for Boxing hight .for a concert, and dramatic.entertainment. — ~ The stables at Prqsser's Hotel"Opjonake, were burned down.at 2 a.m. this morning, Nine-horseßjn thevstable-w'ere safely got out. There was no^uaurance,-"'"--:':;/-, The nomination of officer's for the ensuing six months .took place at the FbreHtßiliStqeetihg last • night. : " The election will take place on Thursday i Dec, 18th, v

. The challenge given by the Cricket Club baa been accepted by%e; ppper : :Plam Cricket Club, and the match will comeoff on Monday next, December Bth, in the paddocks next Messrs MoGregor's mill,

..The trial of'the Captain and mato o' the yacht M.agnonette for murder oi th e boy Parker waß conoluded in London yesterday by a Special Court., The Judges decided that the prisoners were guilty. Sentence will be passed upon them ohTuesday next,

'The Australia 'with- :: the November English mailß left -'Frisco, for Auckland oq the 24th uliime, two days later than the time table date, The Zealandia with -tbe Noyember coler.ial rnaila arrived at 'Frisco, from Auckland on the'2nd inat,, ■.one;day earlier than the 1 time table date. fir'.S, Kingdon, tinsmith of this town : haß-just; completed at his workropms, Queen atreet, ; a: second heater- for the Greyiowni .\Oheeae Factory. The first having been in work three seasons, and giving every Bstisfaotion proves that it is not necessary to import auoh an article fromEnßland.qr America, either on the sorce of cheapness or. adaptability, The beater just completed measures 15 feet in length, 3 feet in width and 22 in depth, tbe outer case being" of one a half inch heart of lotara and the inner caee of strong tinned iron double jointed and soldered inside and : out,-. Persons interested in promof'ingWdairy and cheese factory in this, district, advantageously inspect this and other dairying requisites now to be seen at Mr Kingdon's shop* The residence of Mr George Shute liai a narrow escape froin .destruction by fire la<t night; tylien- Mr Shute entered-jaw kitchen early this morning be found the flooring:of the'room, smouldering"wjth fire, a large space being entirely consumed, Fortunately there was no wind during the night, or what the consequences to life and property might hare beon is fearful to contemplate, The fire in the grate hud not been altogether extinguished by Mr Shute on his retiring to bed and it 1b supposed a spark Bow out ou to the floor.

One of the moat active opponents of the proposed Manchester ship canal is a nobleman whoso park will b.e riped by being cut in twain by it. The olectric railway at Brighton, England, is a success every way. It runs along the shore, picking up passengers as it goes, and can be stopped, when hailed, as easily as. an omnibus.

The grasshopper plague has been so diaastrous to the crops in Yucatan that the main government has been petitioned to permit American, grain to enter free of duty.

Cubed op Drinkino.-"A young friend of mine was cured of an insatiable thirst for liquor, that had so prostrated his'system that he was unable to do any business. He was entirely'cured by hopbitters. It allayed all that' burning thirst, took., away tho appetite for liquor, made his nerves steady, and he has remained a sober and steady man for two years, and he hai no desire to return to his oups."—From a leading U.K. Offioial. Read '

We would recommend anyone reimiilng a good pound of pine black China Tea in packets of \ lb and 1 lb to call at Rapp and flare's Emporium.—(advi.) We have just landed and are opening up a splendid lot of Men?, Boys, and Youths, Clothing, Shjrts, Scarfs, Boots and Shoes, which we are to sut everybody. Ifo. puff see {or yo'urselygs,' &Hare Anrr.-r