The Wairarapa Daily. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1884. THE GOVERNMENT INSURANCE ELECTION.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VI, Issue 1866, 16 December 1884, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1884. THE GOVERNMENT INSURANCE ELECTION.

Ouß.Greytoira contemporary declares j that there, are close on 1000 policy holders in the Wairarapa district, and if they resolved to; concentrate .their, support upon, say three candidates at the coming election; they Vbuld-rwirh iuch voting support as might be obtained, .from outside of the districthave a chance of electing one or more of their men. The regulations provide that every holder of a policy of not less than .£IOO, and which has been in existence over six months, shall be qualified to vote in' the election of three directors, and shall have as many votes as there are candidates to he elected, but shall not give more than one vote for any of such candidates. It would, thinks our contemporary, be very advisable that some candidates should come forward in the interests of the ! policy-holders in the Wairarapa. It does not care to suggest the names of any gentlemen to he put in for nomination, but when three positions of respectability and trust are open, with very light duties—such as attending a few Board meetings each year—attached to it, while a remuneration of £IOO per annum is given to each director, it would be inclined to think that several Wairarapa settlers would come forward as , candidates.' We are somewhat,surprised to'le'arn that there are > thousand policy holders in.the Wairarapa, : and cannot helpthinkihg that on this point our contemporary must be in error! Ve are also' : a little astonished to hear that tlio Wairarapa might put a man ; in*on the new Colonial Board. Is the voting power of this district sufficient to swamp large "centres'of population

like Auckland, Chiistcburch, and. Dunedintlf bq we may indeed be proud \ Have we too residents amongst us with that aoturial and general business experience which would enable thera to discharge.the onerous duties attached to a seat at such a board I We have much doubt, whether good enough men can b3„obtained,.in Wei-, Kiigton arid w'o'liave' rau'cli'nioro as to ,of ari y: local'-ibitri- possess who would have the leisure 'to attend to the xltitied -of the' officfe;-• It "would ofcourse, be nice if one of these- annualsalaries of LIOO per annum should come to tne.Wai'rarapa, but the .prospect of it doing so is too remote to..be' e ; sUma|ed,;. It.is. probable that three men.will be selected who reside.,in Wellington ■ or -whose business takes' them periodically to the Empire City, and who bear good'. reputation' 'as' public mon and ulsq asriienof business throughout the colony.j-.The WaW rarapa'voteg.will be better-exercised in', being bestowed, on the "best men : amongst the" Wellington candidates than, they could.'• ii? : .in...anv-: futile, attempt to return'a : Wairarapa;'man on '.the'BoaTd. .. ■..-■• -'s

The ordinary, fortnightly meeting ofth.e M&sterton Borough Council takes place: this'evemng. •. .:. : •-. : . . -■■. ;...>; ■r..-Mt Wardejl ibepaty pisti-ict Judge sits in the Masterton Court ab nine a.m. tomorrow.

Tho annual distribution of prizes of the Masterton Publip School will take place on Friday, next at the Theatre Royal, Parents and Iriends are invited.

.The .entertainment' entitled "Masks and Faces' I .announced for this evening, has-been postponed, owing to the Institute upper room being engaged. . The installation of .Mr Caselberg as Mayor, of Masterton takes''place af noon to-morrow,

The Finance Committee • of:the Masterton'Fire Brigade met at the Engine Station on Wednesday evening for (be purpose of presenting Ion? service medals to several members of me brigade, Mr F. B. Wood announces a Christmas ssle atbis Qreytown auction rooms for Saturday nest. . : ■. . \\''

' Mr J.'McDoffell, vendor in a bankrupt drapery estatOj..;ati«ounceß a -sale on the ; 20nd' inst. at Jago'B Fur,niture Ware*; house.' . ■ ..■•..-• • .'•■'. '- • •'■ '•' .'.•

The sale, of race. privileges of the. Mas' terton Opaki Jockey Club takes place at 2 p.m. to morrow in Messrs Lowes & lows' auction rooms,

The Caledonian programme for the New Years day sports, in Masterton appears in our advertising columns to-day, As usual .Very liberal prizes are offered,

Mr A. R. .Bunny has been appointed by the Government, to the vacant teat on the Masterton Park Trust. The 8,8; Hawea with the inward San Fraticieco mail, left Onehungaat 6.10 p.m. yesterday. Unless she is unduly detained atTaranaki'she should arrive at Wellington late to-night.' Messrs W. Li'ttlejobn and Son express in another column their thanks to the publio of Masterton for the very generous support accorded to them since they commenced business in this town and announce the receipt of new goods specially selected for the Christ mas Season.

Mr W, Neil accompanied by the wellknown Whareama whip,'Harford' started on his first coach trip to Cashpoint this morning with a fair number of passengers and a full load of luggage. We hope Whareama settlers and Masterton tradesmen.will give Mr "Neil every assistance in their power to keep open the coach communication with Tinui all the year round.

Mesara Lowea & lorna announce a most extensive sale for Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday next, 20th. 22nd, and 23rd inst. Commencing at 1 o'clock each day. The Bale will embrace every description of useful goods, such as groceries, drapery,-, clothing, tinware, brushware, E.P. goods, fancy goods, etc. Farmers and housewives will have a good opportunity of securing real useful goods.

For the convenience of deterred-pay-ment selectors resident in the Wairarapa district, a Government officer is in attend dance at the Institute, Masterton, between the hours ot 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. tcday, to receive applications' for the rural laud for sale in the Forty-Mile Bush district. At noon on' Thursday the cash payment sections will be put up by publio auotiou in the upper room of the Institute, . The programme for the united Fire Brigade demonstration at Dunedin on Wednesday the 28th of January, includes prizes for hose practice, engine practice, hose and ladder practice, hydrant praoiioe, alarm and rush, flat-races, aud a tqg of war.'. .Gold and silver medals, cups, and valuable. trophies, will -be presented:for theyariouseveiits.. ■■■.-■.■■ ';-Torday wehave to record the.death of. of- the few left of our early. ■B"ettlSrt'£we;allucle; to Mr.Hbllar'd, eer>. , r of : .wfe.imparted this'woW. on Sunday' morning,'.'! at: the\ 'ripe age of seventy-three, after beei-confined to his bed more ocleß9 for thelast t.wdyenr'a."Mr ..Hollai'd arrived in Wellingtons October 1841 in, the ship Arab, and resided in the Hutt district for a number of years, finally-taking lip his residence in Greytown.'where from his kind disposition he made numberless friends and no enemies, He leaves a family, of eleven, sis girU and five boys besides something like fifty or sixty grandchildren;'

The Phoenix Lodge,"lo. G.T. met last night at the Temperance Hall. There was a good attendance of members, Bro. Ridding, W:C.T., occupying the chair, The Lodge deputy distributed to each member a circular from Bro Bobbins of Hawera, Grand Secretary of the Juvenile Temples, containing an impreßsive'recoramendatiun to all lodgos to' instiiutue, form, and support Juvenile Temples within their districts. He stated there were but thirteen Juvenile Temples in existence in New Zealand, and not one new Temple had been cons'ituted for the past eight months, that all true temperance reformers fully recognised the importance of educating children in that matter, and there was no doubt that the ultimate and glorious success of their cause in a great measure rested with the boys and girls of the present day, who were to be the men nod women of the future. The Building Committee reported progress, which waß favorable. A further presentation of music and songa was made to the Lodge, and the evening conoluded with harmony. After several years experience in supplying watches for the colonial market, Littlejohn and Son, of'Lambton Quay, Wellington, have observedithe need,for a thoroughly sound English Lover Watohatalower price than that usuaUyvpald'for such,watohea. It is only bj" the judicious division of labor and bythe 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, arid acottrate.fulfils, all the requirements of a pockot .timekeeper, A written, guaranteefor two years will be given with each wstoh. Sent by post, securely packed, on receipt of Post Office order or obeoae,—'{Advt^

Mr Wardell, lt,M,, sits at Carterton today. The Bishop of Wellington will hold a confirmation service in St Matthews Church, Maßtert on, on Sunday morning nextat eleven o'clock.

Mr MoOavdle invites the settles of Masterton and 'district to:attend' a' meeting in. the •-.ypp'er tooin.of.rthfi Institute; ■to;nigb't'vto''c'oindder,'' : 'tlfe quo3tiou;bf:' lands and fo'rmfrig special- settlements ":.for that. purpose. We understand that there ! VriC a number .of persons in Masterton who take\a ; special ! interest in this particular question''and. that it.is at'.their request that Mr McCardle. convenes, his meeting 05soBhortjandtioe.;;;,,,. "'. '. A' very large number of. applications have attended at the Instil ute today for the purpose of'securing •sections of land under the deferred payment system. The I demand We believe, is. in.exoess of the , number of sections available. -.. ...

: A dep.iitatibri: "from- the Trades-and' Labour Council and. of Minufacturers waited on the Hon Mr Richard* son to-day in.reference to theconsiruciion of locomotives in the colony. -It transpirecUhat Mr Heniiry, chairman of the Trades and Labour Council, had Burreptjously obtained a printed copy of' the'specificftiions which liava not yet been made public. Mr Richardson asked how they had obtained the copy, but' Mr Hendry declined to say, The dopulaiion also, heard that -locomotives were to be subjected to the test of ; running 100 miles,; and, if they did not answer,would be contemned. Mr Richardson slated, -this was incorrect. It .was also stated that certain parts "of the inachi.nerv.,CQuld. not be made-in the" colony, ; The Minister said the | Gevernment was willing to do everything in their power lo encourage the' manufacture of engines and monthly payments of nintyper cent would he made and that the great thing was to. have the whole of the machinery constructed in the colony, even if ihey had to pay a higher price for the engine, but" the Government recognised that certain parts, suoh as tubing <£c„ would require to be imported. Ten engines are to he made in two years the first-to be handed over in eighteen months. The Government would supply a locomotive as a model so that nu mistake might be made as to the measurement.

•'■ ; At a quarter to nine this morning* the" •Rangiora Presbyterian choir, were going in an express waggon- for a piooio to the Woodend Bfialieach whet) the' jtairr frbttvChiisichurch came up as it \m . The driver did not notice the danger till too late! The train ran into, the express, cuttiug the horses away and seriously injuring several persons in it. David Kerr, a son of the well known builder, about twenty, years of age, died in a few minutes,- 'Miss Maggie Marran lust an urm and leg and has since died, and Donald McKay and two other sons of Mr Kerr are also reported to be dead, but in consequence of the holiday reliable details are not procurable,

Happ & Hare are instructed to.sell at mill priceß the following gooda:. .Mosgiel Clothing and Hosiery, Kaiapoi Clothing, Auckland Clothing, .and WellingtonClothing. We intend to dear our large stook at immeuse. reductions, and offer a bonus of 2s in the £ cash to all purchasers to the value Of £l, Don't forget the address,—Advt, Wells' "bouoh on corns,"—Ask for Wells' "Kough on Corns." Quick relief, complete, permanent cure, Corns wartß, bunions, N. Z, Drug Co.