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The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1884. CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.

Every Government that has ruled us in New Zealand has had a shot at Civil Service reform, This particular reform has been the " pons asinorum" of each new Ministry, and as a matter of course the Stout-Vogel Cabinet are taking their turn at it, We do not perceive any very mirked results from past. Civil Service reforms,—a branch here and there has been cut back, and the Civil Service tree has grown all the more vigorously from the occasional application of the pruning knifo,—but from the present Civil Service Reform that is now being effected, we anticipate great things. There has' been no blowing of trumpets, but- a silent mysterious circular has been despatched to IJnder-Secrelaries instructing, them how to put their Abuses in order. It wodhj, appear,ttat hitherto the principal duty of Civil-Servants has been to Bign(seir ; ;nii(ii6i' twice a "day in an attendance register, once pn . entering

and a second time in the afternoon when" school is out." The Government have made the discovery that by making Civil Servants sign their names three times a day instead of twice, as heretofore, they can get 50 per cent more work out of them, Accordingly an edict has gone forth that each Civil Sqrvant feliall,-' under penalty of" dismissal, sign his name in the'iniddle of the day as #ell as at the beginning and end thereof.'. We understand that the Government are advised .•[that'- .Civil Servants can.stand the mental■ and physical strain of these repeated signatures, and that' though the official •intellect, is • 'necessarily.'.'impaired anil weakened by ffie .multiplicity .of regulations whicLare. inseparable from gootladministration, .it will be able, to stand ■ this last'stlW. ',' 'jßy, this simple, but ingenious expedient the Civil Service has been . absolutely reformed"aridplaced on a new -basis, ■Under-secret taries. will: no longer.'want sick leave_ to''go' liQ'fne to ' England as the" new automaton attendance registers •will relieve them ; fcoin 'watching the goiiig'out and the coming .in of their officers.' '- Pertaptf the only; thing, now. wantedis some provision' tofcnsuter civil ' servants working when. : fehey'6ire'at theirjoffices, but- this • pointis only .a: .'matter • : bf' detail and '• ifc evidently; not'.essentia] to the great reform "that the. Ministry has 'just' effected.' 'We trust tbat this novel but -effective regulation of; the'Governitfent' will be-eopied'by all the .employers of abor throughout the colony. ■ We venture to say that even in a town like Masterton . there are •numerous employers of labors who do not get three signatures per diem out of their employes and who, perhaps, have never dreamt that any substantial .advantage was to be derived by making' their hands .sign an attendance book, Probably now that they are aware of the Government' plan of securing efficiency on the part of employes they will- imitate it. The Ministry deserves every credit for the masterly, manner in. which it is solving the 'civil service problem and even -though favoritism may still be shown by new creations of civil servants from the ranks of the relatives of Government M.H.R's, it will be acknowledged .that even the favored recruits will have to do something for the money they earn. They will not be exempted from the obligation to sign their names three times a day and while they do this the colouy will feel that eaeh mnn in its pay is doing his duty,

A good deal of feeling was created a short time ago by the decision of the Masterton and Opaki Jookey Club to hold its annual race meeting on Boxing Day. The Lower Valley Jockey Club strenuously declared that the course taken by the Wairarapa North Club would injure both meetings. Experience has proved conclusively that instead of spoiling either meeting it has stimulated both of them. Never was the Lower Valley meeting more successful than on Thursday last, and never was there so largo an attendance on the Opaki. Possibly the Lower Valley Club may now be willing to recognize that the grievance it has complained of so strongly has been more imnginarv than real It must bo gratifying to the members of the Mas-terton-Opsiki Jockey Club to know that after all they have not injured the Lower Valley meeting by taking a step which was essential to the success of their own programme.

New cells are about to be erected at tho Masterton police-station, and the present ones converted into a bed-room for the Constabulary staff.

Mr Larnach is about to replace the Hon Mr Reynolds in the Cabinet. If a substitute could also be found for the Hon. Pat Buckley the weaker fledglings of the Cabinet wonld be eliminated.

The result of the poll for the continuation of the Uriti loop line under, the Roads and Bridges Construction Act is, for, 8; against, 0. The proposal is therefore declared carried.

Those persons who have given in their names to form an Association under the Special Settlements regulations, and those wlio intend joining are requested to meet at the Institute to-night to receive tho report of the Committee appointed at the first meeting. ■ We regret to hear of another death, viz., that of Mr. Robert McLaren of Waihenga. Drceaaed was buried at at Groytown on the 25th and waß followed by a large number of friends who were desirous of paying a laei tribute of respect to the departed. The Wairtapa Acclimatisation Society has been liberating' young, trout in the neighbourhood of Oartorton.

Mr Mi Spiller of the : piano depot, Lambton Quay, Wellington; advertises for salo the ! celebrated Neumeyer Quadruples- , : The price of these instruments iwhich are said to be the best in the.world, -rangesfrom£4s to£Bs/,'.' A despatch has been received from the. Seoretary of State for the Colonies intij mating that her Majesty has been graciously pleased to approve of Sir Frederick Whitaker, K.0.M.G., Major Harry Albert Atkinson, Mr William Rolleston, Mr John Bryce, Mr Richard Oliver, Mr Thomas Dick, and Mr Walter Woods Johnston being allowed to retain the title of Honorablo within the Colony of New Zealand, as late members of the Executive Council, •

Christmas, writes our correspondent, has passed away in Carterton in a most orderly and quiot manner, None of the rowdy element, and not a single candidate, for P, C. Darby's appartments. On Boxing Day a good many of the inhabitants found their way either to Masterton or Waihenga, while others found enjoyment at the various picnic parties that took place, and all who felt disposed to trip the light fantastic had a fine opportunity offered to them at the Boiree given by the Carterton Volunteer Fire Brigade in the Town Hall, which was most elaborately decorated for the occasion with flowers and evergreens, curtains and flags of all nations, A prominent feature was the engine which was placed in front of the stage with red lights burning and gaily decked with flowers. About thirty couples took the floor to the strains of music provided by Mr Beauchamp and Messrs Rising and Berrill. Dancing was kept up till the small hours and a very enjoyable evening was spent.. Hipp & Hare arc instructed to sell nt mi|l prices the following goods; Mosgiel Clothing and Hosiery, Kaiapoi Clothing, Auckland Clothing, and "Wellington Clothing. We intend to clear our large stock at immense reductions, and offer a bonus of 2s in the £ cash to all purchasers to the'value of £l. Don't forget the address,-Advt.

A shock of earthquake was felt at Kaikoura at twenty-seven minutos past nine last night with an upheaval, followed by awavo, with a like motion from east to west.

■The Masterton Volunteers meet for' Inspection parade this eveining. ! The Phoenix Lodge 1.0. G.T., meets tonight at .the Temperance Hall.' ; "A meeting of the Directors of the Wairarapa Caledonian-Soriety. is convened at the Club Hotel foy to-mprrow evenihg.. . Messrs Lowes find lorns have- f'ec.eivect;. instructions to sell aktKofr a'ugtjon'.;'ro6m3on Saturday tlio 3i'd- proximo fumitto'e, drapery, and.groceries. -'Josfeph ;Neary».'wflS" -charged, ;bj6foi*e, .Messrs Renall / and; Hiking," J.f-.'s,. this morning . with" drunkenness, disorderly conduct, and' obscene. language. . Mr Wagg, the: informant, -'.'dicL CQt2pr'eß»4lie charges,'"arid tlio libncli taking into consideration the holiday season, .let. tlie accused off.'with a reprimand. *

.. MrR. M-. Galloway-has received;a ooM-' munication from the Education Board that' his daughter '-Jessie lias -Keen- awarded a scholarship 'of ■ £3O tenable.for two' years and that her education' must bo' con ; 'tinued in ; the Masterton School ox at .the .Girls College','.'.Wellington.' v Miss frallik :way-will,' we.- ufldßrstiand, remain 'in thje local school where she has obtained _ sq. . many- distiiicfcions,-'- '•

Meßsrs.David.Buiok, : Petone; Thomas Cotter, Upper HuttV George Roberts,. Christoliurch;;. Joseph-SiUriders j Wellington, aiid" Joseph Middleton Simpson; Wellington: are gazetted. Justices of the Peace; ftiia. Trederiqk' MjSrria : SpUrdie, '•Mayo?, of'Wangajiui; Myer' Caselberg,; Mayor",of.-Masterton; James .Linton,; 'Mayor of Palmerstoh North; 'Lloyd Jones,! Mayor : pf ; .Marton, and William.Joseph Furlong, Mayor of Hawera, are appointed Justices of the Peace under the Municipal Corporations Act.

The Great Diorama opened again on Saturday for the second. time' at the Theatre Royal with an 1 entire change of yiews. 'Scottish scenery was well represented by the many points of -beauty on the Clyde, and the Lakes. -l Edinborough old town and castle, and Roslyn Abbey called forth great praise, and the conti-. nental views were much admired, especial interest being shown in those of Waterloo.' After the interval the rider of Putangi.tangi was presented; amidst continuous cheering, with a silver-mounted riding.whip for winning' the Opaki Stakes. The after, part of the Diorama consisted of views of several groups of statuary, and several noted Maori chiefs. A comic collection of views-of the "Elephant's Revenge" or J ' Washing the Darkey white" kept the audience in roars. The series of •views concluded with a representation of Hor Majesty the Queen. The crowd dispersed evidently satisfied with their night's entortainment. The Diorama will open in Grey town to-morrow. •••-

It is understood that his Excellency thd Governor will loavo Lyttelton on the 6tli Jan,, in the Hinomoa for purpose of visiting Picton. and the Woat Coast harbours, in the Middle Island in connection with the defences .of Now Zealand.

Tho cricket match betwoen Wellington' and Napier was concluded on Saturday, in a victory for Napier with 8 wickets to spare. •

The next outgoing Frisco Mail closes at Masterton on Saturday next.

We call attention to an advertisement of the Foatherston Races in another column giving particulars of gate charges and special trains. We understand that Flying Jib, Liability, Kohai, and Hukarere have been accepted for the Handicap Hurdles at this meeting.

Leo'B No 4 sweep is now- open on the Tauherenikau Cup with 800 members at five sliillinga oacli.

The following is the report of the Com : mittee of the Special Settlement Association Your Committee have to report that in order to comply with the regulations, Mr W. W, McCardle was appointed temporary Chairman, and Mr 6. M. Park temporary Secretary, At the first meeting of the Committee it was decided to endeavor to obtain the following modifications of'the regulations issued by the Government in connection with the formation of Small Farm Settlement Asso-, ciations,— 1. Optional residence during the first four years. 2. ..Tlve salp.Ohft Association of a section of land containing from 32 to 640 acres within the block proposed to be settled, for the purpose of cutting it up into town and suburban sections,, to be afterwards sold by the Association. 3. That provided 100 selec-! tors held land in the block, the Association be allowed to vary the sizes of the sections from 50 to 150 acres, and with a- view to obtaining these concessions.the Secretary was instrucced to communicate with Mr G. Beetham M.H.R. and with Mr H, Bunny, Betting forth reasons, and asking these gontlemen to wait upon the Government in company with the Chairman, (Mr McCardle) to urge upon the Hon the [Minister for lands, the . desirability-and advantage of granting the application of the Committee, The secretary was further instructed to write to the Wasto Lands Board,asking that.body's assistance'in the : feamo. (jureotipn. Messrs Beetham andßunny readily fornjeda'deputation and in pompahy with MrMoCardle waited upon the Hon the Minister for Lands, with '.the result that the Hon Mr Ballance granted: the concessions aSkedfor with the exception of 4 years, optional residence which he will allow for .two years only. The WastoLnndsßoard also '.acceded to the request' of'the Committee. Immediately the. required number of., members (100) was enrolled the Secretary' officially notified'the fact of the formation, of the Association to the .Hon.,. tHo Minister for lands, and' subsequently it was considered necessary to inform the samegentleman that the Association had selected the Mangahaio block ,in the Forty Mile Bush, and a sketch ,map was obtained and shown to the Hon. Mr. Ballance, locating t]ie position of the land selected. This, action does not, however, bind the Association to that particular block, and the particular reason for calling thfrmeeting this evening is to ask the Association to appoint the necessary number of gentlemen to personally inspect the several blocks available in order that tho ono most available for settlement be finally'determined upon. It must be obvious to members that' the initiation of the Association lias entailed a little expense and that further disbursements will be necessary before the block is allocated and therefore the Committee recommend that the sum of 10s be paid forthwith by each member as an entrance fee. It will also be necessary to appoint an executive committee to frame by-laws, which, in order to comply with the law, must be submitted to the Government after_ they are approved by a general meeting of the Association. It will also be necessary to . appoint a permanent chairman, secretary, and treasurer, at an early dato. In conclusion your committee have much pleasure in testifying to the hearty and invaluable help rendered to the Association by Messrs G. Beetham and H. Bunny, to whom is due the credit of obtaining from the Government, what your committee ventnre to believe, are most important and advantageous concessions. G. MPark, Sec,, pro tem. NEGLECT IS OFTEN AS FERTILE A CAUSE OF SUFFERING as the disease itself. Human nature, warned as It s by repeated examples, Is prone to forget the sajutary lessons they Inculcato and apt to lose by deferment, the good it raiy rceleve from prompt md decisive action. When the means & e within our grasp, it Is almost sinful to allow their escape, and: hose who overlook the virtues of UDOLPHO WOLFE'S SCHIEDAM AROMATIC SCHNAPPS must stend forever sell-crimlnatetl and reproached.

The collections of the Salvation Army at Ohristchurch during the first two days of the Congress amounted to £250. The Masonic Banquet takea place at the. Club Hotel this evening lifter the installation. of officers of tlio Masterton L0dge,,1430, E.G. Tlie'flooding of the Hutt River, washed the -rails from the railway line to-dav, oausing a dolay' of half an .hour, in- .tno j.'airrival of the'first -train,; v • . ■/,

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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VI, Issue 1875, 29 December 1884, Page 2

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The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1884. CIVIL SERVICE REFORM. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VI, Issue 1875, 29 December 1884, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1884. CIVIL SERVICE REFORM. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VI, Issue 1875, 29 December 1884, Page 2

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