The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1885. PATRIOTISM.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VII, Issue 1924, 25 February 1885, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1885. PATRIOTISM.

A pew weeks ago one might have thought that patriotism, not the spurious sentiment of the democratic politician but the pure fire that burns in the heart of the hero, was extinct in this matter of fact colony and in this utilitarian age, After all, however, it has only been latent and a cable message across the seas has stirred it up till it flutters in all hearts, General Gordon's name, when living was a bond of sympathy which united every outpoat of tho British Empire, but his death in tho Soudan has accomplished 'more than oven his heroic life, It lias evoked, all over the habitable globe, a sentiment of brotherhood among English speaking races and has by one electric shock done more to build up the British Empire than could be effected by the joint efforts of a hundred ambassadors, scores of Governors or by an avalanche of imperial ribbons and decorations. The Englishmen of New South Wales were the first to feel the patrotfc thrill and to offer to help England with men and money. All honour to New South Wales, and i in New Zealand we have been somewhat alow in displaying a practical loyalty to the empire, are not offers of men and money pouring in daily from all parts of the colony. We are not like New South Wales, in the van, but the grand feeling of patriotism is as apparent here as it is there, and if the roll of tho colonies bo called by the Home office New Zealand will not be found wanting. It is gratifying to notice that the men who are volunteering for the Soudaif are not thoughtless lads, ignorant of the perils and dangers of a campaign in a remote equatorial region, but bearded veterans who have in past years fought for their Queen in this Britain of the South. We do not like figfiting, we abhor warfare, but the spirit which makes a man journey to a distant land 011 the understanding that he is to face suffering, danger, and even death, is the one which has made the English race the conquerors and regenerators of the world, The death of General Gordon reveals to us that heroism still exists in all parts of the British dominions and that the heart of the English raco beat with one'mighty pulse when stirred by a great ovent, Had General Gordon lived ihe might yet have done much for England but we question whether aught but his

tragic death would have fanned into flame tho patriotism of every Englishman in tho univorse. We' hope yet-to see New Zealand, as well as,Ne>w.Sputh Wales vol-unteers-fighting against the Mahdi in tho Soudan. It is well that England should learn that the colonies can at a ; time of need find lighting men who are wlliing to share the tardon'of the mother country.'

Mr H. M. Lyon has been appointed secretary to the Wellington-Racing Club. ■ Tlio entertainment blown .is the " Flower Queen" is announced to he held in the Theatre Royal on Easter Monday and Tuesday.. ' • -Another cheap excursion from Welling" ton to the Wairar'apa takes place on Friday next. The idea of a cheap excursion from the Wairarapa to Wellington has yet to dawn 011 the powers that be. Tho New Zealand Shipping. Company announce that the R.M, s.s. Rimutaka will be fitted with a.cOol. chamber for carrying butter tind- cheese at an even temperature. Early application for space is necessary?- •

Tenders are invited-by."'the^'W'ttirarapa East County for "!eiglit'oeji chains of metalling'-on road, fifty seven chains on tlio Forty Mile Bush road, and .for protective works-to the Waipoua Bridge.

Wo -believe .the. .Rev. P. W. .Isitt, brother : of.' the :Rev.' X. ;M. Isitt, will preach next Sunday .evenin'g in the AVesleyan Churclt, Masterton. 'On a former .occasion when • the: :Rov./F. W.. Isitt visited this town;,he delivered a very impressive, thoughtful,.and outspoken sermon.

We learn from the custodian of the 'Masterton Hospital that he has recently received from Mr T. Dixon a welcome gift of three baskets of plums. Tho hospital is now much in need of old linen and a few parcels of it left with the matron or at tho office of Mr Sellar, the secretary, would prove very serviceable.

Truth, Mr Labouchere's society journal has earned the undying gratitude of a large section of the European public. It reccommends, as a preventive of cholera, a couple of teaspoonsfuls of salt daily. Many have tried it, and declared, after trying it, they "wouldn't sell their thirst for a fiver." And now every bar is full of men who are afraid of the cholera,

Considering the enormous dimensions the New Zealand frozen meat trade has now assumed, it seems almost incredible that it is only just two years ago to-day that the ship Lady Jocelyn sailed for London with the first cargo of frozen meat sent from this port.—N. Z, Times,

The committees of the Licensing Com missioners for the Carterton town and country districts were held in the courthouse yesterday when Mr R. Fairbrother was elected chairman of both committees. The transfer of the license of the Marquis of Nornamby Hotel from Mr A. Miller to Edward Buckeridge was granted. This constituted all the business of the meeting. The Colonial Secretary has received a cablegram from Mr Edmund Sager, secretary to tho Board of Health, Sydney, stating that the steamer Ringarooma from Auckland to Sydney, had been quarantined there yesterday in consequence of there being a case of small pox on board. It appears that the patient is one of the crew and that on the last voyage of the steamer to Sydney ho was two days in that port, and it is believed he then contracted the disease.

No Minister, since responsible government was established in New Zealand, succeeded to power with such brilliant opportunities and under such favorable circumstances as Mr Ballance, and no one lias so speedily destroyed the hopes that centred in a change of administration (remarks the Auckland Star). Every sentence of Mr Balance's address to the natives at Kihikihi is pregnant with evidence of utter want of knowledge of native character, and singular ignorance of the practical difficulties which would attend the working of his scheme.

At the Rev. L. M. Isitt's lecture on General Gordon at Wellington on Monday last, "Ivo" endeavored to get a hearing, but tho audience refused to listen to him, and a sceno of some confusion ensued, the climax of which was that two ladies fainted and had to be carried out. The 'Evening Press,' referring to this lecture, saysWe regret that the brief abstract we give abovocandono justice to the animated and vigorous style of Mr Isitt, His lecture throughout was delivered in such a manner as to keep his audience spellbound, and tho matter was worthy of the manner, We would suggest that Mr Isitt be requested to redeliver his lecture at an early date in a larger building, tho audience of last night being, we are sure, but a small portion of those who would gladly hear an account of the life of tho great " Christian Warrior" given in so graphic and vigorous a style,

Mr Booth, at his meetings in Auckland told a good story of a Bristol publican, who announced he would give ft glass of beer to all the bluo ribbon men who camo to his establishment and gave up their badgo. The glad news soon passed through the ranks of the beer soakers, and seeing a good chance of getting cheap beer, they invested in some blue ribbon. All day long the publican was kept going, passing out glasses and taking in §calps, so to speak, in tho shape of blue ribbons. It was not till the first morning man went back in tho evening • for a second drink' that it dawned upon him that he had been "had."

The following report on the Mnsfcerton school was read at the Education Board meeting to-day That as admittedly the school ia overcrowded and tho proposed additions are urgently needed, the Board being pledged to them, they should at once be carried out; that aa Masfcorton is rapidly increasing in population, especially at the north end of the town a second school will soon be required, therefore theyrecommendthatasumbeplacedon cstimatesnextyear, for asecondschool, and in the meantime tho Masterton Committee endeavour to secure a suitable site, and that if the Committee can get suitable accomodation for an infant school, the Board will sanction and pay the rent of , the same as soon as it can be obtained. The report of the Committee was adopted, It was unanimously agreed that the additions to the present school be proceeded with at once, and that the Wesleyan School room should be taken at a rental of ten shillings per week, as a temporary school, Mr J. C. Ward was appointed to the Dalefield-School, MrD, M, Yates toPahiatua. A letter from C.R. Farrer re the desirability of a school for Bideford, and Upper Taueru was referred to the Inspector. An application was received from the Featherston Committee for a grant for sewing, but the Board declined to allow it as there was already a femalo teacher in the school. The application of the Clareville Committee for repairs was referred back for an estimate of cost, and application from Dalefield met with tho same result. £SO was voted for clearing stumps at Eketahuna. - Mr Braithwaite wrote asking for a teacher's residence at Waihakeke. The- Boaid sympathised with -the' applicant, and the chairman promised to bring up a report if funds were available for building, at next meeting.

MASTERTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. The ordinary meoting of the Council was held last niglit, Present—The Mayor and Crs Muir, Bacon, Heron, Hessey, Gapper, Williams, and Perry. •' , The minutes of tho previous meeting was read and confirmed. CORRESPONDENCE, "A" letter was read from the Property Tax Department enclosing vouchors for payment of Borough rates. From Public Works Department re the Waipoua Bridge, suggesting the Bridge and five chains of road between the two Bridges bo vested in tho Borough, and the balanco of road and the balance of road and new bridge bo vested in the County Council. A sub-division and plan of part of Dixon's estate was submitted by Mr J. Hessey with a request that tho same be accepted by tho Council and the new road taken over subject to its being formed and metalled.

From School Committee stating they had no funds to pay the demand made by the Council for footpaths. From Williams & Barker and other ratepayers in Cricket-street, calling attention to the necessity of the street being repaired before the winter sets in.

From the Secretary of the Finance Committee of the Fire Brigade with statements of receipts and "expenditure, and asking an advance of £ls out of ; the Borough's grant of £3O. From Secretary of Fire Brigade, asking permission to erect'afire bell in Yjllastreet, Bentley's estate. From same, asking the Council to provide a steam fire engine for the use of the Brigade, and stating the cost would be £350 to £480; which would be recouped in the cost of pumping alone. The present appliances were inadequate to cope with .a large fire, and a steam fire engine would obviate the necessity of temporary water supply for some time. The Brigade would volunteer skilled labor and the insurance companies and large property owners would contribute liberally to the cost of the engine. From Mr A. R, Bunny, asking the Council to authorise the transfer of certain sections on No. 20, Small Farm Block, Masterton, from the trustees of the lata M, Dixon to the purchasers, From Wickorson & Wagland, complaining of the injustice done to them as vendors of perishable goods in being called upon to' pay a hawker's liconse, when they already were taxed through their shop in Queen-street, From the Poundkeeper with account for tho month £3 9s Gd, Impounding.

The Mayoz* said instead of being self-sup-

porting, the impounding was becoming a heavy tax on the Borough rates, but as there was another month, he would simply lay the return on the table for the present. Hawker's License, The Mayor said he was not aware that butchers were compelled to take out a license, he thought they merely went round for orders. The Clerk said they vended the meat for sale, and were by the Act not exempt. The Mayor said if that was the case they should pay the same as vendors of vegetables and other commodities, but he never heard of butchers having to pay a hawker's license anywhere else, Cr Hessey said the tax would be very hard on the butchers, and thought they should not be taxed. The Mayor said the butchers who resided in the Borough and paid rates should not be taxed, but anyone outside it was a different matter as they woi-dd escape taxation altogether. Cr Gapper said if butchers were exempt resident gardeners in the Borough should be exempted; they took their wares round to their customers and occasionally sold on the way, Cr Heron moved that resident vendors of perishable goods within the Borough be exempted from Hawker's Licenseifthey were ratepayers. Seconded by the Mayor.'—Carried. SEOTION 20.

The letter of Mr Bunny was referred to tjie Finance Committee on the motion of Cr Gapper seconded by Cr Williams,

STEAM FIRE ENGINE, The Mayor said Crs would see tljarg were eight reasons given by the Brigade why they should supply a steam fire engine. He would like someone to move in the matter. He had seen the difficulty at fires in obtaining manual assistance at the pumps, It yas a question of financeIf the property owners interested would subscribo £IOO and the Inßurahce offices a similar amount, tho Council would oijly need to find £2OO, and if they could afford such a luxury they ought to have it,

Cr Muir said there was no doubt a steam fire engine would bo an advantage to tho town—not a luxury. If the town had no largo fires they could do without it; but once let a large fire take hold and the manuals would be quite useless, Most towns in New Zealand wero supplied with water at high pressure, and that did away with tho necessity of horses and Bteam engines. Ab regards pumping it would only take one man to look after the engine and a further expense of coal for an hour while the engino waß in use, Tho expense would be very little. The time it would take to raise steam from cold water after the firo was applied was estimated by Mereweather at seven mii>utes, and the manual was generally fifteen minutes beforo it had a jet at play on the fire. An engine was very desirable if the expense was not in tho way. The amount paid at the last fire was about £ls, and the fire did not last long, Tho Mayor said if the Council had to find only the amount stated it would be aa well to vote a sum, and to ascertain what could be done. The Council might refer tho matter to a committeo, Or Baoon endorsed the remarks of the Mayor as regards the committee. They should ascertain how they are worked in other places whether it is a success, also tho amount of water that would be required to allow of full use of the engine, and, before voting any money, he would move that Crs Muir, Gapper, and the mover act in conjunction with the Fire Brigade and report at a future meeting. Cr Gapper seconded the motion and said the letter was only an assumption, and as to the Council undertaking to supply an engine in its present financial position, he considered they had other and more important works to undertake with their funds. He had personally been in favor of a steam fire-engine for years and had laid data before the Council six years ago.

Or Gapper objected to act on a Committee if they had to ascertain what funds would be subscribed outside the Council, Ho considered the Fire Brigade were asking a favor of the Council and should supply that information. The Mayor thought the Brigade were confering a favor instead of asking one. The motion was put and carried. Fire-bbu No. 2.

Cr Gapper moved, and Cr Chamberlain seconded, that the matter be referred to ihe Works Committee.

The Mayor moved as an amendment that tho words "with power to act" be added.

Cr Gapper objected to this. If any accident happened the Council would be liable.' Cr Muir seconded the amendment pro

forma, and said there would be 110 more danger in such a structure than in any of the present verandahs. He thought the Council should give tlio permission at once. •.

Cr Perry thought the bell should be erected at Kuripuni. Theamendment was lost and the original motion put and carried. , ' LICENSED BUILDINGS. A deputation consisting of Messrs Papworth and Hogg waited on the Council in reference to a remission of tlio license fee paid by the Institute Committee. Mr Hogg said the revenue from the upper room was trifling, as it was used principally for lectures. In previous years the fee was remitted, and as the Council was now the paternal relative of the Library and Institute, he thought the Council misjlit well remit the amount, If the fee was insisted upon it meant the withdrawal of forty shillings in expenditure on books.

Mr Papworth supported tho last speaker and pleaded the poverty of the Committee. •

The Mayor said the Institute really belonged to the Borough and was vested in the Council, every ratepayer contributing towards it It was rather an anomaly to charge them, but on the other hand their nominees should not charge the Council for meetings,—(Hear, hear.) —About six guineas had been paid in fees by the Council for meetings, and it was absurd to pay a rent for their own. If the Cornmitteo could not work the Institute on its present funds they must resign and another be elected. If the Council held meetings there for the town they should not be charged and on the other hand no license should be paid.

Cr Heron said if the Council, had the money they might grant the request. Cr Gapper said on the same principle that they took the license fees off the vendors of goods who were ratepayers, they should, if they took the fees off the Institute take it off all theatres, churches, meeting rooms, &c. The Mayor gave notice of motion—That the Council forego tho license fee; Cr Gapper asked the Mayor to add "provided they allowed the use of the building free to the Council," The Slayor said the building was their own and they .would not pay for it. Mr Hogg, by permission, said the Institute was supported by other bodies and he considered the Council had no right to olaim the free use of the building. Fire Brigade Finances. Tho Mayor proposed that the sum of £ls out of grant, due next month, be paid.—Carried.

Ckicket-steeet. Cr Gapper moved and Cr Heron seconded, that the request of Williams & Barker re repairs to Cricket-street, be referred to the Works Committee with power to act.—Carried.

School Footpaths, The Mayor said the Committee wrote to say they had no funds, but if they could not get it from any other Bource he would not insist upon the claim. Cr Gapper moved, and the Mayor seconded, That the debt be cancelled.— Carried. Waipoua Bridge. Cr Gapper said the boundary of the Borough was defined by Act of Parliament, and they could not vest that part suggested in the letter from the Minister of Public Works in the Council. He moved that it be referred to the Works Committee.

Cr Heron moved that a reply be sent to the effect that the Council cannot recognise any liabilities of roads outside the boundaries'of the Borough.

Cr Chamberlain seconded, This nu> tion wa,s carried, Cr Gapper's having been withdrawn.

Dixon's Estate, The Council went into Committee on Mr J, Hessoy's plan, in which he asked the Council to take over a new street, subject to its being formod and metalled in accordance with the Act, and Or Hessey withdraw, It was resolved in Committee that the plan be accepted, and the street and footpaths formed and made under the supervision of the Works Committee.

Cr Gapper moved and Cr Chamberlain seconded, That the report of the Committee be adopted.—Carried. PUBLIC MEETING. The Mayor read a requisition asking him to convene a publio meeting to consider the railway train question as affecting visitors to Masterton. The requisition was signed by the names of seventy-five ratepayers, The Mayor notified his intention to accede to tho request and convene a meeting,

WORKS OOMMITTEE,

The Works Committee reported upon works in hand, The Waipoua Bridge had been sheathed at an expenso of £26 3s 4d, Tho Committee report having selected a site for a powder magazine, approved by the police, on the McKenzie gravel reserve. The report was adopted. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE,

The Finance Committee reported that sundry accounts amounting to £8 8s 6d, and wages sheet, £29 9s Id were paeßed for paymont. The Treasurer reported the overdraft at £78013s 4d. The Town Clerk was instructed to sue forthwith for tho wholo of the unpaid rates to clear up accounts by the end of the financial year 31st March. The report was adopted, DEFAULTERS JJEWAItE | | The Mayor said there were outstanding rates amounting to over £4OO, and instructions had been given to the Clerk to sue for the 3ame forthwith, It was a palpable injustice to these ratepayers who did pay to allow the rest to stand over, as the burden of the overdraft was very great and necessary work , could not be proceeded with for want of funds.

PIGWASH. The Inspector of Nuisances reported upon tho removal of garbage in the day time, and asking a time be fixed before--8 a.m.

An applicatiou was made by Mr Thompson for permission to collcot pigwash within the Borough, The Mayor moved that the request be granted provided it was collected before 8 a.m.

Cr Muir thought it was very necessary such refuse such be removed as expeditiously as possible, and every facility should be given for its removal. Or Perry and Cr Herpn agreed with the last speaker, Thoy considered tho nui* sance would be greater in leaving it about the premises. Cr Bacon thought the Inspector of Nuisances threw the work on the Council that he ought to do himself. A nuisance he had reported in Dixon-street he was instructed to abate, and it still existed. CrHessey seconded.—Carried on division.

The same notice was instructed to be given to everyone removing garbage, The meeting then adjourned.

We are informed on the very best authority, and are requested to mention by the same, that it is thedetirmination of the authorites at Carterton, to put a stop to the disturbances that arise at the holding of any public meeting at whatever cost. It therefore behoves, all who are that way disposed, to take timely waminp.