APPOINTMENTS TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VII, Issue 1952, 30 March 1885, Page 2

APPOINTMENTS TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

The Government lias thought fit to affd the nanies.of. .eight gentlemen to tlio roi of the Legislative Council, all of 'thorn being more or less known in the political arena of the Colony. They are, Captain Morris, and Messrs J. Shephard, Shiumski; R. Pharazyn, L. Waiicer, J. Bathgate, Swanson, .and Taiaroa, Some of these gentlemen undoubtedly deserve the distinction, but the thinking public will ask what Messrs Shephard, Swanson, Shrimski, and Walker have ever done to entitle them to si seat in our Hojse of Lords. When a certain celebrity who sported through the United States as General of the Wairarapa Cavalry, and who is best-known as the "Honorable Johnny," received a similar j distinction at the hands of Sir George Grey, a witty member of the Council re. marked that the Government was adopt ing the Chineso mode .of .warfare,, who, when they could not otherwise dislodge their enemies, throw " stink-pots" among them, The same remark applies in the present instance. The Legislative Council has proved refractory, and the Government adopts this mode of disgusting its mombera by swamping them with a most objectionable element. Mr Robert Pharazyn stands in a somewhat singular position. After studying political economy at Home he sat in the House of Representatives, for Rangitiki for cne session, and then involuntarily retired, He vainly sought the suffrages of Wanganui on several occasions, and stood against Sir Julius Vogel for that constituency, He was a most bitter opponent of Mr Ballance. At the last general election, however, he' enrolled himself as a supporter of Mr Ballance, and presumably of Sir Julius Vogel, the reward being, as we have seen, the call to the Legislative Council. The appointments are not likely to strengthen the hands of the Government, because the colony will look upon them as being simply an attempt to gain strength by means which border very closely upon corruption..

Several fatal cases of diphtheria have recently occurred in Wellington. Mr F, Gray advertises a number of purebred Berkshire pigs for sale. The members of the Hart-Miihs troupe arrived from Woodville per special coach yesterday. They open for a short season of two nights in the Theatre Royal this evening. Nearly all the members are well and favorably known in Masterton, ond as they will appear in new combinations they are likely to have a large and appreciative audience,

Mr J. Ross, blacksmith and wheelwright, has just completed a bullock dray of UHHBual strenght and width, it being intended for use in hilly country. It has been made to the order of Messrs Boetham, and will be employed on their Branoepeth station. We have received the March number of the New Zealand Trade Review, published by Mr S, Carrol. It is full of interesting and reliable information relating to the mercantile interests of the colony, and should therefore be of special use to businessmen,

A partial eclipse of the moon, visible in New Zealand, will take place to-mor-row, The following are reduced to New Zealand mean time:—First contact with the penumbra, lh. 20m, a.m. ; first contact with shadow, 2h. 29m. a.m.; middle of the eclipse, 4h. sm. a.m.; last contact with shadow, sh. 40m. a.in.; last contact with penumbra, Gh. 49m, a.m, That perpetual Wairarapa Native difficulty, the ownership of the Lake, is engaging the attention of the Native Minister, who was expected in Greytown to-day, his object being to interview the Natives, If Mr Ballance succeeds in finally disposing of the question, the Europoan landholders of the Lower Valley will certainly have cause to be grateful to him.

We draw attention to a new advertisement of Mr T. E. Price's Educational Depository, by which it will be seen that a direct consignment of Sheffield goods has beon added to his varied stock. Mr Price is also just opening up some very choice Easter gifts and a case of the latest works by the best authors, An inspection of his atock will well repay the time spent, his goods being marked lower than the Wellington shops.

Wo leaw that a Committee of the Woodvllle Small Farm Association has approved of the suggestion made by the Masterton Association to have only one township in the Mangahao settlement, and the project therefore only needs ratification by the members to become an accomplished.fact, By means of this step the two societies practically form one large settlement with one good centre, despite the Government regulations, which limit settlements to 10,000 acres, Woodyear's Circus gave a farewell performance before a very large audience on Saturday evening, a fresh and attractive programme being presented. The various actors acquitted themselves in their usual highly satisfactory manner. The menagerie attached to the circus was alio well patronised, and we learn that about 500 persons visited it during the day.' The circus left yesterday for Woodville, the manageric bein? taken to Wellington today. It rejoins tho circus at : Palmerston North." ■'' : ' ' ■'■ ■;■■/

The secretary of the Mas.ter.ton 1.0.R.' has just received word from Mr Capper that his lecture on Thursday next, at the Theatre Royal, will be interspersed with songs. The New Jersey Times in speaking of him says: "Mr Capper is an eloquent speaker, possessed, pf considerable versatility, a oapital mimjo, and a good singer, He has an admirable way, peculiarly his own, of putting old truths in new dresses. His cbgeiuV,arguments are spiced with racy witticisms'; He concluded his lecture' Beware, ■'pi the Dog,' . with a most thrilling recital %l. the down-' ward progress of an old sphojolf ellow, who, through-drink, died oil gallows, red with the blood of a murdered wife, As he vividly depicted,- the last scenes of the doomed man's life, there l was hardly a dry eye in the house. Very few temperance lecturers can so thoroughly rivet the attention or stir the hearts of an audience as Mr Capper did his."

E. Hare was fined, in the R.M. .'Court this morning, in the small penalty >of ss, for keeping an unregistered.dog.■■;'■ ', , The departure of the Governor for the' Bou'th has been postponed for..a ,day or twu The Minister of Pul)lic.,W6rks will not leave fcr Napier .until ir|xii' Monday or.Tuesday.-' . ' ■' ' ■ ~■■ •' '£.-'•.-

The telegrams received by the Native .Minister respectingjhe- native' craze--in the north, state that'the natives are','riow quietly dispersing'to their homes,_""_and that by Thursday next the. Whole, of the alien tribes will'have left. •', ' '".;,

The jnejinherK .of-'the Farmers'"Club didnot roll up in sufficient numbers to form a quorum on Saturday, and the meeting, consequently lapsed.- ■.;' '■'•'•-■"' Captain Edwin telegraphs.. at • ono o'clock:—Bad. weather between-north-east and East and West; glass further fall and heavy gale within twelve hours, and much rain.

The following team will play in the Cricket match against Masterton at the Opaki School Tea Meeting on Wednesday next :-D. McLachlan, R, Welch, G, Benton, G. AVelch, H. Welch, W. Day, Jun,, W. Day, Sen,, F. Day, W. Rapp, A. Matthews, and S. Donovan. Play commences at 1 o'clock sharp. The Rev. R. Young preached his farewell sermons yesterday, to his Greytown and Carterton congregations. He had a large and attentive audience at the Carterloh church in the evening, and they were treated to a very eloquent discourse, He starts for his new abode to-day (Monday) with the best wishes of every one who has had the pleasure of listening to him, whether in tho pulpit or in ordinary conversation.

A meeting of the shooting committee of the Masterton Rifles was held on Saturday evening for the purpose of arranging for the shooting for the handsome trophy presented by Captain Donald, viz., a silver tea and coffee service. The, .following conditions were agreed upon '-Ranges, 200, 300, and 800 yards, five shots at each range, Wimbleton target ; the competition to take place the second Saturday in each month ; commencing on Saturday 11th April at one o'clock p.m. j any member being inarrear for ammunition to be debarred from shooting for the trophy; the officer in charge of the firing party to see that the above rule is carried out; minimum pull of the trigger to be above six pound, 00lSert, Dixon was appointed to tako charge of- the ammunition and the Bcoring Bheets, The meeting then adjourned to Saturday evening next at eight o'clock. The Timaru Herald says:—" Great regret is felt in Waimate at the return of the Rev J. H, Gray after an unsuccessful search for his son, who left Oamaru about the 6th inst., and has not been heard of since. Young Gray was engaged in the telegraph office, Oamaru, and was missed from his lodgings, and also from the office where he was employed, on Friday, the 6th of this month, His father was communicated with soon after, and search was at once made in Oamaru and the neighborhood. Some supposed traces in the direction of Dunedin led the father in that direction, but all search and inquiry proved fruitless, and after nearly a fortnight's distressing work Mr Gray returned to Waimate on Thursday evening, without having discovered any clue to show in what way his son had disappeared." The race for the sculling championship of the world between Hanlan and Beach created a good deal of excitement in Masterton, and the result, which came to us through Reuter's Agency, was eagerly looked for by the public, the decided victory of the Australian being received with general satisfaction, even by those who had backed their faith in the Canadian. This is the second time the two men have met. Beach being also winner on the former occasion, The result of the first contest was, however, unsatisfactory, as it left a doubt as to whether Banian was not interfered with by a steamer.'-' The second and most decisive victory, .Vhas finally decided the question, and the Canadian will hayo to return home beaten—a fact which he probably never contemplated when he came to Australia,

The N. Z. Trade Review takes a very hopeful view of the present Meet of trade, and says: " Notwithstanding the ample rate of imports, there are but few articles which are jn exgessive supply, so that a very satisfactory consumption must obtain. There is, in fact, ample evidence of a solid improvement in the condition of Wellington. Such a thing as an empty house or shop is scarcely to be found; the building trade is active, and general employment, for labor good. Insolvencies are light in number and small in importance, and the general ability of the community to pay their way is satisfactory. It is true that low prices and bare margins are still complained of by importers, but we believe this is generally attributable to the constant decline in values thathasbcengoing onin the producing markets "of Europe for some time past. Whether the bottom haa been reached there we cannot pretend to say, neither do wo prepn.se to discuss the probable effects of an European war on' theso markets. At present trado is very sound."

The half-yearly meeting of the Master-ton-Opaki Jockey Club was held at the Club Hotel on Saturday evening, There was a good attendance of members, and Mr T. Parsons occupied the chair. It was decided to call for tenders for fencing fifteen chains of the road leading to the new course. It was resolved c that the Champagne Stakes for 188 C be 100 sovs, of which 20 sovs to go to the second horse. The Derby for 1887 is to be of .125 sovs, 20 sovs go to the second horse, and 5 sovs to the third horse. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr E, Dixon for the interest he took in collecting subscriptions for the Tradesmen's Handicap, Mr R, J, Fitton, the Treasurer, reported that the Club had a credit balance of £230. It was resolved that a meeting of the ground committee be held on Saturday evening next for the purpose of making arrangements for the formation of the new course. In connection with this matter it was announced that the President (Mr Lowes), had subscribed £lolos towards the funds,

' '.-No doubt many readers of the Daily paper have read the pielie about the two ships, and not only rjsad, but made up their mind which shin|they are going by; also which they are in at the present time. I have been working as a deck hand for- some time on' the Gospel Ship, so I write now from experience, and I have to confess that since I shipped on Board the Gospel Ship as a deck hand, 1 have had some grand times, far' before the rotten ship I left, Although I had some pleasures on the ship I left, I was never safe, not knowing a moment but that the ship would no down, when I should have been lost for ever. The ship I am now on will never Bink, for 1 have a Divine Captain, and I can trust Him, no matter how rough it is,.for in o}e past amid the.ragine of the storm He has Piloted me safely through, and I have come off more than Conqueror. 1 li'iean to have.Tesus for my Captain all the way, for 1 am certain that I shall arrive safe into the Harbor, which is Heaven. All who wißh to be on the Gospel Ship can do so by coming to the Salvation Army Barracks, where they can all get a free ticket. Come along! Many Sailors pnt.ed-Applyatonce.

. The Hart-Millis troupe has arranged to giyetheTinui people a treat, and will appear there on Saturday next.

Great' Britain should not be in want of ; meh in the oyerit of war.breaking out, for even the King-Maoris are prepared to fight, ah offer being made tosend2ootothe Thelse men would undoubtedly be asreadytofight'Russiansas the Mahdi. .The offer appears, the more gratifying when it is considered thafcnot many years ago they were our bitterest enemies,. .

The Assessment Court sat this morning to hear objections to the valuations of the Borough -of Mtisterfcon, H, ..S/.Wardell Esq., Judge. By'consent J. J. Freeth was reduced from' £37 to L 35; and the Bank N.. Z. LSO to' L 39, and Ll7 also wasstruck ou,t. Several transfers were made ■of properties that have' changed hands since the assessments were made.

TheN.Z. Shipping Co.'s steamer Ruapehu has arrived at Port Chalmers after a run of 41 days from Plymouth.

"Ivo" the freethought lecturer delivered an address in the Theatre Royal last night, there being between fifty and sixty persons present. The subjectchosen was the life of Charles Bradlaugh, or as the lecturer pronounced it, Bradlaur. Tho special feature dwelt upon, was what was termed his "ironoclastism." Bradlaugh was described as a martyr in the cause of liberty, and a man, the like of whom this world is not likely to see again. The discourse was attentively listened to, and Ivjo was repeatedly applauded. The Masterton String Band supplied music for the occasion, and were complimented by the lecturer for their efficiency. In conclusion Iyo announced that he would not again visit Masterton for some ■ tin.e to come, but that he hoped that upon his return he would find a strong and well organized freethought society.