The Wairarapa Daily. TUESDAY, APRIL 14,1885. THE DEPARTURE OF MR WARDELL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VII, Issue 1964, 14 April 1885, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. TUESDAY, APRIL 14,1885. THE DEPARTURE OF MR WARDELL.

It is not usual for a newspaper to notico the departure of a Government officer from the district in any way beyond merely recording the facts. We think, however, removal of Mr Wardell from our midst an everjfc in which every resident in the y> interested that we cannot al}ow jjt entirely without notico, It is now about twenty-five years since Mr Wardeli was appointed Resident Magistrate of the Wairarapa, and, as he said in addressing the members of the Bar yesterday, he found the pretty rough, and the settlers and settlements fow and far between. Ho watohetl the by step, till it attained its present state of prosperity; and did not merely watch, for there was not a movement inaugurated that was likely to prove beneficial to the settlers in which 1$ ,<p<J not take an active part. His natural kindness of planner won him the esteem of all who came in qqii .. tact with him, and those who camo before him in his capacity as Eesident Magistrate And lost Vl>at they considered a good cause give him credit for tjje strictest impartiality. A search in the records pf our law courts would prove that appeals from his decisions have beon very rare indeed, and when an appeal was made, his judgment has almost invariably boeil upheld. No greater compliment could have been paid him by .the of Wellington than that they s.hpjld hav? asked the Government to appoint Jjim to % Eesident Magistracy of that town, after he had temporarily filled it for a vary short period, There was nob a member of the Bar present yesterday who was not actuatod by feelings of regard, and regret afcMrWARDEu/sremoval. Itia satisfactory to learn that Mr Wahdeu, will continuo to look upon the Wairarapa as his home, so that his severance from the settlers is only a partial one. • - THE MANGAHAQ SETTLEMENT. The members pf the Masterton-Mangahao Small Farm Association appear to be leaving aotfring undone to make their proposed new settlement a success at the earliest date. It had been propped by the Committee to inyite tenders fpr the survey of the block which they had taken up, but the members, being anxious to see'some material progress, decided, on

Saturday night, to accept an offer for the work at two shillings an aore, being sixpence below the Government estimate, whioh had been made to them by Messrs. Druaimond and Fbasi. There is a small majority of members, which appears to;, include .that section which has no intention of occupying in person, who do not approve of the course taken, and a good' deal of fuss is being made by them; but they will probably remain in the minority. Those who are anxious to have the sections laid off and allotted, so that they may occupy, are of opinion that Messrs Drummond and Frasi's terms are very reasonable, and that, as they are in a position to proceed with the work as soon as they havo received the necessary specifications, and . are moreover, thoroughly acquainted with tho dis trict, they Would complete the contract, at an earlier date than any other firm, In connection witli the opposition that lias been raised, it is necessary to point out the true position of the Association, so thaj. members may not be misled by the statements contained in a requisition which'V now being hawked about by Mr Reese and his coadjutor. This document sets forth that the Association led the Woodville Association to understand that they were desirous to see the two blocks sur. veyed together. That is quite incorrect, The Committee did propose that thi s ' should be done, but could enter into no agreement of tho kind without the sanction of the members. The members did not give their sanction, but preferred to let the contract at once, It will readily bo seen that no Jyeach.of faith was committed the Cpmmittee or the Association, because the former could do nothing binding, aijd liie latter merely declined to carry out its recommendations.

Captain Lane and Lieutenant Shephard of the Salvation Army, • farewell at Carterton this evening.

The Rev. Josiah Ward will hold a thanksgiving service in the Wesleyan church, Carterton, on Sunday 26th April. We understand that Captain and Mrs Colley have been appointed to take charge of the Masterton Contingent of tho Salvation Army,

Palmerston North has decided to raise a loan of £50,000 for town improvements. At the poll takon upon the proposal 325 votes were recorded in its favor, and only 12 against it. Palmerston North has already expended a loan of £IO,OOO, and its rates are said to be as low as any on the West Coast,

Members of the Masterton-Mangahao Small Farm Association will regret that Mr T. F- Redman has handed to the Committee the resignation pf his office of Secretary, The reason fpr Jus retirement is to be found in the fact that ■ the frequent meetings which have been held of late have trenched too much upon his time.

Treewhceler, a lunatic at the Auckland Asylum, while working in the grounds attached to that Institution, this morning, suddenly struck Mr Thompson, a warder recently from the South, on the neck with a pitchfork, killing him instantly, At the criminal sessions, at Auckland, Robert Prcndcrgast, charged with wifo murder at Pokena, the jury returned a verdiefcof guilty, with a recommendation to mercy, on tho ground of the prisoner's insanity. Tho prisoner said nothing in defence, savo that he was sorry he did not kill the man (meaning Buchanan) of whom he was jealous. The Standard has beon inspired by Mr Oolenian Phillips, and opposes tho alteration in the railway time table asked for by a number of business men and others in Mastorton, on the grounds that very few people como up to Masterton by the morning train, and that the real cause of the agitation is "shop," Perhaps no better argument could be produced tu show that the second down train loaves too soon than that very few people come up by the morning train. Business men are really compelled to take the late train and lose a day, Tho matter is simply one of convenience and business, or as our contemporary elegantly stylos it, "shop." A meeting of tho Committee of the Masterton Mangahao Settlement Association was to have been held last night, and takjngthenameof the various memberswho put fq* jt|ei'r appearance from time to time a quorum 'of five should have been present. W ealfjAn of twp, which has determined to obstruct the carrying out of the wishes of the maiprjty'pf members, was, howover, inoluded in this number, and as they saw that no business could be transacted without them, they simply kept watch in such a fashion that their names could not be recorded among those present, and thus they gained their point iiy causing the meeting to lapse. Another meeting beenannouncedfor'tormQrroWj'Vhen it ss expected that a quorum will be obtained'wjthpui themalcontents, who atenotlinpyerlikeiy to miss the opportunity for attempting to cause further delay, A scene occurred at the distribution of nrjzes, won at the Ponsonby (Auckland) Regatta, JSfjr Waymouth, a member of the Pity Council, >yho had won a cup, threw ft on the 80.QF.W pined on it. because it was not silver,' The example shown by this worthy citizen of iuck\ land, will, no doubt, paralyse the Regatta Club, who will not dare to offer another prise/that is not hall marked by the courteous W.aymouth. Seriously speaking, however, there hayg hgen a good many impositions of the kjnj in tho 'colony, and a little quiot nttqiition that'is directed in the rieht way might have a salutary effect,

Messrs Rising and Oox having entered into a partnership business, in Carterton, as upholsterers, turners, &c, in Carter'ion',; are jwoparod to undertake contracts fcrfurnifejung dwelling Jwuros, throughout, jn a'complele' planner, and jn any style, fit the Iwest pPo pattblo with fajr profit. T|)ey' are already-. in a position to point to many establishments, that thay nave seyerally furnished, and stores thoy have ffttoct ijp complete, in a manner whioh has brought credit and profit to themselves, and commendation and satisfaction from those who haye honored them with orders. Their pvenenfc workshops, adjpinjng MiBennett's, of Carterton, on theJtigJvsWt, are capable of turning out worktoiwy reasonable extent, and they are about to erect extensivo show rooms in front theresl} which will better display the variety anjl" quality of their wares than thoir present premises, Mr Rising has been smployed to repair and re-coyer most of the large billiard tables that' have fieen done in tlto Wairarapa, notably' those of tlje Club and Princo of Wales' Hotels in Mastertpn, and in shop filings he can point with, to jik last contract at Mr Gardners store jn Gartq'rtqn. Messrs Rising and Gpx undertake %e deljyqry oj orders within a radius of 20 miles.

The next monthly stock sale at Martin-, borough is announced by Mr F. H. Wood to beheld on Tuesday, May 6th. MrF. H. Wood has receiyed instruct tionsjby order of the mortgagee, to sell at.greytown on Tuesday next, two halfHs| of-; land with ,two four i;oomod 'cottages thereon. . ' •,-" *•• -. '' f^Messra"Shine Bros., the well-known 'tailora and outfitters, have an advertisement'in another column in which they give a list of their prices, which should be worthy of perusal by our readers

Mr F. H. Wood announces that he will hold his next monthly stock sale at Greytown on the 30th inst.

A summoned meeting of the Loyal Masterton Lodge 1.0.0.F.M.U. takes place at the Empire Hotel .to-night to considor the advisableness of erecting an Odd Fellows' Hall on tho Lodge's freehold property in Bannister-street. Tenders for the formation of the Opak, Racecourse close with Mr R, J. Fitton Hon. Secretary of the Masterton Opaki •Jockey Club, at noon to-morrow.' .•■'..-■' A day or two ago we'mentioned that the barometer had risen to 30.46, and that. tho reading was a very unusual one for Masterton. These figures were completely eclipsed yesterday, when tho instrument registered 30.58. This morning it had fallen a trifle.

Messrs Lowes and lorns hold another extensivo sale of sheep, cattle, etc., at their yards to-morrow afternoon. Since it was announced, tho list has been added .to almost daily, so that intending purchasers will once more have an opportunity of making their selections from fullyardp.

A visitor from Masterton to Gladstone yesterday, was 'agreeably surprised, on sitting down to dinner in the house of a friend, to find a haunch of venison placed before him. The increase of deer in the Tupurupuru hills now enables the local settlers to vary the mutton and damper, with which in old times they spread their hospitable table. The police commenced a raid on the young men of the district yesterday, when they duly "took "the names of all who could not claim to be under seventeen or over thirty. There was a good deal of grumbling in some quarters, while others again are anxious to be drilled, and have mooted the question of forming another volunteer corps. Whether this could be done by men who are-on the militia roll is doubtful. •

The Rev Win, Oliver delivers his promised lecture on "phenomena of Spiritualism" at the Wesleyan Church this evening. The rev. gentleman has the reputation of handling his subject in such a manner as to lead his audience along with him, while he also amuses them. The subject moreover, being one in which all are interested, whether they believe in spiritualism or not, a large attendance may be anticipated.

It is perhaps worth knowing that New Zealand is not at all behind hand in the production of good seedling apples. Mr Collotte of the Kurupuni nursery, informs us that ho grafts all his apples upon stocks obtained from a seedling found some time back in the bush near Palmerston North, and ho is of opinion that it answers far better than the majetin, It is perfectly blight proof, of vigorous habits, and bears an early crop of fine dessert fruit.

Our Greytpwn correspondent writes : Groytown looked extremely lively on Sunclay morning, when the Qreytqwn Rifles and Cadets held a Church Parade. The Company fell in at the post qfflce, and, headed by the private band, playing, "The Soldier's last letter" very nicely, inarched to St. Luke's Church, where a Thanksgiving Service was held. The Church was very nicely decorated with fruit, vegetables, and cereals, but most conspicuous were the company's colors, In the morning, the Honorary Chaplain of the corps, (Rov W. T, Western,) preached, and in the evening, His Lordship the Bishop of Wellington, each service being well attended.

The regular weekly meeting of the Phoenix Lodge, 1.0. G.T., was hold in the Temperance Hall last night, the attendance being very good. One new member was initiated, and three old members rojoined tho Lodge. The committee to arrange for the opening concert on Thursday next reported that the Carterton Blue Ribbon Choir, upder tho able leadership of Mr C. Beecher, and numbering from 20 to 25 voices would be here oh that night, and a oommittee of sisters were, added to the standing oommittee to suitably receive visitors, and supply refreshments. The meeting concluded with harmony.

It seems that opossums are increasing in the bush. near Masterton, Some time ago we recorded the capture of one of these strangers, and wo are now informed that the other day another was shot by a resident at Manaia. How they got about is a matter that appears to be involved in mystery, nobody seeming inclined to claim the honor of having introduced them. As they are harmless, and theirfur is valuable, we would suggest to settlors that they would only be serving their own interest by npt sl(ppting them for a year or two.

The story that Te Whjti if) aliqufc tg pay a visit to Greytown has boen revived by the Standard, with several additions, it being now said that Titokowaru will also bo present. It is estimated that there will be large numbers of Maoris present. The Papawai Natives are making great preparations for the visitors, and are erecting a building measuring 132 feet by 6(jfe§t. Jt ]jag fieen arranged that Te Whltland with their fpffqiyers. (about 2000) shall visit Wangamii, After the festivities there, Rangl will lead 1500 back, and Te Whiti and Titokowaru will come on to the Wairarapa with 500. The Palmerston and Te Ore Ore natives will join fihis company on the way down. The travelling wjll fy) on foot and by horses, mi wri are' jaild'that will be about 50 carts in the pvocessipij, \{[ s/hjp]} (lie food for the joumoy will be oonveyecj, ■ % number of Gisborno natives have also intimated that they will attend and bring food, The object of the visit to Greytown is tq show thaijwjiatever estranged feeling inay have existed in the piwjt towards the Government r?at{yes and ths Epqpcanij there, is none existing now, and ti|at'ther'§ is but one desire—that there should bo a lasting peace, The Greytown Football Club held their annual meeting in the Council Chambers on Saturday night last, there boing about twenty meriibors presont, Mr D. Gametjin \m ypted to -the chair; The mintites of flie'jas't mqe.tjnfl toero read and confirmed, as also was. the balancesheet, sJiQwjng a deficiency pf £4 odd. Tho following gfljcars tyepe eleqted'for (fte coming season:—President, J. p. Russell (re-elected); Vico Presidents, W, O. Cuff, and A; Gray; Captain, H. Udy, tertius; Hon, 'Secretary and Treasurer, P, W, Jaqkson; general Committee. C, itiid A.. Beard, j, Jfagujre, D. Cameron, W, Tullyjjmd the Qaptain and Secretary'; Match Committee, the Captain and C. Beard and F, W, Jaoksonj delegates to .the Union, Ronaldson, F. W. Jackson and Udy,: The subscription was fixed at 55.; Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays' were fixed upon as pkojioe days.;the first practice to take place on'the'lßth," It was decided to answer a'letter from the Wellington' Olub by arranging a matcir in Greytown on the 2nd of May. .A. vote; of thahki wa? passed to the retiring offiiers and the Chairman, and the, meeting adjourned.

The,balance sheet of the Masterton Town Lands for the past year, appeara in another column ;. .'lt is' announced elsewhere thWtho •Becond quarter of the Girls' High Schoo , at Wellington, will begin on the; 21st inst < ; Mr 0. 0. Graham, Official. Assignee in Bankruptcy, is at present in Masterton, on business connected with Mb office. Among the passengers who loave per Ruapehu for London to-day are the Hon, G. M. Waterhouse, Mrs Waterhouse, and Bishop Redwood. Captain Edwin telegraphs at noon : Bad weather between North East and North West. Glass further fall, and hard gale within 12 hours. . A- stock sale in the estate of the late Mr E. Meredith, jun., which will be of more than ordinary importance, will be held by Messrs Lowes & loms at Riversdale on the 22nd inst. ■ . -..'. - : The Carterton Fire Brigade' held a meeting in their engine shed last -night, there being a fair attendance, Captain G. Bowles sent in his resignation, which was accepted, and Braiichfnan Alfred Smith was elected Captain,pro tern, the election to bo fully confirmed at the next meeting. After passing some small accounts for payment the meeting adjourned. Messrs Foley and Berkley gave their fifth Monday evening entertainment at the Theatre Royal last evening, and drew a fair audience. According to promiso, they, presented an entire new programme, many of the items jjeing also original, having been prepared by the lessees, most of them.proved highly successful. '' Trifles light as air" a comedietta, with which the programme opened, was apparently to the taste of the audience, who thoroughly appreciated the witticisms which it contained. Messrs Foley and Berkley made ut decided hit in the new edition of tho " Hallelujah Band", which will, no doubt, be repeated. They obtained an encore for it, The original skating song- on skates by Mr Berkley, was nicely rendered, and his skating was very clever and artistic. He was loudly applauded. His song, later on, " Dorkins' night," was also capitally rendered. Mr Foley's " Nervous Man" was very laughable. "The Lovers of Bally Racket" created roars of laughter, as their Irish characters always do. A good farce (" Troublesome Servants") brought the performance to a close. A narrow escape from what might have proved a fatal accident, occurred on one of the up country roads, one wet and stormy night recently. A gentleman, driving his family in a buggy towards home, on turning a sharp bond in the road, leading to a gully, across which only a narrow bridge, without handrails was placed, perceived, within a short distance, another vehicle approaching at a rapid pace from the opposite direction, No room fcj pass, a collision seemed inevitable. But the drivers of the two conveyances were equal to the occasion and with admirable presence of mind applied their brakes, bringing the horses to a standstill within a few feet, and the occupants were able to congratulate each other on having had fitted, powerful brakes, and good lamps to their carriages, by Muir and Dixon of the Masterton Coach Factory, who are now building all kinds of vehicles at fabulously low prices. —Advt.