The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, MAY 29, 1885. THE COUNTY ELECTION.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VII, Issue 2002, 29 May 1885, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, MAY 29, 1885. THE COUNTY ELECTION.

It is niGiiLy satisfactory to notice that the election of ut member of the Wairarapa East County Council foi' the Castlepoint Riding is editing no small amount of interest among the ratepayers concerned, and that there is some prospect of a gentleman being returned who will thoroughly represent the views of the majority. The meeting which has been held at Tinui was a step in the right direcMon, and we should be glad to see the example followed in other ridings whenever there is an election, because |t tends to create a feeling of interest in public matters, and compels those who are returned to pay a proper amount of attention to their duties, if they expect to retain the gooc'will of their constituents. There is, however, some danger of a minority returning a candidate at the election under notice, which, we tnist, will be avoided. There are threficandidates, namely, Messrs Hasbyside, Maunsem, en,f| R, K. Meredith. Of these, the two former occupy the same platform, and ejjcjj has some claims upon the ratepayers, Mr j Handyside has gained experience in County matters in another part of the colony, is a prominent and useful member of the Castlepoint Road Board, and a very heavy ratepayer, Mr Maunsell, though lie has never before sought election to any public body, has been a resident in the district for a number of years, and is thoroughly acquainted with its wants. Although not possessed of actuaj ex-

perieucß, no one will deny .bis ability or honesty of purpose. Between them they will undoubtedly secure ft large majority of votes, but it must be remembered that if Mr Meredith, who stands without having opposition in his own camp, would in all probability be returned if he polls a little more than half their joint numbers. It lies with Messrs Handyside and Maunsell to avoid this risk, and we think that thcv will give a practical proof of their interest in the public affairs of the Riding by coming to an early understanding upon the matter, It.ought not to be difficult to decide which of them should retire in favor of the other. The arrangement would be to the credit of both, and the claims of the retiring candidate would be bound to receive every consideration when the next vacancy occurrs. It seems absolutely certain thatMr Mekedith, if returned, would not represent the majority of ratepayers, and though such a result would look well so far as the position of his name on the list of the Returning Officer is concerned, he himself would acknowledge that he could not expect to work in harmony with the ratepayers. Messrs Handyside and Maunsell can put the whole matter straight, and will, we hope, do so before the polling day.

The Temperance Choir meet for practice to-night, A Cliristchurch firm has imported twenty-six donkeys from Adelaide. Police Inspector Shearman arrived in Masterton yesterday in connection with the duties of his office.

Mr VV. Sellar notifies that he has money to lend on approved freehold securities. The regular meeting of the Masterton Masonic Lodge, 1430, E.C., will be held on Monday next. A pair of forceps, in the possession of Mr J. G, Mackay, baker, of Kurupuni, require an owner.

The directors of the Theatre Royal Company meet at the Institute this evening.

Mr P. H. Wood announces that lie will hold his next stock sale at his new sale yards, Masterton, on Wcdnesdaynext,June 3rd.

A concert in aid of the funds of the Wairarapa Hospital, to conclude with a dance, will be given at the Assembly rooms, Carterton, this evening. The Wesleyan Literary Society, for unmarried people only, will meet at the Schoolroom at7.3op. n); ,wl]ieif tljePresident will give an essay 911" Reading." Wo again direct tq Jfessrs Lowes and lorns sij)e of fx'Jiit aijd qrnamental trees from the nursery of Mr W. W, McCaj'dle, which takes place at 2 p. 111, to-morrow, It is announged that the Old Old Story of Jesus and His Love" will be repeated at the Temperance Hall on Sunday evening, Sanftey's hymns will used, The seats are free, and there will be no collection,

TheN, Z, Shipping oo'3 shipßangitikei from London, and the barque Higliland Glen, from Liverpool, arrived at Wellington yesterday. The proprietors of the Napier Evening News have entered an action for libel against those of the Waipawa Mail. Damages W? laid at £SOO.

The Examiner states that Messrs H, McKenzlo and Co to finish thebridge over tliffManawatu at Awapro in about two months.

The police cells were occupied by a trio of inebriates last night. They were brought up before Mr Stratford, R.M., this morning, two of them being mulcted (!) 5g And costs each, and the third, who was fighting when forested, disbursed 10s. The Hon J. Ballade, who until recently was a free trader, has now announce! himself as a protectionist; This is not perhaps tube wondered at, because during the last six or seven years he lias been a supporter of Major Atkinson, Sir George Grey and Sir Julius Vogo), The Masterton Tent, 1.0.11,, hold their fortnightly meeting at the Temperaiioo Hall last night, when it was decided to celebrate the anniversary of the opening of the tent by a tea and concert'to be held on Thursday, June 18. A letter of condolence was ordered to be sent to Bro J, Prentice on his recent bereavement, The remainder of the business was of a routine .chai'iisber,

The detoctiyeg jp t Wellington found a tqtaijsatqr jn fell iJjyijig $ the ghop of Mr MandelJ, jji) lp appears tixat Mantlejl wag n)akh]g ljp pools 0!) yaiioHs racijig oyenjis/ancf when the seizure was ma4e he l)aj} £3l'and a ehoquo for £l2los on the National Steeplechase, Holders of i|ay.e the pleasant reflection before then) that they will be subpoenaed to appear as witnesses.

The trade of Mr G. C. Sage, as general storekeeper, tent and cover maker, has so rapidly increased of late as to compel him to seek larger premises, and he lias been euoeossfyl in securing the premises for some time know!) ag saylor's blacksmith shop, opposite his pre§ei)t pljce qf business in Queen-st,, Mssteftop, qn.4 h e is busily engaged fitting up the §?me preparatory to his removal,

A football .match was played on the Park Oval yesterday afternoon between a second fifteen of the Red Star Club and the Public School, two spells of 25 minutes each being taken. The school won by a goal, kicked by T. Bannister, from a try obtained by R. Gray, to a try, which was obtained by E. Darley. The school had the best of the game all through, those who distinguished themselves being, for the winning side, T. A. Gardener X IMfe

It is an extraordinary fact, jtjj.e Dunedin Herald, that at this pifliflenjt there is more money in the colony than thoro lias ever beon, there being 9J- millions of deposits in the banks, an amount exceeding that of 1879 by 1| millions, and that of 1880, when the iron grip of contraction was first placed upon us, by two lyillions, How is it that with so much mm jp the colony business is not more brisk f the banks are chary of discount, Mopt of discounts is only A£ millions, being 2| [pillions below the amount in 1879,." The amount of debts due to the banks Is stated at 10J- millions, being much the same as it has been for three years past.

The new offices and auction rooms, which are being erected for MrF, H. Wood, are rapidly approaching completion, and will be in readiness for tomorrow's sale. The auction room is a spacious apartment, meoauring 40ft x2oft, the height of the studs being 13ft. It is well jfijed throughout, and capitally lighted by jargo windows in the front and on one side, and a hfgfj fan light over the entrance. At the back of t|)ig room are two comfortable offices, measuring 12ft by 12ft, which are also well fiuishod in every detail. The sides and roof of the building are of corrugated iron. The contract is in the hands of Mr T. James, who appears to be carrying it out in a moat satisfactory manner. '

Mr H. H. Lusk, solicitor, of Auckland, and formerly a member of tho House of Representatives, has filed a declaration'of insolvoncy.

At a meeting of tho College Governors a deputation was appointed to wait upon the Government to ask for the necessary funds to make up the present deficit,

A passenger whose name is supposed to be John Wilding, was found,dead in the Foxton coach upon its arrival in Wellington last night. It will be seen on reference to bur telegraphic column that".the Court of Appeal has quashed one of the convictions against W. Waring Taylor, and upheld the other.

A •notification in Maori and English appears in the Gazette to owners of Native land in Road Board districts and' counties requiring them to pay rates due before the Ist of June.

The Home correspondent of the N.Z, Herald states that shortly after the sailing of the Kaikoura from London on March 12. It was discovered that a tradesman of Cambridge had eloped with a eirl in her teens, leaving a deserted wife and eleven children. He was recognised on board by a sailor and a passenger, who communicated with his wife's friends. Tho gentleman "feathered" himself before leaving, The guilty pair are believed to have landed at Auckland, and justice is on the trail.

MrF, H. Wood requests us to call attention to the first sale that will be held in his new auction mart next Mr Neill's stables to-morrow, Saturday, where he is offering furniture, jewellery, oil paintings, musical boxes, etc., also a tapestry and plush velvet suite of furniture. The new rooms will be thrown open this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. to permit visitors to view the premisos, and Mr Stansfiekl will be in attendanoe to meet those of Mr Wood's friends who are desirous of inspecting,

Mr P. H. Wood's stock sale at the Taratahi yesterday was well attended, and all lots offered were disposed of, the following prices being realizedewes in lamb, 8s Id ; 2 and 3-year old steers, £4; cows from £3 to £6 10s; pigs (weaners), 7s. A number of sheep which had been entered and advertised, were disposed of privately before the sale, much to the annoyance of would-be buyers, and the auctioneer, This is a very reprehensible practice on the part of those who enter stock for sale, as it has the effect of seriously prejudicing the attendant at future sales. Settlers entering stock with an auctioneer for sale by public auction, have no more right to sell them privately than they have to sell their neighbors' stock without consulting them. Mr Wood yosterday announced his intention of claiming commission on all stock entered fqr sa)e, if previously sold privately, in the hopes that it might act as a check on settlers who are so short-sighted as not to see that they are completely spqiliijg the local niarketi by their action, "

Men wljq are generally credited with a more than ordinary com'njon sense some : tiujes cqmn)it themselves ij) tlje yery ipnner, as will be seen from the following paragraph whjch js going the rounds of the colonial press Sir Hercules Robinson does not seen) to have formed a very high opinion of sian legislators, In an artiqle on the Federation question, referring particularly to the Zulu, Basnto, and Transvaal wars, and the relations between the white and native races in South Afrioa, he ventures to say that in the twelve Legislative Chambers in Australasia, there is not a single member, with the exception of Sir George Grey, who has any knowledge vlwteyer of fjuch questions. They do Dot fori!} subjects fqr di§cussioii in tl)e Legislature or the Prefix The several Ministries have no view ',qn then}';' ai}4 if the advice of the six Australian Agonts, General were invited upon them, they could only give their own individual opinions, which, collectively, would not be worth as much to tho Secretary of S3 the advice of one of the clerks in the AfcN department of the Colonial Office,'' Considering that jjjr George Grey is the only colgnjal gtategnjan who has been at the Cape for any length of time, and that Australasians are not very deeply interested in Zulu, Basuto, and Transvaal wars, it is not at all surprising that he alone should be well informed on these subjects, Probably Cape people know little or nothing of New Zealand wars.

Instead of the usual weeknight service at the Wesleyan Chapel last night, writes our Carterton correspondent, the choir gave a treat in rendering a service of song, entitled'• Eva" taken from Uncle Tom's Cabin; and although there were other amusements going on, there was a large congregation to hear it, and if they f*))' j/ho purpose of hearing a good mimcal amj vocaj performance they were ' The Choir are deserving of gi'isat Qvcdit for the manner in wfifch tlioy' (jifferQiif pjecQ.?, an,4-jt njust hayo taken i'tfeaj <jf practice Jo accomplish' jfc.'" reading of the seryjge w,i§ ]n ajj able and impressive manner by MpT. Proctor. Mr PrOQtqr in a yeiy gqed reader, and can modulate his vpig'e tn suit the different parts, The proceedings were opened by the Rev. Josiali Ward with a few appropriate remarks on the nature of the service, and with prayer, Tfcg proceeds of the service amounted to %b.q}ss ( >yhich is intended for an organ fund.

Messrs Whitt and Donaldsop have at present on view in their shop }i)' Qijeen Street, a quantity of furniture qf their own manufacture which is worthy of inspection by those who ape obout to furnish, and which may be taken as an ewljent proof of what can really be done in the place. Amongst other things we particularly notice a massive side board inrimu, with totara knot panels, the right wing of which is fitted with a drawer, and the left with sliding trays,' It is surmounted by a splendid mirror, six feet in height, A telescope dining table Bft by 4ft Gin, and opening to 12ft, standing on massive wrtfegjinrimn; adrawingroom suite in walnut, pijfc together pn the premises, and covered with maroon plush; a side bracket with two branch candlesticks, and out glass reflectors; a massive wardrobe in rimu, seven feet high, with plate glass front,fitted with sliding drawers and trays, and side wings; a pedestal dressing table andmirrorcombined; aduchesswaslistand with marble top and rimu frame, All the Venetiah blinds, 25 in number, are also of their own make. There are Sundry chests of (jraiyp another articles'too numerous to mention here, The flrrn liave also the contract of laying anil ftt'ting'iijl !tj)o' pots and linoleums the factured for the now residence of Mr M; Caselberg. The furniture'will ipmain on view till the 6th of June. j ; i Heilbron's German Wojrin Cake's and Fitzgerald's Koromiico Extract'fare Patented—Anvr. yYou Can Be ium if you will stop all your doctoring yourself and families with expensive doctors or cure-alls that do only harin. find use Nature's simple remedies for all your ailments; you will be well and happy and save great expepge, The greatest remedy for this, the great, wise, ! and good will tell you, is American Co's Hop Bitters. '