The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1885. THE CHAMELEON AGAIN.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 2160, 2 December 1885, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1885. THE CHAMELEON AGAIN.

The ease with which some people can swallow the opinions which they have previously expressed and make white appear black, and black white, is certainly astonishing At the first meeting ■ of the Wairarapa Hospital Board Messrs Buchanan and Bonny both argued that the Chairman had neither an original nor a casting vote,' and the latter went so far as to say that he cared nothing for the .opinion of the law officers of the Crown, as he was perfectly certain, On the occasion of a deputation waiting on tlie Premier, however, Mr Bunny slightly modified his opinion, and he expressed himself of the opinion that he had one vote, at least, The complete change, however, took place at the meeting of the Board at Greytown on Monday, whemMr Buchanan, disregardingall fcheopinions he bad jreviously expressed, moved that the Chairman have both an original and casting vote. Mr Caselberg, acting most consistently throughout, seconded the motion, which was, of course, carried, Mr Bunny, as Chairman, exercising his .original vote right off, We are not surprised that Mr Bunny should act inconsistently, for he has, in his time, turned his coat so many times that both sides have almost become of the one tint, Mr Buchanan will, however, have to make an explanation as to the manner iu which he came to change his ideas upon the matter. The question as to where the Board should meet, which hinged upon it, is altogether insignificant in any case, But the public have a right to know what influenced some of their representatives-in so completely changing their miiids upon the subject under uotice,. News was received from Tinui yesterday to the'effectthataman named'Oharle's Baxter had been killed by a fall from his hone, and Mr Stratford, R.M., left to hold an inquest on the body. JSfo particulars have, however, come to hand,

For climbing a tree belonging to the Wellington a small .boy has been fined.Bs," . . ' .

A new advertisement from the.. New Zealand Clothing Factory will appear- in to-morrow's issue.

A special meeting.of the Masterton School Committee will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, to consider "the question of providing funds for prizes.

Handy Christmas hampers have been prepared by MessrsM. Caselberg and Co., the price being only 255. Details are announced in another column.

A summonsed meeting of Court Loyal Enterprize will be held on Thursday next at 8 p.m, for tho purpose of nominating officors for the ensuing term, John Bowman was charged before Mr M. Caselberg, J,P., Mayor, this morning with having been drunk while in chargo of a horse on the previous day, and fined 10s, with tho-alternative of 48' hours,' imprisonment.

The Wairarapa Pastoral, Society is having a splendid day for ita Poultry, Dog and Flower Show at Carterton today, and there should be a large attendance. An extra train which went down from Masterton at 10 a.m. took a considerable number of passengers.

Mr J. Wheeler, of G4, Manners street, Wellington, announces that he is prepared to deliver a Christmas hamper of ales, and spirituous liquors at the railway station at£lor£2. For details we referour readers to his advertisement which appears in another column.

The Premier arrived by the mid-day train to-day, and was presented with an address read by the Town Clerk on behalf of the Borough Council and the burgesses, Atsp,m, he will bo entortained at a luncheon, while at 8 p.m, ho is to deliver a lecture at the Theatre Royal for the benefit of the Institute.

There was a very good attendance oj members at the Stonehengo Lodge o' Druids last night. One new member was initiated. A discussion took place upon the proposed sports on Boxing Day, but as the secretary had received no communication from the Foresters thereon, the subjectwasallowed to lapse. The restof the business was of a routine character.

The proposal to welcome the Premier was the subject of a discussion in the Borough Council last night. Or Gapper took occassion to remark that if the Premior was going to tell them such rubbish as-he did at Petono on Saturday lie had better keep away. He there spoke of getting coals by rail from Westport to Picton while freight by steamer to Wellington was 9s per ton, which would not do more than pay for extra grease on the railway. Several other Councillors having spoken, the Mayor ruled the discussionout of order, and the motion to present an address at the railway station was then- carried, only Or Gapper dissenting, Judging by the plans that have been prepared for Mr Elkins' new stables that are to be erected in the rear of the Club Hotel, to replace those recently burnt down, they will be most extensive, and also very conveniently arranged. The building will be 90ft long by 60ft broad, and will contain ordinary accommodation for 40 liorjes, besides having five loose boxes. There will also be a feed room, harness room, and office, all of very convenient dimensions. The sides and roof will be of iron, and a certain amount of protection from fire will thus be afforded. The plans have been prepared by. Mr Fannin, and the. contract has been let to Mr Cleghom, '

In the Exhibition there is one special exhibit, which is greatly admired, namely, the wool mats and portmanteaus made by Mr Field, of Dunedin. The whole of the exhibit has been purchased by Mr Thorbum, the, clothier, of Willis-street. Parties wishing to purchase any of the above can now selec them, to. be delivered on the Ist of November.—Advt

Never before has the millinery display been greater or more stylish than it is at present atL. J. Hooper and Co's Bon Marche, and it would indeed be a strange pocket that could not be suited at this establishment, for a hat can be obtained here from the modest price of one shilling up to two or three guineas. Those in search of reasonably priced dresses and silks will find an immense assortment to choose from,' and a firstclass dressmaker being employed on the premises, leaves nothing to be desired. We should recommend all purchasers of drapery and millinery to pay an early visit to L. J. Hooper and Co., Bon Marche.—Advt.