The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1886. THE MASTERTON LICENSING ELECTION.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2214, 8 February 1886, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1886. THE MASTERTON LICENSING ELECTION.

We hare before us an anonymous circulat addressed to the burgesses of Masterton which kindly advises them bow to vote at the coming election. It is -well known that nine candidates have been nominated for a licensing committte, and that out of this number five have to he chosen and four rejected. The circular to which we have referred divides the nine into two parties) " the Liberals" and " the non-Liberals. Messrs Chamberlain, McEwen, Harding, Hogg, and H»>ssey are the true I iberals, aud Messrs Cave, Blown, Price, and Kingdou the Conservatives. \y e have niacin some inquiries as to why the ctndidates are thus ticketed, and have been told that the explanation is that while the non-liberals are prepared to add one new house to the present list of licensed buildings, the liberals are likely to open three more hotels in the town. It is possible to have too mnch of even a good thing, and the burgesses of Masterton will hesitate to return the five liberals if it is understood that tV.ey go on the principle of " the more the merrier" in the matter of granting new licenses. Public opinion is undoubtedly favorable to the hotel accommodation of Masterton keeping pace with the trade of the town, but it is not so to the licensed victuallers' traffic being ahead of the traded We believe that some extension of accommodation is now needed, but that any finch increase should be carefully determined, after evidence has been taken of the requirements of the travelling public and the character of any new house which desires a license. We should be disposed to disregard the party aspect of the election, and in the interests of the town to pick out of the nine candidates the men of moderate views, the common sense men, who are likely to decide each and every application solely on public grounds. So far "elective" licensing committees have

been a failure. Few settlers care to sit upon them, and those who do come forward are frequently the nominees of interested parties. The former " nominated " committees were more efficient, and if we cannot go back ' to them it would be better to put all licenses under the direct control of county and municipal authorities. The importation of sheep from New Zealand into New South Wales is prohibited. The regular monthly meeting of the Wairarapa East County Council, takes place to-morrow. The Committee of the Masterton Horticultural Society, meet at the Secretary's office this afternoon to arrange for the forthcoming show. A Gazette notice states that His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Sergeant Henry McArdle to be police gaoler at Greymouth. The acceptance of tlie resignation of H. A. H. Monro, of Auckland, as Justice of the Peace, is notified in the official Gazette. The Masterton FreetLought meeting was well attended yesterday. An address from the President, readings, and vocal and instrumental music made up tlie bill of fare. We have rreived a letter signed "A Traveller," but it cannot be inserted, as the writer does not furnish us with his name. The Phoenix Lodge, LO.G.T., meet this evening for the purpose of installing the officers for the current term. A tea and open meeting will follow, to which a large number are expected to attend. Mr Alfred Short, the well-known theatrical agent of the Faust Family, has arrived in Masterton to make arrangements for exhibiting a new diorama just brought out from England. We congratulate the Evening Post on attaining its majority. On such an occasion, some flattering things might -justly be said of its past career, but our contemporary itself has anticipated this by a self-congratulatory article, which simply exhausts all eulogistic terms. An illuminated address has been presented to Mr George Ashcroft, the district traffic manager, who is about to be removed to Nelson, by the staff of railway employees that have been under him for the last seven years on the Wellington-Masterton line. The traffic returns for the Wellington section of the New Zealand Railways for the four weeks ending January 2nd, 1886, are £6,490 8s sd, as against £5,540 19s 2d for the same period in 1885, being an increase of £949 9s 3d. The revenue per mile for this year is £953 Bs, and the expenditure £615 18s 3d. Our local contemporary says that we were incorrect in stating that Captain St John was prevented by an attack of ague from giving his promised entertainment on Friday evening last. We may explain that we have evidence from the captain himself that our statement was accurate. Still we are prepared to admit that our local contemporary, drawing his facts from his imagination, may be better informed than even Captain St John. The Wellington papers speak in strong terms of the mismanagement displayed bythel?ire Brigade over the extinguishing of a fire that broke out in Thorndon on Friday evening. There wa3 delay in getting the water on, then the hose was found to be of insufficient length, and for the purpose of putting on an oxtra length the hose was uncoupled, and they were unable to connect it again on account of the water not having been turned off. Great anxiety is occasioned at Auckland in consequence of the positive report by Captain Savory of either a new island having been found or a large ship on her beam ends off Cape Maria. It is feared that it may be some ship now due. The Government not taking action, Mr Brett, of the " Star," has chaitered the steam tug " Awhina" at a cost of £SO, and left for the scene. Captain Savory now inclines to the opinion that it is a -wreck and not an island, but the matter will soon be set at rest by the explorations of the Awhina. Perhaps one of the saddest records of the dangers which our sailors have to encounter is to be found in the wreck chart of the British Isles, which is compiled year by year from the Board of Trade registers. There is, however, a brisjht side to the picture when it is noticed that there is hardly any part of their coast now left without a lifeboat station close at hand, while near all the more dangerous shoals and sands the stations are so close together that two or three lifeboats may arrive to the rescue almost simultaneously. It is estimated that the number of vessels lost or damaged in the coasts or on the seas of the United Kingdom is about 4,500, while the annual loss of life is not less than 1,000, thanks to the efforts of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, the coast is, however, protected by more than 300 lifeboats, and about 300 rocket stations. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Taratahi-Carterton Road Board was held on Saturday last, present Messrs W. Booth (in the chair), H. Braithwaite, H. ft. Bunny, N. Grace, E. \V. Dorset, and A. Gallon. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed, also the minutes of the Committee meeting held on Saturday the 30th January. The Treasurer reported a credit balance of £519 Is. The Clerk laid upon the table a statement of receipts since last meeting. Correspondence, inwards, from property tax department re list of properties. From Colonial Treasury, re monies remitted from Mr Moore asking for a man to put on the Gladstone Wainuioru Road, it was resolved that the Gladstone roadman be sent. From Chief Survey Office re road through section 216 Matarawa. The Clerk was instructed to send a copy of that letter to Mr C. Phillips. From Mr Shaw applying to be allowed the gates on the road leading to his property, (Waignawa Gully), the application was granted. Tenders were opened for. works, at Matarawa, and Mr _P. Carr's tender was accepted for formation on Joseph's line at £8 10s, and metalling Railway road at 27s 6d per chain, metalling Moffatt's line at 17s 6d per chain, and Mr C. Neilson formation of Mofiatt's line at 28s 6d per chain. Accounts were passed for payment to the amount of £BB 14s 7d. The clerk was instructed to notify by advertisement that all Unpaid rates after the Ist. March, 1886, would be sued for without further notice. Mr H. R. Bunny asked to have tenders called for formation and metalling 34 chains and for formation of 20 chains on Cartertonj Gladstone road. At this stage Mr B. Boys came in and took the Ghair, apolo-. gising for being late, and also expressing his regret that there was some misunder-. standing in postponing the , meeting from last Saturday, as he was given ;to understand that several of the Wardens would be at the race meeting, and : that was why he had postponed it. The apology was amicably received, and the business went on. Mr Booth asked leave to expend about £lO on Dalefield Road, Leave granted. Mr IJ. Braithwaite asked to have about six chains more of metalling to the contract on Oliver's Line. Granted. Mr Boys asked leave to employ Mr Derrick for a few days on the read near the Taratahi Dairy Factory. Granted. This concluded the business, sad (fee mfe&Spg tfeiwdnatej.

£13,767 was put through the totalizators at the two the Hutt Park races. ' "

Messrs Lowes & their sale for Wednesday next 100 fat- ewes and 300 good store ewes.

A prospectus of the Rationalist Newspaper Company, has been issued with -a capital of £3,000 in 3,000 shares of £1 each.

The Masterton" Agricultural and PastorarSociety's Ham and Ewe Fair, which is to be held on Thursday next, the 11th instant, will, judging; c rom the number of entries, prove a decided success. There are 615 rams and 44 ewes entered from all parts of the district.

The children of St Matthews Sunday School were treated to their annual tea and picnic on Saturday last. The spread took place under the shady trees adjoining Mr Parson's house, and everything was provided for the comfort and amusement of the children and friends, a most enjoyable time being spent. It is seldom, except at exhibitions, we have had the pleasure of viewing such a choice variety of canaries as are now placed with Mr F. H. Wood for private sale, at his Masterton rooms, ' The list, which appears in our advertising columns, will be a guide to thoße iuterested and intending purchasers. Mr Edward Jones the well-known carrier, has disposed of his business as licensed carter to Mr James Petrie of this town, and notice to that effect appears in our advertising columns. The Captain, however, still retains the contract for the delivery of the mail, and notifies that passengers will be conveyed in his express to and from the station as usual. Mr Petrie notifies that parcels and orders will be received at the old address until new arrangments are tnadr;.

The talented Frenchman who, under the worn de •plume of the Max O'Rell, wrote those clever skits on the English manners and customs, "John Bull and his Island" and " John Bull's Womankink" has recently published another work called " Non cheres Voisons" in which he given the following description of the British schoolboy. He writes : It is a sturdy, hard, robust, well-knitted lad, with muscles of steel and mule-like obstinancy, who, sconer than let the football go wliicn he so fiercely cuddles, will perform prodigies of valour; who merely for the chance of making the ball pass between two goals, will bite the dust will let his flesh be torn, his jaw dislocated, his ribs stove in; and would even be carried off to die ou a bed of anguish, with a smile upon his lips, if he could only hear, as his young eyes closed, that his side had secured the game." Then he goes on—" Multiply such an English youth up to the number of tho stars of the firmament, and you will get an idea of the martial if not the military strength of England."—Waipawa Mail. We beg to call the attention of our readers to Messrs L. J. Hooper & Co.'s new advertisement on the front page of this paper. The Bon Marclie is about to astonish everybody with bargains in Drapery, Millinery, and Clothing. The sales held by Messrs Hooper & Co in the past have been perfect boons to the public, and no doubt this sale will keep up the reputation of the firm. We advise everybody to call and see for themselves. —(Advt.) Having bought 150 pairs of German Mole Trousers, part of a bankrupt stock, I am going to sell them tor 5s Cd per pair. They are splendidly made, and the patterns are the same as the West of England tweeds. To prevent dealers from buying them up, no customer can purchase more than three pairs. Country orders for not more than three pairs will receive prompt attention. —J. Thorburn, the People's Clothier, Willis-st., Wellington.—(Advt.) Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, die., are quickly cured by using Baxter's cele. brated "Lung Preserver," This old* established, popular medicine, is pleasant to the .palate, and highly extolled by the members of the medical, legal, and clerical professions." Sold by all Patent Medicine Vendors. See testimonials in advertisements. —Advt.

Venetian Blind and Revolving Shutter manufactory. All. Blinds guaranteed of the very best description. Price list on application to R. W. Henn (late Henn & Hansen.) Poneke Steam Venetian Blind and Revolving Shutter Factory, Wellington.—Advt

Strangers paying a visit to Masterton, and country settlers arriving in town, are often at a loss to know where to purchase Drapery, Millinery and Clothing to the best advantage. L. J. Hooper and Co. effer special advantage in this line that cannot be met with elsewhere, their stock being the largest in the district to select from. Being direct importers, all middle profits are saved, and customers receive the benefit. The services of one of the best dressmakers in the colony has been secured for the Dress, Mantle, and Habitmaking Department, and perfect fit, style and finish is guaranteed. The name eff the shop is the Bon Marche.—Advt.