The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, MARCH 29, 1886. THE CENSUS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2256, 29 March 1886, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, MARCH 29, 1886. THE CENSUS.

MglitMMe::;census'■' 0f..'1886, when, :fiftejvun\ interval .-of.'three /years, the population of.'New Zealand was again {.counted.and progress reported, In about two months time we shall know the result, which we have every reason to believe;.will,be satisfactory. The colony as a whole has been fruitful and has multiplied, and this district has not been behindhand in the record. If in Wairarapa South the increase lias not been rapid, we are certain that it has been so in Wairarapa North, and' possibly, when the returns are in, it may be found that even the older settlements of the district have -nbfc : been standing still, and they will certainly . hold a good position in the pastoral and agricultural, sections of the census, Perhaps the main interest attached to the present census will be its influence on party politics in this, colony. Our representation is now framed on a population basis, and ifc will be the duty of Parliament in the coming session to redistribute seats in accordance with the results of the census of last night. During the past three years the population is known to. Lave increased more rapidly in the north than inithe middle island of New Zealand, and it will therefore in equity become necessary to give increased representation in the north. The census of 1881 gave 36 members to the north Island, and 55 to the middle island, and it may be anticipated that the present census will give 40 mem: bers to tbe north island, and' 51 to the middle island, This change will necessarily affect the relative atrengtb, of parties in the House, and for this

reason it may be resisted. The presen 1 Cabinet may be regarded as a middle island ministry, and if its members can shelve the question of a redistribution of seats they will undoubtedly do bo, Of course it is a matter for regret that there should be north island and middle island, parties in New Zealand, tut, unfortunately, they do exist, and tlie whole policy of the colony is dependant to a great extent on this geographical division. The late Atkinson ministry hadr.orthem sympathies, andtheSTOUTVogel ministry holds pronounced southern proclivities Tim strong men ot the latter ministry come from the middle island, and iufepble fledgelings of the Buckley Tou; patifi'iL constitute the no''them section of it., The middle island, too, at this juncture is furious for big borrowing, mid lis redistribution is likely to. weaken its hands, we may expect to see the census now being taken battle ground for party politics during the ensuing session.

The result of the libel case against the Wellington Evening PreJ is virtually a verdict for the defendants, who, with a considerable amount of pluck, have vindicated the right of the press to comment upon Hospital scandals. Had substantial damages been awarded in this c«se every newspaper in the colony would have been fettered when called upon to criticise the actions of a member of any wealthy or powerful profession. No doubt the Wellington Kvening Press will find the victory which it has practically gained a somewhat expensive contest, but all over the colony it will be credited with having taken an honorable.course, and fought a brave fight for the liberty of the press in New Zealand.

At a meeting of the Rugby Football Union, Wellington, it was decided to send a team to Auckland this season, The feeling among the delegates at tho football meeting on Saturday evening last was that only onecup would booffered for competitors this season, and that for the junior players, There was not a quorum to constitute a meeting of the Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Society on Saturday, and the Farmer's Club lapsed for the 3ame reason. An addition to the Masterton Railway Station buildings of 35 feet, for Engineer's and other offices, is being carried out. Among the recent improvements made at the station, the buildings havo been newly painted, and a wator supply for the various offices has been laid on. An effort is being mado to get Miss Ada Campbell to deliver one of her lectures in Masterton. This lady is causing quite a sensation in Wellington, where her leotures aro drawing large audiences. The Greytowu cricketers had a good muster at practice on Saturday in view of the match with Lower Valley on Saturday next. Great interest is taken in this match as the Lower Valley team contains several first class men. ' Flying ants were abroad in great numbers around Masterton (more especially on the Upper Plain) yesterday morning, the warm sun after the rain having evidently brought them out, Poultry-keepers had to keep a sharp eyo on their favorites, but we have not yet heard of any losses having occurred. The Justice Department have made arangements with Mr Stratford, R.M., to sit each week in the Resident Magistrate's Court at Wellington, and dispose of all important matters during Mr WardeH's illness, Mr Stratford will also continue to perform his magisterial dubios in the Wairarapa. Mr McCardle, who undertook to get an extra policeman appointed to fill tho .vacancy in Masterton caused by the transfer of Constable Healy, has not heen as yet successful in this mission. Our Sergeant and his two men are engaged in filling up census papers and civil duties, and the town offers a premium, to midnight marauders and daylight pilferers. The Borough Council, whose voice would he listened to if raised on tho subject, sits mute, and loafers abound. A cricket match has been arranged between the Opaki and Masterton Cricket Clubs, to be played at Opaki on Saturday afternoon next. The following team will represent the Opaki Cricket Club:-W, E. Welch (Captain), D. McLachlan, A. J. Welch, G. Day, F. P. Welch, J. Elliott, H. Welch, F. Day, A. Mathews, G. Harvey, A, Boulcott. Emergencies—J. Martin', H. Campbell.

An enquiry was held on Saturday before Mr H, A. Stratford, R.M., in respect to certain charges made by J. M, Fraser, master of Belvedere School against Constable R, Darby for dereliction of duty in allowing the Marquis of Normanby Hotel to remain open after hours on different occasions,.also, for allowing sweeps to be drawn in respect to the Taratahi Races in November, and also in February. Mr Gully appeared on behalf of the complainant, and Mr Beard for Constable Darby. Sergeant Price watched the case on behalf of the Department. A great deal of evidence was given by the complainant against the Constable. Alfred Armstrong was called to give evidence in support of the complainant, but through a defective memory ho did not seem to know anything that had ocurred at the timereferred to. The Constable denied the charees made against him, and was borne out by Constable Ecoleton, and Messrs F, VV. R. Seed, G. W. Dellar, T.' Bennett, and E. H. Buckeridgo. The counsel on both sides declined to address the Court. His Worship said he would give his decision at Carterton on the 13tH April, but would let the Counsel know the result previous •.to that date.

Considerably over one hundred persons were present on the Greytown Recreation reserve on Saturday afterhoon to witness two matches between Clem Udy and Frank Hawkins, and Herbert Hodge and Kenneth Bayne. The former match was 220 yards for £lO, and the latter 1 mile for £5 a side. Mr D. P. Loasby acted as starter, and Messrs Baillie and Skeet as jndges. Mr Walter Armstrong acted as time keeper. The first match run, waa that between Udy and Hawkins both from scratch. Hawkins had the inside running, and in the start got a clear 3 yards from I his opponent, this lead he continued to keep throughout, and had increased it to Gor 7 at the finish, It was unfortunately a bad start, owing to a defective pistol, and to a certain extent, spoiled what must have been a close match. The time was given as 25|secs. We believe another match has been arranged for £2Q aside, to be run in a fortnight. The next match was considered by tho majority a gift to Bayne, who was conceding 35 yards to Hodge, who had, however, a large number' of friends. Both men got well away, and after having gone half a mile, Hodge had still a lead of this handicap, and this he managed tokeep for even another quarter, but Bayne now made his effort, and easily passed Hodge in'the first part of the last round, and came in an easy winner by about 40 yards, Hodge seemed much distressed, •at the last quarter of a mjle. SOfsecs.

Mr A. Clcghorn has a business notice over the leader in our issue to-day. In the libel, case Stewart v Wellington Etemng Press a verdict was given in favor of plaintiff, damages one shilling. The'lßßß Derby-Stakes of the Master-ton-Opaki Jockey Club have been increased to £l5O and £25, "with a £5 sweepstake. Mr E. J. Fitton, Secretary of the Mas-terton-Opaki Jockey Club gave a donation of £25 to the Club on Saturday last, and was in consequence constituted & life member. Members of the Masterton - Opaki Jockey Club will in future have the privilege of taking, free of gato charges, two ladies on to the Eace Course at each meeting. Messrs Lowes and lorns announce a sale of furniture, produce, saddlery, drapery, and one splendid harmonium for Saturday, J pril 3rd. The usual weekly meeting of the Masterton Freethought Association was well attended last evening, when a programme of songs, readings, and musical selections was carried out. Messrs Lowes and lorns report a large attendance at their sale of Mr Oleghorn's furniture and plant on Saturday last. The catalogue was a very lengthy one, bidding was spirited throughout, and all lines sold. Mr J. Carr announces in our advertiseing columns that he has opened the Railway. Boarding House, opposite the Post Office, in Hall Street, Masterton. The premises have been thoroughly renovated, and the furniture for all parts of the house being new, travellers and boarders can rely upon being accomadated in a first class manner. Mr W. Bishop of the White Hart Hotel has offered the free use of the Pastoral Association grounds Carterton to the Wairarapa Rugby Union.for the matches during the coming season. As this ground is admirably situated, and has every convenience for visitors and players, it will be fa great boon to the football players, especially as Mr Bishop has promised to put the ground in playing order, Our local contemporary is a little, hazy on the State bank noto question. Does he propose that such notes should be convertible or inconvertible? In his last issue he says they should be "convertible if necessary." Perhaps it would be as well for our contemporary to at once assume the necessity, and show where tlio cash is to come from to pay for the proposed notes, Mr Joseph flourigan, of Wellington, is travelling this district as a canvasser for the Wellington Landed Property Guide, which is published monthly by Messrs T. Kennedy Macdanald and Co., and distributed free by them all over the colony. MrHourigan, who is staying at the Prince of Wales, Masterton, for a few days, is authorised to canvas for advertisements for this periodical. The attempts of runholders to proventhe spread ot the rabbit pest has been wilfully interfered with in this district. A runholder, whose boundary abuts on the road found that a paddock which he had cleared at great expense and had fenced with wire netting, was, in three or four weeks time as thickly infested with rabbits as it was before ho netted it On an examination of the boundaries it was found that the wire had been cut, through about a foot from the ground and stamped down. This left an entrance which accounted for the increase Coughs, Cohh, Bronchitis, fa., are quickly cured by using Baxter's celebrated "Lung Preserver." This oldestablished, popular medicine, is pleasant to the palate, and highly extolled by the members of tho medical, legal, and clerical professions, Sold by all Patent Medicine Vendors. See testimonials in advertisements.—Advt. Messrs L, J. Hooper & Co., of the Bon Marche, recoived their first instalment of autumn and winter goods on Saturday, these goods have been imported direct from the manufacturers in England and Scotland, and are now being marked off at prices that will compare with any wholcsalo house in the colony.—Advt, Mr Thorburn, the Clothier, of Willisstrcet, Wellington, is raising £llOO on his stock. He is selling all his stock at the cost price for cash only for 28 days. It is a rare chance for country settlers to fit themselves and boys out with a cheap suit. He is adopting this plan instead of borrowing the money.—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 laotory, Wolnrton.—Advt,