The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, MAY 14, 1886. THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2295, 14 May 1886, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, MAY 14, 1886. THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH.

It is almost a pity that His Excellency was not permitted to~ compose the speech which he had to ttoliver.yesterday, for we feel certain that his own sentiments would be somewhat straighter both in sense and exnression than the rigmarole which ho actually delivered. The speech does not run very smoothly, Stout, and 'Vogel seem to be putting in bits by turns, and the pieces' don't appear to.fit very well. It commences eloquently enough, thougli the loyal passages are more suggestive of gush than of a genuine ring. Then the Maori question is linked on to the loyal gush in a somewhat funny manner. From a political standpoint, the Maori question has always been a pill to the Colony, MiSalience has sugar-coated,the pill for us, but we fancy the aloes and scammony are there all the .same, and that we Shall get the taste ot them by andby,: Wb get the material substance of the speech in one short section of it which gives the Ministerial. charter. charter contains six points, but as it is at present only submitted as an article of faith and not as of work* it would be idle to attach too much importance to it. As an article of ifaith it is very satisfactory and Major Atkinson himself might mpmd to its recital with an " all this 1 stedfastly believe," The Rix points of the article of faith are as follows-1. The prosecution of local industries. 2. Promoting settlement. 3. The construction of railways, L Placing local bodies in a better position. 5. Encouragib" mining operations, G. Establishing friendly relations with the Maoris. With regard to No, 6 we were somewhat of the opinion that this work has already been accomplished, but perhaps Mr Ballance finds this Usk so congenial that he proposes to do it over again, No. 5 will startle members who are of tho opinion that tho goldiield representatives made their own terms -in the financial soramble of last session. No 4, we km, is almost too good to be true, and if carried out will make the coming session a fruitful one, Nos, 1, 2, and 3, are couched in vague terms, but if they mean anything they'will be beneficial to *.h!s district. We do not expect much in the way of performance from the Ministry, because it is hardly in the nature of thing! that a coalition Cabinet should accomplish any great work. Jf, however, the Ministry, should score in this, its third innings, we will forgive previous failures.

I The Mayor of Wellington p;esented an (address of welcome to. Mr Bryce this morning on behalf of the citizens.

The regular monthly meeting of. the Maßtorton Masenio Lodge 1430 E,O„ takes place on Monday next at the Masonic Hall, Banniator-st. ' Tenders are invited for the lease of sections 33,34, and 35 Kurupuni for five yours, Tendors close May the 25th to bo addressed to Chas. P. Powles, accountant Wellington.

A telegram wsb received in Masterton yesterday from Mr F; W. .Ucksnu postponing the meeting ol debgatw .>: the Wairarapa Football Union at .Cu.terton until a more'prorations season.

Tenders are invited for the purchase of about 70 cords of firewood in mata'i, maire, and titnki, in two and four feet lengths. Tenders close on Thursday next, addressed to Richard McKenzio' from whom all particulars can be obtained.

Messrs I/jwes & loms will sell at the Town Hall, Cartort&n, on Tuesday next, May 18>h, at 2 o'clouk, the privileges of the Timitahi-Carterton Jockey Club's Queen's Birthday Meeting, consisting of a publican's booth, refreshment booth, fancy goods stall, games, .horse yards, saddling paddock, gates, and cards of the races,

A few days ago, a resident at Lake Takaouna Baw something floating in the Rangitata channel, a short distance off shore. He got assistance and a boat, and was surprised to find that the object was a coffin made of kauri wocd. It was brought to shore, and Constable Hutchinson was sent for to open it, when lo I it was found to be empty. How anybody could have set afloat such an article is a mystery,—Herald. . On Monday, May 17th,, Mr F, H Wood will auction at Carterton tho whole of the valuable household furmture'and effects of Mr P. 8. McDonald who is leaving the district. Tho (foods comprise every requisite for a well furnished eight-roomed house, and are of the newest designs, and very best description. The sale will start at 11 o'clock in Mr Wood's auction room, Carterton.

Nominations of candidates to fill the oftico of Councillors for the newly-formed ridings of Alfredton and Pahiatua are invited in another column". Nominations will close at noon on Saturday, May 22nd, at the Road Board offices, Pahiatua and Alfredton respectively. Should more than one candidate- be nominated for either riding, an election will take place on the 29th May. Messrs Chamberlain Bros., in another column give their constituents their view of the bread question, which resolves itself very much into two alternatives, price and quality. We can confirm the Btatoment mule by Messrs Chamberlain 'as to tho quality of the bread supplied in this town. For 1 the past ten years, we have been accustomed to hear visitors to Masterton express admiration of' the beautiful bread they obtain here, and we trust that the good name Masterton has borne so long in this respect will be perpetuated.

Mr F. T. Redman has a preliminary notice in our advertising columns announcing that he has commenced business in the Council Chambers as accountant and general commission and financial agent on his own account. Mr Redman has held offices of trust and various business connections during his residence in Masterton,- and he has in all" cases been credited with having faithfully and conscientiously conducted them, His character for strict integrity will insure his being entrusted .with' a fair share of buBIDCSS.

Messrs Lowes & lorns' regular Saturday sale will commence at the Masterton Auction rooms at 2 o'clock to-morrow. They will first offer new and second-hand furniture, bedsteads, spring mattresses, couches, chest drawers, boilers, sewing machines, saddlery, cutlery, crockery, glassware, drapery,' fancy goods, etc, 1 able potatoes, pig potatoes, oats, onions, fowls, and sundries. Afterwards they will sell, to close a bankruptcy estate, a special line of drapery, clothing, hosiery, and 130 pairs of mens', women's, and children's boots.

Tho fortnightly meeting of the Land Board, hold yesterday was attended by Messrs Marchant, (Commissioner 'of Crown Lands), G. Beetham, M.H.R., W. W. McCardle, W. A. Fizherberfc, and A, Reese, An application by Messrs Blinkhome and Kite to transfer section 90. Block 11., Kopuarantja, to W. Currio. of Chrlstchurch, was approved, as also we're applications by W. Hall to transfer sections 21 and 22, Block 11., Mangaone, to David Burke, and by S, Dorset to trailer section 11, Block V., Kopuaranga, from A. H. Hickson to W. L. Dorset. With reference to an application by Mr D. Shcehan to purchaso sections 14 and 19 Block IX., Mangaone, at the fixed valuation, it was resolved that he be urged to take prompt steps to complete the purchase, otherwise the section would be disposed of in the ordinary way. F. Moore wroto asking that grass seed might bo sown on tho Crown Lands lately-burned along the Wainuioru (East Coast) Road. Tho Ranger was requested to report. Gr Rodwell applied to abandon the lease of run No. 29, Tokomaru Block, on the ground that tho land was not as described. The Board decided they had no power to grant the request, The Commissioner brought forward a letter from Mr Rop, of Greytown, on the question of the disposal of land under tho homestead system, aud he was to be informed chat no lands were open at present under that system.' It was pointed out that probably the Pahiatua Village • Settlement system woukbuit the applicant. An application to dispose of portion of sectiod 533, Featherston Block, on deferred payment to Mr Philips was granted. Tho Board then adjourned. —Evcnincr Press, Messrs L, J. Hooper k Co., of the Bon Marchc, received thoir first instalment of autumn and winter goods on Saturday, these goods liavo been imported direct from the manufacturers in England unci Scotland, and are now being marked off at prices that will compare with any wholesale house in the colony,—Advt. Messrs Duncan & Sou invite special attention to their .now consignment of cutlery—direct from the manufacturers-which they offer at fabulously low prices. Best pocket knives, la and Is Gd; sets carvers, and forks and steolß, 2s upwards;.bread knives, Is; and all kinds of olcctro-plated goods at little more than tho price of ordinary tinware—Advt.

Strangers and country people often ask us which is the best and cheapest house for men's, hoys' and youths' clothing, and we recommend them to go to the Wairarapa Clothing Factory, opposite the Theatre, for it is, without doubt, tho cheapest and best house in tho district. You not only saTe 20 par cent, but aro sure to get good value for your money.—Advt, •I am going'to make a speciality of certain lihesduring the next months. At the'present time I am running Macintoshes and Overcoats at prices which defy any house in the Wellington District to approach. By sending tho length which you require in inches, you can be supplied with a grand Tweed Macintosh for 27/6, honestly worth £3. Give mo a trial John Thorbcbn, the People's Olothior, Willis-' street, 'Wellington.-fAuvT,]

Coughs, Colds, Brohohthb;, &o„ are quickly cured by using Baxter's celebrated "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 al Patent Medicine Vendors, 'See testimonials in advertisements.—[Advt.l Venetian Blind and Revolving Shutter manufactory. All Blind* guaranteed of the very best description, Price Hat on application to R. \V. Henn (lato Henn and Hansen,) Poaeko Steam Venetian Blind M BWoWwr Factorv. AVeluVifc-Attrf. • • "

/Messrs Lowob and lorns Will sell a jusntity of glycerine dip at their next stock sale.

Mr H. Ayres, tho colebrated herbalist, of Tfttanaki-atreefc, Wellington advertises in our" Wanted" column that'he wants to purchase a small-sized pony. •',; .I; <

• Tenders are invited by Mr Thos. Turnbull, on behalf of the Education Board, fur additions and repairs to school building and now erections in the Wairarapa district, Full particulars are given in oiiv advertising columns. • We learn by telegram from Gisborno th.it a stable up country was burnt down yesterday mornim?, and the well-known ■racehorse Leonata burnt to death. The stable was insured for £7O; the insurance on the horse is not known. It is supposed to bo a caße ofincendiarism.

Two extraordinary vacancies having occurred in the Whareama Road District through the resignations oT Messrs Walter Mace and Hugh Cameron, an election will take place on June sth. Nominations close for No 1 subdivision on May 2nd, and for No 2 on May 2] at. MrR. F. Stone, of Brunswick, N.S.W., recently wrote to Mr James Stone, of Masterton, to know if the latter were his long-lost brother. Mr Stone, of this town, does not happen to'be the relative sought for, and asks us to make it known that a "James Stonb" is wanted by'an Australian brother.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Loyal United Friends was held last evening, when the Lodge progressed to the Encampment Degree, and made arrangements to hold a meeting at an early date to cpnfer.tho Royal Blue Degree on members entitled to receive tho same. Mr L. C. Noble, second mate of the flawea, who, it will bo remembered, jumped into the water at Onehunga when the Governor walked off the wharf thero, lias been presented by His Excellency with a pair of handsome field glasses in recognition of Mr Noble's endeavors to. savo his life.

Miss Georgia Smithson, the female' Maccabe, and her talented company, are announced to appear in Masterton for ono night only on Saturday (to-morrow), May 15th, with an entirely new programme. The Georgia Smitlisim troupe \i always welcomed by the Masterton public, and on this occasion there should be a bumper house, there having been a dearth of good companies at the Theatre Eoyal lately. We draw attention to the prospectus of the Petono and Hutt Building and Investment Company. (Limited), Registered May 12th, which appears in another column.. The capital is £50,000, in 5000 shares of £lO each, payable as follows : sis Gd per share on application, 2s 6d on allotment, and 2s (id per share thereafter, payable monthly, for 38 successive months (if required), and on the first Monday of every month, until £'s per share is paid ; the balance (if .required) as the Directors may appoint. So notice of instalments given to shareholders. The Directory contains the names of sevoral well-known business people, which is i guarantee of its iono. fides. ■ .