The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 1886. THE HOSPITAL & CHARITABLE AID BILL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2362, 2 August 1886, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 1886. THE HOSPITAL & CHARITABLE AID BILL.

Messrs Boetham and Buchanan Imv j fouebt hard, but, wo are sorry to say, unsuccessfully, to prevent the Wainira|w being linked with Wellington under the Hospital and Charitable Institutions Act Amendment Bill. Sir lxobert Stout has been very firm iu opposition to the wishes of both Wairarupa mid Wellington on this point, notwithstanding that he has agreed to a similar division in the Auckland provincial district. During the past year Wellington has been dissatisfied with its position under the Act, but now it may possibly be more content, as under the amended measure it will have a controlling voice on the Board. Last year Wellington was unsuccessful in making the Wairarapa contribute to the charitable aid fund of the district, but for the future we may expect (o have to send at least £I,OOO a year from the Wairarapa to bo expended in Wellington. At present we are .maintaining our own poor through our own benevolent societies, but.if we have to send h thousand pounds a year to Wellington it is probable' that our local societies will have to be closed and our voluntary contributions confined to paving the travelling expenses of. destitute persons to_the : Empire City] Of course there is still another chance,

us the Bill is nut uomniiitne yet, for Messrs Beetham unci Btiulmnnii to protest against tlm very undesirable arrangement which Sir Robert Stout is forcing upon us, and no doubt the members for this dißtriot will take every advantage of it. Sir Robert Stout appears to be somewhat irritable because the Hospital and Charitable Aid Act has not worked so sinouthly us lie anticipated, and apparently litis made up his mind to punish the Wairapa. No district in the colony has done more for the benefit of the sick and poor than has the Wairarnpa, and it is a pity that the Premier does not recognise this fact, instead of harshly suppressing with legislative machinery the admirable voluntary spirit which for many years past has been manifested so conspicuously in this district.

The Government have been at last beaten in the House jon the Loan Bill schedule. Sir Julius Yogel's ear marks were removed from items amounting to £175,000, when the great ear-murker generously proposed to take this little sum over without an ear mark. The House would not trust him to do this, and Sir Julius Vogel has to surrender this slice of th?. loan. Tho moral of this is that when Sir Julius Vogel finds one of his principles inconvenient to piactice, he throws it overboard with out a moment's hesitation, To Sir Julius Vogel we are indebted for initiating the priuciple of ear-marking loans, That he should abandon it will surprise nobody. The House was perfectly right in insisting' upon him carrying out his own principle,

A child named Pygall fell into a well at Oamaru yesterday afternoon in tho absence of its parents and was drowned. Dr Gilbert's stay in Masterton is limited, and those who wish to consult him upon health or character should do so promptly, as he leaves in two or three days. Tho present reading room will bo finally closed to-morrow. Tho new reading room up-stairs will be opened in a few days, as soon as the necessary fittings are completed We have received Mr W. K, Bishop's penny monthly time-table for Wellington, Napier, Nelson, Blenhoim, and Wanganui for the month of August. It contains the usual amount of useful information.

Warden Kenrick, Resident Magistrate of the Thames, whilst on a visit to Auckland, died on Saturday afternoon at the Northern Club, The news has caused profound sensation there, and i 8 received with feelings of most sincere regrot by all classes of the community. Tho Maori prisoners wore released from Wellington gaol on bail on Saturday afternoon. It took some persuasion to get To Whiti to attach his aitjnaturo to the recognisance. Wi Poro, M.11.R., and Hanita Te Awaawaare the bandsmen for Tu Whiti, and Neiaha Tamaki and Puko To Ao for Titokowaru. The majority of the Wairarapa visitors to Wellington on Saturday visited the Theatre Royal, whore the Ri«nold company performed the drama "Faust." Ab a spectacular production the effect was marvellous, and as a means of showing off the acting of Mr Rignold, nothing could bo hotter adapted for it. Beyond these two recommendations, the play calls for no Bpeoial mention. A Press tolegram from Dunedin otates the body of John Hancock was found floating in lake Wakatipu. He had received remittances of money which had been left him, and about three weeks ago ho left Kawarau withthe intention of going Home, but was not heard of again till tho body was found in the lake. Ho had a watch and about L7O in money when last seen alive, but watch and money woro gone when the body was found. There were no marks of violence, Suspicions of foul are entertained.

The Rev. L. M. Isitt's Saturday evening free popular concerts at the Wellington Athentoum Hall draw with wonderful success. On Saturday evening last the ninth entertainment was held, when the place was overcrowded lons< bofore the advertised tiino for starting the programme, Dr Newman delivered an address mi thrift which waa vary attentively listened to, and a programmo consisting of songs, duets, trios, readings, and musical selections was successfully carried out. Mr Wickerson contributed two songs, " The Warrior Bold" and " Thou art so ft oar," receiving an oncorofor the latter.

Br Gilbert lectured to a crowded house at the Theatre R«yal last night, the subject being "Who are the true Fret Thinkers I" He freely attacked Atheists and challenged anyone to step on the platform and refute theargumentsbrought forward by him. His audience was a most appreciative one, and the subject in the hands of the versatile lecturer was anything but a dull one. Dr Gilbert has published a pamphlet an the subject of last night's lecture, and those who were unfortunate enough not to be able to be there in person may partly condono the loss by a perusal, of tho work. Dr Gilbert will appear at the Theatre Royal this evoning in his very amusing lecturo on "Love, Courtship, and Marriage," It is a lecture which is always well attended by the ladicß as it makes them cognisant of that important subject " How to ohooso a husband." The first public meeting of the Wairatapa Gospel Tomporence Union will be held in the Theatre Royal to-morrow night Tho chair will be taken at 7.H0 by Mr Duncan McGregor, addresses will be delivered by the Revs, Fulton, Buttlo, and representatives, from the various townships of the Valley. A pood choir will be in attendance, 'and -Vocal solos and duets will bo rendered by local amateurs between the addresses. This meeting iB meant to continue the work inaugurated by Mr M. Burnett. All friends of Temperance are invited, and any one they may bring with them it iB stated will be welcomed.

About mid-day yesterday, Mr J. Hooper ra passing through the yards at the rear of the premises of Messrs L, J. Hooper & Co. and Mr J. Graham, when he discovered the back door of the promises of Mr Graham was open. He immediately communicated with Mr Graham, and the premises were searchod, but nothing was discovered to be missing except 25b in silver. On the floor in front of the safe was found a hammer belonging to the shop, and alongside was a broken gimlet. The office had been entered, but tlwre was no money in the place, and nothing else apparently was wanted. It is supposed some person secreted himself in the premises, and after securing what he could, let himself out by the back door, which was spring-locked. The Wairarapa Football team met with a hearty reception, in Wellington on Saturday. Cabs were in waiting at the Railway Station to convey them to the Post Office Hotel, where a substantial lunch was provided for them, and they were driven from the field of play to the Hotel by special cabs provided by the victorious Union Management Committeo, who did all in their power to make the visit a pleasant one.

We are requested to state tlut the ploughs in use fit, (lie ploughing match last week 'mentioned as Duncan and Sons are tho make of tho well-known firm of P. aud'D. Duncan of Christchurch.

Messrs Lowes and lorns announce an extensive sale of superior furniture and household requisites the effects of Mr Scott who is leaving the district. The side will take place on Saturday next August 7th,

A Press telegram from liotorua says that Mr Colton lias been found and brought in by Mr Dansoy who came on him about fifteen miles from llotmua on the Taupo Road, after all other Bvarchnrs had left for Boturua.

Yesterday special collections wore made in most the Wellington churches for tho Hospital and Charitable institutions of the city. Ten churches contributed L 267 10i <!|d. Collections will be made in the remaining churches next Sunday. Messrs Lowes and lorns report a large attendance at their sales on Saturday last, all lines advertised.being quitted at satisfactory prices, Thoy commenced with horses, which brought from L 3 10s to LlO 10s; poultry 2s Gd to 3s, potatoes 70s to 80s, bacon and hams 7d, oats 2s 6d to 38, fowls' wheat 3s 9d, About 1000 assorted Nelson fruit trees sold at prices ranging from lOd to Is. A large quantity of superior furniture and sundries concluded a very extensive salo. The firm are contiuuinp tho sale this afternoon.

Drßevans, of Ureytown, brother of Mr Samuel Revaiiß, died at noon on Saturday last. He left Canada for New Zealand in 1801, and has resided in the Wairarapa with his brother over since he arrived. His age was seventy-nine, and within a short time of his death lie was able to walk long distances with little fatigue.

Anyone requiring New Zealand Tweed Clothing will save money by purchasing at the Wairarapa Clothing Factory, for their suits at 19a (id, 255, 30a, 37s 6d, 45s and 50a, and trousers and vests at 12s Gd, and trousers at 6s 9d are honestly worth double the money, Note the addrcßß,—Next to Empire Hotel, Masterton -Advt.

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