The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1886. DIVISION OF THE BOROUGH INTO WARDS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2432, 22 October 1886, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1886. DIVISION OF THE BOROUGH INTO WARDS.

A short time ago wb pointed out that uny burgeas o( Mastcrton who chose to take the trouble to get somo hundred and twenty signatures to tho necessary petition could divide the Borough into Wards, Mr Renall, lias now, wo understand, undertaken the task, and for bringing the question to an issue he is entitled to tho thanks of the ratepayers, Tho only point on which we take iaauo with Mr Renall is as to tho number of wardsinto which it is doairable that tho town Bliould be parcelled out. Tho main object of a division is to separate tho farms ot the Borough from the town proper. Tho agricultural area of the town properly speaking ought to be simply transferred to the Masterton Road Board but as tho legislature litis made no convenient provision for such anallernativeititdesirablothatitshould be effected by creating ono or more country wards, There is a community of interests as far as road construction and maintenance go throughout the whole Borough area, but in such matters as gas, drainage, and water works there are separate intoreata and the time has arrived when the progress of the town requires that the latter interest should be recognised' The town proper contains about two thirds of the rateable value of property in the Borough and the subnrban district about one third. This being the case tho Borough Council has virtually approved a proposal to divide the Borough into two town ward&and one country ward, each ward returning three members to the Council, Under

tbis proposal there would lie nine Councillors and pnch.Coi'i&Blpr would represent a value M r Renall's project, 'ul 'W;e> ifiulmtand it, means the creation of four wards, two of which would be town ami two country wards, eaoh returning, threw councillors, or a total of twelve councillors, Of this total six would represent two-thirds of the ratepayers, and the other six would represent one third of them. The. balance of power would be altogether in favor of the minority, and would handicap severely all improvements which might be contemplated in the town proper. If we misunderstand Mr Renall's programme the fault is not ours. On this occasion ho has reversed'the principle which he usually has laid down for the guidance of public affairs, viz., consultation with the people first, and action al forwards. Apparently Mr Renal I. bus decided in his own mind that four wards are required in Masterton, and without taking counsel with the public, and in direct opposition to the known opinions of the Borough Council he takes action first, and leaves all explanation for some future occasion, In doing this ... o he is treating the Borough Council and the ratepayers with manifest discourtesy. Is the town to be divided into feur wards because Mr Renall has arrived at the opinion that if should be, and is Mr Renall to lay down the law on this point to the burgesses 1 Wo are very much mistaken if the people of.Mustorton will support Mr Renall project which is based on an inequitable and one sided arrangement by which at least one-third of the residents in the town proper would practically be disfranchised, No doubt some burgesses may sign the petition without carefully weighing its contents and overlooking the dangerous element which is embodied in it, but if thoy do so wo trust they will, on re-consider-ing the matter more fully, exercise their undoubted right of withdrawing their signatures if they find they have givou them under a misconception,

There aro 102 children on tho roll of the Pahiatua School, with an average attendance of 88. Miss Reese has commenced her duties as assistant teacher in tho school.

t The Rev. J. N. Buttle, of Mastortou, is now on a visit to Napier. He will conduct the Homo Mission services in that town on Sunday next, and on Monday he will deliver his lecture " The Maones—their origin, language, habits, etc. Our Featherston correspondent writes to us that Mr F. H. Wood's onternrisc in holding periodical sales at the Featherston yards is likely to meet with much favor in the township and district. The yards being so near tho Railway Station offer every inducement both to buyors and sellers, and the wonder is that they havo been closed so long. The Featherston Road Board hold a special mooting on Saturday to discuss tho probable requirements of tho district, under the now Loans act.

Tho Featherston School examination has been completed with the result that out of a total of 110 scholars presented, 108 passed, and only 8 failed. This speaks volumes for tho present management of the school as contrasted with it under Mr Bunting, and considering that two changes havo been made during the year in tho teaching staff, Messrs C. Smith and Co., of- tho Cash Drapery Store, have a new announcement in anothor column, They quote tho prices of a number of lines, which householders will peruse with interest.

We remind our readers that Robson's Panorama of scones in the life of General Gordon, and views of different countries, will be shown in the Theatre Royal this evening, From the notices in the papers in places where the panorama has been exhibited wo should certainly say it is a genuine one and well worth a visit. Among the other attractions thero will be a distribution of gifts, The dress circle will be reserved for ladies without extra charge.

The Canterbury Times, in referring to the case of Mr J. Heron, the torn-up ticket on Forester, and the decision of the stewards in refusing to interfere in the matter, says:—Surely the Hawke's Bay stewards are aware that they cau interfere and are responsible to the authorities and the public for the working of tho machine. A. very similar case occurred at the Napior Park Meeting. An investor who had. a ticket on Formo in the Inaugural Stakes, in mistake tore it up, and presented the piuces at Hie totaliaator. The worker of the machine at tho time, in the hurry of the moment, refused to recoguino tho pieces. The investor afterwards pasted the pieces together, forwarded it with a letter explaining the case to tho secretary of the Club, and wlien hu (the secretary) interviewed tho owners of thototalisators on the subject, thoy recognised tho ticket as being a genuine one, and at once agreed to pay it, In the first instance the machine was worked by Mr Poolo, and in the latqur instanoo it was worked by Messrs Stock and Cohen.

The third of tho series of St. Matthew's winfcor entertainments was held in the schoolroom last evening, and was well attondod. In tho absence of the string band, somo of tho meinborsof which wero detained at the Volunteer parade, Mr Cullimoro opened the programmo with an excellently played piano section. Tho glee, " See our oars," by tho choir was nicely rendered. Tho duet, "o'er tliti .hill, o'er fchp-diilo," by Mesdames Clifton and Lawson was one of tho gems of tho evening, and received a vociferous encore. Both ladies are new to Masterton, and nro a decidod acquisition to our musical talent. A piano duet by the Misses Mary and Florence Boddington followed, and considering tho youth of tho performers of the piece was a vory creditable performance, and received a well merited round of applause, as also did Mrs Mayno's song, ■•" Hear tho wild winds blow;".' Mr H. JReose's cornet solo was nicoly executed, and showed ability, Mr Coleman followed with tho song "The haven aloft," for which ho received an oncore, the same compliment bein« paid to Mrs Clifton for hor song, '-Love's reply," to which she responded by singing " Home, Sweet, Homo" with groat sweetness ..and expression. The next item was a well played piano solo by Miss Ada Freeth, which was received with applause, followed by anothersdee by the choir. Mrs Lawson sang "Darby and Joan" in a most oxpressivo manner, the audienco showing its appreciation by demanding its repetition, the same fate meeting Mr Gayfer's song, " the Gipsy's revelry." Tho trio, "Dame Durden," by Mrs Clifton and Messrs Hovell and Coleman was received by the audience with great favor, causing,much amusement, and was vociferously redemanded. Mr Gant sang a sons? from Maritana in hia well-known' stylo, and received an oncore, responding with "The Friar of Ordors Gray." A gloe by the choir brought an excellent programme to a close. Mrs Paige presided at the piano throughout, and contributed greatly to the success of tho entertainment by the skill with which she played the accompaniments,'

_ Tenders are invited up to the 25th inst. for some bush falling at Matahiwi.

Messrs "W. Cameron and E, KibbleMite of Masterton have applied fcr a patent for a wire strainer,

The annual meeting of the Masterton Caledonian Society is convened for Saturday, the 30th inst.

The contract for the Woodville Railway (formation of tho connecting link, about li miles) has been let to Messrs Scally and M'Grath, of Napier, the price

Mr J, Russell, the 'Borough surveyor,' has notified to the contractors that he disapproves of the plans of the Masterton Volunteer Drill Shed as being unsafe. This will necessitate a temporary stoppage of the works.

Messrs James Brown & Co., hold then initiatory auction sale tomorrow afternoon in the rooms lately occupied by Mr F. H. Wood, Queen St.' To-morrow's list embraces furniture, fancy goods, produce, spring trap, drays, etc,, the sale will commence at 2 o'clock.

The following appointment appeai-s in last night's Gazette:—Mr S. W. Von Stunner to bo a Resident Magistrate for the Districts of Wairarapa,- 'Napier, and Waipukurau, with extended jurisdiction to £IOO, and Sheriff of the District of Wairarapa. The Tradesmen's Cricket Club will play a mutch on the Oval to-morrow afternoon, married v single. • Every member is requested to roll up, as tho return match with the Opaki CO. will take' place on the following Saturday, Mr D'Arcy, the Secretary of the Benevolent Society, informs us that there are are a, number of children, now on the books of the Socioty who are ill provided for with respect to raiment, and that gifts of cast off clothing will be thankfully received at his office.

By Order-in-Council, dated last Tuesday, the representation of the contributory local bodies under the Hospital, and Charitable Instutious Act,. 1886, is apportioned. . In the Wairarapa district Wairarapa East County is to havo three members, Wairarapa West County Council four members, Greytown Borough Council ono member, and Masterton Borough Council two members.

The usual monthly inspection parado of tho Masterton Volunteers took place lust evening, fifty-two mombers answering to tho roll call. The company were under tho command of LieutenantA. Thompson, and wore inspected by Major Bunny. After inspection they marched out, hoaded by tho Baud undor the leadership of Bandmaster Papworth. On the return to the Theatre it was announced that two inspection parades would be held m November, one of them being specially added to onablo member to qualify for capitation. Lieutenant Thompson presented a handsome writing desk to be competed for on conditions to be arranged by the Match Committee.

At a meeting of the Clutha Piuibytory on Wednesday tho following resolution regarding fishing on Sundays was passed: -"Seeing that the Word of God commands us to remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy, the Presbgtory deeply regret to notice that the Otago Acclimatisation Society have sanctioned fishing on tho Lord's day. The Presbytery would affectionately urge 'ill within their bounds not to countenance such desecration, but to do all in their power by word and cxamplo to preserve intact lor themselves and their children tho bless-, sings and privileges of the holy day." .

A case of utter destitution was brought before Mr Von Stunner, R.M., in the Mfistorton Court yesterday. From the evidenco given it appears that a man named Jackson deserted his wife and seven children m Masterton about twomonths ago, leaving them in abject poverty. A warrant was issued for his arrest, but the ellorts of the police to capture him have been unsuccessful. The Benevolent Soeiciy have allowed the family fourteen shillings a week, and this is all they have had to exist upon. When Detective McGrath visited their home yesterday, ho found them on the verge of starvation, the children were without shirts, sucks or boots. The mother stated they had not tasted meat for tho last five months, and as there no cookimr utensils in tho place, they would have been unable to cook it if they had any. Thoro was also an absence of bedclothing, that showed conclusively that the family were placed in a position that is hardly credible to a civilised community. Mr Yon Stunner committed five of the children to tho St. Mary's Homo, Nekton, and one .to tho Wellington Industrial School, tho mother expressing a desire to retain the youngest which she said she could support. Tho Masterton School Committee met last evening. Present.-Messrs Boddington (chairman), Muir, Hogg, Leahy, Paytou, and Lowes. The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed, the Treasurer reported a credit balance of £sllis!)d. Letters were road, from Mr W, C, Buchanan expressing his willingness to co-operate with other membors of the Board for tho erection of a side school; from the Inspector notifying the annual examination to eommonco on November Ist; from the Wcsleyan Trustees notifying the Board that the rent of school room would be increased from _IOs to 15s per week; from the Formidge School declining to join in tho proposed picnic, on account of tho distance from the Railway Station, and from the Board asking the Committee to find drawing model blocks out of the capitation. On the motion of Mr Payton it was resolved re side-school question, _" That the Town Land Trustees be asked if they will purchaso out of the money available for investment a suitable property for a side-school at tho north of Masterton, in condition that the Education Board leased it for as long a term as possible, at a rental yielding a fair rate of interest, and that Mr Hogg and the mover draft the application to the Trustees" and on the motion of Mr Lowe3 the Board wero asked to appropriate the £SOO promisod for the building as tho Committee wero taking active stops to secure a site. It was decided to forward the letter of the Wesloyan Trustees, as requested to the Board, On the motion of Mr Hogg it was arranged to inform the Board that the Committee approved of solid drawing models being obtained but did not consider that the capitation grant could afford school furniture and appliances. The question of the proposed picnic was considered. On tho motion of Mr Lowes it waa abandoned on tho ground that the railway fares would more than absorb the funds at the disposal of the Committee. The periodical report of teachers'stated that Miss Watson had at tho request of the Committee consented to take charge of the side school during Miss Keeling's illness. It wa3 resolved that the Board be recommended to give Miss Keeling a months' leave of absenco and to confirm the action of the Committee re Miss Watson. It was reported that seventeen children had been drafted from the side school to the main school, and Mr Hogg stated that the transfer-was net in conformity with the wishes of- their parents. Accounts were passed'for payment as follows;Woßtia £lß3lld. Woodlmm £l, Wood £l, Rausome £2 4s Cd, and Glasse £ll6s Od. Mr Redman having been appointed visitor for the ensuing month, the meeting adjourned,

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