The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, MAY 9, 1887. THE ADMINISTRATION OF CHARITABLE AID.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2593, 9 May 1887, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, MAY 9, 1887. THE ADMINISTRATION OF CHARITABLE AID.

The administration of charitable aid in this district is now becoming a matter of some importance. When a Benevolent Society was first established in Masterton claims for assistance were comparatively raro, and it was not yery material that they should be dealt with by any cut and dried regulations, so long as they were duly attended to. Now, however, with the growth of population and, we fear, a large percentage of destitution in the community, there are always about a dozen families requiring aid, and the question of administering it in such a way that efficiency and economy may ho combined is of public interest. Poverty has unfortunately become so common in this neighborhood that its relief is demanded to be provided for on some well devised system. An illustration of this necessity was reported last week. It was then asserted a certain family was hardly dealt with by the Society, and that the members of the family were suffering from the inadequate supplies doled out, In this particular instance we understand that the family in question was costing the Society eighteen shillings per week, and that it had some slight resources outside this grant. It is quite evident that when n number of families are dependant upon a Benevolent Society, a donatio of eighteen shillings a week to one of them must be deemed to be a fairly liberal contribution. If a Society paid much more than this to any one family it would speedily exhaust its resources, and would probably be censured for extravagance, In the present instance, a certain member of the Committee was accused of inhumanity for maintaining that tho measure of relief granted was adequate to the necessities of the case. In instances of this land it is very easy for those who have to provide the money to show that too much is being done, and for those who have only lo supply sentiment to demonstrate that too little is being accomplished. The only way to avoid criticism is the adoption of fixed rules to meet the various cases which from time to time creep up. The responsibility of deciding what cases are fit subjects for charitable aid and tho extent to which they should be relieved, must not rest upon the personal sympathies or the personal investigations of the Committee, but on the official reports and recommendations of the relieving officer, A suggestion lias been made that the Mayor of Masterton should directly expend the charitable aid grant made by the Masterton Borough Council, but this would be a step in a wrong direction. The administration of charitable aid is now undertaken by tho local Benevolent Society on behalf of both town and country, and receives more careful and intelligent supervision than if those two local bodies took it in to. their own hands and made direct grants to destitute persons. The task of the North Wairarapa Benevolent Society has not been an easy one. It has, as it were, to organise to meet the numerous claims which are devolving upon it, and to build up an institution which will permanently supply the charitable aid requirements of the district. We' trust settlers generally mil display an interest in the work of the Society, and not only aid ;it by paying annual contributions! towards it in proportion to their means, but also by abstaining from giving private relief to cases [ which ought to be dealt with by the Society. We feel sure that if the Benevolent Committeo are well supported by the public they will be able to deal fairly by all deserving cases, and by eliminating cases which are not worthy of consideration and keeping down grants to those that are to a reasonable standard, they wiU make adequate and economical provision for administering charitable aid in this district.

Tenders are invited for underscrubbing: flee or six acres of bush at Taueru. : The annual licensing mooting of the Caotlepoint Licensing Committee will be held on June 9th at tho Public Hull, Temii. : , The Masterton Yolunteer Quadrille Assembly takes place this evening in tho Drill Shed. The Masterton Masonic Lodge, E.G., meets this evening in the Masonio Hall, Bannister Street, Messrs Lowes and lorns add to4heirstock sale for Wednesday next a line of 150 four-tooth wethers. Mr F.H. Wood advertises the list of entries for his stock sale at the Taratahi yards on Thursday next. Mr W. Hawke, general, carrier, Masterton, announces that ho is prepared to deliver goods to all parts of the district at lowest rates. Mesrs Lowes and lorns .add to their stock salo a line of 150 half bred four tooth wetliors, 20 small pigs and 12 large pigs or baconers. Mr R, Gillies announces that he lias commenced in the firewood lino in Masterton, and is prepared to deliver all kinds and lengths to any part of the borough. Mr J. N. Brunton, tailor, having received a choice assortment of tweeds suitable for the winter season, announces that he will forward samples on application to any part of the district, A fire occurred at Greytewn on Saturday morning, when a cow house, the property of Mr A. McMaster, was consumed. The Fire Brigade was on tho spot and prevented the fire from Spreading to other buildings. One day last week a Maori boy who who was driving a spring cart at tho table lands Lower Valley was thrown out of the vehicle and had his leg broken,

A son of Mr Croots of Pirinoa, died on Wednesday after a short illness, Dr Smith pronounced the cause to bo heart disease. The deceased, who was nine years of age at the time of his death, was interred in tlio Maryborough cemetery on Saturday.

The members of tho Wellington Education Board appointed to inspect the Masterton second school site have informed the Secretary of the School Committee, that they will arrive in Masterton to-morrow evening and inspect the sites on Wednesday morning. The South Wairarapa River Board mot on Saturday, Mr James Donald in tho chair, and it was resolved to strike a rata of one farthing in the £ on all rateable properties within tho River Board's district,

Tho link at the Theatre 'Royal was again well patronised oil Saturday evening; several first class skaters putting in ail appearance, The dress circle was occupied by a number of ladies, who appeared interested in the graceful and erratic movements of the "rollists." The rink will be opened this evening, On Saturday evening last, the female portion of our local Salvation Army, emulated the daughters of Israel who danced before Jepthah after his victory over the Ammonites, and Miriam the Prophetess and the women of Israel who danced before Moses, after their doliverancefrom the Egyptians, by appearing on the march with tambourines and pipes, Prior Gilbert led the Amazons, and put them through various movements opposite the Club Hotel, to the danger of several horsemen, the animals, like tho inhabitants of the town being quite surprised at the. numerous tambours and tho vigorous manner they were performed upon,

By an advertisement in another column it will bo seen that Thompson's Zulu and Egyptian War Diorama Company have decided to visit Masterton as originally intended, viz. oil Wednesday and following nights of this week at the Theatre Royal. The marriage of Mr W, Betty to Miss Lizzio Green attracted a large number to the Masterton Wesleyan Church yesterday morning, when the ceremony was impressively performed by the Rev. J. N. Buttle, After the solemn rite had been successfully carried out, the best man turned to pay the customary tribute to the bride but found the bridegroom had forestalled him, so he mado amends by gracefully doing it by deputy, and commenced to kiss the bridesmaides, cf whom there wore four. As the party loft tho Church to the time of the " Wedding March," riee, split peas, and old boots were freely showered upon them as emblems of good luck, and the best wishes of the whole congregation.

A serious accident happened through a runaway horse at Mr P. Carr's place, Te Ore Ore, on Friday last, by which Mr A. Mutrie broke his leg and a son of Mr Johnstone, of Mauriceville, broke his kneo cap. It appears they were proceeding with a hoise and vehicle to get a load ot water for a thrashing engine, when the animal bolted. Mr Mutrie jumped off, and young Johnstone, it ii supposed, fell off, Those who remained in the trap managed to pull the horse up before doing any damage, and consequently escaped unhurt. • Tho' injured ones were not brought into Masterton before Saturday morning, but from latest accounts are progressing favorably under the doctor's hands.

The Wairarapa Clothing Factory are still allowing purchasers of New Zealand Clothing a discount of 5s in the £. They are also making suits to measure from 47s 6d, Trousers and Yeats from 28s (id, and Trousers from 18s (id. A call cordially invited. Note the address: Next T. G. Mason, Queen-street, Masterton. E, B. Hare, Manager,—Advt. A. Wonderful Hens.—Many are the instances cited of theastonishing fecundity of the various species of domesticated fowl; but the celebrated Wellington Henh (which, strange to say, is of the masculine gender) has a soul above the mere production of egos. The manner in which he turns out Venetian Blinds, etc., is the wonder and admiration of everybody, from tho Governor downwards, The name of th:'s wonderful bid is R, W. Henn, and his well-known fowlhoi'so is tho Poneke Steam Window Blind Factory, Molesworth-streefc, Wellington,— Advt. Acknowledged I'aots

It is acknowledged on all hands that to get the largest choice and the most select assortment of French and English mWneiy the Autumn season it is necessary to go to the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, To Aro House. It is acknowledged universally that we are showing in our mantle-room the latest novelties in ladies' short tweed jackets, plush paletots, visites, fur-lined cloaks, ulsters, and costumes, and tliat nowhere else can so good an assortment be had as at To Aro House. It is acknowledged by, all true judges that our stock of Utitumn drcsa fabrica is tho best that hasbeen seen in 'Wellington for many years, and all ladies would therefore act wisely in selecting their dresses from the superb variety at Te Aro House. - It is Acknowledged that our dressmaking department is tlio best in tho city, best in everything requisite to perfection, and that just as much is paid elsewhere for a badly-fittingf-dress as charge for triumphs of art at To Arp House, 1 It is acknowledged that we have the finest stock of Tweeds'lEnglish. French and colonial) in the city, and that our tailoring department offers advantage? that cannot bo surpassed in New.Zpaland.; ;'Our cutter is a thoroughly practical man, '.and first-class garments are being constantly'turned out at the Wholesalo Family Drapery Warehouse, Te Aro House.— Advt, 11

_ Meetings are convened of land owners in Wairarapa North to considor the rabbit nuisance, A list of the times mid places of meeting appear in another column,

A horse belonging to Mr F. W, Temple left the Indian T Warehouse this morning and took a loug gallop on its own account, taking-the goods trap for company. The animal started northward at a gentle, trot, and like a steam engine increased pace as it went on. It safely negotiated Farmer's corner, turned into Perry-street and then: into Chapel-street, did along straight run to the extreme end, and then 'emerged into Queen-street again, The race home created a deal of wild excitement- -and rash speculation, but Mr. Knight pluckily rode up, raced the fugitive, and after a long struggle from the School to Renall street, brought it upstanding, without any damage being done.