The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1887. MINISTERIAL CANDIDATES.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Issue 2688, 1 September 1887, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1887. MINISTERIAL CANDIDATES.

From the speeches of many aspirants to Parliamentary honors ono would almost gather that thero are no Ministerial candidates in the present campaign. Few openly avow themselves as pledged to the Government, and some, like a South Wairarapa candidate, plainly ticket themselves as " not pledged to the Ministry," and others by ocoasionaUy abusing a Minister Or by dropping all mention of any unpopular member of the Ministry, manage to pose as independent candidates. It is,, however, •usually pretty well known how far they are free, A native of Te Ore Ore told a member of our staff the other day of the manner in whioh candidates come canvassing amongst them. These gentry blurt out little truths amongst the Natives, which they carefully conceal from their confiding fellow' colonists, In the present instance one liberal candidate asked our Native informant," Do you like Stout," and was gratified to find that he did like Stout, He then asked the venerable man, "Do you like Ballaice, and was inexpressibly joyed to find that this Te Ore Ore elector loved Ballanoe also, and /then the canvassing - candidate , opened., out and enthusiastically exclaimed,me all the samo as ' Stout and Ballance." At this stage of of the interview the cftndidato imagined that he had booked a vote, but, the wily Native took his turn at questioning, and asked tho candidate, "Do you like Ballance'd Land Act." "Yes," rejoined the unsuspecting candidate. " Well, I don't" said the native," and I won'tvote for.you." The moral of this is that if people want to learn the exact views of candidates they can get them pretty plainly from the' natives. We always regarded the Liberal candidate for the Masterton district as a pledged Miniscandidate, but the only direct evidence- we; have of'the fact is the statement of a Te Ore .Ore native. In Wairarapa South ; we regarded Mr Bunny as a Ministerial candidate, but he has said that he is not so, and we are bound'to accept his assurance, yet at the same time there is a feeling that he is in some way pledged like our Masterton candidate to Messrs Stout and Ballance and not to Sir Julius Vogel. No doubt before the polling day any doubts of this kind will be cleared up, It will be perhaps

better on the whole for Ministerial, candidates to act as such, and not to take all the advantages of their connection with the Government without any of the responsibility.

The Evening Post writing on the .Wellington electionasays

The most hardly fought electoral battles now being waged In this part of the. country, are for the seats ontheotharside of the Eimutaka. Mr Bunny, a Parliamentary and ProvinQial veteran, Is fighting a good fight far Wairarapa against Mr Buchanan, who in two previous contests defeated him.. This time! the.probnbiiity seems to'be that the decision wilm mewed. Mr Bunny claim? to tie an Independent, but probably inclines more to the Ministerial than to the Atkmsooian party.. He, however, has pronounoed and liberal views of his own, and his thorough knowledge of New Zealand affairs, and Parliamentary experience .will render him an exceptionally valuable addition to the House at the present juncture. Further on there is a triangular duel, and it is said that Mr Beetham will probably, owing to Mr Hawkins standing, be beaten for Masterton by Mr Hogg, an out and out Ministerialist. The eleotors will probably soon have reason to regret their choice if thiß is so, for while Mr Beetham is by no means an ideal representative, he has proved himself a fairly respectablo and useful one. Mr Hogg is not a desirablo tvpe ot representative, or likely to prove of muoli real use if ho should get into Parliament. His views 011 Protection should alone servo to doprive him of tho oonfidence of any country constituency which understands its own best interests. Mr Hawkins has no chance of success, and his retirement in favor of Mr Beotham would be the most practical proof he could give of tho sincerity of the political faith he professes. In Wood, ville there are also three candidates, but it is said that Mr McCardlo who will oommand most of the votes, will be crushed by the Hawkos Bay olectovs. Wo aro inclined to regret this, because although perhaps not very highly qualified for public life, Mr McCardlo is an honest, straightforward man, and is undoubtedly superior to Mr W. C, Smith, who is opposing him on the same ticket. Mr Horaco Baker's oandidature is objectionable, booauie he is a man with a personal grievance, an ex-Civil servant dissatisfied with tho way he has been treated, and still longing after tho Edon from whioh ho has been excluded. Men with a grievance iu Parliament are oven worse than men with a fad. Mr Baker is said to have the best chanco of succoss, but the result is vory doubtful.

It is atrange that a well informed journallike the Post Hliould make such bad election tips. Wn have nevor yot published a wrong forecaste of a general eWtion as far as this district is concerned, end we have tho utmost confidence in stating that Mr Buchanan will head Mr Bunny with a considerable majority, and that Mr Beetham will head' Mr Hogg by a substantial majority. In the Woodville election the. dunces are, as our Wellington contemporary alleges, in favor of Mr Horace Baker, but his return is not us certain as the election of Messrs Beetham and Buchanan. We are so satisfied with respect to Mr Beetham'a positiou, in the triangular election that we should rogret to Beo Mr Hawkins retire from the contest. This latter candidate wants e. lesson which he can only obtain by going to the poll.

Mr Bunny met the electors at Kaiwaiwai on Monday night, and received a vote of confidenoe. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Mastorton Town Lauds Trust will be held to-morrow evening at tho Institute. A Totara tree at Morrisous run Lower Valley has been burning for eight months and is still in the same state uf ignition. Tho Groytown Volunteer Fire Brigade hold thoir Annual Soiree on September 16th with promises to be a great success, Tho Masterton Rifle Volunteers are ordered to parade for inspection and exercise on the Bth and 22nd inst. The School Gadete will parade on the Bth at 3 o'clock p. m AMasterton correspondent of the Evening Post says.—lt iB reported here that Mr Hawkins, tho candidate for the representation of Masterton, and some of his supporters intend starting another paper in Masterton.

TheGreytown Horticultural Society's Concert on Monday night waß a great success although the house was not so full aB might bo desired. Among the performers were Mesdamos, Cuff, Knoll, Hume, and Misses Bowler and Hebley Messrs Meyrick, Huphes, G. M. Gardener, Patten, Crawley, ii. A. Campbell, and Lewis. An enjoyable dance was held afterwards. Messrs A. and C. Brandon Solicitors Wellington, invite tenders for a portion of Soction 142, small farm reserve Carterton. The property contains about fifty acres, on which stands ono of the landmarks of the Wairarapa—the old pioneer Hotel—with stnbloa, cowsheds and numerous commodious outbuildings.

The Annual Ball of tho Masterton Rifle Volunteers came off in the Drill Shed laat ovening and was attended by about fifty couples. The whole arrangments were carried out iu a satisfactory manner and all present appeared to : thoroughly enjoy themselves, Lieutenant A. Thompson as M. C. performing his arduous duties most efficiently. The room was l nicely decorated by Mr T. Jago, who appears to be an adept in the art. The floor was in capital order, and the refreshment department, undor tho management oi Mr. F. Felling, fully equal to the demands made upon it, the viauda being of firßt class quality. Daucing was kept up with spirit till four o'clock thiß morning to the music cf Miso Corbett (piano), Mr Mueller (violin). Mr Tierney (cornet), and Mr Pearson (violincollo). A meeting of tho members of. the Featberstoii Racing Club takes place cn Saturday next.

Tenders for taking levels, preparing plans and specifications for about four, miles of formation and Bridges are invited by the Alfredton Boad Board. With reference to the proposod school in the Rangitumau district, we aro informed that a committeo has has been appointed to report upon tho sites, at an adjourned meeting to be held on Tuesday next. "Mistakes will often ocour m the best regulated families," and so it is that to suit the convenience of shippers wo have a consignment of glassware that were not wanted before Christmas, Te Aro House, Wellington. As, however, they aro here, the publio will reap the benefit of the error, and will havo an oppotunity of making a free selection in accordance with tho amount of thoir purchases, and on a Bimllar soale to the Jubilee bonus in the month of June last, During tho present month they can be had at ToAtoHoubo." The scale is announced in another column, and ia sufficiently liberal to attract a large amount of attention. Tho articles are all of as useful bb well aB an ornamental description, and no doubt will be muoh appreciated and sought after by purchasers at Te Aro House, Wellington. Wo need hardly say that to those who contemplate setting np housekeeping thiß opportunity will be invaluable, while those who wish to replenish their stock of household glassware at once adapted for ordinary nse, and, calculated to be ornaments to any well-laid table, will seize a ohance that does not ocur every day, at To Aro House, WeilingtonHjyi,

The following team will represent the Red Stars and To Ore Ore in their match against the Mastorton Club on Saturday aftornoon next of the Mastorton Club Ground, Worksop Road:-Backs: D'Arcy Hawke, R, Th'>mpson. Pelting, Elle'S, Puni ;■ Forwards: Iggulden, Ewington, W. Welch, Akitu, Hiiuiuna, Kara, Wahu,; Akqhajta, Bf Ngatuere ; Emergencies; Forwards: Alf.Hilar, Emmett; Backs : Rerqini, Putahi.

Messrs Lowes and lorns report at their stock sale yesterday, both cattle and aheep were well represented as regards numbers, but the quality of each was not equal to • the entrieß of. preyioua sales ( Sheep all sold freely, but cattle dragged,' few sales in this line lieing effected., The following are,the figures Forwara wethers j)s 8d t ;smull stores (is 8d to 7a (3d, ewes Ss. hoggeta 39 to ss.7d'; store steera fiOs, store cows 40s, pigs 6s Cd to 125. : .' . '

; The football match Preas and Stage v.Red Star; Club came off on the Masterton Club ground yesterday afternoon, and attracted a large number of spectators, among whom wero a fair sprinkling of ladies. The match does not call for any special comment, as it was a case of an organised team. against a dißorgauised' one. The Stars played together as one man, run through their hoavyopponeuts in the scrimmages, ran ringa round them in back play, and finally won the matoh by fourteen pointß to nil. Tho Press and Stage combination was not a combination, each man played as he thought best, and the' great wonder was that the Stars did not score more points. "The winners all played well. For tho losers O'Connor was a tower of strength, and kept the team'iogother, as well, as it was possible to do it. T. Perman played a bully game, but was not well baoked up. Gus Lynob did sotno clever collariu? and running, and W. Perman did lots of work, but thero was an absence of experience'about tho team that contrasted rather unfavorably with tho winners. The Stars socured six tries, from which four goals were kicked. The Australian Yokes Family presented by far the best programme of the Beason at the Theatre Royal last evening to a fair house, the audienco from the rise to the fall of tbo curtain being kept in a continual Btato of merriment, Mr John L. Hall, who by the way was sufforing from the effects of his recent illness, impersonated tho character of Archilles Dufaur in tho;two act comody of i( The Debutante," Dufaur, an old French actor, was very anxious that his daughter should make her appearance on the stage, and the methods the old man adopts to seoure this object, leads to a aeries of very funny complications, whioh tho olevor acting of Mr Hall and his company wero fully oqual to. The Becond part of tho programme was highly appreciated, the vocal quartetto and dance being exceedingly clever,-and met with a vigorous ouooro. The farce was a regular screamer from beginning to end, and Bent the audienco home in a very ploaaant mood.- . If the Company had opened here with last evening's programme they would no doubt have ocored much larger successes. Thie evening the Company appear for the last time in Maeterton, when abatlesque written Mpressely for them, untitled 1 ' Tho Belles of tie Kitchen" will be performed, in which Mr John I. Hall will take his original character of Timotbeua WigffinsEsfj. MrChas. Waud is also down for oue of hia favorite violincello solos, in itself a rare musical treat. We hopo the company will be rewarded with' a bumper house as they fully deserve it.