The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 1888. THE TOWN LANDS TRUST BILL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2870, 11 April 1888, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 1888. THE TOWN LANDS TRUST BILL.

Last year, the Masterton Town Lauds Trustees tried their prentice hands on the construction of a sort of consolidating measure, under which the future of the Trust might be more assured than under the old patchwork Act. Their production was neither a thing of beauty nor a joy for ever ; it was, in fact, a misshaped monster, which could not very well have been brought into the Assembly. The Trustees, however,; took their ugly duckling down to Wellington, and got some one there to put it straight, to dress it iu becoming garments, and when it had been metamorphosed and turned out ship-shape and Bristol fashion, a weak effort was made to slip it through the House without more ado. Unfortunately, however, it was discovered that the Trustees had in their new measure altered the original provisions of the Trust in such a way as to make the grey hairs of its founders —Messrs Eenall, Carter, and Jackson —stand ou end, A protest was at once lodged against this, and the Trustees suddenly discovered that it was their duty to postpone till next session the passage of the new Bill, and so allow the public in this town to express an opinion thereon. There are one or two points in the new Bill to which exception may be taken, but one is of so much more importance than the others that we shall c'onfiue our attention to it exclusively. The original Trust was intended to foster educational institutions generally, but the present Trustees have come to the conclusion that it is expedient to alter this basis, and to restrict to primary education alone any benefits which it may be in a position to confer, Now, we altogether object to this startling change, and we fail to see any valid reason for it being adopted. On the contrary, it appears to us to be a most unwise proposal, It is almost equivalent to handing over the Trust revenues to the Colony, to dropping our little local income into the big bucket of Colonial educational expenditure. The Colony now provides absolutely for primary education, and there is every reason to believe that the provision will be continued. It does not, however, make any absolute provision for secondary education, and this is where a local educational Trust has an opening for doing good work in the community. We consider that in a town like Masterton, secondary education is needed, as well as primary instruction, and that our Town Lands Trust should even now be working ill this direction by offering scholarships to the brightest boys and girls in the upper classes of our public primary school, In very many instances, the brightest scholars are the children of settlers in humble circumstances, who are not in a position to give them that further education which they are capable of receiving, It is in cases like this that local scholarships are of value, and are, indeed, necessary, if education in Masterton is intended to be progressive, and not limited to the public school standards. By what right the Town Lands Trustees have decided that the money of the Trust shall not be utilised for such a purpose we fail to see. We notice now that it is proposed that the public meeting on Friday evening shall appoint a committee to confer with Mr Q. B.eeiham and with the Trustees on the clauses of the new Bill. The value of such a committpe is problematical, as it is impossible to determine whether it will over-ride the opinion of the Trustees or pjmply be a useless minority in the conference. For adjusting minor points such a oommittee may be useful, but such a point as the one we have referred to ought to be directly decided by the public meet, ing and not relegated either to the Trustees or to a committee. This pojnt changes the whole tenor of the original Tjwsfc, and virtually places its revenue as a grant-in-aid to the colonial exchequer, ifo doubt tlje advocates who seek to cany it wjlji Jay before the meeting some reasons in its favor, but as yet we have heard of none which justifies so wide a departure from the original intent of the Trust. The onus of showing that it is desirable to alter the basis qi the original Trust will of course rest upon those members of it who have embodied the extraordinary proposal in ihsir new Bill.'

Thistle Lodge of Freemason meets io-night,

There were ten bankruptcies in Wei-! lington during April. Weretmndmembera and friends that Miss A. Watson's private dancing class opens to-night in the Theatre Royal, the first dance beta? at eight o'clock. The Masfcerton Road Board advertises a notification regarding the borrowing of £BOO for the extension of the Wangaehu Koad, and £2OO for forming a branch line at Eopourangi, _ The Eketahuna Road Board, by advertisement, invite tenders tor the erection I ofa suspension bridge overthe Makakahi River, at the Central Mangaone Road.

The exodus from New Zealand continues, and by the Waihora, which left Auckland for Sydney yesterday, over 40 persons (married men with families) left to try their luck on the Australian shores

At the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning, John Kelly, a drunk, was fined 5s or in default 8 hours imprisonment. Mr P. Dickson, the Managing partner of the Wholesale Drapery Company, publishes a price list in this issue of ladies ulsters and jackets, fingering wools, and other cheap and'superior articles of drapery and clothing. Messrs Cade and McKmizie, notify that poison is laid on the Black Rock Hill .property, . Mr John Yates is round with-a subscription list to-day, for the beneit'of. Mr J. Creelman, whose recent • losses by fire are familiar to our readers, and we are glad ;to notice that the document is numerously signed. ■ We remind Btqckowners and dealers of Mr F. H. Wood's sheep and cattle sale at the Taratahi yards to-inorrow. There will be a good assortment of stock yarded and all classes seem represented in (die advertised list.

Those who are lovers of rinking, our colonial substitute for skating, will be glad to hear that it is the inteution of the lessee of the Masterton Theatre to open that building as a rink. • The skates have already been ordered, and if they arrivo in time, a start will be made next Saturday, The cantata of " The Picnic," which for some time has been in rehearsal by the choir of St, Matthews, assisted by various ladies, is now announced for Thursday, 19th April, in the school room. Mrs TV. E. Paige is the conductor, and Miss P. Lowes, the accompanyist. There arc Borne very pleasing solos in the cantata, and the choruses, which have been well prepared will, be rendered by thirty voices. There will also be, we understand, several introduced items by wellknown gentlemen amatours, and somo very pretty scenery has been prepared m keeping, with the tide of the piece. Tho entertainment i 3 in aid of the choir funds,

The tide of bitter retrenchment hai

reached Masterton, and economy is present in all its grinn reality. A gentleman who had business at our local police office a fow evenings since, found the establishment enveloped in the gloom of sepulchral darkness, and he realised that if he wished to do any business with the officials, he would have to bring his own candle with him, fortho Government have stopped supplies in certain directions, and henceforth the luxuries of "penny dips" and firewood, dwell only among the memories ot the past, Messrs Lowes & loms report a most successful sale at Mr Waytc's farm, Taratahi, yesterday, the attendance being largo and. the bidding spirited.. throughout,Sheep sold freely at previous quotations. A number of farm,, harness, and hack horses sold under the hammer at good figures. Vehicles, implements, tools, sundries, and oats, also changed hands at fair rates. The following are the prices obtained;—2-tooth wethers made u's Id, heavy ewes 6s 4d, medium 5s 7d, a line of 350 good breeding ewes 4s 9d, lambs 4s o'd, culled ewes Is to 2s Cd, rams 10s each, Farm horses ranged from £lO to £lB, light harness £8 to £l2, hacks £5 to £6. Reaper, carts, harrows, traps, pigs, poultry, and sundries, at current rates.

Maine news—Dr. Soule's American Hop Bitters, winch are advertised in our columns, are a sure cure for ague, biliousness and kidney compaints. Those who use them say they cannot be too highly recommended. Tiiose afflicted should give them a fair trial, and will become thereby enthusiastic in the praise of their curative qualities.—" Portland Argus,' Shrewdness & AuiHTY.-Dr. Soule's American Hop Bitters so freely advertised in all the papers, secular and religious, are having a lar?o sale, and are supplanting all other medicines. There is no deny in? the virtues of the Hop plant, and the proprietors of these Bitters have shown great shrewdness and ability in compounding a Bitters, whose virtues are so palpable to every one's observation.—' Examiner and Chronicle. 1

[Extract from Le Journal ties Modes.] Some months back we were presented with & dress length of black silk, manufactured solely for a city firm by Messrs. Bonnet, of Lyons, and called by them the "Beautiful and Pure." The material was made up, and tho following is the result;— Let us speak the first of the silk It was certainly of the very best quality, and no doubt was a good price. This however, is always the case, and more especially where silk is concerned. There is always a market value for silk, and, wherever it is offered at a low figure, you may reckon sure that it is not a pure silk, but it is adulterated in some manner, which is only known to the expert. The purchasers, however, realise that in the wear; but it is then too late for them to wish they had their money back again in their pocket. It is our province to find out good articles, and to proclaim them when found. Now, without setting ourselves up as infallible judges, we yet feel assured that any wearing a dress made of the "Beautiful and Pure" Silk would be perfectly satisfied with her purchase, we are almost tempted to say whatever price she paid, at To Aro Houso Wellington.

The "Beautiful and Pure" Silk is very soft, yet with plenty of substance; of a good rich blaok, and very elastic These various virtues make it hang in soft olose draperies, and where this silk is used the dress bodies oan be made to fit more closely and easily. Our dress was made with a round skirt, gathered full into the waistband, and hanging in folds at the left side and back. The front was left plain. Down the right side was arranged a panel covered with a frilling of lace, crossed by four bars of silk, Down eaoh side oftjje panel and being draped loosely across the front, hung in a large festoon, and forming a round tabller, was carried round to the left side, apd there hanging long, nearly covered the skirt, Continued round to the back, it was plated in at the waist, and hung dpwn in folds over the skirt,being surmount? Ed by a pouff. Pointed body, fastening soross the front, and edged with beaded galon, It is trimmed V shape at the neok, filled in with lace, whioh forms a oolloret. Three-quarter sleeves, trimmed with lace epaulets aud frills, at Te Aro House, Wellington. So far this silk has not shown the slightest tendency to crease or crumple; tha seams arc all firm, and there is no sign of dragging put, which a thick silk is likely to do, "' 'jlliflge.tb.si' Ijia dress is most satisfactory; we might'also'call if :.'§ thing of beauty and joy for ever." A thing of beaufy js, but a joy for ever would not encourage silk manufactories, or give employment to the thousands of workpeople who depend upon the manufacture of their daily bread. " ljhe." Jjeaufifal and Pure" Silk is easily attainable at Te Aro House, and has the flame "Beautiful and Pure," winch is tho trade mark, on' the selyedge. Sold' only at; Te Aro House Wellington,-Apvr,'

The annual report and balance sheet of the Maflterton Town Lands Trust appear in another column. Mr Thomas Maokay has been unanimously re-elected Chairman of the Wairarapa North County Council for tho ensuing year. There will be an extra practice of the Masterton Philharmonic • Society, male voices only, at Messrs Jas. Brown and Go's auction room, on Thursday evening, There (fill also be the usual general rehearsal on Friday. _. The tidal eccentricities still continue in the Wellington Harbor. The neap tides of the last few days have been as extraordinarily low as the other was high. At low water the tide has gone lower than it usually does at the lowest springs, while high water has been barely above ordinary mean tide. The appearance of the bay, says the N.Z.Times, has been very strange, owing to the unprecedented lownes3 of its waters. As yet no satisfactory explanation of the double tidal phenomenon has suggested itself, and every theory that, has so far been formed fails in one respect or another to account for the occurences, \