The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 1888. The Borough Quarterings.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2906, 23 May 1888, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 1888. The Borough Quarterings.

Mk Kexall's connection with Borough politics of late years lias been memorable for one important change which he brought about, viz., the division of the town into four'wards. At the time when the town was quartered we expressed a very strong opinion against the impracticable character of the arrangement which lie made, and experience amply confirms it. The administration of the Borough under a proper subdivision into wards might be a success, but on the basis laid down by Mr llenall it is a dismal failure, and the dissatisfaction with it is general. We observe that Cr dapper has given notice of motion that the Town Clerk take the steps necessary to abolish the present wards, and probably he adopts this course because he is thoroughly satisfied that the town cannot be efficiently and economically governed without reversing the hasty anil ill-advised action taken by Mr llenall in subdividing it. It is expected that Mr Eenall himself will notoppose the proposal to abolish the ward system, because it is rumored that lie himself admits that it works badly, and also because a general election might terminate the doadlock which has now existed between himself and the present Council since his election as Mayor. The ratepayers, should they agree to a change in the present ward boundaries, have two alternatives open to them. They may simply abolish the present wards and place the Borough in the position it was prior to its subdivision, or tliey may re-divide it into say three wards -a central ward, embracing the town proper, and two suburban wards. Either alternative would be better than the present quartering. Wo do not require twelve councillor!!, representing four wards. A less number of councillors means a more economical administration of the affairs of tho Borough. Half a dozen councillors, with a man of business as Mayor, could do the work of the Borough, and do it well,

There will be no publication of tho Waiuahaim Daily tomorrow. Tenders are invited in another Qolnmn for the erection i>f a house at Eketahuna. We understand that the Wellington Education Board will shortly becompolled to make both ends meet by clipping teachers salaries. On the reeommondetiou of the gas manager Cowans patent dram wot meters are to be introduced into llasterton. Although the first price of these meters Is greater, they will on account of their durability be cheaper in the long run than the dry meters and more reliable. Mr P. Dickson of the Wholesale Drapery Coy, announces the arrival of forty cases and bales of the latest and most fashionable novelties for the present season per s. s. Done and Tungariro, Tho yoodfi ave now on viow and the prices are marked in plain figures. An inset is circulated with tills issue of the Daily. From an extract from Mr Firth's autobiugrophy we gather that among his friunds there was a youth with a "lip tilted I '' nose, which was the subject of much unbecoming mirth among his friends, Justly annoyed at the frequency of some friendly allusions to that featuro, lie said gravely—"Now, look here, I object to your making my nose a subject of conferaition.', "That's unfortunate," replied his dearest friend, "wo wanted a subject, and wo naturally took the first that turned up?"

Messrs and lorns hold an ex" tensive sale of new und second-hand fur nifcure, produce, poultry and sundries for Saturday,

Excursion tickets to Wellington and rotnm the same day, will bo issued tomorrow at the usual low rates,

Mr John Tait, the well-known sportsman, dropped down dead at Sydney on Monday. An endeavor is being made to got the Tableaux "Vivants and Living Waxworks exhibited in Masterton at nil cany" date. This exhibition has met with great success in the Wairarapa townships. Walter Laugloy was charged beforo Mr M, Catolberg, J.P., and Beutonced to 48 hours' imprisonment, it bcint; his second offence within 24 hours.

Tho Sydney Bricklayers have struck for an increase of wages, but to this tho employers have demurred, and are iilling up any vacancies from tho rauks of tliu unemployed,

The Maßterton Rifle Volunteers and Band parade to-morrow morning at tho Drill Hall at 8.20, and proceed to Carterton by tho 9.15 train to join in .the review ill honour of Her M-jesty's Birthday,

A lady residing uoar llie Girl's High School. Wellington, notifies her willingness to receive two or threo young ?irls as boarders upon moderate terms. There will be plenty of amusement in the Theatro Royal to-morrow. The rink will be open in tho morning and afternoon for ladies and gentlemen and the footballers entertainment in the evening. Messv'3 Lowes & lows announco an

important sale of freeholds at Ekotahuna and Mastorton for Juno loth/ The Masterton Borough Council invite tenders for about 9 chains road work in Smith and Dixon-streeta, and about 19 chains in George and Junction-streets. The advertisement appears in this issue, At the inquest, held this morning on on tho body of the infant fomale found on tho beach at Wellington yesterday, the medical evidence went to show that the body was that of a still-bum child A verdict of found dead was 'returned. The placing of exhibits in the various courts of tho Melbourne Exhibition is

being proceeded with, and already 250 exhibits received from New Zealand have

oeen placed in the space allotted to th is

colony. A man named George Ewart has been arrested in Fielding on a warrant charging him with stealing a gun, tho property of Mr Berg at Eketahuim, lie was brought up and remanded to Masterton where he is expected to arrive to-day, Accused is a son of the man Ewart who

was committed for tii.il recently on a j charge of horse-stealing from Eketaliuna. A Bill dealing with the fuul brood among bees is about to be introduced this session and is likely to receive general support. This will be good news to our local bee keepers, notably Mr J. Dixon who has porsistently brought this matter before the Masterton Horticultural and Industrial Society with a view to some uniform action being taken. The annual tea meeting of the Masterton Presbyterian Sunday School will take place in the Temperance Hall to morrow, Queen's Birthday. Tea will be on the tables at 5 o'clock. At 7 o'clock a public meeting will be held in the church, when addresses will be delivered by ministers and friends.

Telegraphic news from Brisbane states the elections for the Legislative Assembly though as yet notcmiipleto, give a majority against the Government, and it is expected that the Premier will place the

resignation of his Government in the hands of the Governor.

A meeting for the purpose of electing a school committee was held at Dreyerton on Monday last, when the fullowimj members were elected fur the current yearMossi-a S. Donovan (Chairman), J. \V. Kanby (Secretary and Treasurer), G. Bruce, D Finlays'in, R. E. Blade, J. McLean and E. McKeiwie. The managing committee of the Philharmonic thank alltlivse who directly and indirectly assisted in the production of "Trial by .Jury," A

notice is also given to members to assemble for practice at St. Matthew's schoolroom 011 Friday next, at ek'ht p.m. Persons desirous of becoming performing members are requested to forward their names to the Secretary, Mr E. W. Porritt..

The question of opening a road through from Villa or George-street 011 the Bentley Estate to Renall street, Upper Plain, was discussed by Couiicilluis tout mailt, Such road would need to be taken through the properties of Messrs A. W. Renall, W. Perry, and H. Cule. Mr Renall reforred to the boon it would be to the many children who now had to cross private property or make a long detour to get to the mam school. He would not object so far as his own property was concerned, but lie thought they would have a difficulty in dealing with one of the other property owners. The Clerk was authorised to write and ascertain from those interested what chance the Council would have of being permitted to open up a road as suggested,

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Lieut. Thompson has received the fol" lowing from Major Bunny:—The acting appointment of Mr Hooper as Lieutenant of tho Masteiion Rities, is approved.

Countryman (to hotel dork)—"l reckon you'll liavo to givo me another room, mister.' Cleik—" What's tho matter with tho one you have?" Countryman—llThn sign Says don't blow out the gas,' au'b'gosh, I can't sloep with all that light in the room."

TlieWolcli newspapers report further extraordinary scenes at Hermon Independant Chapel, Uonwil, where large congregations assembled on Sunday, in anticipation that tho service would be conducted by the ejected minister the Rev, J, L.Owens. The rev. gontlemen's opponents took possession of the chapel at nine o'clock in the morning and held a service of their own. At ten o'clock, however, congregatiouof sometwoor threo hundred of the minister's supportersassembled outside the chapel, and an attempt to enter the edifice lor tho purpose of ejecting the '"opposition" created a general scuffle, and a disgraceful scene ensued The service, whcli had been cumin euced, was L'ivon up, and tierce lights took place in the chapel.