The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1888. Pastoral Amalgamation.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2918, 7 June 1888, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1888. Pastoral Amalgamation.

Wk have in the Wairarapa an admitted superflity of Pastoral (Societies. The district is only strong enough to support one, and we possess two. The beauties and advantages of competition have frequently been dilated upon to demonstrate that two Societies in competition are better than one in monopoly; but exhibitors say they won't knock about their stock by sending them to more than one show, and if the exhibitors put their backs up in this way the question must necessarily be settled by them, We have always favored amalgamation, and the present is an opportune time to arrange a union, which would promote the interests of the district generally. The older Society is losing a capable Secretary in Mr Halloran, and the younger Masterton one recently was bereaved of its President. As far as the latter loss is concerned, we believe that on Saturday next, the vacancy will be filled be a tolerably unanimous choice of a successor in the person of Mr B. Meredith, This gentleman has done good service to the Society as Vice-President, and lias well earned the highest position which the Society can confer upon him. The older Society will have, however, a difficulty to find a successor to Mr Halloran, and if at this stage an amalgamation were effected it might be altogether unnecessary to look about for one. There is every reason to believe that amalgamation could now be effected upon terms which would be acceptable to Lower Valley residents, and which would be advantageous to settlers in Wairarapa North, Should the new President of the Masterton Society, and we take it for granted that this will be Mr E. Meredith, endeavor to secure a friendly union between the two Societies, lie will confer a marked benefit upon the pastoral interests of the district. An opportunity now presents itself of reconciling conflicting interests, and uniting what ought to be one great and prosperous district on a common show ground, and we shall be very glad to find Mr Meredith taking advantage of it,

The question has been mooted whether an official reception should be given to Sir George Grey outside the Exhibition programme. There is a feeling that though a large number of townspeople would like to welcome this distinguished visitor, and listen

possibly to one of the eloquent adtosses which lie is always so willing to deliver, it would be hardly fair to the Exhibition people, who have secured his presence amongst us, to arrange another large gathering which would draw the public away from the one already organised.

We learn that Mr Jaines Stuckoy has given notice to move at tho next meeting of tho Agricultural and Pastoral Association " That it is desirable that the restriction upon tho importation of stock from countries outside Australia should be removed without iklwj so that breeders may be able to secure new blood in time for uext season." Tho resolution points out the necessity of improving our stock in order to keep the premier position we hold in the frozen meat trade, and that unless we do so, the Argentine Republic may outstrip us in the race, as strong efforts aro being made by breeders there to improvo the quality of their stock, whilj tho Government at the same time are fostering the frozen meat industry by large subsidies. Mr Stuckey's motion deserves consideration at the hands of all stock owners in the colony, and we hope tho Pastoral Association will see their way to support it, and that the members for the Wairarapa will use their influence to induce the Government to move in the matter, At present stock can bo imported via Australia, but at a great advance in cost and of risk to the animals, while the chance ot the spread of disease is increased, especially in cattle, as it is well known pleuro rages in the sister colonies.

Mr Whitcombo lias been unanimously elected chairman of the Pahiatua Road Board.

The question of lighting llie Borough of Lyttelton by electricity will shortly be considered, notice of motion to that effect having been given by a councillor. Mr W. C. Smith lias presented a petition to the House from 225 ratepayers hi the Pahiatua district in favor of the Pahiatua County. The fact that new Borough by-laws are now in force was exemplified in the R,M. Court this morning. The Inspector, Mr J, C. Ingram, was complimented by the Bench for his care in enforcing them. Mr A. W. Renall has expressed his intention of getting Sir George Grey, on his visit to Masterton, to look through the Town Lauds Trust Act. He is suro Sir George would do so willingly, iie having given the land to the town.

The Paliiatua Star says: "The Roman Catholics of this district are taking active steps towards the erection of a church. Already nearly £llO has been collected for tho purpose, and in the course of a few months it is more than likely the building will be up. Tho congregation arc, we understand, negotiating the purchase of an acre from Mr Wakcman fronting Wakeman-street,"

Some valuable building sites, contiguous to the railway station, Eketahuna, aro to be offered for sale by Messrs R. Aitken & Sons, on tho 28th inst, As the railway will be opened to this township in the course of a few. months, which will make it the distributing point for miles of settlement around, there should be a brisk demand for these sections. A sale of fruit trees will be held on the same date.

On Friday next the Elite Skating Rink will open at the drill hall, Masterton, under the patronage of the Mayor and Council, and the Captain, officers and members of tho Masterton Volunteer Company. The Volunteer Band will be in attendance and supply the music, A charge of sixpence each will be made for admission, and for skates sixpence. Messrs Johnston & Co., in another column notify that their wholesale and retail general stores will open daily at Tinuiatß a.m., and close at (J p.m. (on Saturdays at 10 p.m.), and at Castlepoint every Monday and Thursday from 11 a.m. untii 2 p.m. Printed circulars with prifje list will be issued by tho firm in a few days. Wholesale quotations can be had on application to the manager.

Mr John Tuck is in some little difficulty over the license of the Eketaliuiia Hotel, He lias been so busy with other matters that lie forgot (so the report goes) to make application for a renewal himself; and those who have an interest in his bei'ig shut out declare that the Electabuna Hotel will have to put its shutters up. Mr Tuck, according to our (Pahiatua Star) idea, lias just as good a chance of getting a renuwalof license as ever he had, notwithstanding any attempt that may be made to run liiin out, A meetingof the Provisional Committccof the School of design was held in the Institute yesterday. Present—The Rev W. E, Paige (Chairman), Messrs B. P. Perry, S, Yon Stunner, and Mr T. Grundy (Hon, Secretary), The Secretary submitted a number of accounts which had been sent in to him. The Chairman expressed lus surprise that accounts for three months back should be sent into a provisional committee, Mr Yon Sturnjer said none of the goods supplied, or sei'r vices rendered, for which accounts had been sent in were authorised by the present Committee. It seemed to be the fashion in New Zealand to anticipate their income, They would amount to a quarters revenue. He thought it showed a want of taste on the part of Mr Riley to incur expenses before the provisional Committee even lyas formed and ask them to pay it, Mr Grundy was of opinion that the advertising that was necessary to be dyne should be paid for by the school hoard. The Chairman moved that none of the accounts bo paid except those certified to by the Secretary. Mr Von Stunner was of opinion that it was no part of the duty of theprovisionalCommittee tolii'crfere with the accounts, They had no power to deal with the "rant of £25, and no other funds were at their disposal, The' Chairman's motion not finding a seconder, Mr Von Sturmer moved that an advertisement be inserted in the papers calling a meeting for the purpose of electing a Committee. Mr B. P. Perry seconded the niotion which was carried, Tho Secretary was asked to write to employers of labor and bring under their notice the advantages the Sclioul of Design would be to their employes and to enlist their sympathy with the movement.

Tito following team will represent the MastcrtonOliibintlie senior cup match against the Rivals (Carterton) at Carterton on Saturday next:—Bask W. Wacdell, three quarters, 'Wallace, Smith C. Perry; halves,J.Perry, H. Perry; forwards— C. Bannister, Chennolls, Cox, W. Day, Harvey, Hounslow, felling G. Welch, W. Welch. Emergencies—Backs, M, Wolcli, Holnnvood; forwards, O'Connor, McKenuio. and Kibblowliite. The following is the To Ore Ore team picked to play against tho second fifteen of the Riyals (Carterton) at Mastertun on Saturday next: Full-back—Mare Brown j Three-quarters—Kahu, and Rangitauira; Halvps-Panl, Ellers (Captain), Torea; Forwards—Himiona, Akitu, Kara, Tuke, Ran«anui, Waari, Bob Npatuvo, Wahu, and Putahi. Emergencies; Backs— Pascho and Hare Taka; Forwards— Akuhatu, Matau, and Hucata.

In another column Mrs Carriek returns thanks to those who assisted in removing her furniture and effects at tho late fire, Messrs Lowes and Torus add to thoir sale for Saturday 20 pairs fowls.

]n the Legislative Council yesterday, a motion was carried to the effect that the school age be raised to six years. A motion to abolish tho School Boards was negatived.

The match committee of the Masterton Rifles met at Mr Williams' shop last night when the following resolution was unanimously carried: That the conditions as drawn up for Captain Donald's trophy be rescinded and that interval shooting be substituted, to bo won three times running or four times at intervals. By an advertisement in another column it will be seen that tho Masterton Football Clubs annual soiree takes place in the Drill Hall on Wednesday evening

next. Tho success which attended the Club's re-union last season will doubtless be repeated next week as the committee are sparing no efforts to make their annual dance the most attractive fathering in the district, and judging by tho

'igorous and systematic manner in which

they carry out all they take in hand wo feel sure they wil again be rewarded with success

William Riddle, storekeeper, of th e Taueru, was charged by the police fchi 8 afternoon, before Mr Von Stunner R.M., under the Illicit Distillation Act, with having in his possession certain appliances used for illicit distillation purposes,—to wit, one still head and one worm. Mr Pownall appeared on behalf of accused, who pleaded not guilty, A remand was granted on tho application of tho police until Thursday next, at noon, Bail was allowed accused in £l5O, and £l5O deposited into Court, The police having been in possession of information which pointed to the existence of a private still in the vicinity of the Taueru, despatched three members of the Force—Constables Ecclcton (Greytown), Darby (Carterton), and O'Connor (Masterton)—to try and trace its whereabouts. Yesterday evening their efforts were rewarded by "dropping" on a portion of the plant concealed in a pig-sty on the property ef Mr W. Riddle, consisting of a worm and still head, Riddle was

promptly arrested 011 suspicion this morning, and brought up before the Resident Magistrate, as reported elsewhere. Although a thorough search was made on Mr Riddle's premises, no other appliances were brought to light. The members of the Philharmonic Society last night held a full rehearsal of the special performance they intend giving this evening. The first part of the programme consists of an overture by the Philharmonic orchestra "Le Nom de J?igaro,'' Offenbach's petite opera" The Blind Beggars," Messrs Gaot and Gaskill

taking tho characters of the artful mendicants. This will be followed by choruses songs, and symphonies. Part two will consist, of Gilbert & Sullivan's celebrated dramatic cantata. " Trial by Jury. 1 ' The following.' are the characters The Learned Judge, Mr R, Gant; The riaintilf, Mrs G. Hooper; The Defendant, Mr R. R. 0. Coleman; Counsel for l'laintin, Mr J, H, Rowe; Counsel for Defendant, Mr A. R. Bunny; Usher, Mr Gaskill; Foreman of Jury, Mr Jackson, Clerk of Court, Mr E. W. Porritt; First Bridesmaid, Miss von Stunner, Bridesmaids, Jurymen, Solicitors and Court Loungers, Members of the Philharmonic Society; Mr A, yon Keisenberg, Conductor. The prices of admission arc 3s, 2s, and Is.

In speaking to the motion for the sec-

ond reading of the Customs and Excise

Duties Bill, Mr W. C. Buchanan is reported by the New Zealand Times to have said that ho regretted that he was new compelled to vote agitnsfc the Premier. He was of opinion that further reductions could be made in expenditure, that money could be saved by putting charitable aid on a better footing, and it would lead to a much better state of affairs if each district were dependent on its own local rates. He believed the San Fran ■ cisco mail service should be stopped, and no further subsidies paid to the Direct Service. (Tho Premier: That could not take effect for two years,) Mr Buchanan thought it could at anyrate havobeen foreshadowed. He also held thatthechange in the management of raihyays and the rearrangement of departments should be made as specdijy as possible, Coming to tariff itself, ho said the Premier's constituents would not thank him for the way in which he hid dealt with farmers' industries, and he specially condemned the duty on salt as havin? a prejudicial effect on those industries. Whether the tariff was meant to be protective or revenue raising, it was, in the face of this circumstance, difficult to say, He should vote against the Bill, holding that the Protective policy of Government, so far as jt went, would cripple tho best interests of the Colony.

Woukinci-Mkx.--Before you begin your heavy spring work aftor a winter of relaxation, your system ncods cloansing and strengthening to prevent an attack of Ague, Billious or Spring Fever, or some other Spring sickness that unfits you for a season's work. You will save tiiue, much sickness and groat expense if you will use ono bottle of Dr. Soiile's American Hop Bittere in your family this month. Don't wait. "Burlington Hawkovc. 1 '

A Goon Houfjiswji'll.—The good housewife when giving her house its spring renovating, should bear in mind that the dear inmates of her house aro more precious than many houses, and that their systems need cleansing by purifying the blood, regulating the stomach and bowels to preyent and cure the diseases arising from spring malaria and miasma, and she must know that thero is nothing that will do it so perfectly aud surely as Dr. Suulc's American Hop Bitters, the purest aud best of medicines, "Concord N.H, Patriot."

Good Housiiwiyns iii all parts of the country «l}au!<l always make it their business to ascertain where they can lay out their money to the best ailvantago for nil wing apparel, for the every day things tint are required in the family, and for all articles appertaining to the comfort and well being of the household, It is unnecessary to say, after all our advertising, that beyond controversy all these advantages are to be obtained at the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Tb Ano House, Wellingto 1, In tub matter of Winter l)ress Fabvjcs wo have over 110,000 yards of positively New Dress Material, varying in quality and style and ranging in price from -Is Ud to 5 guineas per dross of not less than 12 yards each, In Mantles, Ulsters, Jerseys, Costumes and Millinery, we have the largest and best stook In the Province, and all at Wholesale Prioes at Te Ano House, Wellington,

We have a grand lot of Blankets from 5s lid to 50a per pair, Quilts, Carpets, Hearthrugs, and Llnoloums m great variety, and lowest prices. Over 10,000 yards of Flannel in all niakos, from <ljd to 3s per yard, and every description of Calicoes from Is fid to 10s (id per dozen yards at the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Te AboHocse, Wellington. What is of importance to Country Besidenti who do not often visit town, we will send patterns of any material desired, post free, and will execute carefully, and despatch promptly, any orders forwarded to James Smith, the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Tk Ano House, Wellington, Tnu Public must please remember that we have no branch establishment anywhere in the country, and goods that arc advertised can only be obtained at the Wholesale Drapery Wurohouae, Te Aro House, Wellington,

Mastertpn Borough Council. A special meeting of the Council was held last evening in accordance with the Act for the purpose of fixing the general rate to be levied on all rateable property within the Borough. Present, the Mayor and Crs Muir, T. Chamberlain, Elkins, Hessey, Heron, Gapper, Cullen, E. Chamberlain, and Perry. Cr Muir moved and Cr Elkins seconded, That a general rate be levied equally on all rateable property throughout the Borough in accordance with subsection 1 of section 137 of the Rating Act, 188G.—Carried.

This concluded the business.

CIIAKITABLE AID. Advantage was taken by the Secretary of the North Wairarapa Benevolent Society of the special meeting of the Council to forward to his Worship the Mayor the following letter: Masterton, 6th June.—To his Worship the Mayor.—Sir,-I have the honor, by direction of the Trustees of the North Wairarapa Benevolent Society, to enclose a copy of the correspondence received from the United District Board in answer to an application for a sum of £80; also, copy of telegram to and from the Colonial Secretary. At the present time the outstanding accounts to storekeepers and others amounts to £ls, This includes an overdraft of £lolos at the Bank of Australasia. Upon receipt of the communication from the District Board, the Trustees decline to trade any further upon an overdraft guaranteed by a member of the Trust. There are seven regular cases of women deserted by their husbands, and widows with a large number of young children dependent upon the Society for support. The weekly cost of same amounts to £6 2s. Thursday next, the 7th insfc., is the day for the poor to call for their weekly orders, Under the present circumstances they will have to be refused. Unless the Local Bodies can assist the Society, no further relief can be granted. I have, etc,, E. H. Waddington, Secretary North iVairarapa Benevolent Society. The telegram referred to was one from the Chairman of the Benevolent Society to the Colonial Secretary, stating the District had refused to supply funds and askingjwhether the Government would take over the maintenance of ten poor families, or should they be turned adrift, A reply was received thereto from the Colonial Secretary, asking for particulars of the cases alluded to.

The Mayor said as a Council they could not at that meeting deal with the matter, but the case was urgent and the only way he saw out of the difficulty was to appoint a committee to meet the County Council on Tuesday next, and in the meantime Councillors .present to give a personal guarantee for £G 2s to tide the Society over a week. If Councillors did that the Benevolent Society could supply rations on the morrow, and before the next supplies were wanted definite arrangements would be come to.

Cr Heron said lie did not see wlial good it was to keep back the monej from the District Board. The Conner would have to pay it ultimately with, out doubt.

Cr Gapper suggested that they should vote the money and stop it out of the first monies they paid over. The Mayor explained that as a Council tliey could not at that meeting act as suggested; all they could do was to carry out his suggestion and give a guarantee.

Cr Perry did not see that the Benevolent Society Trustees should ask Councillors to give them a personal guarantee, They might as well have given it themselves. The Mayor said the Council would be able to recoup themselves whilst the trustees of the Benevolent Society could not. A guarantee to pay the sum of £G 2s was drawn up and signed by the Councillors present and handed to the Secretary of the Benevolent Society. The Mayor, Cr Perry and Cr Gapper were appointed a committee to meet the County Council on Tuesday next and discuss the position of the local bodies in reierenoe to the Charitable Aids Act,

WORKS COMMITTEE,

A meeting of the Works Committee was held last night, Present —Cr lloron (in the chair), Hessey, Blkins, and Chamberlain, Cr Gapper also attended later on. The report of the road overseer was read as follows Blain, Blassett, and Co, have completed the formation of Princes-street, and are at present proceeding with the metalling, W, Prangnell is proceeding satisfactorily with his contract in Smith and Dixon-streets. I have put a box culvert in Smith-street, 174 ft long and a box culvert in Dixon-street about -10 ft long. I have erected a footbridge over Makora creek and put in a box culvert at the junction of William and Dixon-streets. Repairs have been done in Renall-street and Short-street, aud the gutters cleaned in Queen-street. Repairs are required in Bannister-street, Perry-street, aud at tho mill-stream, Queen-street. It was resolved that the repairs bo carried out as recommended by the Overseer. Cr Heron moved that the Overseer be instructed to lay before the next Works Committee a statement of the cost of the footbridge over the millct'cck, Carried,

The overseer asked permission to employ an extra, hand, for the next two months, It was resolved to recommend the Council to comply with the request. Re timber order referred baolc to the Committee by the Council at its last meeting. The overseer explained that he had made up an order for timber and submitted it to the Committee. It was for what would be required for about twelve months. They paid Is a 100 ft more by going to the yards for what was required and they got an inferior timber. The order given was principally for culvert timber. He considered it an advantage to get the timber stacked. Also that timber cut at this time of the year was better than that cut in summer time. The matter was folly discussed and it was resolved to recommend that 4000 ft of timber be ordered,

Mr Hans Hansen wrote, applying for 50 Mof the surplus soil from

Dixon street to fill up his section at the corner of Smith and Dixon-streets. Cr Gapper stated he had interviewed Mr Hansen, who was prepared to give Is 6d per load for the stuff. The level of his section had been affected by the road being raised some feet in front of his ground. Cr Heron moved that the application of Mi' Hansen and others be referred to the Overseer, with power to comply with the request if they had any surplus stuff.—Carried,

Messrs Caselberg and Co. applied to lave the footpath in front of their store asphalted, they offering to pay ,wo-thirds of the cost of the same.

Cr Gapper explained that the season ivas too far advanced to undertake mcb work. The Drapery Company lad also made a similar application to iiim.

It was resolved to reply that the season was not favorable to mixing the stuff, but when the weather permitted of its being done they would consider the application. Mr L. J. Hooper applied for repairs to be done in Club-street, and Mr J, G. Mackay called attention to the .water tables in High-street. The overseer was instructed to x attend to the repairs asked for.

This concluded the business.