The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, AUGUST 27,1888. The Fall of the Curtain.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2987, 27 August 1888, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, AUGUST 27,1888. The Fall of the Curtain.

The curtain will fall on tlio parliamentary session of the year 1888 early this week, and weary members are already homeward bound. What is the verdict of the country upon the session and upon the Ministry ? Our contemporary tho Evening Press writes of the latter as" the weakest, most untrustworthy, and most unprincipled Ministry that evor held office in New Zealand." We fancy this sort of thing is said by some Opposition paper or other after every session—it is, perhaps, tho correct thing to say from an' antagonistic standpoint, but it can hardly bo regarded as a sober, serious, unprejudiced summing up of the public men who are now governing New Zealand. Parliamentary government in this colony implies compromises and concessions, lienco the weakness, unlrustworthiness and want of principle that is discovered in every cabinet, The tono of the Ministry is very mncli the tone of thp House, and the tono of the House is very much the tono of the .electors. Sir Harry Atkinson has to deal with a queer set of men in his cabinet, and with a still queerer lot in the House. Hon liko Messrs 6. Beetham and W, C, Buohanan are extremely favorable specimens of the legislator of the period, and the bulk of those, now returned by the electors of the colony aro altogether inferior to them for positions of trust and honor, It follows, therefore, that SirHarryhas to ally himself with that class of members which will give him numerical strength rather than on tho best men of tho Houbo whose allegiance is given or withheld on well defined principles.. It Is no small triumph for Sir Harry to have taken his Miuiatry-a decidedly Bhady tejm—through the difficulties of the session; but in gaining this practical advantage he has shone more as a manager than as a leader—he has distinguished himself as a tactician rather than as a statesman. He has waited patiently week after week, till members were weary and worn out with .wrangling, and then passed at a galop tho estimates apd the supple? menlary estimates, necpssary. for hjs political programme. A man who praetioally scores every material point in liia programme can hardly be termed weak. : Hp inay have lost the.respect of those members of the House whoso

good opinion is best, worth having, •by\;tlie#2ew \.he I •dehberately'adopted.'when heieleoted n | his colleaguea. . The! session - : (has given lis retrenchment, substantial ' retretiotimentVarid fov this (we may be ,■ tlianlcfuli'partly to Sir Harry Atkinson, s but still more to independent members I liko Messrs Beotham and Buchanan, Tito Ministry did good work iu | reducingjho, cost ,of jnany,.depart-., ments, but all they saved here would , have been waßled.in lavish votes else- ; where had iiot the members to whom ( we have alluded put their; foot down t and compelled the Ministry' to hold their hands. ■ The Ministry have been j weak,' have been;unprincipled, and i have been untrustworthy, but they ' are, as,a wholo, a stronger and more ' trustworthy lot than their predecessors. This, however, is not; high ! praisV! ' ■/' "'•' It is understood that'Mr J. Stuckey hesitates to accept the.presidency of ■; the Mastcrton Pastoral Association on, the ground that a polioy of conciliation, with the southern Association should . bo adopted, and that he fiuds he is ' unlikely to obtain support in such a policy from the majority of members. Mr iStuckey's objection to be appointed •: is a blow to the' Association, and it would be almost wortk.wb.ile for members to consider carefully whether the view he takes is not a sound one, The principal stockowners of the district hav& a strong feeling that it is not worth their while unduly knocking their exhibition cattle and sheep about by sendiug them to two local shows, and if these owners once .put their foot down and say they will not exhibit unless there is an amalgamation, or they .will-only exhibit at one show ground, the Masterton Association will be placed in an'awkward dilemma, as its'claim to be tho one show ground would be barred by the precedence which the older Association is by its age entitled to. Members of the Masterton Association will act wisely by not placing themselves in a position of antagonism to the reasonable sentiments expressed by the leading exhibitors of the Wairarapa. ' ' —■■—■'——"*■ Mr. F. H. Wood adds to his 6tuck sale at Tanttahi on Thursday, August 30, one ■ light brako, one heavy dray, one spring trap, and two draught horses, Out of seven applicants for tho oilico of Secretary to the Masterton Agricultural ' and Pastoral Association, Mr R. J. Fitton was clioson by a largo majority, Mr F. H. Wood adds to bis noxt Taratahi stock sale ssveral he«d of cattle and , some good hacks. t It is rumoured that Mr Homy Wagstaff is about to start abrowory in the Manga•f tainoka block. Mr Cokcr publishes the fistures for tho 8 week in another column. Thoy ate ' protty varied and ought to suit all tastes, ■[ The Official Gazette.contains thorna formation that a Money Order Office has I beon opened at Kumeroa, f The King of. tho Netherlands is seri- , ouslyill. It is feared that ho may not recover.

The annual horse parado of tho Mastertou Agricultural and Pastoral Society takes place on Wednesday, 26th September. '

It is stated that tho public school nt Pahiatua is closed in consequence of the prevalence of scarletinainihat township. Weodvillo school is also closed from tho same cause.

A general meeting of the Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Association is advertised for Saturday noxt, tho principal business boing the election 6; President.

The total number of passengers conveyed on tho ftcllington-Maiigamahoo railway for the four weoks ended July 21st, was 19,1)05, beinjr an increase of 3,2(35 on tho same period last year. The following cure for lungworm in sheep, handed to us for publication by Mr J. C. Vnllance, has been used with great success by Mr Graham Speedy, of Wnudbank, Wainui. " Dissolve in ten gallons of water, six ounces of arsenic and two pounds of soda. Gwo'cacnsheop one ounco of the abovo and keep them from water fully six hours." Boforo leaving for Melbourne Mr Pope intends delivering two lectures noxt week on " Thackeray" and " Burns." The names of Messrs J. 0. Vnllance, T, E. Chamborlain, and It, R. Meredith, are being canvassed as probable candidates for the Presidency of tho Masterton Agricultural anil Pastoral Association, in the event of Mr Stuckoy standing on one side. Mr J, D, Pope, who lectures in Masterton on Wednesday next on "Hubert Emmett and .his love. Sarnli Outran," is spoken of very highly by the press whereover he has lectured, We give an extract by a Southern contemporary on tho native talent of this rising young lecturer. The following is 'the.outline of the pro' gramme for tho Watamp Hack Itaoiny Club's annual meeting at Feathorston on tho Oth November. 1, Hmidicap Hurdles £25, second horso JG'from the stakes. 2. Maiden, £ls- Wairarapa Hack Handicap L 35, second horse L 5 from the stakes.. 4. Ladies' Furao Handicap, LIB, Flying Handicap L 25, Becond horse L 5 from tho stakes. G.. Members liacoLlO, for horses tho bona fido property of members, which have never started before, end to be ridden by members, 1. Consolation LlO,

We havo had tho pleasure of inspecting tho banner to be presented on behalf of tho ladies of Masterton by Mr A, E, Bunny to the Masterton Football Club, at the Thoatre Uoyiil to-morrow evening. From what wci had heard wo expected to sco something good, but wo wero not prepared for such a gorgeous sight as met our view when we saw. tho reality this morning. Tho banner is made of silk plush of very superior quality (both sides being alike in material), in three colors, cut diagonally, and arranged in accordance with the Club's colors (gold, rod and blaok), with the mono?ram " M.F.C." fu the centre, braided in gold, black and greon, the colors of the Wairarapa Rugby Union. The banner is bordered with heavy bullion fringe, and gold tassels and cord give it a rich linish. In is mounted on an ebony pele and crossbar, which aro tipped with gilded scroll work, The workmanship and finish reflect* great credit upon Mrs 6, Hooper, under whoso supervision the work was oxcouted. Tho Club is to be envied of the favors shown to it by the ladies of Masterton,

Our reporter noticed, a laa;o gathering of people in front of the Wholesale Drapery Company establishment on Saturday, and went to ascortnin the cause. He found the eager and excited crowd wero pressing round the window to get a \ou\ ntayery haiidsopautt. shade, built of satin and trained \yjth/ deep rid) lace.. Jroni a tippet .attached to tlioartiolo he diaon'vered that this was' the special prize to bo awarded. at the "Hat and Cap" Carnival to be hold at tlio Tliwtjo Royal on Friday noU-Ami

Tho regular fortnightly mcoting]b( tho I Loyal Masterton 'Lodge rakes* place tomorrow night, r ~ \~K...... .-. Tho events for thei' week are notified in' the Elite Rinkitigcslumii. : i'i. ■' t ' : Messrs Lowes and lorns add toijiieiv. stock sale for Wiednesday next auc/«tow

Tenders are invited for falling 100 acres of bush. Particulars can be obtained from Mr S. R. Wickecßon.

Only fifteen of the Napier unemployed have accepted work on the relief terms. <ut of the 150 alleged tobe'outof, work, and tho majority of..those who have gone to Woodvillo are single young men, ' The celebrated stallion "Yoltigeur" by " King Qole":is advertised for Bale ; also the three-year-old 1 colt Boa2 by " Duke of Edinburgh,". Particulars can be obtained from Mc R. J, Filteii, Several attempts at burglary have occurred : 'at Christchuroh - lately. Trelesyari'fl.:;corn store, vyas entered and an attempt.made 'to .openthe .'safe., The i.lioiiieiof. a doctor was attempted to be broken Into by a man.who was heard, but escaped by jumping off the balcony to the ground,.. ~ '.: '.':" ";';' •■'.-.

A press telegram from the Bluff;''.dated August.2s, states that the,'s,s, Rotoriiahana experienced a severe westerly gale.during the run from Dunedin, Tvliioh took, 2(ty hours The gale, blew with Iternfio;force.last m'ght,- and was the severest blown for nnny years. The Rotomahana;at 3 a,m,. snapped all her mooringSj carryings away one wharf pilo. Fortunately steam was up and the vessel was secured again without damago, She sailed atl p.m. to-day with 325 passongovs, equal bM\ adults. No damage is reported td other shipping in port. The two mile skating raco between Rowley and O'Connor came oft' on Saturday at the Elito Rink boforo a large assemblage of spectators. Mr T. Was>'g acted as starter, and Messrs R, C. Coleman and T. L. Thompson kindly undertook the duties of timekeepers. Rowley got the best of the start, and was quickly followed by his opponent,, who, after the first' few rounds, took the lead, but could not maintain it. They passed and repassed eacli other, and the excitement of the onlookers was very treat, When about two laps from home, Rowley had the misfortunate to fall, giving his opponent a lead of half a round. On recovering, Rowley put on a big Bpurt, and secured tho win by about two yards. Musio was contributed by the Volunteer Band throughout the evonmg, and tho floor was held by some forty' or fifty rinkists, who seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves,

Advertising Cimm—lt has become so common to write tho beginning of an elegant, interesting article, and then run it into some advertisement, that we avoid all Biichchoats, and simply call attention to the merits of Dr. Soulo'a American Hop Bitters iu as plain honest terms as possiblo, to induce people to give them ono trial, as iin one who knowsthoir value will over uso anything olso. "Providence Advnrtiser."

A Losing Joke— A promiuont physician of Pittsburg said jokingly, to a lady patient who was complaining of hor continued ill-health, and of his inability to euro her, " Try Dr Soule's Amorican Hop Bites!" Tho lady took it in earnest, ami used the Bitters, from which slio obtained permanent hoaltli," She now laughs at the doctor for his joke, but he is not so well pleased with it, as it cost him > a good patient. "Harrisburg Patriot." ''''"

Tuouuu our promises are certainly the largest and most convenient of any in this city, or for that mat! or iu tho colony, yet owing to tho continue] expansion of our business, and the largenoss of volume of trade, wc are at times straightened" for room, at the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse; Cuba Street, Wellington. In view, also, df tho uear approach of stock-taking, and tho necessity of makiug room for a largo quantity of now goods for the ensuing season, wo iiavo determined, if prices can do ir, to nmkoacleau sweep of our surplus stock, at To Aro House, Wellington.

Ladies will do well, thoroforo, to noto the extraordinary bargains tint wo have now in our inil'inery department. We have a'loul 100 trinimod hats that havo bceii reduced from 6s Gil, SiOd, 10s 6d, 12s Bit, 18s lid, and 21s, to Is lid, 2s Od, 2alid, 3s W,45 0(1, and Us Od each; and our millinery bonnets aro likewise reduced from 10s Od to 10s Gd, from 22s Od to 12i fid, from 28s 6'd to 15s Gd, from 35s Od to 21s, from 42s 01 to 27s U, from 47s (id lo Ms Od, at To Aro Houso, Wellington, 1 The above aro all new, fashionable and stylish, and will doubtless command immediate attention and ready sale at tho Wholosaio Family Drapery Warehouse, To Aro Houso, Wellington.