The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1889. The Member for Wairarapa.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3229, 13 June 1889, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1889. The Member for Wairarapa.

When a member, more especially nil old member, makes a speech to his constituents, he must feel to a certain ox'Ciit that lie is turning the handle to a political grind organ which reproduces with considerable exactness a stereotyped rotation of 1 tunes. It is not his mission to atmiße or interest his audience any more than it is the duty of the orthodox preacher to onliven and excite his flock on a sabbath morning. There is ah etiquette for the political platform as well as for the pulpit, and the public must not expect speakers in either to move out of the regular groove, It would no doubt have been pleasant to Mr Buchanan, and extremely agreeablo to hi? Uroytown

audience, could he have spoken fc an hour, or an hour and a half Oi. Tuesday evening on his recent trip to America, and recited his observations on life, not only in the great republic, bui also in the great countries of the southern part of the American continent where colonisation has of late years advanced wiih such marvellous strides. But Mr Buchanan is a conscientious man. Ho met his constituents to give an account oi his stewardship, and ho modestly kept in the background the marvels lie had witnessed on his late holiday trip. Apparently travel has done the member for Wairarapa no harm forhislate speech is a? cliar, vigorous, and explicit an address as any constituency might desire from its representative. The Wairarapa Electoral District is fortunato in- possessing a member of Mr Buchanan's stamp. The same may be said of the Masterton District, though we fear that' Mr G. Beetham'a prolonged absence from the Colony presages tlio weakening of a connection which iu the past has been very muoh in favor of the Iponstitueucy. In his speech, Mr Buohanan proved by indisputable statistics fiat the Colony is now prospering, and one lesson to be borne in mind by thoughtful electors is the fact that the political party with which Messrs Buchanan and Beetham have worked doserve the credit of bringing about this improved state of affairs. Another important point which electors will probably bear iu mind is the] improved conditions of land settle, ment, both as regards and native territory, which owe to the present Ministry. Here, again, Mr Buchanan adduced statistics, which were absolutely convincing to impartial listeners. One topio on which the member for Wairarapa tonchftd jit spme length was the impeiittiDg' reduction fl# number ot members of the Hpuee. This mjuetion, if carried, w.oujd probably dose up the North and South Wairarapa Electorates into one district'returning a single member or link portions of the district with some other portion of some other district with which there might

be no gfeftt community of interest felt. Projn a ppint of view the .changes brougljt "about wonji be .objocli.oimbio," lju.fc' tho : proposed reduction fpi a colonial standpoint is so clearly in' tlio' jji);ec.tioji' of maintaining the policy of retrenchment and economy uponwbiohwe have entered that no man believing iii this policy, can honestly offer t gp|io3jtip)i to the slaughter of thi! who are proposed to fo H/i jjppp that Mr be amongst ib® yiptima, and .that for many years henco the WfskW' both South and North, may have file benefit of his excellent common sense, Jjjg valuable practical experi-. lence as a settlor) And his sturdy independence, iu steering its courses in the .troubled deeps of colonial politico; ~ >

Tho North AVairarapa Benevolent Socioty'a Meeting convened (or l last Tuesday lapsed for want of ft quotum, " Messrs Lowes and lotos add 85 good fat sheep and « specially good lino of duivy (jowa and heifers",. and a .young Alderney bull to their next Stock 1 Sale list, '

Tho Wanganui Borough Oiunoil has L'CEolved that the corporation eroot a gasworks of their own, and that a Bill for that purpose be presented to Parliament.

..It is proposed to establish a publio produce market in Christcliuroh; and tho promoters hope it will assume auch proportions as to make it attract Sydney buyers, There's nothing like Luck. The Rev. Father, of that name, has been presented by his Hamilton flock with a new buggy and set of harness, complete. Mr J. McMillan, of Eketaluna, has seemed the contract for keeping tho Palmeretou North streets in repair for two years, tho price beintr £450. There were live other tenders, at £960,1890, £BOO, £720, and ±714.

A poll takes place to-morrow under the Loans toLocalßodies Act-On the question of providing interest and principal for repayment of a loan of £SO to complete a road on Kibblewhite's Estate Upper Plain,

The purchasor, MrF. Bush, of the assigned stock of Messrs Casey, Maodonuld & Co., notifies through our columns that tho sale : vsill commence on the promises, Lambton Quay, Wellington! on Thursday, Juno 20th, The stock is an enormous one, and includes tho latest novelties in dress goods, millinery, &c., and a splendid assort-ment-of Manchester goods, hosierv and sundries.

Mrs-M, J. Mulligan, well and favorably known to manv settlers in the Wairarapa, annouuees through out columns that she has opened in her new Watchmaking and Jewellery Depot, Lambton Quay, Wellington, with a mostextonsivo stock of gold and silver electro-plated goods, watches, clocks, and jewellery of every description, and before inspecting elsewhere, visitors to the Empiro city are respectfully invited to call and see the extensive assortment of goods kept by Mrs Mulligan and compare prices with other houses, An important action began in the the Supremo Court yesterday morning, tho Manawatu Railway Company v. tho Queen. The Company claim that part ot thoir contract with the Government was tliat-any block or portion of a block of land in tho vicinity of the line acquired by tho Crown within a period of five years from March, 1882 should bo set aside as an endowment of the Company, provided the value did not excoed £29,805. liut Government sold by auction a portion of tho florowhenua block comprising 3988 acres. The Company seek to bo put in a position to prosecute its complaint iu the Court and take such proceedings as are neces-

sary to secure their rights. The contention . of tho Crown is that tho Hornwhetiua Block was not acquired till June 19th, 1887, and consequently no' within the five years limit. . In the Dunediti Supremo Court on Wednesday, Judgo Williams gave judgment in the case Westport Co. v Queen, lie held that steel coal tubs, on which duty had been claimed was as muoha part of the mechanism for drawing solid matter from mines as tho piston, and valves of a mining pump are for lifting wator, therefore thoy should bo admitted free. In the case Auditor General v Maniototo County Council,' Judge Williams said lie saw nothing in tho act to prevent a reasonable sum being paid for travelling expenses if tho council consider a Iked sum per mile insufficient, He thinks tho act of 1873 was intentionally framed to enable the County Councils to do what the Maniototo County Council had done and so avoid the unsoomly discussions flrhich woyld result if every individual mombors expenses had to be dismissed,

Details of the losb of the kotch Zillah states that oil the night of the Ist instant tho vessel ran across the Bay of . Plenty before a gale. : Those on deck wore peeringanxio'isly through the inky darkness for .a sign of land but nothing could be seen. It was blowing hard and raining heavily, and . tlie vessel on dook was washed constantly by terrific seas. Whpn the vessel struck on the rocks on Sunday morning tho cabin floor planking came up and tho sea broke through and washed the deck, It was low water at the time, or else the rocks wouldliavo been covered. There was no time to make for the dingy, and ovon if there had been she would have been instantly swamped by the terrific Beas. The mate jumped over the sido, holding on to tho vessel. Ho had got his fcot on the rock when tho vessel gave a lurch as a wave cauylit her, and tho man fell down botween her side and the rocks, and was never seen again. Tho boy Good jumped on to the rocks, and Mncdonald followed him, Scarcely had they :et foot on it and shouted out to oach other than a great wave broke over tho vessel and tho rocks and washed them away landward. Macdonald and the boy werß carried along to another ledge of rocks andsorambled along till they found a comparatively safo spot, Just when they emorged from tho water thoy etujqbled up against Ramsay, who had reached tho spot beforo them. Nothing was seen of the captain, and thoy concluded he had been drowned.

[n spite of the extromely incleinei weather there was a capital downstairs audience to witness tho opening performance of tho Hugo Buffalo Troupo. The first part consisted of the usual chair business with tho brothers Hupo as Bonus and Tainbo. All tho songs and choruses wore rendered with excellent affect, while tho "gaga" and funny business of the corner men kept the audience very lively. The first part concluded with a most laughable finale, entitled'" The Loons Salvation Army," in which that funny little man A, W. Kobinson, nearly sent the audience into convulsions. Tho sccoud part of th« ontertainment was opened by tlio brothers Hugo in a stylish song and dance, "Rambling by tho Stream." Miss Verne (Mrs Hugo) then treated the audienco to some very clover character sketches in which her remarkably quick olwiiges of dress wevo vovy iiotjcoable, Miss Lilly Warren contributed a very nice song in character, entitled the 'Scotch Brigade." Miss Connie'Devereux and Miss Verne -apppeared in a- very clever .adaptation of the burlesque " Monto Ohristo, Jnnr," in which several suugs wore intvoiluoed and a vory pretty Spanish danco; Mr A. Wadloy, another yory clovor dancor, gave a very artistic plog dapce, which had t t o bo repeafed, and tho second part concluded with a beautiful duet by M|ss CLvejand'and Miss Warren entitled '• In tho dtjsk a| Twilight."' A Bbveatning fnrco in which the principal characters were taken by Tom Thumb and Mr Oliacr. Hugo, kept tho audience in convulsions for about half an hour. Tho programme, which wqg an extremely long one, was got thrpugh by about twenty uiinutes to oleven. fho Cmnpapy are announced to five 1)11 entire change of programme this evening, and as it is without dqubt tho best Minstrel troup? tliat has been here, tlioy will no doubt havo a very large attendance, and wo can recommend anyone who enjoys a hearty laugh to pay thein a visit, • Mies who have a fancy for ''frilled lace curtains" need no longer go to the trouble lor ejpense of procuring oxtra quantities Jof 'ace and hjvjng it sewn on, as we are now eSomng istrie .beautiful" imitation frilled Aro'House, Weiingtoii.' l ' Weliayofiieso atpfeseiit in white, cream and tolgo, {indln pripeg guineas per pair, Thoy are esfeeiJingTy atlraotivo, and anyone who admires true' artistic graco will duly appreciate these "frilled curtains," and inspect th'em at once, at Te Aro House, "Wellington, The fanoy for "frilled onrtoins" is very much'in flw in tbo old country M A#- tha.rfcnii/aotmsrf J)|vo shown their ability to'produce : f)ies6 gQSt, jfe jriiy espe?t'' them to 'tome' ifito jjeiierj} ljayp but a very limiteel supply;la<lies sboiiW fo ic'insptcting them at-Tp Avo Honsa, WlnglPßi • • The borders of these'"ourtalns" have all- • the effeot of the real frilling without asingly drawback, the- "curtains" being woven quite Complete, at no more than the ordinary prices of ljce.cortsins of the quality,- . i

. Sonio very fine photos of the principal liidy members', of - the : Hugo jOompany can bo seen in the QueoWreet shop windows. . ' .

; An advertisement abovis the leader notifies that Messrs L. J. fiooper and Co, haye just opened ut() five eases con-'-taining ladios' and children's fur boaß, fur-lihod .cloaks, French millinery and dross |?oodB, exceptionally cheap and fashionable.-

Messrs Lowes and lorns add to their sale of plants for Saturday next a few : choice lines in shrubs, flowering plants etc,, and the hat Bhouid now be com-

plete ; and to parties planting grounds or making a home, this sale should offer special attraction) the trees being of the best description from a long established I nursery and without reserve, ■ Mr Jno, YouiiEt the celebrated ironmonger notifies that lie is about shortly to "ckso his premises, leavo Masterton for evor, and nover come back again." 'What, nover,'iv'e asked. "No, nover" lie rpplied,"tho public won't support me sufficiently. I have re-markod the whole of ray goods and shall soil them off at cost price. I don't want any profit, only to pet away without more lobs." A complimentery performance of the Pirates of Penzance is announced in the Theatre Royal for the 25th inst. The proceeds of the entertainment are to be presented to the conductor of the l'hilliaranionio Sncioty, who has from the first cheerfully given his time' and

talont for the benefit of the members and the public, Wo hope the recognition which is now proffered will bo heartily supported by the town and district,

In our report of Mr VV. 0, Buchanan' 8 speech at Oreytovn in yesterday's issue' one or two printer's errors were made. Instead of "the railway system represented an embarked capital ot four millions sterling", it should havo been fourteen millions sterling, Again later on, referring'to retrcuebment and the Government's deficiency we said, "their estimated deficiency for tho' year, was £312,000, but liiff railway receipts and smaller land sales, made the actual deßdeuoy £'383,000, or £7,000 mure than was expected."- The figures "7000" should, of course, have been £70,000. Mr Buchanan also mentioned among the increased industries, timber with a surplus of over £40,000 above the previous year, and grass seod with £27,000 exfra income,