The Wairarapa Daily. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1889. Political Meanness.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3303, 7 September 1889, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1889. Political Meanness.

Mr Ballance may be iu private life a model of all that is bold and manly, but as a politician bo appears to be the impersonation of meanness. Business in tho Assembly has been once more at a standstill with his connivance. A concerted attack by members of tho Opposition his been mado on the Hon Mr Fergus, winch compelled the Ministry to stand at bay. Poor Mr Fergus is ono of the weak men of tho team, and it may be regretted that Sir Harry Atkinson, when he Bolected his colleagues, should have persisted in preferring the second rate men of his party to the front rank members; but Mr Fergus is fairly respectable, and has not compromised himself like Mr Hislop, by a serious indiscretion. His impeachment by Messrs Griinniond and Hutchison is clearly a political move, and is not animated by any real solicitude for the reputation of a Minister of tho Crown. The ostensible ground of complaint against Mr Fergus is that lie has not done something which Mr Grimmond deems he ought to havo dono, but this is very different from the case of Mr Hislop, who had a sin of commission to answer for. If Ministers are to bo indicted for venial sins of omission, there will certainly be a tolerably wide field of operations opened up, which may block public business for twelve months and a day, Mr Ballance declares that he approves of the motion, but is no party to it, and it is this remarkable declaration which seems to be tlw height of

political meanness, The motion reflects on ft Minister of tbo Crown, find must necessarily be dofcuded by the Ministry as a whole, Such a motion, accordine; to all parliamentary etiquette, should emanate from the responsible head of tbo Opposition, a position which tho illustrious Grumiiowl hardly' fills. It is a palpable blow under the belt, and Sir Harry Atkinson's indignation was quite justified, When, a short while back, tho gallant Sullivan and tho redoubtable Kilrain met in tho prize ring, what would have been said if the latter had stipulated that before stripping to the fight, Jem Mace or some other .notorious bruiser should first tackle Ins adversary, tako the wind out of him, close an eye, or maim an arm, so that ho, the redoubtable Kilrain, could take the gallant Sullivan at a disadvantage, Such tactics as these are not permitted in the prize ring, and amongst pugilists ever} thing must bo fair and aboveboard, But these arc exactly the tactics Mr Ballanco is practising. He sets a Grimmond on to the Premier, mid if he manages by this move to weaken him, ho will then step himself to. the front, fresh as paint, and hit his opponent while he is staggering from the Grimmond left bander. But is this fair fighting ? Why does not Mr Ballance face Sir Harry now, and if ho disapproves of the conduct of one of his colleagues challenge him direct upon the issue. Tho probable reason is that Mr Ballance knows he would be beaten, and he has not the courage to lead the attack. Tho House must be very demoralised if it encourages conduct of this kind. Its tono must have fallen very low when wretched dodges like this are tolerated, We trust there avo gentlemen amongst the Opposition as well as on tho Government side of the Houso who will not be afraid to denounce the contempti- ! bio exhibition which Mr Ballance has made of himself, •

Our report of tho Greytown Masquerade Ball is crowded out of our current 133110. . Tho ordinary monthly mooting of tho Masterton Lodge, MilO E.C., takes place on Monday next. ■ Messrs Lowes and lorns add to thoir stock sale oatalogue for Wednesday next twonty fat bullocks; Tho noxt popular sixpenny concorc under the auspices of tho Masterton Mutual Improvement Socioty takes place on Tuesday ovouing, Septembor24th. Notice is c;iVcn elsewliero of tho Masteiton Road Boards intention at tlio noxt meeting to make special orders strikirg rates over certain areas for repayments of loans of £IOO and i'iiO raised undor the " Loans to Local Bodies Act," We havorccoivod from •' Colonol'' J. P. Taylor a prospectus announcing the enlargement of tbo " War Cry," tho official Gazette of tho Salvation Army published at Christchurch,to eight pares, Tho illustrations will bn more numerous and of an improved quality, Mr E, Dixon advertises for sale a good second-hand express with coach top and side seats, lamps, pclo and shafts, which can beußcd ns a passenger van or goods brake.. Tho top and seats can bo adjusted in a few minutes. As the season for excursion. l ) is so neat Mr Dixon should have no difficulty in disposing of such a useful vehicle which would no doubt prove a good investment for tho purchaser,

It is the opinion of somo settlers down tho Valley, writes the Standard, that the Government should accept tho offer mado by the Maoris to sell the Wai> rarapa Lake and tho surrounding land, It is estimated that tho lake covers an area of 15,000 acres and tho available land around it comprises as near as can be judged about 15,000. If tho purchase is not made the quostion as to the lako boinp kept open should be at onco settled.

At a meotin? af tho Groytown Horticultural Socioty hold on Thursday last. Mr llrooks withdraw his motion proposing that tho show bo held in January, and it was resolved to hold tho next Spring Show on 28th November, roses to bo a specialty in connection with it. It was also resolved to issue half yearly tickets at 5s each to members instead of annual tickets at 10s as heretofore. This

was adopted in order to avoid any over chareo Bliould tho committee decide upon holding only one show in a year. Tho meeting resolved to do all in their powor to mako the show a succcbs, and several names were submitted of gentlemen who are to bo asked to act on tho committee. Wn trust exhibitors at Masterton Show on tho 27th will make a point of contestin? in Greytown, The weokly meeting of tho Mastorton Mutual Improvement Society was well attended last evening. Mr Bambor contributed a very interesting papor on "Jsrael's First King," at the closo of which ho was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. The Secretary intimated that ho hud written to Mr Scobio Mckenzie, M.H.8., to ascertain if that gentleman could make it convenient to pay an early visit to Masterton, and give a lecture under the auspices of the Swioty. Should ho consout tho Secretary was instructed to carry out the , nccessay arrangements for his reception, On account of tho Volunteers holding their Concert next Friday evening, it was unanimously decided to postpone tho usual weekly meoting until tho following Friday. Tho attendance of members of the Society is steadily increasing and great interest is takon in the discussions held, At the Victorian Poultry and Pog Society's Show the takings amounted to about 4:1000 for {l|e gate money and commissions irrospootlvo of fees, Tho Dunodin Young Women's Christ lan Association aro about starting a coffeo shelter for oabmen, carters, tramway employes etc,, whero tea and eoffoo will be supplied at reasonable prices. At tho annual meeting of tho Christchurch Poultiy Society tho report showed that a profit of nearly 150 had accured from tho Show recently held in the rink. Tho number qf birds actually exhibited then was 748. A daring robbery was committed on the ship' Marabout, lying at tho cargo 'wharf, at Newcastle, During tho absoiiso of the captain his stateroom was entered, and a cash box containing LIS and the ship's papers were stolen.

It seems that some civil servants augment their incomes by practising the art of outdoor photography. Mr Joyce has asked the. Premier to issue circulars forbidding tlitse young Miitlcroen from competing with professional photographers.

It has been agreed in Sydney to form a league tho object of which is to socuro the legislative prohibition of the manufacture, importation, and salo in New South Wale? of all alcoholic liipiors by the election to Parliament of known liquor prohibitionists, At a meeting of the Thames Borough Council on Aug. 22 it was resolved to ask the Government to place tho services ot Mr Patrick Mclntyre, Government Audit Inspector, at the (jispojal of tho Council, to examine the books and vouchers, as far back as 1680.

Coed news from Wellington, and quite true, you can get a splendid harmonium from L 5, piano or organ from LIB, organ with divided octave conplaro all in solid black walnut cases from Ll7, This beats all the cheapest houses in town. • Pianos tuned for 7s, or by tho year four visits LI, travelling expenses added. All kinds of musical instruments tuned,clcaned, and repaired new rp.edqput in accordeous, concortinas liamioniuihs, and. organs; also liboral exchanges made.' Any Instrument may be purchased on tho time payment system from 2s Cd per week. Call and j exchange your old piano for a new one fttF. J. Pinny's Musical Instrument Depot, Manners-street, Wellington, Sole agent of the celebrated AVorcester organs.)-'adyi.

A Wellington telegram says the weather is warm and promises a fine day for tho football match between Wairorapa and Wellington. A resident of tho Deniliquin distant has invented an iugonious picco of mecbniiism for the mutnntimcnus attachment and detachment of horses to and from vehicles. The valuo of the invention is estimated by tho fortunate possessor of it at no less a sum than £86,000 a year.

In accordance with aclauso in their lcaso, tho Mastcrlon Salvation Army authorities are to bo called upon to paint tho Barracks which [they hold from tho Town lands Trust.

Mr Thomas. Wagg in another column expresses his views as a candidate for municipal honors. Wo are glad to notico that Mr Wagg is taking Borne pains to make the ratepayers understand tlie lines upon which he is standing. and do nut doubt bit that his frank declaration of opinion will assist his candidntnro.

A notico in our amusement column status that Mr Lincoln ivili positively inako his appearance beforo a Masterton audience on Tuosday and Wednesday noxt, tho 10th and 11th inst. Tho papers, wherever ho has given liis drawing-room entertainments, speak very highly of Mr Lincoln's abilities. As the new Town Lands Trust Bill does away with tho special fund which provided for wants in aid of annual picnics and prizes tho Trustees last night decided to dovide tlio monies standing to the crcdic of that fund between the Mastcrtmi and Fernridge public schools, By this means tho Masterton School Committeo will bo able to pay for tno prizes and gifts distributed at the breaking up at lust Christmas holidays, amounting to over £3O. In anotlior column will bo found the progvaninio of the concert to bo produced at the Masterton Theatro Royal on Friday next September 13th, for the purpose of raising funds to enable the Masterton Eillo Volunteer Corps to send a representative twmi to tbo .colonial prizo firing competition at Dunodin. a perusal of tlio prograiiuno will show that some of our best local talent will take part in the varied entertainment. The whole will ooncludo with the laughable furco "French before breakfast. 1 ' Tickets may be obtained at Messrs Kibblowhite's, Price's and Williams',

In view of tho possibility of hoavy floods in tho Waiinakiriri Biver, the Christchurcli Beard on Aug, i'\ decided to erect a largo embankment higher up the river than any previous works. Tlio extraordinary Jarpo accumulations of snow in the ranges indicate that floods may bo more that usually sovero this season,

A very handsome cup of sterling silver, presented by Mr H. H. Beetham to tho Wairarapa Poultry Association, is now in the possession of tho secretary, Mr McKenzio. This beautiful vessel is elaborately chased and embossed. On one sido is engraved the following inscription ;—" Wairarapa Poultry Association, presented by tho President, H, 11. Beetham, Esqr,, for.the greatostnumboi' of points in poultry. To bo won twico in succession or threo timos at intervals.'' On tho revorse sido is the name of tho winiior for 1889, A, Walker and Co, A velvet and satin lined morocco case encloses this valuable specimen of 'l'rtisticskill. The cup will bo placed on view in Mr T. E. Price's show window.

A lire, fortunately discovered in time to check it in its incipient stag 6, was discovered in an unoccupied store at Kuripuni. Mrs Eeid who lives near saw smoke issuing from the building and immediately raised Hid alarm, A Mr Haines promptly responded to tho call, and entering the building speedily extinftnisliocl tho flames, which had already ignited the wall paper. Tho Volunteer and Jubilee on»incs were turned out, but their services were fortunately not required. An examination of tho premises showed that a fire hud been lighted ii. two places, and, but for the tiuioly discovery fliero is a strong presumption that the building would havo been destroyed.. It is probable that tho flro was started by somo mischievous children, but that is only a 'surmise,

A t the DuHodin Presbytery a strongl yworded iiioinori.il oamo up from tlio Port r Chalmers congregation pcotestiiU' j against tlio action of the Rev. Gibson Smith, whose motion was characterised l as a reckless and ignerant attack upon j congregational rights, and tliat ho did not como into Court with clean hands; ' r that his conduct throughont had been j nagging, worrying, unmanly, and cal s dated to bring discredit on the Presbyterian polity. Tlio l'resbytory strongly condemned tho language, and roferrcd tho dooumont to a committee, : In" J nvention" for Juno 9is published 1 a largo cartoon containing portraits of a f largo number of well-known civil enginei ers, both ancient and niodorn. Among t them is that of Mr Josiah Ilardinc, M. j 1.0.E; sou of Mr. John Harding, of Mount Vornon, llawko's Bay. He was educated in England, at Ohristchnrcli, I andstudied cneineoring under Mr. Maker and Mr fiimisbottom, at Euston and Crowe, He was elected an associate in ; 1872, and a member of the Institute of | Civil Engieora in 1877. In 187? lie |. wont to Peru to carry out extensive railway work which liayc beon completed, 1 and ho is at present ongaged in the con- , struction of a line from Conception to , Los do Curaniltihne for tho Ca. do ' Arauco, Coronel, Chili. i A lecture on tho subject "Green r Loaves" was delivered by Professor Thoni*i at the D.Y.M.C.A. Rooms r .Auckland, on August 23, bofoio a nu- • morbus audience. The lecturer spoke i of tho properties of loaves, a.id pointed out the importance of the green colour j of plants, as showing health and vigorous t growth, in contradistinction to the palo , yellow of tho plant which had not a , proper supply of light and air. Professor | Thomas showed diagrams of leaves from ; which the dikophy) bad been extracted and which were thus colourless, and explained the elements of this constituent uf plant lifo. Tho looinro was 1 rendered exceedingly interesting by experiments performed with tho aid of limelight, the diagrams, etc, being well defined and clearly shown. Professor . Thomas mentioned the much-debated question as to whether planls growing in a room wero injurious. He said that in a well-lighted room by day plants purihod the air, as they gave out oxygon, and though at night they yielded carbonic acid, they did so only in small quantities, and it would need about 100 plants to cxhalo as much carbonic acid in the oourse of the night as one candle, It was wrong to bum a candle in a bedroom all night, unless there was good ventil ationjbutno harm would result from plants, if their number was uot very great and tho room was well ventilated, Great objection must bo taken to the keeping in bedrooms of plants which wero dowering, ?.ntl thus giving out dangerous properties. A vote of thanks was given to the lecturer. Sunflower ?eer]s arp said to. bo irrcsistiblo bait fur rats. Traps baited at night with these seeds will be found crowded with rats in tho morning. By tho last mail steamers we received a very largo variety of new goods, especially adapted for the spring season, at Te Aro House, Wellington. These consist principally of the latest styles in millinery andajl millinery materials, and are so varied, so elegant, so really attractive nnd charming,that wo frel assured that they will meet with'tho warmest approval from all our lady friends at To Aro Hope, Wellington, ItisiutpoffliWcforM to enumerate or particularise, so, great is the profusion and number of exhibits. We prefer to give our patrons a most delightful surprise, a surprise that shall bo brimful of delight and s4isfacl|oii,wl)on tlio tlipy visit the showroom at To Aro Houso, Wellington. To-moma we shall mako our first display of this now spring millinery jn our ilioivroom, and we invite a very large attendance on tho ocoaeion at Tc Aro House Wellington. We might mention that in addition to , tlio creations of our milliner's artislio skill, wo have some very elegant Parisian models, which we have received direct from Paris at tlje Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, To Aro Hqusc, Wellington, Remember—Our first display qf new spring fashions in millinery will take place to-morrow, in the sltownom, at Te Aro House, WelliDgton.-AuYr,