The Wairarapa Daily. SATURDAY, SEPT 21, 1889. THE SESSION.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3315, 21 September 1889, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. SATURDAY, SEPT 21, 1889. THE SESSION.

The Session of 1889 has fizzled out like a poor cracker with a bad report and a somewhat unsavory smell. Tho policy bills of tho Ministry mostly ctiino lo grief, and the only consolation is that the members of it, with ono notorious exception, retain their seats. Sir Harry has no genius for originating new measures, but yet he cannot refrain from nrisconstructing them. Fortunately, he is too good a tactician to force them down tho throats of unwilling members, and so he saves himself from a false position by their withdrawal. He appears to console himself with the idea that by setting up new measures like ninepins lie is educating the House, but the time taken up in finding out that his illcousidered legislation wont suit or that members are not educated up to his ideal, blocks business and makes the session's record little more than tho passage of a few paltry local Bills. Had Sir Robert Stout been leader of of the Opposition instead of poor Mr Ballance, wo would have had a better result, because tho former fights in the open whereas the latter appears to like to do battle under cover. Sir

Robert might have beaton Sir Harry in tho late session, but thero was no chance for the member for Wanganui to score. Almost the oiily measure of importance which survives tho session is the Representation Bill, which amalgamates city electorates," When Auckland, Wellington, Christchurcli, and

Dunedin are unanimous they get what thpy want. A similar amalgamation would suit in the Wairarapa, hut the sauce given to the city ganders may not be served up for country geese. One effect of this pew departure m our representation is doseribed as follows by tho Catholic Times; "By uniting and organising, the Catholic vote ought to be a power at all future elections in the great towns." This declaration may be accepted as a menace- to our present educational system, bi.it we are not altogether sure that a general reconsideration of tho lines upon winch it js based would be a disadvantage. Beyond tbfi liepreseiitation Act, there js hardly a new measure passed which is worthy of mention. The Cabinet has been weak iu legislation, but it js utill fairly strong and reliable in adraiiiisfratioii, and on this ground alone its eoiitinuaiiiie in power is desirable. Wo must not forget too that under its auspices settlement is progressing rapidly, and public confidence in the development of the resources of the colony gathers strength | daily.

A Blight shock of earthquake was noticed lit about 15 minutes past ten at Ekotahuna on Thursday evening.

The Waingawa jßridgo is- again open for traie, th,e damage causod by the recent flood haying NJ'W'ei

Tho U6i'wl weekly danco at the Town Hall, Eketahuna, hold last evening was larpely attended.

A private meeting ot the Eketahuna School Committee assembled last evening. Press representatives wote not admitted.

Rumor hath it that Constable "ttocho, of Eketahuna, has bcon awarded £2Ol "lit of the £4O offertd for the ariost of Bookman, The Eov J, C. Andrew stated in Court yesterday that he had £loo's worth of stoato awl wenßels in addition to a shipment of badgers now on the way, for tho destruction of rabbits on lea station,

Whoever desires to sco tho famous ron Gate of tho Danubo in its pristino lory should ,y> at once, Tho Hungarin Government have decided to blow

up the rocks. Wo have received a copy of a " shilliny dreadful".entitled "Murder wiil out," containing a full and graphic recital of the celebrated Hawkins tragedy, profusely illustrated with views of the chief poiuU of interest in tho Bad scone and portraits of all tho local colobrities who have figurod in tho caso. The work is ably editotl by Mr Evison, published by Messrs Brown, Thompson & Co. and should soil liko wildfire at Mr T. E. Price's establishment where the Masterton assignment of tho edition is deposited,

Messrs Lowes and lorns sold by mblic auction at Eketahuna on Friday

afternoon tho bankrupt ostato of Arthur Chamberlain, A considerable number of persons from the district around woro present. Bidding was not brisk, and taking things all round the prices i*ivnn wuro low, sumo real bargains being obtained. Mr Harry Aulin was the buyer of the private residence, Mr A. Wright having tho lease and goodwill [knocked down to him.

Thorc is a very choico display of furniture in the show-room of Messrs Huunslow & Hoar, Queen, at the present time. In addition to bedroom and drawiugroom suites, chairs, tables, chest uf drawers, bedsteads, and mattresses wo noticed a vory handsome washstand ana toilot table in rimu, inlaid with totara knot, each fitted with twodrawora the panels being sunk aud chamfered, Towel rails are fitted on each end of the washstand. Thero were also several orders in the courao of construction or

ready for delivery- One choico picco ol colonial workmanship which*showed up

the beautiful grain in our uativo timbers is at present in tho showroom window, It is an inlaid toilet chest in rimu with totara knot veneer and white pine lines. This specimen of local workmanship has

been made to the order of Mr James ISicol and the design is very effective. It contains four panel drawers, and tho chest is surmounted by a largo swing mirror on each side of which is a carved bracket and jowel drawer. The whole is highly polished and noatly finished and is well worth an inspection. The Masterton Mutual Improvement

Society's meeting was well attended last overling. Tho Concert Cumuiitteo reported having arranged an excellent prograuirno for the next popular concert to be held on Tuesday evening. The mcoting in a very enthusiastic manner passed tho following resolution in recognition of the marriage of one of their most prominent mombers;—'" This Society dosires to offer its heartiest congratulations to Dr Johnston on his marriage, and to convey its kindest wishes for the welfare ami happiness of himself and Mrs Johnston." Two essays wore then delivered- by Messrs T, Rowse and W, M. Easthopo. The former took for his papor tho subject of William Pitt, which was written very cloverly and thoroughly enjoyed. Mr Easthopo followed and gave his hearers a rare treat with an essay on "astronomy," This, without doubt, was one of tho ablest ossays yet delivered before the Society. Both writers were accorded a hearty vote of thanks and tho meeting terminated.

Mr A. J. Kutherford, honorary secrc. tary of tho Wellington Acclimatisation Society has written to tho Marlbon.ugh Daily Times expressing himself as highly pleased to learn that an effort is about to be mado to stock the splendid streams of Marlborough with "Tho King of fresh water fishes, and royal family of

salmonidie. "Already," says the writoi "the fame of our New Zealand trou

fishing is attracting the attention of anglers in the old and now world,and I have mot many tourists who have admitted that it lias turned the scale in favor of including this Colony in their travels, and that thoy wero delighted with our sport ar.d scenery-" "It is estimated that to utilise the ponds at Mastertun properly will cost troui £IOO to £SOO a year. For this amount wo should bo able to handle, say, a million uyn in it season, and it has been suggested that the Marlborough Society should contribute what they can afford, and 'participate pro rata in results—which will naturally improve in proportion to the amount availablo for expenditure on labor. Tho "Fish Farm" at Masterton is quite ono of tho sights of tho Wairarapa, and any Marlborough residents wlio find themselves in the district will do well to look over it, when it will bo found that tho Curator will be only too pleased to explain everything and show visitors over tho ground.''

A pathetic story comes from Eockford Illinois, Mr and Mrs Sussmilch, each more than seventy years of ago, have lived happily together for nearly half a century. Recently thoy have boon worrying over tho idoa that, as thoy woro so old, death must soon take one or the other of them, Thoy did not fear death, but thoy dreaded the separation which death would bring. The loving old couple talked tho matter over from time to time, and, finally decided to anticipate matters by committing suicido. On Saturday tho old man, having disposed of his property, whicn was considerable, and tho venerable daino having compassed her worldly affairs, the couple walked arm and arm to Iho Rock river. There the the husband clasped his beloved spouse m his arms and jumped into tho swollen waters. Both bodies have boon recovered, and in accordance with their expressed desire will bo buried in one grave. Tho couple left a written statement explaining that their sole reason for committing suicide was »ut overpowering desire to die as thoy had lived together.

A singular caso of indopendonce ami self-reliance is reported by an Auckland Herald correspondent. Several years ago a Mrs Mun was either left or di ivon from her homo, and took up lnr residence in a cave, on the Government Scoria land Reserve, near Penrose Station, and has remained thoro ever sinco, and maintained hsrelf hy her labour. Little by litde she. made a garden, surrounding it with a stone fence poultry were reared, and in the course of years she managed to acquire some dairy cattle. This story qf a self-reliant w<nan is in strong contrast to the contemptible pauper spirit which, under our present poor laws, seem to pervado a largo number of the men in our citios particularly in Auckland. It seems as though when a man has uuco decended tu the receipt of charitable aid, ho becomes one of the poor who are always with us and loses all moral backbone. It i 3 said that judging from tho action of somo ct the Auckland paupers, they not only expect the Board to provide them with ratipns, but to hole forward fur them, arrange their rate of wages, and pay thoir passages to the place of work wljen they choose to go, which is not always, Hood qews from Wellington, and quito true, yqu can got a splendid ljarmommn from L 5, piano or organ from LID, organ with divided octavo , couplara all m solid black walnut cases Irani LI 1 ?. This bents all the cheapest houses in town. Manas (uned for 7s, or by thu year four visits LI, travellii)',' expenses added. All kinds of musical instruments tuned.clcaned, ami repaired new roedsput in accordeous, concertinas, harmoniums, and orgaiiß; also liberal exchanges nude. Any instrument may be purchased on the time payment systoni from 2s (id por week. (Ja]l and exchange your old piano for a now pno atF. J. Fmny's Musical Instrnincnt Depot, Manners-street, Wellington, Sole agent of the celebrated. Worcester

The Treasurer of tho Mastettnn Hospital ucknowtodgOß rocoipt uf £% from Messrs Yallanco Bros, Kahumingi, and IA fis from employees,

It is announced in another Column that tho Maetorton Riflo Voluntsots will parade at tho rifle ranges at 3.30 p.m. on 7th October for volley firing, &c. Mombors aro reminded that unless twothirds muster tho Corps cannot participate in tho prizes. The next popular sixpenny concert is announced for Tuesday evening in the Temperance Hall. The programme, as advertised, is an exceptionally good one and we liavo no doubt tho proinotors

will bo rewardod by again-having a crowded house,

Tho Spring Mooting of tho Wellington Hieing Club takes place on tho 17th and 18th November. Mr J. 0, Evott has been re-appointed haudicapper, The Club have decided to hold only flvo days racing during the year.

Tho Committco of tho Mistohoii Agricultural and Pastoral Association apologise fur tho omission of Mr Uaselbergo name as the donor of tho ono guinea prizo fur the best Lincoln ram, section (! iu tho programme. Tho committco also acknowledge tho receipt of two guineas from Mr 0. Vallanco, to bo awarded to tho first and second horaos in the jumping match, making theso prises bjx and throo guinoas respectively. Special attention of dairy farmers is directed to anadvertisomont tltatappcnrs in. Mr F H Waod's column, from which it will be seen that Mr S Haigh of Geeytown has instructed him to sell by public auction at his farm, Matarawa.tho whole of his carefully scloctcd dairy cows, comprising 23 liead, all oithor in full profit, or springing to calve, and ono well bred bull. Mr Haisfh is going out of the dairying entirely, and no cows will be sold privately, ao that thoso attending thosalo will havo an opportunity ot purchasing some of tho best dairy stock in the Wairarapa.

Ono of the smallest parishes in England is Littlo Washbotirne.npav Towkcsbury, on tho borders of Worcester and Gloucester. The village consists of a farmhouse, two labourer's cottages, and a public-house rejoicing in the name of "The Hobnails," tho total population

being fourteen, Tho little church which Htands alono in a Held, has no

icon open for servico for soveral years,

An exchango says .-—Positively tho oldest living Mason in the world has beon diacovored. He is Robert I. Ohestor, of Tennesseo, one of tho Olovoland electors in 1884. tie was

horn in Tennessee in July, 1753, and has therefore just completed his ninetysixth year. Hu joined tho Masonic Order in 1814, when ho was twenty-one years of age. He is still an enthusiastic member, Tho korosnio tin baud played a weddint; march last night in front of tho residence of a newly married couplo in Mastorton, and disturbed tho residents in the neighbourhood to aconsiderableextent. Unfortunately fo: tho noisy claimants for cako and wino tho principals they sought to interview wero not at homo and the juveniles, thoroughly dis

appointed vented their spleen in pelting stones and mud at the door and on the verandah, Ono lad more- daring threw a grass sod which struck a window and fearing it was broken tho gang trooped off as fast as their logs could carry thorn and wero hoard no more.

At tho next sitting of tho Divorce Court, to bo held next month, tiie suit Thompson v. Thompson will be tried.

This is a case in which Thomas Thompson, hntolkceper, of Masterton, petitions for a dissolution of his marriago with

Elizabeth Louisa Thompson, on the ground of adultery with Charles Worth, butchor, and two others, The respondent

fte believe, makes certain allegations ol

adultery, connivance and condonation. Messrs Chapman and Fitzgerald aro acting for the petitioner, and Mr Jellicoo for tho respondent. Tho circumstances of an elopement, which caused a. good deal of excitement in Masterton about ten years a?o arc hkoly to be detailed in connection with this case.—Times,

Tho Postmastor General, Mr Raikes, lias decided upon tho introduction of a threepenny post card. This will bo principally used for tho Australian service, and will be issued to tho public at an early date. The stamp which appears upon the card is an entirely now design. For the- "Chantrey Coronation Head" ot tho Soveriyn, which has hitherto formed the main feature of tho British stamp, Mr

Uaikcs has substituted a full-lotidli liguroof Hot Majesty in her Jubilee robes. It is, in fact, a reproduction on it minute scale, of Angoli's recent portrait. The stamp, which together with tho superscription, is pneted in a red of a skdo somewhat similar to that of the old penny,s is very effective. Tho portrait is arranged in an oval, and is mounted in t rectangular frame of an ornamental character.

The second night of tho nppearanco o' tho Ogdon troupo in Masterton brought together a crowded downstairs house, notwithstanding tho counter attractions elsewhere Tho picco presented was a dramatic adaptation in four acts of Charles Dickens' groat work, " Oliver Twist," or" The Parish Boy's Progress." Tho impersonation ol the familiar characters was good,throughont, and the attention of tho audienco was rivcttod throughout the exciting sconos, and as each was portrayed deafening applauso was accorded. Tho make-up of Mr Ogden as Fagin. " the fc.uce," was a study in itself, and Mrs Ogdon as " Nancy " was all that a lover of tho drama could desire, Baby Ogden created a feeling <jf pity in the breast of every one present for the poor littlo outcast Olliver ond her pathotic appeal for help in the song " Please give me a penny, sir," was a wonderful specimen |of actin» in one so young. She received a deserved encore, air Dunbar, as Bill Sykcs, took the character of the ruffian housebreaker in a thorough mannor. Tho minor characters well sustained their parts, and contributed the full success of the piece as a whole, Tho Company appoar at Pahiatua tq-night and at Wondville on Monday. \Vhenover tho Ogdon Company visit Mastorton again they may depend upon a hearty reception and a good house. We are glad to bo able testate that tho Company are highly pleased with tho Masterton audiences thoy have met. They arc set down by by Mrs Ogden to be as enthusiastic as any sho has had the pleasure of facing in the Colony,

To-morrow, at 10 B.m, ami during the day, wo shall allow some very choice sumnu:r (frfo-j fdrfa, just received by direct steamer, at Te Aro House, Wolliugton.

Amoiig these will be found some 'very beautiful designs in silk embroidered Indian cithimn robes, both in black and colours, and ringing from 35s to 77s the full dress, atTe&ro House, Wellington, To-moorow. also, we shall display an unusually rcc'ierck selection of the fashionable bonlml dress fabrics. These are all of French manufacture, are very elaborate and stylish in design, and will make up inost effectively. Trices, of these range from 21s Oil to Ms Oil, at Te Aro House, Wellington. To-morrow, we shall also show a very select choice of stll'-cn'mrcd drest materials ml\\ trimmings to match, in checked and floral designs, from 12s to 09s Oil tho full dress length, at Te Aro Houso, Wellington. Also, some beautiful mid attractive French suitings, -i-lin wide, in every variety of colour and design, at prices varying from'ills to 51s Od lor the full dress length at Te Aro House, Wellington. -Advt, Every lady in the city sliqi|ld visit oul warehouse to-morrow, and see all our beautjful checked and stripped fine woo materials, all of the newest colourings, and. ill both single and double widths, from 2ls to Jits (id the full dress length, at Te Are House, Wellington.