The Wairarapa Daily MONDAY, SEPT 30, 1899. The Secret Convention.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3322, 30 September 1889, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily MONDAY, SEPT 30, 1899. The Secret Convention.

The history of the secret convention recently hold at Carterton appears to bo leaking out. No wonder it was convened by a mysterious missive with at least one doubtful signature, no wonder it was so phrased that some of Hie recipients of the invitation imagined that they were called together to discuss tho charitable aid question, no wonder the representative of tho press who put in an appearance was summarily ejected I The Masterton correspondent of the Times appears to have m his possession cvidenco that this celebrated gathering was intended to consider the steps to be taken to assist Colonel Roberts in the administration of the Babbit Act, and that this assistance was to take the form of justices sitting regularly on the Bench whenever rabbit cases were to be heard. Thero is a grim irony about the phrase assisliny Colonel Roberts, which is eminently suggestive, especially when taken in conjunction with the declaration of a certain J.l\ in Wairarapa South that he was prepared to go on the Bench to pmtnl a man being fined under the Act, If there existed a project to pack the Bench in rabbit cases, it must have broken down, because among other information which has Ijeen disclosed as to the convention jt lias been stated, that though an attempt was made to lead tho meeting in an undesirable direction it was resisted and put down, ■ We do not know what the undesirable direction may have been, but later disclosures seem to indicate pretty plainly that some improper proposal was submitted, and it would be as well if the public were informed as to the nature of it. As matters now stand there appears to have been somo kind of a conspiracy to defeat the administration of justice and public confidence in Justices' justice is likely to bo rudely shaken if there has been any secret project of such a nature. If the Department of Justice has survived the Judge Ward episode, it is clearly its duty to thoroughly investigate the affair of this secret pombination, It may be that certain Justices aro suffering from a species of rabies, but if they"""' ''' a ' , ' e '° a^ac ' iS kind ifc"r e xtrom e :; that they should he permitted to «a^ cls ? judicial functions, Wo have heard of many extraordinary anecdotes of what some J.l'.'s caii do when they feel in the humour to distinguish themselves; we have known them to attest anything and even nothing with their oOicial autographs, oblivious of all senso of moral or legal responsibility ; but this idea of their combining to pack the Bench in cases where they have personal interests is all but incredible. Mr Andrew has asked the Government, under his resolution at the public meeting, for information which will show whether rabbit inspectors have exceeded their instructions on a certain point, and now we would wish the Government to be asked wiiethei' the Jusf-jces of the Peace who met at Carterton exceeded their functions "in discussing the Babbit Act iii socrot convention,

and whether there is reason to believe that a proposal was mooted at that gathering to pack the Bonoh when Rabbit cases were before it.

Good -experienced rabbitore aro advertised for in uur wanted columns, Tho Ekctahuiia Quadrille Assembly was well attonded on Friday ovening notwithstanding tho bud weather. IthaJbeon decided to hold tho Greytown Horticultural show on Friday, 6»h Douomlwr.

Wo learn that Mr Angus Feasor has disposed uf his Clydesdale Btallion,Liiird O'LargotoMr Hercock of Carterton,who intends licepinp him in Miisterton during this Benson. Full particulars will be advertised in a few days. A smart intelligent lad as cashier is advortised for by Messrs M. Caselborg & Co. Tho season for trout fishing opens tomorrow and thostroams boingplentifully Btockcd sport should bo good in the Mas> torton District. The best horsewoman in tho ladios' hack class at the Carterton Show,;. | bo awarded a two guinea bridlo presented by Mr G. Cooper. At about a quarter past eight o'clock on Saturday .night a brilliant meteor was seen from Mastcrton in the southern Sky, It was of a bright bluish color, and its bursting was accompanied, by a loud report, A meeting of the Eketahuna Cricket Club was held on Friday ovenim;. Mr vSelby was elected captain and Mr [lodges match captain, Tho oflico of secretary was left open, Wo havo received tho Wellington Racing Club's programmo for tho season. The Sprin? meeting takes placo at tho tiutt Park on Saturday and Monday November ICth and 18th, Tho Treasurer of tho Mastcrton Hospital acknowledges receipt of tho following Subscriptions: Employees on To Ore Oro Station per Mr D.Guild £2 5s Cs j Messrs W, and H, Beetham 110; omployees Brancepoth i'l4 ss; employees' Messrs Caselberg & Co, 13 lbs.

During the football match at Carterton on Saturday, J. Wallace a mom, ber of the Pirates team' had the misfortune to break his collar bone: Dr Smith speedily set tho fracture, and Wallace, wo arc glad to hear will no dmibt be all right again in a week or two.

Tenders are invited for tho 1 purchase of tho farm, part section 202, Teratoid, containing 587 acres and lately occupied by Mr Joseph Ingley. Particulars cau he obtained at Mr H, H. Wolters' oflico Carterton or from Messrs Lowes & lorns, Mastcrton.

Edward Tovey was brought bcforo Mr I). Boys this morning at tho Maaterton R.M. Court, on a warrant charging him with refusing to contribute to the support of the ilkwitiinato child of Emily Harford, of Nelson. Accused was remanded to Nelson.

A lootball match took placont Carterton on Saturday, the Groytown Firo Brigade second fifteen playing the Carterton Pirates. Tho contest resulted in ft 'drawn game, each sido scoring. two points. The Pirates who were rather over run at first playod a plucky game throughout, and towards tho end pulled themselves together and secured tho two tries, .which making the scoro even, con • Btitutudthe "draw."

The following team will represent tho Masterton Volunteers on Thursday next, at Wellington, in a match to be fired against tho Wellington Guards.—Major Donald, Lieut Thompson, Sorgts Woods, Matthews, Kibblewhito, Corporal McKenzie, Hollieiu, C. Bentloy.G. Bentley and McLachlan; Referee, C, F. Wilton. The team will leave by the afternoon train on iVoduosday. A practice will be held on Wednesday morning, The electrio light has now been installed in tno Palace Hall, Greytown, and a privato test of it will bo made during tho present week, The public installation will take place at about the middle of October, and Mr Barnard, the enterprising proprietor of tho hall, is arranging a particularly attractivo evening's entertainment to celebrate tho ovent. The public arotakingconsiderablo interest to tho Palace Hall, and it lias been suggested that a local special train might be arranged for the occasion of tho opening night.

Th Gray town Negro Moloclists' idea of giving nn entertainment for children at thoTpopular and low admission cliargo of tliren|>once has proved itself a big success. Notwithstanding last Friday evening boms' very wot, the Palaco Hall, Greytown, was thronged by oyer two hundred merry children, who greatly enjoyed the "show." Tho Lower Valley Jockey Club arc suitably recognising the aervicea of Mr John McLeod, who has juifc resigned thoir honorary secretaryship. A comuiittoo has been formed to arrange for somo tangiblo form of expressing their satisfaction, and tho club has given tho complimentary movement a start by voting £lO towards it from their hinds. The return match between the second of Juniors and -a team from tho Public School was played on Saturday, In tho first spoil Brown for the School, potted a goal, and Hyde for the Juniors secured ia try. In tho second tho- Juniors showedtheir superiority by W.Thompson and P. Benall securing a try caeh, from one of which H, Wrigley kicked a goal. Tho gamo thus ended in a wjn for the Juniovs by 5 points to A petition is being freely signed in Ekotahuna praying that Mr Thomas' Baylis be made a Justice of tho Peaco. It is pointed out that tho present justices live a considerable distance from Ekotahuna and it will be in the interests of many to appoint someone nearer the town. Mr Bayfo is an old resident a a member of most of tho local bodies, and highly esteemed by all who know him. Living as he does close to tho township, a moro fitting man could not be found. A meeting of tho Akitio Road Board was held on Thursday, prcspnt— Messrs Handyside (chairman), Haryoy, Burling, Tiverton, and Foreman, The imnVos of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Treasurer rcporte d balance in Bank £7B 8s 9d. Letters were read from Mr Fannin re map of the district. Frem Commissioner of Property Tax re rates paid for Crown Lands, from Treasury vo rates naid for Crown Lands, from Audit Ollico with Balance Sheet certified t-\ Tho Clerk was directed to send map to Mr Geo. Fannin co amend. It was resolved that the collector be directed to press for paymont of all outstanding rates. That tho road from Mr Mtirchis'toGlencoo bo put in repair. Accounts amounting to £B4 2s 3d wero for payment. 'Next meeting was fixed for 28th November, ami'the meethu; dosed,

ltobson's new panorama shown at the Masterton Theatre Royal on Saturday was a real treat for those who had tho good fortune to bo presort. Tho paintings wci'o highly commendable, the pqr a of Wellington and Lyttlctai, tho ships, the guns and tho torpedo explosion bejng particularly attractive Mr Robson has made many additions and improvements to u.2 ell tortainment since he visited M'stckoil sonii l,lrM }' ears W> and especial interest appeared t'A* taken in the pictures depicting the arrangements which hava been" made tor the defence of the colony in tho event of war with any foreign power A pood idoa coiild be formed from those, of tho defensive position of our harbours, as they include not only views of the various fortifications, but also of tho style and power o/ the guns with which they are supplied, The pictures shown also include -views of many interesting sights throughout the world, and tho youngstorsof whom thero were a very large number present, wore not forgotten and wero delighted with many amusiugVeiios. The poetio recitations and lecture generally were well rendered and full of interest'and the show as a whole received the desorved applause of the audience. As this is the fast night of the panorama the opportunity of witnessing this really superior .exhibition should not bo niissed.

Mr John Duckendgo hi>3 in hand at CattorUm, a most promising yearlin? colt by Fit?, Hercules, bred by Mr John' Roid. The colt's dam is a Eiddlesworth mare possessing splendid strains of blood.

A Special meeting of tho Masto'rton School Committee will bo. held this evening to consider tho appuintmont of nn Assistant master,

In this issue we publish a portion of the pedigreo of that celebrated siro Fitz llcraules,. As will bo noticed ho is by tho renowned Yattendun, siro ot Grand Flaneur, Lady Emma, Chester, and a host ot others, Out of tho latter's stock eight won ainotip them last season £11,940. Fitz Horeulos close relations are again to the front at the Australian Jockey Club's Spring Meoting, that champion " Aberoorn" still retaining his reputation of last season by winning the Spring Stakes of COO sovs,, w.f.a, Great Metropolitan Handicap of 1000 sovs., and Craven Stakes of 500 sovs., boating such horses as Arsenal and Manton. " Spico," by the same sire, won the A.J C. Oaks in a canter, and Dreadnought, also by Chester, won the Wycombo Stakes of 350 sovs, as ho liked.

The annual horao parado of tho Wairarapa Agricultural and Pastoral Society was held at Cartorton on Saturday, Although the weather was everything that could be desired, only three thoroughbreds and sis draughts put in an appearanco. This was accounted for through most of tho stallions in the Lower Valloy not being quite up to show firm. With one exception (Prince Mbert) in tho draughts, tho horses present were the same as paraded in Masterton last Wednesday, Princo Albert, by Prince of AVales, imported, is a well made dapplo bay six years old and stands 17 hands, He has splendid action, but lacks condition, The other horses on parade were—bhoroushs, Administrator, Master Agues, and Fitz Hercules, Draughts—Stanley, Hero, Loch Dim, Laird O'Largo and Avon. A skating carnival was held at the Town Hall Ekorahuna on Saturday evening hist, Despite tho prevailing bad woather there was a good attendance both of skaters and visitors. Much amusement was caused by the wild and uncertain movements of two or three gentlemen, who were making a first effort. Tho reckless and independent manner in which their legs shot about in different directions was really astonishing, and that they did not kill themselves or someone is a marvel, A number of fancy dresses graced the tloor, the most promineut and mirth provoking being a young gentleman in negro get-up who accompanied himsolf on a very faded cornet, and at intervals entertained tho company with sentimental music, which brought tears to our eyes and mado us think of home. His manner was so charming that several of the softer sex were smitten, one youn? creature being so badly bit, that sho could not resist, then and there showing heraffectionfor this jablo.youth. At ten o'clock all but competitors wore asked to loavo the floor, and after about ten minutes skating, Miss Tiny Aulin, ami Mr C, Neilson were declared by tho judges to bo tho best on tho iluor, and were each presented with a season ticket. The Ohristchurch Press publishes the following extraordinary yam from its Akaroa correspondent, A skeleton of an animal two chains in length beats, not only any record, but anything ever' conceived as possible by naturalists : " While somo men woro foncing on Mr M'Halo's property, at Ruapa Bay", between Okain's and Little Akaron, they camo across somo bones, which up to the present have not been identified. Part of tho skeleton was unearthed, and the spinal column and ribs exposed to view, The skeleton measures two chains in length, or about Kffl loet, The diameter of the cavity of tho spinal canal is 10 inches. The find has occasioned somo interest, and is said to bo well authenticated,"

The London Daily Telegraph has the following:— l! Dr Johnson's retort, when told that Scotland had some ' fine prospects' in it, is well-known. The sage replied that tho finest prospect a (Scotchman over saw was tho road that led him into England.' For England substitute Wimbledon, and for Scotchmen generally put Scotcli Volunteers, and thoro seems a modicum of truth in tho saying. Tho Scottish contingent of shooters numbered, it appears from a return just issued, one-sixth out of the total competitors, yet they curried off nearly a third of the prisrc-monoy. Is it patriotism, Scotch air, or oatmeal porridgo which produces results like this!"'

Tho Melbourno Post Offico clock is approaching completion, and will bo in full working order in threo or four months, It is a rcnarkablo sort of a clock-plays tunes, carries round electric lamps on its hand, and does other extraordinary tilings in addition to its primary duty of keeping time. It plays (or will play) a different tune every hour, and is provided with two sots of air*—uno sectarian and profane for week days, and ono hymnal and eloyatjng for Sundays. Suppose they forgot to change tho sets and the irreverent clock " lets off" "Killoloo," " Two lovely black eyes,'' or somo such unholy air at the hour when nil tho preachers iu tho city are exhorting their congregations to go right. They succeeded in getting tho Shah lip to the first floor of the Eiffel Towor, hut not all tho blandishments of M, Borgcr could got him any further, As for tho lifts he would not look at tlipni, Aftor much djscussiui) ho started, up tho iron stairs leading from the ground and ascended a hoight of somo forty foot. Thero he remained clinging on to tho hand-rail. After a bit ho sat down on the stairs. Then by a mighty effort he pulled himself together.and rini violently up tho rest of tho flight to the next landing where again he sat down, So by gallant rushes and alternato resting, ho gained the lowest platform. That satisfied hnn. Tlioy got 'iim to theontranco ot tho upper lift, they shoyed the vizier in, but the Lion of .Persia was not to he entrapped, and ho had had enough of stairs, For awhile it seemed a question whether he would go down or spend the rest of his reign up there; but tho cheers of the crowd, the shouts " Ha pom!" revived his flagging courage, and ho finally descended by the way by which he came up. On July 29 a young man named Walter Mizon arranged to leap from a balloon by means of a parachute, at Wednesbury. At the appointed time the balloon began to ascend, hut could not be got high cnongh for tho leap. It soared over to West Bromwich at a height of 200 ft, Miaen, realising that ho would bo killed unless lie leaped, disconnected tho narachuto, but as tho hoiplit of tho balloon would not pormit tlio parachute to open fully, the result was that he fell very rapidly, and dropped on hjs back on an old lumber room at West Bromwich. The man, who was evidently in great agony, was removed to the West Bromwich Hospital where it was discovered that ho had a very bad wound on tho face, and had sustained concussion of the brain,

In ttwCarptt and FunMk'j department lye shall show the following select and choice lots, just received by the steamer Bimutata, at Tc Aro House, Wellington. In Linoleum* a large quantity ot the best quality and exceedingly choice dcsigns.fiom 18 inches to 12 feet wide, Our excellent taste in these goods has ever been greatly appreciated, and this new lot are still aslep 111 (i'.lvodcc, at tc Aro House, Wellington, Iri TcMttm Ctosrj W have opened put a first-class assariaent in all sizes, from the smallest gipsy table to the .'west dining or drawing-room table, we have them also in haudsomc Silk, Tqintru Utrecld Vctrel, bordered ifeiwpjiWf. Chenille and Plmh, in old gold, crimson, bronw, ai|d lens, cotta, at To Aro House, Wellington, In MMuslins and AH ilml'w Curtains we aro the only house in (he city that has the special designs made for Liberty S> Go,, ot Igndon-iri fact theio aw only two houses in Now Uoaland 50 favoured. One is Dunedbi, and the other is Te Arq Houso, Wellington, There aro also large varieties of the newest things out in Cretonnes, IMpete (fArt, and Lace Curtains, Lace and Satin Bedt.oce.rs, Suti)uindllom'!icoinljQiiilU,Maiitk Borderiii'l, and hundreds ot other novelties, which will be displayed on Monday,' at To Aro House, Wellington,—At^YT,