The Wairarapa Daily MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1889. MR. BALLANCE AT NAPIER.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3352, 4 November 1889, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1889. MR. BALLANCE AT NAPIER.

Tuk full report of Mr Ballance's lapier speech lias come to Laod, its arc-runner, tho Press Association nessage guaging its value by the ransinission of a few Hues only. It ays something for the vitality of the eader of tlio Opposition that he hould have broken the silence of the ecess by an unexpected political nation. Perhaps we ought rather o term him the general manager of he Opposition for leader he is none. iVhen he finds his followers don't bllow him, he turns round to follow hem, and so in a way he keeps his >arty together. Mr Ballance said lome queer things at Napier, but vhen he gets on a friendly platform t is his wont tj take some slight iberties with facts. For example he s reported to have quoted the Govii'iwient as saying that thoy wanted political rest, but most people are tware that what the Government really said was that the country needed political rest, The mis-quotation no loubt wiH servo Mr Ballance's purpose, all being fair in war and politics. It is slightly amusing to notice, too, Mr Ballance declaring " they did not want men drawing salaries and doing nothing," and yet if we aro not much mistaken, we could cite an instance or two of sinecure billets created by tho Hon. member for Wanganui during-his term of power, which would admirably illustrato tho virtuous axiom he laid dewn in his Napier speech. Again he must have been measuring other peoples corn with his own bushel when ho stated that everything with the Government was a question of tactics, and he must have quito forgotten his own unauthorised, illegal, and irregular expenditure of tens of thousands of pounds when he argued that it was a dangerous thing to place men in power who woro without principles. It is somewhat singular, too, that at a period when half the land of the Colony is in the market at unprecentedly low rates.Mr Ballance should state that the cause of the prevailing depression was the monopoly in land. He must know as well as we do that the unfortunate monopolists of New Zealand cannot soil their land. Look at the sale of the Wairongo block las>t week. The monopolist who owned that fertile tract was willing to sell it on easy terms to small proprietors at a loss of several thousand pounds to himself, but there were simply no purchasers to relieve him of his monopoly, Surely Mr Ballance must exercise bis imagination to a dangerous extent when he advances such an untenable proposition, What are we are to tnink of Mr Ballance, 100, m declining that the Railway Commissioners are about to reduce wages in order to bring down the price of labor in the colony, and that they are instigated to this unenviable task by the Government. He must surely know that the Commissioners ire independent of the Government, Hid have no interest whatever in raising or lowering the general rate )f wa»es outside their own department, and he mj;j)iteven be expected to understand that the price of labor is fixed neither by Government not by the Commissioners, but by the natural laws of supply and demand. We v/Qii'% wjjether tho enunciation of claptrap has boconio such a habit with him that hois unconscious when he is using it, Many more queer sayings ure dotted about Jir Bdlauco'a Napier address, as, for ixample, his proud boast that he/has been a protectionist since IIJBO. This he to iti-to i» much the same spirit tlwl & r et flarb's \)«ca spoke when he said, "J |jot religion i" forty-nine." It is wfuf {g think ol what Mr Ballance must liay.u ton prior to his year of grace in eighteen Hundred and eighty. The present loader of the Radicals of New Zealand is fl.aprry.substit,uj;.e for his predecessoi Sir Kob.ert ijio,ni. He may be somewhat more plausible thai; one

nko himself occasionally displayed, aptitude ffl lualiing the worse appear tljp better pson, hut there is not in him the i'iilg of eai'nes.tuegs and sincerity which usua'ijy'pijiirij.'cterised the political addresses of his old chief. He can, when on the public platform, " please with a feather or tickle with a straw" the Radicals who rally round him, but if they depend upon him for their political nutriment and sustenance they will he a cadaverous aim.

Ten/Joys are invited in another column for clearing 'foiiptiou mi Ihuraua Valley Road i also for fanning, Mnng,ione. Flans ami spocificatinns may ba Been at Mr T. M, George's aowmnwdatiou house, Alfredton,

Sultan wiiß aoriitched for tlio New Zealand Cup on Saturday.

Andrew Graham, lato M, H. R., Uisbomo, has filed his schedule A company is boing formed at Horlot Otago, to establish rabbit preserving i works.

The repairs to the s. s, Hula, necessitated by nor stranding on the Mnnukau bar last month, have now been completed.

At. the annual mooting of the Uamaru Caledonian Society, the balance sheet showed a credit balance of oyer £BOO.

On October 22 last year thero wcro 805 unemployed on Government work 9. On the Baine date this year there wore only 225.

At a meoting of tho Lyttoltnn Presbyterian Church a practically uuaniinous resolution Jo send a call to the Rev. James H, McKonzie, Walhtcotown, was adopted. There wore betweon fifty and sixty children in attendance at the oponing by Mr Wilson of the Mangatainoko School. The numbers aro expected to considerably increase. The rink will be open to-moorow evening from 7.30 to 10, Mr Pearsons' Band will play some now selections that thoy have been rehearsing for some time,

The wife of Mr John Hart, of Belvedere Goad, accidently fell down the well on her promises on Saturday last, but fortunately sustained no injury beyond a fright.

The Masterton horse fair for the sale of horsos of all descriptions, including thoroughbreds, draughts, hacks, harness horses, ponies, etc, takes place at Messrs Lowes ami lorns' yards, Renall-streot, on Thursday next, November 7th, The fair will be an extensive one, judging by the entries already recoived,

A sale of exhibits in connection with the Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Society's Show will be hold in Messrn Lowes and lorns' yards on Wednesday, November 6th, the day following tho exhibition. Several pedigree bulls will be brought under tho hammer, and a catalogue- of thorn is published elsewhere. Several thoroughbred horses will also bo submitted to auction. At the conclusion of tho foregoing list tho ordinary fortnightly Btock sale will take placo, over three hundred of cattle are advertised in addition to pigs, horses, vehicles, &c, and the list is sure to bo considerably augmented before tho sale timo arrives,

The return match between tho married and single members of tho Masterton Cricket Club was played on the Park Oval on Saturday afternoon and resulted in a win for the latter by cloven runs. There was a rather poor muster owing to several members being away. Jb'or tho winners R S Hershberg (not out) 16, and T McKenna 14 wero the principal contributors, while for the losers, J Williams and Jackson put on mno each before they retired, Mr F. H. Wood hps been instructed by Mr G, Holland who is leaving tho district, to sell at his farm, Tauherenikau, on Thursday November 14th, tho whole of his sheep, cattlo, dairy cows, horses, farm implements, vehicles.tools, household furniture and effects without reserve, A catalogue of brim of the principal lines is published in Mr Woed's usual advoetisiug column, Wo aro glad to be ablo to report that Mr A, Walker is on the road to recovery from his lengthy and serious indisposition. He was up and walking about the room on Saturday, amd this line weather will gradually gain him strength. Wo trust at no distant date to see him once more at his post as secrotary of the Agricultural Society. During his illness the work in connection with tho annual show has devolved upon the president, Mr.W. Lowos, Ex-secretary Mr R, J. Fitton has kindly consented to carry out the secretary's duties in connection with to-morrow's exhibition.

A correspondent suggests that the Masterton Agricultural Society, instead of giving first and second prizos only for produce, such as buttor and cheese, should issue certificates of merit to all exhibitors • whose articles sent for examination could be held to be ot the first-class quality. This would be much moro satisfactory to exhibitors, and do away with a great amount of the dissatisfaction that ulways accompanies such shows whore exhibitors believe they havo shown a really good article, and are not at all satisfied with the awards, It would also bo some sort of a guarantee to the storekeepers who pur. chase these articles from the makers. The suggestion is a gimd one, and could be arranged for to-morrow's show without interfering with the prosont schedule of prizos,

Tho Btatomonts filed by Joseph lngley, of Carterton, sheep-farmer, show liabilities £1,938, assets-£3los, valued at 12, Tho following are tho principal creditors-W. Udy, £550, F. H. Wood £SOO, G. V, Stevens £2-20, Wellington Loan Company 176. E. S. Maunsell £7O, R. Hooker £7O, R, A Wakelin, £6O, T. Benton, junr, £6O, J. Thompson, £sl, Kilcaldio and Stains £SO, J, Neilsrai £2O, J. D. Cade, Ll3 17s fid, Turnbull and Co Ll2, W. Gundy LlO. Tho only secured creditor is tho Bank of Australasia, Featherston, L4OO secured by sections in Carterton, Taratahi Plain, and Woodvillo valued at L3OO. In the estate of Mrs Ingloy the liabilities are L 946 12s Ud, and the assets L 1.971, The assets compriso a pig value 20s, stack of hay LiO, and estimated surplus from property alter secured creditors are paid, L 1.930. Tho amount due to secured creditors is Li), 520, and the estimated value of the securities L 5,450, The next meeting of creditors will be called by tho Deputy Assigneo at Carterton.

The ceremony of the " forty Hours Adoration "commenced yesterday mornii.gat St Patricks Church, Maotorton, by a solemn High Mass at which Francis' " O'rfalutaris" and !! Tantum Ergo'' wero sung, tho litany qt the saints being intoned by tho priests, nnd tho rospoiises being taken up by the male portion of the choir. High mass was sung by tho Rev Father Power of Wellington, with Father Lgpretre Deacon, and Father McKenna, subdeacon. The choir, under the condqotorship of Mr A. 11. Bunny, performed Bactcn's Ma3s of the Assumption, Soloists—Miss Lowes (soprano), Miss P Lowes (contralto), Messrs Coleman and Rowo (tenor), and Messrs Bray, Rathbune, and Putnam (bass). Dr Crookall's I' 4vo Verun,|" was sung at the offertory, At the eyemnir service vespers wore sung, followed by a qstuiun op the Real Presence, by Father Power, affor which the choir sang the Litany of the BJossed Virgin, apd O'Donovan's 'i Tantum Ergo," Thero was a large attendance both morning and evening, including visitors from all parts of the valley. The singing of tho excellent choir was much appreciated. Tho ceremony of the Forty Hours Adoration will conclude to-morrow.

There is always a demand lot coo! dm, fabrics in black, suitable tor summer wear, ami very often the supply is totally inadequate. For the present season wc have anticipated the requirements of our customers, and arc now showing an admirable House, Wellington.' Our tfiicil tare chilis, ill small u'fuieUijpd lancy patterns, are very' light, strong and serviceable,-ami at tlie moderate prices of }o.j(l (o Is l}d per yard, Ilkckfimcjibarain and (/win/Wat Is H,jd to i). j . Oil per' yartl' arc i,u a variety of patterns, and are specially adapicd fg'r demi toilot and evening wear, Mick double-Norwich banuc* aro very pretty materials, light and cool, and as they areuot transparent,' would exactly suit |a,djcs requirements fqr" a lighter urcss than coshpjsrc\ yjjesc rpgii'iii'pri.ccs from t? f 1(1 to tit IM ner yard, 'a'f Tq 'i|rq L 'lf gtjMij' V/o|llij»i (01: ' Thon thore are Hack tiilk matf iirtnuilm at 3s lid per yard, a choice selection o( black ulcijied lawman from Us lid to Js M per yard ; somo -lii inches wide black, striped imifitiKiJ, 2s' lid Ij 3s 1 lil per yard, and a profusion of the black A most in demand, such as grosgrain, faille, fraucais, nierveillcaux, ottoman, surahs, pongees! moire silts Cliiuit crpjip, to,, at the .vVlinl»»»|; J ami i firapery Warehouse, Te Aro House, Wellington

[ _ Our dimmali'wij still continue;] tq bq mirivalled'and uiijnrpasi;ed ijl 't ! e Aro'lib.iise, and to secure its advantages ladies should give their orders without delay, at Te Aro House, Wollingtou.-Aun.

Tonieri tor road formation to Dr : Hosking's -vuolßhud at To Weraiti, closo hia evening.

The Wooilville Examiner sayßiOwingtothohckof interest taken in the matter it has been decided to let the proposed reception to the iiish delegate fall through,

A telegram has boon recoived by tho Rot father MoKonna to the 6ffecbtliat Mr Deasy, on behalf of tho Irish Delegates, will nddross a meeting at Mascarton some time during the current mouth,

Mr W. 0. Buchanan, M.H.R., left for Christehurch this morning to act as judge at the Metropolitan Show.

Messrs Lowes and lorns report at. their of stock sale at Ekctahuna, cattle of all claaiea were represented and all changed hands, The following arc the rates obtained bullocks, £4 "s6d; store eteera, £3 Cs; stoors and heifers, 425; calves, 20s, Tke Assistant Comptroller General has refused to pass the following items in the balance sheet for the half-year ending 80th September last, of the Wellington City Corporation :—Post office cluck £321 10s 9d; Governor's reception £9 Bs; Captains Page's funoral £lss. The City Council will lake no action in the matter until steps are taken against them, The Payne Family had a good house at Carterton on Saturday night' and on Sunday night they took part in the choir at tho Wesleyan Church, The church was literally crammed from the door to the pulpit and a number had to be content with the schoolroom at the back of the church, so that they be able to hear tho singing although not able to see the singers.

The chief local attraction in addition to thoAgriculturalShow on Tuesday next will boat the Temperanoe Hall at which a Rrand bazaar will bo held in aid of the Wesleyan Church. Mr W. H. Beetham has kindly cemented to open tho bazaar which will consist of a great variety ot plain and fancy articles, books, produce, &c. The doors will be opened at 12 o'clock noon, refreshments will bo on sale during the day, and at five o'clock a substantial tea will be provided at a moderate charge, A promenade concert will tako place during the evening in which somo of our heit local talent liavo kindly consented te take part, The Wesleyan Church was crowded last night to hear the Rev Mr Witkin, of the Hntt, preach on behalf of tho Home Missions, The preacher took for his text Acta 17, and 7th verse," Saying there is another King, one Jesus:" and m his quaint and interesting stylo rivetted the attention of his audience as he described tho ancient commercial: enterprise of Jewish morchants who had established themsolves even at that early datu in European cities, Their respect for the far-reaching Roman power and loyalty to the Cresars, their strong conservative roligious prejudices winch led them to prefer Buch an hidictinont against tho apostles of Christ, theroby rousim' the pnpulaco and puttins the rubra in fear, Then describing the spiritual kingship of Chrißt he instituted a parallel between our loyalty to an earthly soveroigu and the loyalty duo to tho heavenly King, and concluded by an eloquent peroration on tho final reign of King Jesus as lord over all. The preacher is well known to be very witty, and some of his homely illustrations now and then caused a ripple of a smile to pass over the face of his auditors, On Thursday next tho annual Home Missionary meeting will be held in the church, when the report will bo read and addresses on behalf of the Home Mission ,vill bo given by tho ltov Mr Watkm and othtrs, and a collection nwdo towards so laudablo an object, Whatever may be the truth as to tho effects of Sunday closing in Wales, there is no doubt whatover as to the effect of Prohibition in Canada, It has proved a disastrous failure.

'Die London correspondent of tho Newcastle Chronicle tolls a story of an anonymous gift of £IO,OOO bank notes being sent to tho Prince of Wales at Marlborough House.

Good news from Wellni;>toii,and quite true, you can get a splendid harmonium from L 5, piano or organ from Lls. orpin with divided octave couplars nil iii solid black walnut cases frai Ll7. This beats all the cheapest houses in town. Pianos tuned for 7s, or by the year four visits LI, travelling expenses added! All kinds of musical instruments tuned, cleaned, and repaired, now reeds put in accordoans, Concertinas, harmoniums, and organs; also literal exchanges made, Any instrument may bo purchased on the time payment system from 2.i 6d per week, Call and exchange your old piano for a new one at P. J. Pinny's Musical Instrument Depot, Manners-street, Wollington. (Solo agont of the celobrated Worcester orgniiß.)—ADVT