The Wairarapa Daily THURSDAY NOV. 14, 1889. The Irish Delegates.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3360, 14 November 1889, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily THURSDAY NOV. 14, 1889. The Irish Delegates.

Thk mission of the Irish delegates comes homo to us to-day with peculiar interest, for is not one of their nuni-

her to address us in the Theatre Koyal this ovening, There are doubtless somo amongst us who regard this visit from a representative of the Irish national party with tho greatest enthusiasm; there are others, ourselves amongst the number, who look upon it with genuine interest. There are a fow, perhaps, who regard it with indifference, and still fewer, wo hope, who experience any feeling of hostility towards it. It is certain that a very considerable majority of the residents are well affected towards Mr Deasy, and are prepared to listen to him with courtesy and attention. This is, as colonials are proud to declare, a free country, nnd the public platform is open to every man, whether he be a citizen of it or a stranger within its gates, Any cause can be ut rged before us in moderato and becoming terms without fear of offence being either given or taken, It is, wo feel assured, a speciul merit of the Irish delegates that in their addresses to the public in this Briton of the South they express themselves in such a maimer that even those wbo do not concur in their viows feel no bitterness against them, and do not regard them with other tinn >i friendly sentiment, The question they advocate is the question of the, day in the British Empire, and if our interest here in it is somewhat less keen, we none the less realise the advantage of having so important a controversy brought on a special occasion directly under our notice by one who has been personally engaged in the great encounter, The two great political parties at Home which have for so long a tinm been battling over it are agreed on ona point, both desiro the pacification and the prosperity of Ireland, the difference between them being that thev seek to ohtiiu the result by widely divergent means. Probably a hundred years hence Great Britain will be a republic and Ireland an independent Stale federated with it, but we doubt whether constitutional changes ot any such great magnitude are immediately desirable or expedient, The immediate work to bo accomplished is making Ireland I contented and prosperous, and we trust the outcome of the present strugglo will to at least a step in this direction, without any sudden or violent change in the Empire, A crisis is perhaps approaching when a compromise between the two great political parties may be arranged, which will be honourable and satisfactory to both, and which will not affect the stability of the great Empire of wliki) Jj.oth are justly proud. Tonight wo shall get one aido of the story, and no doubt many sympathisers will be enlisted in the Irish national cause, for Irish eloquence is wont to prevail, backed up as it usimli" is 'wii.ii a shrewd head and a warm heart, W-O »re content that this should be so, because, apiift from the satisfaction of listening io an able speaker, there is a dislinst educational advantage to be derived from coming into- touch with a leader in a great cause. People will probably on this occasion look at the question in one aspect ojily, hut the contemplation of one side of it will pr.obablv lead them to look at the other alc.o, 3(id the iinal result be a fairly intelligent mtliot, It is also, we fee), a compliment to a to'vn of the size of Masterton, to receive a vißit from a real live Irish delegate, and we trust tho attendance at the meeting to-night will show that residents here are sensible of tie

distinction conferred upon t'hein, In the next day or two wo quite oxpect to find half the people in the place to bo Irishmen, Afterw»rds things will drop in their usual grooves, The delegate will bavo departed, carrying with him, let us hope, a pleasant memory of Masterton, and leaving behind him n goodly number of friends and admirers, Messrs Lowos and lonis add to their ttock sale for Wednesday next, twenty two year old steers, twenty-soven yearlings, and that promising filly Coquetto. A gentleman advortises in our wantod columns for board (only) in a quiet family, Particulars may be loft at this office, Tho Canterbury Jockey Club havo received eighty-two nominations for the Welcome, ei?hty-six tor the Dorby, and forty-two for the Oaks, Wo arc requested to remind our readers of Messrs Lowcb and Inrus sale of tobacconists stock for Saturday next, the goods will be on view at their rooms to-morrow. Members of the Masterton Mutual Improvement Society are particularly requested to'be in attendance to-morrow (Friday) evening, as arrangements aro to be uiado for closing tho session. An essay on astronomy will be read by one of the membors who has gained some repute in this branch of science,

A good house greeted tho Itickard 8 Company on their second and final appearance at the Masterton Theatre Royal last sight. The excellent programme was gone through in a manner fully appreciated by the auilienco, Tho skipping rope dance was re-demanded, and Mr J. Bell was enc»red for banjo and bones performance. The entertainment was well received throughout. A 'aughablo farce concluded tho programme.

On its becoming known that the Maoris at Colac Bay were badly off for clothing, an Invercargill scheol teacher appealed to parents through the children for east off garments. She met with a cordial response, and on Monday fifty children journoyed to Oolao, where the Maori youngsters each received a parcel of clothing. About fivo hundred articles, including boots and shoes, were distributed. The Maoris are intensely grateful, and loaded tho benefactors with Bhella, baskets, etc. A cart laden with bags of chaff came to grief this morning in Queen-street. It was in charge of Mr Tooby, and when opposito C, Smith's drapery store one of tho shafts broke off close to tho body, which caused the load to swerve, and tho horse was thrown down in consequence, the cart and its load pitehiiif forward oa the fallen horse, the other shaft being broken in tho fall. A number of ready hinds soon h,id the load removed and the horse liberates!, which, fortunately, received no dama?e beyond a fow scratches, A moeting of tho committee of tho Masterton Horticultural and Industrial Society was held last night, Present~ Mcssra W. G. Beard (president), T. Gardner, Ebt. Donald, T, Dixon, J, Stone, J, Brown, and S. Wickendcn.' Messrs Prooks, 'Barrett, and Kempton were appointed judges, subject to their acceptance of the positions. Tho secretary was instructed to obtain the services of two judges from Wolhngton. Tho following were appointed a'Staging Goininitteo—Messrs Rt. Donald, W. G. Beard, W. Everett, J. St-mo, T. Gardner, J. M. .llockell, T. Dixon, and J. Brown; tho latter, with the secretary, to arrange the position of tho classes. MrT. Gardocr kindly consented to act as door-keeper. It was decided that the age of competitors in tho children's class should not exceed fifteen years, and that their exhibits of bouquets should be made up in the room A. startling revelation as to tho oroign extract of meat trade was made at the Colchester Police Court on September 12, when a boy from Ipswich was charged, at tho instance of tho Royal Society for tho Prevention of Cruelly to Animals, with cruelty to a horse by driving it in the night from Chelmsford to Colchester in almost a dying state. Inspector Stanbridge stated that the animal was going to a man at Ipswich, who exported hundreds of tons ol horseflesh to Antwerp, whero it was made into extract of beef. Horses just able to crawl were brought from all parts ot the kingdom, as they were worth more alive. Tho case was considered a very bad one and a tine uf 40s was indicted, and the horso ordered to be slaughtered. llopnrts occasionally come to liant) of lucky individuals falling into unexpected fortunes. It was lately reported from Noircastle-under-Lymo that a labouring man in that town had come into a fortuno of between £20,000 and &25,000. Ho was a bricklayer's labourer over (iO years of age, and the sum mentioned will enable him to live very comfortably to the ond of his days. Another brick' layer, this time a Scotchman, lias been in luck recently. His name is Newton, and he resides m Motherwell, Information reached him that ho was heir to £IO,OOO and a considerable amount of property in Leeds, through the death of a relative, Newton, it is stated, received the news with perfect equanimity and coolness, resumed his work as usual, and never" fashed his thouiub." _ In these days of rapid railway travelling, it is interesting to read the following extract from the Belaian News "111 the archives of the railway from Xuremburg to Furth has been found a protest signed in 1835 by the inemhors of the lioyal College of Bavarian Doctors, pointing out the danger of tho new mode ol travelling. Tho following are passages from this remarkable document:— I "Locomotion by means of any kind of steam tngino should bo prohibited in thu interest of tlio public health." "Rapid chance of place cannot fail to prodnce among travellers tho mental malady called delirium furiosum." "Even if travellers consent to run the risk, the State ought, at least, to protactthe spectators," Nothing but looking at a locomotive which is passing rapidly is sufficient to produce tho 6ame mental affection: it is tliurefore indispensable to erect on each side oftho line a paling 10 feet hii'li."

The Berlin correspondent of the Daily News has had an interview with Horr Frickt l , the African traveller, who was al Khartoum when Genera! Gordon was killed. Hcrr Fricko states that General Gordon was convinced till a short time before his death that he would be able by his own lnlluenco to fjaih his objects without lighting. 110 did not realise his danger, and tho messages he sent were such as to mislead the liritisli military authorities ns to the critical nature of his postion. He might, however, in Hcrr Fricke's opinion, have escaped even twj days before Ins death. He was killed during tho usual morning inspection of his troops, by somo of his soldiers, and he was unarmed at the time. This account of Cfenoral Gordon's death differs very materially from those hitherto published. Wb are now showing all the new shades in summer dress fabrics, recently received, and ainon» them will bo found some very choice. Kroiich cashmei'iis, in colors that can only he obtained in prolusion at tlic Whole-ale Family Drapery Warehouse, To Aro House, Wellington. We would eal! special attention to these, as although there is a fairly large assortment just now, yet they are selling so rapidly and the demand is bo great that an early visit is essential to secure tlieiu at Te Aro House, Wellington.

Br.iunrci, tints there aro in French Cqshmm, such as the fashionablo greens, comprising Serpent, Li:iril,Siictmore,Hcscflu, Euphrates, &c,, &r,,, at fe Arp House, Wellington,

Beautiful tints in the fnshjoiiable prey French cashmere*, comprising View Blue. Aural, Acier, Ar&ois, Ac., dc.. are now on view at Te Aro House, Wellington.

lkiDTirui tints in the lie plu* ultra/add rose- French cashmeres, including the Cieiu; Ro*c. Ron tl'lklml. tloiisemu, are now jif.ipU displayed at Tc Aro House, Wellington. linurißULTiNW. Tlieso casiinjom are of excellent quality and finjgh, been imported dircpt from the very Ijcst of French manufacturers, with vhqn) thega are a speciality, aqd range in price from 3s lid to 38 lid per yard,at To Aro Houbs,Welling-(OH.-AW,

I Mr S, H. Wickorsoii has returned to | Mastorton from Sydney.

News by the stoamor Wainui says that the island of Tolofa, in tlio Haapc i croup is in a voleauio condition, and an active eruption recently took place. Severe shocks of earthquake have bam felt at the town of Neiafu, the port of Haapai.

A man tumbled in tho gutter and being unable to riso again he lay there and dozed off to sleep. " Come out of that and get away home, what are you doing there, now," said tho policeman on the boat. " I'm just waiting for tho moon to rise," said the boosy individul, " I Uvea long way out of town."

The following players will represent tho Star Cricket Club to play against the Mastorton Club on Saturday next, play to commenco at 2 o'clock sharp,'— Leaks, Wickens, E Welch, 6 Welch, J? Welch, H Welch, T Kemblo, Richards, Hawke, Boagey, O'Connor, Keenes, Ward, Matthews, Broom, Day, Kibblewhite, Boulcott, Swaine, Minifie. The following is tho team of the Masterton Club i-Brenuior, Coleman, D'Arcy, R. S, Hitschberg, W. J. Hirschberg, lggulden, Jacason, Moore, Muwst, McKenzie, Perry, Pownall, Williams. Emergency—Reeve.

George Vile, whose leg was broken three weeks ago at Pahiatun, was brought into Mastorton on Monday last by his father, Mr Job Vile, and admitted to the Hospital. It was found that tho leg which had been set soon after tho accident was shortening. Dr Uosking broke tho limb and re-set it again, and there boing every appliance at tho Hospital, the limb will regain its original length.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Coy. announco that tboy will hold a sale of prize stock on the show grounds, Lower Hutt, on Thnraoay, 21st November. The cataloeuo will mcludo sheep and eattlo which have secured prizes at tho recent Canterbury show, so that runholdera and farmers whodeßiro to purchase thoroughly pood animals tor breeding purposes will bo enabled to do so. Further particulars are civen in their advertisement.

We remind our leaders of the public meeting at the Thoatre Royal this evening, at which Mr Deasy, M.P., one of the Irish Delegates, will deliver an address on Borne Rulo and other matters in relation to Ireland. Tho Mayor, Mr A. W. Renall, will take the chair at 8 p.m., and he will ho supported on the platform by members of the Committee. A ehargo of one shilling for admission will be made, ladies being admitted free, the dress circlo will be reserved for the latter. A collection will bo inado during the evening,

At tho Mayoral nomination to day Mr G. Heron was nominated by Messrs \Y. Perry and J. Wrigley and Mr W. Cullon by Messrs M. Williams and 6. Stuith. The candidature of the latter is a surprise to many but hiß o ances of success are fair, For some time past he has been making a quiet but persistent c-invass—working whilst his adversaries havobecn sleeping—and he claims to have the support of Mr Renail and his party which, of course, includes the assistance of our local contemporary.

Tho iNew Zealand Lean and Mercantile Agoney Company intimate to runholders and fanners that auction sales will bo held during the season at thoir now wool stores Wellington. Asannmbsr of buyers purpose being present, wool rowers aro advised to take advantage of these auction sales instead of disposing of their clips by private treaty. Tho company make advances on wool as required. Full particulars can be obtained at tho Masterton offices of tho company from Mr J. B. Keith.

Good news from Wellington,and quite true, you can get a splendid harmonium from Lo, piano or organ from Lls. organ with divided octave couplars all in solid black walnut cases frjm 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, cleaned, and repaired, now reeds put in accordeans, Concertinas, harmoniums, and organs; also liberal exchanges made. Any instrument may be purchased on tho time payment system from 'is Gd per week. Call and oxchange your old piano for a now one at P. J. Pinny's Musical Instrument Depot, Manners-street, Wellington. (Solo agent of the celebrated Worcester organs,)—adyt