The Wairarapa Daily WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1890. Mormonism in New Zealand.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3480, 9 April 1890, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1890. Mormonism in New Zealand.

It is a somewhat startling fact thai in this North Island of New Zealand there are among the native race several thousands of adherents to the Mormon religion. The gathering which has just been held at Te Ore Ore has been a Mormon conferenco, rod although numerous other religious bodies have established a fast bold in this little Maori settlement, there has been room in it for Mormonism to thrive. This singular religion has survived some sixty pears of vicissitudes, and is still propagating an active faith, Ona of Its most objectionable phazes, polygamy, was not introduced" until many years after its founder, Joseph Smith, made his first revelation, and ive are glad to learn that it is not practically inculcated by the elders ivbo represent it in this colony, However small may be the sympathy ivehave with Mormon tenets, from mo point of view the followers of Brigham Young have achieved a great triumph. As hard working, industrious colonists in the comparatively sterile State of Utah, they have lone wonders, converting an "arid : wilderness into blossoming fields and , garden's. Another virtue they possess , in an eminent degree, is" that of ( loyalty to their religion. If a mem- : ber of any church in this community i wore told to leave his house and 1 family, and without purse or scrip, 1 to sojourn among an Indian tribe in ! some remoto State of America for a J period of three years, would he go ? t The best churchman in the com- c muuity would absolutely refuso to f Dbey such a command; yet such a a mandate is a matter of every day 0 occurrence in Utah, and no faithful G Mormon ever questions it, The J Mormon elders in this calony have their homes and farms in the diittmt Utah settlement, which they left j ivithout a murmur at the bidding of i, their ecclesiastical chiefs, to now n Iwell in anything but luxurious ease d imong the Maoriee. From time to " time then: orders reach them from )' >for, on some little printed slip of , paper, a«d whatever these'orders nay be, thoy are obeyed. The Mor- fl i mod religion, however much we may vi Mike it, is a religion of action, and tl jornes out prominently as one ,of the le :eal living faiths in the world. If Ul ts influence amongst the Maories is fl a |' n the direction of convei'ting a p, lomew'nat idle and raoe J, ,o habits of thrift' and industry, it oa vill do'some good for them. ' It is «

gratifying at least to find that though Monnonism is a proseliting power, and libw nnmlOT probably nearly half a million, of ftijlp'ejtts, it is

rolflxbg Bomewliat its old formula. Ouie upon a tfuio what aw termed

from tJtali.butnowtliey aroMree to cOme arid go throughout the land, and the law' of, the Bopublio iuperBedes tho rule of the tabernacle, The Amevicans,'though; tliey Mto starfp put Uormonism as a distinctive faith, Me bringing its people more into harmony with tho habits and customs of .civilisation, ana are putting down its grosser irianifostations. So that though Mprmonism has a free course as a religious organisation, its power to .unduly 'control the lives and liberties of its subjeots is gone, and both here and elsewhere its adherents may be .'-regarded as a law-abiding people, who are very unlikely to leave eveii the Maorieg aey worse than they have found them. \

The estimated populationofMetbourne (Victoria) hi January, this year, was 458,470. The usual monthly meeting of the Masterton Hospital Committeo wil) be held to-morrow (Thursday) afternoon. An addition of "steers, heifers, and 100 well-bred Lincoln ewes is mado to MrF. H, "Wood's list for his next Taratahi stock jale, A. -resident ef Eketahunn, MrD.E. Toohill, has been successful in securing a prize in Adam Dade's Sydney Consultation, having been forwarded a chequo for HO on the Newmarket Handicap, run on let March, auda cash prize of £5 in tho same event. One of the most difficult tasks we have been called upon to undertake of late is tho giving of credence to tho statement of a certain resident of Maltora, who positively assures us that ho has an apple in his possession that turns tho scale at 31bs 7ouuces. It is a pity, rather, that the growor had not made the apple woigh a stone whilst he was about it. A deer stalking party, composed of three well-ktiown sportists, has Leon out at Gladstone during tho past few days, and have had aome splendid sport, Deer was heard and soen repeatedly. The result of the expedition was that two fine st'aga weroshot dead, whilst two others were wounded and fell, but rose and got away, Several does werS also seen, Another party is still out stalking.

The Pirates of Carterton played a football match against the Carlton club, of Wellington, at Carterton on Monday, Aftora close game the Carlton's won by two points, their score being ono goal and ono try, whilst the Carterton Pirates only obtained two tries. The local score was made by R, Darnell and T. Horcock. Carterton had the best of the play towards tho end. Darroch missed an easy goal Iron) a free kick, which would have gained them tho victory, It is notified through our adyertising columns that Messrs J), and W. Mclnnes have established a coach and carriage factory at Pahiatua, where all descriptions of coach building and coach painting will bo executed on tho shortest notice. The Messrs Mclnnes are practical workmen, and have had a large experience in the trade, Combining with this the fact that they are open to carefully prepare estimates for buildings, alterations and additions, and are manufacturers of overydescription offurniture, the now firm should be assured a large j business. Mr W, Iggulden,carrier, of this town, has met with a deal ot misfortune in his business of late, Quito recently Mr Iggulden sustained a heavy loss in the death of a valuable horse, whilst he has been further doomed by fato in tho eifocts of a bolt which occurred yesterday. It appears that Mr Iggulden was in a field with his brake on tho banks of the Ruamaliunca, wlion his horse suddenly bolted, and beforo it could be captured had smashed the vehicle almost to atoms. Tho repairing of tho damage will, we understand, necessitate the expenditure oi a considerable sum of money. Tho attempt t6 obtain an artesian water supply in Carterton has at present- been abandoned by tho Borough Council, and Mr Martin ceased sinking operations yesterday morning. He had got down forty feet altogether, The reason for the cessation was that the pipes haddeviated near the base and the rods could not bo got to go within oirfit fectof tliobottom. If a further trial is made it will probably be only conditional upon the employment of a professional well sinker of considerable practical experience, and one' who has evory appliance at his command. The Council will doubtloss ceme to a decision in the matter at its noxt meeting.

At the mooting of the County Couiici yesterday, a communication was reai

from tlio local Benevolent Society, stating that there were not any benevo' lent trustees in the district, aiid asking that an immediate appointment bo mado

in compliance with the Act. Considerable discussion took place on the matter, and it was pointed out that at the present time there were not tho roqulred 100 voluntary contributors, and fchoroforo no institution could exist, The Chairman remarked that the distribution of charity was not performed on nearly so satisfactory a basis as it'was originally, and expressed a hopo that in thoforthcoming session something wouid be dono in tho repoaliiig of tho Act. It waa eventually

' decided to allow the consideration of the matter to stand over for a month. r The following report of the committee . appointed to consider the proposed ' alteration in tho ' representation of i ridings and tho re-adjustmout of boundaries was read at tho meeting of tho 1 Wairarapa North Couuty Council ' yesterday:—" A meotinir of tho committee "to consider the question of rep- : resentation and re-adjustment of riding boundaries was held this day, The Clerk presented a statement showing the present disposition of tho representation. Councillor Dagg proposed that the Committeo recoinmonds tho Council to altor the representation of tho riding by reducing that of Wainuioru to one (instead .of two as heretofore),- and allotting an additional representative to tho riding of Alfredton, tho alteration to come into force at the general election to be hold in November next, and that tho riding boundaries should not at present be interfered with. Carried.", One of the most progressive inland towns in this colony at the present time is undoubtedly Pahiatua, ' And;, no better illustration of the vast strides, it has made can be gathered than from the fact that there has recently been erected one of the most extensive hotels in the Korth Island. This is to be found in the Qlub Hotel, which is at present under the able supervision of Mr D, ( Ctewe. Tho building is,a handsomo one, and contains thirty-two rooms, including six sitting rooms, private club ' room, billiard room, elaborate: dining ' rooms, and bedrooms almost too numer- ' ous to mention, Tho house is wellfurnished throughout,'and besides the accommodation, thebest brands ofliquor 8 only aro : retailed,- New stables 'and ( good paddocks as necessaty adjuncts 1 make the Club Hotel second to no other ' in the district, '

Francis Le Monte, alias" Tiie Count," (as charged this morning beforo Mr B. Joys, J.P, with being drunk last night j Quoen-atreot. The accused pleaded iot guilty, Thearresting [constable eposed that Le Mcnt6 was lying down 1 thn street stupidly drunk, and as he fas incapable ot taking care of himself o took Jiim to fho lock-up. Aooused lid ho. was quite able 'at the time to ike care of himself,, and ehargod the rating constable with handling him ery roughly, Comtnblo Swain stated le pi'isonor was very abusive and vioint when brought into the station, and o ; greater violence was need in his crest than wm peceßsary. His Worup: "I fii|o yoij 5?, oy 48 hours." risoner; " Then 1 >yill dq the 48 op,. | wis soyorolj handled.' and' I m't to insulting, r I shall commit you for [contempt of Court," Prisoner made several other remarks in leaving (he Court, whereuiion lie was ordered to bo again placed in the box, He was subjected to a severe reprimand bv v His Worship, after which he apologia-arid wajtetuoTM to « the Jogs,' .

Tenders are invited for cutting seventy tons of oaten sheaf chaff, !Hi .Mr Martin, the nrtcßian'-well siiiker of ! Carterton, is expected'to pay. a visit to, Masterton in a day or two.

~ By announcement in another column it will bo eecn that the Theatre lioynl Rink will be open thL ovening. .■

A dozen young and quiet steers ar c advertised for salt) by Mr A. Luff, o' Wellington.

The nomination of three members of the Alfrcdton Road Board (in placo of those retiring in May), is announced to close at noon on April 22nd. The regular monthly meeting of the Thistle Lodge, JNo C47.5.C., mil he, hold in the: Maaonio Hall, Bannister Street, on Wednesday evening. . Now Zealnud is to bo favoured with a viait from Professor Huxley and-wife, who left Plymouth in the R, M. S. Aorangi on Saturday last. '; , ; Mr W. 0. Smith, M.H.R, at hi» meeting at Pahiatua on Saturday night, condemned tho appointment of Judge Edyvards as a sixth Judge, assorting that this was ■ dono alone to prevent tho appointment of Judge "Ward. ' Messrs Lowes and lornspnnounce an unreserved sale of drapery, clothing, hosiery, etc, on the ■ premises, Queen Street, occupied by Mr Beavan, who is relinquishing business in Masterton. Dr Macleod,- now in custody on remand, charged with attempted,rape in Sydney, was a clergyman before ho took to the uiedical profession, and some years ago was in charge of a church at Auckland, •There are no less than one hundred and nineteen names on this year's committee for the Greytown Hospital Ball 1 This is co-operative benevolence indeed 1 Tho Hon Mr Hislop, Minister for Education, in company with Dr MacGrestor, Inspector of Hospitals, is in Masterton to-day. An ollicial visit has been mado to the public* school and hospital. ,

The Carterton Foresters and Oddfellows have decided to : combine in holding their annual dining this year. The festivity is fixed for Wednesday nvening 30th April, instant, at the "White Hart Hotel, and Mr C. Giles has been engaged to provide tho spread,

A dobate, ■ Freotrade v Protection, betweon Mr Henry Georgo and Mr Trenwith, M. L, A. for Richmond (Victoria),took place on Monday evening last, Owing to his being a stranger to the country, Mr George was compelled to dwell on tho genoral principle, and could not give a local colouring to his arguments, while Mr Trenwith persisted in dealing with local instances. At the conclusion of the debate the opinion of the audience appeared to be evenly divided.

It would appear, from what transpired at tho meeting of the County Council yesterday, that the United District Charitable Aid Board have laid themselves open to the gravest censure of the public for the manner in which the allocation of amounts due by tho various local bodies has been mado, Mr W. H. Beetham, as a momber of tho District Board, asserts that he ree'eivod no notification whatever of the meeting in question, and in his. absence the allocation, in which tho County is' not credited with the savin? of £175 effected in the expenditure of last year, wbb made. We would gladly give publicity to any explanation the Board can give in the matter.

The Carterton Firo Brigade concert and dance held on Monday evening, was very tairlyatkended, andthe Brigade aro likoly to benofit to the oxtent of about ten pounds clear. A good programme was provided, and dancing was kept up till two o'clock. The Parker family kindly furnished music, Mr Potts and Mr Beard .supporting them.

Quite a gloom was cast over Masterton last evening when thoaunouncement waßraade that Mrs Dosking, ofOhurohstreet, waß dead. The deceased lady was in her usual health on Monday, taking horse exercise on that day, but yesterday morning it was apparent that she was ill, and later on tlie case presented so serious an ispecfc that Dr Hoskmf! despatched an urgent telegram to Wellington for the assistance of Dr Kemp. In the evening, about seven o'clock, the end caiuo, aud it is unnecessary to say that the deepest sympathy is expressed throughout the district with the doctor and the mcmberß of his family. Tlie late Mrs Husking possessed a wide circle of warm friends, who will feel their loss severely, and the sentiment of sorrow which they experience is shared by overy -resident in the community. Mrs Hoiking, ten years ago, suffered from a serious illness oi a somewhat similar character, aud the attaok of yesterday was a recurrence of the former symptoms, but unfortunately on this occasion she lacked the strength which was es3ontial to recovery, aud the immediate cause of death was a coilapso consequent upon norvous prostration. Ouit millinery tor many seasons past has been the finest, best, and most fashionable in the city. Our fashions (or the present autumn season are in no way interior to those that have preceded them, and wo can promise a rare treat to tlioso who will' inspect them in the evening in the windows of the To Aro House Wellington. We are also making a grand display of new autumn dress fabrics, including one of the ereatest novelties ofilie season, the "Accordation skirt" together with a very rich assortment of tho latest fashions in ladies' jackets and mantles, furp, fur trimmings ribbons, sashes iSro, Everyono should have a good look at these in the windows of Te Aro House Wellington this evening. In dress fabrics for the autumn season wo aro prepared to show greater variety ami inoro abundant choico than ever. Our selection of different textures is admirablo and ohanning, and we have a full supply of all tho most favoured, fashionable shades, at To Aro House, Wellington. In dress trimmings we have all those most in demand, and can match to a nicety any dress material that may bo selected, This is., generally a difficult matter in this city, but/owing to tho , oiplioit instructions given to our buyer, and which havo been faithfully carried out, ! we can guarantee a perfect matoh to almost • every shade at To Aro House, Wellington. | Ladies would, therefore, act wisely to ' avail themselves of all these advantages . select _ their dressea as earlyas possible, and give their orders-to our dressmaking department, so that' unnecessary and 1 unpleasiug delay may bo avoided, at Te Aro t Houqe, Wellington., Advi ' -- t