AUSTRALIAN.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3512, 16 May 1890, Page 2

AUSTRALIAN.

(oY HiBOTBIO TELEQBAPU.)

(UNITED f RKSS ASSOCIATION)

Sydney, May 14, The official roporh on the recent accident to the train at Batburst, attributes the cause to the suddon pulling up of the train, thus causing a recoil,- and the couplings to snap. Tho Eaglan station, near which the accident occurred, has been removed to a position where the grade is easier. The report urges that the automatic continuous brakes should be introduced,

May 15. Tho federation debate was resumed in the Legislative Assembly last night. Mr Dibbs said if they were to depart from their present Constitution lot it be under a flag of their own, aB the United States of Australia, He asserted it had already been clearly shown that this federation movement was qnly started to cover the rotreat of thp Ministry on their fiscal polioy, He scouted federation on the lines of the Dominion of Canada, The latter was compelled to federate under the Crown because of the position of her boundary with- regard to the United States, and tho necessity of allaying herse|f with a maritime Power like England, in order co procure the protection of outside influence' Tjie. Premier's federation schenje would produce, a state of like that which succeeded the American Revolution before the Constitution of the States was fixed on its present basis. Tho attempt to scaro Australia, by a letter liko that of General Edwards, the object of which was to intimidate the colonies with the fear of China, was unworthy of a British officer. If the time" came' Australia woiilij be prepared to detend herself agunjjt China, Meanwhile, they had better let'well alone'arid remain dopecdent on England, but free and independent peoples as well, ■■ The Wesleyan Conference is debating a motion, recommending that a class meeting should be the test of membership," the ipkots not to be withheld from those' uuablo to attend by reason of affliction, infirmity or other reasonable cause. Tho Eev Mr Lewis, of New Zealu'nd, moved as ah' amendment .that members of the Australasian" Church'" shou]d have tiieirnames, enrpjled'in a'blassbook, and lie strongly advised to nieet in class,' ''' :| ';' i '' •'''

' . Mppopjj, May 15, . IJf s|}cceeds"to,' the yacancjr ill-file Ministry" oansed by the 'death l «f'Nrl^in)«r r wiilniß(|ior((9l|o.'

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INTEEESTINGtf PEOCEEDIN<3S,

Thk monthly meeting; of thejilaster; ton School Committee was h'eld';in" Mr Sellar's Office last-evening, there being present:, Messrs E, Feist (chairman), H, E. Eton, W. Prangnell.E. McEwen,T.Mackay, W. M. Easthope, and.O. E. Daniells. The minutes of the previous meeting were'read and confirmed. The Chairman thanked the Coramitteo in a few well-chosen words for the honor conferred; upon' him in selecting him to fill the chair, and expressed a hope, that the

transaction of their business would not be influenced in ibe least by party feeling; ,\ : ~ ■ .; ; \ Mr Prangnell concurred in this remark, and stated that it. had been the desire of the lato Conimittco to avoid party strife.

The Treasurer's report was read, hich showed a debit balance, of £1

The statement of receipts and expenditure for the past year was read.

Mr H.D. Bell wrote, withdrawing

his candidature for a seat on the Education Board in favor of Mr Beetham. .''

The tenders received for sites for an Infant 1 School were forwarded by the Board, with a request that the Committed would make a recommendation, r. '•- . :.

The Board also requested mittee to okt' a:- member of the Education Board to the seat vacated by Mr Beetbanij and further notified

hat the appointment of Mr Kay had icen confirmed. The report of the head teacher

showed that influenza had been very prevalent in the School, and that as a result the attendance had not been as large as usual. The teacher asked for a grant toward the purchase of cadet uniforms, and wished to kiiow whether Monday, the 2Gtn hist, would be a school holiday. It was decided to observe the 26th inst. as a holiday, and to assist the cadet corps in the purchase- of uniforms when funds-permit. .Miss Keeling reported a deal oi sickness in the Infant School, but despito this fact the average attendance was 101, INFANT SCUOOL SITES; Mr McEwen moved that the meeting go into committee to consider tho question of school sites, and to appoint a member of the Education Board. He did not think they were justified in giving publicity to what might bo said on. this subject. : Mr Prangnell seconded, Their

past experiences, to which he did nol think it expedient to refer, should be a guide to them in this respect. Mr Eton moved as an amendmenl

that the disoussion be an open one, They should doeverything|above boavc and should not be ashamed of whal they said. Mr Mackay seconded tho amend ment. He considered the public should know what transpired on thesi important subjects, and publicity should be given to whatever the" did.

Mr Dauiell's supported the amend mout, whioh, after further discussioi was put and carried,

Tenders were (nonopened as follows: —J, Wrigley, Victoria-st. Section, £120; J. Macara, Victoria-sb, £810; G. W. Woodrooffe, Town Acre, 108, Hall-st, £B9oj G. Si W. Dalrymple, Queen-sfc, £B9o;' and a seotion in Chapel-street near the residence of Mr Cullen, £3OO.

The Chairmau remarked that they were all conversaut with the position of affairs, as they had all seen, the sites. It was for them to deoide whioh was the best to recommend, •Mr Eton said that in this matter they should not be guided by cheapness. They should chose a good central site. If they took the site of Mr Woodrooffe the Board would probably give a section at the back, and they could then extend at any time. He would move that the section of Mr Woodrooffe be recommended.

Mr MoEwen seconded, and in doing so said lie thought it was the most suitable site, as at. any time it could be widened. The Town Lands Trust had a seotion near, and they would no doubt give this at a reasonable price if required. _ Mr Prangnell supported the (motion. They could get land near Mr Macara's site, but it would require money, Ha looked at the best position, and the best value for the money. In seleoting Mr Woodrooffe's section, they were doing justice to themselves, justice to the publio, and justice to the Education Board, The prico asked for Mr Macara's section was exorbitant.

Mr Mackay moved as an amendment that the section of Mr Maoara bo accepted. His reason for doing so was that he considered Mr Woodrooffe's section would be too central. He did not agree with Mr Eton; he thought they should consider the question of- cost, He thought it would require a considerable sum of money to fill up. the hollow in Mr Woodrooffe's section. (Mr Prangnell; Go on I) He wabin possession of estimates from a capable engineer, whioh" proved that it would require over £7O. These estimates were—--755 cubio yards of. filling at Is 9d, £66 Is 3d; 186 line feet of 6-inch drain piping, laid in position, £5 8s; total, £7Hs 3d.

Mr Easthope seconded the amendment. He considered Sir Macara's site by far the' most suitable, It was most easily got at, and was most central. Mr Daniolls said he had come to jfoe meeting unprejudiced, but lie deoidedly thought the argument of Mr Eton bore considerable weight. Public buildings should be in public places. At tho-same timo it was a question whether the extra expense was justified.-

Mr Prangnell replied thai} anyoni who came unprejudiced would con oludethat theseotiou of Mr Wood

rooffe was the better.

After further discußßion, Mr Daniells suggested that Mr Jackson might pass an opinion, ' This course was, however, objected to by the Cqipittpe. Mr Prangnell sajd they should as]t themselves the question which way tho town was going to grow. Was it going to grow across the river ? (Mr Maokay: It might do I) Ho was convinced that it would extend towards the railway station. '■■ Mr Mackay replied that the towqi would extend ju even direction, :> The Chairman said he would like to have seen the meetiiig'un'aiiiujpos. He was decidedly in favor o? Mr Macara's site, and agreed with the arguments' of Mr Maokaj; 'He thought 'the' school ..in" Hall-stieet y/ijjw'be j!oo pM'mmeiik, Ilia only Q&eptipn to't'he site of Mr - ,l ''- li,e!r>,!f * ifr'Braligiiell: I jyould.like to see tl)e meeting uuahimoiisorj tliis point.

ihirf*could betlone, and said he would have to put the amendment. i)The amendment was then pat and .lost, Messrs Eastbopo and Maokay voting for it,, and Messrs MoEnen, Daniells, Prangnell, and Eton i against,' • "* ' ,

Tho motion was then put and iarried.

„ BDUOATIOS-BOABD' EtBCIIOK, - : . The Chairman said the/ were now to proceed with ' : \h» election of a member to the' Education Board. He understood "a""nomination had." already been made. • Mr McEwen remarked, that.Mr Hawkins liad ! been 1 nominated, 'and they would not ; be expressing confidence in the late Committee if they did not confirm the appointment. '■ Mr Eton said it. was a..pity the old Gommittee ; ;haclnot been allowed, to;elect their' own man. ' . Mr Prangnell considered that they should elect. Mr Hawkins, as he was : a capable man, and. had requested their support. Mr Beetham had not so much as asked for their vote. Further, they should, if possible, show their confidence in the lato Committee by electing Mr.Hawkins.. He would move accordingly. ; ; ■ ■ Mr MoEwen seconded. Mr Daniells thought it was ft' pity both men. could not be retured. Their relation-with the been somewhat strained during the past year, and Mr Hawkins being irritable, it was a qiiestionwhetljer., it would ' be desirable to irritate '■ matters. They wanted mow money, and they should work in their own interests. He thought Mr Beetham could do more for them. than Mr Hawkins. He would, move as. an amendment that Mr. Beetham be 1 appointed. Air Easthope seconded. 1 Mr Eton considered that Mr i Beetham had forfeited his seat by his | prolonged absence. He thought a ■ little irritability would bo, advan- ' tageous at times. ■ Mr Daniells wished to know if their vote would influence the election. i He would like to be with the majority.: > Mr Eton thought choy should' f record their vote independently. . Mr Maokay supported the amend- : ment. He was of opinion that if the ' old Committee were not satisfied with • Mr. Beetham's prolonged absence they should have asked the Board to declare his seat vacant; He agreed - that Mr Hawkins.was a good man, f but it would be to their interests to ) return Mr Beetham. ] Mr Prangnell contended that they e could not point to a single instance t where Mr Ueefhani had done anything for the district, r The Chairman said he firmly t believed that Mr Beetham wwked in a the interests of the.distriot. They should not object to his election now' t because he had been away for twelve ).' months. He could not Bee what d fault they could find with him. t Tlie amendment was then put and carried, Messrs Mackay, Easthope, 1- Daniells and the Chairman voting c for it, and Messrs Eton, Prangnell, ie and McEwen against. y , GENERAL, iy Mr Maokay wished to know how the stationery .for the school was 1- supplied, The Secretary replied that m this matter had generally been left in the hands of the head teacher. s: Mr Daniells moved 'that the

Eduoatiou Board be written to fjncfH invited to reconsider their former decision as to the amount they would [W vote towards the water supply, and \r be asked to contribute another £BO, Mr Eton seconded; Mr McEwen thought, the Com* mittee had been treated very' ehab-' bily in the matter, A couple of .members of the Board had como up to Masterton and visited the school, treating the Committee in a gentlemanly manner at the time, and" shouting" for thorn at the Club Hotel., Ab far as he was concerned however, he did not think there wasja gentle-man on the Board, Mr Eton agreed that the Town Lands Trust had done more for the Committee than the Board, Mr; Daniells thought it would be better if they approached the Board in a more humble manner. They would benefit by it. Mr McEwen: I would not bow and sorape to them for all the money in creation!

Mr Foist concurred in tho romarka of Mr Darnells on the subject, Tho motion was then put and i oarried, '.■'■■■. fMrEastbope having been appointed v . visitiug momber for tho month, titfV meeting adjourned, , . )