The Wairarapa Daily. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1890.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3669, 22 November 1890, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1890.

The Borough Council is completing Mr Renall's celebrated water supply . schomeby filling up his channels , with gravel. Whether the Borough : Council has the legal right to do this | is, we fear, to be made a question for the lawyers, and we can only feel sorry for the litigants on either side. That on the ove of a Mayoral election it is highly injudicious aud inexpedient to take such a step as this will probably be generally admitted. We have had the misfortune in this question of a water supply to differ both from Mr Eenall and from tho Borough Council, and after three years wrangling wo regret to observe that the common sense aspect of the affair ii still unappreciated. It is on all sides admitted that a water supply is necessary. Mr Eenall attempted to give ono, but unfortunately tried to do a right thing in a wrong way. The Borough Council on the other hand made no serious attempt lo do the right thing in any way at all. Mr Renall deserves credit for his ■ idea, but the means at his command were wholly inadequate to carry out his project in a satisfactory manner. The Council could not come to terms with liiiu, and without its co-operation his undertitkingcould not possibly prove a success. What the Council ought to have done to have employed a competent engineer to report ou the project, and if the result had been satisfactory to have supplied the means to have completed it in a workmanlike manner. The undertaking was ono that required a proper plan and specification, and it was foolishness to proceed with it on any other basis, We contend that the Council having admitted the necessity of a water supply was clearly boiind three years ago, either to adopt Mr Rennll's project on the advice of a responsible engineer, or to have submitted some other scheme, backed by a professional opinion. The j drawback lo municipal government i in Masterton has always been the nbsuvd position Councillors have been 1 wont lo take a3 amateur engineers 1 and amateur lawyers and just! as. long as Councillors assume , responsibilities which ought 10 , be thrown ou thu tMlere of ]

trained exports, tlii-ro ia little hope ot any satisfactory work Wng accoin[w.al, Wo are awiu'e I lint .old se'tiaa iika Mi< Reniill »md Mr Gapper possess a good., jirncticfll knowledge of roiid construction, but. WD question whether either in competent to draft a plan and specification for a water works scheme, We havo had tlnce years of foolish wrangling over the \ynlor supply business, and may get thrco .roars more :of it with (i little stronger admixturo of litigation thrown in, if tho municipal, authorities keop at arms length the only person competent to save them from blunders, viz, a duly qualified engineer.

A fur boa, lost between the Hospital and Bannister Street, is advertised for. Mrs Bunting and her; family liavo removed from Greytown i» Mastorton. Tho weathor to ; day : is exceedingly warm, and summer has now fairly set in,

A number of Masterton residents left by train this mbrmtig for tho Wellington races,

Bush fires have already commenced in the Forty Milo Bush, In tho Hutt Special Settlement a broatartedyestorday on a property on which buslifollers arc I still at work,

No less than four wins wero ecored by Wairarapa horaos at the Wellington races-yaatorday, these boing Rebellion The Spy, Geuoral Gordon, andMahaw' Notice is given that on' tho 10th day of December 1890, David Dixon, of Mastorton, will mako application for;hig discharge in bankruptcy. It will bo interesting to the residents of Ballaiice'and Pahiatua to know that arrangements havo'been mode for thp opening of an aided school in the house of Mr Sinclair, under the managemeutof Mr Mackintosh a teacher of considerable experience. During the past two days 16,814} I acros of Crown lands' havo baeu disposed of by ballot and auction, the price I realised being £10,989 14s lid, An eleutor at Mr Hogg's mooting at Mangatainoka asserted that the names of twelve doad men were on the roll, all suppoiters of Mr Beothami Latest reports from tho bush districts go to show that public sentiment there is veering in the direction of returning MrG-Beetham, and that Mr Hogg's prospects aro net thought much of, •

Mr Tighe, tho travelling agent of the Auckland Jubilee institute for the Blind, has colleoted altogether f'B 0j 8d in Masterton and £2 9s (jd in Carterton, tho reoaipt of whiqh he desires us to ao'snowledgo with thanks,

The annual general mooting of fhe Wairarapa Caledonian Society will be held in the Club Hotel this ovening, when the annual report-, and balancesheet will be presented and officers elected.

At Morrison's Bush on Thursday night, says tho Standard, Mr Buutiy convulsed his audience with laughter at the following remark"l am gottiog an old man now Mid will soon bo removed to another sphere -• wjico I do not jjnow," Mr JJi|imy ought to know whore all lawyers and politicians go.

Mr Beotliam invites tlio olpctors to ineot him at Bideford en Thursday, November 27th; Opaki, Friday, 28th; and Dreyorton, Saturday, 29th, The meetings will be held in tho schoolhouso at each place, and will commence at 7.30 p.m. A mooting of supporters of tho. candidature for the Mayoralty of Mr O. A. Fownall was held in the ollico of that gontleman last ovoning, Mr Renail presiding. A strong committee was formed to canvas tho town in the interests of tho candidate, and no stono is to be left unturned to secure his roturn.

Peoplo ill Mi)sterti>n who am familiar lyith the Bacchanalian -sido of Mr A. W. Hogg'p chwaptpr i|nd fye ejftrjme abstemiousness of Mr G. Beothnin's disposition are in convulsions over the latest yarn from tho Bush districts, in which Mc Hogg i 3 represented as descrbing Mr Or. Beetbam as a sort of jolly dog running round the gambling hells of Southern Europe. This is slightly roup}; oi) a eiok man, yho )ps sent by his'inedioal adviser* to Italy to relieve a dangerous throat affection, This is an extract from the speech pf Mr Earnshaw, a condidato for the fenreiptatjon of % Penjnsula"He felt in some' degree sompthi'ug of the spirit of his foljuw countryman Gladstone wht|) he entered upon the tainoua Midlothian panipaign and wrested from tho Tory pafty the stronghold of -Mid. lothian." The Grand Old Man would hardly appreciate the compliment. AnEketahuna correspondent writes —"Thero wero about a hundred persons present at Mr Bong's mcetinjr, which pommenced at 8 o'clock. Tho whole of the speesli was Jiptliiug but sheer abuse of the Government, owners of Ipd, and in tact anyone who did iiot agree 1 with him. There wore several Interruptions nii.d cries for his policy, but all of ho use, 1)0 D.lill feepfc up his red-hot fire of .sarcasm till 10.40 p.nj. At tjie cloao of tjje aad. rcs ,B 9 vote of thanjts and ponddenee was movod, b u ' an amendment that a vote of thauks only Should l}o giYon w carried with hut throe dissentients, Three ohoors were given for Mr Beetham and grows fpt Mr pa rjulto a different ipeting " k "® BfOtham, lufact, to that hciu • nsrfgrmweo the concluding part of thu , • > .»i, w resolved itself into a general dotin,... ut society, It was very easy to bo seen who has the confidence of the electors, notwithstanding tho inspired artioles in tho Star. Mr Hogg says that it is years since ho visited Ekotahuna, After last night's reception it may be the same number of years before he visits us agaiu." It is difficult to say jmt at present which of the candidates in tho Masterton district for Parliamentary honours will he successful, hut it is quite true, so far as South Wairarapa is concerned, that It Kairbrother &Son, of Carterton, offer the best quality of goods at the lowest prices.—Advt, Musicaii.—The speoial attention of our readers is'directed to an advertisement which appears to-day, reminding those who aro- desirous of purchasing pianos, organs, or mitsioal instruments at exceptionally low rates, that Mr F, J. Pinny, tho well known proprietor of that particular firm, is now visiting at the different stations up this lino, and is determined to offer musical instruments cheaper than any ono before him. "Thisl can do." says Mr Pinny, as a result of my small expenses and my being a direct importer. 1. We also wish to call your attention to the tact that F. J. Pinny will have with him .a practical pianoforte tuner who can eclipse all others. Kindly address all communications to thoofiice of this paper. Advi

The balls in connection with thevisi of tli.o Imperial German Squadron, wilt doubtless necessitate a large amount of preparation on the part of the ladies of this city and neighbourhood. We feel therefore, a pleasure in announcing that we'liave an attractive assortment of all ball fequiaites,' at Te Aro House. ■ In connection' with (his we would desire to call attention to our advertisement on tho next page'of some specialities in ball fabrics that are not only speoially attrattive,'now and fashionable but which we are prepared to clear out at a reduction of SO, per cent, or at half price, at Te Aro House, !l These ball fanrics are, all now this season, were all speoially selected lor us by our Home ■ buyer, are.in excellent condition, and the most fashionable coloura, are marvels of beauty and lowness of price, and ean only bo obtained at Te Aro House. Amoks these are some beautiful gossamer applique,, with .satin stripes, fisherman and tosca nets, embroidered nuns' veiling dresses, handsome net tulle costumes (unmade), and somo very rich embroidered Bilk tulle dresses, with chonillo spots, in nil colours, at To . Aro IJuilie^ADYV

Wednesday, Iho 10th Decombor, has been set down forbearing' W. Ashinoro'a application for discharge in bankruptcy A Groytown sport is the hick/ liolde of- several tickets on Rebellion, who yostorday paid a dividend ot £3ilon

■ A lato trainisadvertiscd to run through to Masterton on Thursday, November 27 th, • Tho ordinary 7,85 p-m train to Ekoia" huna will bo delayed this evening until arrival of the Jate train from Wellington

' From tho Ist of December next an amended scale of charges for inland parcel post will come into forco. The rates will bo lib (id, 21b 9d and so on, By tar the largest and ■ most '.attractive display of new Summer Millinery, Dress goods awl fancy Drofcry is now on view at tho Bon Marcho.' Messrs LJBooper and Co have this day received their second shipment for the season, comprising all tho latest styles'.and., fashions.- English and French millinery, Suihraor Hats and Bonnets, Pretty and {Stylish Jackets, Visiles, Mantles, Lace Caps, Dust Cloaks, Now Fashionable Dress ~ Matpriols, . Pongees, Prints, Zephyrs, Muslins, Parasols, Ribbons Embroidery Edging and Insertions, Hosiery and gloves itc ito. ' ...' Tun. Clothing and gentl<men's Mercery Department at tho Bon Marcho is fully stocked with new goods-for the season. A large assortment ot Men's, Youth's and Boy's Clothing manufactured from New Zealand tweeds. Tho Clothing manufactured for tho lion Marcho is well-known, I/J Hooper and Co offer better vnluo in this department than any other House in tho colony, Their suits to measure-from 50saro perfect wonders for price, fit and finish. L J Hoop and Co are now showing a splendid collection of Hens Hard and Soft Felt Rats all shapes, Men's Silk washing scarfs, aihite, oxford - and regatta Shirts, Panama and Straw Hats, and.every description of gentlemon's met oery, ■ ■,