MAURICEVILLE NOTES.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3698, 30 December 1890, Page 2

MAURICEVILLE NOTES.

I _ (lIY RUSTIC) i It is now some considerable time . since I applied myself to the task of ; noting current events, not that I have boon graveled for lack of matter, as there lias been some stiring incidents of late in this community, In fact, Mwicoville jltas been engrossing . rather an unusual share of public 1 attention, within the past few months, Butlwns ( given to understand that some of the Pharisees here were about to beoouie Scribes, so 1 thought I would hang back and givo them' a chance. Alas, eve in this enlightened period of a decaying century how few there are who can commit their ideas to paper in anything like decent form, or who can lay aside their prejudices and give scope to the little intelligence they possess, However, it ib no part of my intention at this festive Benson to lay bare to the shafts of ridicule the failings or incapacity of eyen my worst enemy, Old Father Christmas is with us once more in nil his peaceful majesty, anil notwithstanding the undoubted fact that our godless system of education is hurrying us outside the palo of his benign influence, he still exercises his timehonoured prerogative of peace ou earth and good will toward me(i. It is a pleasing reflection for us to know that we can look hack over the past twelve montiis and note with satisfaction the progress wo have made, a reflection that enhanoes the pleasure of our preaeut festivities and givos us courago aud energy to ring iu the new year with hope and confidence; and if we liavo not enjoyed an absolute immunity from those ilia which are the common lot of humanity jwojiro at least, I hope, willing to make the best use of our past experience for our future guidance, (thus may we gather, honey from the weed and make a moral of the devil himself,) lam pleased to say wo are having i [ beautiful Christmas weather. Indeed, 1 the weather for tho past few months ' has been qll tl|at could be desired. : Bushfelliug, shearing, etc., is getting ] about wound up jbrtlie seasQp. i Tho recent biish fires did a lot of

damage to the district, not to spoak of throwing 80 or 100 mou- out of employment somo two months earlier 'than usual. Much symptthy ia felt for MrGleeson, (ivho has won golden opinions from all sorts of people by his genial ir.anner and readiness to oblige everybody,) His loss .can hardly be estimated, as it will probably take years to undo the evil efforts' of fbat Ijttlo fjre wticli was kindled in all good faith tp boil the billy for lunch, ' Besides Mr Gleeson, Dr Hosking and Mr Buiek org the chief sufferers, . "

(Jrasssoedjag will be ilic principal itetn qi industry during the nexji few mollis, lajigp areas, .havingqeen sot aside fur this purpose by various ■ settlers jp/tlie Jforfy.hiilo flush, who are evidently of opinion that; gross seeding pays better than sheep. ])n that as it may, it has this recommendation, it employs inore.hbour. It is understood that rye grass will be tk for cutting in a fowdaysatid cocksfoot about afprtuiglit later. .. :

The ohairmanof the Board of Education, a'cco'niprtiiied by Dr Newman and Mr Dorset, to tho Mauriceville ; Bast school, had • ono Very good result.: .: Thoy expressed themselves as horrified at] the condi-

a refinement .of, ; : -; ;- v i; .oiiuelty Children to attend in ; ail ; '%atbif a in such a' death-'trapfCH : : ;'p fiw t Deastly old rookery,;■ :The party;;A '-i: visitedMioproposed,.site for theinew;v£, : ;;t f* boolj, and: expressed; tlienisolvesas. ; :±pl / ; f.ivoiiMble to the locality, after which,;•; :' ihcyriuok: their departure seemingly \ iaJijgh]gMd^hd^ thecommittee(should learn a The complimenfs i 'of tli'e''soasdnf MnLLf.' 'i Editor !•>•? .-■' v.„.....„ .^.'.«* : ««>iiM(««».»<