The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1891.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3710, 14 January 1891, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1891.

Looking at the grave peril in which the properties ot so many Masterton burgesses now stand, it would, we think, be very advisable for the Mayor of the town to instruct the fire inspectors to incur any necessary expense either in watching the various points from which danger is likely 10 arise, or iu extinguishing any occasional fire in the bush within the borough that seems likely to spread. Mr e have fire inspectors, but unless these officers are empowered to engage such assistance as may be necessary, they are comparatively useless to the community. But if they were furnished with the necessary means to deal with the danger that threatens the town, they might be of immense service to the ratepayers.

A correspondent of the New Zealand limes declares that it is a well-known fact that " one year's rent of a farm at home would purchase the freehold of as good a farm here," and the Editor of the journal in question praises the letter as full of common sense. We fear that in the city there are exceedingly vague and hazy ideas about farming in New Zealand. We question whether in the Wellington Province anyone can buy good farm land under about ten pounds an acre, and are we to assume that in England the average farmer pays a rental of ten pounds per acre or five pounds or even two pounds ten shillings ? It is very probable that an intelligent British farmer knows more about the value of lanij in New Zealand than does the journalistic expert of the Empire City.

Wijen Sir William Fitzherbert was selected as speaker of the Legislate Council he was appointed by the Government of the day in opposition to the wishes of the majority of members in that body, and though he undoubtedly proved a capable president it cannot be said that the public interests were Btudied in the choice then made. .It is hoped that the present Ministry will display a loftier sense of public duty than was exhibited on the former occasion, but should they fail to do so and make some paltry party capital out of the patronage at cheir disposal, their friends will s;iy of them that thef are no more virtuous than were their opponents when they had the privilege in their hands.

The first parade this year of the Masterton Rifle Volunteers takes place on 1 hursday evening, Pearson's Band will be in attendance.

Numerous inquiries are just now being made for land in the Forty-Mile Bush, principally from the South Island.

The Wairarapa South County Council consider the apDointment of Mr Roe as irrigation engineer a premature step. The homestead of Mr. E. J. Ridaiford at Ferngrove was totally destroyed by tire on Monday.

Mr. I. L. Buick, the new member for Wairau, has united his destinies with Miss Mary Fitzgerald, second daughter of Mr. John Fitzgerald, of Fairhall.

The three principal actors in the alleged riotous conduct at the Victoria Hotel, Featherston, have been commit" ted for trial by Colonel Roberts, R. M. At the meeting of the Wellington Hospital Trustees yesterday, it was stated by the Rev. Van Staveren that as many patients oam9 from the country as from the uit.y. It is reported that Messrs Nathan and Co., of.Wellington, propose to open a latve depot in Woodville which they will conduct as wholesale buyers of agricultural produce and also as a distributing centre similar to their establishments in Masterton and Palmerston.

A bitter struggle between pastoralists and shearers is imminent in Australia owing to the Queensland shearers having declined to shear under the new agreement with the Pastoralists Union. Both sides are determined not to give in. The fee for licensing slaughterhouses has been reduced from one pound t? one shilling in the Wairarapa South County. There is an extraordinary growth of grass in tho Forty-mile Bush districts this year, and stock everywhere looks well.

The Hufcfc County Council has decided to work in harmony with the Wairarapa North County in the matter of representation on the Wellington Benevolent Trust, with the object of limiting as far as practicable the demand to ba made by that body upon the District Board in March next.

The installation of the W.M. and the invesfiture of officers of the Masterton Masonic Lodge, N.Z.C., promises to be a big affair this evening. The ceremony will be performed by Bro. H. Thompson, the Grand Master of New Zealand, and it is expected that a considerable number of city brethern will take part.

A police inspector is said to test the sobriety of protesting "'drunks" by instructing them to read the following and explain the meaning clearly : —" It is curious that one man will know what thoughts are in the mind of another man, and the other man knows that he knows that he knows what he is thinking about, yet neither of the men will tell the other man that 110 knows that he knows what he is thinking about."

Louise Michel says ; —" When a man feels hungry it is better for him to eo ard take what he wants than to hold out. his hand as a suppliant to his richer brother, who has, perhaps, acquired his wealth through the sweat of the other's brow. 1 '

The price of stoats and weaßels at Home is "riz" considerably, as may be gathered from the fact that a New Zealand mercantile company are offering 7s 6d apiece for tjiesp 'Vermin, and offering it in Warned by the sad fate whick-'overtook their brethren in Lincolnshire, who allowed export agents to trap their vermin 111 return tor as many pence as shillings are now offered, the jEnglish farmers decline to deal. Attempts will in consequence be made to breed vermin in captivity for export.

An English paper says:—An enthusiastic football player, an amateur, w»b highly indignant at a match at the violence displayed by professional players, and illustrated his point, apropos of the last match thusly:" ' You remember seeing their goal-keeper on the ground last Saturday, hanging on to the ball likegrim death, with all us for ward on top of him ? "Well, now. some of these professional chaps mould have kicked his head in when lie was like that, but 110! (virtuously) I wasn't going to be such a cad as that!' 'Of course not. What did you do?' 'Oh I [ oniy kicked him in the libs!'"

Mr Francis 11. Pickering, the General Manager iu thia Colony for the Imperia Fire Office, arrived in Masterton on Monday evening, and yesterday visited the ruins of Mr F. 0. Moore's house which, together with the furniture, waß insured in the Imperial Coy. for £IOOO, We understand that the claim has been adjusted, and a cheque for the amount in lull will be handed over to day. Mr. Pickering was driven along the track of the recent bußh lire, accompanied by Mr Prangnell, of the Municipal Fire Brigade, who was of course enabled to a flora full information in connection with this disastrous affair, Messrs Graham »nd Co, were appointed local agent, for thel mperiai some twelve months since and still act in that capacity. The prompt payment ot the risk held on the house of Mr. F. G, Moore should in itself be a recommendation to insurers, and increase the already extensive business done in this district,

A meeting of those interested in the formation of a Lawn Tennis Club in Masterton was held in the Temperance Hall last evening, about twenty ladies aud gentlemen being present. His Worship the Mayor (Mr C. A. Pownall) occupied the chair, and stated the objects of the meeting. It was- unanimously decided that a Club be formed, and a deputation was appointed to wait upon the Park Trustees, requesting the use of the Park Oval. Committees of ladies and gentlemen were also appointed to canvas the town for members, and it was resolyed to hold a meetinu at an early date for the adoption of | rules, election of officers, etc. As a great deal of interest has already been manifested in the movement, it iB expected that tho Club will soon be in a flourishing state. A correspondent of the Woodvillc Examiner writes What might haye proved a serious if not fatal accident was averted yesterday through the presence of mind displayed by the csachman, Mr Young, of the Wairarapa coach. A buggy and horse driven by a lady who was accompanied t?y other ladies and some children was coming along the road, and the lady, losing her presence of mind, allowed the horse to master her. Mr Young had pulled his horse up, and a gentleman on the box seat jumped off and caught hold of the head of the lady's horse and pulled him out. How awkwaid the predicament was may be be guessed from the iact that at one time the buggy horse had backed riahfc into the leaders of the coach. Thia on an unlne with a load of passengers was serious, but Mr Young displayed coolness, and what to be a serious accident at one time was avoided.

£t far the largest and most attractive display of new Summer Miilinery, Dress goods and fancy Drapery is now on view at the Bon Marche. Messrs L J Hooper arid Co have this day received their second shipment for tl}e season, comprising all the latest styles and iauhiuUa. English and French millinery, Summer Hats and Bonnets, Pretty and Stylish Jackets, Visites, Mantles, Lace Caps, Dust Cloaks, New Fashionable Dress Materials, Pongees, Prints, Zephyrs, Muslins, Parasols, Ribbons Embroidery Edging and Insertions, Hosiery and gloves <£c &c. The Clothing aud gentlemen's Mercery Department at the Bon Marche is fully stocked ivith new goods for the season. A iarge assortment t>f Men ; s, Youth's aud Boy's Clothing manufactured from New Zealand tweeds. The Clothing manufactured for the Bon Marche is well-known. L J Hooper and Co offer better ralue in this department than any other House in tho colony. Their suits to measure from 50s are perfect wonders for price, lit and .finish. 1' Hooper and Co ara now showing a splendid co"".! 011 of U&B S Hard and Soft Felt Hats all shapes, Mens Silk washing scarfs, white, oxfqrd and regatta Shirts, Panama and Straw Huts and cYory .description qf gentlemen's ujer , P?ij.

Haulan has challenged O'Connor to row him for fIOOO a side.

Entries for the handicaps in the Amalgamated Frienoly Societies' Sports, te be held on Anniversary Day, close with the Secretary, Mr E. H. Waddington, at 10 p.m. this evening. The death of tho Dske ©f Somerset, at eighty ye?rs of age, is announced by cable to-day. A child named Quinlan was drowned in a bucket of water at Danevirke yesterdav. Messrs. Watson and Co havo sold Lake Coleridge Station freehold, 54,000 acres leasehold, with IS,OOO nierin. - ) ewes to Mr. John Murehison for £13,000 cjsh. Sir P. A hitaker leaves Auckland for Wellington on Thursday next. The Herald states that this is the laßt visit he will make to the seat of Government in any political capacity, as he intends to resign.

It is understood that Major Steward will be the nominee of the Opposition for the Speakership in the House. A severe shock of earthquake was experienced in Wellington about 11.30 p.m. yesterday. The rainfall at Timarn during the last 12 months was 15.10 inches, or about half the average of past years.

Steps will shortly be taken to form a company with a capital of £SOOO to erect swimming baths in Wellington on an extensive scale.

The annual meeting for tho submission of the report and balance-sheer ot the Park Trustees will be held in the Temperance Hall to-morrow. The»work of asphalting the foothpath from the "Star" corner to the establishment of Mr W. Cullen was commenced by the Borough staff this morning. A couple of Natives, for being drunk and disorderly in Queen St., were fined five shillings or forty-eight hours in the R. M. Court this morning, The fines were paid. An Opposition whip has been issued, requesting the members of that party to meet in Wellington not later than the 22nd, the day bofore tho opening of Parliament.

The petitions which hav6 been signed protesting against further appointments to the Legislative Council were forwarded by Mr Fish, M.H it., to the Governor on Monday. A telegram has been received by the Government supporters in Auckland, saying there is important business to be considered before the session opens, and asking them to leave 011 the 19th. The Town Clerk has made inquiries and tinds that although a number o settlers are heavy losers through the fare on the Upper Plain, no absolute destitution exists. Ia nearly every case the houses destroyed were insured. A note was received in Masterton this afternoon from JVlr Donald Donald, stating that owing to the wind having sprung up the residence of Mr Judd, on Ihe \lanaia, was in danger of being destroyed by iire. An alarm was ■ounded on the Queen-street firebell, and the Brigades have proceeded to the spot. Mr Charles W. Wyatt, a barraster of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, has had an unpleasant experience of English tics. At Westminster Police Court the other day he prosecuted a woman lately in his employ for miss.ppr-p-uating certain domestet r.eCeasities. The young pafaoiihad, apparently, played the part of the boarding-house cat Tut'i great success, a search of her lodging bringing to light sufficient "sundriis •* to start a respectable chandler's shop, besides various articles of lingerie belonging to Mr Wyatt's wife. A "month ftard."

The spread of the fire which started about a fortnight .ago in the vicinity of Short Street, towards the residences of Messrs Cavanagh and Semunick,caused an alarm to be sounded on the Runpuni firebell shortly atter three o'clock yesterday afternoon. The Kuripuni Brigade turned out and by hard work subdued the flames. Soon afterwards the Queon Street firebell rang out an alarm, and the Jubilee engine waß taken to the scene of the fire, but as all danger was past it did not start work. Alarye quantity of grass in the paddocks of Messrs W. Perry and Cavanagh was destroyed, together with -pveral cords of firewood belonging to Mr Cavanagh, R. Faihbkother & Son, of Carterton have just opened a very large assort* ment of Ohina and Karthemvaro, and Paperhangings, and are offering the best quality at very low prices. Call and see.—Advt.

Wanted, all ladies to see our las shipment for tliu season of white em broidered muslin robes, very choice from 8s 6d to 42s at To Aro House,

Wanted, aye wanted, all tho young ladies of the city to visit their showroom and select from the most beautffnl assortment in the city their hats from 3d to Is each, at Te Arc House. Wanted, all mothers to Bee our picnic hats for the girls from 2d to 9d each, and our Boys hats from 3d to Is each, at Te Aro House. Wanted, aye wanted, 500 customers for ladies beaded visiten at 2s lid, summer ulsters at 4s lid and 7s Gd. jerseys at 2s lid, 4s lid, garibaldies at 2s (id, 2s lid, 8s 6d, print skirts at Is lid, felt skirts at Is lid, dust cloaks new styles 8s 3d, 10s 6d, at Te Aro House. Wantei), everyone to see and buy 4-button Kid (iloves, superior quality, usual price 2s lid, for Is lid. As 500 pairs of these have already been soli, no time should be loßt in securing them at Te Aro House. Wellington, Am T.