The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1891.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3712, 16 January 1891, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1891.

The ideal liberal has yet to be discovered in New Zealand. Even that veteran of the liberal camp, Sir i William Fitzherbert, has been declared by no less an authority than the Lyttelton Times to have been possessed by conservative tendencies. Even the bold Sir Robert is believed to have the conservative instinct which finds happiness in a title, ana was there not once upon a time a conservative strain in Mr Ballance ? In this colony the green unripe political fruit may be intensely liberal, but when time and experience has matured it, the conservative bloom is developed and raw, green, unwholesome liberalism disappears. Poor Sir William Fitzherbert, who for a quarter of a century haa been deemed to be a liberal giant, is now in his old age retiring from the political arena full of honor, but with a conservative label pinned to his coat by the leading liberal organ in the colony. The Conservatives of New Zealand never claimed him as one of themselves, never trusted him as an adherent, but every liberal when he gets a title and an assured income becomes distrusted by his own party. The working men who now adorn our House of Representatives were, perhaps, three months ago, genuine toilers, earning their bread by the sweat of their brows, and wearing the homely gaberdine of the sons of toil, but what will they be a few months hence, wheu they hav tasted of the nobility that doth hedge a King of Parliament, when they have learned to love fine raiment, when they have acquired a taste foliate dinners and polite social intercourse ? They will, unless they possess an immunity from the ordinary frailities of humanity, begin to experience that change in the direction of conservatism which follows upon improved surroundings. The conservative party is always being recruited from the liberal party, and even those members of the latter, who, from their prominence in its counsels cannot possibly, without glaring inconsistency, change their coats, are often at heart conservatives, and contrive to restrain within safe limits the bold and mischievous projects of those with whom they are associated. If Sir j William Fitzherbert has been a conservative, no liberal is safe !

It is reported there are forty-five cases ot typhoid fever in Nelson at the present time.

A meeting of the Cabinet was held yesterday, but nothing wasdecidod about the Legislative Council appointments or the Speakerships. The Prmeier left for Christchurch in the afternoon to consult the Hon. Stevens, and will have an interview with the Governor.

During the month of December 1904 persons arrived in New Zealand, against 892 departures, leaving a balance of 1012 iu favour of the colony. In the year ended December, the excess of departures over arrivals was 1739 persons.

Mr It. M. Galloway has been appointed Chairman of the Masterton School Committee for che remainder of the term, vice Mr E. M'Ewen, resigned. It is satisfactory to find that the old method of auditing the accounts of schools three months before the term of Committees expires lias been done away with, and in the future the auditing will take place on the 31st March. It is proposed to celebrate the openine of the Manawatu Gorge line of railway by demonstration in Palmerston and Danevirke.

The weather in this district for the last couple of days has been characteristic of winter. Heavy southerly runs haye fallen, with cold bleak winds. Major Donald and Messrs. Whitt, Beere, Peacock, and Matthews will represent the Masterton Rifle Volunteers at the nest meetin?. "We understand that Mr. A. Stewart hps sold the Commercial Hotel at Pahiatua to Mr. Suistead, of Wanganui. The Examiner says that Mr. A. H. Ross, formerly M.H.R., and a resident ol Dunedin for thirty-one years, is about to settle at Makaretu.

In the R. M. Court yesterday afternoon, judgment was given for the defendant in the case Johnston v. Allen, with 21s. costs. Mr. W. F. Howlett excuses himself for seeking admission to the police cell s in Woodville by statin? that he had just returned from a musical party, the hotels being all shut up, and he was terribly sleepy. Sheep-stealing is feeing carried on in the Forty-Mile Bush with impunity. Dne settler alone states that lie ha recently missed 250 sheep. Owing to the "decrease of traffic caused by the strike" the men in the Napier Railway workshops have only just resumed working full time. The usually well-informed correspondent of the Otago Daily Times selects the following as the most probable members to be included in the new Ministry : —Mr. J. Ballance, Premier; Mr John McKenzie, Lands; Mr Seddon, Mines; Mr Cadman; and Hon. P. Buckley, Attoney-General. For the purpose of raising funds, the Masterton School Committee has decided to hold a concert at an early date. The Secretary has been instructed to carry out the neoessary arrangements, and with the assistance of the Committee aud the public generally it is hoped that the present liabilities of the B chool will m a measure be reduced.

The monthly meeting of the Masterton Cemetery Trust was held yesterday, there being present Messrs J. Payion (Chairman), R. M. Galloway, G.Johnston, W. Perry, and A. R. Bunny. A report of receipts and expenditure for the past year, showing a balance in hand of £26 Is 4d, was submitted and adopted. The report of the caretaker on the condition of the cemetery wa3 also read and adopted.

According to a pamphlet just issued there were at the last census 186 blind persons in New Zealand. Fifty six of these are under 40 years of age, with a very even distribution over the whole 40 years. Under 5 years were 7, and for the subsequent quinquennial periods tho numbers are 7, G, 8. 5, 9, 7 aud 7. Above this age the number increases, and for the next eight quinquennial periods they ate as follows : —lB, 13, 11, IC, 16, 16, 15, and 13. Besides these there are 12 abovo the age of 80,

We are requested to remind our readers of Messrs Lowes and lorns' nales at their rooms to-morrow. They offer for the Educational Department a number of educational reserves situated i»i various parts of the Wairarapa; then for the public trustee the interest of A. Kleiser, deceased, in a valuable deferred payment section of 82 acres in the Maugahao ; also the Riverside flax mill plant itself a very profitable business. They also sell the rights and privileges hi connection with the Amalgamated Friendly Societies' Annivereay Day sports on the Park Oval, and if time will pormit furniture, pro duce etc.

Theieia a ghost abroad &t Wanganui! The Chronicle iefers to him in the following transparent style;—" His first appearance was Wednesday ni?ht, the scene of hie yisitacion being Moastown, but ou Thursday eveninsr he changed his beat and wandered listlessly along the top ot St. John's Hill. A lady of that locality was returning home about 9 o'clock on the evening in question, when she was almost frightened out of her wits by seeing an object veiled in the usual ghostly raiments -a white overall—carrying a bull's eye lantern: She sought refuge in a neighbor's house, and bad to be accompanied home by three gentlemen, but the would be spirit did not show itself again. Some young ladies who were in the house at the time went to the gate out of curiosity, and received a fright on noticiug something of a white nature coming rapidly along the _ road, but were re»assuted on discovering it was only a dog. We think that steps should be taken by the authorities to preyent a repetition of what is probably a Meaningless and stupid practical joke, but, withal, a dangerous one," The monthly meeting of the Masterton School Committee was held last evening, there being present Messrs C. E. Daniell, Z. M. Hoar, W. Prangnell, B. M. Galloway and H. E. Eton. Mr Galloway was voted to the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed The Treasurer reported a debit balance of £l9 10s 4d. A communication was received froiu the Secretary of the Executive Council, enclosing amended rules for auditing accounts, etc. A lengthy discussion ensued on the financial position of the school, in which it was stated that the capitation grant receiyed from the Education Board was not sufficient to meet the ordinary expenses. Mr Daniell said the Com mittee had to choose between "bullying" or coaxing the Town Lands Trustees into extending the grant and letting the school go co r*in. Mr Eton replied that no go id could result from "bullying." There was no feeling of antagonism in the Trust against the school. They had a duty to perform, and they could not go outside it. Mr Prangnell maintained that the Trust had power to grant the request of the Committee if they ao desired. Mr Daniells was of a similar opinion. The matter was eventually allowed to drop. Mr Eton was appointed visiting member for the month, and the meeting adjourned.

Wanted, all ladies to see our las shipment for the season of white em broidered muslin robes, very choice from 8s Gd to 42s at Te Aro House,

Wanted, aye wanted, all the youny ladies of the city to visit their showroom and select from the most beautiful assort inent in the city their hats from 3d to Is each, at To Aro House, Wanted, all mothers to see our picnic hats for the girls from 2d to 9d each, and our Boys straw hats from 3d to Is each, at Te Aro House. Wanted, aye wanted, 500 custom erf for ladies beaded visitea at 2s lid, summer ulsters at 43 lid and 7s 6d. jerseys at 2s lid, 4s lid, gacibaldies at 2s (id, 2s lid, 3s Gd, print skirts at Is lid. felt Bkirts at 13 lid, dust cloaks new styles 8s Gd, 10s Gd, at Te Aro House. Wanted, everyone to see and buy 4-button Kid (jloves, superior quality, usual price 2s lid, for Is lid. As 500 pairs of these have already been sold, no time should be lost in securing thorn at Te Aro House, Wellington, Am 1.

We learn by telegram that Merrie England has been scratched for the Dunedin Cup. A writ has been issued against the Manawatu Road Board, at the instance of Mr. E. J. Armstrong, lite Engineer to the Board, for £199.105, for engineering work done while in the service of the Board.

The anniversary of the Kuripuni Sunday School is to be celebrated on Sunday, when special services will be held. A picnic is to be held in the paddock of Mr. Fybus on Anniversary Day.

The news from home that butter is meeting with a better market, is causing those engaged in dairying to look forward to more hopeful and prosperous times.

Mr. A. H. Warren was the defendant in a sheep rate case heard in the K. M, Court yesterday, and not Mr. W H. Warren, as stated in our columns.

A curious bit of correspondence has found a place in the colunmsof the Auckland 'Herald.' A Mr Burtt wrote in defence of the sparrow, in his letter saying: " Nemesis is sure to overtake those who fly in the face of the all-wise Creator."

The weekly parade of the Masterton Rifle Volunteers, held last evening, was only moderately attended. The men were " put through " by the Sergeant Major. After dismissal entries were received for the Rifle Association meeting at Napier.

Mr George Piun'ock notifies that h e has purchased the -N.Z. Land, Loan, Labour and Commission Agency, of Manners at, Wellington, and solicits the patronage of countrv settlers. The Australian Association for the advancement of Science commenced its meeting in Christchurch yesterday, a number of notable personages being present.

The Auckland petition against any appointments being made to the Legislative Council until after Parliament has met, has been Bent toWelling* ton. It contains 4044 names. A case of assault which was ventilated in the B.M. Court this morning "was properly designated by a learned gentleman as a paltry 1 wash-tub squabble ' It appears that a certain paraletic old dame, whose simple cognomen is Mary Smith, took upon herself to charge the mistress of a well-known "ash hous9" with improper conduct, whereupon the latter became indignant, and walking off to the home of the accuser, smote her upon the cranium with an umbrella. After hearing the e/idence the Bench decided that poor Mary deserved all she got, and dismissed the case. R. FAiRBROriTBR & Sov, of Carterton have just opened a very large assortment of China and Karthenwaro, and Paperliangiuga, and are offering the best quality at very low prices. Call and ee.—A dvt.

Bt far the largest and most attractive display of new Summer Millinery, Dress goods and fancy Drapery is now on view at the Bon Marche. Messrs L J Hooper and Co have tuis day received their second shipment for the season, comprising all the latest styles and fashions. English and French millinery, Summer Hals and Bonnets, Pretty and Stylish Jackets, Yisites, Mantles, Lace Caps, Dust Cloaks, New Fashionable Dress Materials, Pongees, Prints, Zephyrs, Muslins, Parasols. Ribbons Embroidery Edging and Insertions, Hosiery and gloves ifcc etc. The Clothing and gentlemen's Mercery Department at the Bon Marche is fully stocked with new goods for the season. A large assortment of Meu's, Youth's and 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 value in this department than any other House in the colony. Their suits to measure from 50s are perfect wonders for price, fit and finish. L J Hooper and Co are now showing a splendid collection of Mens Hard and Soft Felt Hats all shapes, Mens Silk washing scarfs, white, oxford and regatta Shirts, Panama and Straw Hats and every description of gentlemen's mer eery.