The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1891.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3731, 9 February 1891, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1891.

Tub Hop Mr Ballance was successful in getting pretty well. #ll thp members of his party of one mind and in one place when he proposed the double honorarium, and if he can in some way or other divide further spoils amongst his followers, he will be sure of their undivided regard. He has commenced his reign by a "sugar and blanket " policy, aud taking that as a key note, we can understand that his liberalism will delight his friends and impoverish the Colony. On other questions we scarcely expect to see such unanimity, for his psrty is divided into two well defined sections, viz, the conservative liberals, and the radical liberals. The former will not let him do much, the latter will want him to do everything. His sympathies, no doubt, are with the men who desire to go foil speed ahead, but his safety lies in conforming to the wishes of the more moderate men. He has sslected his Cabinet principally from the ranks of the latter, and it may be taken for granted that there will be no bold policy, and no legislative leaps and bounds. The radical element may ramp and roar, but it will be expected to do little more than this. It will be allowed to;talk to its heart's content, but whep ft figmps to actual legislation it will be expected to go slew. The Cabinet is a moderate: Cabinet, and will act as a brake on the immoderate members of the party. M r Ballance possesses a good deal of tact, and it is possible that with we or two quiet horses in the lead he may J>e afcls to drive the unbroken colts in tbe shafts, Ile | will not keep them in order with a tight rein and a good whip, but will endeavor to humor them along. No .doubt be will let his' radicals do a littlp skirmishing oil their own account, provided that when lie requires their assistance they will rally round him and obey orders. In the last Liberal Ministry the radicals were kept well in hand by Sir Robert Stout, of whom they were somewhat afraid. sfc<?y do not fear Mr Ballance. snd jje will ftiore difficulty than his old chief found in vafcjpg them toe the mark. B,till he has the puaviter in modp if he does not possess tjie furtiter in rc > ' s undoubtedly a good general wauagcr. though no^

y any means a capable leader. Hie fortiterin re men of the party, Messrs Fish, Fisher, Eees and Co. lie has judiciously l?ft out of his Cabinet. Had he admitted a single one of them he would have been Premier only in name. On the whole he has made a better beginning than we expected. His predecessor in forming a Cabinet made palpable blunders, but Mrßallance may be complimented upon avoiding the pitfalls into which Sir Harry fell

Sib William Fitzherbett has passed away, full of years and full of honour. In his time he has played many parts. Under the Provincial Government he was Commissioner of Crown Lands, and Superintendent, and under the Colonial Government he held high office as Colonial Treasurer. A full list of the appointments he has filled would be an almost unprecedented record. He was always recognised as one of the shrewdest and wisest settlers in the Wellington district, and in old days whs spoken of as one of the three F's (Fox, Featherston, Fitzherbert). In the Hutt district, where lie has lived nearly half a century, he was esteemed as a I kindly neighbour,and when in the old Provincial days an epidemic of fever broke out in his neighborhood be resumed his old title of Dr. Fitzherbert and devoted himself exclusively to the assistance of all who were in distress. In political circles he was regarded as a "Nestor," and though his sympathies were with the people, he held ihd maintained his own views with characteristic persist tence and never allowed himself to be biassed by popular clamor.

It is stated that Mr Crewe intends erecting a hotel at the end of the Toritea road for the benefit of Makuri settlers. Mr M'Oardle is about to erect a block of about ten buildings in Pahiatua. An action for libel is about to be broyght by Mr W. C. Smith, M.H.K., against the Waipawa Mail. The first set of tho new retrenching Government was to put £3O a day into the pockets of members. A petition is about to be forwarded the Government from Mangatainuka settlers, praying for the extension of the railway from Eketahuna to Mangatainoka. A number of excellent oil paintings, by Mr. A. W. Hogg, M. H. R., and other artists, are now on view in the window of Messrs. Hounslow and Hoar, furniture warehousemen. Sixteen residents of Invercargill left for the Tasmanian silver mines last wepk.

The West Coast Times correspondent says there arc twenty claims cn gold at Back Creek, which should pay from £lO to £2O a man per week. .According to tho Rev Mr Watt there are 140 religious teachers in the New Hebrides, withll,oooNatives attending the means of grace. 4. young man named Quill planted a flag on a hill somewhere near Milford Sound, and he cannot now be found. Since the Longburn Freezing Works have been opened over 24,000 sheep have been frozen. The report which has been circulated recently as to an interim dividend being declared, is denied by the authorities. Archdeacon Govett was thrown from his carriage at New Plymouth on Friday, and was seriously hurt. His arm was broken in two places.

A curious complication has arisen over the election of Mr. W. I. Allen as piember for Te Aroha. It is alleged that Mr. Allen did not give a written consent to his nomination, and is not therefore duly elected, and furthermore supposing he has been elected, his seat is rendered vacant from the fact that he ha b been absent from Parliament for a whole session without leave of absence.

In thp Wellington Resident Magis* trate's Court on Thursday last, Mr. F. J, Sttarle sued Mi. T. C. llayner for £IG. Ba, for board and lodging. Judgment was given for the defendant, with £L 4s. costs. A food deal of dissatisfaction is expressed in spotting circles at the action of the Metropolitan Bacing Club in refusing to pass the programme of the North Wairarapa Hack Racing Club for its St, Patrick's Day meeting. The meeting will, as a result, (if npt taken up by the Masfcerton-Opaki Jockey Club) fall through. >' The Rev. E. Wood delivered a very interesting address last evening in the Master ton Presbyterian Church on General Booth's social scheme. The congregation was exceedingly large. The subject was treated in a masterly manner by tho rev. gentleman, and rapt attention was manifested by thn congregation.

The afternoon ooucert given in tlie Mastercon Park yesterday by Pearson's Brass Band attracted a large number of the public to this favorite resort, and the dulcet strains of the now efficient band, notwithstanding the fact that " Yankee Doodle had a Cat" was mistaken for a sacred selection, were ivpprociated. The hope is universally expressed that these concerts will be continued.

The Grey town Town Lands Trustees have voted £lO towards the funds of tho local school.

A very successful ghilcii'og'a carnival was hpld i),t Carterton oft Friday night, The election of a ljcunsing committee for the county of Fahiatua will be held on Mouday, February 23rd. .Nominations close on Friday, 13th inst. Tho local option poll takes place on February 23rd.

Tho Woodville Exaiiiiner says < —The action of iv*r Kelliher and the 88 persons who signed the petition for the removal of Constable Roache from Eketahuna shows exceedingly bad taste. Constable Riache is one of (lie smartest officers in the service, and has only done his duty. We should be sorry to see the new Minister of Justice show any weakness in the patter. Officers who do thei* duty without' fear or tavor shoulc| be supported. The Rev. William Watt, a missionary Iron) the Near Hebrides, oppiipied the pulpit in the local Prebbytqrian Churph yesterday mowing, the congregation being very large. Tho rev. gentleman, in an interesting address, referred to the many difficulties to be encountered in missionary work in the islands, to the habits and religious beliefs of the natives, and to the advance made in civilization. He concluded by appealing to those present for assistance in the work ot foreign mission.

A Monster Clearing Sale of Drapery and Clothing will be held during the next few days at L. J. Hooper and Cos' Bon Marcbe. Every article in the warehouse yill bp oljfered at greatly reduced prices. The Hale s/ill commence on Saturday morning, January 31st, at 8 o'clock. A. tremendous sacrifice of Dress Goods,. Millinery, Ladies' Jackets, Mantles, Corsets, Straw Gcods, Hosiery and Gloves, Umbrellas and Parasols, etc etc. will be made to make rnorp for Fresh Sbip.nents to arrive. So bo ready for bargains in evory department at Hooper's Monster Sale commencing Saturday morning, January 31st, at 8 o'clock. The Clothing Stock at ~ Hooper's Bon Marche will be Sold at Nett Cost during ihs firest Sale, Mens', Boys' and Childrens' Olotljlflg, Hats, Shirts, Seeks Ties, etc, at exceptionally low prices. W a ghal! sell, those that patronize the Boh Marcifß Monster Glean n Sale will reap the benefit of bur being overstocked. Hooper aud Co, Bon Marclie.—advt.

R. Faiebrothbr & Son, of Carterton iust opened a very large assort ment of (jiiina S£i4 ilartheiuvare, aud Paperhangiiigs, aud areotferihgthe best quality at - very low 'prices. .Call and see,—Advt.