The Wairarapa Daily. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1891.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3748, 28 February 1891, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1891.

The recent election of Mr W. Booth; pf Carterton, to the chairmanship of the Weliqgtqn Harbour Board, is somewhat of a .compliment to this district, but very much of one to the individual upon whom the honor is conferred. We aro not surprised at the selection of Mr Booth for such a post because he has long been recognised to possess that rare combination of qualities which goes to make a perfect "chairman, and therefore if the Harbour Board has done honor to Mr Booth by the appointment it has at the same time secured a distinct advantage in having at its head a most pap.fyble und trustworthy man of business. Tlip Harbour Board accomplishes perhaps more good for the Wellington city and Provincial district than any other local body. It is conceded that there is a rapid increase of business at the port and a corresponding .exiengiop of traffic in, the country feeding it, wl?ich is un-j paraleiled in any other part of the Colony and the Harbour Board can claim a very great amount of credit for this flourishing condition. It has cheapened the cost of importing merchandise find exporting produce to such an extent tfaafc Wellington now offers greater inducements to importers than any other port in the colony. For years past the Welling ton Harbour Board has carefully and 1 <v, taliiggntiy fostered the b.est inietests afl(! country, and has achieved brilliant the presidency of Sir Boo_

policy which has worked so well in the past will, no doubt, be carefully I and persistently developed. The task which Mr Booth and his colleagues have on their shoulders is to make Wellington the commercial metropolis of New Zealand, and a very few years now will bring this about. Country and town will alike benefit by tbeir labour, because the conditions under which wool, grain, meat, and

flax can be sent from Port Nicholson practically determine the profit or loss on the ventures of thousands of Wairarapa settlers. The position of Mr Booth, as Chairman of the Harbour Board, is a guarantee to such settlers that the conditions will be as favorable to their interests as they can be made.

Mr .T. L. Toole, the comedian, has left Australia for London.

The charge per ton for the carriage of gram, flour, potatoes, and other agricultural produce on New South Wales railways is 2s 7d for 25 miles, whilst on New Zealand railways it is only 5s 4d. Major Campbell, whilst recently on a visit to Lumsdcn, caught upwards of 9011) weight of trout in two days in the Oreti. The population of Queensland at the end of last year is estimated at 414,716, an increase of 1G,117 during the year.

A property near Greytown advertised in a certain Wellington paper as being for sale, is said to be capable of carrying 50 sheep to the acre. And yet a principal cannot be found ! It is rumored that some interesting revelations concerning Moonee, the winner of the sensational dividend in the Hack Race at Wellington, will shortly be made. A descent will shortly be made on New Zealand by a strong dramatic company, of which Myra Kemble will be "star." A man named Frank Barlow attempted to commit suicide in Pahiatua on. Thursday by cutting his throat. It is thought the man is insane.

The Wellington Land Board has decided to offer the forfeited sections on the South West Puketoi Block for sale again under the Act of 1887 at original prices.

Mr. W. W. Collins, the eminent lecturer, delivers two lectures on popular subjects in the Masterton Theatre Royal to-morrow. The first will refer to General Booth's social scheme, and the second trace the career of Mr Charles Bradlaugh.

Au election of three members of the Alfredton Eoad Bo?rd takes place in the first week in May.

The Rev. J. Deilow is to be "socialled" at Featherston in view of his early departure.

Over 350 applications were recently received by the Otapo Education Board for nineteen pupil teacher vacancies.

The work of painting the Masterton Post Office has just been completed, and altogether is a credit to the contractors, Messrs Cole and Payne The Pahiatua Star wants a law passed to make it legal to shoot any book fiend. It considers tbis is the only cure. If that idea became law a wonderful impetus would be given to rifle clubs.

The Bush Advocate states that rabbits are becoming very plentiful about Norse wood. The Inspector killed thirteen and the Mroris about twenty, whilst several have been seen by different people, A Mnrtmborough schoolboy had the seat of his trousers tanned the other day by the head master because he showed an impertinent demeanor after being caned. The master is now accused of grossly illusing the boy ; whose leg is sevorely bruised. A contempoary says that an English capitalist is about to set rid of his wealth by statting egp-preserving works in the Wellington district. This is, we presume, in view of the next general election.

Robert D'Arcy, one of the three men committed for trial on a charge of maliciously damaging property in the Royal Hotel, Featherston, has been arrested because there was reason to believe he intended absconding before the sittings of the Supreme Court.

The Karoii School Committee has voted for Mgssrg Pajersou and Young as members of the Wellington Education Board, and haß resolved to nominate the Rev, S. Lancaster for the seat rendered vacant by the death of Mr H. Bunny. At a meeting of the Bank of New Zealand shareholders, the Hon S. C. Glyni. said that a profit had been realised sufficient to pay a dividend of 6 per cent., but it had been thought better to carry the whole amount forward tj next year. It had boen decided not to appoint a permanont local board in Auckland. Moßt distinct signs of public confidence had been shown in the bank, especially by the increase of deposits. Mr Hodgen, the Nelson eohool Inspector, very properly says ;—The 3ystem of examining for passes is vicious in the extreme, and productive of disastrous results. It sets up a paradise of dunces, on whom is now bestowed, with little profit, the inordinate attention paid formerly to clever children.

In another column will be found an advertisement from Mr Walter Brown importer and purchaser of all kinds of machinery, no matter of what nature, Mr Brown's experience and practical knowledge as an engineer', and hia connection in the Old Country give him advantages which others in the same busiuess may not have. Any transaction with Mr B. will haye immediate and satisfactory attention.

Mr (j, B. Hamilton, of Mangatoro has. (says the Napier Telegraph) brought into tuwu some fine specimens of native plumbago discovered near Danevirke, This is really a very interesting discovery, and may lead to the development of a new industry. Our young readeis may like to know that plumbago is used in the manufacture of bjaoklead pencils and for polishing iron stoves and fire grates. The yalue of plumbago, according to latest London prices current, is from Jjß to LIG per ton. The plumbago found at Dantvirke would not cost more to dig up than so much road metal, and it lies close to the surface and there is any quantity of it.

A case that should prove a warning to unsophisticated young men is new being investigated in Melbourne.- A young man named J. B. Richards cashed a cheque for £63 odd at the Bank of Vic toria, and then proceeded to enjoy himself. At about 10 o'clock at night he accompanied a girl to a house in Lonsdale Street, and on coming out he w:is accosted by two young men, one of whom said, " "Well spnny, what; did she have you for 'poijld pot fcell them, and the man who spoke to him first said, "We are plainclothes men. 1 am Seniorconstable Gleeson, bo let us ses what you have." Richards, in a very simple manner, handed his notes to ' Gleeson,' whu counted out. £55 in £5 and £lO note», which he handed back to Richards, and the latter then said the woman had taken a five pound note. "Areyou sure of that ?" said the man who had im personated Gleeson. " Lpt me count it again-" With Richard's consent lie counted L again, but without his consent he ran away with it, followed by his companion. The police shortly afterward" arrested a man who gave the name of John Smith, as being the thief and the man who had injpei;sopatod Gleeson. 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 will be offered at greatly reduced prices. The bale will commence on Saturday morning, January 31st, at 8 o'ateck, A tremendous sacrifice of Dress Goods, Milliuery, ladies' Jackets, Mantles, Corsets, Straw Gcods, Hosiery and Gloves, Umbrellas and Parasol*, etg £tc, will be made to make room for Fresh Shjpj)Gi}t? to arrive. So be ready for bargains hi ev b ry deD3ftfyGf)S a-t Hooper's Mouflter „ , '--"itutwriM Sffterday morning, Sale c 1... • a .i'cjflcjf, January 31st, aui, " • n;ai j^afcro We shall sell, and those . nize the Bon Marche Monster Gleam, 0 Sale will reapthe benefit of our being ■ overstocked. Hooper and Co, Boh Marche. —advt. The Clothing Stock at Hooper's Bon * Marche will be Sold at Ncfct C"st during the Great Sale, Mens', boys' and Chil drens' Clothing, Hats, Shirts, Sock 3 j Ties, etc, at exceptional »low prices,

In the late examination of teachers the following teachers in this district have distinguished themselves:—ln the Pupil Teachers' examination, Annie Kean and Ella Barron, of the Masterton School, and Caroline Kelliher, of the Fernridge, have . obtained special mention, the first and last being promo ted two years at once. In the teache.B certificate examinations, Lois McGregor and Annie »Fiest obtained their full certificates, the former with special mention in arithmetic and the latter in Domestic Economy, Annie Kean obtained special mention m Domestic Economy and u'rd prize in drawing.

A painful incident occuried at the Melbourne Oity Court, consisting in the death of the infant of a young woman named Mansfield, who drowned herself in the Yarra. The babe was brought into Court, and application was made to have it admitted to the Government Orphanage. It had a worn and haggard look, and its pinched face was of an ashen hue. It was breathing slightly, and while the discussion proceeded as to how it should be disposed of, the woman acting as nurse exclaimed " It is dead." An examination showed that the child was still alive, but evidently dying, and Mr Nicholson suggested that it should be taken to the Children's Hospital. To this the matron marJe some demur, stating that it would not be admitted, being too young, but the Bench thought it should be taken up for examination by the'doctor. All this occupied some few minutes, and before any decision was arrived at the infant expired.