The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1891.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3780, 8 April 1891, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1891.

Landed wealth has now its sworn foes in New Zealand, ard the Government is pledged to destroy it, but there are worse kinds of wealth in the world than that which is represented by broad acres. Some time ago a reviewer in an English magazine contrasted responsible wealth with irresponsible wealth, and pointed out that it was the latter which had the greater tendency to increase and multiply. At home as well as in New Zealand the possession of large estates has conferred on their owners a visible and palpable position and station. Theirgreat belongings have entailed upon them duties and responsibilities from which they could scarcely disconnect themselves. Their properties have constituted a responsible wealth in the eyes of the community. Irresponsible wealth on the other hand may be defined as riches which are less vieible to the eye, and which do not- entail the cares and ties connected with the holding of estates. In England only one seventh of the registered income of the country is derived from land and includes the responsible wealth ; the bulk of the income,or six-sevenths of it, comes from other sources, and constitutes the more responsible portion. A. roan may be extremely wealthy, yet, not owning an acre of land, "lies under no obligation to spend his wealth for the benefit of his fellow men, but such a man is of less value to a community than one whose entire meaus are invested in a property which is administered in the interests of the community as much as of those of its proprietor. In New Zealand we do not suppose one half of the income of colonists is derived from sources other than land, but in time, as in older countries, the irresponsible wealth will grow taster than the responsible, and the efforts now beiug made to accumulate taxes on land will tend in this direction. We believe in the land being free from the grip of the State taxgatherer so that as many people as possible may be attracted to settle on it, but this prospect we have now before us of driving people off the land by taxation is fatal to landed prosperity. Of course its advocates pretend that an unlimited number of small holders will replace the limited number of large holders, oblivious of the fact that small holders cannot prosper without -a mixture of larger proprietors. In communities where small proprietors have monopolised large tracts of land it is found that the condition of the occupiers is but little better than that of the brute beasts which are housed with them. The most prosperous communities on the face oi the globe have been colonies such as New Zealand used io be,

where tbere has been free settlement and light taxation, and few professional politicians to persuade people that they can make a better living from political agitation than from I hard work. Even Sir George Grey at one time recognised the good influence which a few large landed proprietors might exercise in a community of small farmers, and at the time the Masterton small farm settlement was laid off, actually advocated the establishment of a few large landed proprietors who would fulfil the duties and occupy the station which the English squire has been wont to discharge and hold. Sir George Grey was not always a political incehdiarist, indeed, when he held the position of Governor he frequently displayed a time-honored conservatism which we believe to be the real basis of his character. His democracy is only a gaberdine he assumed when his services as a Governor were dispensed with. Men engaged in the Wa?ga district in the work of extermination of the rabbita are killing over 32,C00 a month. St Luke's Church, Greytown, has been lighted with three Rochester lamps (Mammoth fount). The flaxmill of Messrs Tringham and McKenzie, Lower Valley, iB again in full swing.

The regular monthly meeting of the Masterton Masonic Lodge, N. Z, C„ will be held this evening. A meeting cf persons interested in forming a trottin? club in the Wairarapa will be held on Saturday eventn? next. Mr. John Taplin, Taueru, has just obtained a contract to cart 30,CGD ft of timber from the Taueru to Tenui for Mr. Maunsell. " Fish on the Land" is the title of an article appearing in the Dunedin Globe. "A Fish out of Water" would have been a more correct way of putting it. Mr. Hayter, Government statist of Victoria, estimates the Victorian wheat crop for the past season at 13,003,226 bushels. Mr W. Vile notifies that he will run a coach from Maurice>ille to-morrow at three o'clock. The number of children now attending tbe Pahiatua school is 189, the average attendance being 143.

Mr. W. W. McCardle has been nominated by nearly every School Committee in this district for the vacant seat on the Education Board.

A case of personation at the late election is to come before the R.M. Court at Waipawa, Mr W. Stainton, of Mangaone, gives notice that at the Wairarapa North County Council he intends making application for a license to slaughter cattle.

A man named George Graham was arrested in Masterton last night on a charge of stealing a table knife, of the value of three shillings, from the restaurant of Mr W. Francis.

A new paper has been started in the Whangarei district, the full name and surname of which is, " The Kamo and Hikurangi Echo, Puhipuhi Miner, and Whangarei County Advertiser." The Rev W. E. Paige, who has for some time been unwell, has been granted a month's leave of absence, and intends paying a visit to Auckland, tie leaves for that city thia week.

The creditors in the estate of Messrs Ross and Muir have, it will be seen from a report in another column, accepted a composition of 10s in the £. A smart shock of earthquake was felt in this district shortly before five o'clock last evening. The tremor, which appeared to ran ftom north to south, only lasted a few seconds. A leading Christchurch paper says that no sooner was it known lr. London that Messrs. Balhnce, Seddon & Co., were ruling New Zealand, than up jumpnd bur stocks. Nothing could keep them down.

Messrs Matthews, Martin, Bidwill and Hume retire from the Featnerstsn Road Board by effluxion of time, and will only sit until their successors are elected. They are, however, eligible for re-election.

A rather exciting bolt occurred in Chapel Street yesterday. The horn attached to the oart of a farmer took fright and proceeded at a furious pace along the street in question. He was pulled up, however, before much damage was done.

A peculiar case is reported from Wandiligong. ft appears that two lads, named Mead and Still, had a quarrel, when Ihe former threw a stone at Still, winch completely cut out one of his eyes.

Mr James Stone, of the Waipoua Nursery, notifies that he is the only authorised agent of W. E. Ivory in the Wairarapa district, and cautions the public against giving orders to any other person.

A young man named Thomas Collard was out walking at Bushworth, Victoria, recently, when observing a speck of gold, lie attempted to pick it up, but could not. He went home for a pick, and to his great surprise unearthed a nugget of ISoz.

The Waipoua Nursery has for soire years been acknowledged to be one of the best nurseries in the North Island. A better collection of trees of every description than that ot Mr Jas. Stone, the proprietor, it would be hard to find. A list of fruit and ornamental trees given in another column will bs of greal interest to residents at this season of tbe year, and should result in a greate. business than usual being done in the various lines mentioned. The list includes apple, plum,apricot, pear, cherry, peach, nectarine, gooseberry, and every other kind of fruit, besides a larpe variety of ornamental trees and shrubs.

The Tailoring department at the Bo > Marche is asstuningenoy mous dimensions The quantity of clothing turned out in this department requires to be s-oen to be credited. The make and fit is equal to some of tha best Went End tiilors, the linings and trimmings are also of the best quality. The prices vary from 40s to 90s the suit according to the quality ut tweed selected. A visit to Messrs L. J. Hooper and Col's warehouse will repay the trouble. Over two thousand patterns of tweed all shown to select from.

The public are invited to inspect the New Shipments ot winter goods just opening up at the Bon Marche. Messrs. L, J, ijooper and Co notify tlje arrival of a large quantify of novelties fqr the Coming Winter Season. This firm has always held the first place in this town for Fashionable Drapery, Millinery, etc, and no doubt their importations this eason will surpass any of their previous ones. Special notice is directed to the Ladies' Shew Room, which is crowded with the Latest Fashions, Further Particulars will appear in a future issue of this paper, The Dress and Mantle departmen to the Hon Marche is a sight to lovers of fashion yery seldom met with. All the newest designs and materials in Dress Goods are; now being exhibited together with trimmings etc to match. A visit to their Spacious and well Lighted Warehouse is solicited by L. J. Hooper and Co., Drapers and Clothiers, Masterton. A first class Bressipaker with a large staff of assistants js kept on premises to meet the requirements of the ladies. Good fit and .style at moderate prices guaranteed. NVeare glad to learn that oursportsmen ! and'.-. 4, ierß caa Bow have atagsheadsand as? MAM « John Jacobs, the professional preo°r ver of birds, fish, and animals, has arrived here from London. Highest price given for huias, crows, New Zealand quail, and other birds, stags heads and skins. Feathers cleaned, dyed and curled, fur skins tanned and dressed, rabbit skins made into rugs, bullock's horns polished and mounted in the highest style. Orders left at Mr F. Meenken ? s, close to Bank of New Zealand, Carterton, or Mr Catfc'e, Hair Dresser. —Advt.