The Wairarapa Daily. SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1891.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3788, 18 April 1891, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1891.

Mr Easthope deserves the thanks of the community for taking stepson Thursday evening to hunt up truant children. From time to time some intermittent action has been taken to remind parents who were neglecting to send their children to school oi the fact that they were bound by law to give their offspring an education. We believe the headmaster recently received into the school a child thirteen years of age whose education had been neglected to such an extent that she had to be put in an infant class. A case like this points clearly to the conclusion that for many years this particular child was a truant, and that the usual means taken for compelling the attendance of abpentees had altogether failed in her case. It is of course impossible to say whether there are not in this town many parallel instances, and systematic inquiry is the only means by which the number of absentees can be tested. The State provides ample accommodation for all children of school ages within the district, and it is very expedient that the State when it finds parents neglecting their children should intervene on behalf of the young who are deprived of the instruction provided for them. The recent census ought to be utilized, by a list of children of school ages residing within the borough being supplied to the school authorities so that every truant c<mld be identified. Suohausjß pf tbe, census papers would give a praoticaj. as well as a statistical value to the returns, and be of immense advantage to thej community.

Tho " Jennie Lee " dramatic company opened in- Wellington last night to a crowded house. The Eketahuna Road Board invites tenders for bridpes, culverts, road clears in°, etc. A deliberate attempt at incendiarism occurred at Peto'ne on Thursday night, when the Empire Hotel was discovered to be on fire in two places. The office ot the Marlborough Times was destroyed by fire on Thursday evening. Mr. Beckett estimates his loss, above insurance, at £IOOO. Prince Bismarck has been defeated by a Socialist in the election of a member to represent Custeraunde in the Reichstag. Influenza is raging in Eull, the death rate being forty-six per thousand. Mr Oorrie Johnston, evangelist, delivers an address in the Theatre Royal, Masterton, to-morrow (Sunday) evening after ohurch hours. We are informed that language of a filthy character was used by a couple of inebriated individuals at the Post Office corner last evening, within the hearing of passers by. Mr B. Hallenstsin has been recomI mended for the appointment as German Consul for Otago. It has been decided "to hold a Children's Industrial Exhibition in connection with the' Wellington Church Sunday School Association in January next. Heavy floods have occurred at Tumby Bay, douth Australia. Hundreds of Btock were drowned, and the'people had to be rescued in boats. Six inches of rain fell in twelve hours. Coaching firms on the West Coast have now - declared war, and passengers are being carried between Reeftoa and Totara Flat, a distance of twenty:three miles, for half-a-crown. It is believed that Captain Russell will be chosen as leader to the Opposition in the House. Another phase of retrenchment! It is stated that owing to overwork Mr C. B. Jordan, second clerk of the Department, has become seriously ill. It is reported, says the Palmerston Times, that the present Ministry are desirious of stuffing the Upper House with their supporters. The roll ot notes fonnd in Lincoln road on Thursday were claimed yesterday, and a reward of ten shillings sriven the finder—a young girl—for her honesty. The transfer of Sergeant Price to Dunediu has been cancelled, and theCommissioner has appointed him to do town duty in Wellington. The Sergeant expects to letve Masterton about the end of the month. A Dunedin settler, says the Catholic Times, filled in the census paper, as regards the stock in his possession, with "Two towls —roast." The sub-enumer-ator objected, bnt the settler pointed out that both the fowls slept in the house on Sunday. An Australian woman at the late census put down her age aB 114 years, and in corroboration, produced a lovej letter written to her in 1790. j Previous to the last election a move-J ment was set on foot to start a newspaper! company at Palmerston. We have ex-? pected that "after all the uproar was over" the movement would have died out, but we are crapitably informed that the share list is steadily increasing, and that it \ill not be long before definite action is taken.—Manawatu Herald. An adjourned meeting of creditors in the estate of Messrs. Ross and Muir, blacksmiths, etc., was held in the old Courtroom yesterday, the Official Assignee presiding. Seventeen creditors were present. Mr, Pownall appeared for the debtors. On the motion % of Me. W. Prangnell, seconded by Mr. M. McKenzie, the resolution accepting the composition of ten shillings in the £ was, confirmed. A sitting of the Bankruptcy Court waa held before His Honour District Judpe Robinson yesterday afternoon. An application of Mr Pownall on behalf of Mr L. J. Hooper for the admission of a proof in the estate of R. J. Pitton was granted. Similar applications from A. K. Bnnny, W. Perry, and Dr Hosking were also granted. Charles Thomas Collier was discharged from bankrupt on the application of Mr Pownall. In the District Court yesterday, before His Honor District Judge Robinson, Mn Bunny, who appeared for the defendant, raised several nonsuit points in the case Rhode v Alpass. As these were overruled, Mr Bunny applied for an adjournment on the ground that a material alteration had been made which was not set forth in the statement of claim. His Honor granted the adjournment, without coats, till April 29th. '

Weare glad to learn that ourßportsmen and others can now have stagsheads and birds mounted in the highest style, as* John Jacobs, the professional preservor; 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 Bkins made into rngs, 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 MrCatt's, Hair Dresser. —Apvy. The public are invited to inspect the New Shipments ot winter goods just opening up at the Bon Marche. Messrs. L. J. Hooper and Co notify the arrival of a largequantity of novelties for the Coming Winter Season. This firm has always held the first place in this town for Fashionable Drapery, Millinery, etc, and no. doubt tbeif impqrtatpns this eason will surpass any of their previous ones. Special notice is directed to the Ladies' Show Room, which is crowded with the Lates f Fashions. Further Particulars will appear in a future issue of this paper. I The Tailoring department at the Bon ' Marche is asssmingenormoUß dimensions The quantity of clothing turned out in this department requires to be seen to be credited. The make and fit is equal to some of the 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 of tweed selected. A visit to Messrs L. J. Hooper and Co.'s warehouse will repay the trouble. Over two thousand patterns of tweed all shown to select from. The Dress and Mantle departmen to the Bon Marche is a sight to lovers of fashion very seldom met with. A first class Dressmaker with a large staff of assistants is kept on premises to meet the requirements of the ladies. Good fit and style at moderate prices guaranteed. 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.