The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1891.
, Laxt year when Judge Edwards was i appointed there was a great pressure J of work in the Supreme Court which cue Chief Justice appeared unable jo overtake. Adjournments and postponements geeuiec to characterise the ordinary work of the Court, and the public sustained considerable ; inconvenience and loss of money by chronic delaya. This block of busiI ness did not distress the members of the leeal profession, who, no doubt, ' drew fees for every adjournment, and had a really good time of it, but the unfortunate plaintiffs and defendants r and witnesses, who were kept week after week dangling about town, ' suffered by a loss of time and money. liiey paid the piper, 1 and the piping was very costly. At the time it was very evident that the interests of the i public required that additional judicial assistance should be provided, and the addition of Judge Edwards to the Bench met that demand. Whether the manner in which Judge Edwards was appointed was judicious ' or injudicious we cannot say, nor is it possible at this juncture to affirm that all the legal steps were t#ken which were necessary for creating an additional judge. Apart, • however, from these considerations the appointment appeared to be made ra the best interests of the Colony, ft is much to bd regretted that the office of one of the Queen's judges should have been degraded by apolitical party fighi in the House of ttepresentatives. Respect for high judicial functionaries must necessarily be weakened by any such procedure. Had it been shown that there existed any defect in Judge Edwards' personal character or legal attainments, which unfitted him for the position he has occupied, a Government might have been justified in boycotting him, but there is »o pretence' of any disqualification of this kind, and we can conceive of no other reason which justifies interference on the part of the Crown. If the late Government made a mistake inereating such an appointment tho punishment should fall on it, and not on Judge Edwards. Even now it is difficult to induce members of the legal profession who possess the highest attainments and qualifies- i tions to accept judicial appointments, and if parties Li the House of Bepre- . sentatives begin to wrangle over such j appointments the difficulty of secur- : ing the best possible men will be ] enhanced. If the Government have j their wish, the penalty Judge ; Edwards will Fay for accepting pro- i motion m hia profession will be < simply ruinous. " But apart from this there is supposed to be still a little j morality left w judicial circles, ' although political leaders appear to t have divested themselves of it, and , that little should be carefully con.: < served. _. i
The census recently taken shows the population of Woodville to be about 1000. The children attending the Featherston public school were granted a holiday on Friday last in htnor of the fact that a Wesleyan picnic was being held. The Examiner says that Messrs Nelson Bros, pay in freights on the JSapier-Wo-idvilleline £12,000 per annum, or JIOOO a month.
The various banking institutions in Masterton will be closed tomorrow (St. George's Day). Inspector Fleming, M. A., expects to conclude the examination of tha schools in the bush district in a few days. A Manawatu settler named Bowe, whose horse sustained injury through the collapse of a bridge, has made a claim of £2O upon the Kosd Board. The Board has offered £2 10a in satisfaction of the chairn. A very successful wet practice was held by the Masterton Municipal Fire Brigade last evening. It is sated that the temperance enthusiasts of Masterton intend making the forthcoming licensing battle warmer, than usual. A reward of £1 is offered for the recovery of a dark bay trap horse by Mr W. Neill. I The "musical company" of Salvationists which recently visited Masterton is expected to take part in the services on Saturday and Sunday next. It is somewhat of a coincidence that both of the Wellington evening papers simultaneously challenge the Government with endeavouring to "American, ise " our Civil Service. Another worshipper at the shrine of Bacchus found his way into the Masterton police cells last eveninp, and was despatched with the usual caution this morning.
The following have been nominated for seats on the Mauriceville East School Committee :—Messrs S. M. Drew, W. Vile, C. Hall, W. Gray, J. Bannister, J. Scott, O. F. Broderson, F. N. Kummer, J. Cottess, G. Day, N. Jensen, and T. Brenchley. The following tenders were accepted by the Works Committee of the Pahiatua County Council on Saturday:— Contract 119, Larsen, £ll9s6d per chain ; 133, McGiulev, £2 2s per chain ; 134, McGinley, £5 per chain; 139, ♦V'alkerand Taggart, £l3 19s 6d. No tender was received for completion of Makairo Bridge (A. Reese's contract). It will be seen from an inset appearin? in to-day's issue that the premises of the Wholesale Drapery Company will be closed on Thursday afternoon at four o'clock to permit of preparations being made for a grand gaslight display, which will be made on the same evening from 7 till 9. 30.
Terpsichoreans are reminded that the annual ball in aid of the tunds of the Greytown Hospital will be held in the Palace Theatre, Greytown, on Friday evening next. Great preparations have been mads for the occasion by the energetic committee which has the matter in hand, and we expect to see an even more successful gathering than that of last year. A number of residents of Mastertou, we understand, intend being presentThere was very little business at the E.M. on Monday. In the case Reynolds v Barton, claim as the holder of a dishonoured promissory note for £2O drawn by the late Henry Bunny, judgment was given for plaintiff with costs twenty shillings. The information against Tidswell for wife desertion, and application for maintenance were withdrawn, the long standing case being amicably settled out of court. •'
The officials of tho Stock Department in this district arc said to be in fear and trembling lest the destroying angel—retrenchment—will stop at their door. Needless to say, blood is being sprinkled on the doorposts. An accident of a painful nature occurred to a son of Mr Finlayson, platelayer, yesterday afternoon. The lad, it appears, was proceeding home from school, and -vith a number of other boys was following that dangerous practice of running behind a threshing machine, when somehow or other his fool; became entangled in the wheel, The machine was soon broupht to a standstill, and it was discoveredthat the wheel had passed over the boj's leg. The little suft'jrer was conveyed to his home, and medical assistance was called in when it was found he had sustained, a fracture to the leg just above the ankle, Mr A W Hogg, M.H.R., in a leitcr to the Railway Commissioners with reference to the removal of the eugino sheds from Woodville to Dar.evirke, displays a little of his old form when he says :—"I am surprised that so far tho views of the Minister of Public Works and the reasonable representations and requests of the Woodville deputation appear to have been treated with immediate discourtesy and subsequent want of that consideration wlijch was implied if not promised. I need not point out that the total disregard of public and ministerial sentiment is not likely to allay the irritation which the treatment of Wood? ville in connection with railway matters has not unnaturally excited." The Commissioners, however, took a different view of the matter.
Two men named Eobert Harvey and David Clark were arrested in Masterton by (Constable Malcolm yesterday afternoon, charged .wilh the larceny of one dozen cups and saucers, one do«:eo spoons and one bucket (valued in all at 9s (id) from the lawn jtennis ground of tho Ma«terton Club. I.t appears that the men wers observeii to' .come out of Wriyley's bush by one Gpx, who was working in the* neighborhood, Having appropriated the articles meutioued the accused proceeded to Mhaw's and pawned them. Mr. G. Ward, the' custodian or the Club, was communicated with, and having missed she goods informed the police, with the result that and Clark were arrested in the Prince of Wales Hotel. We are glad to learn that our sportsmen and others can Uftw have and bjrds mounted iu the highest style, 6* Join* Jacobs, the professional preserver of bjrds, jish, and animals, has arrived here from Loudon. Highest price given for'huias, crows, New Zealand quail, and other birds, stags heads and skills. Feathers cleaued> dyed and curled, fur skins tanned and dressed, rabbit skins made into rugs, bullock' 6 horns polished and mounted in the highest style. 3rders left at Mr ¥. Meenken's, close to Bank of New Zealand, Carterton, or Mr CaH's, Hair Dresser.—Advt.
The public are invited to inspect the Kew Shipments ot winter goods just opening up at the Bon Marche. Messrs. L. J. Hooper and Co notify the arrival of a large quantity of novelties for the Coining Winter Season. This firm has always held the #rst place in this town for Fashionable Drapery, Mtylinery, etc, and no doubt their importations ihis eason will surpass »ny of their previous ones. Special notice is directed to tlje Ladies' Show Room, which is crowded with the Latest- Fashions. Further Particulars will appear in a future issue of this paper. The Tailoring department at the Bon Marche is assaniingenormous dimensions The quantity of turned out in this department requires fco bp saen to be credited. The make and fit is ecjual to some of J,h3 best West End tiilors, the linings and trunniinga are also of the best quality. The prices yary from 40s to <JOs 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 lion Marche is a sight to lovers of fashion yeiy seldom met with. A first class Brewujaker with a large staff of assistants is kept on premises to meet the requirements of the ladies. Goodijfcftnd style at moderate prices guaranteesAll the newest designs and materials in Dress Goods are now being together with trimmings etc $o match.. \4-visitto -their Spacious and well Lighted Warehpuse ia solicited by aud/ Co., DEffiere and
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