The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, APRIL 20, 1891.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3795, 27 April 1891, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. MONDAY, APRIL 20, 1891.

The late Ministerial visit to this district is a subject partly for congratulation, but there were aspects of it calculated to excite a sentiment of regret in well regulated minds: The programme as carried out was sh'ghtly suggestive of "a bush spree, 1 ' and though a certain amount of conviviality is inevitable in such an excursion, it is somewhat indecorous for a party associated with the Premier of the Colony to display outward and visible signs of bacchanalian indulgence. Then again it is unusual to introduce to the head of a Ministry a settler who hears an unsavoury reputation. When, for example, an individual in the busb neighborhood, whose acquaintance with the police has been a matter of notoriety, and baa frequently been recorded in the public press, is introduced to Ministers as a favorable ' specimen of the small settler, are the

public likely to form a very high opinion of the somewhat too affable Ministers ? May we not yet reach a stage, if this kind of thing grows, when we shall some day read that "the Hon the Premier received a deputation from the inmates of the Mount Goob gaol, and after shaking bands cordially with the members of

it, promised to favorably consider their grievances. The deputation then retired, and were escorted back to their cells by a detachment of warders." Ministers are quite right to keep in touch with the people, and to have friendly intercourse with them, but it might reasonably be expected that gentlemen in their responsible position should exercise

a little discrimination. However, we will trust that some good may come to this district from the late visit. The advance ol settlement in the bush districts depends much on facilities being given for surveys and road construction, and it the Ministry be sincere in its desire to promote the interests of the Pahjatua county,

it may do much in this direction. We are perhaps a little dubious as to the result of the new legislation which is promised. When some six years ago the present Premier was Minister for Lands, be visited this district and led us to believe that there was a good time coming for local self government, but we cannot remember reaping any signal benefit from his administration, We do not doubt

his good intentions, but he has men at his back like Messrs Beddon and McKenzie pushing him 02 t° carry cat a programme which he bimseii can hardly approve. The sympathies of Mesßrs Seddon and McKenzie, the strong men of the Cabinet, are in the main with the advancement of the interests of the miners on the West Coast, and of the small country settlers in Otage. These representatives of the Middle Island dominate . the Cabinet, and are likely to control < its policy in a direction which may |; not be of material benefit to this 1 electorate. Still even a friendly \i

interest in this district may be of use to it, and dhould Ministers again come this way we trust that the representative men -of the district such as the members of our County and Municipal Councils will assist in giving them a snitable reception.

A first offender appeared before the Court this marninp and was dealt with summarily, A boy fifteen years of age has been sentenced to death at Sydney for the murder of an old man. The deathi'd announced by cable of the Grand Duke at the age of sixty. The Femridge school is to be exam* ined by Inspector Lee oil Tuesday, May 12th. It is statedthat Sir Hurry Atkinson was so ill at times during the sittings of the Federal Convention at Sydney, as to cause his colleagues much anxiety. The Hon. John Ballance has expressed himself as surprised at the great progress being made in settlement in the FortyMile Bush.

Messrs O. E Cockburn-Hood, J. W. Lang, J. Macßae, 'and J. Rutherford have been nominated for the three vacant seats on the Upper Taueru Boad Board. We understand that efforts are being made to form an Athletic Club in Masterton. The annual meeting of the Akitio Road Board will be held on Thursday, 7th May, and the annual meeting of ratepayers on the same date. The Rev. J. Dukes preached to exceptionally good congregations in the Masterton Wesleyan Church yesterday _ A false alarm, was sounded On the Masterton firebells shortly after ten o'clock on Saturday night. Experiments in growing bananas are being made by the Maories at Gisborne A man named French was walking over a small .bridge in the Makuri the other day, when his toot slipped and he fell, dislocating his shoulder. A son of Mr A, Selby, of Eketahuna was thrown from his horse on Saturday last, the small bone of his wrist being broken.

Rapid progress is being made with the new block of buildings in course of erection at Pahiatua for Mr T. O. Williams, one portion of the building being already occupied. The Premier and Minister for Lands paid an official visit to the Pahiatua district on Friday without giving the residents of that district the slightest intimation of their iutention to do so. And yet surprise is expressed that a banquet was not arranged! The adherents of a certain Masterton Church were astonished yesterday to had that the customary collection was altogether dispensed with. The surprise, needless to say, was a pleasant one. !'.'.■

The election of Councillors to fill the extraordinary vacancies caused by the division of the Borough of' Masterton into Wards, takes place on Thursday, May 14th.; ,' Mr W. Corrie Johnston, evangelist, delivered another of his popular ad dresses in the Theatre {loyal last! evening to a good congregation. The subject of the address was "Your Biography." . The Theatre Eoyal Bhating > rinfe- r 'waß was well patronised onJSaJrSraay night, when the wintejirseason was opened. The floor was in good condition, and with thenjeV skates provided by Mr everything went off swim"ihiiigly. The Minister of Lands expressed the opinion on Saturday last that it wov'd be advisable to have two sets of regulations for the settlement of the land, one for bush country and one for open. A strange coincidence occurred en Saturday, The Minister for Lands, whilst being shown through the Masterton Hospital, identified one of the patients as a man who was for a considerable time. in his employ in the (South Island. The Minister of Lands stated on Saturday laßt in his interview with the Knights ot Labour that out of 263 selectors of land under the special settlement regulations in the Wellington district only o3 had guneon the land. A man named Harry Morley wa s arrested by Constable May yesterday on suspicion of having burglariously entered the premises of MrC.J. Trapp, Alfredton, and removed therefrom several suits of clothes. Morley was brought before the E. M> this morning and remanded for a week.

A Maharahara settler, pays the Examiner, who applied for a re-valuation, told the Commissioners that his land was not worth £2 an aore as it stood. He got a redaction, and the other day refused £6 an acre for it.

A nasty accident occurred to Dr Hosking on Saturday afternoon last, He was, it appears, in company with Miss Ella Eockel, proceeding in his gig to Mr J. B. Keith's on the Upper Plain. When entering the gate the horse shied and the occupants of the .vehicle were thrown out. Miss Rockel escaped without injury, but the doctor was less fortunate, for in falling he sustained a fracture of the collar bone and sundry cuts and bruises. Dr Bey, of Grey to wn, has since been in attendance, and we are glad to learn that Dr Hosking is progressing as favorably as can be expected,

We are glad to learn that our sportsmen and others can now have staganeadsand birds mounted in the highest style, as John Jacobs, the professional preserver of birds, fish, and animals, has arrived here from London. Highest pnee 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 MrCatt's, Hair Dresser.—Advt.

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 large quantity 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 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 pf this paper. The Tailoring department at the Bon Marche is assvuningenormous dimensions The quantity of clothing turned out in this department requires to be suen to be credited. The make and fit is equal to some of tho 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 tp the lion 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 Dres3 Goods are now being exhibited together with trimmings etc to match. A visit to their Spacious and well Lighted Warehouse is solicited by I'-J. Hooper and 80., Drapers and Clothiers, Master-ton-'