The Wairarapa Daily FRIDAY, JULY 17, 1891.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3860, 17 July 1891, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily FRIDAY, JULY 17, 1891.

That political weakling, Mr Jackson Palmer, seems to have been selected as a sort of Jack the Giant-killer, whose mission was to crush Commissioners Og, Gog, and Magog. How he did not do -it will be duly reoorded in Hansard. Why he should • not accomplish such a task is evident from his own pitiful speech in which he declared that now there were honest Minißters, the railways should be placed in their hands. The imputation that previous Ministers were dishonest shows the degree of Mr Jackson Palmer's mental and moral development. It is instructive to note the men who supported this superfluous raid on the Commis sioneifs. First there was Mr Reeß, who hails from a northern province where log-rolling!m the past has been carried on to such an extent that efficient railway administration is beyond the power of man or mortal. Further, it may be said of Mr Rees, well regulated persons are in the habit of opposing any proposal which he advocates. Then there was the member for Master ton and Mr Fish, making with Messrs Palmer and Rees a wonderful quartet. Jackson Palmer, as a kite flown by the Labour party, with Messis Rees, Hogg, and Fish as a tail, is an edifying spectacle. What it all mean 3 is that the railway vote is an influential vote* and that if the thousand old employees of the railway department were again brought under Parliamentary control, their wages would be raised and their hours of labour shortened, while the colony would be taxed to provide for this particular bonus to the employees. At the same time the Labour members would be able to find scores of billets for their immediate personal friends by turning them into platelayers, guards, porters, and stationmasters. This is really what the labour party wan£ but the Government dare not make a concession of this kind. Liberal lions are fairly good tempered and easy to manage, but if the master of the menagerie instead of flicking his whip at the snarling animals, throws a carcase amongst them, and they begin to taste blood, his power to control them is gone. The Ministry 3are not throw the Railway carcase to the Labor party, and Messrs Og, Gog, and Magog can laugh at those ardent patriots Messrs Jackson Palmer, Rees, Hogg, and Fish.

Hetffy Vile, for offering for sale sheep infected with lice,was this morning fined £1 jtad costs by Colonel Boberts, tt.M. His Hcnour District Judge Eobinson returned to Wellington by the early train this morning. A It is expected that the Hugo Buffalo Minstrels, which are playing to crowded houses in Wellington, will visit Masterton at an early date. A. number of bantam fowl have of Jate been liberated in the Forty-mile Bush by Mr. Alexander Walker, of Masterton. In a few years it is expected that these birds, which resemble quail in their habits, will afford good sport.

A Woodville correspondent of a Wellington paper writes to say that any who may be thinking of making their homes in the rapidly settling district of Pahiatua need not be sfraid of being left without opportunities of woiship or without ministerial care.

The latest cables to hand advise us that the Eev C. Spurgeon has had a further relapse. Messrs Lowes and lorns draw the attention of our readers to their advtrtiserrent re sale of Drapery and Clothing on Saturday, the 25th inst. Excessive diguity, siys the Otago Daily Tines, and an overscruplous sense of responsibility are not the rocks upon which Mr Balance's administration is destined to split. A branch oi the Knights of Labour has been formed at Hunterville, with a membership of eighty five. The strength of the Woodville branch is now a hundred.

Mr F. T. Redman, late of Masterton, has been appointed clerk to the Pahiatua Road Board.

Influenza is said to have made its appearance in the Manawatu district in a more severe form than last year. A man named John Russell had his legs severely cruahed by a tree rolling over them at Awahuri on Wednesday. Our member has been libelled 1 His speaking has been referred to by a brother member as "drippings from the town pump of Masterton." The Te Ante College football team plays the Masterton Club on Tuesday next. A closely contested game is expected. The well-known temperance lecturer, Mr T. W. Glover, of the New Zealand Alliance, is to pay another visit to the Wairarapa at an early date. The interior of Messrs M. Casslberg and Co's Masterton store is being repainted and renoyated, and already presents an improved appearance. The Pahiatua Jockey Olub have arranged with Mr Coe for a racecourse, the ternis being £lO a year rent for 15 years with half improvements, no rent to be paid for the first two years. The Examiner says : Wild pigs are plentiful this season, aud have caused a good dual of damage to the properties of the settlers at the rear of the Victoria block, breaking their fences and rooting up their grass, As showing the disadvantages which attend membership of, public bodies a member of the Manawatu Ttoad Board said the other day that when passing a contract, among other Civilities he" was coolly informed that he could go to a place generally known as possessing a torrid climate which is supposed to be the ultimate destination of all bad paople. Efforts are being made to amalgamate the Masterton and Wairarapa Pastoral and Agricultural Societies so far as the Ram Fairs are concerned. This has been rendered absolutely necessary, as in the past buyers have refrained frum making their purchases at one sale in the hope that they may buy cheaper at the next, and vendor and Society have thus been placed at a disadvantage. The ordinary train to the Wairarapa will not leave Wellington until 5.20 p m to-morrow (Saturday). This will give those who intend being present at the United Hunt Club's (steeplechase Meeting at Hutt Park a'n opportunity of witnessing nearly the whole of the races. The Racing Conference has appointed a deputation to interview the Railway Commissioners and ask them to provide better horseboxes, and to put the fares for racehorses on the same footing as hunters, who are allowed the return journey free. The amended 'rules of racing wdl come into force on Ist October, 1891, without prejudice to their existing rights and liabilities. A man named George Dew was arrested at Ashurst on Wednesday on a warrant charging him with failing to obey an order of the Court to support his wife and family, who are at Carterton. The accused was brought before Colonel Roberts, R. M., at Masterton this morning. The case Tayler v. Renall, a claim for injury to property through the encroachment of water, which has occupied the District Court for about nine days, was concluded at a late hour last eyening. The addresses of counsel occupied the Court the whole afternoon, and were vigorous on both sides. His Honour reserved his decision till the next sittings of the Court, to be held on August 12th. The delay of the ordinary train irora Masterton to Ekecahuna to-night will materially affect the attendance at the Eketahuna Ride Club's annual ball, as a number of Masterton residents had intended to take advantage of that train to be present. We understand that immediately it was known that the train had been delayed on account of the Dog Show, the Traffic Manager and Messrs. Hogg and Buchanan, M. fi. R.'s, were written to with the hope that the ordinary train would not be suspended. This was, however, of no avail, as the arrangements made could not be altered. We beg to call attention to Messrs S, Luke and Son's advertisement of their excellent cooking ranges. These ranges have a reputation throughout the colony as being the best known. They cook in far lers time and with much less fuel than any others. Their finish i? unequalled in the country. In order to do this, the firm has recently gone to great expense to import sand which is an important factor in right casting. It jp of first consideration to get a sand suitable for this purpose. Messrs Luke and Sons have at last found what is the best sand to be had for this purpose. Their rangos are also made very heavy and strong, especially for country use. There is about a life's wear in one of these ranges. They are made especially for country use to burn wood and by putting in a division plate can be used for burning coal or wood. These ranees can be had from all ironmongers.

Hamlet: " The air bites shrewdly ;it is very cold. Horatio: It is a nipping and an eager air, my Lord." Hamlet, Scene 4, Act 1.

Ab in the time of the Royal Dane and Courtly Horatio, so of late, to use a very common expression, the weather has been "bitterlycold." For the present Winter Season there have been imported thousands of yards of the best Flannels and bales upon bales ot Excellent Blankets at_Te Aro House, Wellington.

Of Flannels we have at presenta stock of about 20,000 (twenty thousand) yards, in all the best English and Colonial makes, in white, Shetland, Orkney, scarlet and fancy colors, and the prices range from 9id to 3/- per yard, at Te Aro House, Wellington. We are noted throughout the Proyinco for the Excellent Value .ve give in Flaunels, in that customers may rely on getting their orders executed most advantageously at Te Aro House, Wellington. Our usual stock of blankets is between 600 and 700 pairs in both the best English and Colonial makes. We buy at first hand in the English markets.from the very best manufacturers, and at the lowest cash terms, and our Colonial blankets are picked with great care from the best mills. We are thus able to sell our blankets cheaper than nine tenths of the trade iu the Colony can do. Our prices range from 6s lid to 50s per pair at Te Aro House, Wellington. As orders sometimes come addressed to hands in our employ, and delay is therebj caused, we would notify that all orders and business letters ahnsld be addressed only to James Smith, le Aro Houbb, Wellington.

The featherston volunteers had an unpleasant experience on Wednesday night. For some years they have had the use of the Odd-fellows' Ball for drill purposes, and a short time ago they received one week's notice that the rent would be raised. Having hitherto paid the rent half-yearly,the Commanding Officer ignored it, and that night a good muster turned up for instruction from Sergeant-Major Finn, who came from Wellington for the purpose. The committee declined to open the hall unless 7s 6d was paid, and upon Captain Donald refusing, the men dispersed. Sporting men would find it greatly to theiradyantage by corresponding with A. J. Jacobs, the professional Taxidermist) from London. Birds, fish, animals, and reptiles preserved and mounted in the highest style. Every description of skins preserved or tanned and made into rugs, etc. Work done in all its branches ao lowest rates. Correspondence in all parts of the globe. 30 years' experience. All work guaranteed. Highest price given, or work done in exchange for huias, crows. New Zealand quail, and other birdß. N. Z. birds wanted in any quantity. Orders left at Mr. Williams,' tobacconist, Masterton, or Mr. Oatt's, hairdresser, Cart»rton, will be attended to, -Advt.