Wairarapa Daily Times. [ESTABLISHED 1878] SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1892.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XIII, Issue 4085, 9 April 1892, Page 2

Wairarapa Daily Times. [ESTABLISHED 1878]

SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1892.

Being the extended title of the WAIRABArA DillY, WITH WHICH JT IS IDENTICAL.

The announcement that " Mr Hall has partially resumed a ten minutes service" on the Wellington city tramways is what we expected to hear even before this, for unless the strike assumed larger proportions and affeotedagreater body of men, through other trades becoming infected, there was no reason to suppose that the dissatisfied employes could not-be gradually if not speedily replaced by men to whom work waß of consequence and to whom the pay—which 1b what the lawof supply and demand has wairanted-wac pf service. We cannot help thinking that the present trouble mainly owes itself to outside interference from Labour Bodies, instigated in the first instance by the complaiuts of poßsibly a'fey tramway men, and probably, too,' those who wove the least useful in the porforruanco'of their duties, but were the most exact* ing in the conditions under which men d.eseryo a rest, jf wjjl lead to re-' flection, and'possibly in future their potion may be less preoipitate. It is: .CfrtaJHjy thp case that until Mr Hall' topktthe f.elljingtjon tramways they were never' run with any .degree pf satisfajtiori t'o anyone, apd tiiat' since bis control opt only haye the public been more satisfied, but there (s a mor'sl'ealthy tone about the concern generally. Trams ran bjO! ,are S u l tjje public prtronised them more freely, and in sbprt the affair looked like paying, a most unusual tying for a tramway to do. Ask the jp.en a short tifp ago, what accounted for this jmproye.tnenj; and tbey wguld reply, "oji, the flew to,' fte'sa working man like ourselves, understands what is wanted, and understand us. Some of the chaps growl a bit, but then thev'd grumble anywhere I" The fact of the matter was, Mr Hall understood tramway lnanagernent and how in that particular busings to cater for the public,' and only needed, the loyal support pf bis men to tyrh a not overibr&bi jnto'a'fairjy partlonlar stage, as we must Miove by ulterior'' in-fluence-crept in, and a few disrjontented man, instead of leaving the service. to seek employment elsewhere, attjempfed to paralyse their employer's' IjUsiftess by a sadden movement in wbion they 'Mhjjc-, ceeded in involving nearly all M hands he employed, Such strikes as

ibeso, walesa tliey are justified by | IMy grave and wise considerations, i Mtonot but bare a very bad effeot on ' the relations of capital and labour. They indicate utter .absenco of syn> i patby on the part of the woiking i man with bis employer's interest, ano" ' incline the latter to distrust those i who _ should be reliable helpers ia aiding him to achieve success t in bis undertakings, which in these days in rare cases indeed carries with it any inordinate degree of profit.' As far as tramways in particular are concerned,we happen personally to have some experience of the unenvious position' the employer stands in, For some ten years paßt we have bad several hundred pounds invested in n city tramway system in the Colony, much like that'of Wellington, jbui'ing the whole of this time we have not drawn a penny of interest or profit from the company, but have with our invested capital and that of others, helped to keep a considerablenumberof officers, clerks, drivers, conductors, and other employes in steady work, indisputably to their advantage, or they would not have remained in the aervice. The concern pays them, but it does not pay us. Now, after this, would not one be inolined to think that these men would show ordinary gratitude in any crisis ?' Well, perhaps they would, but we doubt it! The most limited step in the direction of economy whereby the most trifling profit should result, would,if itaffected the incomes of those men a shilling a week each or to the extent of an extra hour's work a day, cause rebellion, and they would turn on their employers. The reflection and conviction arises that the working man of the present day is being taught to give as little as he can and get as much as ho can, and that all tankmasters are tyrants; but the fact remains tint unless he is prepared to in some measure help his employer in the competition of trade which affects master and man alike many, industries'will be crippled, and much capital will lie idle or else be applied in directions where the re-productive element, either as it givos work or increases commerce, will not be at its best.

The Pictuti people are convinced that they havo a fire raiser among them, and the formation of a Vigilance Committee is suggested. The New South Wales squatters declare that they have work for ony reasonable number uf unemployed at II a week and found. The' New Zealand Herald' declares that some of the best and cleverest members of Mr Balance's party have broken away from their leader, and are likely to be found in opposition next session, A man named Thomas M'Phail, 22 years of age, had his right arm taken off between the elbow and the shoulder in a scutcher at dcott's Ferry Mill on Thursday. Ee was taken to tho Wanganui Hospital, Mr Reaney, a surveyor, has written to the chief survey office, Wellington, recommending the construotioii of a road from Ballance to the Manawatu Gorgo, which would draw the trade to Woodville instead of Pahiatua, At the annual meeting of the Welling, ton Employers' Association held yesterday, ft was decided to enlarge the field of operations, The funeral of the late Helena Mar garet Wilsone took place yesterday afternoon, the obsequies at the grave being conducted in an impressive manner bythnßevW.E. Paige, Wangsnui will soon possess a School of Design. The Education Board of that district have just received £3OO for that purpose from the Rees bequest. The Auckland Herald says: According to Mr Dutton, there are upwards of a hundred distinct varieties of Now Zealand feme worth growing by any fern fancier, There are 30 varieties of filmy ferns. These last require special treatment jn growing them, but the former sorts are not difficult to manage. A meeting of those interested in the formation of a Coursing Club In Masterton whs held at the Club Hotol last evening. The matter was fully discussed but it was decided that before any definite action be taken in the matter, 1 effutts be made to secure & course, in the Lower Valley, The Wopdlands School was examined by inspector Lea on Wednesday, thet results reflecting great credit upon Miss Feist, the teacher. The annual picnic was held m the school grounds on tho following day, at which there was a large attendance of parents and friends, Iu the ovening a concert was held, in which several Masterton vocalists took part. Mr M'Jfenjtie, o{ To Whiti, pre- ! sided, and jn a yery neat spaeeh com* ! plimented Miss Feist upon the success attending her efforts as teacher. The Chairman of the Woodlands Committee returned thanks to those who had contributed to the eyening's onjoyment, ' -The Masterton Mutual Improvement Society held its usual weekly meeting in the Wesleyan schoolroom last evening, the President (Rev J. Dukes) occupying the chair, ■ The President »avo an address on " Success," urging the members to combine and make the coming session the most successful in the annals of tho Society,- This may be expected, judging by the large attendance and the enthusiasm shown. The question box occupied the latter part ot the evening, numerous questions being submitted and answered. Twenty-seven persons wore received into full member* ship. A debate " Will the proposal to convert tho Sooiety into a Parliamentary Union be conducive to its benefits "(will be the business for the' Society's next meeting'' Sn £prjl 22nd Mr 0, Prasncll taking the' afflrfoatiye. and Mr T, Gillespie the negative, Uno of the greatest boons of tho day, to Buffering mankind, is Professor Honry Barraclougb's" Progandra " -the wonflcrful new corn endicator. This now preparation has made thepatti tb'ro'ugrpjJil; of many easier than of old, and .the blessings'of thousands are daily poured out 'on the Professor— or his corn cureY A good many pebpje, out of the joy of their hearts at relief from excruciating agonies, (wo speak adyisedly haying felt that way ourselves} 1 Sit down and write long, testimonials to tho Professor, a'mongst these latter being Mr Wm. E. Woods, the export .cjhejflfjfc pf pjtba Street, Wellington, ■who sneak's yarra 'j?oraja of praise for thjs rflmarjrab'le .discovery!' Prbfe/ssor Barracjougl) has just' produced' anp't'her preparation nanied. '• Agapiap jLung Balsam" which bide fair to be as big a -">«*» Mtlw ■' Vrogandra," as several livTahaveaireau'; I ,Hau by its timely aid,

Ladjeß whjj study fashion and elect to be" in the mode, will' be pieced (j) know thai! we' haye'op'ened out.'and have now on .view, feme' of'the latest j'tyles in single' 'dresses at To Arp House, Wellington. ' yost pi these are the' generally admired j rougbVsnrfaiicd materia^" and'the most nrpminont ampngthem .are4Bcoto'h Homo* Spun,, Pan'ap)a Tweed, Milange Tpile Cheviot Negs. Malvern tweeds', Cheyiot Flotto, Drap Grasse, and Missouri Carraux, all very handsome and attractive styles at TeAro House, Wellington, Tlicro are also great varieties of Estanu'ne and Naval Serges, including the celebrated Waterproof Serge, called Impervanas, For durability and making up well, very few materials can surpass those at Te 'Uroßbiise/Wellington. ■ln addition td''these there are several otjjer.materials'' as 'announced.by'us 6n the, 'fiftt'page' of this phper, 'foremost among'] lyfohWW'^W l -'? 'Bps Meltons,) Hneijualled for durability, Bp/.wjliljjj''we have in various widths.fr'offlSJ to4B joshes' wide at Te 4ro House, Wellington, These Dress Meltons we have 'in all colours, such as Navy. Grey, Fawn, Myrtle Claret, Brown, Marone and Blaok,; Pat. ; terns of these 1 and any other dress material | will be 'forwarded postage free by applying k Te to House, Wellington, '"' """■ ••-■••

_ Theweasele are killjng off the haros in considerable numbers in the Rangitikei district. According to the Southland News, the sealskins over whioh there han- been so much litigation met with a glutted market in London, and had to be disposed of'at a great- eacrifica. The top price, it ia said, was 8s fid per skin. Under ■ ordinary circumstances they should have brought up to £5 eaoh. A contemporary points out that as a consequence of the fact that in the inland Patea district not a single licensed house exists, the Maoris do a thriving sly-grog business. The prioo'asked 1 for a buttle of whiskey ranges between £1 and 16s,and all drinkanreoneahilling. At the Karioi races the other day, a Maori succeeded in extracting forty "nobblers" from one bottle, tor. which he received 40s. *

Mr Charles M. Orombie, Commissioner ol Taxes, notifies that it having been found impracticable to deliver forms of income relum, it is requested that these be*obtained from post offices. Persons whose total net income does not exceed £2OO need not send in areturn ot income. Special attention is directed to a notification from Mr D. Smith, boot and shoe maker, who is now manhtacturing a seamless boot specially adapted for surveyors, shephoids, and bushmen. The class of work executed bj Mr Smith has proved him to be a thorough master ofhis trade, and those favouring him with orders may rely on getting good material, good fit, and good workmanship at moderate prices.

We notico that the old-established and reliable firm, Messrs D. W, Yirtue and Co., produce and flour merchants, have removed from Harbour street, Wellington to premises in Hunter street, formerly occupied by the New Zealand Drug Co,, Ltd., where their business will be carried on as usual,

The anniversary meetings in con- 1 nection with the Masterton contingent < of the Salvation Army will be commenced i this (Saturday) evening, and continued to-morrow and Monday.. Colonel i Bailey, tho leader of the Army in tho J Colony, is to be in command, and is to be ' assisted by Major Robinson and other officers. i . A man named Charles Carey died in theGoulburn Hospital from the effeota of a slight scratch he received on his hand | three weeks before, ' I The charge against E, J, Scar), licensee of the Star Hotel, of Buffering an unlawful game to be played on his premises, was dismissed in the K.M. Court this morning, without costs, the Bench holding that the defendant had no knowledge l that the game was being played. Two reliable men living noar Patersonia, Tasmania, deolare they havo come across a hollow gum tree so large as to admit of a buggy and pair entering its shelter and turning round again. Another describes it as capable of houa« ing ten milch cows, Wo (Marlborough Express) do not know how the Ministry get over tho travelling oxpenses part of the business, but we have lately learnt how they " fake" the telegrams so that they will not show on the return as Government work. All that is required ia to make the message" memos'' aud the department thou cannot charge either the Go> vernment or the individual. If this is political honpsty, we are waiting for a sample of political dishpnosty. The Dunedin Star says the representative) of the Alhambra Football Club 'are in aotive training for their match with the redoubtable Masterton Utub. It thinks the Alhambra forwards will have to Bhow much better form if they wish to belt Masterton, and says it is a pity bo important a fixture is to be decided at the beginning of the season, A well-known Bulls resident, in the legal line, who recently had the misfortune to scoop a goodly sum from a Campbelltown land transaction, has (says the Advocate) just roceived news of a further calamity—or "smash," as ho himself calls it, He has received word that an uncle whom he had never seen is dead. This is in itself a grave matter, but its attendant circumstances are still graver to our townsman, Tho deceased nnole has left him the sum of £2OC}, which of oouraemeaus an extra amount of worry and thought over the disposing of it. But we have no doubt that the legatee, who is a shrewd business man, will not have much difficulty over ; that part ol the business, A young man, named John Jupp, was i charged at the Orange (New South Wales) Police Court lately, with inflictI iug greiyous bodily harm on John ~ Alexander McCooey. It was erroneously , supposed that Jupp was to have been , married,, and McCooey, with some J othors, formed a tin-settling party, j went to J upp's residence and oreated , a noise with bullock-bells. Jupp went | out with a loaded gun, aud tired and , shot McCooey in both legs, The case ! was adjoured. A gpntemporory alleges that the 1 agents of the Public Trustee are being ' dismissed because they are noi of the ' ' 'right color, 1 ' Writing on the subject of marriages, ; ' Cyclops,' in the Mataura Ensign, says; , -}t was not at al| remarkable that a weddipg recently notified should form J the basis of sundry conversation. The i cause of comment was that both bride , and bridegroom had attained academical j distinction, she being a li,A„ and ho an , M.A, Tho controversy terminated in a 3 wholly unexpected manner, for a demure 8 young lady said : " Well, 1 don't know 9 which is the higher degree, an M.A. or a I J3,A,,"but I should think it probable that , he will becomo a P. A and she an M.A." j And the wickod little creature looked as solemn as a whole bench of judges,