Wairarapa Daily Times. [ESTABLISHED 1878] WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1893.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4363, 8 March 1893, Page 2

Wairarapa Daily Times. [ESTABLISHED 1878]

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1893.

Being the emenoeo title of the Wairarapa Dailv, with which it is identical'

Personally Mr W. 0. Smith, the member for Waipawa, is a stranger to us. We once caught a glimpse of this radical champion some years ago, and admired the lovely gloss on the new clothes which adorned his person, and tho oare with which lie evidently desired to impress all beholders that he was no common man, Yet a bystander remarked, " he is, in spite of his fine clothes, the most unpresentable man in, the House." Times change, and the House ohanges, and it is only W. C. Smith, of Waipawa, who is unaltered, so that the most unpresentable man in the Bouse is rapidly coming to the front as the most presentable man in the House, - He has already claimed the Chajrpnsbip of Committees, and is understood to have a roving eye on tho Upper House,.also a reversionary interest in the Speakership or the Agent-General-ship. He wonts, too, tho number of Ministerial portfolios increased, end possibly is prepared to suggest a familiar name to adorn the Ministerial team. Amongst leading politicians he is, putting on one side the Taranaki masher, our only Smith, and it is with pleasure we notice that he has been addressiug his constituents at Danevirke iu his own iuiuiitablo way, At the tail end of the meeting—as in a ladies post-script-we get the serious part of the business, and the artistio way in which the great Smith worked the thing into the programme is beyond praise. This is the finale of the piece as reported by tho local paper; . Mr Groom proposed that the policy of (he Government is very satisfactory, and in the best interests' of the Colony. «He felt ho could not let this opportunity pass without mentioning one act of the Government jvhich he and others disapproved of. That was their action regarding jtho Chairmanship of Committees. He thought in this he was expressing tho feeling of ina'ny of (heir supporters. Mr G. Hcnson eccouded the motion,

Both votes were carried by acclamation, Mr W. C. Smith, in returning thanks, said he thanked Mr Groom for his kind remarks. He had not referred to that, as ho always endeavoured to putnsidohispersonal feelings in the interest of his party, He thanked them for their kind attendance, and concluded by proposing a hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman for presiding on that occasion. ' ~ •■ ' Probably Mr W. 0. Smith's Groom y/as aware 1 thathe was meeting the wlalie.a of hk friend 1 when' he : made siii/ little rjo'liit- ■ Everything' 1 was jgoing dn swimmingly in the" Colony, there was .but pne national oalatoity and that was Mr W.O, Smith's elusion from the Chairmanship of

Committees, Government supporters were mourning over this and would not be comforted, Then, Mr W, 0. Smith, witli a tear in his eje and o quiver in his voicß, disclaimed all regard for bis own personal feelings, forgetting that by a too strong regard for these same feelings he had brought the House and the Government almost to a deadlock on a former occasion by forcing on both an absolutely unsuitable person for a high political office, The Houße took Major Steward at the bidding of the Government with an awful grimacp, but when it came to swallowing a bolas like the momberfor Waipawa there was too much nausea. The Ministerial doctor managed to get thu Waipawa deooction into the mouth of the patient but could not keep it down and had to abandon the attempt, Apparently the unselfish member for Waipawa has neither forgotten nor forgiven this failure on the part of the Government to minister to his personal feelings,

Spectator in the Heferee says, regarding the Pahiatua Jockey Club's proposed meeting:—'T.om good authority I learn that it is almost a certainty that the club will bo refused permission to hold a totalisator meeting,

MrG. Wratt informs tho Examiner that in his experience tho hill country behind Maharahara is turning out excellent sheep country. At Opunako, last week, a settler was fined £2 and costs, upon the information of the Inspector ofStook, fordiivinga diseased oow along a road, Frosts have already been experienced in the Forty-milo Bußh this year, The Postmaster-General lias promised to give careful consideration to the request of tho Mangatainoka settlers that a Post Office bo established at that place. We are informed that pigeons are plentiful in the bush districts, and Bportsmen may expect good bags this eoason, which opens on Ist April noxt. A special announcement from Mr Geo Johnston appears in another column, to which we direct our readers' attention, According to tho Examiner a great deal of illioit shooting is going on inthe distriot this season, AtKumeroa and Mangatainoka on Saturday guns were busy amongst the ducks. It is very difficult we know to catch the depredators, and the only protection seems to lie in tho fact that If by any ohance they aro caught they will he liable to severe punishment. The Pahiatua Star states that Mrs! McCardle, Mrs A, W, Sedcole, and Mrs Wakeman are making an active canvass for subscriptions in aid of the Queensland siilferers, Mr Trowby has also opened a subscription box in his shop, At the request of several residents of the Forty-mile Bush, Mr Hosg, M.H.R., recently brought the case of Willoughby, under sentence in Wellington Gaol for forgery, under notice of the Minister of Justice. It was represented that the wife and family of the prisoner wore suffering through his incarceration, and that there were features in the case which would warrant a remission of the remaining portion of his sentence. The Minister has replied that after carefully considering tho circumstances he finds that ho is unable to accede to the request—Pahiatua Star. The Canterbury Industrial Association is considering tho advisability of holding a purely New Zealand Exhibition at Ohnstchuroh. . Mr W, W, McCardlo is a member of the Pahiatua "Knightß of Labour," Mr Haggen, not satisfied with his gaol experiences, is reported to be seeking admisßiontotheHouseofßepresentatives.

. We have received from Mc E. J. Vuri , Dadehzen, EegU'rar-General, a hand- . book containing the result* of the last . census, The work is a model of intelligent perspicacity iukUb a credit to the , department from which it emanates. The Wellington Racing Club has granted the United Hunt Club tho use of ? the Hutt Racecourse for its annual race meeting after tho Winter Meeting of tho Metropolitan Club has been held, , Messrs Tiirnbull, Martin and Co,, of London are about to start a monthly lino of steamers to New Zealand. Thoy are building two fast 10,000 ton boats for the t frozen meat trade, i Seyzid Ali Ben Said, tho Sultan of ' Zanzibar died recently from dropsy. Two hundred and fifty of the orbs of tho H.M.S. Philomel were eont ashore to guard the palace, J Severe fighting has taken place on the Morocoo frontier, whore the natives aro ■resisting the building of forts by tho French. lord Salisbury has been elected President of the British Association for the Advancement of Science for 1894, France and England are exchanging noteß regarding the occupation of %pt, Nominations for all events at the Wairarapa Racing Club's Autumn Meet. 1 ing will oloso at Featherston next Saturday evening. ' The international football match be» tween Scotland and Englond under Ru?by Rules was won by tho former, '■ The University of California has j engaged Mr Harrison, ex-President of the Republic, as Profossor of Law. The London correspondent of the Birmingham Gazette writes:—" lnfor--1 motion which I have direct from the city 1 places a much graver aspect on the miss* i ing word competes. The merchants of 1 the city have combined to proßecuto any ; person carrying out such competitions, i They have been prompted to this stop , by the demoralising influence of tho competition on their office, Junior clerkswho remain honest have wasted their comployer's time in thinking out words for tho compeiition. The evil has becomos.i serious that a fund has been; started to defray the cost of prosecuting if audi becpmes necessary. The head of one of the best knqwn banks in'- the city has sent £IOO to head the subscription list, and and other firms have subscribed liberally, In fact, there has been a constant stream of subscriptions.' l ■ Before the entertainment in the Theatre Royal commenced last night, the people of Masterton were treated to ' an ol frew instrumental ooncert In Queen Street, when two full brass bands had assembled under the leadership of Messrs J. Candy and Geo, Gray respectively,. Some really excellent selections were given by both bands, each straining every nerve to eclipse tho other. Quite a large crowd assembled,, the greatest interest being taken in the proceedings, nliich were almost looked upon as a contest for the premier place, Opinion was about equally oiyided ab to their respective merits. An Exchange states that the Woodville sportsmen are anxious to-become affiliated with tho Wellington Acclimatisation Society, bscause they consider that tlie Hawite'sßay Sooiety totallj neglects their interests, Trout abound now in some up-country streams, placed there by private enterprise, and a good day's angling can be done, Have yon seen the new Itainproof" Im pervanas" Dress Serges now showing at Te Aro House, Wngton ? The"lnipervan'as" Dress Serges aro in an'cqlorji'jrinpipaUy Navy B]uo, arc fast dye ontf guaranteed' rainproof.' Only to be had at To Aro House,' Wellington. "Allthcrago" describes the popularity of the" Impervanas" Dress Serges, Thoy are invaluable for country wear and wet weather, Every lady should havo a drcsp. Send to Te Aro House for patterns. '" Like water off aduok's back" describes their wonderful quality. No ono need uow fear the heaviest shower of rain whilo wearing a dress of the impervious "Impervona3" Serge. Procurable only at Te Aro House, Wellington. Sovere colds, and dootprs' bills aro both avoided by the use of "Itnpervanas" Serges lis dress fabrics for the winter, Samples po3t free from the Te Aro House, Wellington. •

11 'flmpervanas" Serges will not spot, will not&rlnk, pre notiiffected by sea water, and aveirmde'iof- the best New Zealand wools. Write for paftomstStlfe'solcagont, James Smith, Te Aro House, Wellington,

At the conclusion of tho first part of I the programme at the concert in aid ot tho Queensland' Belief Fund' at the Theatre Royal last night, His Worship the Mayor (Mr 0. Ai Pownall) came before the curtain to thank the audieaco on behalf of the committee, when some noisy youths in the pit started stamping their feet and whistling Mr Pownall waited patiently for a minute, and then remarked that when the gentlemen in the pit had quite done, he wiihed to make a few remarks, and while on the subject would inform thoso who did not appear to know better, that whistling and catcalling was not always acceptable to lad; performers. His Worship's hint had the desired effect. -

A number of Hawkea Bay residents to whom circulars were sent by tho A> and P. Society regarding tho sparrow post have returned answers to the various questions,' Bays the Napier Telegraph, and some aro intensely fanny, The first question,' and residenco?' W3B not answered by anyone, the enquiry being no doubt deemed rather inquisitorial, 'Are sparrow plentiful in your dißtnct V has been answered by all except one in.the affirmative. Then comes the enquiry, 'When and by what agency were they introduced into your district!, One man who thought he would be funny said ' through their wings,' which is no doubta natural mode of procedure, Another said they came from other placos, a third said they came in 1888, anothor blomod the Provincial Government for thoir introduction, while three answered 'Don't know.' All were agreed that they caused damage to crops, and in reply to the olause 'Do orchards and gardens Bufierl'fmo said ' slightly,' another 'freshly planted,'a third' all seeds,' a fourth 'soft fruits,' while anothor simply wrote' yes.' Tho query 'Are ornamental trees injured in any way ?'wos answered by seven in the negative, while one replied 'Yes, indirectly by boys olimbing to get nests,' The most diversity of opinion was expressed in answer to the query, 'How long does the breeding season last One said nine months, another six, another three, a fourth did not know, a fifth replied' all the year round,'while the last said 'all spring and summer.'

The Nonconformist Unionist Abboelation of Englund is making an appeal condemning the Home Rule Bill as a betrayal of the Protestants. Up to date Carterton has subscribed £3715s towards the Queensland Relief Fund. The annual meeting of the Ekotahuna Football Club will be hold at Mr J. Anderson's Ekctahuna Hotel on March 18th, Tho Riley and Colins Comody Company performed at Eketohuna last night, The entertainment was well received. A rat-proof grain atoro situated in tho centre of Maaterton is advertised'' to be let." Tenders aro Invited by Mr John King, architect, for painting a house at Ropuaranga,, We are sorry to record that Mr and Mrs Natusch of this town have sustained another bereavement by the death of their infant daughter, Professor Liohtwark is giving exhibitions of his skill in borao-taming at Eketnhuna. v . Tho Masterton Borough Council invites tenders f;>r building a coal shed at the gas works. Tenders close on Tuesday next.' Mr T. Teague will give an exhibition of boxing at Carterton at an early date A letter addressed to Waibakeko, Carterton, has had a three months voyuge bofore reaching the hands of the rightful owner. It has been through eleven post offices from Dunedin to Auckland, calling at all the chief towns en rottie. It is time Carterton was advertised a little moro.—Observer,

The late Sir Charles Clifford, says the Post, was the dofendant in the first breach of promise case tried in Hew Zealand. The plaintiff was Miss Fitzgerald, sister of Dr. Fitzgerald, at that tune Colonial Surgeon, and who aftorwardsaccompanied SirGeorgeGreyto the Cape. Another brother was Mr T. Fitzgerald, who subsequently became Superintendent of Hawke's Bay, and still later Premier of Queensland, Miss Hercy, to who Mr Clifford had been engaged at Home, came out here, and Miss Fitzgera'd appealed to a jury for redress, as Mr Clifford decided to wed his first love. The trial of the case excited great amusement in the then infant settlement, Miss Fitzgerald wsb a lady held in the highest respect by all herjellow settlers, and the jury awarded her £SOO damages for Mr Cliffords desertion Miss Fitzgerald subsequently marriod Mr, 'B. Tyser, and with her husband settled at Anderson's Bay, Otago, but after a few years there they returned home,

The quarterly meeting of tho Alfredton Licensing Committee was held yesterday, The police report on each house in the district was favourable. Some dißcussiontook plnoe re the conduct of some of the houses, the Chairman Riying notice that he will move at the noxt meeting"that two of theEketahuna Hotels be closed,"

The Droyerton settlors have subscribed the sum of £7lßs towards tho Queensland Relief Fund, The following is the list of contributors';—A. Stewart, £1 Is i R, McKay, £1 Is; H. A, Parkinson, 10b j John Stewart, 10s; 6, A, Bruce, £1 ; Jessie Bruce, 5s 6d; 0, H. Osborne, 16s; 0. H. Osborne's children, 10s jR.E. Blade, 6s; Thos. Giles, 6s; W.Lunan,2s; 0. Stacey, Gsj H, Earrod, 6s; Dreyertoti school children, lis 6d;F. Palmer 10s. A painful accident was sustained on .Monday afternoon by Miss Stewart, who resideß with her father, a Government offioial, in the neighbourhood of Tinakori road. Ab she was walking up a high flight of steps leading from the garden to the house, she was seized with giddincßs, and fell backward to the bottom, fracturing her collarbone and spraining twoofherfingers,-Poßt. The United Hunt Oluh have arranged to entertain thp farmers, on whose land they hunted last season, at dinner. The first dinner will be given to the f armors in the Hutt district, at tho Taita Hotel on tho 2Cth instant, and the second, to tho farmers in the Porirua district, at tho Pprirua Hotel, on the 23rd instant. Mr J. L. Kimbell, late of Patea and Wellington has purchased, the Club Hotel, Danevirke.

J A new society has been started in Wellington under tho title of the Denominational Education League, Mr R. Lee, of the Wellington Education Board, has received a circular letter inviting him, " in consideration of his distinguished services in the cause of Education" to take patt in an Edu catioual Congress to be held in connection with the World's Fail at Chicago in July next,

The concert at the Theatre Royal last night netted over £SO towards the Queepland Relief Fund, This with the Town Clerk's list brings the total buoscriptions in Maaterton up to date, to nearly £l4O, The Minister for Lands left Christchurch on Saturday for the Cheviot Estate. He will make a general inspection of the estate,

"Go at .'cm ngainl" "I saw young Harry with his beaver on I "-I Hen, IV-, IV., I, Aye and with his eycsopen an,d'his head screwed on' the right way', and ho went tor them not exactly bald.lieaacd.but straight from the shoulder, aud the people cheered him and said go at 'em again old man, and doubtless he did. It was good advice' am) we propose to tonder it to our countless supporters jh connection with' our half price remnant sale. 60 at 'em again we\say as hard as youcan. Don't leave them till they're all gone. • Seo that you clear the lot so that when the end comes their place shall know them no more. Wo want these Half Price Bargains distributed throughout the length aud breadth of the land, How long will it last? We can't say-l We don't know I Our minds are not made up I We're going to have a cabinet council perhaps to-day, and well let you all know if any decision is arrived at.' In the meanlimo go at Was hard as you can. It might bo one day, two days, perhaps three, perhaps four—possibly a week.. We can't say! Wedon,tknow except it can't last long before tho ond comes at any rale, Now is tho timo to buy largely at Hooper's half »rioo Eemnant Safe! I!-, jtai-'. ■

Mr A. G. Johnson has been appo.nted I Seoretary to the Wellington Benevolent Trust at a salary of £225 per year. : Mr R. Brown has received additional subscriptions for the Queensland Fund ,bb follows :-B. P. Perry £5 5s j Wangaohu School Children ss. Total at date £6719 a 7d. • The affiliation case brought by ■ Kate Groube aßainßt" Aroher Bunny wbb dismissed by Colonel Roberts, B.M. at Carterton yosterday. Mr John Sheridan, business manager of the Truda Bros' Grand Concert Company arrives in Maitertoh this evening, The Mercury reports that on Sunday last a number of young men form Wanganui assaulted several of the members of the Salvation Army at Marton, and summons are being token out against the offenders, who are reported to be of good position.