Wairarapa Daily Times. [ESTABLISHED 1878.] WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 1893. KNIGHTS OF LABOUR.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4474, 19 July 1893, Page 2

Wairarapa Daily Times. [ESTABLISHED 1878.] WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 1893. KNIGHTS OF LABOUR.

TnE most pleasant feuture of the Knights of Labour meeting at Mobterion on Tuesday evening last, was the presence on the platform of Ministers of religion. Clergymen are disinterested advocates of the cause of labour, .are devoted to the welfare of the working men, and the counsel they are wont to give him, not perhaps so much in tlio pulpit as in overy-day intercourse, is usually worthy of the Master whom they serve. Politicians may occasionally fool the working man for their own selfish purposes, but Ministers of religion are free from this reproach, When we see Knights of Labour and Ministers of religion fraternising we recognise forcibly that some good object in view brings about the conjunction, The politicians present at the meeting we can only take with a grain of salt. Mr Hogg, M.H.R., was only partly in his element, and contented himself with the delivery of a few platitudes which call for no special notice. Mr Hutchison, M.H.R, is an old time Liberal, who

joins purity of character to a vigorous intellect. We do not share the views he expressed, but.we respect them because we have known the man who uttered them some twenty years or so and always found him to be consistent in both his publio and private career. The speaker of the evening undoubtedly was Mr Wotking-man Earnsuaw, M.fl.R, a plain man enough, but one who was not afraid to speak out and declare the goal for which the labour party is striving. The Government, according to his view,mußt go astepfuither and all men and women who are beaten in the open labour market will have to be provided for by the Government opening an avenue for them. Now this is the sound and logical conclusion of the labour policy of the Government and of the party in power. But apparently Mr Earnshaw

is the only member of the party who has tho courage to openly avow his consistency, Mr Seddon, we know, has backed down when pressed on this issue and he has good reasons for so doing. If the Government have to provide for all comers seeking employment the people of the Colony will have to .be taxed specially to enable the Government to do so, and the tax would be a crushing one, as destitute people would assemble from all parts of the world in New Zealand and people already living beie who disliked their employment would surrender it-al-low themselves to be beaten—and place themselves on the list of those for whom the State must provide, But, however ruinous suoh a proposal may be it is the logical consequence of the labour polioy of the party in power and,if it be not accepted by the leaders of it, then that polioy is a sham and a delusion,

Sixteen Liberals met in Featheraton -o deoide the respective claims of Mr Falrbrother and Mr Pownali to roprelent the Wanarapa Electorate. JSine rapported Mr Fairbroiher, and seven nted for Mr Pownalh Mr Pownali rate, saying that he would not bind rimßelf to support the present or,any Joverneent. It is said that these "oicical proceedings wore taken at the nstanse of the Hon. R, Seddon. The Premier 1b to. he congratulated on being ible to muster aixteon followers in a :entre like Featherston, Who paid 'or tho drinks in nut recorded I _ At a meeting of the Masterton Munijipal Fire Brigade held last evening, Lieut Ewhgton presented Treasurer Baumber and Firemen J. Tait and Marsh with a two years extra service bar, as they havob'ith completed seven pears servioe. Ex-fureman Bacon also received a similar bar, and ex-fireman Brunton was presented with a three rears' certificate. Mr Thos. Thompson, uf tho Empire Hotel Stables, Masterton, notifies that lie will run a special brate to the Hunt Blub Steeplechase Meeting on Thursday next. July has a good record for rain, In Woodville, says the Examiner, Up to Saturday there were thirteen wet days Jut of sixto?!', and during ths month jlready over 5| inches of rain have fallen. This is the biggest record of any wmpleto month for two years, excepting September, 1892, One of tho sories of fortnightly contorts in aid of St Luke's Ohuroh, Grey;own, was held in the Forester's Hall on Monday evening, The chair was ocoupied by the Rev T. B. McLean. The !iall was packed with a most enthusiastic ludieuce, The Greytown Private Brass Hand played sevoral pieors outside tho hall prior to the opening of the concert, Die following programmo was gone ihroogh in a most praiseworthy manner: ?election—' Minerva,' Private Brass Band; Comic Song, Mr.l. K. Hornblow, [encored): Solection, Orchestral Society; Song, 'La Serenata," (with viela obligato by Mr M. It. Varnhain) Mr Gantj Song, The Palaco of Dream,' Miss 0. Tully; Musical clown performance, Messrs M R, Vamhamand ri. E. Wood; Duet, Miss aod Mr A. Bicknell (oncorcd); Selection,' Dream in the Twilight,' Orchestra After a short interval a side flitting farce ontitled ' A Ball in Darktown,'wis given, and passed off vory successfully. We hear that Mr J, Lucena, at present in the Bank of New Zealand at Pahiatua is to be transferred to Wellington. We remind those interested that the tenders for the stock-in-trade of Mrs P. Dickson's business, close at Wellington on Monday the Mthinst., with Messrs Oook and Gray. In another column Mr D. Orewe, auctioneer, notifies that he will sell at Pahiatua on Saturday next, at 1 o'clock, the whole nf tho coaching plant now ruming between Pahiatua and Ekeiahuna, this should afford a good opportunity for a steady, pushing man. . We would remind our readere of the magic lantern entertainment to be given in the Wesleyan schoolroom this evening. There are nearly 70 beautiful views to bo shown descriptive of a visit to the Old Country and back, The entertainment will be given by Mr Randeraon, who has kindly offered half the proceeds towards the painting fund of the school, the other half going to the Norjewood Home Mission. The following is a list of hooks presented to the Rev. J. S, Gibson by tho Gwborue Kuights of Labor:-" Whither are weDrifting as a Nation ?"; "Mutual Thrift";" Social Questions of To-day"; "The Trade Policy of Imperial Federation' 1 ; "The Unearned Increment" ; •'The Co-operative Commonwealth"; " Minera Pulvoris";" The Quintessence of Socialism "; "The Alien Invasion"; " The Dawn of Radicalism " j " History of Our Own Times" j "Disturbing Cooperative Societies " ; " Tho Social Firmament " ; " The Revolutionary Spirit preceding the French Revolution," The Lord Mayor of London's relief fund in connection with the Victoria disaster has reached £60,000, Sorao of Qoldsborough, Mort and Co,'s creditors suggost that the head office be transferred to London,

A Chinese warship recently captured a fleet of pirate vessols, but lost 00 men in the engagement, The thermometer stood eight degrees below freezing point at Masterton this morning after aunriso. This is as Bovere a frost as we have experienced for a long timepaßt. Our readers attention is directed to tho _ horse sale which takes place at Pahiatua on Saturday next at ono o'clock, when Mr D, Crowe will offor, entirely without reserve, b'o horses of ail kinds, from Wanganui, and at the same

time tho coaching plant running between Pahiatua and Ekeiahuna. This should be a splendid chance for farmers and those requiring good horses. " Phiz," in Truth, alluding to tho cabled report of the Sydney-New Zealand match, writes: -I/Hiroa, Butland, andWynyard had played, if Ellison and Stuart had not been cripples, i/ the New Zealand team had not played five Kamesintendays, t/the New Zealand team had not been stale, if the New South Wales men had not played a magnificent game, ij' the ground hid been harder or softer, and if our men had Bcorcd 26 points instead of 3 thoy would most undoubtedly have won. And if our donkey had not stopped to (lap his ear, he too would havo won the raco Mr Stokvis, a son of the Spanish Consul to Holland has been appointed acting; manager for tho colony for tho mess pork industry, which Mr Yetch is arranginq for and is now on his way out with thearchitootof the Company. Stops will be taken immediately to ereot factories at Waitara, Christchurch, and Ngahauranga, The WairarapaFarmers' Co-operative Association advortisesa stook taking salo of paperhangings, We remind our readors of the performance of the great drama "Madam Midas" by the Marian Willis Company, at the Masterton Theatre Royal, tonight, Mr P. 0. Freetli is again on the staff of tho Wairarapa Observer, A little girl, the daughter-'of Mrs Oampin, of South Carterton, was severely scalded last Friday. Her Bister was oarrjing a kettle of boiling water aoross the room when tho child ran up against it and capsized the oontents over her head and face. Everything possible was done to_ alleviate the pain, and the sufferer i*b on the mend. Fortunately her face will not bedisfigured.— Observer. In our advertising columns particulars are given ot the sale of work in tho

Temperance flail, tomorrow, on behalf of Dr Bernardo's Homes and the Ohina Inland Mission. Tbe afternoon pro. gramme will be opened by the Rev. W. B, Paige at 3 p. m, and in the evening songs, readings and recitations will be given, The police at Blenheim' have telegraphed to Inspector Pender that a rabbiter in tho service of Mr. Simmons, sheepfarmer, of Kekerangu, found a human skeleton ontheFlaxbourne Ikn. 55 miles from Blenheim, yesterday, A mounted man has left for the scene. Salvage Sale of goods saved from the burn ing ship" Port Jackson" in Sydney harbour bought at 10s in £ commences on Friday, June 30th, at Te Aro House, Wellington. Salvage Sale. 500 good Winter Dresses cheap atSs Gd.now Gelling for 3s lid. 350 heavy Melton Dresses, in navy and red, worth 9s Gd for 4s lid, Salvage Sale. 300 heavy Cheviot Tweed' presses, valued at 22s 6d, for 12s 6d, 150 splendid Cashmere Susses, in all oa'ors, jsual price 12a 6d lor Gd. . Salvage Sale,' Heavy Striped Flannelettes Is lid per dozen yards, Twilled Flannelettes !s lid per dozen.yards, These aro exactly mlfprice. v Salvage: Sale. 6000 yards Stout Grey 3alico 3s 6d for Is lid dozen. . Heavy Grey "alicoes,lydwide, Gs6dfor3slld dozen ards. -Salvage'Sale.'l2so yards White Calicoes, yd wide, 6s Gd for 23 lid dozen. Heavy | Vhito Calicoes, one yavd wido, Ga 6d for 3s Id dozen. Salvage Sale, from burning ship ■'•Port ' oksoV commences on Friday, Juno 30th r : I

Jno, Dudley, the juror who was fined £2 yesterday, for non-attendance at the District Court, camo before Hia Honor this morning and explained that owing to thevariouß adjournments of the Court, he had forgotten tho proper date of its sitting, until too late to put in appear ance, as ho worked in tho bush, some distanoa from Masterton. His Honor decided to remit tho lino. Our readers will be pleased to hear that Miss Ruby Kennedy has, quite re. oovered from her recent illness at Blenheim, The Company will positively upon in Masterton on the 28th inst. Ho doubt Mr Kennedy will meet with a Rood reception here, as he is both popular on and off the atuge. Messrs Lowes and lorns annoncco their next Masterton Stock Sale for Wednesday, 26th July. Entries are n advertised. ' The special coaohes, for tho conveyance of passengers to the Hunt Club's Steoplechase Meeting, to be held tomorrow at Tauherenikau, will start at 8,80 a.m., not at 9,30 as previously advertised, We regret to lioar that Mr J. Bagge, postmaster at Masterton, is laid up with acute inflammation of tho oyes, An English mail per " Coptic," will closo at'Maaterton on Wednesday, July 26th, at 616 a.m. Bankruptcy business in the Wairarapa District Court has been further adjourned until Saturday morning. - A special meetini? of the Masterton Borough Council will bo held on Tuesday evening next to discuss drainage and water schemesMr. A. Levi, the representative of Mesera N.'Lazaruß & Co, has boen compolled to shorten his vißitto Masterton, and leaves for Wellington by train to-morrow afternoon 1 Those of our readers who have not yet visited the specialist at Mr Eton's; and who wish to consult him, will have to take tho oppunity to-day or to-morrow morning, as Mr Levi will not bo visiting this district again for some time. Charles Dunn, sn old man in receipt of Charitable Aid, was brought before the Masterton 11.M. Court this morning, and oharged with drunkenness, Mr T. K, Price, the presiding Justice, said that it was a pity to see an old man in such a condition, but as it nas the second offcuco within aweek, the accused would be sentenced to seven days' imprisonment, This would be for the accused's own good, and he (Mr Price) hoped that after tho week had expired Dunn would be admitted to the Old Mens 1 Borne. Louis Albert Sanderson, concorned in the shooting of Wm. Walter Jameß Spreat, was brought before Mr J. C. Martin, R.M., yesterday morning, Mr Brown (Mr Skerrott's partner) asked for an adjournment as they were not ready to proceed, The case was adjourned until Friday, the same bail beingallowed. A poll of the ratepayers interested in tho proposal of the Masterton Road Board, to raise a loan for the Dorset's and Raka-amu road extension, will bo held at the Road Board office on Wednesday next. Notice is given that Samuel Kingdom, of Masterton, has been appointed a Fire Inspector for the Borongli, We(N. Z.Timoa) very much regret to announcotho death of Mr Samuel Danks, which took place last night at his residence in Tasman street. The deceased was the head of tho woll-known firm of plumbers, Messrs S. Danks and Son, which has been established in Wellington for many years. He had been in failinghealth for a long time, and succumbed to diabetes and Fright's diseases. At ono time he was a member of the City Conooil, and was ono of the Benevolent Trustees, and had always taken an active part in local charitable organisations. He had reached tho ago of 62, and leaves a widow to survive him. His kindheartedness and unassuming charaoter made him universally respected, and his death will bo felt by many as a personal lobb. A craze tor bargains set in this morning at the Don Marche. We, that is Hooper & Company, have started clearing out the balance of our winter stock. Our bargains aro always Genuine,. Wo don't say wo Ecll at cost prico, because no one or very fow could test it, not knowing what the cost prico is, Wo don't offer our goods at 20 per cent discount becauso no one can check tho calculation, not knowing on what it is based. We rely upon tho prices at ,which wo offer our bargains and in nine cases out ot nine and-a-half those pricesare staggerers both for tho Public and the Trade. Of course, weare going to lose nionoy over this job I How could we do otherwise? But why not? Why shouldn't wo as well as other peoplo? Everybody's losing money now-a-days, and wo are prepared to drop our Bhare just for tho sako of company, but what we lose we lose in a good cause. We bonefitthe Publio, so keep your eyo on the Bon Marche for bargains. Everything at paniopiiocs.