Wairarapa Daily Times [Established 1874] FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1895.. THE DUNEDIN SPEECH.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 4958, 22 February 1895, Page 2

Wairarapa Daily Times [Established 1874] FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1895.. THE DUNEDIN SPEECH.

I'm; Christchureh Ministerial speech his boon followed by tbc IJimedin ■lhiistei'iiil speech, ami it must bo dmilted that Mr AlcKenzio had less rouble in securing a vote of contilenco in the administration than Air Jeeves. Still, there was a hostile eelingeven at the Dniiedin meeting vhieh tends to show a change in mblie opinion. Air AlcKenzie is ■egardeil usually as a sincere and veil-meaning man, but as an adniiiistratoi' he has been a failure, and t is good intentions, rather than hif luestionablo perfoimauco which enHires for him it certain degree ol ■cspect. The lirst portion of his tddress was ;i defence of numeral!: ippointnienls of friends and reinjives to the Public Service, but uftei ill he had to extenuate nilhei than to deny his culpability. Hi: jxeuses somewhat resembled that el i certain young woman who wjici taxed with a serious indiscretioi pleaded that "it was only a littli one." The main indictment agaius him is that ho has muddled mos' matters which he has taken iu hand The Horowhenua block is one of hi fiascos, ami he promises a Roya Commission on this subject, but thi is rather an expensive method o covciinga palpable blunder. Hi Cheyiot estate is a white elephant &nd his Pomahaka purchase a scan dal, but still ho maintains that nl these ventures are profitable to tli Colony, although every business mu: in the Colony condemns them There is no arguing with Mr Ale Kenzie, who holds that the Bank o New Zealand loan, the Advances t Settlers Act, and the Consols Enact menfcare non-borrowing measures [/ike Jlr Reeves, ho is 'in eniliiisias who yearns for more legislatioi to carry out his bobbies. Of all tb Ministers, JirScddon is the one wlr is most omb'ued with common souse and who now recognises that some o ibis colleagues are riding their hobb; Swrses too far. In the coming sessioi the question will bo ns to whethe members will back Mr Seddon o support zealous,but indiscreet Minis ters like Messrs Eeoves am McKenzie. Mr MoKenzifi, in hi Dunedin speeeU, .openly ridiculei what he was pleased to call tin the sacred rights of .property, Ni doubt, every pickpocket and s,ptale iiiithe Colony will endorse sucji sen iiments", still, wo believe, there is ye loft a majority in the Colony whicl wiU stand hy the ten commandment riAhev tium Mv McKetme's ravisei edition of them. Heaven holpNov Zealand ii Socialist Reeves are to m/e it? Dei tidies!

Tho Gladstone Sunday School picnic will bo bold in Mr Sexton's paddock tomorrow.

Tbe Wnihakcke School Committee have decided to vote for Messrs Blair, Brady, and Dish, at tbe Education Board Election,

Mr McEwan, tbe dairy expert, lias been visiting the Feathcrston district, He expressed himself highly pleased with what he saw at Mr James Donald's factory. Tenders are invited for clearing half an acre of land, at the liatigitumau School.

The threatened gale and heavy rain has not yet come along—at least to Mastcrton.

Mr C. I, Beelbam, of Paliintua.intends starting a liomncy stud (lock on his property at Mangataiuoka Mr James Webb, cash tailor, of Mastcrton, notifies that be has reduced the price of sac suits to £'l. Jn spite of the hot weather cricket was indulged in on the Park Oval yestci'day. The Mastcrton Municipal Fire Brigade have decided to take part in the Competition at G rcylown, on 18th March next. Sir Eoborl Stout is lo address the Wellington electors in the Opera House on Monday, tbe lltlt of March. Of 111 passengers brought from Australia by the Taluno yesterday morning, li 7 landed at 'Wellington.

In connection with the Pahiatua Presbyterian Church on Sunday services will be held by the Kcv W. If. Philip as under :-Pahiatua at 11, Mr Daldy, All'redtou at 11, Pahiatua at 7.

The A'orsewood settlers have formed a committee to suppress the ralihil. nuisance. It is proposed to levy a rate of lid an acre and to employ rabbiters. A team from the Mastcrton Municipal Fire Brigade will journey to Blenheim at Easter, for a friendly competition with the members of the Brigade there. Some of the hoys—pretty big ones too -maderather free with the fruit at the Horticultural Show hist night. They really ought lo know better than to indulge in such petty larceny. A large doll rallied at the Mastertou Horticultural Show last night, was won by Mrs J. Payion. The drawing for it caused some merriment, ami added about £2 16s to the Society's funds. The settlers of Maunceville and district will have a rare chance of securing bargains in drapery, clothing, furniture, and general merchandise on Tuesday next ut( Cottiss' Hall. Owing to the winding up of an estate, Messrs I!, E. llornblow ami Co. have been instructed In sell the whole of the above mentioned lines entirely without reserve. During his sale at the Taratahi yards last Tuesday afternoon, MrF. II Wood became over-powered with the heat and Fainted. He was carried into Mr T, Ray's Hotel and restoratives applied, and be soon came round. We arc glad to say Mr Wood bus almost recovered from his indisposition. - Okerrei: The Japanese climbing encumber lately introduced by 11 r .1). S. Papworlh was exhibited at yesterday's Maslerlon Horticultural Show, by Miss Mary Easlhope and was awarded first and second prize. This taken into consideration with the plant being a most prolific bearer, speaks volumes for the innovation.

A ease called on in Court on Wednesday (Pahiatua Borough Council v. Stratford) should act as a warning lo ratepayers who dispose of their property and do not apply for an alteration in the rate roll, says the Pahiatua JkraU. An ex-property holder was sued for rates and judgment given against him, he having neglected lo have bis name removed from the rale book.

An accident happened to Mr Arthur lYaylor, of Ihe firm of Messrs Pickering iind Kaylor, on Monday evening. He was riding in from Ivaitawn. says the Jlrnihl. when his horse shied and throw him heavily lo the ground- He was picked up and remained unconscious for several hours. Dr Gault did all he could lo relieve the sufferer who is about this morning not much worse for his mishap.

While the Jtey Mr Worboys was standing in llic street on Wednesday night two bicyclists came along the street one with a light and the other without. The reverend gentleman, says the Ju'timhm; seeing the lamp got out of the way, while the other ran into him full speed, knocking him down and severely cutting his right eye. Several complaints have been made (o tts of late of the carelessness of bicyclists, and it is time the Borough Council passed a by-law regulating the use of the bicycles in the town.

Mr H. Vaughan, of the Upper Plain, informs us that a cream pony, which has been in his possession for the last live years, was stolen from bis paddock early on Sunday morning Inst, and was seen by a well-known stock-drover, being ridden in the direction of Tenui. The police have the matter in baud.

Mr W. ('. Buchanan has made the discovery that Ministers supply leading journals with full and authentic copies of their speeches, and rather chaffs (he K. 'A. 'Hints, which on a recent occasion, desired to put Ihe burden of a blunder on to the shoulders of an innocent and non-existent newspaper reporter. The member for the Wairarapa, though a plaiu man, seems altogether too smart for the inspired Ministerial journal.

When ti prisoner is condemned lo solitary confinement in Brisbane, i scorns his cell Ills him like a grave, excepting that he tan stand up in it Being below ground in sonic gaols the place has a sepulchral flavour, and all lights being excluded the impression is that of being buried alive. No sound is allowed to the gloomy, restricted chamber; no human voice is ever heard hut your own, ami this is morn calculated to frighten llian to cheer you in the stillness. The constant fear of going mad, combined with the weakening effect of a regime of lircad and water, is perhaps the most terrible feature of this order of punishment.

H wc arc to credit the Vicuna Pmsc, (Up Mikado is desirous of Laving a European daughter-in-law, and is seriously thinking of asking the hand of some European princess for the Crown Prince. The different Japanese Ambassadors at the European capitals have been ordered to look out, If a princess cannot be found, some daughter of a noble house would do; if that is impossible, a rich American heiress would not be despised. The Crown Prince of Japan is only seventeen years old, and is not to marry until he is twenty, so there is plenty of time. The future bride will be allowed full liberty as to religion. As the Japanese royal house can show an unbroken family tree of kings for more than 2000 years, no objccliou can be made by European princes as to the pedigree of the royal suitor. At the Mastcrton Horticultural Society's Show, yesterday, Mr E. H. Hale, . of the \Yairarapft_ Nursery, exhibited ' some splendid specimens of cut blooms, uotiaeablc amongst which, wero a number .of uewly-namcd cannas. Thecanna, or Indian shot, js a bold, stately, ornamenfiiplajii, J# M and massive foliago mill rich mvm .«H orange or yellow floors, Tk° fegP is of various shades of gfIWIUIQi cJWWjatj)crimson tints, and this m.akps (he canity wjl-suited for effective groups, and for conservatory, verandah, or shade-hopsp decoration. Tho following aro somoof Mr Hale's nMks--^'S" st " s ?" ch : ner, Arthur Medknl, Vhmnm, and Mons.Bcrmoni. To grow was successfully, tho soil should bo rich pi deop, and the flowers do well planted oil tk margin of ornamenta lakes and sf reams. MrHaloalMOxlubitcdsomo jnaguifipent varieties of gladiolus and ,dajjli'a.s.-. Messrs Homblow and Co, will tomorrow hold an drapery, ■ I clothing, Wi, saddle and Aaraess horses, one pfijrly ] I cnlvcd milch cow, ploughs, tonm etc. The 6ale being an wmwtrcd ono should ( i be largely attended, 1<

A neiv football song Las been com' nosed by the Messrs Hoben.

The Loudon and Eivcr Plate Bank has been ordered to refuse all classes of exchange.

The Easter Encampment for Wellington, Hnwkc's Bay and Tnranaki districts is to be held at Fielding. The takings at the Mastertou Horticultural Show yesterday totalled £9l6s, including the bran tub receipts. The cases of alleged breach of the Bankruptcy Act, against F. J. Donovan have been further adjourned until Friday next.

Messrs Simms and Moivlem add to the list of entries for their stock sale in the yards on Wednesday next, 102looth Lincoln rams.

Mr W. G. Beard solicitor, notifies through our advertising columns, that he lias money to lend in large and small sums at current rates of interest.

A bolt occurred this morning in Perry street, the vehicle was landed on the ton of the fence, but a broken shaft was the extent of the damage done. Among tlw passengers by the s.s. Talune yesterday was Dr Gore Gillou, who has returned to Wellington from his trip to England completely restored jto health.

An entertainment and real original Punch and Judy show takes place at the. Upper Plain Schoolroom this evening, in aid of the Sunday School|harnioniuni fund,

A fearful looking thing, resembling a gigantic grasshopper lias been presented to the Mastertou Museum by Mr li. H. Waddinglon. 11l a forgery ease at Clivislelmrcli, Judge Deniiiston said Hint those who so readily cashed cheques for strangers deserved their share in the loss.

Yesterday afternoon a large lump of quartz crashed through the window of an ollice in Willis-street, Wellington, and fell on the pavement at the opposite side of the street, narrowly escaping striking a little girl.—A T .Z. Times.

A small bridge in Villa-street extension utterly collapsed yesterday while Mr Dalgetty was driving a loaded dray over it. Horse ana vehicle were extricated I'rom the bed of the creek :iftcr several hours hard work, and most singular to relate were not hurl. Mr Diilgctty, who was on the dray, escaped with a shaking. A correspondent writes to an Auckland paper, to suggest that as there is nothing in the Act to prevent Sunday being appointed as the weekly haltholiday that day might well lie chosen.

Messrs Lowes and lorns will sell at the rear of the Auction Mart, to-morrow (Saturday), at 2 o'clock, waggons, horses, goods, and chattels, seized under instrument 5311, after which, a quantity of new and second-hand furniture, sundries, &e. Another school excusion is being held to-dny, about one hundred and seventy children are going from Fcallierslon anil Kaiwaiwai, and they will have 50 guardians. The train will carry about IiOO in all, including (hose from Carterton and oilier stations.

The London correspondent of the Now Zealand Times writes:—" Mr and Mrs Ohas. Pharazyn have returned from .St. Moritz, and arc staying for the present at Bailey's Hotel, South Kensington, they will not return to New Zealand just yet."

The North Otago Hint* contained the following paragraph:—Wc arc assured for a fact that a petition is in course of signature by the young women in the Shag Valley district, praying the Minister for Laud to settle as many young men in the district as have been drafted into the Civil Service from that fertile spot, and thus help to lill the void in the hearts of the young women and do soinelhingto equalise the number of the sexes. The petition will be sent to Mr Mclvenzie, who, as member for (lie district, will present it to himself.

A clergyman writes to the Otago Daily Times, pointing out that the word "dissenting," which had been used in a paragraph in the paper in reference to churches, ought not, in the Colonies, to be applied to churches that are not cpiscopally governed. Here, there is no Stale religion, and consequently there is no such tiling as "assenting" or ''dissenting." The Church of England has its place with the other churches, and is neither higher nor lower Hum them.

'' Woomcra" (oils the following story in the Australasian :—Although pony racing is not ijuitc as moral as church I rallies, you can win money at it if yon I know how. At ut meeting lately one jockey came to an amateur punter and said, " The pony I'm on will open at oven money, but they won't back him, and (hen he will go hack; and when he gels at 5 lo 1 you watch Jones, and it he backs him put a tenner on tor yourself and another for me. The instructions were carried out, and the pony won. Afterwards the backer asked the jockey the reasou for all the mystery and detail. " Well," ho said, "you sec I was put up by the owner, who didn't want to win; but instead of trusting me lo pull him, as a decent cove would, they gives him two buckets o' water 1 know'd he could win even if he had the Yau Yean inside liim, so I just goes a llutlcr on me own, It'll learn 'em to act honest with a cove next time."

The personal baggage which each man is allowed (o carry in (he Japanese army is rigidly limited—in the ease of soldiers, to their marching kit, and in (lie case of tlictransport coolies, to what I hey can carry beside their allotted burden of stores. Officers are allowed such luxuries as a change of clothes. The kit of the private soldier is slightly lighter than Ihe Europeon average. i( includes a spare pair of boots (new), changeof underwear,overcoat with hood, poeket filter, field glass, four pairs of straw sandals, water-bottle, bag to carry four days' compressed rice, magazine rille and ammunition, and sword bayonet. Many of them have bought old blades by celebrated makers to fit on the bayonet handle, as the excellent qualities of old Japanese swords are well known,

Just a word with you. Going into matrimonial bliss.oh, say! go it boys. Your father did it, and his father in his day. Why not follow his exarnplo? Try to compare tho man goiDg home (o his cozy cottage, with all its comforts, and the single man going to Ms diggings. Bah, you can't do it. Might just js woll try to find a Drapery bhop in the Wairnropa, that can supply your requirements as good and cheap as L, J. Hooper S Co., ot the Bon Marcbe. Don't take our word. Judrjo yourself, and you will find it a sterling fact beyond dispute, that Hooper's is the place for you and your money.—Advt. One of the most cruel ami crucitying pains mankind is afflicted with, is undoubtedly toothache. It will bo of interest to know that instant relief can be obtained by applying a little of Herb Extract, and Infallible Cure for Toothache, which proves a permanent cure in nearly all cases where the teeth arc hollow. Everybody at all likely to get toothache should be provided with a bottle, which can bo had for 1/- each (guaranteed not to injure the teeth or health) at the W.F.C.A.'s Fancy Goods Department, also tho following: -German euro for corns, 1/-; MorWu Insect powder and spreaders, 1/- each; Bock's waterproof comont, 1/-; Dock's Pate-jiaatc, largo tins, l/-,-r, Bock 4 Co,, Manufacturing Chemists and Importers.—Advt,

The announcement is matfo in anothor part of this paper that a sale of greater magnitude than eyer yet attempted by To Aro House is dow beijjg held, and should arrest tho at fentjop, of everyone in this part of the Colony. Te Aro Houso has long held the premier position as tho leading Family Prapery Warehouse in the city, and further developments are now taking place to inaugurate tho now year of 1895, Early in the yeof J[r Smith admits to a partnership in his business, a commercial gentleman who has long been associated with the London buying for To Aro House. To thoroughly reduce and prepare the stock previous to tho partnership stocktaking, sweeping reductions will bo made in all departments, Tho Block must be reduced by £15,000, and will bo offored to the ourobasing publio at most templing prices, ' Jeads of families, storekeepers, settlers, I careful bouswives, young andoU.iiohaiil poor, alike will em heaps of money by reI Eemng Hocn piHcWsea lot ItAs peat |mil. 'icKbipsisfo, which commences on Fniaj,