The Wairarapa Daily Times. [Established 1874.] WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 1895. CHARITABLE AID.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5055, 19 June 1895, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily Times. [Established 1874.] WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 1895. CHARITABLE AID.

It is expected that in this coming session, there will be some breaking up of tho vicious charitable aid system, which lias been in force since the days' of tho Stout-Vogel Ministry. It is costly to the Government, or in other words, to the taxpayers of the Colony, audit is costly to the Local Bodies, who again represent and sweat the same unfortunate taxpayers, If charitable aid were entirely in the hands of Local Bodies, and these Local Bodies received no subsidy at all from the Government, it would probably be as effective as at present. The subsidy system is essentially a vicious one, and often, in practice, amounts to the State collecting a pound from the taxpayers, in order to give them ten shillings back by some circuitous process, But though we may anticipate, during the coming session, some improvement upon the administration of charitablo aid, the Colony is threatened with special taxation to provide old age pensions. Other and more advanced countries than New Zealand, havo tried to solve theproblem of old ago pensions, and have .failed, but that does not deter many of our politicians from inaugurating another failure in this Colony, The thing is popular, cveivitlidugh it amounts to taxing tho thrifty 1 for the benefit of the thriftless, and a scheme once launched, might run for years before it broke down. It is only another tax on the back: of the unlucky taxpayers. All the new schemes now-a-days, for the amelioration •of settlers generally, and working-men in particular, are based on taxation. Everybody who has means is taxed for the sake of the bigger everybody who has none. The men with means show a slight tendency towards leaving the Colony, but the men without stick to it like leeches, By-and-by there will be only poor settlers throughout the Colony, the riches will havo taken to themselves wings and accompanied thoir owners to other parts of the earth, There is no objection to the old ago pensions' project provided that those who don't want pensions are not made to pay for those who do, but unfortunately the promoters of old age pension schemes one and all, find it necessary to bleed tho thrifty for the benefit of the thriftless, We have, however, worse problems than old age pension schemes to solve in this Colony. All over New Zealand are to be found idle and intemperate men who neglect their wives and children. Cold, hunger and nakedness ' becomes the lpt of many thousands of young children in this Colony, and-this Buffering is more immediate and'pressing than the troubles of the old,

The Masterton Borough overdraft is now £768. Tho artesian boro at Woodville has bebn abandoned, at a depth of 603 feet. Tlio next hunt in the Wairatapa will be at Masterton, on Thursday, Juno Mil,

Mr P. J. Murphy, is endoavouring to make arrangements toinvite Mr Michael Dayitt to address a meeting at Pahiatua. The Solicitor-General is engaged in making arrangements for testing the validity of the cyanide patents in iNew Zealand..

Grain crops aro looking exceedingly well on the Taratahi plans, and on the same couutry sheep appear to be wintering well.

Tlio Masterton Borough' Council, in a body, visited last night the sites at which it is suggested new lamps be erected.

We arc pleased to learn that Mr H. H. Woltors, of Carterton, has so far recovered from his late accident, as to be able to get about again a little

The School Committee election at Whakataki resulted as follows:—A. McG'andlish(Ohairman), A. Mcllutehon, W. Harvey, J. Goriug-Johnstdn, Sydney A. Pull.

The stripping of t\ie finliimlis at the Masterton Fish Ponds, has now been completed by Mr L. F. Aysou, 45,033 ova being obtained, most of which is hatched out, and all well eyed. There arc at present three drain ploughs at work on the Taratahi, and other settlers arc likely to follow the load of their neighbours, whose land has been so benefitted by this implement. Mr J, Walker, the well-known bird faucier of Cuba-street, Wellington, scored handsomely at the Suburban Poultry Show held in Auckland on Friday last, for he won a gold medal, 5 special, 11 first, and I second prizes with his 27 entries.

The Pahiatua sportsmenhave arranged for a run with the hounds in that locality, and the Wairarapa Hunt Club's hounds will limit there on Wednesday, 10 July. The Flexible Harrow, patented by Messrs Wallace and Jlasson, blacksmiths, of Carterton, is certain to be a most popular implement with farmers, more especially in working rough country ._ The patentees deserve credit for its introduction, and wc anitcipate a large sale

" Ben" writes to a Wcllinglon paper as follows :-"Foioy years after Waterloo, to the day, the combined forces of England and France attacked (separately) the strong positions in the Crimea, The brilliant success of our fellows was so marked as to earn the high compliment from the French Commander that henceforth the anniversary (18th June) would be known as 'liedan Day,' and it is so, Waterloo being silently remembered. In remembrance of ' our fellows' who stormed tlio liedan, J thank His Lordship for having the Birthday ball on the 43th anniversary of that glorious event." At the annual meeting of the Woodville A. and P. Association the following ollircrs were elected for the ensuing term:—President, Mr S. Bolton j Vicepresidents, Messrs .). If. Moulcith and T, Cross; Committee. llossrs John Harris, H. D. Buchanan, F. Harding, T.Hyde,J.Troup, 11. Smith, H. Honleith, A. McCormick, A. Pebbles, J. Taylor, W. ]L Nelson, J.M. Staekpoole, ;J. 1. N. Maekie, E. A. Haggen, 11. M'anisty, J. Chalmers, J. Lcithhcad, J. IH. Harris.

On Tuesday morning as Sir W. H. Wilton was riding past Mr A. JlcKenzie's sheep yards, Carterton, he good naturally rait unasked, to aid the young man yarding up. He had only handled two or three sheep when his foot slipped and he fell, and in trying to save himself put his light hand to the ground. A board with a nail sticking up happened to be just where lie put his hand and the nail pierced right through tho fleshy part between the thumb and finger, and came out through the back, lie was not long in finding his way to Dr. Johnston and having the dangerous wound dressed. For a few days, if nothing worse results, he will have to wear his arm in a sling, says tho Obsma:

The most powerful magnet in the world is Unit recently rmidc by an officer in the l r .S. Army, and lies on the top of a fort near New York. It consists of two large guns and a metal bar, the former embedded in several miles of insulated telegraph wire, the current of electricity being supplied by a dynamo. &o powerful is this electro-magnet that it will affect a ship's compass at a distance of six miles. The result of experiments, says an American journalist, has led to the serious consideration of a scheme for arranging other magnets of equal power round the coast in the event of war, for obvious reasons. This idea is capable of development. Magnets might-be built of sufficient strength to draw the rides and cutlasses out of the hands of a hostile crew, or even to hoist moderately small torpedo boats out of the water, or to drag a battleship high and dry on the beach. The reader will please observe that it is "an Americanjournalist" who says this. Three specifics which come as " a boon and a blessing " to men, women and children, at this season of the year, are those known as Wilton's Hand Emollient, Wilton's Athletic Embrocation, and Wilton's Old English Cough Linctuß, manufactured by ifr Geo. W. Wilton, the well-known chemist of Adelaide lioad, Wellington. In the Empire City these preparations arc favourably known . and thoroughly appreciated, as is evidenced by the number of high-class testimonials the proprietor has received. Their merits are known also to a number in various parts of the Colony, and their further introduction into this district will be welcomed. In another column Mr Wilton calls attention to the efficacy of his preparations, which he places within the reach of all.

When the Hon. Mr M'Keiizio found his health completely breaking down recently, says the Post, and every train was bringing in crowds of interviewers to his home at Palmerston, where he was supposed to be resting, he fell that he could no longer stand the strain, and desired to resign. His comrades, howeyor, would not hear of (his. MrMcKonze is now much bettor, but it is evident that if his life is not to bo sacrificed, special arrangements must be made to ease somewhat during the session, the heavy work which ho has placed upon himself. It is probable that this will take the foim of members being asked to bring on matters affecting his Depaitments, during tho afternoon sittings, so as not to require,- his presence in the Houso at night, and this arrangement Cabinet will facilitate, while other steps will be taken to prevent his being worn out by the impoi (unity of entirely inconsiderate interviewers. As there will be uo important land legislation to bring forward, these arrangements should be practicable, and we feel satisfied that cveiy member of the House will do his best to assist in them, and to prevent Mr McKcnzie suffering further from the straiu he has hitherto had to undergo. On Tuesday he was much better, and should proper caro be taken, stands a good chance of recovering.

It is pleasing to hear that the efforts of the Hawkc's Bay Acclimatisation Society.to introduce deer into this district have met with success, says the Napier Telegraph. At the anuunhneeting of the Society the other day Mr Shrimpton stated that recently a herd of forty-one had been sighted near Matawhero, aud three had been seen togethoron the, main Euahine range, Three lino stags had also been seen repeatedly within a mile or so of his (Mr Shrimpton's) property, and had mado their presenco felt by demolishing his turnips? Thpincrcasoof deer tliroughout the district was further testified to by other members of the Society, and there is every indication that at no very distant dato Hawko's Bay will become ono of the best hunting grounds for the pursuit of depr stalking, the most' fashionable of ali'sport, '■"■"•■

MrF.EWood makes additions to his entries for next Taratahi slock sale. Several large bluegum trees in Church Street, Masterton, have been felled. A very successful social in connection with the Young Ladies' Bible Class, was held at the Masterton Wcsleyan Schoolroom last ovening.

Mr A. Collins, late of Grcytown, has taken over the Wairarapa agency of the Singer Manufacturing Company.MrW. Cullen, who has held the agency for so many jearsMing resigned,

All the birds ut tho Masterton Aviary are doing particularly well, and are standing the winter splendidly.

It mil bo another two weeks before the Itambow trout at Masterton Hatcheries are iu the thick of spawning.

Mr Ayson has succeeded this season, up to tho present date, in securing considers very satisfactory for so early mtho season.

The rouseabouts on the Avon Downs Station,Quconsland, struck work for an increase in their wages to 30s per week, but on the demand being conceded they resumed work.

The Haarlem Ship Canal, connecting tho Hudson liiver with Long Island and passing round Northern New York, has been opened. The ceremony was an imposing pne. The procession of ships was four miles long. A good hard working man in this town, who has a wife and family to support advertises in another column for a job. We hope any of our readers who can put work in his way will do so. He is a man who, sooner than stand idle, will take low wages, A very pretty tableau was quite spoilt at an entertainment at St. Matthew's schoolroom, last evening, by the colored (ire, instead of burning brightly, causing a great cloud of smoke, quite shutting the performers out from view of tho audience, Lime-light lanterns —which are more effective, and entirely free from the objectionable features o"f colored fire-will be used at the next entertainment of a similar kind, given at St. Matthew's Schoolroom.

At a meeting of the Wellington Benevolent Society yesterday, relief was grunted in a large number of casos. Ono was that of a woman who at one time was in receipt of an income of £I2OO a year. Her husband is dead, and she has to depend ior a living on the meagre earnings of her young children. Another case was that of a well-dressed woman whose husband is in Sydney, He had written to her, she said, and told her that it was no use her coming to him uuless she brought money, as he was only earning about 8s per week. Further, that if she did come it was to be under a false name-" for lnV'sake," as he put it. She preferred, however, to "starve" here among friends. Assistance was given.

Winter in New York is terribly cold. Bccently a team of horses attached to a sledge ran away, and were found on the following morning frozen to death. At dawn the horses were seen at the pier, standing in a perfectly natural position with their heads slightly turned, as though in obedience to pressure on the rein by the driver, When they were examined both the horses and the driver were found to be frozen to death and as hard as stone. They had been stopped at the extreme end of the pier, and toother slcp or two would haveprceipipitated horses and sledge into the river. It is supposed that the driver became so benumbed witli the cold that he was unable to control the animals, and that they, noticing the danger they were in, stopped. The man pulled on the reins, and the horses stood still with their heads turned, and they and tho driver slowly froze to death.

Two sturdy-looking labouring men waited upon the Benevolent Trustees yesterday afternoon and sought assistance Both were strangers here, one hailing from the Wairarapa, the other from Palmerston North, and, as the spokesman put it, they had had only one "feed "since their arrival in Wellington, 21 hours previously, In answer to questions from the Trustees the man from the Wairarapa slated that it was no use men going into the country for work. _ The squatters had turned nearly all their men of£ and refused to take any more on. "Go to your Government," was usually the answer given in reply to applications for work. Labouring men were treated by these squatters just like dogs-worse in fact. Continuing, the man muttered something about getting himself into gaol, if no one would help him. The Chairman pointed out the foolhardiucss of this, whereupon the man blurted out that that would bo better than starving. The Trustees after a brief consultation decided that cases of this kind could not be dealt with by them, They wouldgive these mcu their tea, a bed for the night, anda breakfast, and after that they would have to shift for themselves. A strapping young fellow from Napier, who told a tale similnr to that of tho other two men, was treated iu a similar manner.— N.Z, Times, i One ot the sights ot Wellington, at any time is undoubtedly the magnificent cstablishment,known as Te Aro House, and now that every department within its walls is filled to overflowing, with a bewilderinu. variety ot the season's novelties in millinery, mantles, dress»s, etc., it is more than eyer a pleasure and profit to visit the" wholesale family drapery warehouse, To Aro House.

Particular attention has beon paid this year to the requirements ot country customers, and tho result is w bo teen in the immense and varied stock of calicoes, shirtings, flannels, flannellottes, strong wearing dress materials, men's anil boys' clothing, to, Tho choice in oaoh depart, mont, is almost unlimited, as may bo imagined, when it is stated that of flannelette alone, over 60,000 yards have this season been imported at To Aro Houso, Wellington. A specially organised department, has been established to deal with couutry orders. Patterns of any materials in stock, will be forwarded to any address, post free. Country residents ore invited to write for prices, or any information regarding goods wanted. It is confidently* asserted that nowhere can such a wide selection, or such Bterling value be obtained, as at To Aro House Wellington,—Advt, The rale of drapery and olothinj announced in another column, will comonce on Saturday Juno Ist, at tho Bon Marche, Messrs L J. Hooper and Co., have decided to dispose of the whole of their new season's stock of drapery, millinery, olothing, household furnishing, woollens, blaukets, etc, This is a ohanco that very seldom occurs and buyers would do well to visit tho sale early as there is no doubt the goods will be sold independent of cost prices and at great sacrifice,-Ad vi,