Wairarapa Daily Times. [Established 1874.] MONDAY, JULY 1, 1895. A POUND A DAY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5065, 1 July 1895, Page 2

Wairarapa Daily Times. [Established 1874.] MONDAY, JULY 1, 1895. A POUND A DAY.

Siini'M) we prate of hard times when men on the co-operative works are aiming a pound a day ? Last week we related a little anecdote of n working- party, each man of which netled a pound ut day out of a certain contract. We had a fairly reliable authority for the statement, and from other sources we have gleaned corroborative evidence, .so that we feel bound to accept as a fact the phenomenal rate of pay we have mentioned. In future years many men in this colony will look back with regret to the golden era of Seddon when they could knock a pound a day out with their picks and shovels, for some in the community the times are so splendid just now that they cannot possibly last. New Zealand cannot for example always go on making railways at, say, ten thousand pounds a mile, which aie only worth five thousand pounds. The prodigal Premier is now wasting the substance of the colony in riotous railway making, but the time of ''husks " is sure to follow, Jnst now, the co-operative works are better than a dividendpaying gold mine. They are run with the intention of enabling each worker to earn seven shillings a day, but to do tins it is necessary to pay double the ordinary rate given for piece work, or the "duffers" on the job would be nowhere. This is how it comes about that one gnus? of men of the "duifcr" class make three shillings a day, and another gang of the. ,( able-seaman" variety can earn twenty shillings. No wonder that the administration is popuhir, which enables a working man to earn it pound a day. Why an M.H.R. only earns two, and a Minister of tho Crown three, and the average civil servant is nowhere with the pick of the co-operative labourers! There is no possible doubt whatever, about the fat wages paid to the co-operative workers, See liow the public houses increase and thrive in the neighbourhood of the camps, llr Seddon is the patron saint of the camp publican, who collects into the bar |til|, the major portion of the Public Works fund of New Zealand. A publican has an ideal existence in the vicipity of camps where men can 'earn, a pound a day. No wonder that private employers of labqur canpot compete with the Government in the labour market. To be an unemployed waiting at the gate of tho Labour Bureau is better than a snug billet ou a farm or station, No wouder that many men complain of low wages, and will not take work when it offers. The labour '■ market of the Colony h,as been demoralised by the Government, i

The July number of St. Matthew's 1 Church Kalcndar "is to hand. . Mr Wi Parata, M.H.R, is at present oa a visit to Mnstcrton, The Premier says tlio whole colony is a "rabbit infested district." The Premier has giyen notice of "The Debts liecovery Limitation Bill." The annual meeting of the Masterton Horticultural Society takes place this evening. A grand concert is to bo held in the Lyceum, Carterton, on Friday evening next. Next Thursday tlio hounds meet at Carterton, tlio '• throw oft'" being from tho Kennels. Quite a number of entertainments are being arranged in connection with St. Matthew's Church. Consumption is supposed to hayc carried off a number of ostriches at the London Zoo of late. Captain llussell wants to know if members of the House aro simply " recording angels." The Works and Finance Committee of the Masterton Borough Council meet this evening. The sum of £lO 5s 6d has already been collected towards a new font for St. Matthew's Church. The centenary of the death of Burns next year is to be celebrated by a Burns Exhibition in Glasgow. The Carterton Bicycle Club hold a social and dance in the Assembly ltooms on the evening of July 4th. Mr W. Sussex, of Fcathorslon, preached to a good congregation at the Masterton Wcsleyan Church last ovciing. An old lady in France, who is just completing her 100 th year, has been a vegetarian all her lite, wcll-waterod cider being the strongest drink she ever takes. To clear oil' the war indemnity demanded by Japan, the Chinese would need to nay £l3 a minute, night and day during the next live years. A number of new instruments arc being ordered through the Dresden Company for the St. Matthew's Parish Band. The Masterton Hospital Annual Ball lakes place nest Thursday. The attendance is expected to be very large. Mr Fvcdk. Bennett, sou of a former well-known English champion billiard player, is at present in Auckland on a visit. On June 22ud, Foreman Wimsett, of Nelson, for 2fi years connected with the Nelson Volunteer Fire Brigade, was presented by the Mayor with a gold star medal. The Singer Manul'iicturiii!; Company notify in this issue that Mr A. Collins is the Company's Wairarapa agent, and his address is Cole Street, Mnstciton. The close season for seals, which was to have ended on Ilia liOth June, is to be extended for another twelve months. For the Industrial Exhibition, to open at Chrislchurch or. the 28th of August, 3500 feet of space have already been applied for. A boy in the Oamaru district is reported to have died from the effects of eating the red berries of the African box thorn. Major-Gcncral Tulloch, in an article in the Sinelcnlli Century, declares thai payment of members is blighting political life in Australia. Mr Wakeman recently found in a lilacs: one bluff near Mr W. IV. McCardle's residence at Mangahao a line specimen of a stone tomahawk. The ]!cv John Dukes will preach next Sunday evening, at Masterlon, against the proposed laud lottery, in connection with the Estates Company. A branch of the " St. Barnabas Association " has been started in Masterlon. The Society—of which Miss Sheppard is the local Secretary—works in aid of the Melanesian Mission. Messrs Hornblow and Co, inform us that as an indication of the growing popularity of their weekly horse sales, buyers were present from all parts of the Wairarapa and Forty-mile Bush, on Saturday. It is slated that 11. Do Mans, the champion cricketer of (Canterbury, intends settling shortly in Sydney, in the hope of being included in the next Australian team. Mr A. Walker sent away one truck of stud sheep and Mr W, McKcnzic two trueksjrom Maslerlsn on Saturday last, for the Sydney sales. Mr Lawry says that on the Wellington racecourse he was offered drink at 100 cabs. Mr Hall-Jones says he had a friend who tried to gel a drink at 100 cabs, and came home thirsty. The general impression iu ollicial circles in Wellington is that when the Woodvillc-Ekctahuna line is completed it will add much to the importance of Woodville and will give new life lo the town and district.— Evummi: Mr John Plimmcr, who is frequently termed " the father of Wellington," and lo whose energy and enterprise Wellington undoubtedly owes much, the Manawalu Jiailway being a principal item, celebrated on Friday, the Sllrd anniversary of his birth, says the Font. A Munich professor claims to hav discovered a cancer remedy. He inocu lates patients with tho serum of tlio blood of sheep. Two Frenchmen claim to have cured cancerous growths by injecting Ihc serum of dogs and asses. The special cable message to the Ap, announcing Ihc result of the English Derby came through in lb. Cm., which is unusually smart when it is slated that nn effort was made to have the lines dear. AfarmoratLooston, named Patrick Mooncy, has been charged with attempting to shoot John McVinnie. There was some dispute about a drain, when Mooncy brought his gun, fully charged, and presenting it at McVinnie pulled the trigger. The cap snapped, but did not go off. The interest taken in the meeting of the Masterton and Star football teams on Saturday last must have been very keen throughout the district, as numbers of people travelled long distances from every direction to witness the contest. One party of young fellows, from the " back blocks "of the Forty-mile Bush, had to start from their homes at four o'clock on Saturday morning, in order to reach Masterton in time for the match. At-ike meeting of the General Commiltoo of the Masterlon Agricultural and Pastoral Association, held on Saturday, it was resolved lo hold the first Autumn Show on the 12th February, on account of its being near to the date of the Ham Fair. It was generally agreed that some difficulty was experienced in fixing this date, on account of its likelihood to interfere with harvest work, but as it is believed the date of future Earn Fairs will be put hack some weeks, as at present altogether too early, the Committee decided to defer anything like ut regular fixture, until it is seen what the Assoeiationcando with regard to altering future liam Fair (later, A very pleasing "send off" was accorded lo Mr A. N. Norton on Saturday evening last, when he left Masterton en route for Auckland. The members of the lied Star Club, of which Mr Norton lias been a valued member since his residence, in Masterton, met at the Committee Ilooins, and presented him with a silver-mounted pipe and match-box, as a token of their respect and esteem. Mr W. C. Cargill, m a neat and complimentary speech, made the presentation, and Mr Norton responded. The whole of the Club members then accompanied him to the railway station, and as the train moved away, hearty cheers were given for their departing comrade. Athletic circles in Masterton have lost a sterling enthusiast in Mr Norton, and the members of the ; Star Club wcro not slow to shpjy their i appreciation' »f his service , ' \

_ Lowes and loms raako further additions to their next stock salo b'st. Earl Cndogan becomes Lo:d-Lieuten-ant of Ireland, with aseatintlieCauinet. Mrs Banks, mother of Mrs E. F. Temple of Masterton, leaves this week for England. Last month thero was only one bankruptcy in Wellington. In June of last year there were three bankruptcies. Business appealed & little brighter in Masterton last Saturday, morcpeoplo than usual being about town. Mr J. Berriman, of Masterton, lcares on Wednesday, on a holiday trip to the Old Country, via Australia. During last month three inches of rain fell in Masterton on fourteen days, according to observations taken by Mr 1). Cobonrne, There is a report that the Turkish Government has again got into financial difficulties, and there is a talk of reducing salaries 25 per cent. Messrs Lowes & loms add 10 3 and <l-year-old bullocks to tbeir Ekctahuna stock sale for Weduesday next, ilrd duly. Yesterday proved cold and showery, the weather clearing up ju the eveuing and another sharp frost being experienced. Abeggnr whoreeently dicdin Auxerre had a million fraucs in bonds in a trunk, and in his cellar were 4C3 bottleß of wine of the vintage of 1790, The 45 3-year-old steers previously advertised for Messrs Lowes k loi'iis Eketahuna stock sale, on 3rd July, hive been sold privately. Mrs M. Banks has presented to the Master-ion Museum a sample of nutmegs iu their husks, grown in Ceylon, and preserved in spirits by the late Captain Banks. Messrs Simnii & Mowlcm add four horses and 250 lambs, to tho list of entries tor their next stock sale in their yards on Weduesday, 3rd iust. TlicCuslodianof the Masterton Cemetery, on nu order from the Colonial Secretary, permitted on Saturday last the coffin arl remains of the late Mr W. L. Ucena lobe exhumed for transference to Featherston. A match at cribbagetook place at the Oddfellows' Hall, Bangiora, a few days ago between seventeen residents in the western part of the town, and a like number from the oast end. The west enders won by 40 games to 'lO. The Kussi'an War Ollicc has decided to use henceforth exclusively grey horses for artillery purposes, the reason given for the innovation being that horses of this colour have been found by experience to be stronger and move ouduring thau brown ones. The London County Council have taken steps to have a close time declared for song aud other birds, throughout the County of London, from March Ist to August Ist, Starlings and sparrows'are not included. An end will thus be put to bird-nesting, and the capture or slaughter of parent birds. The New Zealand Educational Institute has elected (lie following officers for the ensuing year :—President, Mr J. J. l'ilkington, I'orirua, (re-ebcted): vicepresidents, Messrs W. 11. Jackson (Masterton) and F. W. Council (Upper Hutt): secretary and treasurer, Mr 11. P. Ward, Johnsonvillc, (re-elected); committee of management, Miss Watson (i e Aro) and Messrs Home (Pctune) and Erskinc (Terrace); delegates to tho CouncilmcelingatWanganui in January next, Messrs l'ilkington and Ward. On,! of the sights of Wellington, at any time is undoubtedly the magnilkcni cstaolislimL'jt.knuwn i\s 'IV. Aro House, and now that every department \. ithin its walls is filled to overflowing, with a bewildering variety oi (lie scaon's novelties in millinery, mantles, dice's, etc, it is mure, than ever a pleasure and profit- to vi«it tlw wholesale family drapery warehouse, Te Aro House. Particular atts'itwn lias been paid this year to the requirements of country customers, and the result is to be seen in the iinmcns"! and varied stock ot calicoes, shirtings, flannels, ll.inuellettcs, strong wearing dress materials, men's an! hoys' clothing, to. The choice in each depart, ment, is almost unlimited, as may be imagined, when it is stated that ot flannelette alone, over 5U,0l)0 yards have this season been imported al Te Aro House, Wellington. A specially organised department, has been established to deal with country orders. Patterns of any materials in stock, wili he forwarded to auy address, post tree. Couutry icsidents are mvilid to write for prices, or auy information regarding goods wanted. It is confidently asserted that nowhere can such a wide selection, or such sterling value be obtaiued, us at Te Aro House Wellington,—Advi. The sale of drapery and clothing announced in another column, will comencc on Muriay June Ist, at the lion Marchc. Messrs L. J. Hooper and Co., have decided to dispose of tne whole of their new season's stock of drapery, millinery, clothing, household furnishing, woollens, blankets, etc, This is a chance tint very sohlom occurs anil buyers would do well to visit tho salo early as there is no doubt the goods will be sold independent of cost prices and at great sacrifice,—Ann,