Wairarapa Daily Times. [Established 1874.] THURSDAY, 0CT0BER 17, 1895. THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5158, 17 October 1895, Page 2

Wairarapa Daily Times. [Established 1874.] THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1895. THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

• 1 . Next to the moa, tlio Justice of the Pence is probably the most curious biological specimen to bo found in , New Zealand. Our Wellington cor- ' respondent, in another column, gives usatownspecimcn-a mm oris. We are accustomed more to the country examples, and these, taken as a ■ whole,. are very interesting. The eccentric J.P., though he has of late increased and multiplied exceedingly, was to be found even in old times. Wo remember, many years ago, a good old liberal Justice, who, whon he was called upon to punish a comely damsel for stealing boots, said: "Sarah, you didn't mean to do it!" and whon the damsel frankly admitted that she had meant stealing tho boots, remarked: " don't do it again; ease dismissed!" It is not many years ago that a Masterton J.P. might have been'found dispensing justice in his shirt sleeves, seated on a log in tho middle of a paddock. Perhaps the most an. happyspeoiinensarenewly-appointed J.P.'s who know nothing of the law and aro entirely ignorantof its forms. These (ire wont to cling to a friendly constable liko achild to a nurse, and if he happens to turn his back on them for a moment they get exceedingly nervous and aro frightened. There are also rash J.P.'s, who, in blissful ignorance, will do any mortal thing. We haye seen an unsigned document, the presumed signature to which was sworn to by a couplo of J.P.'s who probably wero quite unaware that they had oarned twelvo months hard labour by a false declaration. Thero are J.P.'s, too, horny-banded tradesmen, who, when culled upon to witness a document, expect the public to shout drinks for them. These sign when the spirit moves them! Occasionally this liquid refreshment has been compounded by the tender and acceptance of a humble shilling, though it is said that ere now as much as a guinea has been paid to stimulate a reluctant, justice. We haye also hoard of Justices who considered cheating at cards to ho a fair thing for men in their position; and the other day at Woodville a certain J.P, was publicly denounced as a thief, Is i here n'p way of protecting the public from unqualified aud undesiniblo J.P.'s? ThereJs.one which in old tinW iised to be very efficacious, aiii v/hich would at tl]o present day repipye tho reproach frp : tho brigade of Justices, In fornior . times no Justice of the Peace was i appointed without a referenco to the ' Resident Magistrate of the district in which be resided, The responsibility of the fitness of the candidate ! - then as now. there were candidates ■ and political candidates for the posi- ' {.jon—rested with the Resident. ! Magistrate, and praotioally there wei'6 no bad appointments, If only i in the present day the Ministry had i the honesty and the patriotism to 1 submit the names of persons vecom- ' mended by their political supporters ( to the Stipendiary Magistrates" of 1 Sew Zealand!'the Colony would be ■ Spared some shame and disgrace, ■ It does not matter how big a fool a 8 man may be, how ignorant an ass, jj he is now-a-days appointed a Justice t of the Peace without a word of r mquiry as to his fitness or nntyness, ! In this pitpv Ministers'h,aye dealt ' falsely and' treacherously'. 1 by the \ Colony. For the sake of political support tbby. have sold its good [ jWfae, ' ' ''' ' I

The" tattooing craze " has brokon out again amongst the English aristocrasy. > Sarah Bornhatdt, Madamo Molba, mid other leading professionals, havo pronounced decidedly against bloomers, , The -members of the Midland Crioket Olub irill hold a practice on the Park this afternoon.

Mr Alei. Ayson, ot Wyndhara was uncleto Mr L. P. Ayson of Masterton, not father as previously stated. Tho Eight Eev. Dr Durnford, whohas been Bishop of Chichester since 1870, is dead.

The usual servicos, in connection with St. Matthow's Church will be held at Opaki and Bangitumau on Sunday next. A well attended meeting of the members of the Midland Cricket Club was held last eyeniug, when the rules drawn up by the sub-committee were adopted. Dr Butcmcnt has given a bat for the highest batting average, for which he was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. The Secretary reported that matters relating to the formation of a Thursday Union were proceeding satisfactory. The season is said to bo unusually late in the bush districts this year, owing to the severity of the recent frosts. Gardouing operations aro especially I behindhand.

The Temiika Liader learns that the Government liavo acquired Quinn's farm of 381 acres, situated ou tho road to Milford, and known as "The Island," at a price which will enable it to be let at a reasonable rental.

The Mastcrton-Opaki Jockey Club has decided to cut a nine-foot gallop on the Opaki racecourse for training purposes.

Kketahuua concert-goers had the pleasure last week of listening to Miss Slieeu, of Wellington, who was engaged to sing at two concerts in aid of school funds. Her singing proved a great treat and those who heard her fully endorsed the favourable notices bestowed upon her by tho Wellington papers.

A large number of residents inEkctahuna have combined to give a shilling a month each towards the support of a family who are in most straitened circumstances. By this means a good sum is realised without the individual effort being great on the part of any one subscriber.

Sir Frederick Napier Broome, who in the" sixties" was a settler in Canterbury, New Zealand, and has in latter limes been Lieut-Governor of Mauritius and Governor of Western Australia and Trinidad, has been appointed to succeed Sir H. A, Blake as Governor of Jamaica.

Another hatter has begun the practice of his profession in Wellington, ami in nnolhor column a poetical effusion will disclose the identity of the individual. The Iwls turned out by this maker are said to be the acme of perfection in style and fit, and Wairarnpa settlers whose "tiles" want renewing will now have an opportunity of supplying their needs,

Accordingly a parliamentary return the expenditure in connection with Mr Valentine's appointment as dairy expert including salary and travelling expenses, was £1454, of which sum £542 was for salary. The period that Mr Valentine was employed in the colony was 152 days, and in London 30 days says the Otaqu Bail)/ Times. Tho Shops and Shop Assistants Bill has passed the Labour Bills Committee with one amendment, says the N.Z. Times. This amendmcut provides that in case a shop and office are conjoined in one tenancy the two businesses should not be compelled to close for the weekly half-holiday on two different days. In auswer to Captain Kusscll, the Premier yesterday stated that he had read in the papers that the Government was keeping back the business of the country on account of an agreement being arranged between the banks (Bank of New Zealaad and the Colonial Bank). He gave this a most emphatic denial. He was not going to subordinate Parliament to any bank. Mr Collins has given notice to ask the Premier whether it is true that racing clubs arc to be granted ten licenses more than two-thirds of the number issued to them in the year 1892-93, while 1 trotting clubs aro to be granted ten less than two-thirds of those issued in the same year? Why is this distribution 1 decided upon, and is such an arrangement calculated to encourage the breeding and training of the more serviceable class of horses '/

Mr 0. E, Hugo had another crowded house last evening at the Temperance Hall, when he lectured on " Noses," and the discourse wrs much appreciated and enjoyed and well illustrated, Mr Hugo described also the character from handwriting, and four Indies and five gentlemon had their faces criticised on the platform. To-morrow eveuingthercwill be nnolhor lecture on" Eyes.

Here is an extract from the New Dress Ecgulations of the Now Zealand Defence Force appearing in a recent Gazette :-" Mounted Hides, trousers optional, This garment is not to he worn at balls, &c," The regulation has given much alarm to volunteers, who are desirous of knowing whethor the operation of the Police Offences Act as to decency will be snspouded during parades, His the general impression that the Minister of Lands must have had a baud in the matter and that he desires to convert the Mounted Hides into Highland corps, says tho Post.

! The civil businoss at the Masterton S.M. Court, is gradually assuming very extensive proportions. Already up to 1 October, there havo been granted about forty more summonses than wero issued 1 during the whole of last year, making for tho past nine-and-a-half months, a total of 438. The previous year's aggregate was 399. It might bo mentioned that despite tho increased work thrown upon them, the staff are' exercising very creditable dispatch in the execution of their various duties, particularly _ so in the department of process-serving, which seems to be in very capable hands. The Melbourne community, says the correspondent of the Okp Daily Times, has got the bicyclo craze. The fact that Lady Brasscy strides the wheel has made it tho fashion among the fair sex. A bicycle dealer told me the other day that if ho had a gross of ladies' bicycles ho could hire them all out to learncas, The Cycling School in tho Hotunda in Bourke street is doing a roaring business. .Thew is talk of a procession of lady cyclists, headed by Lady Holled Smith (a well-furnished lady who is assiduously practising), to meet and welcome the new Governor's lady. The latest pupil at tho school is the Premier (MrGcorge Turner). He is a stoutish, medium-sized man, wearing spectacles, and his learning is consequently a matter of time apd many spills. Herr BennoScherckhasbeenatjt for some P!#, Jinst wflflk he rodo from North Brighton to Elßtcrnwick (three miles) with much pride, but he returned by rail, the wind being unfavourable. An interesting trial of Messrs Maokay and Blight's patent spado and poison layeriras made at Messrs Lowes and lorns' yards, Masterton, yesterday, apd the invention was iuspocted with close attention by most of the settlers present ' at the stool sale. Tho distributor was ', charged with 2 lbs of " toxa," the new rabbit exterminator, and tho implement ! was found not only extremely easy to i handle—font only weighs Bor 91bs— ] hut most reliable in its v, ork, tho doses (of which it holds 250) being discharged i with absolufo certainty and in any required alie. Tho holder seemed to bo easilyrefilledwith "toxa," "killbunny," ' "kill-closer," "pollard" and other ' similar mixtures; and Messrs Maekay and Bright, the fortunate proprietors of the patent, have clearly demonstrated a, most important saving of |ab.Qur, when i t|oif invention Is used, a seoond man i being quite unnecessary. Already i numerous orders have been booked, and I Messrs Lowes and lorns, their selling ( agents, advise early application, as the < first lot of machines has novf nearly all ' been sold, '■ 1

A juvenile amateur minstrel troupe is being, organised in Eketahuna by Mr McLean, late of Featherston '

The Eketahuna Minstrels are to give an entertainment at Mauricovillo on ilmrsday evening. Thei German steamer Emma sank the French barque Pacific in the North Sea. twelve persons who were on board the racme were drowned

During tho past week one patient was admitted to the Mastertnn Hospital and one died. Five male and ono female prticnta are under treatment in the Hospital at date.

The Public Petitions Commtttee recommend that the petition of J. Jones, f Metanuna, praying tor compensation tor land taken for railway purposes is Rood in equity, and should receive consideration from tho Government.

We understand (says the Times) that: an Opposition caucus was held recently and a plan of campaign for the coming recess arranged, Members were chosen to address meetings in the Opposition interest in different parts of the Colony. Mr C. Nicholson has been elected a member of the Eketahuna School Committee in place of Mr Nestor, the late Secretary, who has left the district.

Messrs Wright and Pothan, wheelwrights of Eketahuna, are extending their business by tho addition of a commodious showroom, which will give the firm overy convenience for displaying the many classes of vehicles which thoy manufacture,

One of tbe drawbacks ot country lite, at least to the small settler, is undoubtedly the increased price he has to pay for any articles of clotbing or general drapery, by reason of the extra charges for freight or carriage, This drawback need exist no longer, for extra charges are done away with under the new system which has been inaugurated at Te Abo Hodsb, Wellington. Under this system, any ot the parcels advortised, will bo sent to any address in New Zealand, rosr fiiek, the prices charged being exactly the B«mc as those at which the goods are sold over the counter in Wellington. As may bo imagined, however, this liberal offer is only extended to cash customers, and all orders for advertised parcels, must bo accompanied by cash for the amount, before tho order can bo executed at'fr. Ano House, Wellington, In illustration of this system, we will give an example. Take for instance No. 3 Parcel, which contains 1 Lady's While Maimook Ulouse, trimmed with embroidery and with the new butterfly collar; 1 Navy or Black Sateen Blouse, with wbite spots, new Btyle; 1 pair of Black or Coloured Taffeta Gloves.nnd 2 pairs ot Ladiesßlack Cashmere Hose, This complete parcel will be sent, post tree, to any address, on receipt ot 12/6, from Te Alio House Wellington—Ann.