Daily Circulation, 1500. The Oamaru Mail. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1892.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XVII, Issue 5207, 13 February 1892, Page 2

Daily Circulation, 1500. The Oamaru Mail. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1892.

The Wellington Post, in an article referring to the appointment of the Earl of Glasgow as Governor of New Zealand, says : "It is probable that Lord Knutsford, recognising the necessity for having a man of firmness and decision at the head of affairs in this colony under present circumstances, lias purposely chosen an old naval officer, who in all probability is possessed of these qualities." How often lately the Post's anger lias got thea&better of its judgment. Perhaps it would like to see this ex-naval officer subjecting Ministers to the punishment of the cat-o'-nine-tails. All this bitterness has been engendered in the mind of the writer in this upstart Wellington paper because the Ministry will not worship the calf. It is, however, the duty of a Government to take its cue from the people, of whom they are merely agents, and not from a scribe, let him be never so consequential and indignant. The other day the Post was defending itself against the accusation that it is a Tory print. One of its replies was to the effect that if it had been in existence at the time that the American war of independence took place, it would have sided witli the colonists. We have not, however, to deal with what the Post says it would have done long ago under certain conditions, but with what it is doing at the present time and in relation to New Zealand. The colonists of America would not have suffered the crushing autocracy that the Post would, if it could, have instituted here, in order to check the freedom of popular government.

There is a charming naivete in the manner in which some of our contemporaries arrive at what they are pleased to designate logical conclusions. They travel by the direct route irrespective of natural sequence. The Taranaki Herald is a notable exponent of this style of argument. Having established the conclusion at which it wishes to arrive, safely in its mind's eye, it proceeds to the demonstration of that conclusion by a series of brilliant logical coruscations in the shape of improvised axioms, which it thinks are calculated to bewilder the unthinking. Our contemporary's latest instance is highly amusing and, if possible, more specious than ever. Having decided that the Ministry has not the support of the working classes, our contemporary proves its contention to its own satisfaction in the simplest manner. It argues thus : There are a number of men who have no stake in the colony. These men sometimes work, but they have not the welfare of the community at heart, therefore they are not the true working men, though they have votes and vote for the Ministry ; ergo, the Ministry have not the support of the working classes. This is the ABC of rational argument, and there is no going behind logic of this high order. The merest tyro can easily understand that it follows, as a natural consequence, that if A. dines at 12 o'clock B. can't possibly do the same. Having demonstrated this fact indisputably our contemporary can be excused its broad benevolent beam of self-satisfaction, and its patting of its own clever back with its own ponderous paw, as displayed in a smug sentence prophesying the downfall of the Government, as a result of the " likes of them," to use its own inimitable phrase, championing the cause of the hard-working man and the small farmer against the wicked, wicked, Government.

The following voting in the Education Board election is recorded :—Naseby, Messrs M'Kerrow, Ramsay, and Reid

Upon the fourth page of this issue there appears a notification of a number of pastoral licenses for runs distributed over the Otafjo land district to be sold by public auction m Duncdin on the 29th instant. The Blaekstone and Gimmerburn School Committees each nominated Messrs Clark and Ramsay for seats on the Education Board. The further the election goes the more firmly convinced we become that the "tip" we gave about a fortnight ago will come out right, and that the three scats will be secured by Messrs Clark, M'Kerrow, and Ramsay. No objection can be urged against any one of those three gentlemen, and no more equitable distribution of the three scats could be desired, as one each would be given to the lower end of North Otago, Central Otago, and South Otago. At present the interior of the education district has no representative on the Hoard, and the election of Mr Ramsay would be an act of justice to the settlers in the " wild west,'' who would then be enabled to give tongue to their educational wants and wishes. At the Resident Magistrate's Court, \\ aimate, before H. A. Stratford, Esq., U.M., on Thursday last, Alfred Douglas, inspector under the Rabbit Act, laid informations against Porter Hughes and \\ ni. M'Donald for neglecting to destroy rabbits in ihe Hakateramea district. Both were convicted, the former being fined LI, with 12s Court costs and Lti 4s expenses of two witnesses. Yesterday, before Messrs Manchester and Graham, J.P.'s, David Dunn, alias M'Vicar, was charged with using ohseuce language at the Makikihi Hotel. There was a further charge against the accused of refusing lo leave the hotel when ordered. He was convicted, and sentenced to seven day s imprisonment in Titnaru Gaol, oil the first charge, and 10s fine, or 48 hours' hard labor, on the second. A gentleman who has been on a visit to Malieno states that the rivers have almost reached their normal level, and that the river at Malieno is easily fordable, the ford being a little below the bridge. The Hood has wrecked fences in all directions, and has given the whole place a wretched appearance. Of course, an enormous amount of deposit has been left on the lower land, and this is some feet deep on the road below the Mcdora Hotel, as the driver of a trap discovered a day or two ago when his conveyance became stuck in the mud and had to be dug out. A number of men were yesterday engaged clearing the road, which has now been rendered passable. The Earl of Glasgow, the Governor elect of New Zealand, is a first cousin to Mr Alexander Boyle (a partner in the linn of Messrs Pyne and Co., Christchurch slock and station agents), who is married to a daughter of the late Mr Michael Studholme, and who resided for some time in South Canterbury. The Farmers' Circular this week has an article on fanners' prospects. It is an abstract essay on farming in general of considerable interest. From our advertising columns it will be seen that there will be a social meeting of the Loyal Oamaru Lodge, M.U., on Tuesday evening next, in the Oddfellows' Hall. 'I lie Supervisor for the North Otago district, Bro. R. IT. M'Pherson, will take the chair. A capital programme of song, toast, and sentiment has been prepared. A presentation will be made to Past Grand Bro. John Thomson, and a hon ravage- will be wished to Past Grand Bro. James Mitchell, who is making a trip to the Old Country. l'he Marton Mercury expresses an opinion that the appointment of the Earl of Glasgow as Governor of this colony is " most improper and injudicious." The annual meet of the Waitaki Collie Dog Club will be held this year on the 10th of March. Entries must be made with the Secretary (Mr J. Barclay) not later than 10 p.m. on March Ist. The programme npI pears in our advertising columns. The Rev. F. C. Dewsbury will hold farewell services at the Congregational Church to-morrow. A complimentary social will be tendered to him on Wednesday. On the application of the Colonial Bank of New Zealand (Messrs Hislop and Crcagli, solicitors), Patrick Murphy was yesterday adjudicated a bankrupt by the Registrar. Prices were low at the Ohaupo ram fair. .Some well-bred Leieesters from Mr John Reid's flock sold at three and four guineas each. A correspondent of a Wellington paper makes the following excellent suggestion : "If twelve fanners in New Zealand agreed to send Home to Dr Barnardo twelve frozen sheep once a year, each farmer choosing his own month, it would lift a great load from the doctor's shoulders." North Otago set a noble example in this respect, but it has not been followed by other districts. "Brake-nut's" notes are held over until Monday. An interesting bowling match between the Plnenix (Oamaru) and Caledonian (Duncdin) Clubs was played on the Kaituna green .yesterday, and resulted in a win for the Oamaru team by 4(i points to .'!9. The Pahiatua Star says a great deal of energy is being exhibited by the Survey Department to get land ready for settlement., large parties being emplaycd in many instances. It is hoped that by next bushfclling season there will be several large areas available for selection. The Wellington Post says : —Mr Warwick Weston, whose death was mentioned yesterday, was one of the best known and most popular commercial travellers in New Zealand. He had been in indifferent health for some time, and an attack of influenza some few months ago developed pulmonary consumption, which eventually terminated in his death. From his youth he has been in the employ of Messrs P. Hay man and Co., by whom he was greatly respected, and a large circle of friends and acquaintances will deeply regret his loss. At the Resident Magistrate's Court, Palmerston, on Wednesday, before H. A. Stratford, R.M., and J. 0. Mackenzie, J.P., Esqrs., seven informations for failing to destroy rabbits were laid by Inspector W. Millar. The following penalties were inflicted William Grayson, Mareburn, fined L 5 and LI 17s cosls ; C. S. Hay, Dccpdalc, fined L 3 and LI 10s costs ; Marjory Hay, Deepdale, fined L 3 and LI 10scosts; Donald M'Rae, Horse-flat, fined 1,5 and LI 10s costs ; John Spain, Macraes, fined L 3 and LI 17s costs : Robert Lee, Macraes, L 3 and LI 7s costs. An information against Pat rick Ivenney, Hyde, was adjourned. The European Mail says : —" The Union Steamship Company of New Zealand is about to add another vessel to its already formidable fleet. The new steamer is named the Upolu—a compliment to Snnoa —and she has just been completed on the Clyde. The Upolu is 220 ft by 30ft beam, with a depth of 24ft, and she has been specially built for the fruit and passenger trade between the Fijis anil New Zealand. At a trial the other day she attained a mean speed of 11 '6 knots on the measured mile." The following will represent the Oamaru Rifles in the battalion match, to be fired on Monday morning next: —Lieut. Macdonahl, Color-Sergeant Kelly, Sergeant Andrews, Corporals Buist and Power, and Privates R. Smith and Spiers. Emergency, Corporal Smith. The following team has been chosen to represent the Navals in the battalion match for B. Perry's trophy, to be fired on Monday morning, the conditions being seven shots at 200, 300, and 500 yards:—Q.-M. Symons, Petty Officers James and Grant, Seamen Rule, Butt, Cuthbcrt, and Hcrron. Emergencies, Lieut. Mahan, Seamen May and G. Barraclough. Every man must be on the range at 5 a.m. The Wellington operative bootmakers declined Mr G. Fisher's request to be allowed to address the members, and suggested he should address his constituents. Unfortunately, the indisposition of some important members and other difficulties will prevent the Musical Society's performance of the " Creation" from being given next week, as was intended. The Society has not yet shaken itself together after the holiday recess, and the prospect at last Tuesday night's rehearsal was unpromising and depressing. The executive of the Society are hoping that next Tuesday night will bring with it more propitious auguries—that, in fact—to put it plainly—all who desire that the Society shall continue will exhibit this desire by being at their post. If the attendance be full on next Tuesday night, it will be possible, we understand, to carry out arrangements which have been in progress for the rehearsal and production of several most interesting works, including the "Elijah."

It is thought probable that tlio in reference to tlic Nalinnn.l Mortgage Coin, pany is erroneous. No announcement <>f change mentioned has, it appear*, been ► t . n( to the Company's rcproßentativim in Hie |.„| ony, an<l, moreover, they have been n|i|n j»,,| by cable that the usual dividend will he piij,] We would draw attention to an ndveiij, ( luent in another ooluinn, intimating tbut, K memorial service in connection with 1 ln> Mr C. IT. Kpnrgeon will bo held lo night in the Baptist Church. The Wellington correspondent "f it,, Otago Daily Times telegraphs In <'i>iuir,,. lion with the mild " scenes" in the Synod yesterday and to-day, it is uml«-i>-(,„ h j that, the He v. Mr Eitchett was aciinj. tirely in Ihe interests of the Rev. <",itn lu Howell, incumbent of St. Matthew's, |)| Ml edin, who is commonly reported to lm Vt been inhibited from pleaching in niiy «| the churches in the Wellington dinei.> P during the silling of the Synod. 1| j, urged on the Primate's behalf that lie (i|| t Primate) has a perfect right to invite or cuu» to be invited, whom he likes to oivupv the Wellington pulpit during the and those who take this view fail lo see any slur has been cast, on Canon 11''Well through not being asked In preach while In remains here. Mr Howell s friends ii»mn that he had been subjected to a mild form n| persecution during tlie six months in win,.|, lie ollieialed at. St. Paul s, \\ cllinglon, lofiim.tew »-i in the Hev, Mr. Si ill s and the rumor that Mr Howell was in>t be allowed to preach in any of the city churches during his present visit is reganli'il as a continuation ol the unfair treat which they consider he received when |m. viously in Wellington.