PUBLISHED DAILY. MONDAY, JULY 14, 1890.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8830, 14 July 1890, Page 2

PUBLISHED DAILY. MONDAY, JULY 14, 1890.

Dissolution ! Dissolution ! Dissolution ! is the reiterated ory of the Opposition ; as if putting the country-to the unnecessary oxpense of an election and the holding of a second session this year would relieve the colony of all its troubles. We wonder if those members who talk so glibly of "dissolution" have really thought the matter out seriously ? We doubt it. When triennial Parliaments were first proposed, it was stated by those who advocated the shortening the period of their existence, that there would be no need of " dissolution." Such, however, does not appear to have been- the caso, for after every two years a dissolution has usually taken place, and the country thus disturbed oftener than there was any necessity for. Do the members of the Opposition really know what they were elected for ? From these remarks it would seem as if they do not. They were sent to Parliament by the electors to clo the work of the country for three years, and not for any loss time. Since, however, the Triennial Parliament Act has been in -force, it has. been the custom of the members of the Opposition to obstruct the work of the Government as much as possible for the first two sessions, and when it comes to the last year they clamour for a dissolution. This custom cannot commend itself to honest politicans, or to the electors ; because the return of & member to a seat in the Legislature is in the nature- of a contract which those who sent them there expect they will faithfully carry out. The contract is for three .years, and the members have no right to appeal to the country in any less time." ' Why should a Parliament be dissolved every two years Avhen it has been elected for three ? If it is to be regarded as moribund before its termination by;efnuxion of time, then it is clear the wrong" men have been returned by the electors to'represent them. Perhaps those who are so violently demanding a dissolution are afraid that by the time Parliament dies'a natural death, their popularity with the- electors will also l»ve somewhat cooled down, and their chance of being returned again become hopeless. We are sure the electors are in no hurry for the turmoil which* an election causes, and, as far as the public are concerned, if elections were, less frequent than every third year they would be all the better pleased.

The Mutual Improvement Society meet this evening. The Resident Magstiate, the Crown | Prosecutor, Inspector Pardy, the Clerk of the Court, and several witnesses left by train this (Monday) morning for Stratford, in connection with the perjury proceedings there. • In a notice of a concert^ which appeared in the Auckland Herald the reporter says,"A lady gave a solo wii;h great taste and, much applause 1" A correspondent, writing to a contempory in the South Island : — "\A shortrtime ago I waß staying at A friend's house in the country. In the morning he kindly asked me to join in^ his family, devotions, in the course of which my friend offered up this petition : " Oh, Lord, bless my dear children, and grant that ! my sons may never be in a New Zealand Parliament or in a prison.' " By advertisement in another column, it will be seen- that Mr Garry intends giving a grand vocal and instrumental concert at an early date. A somewhat novel feature will be introduced in the concert, namely, the production of numerous old and favorite songs and ballads, with <■ choruses. We think tho idea will commend itself to everyone, and particularly the old people, to whom it will give an opportunity of, hearing the songs of their youth. The fact ot Mr Garry undertaking a c mcert of this description is a sufficient guarantee that the various items will be faithfully produced. Mr Garry has ai present a full chorus and an efficient orchestra in hand, both of which are undergoing steady practice. Numerous complaints were made of the conduct of the " gods " at the late football concert, but we understand that stringent measures will bo taken to prevent a repetition of the annoyance.

A very ancient specimen of the Maori gave evidence in the alleged criminal assault case. He was beautifully tatoocd, and looked a thorough member of the old school. After his evidence was taken he was requested by the interpreter to hold the pen while his mark was made to sign his evidence. He Held the pen while two sheets were signed, but finding the process was to be continued, he, with the inquisitivenesß of his race, demanded reasons from the interpreter. When the explanation was made to him the primitive old Maori, who rejoiced in the name of Piripi, was convulsed with laughter, and quite upset the gravity of the Courffor. a few minutos. A correspondent writing to a contemporary proposes, a new kind of union. After reminding his - readers^hat the cost of living is being increased by the unions of operatives, he says : " What is good for one class .of the community ought to be good for the other. The interest on deposit accounts in the banks for twelve.montns is 5 per cent just now, and it is reported that they are going to lower it,to 4. When everything else is getting up, the banks intend to bring the money down ; for tho banks have a combination or union among themselves. The depositors ought to •strike' for more interest, Bay 6 or 7 per cent.' They have the power, if they choose to apply it, by drawing all their deposits out of tho bank as they fall due, and return all the paper money ' to the banks and get •gold or silver. It would bo- as well for depositors both in Melbourne and Sydney to follow the same course. This is the union time ; we ought all to go together. Of course the • banks can : charge more 1 interest when they discount bills, so it will matter little to them." We would remind our readers that the great combination sale of drapery, clothing' and millinery, is now on at F. A. FonVa Uieapside Route, Everything has been reduced, besides which one shilling in the pound will be returned on all purcnases of n've shillings and upwards. The alterations to the premises are to be ' commenced in about six weeks. This valuable stock must be greatly reduced before then.— Adyt Ib life worth living ? Some people get bo out of joint, with everything that they think it isn't. When in this condition, they ought to take a drink of Bonubaws guaranteed unfermented, and, «oa-intp»igaj J»0- <ftn|e.r tyine,^A,PYT ,