The Session.

Wairarapa Standard, Volume XX, Issue 2066, 11 May 1887, Page 2

The Session.

It would be extremely difficult just now for the unexpected to happen u politics, for hardly anything could possibly happen that would not have been anticipated, either in some qui.iter or another. The whole fate of the presf Jt session, and contingently of many members, does not rest so much on the Representation Ci’l as many deluded people thiuk it does. For it has been whispered in Askelon that the Financial Statement wi'l disclose a hot protectionist policy upon which the Government will stake its existence ; that if that policy is rejected, as it seems certain it win be, there will be a dissolution and then—and then 1 Put ont the Government light. And then—there will be a Hall-Atkinson Go* verntuent, which will probably include in addition to the two leaders, Mr Bryce and Mr Ormond. The Opposition have been very cute and vet/ silent about Sir John Hall, It is calculated by them that this will be a name to conjure with in the South, where Major Atkinson is not popular, and that the Major’s name will be equally valuable in the North. This grand combination, with S ; ' John Hall at its head, w>U be formed ; the continuous Ministiy, emerging from behind the cloud, will burst once again into the noons day warmth of office. As to the present Go. vernment, their disposal is not a difficult matter to deal with. Once separated Sir Robert Stout and Sit Julius Vogel will never join heads epTu. It will be ** we never speak as we , -ass by ” with them. They have been aasocia'c-d for n long time now, but every day of their office has only setved to show Low unsuitSsd they are to each other, how wide must be the breach that will separate them. M. Batlanoe will certainly, and Mr foie probably, follow the Premier. Mr I 'iebardson rud Mr Lavnaoh will doubtless go in with the G'’position too. Ad this is only hazard, but v enture to suggest that our readers shou’J .:sep hazard ” in view, for comps iioon «(isli iutoie occurrences.

The natives 4 a meeting at Te Ore Ore the other day spoat very indignantly against the Native Lauds Uhl. ' Ley intend to petition Parliament against the- measure. A most disgraceful outrage took place on Saturday night, at Auckland, an old woman while in a state of helpless intoxication, being indecently Assaulted by a number of men. None of the parties have yet been arrested.

An entertainment of a varied and novel character is announced for tho Town Mali, Greytowu, on Tuesday evening next. The bill of fare is an attractive one, and as those whu take part are acknowledged to be adepts in their respective parts, their auditors will enjoy the evening. Julian Thomas, better known as “ The Vagabond,” has brought an action for £2OOO damages agaiqst the Wesleyan Spectator, Melbourne, for defamation of character. The Victorian inland parcels post comes into force after Ist July. The Railway Department announce cheap excursion trains to Wellington on Saturday to give the residents ol Wairarapa an opportunity of witnessing the performance of “ lolanthe ”at the Opera House. The returu train will leave Wellington after the performance. Mi- F. H. Wood’s list lor his tomorrow’s (Thursday’s) stock sale at the Taratahi yards is now a very oompreUensive oue, including, as it does, ail kinds of stock. The entries include ’750 sheep, 300 lambs, 80 head of cattle, 30 store ewes, and sundry other lines. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Featherston School Committee, was held in the schoolroom, on Satur lay last. Present — Messrs J. Donald (in the chair), W Toogood, W Benton, J Robertson, A Everett and J Beel. The minutes of the previous meeting were read confirmed. Accounts passed for paymentJ D Oox 10s. W Hiteraan £2 IGs, Wellington Tinware Co., drawing models, £1 12s fid. Letters were received from police station referring to children’s absence from school; from headmaster stating school had made sal iafactory progress during the month; returns showed average attendance lfiß out of 210, a'so that a chimney at teacher’s residence bad taken fire and that owing to faulty brickwork had destroyed part ol inside woodwork and paper. Visitors for the month, Messrs Toogood and Benton. It was suggested that if possible a fortnightly drill for the cadets should take place on Saturdays. The entertainment for next Monday evening at the Town HaU, Qreytown, wifi, without doubt, be a good one. Mr J. H. Parker, piauiste, probably Miss Tocker, Mr Speak man and one or two more will come from Featherston. Ur Speakman, as a comic vocalist a.ll, we feel sure, bring down the house, for bo is a good singer and he will appear in character with “ Miss Houlligan’s Christmas Cake.” Mr Lundqvist wiT also be present, and pnss bly -wo others from Carterton. The Greytowu Orchestral Society will open the programme, md among tire contributors livmg in Grcytown will be Mrs Moffitt. who is well known as a good elocutionist. ” Mary, Queen of Scots” is the title of the piece which mis lady re-.: i ,\t the late Exhibition in Wellington before a crowded house and with great applau-’ The programme of the evening wi.i be divider into three ports, the second part beiiig dev ued to Mary, Queen of Scots. Part I, Her C -vei.tLifu ; 2, Her Marriage ; 3, Her Furewt : to Prance ; t, The Death of (tizzio,- 5, r imprisonment ; 6, Her Defeat; 7, He Execution. Too caterers are endeavoring to make the first entertainment an intellectual u weP as a musical treat.

The life of r oou; y clergyman, iu tho Wairarapa at auy rat , ,j not au easy one at certain times. The journeys from one town ship to another on the Lori’s Day ate very fatiguing aud must interfere not only with the health ol the preacher but with bis sue.cess in the pulpit For instance, last Sunday morning tire Ibvs Western and llewsou rode truin Greytowu to Featherstou, where Mr tlewson preached at St John’s church for tho first time ; troru thence they rode to Martin-, borough where service was also held. Then there wbs the ride back to Grcytown, aud both the rev. gentlemen ouly got at St Luke’s just in time. It stands to reason that no clergyman oim oqme betore his congregation suitable for the exercises of the evening after so much time spent iu tiro saddle, and we do uot wonder that one alter another of our clerg nian are obliged to knock up on account of ill health.

While three men were removing a derrick on the North tiphead, Greymouth, on Monday afternoon it was caught in a gust of wind and foil over. It knocked Allardyce. i young fellow, into the water. He wap stunned by his head striking a stone. Another man, named John Moore, was also struck hy the derrick and severely in jured. Two men named Morse and Williams jumped into the soa to look for Allardyce, ami after about 10 minutes ilia arm was seen ho was being turned by the sea, and he was hauled out unaonscieu.-i However, he som came to, and hut anvt.. ■'* sent to the hospital, both injured iiimi we,.. Rough on Piles.’' Wny sull'.'i Piles tmmediato relief and compii m euri! gu uan- j toed. Ask f.>r " Rough on Piie.a " Sure i

cure for itching, protiuding, bleeding, or anv form of Piles.

When Moriarty’s Jubilee price list w.is read, l[created the greatest sensation ; All t.he small dealers unitedly nod • ■ He’ll certainly startle the nation ” They wore right indubitably -wait and you’ll

see, ’Tis the beet celebration of our Queen’s Jubilee. You have no doubt re id the price list; see that you now examine the goods. m

AttheKaikoura School Commit ten election thirteen persons infused to n'low themselves to be nominati i The mao who stood at the head of the p di had no 1 sa thin eleven plumpers given him. no was seventy votes, although only fix vote.e abend of the next oa the list.

“ Rough or. Catarrh corrects offensive odors at once. Complete cure of worst chronic oases ; also unequalled as gargle for d pthnrla. sore throat, foul breath.

The I'ev Mr Western will shortly leave the | Wniranif/u on a visit to the home of bis ' , oath, and we feel sure all who know him will I join with us in wishing that the voyage and | change of scenery will tenew his health, and ! that he may return to New Zealand to carry | on his labours. Since ha has been located in the Wairatapa he has been most zetioua in the performance of his church duties mi! outside the church he has been a good Samaritan. There ate many among the poorer class who could testify to his many atten ious in oases of sickness and to his warm benevolence when poverty and distress have thrown a shadow over the home. And io this work lie has been ably assisted by his good wile. Devoted to every good work, she has “ done what she could,” watching by sick beds and preparing little delicacies for the sufferers. We are persuaded that no couple has done more in the Wairatapa to alleviate the sufferings of their fellow creatures than Mr and Mrs Western.

The New Jersey State Senate on Apn. 5, refused to appropriate a single cent towards a monument to their then Governor, General George B. McLennan, lor making disparaging remarks about his wile. If every man who spoke disparagingly about his wile had a monument, the world would be full of tombstones.

The total population of Australis, Tasmania and New Zealand is 3,486 682. Tbe increase on last year has been 141,125. Each colony has participated in tbe increase but South Australia, which shows a decrease of 984. In every colony the males outnumber the females. Victoria has U’s persons to tbe square mile, New Zealand 6'65, and New South Wales 3-38.

It is with extreme regret that we learn, says last night’s Post, that the proprietors of the Pet one Jam Factory have decided to discontinue their business of jam manufacturing and fruit preserving. The reasons for this decision are many, chief, however, among these being the great difficulty in obtaining a sufficient quantity nf fruit at suitable prices ; and that the industry as at present carried on with comparatively imperfect machinery, is not on a sufficiently large scale to enable the firm to compete with larger factories in more favoured localities.

A wrestling match came off at Hawera on Monday night lor the championship oi New Zealand, a silver medal presented by Mr Pitcher, nud lor £SO, between Hudson, of Wanganui, and Gilbert Pearce, ot Egmont district, and was won by Pearce. The contest included five styles ot wrestling, the winner of the first three falls to win the match. The Mayor of Hawera acted as judge. The attendance was large. Hudson won the first fall, Pearce the second, Hudson the third, and Pearce the fourth. The final struggle gave rise to great excitement, Pearce winning chiefly by his superior strength and condition. Pearce is a young man, and offers to hold the medal against all comers, but will nut travel as a professional. The loser offered to meet Pearce again iu six weeks tor £IOO or £l5O a side. The match was a keenly contested one, several heavy falls being given.

" One who bus tried it,” supplies the Dunedin Star with the following, which he describes as a sure remedy for oodliu moth; Take one gallon of strong brine (that from the batcher’s cask is best), one gallon of blood, or drainings of slaughter yard; mix it with two pounds of soot. Wash the stems and large limbs of infected trees as soon as the leaves are off, and give them a second wash just as the blossoms begin to fall. A largo whitewash brush is best for the purpose. This remedy is not only a sure one against the moth, but also destroys all insects and moss. Trees should always be planted 20 feet Apart. The codlin moth delights in shady, damp gardens. Infected apples shou.d never be buried, as the grub works through the soil. Either put them in boiling water, or feed pigs with them ; they will thrive well on them, and you get some return from your fruit.

Queen Victoria armed at Cannes, France, on Apiil 1. The British men of war, Than, derei, Colossus, Agamemnon and Dread' nought, with the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince George of Wales oa Board, were at anchor in the Bay of Cannes awaiting the Queen's arrival. Her Majesty was enthusiastically received by the people of the place. The Queen left Cannes (or Aix les Bains at eight on the evening of April 5. There was an immense crowd at the railway station to witness her departure. The English and French squadrons lying in Cannes harbor were illuminated io her honor.

Mr F. H. Wood issues herewith an inset which refers to his next Saturday’s suction in the Greytown rooms. The mart is already beginning to assume a well stocked appearance, but as we understand that there are something like four tons of groceries, three loads of furniture, and four oases of drapery aud clothing yet to arrive, we think Mr Wood's only trouble will be to find room for bis audience However, we hope the public will respond, and as the handbill says, “ be there," and we have no doubt the auctioneer will be able to make all comfortable, however numerous.

The following are the respective football teams that wilt meet the Maaterton first and second fifteens on Saturday. First Fifteen —backs, W and S Tully A Udy, A Beard, J Tockcr and Kyan ; forwards, C and J Beard E and C Udy, Connelly, T Saywell, Goldsmith, G Humphries and H Tully, first emergency, Hobman, A and R Grigg, and Alloway. Second Fifteen -backs, AWakefin, U Uaillie, A McMaster, Wenham, T Hawke and Maguire, juu.; forwards, A and R Grigg, T Fisher, Allowsy, Clem Udy, J Hobman, Lewis, Forncks, Ferguson. Emergencies, C Varnham, Tommy, and Prow. Every player must be on the ground on Thursday for vigorous practice.