The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 1879.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 238, 14 August 1879, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 1879.

A. meeting is convened to-morrow eveningatMasterton,to consider the question of subdividing the Borough into Wards. This is not the first time that such a movement has been projected, but the present opportunity is a very convenient one for adopting the change, as next month the annual election of the retiring members of the Council takes place, and if the sub-division is to bo made, it is desirable that it should be effected prior to it. It is, we understand, proposed that the number of Wards to be created should be four, which would give a council of twelve instead of the present total of nine. The increase in the number of Councillors would be an advantage as far as committee work was concerned. At present the public works and finance committees appointed by the Council are not very strong, and 011 other committees of minor importance it is difficult to find Councillors to make up a quorum The numerical increase in the Council would be possibly favorable to its collective strength, but it would have a tendency to lessen the individual importance of Councillors, and in some instances the latter result would not be an unmixed evil. The establishment of Wards would be recognised as a step in advance in the muni.ipal career of Mastevton, and not do it any harm with the outside public. Oil the other hand it would entail some littleexpense in bringing about the change. We believe it has been estimated that the movement would involve an expense of some .£25 to the Borough funds. If, however, any substantial advantage is to be gained the ratepayers will not grudge this small cost. Probably the principal reason which will induce many to support the proposal, will be the discontent which is manifested in certain sections of the Borough with the delay which necessarily has arisen in carrying out public works, Progressive people are always discontented, and when Kuripuiii grumbles because the main roads through it is neglected, it simply indi-

catos that it is in the frame of mind that men are when they get all that it is possible to obtain and sometimes secure move than their fair shave, Kuri- ( pnni is discontented, but we do not be- ( licvo that as yet it has succeeded in getting a lion's share. It is also dissatisfied because at the lato election, it ' did not vetuvn a local candidate, but. 1 was out-voted by other portions of the Borough. If the pnposed sub-division 1 takes place, Kuripuni will be able to 1 vetuvn two, and possibly thvee Council-, lprs in place of its present single repre- ] sentativc, and from this point'of view it is quite right in'advocating a change, Though we take Kuripuni as an in- < stance the same feeling prevails in * other parts of the Municipality, and the ' ratepayers if they think they can do 1 better by sending in Councillovs direct : from each section of the Borough arc quite justified in doing so, At the ] same time wo have great pleasure in bering testimony to the fact that the Council has in the past acted very impartially as regards the improvements made in the various sections of the Uovough, and that the occasional local jealousies which have been manifested outside, the Council have not been discernible within it "We ave on the whole inclined to believe that the change would strengthen the Council by bringing new men into the field and testing by the ovdeal of an election the merits of the old ones, and from this point of view recommend a trial of tho experiment, I 1

We regret to hear that Mr Henry Bannister died this morning at Sedgely. One of Masterton's oldest and worthiest settlers is now no more! His long and painful illness, has prepared his many friends for the sad intelligence, but none the less will be the sorrow felt and expressed by all classes in the community.

Inspector James, of the Armed Constabulary department, is now in Masterton. The football meeting convoned at Masterton for last evening, fell through owing to bad weather. Constable Scale has resigned his old appointment, m order to take office as bailiff, vice Mr Rhodes, resigned. Tho Masterton School Committee meets this afternoon. The Masterton Christys' meet at the Prince of Wales, this evening. Tho Masterton Rifle Volunteers parade this evening. The adjourned sale. Bank of New Zealand v. Spademan, takes place this afternoon. Mr Beetham invites the electors to meet him at Masterton on Monday next, at Carterton on Tuesday, at Greytown on Wednesday, and at Fcatherston on Thursday. On Saturday next Rainer's great dio rama of the (Vmerican war opens in Masterton. Wo call attention to a notice respecting it in our advertising columns. The addresses of Mr G. Beetham and Mr C. Pharazyn appear in 'our present issue, We shall take an early opportunity cf referring to the views advocated by the respective candidates, The following Wairarapa team proceeds to Wellington on Saturday next, for the coining foetball match ; Messrs Snodgrass, fiirdlestone, Lee, Kemble, Cobliam, P.onaldson, Cuff, J. McMaster, F. Tally, Cameron, Luxford, Hirschberg, Ward, W. Wardell, H. McMaster, (and possibly) Shaw, N, Grace, C. Jury, and G Tully. Arrangements will bo made for the team to return to the Wairarapa on the following day.

There was a large attendance at the Bio'rama of the American War at Greytown on Tuesday evening. The performance commenced by the orchestra playing an overture, after which the views were presented to the audience. We can say that it deserves all the praise that lias been given it, and it is well worth anyone's while to visit from an artistic or historical point of view. The views were thoroughly explained by Mr Stanley, who at various intervals of the evening delighted his audience by singing some capital songs, among which were " The Sun will Shine Again," " The Death of Stonewall Jackson," and "The Invevcargill Railway Ball," the latter of which brought down the house. We can recommend our readers to visit this panorama, and can assure them that they will enjoy themselves thoroughly.

The sale of F. H. Wood and Co. at the Feathcrston Sale Yards was well attended and there was a large supply of stock; 500 sheep and about 70 head of'cattle making an appearance. But although the buyers were on the ground, yet the several lots did not seem to go off as well as would have been expected. Several lots of sheep wore put up but were passed in; the only lots sold were one of 100 at lis 9d per head, and a pen of 'lO at 7s Gd. A small lot of sucking pigs were sold at fls, A pen of 20 store cattle were sold to Mr Matthews at £4 ss, and a lot of 7 heifers were sold at £7 12s (id. The pure-bred bull Vogel was passed in, The fat cattle did not reach the reserve, although there were two pens of 15 each, really good beef, Mr Vile purchased a lot of 4 heifers at £6 10s, and a few small lots were sold at satisfactory prices, There was no demand for horses, several being passed in. The oulinary meeting of the Greytown School Committee was held at the office of Mr Bock, on Tuesday evening. Present : Messrs Bock (Chairman), Jackson, Hornblow, and Wakelin. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The Treasurer reported the capitation had been received from the Educa-tion-Board and that accounts passed at last meeting had been paid together with an amount of £3 to J. Smith on account of chimneys, out of School Fund. A letter was read from the Education Board re Insurance. Mr Jackson moved and Mr Wakelin seconded that Mr Hornblow be instructed to insure premises at once or the Chairman do si and deduct amount of premium from money payable to contractor, It was resolved that this Committee do not nomimte a member for Educatiou Board. The Head masters' report was read. Tenders for gravelling the grounds were received from T. Wiggins £G 17s 7d and C. Bishop £B. It was re solved on the moiion of Mr Jackson, seconded by Mr Wakelin that the tender of Mr Wiggins be accepted, and the work not be proceeded with until instructions be given. Notice of motion was given by Mr Wakelin, that Dr Smith be elected a member of Committee. The meeting then adjourned.

A man who jumped overboard and was drowned at New York, left a memorandum, saying, " Whiskey did this," The Coroner said that water did it, and that if he had stuck to whisky he might have been alive now,