The Wairarapa Daily. TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 1881

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 3, Issue 723, 22 March 1881, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 1881

Subsidies to Road Boards and to Boroughs are past luxuries which are very unlikely to be again enjoyed in Mew Zealand for some years to come. We believe, however, that in the coming session some kind of subsidy will be granted to Counties. These bodies have power to levy ut rate, and provide in this way for themselves, but it is obvious that in any of them where highway rates are levied it is inexpedient for a second impost on country settlers to bo inflicted. Counties must, howover, have ways aud means, not only for the opening up of new country, but for the maintenance of through lines of road, For the former purposes the land fund may be expected to assist, and for the latter a Government subsidy is very desirable.. We trust that the financial position of tho colony is improving sufficiently to onable the Government to assist the Counties without having recourse to additional taxation, and we believe that it is. Wo should be sorry to advocate a County subsidy if any special tax were required to provide it, but we do not anticipato that such will bo the case. There is another legitimate way, too, by which Counties cau raise money without imposing ii rate—viz., by floating loans, We fail to see why County West should not resort to this alternative in order to put its bridges in an efficient state, and open up certain districts—such as tho Rangitumau —which are now inaccessible. A. small loan—say of £sooo—would enable the County Council to do a groat deal of necessary and essential work, and at the current rate of interest the annual charges would not be cumbrous.. Wo might point out, too, that if County West indicated an intentipn of helping itself by such a course it would have a much stronger claim on the Government for assistance. It might, perhaps,- almost make a bargain by which it would get as much from the Treasury as it would raise locally.' We are not usually an advocate for borrowing money, but when there is some direct contingent advantage to be gained by a loan it would be unwise to forego it, County West is just now incapable of carrying out certain essential works which must sooner or later be constructed. Take the Black Bridge for example. Sooner or later, it must be rebuilt, and there is nothing to be gained by postponing the work.- Ways and means have to be found, and it would be far better to obtain them at once than for the County to delay the performance of an urgent duty on the ground: of. impecuiiiosity.:; ;•.■.''.:.'., ' '""■/'

The usual'fortnightly sitting ofithe H, M. .Court at Carterton takes plaoa today. - ■ *' , • ,

Tho dates fixed for-the nomination of canclidatos for the various Wards of the Masterton Highway District will bo found in our advertising columns,

Tenders are invited by'Mr George Green Buok for the purchase of Beveral fine little properties of about five acres each in tho Kohutu Block, Masterton. The littlo girl named Stelin, that was so severely burned a short time since, died at Tinui on Tuesday last after severe suffering. II will be seen on referenco to our advertising columns that Mr T. E. Price is now prepared to supply any of the specialities prepared by Mr Fitzgerald, of the Pharmacy, Wellington, .Friday, the. 15t.h. April, being.Good Friday, Messrs lorns & Co; have altered the date of their great stock sale from Thursday and Friday, 14th and 15th, to Wednesday and Thursday, 13th and 14th April.

Tenders are invited for the cartage of machinery from Pigeon Bush-to the Wairarapa Beefs, The plant woighs about 15 tons. It is satisfactory to find that at last an adequate test will be made of the value of the Wairarapa Reefs. It is stated that the Goverxmont intend

that subsidies to hospitals and oharitable institutions Bhall continue after the expiration of the financial year on March 31sfc, to be carried on as at present, in the same way as last year, until definite provision is mado by the Legislature, It is rumoured that the Hon Mr Glad-

stone is about to resign office as Chancellor of the Exchequer, and that he will be succeeded by the Right Hon H, 0. E. Ohilders, now Secretary of State for War, while the Marquis of Hartington, Secretary for India, will succeed Ohilders as Secretary for War. Mr Gladstone will continue to hold office as First Lord of tho Treasury, An adjourned sitting of the Lower Valley Licensing Court was held at Featherston yesterday. Present Messrs Wardoll, Pharazyn, and J. P. Russell, commissioners, when the following licenses were transferred :—Victoria Hotel, from F. Faber to B. Ferrers; Empire Hotel, from J. Wilson to H. Dodds; Club Hotel, from W. Toogood, to F. Faber; Tauherenikau Hotel, from W. Duff to W. Abbott.

The headmaster of the Masterton Public School announces evening classes, to commence on Monday, the 28th inst, There will be three classes each week—

viz., Monday (arithmetic-and penmanship), Tuesday (English Grammar and Composition), and Thursday (History and Geography). The terras are fixed at one shilling per week, and those youths in Mastortonwho have been unable .to attend school through being otherwise occupied during the day, should be careful not to miss tho opportunity now afforded them of evening studies under a first-class teacher. . There are (writes the Standard) to be two fresh papers in Wellington. One is to be called the Bulletin and published as a weekly. This paper is to start in April. The other will represent, we are told, the Catholic interest-also a weekly. It is stated that £IO,OOO has been subscribed for this latter venturo. If the money were put into paper-making instead of printing paper, a return in,the shape of interest on tho outlay might be anticipated. .

Wo. should like to hear, that our Grey;own friends are beginning to think pi

tlio approaching long evenings, and endeavoring to get up some of their noted amateur entertainments, proceeds for charitable purposes, as was done last winter. It is satisfactory to hoar of the steps taken by the Wairarapa Institute Committee in arranging for a course of lectures by able gentlemen to feed the inquiring mind; but at the same time we believe that a series of entertainments would attract larger numbers of those who require relaxation from business, and who enjoy music and a hearty laugh—and possibly a dance afterwards. Penny Readings take well at home, and we believe something in tho same way only at a charge somewhat higher, would draw largor numbers, and also prove a pecuniavy'success.

: A special meeting of the Committee of the Greytown Horticultural Society was held on Friday. Present.-Mossrs Beard (in the chair), Brooks, Barratt, Hollard, and York. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The Treasurer's statement was read, and held over till next mooting. Resolved that a notice bo inserted in the Wairarapa Standard, stating that all prizes will now be paid, and requoatinp; subscribers to pay amounts due to the Society. It was resolved that the Treasurer be authorised to pay accounts outstanding of the last season's show. It was resolved that a vote of thanks bo passed to the judges and stagors and members of the Greytown band. Resolved that the meeting adjourn until Saturday the 9th April, at 7 o'clock, and that the annual meeting be held on tho same evening at 7 30 p in. The meeting then adjourned, What appears to have been a premeditated attempt to commit suicide (writes the Post) occurred in Wellington about half-past 12 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The attention of several persons was attracted to a man standing at the end of tho outer T on the Queen's Wharf, who proved to be Mr Henry Anderson, long and widely known in this city as a journalist, and who was observed to gaze intently at the water for some minutes, and afterwards deliberately leap off the pier, A cry of" man overboard" was instantly raised, and two or three men employed on board a steamer close at hand scrambled on to a stringer, and, by placing a rope underneath Anderson's arms, succeeded in draging him on the wharf. Mr Monteith, chemist, who chanced to bo passing near tho spot at tho time, examined Anderson, who, at his suggestion, was conveyed in an express to the Hospital. When taken out of the water, ho was in an insensible condition. It is said that for some time past he has been in a very desponding frame of mind, and subject to fits of mental depression. At tho Hospital ho was attended by Dr Collins. Shortly after his admission into that institution Anderson recovered his 1 speech, and requested Dr Collins to be " very careful as to the mannor in which ho handled him, as he was apoworfulman." Subsequently, he jumped out of bed and assaulted the doctor, tearing the buttons off his coat. Lying in an adjoining bed was a patient suffering from a broken leg. Anderson's violent behaviour was such as to cause considerable anxiety, and eventually, a constable was specially told oft to watch his movements, lest ha might commit serious damage. : We hear from reliable authority that it is the intention of Messrs Schroder, Hooper & Co. to make their first grand display of Autumn arid Winter Millinery, Drapery, and Clothing at the Hall of Commerce, on Saturday, March 19th, consisting of 71 packages and bales.. As the bulk of their magnifioieiit stock has been imported direct from the manufacturers, the public can rely upon obtaining all the latest fashions and designs of the season, at extremely low prices; .We would advise all: purchasers ■ and lovers of fashion to make an early call at the Hall of Commerce and: inspect their stock, Thoir advertisement will be found on the front page of this paper.—[Anvil.: J rS;

■ Applications are invited for the appointment of Inspector to the Masterton Rabbit District.

Tenders are invited for 13.15 chains of formation on Livingstone's and Campbell b line. ' The Cadets parade in the Town Hall to-morrow evening at 7.30, when a full attendance is requested. , The formal-breaking up of the.-Te Ore Ore'meeting takes place to-morrow. There will be a sort of carnival at the. camp, in whicli hakas.and whiskey, will predominate, '