The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1881

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 3, Issue 743, 14 April 1881, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1881

We refined in our last issue briefly to Mr Bunny's address to the electors. In our present one we propose to do the same by Mr Beethain. The two speakers present a remarkable contrast, the one is an orator, to whom, apart from the subject matter of his speeches, it is a pleasure to listen, the other possess little fluency of speech, and were it not that people knew that a sensible and trusfcworthy|man was speaking, he would probably fail to obtain the attention of his bearers. One good quality may be too, ascribed to, Mr Beetham's address, which can hardly be attributed to his colleague viz,, that "no side" is put on in it, Mr Beetham at the present meetings, is evidently a little tied, In order to speak from the same plat'orm as his more outspoken colleague, he has to exercise considerable discretion and patience. Mr Bunny tilts as a free lance, and the link which binds him to the government does not apparently in any way bridlo his utterances. Mr Beetham on the other hand is a warm and loyal adherent of the present Ministry, and must speak and act as such, We were glad to find that Mr Beetham has faith in the future of the county system. As he says, counties only want money, and as far as the Wairarapais concerned. Mr Beetham will have favorable opportunities in the future, of using his legitimate influenee as a representative of this district to obtain it. It must not be forgotten that he has done this in the past for both counties East and West, and there need be little fear that he will neglect any chance which may present itself, of again serving the district in this direction. We do not quite see our way at present to approve Mr Beetham's recommendation of Major Atkinson's local public works scheme. Say there is £IOO,OOO or £200,000 of public money to be spent. Why not | spend the amount through the counties, rather than create a new government department, with a new staff, and new machinery. What with Counties, with Waste Lands Boards, with Highway Boards, and with Boroughs, we have surely enough administrative power without a local public works board. Mr Beetham however, as a County chairman may be expected not to rashly commit himself to any proposal which may tend to retard the development of County interests. The future prosperity of the Wairarapa depends in pur opinion, on our possessing an active and influential County govern ment, and efficient Highway Boards. We wish to destroy neither the one nor the other, but to preserve both, and it is a satisfaction to us to find that at least one of our representatives is a County chairman. For Mr Bunny's abilities we have a considerable respect,;

tlie right place, Country interests however, can be better understood and advocated by country settlers.: Mr Beetham, though less, able in some .espects than his colleague, yet 'understands the wants and necessities of. country settlers far better, and though be cannot give us a brilliant platform speech, he can serve 01 r interests at head quarters and obtain for us from the powers that be all the reasonable demands that we may make. On the Wellington and Poxton railway question Mr Beetham hardly went as far as he might have done. He must know that the West Coast ring expects to get, sooner or later, a slice of Government money-that the money for the lino will not be subscribed in Wellington or England: He must also know that if any Government gives money to the West Coast line it will take it from the Masterton and Woodville line to do so. Mr Bunny ingeniously referred his interest in this line to his provincial policy ten years ago. Mr Bunnv ten years ago was paid as Provincial Secretary to look after the interests of the Manawatu distriot, and we very much mistake him if he undertakes these interests now without some quid pro quo. The railway commission and the Government have treated the Wairarapa and the West Coast railways as rival lines, and it is simply nonsense to pretend that they are not so.

The Waiuahapa Daily will not be published tomorrow. It is reported that the continuance of dry weather is already proving fatal to sheep on some runs iu this district. Tho concert in aid of the Greytown Horticultural Society is to take place, we understand, about the middlo of May. Tho solicitors of the Wairarapa give notice that their offices will be closed for the Easter holidays, from Good Friday till Monday tho 25th insfc. MessrsMcDuff and Co., coach-builders Courtemiy-place, lmvo been awarded soennd order of merit at the Melbourne Exhibition for heraldic painting. Tho latest nuiaanco in unprotected Greytown was a tiukettling of an exaggerated character, which followed the wedding of Mr McNab with Miss Bishop, on Tuesday last. Meetings of members of the Thistle Lodge,.net'of the Masterton ilocigc"...™ convened to-day, at 2 p.m., for the purpose of attending the funeral of the late Mr A. D. Cowan. We remind our readers of the annual tea meeting of the Wesleyan Church, Church, Masterton, which takes place tomorrow afternoon. The usual addresses in connection with the anniversary will follow in tho evening, Messrs Bunny and Beetham, M.H.R.'s address their constituents at Featherston this evening, Our reports of the later meetings will necessarily be brief. To record four meetings of a similar 'character fully would monopolise our space, and weary our readers. The first meeting waa, from a public point of viow, the principal one.

A meeting of tho Greytown School Committee was held on Tuesday last. The Rev H. Y. White occupied tho chair. Present-Messrs Wood, Wakolin, Cotter, St.George, and Porritt. Accounts amounting to about £ll were passed for payment. It was resolved that the headmaster's arrangement ro cleaning of school, *c.,bo accepted, prior to intended alterations in building. A vote of thanks was accorded by the Oommitteo to all those who assisted in any way towards the success of tho " School Bee." . The head master's report was readand adopted. Reference was made to the absence- of some of tho members of the School Committee from the Bee by tho Standard. Mr Cotter stated that if not there in person, thoy wore well represented. The Chairman reported his not having as yot received ut reply from tho Board re altera, tions. Messrs Wakelin and White were appointed visitors for the ensuing month,

John McLitrnoy was indicted at the Supreme Court on Tuesday last for that ho did, on tho 22nd January, 1880, at Wairarapa, forgo and utter order with intent to defraud. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. From tho evidencoit wasshown that prisoner on tho day in question entered the store of George Gardener, at Carterton, and asked for clothes. Gardener, the proprietor of the store, refused to supply the articles without money or an order. Prisoner then left the store, and returned again in about half an hour with an order'purDortin" to be signed by Father Halbwachs. Prosecutor, on examining the signature, thought that it did not look gennine, but prisouor explained that the order had boen written by Father Halbivachs's house keeper, but signed by Father Halbwachs, who was ill in bed. On this representation prosecutor let prssouer have some goods' The signature was was afterwards found out to have been forged, Tho jury, aftor a fow minutes' deliberation, found the prisoner-not guilty of forgery but guilty of uttering, knowing tho same to bo forged. Prisoner was sentenced to nine months imprisonment, with hard labor,

In consequence of the Nelson trip it was decided to have drills of the Masterton Rifles on Monday and Tuesday at 6 o'clock and yesterday evening, but the attendance was not up to expectation, The Carterton Rifles' parade on Monday had to be dispensed with, owing to the desiro of the members to attend the meeting called by Messrs Bunny and Beotham, which fell on the same evening. About ten members are going to Nelson from there. The Grcytown Rifles paraded on Tuesday night, but the attendance was not satisfactory, The members were supplied with blank ammunition, and marched to a paddock for a little skirmishing. A portion of the members had been despatched to act as an enemy, and the main body were attacked, much to their_ surprise, before they got into position. They, of course, at once went at it, the enemy giving them plenty, of exerciso, and the several attempts to capture them proving ineffectual they prepared for one grand rush at what they supposed to be the enemy; but to their surpnae and disgust it turned out to bo a Maori and several stumps, and the real foe had taken another course. The men then marched to the hall, and were there exercised by Sergeant-Major Bezar, who, in a few remarks at the conclusion, strongly urged them to hunt up their absent members for future parades. The Greytowu Corps do not take part in the Nelson review. About 30 will go from Masterton, and will leave by train to-day. The following telegram was received by Mr Bezar yesterday from Colonel Pearce: -"Volunteers for Nelson must parade for inspection at the drill-shed,' Wellington; at 7 p.m. to-morrow. Will try to find tents for the Wairarapa men, but their decision to come being bo late I may havesome difficulty in getting cover for them. Volunteers have to take their own blankets, and pay for their messing—one 0tii111,... . _'_.! -mU .:__L'i"_:_.i._>-

A meeting takes place in the Town Hall, Maaterton, this evoning to receive the half-yearly report and balance-sheet, and elect new auditors:

Tenders are invited by MrT. Turnbull, architect, for altering- a warehouse at Masterton. Plans may be seen at Mr W. Sellar's office in the County Council Ohombera.

We hear that the hotel at the Camp haa been sold, and that the new. proprietor ia likely to make it a popular house of call. A correspondent BUggeßtß that if the present natural level of the roadway at the Waipoua were formed with cement it would make a permanent and eaßy crossing for vehicles. The question which, however, will be " flow much concrete would it take to form such a carriage way!

The Government replying to the petition from Whareama, re Mr Telford's removal, say, " with every disposition to give duo consideration to your wishes, the Government is unable to comply with your request for the re-instatement of Mr Telford." Only this and nothing more 1

The remains of the late Mr A. D. Oown were removed last evening to the Masonic Hall, in Bannister-at Both of the local lodges will meet there at 2 p.m. this day, and the funeral will leave the hall about half an hour later.

Charles Sago was brought up on remand at Carterton yesterday, before Messrs Booth and Boys, for assault on his wife, and on the evidence of the latter, Constable Evans, and a little girl, who was in the house at the time of the assault taking place, was convicted of the offence and sentenced to three months' hard labor.

A meeting oi the Education Board was held at Wellington yesterday. There was a discussion as to where the money was to come from for the works at Masterten, Carterton, and Greytown, But apparently no conclusion was arrived at on the subject. The representatives of this district; Messrs Bunny, Beetham, and Pharazyn were not at the meeting, The two former being engaged in this district, and the latter was from home,

The following are the events with prizes to come off on Easter Monday at Whakataki :-Hurdle Race, LIS; Hack Hurdles, L 10; Maiden Plate, L 10; District Stakes, Lls; Hack Baco, L 7 10s; Publicans' Purse, Lls; Consolation, LlO. Tho following nominations have been received:—Hurdles: R. Hole's Kohai, E, Clifton's Doncaster, R. Shaw's Ohonga. Publicans' Purse: Luke's Papawai, R. Hole's Duke of Edinburgh, E, Clifton's Doncaster, W. Speedy'a Sultan, R. Hole's .Vagabond.

Messrs sale of stock at Mr R. Cockburns >farm yesterday. There was a good attendance of buyers from all parts of the district and a fair competition tor all lota offered. A mixed flock of sheep fetched 8s 3d per head, lambs, ss3d. Horaea wore sold'at prices ranging from £lO to LSO, the latter figure being reached by several of Mr Cockburn's well-known draught mares. The sale will bo concluded to-day, and will no doubt again attract a large number of bidders.

We beg to draw tlio attention of our readers to the advertisement which will be found in another column of the openin" performance of the Masterton Garrick Amateur Dramatic Club, which will take place on Tuesday evening next. The object of the fund is to establish a charitable fund, the old system of playing for special benefits having many objectionable features. The pieces chosen for the occasion are two very attractive ones. Byron's well-known three act comedy of "One Hundred Thousand Pounds" which has had a very long and successful run in London, and though rather a heavy undertaking for Amateurs, we have no doubt, from a glance at the cast of characters that our local talents will do justice to the author's conception. The after piece, A Spanking Legacy, which has already been successfully played by them, will be repeated (by special request) with the same cast as before. As the gentlemen composing the club have always willingly given their services on behalf of the po"or and distressed, and, as we can bear witness, thoir efforts to please have always been appreciated, we trust that tho public will reward their new venture by giving them a bumper house. We understand that the, club intend giving a series of performances during the and,' as their ranks have been lately strengthened by the accession of two lady amateurs they will be prepared to put pieces on the boards which hitherto they have not been able to produce. In conclusion we can not do better than quote tho motto of tho club, from the Merchant of Venice,, " Twere good you do so much for charity,''

The marriage of Sir Walter Grindley Simpson, Ban., of Strathavon, Linlithgowshiro, eldest son of the late Sir James Simpson, Bart., the eminent physician, was solemnised last week at Banchory Devenick, Aberdeenshire. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr William Simpson; the bride was attended by one bridesmaid, her cousin, Miss Evelyn Farquharsou, The rich white corded silk dress of the bride, was relieved by Brussels lace, orange flowers and myrtle. The only jewelry worn by the bride waß a diamond star fastening her veil, a gift from her uncle Mr Peter Farquharson, diamond earrings, a gift from her uncle, the Rev Robert Stobbie, and a massive gold bracelet, from her cousin, Dr Patrick Davidson Farquharscu, of Tinui, Wairarapa, New Zealand, Her travelling dress was of ruby cashmere, trimmed with Russian sable, a Rubens hat of plush to match, with a long shaded ostrich feather, Her cousins dress was fanro color silk, trimmed lightly with Russian sable; 6he wore a massive dead gold chain-mail necklet, with burnished gold stars, a gift from the bridegroom. The newly married couple left shortly after the nuptial ceremony for London on their way to the south of France.

Pure wheat meal bread is much superior to the ordinary white bread; for, besides haying one-third more gluten, the material which forms muscular Qpsh, Liebig states that it contains 200 per cent, morephosphatic salts, to nourish the bones, brains; and tissues. Tho greater nourishing power of wheat-meal bread, in contradistinction to that made from mere white flour, which forms but a part, and the least nutritious part, of wheat, has been confirmed by other eminent scientific authorities and by recent official analysis. Children fed principally on white bread are far more liable to suffer from bad teeth and bebilitatiiiß disease of various kinds, their food being deficient in nourishing properties, Wheat meal bread must be distinguished from oidinary bread, which is often a mere mixture of coarse bran and inferior white flour. Even if made from tho whole of the wheat, ground as is usually done between stone's, the meal has an irritating effect which makes its general use objectionable, But if wheat, after being carefully cleansed, be preparad in a fine granular form, the irritating effeotof ordinary whole meal is completely 1 remedied, As the outer article contains but little nourishment, it is recommended that it be removed by decortication, that process accomplishing that objept without displacing the fine interior coats,of the bran, which are, most .valuable,.; Tho

We are requested to ask brethren of the Mnsonio fraternity to appear in full mourning regalia, at the funeral of the late P.M. Brother Cowan this afternoon.