THE TIMMS MANIFESTO.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 5494, 13 December 1884, Page 2

THE TIMMS MANIFESTO.

Mr William Timms' name is appended to a printed sheet which may express what the urbane aud cultivated rectifier of our Municipal wrongs would like to say if he knew how; but which, owing to his having studied at a college whore the niceties of etymology and the other branches of philology were subordinated to the more generally required arts of humble life, he never could have penned by his own unaided talents. There is only one portion ' of it to whioh we care to refer, and that is tho paragraph stating " both papers are closed to anything adverse to Spurdlo," which is, so far as the Hbkald is concerned, not true, as the only letter sent to us for publication on the subject of the late prosecution, was duly inserted. Our columns are always open to the public, so long as they confine them* selves within recognised journalistic limits, but we have no intention of making them the vehicle of malicious and reckless libels, or the means of furthering a private feud, to whioh the public have no^wieh to be made parties. The opinions we hold we are at all times willing to defend when properly challenged, and we are not of those who fancy they are infallible, being quite open to conviction, if proof can be brought forward of our having fallen into error on any subject. We are even willing to believe, if it can be reasonably made plain to us, that Mr William Timms is a most estimable member of society, and that his action against Mr Spurdle was purely in the interests of the ratepayers of the Borough, and in no wise the outcome of a disputed election. We await patiently such proofs, until the pro* duotion of which we are sure Mr William Timms will excuse our holding the opinion we have hitherto done of his action iv the Spurdlo case.

Mr Bruce, M.H.R., addresses his constituents at Marton on Wednesday evening next. Captin Edwin wired at 11.30 this morniDg bad weather approaching within 12 hours from now, between northeast and north and west, and heavy rain fall j sea heavy, and glass further fall, Mr H. Alexander informs us that Mr T. Mcssiter has undertaken the task of supply, ing the dresses, &c, for the Richardson Show on New Year's Day. The dressing of the show will be left entirely in Mr Messiter's hands, and is sure to receive full justice from him. A pleasant entertainment took place yesterday evening at the Mararnaratotara School up the river, in view of the approaching breaking up for the Christmas holidays. The programme consisted of recitations and musical selections given by the pupils. The parts were well sustained. Mrs Lockett deserves credit for the manner in which the children were trained. After a hearty supper and an evening's enjoyment, the children and their parents departed home, The Weßleyan district meeting, at its Thursday evening session, recommended that a minimum stipend be fixed by the Conference for ministers, and that in districts where it could sot be raised this should come as first charge on the Home mission and church extension fund. A vote of thanks was passed to the Wanganui friends for their kindness in entertaining the members of the Conference. On Friday morning the final session was held, and the Revs. W. Tinsley and T. Fee were granted permission to attend the next Conference.

Mrs Moore's millinery establishment is one of the oldest and best known in Wanganui, and the ladies of this district are well acquainted with the quality of the stock kept, there. As the holidays are coming on Mrs Moore announces a special shipment of summer goods suitable for the season, for the particulars of which readers may refer to the advertisement. In order to give an extra inducement to purchasers, an allowance of a shilling jn the pound will be made, and this, with the well-known value given should not fail' to induce a liberal patronage being accorded to Mrs Moore.

At the Police Court this morning two little boys named George Reynolds and Henry Earles were charged with discharging crackers in the street. The boys pleaded guilty. Sergeant Bissett said the reason for laying the action was that numerous complaints had been made to the police of boys purchasing crackers, and discharging them in the street. This was a dangerous practice, and although the boys were very small, they could do considerable mischief in that way. The Magistrate gave the boys a little fatherly advice, warning them against the practice in future, and then discharged them.

The London correspondent of the Otago Daily Timeß writes to that journal ;— Mr Laishley is still in London, and is actively engaged at present in preparfng bis report on education. I venture to think that it will contain a vast amount of interesting and valuable details of comparison between the various systems of education, that may prove of great benefit to future discussions of the education question in the colony. Mr Laiahley has at the same time been in active negotiation respecting some large area of lands in the Wanganu district. I do not think that a sale has yet eventuated, but I am aware that a number of parties are in treaty with him on the subject.

Patrick Cronin was charged this morning by his wife, Mary Cronin, with failing to provide adequate means of support for her. The wife said she would be willing to live with him, if he was satisfied to do so. The defendant said he was not willing to live with his wife ; he would not " chance " it. His Worship said that if he did not choose to do this, an order would be made against him for her support. The husband accused the wife of drinking, and of having drink in a box, but this she denied. The husband used some choice expressions regarding his wife, who, he said, would not be as mild before a bottle of brandy as she was then. She could, he said, take a pint of spirits for every glass of beer he took. The magistrate reprimanded him for saying that his wife was a street angel, but a house devil. An offer was made by the defendant to pay 5s a week to his wife when he was in work, which he said was one week out of three, The Magistrate thought that not sufficient, considering the condition of the woman, and he made an order for the payment of 15a a week for the wife's support, the first pay* ment to be due on the 27th December.

The Timaru Herald in a leading article Ba y ß . — We hope there is no truth in the report that a monster meeting of 2,000 natives, under the auspices of Tito fCowaru, is to be held in the neighborhood of Waneanui. We have had enough of monster meetings of Maoris under the auspices of Te Whiti ; and nothing but mischief can follow from the. revival of those demonstrations. Tito Kowaru, moreover, is just about the worat leader the West Coaßt Maoris could have. After speaking' of Te Whiti and the results of his meetings, the Herald goes on to say : We have never been able to understand why there is such a feeling of aversion against Te Kooti, while Tito Kowaru is regarded as an •interesting convert, deserving of sympathy rather than detestation. The truth is that of the two, Tito Kowaru is by far the worse character. Te Kooti undoubtedly committed shocking barbarities, when driven to desperation by injustice, persecution, suffering, wounds, the loss pf relatives and children, and every other injury that the strong could heap upon the weak. But he was not a bad man at the beginning, and his ferocity was the result of indomitable courage, perverted by circumstances. Tito Kowaru, on the contrary, first made himself notorious by the massacre of unarmed settlers, and then when he had gained the upper hand, he lost no opportunity of distinguishing himself by hiß bloodthireti* dess and his implacable brutality. Years afterwards, when his crimes had been condoned, he took advantage of the excitement ensuing on Te Whiti'a agitation, to stir up his people to fresh deeds of lawlessness ; and he would assuredly have succeeded in renewing civil war, if he had not been arrested and sent to New Plymouth to take his trial. This is the man who is now to be the leader of the West Coast natives, and to preside at their monster meeting.

TheS/dney Morning Herald says: — ''Sir Julius yogel is no mean authority on fiaan* cial matters,"

The Feilding Star says that Mr D. H. Macarthur, M.H.K., has received some of the setdß of the mulber y tree (morus alba) suitable for Bilk worm culture. He will be glad to supply any persona who will make application either in person or by letter, with a quantity.

Our Waitotara correspondent learns that a lot of Wanganui, Pakaraka, and Waitotara natives are going to Parihaka to-day, He says that a good number go there every ri onth, their object being to hear " Ihe •Maori government talk." The collieiB 1 at Westport have struck wprk on account of a charge bein£ made ' in the, work. The company want the coal screened now, formerly it was unscreened. '

Members Of the Rifle Companies are re* minded that the parade on Monday morning, at 5.30, will be held at the rifle range, and that they should appear in undress uniform, this being a parade at which scarlet would be liable to damage by shooting, &o.

The Customs revenue for the week amounted to £241 143 7d made up as follows, customs duties £195 11s lOd, beer duty Btairjpa £46 2s 6d.

The lamplighter met with a nasty spill last night when going his round to put out the lamps. He was rounding the corner of Wilson and Kidgway Streets, when his horse stumbled over a heap of rubbish left by the Borough workmen, and the rider was thrown. Fortunately he was not seriously hurt, but was able to resume his journey.

A meeting of the Harbour Board was held yesterday afternoon to consider certain matters financial. It was resolved that Messrs Abbott (chairman), Carson, and Poison, form a deputation from the Board to proceed to Wellington and interview the Colonial Treasurer, with regard to securing advance on certain security. Tho following Fire Brigades have entered for the demonstration :— Auckland, Grahamstown, Napier, Spit, Masterton, Wellington, New Plymouth, Wanganui, Christchurch City, Christchurch Railway, Lyttelton, Ashburton, Timaru, Port Chalmers, Dunedin City South, Dunedin, Roslyn, Hokitihayand Kumara, In Wellington recently, the question of paying coroners' jurymen for loss of time cropped up, and the opinion was expressed that coroners' juries should be placed with regard to pay on the same footing as Supreme Court juries. A sort of informal meeting was held, and it was decided that the matter Bhould be brough under the attention, of the Goverdment. A Reuter's London cable in the Melbourne papers reads as follows ;—"lt; — "It is announced that the Most Eev, Riohard Ohevenix Trench, D.D., Archbishop of Dublin, has resigned his see, owing to ill health," The following is the form in which the same message reached and was published here : " James French, one of the accused in the Dublin scandals who was acquitted, has resigned the country inspectorship owing to ill health."

In Mr Nettleship's window may be seen a handsome silver medal, manufactured by him to the order of Drum-Major Mooseman, who intends presenting it to the Garrison Band for competition. The design is that of a star, with crossed rifles, and raised letters W.G.B. around the centre. The medal 1b silver, but the rifles are made of gold, and the whole forms a handsome souvenir. Three clasps Burmount the medal, and on the oentre one is the motto Res non verba. The conditions for the competitions are not yet fixed, but it is probable that the first contest will take place next week. - ' '

At the School Committee meeting yesterday, Mr Drew said that he and the Rev, Mr Treadwell had been present at the Infant School examinations that day. He .would like to see members of the committee at the Girls' School on Tuesday, when the higher classes of boys and girls .would be taken. Mr Drew also expressed himself as being thoroughly pleased with the way in which Mr InspectorUindeu conducted the examination ; he showed the greatest : patience and kindness to the infants, and bis manner gave the children courage, Mr A. Laird said he had heard similar opinions expressed in Uawera.

A chemist named Sheridan has been committed for trial in Sydney for wilful murder, having, it is alleged, caused the death of four pregnant women on whom he bad used a surgical • instrument for the purpose of procuring abortion. At the inquests on the unfortunate women it was shown that in each case Sheridan had punctured the uterus and caused fatal peritonitis. He seems to have been doing a roaring trade, as one witness said to a woman who was enciente, " Why don't you go to Sheridan. Ho will do it for £3." The woman went, and died soon afterwards, and the adviser now finds himself committed for trial on a charge of wilful murder. It is to be hoped these cases will act as a warning to others who are deriving an unholy profit from the same source, as Sheridan seems to have been making the bulk of his income until his maladroitness as a surgeon landed him in gaol With four murders to answer for. • ' The School Committee met yesterday to consider again the question of choosing an assistant mistress for the Wanganui birl'e School. There were present — Messrs Drew (in the chair), Howe, Neill, Laird, and Rev. Mr Treadwell (clerk.) The chairman stated that the reason of their being called together again was to see whether they adhered to their original decision in the selection of Miss Elenslie, Hereadatelegram from Miss Mills, withdrawing her application, A further communication from' Mrs Fenn was also read, in which attention was called to the fact that her certificate was at least equal £2, On the question being put by the chairman as to whether they decided to adhere to their decision, or whether they would prefer the question re-opened, Messrs Howe, and Neill said they would atill vote for the best teacher. The chairman asked why they had not done bo on a previous occasion, to which they replied that there was then a local candidate whom they preferred. The Rev. Mr Treadwell thought they would be making a mistake if they chose simply upon the grounds of certificates. There was very little difference between E2 and E4, the one indicating perhaps a little more industry in preparing for examination. It was a mistake to go simply on certificates, and consequently he had never done so. He saw now no necessity for altering their decision, especially as his choice was reduced to Mies Elmslie and Miss McCloskey. Mr Laird said that so far as he understood the regulation of these marks, they went by length of service, and this did not say that the teachers' qualifications were increased. Mir Treadwell said a teacher would be classed in E, and the particular mark to be given was determined by the Inspector on the form displayed by the teacher in actual teaohmg, and that judgment might be erroneous. Mr Howe said they were prejudiced, to which Mr Laird responded by saying that he (Mr Howe) was prejudiced, and that for his own part he would have preferred Miss Mills. The Chairman objected to this language altogether. Mr Howe did not believe in being called there for nothing. Mr Treadwell had no objeotion to Mr Howe and those who differed from himself opening up the question. Mr Howe, "What's the use? there are three of you with your minds made up one way." Mr Treadwell said he had never thought of the thing until that moment, and if Mr Howe hinted at anything like collusion between himself, Mr Laird, and Mr Drew, he was mistaken. His (Mr Treadwell's) mind was made up. Mr Howe ■aid his mind was also made up. Mr Neill, in answer to Mr Laird, said that he had based his mind on the certificates. The Chairman said they had better have a resolution on the subject, and Mr Howe moved that Mrs Fenn be appointed assistant mistress of the Girls' High tiohool ; Mr Neill had great pleasure in aeconding. Mr Laird moved that Miss Elmalie be appointed ; Mr Brew seconded. On the amendment being put, the votes for it were Messrs Drew, Laird, Treadwell, and Neill; against, Mr Howe. (The vote of Mr Neill was given inadvertently, he being under the impres* sion that he was voting for the motion.) This conoluded the business.

Tea, Coffee, and Sugar— Alexander Munro, although he gives the best value in every article in the Grocery Trade, giveß his principal attention to excel in the most important articles— Tea, Coffee, and Sugar.