THE HON. E. RICHARDSON.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXIV, Issue 7249, 25 October 1890, Page 2

THE HON. E. RICHARDSON.

.Thb Hon. Edward Richardson has inti'jpated his intention of not contorting the \Kaiapoi seat at tho present election. Remarking on this, tho Post has the following :— " Thus w> find all the powers of Canterbury Conservatism put forth to drive 'from the Legislature ono of the most honest, honorable and useful men who has sat in it for very many years, and to replace him by a gentleman who, although no doubt a very respectable individual, is, as a public man, never likely to be anything better than a political nonentity. The seat we allude to is that of Kaiapoi. Its late representative is the Hon. Edward Bich&rdson, CM.G. Mr Richardson is more than any other man associated with public works in New Zealand." The Post then goes on to givo a lost list of services performed by Mr Riohardson to the colony, and concludes :— "ln fact, without any pretensions to brillianoy, Mr Eiohardion has for many years been one of tho most thoroughly useful men in the House, whether ih or out of office, and we doubt whethor during hit Parliamentary career he ever made nn enemy. He was always a consistent supporter of Liberal legislation, and in this is to bo found tho offence for which at the behest of Canterbury Conservatism, he is, if possible, to bo exoluded from tho Parliament, and forced to yield his seat to a local Mayor who has nover afforded any indication of fitness for anything higher than municipal duties in a borough like Kaiapoi. Canterbury Conservatism is rich, and as Mr Richardson through business* reasons is no longer resident in that district, he would, of course, have very heavy odds to contend with in contesting the seat. Mr Richaidson's health is not strong, and, perhaps wisely for himself, but certainly unfortunately for the colony, ho does not, wo believe, consider the game worth the candle, and is therefore unlikely to seek reelection. He will be a most distinct loss to tho House, and if Kaiapoi could send not only its Mayor but all its Councillors, as woll as thoso nstuto individuals who have incited tho opposition to Mr Richardson, to Parliament to represent it, there would still bo causo to regrot Mr Riobardson's absence Kaiapoi will probably find this out some day when it is too late to remedy the error. Now Zealand oan ill afford at the present juncture to lose the servicos of men of Mr Richardson's ability, experiences, and proved integrity and pnblomished personal character." Every word of this will be endorsed by ajl who have watched Mr Richardson's career and aro not blinded by party prejudice. Wo regrot Mr Richardson's health is not of the host, and we sincerely hope that he will «oon bo again in bis usual form.

It is alleged that defects have been discovered in the MoKinley Tariff Aot, whioh tenders the whole of its provisions invalid. Sir Garan Duffy, in a letter to Arohbishop Croko, declares that; if the Land Purchase Bill, introduced into the British Parliament by Mr Balfour, was submitted to an Irish Parliament it would be received with outbursts of enthusiasm, and he advises its prompt acceptance by the Irish party. The Sultan of Nitu refuses to surrender to the British authorities the murderers of several Germans, and it is believed that military operations against him are inevitable. To-day ib the anniversary of the battle of Balaklava, which was fought in 1854. Captain Edwin wires at 12.35 p.m: — Same indications as already wired; glass further fall. General meeting of the local branch of the Public Service Association this evening at the Fire Brigade Hall, at eight o'clock. At Trinity Church to-morrow evening Rev. H. R. Dewsbury will deliver a lecture to young men, the subjeot being "The Prodigal Son." Owing to the Very Rev. Father Kirk paying his usual visit to Bulls to-morrow there will bo no service at St. Mary's Church. ' ' The Matrimonial News Editor (M r Duncan) against whom £10,000 damage" were recently awarded in a breach of promis 9 case, has been charged with fraudulont bankruptcy. Mr W. H. Cowan and his Comedy Burlesque Company loft by tho morning train to-day for Waverley, where they opon tonight in " Zig-Zag " — an entirely new production. Ono of the features of tho Friendly Societies Picnic on New Tear's Day will be two scria^ performances by the Now Zealand Blondin and his six-year-old son. It is announced that the purchasers of the Colonial Insurance Company's business are tho Commercial Union Insurance Company (Limited), of London. The general entries and acceptances for the different events at the forthcoming Spring Meeting of the Wanganui Jockey Club, close with the secretary (Mr F. R. Jackson) at nine o'clock on Tuesday evening, 28th October.

The Church of Christ Sunday School held thoir anniversary tea meeting and entertainment last night, when the teaohers and a number of friends and scholars contributed to the general enjoymont with somo ohoice vocal and other items, Tho annual gifts to the soholars were distributed by Mr Purnell, the superintendent.

The Manawatu Railway Company have just received several new carriages from America. It is considered certain that more engines will have to bo procured very shortly, evon irrespective of tho increased traffic expected to accrue when the lino is opened through to Napier next month.

The Manawatu Standard learns that Mr Fredsberg, of Bunnythorpe, who has just completed the contract for tho supply of charcoal for tho Longburn Slaughtering and Freezing Company, has now secured a similar contract from the Wanganui Freezing Company, the article to be produced at Bunnythorpe as before.

A case was heard at Christchurch yesterday in which tho agent for Brett's Eprly History of Now Zealand took proceedings against a person who had given an order for the book, and who declined to accept delivery. Judgment was given for plaintiff, and it is understood that about 100 summonses against others aro to bo taken out.

The privileges ia connection with the forthcoming Spring Meoting of the Wanganui Jockey Club, were put up at auction to-day at Mr F. R. Jackson's yards. The booths failed to find a purchaser, but the rest were sold. The cards brought £14 10s (Mr Coburn), games £4 5s (Mr Coburn), fruit stall, £5 16s (Mrs Reid), and tho horse paddook 5a (Mr Cook).

We would romind the friends and parents of the children who are memberi of the St. John's Presbyterian Band of Hope of the anniversary festival and entertainment, which take place jin the schoolroom, Upper Campbell-stroet,| on Monday evening next, commencing at seven o'clock. The children will render some excellent songs, [dialogues, and recitations, and several frionds|will assist with musical solec* tions, so that tho ovening promises to he a very onjoyablo ono. "

The Library Diiectors haye issuod a circular to subscribers and the publio generally, to the effect that the Governand Borough grants to the Library having been withdrawn and thero being a deoreaso in revenue in consequence, they will be unablo to continue the supply of new books and magazines as heretofore, unless the revenuo is again increased by voluntarydonations. To this ond they will bo glad to receive any contributions from persons who think proper to give.

The usual monthly meeting of the Wanganui School Committeo was held last evening. Present— Messrs Spurdle (ohair),Neill, Boucher, Turley, and the secretary (Mr Goldsbury), and an apology was received from Mr Price. The minutes of last meeting having boon read and confirmed, it wai stated that arrangements had been made for tho Education Board to take over tho scientifio apparatus for the Boys' School. The Visiting Committee's report for the past month was received and Messrs Tnrloy and Austin were appointed for the ensuing month. The school returns for the month of September showed the average attendance to be as follows : — Boys, 289 ; Girls 286 j Infants, 238; and St. John's, 88. Accounts to the amount of £11 18s Gd were passed for payment, and after somo routine businoss the meeting adjourned.

A Melbourne man has just paid £115 10s for a ten-guinea book. On September 12th, before Mr Justice Webb and Mr Justice Hodges, constituting a Full Court, an appeal in the case of tho Picturesque Atlas Publishing Company against C. 0. Bentley, manufacturer, was hoard. Tho appeal was the outcome of nn aotion brought by the Picturosquo Atlas Company against Bontley in June last to recover the' amount due for tho "Picturesque Atlas of Australasia." The dofonce raised by tho defendant was that tho plaintiff company had broken the contrnot by not dolivering the work according to promise. The Full Court hold that the tender of the work was sufficient and that it did not mattor whon the aotual dolivory took place, and found in the plaintiff oompany'i favour with costs. Groafc interoat was evinced in this case, as it was looked upon by many as a test one. The costs awarded tho company amount to about £105.

The directors of the Publio Library held a meeting last night, whon there were present Messrs Carson (chair), Nixon, Stowart Dymock, and Powell. Mr Dymock roportod that the Reed bequost money could not be borrowed except on freehold security, and at current rates of intorest. Mr Stowart roportod that tho books promised by Sir George Grey had arrived and wore in tho library. On the motion of Mr Nixon, seconded by Mr Dymock, it was resolved That Sir George Grey be thanked for his handsomo gift, and that he bo made a lifo mombor of the Library. Mr Nixon reported that tho Rev. Mr Dewsbury would give his promised lecturo somo time next month. An offer having been received from Mr Burton to got up an entertainment in the shape of a living game of whist on behalf of tho funds of tho Library, Messrs Nixon and Dymock wore appointed a Committoe to confer with Mr Burton on the subject. Tho librarian's report showed that the number of subscribers for the Sep. teniber quarter was 238, being an inoreaßC of 11 as compared with Juno. The sum of £179 had boon received from subscribers to date, and £65 aro now owing. Tho circulation of books to date is — Fiotion, 8G37; miscellaneous, 1727 ; magazinos in parts, 2924. Last year— Fiction, 8562 j miscellaneous, 2006; magazines in part, 2780. A copy of a novol entitled " Cyril " was prosonted to tho Library by Mr Fenn. A number of accounts wore pnned for payment, and on the motion of Mr Dymook, seconded by Mr Nixon, it was resolved to forward a circuhr to subscribers pointing out that it will be impossible to keep up the supply of now books unless more finanoial support is accorded. The meeting then adjourned.

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