THE NEW MINISTRY.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 7325, 28 January 1891, Page 3

THE NEW MINISTRY.

Contemporary Opinion. (Wellington Post.) Mr Ballanee cannot be accused of having wasted any time in the selection of bis Ministry. Entrusted with the task of formation on Friday, on Saturday he was prepared with almost a full Cabinet to take tho oaths of office. His ta;k was greatly facilitated by the loyal support assured him from his Party, and the very generous mannor in which many of his followers, who From one consideration or another might fairly have nspired to office — as, for instance, Messrs Fith, Fisher, G. Hutchison, and Bees — waived all personal considerations, and left their leader a perfectly free hand. He haß thus been able to get-, together a team of at leaifc fair average ability, and { well representative of the territorjai divisions of the colony, as well as of its several leading interests and industries. As a whole, it compares by no means unfavourably with the team it has relieved. Mr Ballanee mar not perhaps bo as good a driver as his predecessor. He will ueo other means than those of the bullockpuncher to ensure progress, and although he may require an equally largo hat as Sir Harry Atkinson is wont to wear, thero can be no doubt that his boots will be found several sizes smaller and destitute of tho hobnails which havo now became historic, (Wellington Evening Press.) Wo think the Hon. Mr Ballanee may be congratulated upon his choine of colleagues. The composition of his Ministry is probably tho best that he could have contrived out of the materials he had to his hand. He evidently found no difficulty in getting a team together ; in fact, thera can be no doubt he had an embarrassing abundance of straw for the manufacture of Ministerial bricks. Of course, wo do not mean this in a chaffing sense. The difficulty would be not tho selection, but the rejection, of colleagues, and the consequent risk of alienating support when so many were on the same level of ability, and had tho same claim, for party services, for a seat in the now Ministry. Mr Ballanee has got over this difficulty very well, co all appearances, and has chosen m.en who havetberespeetofthemembers generally, and who, if they have never yet done anything to inspire the country with a belief in their capacity for administration, or eminence in Statecraft, have yet not done anything to alionato public confidence in tbeir political integrity, or to inspire doubt as to the safety of the colony's welfare in their hands.

Messrs Boss, Glover, and Smiley will run three brakes to the Turakina races tomorrow. For particulars bbo adverttiements. Mr James Bain, of Wanganui, is htw'mg for Australia this afternoon with a view of consulting the best oculists there in regard to his son's sight, A Press wire from New Plymouth states that they have sunk to a depth of 200 feefc ot tho petroleum worts, and come on a strong indication of oil. Tho sand taken out is impregnated. If Russia has its Alexander 111. we hare our Atkinson. The people of Now Zealand hare nover yat ruled, though they have been persuaded that they hare, and hare partly believed the lie. Perhaps tho last acts of Sir Harry Atkinson will arouse them to a sense of their real position, and ono of their first great act* will be to abolish the Council , and to insist upon an elective Governor, as ft means of placing the control of their own affairs more perfectly in their own hands, and of preventing fcho eorry and discreditable political draita that has been enacted by a defeated and angrj party, without any regard to the people's wishes. — Oainaru Mail. At the Sandhurst Police Court tho other day, the magistrates expressed their deter- ] urination to put a stop to the use of bad language by youths in the streets on Sunday evenings, and fined two youths for so offending £5 each. Some time ogo tho Ministers of the various denominations requested tho Council to put a stop to the practice, and j the police have been instructed to arrest every offender. Tbe police magistrate remarked that tho use of bad languago was »o frequent in the streets of large cities that the colonial youths did not know when they used disgusting word?, and polluted the ears o£ woman and children. It was a terrible stato o£ thingt, und it waa the duty of every Bench to inflict exemplary punishment-, and in future all offenders brought before him on Buch charges would be most severely dealt with. This should prove a hint to tome of our budding, Clustering, and bumptious krrikine,

Dr Tripe returned from Wellington by this afternoon's train. Flags were flown at the Fire Brigado Station to-day in honour of Fireman Kruso, champion riflo Bhot of New Zealand. Mr Joseph Jessop's brewery at Pabiatua Villugo Settlement has beon converted into a Salvation Army bairacka. This is talcing the citadel by storm. Tho army havo taken a lease, and will " hold tho fort " for six months at least. By tho mail train this afternoon tho following local repressntativrs arrived here from the late N.Z.R.A. Meeting at Napier : Lieut Hughes, Sergeant Remington, Privates Anderson and Couchman, of tho Wunganui Rifles; Sorgeanta Perry and Morgan, Corporal Craig, Troopers Perry, Peake, O'Jfeill, McGregor, of tlic Aloxandrn Cavalry ; Privates Dewson, and Armstrong, of the City Sides ; Gunner Greener, Mahoney, Navals ; and also Major Purnoll. It is needless to say that all woro welcomed back in tho moat hoartv fashion. By the same train tho Auckland contingent, also arrived, en route to Auckland, amongst thorn being Webster, the "runner" up for belt, and alao the popular " Jtmmy " Parslow. Captain Sommorvillo haa gone on to Wellington on matters connocteel with tho proposed now riflo range for tho Association at Silverstream. A lew things worth Knowing '.—That borax and brown sugar aro one of tho best cures for Caftarrh ; a strong lemon squash, taken at bed-time, is one of tho boat things in the world for Colds j a dose of quinino will cure the Colic or Cramp at any time ; that a roasted onion poultice on the throat and cbeßt is a sure euro for Croup and Bronchitis in children ; that tho common black (dark green) field thistle will euro Neuralgia when all other remedies fail j that a syrup made from the prickly pear is one of the best cough syrups known, and has no equal for Whoopmg Cough,; that common baking soda applied to Burns and Scalds gives instantaneous relief ; That an eminent physician cures everr case of scarlet fever with nothing else but warm i lemon squash and gum arable; that anyone suffering from Corns oi Bunyons will find a certain euro by wearing Crichton andNewman's Boots and Shoes. — Akvt. Wolfe's schnapps 40 years before the public. Buy original unopened bottle. — Advt. The importance of boing photographed should be recognised by both young and old. Everyone should be photographed, not necessarily for thomaelves, but for the sake o£ relations and friends. It is desirable, too, that the picture should be a good like, neas, as well as a permanent photograph. It is important, therefore, to employ a photographer on whom reliance can be placed. In order to produco good work, not only experienco and skill are required, but a number of costly instruments aro necessary. Mr A. Martin, of Wanganui, can, with confidence, undertake work in any branch of photography. — Advt. "Kbatinq's Powder" destroys Bugs Fleas, Moths, Beetles, and all other insects whilst quite harmless to domestic animals In exterminating Beetles tho succobs of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly oleon in application: See the article you purchase ia " Keating's," a3 imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold in Tins, 6d, Is, and 2s Gd each, by all ohemistß. Be not deceived by specious repro entations See that you get Wolfe's schnapps. — Abtt "For tho Blood is tho Life."— Claekb^s Wobld-famed Blood Mixtcbe is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising: From scrofula, scurvy, eczema, Bkin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thousands of te'Cimomala. Sold in bottles, 2s 9d and 11b each, by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. TOWIBS PBOTfXBOrAI, AND StBEL Plltß toe females quickly correct all irreguluritiea, and relieve tho distressing symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boies la lid and 2s 94 of all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Prepared only by Tho Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co,, Lincoln England. Beware of imitations. Wolfe's achnappa, only tlioso who have never used tho genuine article are imposod upon, -Advt. Tbb Best Rbjiedx *ob Indigestion.— , Noetoh's Camomile PiLts are confidently \ recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the eaueo of nearlyall the diseases to which we aro subjoct Boston's Pirns, with justice called the " Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powertul tonic and gentle aperient, are mild in their operation and safe under any eircumatancps. Sold in bottles, at Is ljd,2s 9d, Us, by all Medicine Vendors. ONE BOX OF CLARKE'S B 41 PILLS is warranted to cure all discharges from tho'TTrinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or constitutional), Gravel, and Pains m Back. Guaranteed free from Mercury. Sold ia boxes, 4s Cd each, by all Chemists and Patent Medicino Vendors throughout the World. Proprietors : Ihe Lincoln anb Midland Coumifb Deuo Compant Lincoln England. Cohtaminatio;.'i of tho Blood, whether tho after effect of Contagious Diseases hereditary taint, or foul matter of any description are positively carried out o£ the system by taking "OiABKE's woelb-tambd Blood Mixture," tke great Blood Purifler and Restorer. For cleansing and clearing the Blood from all impurities it cannot be too highly recommended. For Scrofula Bourvoy, Ecczma, Skin and Blood diseases aud Sores of all kinds, it is a never failing and permanent cure. Ifc is the only real specific for Gout and Rheumatic Pains, for it removes tho cause from the blood and bones. Of Chemists, &c,, everywhere at 2a 9d and 11s per bottle. Thousands of testimonials. Caution,— Purchasers of Clarke's Blood Mixture should see that they get the genuine article. Worthless imitations aro sometimes palmed off by unprincipled vendors. The words " Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Company, Lincoln, England," are engraved on the Government Stump, and 'Clarke's World-Famed Blood Mixture" blown in the bottle, without which none are 3enmno If you want really good strong, sorviceal '(boots and shoes for the present season jut call at Crichton and Newman's Cash 800 . Palace, whore you wj2l find tho best and i heapeat stook in town to chooso from at prices to suit everyone. Wo keep only tho best makes in colonial made boota and shoos. We have just opened a splendid stock of English and Gonran boots and shoes, which wo are offering very cheap and would well reoava call. — Advt. Everyone requiring Drapery lind Clothing would do well to pay a visit to the shop next Drew's, where everything is being sold regardless of cost during the next 4 weeks. Advx. J. H. Dalton took all the First Prizes at Dunedin Exhibition for High-class Tailoring.— Advt. Insist upon having the genuine Wolfe's schnapps. Beware of bogus imitations. — Advt.

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