The Akaroa Mail FRIDAY, JULY 1, 1892.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume XXI, Issue 1666, 1 July 1892, Page 2

The Akaroa Mail FRIDAY, JULY 1, 1892.

Akaroa and Wainui Road Board.— This Board meet to-morrow at usual place and hour. Ellesmere.—Mr Joyce wires : Your member will endeavour to secure principal polling booth (or Akaroa in new electorate of Ellesmere. A.B.C. — Members are notified that the smoke concert to-night will be held in the back-room of the Oddfellows' Hall, at 7.30 p.m., instead of the Town Hall. Besides the presentation of prizes won at the last regatta, other business of great interest to members will take place. Akaroa Butter Factory.—There is no further news, pending enquiries being made as to the best price that can be given lor the milk. The announcement to that effect will be made directly the promoter's decision is known.

Football.—The team meet at 6.45 a.m. at the Bank corner on Saturday, ready for their trip to "Lyttelton. They are in high spirits and it is hoped they will secure another victory, but they must remember they will have to play well to do it. At-Home Society.—Last night was a musical one at the At-Home Society, when the following items were rendered :—Piano solo, Miss Watkins ; song, Mr Thomson ; reading, Mrs Funnell; song, Miss Hartley ; piano solo, Mr Holt ;impromptu speaking ; recitation, Miss E. Jacobson; song, Mrs Black ; song, Mr H. Piper; reading, Mr Black; recitation, Mr J. Piper; piano solo, Miss Hahn. A very pleasant evening was spent. Little River Licensing Committee.— At the adjourned annual meeting of the Little River Licensing Committee, held at the R.M. Court, Little River, on Monday 27th, the members present were Mr John Reynolds (Chairman), Messrs R. Ferguson, S. Harris and Jas. Reynolds. Mr A. Lazarette's application for an accommodation license for a house near Kaituna Point was refused, the Committee, with the exception of Mr Harris, being of opinion that a licensed house was not necessary. The Conservative Manifesto. — Lord Salisbury has issued a manifesto on behalf of the Government. He recognises the momen* tous interest felt in the diminution of poverty, the prevention ot ruinous trade disputes, the amendment of the poor laws, and the protection of the lives and health oi the industrial community. No party, he considers, can refuse to listen to the unanimous wish of the working classes, and the present election will decide whether Parliament shall grapple inif mediately with these questions, or devote its whole time to discussing Irish affairs. The election is one of terrible import to the loyal minority in Ireland, as a victory tv the Home Rulers would hand them over to their patient undying enemies. Electors ought to shrink from a rash experiment, whic'i will be a great outiage on liberty, gratitude and good faith.

Young Men's Association.—A meeting of this Association took place on Tuesday evening, Mr Potts (Vice-President) in the chair. Mr Menning gave an excellent paper on Party Government, which was attentively listened to by all present. After several gentlemen had spoken on the subject, it was proposed and seconded—" That this Assncia« tion considers Government by party ill adapted to colonial requirements ; also, that the substitution in New Zealand of some such form of Government as obtains in Switzerland is desirable ; and whilst thanking Mr O'Conor, M.H.R., for his efforts in the past for constitutional reform, trusts he will persevere, and that ere long his labors will be crowned with success." A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Henning for his paper. The New Electoral Bill.—The Electoral Bill differs from last year's Bill only in a lew respects, and with one exception is in exact accordance with the forecast. That one exs ception consists in the insertion of the freehold qualification, which Government originally intended to abolish. The other new points previously telegraphed comprise extension of the seamen's vote system to commercial travellers and shearers; also, granting to candidates free use of public buildings for meetings, &c. The other main provisions of last year's Bill, viz., the " one-man-one* registration " and provisions that an election should not be invalid by irregularities which do not affect results, aje reproduced in the present Bill. As previously mentioned, it gives women the franchise, but disqualifies them from eligibility as members of Parliament.

I.O.G.T.—The Akaroa Hope Lodge gave a very successful entertainment on Wednesday evening last. The chair was occupied by Bro. Munro, CT. After singing the opening ode, the programme was commenced with, and went capitally from start to finish. One of the main features of the evening was the singing of a children's duet, " Watching for Pa," by Misses Keegan and Bell, who were nicely accompanied on the piano by Miss Fisher. The following is a list of the ladies and gentles men who took part in the programme; — Mesdames Riches and Armstrong, Misses Henderson, Fisher, Hahn, Keegan and Bell (encored), Messrs Nicholls, Spurr (encored), Penrose (encored), and Master Spurr. Refreshments were handed round during the evening, to which full justice was done. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the per-, formers at the close of the meeting.

Outside News.—We are informed that Mr W. W. Collins, the well-known Free Thought lecturer, has challenged the Rev. L. M. Isitt, Chairman of the Sydenham Licensing Committee, to a debate on prohibition.—The revenue returns for the March quarter show a net surplus for the year o(£ 165,570.—0ne of the largest private sales of sheep for some time was made by Messrs Todhunter and Jennings this week, when they disposed ot 2400 crossbred wethers at the high rate of 20s 6d each. — Our readers are reminded that the season for killing Native game and cock pheasants expired last night. Hares and quail may be shot until the 31st July inclusive.—The Sydenham Licensing cases are held over till Jvly 7th.

Port Levy Licensing Committee.—Mr Orton Bradley has been appointed a member of this Committee in place of the Rev. R. R. Bradley, deceased. Unusual Visitors.—A kaka is on a visit to Gough's Bay, and appears to be a solitary bird, and we have been informed a kea made its appearance at Wainui last week and was captured. "Canterbury Times.*' — We have received a copy of one of the old " Canterbury Punch " cartoons that appeared in 1865. It is published as a supplement to the " Canter, bury Times," and should afford much amusement to all old and new colonists as it introduces several prominent politicians of the present day. Late Cable News.—The injury to Mr Gladstone's eye is slight, and the patient is doing well. He hopes to be able to keep his Scottish engagements.—Referring to the outrage at Chester, Mr Gladstone declares that he never saw women throw with such spite energy The Press unitedly deplore the outf rage. Various reasons are assigned for it. Some say she threw it for luck. The police hope to effect the arrest of the woman.—Neil's real name- is Cream. He graduated as physician at Montreal, and it has been ascertained that he was alleged to have been con*nected with the deaths of two women in Canada from abortion. He was charged with murder, but evidence was deficient. In 1877, however, he was convicted of abortion at Chicagoand imprisoned for life. Afterserving ten years of his sentence he was pardoned on account of ill-health. He next appeared in Ontario, where he was forced into a marriage, and abandoned his bride at the altar.— Mr Garner, theatrical manager, of Melbourne, has engaged Madame Melba for twelve performances in Melbourne and Sydney.—Prince Bismarck privately assured the Burgomaster of Augsburg that there was danger ahead. Both the German, Foreign, and Home policies weie likely to cause " the young man William " bitter regret. The social Democrats were not really placated, and some day they would push open the door at a blow and place William's chair outside. He believed Mr Gladstone would establish a working partnership with France. He thought it possible if a crisis occurred that the popular voice would demand his own recall.—The English Parliament has dissolved. Polling will take place in the boroughs on July 7th and Bth. Writs are returnable on August 4th. Mr Balfour urges that the retention of the Irish members of the House of Commons in the event of autonomy being granted to Ireland, would be an anomaly, and gross injustice to England and Scotland. The colonies would be logically entitled to representation in the Imperial Parliament.—A sailor belonging to the Oroya, named A. Blake, has died of smallpox at Sydney. The others are becoming convalescent.—European countries are beginning to be alarmed at the progress of cholera. It is reported to have appeared at Tsaritsen, on the Volga.

Clothing.—Every man on the Peninsula requiring clothing suitable for tho present season should without delay secure one of the men's suits as advertised by Messrs Shaw, Robinson & Co., of Christchurch. Just fancy a full suit of clothes to fit any sized man price 13* 9d. 17s 6d, 19s 6d and 22s GJ, worth double the money— Advt.