The Akaroa Mail TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1892.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume XXII, Issue 1667, 5 July 1892, Page 2

The Akaroa Mail TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1892.

Left Out.—A mass of matter is left out for want of room. Boating Club Social.—On Friday evening a presentation was made to Mr Leete, Hon. Sec. of the Club. Particulars will appear next issue. French Farm School.—ln consequence of the death of the brother of Miss Bell, teacher in the French Farm School, the concert in the schoolroom has been adjourned to the 22nd inst., and a holiday given to the children.

Farmers' Association.—A meeting of this Association will be held at Duvauchelle's on Saturday next, at which, among other important matters, the question of the establishment of a butter factory in Akaroa will be laid before members.

R.M. Court, Akaroa. — At this court yesterday, before Messrs McGregor and Westenra, J.'sP., Hugh McNelly was charged with the larceny of blankets and other goods from Mr Fleming, of Port Levy. On the application of the police, the accused was re* manded to the Akaroa lockup for seven days, to be brought up earlier if the police were prei pared with evidence. Murder at Kumara.—At an adjourned inquest on John Conlon at Kumara the evidence of Gonstable Mackay showed that Mr Skey's report stated that arsenic was found in large quantities in the liver, stomach .and intestines which had been submitted to him. The evidence also proved that on June id'deceased's wife purchased " Rough on Rats," saying she required it to poison rats, On June 14 Conlon died in terrible agony. At fust Mrs Conlon denied the purchase, but subsequently admitted that her husband asked her to get him poison for rats and cats. She said hejspread it on bread and butter, though she did not see him do so. The inquest was adjourned until July 7 to enable the evidence of the Government analyst to be taken. Mrs Conlon was arrested on a charge of wilful murder.

I.O.O.F.M.U.—The half-yearly meeting of the Loyal Good Intent Lodge, No. 4829, was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Saturday, July 2nd, P.G. Bro J. Staples presiding. One member was initiated. The auditor's report and balance sheet'showing the Lodge to be in a good financial position, were read and approved. The installation of officers was then proceeded with as follows :—P.V. Bro Fyfe, N.G.; Bro G. Odell, V.G.; Bro J. Staples, G.M.; Bro Newton, Lecture Master; Bro Leete, Secretary ; Bro Goodwin, Treasurer; Bro W. J. Lelievre, Minute Secretary ; Bro Kedge, Warden ; Bro Brocklebank, Guardian; Bro J. A. Bell, R.S. to N.G.; Bro W. Suuckell, L.S. to N.G.; Bro Cook, R.S. to V.G.; Bro E. Staples, L.S. to V.G. Bro R. Bayley, T. Haughton and G. Odell were elected members of the Hall Committee in the place of the three retiring members. After the usual amount of ordinary business the Lodge closed in due time and form.

Little River.—Notice is given of cattle impounded at Little River and tenders wanted for firewood. Black Swans.—At last week's meeting of Ihe Acclimatisation Society, a letter was read from Mr T. Quealy, of BirdlingV.Flat, making many suggestions with regard to the preservation of game, amongst which he strongly urged that swans should be included as native game, and that their eggs should also be preserved, pointing out that persons after swans were in reality after ducks. It was resolved on the motion of Captain Mather and Mr Searell—-" That it be a recommendation to the Government to protect the close season foi native game, on the ground that persons frequently destioyed native game under cover ot snooting swans." Okain's Bay.—The Okain's Bay Sunday School has recently lost the valuable services of Miss M. L. Chapman, a young lady who for a number of years has conducted a class with great pleasure to herself and profit to her pupils. Before leaving for Christchurch, therefore, a number of the teachers and scholars met at the school on Wednesday afternoon last for the purpose of bidding her farewell and presenting her with a very handrJ some cabinet album in recognition of.her services and respect for her. Mr \V. H. Walker, the superintendent, in making the presentation expressed the regret of the teachers and scholars in losing her valuable services, and hoped that in years to come she would have the pleasure of seeing that her labours had not been in vain, that the seed had fallen into good ground, bearing fruit abundant. Miss Chapman responded in a very neat pointed little speech, expressing her regret at leaving her scholars, at 'he pleasure she had had in her work, and the hope that they would not only remember what she had taught them, but to endeavour to live the true Christian's life, and she was sure that if they knew how she had prayed God to help them to do so, they would try. Hearty cheers were then given for Miss Chapman, who bade each good-bye as they dispersed.— A Sunday school library was opened on Sunday last, with a very nice collection of books.

English Elections.—Mr Gladstone had a succession of ovations ot the various railway stations on his way from Hawarden to Edin» burgh. He delivered several brief speeches, and in each expressed himself sanguine that he would score a victoiy atthe elections. Op his arrival«at Edinburgh he was accorded'a< most enthusiastic welcome. The woman who' caused, the injury to Mr Gladstone's; eyeiissaid to be addicted to drink and a violent. Home Ruler. In his speech at Edinburgh Mr Gladstone said none of the provisions of the Home Rule Bill of 1889 would be re-, traded, and the retention of Irish members at Westminster would be added. The supremacy of the Imperial Parliament over the Irish Parliament would resemble that over the autonomy colonies. The Liberals everywhere profess confidence in the result. If they succeed, it is stated that the Marquis of Ripon will be Viceroy of India and Lord Rosebery Minister for Foreign Affairs.—lt is expected that twenty-eight Tories, eight Unionists and fifteen Liberals will be unopposed. Both parties are busy raising funds to prosecute the campaign. Peeresses are openly engaged canvassing.

Late Cable News.—The Right Hon A. J. Balfour, addressing a meeting at Manchester, expressed the opinion that the adoption of a universal eight hour system would probably destroy British industry, and he declared he was willing to ameliorate the coni dition of the working class in every way short of such cast-iron legislation.—During a Sun% day School festival in the grounds attached to the Crystal Palace, a balloon collapsed, after ascending to a height of one thousand feet. Dr Dale, the aeronaut, was killed, and three others, including his son, were seriously injured. The accident was witnessed by dcs ceased's wife.

Cheap Clothing.— Evpry man on the Peninsula requiring clothing: suitable for tlio presient season ebonld without delay secure one of the men's suits as ndvertised by Messrs Shaw, Bobineon & Co., of Chrisfchurch. Just fancy a full fmit of clotliee to fit any sized man price 13s 9d, 17rt 6d, 19s 6cl nnd 22e 6d, worth double the money,— Advt.