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Bruce Herald, Volume XII, Issue 1137, 5 September 1879, Page 31

I Considerable disgust and indignation [ are manifested in Dublin over the disjcovery that the Moore statue theve is made of zinc instead of bronze ; but more I especially because the rain has gob in through a crack in the head, and the statue is now half-full of water, a state of existence utterly abhorrent to an Irishman.' The Berlin ' Post ' announces that the first quarterly payment of the allowance settled upon the Queen of Hanover which the Prussian Government has recently agreed to pay, has been remitted to the illustrious la Jy. The allowance is at the rate of 2-10,000 marks, that in, nearly £12,000 a year. A glass muff, white and ctir'y ; glass mats for ladies, with glas* feathers ; glass wool not to be distinguished from the genuine, and quite as warm — being a nonconductor ; glass carpets, cuffs, collars, veils and dresses are the novelties introduced by Mr A. Prengle, g'ass artist and spinner, Vienna. Leprosy has made its appearance in several parts of the Spanish province of Alicante, and the authorities, alarmed by the number of cases and the mortality, have taken steps to establish a special hospital for lepers. In the province of Valencia 110 cases were reported .last year, of which 71 proved fatal. {For continuation of news ■*<•■* page r)

StoSSren or eight chainß of pitchpg i^^^|iUng in j would be required \ to prevent further damage to the only piece of let*! ground near the school. Three culverts not the Eerry wanted enlarging to save the road. , ; Moved by Mr Douglas, seconded by Mr Duff, " That the Inspector report at next meeting on the protection of road near Taieri Ferry Schoolhouse, and capacity 6i three culverts near same locality," which was agreed to. JRe Kaitangata Punt. Some discussion arose about a. misunderstanding between this Council and the Clutha Council, in reference to the date of commencement of wages of the pant keeper. It was finally moted by Mr Murray, seconded by. Mr Duff, and carried— "That the attention of the Clutha County Council be drawn to a letter referring to the said punt, with a view-of eliciting a reply to same." A circular from the Colonial Secretary's Office was read, requesting that a return of receipts and expenditure be furnished for the year ending March 31st, 1879, also specifying salaries to Chairmen of Counties and others, as well as indebted* ness and amounts borrowed. The Clerk and Treasurer (Mr A. Nelson) stated that he had complied with the request , The Inspector's monthly report was read and approved of, and the pay-sheet passed for liquidation. The receipts for the month of August were £87 2s 3d, including £16 12a 3d gold duty and £53 for dog taxes. The expenditure showed £270 13s, inclusive of £195 5s 6d grants to various Road Boards. The Chairman reported having lelievcd a case of distress recently brought under the notice of the Council ; two other cases were mentioned by Mr Petrie, oue being stated in a letter from Mr Shore, and the Chairman was instructed to make necessary enquiries previous to next meeting. A letter from the Kaitangafca fioacl Board, making application for a grant of £50 towards the road tp Messrs Gray's property, as formerly promised by this Council, was, after due consideration, rejected, on the ground that the Board had received their subsidy in full, but that they would have thenproper share alloted to them out of the next funds available for similar purposes. The Clerk was instructed to write accordingly, and a motion to the above effect by Mr Duff, seconded by Mr Calder, was carried. This closed the business of the meeting.