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Clutha Leader, Volume XX, Issue 1040, 29 June 1894, Page 4

" The Tapanni Presbyterian Church Congregation have resolved to ask the Presbytery to moderate in a c-ill to Rev. Ad^m Begg, o HiUend. The installation of Bro. Thomas A. Johnston as woishipful master of Lod^** Olutha, No. 14, took place in tbe Free-masons' Hall here on Friday evening. Bro. J. A. Kirby, grand superintendent of Ofcago was the installing officer, and the function was carried out with all the impressive forms and ceremonies usual on such occasions. The investure of the following officers elected for the ensuing year also took place :-W. HnrgoodD.M., .W. J. Keys S.W., J. Bain J.W., A. M'Kissock S.D., D. Munroo J.1)., W. Flargood P.M. treas , W. Wilson P.M. sec, T. D. Coventry 1.G., Goo. Arnold tyler. Bro. J. Blaclcwood being absent through indisposition wns not invested to the office of I. P.M. The following business of local interest wns transacted nt the meeting of the Land Board on "Wednesday :— The board having beeDk.roquested to determine as to how section 53, block VI, Itankleburn, should be cleans with, they recommended that the land be notified as open for selection at a capital value of 25s per acre. — An application by Mr A. Richardson for a license to occupy sections 73 and 82, block VI. Glenomaru, was referred fco x ß*uiger Hugh.m to report. — An application by ' Fred Berry to surlender section- 3G, Mock X, Glenomaru, was referred to the ranger to report. — An application by Mary Chapman for section 16, block XIV, Pomahaka estate, under tho Land for Settlement Act, was postponed for further consideration—Mr G. B. Souness applied to be allowed to complete purchase of deferred payment section 33, block VI, Catlins district. — The application was approved. The motion at the instance of Mr James Hogg, Balclutha, for an order that a wrifc of certiorari should issue to remove into the Supreme Court the certificate^ granted by MiHawkins S.M., on the Bth June, authorising the issue of a wholesale licence under the Act of 1881 to Roderick M'Kenzie, of Balcluthii, hotelkeeper, in order that the court might, if it saw fit, causo the said certificate to.be quashed, came before Mr Justice Williams on Wednesday afternoon in the Supreme Court. Mr A. S. Adams appeared to move' and Dr Findlay appeared on behalf of Roderick M'Kenzie. The grounds of the application have already been published by ns. The argument. which lasted three hours, turned en lirely upon the construction to be placed on several sections of ■" The Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Act 1893," taken in connection with the unrepealed provisions of "The Licensing Act 1881." His Honor reserverl his decision in the cise. A rather curious sugges- | tion was made during the argument by Mr j Adams, this being to tho effect that there was not a restriction upon the holder of a wholesale license limiting him to the sale in one parcel of ' one liquor to the amount of two gallons, but that lie could sell different liquors— say* a bottle of each— up to t>he limit of two gallons,

Mr John Dunne once more fakes possession of the Crown Hotel. Mr M. Coghlan leaves to-day for Clinton, where be has bought the lease of the railway refreshment rooms. Mr Panliu telephoned to the Evening Star at 1 o'clock ytsterday : — " Moderate to strong S.W. winds, and heavy rains in about 12 hours. Barometer unsteady, indications stormy." We direct special attention to Mrs Dreaver's announcement in another column. Any communications addresser) to Mrs Dreaver. care of this office, will be forwarded in due course. In the House r.n Wednesday the Minister of Education explained that the rumour that the Government, intended to proclaim the Clutha licensing district for the purpose of establishing an inebriate home was incorrect There wns a wood attendance at tho weekly mreting of the Ra'clutha Literary Society, which was held in M'Kenzie's Hall last evening, when the R«,v. R. Waddell, M.A., delivered a very eelegant a"d interesting lecture on the poets Browning and Tennyson. A trial of the Mnssey -Harris cultivator, for which Peters onrl Shiels are the local agents, took place at Mr Edwards' farm, Waiwera. yesterday. There was a good attendance of farmers and others interested, all of whom expressed their approval of the work done by the cultivator. Another trial will take place at Mr Peter Hunter's farm to-morrow afternoon. After the formal opening of Parliament on Thursday the House proceed?,-! with the election of Speaker. Mr Snunders proposed Si r M. O'Rorke for the office, which was seconded by Mr W. Kelly, and supponed by the Premier. Mr Hull-Jones propogpd Mr W. J. Steward for Speaker, seconded by Mr Earnshaw. Mr Saunders' motion was carried by 45 to 1!). The usnnl congratulations followed. Tho Eev. Dr. Talmage left Auckland yesterday for Dnncdin where he will commence a series of three lectures' in the Garrison Hall nn Thursday next, sth July. The Auckland season of the the famous orator hn<i been as successful as the dimensions of the Opera-house, including the sfage. would allow, for the house hasr been packed nightly. Speaking at Lawrence on Wednesday evening Mr Rawlins said he had discovered that he hnd no show of diction acainst Mr Larnnch, and it was r-etter to give way now Ihnn to suffer defeat. He recognised that if Mr Larnach were returned he would not be a strong Government supf oi tcr, for his sympathies were entirely with Sir Piobert, Stout, whw yet would bring about the downfall of the Seddon Government, and in firming a new Administration would offer Mr Liruach a portfolio. Sir P. Stout said on Wednesday afternoon he desired to tell the Libeial party on thing— lniltid he considered it his duty to tel them — that they lud a great burden to carry at the last General Election ; it was an alliance between the liquor parly and the Government It was because the Liberal party threw over that compact that they were returned in such a majority to the House. There had been such a compact, smd it was due to the breaking of it that they were returned in such a majority to the House. There had been such a compact. — The Premier : No. On Tuesday last 16 frequenters of Burkes gaming saloon, Wellington, were fined L 5 each or a month. In parsing seutence the magistrate said he had no doubt that each of the defendants in giving evidence in Burkes case had committed dilibernte perjury, and had concocted a fctory before tliey went into the witness box. The stif.ma in the present case would stick to them all their liver, and if ever any ore of them came before him to give evidence in a civil or criminal case he would not believe a word lie uttered ; in fact, he (ihc magistiate) would nothanga dog on the evidence of any one of them. At Lawrence on Wednesday evening Mr Rawlins announced his retirement from the contest, for the Tunpeka seat in Parliament. This leaves Mr Lai nach (ministerialist) and Mr Scobic Mackenzie (opposition) in the field. The contest is certaiii to be a very animated one. It is to be regretted that, through Mr Rawlins being so long in announcing his retirement, Mr Mackenzie is placed at great disadvantage as from the earliest date on which he can advertise, he will on'y have one week to address the electors and there are 20 polling places. On the other hand Mr Laroach is already well advancsd with his meetings. \ Onr Millers Flat correspondent writes : — This is the wettest season experienced in this district for years. The consequence is that ploughing and farm woik has lagged a long way behind. — Dredging is now in full swing and I believe are all on fair gold. The GoLleu Treaaiire dredge which was a long time in the hands of the contractor, has been at length completed and, though there has been several unexpected breakages and stoppages, slit is undoubtedly one of tl c l.est cquipid and most powerful dredges on the Clutha River and is begining to give indication that Fhe is going to be a profitable and fortunate investment for the shareholders. A meeting of subscribers to the Dr Stuart Memorial Fund was held in the Town Hall, Dunedin, en Wednesday night, to decide as to what shape the memorial should take. His Worship the Mayor occupied the chair. Kesolutions were proposed in favour of a public library, a university libraiy and bust, a hospital pavilion bearing Dr Stuart's name and bust, and a statue. After full discussiou a vote was taken which resulted as follows: — Statue, 898; hospital, 382; library, 355; and university, 21. The total number polled for the three different objects— library, hospital, and university -was 758, and the statue hnviDg 898, there was a clear ir.ajority of 140 in its favour. Therefore the Chairman declared the proposal to erect a statue to be carried. A crowded meeting was held in the Princess Theatre, Dunediti, .on Monday evening to consider the desirableness of urging the Government to float a loau to complete railway works in hand and likely to promote settlement. The Mayor presided. The first resolution, proposed by Mr S. N. Brown, was that in the opinion of this meeting the time has arrived when the Government may judiciously raise a loan in the London market for the purpose of expediting the completion of such lines of railway in both islands as are already in progress and which are likely to be of a reproductive character. This was seconded and a number of amendments were proposed but not carried. On the motion beiag put it' was lost by a large majority the announcement being received with cheers. The meeting was a very disorderly one,

Mr John Patorsnn representing th? New Zealand Clothing Factory will visit Catlins River on Wednesday next. [t is asserted that under no circumstances will the Government grant club licenses where hotel licenses have recently been refused . The Stirling Inch dors' annual bali takes place this evening. The Kaitangata bachelors have fixed theh's for July 27. Onr Port Molynenx correspondent writes : — A few wi cks ago a gentleman, Mr Rue, visited tiiis district ami made an offer to establish a dairy factory in the neighbourhood. He required a uuarantee of the milk of 100 cows for which be wrs preparrd to give 3d per gallon. Most of the settlers were willing to aoiree to tins but -a few stood out not considering the offer good enough. It is said that some regret their indifference in the matter and wish that they hud eiven it more consideration. Ido uot know that this is the case but I an; told that Mr Rao is willing to renew his offer in a somewhat modified form and promises to meet the settlers for this purpose iv the beginning of next month. When one thinks of the drudgery that is taken off the shoulders of the female members of the farmer's household when a factory is at hnnd,, leaving them free to culiivate their womanly tastes ; of the quarterly cheque promptly paid to line the farmers' pockets, and of the benefit generally to the whole district, we may hoj>e that the offer made will be duly considered on its merits and not thrust from them as unworthy of their notice. i The annual ball and supper under the auspices of the Lodge Clutha (Masonic) to celebrate the installation of Bro. Thomas A. Johnston as Worshipful Master was held in M'Kenzie's Hall on Friday evening. There was a good attendance, about 70 couples being present. This was short of the number present on previous occasions, on which, however, the hall was uncomfortably crowded. This year the committee wisely restricted tho invitations within a certain limit, much to the satisfaction of, at anyrati*, th'-se who were fortunate enough to receive invitations and were present on Friday evening. The floor was in capital order, and the ball in every respect was a most enjoyable one. Bros. H. Christie and J. Bain acted as Masters of Ceremonies, and were courteous and efficient in tho discharge of their duties. Tlie music was supplied by Miss Sheddan on the piano and Mr King on the violin, and was voted on all hands to have been first- class. The catering was, as usual, entrusted to Mrs Grant of the Coffee Palace, and the two lony tables across the platform of the hall, groaning under the weight of an abundant .is well as an excellent spread, showed that this part of tho evening's arrangements was in capable hands, and bore testimony to the +aste nnd attention which had been devoted to it.