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Cromwell Argus, Volume XVII, Issue 836, 21 April 1885, Page 2

The local option poll in Dunedin cityresulted in a vote that no increase in licenses of any kind be permittted. Very little interest was taken in the proceeding. The revenue accounts of the Colony for the year are not finally made up, but it is probable there will be a surplus between revenue and expenditure of from £25,000 to £30,000. The revenue collected for the year was about £20,000 below the estimate, and the expenditure was also considerably less. Both the Railway and Stamp Departments show a deficiency for the year, while the item “ Miscellaneous ” and Customs Department show a surplus. In all other branches the amounts collected were pretty near the estimate. We notice by the shipping reports the arrival of the Union Co.’s ships Tekapo and Tainui, bringing some Forty Cases of Winter Drapery for W. Talboys, London House, Cromwell. The shipments consist of all the newest fabrics in Dress Materials, Jackets, and Shawls, Blankets, Flannels, and Shirting, Men’s and Youth’s Clothing, Drawers, Shirts, Hats, and Boots, Waterproof Coats (guaranteed), also an assortment of goods for the shilling table which will be revived. W. Talboys’ being ' a cash buyer direct from the manufacturers is able to defy competition by selling at the Dunedin wholesale prices. A visit will convince the purchaser that to buy from W. Talboys, London House, Cromwell means a saving of five shillings in the pound.—[Adrt.] Two startling incidents occurred when a large party of guests assembled at the residence of a farmer, near Clonmel, Ireland, to celebrate the marriage of his daughter. Dinner was announced, but scarcely had the repast commenced when a young man fell from his chair, and was taken up a corpse. The body was removed. Shortly after the party returned to the room, when another young farmer, unmarried, gave a violent scream, and expired. A scene of merriment and enjoyment was thus converted into one of deceased had been drinking. An examination of the bodies has shown that the deceased were suffocated by meat sticking in their throats. The wedding was most unfortunate. Owing to an informality it had to be delayed till five in the evening, and on returning home the carriage containing the bridal party was broken and upset.