THE Marlborough Times. PUBLISHED DAILY. THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1882.

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume IV, Issue 537, 25 May 1882, Page 2

THE Marlborough Times. PUBLISHED DAILY. THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1882.

Messrs Coward and YV. Nosworthy were the only candidates nominated for the office of auditors for the Borough of Blenheim, and were on Tuesday last dulyelected. Mr Chittenden’s Assembly Ball lieldrin Ewart’s Hall last evening was well attended, about thirty couples being present. Dancing was kept up till a late hour, and all present appeirei to enjoy themselves thoroughly.

Owing to pressure on our space we arc compelled to hold over several matters of local interest, including a detailed report of the shooting which took place at the Vernon butts yesterday. The New Zealand Times of Friday last states:—"Mr Samuel Johnson, the late proprietor of the Marlborough Express,” was to have left England yesterday for New Zealand. He is sick of England, and intends starting or purchasing another paper in the colony. Rumor lias it that he will go North.” It is reported that his Excellency the Governor will almost immediately leave by 11.M.5. Miranda for Samoa, on four months’ leave of absence. ITis family ami suite accompany him, and it is therefore improbable that lie will again return to this colony. The New Zealand Times , which usually speaks on there matters with authority, states that when the Financial Statement is submitted to the House, there is reason to believe that a surplus of over L 200.000 will he to the country’s credit. This fact ought to put all the members into good heart, and also induce them to act with that wisdom which prosperity even more than adversity calls for. A verdict of felo-de-se was returned by a Renwiektown jury the other day, and the unfortunate victim of his own rashness or insanity was duly committed to die bosom of mother earth after nine o’clock at night. After stating such a fact a.s this wc feci called upon to remind our readers that they are not living in the dark ages, hut this is really the nineteenth century. The funeral of the late Mr William Wick took place oil Tuesday afternoon and a large cortege consisting of about thirty veliie'es and forty horsemen followed the remains to their last resting place. The burial service of the Church of England was impressively read over the grave by tho Rev. \Y. If. Root. The cricket match between Grove Town and the Telegraphists p'ayed yesterday resulted in a win for the former by one run. the scores being of) and 53. Mr Satlierly was top scorer for Grove Town with IS, and Mr Cross for the Telegraphists with the •same number. The full scores will appear in our next. Tile following arc the results of the sparrow matches held in the Awaterc yesterday : Match Nos. ], Mr G. Parsons, killing 5 out of six ; No. 2, Mr 0. Parsons and J. M. Parsons, 5 out of six ; No. 3, Mr Matterson ; No. 4, Mr Mackinder ; No. 5, Mr Matterson and Mr Cl. Parsons ; No. 6, Messrs Parsons ; No. 7, Mr Simpson ; No. S, Mr Matterson. I’lleGood Templars celebrated thcQueen’s Birthday by a tea and public meeting. Tea was laid on the table at 4 o'clock. I Several ladies and two gentlemen fur- . nislied tho tallies, which were well patronised by the public and ample justice was done to the good tilings provided. Tea over, the hall was cleared and arranged for the public meeting, which commenced at 7.30 p.m. The meeting was largely attended, in fact the building was uncomfortably crowded, many unable to obtain seats. Mr \V. 11. Jones was called to the chair and after a brief opening address, proceeded to dispense the items on tho programme, consisting of solos, choruses,'“sonas, recitations and addresses. Mr Chinn presided at the organ. The Revs. Messrs McNieoll and McLennan, Messrs Handliy, Girling, and the Chairman advocated the temperance cause. Mr Ching proposed votes of thanks to the ladies and gentlemen who provided the tables, the choir, the speakers, and the chairman. The evening’s entertainment was b -ought to a close by all joining in the National Anthem. A collection was made in aid of the organ fund.