Untitled

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 1876, 10 June 1886, Page 2

A football match between youths of Blenheim and Picton will take place on Nelson Square, Picton, next Saturday afternoon. Passengers by s.s. Penguin for Wellington and South will proceed to Picton by the 8.30 p.m. train. Passengers for Nelson and North must go by the 4 o’clock tr tin to-d iy. For paintiiie, decorating and fitting Mr II Mears’ jeweller’s shop, the following tenders have been received: —W. T, S eer L 29 10s, D. We»ny»s L 29 18s 61. W. S. Falconer L3O. Thomas Batty L 43 15s. Messrs Given and Nosworthy will sell Mr TennenPs furniture at 2 p.m to-day. It will be on view'from 12 to 2. There are a great number of useful and valuable articles to be disposed of, The Committee of the Education Board met yesterday aud confirmed the recommendation of the Renwiuk School Com tnittee for the apointmen- of M>ss May, and the Fait hah Committee of Mr Poole as teachers iu the above schools. The farewell appearance of Captain and Mrs Stevenson and Cadet Duggan was celebrated last night by a concert in the Salvation Army Barracks. They will leave ’o-day for their respective destinations, aud no doubt a large number of soldiers will see them off. The following Press Association message was receiv-d Tom Nelsm last night: —Mr Matthew Burnett, IVmperanc- advocate, has completed a suce- ssful mission in Nelson and district, having taken about 600 pledges. lie leaves for Marlborough to-morrow. A meeting of gas consumers and all interested in the purchase of th<* gasworks by the corporation is c tiled for 3.30 p m. to-day at the Club Motel. The pub'ic meeting convened by th- Mayor will take place at 8 p in. in Ewart's Hall. The Hon. James Wihto made Mr. Oxenlium an oiler of 2000 guineas for the gallant pony Cerise and Blue, but without success. However, should Mr. Oxenham decide to part with the mare later on lie has promised Mr. White the refusal. As a proof of the depression existing in England we soe that in ’BS 40,000 men joined the Regular Army, an increase of over 4300 in’B4. It is the 1 rgest enlistment since ’SB. The total number of applicants was 69,000. 514 out of evory thousand were physically disqualified In recommending the appointment of Mr Poole to the position of teacher the Fail hall School Committee have done wisely. From a personal knowledge of Mr Poole, both in B enheini and Waipukurau, Hawke’s Bay, where he h id the teachership Pr twelve yeurs, we can speak very highly of his abilities. On Monday night Mr Swanwick was driving in his sulky through Nelson Square. Picton, when the horse shied and raking fright, threw him ou’ of the sulky. The horse then dashed down Kentstieet and Broadway, where it was stopped. The sulky was smashed to pieces. We arc glad to be nb'e to sti’c that Mr Swanwick was not much hurt. The sde of Mr Rankin’s furnitnre yesterday was umst successful, and will be continued a- 11 o’cloc to-day. The sa'e affords an opportunity of icki-.g up some rare bargains, as everything is o be snld without reserve. Amongst oth r articles to be disposed of to-day are a piano —a really fine instrument by Huake several horses, etc. The house and laud will come under the hammer at 2 p.m. At the meeting of the Awatere l icensing Commietee on Tuesday renewals were g-anted to the following :—II. G. Bell (Waihopai). W. G. ,'>trick!aud (Awatere Accommodation House.) A license was granted to Mr Patterson for a new Accommodation House at the Jordan Ford on condition that the licensee erect a cradle for the carriage of passengers across the foid within three moirhs, passengers to be conveyed free and 2s 61 to be charged for each horse. An application from Frederick Thomas for a renewal of the Wairau Accommo la ion House license was granted on condition that the present house is suitably improved within three months, and that a new one is built by the next annual meeting. The annual meeting of the Omaka Licensing Committee was held at Renwick yesterday, there being present Messrs Hugh Fraser (chairman), Paul. Tapp, Litchfield, and Watson. Renewals were granted to Messrs Shaw (Renwick), Higgs (Globe), O’Sullivan (Springlands), and J. P. Ward (Fairhull), the police report being favorab'e in all eases.

The sixth of the series of weekly penny readings now being held in the Picton Sohoo'room took place on Tuesday night, the chair being taken by A. P. Seymour, Esq. A most attractive programme had been provided and the room was so crowded that several persons were unable to find seats. The entertainment was opened by a part song “ Sweet Home,’ very nicely suug by the school choir Mr Harris followed with a reading “ The Co riser pt.” which was thoroughly appreciat'd by the audience. Miss L. Webstpr sang Bishop’s beautiful ballad, “ Home, Sweet Hone”—a song that will never grow old—and at the conclusion wa< greeted with hearty applause. Mr G. W. White followed with a reading, •' The Fear of Life," and Miss Allen gave a good rendering of "The Harp that once through Tara’s Halls.” Mr A, P. Seymour’s reading, “ Natural History Anecdotes,” proved very interesting. The duet, •‘Break, break, break!” was nicely sung by Misses J. Duncan and E. Ham's, and' a reading by Mr Harris, and an American cradle song by the the school choir brought an enjoyable Evening to a conclusion. The object of these weekly entertainments, adding to the school library fund, is a most praiseworthy one, and we are gla 1 that they are so well supported. Each of the audience is expected to contribute the sum of one peony, but larger sums are thaokfu'ly receive!. The promoter (Mr Harris) will be glad to receive the names of any ladies or gentlemen who would be willing to a*3iit.

A meeting of the Picton B trough Licensing Committee was held in Picton i n Monday, there heing present —Messrs T. GaPoway, (Chairman) J. France, J. R. Gard, Jackson, and \V. Dart. The report of the Inspector was read and the character of all the licensed hmses was reported good. Licenses were granted to Messrs C A. Gxiirey for (lie George Hotel and Brace for the Terminus Hotel. Renewals were granted to the Pier, Slop, and Clarendon Hotels with an extension of hours in all cases until 11 o’clock, except for the Clarendon, for which an ordinary license was granted. On the same d»y the Commit'ee for the Licensing District of Picton held a meeting, when application was made by Mr E. J. Murphy, for a publican’s license for the Tua Marina Hotel. Petitions were presented to the Committee for and against granting the license, that in support bearing 43 signatures, mostly residents of Tua Marina, and that against, containing 17 signatures, mostly from outside the the locality. The application for the license was duly considered by the Committee, who had documentary evidence before them that the late licensee of the. house would have nothing to do with tl e n w proprietor supposing a new license ro be granted, and taking into consideration the good character of the apn b an* they decided toissui- a certificate grunting a license for the Tua Marina Hotel. Free By Post, for six penny stamps, a Medical Treatise, by that eminent French Hospital Physician and Parisian Specialist Dr Rahonfki. showing sufferers how they may cure themselves of Nervous Debility, Lost Manhood, etc., etc., without consulting a medical man. Address Parisian, P.O. Box 766, Sydney. “ A boon to all desiring ‘ self-cure. ” —Medical Review.—Ad vt. The Winter season having set in ladies will find it to their advantage to pay London House a visit where they will find a cho ce stock of millinery featheis and trimmings, dolmans, capes and ulsters, Hosiery, mitts, gloves, etc Homespuns, cashmeres, foules and dress cloths, all shades in velveteens. Also a complete stock of household furnishings. Men’s aud Boys’ clothing of very tiescrip’im A liberal discount for cash. A early inspection solicited, Smale and Hay, Loudon House. — Advtc