LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2019, 26 November 1886, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS

Fbisco Mail.— The next outward unit, via San Francisco, due in London January lQth, wijl close at the Blenheim office on'Thursday next, 2nd prcx. Borough Vacancv.—By the return of Crj Douslin for the Mayoralty a vacancy will be caused in the represent !lion of the East Ward in the Borough: Council. We have heard a number of names mentioned but none of them are associated with any definite arrangements. [Since the above wa* written we heir that a largely signed requisition was presented last evening to Mr E. Bythell, asking him to stand for the faeancy. Mr Bythjs'l thanked the requisitionists and consented to be nominated.] BIhNHSIH C.C,—At a meeting of the committee of the Blenheim Cricket Club held at the Empire hotel, last evening, the following players were selected from whom to pick a team for the Cup match against the WairaU C.C. on the 4th DecrmberMessrs Warner, Swain Mclver, Chittenden, Gallop, Adams,, Watson, J. O'SnllivaD, BuJek, Ryder, Pepper, Kjan, Hughes, Cross, Draper, Rayner, Storey, J. D. O'Sullivan Busch, Jowss, Wright. The meetma then adjourned till 8 o’clock on Monday. Blsnhkim Rowing Club —This after noon, at half-past four, four heals of the Club’a pair-oared races will be rowed. The winners will row off to-morrow afternoon for pluces, and the final heat will be rowed on Tuesday afternoon, Thi* afternoon the crews are matched to row as followsVY. De Castro and F, Hodson v. F. Dodson and C. Barleyman ; R. McCallum and H. Dodson v 0. Moller'and A. Watson; F. Hale and T. Huatwick v. T. H. Jackson aud H. Fond ; p. J, Farmajr and F G. Williams v. A, H. Gentil aud T. D. Byford. An old Rebel.— Taurua, the Pates candidate tor the Western Maori Dis, trict, was a follower of Titokowaru in . the last war and was taken prisoner and sent to Dunedin. He is not a particularly intelligent native, but is considered honourable in hi* dealings, and is an infineefei chief.

Flotsam aND Jetsam.— The principle keeper at- C*pe Campbell Lighthouse recently found on the ligh house reserve at that place an oil tin containing three table b 11', six sugar spoons, eleven butt r and tm dessert knives. These abides are now in the possession of the Ms. rine department. Government Insurance. Policy holder* will be glad to know that the pbief clerk of the Actuarial Branch, Government Insurance Department, who has just returned from a sis months’ visit to England, brings word that the cash surplus which will be available for distribut'd m io the way of bonus is estimated at L 125,000, which will give between 300,000 aad 400,000 reversionary bonus. This information has ju»c been forwarded to Mr Kennedy, Agent for Marlborough, who has courteously plac’d it at our disposal. Bazaar.—ln another column will bo found the preliminary notice of the Church of the Nativity Baziar and Sale of Work in aid of the Chancel Fund, which will be held in Ewart’s Hall on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in next week. The ladies of the congregation have been as busy as “ bees” for months past in getting together a beau iful and valuable collection of useful and ornamental work for the various stalls, and, in addition, they have imported from England some choice fancy goods, which will aitract special attention. Prices will not he exorbitant, and visitors will find their enjoyment catered for with music, amusements, refreshments, raftles, and all the other things which make “ life worth living” and bazaars successful. Admission each day will be one shilling, children half-price, and Mr Hustwick will supply season tickets at ha'f-a-crown etch. A gentlomen’s committee was formed at a congregational mea'ing bst night, and they will cooperate with the ladies in every way in their power. VVa have no doubt the bazvar will be pleasant as well as profitable. Caledonian Society - .- As hinted by the President at Wednesday evening’s concert the Caledonian Society wil probably repeat the entertainment on New Year’s night, the evening of the Society’s sports’ day. Macdonald, the piper, has been engaged for bo'h ilia sports on New Year's Day and the entertainment in the evening. It is not improbable that before leaving the district, on the occasion of his present visit, Macdonald, in response to a very generally expressed desire, wi'l perform at Renwiektowo. It may here be mentioned that no less a sum than L 43 was taken at the doors in admission money at Wednesday evening’s concert. Fiendish Outrage. —Some time within the last few d»ys a shockingly cruel outrage was perpetrated by some, at present, unknown scoundrel or scoundrels at Mr James Leo's farm on the St Andrew's estate. A colt running in a paddock with its dam was dreadfully mutilated and one eye of the mare was knocked out. This fiendish act Was no doubt meant to spite the owner. \Ye are informed the matter has been reported to the police, and we trU3t the perpetrators of such an outrage will bo speedily brought to justice and that, if it is possible, punishment proportionate to the offence will be meted out. Such scoundrels ought to be whipped through tho town. The Mormons in N. Z. —The Mormons seems to be causing some anxiety among a certain section of the Maori people. A native chiof, writing to the Undor-Seoro-tary of Native Affairs, says: —“I think there is trouble in connection with the people of Wairarapa joining the Mormon -Church. This is like one sheep leading the whole flock to the verge of a precipice and dragging them all over to destruction, for I have heard the Mormon Church say that the Christian Church is doing two things—namely, that the Christians are teaching the Maoris to observe tho faith, but at the same tim# their hands are stretching forth to grasp the land. The Mormons have now issued a notification that they have in hand the sum of L 500,000 to purchase the Waikato, and that is why I consider that the joining of anv of the Wairarap* people is likely to cause some difficulty to arise. In my opinion, although I have nothing to say against the other churches, it is always right that all should belong to the Christian Church,seeing that this is the Church that first brought peace to the m:nd of the savages of this island, aud which caused the sun to shine both upon the great and small among all the people of Aotearoa. ” Decorations for Domestic Servants. —One of the amusements with which the heads of the numerous little principalities conso’e themselves for tho loss of ancient prerogatives consists in the bestowal of Orders: There are Orders for all classes of societv, almost for all professions and trades. The Duke of Saxe-Altenberg has made the Inst addition, which is an Order for domestic servants—presumably of both sexes. The honor is intended for those who have served in a family for 30 years uninterruptedly. The decoration takes the form of a silver cross bearing on one side the figures 30, surrounded by the words “ Fur treue Dienste, ” while on the reverse is inscribed the name of the duke, with a crown. The cross is hung from the breast by a green and white ribbon. It is hardly likely, however, that the Order will be in great request, for the Duchy of Saxe*Altenberg only possesses 3500 domestic servants. The German Empress confers a similar distinction upon her personal attendants for 40 years’ service. Those Debentures. —Mr W J Steward has, we notice, addressed his constituents at VYaimate, and made a very able speech. He referred at some length to the District Railways scandal of last sessioh, with which his name was unpleasantly associated, and his defence of his conduct appears to have been perfectly satisfactory to bis constituents, as he obtained a unanimous and enthusiastic vote of thanks and confidence. He announced that he would probably seek a renewal of their confidence at the next election. • Leading Colonists. —In reference to the alleged breaches of good manners by Australasian visitors now doing the grand in Englaud, we understand thata.well,known New Zealand Golcnißt writes from Home saying that, although somo of the stories are greately exaggerated, there can be no doubt that a number of the Australians have seriously misconducted themselves, and brought ridicule and obloquy on the colonies, The writer adds that he is glad to state that none cf the New Zealand colonists have in any way misbehaved, and they are all very anxious to keep ‘separate and distant from the Australian section and to preserve their distinctive character a* New Zealanders. Where is BpitNEf? — There has. been some correspondence in the Hepa’d lately re the liquor, traffic among the natives up the Wariganui River. Toe writer says that the up-river natives are often drunk for a week or two at a time. Knowing that there was aome cash from the sale of the tVaimarina Block, about half-a-dozen wide-awake natives took considerable quantities of of spirits to Pipiriki and the setiement farther up, andfotjnd the trade so profitable that they are still carrying qn a business that is doing a great amount of evil. He urges the extension of the Aot bow in foree in the King Country. <

Tea Meeting." —From an advertisement appea r ing elsewhere it wi'l be seen than the annual tea meeting, in conuec tion with St Andrew’s PiCrbyterian Church, wil! be field iu Ewart’s Hall on Tuesday evening nex’. A public mee'ing will follow at which addresses will be delivered and musical selections will be rendered by the choir. Blenheim Prisoners.— The Post Bays that the two juvenile prisoners Harney and Barker, who were each sentenced to lwoyear’B imprisonment at the last Blenheim sessions for forgery aud boriestealing, were brought over from Picton by the b.s. Rotorua on Wednesday morning, in the custody of Constable O’Donnel, to serve th-ir term in one of the Wellington gaols. They have been kept in Picton for some weeks pending the Probation Officers in their case. It appears this h is not been favorable. Borough Council —At an adjourned meeting of the Borough Conncil held last night, there being present, His Worship the Mayor and Ors Clark, Chi tig, Riley, Douslin, M’Artney, Sinclair and Jellymau, the following business was transacted : On the motion of Cr Riley, the appointment by Mr Maxted (im. pounder) of George and Ernest Max'ed as his assistants was approved. Cr Jellytntn moved that all the works specified by the Council in its offer to Mr Pritchard except ihe retorts be completed by the Ist of March, ISS7. and that the retorts and setting them be valued and the price deducted from the purchase money. Carried. CrJellymau moved that Mr Pritchard be requested to guarantee thejnew gas-holder for three months. Carried. It was resolved that Mr MTntyre be instructed to draft’ r anhigreement between the Council and Mr Pritchard for the gasworks j That Messrs Sinclair and M'Callum’s l itter be acknowl dgod and that copies of the foregoing resolutions relating to the gasworks’ purchase be sent to them. Copy of a’letter was read from Ilia Worship the Mayor re the negotiation of the loau|aad was approved . Spring & Summer Novelties. —Wo hare received our Spring and Summer Goods, ex Ruapehu from London. All tho latest fashions for the season in Millinery, Mantles, Feathers, Flowerss Straws, Dresses, Prints, Galateas, &cS We have also made special arrangementj for Tailoring ; all' orders executed ou the shortest possible notice from tho celebrated New Zealand Tweeds. Suit from 50s, Trousers from 16s, Boys and Youths at proportionate prices. An early inspection solicited.— Shale & Hat memoranda. Lost. A Slxcop Dog. St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Annual Tea Meeting, Tuesday. Mayoral Election. Official notification by Returning Officer. Tenders. District Engineer invites tenders for Watamonga Track contract. Bazaar. Chureli of Nativity Bazaar, Ewart’s Hall, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. School Treat. Okaramio. Dec. 10.