THE Marlborough Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1887.

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 139, 17 November 1887, Page 2

THE Marlborough Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1887.

West Ward. —It is rumored that should Councillor Kiley he elected Mayor that Mr Renfrew will offer himself as a caudilate for the Council for West Ward, Cricket Msetxng. —Section A "of the' ,Vairau Cricket Club hold a meeting- at ho Club Hotel to-morrow evening at 8 (’clock for the purpose of electing ofli:ers. Ix Trouble.— According to a Sydney latter Mr Collins formerly ; otf Blenheim is «trouble over the other side fykyfog been iomiiiittod to take his trial for .obtaining , roods by means of false pretences. ( The liiTK Citaex.es Oueses. — We ; vouhl remind the members of the Loyal Marlborough Lodge L0.0.F. M.U.of the rummoned meeting /hie afternoon at hullpast two o’clock. |

Too Much Law. The wife of an Auckland lawyer knocked her husband down with'a copy of the law list. When a woman takes the law in her own hands something has got to drop. The Proposed Age. —Head teachers have been circularised that they have' to send in'the names of .all children.attending the schools under six years of age. It is considered that the rais ; ng of the school age will do much harm to country schools. Lawn Tennis —The Marlborough Lawn Tenuis Club have received a challenge from the Nelson Club, which we understand has been, or w'T shortly be, accepted, and that in all probabfiity several teams wl” he sent overto play on the 30th inst.

Wool for the H/lcione.— There is now in the railway sheds at Blenheim about 150 hales of wool beffig dumped for the good ship Plalcione. Most of the wool is from the Meadow Bark Station, and comes consigned to Messrs Holmes and Bed.

Going Ahead. The Marlborough Lawn Tenn’'s Club is going ahead by leaps and bouuds, and are now about erecting a handsome pavilion on the ground, which will no doubt he greatly appreciated both by the players and their friends. Still Will Open —J. McKenzie and Co. butchers, informs the public of Blenheim that they will not close the butchery as is supposed and that the. Saturday night’s cheap sale wi” be continued as usual.

The Codlin Mora.--Mr Jones and Mr J. B. Whyte have brought the question of the codlin moth pest under the notice of the Government, and have obtained the assurance that the Act w.U he made general and compulsory, instead of optional, as heretofore. Marlborough Sheep. Though M Goulter’s sheep did not take a prize at the Canterbury show they were highly commended, and they attracted considerable attention amongst breeders. Mr Goulter brought hack with him a prize ewe from Canterbury, which has been greatly admired by all who have seen it.

A Hint to Travellers.— Travellers from Blenheim and the surrounding districts, when they pay the empire city a visit, will find Mr Smifh’s Imperial Hotel, Cuba-street, as comfortable a hostelry to put up ut as any in Wellington. The bedrooms arc roomy and scrupulously clean, while the viands are the best that can be procured.

Accident to the Waitapu. —While the steamer Waitapu was leaving the Marlborough Meat Preserving Works on Tuesday her propeller got foul of the river bank and broke off, leaving a portion of it in about 10 feet of water. A new shaft is expected from Nelson to-day, which will be put on at the Boulder Bank, the steamer having gone down there and placed on the hard.

The Flowery Land.— The Chinamen on the West Coast are accused of catching fish in quantities and manuring their gardens with them, and the Acclimatisation Society aro endeavoring to put a stop to it. Taking one consideration with another a Chinaman’s lot cannot be a very happy one, every inducement being held out to him to depart to the Flowery Land. Our best wishes attend him —in his own country.

Smart Telegraphy.— The result of the Australian Derby race was (says the Age) telegraphed to the adjoining colonics with remarkable promptitude and despatch. Mr James, the manager of the Melbourne office, made special arrangements to have the lines clear, and it happened that the winner was known in Wellington, New Zealand, before the jockeys had actually pulled up. The news reached New Ze iland in seven seconds, Brisbane in five seconds, and Adelaide and Sydney in three seconds.

To Measure Corn in the Ear.— The following is claimed to ho a very good method for measuring corn in the ear Mffitiply the length, breadth and height of the crib together, which gives its contents in cubic feet. Multiply the product thus obtained by 4, which will give the number of bushels of shelled corn in the crib. Example—How many bushels'in a crib 16ft long, Bft wide, and 10ft high ? 16ft by Bft by Oft equals 1,152 cubic feet, which, nmltipPed by .4, equals 460.8 bushels. If the corn is in the liusk multiply the cubic contents of tlie crib in feet by .3. On the Lawn.— ln referring to the dresses avoir by the ladies on New Zealand Cup day, a southern paper says: Among the new colors heliotrope, especially in iffiP’nery, seems to hold the leading place. Gobclm blue has several disciples, and sage green was also represented. Nearly one-half of the dresses on the lawn were white. Most of the bonnets worn by the young ladies were stringless, and they seemed to he very frail structures indeed. Tffi'e was a great favorite, and proved a pretty trimiffing for bonnets and hats. Several bonnets were composed entirely of Avhite tulle ivitli a uttlc fleck of color of some kind, heliotrope or pink being J/ he most frequently chosen. Borough Council.— The following is a copy of the order paper to be submitted for the Borough Council’s consideration at their meeting to-morrow night: A letter from Mr J. J. Sinclair, asking permission to drain into Wynen-street drain; from Mr Gillespie, asking that the rates on the .Odd Fellows’property be remitted; from the Omaka Road .Board,, asking for a Committee to he appointed to confer Avith them as to filling the co-operative drain; Inspector’s report on Taylor’s river. A motion by Cr Sinclair, That Messrs Holmes and Bell’s offer of a loan be accepted if modified to the Council’s satisfaction.

An Improved Improver. —Dress improvers, says an exchange, have been put to a good many novel and ingenious uses, but aii addition Avas made to the number at Ruthin the other day. The Denbighshire police had gone out to Avaylay a gang of notorious poachers, but were surprised to see them return empty-handed. Shortly afterwards three Welsh damsels followed, with a suspicions display of “bustle,” which, on investigation, turned out to be due to the presence of 27 rabbits and two long lengths of rabbits netting. The inventors of a garment capable f covering such a multitude of sins have a great deal to answer for.

.Hennesey’s Bell.—A few days ago while some parsons wore walking across the range at the rifle butts one of tlie number picked up a portion of a small bell, which bore signs of having been shattered with a bullet. The explanation is as follows About seven or eight years ago Mr Henuosey was the possessor of a shooting gallery, and being anxious to turn the nimble sixpence ho carted his show on to the rifle range during a time when there avus some prize firing goffig on amongst the volunteers. Mr Hennessey was of opinion that probably some of the volunteers, to keep their eye in, might try his target, and he was right. The first customer was Captain Rogers, avLo had a crack at Honuesey’s target at 150 yards Vvlth bis own rifle. A gentle tintiuuabulary sound was heard, but on an examination of the target the boll was non ext. Captain Rogers had smashed the tinkler at 150 yards. Several other volunteers then paid their sixpences for a shot, and before they had finished Ifetnosoy’s “ show” was not worth carrying back to town. -The part of the hell found was taken to Mr Heaaesey, Avho at once recognised it as being part of a bad speculation.

Havelock Court. —S. Kelly and party v Parker and Buckingham, application for cancellation of licensed holding and water race. The defendants were ordered to pay the costs, £1 16s, and judgment deferred for 4 months to enable the machinery to be placed on the ground.

A Fresh Life.— lt is gratifymg to learn that Mr Branson’s suggestion as to dividing the Club iuto two parts has met with much favor. At the meeting of the B section held last night 13 members turned up out of a possible of 18. To still further the interest in the game the above gentleman promised to present a bat to the player with the best bowling average in the B sect.on, and Mr J. P. Lucas, another energetic cricketer, followed suit by promising to give a bat to the member who would show the best batting average in the Blenheim cup matches.

Death of an Old Veteran. —WeJ regret to learn of the death of Mr John idherwood, senior, which occurred at his residence, Nile-streot East, at Nelson, on the night of the 13th, in the midnight hour. The deceased had lived in Nelson for over 30 years, having arrived there in 1856, and prior to that time ho served in the Imperial Av.nyfor upwards of a quarter of a century. He saw much active service iu India, and he left the Army with a record that any man iffight have been proud of—he had always done his duty. Dr vug his long residence in Nelson he gained the esteem of ah who knew him, and he lias peacefully gone to his last rest fu'l of years, loved by his numerous family, and respected by his many friends. Mr Sherwood, of Market-street. South, was the youngest son of the deceased.

Restricton of Credit.— The Pall Mall Gazette, referring to the trade depression in New Zealand, says :—“ Restriction of credit would be the cure. Let butchers, bakers, drapers, etc., follow the example of the grocers and do business for cash : let the ta-’ors shut their books, and say to the man who wants clothes, “ You must pay before you get them.” Lot (he children be taught that debt means disgrace, and then perhaps in twenty years, when the present generation has passed away—no good trying to do anything with them, their complaint lies to deep— the people of New Zealand may be able to shake off from their shoulders the weight which is now crushing them to pieces.” If the writer of this paragraph had resided in Blenheim for any length of time lie would have found it pretty difficult to have got along without receiving a little tick. The Curfew Days. —Referring to Mr Joyce’s Shopkeeper Bill the Hawke’s Bay Herald says : —We are gradually working back to the spirit of the old curfew days, when persons wore compelled to retire to rest at 8 o’clock at night. Mr Joyce, one of the ninety old marvels of intellectual progress who represent us at Wellington, desires to get a Bill passed to prohibit shops being kept open after 0 o’clock at night. But nobody need be frightened, for Mr Joyce is only a typo of the fly on the chariot wheel. If Mr A.8.C., who sells tobacco and fruit, likes to keep his shop open from 8 till 8, instead of from 6 to 0 as Mr Joyce would provide, why, A.B.C. and a number of imitators will do

as t’acy desire in spite of all the meddlers in the Colony. If some of the noodles the country is cursed with could have thenway, liberty of individual action would soon become a thing of the past.

Caledonian Socieiy.— I The first meeting of 'he newly-appointed Committee of the Marlborough Caledonian Society was held at Mr Draper’s Royal Hotel last night. All the members were present, and Mr T. G. Kolias, the President, presided. The Secretary submitted a draft programme of sports, which after being amended was adopted. The programme, it may be stated, contains '25 events. There will be several caps and trophies and £65 in money to be competed for, the principle liantficap being worth £l2. Mr Connell was appointed starter, Mr Dodson, M.H,R., judge, and Messrs Hay, F. Watson, and Simmonds hand’cappers. A sub-committee, consisting of Messrs Connell, Renfrew, and the Secretary, was appointed to look after a suitable site on which to hold the gathering, and to look after the details in connection therewith. A vote of thanks was accorded to Messrs Hay and Killas for the trophies promised by them. The meeting then adjourned until next Friday. Good Gold Prospects. —We understand that Mr M‘Nab was successful in securing the Gorge Claim for Messrs Skclly and Co. This is supposed to be one of the richest claims in the Wakamavina, and we should like to see it successfully worke-l. A mining expert who has visited the district lately, has a great opinion of it, and also with the way in which it is intended to work it. The intention at present is to form a company at once, and work it with a flume instead of a tail darn, which can now be done at a very small cost, and will do away with the necessity of a tail dam. We shall be able to give a better report on the receipt of prospectus, which we believe is now being prepared, and hope to see something turn up in this, one of the best miffing districts in New Zealand, although at present under a cloud through mismanagement. Waira.u Cricket Club, B Section.— A u influential meeting of this body was held last evening at the Club Hotel. Pre-sent-Messrs F. B. Farmer (Chairman), Branson, Allen, Conolly, Hillman, Crump, E. Penny, Mowat, Fisher, Pasley, J. P. Lucas, G. Lucas, and Simpson. After a short discussion it was proposed by Mr Conolly, seconded by Mr Hillman, that there be a captain, deputy-captain, and one member appointed as a Committee to manage the affairs of the section, and the following gentlemen wore elected: Mr Branson, captain; Mr J. P. Lucas, deputycaptain : and Mr Crump, member. It was proposed byMrßranson that a challenge be sent to the A section forthwith ; scc@nded by Mr Lucas and carried unanimously. A suggestion was made by Mr Branson that each section pay their entrance fee to the Blenheim Cup, to be subscribed by the individual members, which was also unanimously carried. Several minor affairs were discussed in connection with the section, and the meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the Chairman. Neav Zealand Ciieese.— The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. have received most encouraging news from London respecting the prospects of a market there for the disposal of Southland cheese. A small consignment, sentas a trial sffipment, has brought 60s per cwt -equal to nearly 6-J per lb. As the total expenses (including freight) do uot average over Id per lb, the not retu’n in the London market v ’’ fully justify the whole of the factories puslrng on the’bus'ness during the corn’ng season. The Company during the past season have tried the whole of Austin I ’a with a view to finding an outlet for the large production of cheese from that district. Although many of the consignments to Australia have* left very satisfactory returns, the markets there" are so easily overstocked that it was feared the factories woo'd have to curtail their operations very seriously. It is now, however dearly d-rnoustratsd that (hoe e can be delivered in Loudon iu a thoroughly -sound condition, and as there is an ltffihniled outlet there the factories need not ffi-cr launching out. It has been found that the best method of shipping to Loudon is i the part of tlio'tween decks of the direct steamers through which ae ci hi;-f of a*r is forced periodical'v tVmi '.he refrigerator to keep j down the temperature while going through i the tropics.

Materialised Spirit. —Miss Fay, who had received several flattering notices in the leading London papers, was giving a “spiritualistic” seance at Blackburn recently : but all at onco the performance came to a sudden termination, for some of the audience struck lights. Miss May was supposed to he floating across "the room in semi-darkness, but as the figure passed over the heads of the audience it was caught, and lo! the spiritualistic object was found to be nothing but a dummy composed of worsted and gauze, 1 manipulated by wires, Avb’le Miss Fay herself was seen to have efimbed to the j roof. There was a grant disturbance after this, the.platform being stoimed, and the police had to be cailed in. Guilty of Wrong.— Some people have a fashion of confusing excellent remedies with the large mass of “ patent medicines,” and in this they are guilty of a wrong. There are some advertised remedies fully worth all that is asked for them, and one at least we know of ; Dr. Soule’s American Hop Bitters. The writer has had occa ion to use the Bitters iu just such a climate as avc have most of the year in Bay City, and has ahvays found them to be first class and reliable, being all that is claimed for them. “ Tribune,” We have received our first shipment o Spring Goods ex s.s. Arawa, London, consisting of Prints, Zvphers, Lace Stripes, Galateas, Beiges, Cashmere, Serges, Gloves, Hosiery, &c. A large assortment of Juvenile Clothing. In the Tailoring Department wc have to hand a splendid variety of now Tweed Patterns from the various New Zealand Factories, Garments made to measure on the shortest notice. Inspectton solicited —Smalm and Hay, London House.