THE Marlborough Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1887.

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 139, 21 December 1887, Page 2

THE Marlborough Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1887.

The Weather.— Captain Edwin telographod at 3.12. p.m. yesterday : ‘•lndications, poor tides for 24 hours from 5 p.m. to-day*.

Sale of Land.—Messrs Green and Nosworthy sell at their rooms to-day section 12, Wairau West. Musical. — Mr Martin A. Cheek, whose reputation as a music teacher is now established, announces elsewhere that lie will have several vacancies for now pupils at tho commencement of the Now Year.

Almanac. —We have received through the local agents, Messrs Holmes and Bell, tho Colonial Insurance Company’s almanac for 18SS.

Land for Sale. —Mr S. J . Maealister advertises for sale on easy terms section 5, Wairau West, containing 150 acres of splendid land. Full particulars will be found in tho advertisement.

Marlborough R.C. —The general entries for the Boxing-Day races close tonight at the Club Hotel, also acceptances for the Wa iruu Plate and Handicap Hurdles.

Excursion to Nelson. —lntending excursionists to Nelson by* tho Penguin arc reminded that the train will leave Blenheim on the 22nd inst at 10.15 a.m. and not 4 p.m. as is usual. 11.A.C.8. Society. The quarterly meeting of the 11.A.C.8, Society takes place next Monday, A large attendance is requested as the business to be transacted is important. Lost. -Mr Gragg, butcher of Picton, has lost a valuable sheep dog and offers a reward to any one returning the same to Mr Madden of Blenheim.

Local Bodies. The Spring Creek River Board intend to bring the “ Local Bodies’Loans Act’’ into force jn their district.

Partnership Notice.— lt will bo seen by advertisement elsewhere that Mr A. Burns has entered into partnership with Mr Samuel Rabonc, and the business in connection with tho Marlbououoii Daily Times will in future be carried on under the style of Messrs liabone aijd Burns.

The Rival Match. —The team to represent tho Blenheim C,C. against the Rivals on Saturday next will be chosen from the following players: Gentry, Tucker, Read, Oanavan, Corder, Andrews, Satherley, Shlpton, Newth, M‘Nub, MTver, Ilayner. Draper, Fuller, Burkql, and Dodson.

Hibernian Societies’ Band. —Previous to the entertainment commencing last night the Hibernian Societies’ Band played several pretty* selections outside t-e hall,. Since their last appearance in public the Band has greatly improved, and under their gov/ bandmaster, Mr J. Nanoarrow, will no doubt continue to do so. The music last night was certainly appreciated by a large number of persons.

Mr Lucas’ Brigade. —We would remind our readers of the entertainment to be given this evening by Mr Lucas’ brigade, who will repeat their performance of last week, ' consisting of the cantata “ Bluebeard ” bayonet exercise and drill exhibition. The proceeds of the occasion will be devoted to the cadet uniform fund, and no doubt there will be a bumper house. Parliamentary Language . —Amenities in the New South Wales Assembly—Mr Hassall to Mr Haynes : “It would not be good for yo)t. to be shown up in your right colors.” Mr Haynes replied by saying that if he had to give a photograph of sfr Hassell he would have to get a forged representation of a label of a certain brand of mustard. Mr Hassall: “ I will photograph you if you come outside.” Mr Haynes ; “ I decline to have a fight with the hon. member, because the next day I should be taken up fop slaughtering a, calf within tho city.” Reduction in Railway Charges.— Messrs Valentino, Ward, Cowan, and Feld wick, M.H.R.’s, waited last Saturday on Mr Mitchelson to urge that the railway charges for the carriage of oliceso, butter, and dairy produco generally should be reduced in order to encourage the dairy* industry*. Mr Valentine, who was spokesman, dwelt strongly on the importan o of tho industry, and of: ifs ejain; to such assistance as could fairly be afforded it. Mr Mitchelson, in reply*, fully recognised the importance of the industry, and promised to consider what could bo done in tfio direction suggested. Obituary. —Tbb obituary notices in our newspapers arc very bad and taiqc. As an improvement we suggest something like the following, which it is needless to say hails from tho land of the stars and strioes: “On Friday last, just after the sun" had kissed this world good night, and passed into its bed of crimson and gold, the spirit cf A, G, Sturgis vacated its habitation of clay, and wended its way to the Father who gave it, and to-day is walking tho glory-lit hills of immortality in the Now Jerusalem, where there is no night.” Greatly Esteemed. —Mr A. Burns, who has entered into partnership with Mr Samuel Rabone, of the Marlborough Daily Times, was greatly* esteemed in Riverton, wlitre be has resided for many years. Previous to Mr Burns’ departure for Blenhem, he was presented by the Mayor of tho town, on behalf of a number of the leading citizens, with a handsome gold albert .chain with two pendants of Masonic design, After giving & long account of the ceremony, the Western Star has the following ; “ The Aparima Lodge of Masons met on Saturday afternoon, 11.P.M. Petchell in the chair. After a few introductory remarks he invited P.M. Woodward to present P.M. Burns with a slight memento of his connection with the lodge. Bro Woodw rd, in presenting Bro Burns with a P.M. jewel, dwelt on his many sterling qualities and expressed the great regret the Masons' Uucgghout the district felt at Hs departure. On bohalf of tho Aparima Lodge ho washed Mr Burns evc-ry success. Bro Burns briefly* returned thanks, and stated the parting gift from his brother Masons would be b’g’rly prized. The jewel was obtained from the establishment of Messrs 1. Woolf ;{U <j Co., and was oi exquisite workmanship.”

We have received our ling, shipment of Spring Goods ex s.s. Arawa, London, rpf)sisting of Prints, Zyphers, Lace Stripes, Galatcas, Beiges, Cashmere, Serges, Gloves, Hosiery, Arc. A large assortment of Juvenile Clothing. In the Tailoring Department, we have to hand a splendid variety of now Tweed Patterns from the various New Zealand Factories, Garments made to measure on the shortest notice* Inspection solicited— Shale and Hay, London House.

Seeing Life. The following good story j : , told by the Sydney Bulletin about tlie'llor.. William Swanson, M L 0., of New 7. iilan*;! :—" On --no occasion he was approached by two ladies—an old one and a rather pretty young one who desired that he Moil'd * Hove ’ hi- name down on a subscription h.-l for some church or other. ‘No, bhoTly ;i ! ill legislator, *1 never give moiit-v to -ueii objects : but if this young lady* will give me a kiss I don’t mind giving her to.’ The demoiselle seemed inclined to earn the fi.*er, but was deterred by* her companion, the nitric-acid spinster, who said frigidly*: ‘ Wo cannot earn money* for the good cause iu that w.iv.’ ‘ I'oit !’ said the rutiled Swanson ; ‘ who wants to kiss you ? I would not take £5 to do it!” Electric Target. —Some very interesting trials are reported from the arsenal at Washington of the new Ullman lectrieannunciater target. It is a time and money-saving device for rifle practice. The target can be made for rifles of any calibre and range, and the valuo and location of each shot striking it is accurately registered on the annunciator, which is located at the firing stand and connected by* seven wires with the target. Its face, conforming in every respect to regulation targets, this target is made of solid metal plate, or of solid rings, or with tho latter divided into segments. Electrical contacts are made by the motion communicated to pendulums through pius by tho force of the bullet in striking.—Electrical Review.

Photography Hints. —A Sydney* photo* graplier prints a circular containing eigh fc “Suggestions to Sitters” and the following advice “ To the Ladies” : —When a lady, sitting for a picture, would compose her mouth to a bland and serene oharaoier, she should, just before entering the room, say* “ bosom,” and keep tho expression into which tho mouth subsides until the desired effect in the camera is evident. If, on the other hand, she wishes to assume a distinguished and noble bearing, not suggestive of sweetness, she should say “brush,” the result of which is infallible. If she wishes to make her mouth look small she must say “ flip,” but if the mouth bo too small and requires enlarging she must say “ cabbage.” If she wishes to look mournful she must say “ kerchunk ” ; if resigned, she must forcibly ejaculate “ s’cat.” Ladies when having their photographs taken may observe these rules with some advantage to their appearance. Our Grain Crop.— The following petition is being circulated throughout the country* districts of Otago : —That the value of grain is so low, with little prospect of an improvement in prices, that the farming interest is consequently* in great straits. That in the opinion of y*our petitioners it is the duty qf the State to make every legitimate endeavor to foster the agricultural interests and encourage tho prosecution of agriculture itself and all industries associated therewith. That tho agricultural interest would be materially promoted if the establishment of distilleries were promoted and assisted. Tho valuo of the imports of the products of distillation amounts to an enormous sum every year, very* much of which might be retained in the country. As grain of an inferior sample answers for this purpose as well as the best, it is evident that tho establishment of distilleries could not fail to be of an enormous advantage to farmers. The country would also secure to itself the bulk of the profit incidental to the culture of tho grain, as well as the profit on the manufacture of tho spirit which is now imported. That there is a very* large quantity of spirit and wiue used in connection with various industries, all of which might be manufactured in tho Colony. Your petitioners therefore pray* your honorable House to take this matter into consideration with a view of removing the restrictions which now stand in tho way of tho establishment of distilleries in the Colony, and to take such other steps as your honorable House may* see fit to promote the establishment of an industry* which would absorb a large proportion of that produce which is now grown at scarcely a margin of profit.” R.M. Court.— Mr Allen, li.M, gave judgment yesterday in the cases J. G. Trevor v. W. Sinclair, as executor for the late T. B. Reesby, claim £33 3s od, and T. B. Reesby v. S. J. Maealister, claim £l9 10s 2d. In referring to tho second case, His Worship stated that the fact of the exchange was clearly proven by the evidence of Mr Maealister and other witnesses. It was proved that a bargain had been entered into between the parties, and that Reesby* requested permission to supply the bullock, fur which he was to have his pick of tho mob on tho farm in exchange. With regard to tho £2 claimed for wages, that was out of the question. Mr Maealister told Reesby lie was to have bis pick, but it was not to bo expected that ho was going to deliver it in Blenheim. Judgment would therefore bo entered for the amount paid into Court, plaintiff to pay* defendant’s costs, amounting to £2 7s. llis Worship stated there was no doubt whatever about the first ease. Judgment must bo entered for the plaintiff, with £5 3s costs. In the third ease, executors of tho lato T. B. Reesby v. J. G. Trevor, claim £l9 16s 2d, Mr M'Nab asked that judgment should he entered for the defendant, as it was sought to establish a partnership which did not exist. Mr Sinclair offering no objection, His Worship entered judgment for defendant, with £1 Is costs. Mr Gladstone. A correspondent of the Liverpool Post writes as follows : - Tho following occurrence at the close of the great meeting of 6000 people at Nottingham has not yet been reported. It will probably* pass into history and be of interest to a larger number of persons a hundred years hence than now if it obtains currency. At the end of the proceedings Mr Alderman Cropper delivered a short speech. Ilf speaking of Mr Gladstone, during the course of it lie said : “Jn thousands of the miserable homes in Ireland thero goes up from tho still more miserable inhabitants of those homes a prayer that his life may be sufficiently prolonged to carry out tho great purpose of his later days, and in all this great assembly* there is not a mail who to prayer does not say ‘ Amen.’ At the words the whole audience by a common instinct rccs and exclaimed solemnly ‘ Arrieii ■’ ’•

No More Hard Times. — If you wili stop spending so much on fine clothes, rich food and style, buy grod,_ healthy* food, cheaper and better clothing: get more real and substantial things of life every way, and especially stop the foolish habit of employing expensive quack doctors or using so much of the vile humbug medicine that does you only harm, but put your trust in that simple, pure remedy, Dr Soule’s American Hop Bitters ; that cures always at a trifling cost, and you will see good times anil have good health* “ Chronicle. ’■ Holloway’s Rills.— lndigestion and Liver Complaints.—The digestion cannot be long or seriously disordered without the derangement being perceptible on the couutonaiiee. These Pills prevent both unpleasant consequences ; they improve Hie appetite, and with the increase of desire fvi* food, th*;’* amrment the powers of digestion dll'? -•-asiuiilutidu m i-pe «aAo. Holloway’s Pills deal most' satisfactorily with rieningf-d or diseased conditions of the many organs outraged if: extracting noiu'ishimnt foi oar bodies from our va - rious diets —as the liver, stomach and bowels, over all of which they exercise the most salutary control. By resorting at an early stage of this malady to these purifying‘and "laxative Pills , ‘the dyspeptic :s speedily restored to health and strength, and his sallowness gradually vanishes.