THE Marlborough Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. SATURDAY, MAY 26, 1888.

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 314, 26 May 1888, Page 2

THE Marlborough Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. SATURDAY, MAY 26, 1888.

Wesleyan Church. —The Rev T. J. Wallis, from Wellington, will preach in the Wesleyan Church tomorrow, morning and evening.

Enterprise.— Messrs W. B. Girling and Co have purchased from the Official Assigneo the whole of the bankrupt stock of Hornby and Levien- ICnituna, amounting to between L6OO and L 7 00.

Entertainment Postponed.— We have been requested to intimate that the entertainment which was to have taken place this evening in tho Church of the Nativity Schoolroom has been postponed till a future date. Football.— The members of both clubs are requested to roll up to praotice to-day at 2.30 p.m sharp on Seymour Square. It is to be hoped as many as possible will be present in order to give the committees an opportunity of putting the best team they can in the field against the Nelson Prince Alberts. The Broken Cable. The cable steamor, Sherard Osborne, returned to Cook Strait on Thursday evening. It has been found that the cable is very much damaged, and the repairs will need to be of an extensive nature. Examination shows that the cablo has been broken in three places and the greater portion of it will have to bo taken up and overhauled which will probably occupy a month. The Sherard Osborne goes out again today to resume operations. Marlborough Hunt Club. —Mr T. Gregory, of Spring Creek, whose hospitality and thorough sportsmanship in the interest which he takes with his neighbors, Messrs Soper and others, in promoting hunting in this district, kindly gave his land on Thursday for one of the best runs that has ever been seen in the Province of Marlborough. The hounds were laid on, on receipt of a letter from the master, whose absence was extremely regretted, as both he and Mrs Richardson would have enjoyed the spin of six miles, which was about the fastest and best hunting run it has been our pleasure to report. The country taken was slightly altered from that of last season, and the fences had been carefully made by Mr Gregory, together with his sporting friends. Tho puce with which the hounds took up tho scent at starting showed tho followers that they wore in for a good thing, and after going three miles over some heavy country with plenty of fencing a check was acceptable. A few minutes breathing space being allowed for the huntsman to get the trailing hounds up, a fresh start was made over as good a country as any man could wish to ride. During the run there were a few tumbles, but at the last fence into Mr Gregory’s home paddock several horses legs were seen in the air. We are pleased to hear the popularity of the club is increasing, and that a number of members were added to the list by the indefatigable Secretary, Mr Paul Douslin, whose absence on horseback was exceedingly regretted. The Committee of the Club met last evening. The resignation of Mr J. E. Read as Secretary was received, and Mr J. G. Trevor was elected .Secretary. The Club is exceedingly fortunate in obtaining the services of such on enthusiast as Mr Trevor, who, we have little doubt, will use his best energies to promote the welfare of the Club, which is now one of our most popular institutions. Twelve new members were elected, and we understand the number is likely to be further increased. The hounds meet at Mr Higgs’ Hotel, Renwicktown, to-day, and will throw off in Mr Sydney Watson’s ground.

A Bio Ventcjbk. —Some time ago Mr S J. Macalister applied to the Warden for the district, Mr J. Allen, for a special claim situated about 100 yardd above the Wakamarina Bridge, and extending up the river a distance of about 3j miles. The applicant undertook to expend at least 1/20,000 for dredging and sluicing, and within nine months of grant of license to place on the ground machinery to the value at cost price of not less than L3OOO, and also to employ in the claim at regular work 40 men. The Warden had referred the application to the Minister of Mines, who gave him permission to grant it on certain conditions, and in consideration of the faithful fulfillment of the terms of the undertaking Among the conditions are, That the applicant shall, within one month, supply the Warden with a survey plan of the ground, showing the average width and correct length o.‘' the claim, plan to he approved of by the Chief Surveyor and Warden of distr. ct; that the rent shall he paid in accordance with the provisions of section 117, “ Mining Act, 1886 ” ; that the applicant shall not back water so as to prevent other holding river elaims above his claim from working; that he shall not flood existing claims on the hank of the river, or in the neighborhood; that he shall not interefere with or flood any public road, freehold land or native reserve ; that the dzim should extend from hank to bank of tha fixer as shown on the plan, and if any dispui-e #r«e as to the position of the hank, the Warden shall decide the matter ; that the applicant shall make full provision for the passage of tailings and shingle; that the applicant shall he the holder of at least ten miners’ rights; that the license shall be issued subject to the provisions of the •‘Mining Aet, 1586 that the license can he cancelled at any time for a breach of “The Mining Act, 1886.” The application was accordingly granted on these conditions.

Better than a Petition.— A dangerous hollow in the footpath alongside Mr Carr’s shop, near Maxwell Roe.d bridge, in front of the building burnt down recently, and occupied by Mr Scollard, tailor, was quickly repaired.' In order to draw the attention of the municipal authorities to the state of tho path Mr Carr did not petition the Council, call an investigation meeting, or refuse to pay his rates. He simply drew a broad chalk line around the gaping hollow. The novelty of such a disfigurement to the footpath attracted attention and had the desired effect, as the next day the Corporation men with dray aud horse were put on to do the job.

Fire.— Shortly after 12 yesterday the clang of' the fire-bell caused no little alarm, and in a very few minutes the streets were crowded with people running in the direction of the Brigade Station. It turned out that the Girls’ School house was the scene of an incipient fire. It appears that some sparks from the chimney set fire to a portion of the shingle roof. In the a'arm of the moment the fire-bell was rung and steam was got up in the engine, but luckily the services of the latter were not required, a few buckets of water, being sufficient to extinguish the fire. A few of the boards that were pulled down in order to get at the seat of the fire were discovered to be very much decayed. If they are an indication of the state of the roof as a whole, the necessity for repairs is very evident.

Important Gold Discovery. —Quite a flutter of excitement was created in town by tho report that an important alluvial gold discovery had been made on the Mahakipawa, near Koromiko. • The prospectors have been at work on tho ground for some time, and, it is reported, have struck good gold. Several applications were made at the Warden’s office yesterday for rights, and quite a small rush has set in to the field. Two men are reported to have washed out loz. 7dwt. of gold in two hours, of a very nuggetty character. If reports regarding tho find and the extent of auriferous country, are verified, we may expect a marvellous revival of trade in the district. Tho history of the Australian colonies shows many instances in which, after a period of depression, the timely discovery of a goldfield Has suddenly transformed gloomy prospects into bright and prosperous times, and it may be that this district is on the eve of a similar experience.

Freight on Frozen Mutton. —Tho Lyttelton Times states that there are no signs of tho truth of the s'atement that the shipping companies are reducing, or about to reduce, tho freight on frozen mutton jjd. The Canterbury Freezing Company (tlie only suppliers of frozen meat in tho province) are booking for tho winter at a freight of ljd. This is a reduction of f-d on the price hitherto ruling. In a leading article on the subject our contemporary remarks : —The further reduction of freight to be achieved in tlie not distant future may bo regarded as destined to fix that charge at $d tofd per lb at which rate it will pay the shipper well enough. The prices, on tho other hand, may be expected to harden.”

The Rabbit Conference. —The Minister of Lands has received a further letter from Mr A. D. Bell, the New Zealand Commissioner at the Rabbit Conference, showing that to fully carry out the scopo of the Rabbit Commissioners much further time will be required than was at first estimated. An interesting report has also been received from Professor Thomas, of Auckland, regarding the bladder fluke and liver worm diseases, which ho has been investigating. Professor Thomas does not think that either of these diseases can be relied upon except as auxiliaries of other means of extermination. There is no doubt, in liis opinion, that they have already tended to keep down tho number of rabbits, but he considers that the principal features in tho reduction of the rodents have been careful winter poisoning and tho natural enemies.

Winter Novelties. Wo have received our first shipment of Winter Goods direct from London, and are now showing tho latest style- in Millinery, Plush, Hats and' Trimmings, Ladies’ and Children’s Jackets and Ulstors, in the most fashionable shapes: Plain and Fancy Dress Goods, all Wool Cashmeres and Merinos, the newest shades ; Watered, Striped and Plain Plushes, a beautiful variety ; Hosiery, Gloves, etc. Our new Tweed Patterns from tho N.Z. Factories are to hand. Tailoring orders executed on the shortest notice; fit and quality guaranteed- An early inspection solicited. —Smale & Hay, London House.

Holloway’s Ointment and Pills.— Old Sores, Wounds, and Ulcers. —The readiness with which 11 olloway’s ungent removes all observations in tho circulation of the vessels and lymphatics explains their irresistible influence in heaing sores, bad wounds and indolent ulcers. To insure the desired effect the skin surrounding the diseased part should be fomented, dried and immediately -well rubbed with the Ointment. This will give purity to the foul blood, and strength to the weakened nerves, the only conditions necessary for the cure of all those ulcerations which render life almost intolerable. No sooner is this Ointment’s protective power exerted than the destructive process ceases, and the constructive business begins—new, healthy growth appears to fill up the late ,ainful excavated it.