THE Marlborough Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1888.

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 314, 21 June 1888, Page 2

THE Marlborough Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1888.

Masonic.— Tho installation of officers of the Lodge Wairau, 1)63, S.C., takes place on Monday next. A banquet will be held after the ceremony. - The Weather. —Captain Edwin telegraphed at 3.22 p.m. yesterday: “ North-east to east and south gale, with rain. Glass further fall.” A Correction. —Tu our report of the i meeting of J. J. Old’s creditors it was j inaccurately stated that, in Mr Griffith’s S calculation, the sum of i! £26 ” would he : left to be divided. The sum mentioned by Mr Griffiths was £37. The name of •• W. Cusloy ” was inadvertently substituted for Wensley, in the list of creditors present. In Me-mor'am. —We have received a very handsome In Memo ri am card, which is being presented to tho .-übscribers to the fund which was raised some time ago to erect ;s stone over the grave of the late James John Tornbu", It.M. and solicitor. On one page is a life-like photograph of the deceased gentleman, and on the other a photograph of the tombstone. The souvenir will he appreciu: ed by the many friends of the deceased. Fatat. Accident to im Johnston.— The Colonist gives the following particulars of tho accident by which Dr Johnston, of Bright water, met his death. lie was on a professional visit to Tadmore, and in the evening of fc is day on which • lie started, his horse returned home with the saddle upon it, and the next morning <l drayman, in coming along Norris’ Gully, ■fennel the dead body of a man, and on arriving at Balgrove lie reported tho circumstance there. Mr Patterson thereupon telegraphed to Constable Knapp, informing him that a man was lying dead in Norris’ Gully, and stating the belief that the body was that of Dr Johnston. From the appearance of the body it seemed that the deceased bad been thrown, and that his foot remaining in the stirrup, he had been dragged some distance, when he was either kicked or knocked against a stone. The deceased has lived for some years in the Waimea district, and had the reputation of being clever in bis profession. Wo believe That he had no relatives in the district.

The Natural Enemy. —Yesterday the Awatere Rabbit Boa-d received a further consignment of 280 stoats and weasels, which arrived from London at Wellington on Sunday. A pro rata distribution will he male by Inspector Collett to-day. It is thought that some 15 of the original lot we-e lost on the trip, through being worried by their mates after littering. This consignment makes a total of about 700 of the original number ordered, 1000. The animals are strong and healthy and seemed to enjoy what wi'l prove their future source of subsistence- rabbits.

1.0.0. F., M.U.—The half-yearly meeting of the members of this Lodge was held last night, when the following officers were appointed:—N.G., Bro P. O’Sullivan; G.M., Bro. J. Huy; V.G., P.G. Bro. W. Crook; E.S , P.G. Bro. F. Watson (re-elected) ; P.S., P.G. Bro. Gillespie. Stewards: P.P.G.M. Bro. J. Taylor for Blenheim ; P.G. Bro. Abevhurdt, for Grovetown; Bro. F. Craig for Marlboronghtown; Bro. D. Roughan. New Ren wick Road ; Bro. W. Strickland, Awatere. Auditors: P.G-.’s Bros. F. W. Adams and Gaukrodger. Marlborough Hunt Club.— ln splendid weather, the meet of the Marlborough Hunt Club hounds took place at the Kennels yesterday, and at 3 o’clock punctually the hounds, being anxious to go, were let out by order of the master, and flashed across the railway into Mr J. Redwood’s large paddock, where the big double had to he encountered. The huntsman, on Mercury, refusing, had to bo content with a fourth place, Artful Joe taking the lead, with Ross on a hay, who had decidedly the best of it to the slight check at Mr PI. Redwood’s cottage. The hounds were then taken down the road and laid on the lino at Mr J. Redwood’s, now going at a very smart pace. Jumping into (he road near the mill, the first whip was seen whispering into Artful Joe’s ears, having struck the fence heavily, but he recovered his seat. The scent being at this time breast high, they raced up the road into Mr Satherley’s paddock, where some good stiff fences had to be got over, the hounds be’ng well ahead, finishing at the Ferry Hotel. Several spills occir’red during the run, Mr W. Dick having two ; hut the old man with the grey whiskers not going to be done, put Mercury on his mettle, and seut him at the gate, landing a length and a half a winner.

Look to Your Lights. —William Jonas and James Cleary were yesterday charged at the Polico Court, before Messrs G. Henderson and T. Carter J.P.s, with having on the 9th inst. driven spring carts through the town at night without having lights affixed thereto. Sergeant Scanlau said that lately complaints had been made to h’m about people driving in the town without lights, and the polico wore taking steps to suppress the nuisance. Jonas pleaded guilty. Constable Stewart stated that accused was driving from the Square towards Market-street North, at a rapid pace. It was very dark, and there was great danger of col'ision with other traps. Accused, in answer to the Bench, said it was the first time he had driven a trap in town. Ho thought he would be able to leave for homo before dark, and consequently did not provide for lights, but business detained him later than he expected. A fine of 5s and costs 7s was imposed in each case.

Volunteer Club. A conference of delegates from the Hussars and the two Rifle corps mis held in the Grosvenor Hotel last evening' to decide upon a constitution for the Volunteer Club. Capt. Rogers presided, and each corps was well represented. The Chairman having stated the object of the meeting, it was resolved that it was advisable to form a Volunteer Club, and another motion affirmed, That in the opinion of the committee it is desirable that every volunteer bo a member of the Club, and that the subscription be 8s fov all volunteers living within four miles of Blenheim, and 4s for those residen beyond that distance from the post office, It was agreed that a committee, consisting of threemembersfrom each troop or company (five to form a quorum) be elected as soon as possible, , for the purpose of drawing up a code of rules and arrango details for management, to report same for confirmation to a general meeting of members convened for that puvposo. The Secretary of the District Committee was instructed to writo to the Borough Counc” requesting that the gas mains he extended to the drillshed. It was decided that the attention of the Building Committee bo drawn to the fact that no side entranco had been provided to the club-room in tho drillshed, also to the necessity of complying with tho Borough regulations in order to license the building for letting, and to consider if the present method of flooring the hall can be improved. The meeting then adjourned, after resolving that the Club Committee meet at the Masonic Hotel on 4th July.

The Hussars. —Tho annual meeting of the Marborough Hussars was held on Tuesday evening, Captain Dodson presiding. In submitting the report and balance-sheet, the Chaiiman stated that the troop had now entered upon

fourth year of its existence, that be : ag the third balance sheet up to to the 31st May last. The sum of L 94 was received for capitation during the year, upon which he congratulated the members, but he regretted that they could not expect a like rate for the current year. Still, tho troop was now fairly es tab'‘shed, and, it was hoped, woo’d be able to get along for a year at the reduced capitation, r.z, 30s per head. He impressed upon members the desirabf’ty of doing their utmost to qualify, so that although the amount per head would be smaller, the aggregate amount would be as large as possible. During the past year the troop held its annual training at a very slight expense to members—only the horse feed. The rotal cost of the training camp amounted to L3B 4s, with a set-off on account of canteen of LIO 10s, leaving the net cost at L 27 14s, and of thut amount L 5 would not have to be incurred again. The Easter camp was also attended, at a cost of Ll 3 Ts, and the Troop called forth praise and encouragement from Colonel Pitt, the officer commanding. The cutstanding subscriptions to 31st December last amount to L 35 19s 10d. It was desirable that these subscriptions be at once paid up, and tbe Corr nr tee trusted that that would be done at an aarlydate. Tbe liaoilities of the trojp were L7O for drillshed and L 22 on account of uniforms. The troop bad now a total strength of 52, notwithstanding that about a dozen members who were unable no attend were granted permission to resign. The balance sheet showed a credit of L 34 18s 7d. The balance sheet and report were adopted. A. Finance Committee, consisting of the officers and Sez-gts. James and Storey was appointed. Lieut. Collett was appointed secretary and treasurer. The Finance Committee was appointed to meet the representatives of the two rifle companies with reference to constitution of a volunteer club, Sergt, Chaytor being substituted for Lieut. CuLlett. It was resolved that members’ subscription be 10s per annum for all ranks, payable in advance, and that the sub ription date from Ist January, ISSS, rule 4 to be amended to that effect; also that the half-year’s accounts of the troop dose on 31st December in future. It was decided that the annual training he held on the lasi week of October

N.Z. Four per Cent. —Tho London Citizen advises investors to watch the course of New Zea'and 4 per c uts, as they wi’l be soon worth buy'n:r. The lowest pree .recorded this yea r has been and the highest 10l]-, both with ! dividend. Last year the lowest piice touched was 93§, and the highest lOlg.

The Price of Gas.— Ar showing the rates which are paid for gas in tho Old Country, it may be noted that at a meeting of the Wolverhampton Town Council some months ago one of the aldermen said that the Streets Committee had bad their attention caUed to the fact that the Birmingham Gas Commute i were supplying gas at Is per I,oooft. The price in Wolve.’hampton was 2s 6J per lOl'Oft, and the members of the Council were of opinion that this should bo reduced. Finafiy the question was referred to a committee.

An Abortive Mission. —Mr Seddou asked without notice on Friday last: “ How is it that the New Zealand delegate did not reach Sydney in time for the Chinese Conference ?” He was appointed on June 1, and the Ilauroto left for Sydney the following day, but Mr Oliver preferred to wait for the Te Anau for Melbourne on the 4th, and accordingly was too late to take part in the deliberations of the Conference. The Premier rep’ ,: ed that there was noth : ng urgent in the matter mentioned, whereupon Mr Seddon intimated his intention of asking on next sitting day who is responsible for the non-representation of New Zealand at the Conference.

Another Phase of “ Family ” Interest. —Mr John M'Kenzie, in the course of the financial debate, stated that he knew of a case in a certain part of the colony in which the district traffic manager was a sou-in-law of a station master on his section. A guard on the section had occasion to report at headquarters some irregularity on the part of the the station master, but no notice was taken of the matter. A few days afterwards, however, he himself was reported, and, as a consequence, was dismissed from the service ; and it was not till then that ho was aware that he had reported the father-in-law of liis chief. No names were given, hut Mr M'lvnzio assr-ed the House that the facts were absolutely correct.

Fire at Waihopai.— lnformation having reached Sergeant Scanlan that a fire lmd taken place at Waihopai, ho instructed Mounted Constable Dew to proceed to tho spot yesterday and make enquiries. On his return last night wo learn that Mr Att>vood’s threshing mill had been burnt down some time on Sunday night or Monday mowing. The mill had just finished threshing for Mr Bell, and was left alongside the straw stacks, (he engine having been removed tho previous day. The straw stacks were also destroyed. The fire was not seen by anyone, and tho outbreak cannot be accounted for. The mill was situated near a flax mill, and some of the junior hands had been about the stacks during tho previous afternoon. The mill was insured in tne Standard Office for Ll4O.

A Cross Baby.— Nothing is so conducive to a man’s remaining a bachelor as stopping for ono night at the house of a married friend, and being kept awake for five or six hours by the crying of a cross baby. All cross and crying babies need only Dr Soule’s American Hop Bitters to make them well and smiling. Young man, remember this. “ Traveller.”

Clearing Salvage Sale. —All good, damaged at the late fire must he cleared and to effect the same great reductions are being made, Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, Overcoats, &c., Blankets, Manchester Goods, Dress Materials, Wool Goods and Hosiery, Ulsters, Jackets, Millinery and Fancy Goods at greatly reduced prices for cash. — Smale and Hay, London House.

Holloway’s Ointment. —Sores, ulcerations, wounds aud other diseases affecting the skin, are amendable by this cooling and healing unguent. It has called forth the loudest praises from persons who have suffered for years from bad legs, abscesses, aud chronic ulcers, after every hope of cure has long passed away. None but those who have experienced the soothing effect of this Ointment can form an idea of the comfort it bestows, by restraining inflammation and allaying pain. Whenever this Ointment has been once used, it has established its own worth, and has agaiu been eagerly sought for, as the easiest and safest remedy for all ulcerous complaints. In neuralgia, rheumatism and gout, the same application, properly used, gives wonderful relief.