LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 314, 13 July 1888, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS

Tallied. --The exact number of the natural enemy to hand by the lonic is 185 weasels, and 12 stoats, out of a shipment of 254, the balance having been lost on the voyage. Bookbinding. —lt will bo observed by advertisement in this issue that Messrs Brown, Thompson and Co., of Wellington, are pushing their bookbinding business in our midst. This firm has gained several exhibition awards for the excellence of their work, and bear the reputation of being second to none in the quality of their manufactures. A representative is at present visiting this town, and any communications addressed to the Royal Hotel will have immediate attention. He Wants to Know.- Ml- Taylor wants to know whether there is any truth in the rumor that the AttorneyGeneral and Minister for Defence, “ owing to urgent private business,” intend after the close of the session to resign their seats in the Cabinet; and if so. whether the Premier, before the .ci.ose of the session, will inform the House of the names of their successors, and any proposed readjustment uf ihe portfolios ju consequence of such resignations. He has tabled a question to that effect.

An Interesting Debate .—lae usual meeting of the Literary and Debating Society takes place in tn« Institute this evening, when the Society will decide “Whether the franchise should be extended to women.” The result of the debate will be looked forward to with some interest.

The New Rush. —One singular feature in the New Rush to Mahakipawa diggings is that very few miners seem to he returning, and even those who do are universal in the opinion that good gold; will be obtained, but that it will require some heavy work to get it; they seem, however, to arrive at this decision more on account of the heavy boulders to be seen in the creek ; hut once get a face into the work the difficulty will vanish, as it is astonishing what a huge mass can be rolled with the help of a good bush jack. A nico little parcel of gold, between 3 and 4oz , was sold here yesterday, and we aro beginning to lean) from various sources that there is more of the precious metal found than most people think.—Havelock Correspondent.

Recovering. —Ou Monday evening a party of miners came up from Mahakipawa with Mr Sam Climo, who had been takon seriously ill on the diggings. He was taken to his sister’s, Mrs Frank Pope’s. Dr Drury being sent for, was soon in attendance, and found the poor fellow suffering from a sever® attack of conjostioii of the lungs. lam glad to say that under tho skilful treatment of our doctor ho is steadily improving, and Sam’s many friends hope soon to see him making another trip to his claim, from which his good humor cannot help being in' sed.—Correspondent.

To-day’s Football Match. —lt is almost unnecessary for us to remind the public of the loug-looked-forward-to football match between the Nelson Prince Alberts and the Marlborough F.G,, wlrch takes place ou the cricket ground. Play will commenco at 2.30 sharp, and a nominal charge will bo made for admission to the ground, proceeds to go towards paying expenses. The ground is in faultl*ss condition, and is laid off north and south, the field being encircled with ropes, so as to allow spectators equal privileges of witnessing the play. As our visitors are reported to be in the pink of condition, and the local captain having nailed his colors to tho masthead, we can prom’se the public a hard-fought and interesting contost. Given fine weather, and considering the amount of interest expressed, we have every anticipation of soeing young and old turn out on both occasions.

Advance Havelock.— The enterprising coach proprietors, Messrs Clark and Pickering, are determined to keep apace with the times, and, like the go-ahead Yankees, intend offering the facilities which induce people to travel. Their lust voutura for tho convenience of travellers, in addition to the present services, is a coach every Wednesday from Blenheim to Havelock, and a coach from Havelock to Blenheim every Saturday. So you see my (Havelock correspondent) prophetic words are coming true, and we are getting more like London and Paris every day. Such pluck and energy deserve the earnest support of all tho community, because in such a short period (only a few months) we have got a daily mail service instead of a biweekly one, as a coach will be on the road each day of the week. The fact is Havelock is getting nearer Blenheim every day, and as the recent impetus given to our mining industry extends itself (if Government will only bridge that little Wairau River) Ha-elock will probably absorb Blenheim, have Picton as a suburb, and be able to run through and back in about a squirrel’s jump. The Result of the Rush. Strange faces are visible wherever we turn round, and, no doubt, a great many people aro finding that via Havelock by coach, thence by Smith’s boat to Mahakipawa, is tho easiest way to get to the new diggings at Mahakipawa, and at the least cost. The fact is we are going to have a little like tho old rosy times again, and I am not quito recovered from the shock, because if a stranger was seen within our quiet township a few weeks ago we had bis pedigreo in as many minutes, his destination in less, and to what religion ho belonged before dinner. Now a quiet change comes o’er the spirit of our dream, and all we want to know is if he has any “ gold dust.” I’m afraid we’re getting very mercenary, but it can’t be helped ; if we do catch the gold fever it might be worse, and as my friend K K has got no moro use for “ the Act,” I can get the loan of it beforo crossing the country to peg ’em off. Then I’ll give him a show as tho weather gets warm.—Havelock Correspondent.

A Neat Puff. —What’s in a name? well now there you puzzle me (Havelock correspondent) somewhat, because I have novor heard a learned discourse on tho subject, but judging by experience there’s a good deal in it, especially if there’s a brand attached. Some years ago when travelling in the suburbs of Nelson with a few friends, wo went into a hostlery for a pick-mo-up, and I called for a drop (I only take my liquor iti drops) of Hennessy, and the good lady, who was slightly de l, looked carefully along one shelf and then another, and at last selecting a bottle, handed it to me with some hesitation. Well, I couldn’t explore the bottle, but judging from the outside I politely remarked in a loud whispor, “I want brandy,” to which the hostess replied, “Isn’t that brandy? It looks black enough.” “ Yes, perhaps so,” I said, “but I would like a little out of that corner bottle,” pointing to it. “ Oh,” replied tho matron with well feigned surprise, “ You mean Battle Axe,” and then in an irascible tone, “ Why didn’t you ask for ‘ Battle Axe ?’ ” So you see thero is a good deal in recognising a name, or brand, which was forcibly exemplified here the other day when some splendid views and likenesses were being shown. Among the onlookers Jack remarked, “ Who takes them ?” “ Takes ’em ?” said Bill, “ why anyone can tell. Tyree’s photos, ’cos they aro just like the feller who sits.” “ I’ve heard his name afore, Come on Jack and have ours taken before he’s off back again,” and they did so.

Paveked Walls.—A French doctor says that sleeping in newly-papered rooms is dangerons, and mentions a case which came under his notice. Upon examination it was found that the paste used was in a state of putrefaction. On further enquiry, other cases of illness were brought to light, traced to the impure odour from paste or sis a undergoing septic change. This change can be easily arrested by the addition of some antiseptic such, as Condy’s fluid, s ilicylic acid, or the oil of cloves mixed w.th the paste by the workmen employed in papering.

Holloway’s Ointment and Pills.— Old Wounds, Sores and Ulcers.—Daily experience confirms the fac; which lias triumphed over opposition for more than forty years, viz, that no means are known equal to Holloway’s remedies, for curing bad legs, sores, wounds, diseases of the skin erysipelas, abscesses, burns, scalds, and, in truth, all cas>.s where the skin is broken. To cure these infirmities quickly is of primary importance, as the compulsory confinement ind ors weakens the general health. Iherea ty means of cure are found in Holloway s Ointment and Pills, which heal the sores and expel their cause. In the very worst cases the Ointment has succeeded in effecting a perfect cure, after every oilier mums has failed of giving any relief. Desperate cases best display its virtues.