THE Marlborough Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 1888.

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 314, 24 August 1888, Page 2

THE Marlborough Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 1888.

Crowded Oi t Out report of last evening’s meeting - of Borough Council, Parliamentary and other matter is unavoidably held over until to-morrow. Our lull report of the interesting arson case is our excuse for sacrificing other matter

The Cavalry. —The quarterly inspection of tho Hussars takes place to-night in the Drill-shod at 7 o’clock. As matters connected with the annual training will be discussed after parade, it is requested that there will he a large attendance.

Chai/lk,n<;ki> —At the sitting of the Supreme Court yesterday, the prisoner Lone’ did not exercise the right to ehallengo the jurors, every on-s of vuiom lie allowed to pass. The Crown Prosecutor challenged Daniel Byford, John M'Mahon Thomas M‘Nellis and John Harris Civil. Business Before adjourning the .Supreme Court yestirday evening, His Honor asked Mr Sine air which ease on the civil list was to he aken first next morning. Mr Sinclair replied that he was not quite certain, blit Jic thought it would be Colonial Bank ~ Smith. The Court then rose until this morning at 11 o'clock Tun CoMVOV JiTHOF.S .After (lie inw in the arson case yesterday hud been enipntK'lh'd, His Honor intimated to the v r 1 of the jurymen in atiendn ace tear tutor services would not probaby be required attain at the present sittings. He accordingly discharged them, hut told I hem that if < hey were wanted, they would be sent for. Jib Honor raid that the arson rare was llm last on the criminal list, and that there v/eie im juries required in any of the civil business

Literary and Debating Society. - The usual weekly meeting of this Society takes place Ibis evening, when the subject for debate will he : “ Has the introduction of machinery benefitted mankind?”

Blenheim Rifle Volunteers. The commandant of this corps intimates that the Morris tube competition fixed for tomorrow is postponed until further notice.

The Otaki Drowning Case.—lt appears that tho young man G. I). Ross, agent for tho Singer Sewing Machine Company, whose death by drowning while crossing the Otaki on horseback was chronicled in our telegraphic columns on Wednesday, was well known in Blenheim and Picton, he having been employed at one timo in the Union S.S. Co’s Blenheim office. Ho was a very popular young man, and highly osteemed

Football. —The following team have been selected to represent the second fifteen of the Unions against the second fifteen of the Marlborough to-morrow : —Seifert, >!o Ewart, M‘Donald, Foster, Simson, Williams, Brown, Beauchamp, Scott, Beck, Carmine, Nonnanby, M‘Cullmn, Sinclair, Francis. Emergencies — Wallace, Hutcheson, Nosworthy, Baker. We have been re piested to state that the game will he played wet or dry, and that it will commence at 2 pin sharp, in Parker’s paddock

Insurance Rates and the New Fire Engine. —At last night’s meeting of the Borough Council a circular was read from tlie London firm of whom enquiries had been inado respecting a suitable fire engine, giving particulars of cost, Ac, which considerably exceeded the estimate rnado by the Council. It was decided that tho letter bo referred to the FireBrigade to report at next meeting- In connection with tho matter, Or Sinclair remarked that the insurance companies had agreed, if a night watchman were put on, that the rates for insurance within the borough would ho reduced 33 per cent when the new engine arrived

Excused. —While the hearing Ci > case of arson was proceeding in the Supreme Court yesterday, a juror named John Davis, of Spring Creek, addressed His Honor and asked to he excused for not answering to his name when called out. Ho explained that he had forded the river yesterday, and had got himself so wet that he was not able to appear. That was his reason for his non-atten-dance. The juror’s absence, however, had not been reported to His Honor, and lie discharged him, cautioning him in the same manner as he did tho other jurors.

The Rink. The attendance at the rink yesterday afternoon was very fair. The final heat in tho Milo Handicap, between L Dodson, ,T Benny and Frank Dodson, will be run off this orening Judging from the form shown by these three competitors on Wednesday evening, the finish ought to bo a close one On Tuesday evening the Children’s Grand Fancy Dress Carnival will be held, and wa hope to soo as big a crowd turn out on that occasion as was present at tho carnival which was such a great success a few weeks ago.

The Omaka Bridge. —Tenders for this work were, at last night’s meeting of the Borough Council, opened as follows -J Malcolm L 931 8s Id, J Aston L93G 8s 6d, AI Johnson L 979 19s, Brewer and Hay L 997. In moving that tho lowest tender (Mr Malcolm’s) be accepted, Cr Sinclair remarked that the work could not have fallen into better hands,as Air Malcolm had already given proof that he could build a bridge. It was also gratifying that the tendering was so close. Tho plan provided for a vory strong structure, and lie was certain that the work would bo carried out by Mr Malcolm in a satisfactory manner. —Cr Oiling seconded tho motion, which was carried.

Humorous. —At tho Supreme Court yesterday afternoon, the prisoner Long, in the course of his address to tho jury, referred in rather a humorous manner to the Crown Prosecutor (Air W. Sinclair). Prisoner, in concluding hia address, said that ho was laboring under a disadvantage in not being ablo to procure a counsel to defend him, and added “ ‘ Aly learned friend tho prosecutor for tho Crown ’ has the ad vantage over mo there, and I must, admit that ho has made out a very clear case of circumstantial evidence.” On another occasion ho referred to Constable Cooper, of Alastcrton, as “ my policeman friend from Alastorton.” Tlie members of the “ foorco ” present in (joint thought tho remark exceedingly funny, and it was some time before they could regain their gravity.

School Concert as Renwick A concert and ball took place at Shaw’s Hall, Renwick, on Wednesday evening, with tho object of raising funds to provide a treat for the school children either in the way of prizes, picnic or other form. Tho hall was crowded during the concert, which passed off most successfully, and to Air Tissiman, tho teacher, is due the thanks of both teachers and scholars, not only for providing a pleasant evening’s entertainment, but also for raising funds for future amusements. Airs A. B. Litchfield, the Alisses Tissiman and Mr Tissiman contributed tho bulk of the programme. The following programme was disposed of : —Overture “Palermo Quadrilles,” Airs A B Litchfield and AHs Andtows ; duet “ What are the Wild Waves Saying,” Mrs Litchfield and Air Tissiman ; song *• The Flower Girl,” AEiss K Shaw : song “ Send Aly Alothcr a Saucepan,” Masters F and H Litchfield ; song “At the Ferry,” Airs Litchfield; duet “Thy Voice is Near,” Alisses Tissiman : song “ One Story is Good till another is Told,” Alt - Tissiman : overture “ Yiear of Bray,” Aliss Alaccy; song “ The Skipper and His Boy,” Mr Tissiman ; duet “Flow on Shining River,” Misses Shaw ; song “The Electric Light,” Alaster W Tissiman : solo and chorus “ Children’s Voices,” Aliss Tissiman ; song “ The Banks of Allan Water,” Airs Litchfield ; song “The Lost, Child,” Air Tissiman. Tlie dance which took place afterwards was well patronised.

Tick Ansox Cask. —This now famous case was concluded at the Supreme Court yesterday evening. The Court was well filled throughout the day the ladies’ gallery in particular. The evidence was finished at U.-10, when the prisoner commenced his statement for his defence, which, to say tho least of it, was a re markable one. His story was an extraordinary one, and one that the twelve jurors did not appear to he very much disposed in believing. Long, however, told it in a clear, unfaltering voice. 1 Lis Honor’s summing up, which lasted some time, was not at all in prisoner’s favor. After about an hour’s retirement the jury returned with a verdict of Guilty” adding a rider to the effect, that they wished to show their strong sense of disapprobation with the Victoria, Insurance Company, for the careless manner in which the policy of LiO was allowed to ho taken out that amount being far in excess of the value of the - tw. Wen. Won tlm verdict ..as brought in at fj.lo the Court was I densely packed, arid the ladies’ gallery . was crowded. His Honor sentenced the I prisoner amidst a dead silence, which wa ■ j only relieved by the sound of the reporters’ i pencils. In sentencing the prisoner to I seven years’ penal servitude, His Honor' j said the evidence was quite convincing f an.d overwhelming. When prisoner heard the sentence ho seemed quite dazed, and J Stood motionless for several seconds

Gascoigne’s Champion Wool Press.— Messrs Mead and Branson, commission agents, Alarket-street South, have been appointed agents for this patent wool press, which has been mat favorably received wherever introduced. The firm have had a specimen on exhibition at their premises fur the past fes\ days, during which time it has been visited and most favorably commented upon by a large number of persons practically interested in the maohitio Its features are cheapness, efficiency, speed, and the ease with which it can he worked by one man. It is strongly made, and can be readily taken to pieces and packed for transport, Thu merits of tho machine are testified to by many prominent graziers in both North and South Islands. Messrs Mead and Branson are also running another patent in the shape of a scrub exterminator, which it is claimed will completely destroy all noxious woods or scrub, such as gorso, bramble, etc , and will not injure the fertility of tho ground. It is specially recommended to Borough Councils fur cleaning side-walks, gutters, etc. from grass and weeds, while for carriage drives, gardens and foot paths it is an unfailing remedy for the destruction of weeds or superabundant vegetation of any kind. The cost of tho specific is moderate and its application is simple.

We are clearing the balance of our Winter stock at reduced prices, Trimmed Millinery at half price, plush and Beaver Hats half price, 40 Boxes Neck Frilling from Is Oil to 3s fid per Box, Striped Velveteen reduced from 3s fid to 2s 3d, about 100 children’s jackets and four-in-hand cloaks from Is to 7s fid. Several other lots iu various departments will he sold equally cheap. A splendid variety of Tweed Patterns from the different N. Z. Factories. Suits to measure on tlie hortest notice. —S'lvile and Hay London House.