LOCAL AND GENERAL, NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XXIII, Issue 258, 5 December 1887, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL, NEWS.

« \ Whitebait. — There is juefc nowj a I p'tntiful supply of these dainty little lien m thy (Jmaka auci Wairau rivers

Awateee Road Board. — The usual monthly meeting, which was to have been held to-day, lapsed for want of a quorum, Messrs W. S. Taylor, and T. Hall being the only members who put m an appearance. The next meeting is fixed for Monday, the 2nd January. Customs Retubns. — The Customs returns at the Wairau for November^ show a slight increase, as compared with last year. The Customs duties amounted to £513 17s 2cl, as against £493 4s 9d for the corresponding month last year ; aud the Beer duty £89 16s 9d, as against £84 2s 2d for November, 1886. Mablboeough Racing Club. — The Committee met on Saturday night at the Club Hotel, Messrs G. W. Biley (Chairman), C. Redwood, W. Barp, P. Rush (Handicapperi, and A. Redwood (Secretary) being present. The secretary was authorised to make the necessary arrangements for a totalisator and other matters required for the Boxing Day Meeting. Educational Institute.— Owing to the inclemency of the weather, there was no meeting of the Educational Institute on Saturday. English Mail.— The Kanieri brought over the English mails by the Kaikoura yesterday morning. The Post Office staff, with their usual alacrity, sorted the mails into the private boxes m very quiok time. The mails consisted of 17 bags, containing 750 letters and 1800 newspapers and book packets. The Kanieri arrived at a quarter past 10, and the mails were m the private boxes by 11 o'clock. St. Andrew's Church.— The Rev Mr McAra, of Kaikoura, conducted Divine Service at St Andrew's Church, both morning and evening, when there were -fairly good congregations, considering the inclemency of the weather. Marlbohough Scholarship. — The examinations for the Maryborough Scholar, ship at the Nelson College will take place at the Borough Council Office, Blenheim, and at the old School-house, Havelo'ck, on the 14th and 15th inst. Candidates must inform the Secretary of the Education Board, on or before Saturday next, of their intention of competing for the scholarship. The Deputation.— On Saturday afternoon the Town Clerk received the following telegram from Mr Dodson, M.H.R. : — 'Deputation waited on the Government this morning. Much regret Mayor did not come. Will write Monday. Supreme Coubt.— The Supreme Court sittings commence on Wednesday, the •14th iust. The following are the names of the common jurors, which were drawn on Saturday by Mr W. G. P. O'Oallaghan, sheriff :— Alfred Mason, Frederick T. Farmar, R. T. Soper, Thomas Smale, E. J. Vavasour, James A. Simpson, Thomas Smith, Charles Corder, John Whitley King, Windsor Soper, James O'Sullivan, William Jellyman, William Patchett, Daniel Murphy, William Morrison, John Byrne, James Hay, Thomas Gregory, David LaNvrence, Henry S. Simmons, P. G. Dillon, James Fulton, Robert Lang, John Smith Carroll, John C. Ohaytor, Andrew Casey, Aleander Toop, J. J. Wensley, Benjamin O. Waddy, Edward Slatte'ry, James Charming, George Gibson, • Henry George Dakie, Daniel O'Sullivan, Thomas Powick, Robert Brewer. The Holidays. — The Blenheim Borough Schools will break np for the midsummer holidays at end of next week, and studies will not be resumed till the 23rd January. Blenheim Bibles. — Sergeant Canavan is to be Orderly Sergeant for this month. There will be an inspection parade at 7 o'clock to-morrow eveDiog. Immigrants. — The R.M.S. Kaikoura, which had 500 passengers on board for New Zealand, brought out five nominated immigrants for Marlborough. Caledonian Sfohts. — Mr S. J. Maoalistu» • .riu -/i.r iw — 0c.1., «.* a- pirni — eraWednesday next, the privileges m con. section with the Caledonian Sports. 'Removal. — Mr E. Muncaster, watchmaker aad jeweller, has removed to his new shop, m Market-street, opposite the Criterion Hotel. The Ferries.— A suggestion has beenmade to us that boards, painted with phosphor paint, would be far more effectual at the ferries th n^flags, which can hardly be seen m hazy weather at any distance. • We commend the suggestion to the Road Board. The expense would not be very great, and probably the sawmill owners would bear a share of it. Caledonian Societj. — The annual concert given by the Marlborongh Caledonian Society takes place on Wednesday evening at Ewart's Hall. The programme is a very varied one, and as nearly all our beat amateurß are down for itema, the concert should prove a most enjoyable one, and by far the best yet given by the Society. Nominations.— The following nominations weie received on Saturday night by Mr A. Redwood, Seoretary of the Marlbor&ugh Racing Club, for the Boxing Day meetiDg : — Wairau Plate. — Mr H, Redwood's Sweetie and Her Ladyship. Mr F. B, Gentry's* Jim and Barosima, Mr J, Gongh's Orient, Mr Biley's Agatha, Mr J, Greer's Tui. Handicap Hurdles.— Mr A. Rore's Sweet William, Mr H. Satherly's Oceola, Mr F. B. Gentry's Jim, Mr J. Gough's Orient, MrF, W. Dodson's Doncaster. Hunt Club Hurdles. — Mr F. W; D dson's Doncaster, Mr H. H. Dod--Bon's Cassandra. Hard Swearing.— ln giving his decision this morning m one of the cases m which three hofelkeepers were charged with supplying liquor to a prohibited person, the Resident Magistrate very properly, and with much emphasis, drew attention to the pitiable spectaclo of persons coming into Court and swearing falsely m order to shelter themselves. The only remedy, his Worship thought, against the practice, which was getting too common, was to order a prosecution for perjury against the parties. In the cases which were brought before the Court there was the most contradictory evidence, as we formerly pointed out, and we are pleased to see that the Bench has taken cognisance of it. The late Mr John Cawte. — A corres : pondent, who states that tin re were a lew alii hfc inaeouracies m our obituary notice of the lafe Mr « awte. furnishes the following particulars :— " The late Mr John Cawta was born m Botley, Hampshire, In the year 1814, and was educated at Baysen3toke. On leaving school at the age of 17. he entered the office of Mr Hart, solicitor, at Winchester, with the intention of making law his profession ; but owing to bad health, he had to abandon the idaa. He left England f..;r New Zeslnnd m the ship Whitby m April, 1841, ani for some time employed himself m tbe usual manner of the early settlers. On or about the year 1813 he entered the police fores, and eventually rose to the grade of Serp.t. -Major, but resigned hig appointment m 1852, and went to Victoria, when he entered the bus-ness of auctioneer and commission agent, which he carried on for some years, but at length he sold hi 3 business aud followed the gold diggings f r two years and a half, He returned to New Zsalai. d m 1860, arid on Marlborough getting Repartition from Nelson, he applied for and obtained the appointment of Governor of the Pipton eaol, which he held un il 18S0, when he retired, and fcioea then resided, until shortly before his (Jgatlij hi Mfi-ftafe'pavra, Ha was — iiu i-ei?ije<i'.gJ by rII vi'ho knew universe..,, "**"* i**** ti&wtg \vpre him. M<n like the lv.v- "" —* woi'thy fonndera of a country whioa u^ day will take higk rank amongst the nations." i

Test Cash.— At the reqaest of MrSinclair, who appeared for the defendant m the case of Gregory y. Smith, Mr Allen, R.M., delivered a written judgment on Saturday morning, m which he allowed plaintiff's claim, with costs. Heavy Rain, — There was a regular downpour from an early hoar on Sunday morning, and it oontlnued raining until the afternoon, when the clouda broke a little. The waters of the Opaw* are very high, but we Inar the Wairaa is safe to cross. Breaches of ths Licensing Act.— The farther hearing of the charges against Patrick O'Sullivan, John March, and Robert Humbet, licensees of the Springands, Marlboroughtowa, and Grovetown hotels, for selling liquor to a prohibited p?rson, was resumed this morning before Mr Allen, R.M., who, after hearing the evidenoe of John Allen, and sßma other witnesses, dismissed the informations laid against Messrs O'Sullivan and March, but reserved his decision m the other case till Friday morning. Mr MaNab appeared for Messrs O'Sullivan and March, and Mr Oonolly for Mr Humber. Wairau Soad Boabd. — The Board met on Thuroday, tbe lsfc instant. Present : Messrs J. Ward (chairman), Carter, Go'ulter, Avery, and Richardson. A letter was real from Mi Edwin Barker, asking if any person had the right to fence across public roads. It was resolved that he be informed that the Board had no knowledge of the road referred to, bat that the public had no right to ereot fenoeß aoross roads under the jurisdiction of the Board without its permission. An application for a transfer of license from the late Mr T. B. Reesby to A. Deß Forges was granted. > The Inspector wag instructed to place additional wires on the Taylor River dam. Messrs Carter, "Gotilter, and the Inspector were authorised to examine the Dog Point bridges, and report to next meeting. Mr Pollard was authorised to expend an amount not exceeding £5 m repairing the road between Manuka Island rlonse and the Upper Traverse. Leave of absence was granted to Rir Pollard, The following accounts were passed for payment :— W. Watson 14s, W. Eaves £4 4s, Inspector £6 13s* 4d, Imponnder £2 10s, A. MoColl £1 15s, C Smart 10s, B. Duffy £19 7s, on contraot £2 deposit, Secretory £13 4s lOd, Wairau Hospital £55 8s Sd, day labour £106 6s lOd. Skinny Men.—" Wells' Health Renewer" restores health and vigor, cureß Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sexual Debility At chemists and druggists. Ketnptliorne Prosser and Co., Agents, Christ church. A CARD. — A CtiEKGyjiAN will send, free of charge, a prescription for the cure of all those who suffer from the errors and indiscretions of youth, nervous debility, physical exhaustion, and early decay. This great remedy was discoverod by a missionary m Old Mexico ; it saved him from & miserable existence and an , early grave. Send a self-addressed envelope, enclosing stamp for reply, to Rev, Joseph Holmes, Bloomsbnry Mansion, Bloomsbury Square, London, England. Mention this paper. 10 "Rough on Itch." — "Rough on Itch" cares skin humors, eruptions, ring worm, tetter, salt rheum, frosted feet, chilblains, itch, ivy poison, barber's itch. Roogh on Catarrh " corrects offensive od^rs at once. Complete cure of worst chronic cases ; also unequalled as gargle for diptheria, sore throat, foul breath.