LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XXVII, Issue 234, 15 October 1891, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

* Departure. — Dr Drury leaves Havelock to-day for Otaki, via Picton. Racirg Receipts. — The takings at the gates and grandstand yesterday came to £37. Parade.— On acconnt of the Hunt Glub ball the parade of the Blenheim City Rifles called for to-morrow is countermanded. Beggarman.-— This well-known hurdler left by train for the Wanganui Spring Meeting this afternoon, m charge of his trainer, H. Alexander. . Hunt Club Ball. — The Secretary of the Hunt Club informs us that tickets are going off freely, and that Friday's dance will be a success. Tickets are obtainable from Mrs Bushell or Miss Card. An Omission. —In going through the entries for the Wairau J.C. races on the 9th November, Mr Green discovered that he had omitted to publish an entry received from Mr A. Wilkio, of Nelson, of a chestnut colt (York-Beeswing) for the Blenheim Plate and Welter Handicap. Cricket Association. — Despite the refusal of the Picton and Awarua Clubs to join the Cricket Association, the Blenheim cricketers (have resolved to go on, and at an adjourned meeting to be held on Monday night the report and balance sheet will be presented, and officers elected for the year. Ambulance Society. —We have been asked m one or two places when tha St. John Ambulance Society waß going to make a start for this season. Mr Huslwick informs ub that owing to the numerous calls on the local medicos, it is somewhat difficult to say definitely whether the classes can be held this year at all. Institute. — At the ordinary monthly nieetiDg of the Institute directors it was resolved to re-open the public reading room on such days as the library is open. The only other business, other than the passing of accounts, was a resolution appointing Messrs Laishley and Wilkinson a SubCommittee to procure some chairs to replace the forms used m the front room. Warden's Court.— At the Warden's Court Havelook, on Wednesday, the fallowing bußineso was disposed of by the Official Assignee m the bankrupt estate of P. J. Dumphy v. Lilia Delia Dumphy. Mr McNab for the Official Assignee, Mr Stait for Mrs Dumphy. The decision was reserved till Wednesday October 28th, and an order made that all moneys be paid into the Bank until the decision be given. The Court adjourned till Wednesday, Ootober 28th.

The Weather. — Captain Edwin wired at 3 p.m. as follows : — " Indications of strong north to east and south-east winds with rain, and glass falling." Blenheim City Rifles. — We are requested to inform members of this corps that an error has been made m the post card regarding the shooting fixtures, the second class competion to take place on Monday 19th being the first competition, instead of the second as stated. Entries close at Vol. Hardin'gs on Saturday the 17th at 10 p.m. The s.s. Torea. — We are informed by one of the passengers that the Torea' s long de^ tention at Akaloa Bay was due to the S.E. gales lowering the ordinary water level by two feet, so that when beached for cleaning it was impossible to float her during neap tides. On Wednesday evening all ballast, water, coals, and movoable gear being out, j with great exertion she was inch by inch ! dragged afloat, and sailed for Picton at 10 p.m., reaching that port at 4 a.m, this morning without further mishap. Volunteer. — The Blenheim Rifles paraded on Tuesday at the ahed for drill and inspection by Lieut-Col. Baillie. There was a good muster of the company and the inspecting officer paid a compliment to their drill especially the " physical drill." After drill the Shooting Committee met and decided to start the yearly firing for gold medal and trophies on Friday week, the company being divided into three classes and separate prizes for each class to be allowed. Sporting. — The fondness for sport which has made the name of Redwood known all over the colony was never more otrongly exhibited than m the presence of Mr Charles S^dwood at the races yesterday. Though he was unable to walk, he had had himself conveyed m an express, and, bolstered up with cushions he enjoyed a good view of the whole of the races, and had quite & levee round his carriage, many of his old friends expressing thoir pleasure at seeing him out after his long confinement to the house. A Bookib Had.— One of the sporting talent who has a name not unlike Jawkias, waß properly taken m by a small boy when returning from watching the horses a few mornings back.- He was whutling away quite contented that he had made no bad bets, when suddenly a young urchin hailed ,him, and asked for a piece of string. " String my boy, I haven't any. What did you want it for ?" "To tie that up," came the reply, and it was some time before Jawkins could see that it was the whistle the boy referred to. Magisterial. — At Havelock on Wednesday, before Mr J. Allen, R.M., the following cases were heard :— Pelorus Road Board v. H. M. Reader, two hor3es at large ; fined 2s and costs 28s. — Same v. Herbert Reader ; fined 9s, costs 235. Same v. Maher ; fined 16s, costs 30s. — Same v. R. Ham, adjourned case, dismissed. — Havelock School Committee v. Georgs William Eassabaum, for neglecting to send his son to school ; no appearance of defendant, fined Is, 7s costs. — Same v. Jabez Wells ; case postponed to obtain medical certificate as to state of his son's health. — Havelock Town Board v. Goodall; judgment for plaintiff for v £2 8s 3d, including costs. — -Hodson v. Vercoe Bros., claim £4 10s. There was a set-off lodged by defendants. Judgment for plaintiff £1. Mr Stait for plaintiff , Mr McNab far defendants. — Beauchamp v. Erskine, breach of the Branding Act. The case was dismissed, but the Bench approved of the action, taken by the prosecution.— Amos Hammond v. Joseph William Hammond. Plaintiff Bued his son, the defendant, for maintenance, and he was ordered to pay 5s a week, the first payment to be made of ten shillings on the 28th October, and 20s for "every succeeding four weeks. — Polioe v. Venimore ; information under the provisions of section 3, sub-section 3 of the Licensing Act, 1881. Defendant sold a bottle of fruit wine ia ignorance of the law; the offence was admitted and he was fined 20s and costs 7s. Warden's Court Cui-lensville.— At this Court on Tuesday tha following business was transacted :— C. Moore v. H. Wright, claim £12 for wages; Mr Haslctt for the defendant. The case was adjourned at the request of the defendant to enable him to procure further evidence. — F. Sparks and J. Cassidy, application for protection ; granted for one month. H. Grattan for Golden State Company, application for water rights at boundary of W. Cullen's property. Objections were made by the Davis and Carr Companies, anl miners working m the Last Chance Creek. Mr Allen granted the application subject to ■ existing rights, and also subject to the landholders' consent, the latter to be filed m the Court. — W. Carr and others, application for a prospecting area m Duncan's Valley. The Warden granted an area of 600 yards by 100 yards m width, and protection of same for three months ; prospectors to mark off their claim immediately upon their striking gold. In reply to a question by Mr Carr, the Warden intimated his intention to grant claims m Duncan's Valley 100 feet wide. The Court then adjourned to Nov. 10th. Claim for Unpaid Calls. — In the R.M. Court, Cullen3ville, on Tuesday, before Mr J. Allen, Esq., the case of the Legal Manager of the Davis and 'Carr's Terrace Sluicing Company v. Henry Wright, was the only one set down for hearing. The claim was £24 10s being amount due for call of 2s par share on 245 shares. Mr Haelett appeared for the defendant. Tho facts were admitted. The defence was (1) that a bona fide transfer of the shares had been made two days before the resolution was passed, m favor of Mr Samuel Ballance of Wellington ; (2) That the action had not been commenced m time. The Legal Manager informed the Court that replies could not ba obtained from persona to whom Mr Wright had transferred share3 h and he doubted whether they were not like the mysterious "Mr Harris," The transfer might have been antedated m order to avoid the call. , Mr Wright replied that Mr Samuel Ballance was a brother of the Premier' 3, and wellknown m Wellington. He could not give Mr Ballance's address. Judgment was eventually reserved till the following day at Havelock. . An Insulting Letter. — At the Police Court yesterday, Sutherland John Macalister was charged by Alex. Le Bas with having written a letter of an insulting character, for which he prayed that the defendent be bound over to keep the peace, as he feared some bodily harm from defendant. Informant said Mr Macalister had transacted a sale for him, but. a pair of harrows were left on t"he premises, and when be asked Mr Macalister about them he could get no information. He had heard of other articles missing, and at last wrote to Mr Macaliater on the matter (letter produced), and received a reply (produced), to the effect that if he received anymore communication of a similar kind from him, he would find it necessary to teaoh him by another more wholesome lesson than he did before with the toe of his boot. In cross-examina-tion the plaintiff said the sale referred to had taken place m April last year, and the account sales had been rendered ■ him immediately after the sale. Went several ■ times to Mr Macalister's office shortly after the sale. Remembered there waß something about a dishonored cheque given by him to.. Mr Jackson, but he was m a state of intoxication and did not clearly recollect what happened. Was several times m liquor when he went. Did not deny that he may have torn up the cheque. Did not know how he left Macalister's office that day, and he had not apologised for his actions. If the harrows had been accounted for this action would not have bean used. His letter was not inso'ent, and he considered he had a right to ask for a statement as to missing goods. He declined to answer such a question as to whether Mr Macalister was physically able to use the toe of his boot to him. Mr MoCallum contended that there wa3 no case to answer, and that the plaintiff waa a real nuisance to all who had any business with him. The Bench were of opinion that there was no case to answer. Mr Le Bas had a legal remedy if he had any grievance. Case dismissed, each party paying his own costs. Messrs A. J. Litchfield and N. T. Prichard, Justices, occupied tho Bench. Not Certain.— A bellringer at Salisbury observed that thera were only two bellringers m the world, and ho was one. Being asked who was the second, he said he did not recollect his name. 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The Indiah Command.— There is now some speculative talk as to the probable succession of tho Duke of Connaught t8 tha Indian command when Sir Frederick Roberts retires from it, as m tha ordinary oourse he will do naxt year. But it is not at all certain that Sir Frederick Roberts will not be asked to continue at hia post f° r a limited period m view of the present condition of European politics. It is true that Lord Salisbury tho other day told the Lord Mayor's guests at the Mansion House that there waa not a ripple on their placid surface, but at the same time he remarked the same thing was said by a well-known French statesman only a few weeks before the Franco-Ger-man war broke out. Should there be any disturbance of European peace, there is little or no doubt where the disturbance would first be felt, and that we should have, to be singularly active on the Indian frontier. Sir Frederick Roberts is invaluable there, and his presence ia not likely to bs dispensed with if it can be secured. Moreover, the Duke is not so likely, as gossip suggests, to be eager to return to India. He waa intsnaely popular when out there before, and would no doubt, fill the higher post with greater satisfaction to everyone, but both he and the Duchess find the necessary banishment a bit irksome. Still there are more unlikely contingencies than that he will take the post. — " Nottingham Guardian." We have inspected a large parcel of Suits made to order by the Northern Clothing and Drapery Company, and judging by the style, fit, and excellence of patterns the wonderful increase of their business m thisDepartment is not to be wondered at. If you want something really nice, stylish, and good m a suit to measure we recommend you to go to the Northern Clothing and Drapery Company, were you can get a splendid" fit, and the biggest range of patterns at the lowest price m Blenheim. Every suit guaranteed to fit. — Advt. Stanley Sats : " After all there is nothing beats a cup of good Coffee." If you would enjoj such, drink Cbease's A. l. Coffee, Bold only m lib and 21b tins Wolfe's Schnapps stands alone without a rival elixir m the catalogue of magnificent tonic. Thebe is one thing every house-wife should know, and that is that Hercules Baking Powder is the best. Why ? It is the cheapest because the Best for making, breads, pastry, cakes, puddings, scones ,&o. Beautifully light and wholesome. In 6d and Is tins From all grocers. A purgative medicine should possess tonic and curative, as well as cathartic properties. This combination of ingredients may be found m Ayer's Pills. They strengthen and stimulate the bowels, causing natural action. Persons' of Delicate Constitution, who are obliged to abstain from ordinary Coffee, should try Cbeases Taraxacum or Dandelion Coffee, which is recommended by medical authorities as a very valuable beverage for persons who suffer from weak digestion, flatulency, and nervousneds, Sold m lib and £lb tins, Is and 2s. Mb James Smith personally selected these during his recent visit to Europe, and the care taste and judgment manifested have secured for us one of the finest lots ever displayed m tho province, or at Te Aro House, Wellington. Other Novelties m this department comprise a splendid selection of Showerproof Cloaks, m the " Dorothy," " Peasant," "Furline," and Fife shapes. Silk and other Dust Cloaks, Lace Mantles, Show, Quarter and Newmarket Jackets, Garibaldis, Blcuses, Jerseys, &c, at Te Aro House, Wellingten. We are opening up our first direct ship ments of Spring and Summer novelties, millinery, Bonnets, Straw Hats, Flowers m all the latest fashions. A large assortment of new Laces, Ribbons, white and colored Eraroideries, Ladies' and Childrens Gloves m greater varity. We call special attention to our cash prices, and invited inspection of the same. — Shale & Hat, London House. Novelty. — Special attention is invited to our unrivalled variety of the fashionable three- quarter capes m checked cloth, figured cloth, Melton cloth, diagonal cloth, tweeds, and Harris tweed, lined and faced with silk, satin, and merveilleaux, with and without hools, at prices ranging from 10s 6d to 6 guineas, at Te Aro House, Wellington. " Honesty is the best policy ". If everybody thought so, Wolfe's Schnapps would not t c imitated as it is.