North Otago Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1894.

North Otago Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8121, 5 November 1894, Page 2

North Otago Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1894.

Alexander tho Third, Emperor of all the Russias, was a man of peace, but yet ho was a dospot, his conviction being,that ho know bettor how to rulo tho millions of Russia than tho millions of Russia know how to rule themsolves. His fathor's death in 1881 by a nihilistic bomb ro« prossod all tho better Inclinations of his naturo, and ho thereafter sought to dis* ciplino tho peoplo ho ruled to accppt a reign of despotism for tho constitutional mm they aspired to. Ho was peace-* loving no doubt, domesticated, and em* bodiod all tho purer qualities of tho man, but his mind was mado up to rule as a despot, and ag a dospot ho ruled. Wo do not' deny tho fact that tho Emperor was ono of tho noblest men in his domestic relations that oyor sat on a Europoan throne, and this is a characteristic worthy of special notico in an Emperor ; but the man determined that his peoplo shall not rise in the social or political scalo is not a friond of his country or of tho human raco. However, tho Emperor prosorved the peace ot Kuropo, and in this he ox hibited a disinterested spirit, for lie had moro to gain by precipitating war than ho- had to lose. Outsido tho ono confcral and controlling idea of despotism, Aloxandor tho Third was a good monarch as monarchs go. Tho troatment of tho Poles and of the Jews called forth the strong disapprobation of enlightened Eurdpo, but in this ho might have been unjustly blamed, for tho military in the ono caso and tho bosottodness of his own subjects in the other might have been tho oauso for both acts, tho Czar probably boing unaware of tho oxtonb of tho horrors his orders woro creating, for even a dospot is nob always supplied with reliable information. Tho newspapers o£ Russia are practically what the censors make them, and tho information that percolates to the people through

tor, and what the poopto aro deprived of tho Czar has but littlo more chance o£ ( learning. The despot may therefore bo ruled by undorling despots, and thus blamed for acts his whole nature abhors. However all this may bo, the Cztr was undoubtedly a man of peace and a lovable man to those who know him, and if ho curbed tho aspirations of his own people for freedom ho did not at least uso the groat force at his command to rob tho people of other countrios of tho freedom they possess in moro enlightened govern- j ment. Tho oyos of Europe aro now ' turned towards his successor, who has cortainly up to tho presont time givon no hopeful indications that he wi'l rulo wisely or woll ; but tho responsibilities of the position may sober him, and ho may, like Prince Hal, rulo the nation with greater judgment than his past history would load observers to anticipate Lot ua hope that he will not unite with tho Emperor of Germany iti cutting those capers that ofton lead the peoplo of Germany and other countries to wonder whtro tho end will be.

The rainfall for October at Elderslio was 0 50 inch. Tho rainfall at Totara for the month ending 31st October was o*3l points. Tho Hon. John M'Kenzie was in Oamaru on Saturday in connection, wo believe, with tho work on tho Liviugstono-Kyebuni road. Tho time for receiving tenders for additions to a residence in Oamaru, called by Mr J. M. Forrester, architect, n extended to noon to-day. Tho following have nmdo tho third payment for tho Duncdiu Challenge Coursing Stakes : ./. Graham (2), W. Gardiner (3), G. Grimshaw (2), N. Fleming (I), aud G. Livingstone (2). Messrs Fleming and Hedloy report having Bold tho equity of redemption of allotments 11 and 12, subdivision of section 4, block 1, Oamaru district, with all improvements, to Mr John T. Smith for L 220. Wo again remind intending exhibitors at tho Agricultural Show that to day ia the laut day for receiving cntrios, and the Bccretaty will bo in hi 9 oilice all day till 8 p.m. Entries at double rates will be received up to 11th November, after which no entries can bo taken. Mails for Australian Colonies, United Kingdom and Europe, also Ceylon, India, China, Japan, Straits Settlements, Mediterranean Potts, etc., via Sydney and Suez, per Te Anau, close at Aucfclunu on Wednesday, the 7th inst., at 4 p.m. ; also, for Fiji, per Taviuni, on Wednesday, the 7th, at 4. p.m. In our report of the Timaru Show we mentioned that the best yearling ram and third prize do in tho Bordor Leicester class were bred by Messrs Little Bros , Ngapara, This should have read tho best ram above 18 months and third prize ditto. The mistake occurred through confusing the sections in the catalogue. Mr D. W. M. Burn has, wo understand, been appointed by tho Government to the position of master of tho Caversham Industrial School i Tho position is a good one, and Mr Burn will carry with him into it much enthusiasm as well ns qualifications for work of tho kind Wo are pleased to hear of Mr Burn's success. A meeting will be held in tho Athcnccum Hall this evening tit 7.30 o'clock of all tho-50 interested in tho establishment of a Social Reform Association in Oamaru. The Key. Mr Dewdney aud Mr D. W. M. Bum will give brief introductory addresses, and the constitution, which has already been drawn up and published, will bo considered by the meeting. Seven disciples of the gentlo craft who visited tho old Waitaki ferry on Thursday last caught one fish amongst tho Jot. We cannot give the name of tho fortunate man, althougn we know some of the unlucky ones. It rained for three hours while the fishermen were at tho river, and probably this may havo had something to do with tho fish preferring to remain in tho water in tho river to getting into tho water out of the river. Tho following names, well-known in Oamaru, appear in tho class examinations of the Otago University t Latin : Junior first-class, 0. E. Macgrcgor. English : Senior first-class, J. M Poison ; secondclass, Win. Newlands. German : Win, Newlands. Mathomatics : Junior firstclass, C. 'C. Hutton ; second-class, C. E, Macgregor. Physics : Advanced socondclass, J. M. Poison. Mental Science : Junior second-class, C. C. Hutton. Political Economy : Second-class, C. C. Hutton. A law case rocently reported from America emphasises tho uncertainty of life. A rich girl, disliking her guardians, and, thinking she would bo more independent as a widow than a maiden, went to a hospital and had herself m.uricd to a man seemingly at the point of death. Strange to say tiie man recovered, and the girl instituted proceedings for fraudulent marriage. The ways of American justice are strange to the English, for, will it bo believed, the girl won tho suit. Tho Ladies' Committee . in commotion with the Oamaru Garrison Band met on Friday afternoon, Mrs George Jones (President) presiding, and made the following arrangements for the management of tbo bazaar : Superintendent, Mrs Jones ; stall 1, Mrs Wi«o, Mrs Fagan, Miss Procter, Miss M. Procter; stall 2, Mrs Sumpter, MisJ. Mitchell, Miss White and Miss Rowlands ; stall 3, Mis Crombie, Miss Byrne, Miss Sumpter and Miss Rodgers ; stall 4, Mrs Hurst, Mrs Harding, Miss Jones ami Miss Pyke ; refreshment stall, Mrs M'Leod, Mrs Schnack, Miss M'Laren and Miss N. Byrne ; flower stall, Miss Pooklington and Miss C. Hurst. Tho bazaar will be opened at 7 30 o'clock on Thursday evening, 15th, and will bo re-opentd on Friday morning £or tho conveulenoo of country visitors; and on Saturday afternoon it will also bo open. Friday noxt being a public holiday, it was decided to hold tho working bee on Thursday afternoon. James Gemmell invites inspection of his first oummer consignment of Scotch and English suitings, coatings, and trouserings, ox Pakeha, A choice selection of exclusive j novelties ; also Oamaru aud other Colonial | goods of tho best quality. This Establishment has long been noted for the first-class character of its) productions. Suits from 7Cs upwards. Waterproof overcoats to order and ready made at lowest current rates.— James Gemmell, Thames Street, Oamaru.