THS Ministerial papers are busily engaged m drawing' a red herring across the Opposition scent m the banking business. It is now said that if tho Opposition do not accept the Governments new proposals for the appointment of a Committee to inquire into the banking business, it will lie under the imputation of burking inauiry. This is the veriest drivel- It is as plain as was the nose on the Duke of Wellington that what the Opposition are aiming at is to prevent the Ministry burking inquiry. If the Ministry can succeed m appointing a Committee largely composed of Ministerialists, what will the report he like ? Ie it likely that it will condemn anything Ministerial? We should say not. What the Opposition want is the creation of a Commission or Committee of independent men, chosen for that matter outside the colony, to make the inquiry, If there waß a preponderance of Opposition members on the Committee it would be equally bad, because as politics are run nowadays, it seems to be impossible for a politician to divest himself of "party." But have the Ministry not *.he PQwar m their own hands of obtaining the most complete insight into the whole scandal. They brought Leonard Harper back from Ipndon and placed him on his trial. Why not have those who were more immediately connected with w|*at is seemingly fraudulent m the banking business placed on their trial? TTiey have the power— why not use it lls ft because there are too many of those who are glibly called by Ministerialists " fat men " connected with the unsavory busibusiness that no step is tatren ? We can Bay that if the Ministry do not take some | definite step they will lie under a more serious imputation than their papers are trying to fix on tbe Opposition. There was never anything more faroical than a Ministerial Committee to inquire into alleged Ministerial delinquencies. It is quite a new thing for an accused to onoose his own judge and jury J m m7 mmmm^^ mmm^ mm ms
A lady has been chosen as manager of the M-itanra Dairy Factory. There wre eleven applicants (says the Wyndhi*m Farmer), and the choice of the directors was nnanimonsly m favor of Miss Lizz'e . Durableton, a member of a well-known family of cheesemakers. Miss Dnmblet< n has the nniqne distinction, so far as we nre aware, of being the first m this colony who haa been appointed to the responsible p*> ition of the managership of a co-operative cheese factory. She has had several years' experience as assistant- to her brothers at Woodlands, Otar<->, and Mataara. I At tho Magistrate's Court yesterday, bo- | fore Major Keddell, S.M., Michael H nnon was charged with having, on the 25 h instant, at Maheno, stolen a coat, pair «f trousers, rug, shirt, pair of boots, two pairs of sooks, hat, parse, handkerchief, and a scarf ring, all of the value of L 5 10s, and 12s 6d m money, the goods and money of Thomas Maloney, from the dwelling-house of Jeremiah Breen Detective O'Brinn appeared for the police, and Mr Harvey f«r the> defendant. On the application of Detective O'Brien aconsed was remanded till Friday next, bail being allowed accused m L2O, and two sureties of LlO each. The adjourned meeting of the Oamaru Licensing Committee was held yesterday morniug, there being present Major Ke<lriell, S.M. (m the chair), Meßsra Billing, Elder, Bain, Snadden, Gemmell, and Goodall. The meeting considered the applic*tions for bottle licenses by Messrs Headland, 800, and Familton, Mr Lee (Hislop and Creagh) appearing for aU three app'icants. Mr Lee drew attention to the Supreme Court decision on the question. The Chairman said the Committee had adjonrned-for the purpose of awaiting the decision of the Supreme Court, and m view of that decision the licences would be granted. The Committee then adjourned. The Daily Times of ye-terday says : Mr B. Menlove, of Windsor Park, shipped by the s.s. Wakatipu on Saturday a consignment of 104 two-tooth stud sheep for tbe Sydney market. The shipment consists of English and Border Leicesters, Shropshires, and Lincoln** oub of imported sheep, and they are considered by Mr Menlove and tbe several experts who inspected them one of the finest that has left the oolony for sonro time. Many of the sheep have taken first prizes at Christchurch, Oamarn, and Dnn edin shows. Mr Menlove had entered a large number of the sheep for competition at the Sydney show, but uofortunately, owing to tho detention of the bo'.t. they will not reach Sydney m time. This is to bo regretted, as no doubt many would have secured the coveted ticket. On Tuosday last, twenty-three farmers turned ont with their teams to give a day's ploughing to Mr Andrew Crawford, of Lower Ureen Island, Otago, who has re*. cently taken up a new farm. Keen int eresb was displayed by the various ploughmen m their friendly rivalry to turn ont the beat work. The gathering of ploughmen was the largest that has taken place m the district, and afforded gratifying evidence that the neighbourly feeling which has long existed between the farmers of Green Island and its surroundings is as warm as of yore. _ After the day's work a very pleasant evening was spent with songs and conversation over varions topios of interest, Mr and Mrs Crawford did all m their power to make those present enjoy themselves, and that they succeeded m doing so waa the verdict of all. A warder at Geelong gaol, named Charles Foster, was arrested while on duty on a charge of carrying letters between a prisoner and a person ontside, and with accepting sums of money for doing so. It is alleged that Foster supplied writing material to a prisoner named Gill, undergoing a sentenoo of five years for anon, and posted letters to prisoner's wife. On the evening prior to his arrest Foster received a letter containing money, under an assumed name, and on being searched a letter written by Gill to his wife was found on him. After iostor had been searched two skeleton keys were found on the floor of the governor's office, and it is supposed that he dropped them prior to being searched. A further charge of haviog skeleton keys m his possession has been laid agaiosb him. Both keys would open almo-st every cell m the prison. Acting on information received, three Wellington deteotives set out the other evening to oatoh a bu'glar. The two biggest of the party entered the warehouse which was to be •• burgled," while the third watched outside. His watoh was rewarded after some hours by the sight of two saspicous looking characters approaohing the warehouse. Overcome by visions of promotion the weary watcher at once rushed off to the nejft street for assistance*, and returned with a constable ofif the beat. Stealthily they approached the building, and very soon heard sounds of footsteps ap. proaching. Conoealing themselves behind a door they waited until the figure was within reaoh, and then they made a desperate onslaught with their batons on the supposed burglar, who turned out to be the chief detective, who narrowly escaped a broken head at the hands of his subordinates. The suspicious looking characters had not entered the building at all, but the chief detective had tired of hia vigil, and was about to retire from the watch. It has to go I What ht»a ? Why, our stock of General Drapery and Clothing. Make no mistake aboqb it, we mean to realise, and have cut down the prices all round to suoh an extent that you only need I to see the goods to invest right away, Friday was a thumping day, but we mean to go one better to-day. Brown Aim Ginbard, tho Polytechnic Tbe People of Oamaru cannot get away from the fact that Jas. Wilkie's Premier Butcher? is the best m Town. For Variety and Quality the establish ;nenb cannot be excelled. The Small Goods Department is under the Supervision of the Proprietor. He has set np a Bplendid new plant consisting of one of A. and T. Burt's water motors, and a Berry's Premier silent sausage machine. None but Genuine, Well-pre-pared Small Goods, guaranteed to satisfy the most fastidious, will ever be m stoog at tbe Premier Butchery. Hams, Baoont and Poultry— quality guaranteed. James Gemmell invites inspection of his New Wint.br consignments, ex s.s Aorangi, of Scottish and English suitings, coatings, and trouserings, inoluding an extensive selection of real Harris Tweeds. A choice selection of exclusive . novelties ; also Oamaru and other Colonial goods of the best quality. This establishment has long been noted for the first-class character of its productions. Suits from L 3 3s upwards. Waterproof overcoats to order and ready made at lowest current; rates. — Jamks Gemmell, Merchant Tailor and Outfitter, Thames Street, OamaruGararb's Wines, for quality and pnrity of flavor are the finest m the market. These pure wines rival the Australian wines, and at c mannfaotnred locally from prime fruit. George Garard has made a speoial study of wins manufacture, and his products are without adulteration. His Port", Pt_re Grape, and Rhubarb win.** are specially recommended f invalids. Grape wines 2s 6d pr bottle. All other wines 2s, or speoial prices for quantities— Geo. Garard, Wine Manufacturer, Heed streeb, Oamaru. W. Bee's Digestive Biscuits are specially prepared for tho use of invalids, and convalescents, and for weak digestion; It is now an acknowledged fact that small evils load tp greater. Coughs aud colds generally m tbemselyes are not dangerous, but they lead to bronchitis, inflammation of the lungs, and consumption. ' To prevent these terrible evils be is wise who checks the oough at once, and there is no doubt this can be done by using Elixir Vrr-B, the " Wouder" Cough Cure, whioh has effeoted such remarkable oures that they who have used it have wojjdejred. To be i had "f Grocers and Chemists everywhere, I «' a iriead is need is a. friend ladW. M I I
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North Otago Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 8508, 30 June 1896, Page 2
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