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Opunake Times, Volume VI, Issue 260, 5 March 1897, Page 2

The weights for the Rahotu races appear in this issue. Acceptances and general entries close on Wednesday, 10th March.

Mr Newton King notifies entries for his Rahotu stock sale, which takes place on next Wednesday.

We have to acknowledge receipt of a complimentary ticket from Mr W. J. Tristram, Hon. Secretary of the Hawera Trotting Club, for their meeting, which takes place on March 12th,

The Bishop of Wellington, Dr Wallis, will be in Opunake next Wednesday, when the Rev, Mr Compton will be instituted in this parish, he having agreed to accept the charge for two years.

Mr E. Shove has succeeding in landing the Rosehill Steeplechase with Conscript. His many friends will congratulate him on his pluck and enterprise in sending a team to compote on the Australian turf, being thus early rewarded. Messrs Newton King, It. Cock, and J. C. George were on a visit to Opunake on Wednesday to make arrangements with tho suppliers for changing tho Opunake factory to cheesemaking. We understand 3d per gallon has been arranged for, payments to bo made according to test.

The Commissioner of Crown Lands notifies the sale on the 10th instant of 331 sections in the town of Stratford. Stratford has made wonderful strides during the past five years, having quadrupled its population in that time, and owing to its central position speculation in town property should prove a good investment.

Youth to drive baker’s cart is advertised for. The Australian Cup was won by Coil (8-0), Preston (8-7) 2, Wait-a-Bit (6-12) 3. The well-known hurdle mare Madeline was so badly injured when being schooled the other day that she had to be destroyed. At the Supreme Court, Dunedin, after a true bill had been returned against John Ryley. charged with breaches of the Bankruptcy Act, the trial was arranged for Thursday, the Crown Prosecutor saying he thought it would last only two days. The Rev. Mr Cannell expects to leave on a trip to the Old Country in about three weeks’ time. His successor to take charge during his absence will paost likely be appointed this week by the Conference which is now in session. We, with his many friends, wish him a pleasant voyage. In the Bankruptcy sittings on Tuesday, at Christchurch, application was made to Justice Denniston for the discharge of Geo. Harper and T. W. Maude. The Judge refused the application, holding that the bankrupts, when they ascertained the insolvent condition of the firm, should have gone into bankruptcy, and should not have closed the trust account in the Union Bank, so that the remaining money of their clients was lost.

Messrs Rattray and Son, of Dunedin, have an advertisement in this issue, calling attention to their famous Tiger blend teas and Golden Heart pure Ceylon tea. We have had the Tiger blend sampled, and it is voted to be a most delicious tea, which stands unrivalled for household purposes. Messrs Rattray and Son have succeeded in striking the popular taste, and their blends now have an enormous sale throughout the colony. Messrs Newman Bros, have been appointed sole agents for this district, and we recommend all lovers of a choice cup of tea to procure a sample packet.

At Christchurch, on Saturday, a man named Ayleward was drowned in the Heathcote river, and a man named Mulken died of the shock on hearing of the occurrence At an inquest held the same evening, the evidence showed that Ayleward was suffering from the effects of drink, and that Mulken, who was a friend of his, was watching him. Early on Saturday morning he escaped and drowned himself. The verdict was that Ayleward had been drowned while temporarily insane through drink, and that Mulken had died from shock.

The American journalist is, as Mr Jefferson Brick used to assert, “ tarnation smart.” For instance, the notorious Butler was arrestei on board the Swanhilda early on the morning of the 2nd February, and on the same day the San Francisco Evening Post published “an extra ” containing three pages of illustrated letter press dealing with Butler’s case. The illustrations are Butler behind the prison bars, or “ caged,” as the artist puts it, a copy of an Australian photo of Butler, a portrait of Captain Fraser, and a woodcut of the Swanhilda, which is a large four-masted ship.

Referring to the Bushy Park purchase, the Wellington correspondent of the Christchurch Press says:—The real position is this : A lease of the estate has been given to the two McKenzies, jun., with a purchasing clause. This, of course, puts these young men in possession of the estate. The objecjections raised are that the estate would have realised a considerable sum if it had been put up to public competition ; that the rent is sufficiently low to enable them to purchase in a very short time by heavy cropping to the injury of the estate ; that the area exceeds the 610 acres provided for by the statute ; that the land was specially suited for settlement under the Lands for Settlement Act.

At the Police Court on Tuesday, before Messrs Breach and Macßeynolds, presiding Justices, a native named Peperiki was brought up under arrest on a charge of stealing 15s in money, the property of William Woods. He pleaded guilty. Constable Twomey explained that accused was recently employed by Messrs Rutherford and Son at the Opunake flaxmill. He It ft the mill a few days ago, and came back for his swag on Monday. The stolen money was taken out of Woods’ coat pocket, which was hanging near his bunk. The prisoner had spent all the money when arrested. The Bench stated they did not feci disposed to look lightly on the offence. They would, however, take into consideration his youth and the fact that he pleaded guilty. They would convict him of the charge, but he would be discharged on the payment into court of the amount stolen and costs. The amount was paid.

A very large assemblage gathered at St, Banabas’ Church on last Wednesday, on the occasion of the marriage of Mr Chris. Rowlands and Mrs Prosser, widow of the late Mr S. Prosser. The bride was dressed in a beautiful cream Shanghai silk, a present from her son-in-law, Mr H. J, Newman, Her two little daughters, who were dressed in white, were bridesmaids, whilst Mr H. J. Newman acted as be-t man. The Rev. Mr Compton officiated, the bride being given away by Mr E. S. Prosser. After the ceremony the happy couple left the church amidst a shower of rice and other delicacies customary on such occasions, and proceeded to the residence of Mr Newman, where a most sumptuous wedding breakfast was laid, A very handsome wedding cake graced the table, which was built by Mr J. McKenzie, and very beautifully decorated by Mrs W. W. Middleton. The wedding presents were both costly and numerous.

Considerable interest was taken in a 100yds event run at the Tariki sports last week. The race, which was between Messrs J. Paul and J. C. George, was the result of some chaffing as to their respective sprinting abilities. Mr Paul was handicapped to give Mr George five yards. Mr R. Cock attended to the toilet of Mr Paul, and Mr N. King acted in a similar capacity for Mr George. The betting at the post was level money Mr Paul, 2 to 1 against Mr George. Mr Paul took the centre of the track, and Mr George selected the inside running. Both sprinters were despatched on oven terras, and for half the distance neither had any material advantage, till Mr Paul got in some soft “ going,” and slipped back several yards. This gave Mr George a good lead, and taking advantage of the chance he spurted all he knew for tho tapo. Mr Paul was not, however, daunted by his mishap, and putting in a few long strides at the finish, and running as true as a gun barrel, he closed with Mr George on the tape, but just failed to get up, the judge’s decision being “ George by a breast.” The race was viewed by a large number of spectators.—Herald.