Our Banks.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 4, Issue 38, 19 May 1893, Page 2

Our Banks.

Many enquiries have been made as to how far the present financial crisis in Australia will aftect : the Banks in. New Zealand. We have the assurance indirectly from the present manager of the Melbourne branch of the Bank of New Zealand, that the position of that institution has greatly improved and business has increased owing to the failures of Australian banks. The fact is, that anything in connection with financial matters are now looked upon as perfectly safe if associated with New Zealand, and we have every reason to believe that all the banks in this colony will gain, rather than lose, by the misfortunes of the sister colonies. This is the happy result of the determination of the people as a whole in New Zealand to live well within their income, and the gain will be far greater than was ever anticipated from the self-denial which has been practised both publicly and privately in this colony.

An undefended civil case was heard at the R.M. Court, Havelock, on Wednesday, before 0. H. Mills and G. Rutland, J.P.’s. The case was J. H. Smith v. Thos. Adams, for the recovery of £l4/16/-, amount of dishonoured Promisory Note. Judgment was given for £l4/14/-, and £2/2/costs. Messrs Smale & Hay announce in another column that they have opened their new premises with a grand assortment of winter goods. A late visitor to Blenheim informs us that their new building is quite an ornament to that part of the town, and there is a first-class display of new and fashionable goods. The polling for the Inangahua election is fixed for June 8, and that for Wanganui for June 9. The nominations close on the 2nd. It is officially announced that Mr A. J. Parsons has retired in favour of Mr A. D. Willis, who of coarse stands in the Government interests for the Wanganui seat. The contest will now be between Gilbert Carson, Oppositionist, and Archibald D. Willis. Mr C. H. Mills, M.H.R., will address the electors of Wakamarina tomorrow night,

A Wellington telegram to an Auckland paper, says that direct steam communication with Wellington and the Pelorus Sound has been established, and that the s.s. Rowena is th'e vessel to be engaged in the trade. We know that a week or two ago there was some talk in Wellington of running a steamer, but up to the present we have heard nothing definite. The Rev. Ed. Ensor will (D.V.) conduct divine service on. Sunday next (Whit Sunday) at St. Peter’s, Havelock, at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., and at St. Paul’s, Canvastown, at 2.30 p.m.

Messrs Gwillim Bros., who have a section of land in the Rai Valley, left their hut on Saturday last all safe, and when they returned on Tuesday, found nothing but ashes. It must have caught fire during their absence, and we are sorry to hear they lost everything, including, blankets, a gun, tools, some grass seed, and many other handy things that cost money to replace. We regret to learn that the young woman, Miss Annie Smith, who was brought up from Homewood about a fortnight since, suffering from pneumonia, died yesterday morning. She had engaged as a servant to Mrs Bond, but caught a severe cold when going there, which necessitated bringing her to Havelock at once, with that kindness of nature which is one of .Mr Bond’s well known characteristics, he left word that she was to have every comfort and attendance that money could provide, and this was done, and though assiduously attended by Dr. Baker, she passed away quietly yesterday morning. . We are glad to hear the Golden Bar Company, Wakamarina, are reresuming operations. Mr James Wilkins, who is well known in mining circles, being in charge of the work. We understand a gentleman representing an English syndicate is on his way to New Zealand, and this is one of the properties he has on his list to inspect and report on, with a view to purchase. We understand Mr Thos. Dunckley, builder, intends opening a timber yard in Blenheim, and will no doubt keep a good supply in stock. A slight shock of earthquake was felt in Havelock at an early hour yesterday morning.

No man in this district deserves greater credit for making improvements on his property than Mr W. J. Cullen. He has recently been ploughing part of the fern slopes on the peninsula dividing Havelock Bay from Mahakipawa Bay, and he has shown in a practical way that the land will carry first-class grass. Messrs Johnson and Schenkel are making steady improvements on their new holding in S.E. Bay, Pelorus Sound, they have now completed a substantial dwelling house, cleared and grassed about 10 acres of land, and have another 12 acres felled. The family residing there actually comprise four generations, and they seem well satisfied with their new home. Messrs Bond Bros, are making rapid progress with their new house in Mary’s Bay, Pelorus Sound, we hear that when it is completed, which will be in about three weeks, another dwelling of similar capacity will be erected on their property in S.E. Bay, for Mr A. Bond. These are the class of settlers who are always welcome in any district. The 24th May, Queen’s Birthday, will be observed as a close holiday at the Post and Telegraph Office. Mails usually despatched on that day will close at 5 p.m. the previous evening.

E. J. Warner & Co, of Nelson, who are relinguishing business, are holding a tremendous clearing sale, the premises being crowded daily. They would like their Havelock customers to share m the bargains but cannot quote prices or send patterns as the stock is being rapidly sold off. If, however, anyone cares to send along an order for some cheap goods stating what they require and enclosing P.O. order to cover the amount, Warner & Co. will send them a parcel that will astonish all who see it.—Address: Warner and Co., Drapers, Nelson. The Astonishing Parcel. —Shot Cheviot Serge Dress for la j6, ryrd shot corduroX for trimming 3 jff, 4yrWs skirt lining for i/6, ayrds body lining for j/-, a pair black cashmere hose for 3/6,1 pair cashmere gloves 1/6. The whole lot, carriage paid, for 23/6 from Te Aro House, Wellington. Colonial Tweed Dress Parcel.—Ful dress, colouial tweed, exerlasting wear, 23/6, lyrd corduroy velvet for trimming 3/6, 4yrds skirt lining for 1/6, 2yrds body lining 1/-, 6yrds colonial flannel for 9/-, The whole lot for 38/6, carriage paid, from Te Aro House, Wellington.