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Southland Times, Issue 1753, 13 June 1873, Page 2

Contrary to expectation, Sir James Fergusson, the new Governor of the Colony, was not a passenger by the Albion. It is announced in the Melbourne papers that he would proceed to his destination by the Claud Hamilton, now due at Hokitika.

The half-yearly session of the Supreme Court commences on Monday next, 16th June. The calendar comprises two cases of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm, two of larceny, and four of robbery with violence.

At the Oteramika nomination at Dacre on Wednesday, 11th June, the attendance of electors was not very large, owing no doubt to the bad state of the roads. The Returning Officer (Mr D. Macrorie) explained that the writs had to be in Wellington on the 26th inst., and that he had felt compelled to call the election earlier on that account than would otherwise have been done. Mr Robert Hamilton > of Rozelle, was proposed by Mr Thomas Dawson, and seconded by Mr Robert Weir. Mr Andrew Kinross was proposed by Mr Charles Gardiner, and seconded by Mr George Dawson. Mr Hamilton in addressing the electors said that though he was not a tried politician, he waa one who had the interests of the district at heart. In allusion to Mr Kinross's remarks of the previous evening, he might not possess the high educational attainments that gentleman claimed for himself, nor could he boast of writing long letters to the press, or of making long-winded orations ; but he hoped these defects would be counterbalanced by his industry in mastering details, and his earnest attention to local wants. In reply to questions from Mr Mac Gibbon and others, Mr Hamilton said that he approved of the deferred payment [system, the substitution of Shire Councils for the Provincial Council, and of the present system of education. Mr Kinross made a lengthy speech, principally devoted to showing that he appeared before them as no party man, and expressing disapproval of the wrangling which had disturbed the Provincial Council. He avowed his intention, if elected, of moving an amendment to the present Executive Ordinance ; of supporting increased school accommodation, and the deferred payments system. The show of hands was — Kinross, 6 ; Hamilton, 5. The polling takes place to-day.

The nomination of candidates for the representation of the Myross subdivision of the Lindhurst Road Board was held yesterday at the house of Mr Calvert, Roslin Plain, when Messrs Alexander Boss, Andrew Kinross, John Ross, and Robert Hamilton, were duly proposed and seconded. The show of hands was in favor of Mr Andrew Kinross and Mr John Ross. No poll being demanded, the Returning Officer, Mr William Halliday, declared these gentlemen duly elected.

Mr Kinross addressed the electors of Oteramika at M'Phee'a hotel, Long Bush, on Tuesday evening, 10th June. There was a good attendance. Mr Trotter occupied the chair. Mr Kinross's speech consisted mainly of a running commentary on the Superintendent's address, varied by assuring hiß hearers that he (Mr Kinross) was a man of education, and possessed the necessary qualifications for "a seat in the Executive, to which he expected to be called. When in the Southland Provincial Council his remarks had always been listened to with deference, and his opinion was always regarded as of weight. So much could ;not be said of his opponent. Mr M'Kenzie moved a vote of confidence in Mr Kinross, which was seconded by Mr Mackay. Mr Weir moved an amendment, which was seconded by Mr Shields. The meeting broke up, however, without either the motion or the amendment being put to the vote.

We were shown the other day by Mr E. Cleave, seedsman,- a splendid sample of lapstone kidney potatoes, grown by Captain Raymond at

When weighed, two of the potatoes turned the scale at 51bs. A monster mushroom, found in the Wuikiwi, Las also been forwarded for our inspection. To give some idea of its sizo we may state that in circumference it measured over 21 inches. With a supply of such niuihrooms the manufacture of ketchup ought to be profitable.

We understand that the memorial from the settlers of the New River district, requesting that the present Makarewa bridge be allowed to remain till the new one is erected, has been complied with by the Provincial Q-overnment. We learn that Mr M'lntyre lia9 disposed of his interest in the line of coaches between Invercargill and Popotunoa to Mr A. J. Smyth, who will carry on the business under the familiar name of Cobb and Co. The travelling public may calculate upon considerable improvements being effected by the new management. At the meeting of the Municipal Council last evening, Councillor Garth waite occupied the chair. On the motion of Councillor Blackwood, it was decided to place a hand-gate in the new fence of Elles Road, opposite Esk. street. The following tenders were accepted : — For a bridge in Nith-3treet, R. W. Harvey, £41 11s ; for ditching and fascines in Forth-street, James Murray, £8. It was resolved that the valuation for 1873-4, should be prepared and presented to the Council by the Ist September next. Instructions were given to invite tenders for quarrying and other worts ; and a motion by Councillor Goodwillie was passed to the effect that the Council at its next meeting should consider and decide what material should be used for future drainage works. The result of the polling for the representation of the city of Dunedin in the Provincial Council was pretty' generally known in town on the evening of Tuesday last. The following are the gentlemen returned :— Messrs Davie, Turnball, .Reynolds, Fish, Turton, Haggitt, and Bathgate. At the meeting of the Land Board on Tuesday, 10th June, there were present Messrs Pearson, Baker, and M ( Arthur. The following applications were granted : — Fitzwilliana Wentworth, 160 acres, Hokanui district, run 119 A ; George Langlands, 79 acres, New River hundred ; William Blackwood, 1050 acres, New River hundred 5 Andrew Cowie, 50 acres, Winton hundred ; Duncan Fraser, 50 acres, Jacob's River hundred ; John M'Kinnon, 50 acres, Jacob's River hundred ; Timothy Connor, 20 acres, Jacob's River hundred. In reply to an application from Harry Peterson and Co., for a sawmill license in Croydon Bush, it was resolved that it is not advisable to grant sawmill licenses in Croydon Bush, but that when the proper time arrives the bush Bhould be cut up into sections for sale. This month's number of the Australian Sketcher contains several excellent illustrations, which fully sustain the standard established by the previous issues. The Waikato Times says that the large influx of American newspapers consequent upon the establishment of the San Francisco mail service has completely destroyed the respectability of the Auckland press. The sensational fever seems to have seized editors, reporters, and correspondents j even the compositors have caught the complaint. Miss Aitken'a entertainments during the week have drawn large audiences, and have met with well- deserved success.- We regret that the limited space at our disposal precludes detailed criticism. Last evening the entertainment was under the patronage of the Volunteers, who mustered in considerable numbers in uniform. " The Bonnie Fishwife," with Miss Aitken as Miss Thistledown and Maggy Macfarlane, was a very decided success, the amateurs sustaining their parts well. To-night "The Bonnie Fishwife' will be repeated, with a selection of entirely new readings. Mr Macrorie requests us to mention that the date of Mr Miller's sale of horses, implements, &c, advertised elsewhere, has been fixed for Thursday, the 26th inst. Mr Macandrew's address to the people of Otago will be found on the fourth page of this issue as an advertisement. Mr Tapper will address the electors of Invercargill in the Theatre on Monday night. We have been requested to state that Mr Tapper would have met the electors at an earlier date if it had been possible to obtain the Theatre for the purpose. Mr Perkins announces that he will address the electors of Waihopai in Mr John Hamilton's store, Harrisville, to— morrow evening. The Treasurer to the Provincial Hospital requests us to acknowledge his receipt of £1 13s from the New Zealand Meat Preserving Company's works at Woodlands, being the usual monthly percentage of the si 3k fund.