LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 155, 26 January 1871, Page 5

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

We are glad to be informed by Mr. Charles Nicholson, of Miller's Flat, that the statements made by us in a paragraph in our issue of the 12th inst., in which we reflected upon that gentleman's political conduct, are untrue, anil that our information was incorrect. We beg to tender to him our sincere apologies, and to express our regret at the annoyance we have inadvertently canso'l him.

The Rev. G. F. Beaumont will hold semees at the Teviot, on Sunday nest, at 11 a.m. and 7p.m.

The Church of England Bazaar will take place on Tuosday, the 28th February next and the three following days, Contributions of work, &c, are earnestly requested.

We are informed that Mr. Macandrew will visit Waitahuna, Lawrence, Wctherstones, Blue Spur, Waipori, -Moa Flat, and Teviot, about the 14th or 15th February next, being at present in Southland.

The resnlt of the Dunodin election for two members to represent the city in tho House of Representatives, was as follows :— Bathgate, 69i ; Reynolds, 692 ; Macassey, 54-3 ; Graham, 64 ; Grant, 50. Messrs. Bathgate and Reynolds were declare. l to have been duly elected.

W;: ~.rve had the pleasure of inspecting the 3p"ciin.i!3 of writing, executed by Mr. Sproule's ]n. t ,i!s aince he opened his academy in Ross Place, and must confess our surprise at the rapid improvement made in a few lessons under that gentleman's teaching.

Om Saturday next, the children of the Lawrence Band of Hope purpose having a pic-nic on the recreation ground. They invite all their young friends and playmates to meet them in the schoolhouse, at 10 o'clock in the morning, to join them in the day's enjoyment.

The Superintendent, we believe, had the recom men ding of the various places in the province to be used as polling booths on election day. If such were the case, he might have had more consideration for the electors than he has shown. The city of Dunedin is favoured with only one polling place. We observe that Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch have each two places set apart for the purpose. The neai-est place for the Green Island eleotors is Caversham.

It will be observed from advertisement tha t J. B. Bradshaw, Esq., who is a candidate for the representation of the Waikaia district in the House of Representatives, announces that he will be present at the nomination, to take place at Switzers, on Saturday next, and that he will addresses the electors there prior to that da to, if possible. He also announces that he will deliver address, at Tapanui, on Monday, the 30th inst.; at Millers Flat, on Tuesday, the 31at inst. ; and at Roxburgh, on Wednesday, the Ist February, after which he will return to Switzers, in order to visit Nokomai arid Waikaka.

On Tuesday evening, the 17th inst., Mr. Reid addressed the Switzers electors in the Crown Hotel. Jlr. Thomas White occupied the chair, and there were present upwards of 120 miners and others. Mr. Reid spoke well, and had the meeting entirely with him. At the close of his address, Mr. J. F. Dean, aud ,other gentlemen, asked several questions with regard to the Gold Duty, Miners' Rights, Water Supply, &c, &c, all of which were answered to the satisfaction of the meeting, after which, ou the motion of Mr. Dean, seconded by Mr. George Armstrong, a vote of confidence was cairied unanimously.

At mid-day, on Tuesday, the 17th inst., Mr. Donald Reid addressed the eleotors at Tapanui. Capt. M'Kenzie occupied the chair, and there were upwards of 70 persons present. Mr. Reid spoke for about an hour and a half, and touched upon all the topics at present interesting the public. He was frequently cheered during the delivery of the address, aud at its conclusion, a vote of oonfidenoe was unanimously carried, on the motion of Mr. Wm. White, Beconded by Mr. James Roigera. Two questions were asked, and the meeting Deemed perfeotly satisfied with Mr. Reid.

We aro informed thai a most influential requisition, containing upwards of 130 bigoatures has been forwarded from the Teviot portion of the Mount Benger electoral district for Provincial Council, asking Mr. Bradshaw to allow himself to be a candidate for the representation of that district in the Council, and that Mr. Bradshaw has been pleased to accede to the wishes of the requisitionhts. We are also infoimed that there is no ground for the assertion of our Switzers Correspondent in last week's issue, that Mr. Bradshaw had intimated his intention to retire in favour of Mr Dean for the representation of the Waikaia district ia the Assembly.

The Inter-provincial cricket match, held at Christchurch, resulted in the ignominius defeat of Otago in one innings, the scores being — Otago, both innings, 180 ; Canterbury, first innings, 209. A Ghinesb missionary arrived in Lawrence the other day. We learn that this gentleman is connected with the Presbyterian body, and that his labours will be amongst his countrymen in this province.

The following gentlemen have been appointed Returning Officers for the respective electoral districts set after their names, for the election of the House of Representatives :•-- Mr. Vincent Pyke, Dunstan, Mount Ida ; Mr. John Dewe, Bruce (or Tokomairiro), Tuapeka ; Mr. J. P. Maitland, Clutha ; Mr. R. Beetham, Wakatipu ; Mr. C. R. Marten, Waikaia, Wallace ; Mr. Harvey Thomson, Mataura.

On Wednesday evening, the 18th inst., Mr. Reid addressed the electois of Mount Benger in the Commercial Assembly Room, Roxburgh. Mr. George Mackay occupied the chair, and there were about 200 persons present. Mr. Reid's address occupied about an hour and a half in delivery, and at its close numerous questions were asked and answered to the entire satisfaction of the meeting. Mr. John Beighton moved a vote of confidence in Mr. lleid, which was seconded by Mr. Mervyn, who travelled out of his way to give vent to his wrath against this journal for giving free expression to the opinion of the Mount Benger disttict, with reference to himself and things in general. The motion, pledging the meeting to support Mr. Reid, was carried unanimously.

The Rev. Dr. Burns, senior pastor of the First Church of Otago, died at his residence, Bankton, London-street, Dunedin, on Monday last. Dr. Burns was the third son of Gilbert Burns, brother of Robert Burns, the Scottish bard, and was born at Mosgiel, Dumrrieshire, on the 10th April, 1796. He was a schoolfellow of Edward Irving and Thomas Carlyle. Dr. Burns arrived in Otago on the 15th April, 1848, a few weeks after the arrival of the John Wickliffe, which had brought Captain Cargill and a large party of immigrants. The "Daily Times," in noticing his death, justily remarks that "he has descended to the grave full of honours as well as years, and not the least of these honours consists in the universal respect with which his memory will be cherished in Otago."

On Monday evening, Mr. ilfacandrew addressed the electors of Tokomairiro in the Volun teer Hall, Miltou. The ' ' Bruce Herald " states that the hall was filled to excess, and surrounded by crowds of people who could not obtain admission, ilir. Goodall, the il/uyor, occupied the chair. Afany questions were asked, the most of which were very unsatisfactorily answered— so much so, that the following resolution was carried by a large majority :—": — " That this meeting th.inks Mr Macandrew for his address, but, taking into account his conduct during the past four years, it is of opiuion that a change in the Superintendency is absolutely necessary for the furtherance of settlement, and true progress in Otago ; and also, in order to check the grasping policy of the General Government with respect to the revenue of the province."

A public meeting was held in the schoolroom, Blue Spur, on the 9fch inst., for the purpose of considering the report of tho progress the school had made during the last twelve months. Mr. Morris occupied the chair, and called upon the secretary to read the report and financial statement for the past year. Tho statement showed a balance of Ll9 against the school. The amount of fees due to the school was L 6 11s, which left a debt of Ll2 9s. The report and balance sheet were then adopted. There being no other business before the meeting, Mr. Morris stated ifc was now the dutj r of the meeting to elect a chairman and a committee for the ensuing year. Mr. W. D. Morrison was elected chairman, and stated that he was prepared to receive of nominations members of committee, when the following named gentlemen were elected, viz : —Messrs. Grieve, Morris, A. Cormack, Drew, Hinds, H. Mills, Elliott, King, and Jas, Coutts. Mr. il/orris said it gave him great satisfaction to see an infusion of new blood brought into the committee. He trusted they would work in harmony and give every latisfaction to the public. The meeting was as well attended as any school meeting that has been held on tho Spur. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings.