MONDAY, MAY 3, 1875.

West Coast Times, Issue 2986, 3 May 1875, Page 2

MONDAY, MAY 3, 1875.

'* Owing to the absence of Mr Warden Charles Broad, Mr Warden Revell "will hold the usual Courts in the Grey Valley and Inangahua on the following dates : — At Reefton, on Friday, 30th April; at Ahaura, on Saturday, Ist May; at No Town, on Monday, 3rd May j and at Cobiien, at times to be fixed." This is a statement which was recently I contained in our Greymouth morning contemporary, and it is, no doubt, correct. It is very questionable, however, whethecr— aa Mr Johnny Trotter might say-.it is "correct" for Mr Revell to proceed to Cobden, No Town, Ahaura, and I Reefton as Resident Magistrate smd Warden. If it is "correct," it is "correct" that those who employ him in the duties which he undertake s should pay him. Mr Revell is a Wetland Warden, paid by

the Province, and his duties lie within the Province. Hitherto his leave of absence, or his presence in public courts beyond the Province has been subject to the dictum of the Superintendent, as representative of the people by whom the Warden is paid. But on this occasion the Minister of Justice directs him to proceed to a district which contributes nothing towards his necessary existence— at the cost of Westland. For some reason which has Dever been thoroughly explained, the Resident Magistrate and Warden at Greymouth has been excepted from the practice relating to such officers, and his salary has been a Provincial charge. So long as he is a Provincial officer, and discharges his duties within the Province, the Province might have no reason to complain. But when, at the order of the Minister of Justice, he is removed to another Province, and is made the servant of the Colony at large, the Province may righteously inquire how far this use of its public officers is likely to proceed. The Council, when dealing with the estimates of expenditure, may very properly ask whether the duties for which the Province pays are purely Provincial or Colonial. The question has been raised more than once, by the member for Greymouth and by others; but there has not hitherto been such a pointed illustration of their arguments as the present removal of the Magistrate from his proper sphere of duty; aud it is to be hoped that, next session, the circumstance will not be forgotten by the member for Greymouth or by those who, in this particular, agree with him. The position occupied by the Greymouth Resident Magistrate, and some others holding the same office on the " Goldfields," has always been anomalous aud exceptional, but this last proceeding on the part of the Minister of Justice points particularly to its injustice, aud presents a fair case for complaint by our members in the House of Representatives. It is, indeed, so particular and peculiar, that the Superintendent would be justified in making inquiry as to whether the office of Resident Magistrate and Warden is a Colonial appointment, and, if it is so, why tbe Colonial Government does not disburse the salary attached to the office. It would certainly contribute greatly to the effective working of the "department" to which Mr Revell belongs, if his duties were regularly to include Cobden and some of the other places which he has, on emergency, been instructed to visit ; but under the present arrangement he has no right to be asked to proceed thither, nor has he any right to comply.- with the requpsi. when made, without consulting Wit • ..-. ■ - ._ii:.'j. : :,.v ;i j' 5 tbe Province, 'Vis-- e^ ' " ■..•*• 7 ji- r< bftgatello, so fur as ■'■ ; . .:■ >h- purse of the Province, HU r J^ <r .s some principle involved, «•-(•" -t v->v -> •'<! he better to have a tbuiou&l; u.'-'«ei landing as to who is who, and what is what, than to have a continuous repetition of divided authority over officials whose duties and responsibilities should be clearly defined.

The latest report from Jackson's Bay is dated April 21st, when the Resident 1 Agent states that lie had been busy receiving 1 tendeis for the formation of the Jackson's Bay road and arranging matters connected therewith. Four of the settlers, he states, had got their wives and families on allotments, their household effects having been taken over the bar oftheArawata river in the life-boat — which boat is described by the A.gent as being, since her repairs, admirably adapted for such work, having originally been a good bar boat, and of large carrying capacity. The Arawata bar, he says, requires to be carefully worked, and the parties proceeding thither had to return to the |Bay several times before they were able to enter with safety. The Agent further reports that he had kept a number of men employed in constructing the road round the bluffs, so that the cattle which had been imported should be able to reach their pasturage. He sends for a large supply for provisions, fearing that, from any uncertainty in the visit of steamers, supplies might run short, aud "operate materially against the success of the settlement." He is " glad to report" that there has been no sickness lately prevalent among the settlers,

On Saturday afternoon about one hundred and fifty persons assembled on the racecourse to see Young Delaney, his run match against time, the " ped " having undertaken to do ten miles within the hour. Considering the splendid weather, the rarity of outdoor amusements here, and the well-earned reputation of Delaney as a runner, a much larger attendance might reasonably have been expected. Between three and four o'clock, the first event, a handicap hundred yards' race, came off. There were eight starters, two of whom, Kelly and Hearn, started from scratch. A youth rejoicing in the name of " Sprightly " won easily, which was not very remarkable seeing he received ten yards and managed to get an additional five on the start. About half-past four, Young Delaney commenced his arduous task, but the nature and inequality of the ground proved too much for the runner, and the " enemy " won, Delaney completing the ten miles in three minutes thirty seconds over the hour. The performance is an excellent one, and every one present must have been Batisfied that Delaney is a firstclass long distance runner. On anything like level ground there can be no doubt he would have accomplished the distance within the specified time. A subscription, headed by His Honor the Superintendent, was collected on the ground by Mr R. Walker, and the proceeds were handed to Delaney. It is probable that a match between Delaney and Hearn, a local pedestrian, to run one mile, will be arranged, Hoarn receiving sixty yards start.

There will be a meeting of the Hospital Committee, at their rooms, Revell-street, at eight this evening.

Mails for Europe via Suez, for specially addressed letters only, close at seven o'clock this evening.

Notice is given to carters, in another column, by the Town Clerk, to renew their licenses, which expired at the end of April. Hawkers' and Pedlars' licenses must, also be renewed immediately.

The third competition forasuvercupwnr take place to-day, at the rifle butts. The cup has to be won three times before becoming the property of the holder. Volunteers Ecclesfield and Michel have each scored a win . The handicap for to-day's shooting is Sergeant Munyard, Volunteers Stonebridge and Ross, scratch; Lieutenant Learmonth, Corporal M'Levie, and Volunteer Michel, 3 points; Snb-Lieutenant Linstrom, 10; Sergt. Brown, 14; Volunteers Hughes and Peake, 16; hon. member Paul, 15; and Captain Bonar, 25.

The following is the return of prisoners at the Provincial Gaol, Hokitika, for the month ending April 30th : — Penal servitude, 9 males, 1 female; hard labor, 5 males, 5 females; imprisonment, 1 female; default of bail, 1 malt 1 , 1 female; total, 15 males, 8 females. The number received during the month was 5, there being discharged during the same period 12.

Miss Bonnifou's benefit on Saturday evening, at the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre, attracted a very thiu audience. Mr Chapman performed several tricks cleverly, and Messrs D. Williams and Oughton were each encored, the former for his excellent depiction of Chinese music and singing, and the latter in a song ala Vincent. Mr R. Walker then introduced the pedestrian young Delaney to the auaience, and fomally presented him with a purse of money, which had been subscribed for him. The entertainment concluded with the mysterious " second sight" performance by Miss Bonnifon.

In another column is published the programme arranged for Mrs Ralfe's concert, which is to take place at the Town Hall tomorrow evening. The names of several amateurs who have not yefc sung ia public appear iv the programme.

Mr B. Wiseman, agent for Baker's Grand Hibernicon Company, announces their early appearance before a Hokitika audience. 1 The company have been very successful in their tour throughout New Zealand.

The Catholic residents of Christchurch and neighborhood met the Bight Roy. Dr Redwood, Bishop of Wellington, and gave him a hearty welcome on the occasion of his visit to Chmtclmrch. The committee comprised—Count de la Pasture, Messrs W. M. Maskell, I. B. Sheath, A. Malley, Howard Smith, and T. C. Corr (hon secretary) ; and the arrangement made was, that a carriage aud four should await the arrival of the West Coast coach at Yaldhurst, and thai there also those desirous of taking part in the escori to the Bishop should assemble. Shortly after 2.30 p.m., the coach reached the township, and the Bishop was greeted -by the clergy, the Revs. Fathers Chervier, Francis, and Belliard, by the members of the reception committee, and representatives of the H.A.C.B.S. A procession was then formed, a carriage, drawn by four white horses, leading the way, followed by a, carriage containing the clergy, one filled with representatives of the H.A.C.8.5., and a large number of private carriages and horsemen. At the church preparations had been made to receive the Bishop, the children of the schools, and the yonn^iady boarders of theCoi.yenfc 3«lStt|i^ l f^?!^S£P m tue priest's house ttorroi?* adoublo "™ ™jj^ c v haviu;* a bants 0 the door of «w» e» i »^ entrance •■ • r.gfC-, m•- v«- - J -?, -, -.--^ strewn, >ith """ u'e* 1 -'-• ' ''" '" «_*;.„ ■•„ attended as-.^a^etgrcc: 1 " -^ \,.,,i , £„ priest's honjjSjoTO- -Bla,teu } "• ""'/ ir p .. . and^vfe Wk iffaafl/k .*? ii A «a *&- - i from those aßseiitrth^w^ia^rcoi him, The presentation of ad'lrmg-js beiug concluded, his Lordship retired "to robo, aud shortly afterwards a procession was formed, headed by censer and cross bearers, the Bishop, robed in full episcopal costume, with mitre and crozier, walking under a canopy, supported by Fathers Chervier and Frances, the members of the H.A.C.B.S. walking two-and-two, coming next, the brass band playing " Adestes Fideles." On arriving at the church door, Father Belliard in the name of the clergy read an address of welcome. Prior to the conclusion of the mass, the Bishop took occasion to say a few words respecting the contributions of the congregation to a fund now being raised for the purpose of procuring priests from home to supply the wants of many congregations. In a very eloquent address, he pointed out the large field of work open to the laborers and their scarcity at present, and concluded by urging upon his hearers to subscribe liberally, according to their means, to so good an object as the one he had brought before their notice.

Sir James Fergusson will probably be returned for North Ayrshire, where a vacancy shortly occurs.

It is stated, as an item of Home news, that small investors who do not like railroad and other commercial risks are investing largely in New Zealand stock.

The Auckland cricketers have agreed to play a Sydney team, and co-operate with Otago and Canterbury in payment of the expense, but they desire further information. Letters from the South state that Canterbury and Otago are willing to contribute £160 each.;

Six hundred persona in the Buller district have this year sent in claims for the franchise.

By the steamer Murray, Mr M'Beth, Postmaster at Greymoutli, returned from a trip to San Francisco, having been in charge as mail agent.

The first foot-ball match of the season by the members of the Greymouth club, was to take place on Saturday.

The salmon ova sent to Canterbury arrived on Friday, and were conveyed to the ponds. When the boxes were opened, the ova were found in a very unsatisfactory stale. It is not expected a single fish will be hatched out of the whole 20,000 ova.

Here is a fact— a thing very rarely found in these papers, because fibs tell better by a long way, Bays «. Melbourne writer. A fewdays ago a JBallarat man wanted to send a ton and a half of oats to Melbourne, and on making inquiry at the proper quarter he was informed that the freight would be £1 7s 6d per ton, unless he sent two tons, when the rate would be only 10s per ton. Finding that he could not get his ton and a half scut under £2 Is 3d, unless he resorted to stratagem, and determined not to be " done" by red-tape, he bagged half a ton of sand and sent the lot down for £1. Justly indignant at being sold, Mr Gillies intends going in against the chap for adulterating his corn.

The Nelson Mail of the 24th ult. Bays:— The approach to the site of the Para Para Company's new wharf at the Ruatanahau, near Collingwood, presented quite a busy scene last week, three vessels, the Pearl, Dart, and Emily, being busy there discharging material for the company's works. The two former were loaded with railway iron for the tramway, and the latter with timber for the wharf. We understand the company succeeded in purchasing between 50 and 60 tons rails ia Melbourne, and wjth about 30 tons more which they managed to secure in New Zealand they will be enabled to lay nearly the whole of the road with iron.

A sad accident occurred at the lighthouse on Pcncarrow Head, on a recent night, attended with fatal results. Mrs Ilendle, the wife of one of the lighthouse-keepera, had been taking some coffee to her husband, who was on the top of the tower. She had descended the stairs safely so far as the first landing, but just afterwards Hendle heard a scream, and the sound of a fall, and found his wife lying at the foot of the staircase. Her injuries were so serious that she died from the effects of the fall.

The Echo has an article on Mr Yogel, reviewing the number df Hebrew statesmen now directing the affairs of the world; and claims for Mr Yogel the right to rank aa.one "of the most remarkable men of his time." The Echo adds—" Although he is one whose brain will not improbably shape the doctrines of our dominion at the antipodes, and may extend over the whole Southern Pacific, his presence in our midst is almost unnoticed . A jewelled-bespangled knight, brainless and insignificant,. would have received far more attention than ha 3 been paid to Mr Yogel, in whose hands our fellow subjects have placed almost absolute authority."

It is said f writes the Lake Wakatip Mail) that Edwards, Hancock, Jack, and party — whom we mentioned °a short time ago ac prospecting Arthur's Point Terrace, on the northern side, on a higher level than their first efforts — have come upon payable ground eight feet thick- Since the Wakatip has been a goldfield there has always prevailed a general belief that rich leads in the old bed of the Shotover ran across or through Arthur's Point Terrace .

At the last meeting of the Arrow District Miners' Association (saya the Dunstan Times) the following proposition was carried: " That the Association request the Central Committee to initiate a subscription, limited to one shilling each, among the miners of the Provinca, for the erection of a suitable memorial to the late Wilson Gray, Esq , District Judge; and to ask the permission of his relatives to be allowed to place it on his grave. In the event of their refusal, the money to be devoted to a Scholarship, or to some charitable Institution."

The use of a hydraulic lift for raising materials to walls in course of erection has just been introduced in Dunediu. A hydraulic lift, manufactured by Messrs Fraser, Wishart, and Co., is now employed for this purpose at the new Kuox Church. The cylinder of the lift is laid flif iustcad of being upright, as when in a store. A new idea, the suggestion of a man at the work, lias been introduced in regard to the piston, by which the necessity of using leather (which has often to be replaced) has been done away with, and leakage is altogether prevented. The lift saves time, is very convenient, and its cost is only about half the price of a jib crane. The water discharged from it is utilised for mortal' and other purposes on the work.

At the conclusion of the Interprovincial Cricket Match, recently played iv Nelson, the Westland and Nelson elevens dined together at the Provincial Hotel, where a capital spread had fceen provided by Mr Blind. A pleasant evening was spent, but the party was compelled to break up early, as the Westlauders had to starfi for Wakefield at six o'clock the following morning.

The Saxon virtue of speaking out his mind is to be claimed by Mr Fitzpatrick, M.L.A., in New South Wales. Having occasion to refer to a fellow member (,Mr Buchanau), in a recent debate, the hon. gentleman did so in the following terms:— "lt was one of the perils of which public men inustjrun the risk. Constituted as they were, it was possible for a man steeped in intemperance and uncleanliness of life— a man whoso lins teemed with pollution — who had no word even for their Queen on her throne but invective— a man so drunk and dissipated as to bo kicked out of the kitchen of a late member of this House— to be taken in the street in a state of filthy intoxication, and wheeled in a wheel- | barrow, and actually carried into the lock-up I a -festeriag uia33 of filth, such a man— ; did he say a man j'—such a thing, defiling a 1 yS **"V a this Chamber, and confronting him •"" ,* tiiem ouost Inan » mi « llfc fi« d a place T NsSlk! void its &lth »Pon anything •' ' k° ncsfc and °F'l fl "' " Mr %r&- r^'^^PpKpj^^i!^ 011 -^ 5 " simply i