OPOTIKI.

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume II, Issue 127, 19 November 1873, Page 3

OPO TIKI.

(niOAI OCR OWX COURKSrONDEXT.) . . Not ember 7 ,us ele ction .8 over at last, and the poll declared suowmp a large majority for Mr Dargaviile. This has Deen a red letter day for Opotiki. At daybreak the walls of all the public buildings were found decorated with flaming sensational poster ufgmg tho wsmmg one* to vote for Dargaviile, too Victorian new blood, &c. Next a dray, gailj bedizened with flags and streamers and an awning was seen flying round gathering up Mr Dargaviile «supporters, and depositing them at the polling place. Much warm opposition occurred darmg the day bet ween the supporters of opposite parties ; and great credit is duo to Mr John Kelly and the rest of Mr Dargavilie’e committee for the miergetic a !ul successfui manner in which they fulfilled their duties, and obtained for him such an overwhelming majority. You will, I presume, ore tins have published the poll, viz. s Dat-gavillc 08 - Williamson, 20; Lusk, 7. ihe day was held almost as a general holiday, and passed off without any fighting or unseemly disturbance. In the evening Mr Dargavillo’s supporters sat down to a sumpiuons repast at the Masonic Hotel, supplied by Mr Parkinson, the landlord—a creditable affair which was done ample justice to by the weaned politicians. On Saturday evening a public meeting was called by some of the old race committee for the purpose of considering what steps should bo taken wna reference to organising the annual races and sports at Christmas. Some discussion ensued but in consequence of the lateness of the hour.no business was done beyond the appontment of anew committee and the opening of a subscription I rejoice to bo able to announce the arrival of our new schoolmaster, Mr Wyatt. This gentleman, if appearances do not belie him, will prove a most valuable acquisition to Opotiki. With an energy and perseverance worthy of the highest j commendation ho has re-opened our long closed ; school. Ho has also instituted a night school. He has further.inu mated to the .School Commit tee that | some of the members of his family will undertake j to instruct the children in various branches of needlework and other household duties, accordion to the wishes of the parents. It i 8 a source of j great satisfaction to have this mod important ! office so ab,y fided, and all our anxieties at rest on a question of such vital importance to this 1 settlement as the education of our I children. Mr Richards’s contract road to the table land is now completed in a most satisfactory and workmanlike manner. Some of the cuttings are of the unusual depth of 35 feet. Six culverts have been been laid, and two string well-built bridges. The whole of the undertaking is a practical and t C r lCr D lfi f success, and reflect a great credit upon Mr Richards. The body of the unfortunate man John Butters, who was drowned lu.t week i i the Wnioeka, Ims not yet been recovered. Besides the reward ottered by the Court, M r Floyd bas also offered a reward of £5 for the recovery of the body or for satisfactory information concerning him. It is feared that the body has drifted out to eea. Shipping.— Arrivals November 8: Pukuiti and Cipsy, cutters, from Whakata-.0, in ballast ■ Frovifience, cutter, Lnwronce, from Ohiwji, with telegraph poles ; Bella, cutter, Hansen, from Auckland, niiha general cargo and passengers— Mr and Mrs Wyatt and family. .Departures : November 7 : Pukuiti, cutter, Cameron, for WnaSatune, with stores ; (Tipsy, cutter, Swindle*, tor Whakatunc, «rh stores. November 8: Leah, cutter, V\ oodi.jck, for Tauranga, with settlers’ produce ; Bella, cutter, for Auckland, with produce ; Gip-y, cutter, Swindler, for Coromandel, with produce.