CROMWELL.

Dunstan Times, Issue 702, 1 October 1875, Page 3

CROMWELL.

(ruofl cua. oWtf correspondent. ) September 30. A story, or as “ Timon ” says, an Echo reaches me that some evil disposed poi son hath violated the Laws and Constitution, and rebelled against our Local Body and the culprit is, if discovered, to be consigned to oblivion. Last night when the Municipal Body were in solemn conclave assembled, some person or persons unknown, locked the door upon ihom, and the Councillors were nolens volens confined to durance vile, and how they regained their liberty the writer knoweih not. The surprise and virtuous indignation of our sago men and true can bettor lie imagined than described, although, doubtless, much froth and wrath wore indulged in, and sundry blessings showered upon the delinquent. Fie, men of Cromwell to treat your local rulers so those rulers who have (?) done so much good—l am surprised, and the 29th September, 1875, wilt long be remembered as a St Michaelmas day in the annals of the doings of the Cromwell Municipal Council. In common with others, ye wise men command ray sympathies, and if this audacious scoundrel can be discovered, ho should be placed upon a barrel, and the efficiency and power of the new water supply tried. Drench him, drench him ! but spare our modem Athena, and ye local Gods protect the property of the poor. lam also told that Block IX was being discussed—if so, this explains. We are quite overstocked with amusements, there being the Wheeler Troupe, the St. Vincent, and the German Harpists, as well as the Amateur Dramatic Club, who, as is well known, have had in active preparation for the last two months Bulwer s drama, “The Lady of Lyons,” and, judging from the expense I hey have already incurred, f think I am justified in .anticipating that the representation will reflect credit upon every member of the Club, and that the properties will be well eared for. It should also be borne in mind that our local talent give their timo and services gratuitously, and that the object for which they appear is nothing less than to clear off the existing liability upon the public Hall. I understand also that at an early date the Club purpose playing at Clyde in aid of the funds of the Dunstan Hospital, nr of some other charity. It is rumored that some of the performers are above the average run of amateurs. The curtain will rise at S o’clock sharp, this evening, at the Athemeum, when it is to be hoped that, despite opposition, the Club will be rewarded by a full house. I would direct the attention of the Council to the condition of Murray street, at its junction with Melmore Terrace. Some idea may be formed when it is knnw'n that a cart and horse gotj stuck on Wednesday morning last, aad leaders had to be put on to draw it out. As this is a public street on which there is a'dcal of traffic, a stitch in time might save nine.