The Dunstan Times. FRIDAY, JULY 28, 1876.

Dunstan Times, Issue 745, 28 July 1876, Page 2

The Dunstan Times.

FRIDAY, JULY 28, 1876.

Beneath the rule of men entirely just the pen is mightier than the Swobb.

Professor Bruce, Mesmerist and Phrenologist, will give one of his instructive and amusing lectures in the Clyde Town Hall, on Tuesday evening next.

The nomination ot Councillors and Auditors for the Town of Clyde, took place in front of the Town Hall on Wednesday last, at noon. There being but one candidate for each vacancy, viz., Mr S. Welsford, for South Ward ; Mr C. P. Beck, for East Ward; Mr J. Cox, for West Ward j and Messrs Dennlstonand Cambridge, Auditors, B. Naylor, Esq., Mayor, who presided, declared them duly elected. Each of the candidates then briefly returned thanks and the proceedings terminated. We have to acknowledge from the General Government Printer copies of Colonial Hansard, and copy of the Counties’ Bill; also, from the Provincial Government Offices, second annual report of the Otago Harbor Board, and second annual report of the University Laboratory. Goldsborough’s Monthly Wool Circular for July conveys to us anything but welcome news. It notes that the Colonial Wool Sales, in London, terrninatingin May, closed with a fall of 10 to 15 per cent, from the rates current in the preceding February, and that in the face of expected arrivals (350,000 bales) no advance can be hoped for. Other Colonial products—tallow, hides, sheep skins, kangaroo skins—maintain former rates.

The Illustrated New Zealand Herald for the month, now before us, is fully up to any former number. It is accompanied with a large-sized supplement of the City of Adelaide. The spirited proprietor (Mr 11. T. Wheeler) deserves support for the very satisfactory manner he produces the .only illustrated paper Otago can boast of. Intending applicants for new Publicans’ Licenses, or for the transfer of Publicans’ Licenses will do well to bear in mind that their applications must be lodged, in accordance with the existing Licensing laws, not later than Monday the 14th August with the Clerk of the Licensing Bench in their respective districts. The hard dry frosty weather we have had for the past few weeks has had the effect of so reducing the quantity of water in the Molyneux as to lay bare many of the points and beaches that have so often been pointed out to us as containing gold in payable quantities. We however notice that, excepting by a few of our Celestial neighbors, no others are to be seen taking advantage of the opportunity to enrich themselves. An old friend in the person of Mr J. P. Armstrong, notifies us that it his intention shortly to visit the district, when he will give one of his popular Lectures, or as the Yankee says, “ speak a piece ” on his Victorian experiences. We again call attention to the Soiree to take place on Thursday evening next the 3rd prox., in the Alexandra School room, in aid of the Presbyterian Church Funds. We sincerely hope that on the occasion, members of every denomination in the district will muster strongly. During the debate on the CanterburyPas toral Leasing Bill, Mr J. C. Brown said, —Ho would inform the House that in the District (Tuapeka) for which' ho was returned, ho did not get a squatter’s vote, simply because he was known to advocate the sale of the Runs. A private letter informs us that application will be shortly made to the Government for a lease of a portion of the Waikaia bush, and that the intending lessee will, if successful, erect a Saw-mill, and supply this portion of the country with timber at a much cheaper rate than it has been hitherto supplied at. The continued hard frosts have enabled skaters to indulge to their hearts’ content in that healthy exercise. At both Alexandra and Clyde there are large reservoirs, and for the past two or three weeks, at both places, skating and sliding has been the chief amusement. Though the present has been so far the hardest winter we have had for some years, there has been little snow in the low lying country, consequently the roads are beautiful for travelling. On the mountain tops and exposed places, a a great deal of snow has fallen. It is notified in the General Government Gazette that the Governor has been pleased not to exercise bis power of disallowance in respect to the issue of hawkers and peddlers licenses by the Municipality of Clyde. We have heard the question mooted as to whether (even if such power was conferred on any Corporation) it would be politic or advantageous to the citizens generally to impose a license upon dealers of fruit, vegetables, fish, poultry, and other products. Our o-wn opinion is that a free market should exist for any and every consumable article ; but of manufactured goods we hold a reverse opinion, and would favor the imposition of the highest possible tax. A reference to the published programme in another column, of the Concert to take place on Wednesday evening next in the Town Hall, Clyde, in aid of the funds of the Dunstan District Hospital’ it will be seen that a musical treat, but seldom offered to an up-country audience is in store for those who may deem it worth their while to attend. Leaving alone the object to which the proceeds are to be devoted, and which in itself should bo sufficient to secure a bumper house, we hope to see a good attendance to welcome the ladies and gentlemen who so kindly give their services on the occasion. The presentation to Mr Henry Nettlefold of an illuminated address, and a purse of sovereigns will take place at the termination of the first part of the programme.

We regret to record the occurrence o£ an accident which happened on Friday last, to Mr Harry Nettlefold, driver of the Nasoby coach. The accident occurred on the level between Messrs Holland Bros.’ Station, and Hill’s Creek, and was caused by the fore-wheels of the coach suddenly plunging into a deep hole, and thus precipitating Nottlefold from his seat over the horses’ backs to the ground. As luck would have it he was thrown clear of the horses’ feet, and having the reins fairly and evenly in hand ho was enabled, after being dragged for fully 150 yards, to pull up his team. To explain the driving into the hole it is only necessary to say that the ground was covered with snow to a depth of some ten or twelve inches ; it will therefore be seen that the accident was unavoidable, and the only wonder is that the result was not more serious. Nettlofold, though suffering considerablyfrom the fall and the dragging, remounted, and proceeded on his journey to the Pigroot Hotel, and returned to Naseby, where he obtained another driver, who returned with the coach to Clyde. Though no bones are broken Nettlefold is compelled to take an involuntary spell ; but we hope, in the course of a week or so to sec him again in his wonted place. Holloway’s Pills.— The diseases common to our climate which endanger man’s physical condition will always exist, though many may be mitigated and their effects removed by appropriately applied remedies. Holloway’s Pills are acknowledged far and wide to be the most effective purifier ot the blood, the most certain regulator of disordered organs, and the most [innocent aperient that can be prescribed. This medicine is applicable to all alike, young or old, robust or delicate ; it increases the appetite, and controls all derangements of tbo bowels After the disorder is subdued, occasional doses of these Pills will prevent any relapse and, moreover, secure, promote, and intensify the good results which flow from perfect purity and regularity. A meeting ot the Clyde Protection and Political League was held in the Library Hall, Alexandra on Wedncsdoy afternoon last. Presentß. Naylor, Esq., in the Chair,' and Messrs Samson, Theyers, M’Ginnis, Webb, Iversen, and Geo. Faohe, Secretary. Beyond a general discussion on the present political position, nothing was done. The opinion ot the League was however in the direction of Separation, rather than the Abolition of the Provinces. Throat Affections and Hoarseness.— AU suffering from irritation of the throat and hoarseness will be agreeably surprised at the almost immediate relief afforded by the use of “Brown’s Bronchial Troches.” These famous “lozenges” are now sold by most respectable chemists in this country at Is lid per box. People troubled with a “ hacking cough,” a “slight cold,” or bronchial affections, cannot try them too soon, as similar troubles, if allowed to progress, result in serious Pulmonary and Asthmatic affections. See that the words “ Brown’s Bronchial Troches ” are on the Government Stamp around each box. —Manufactured by .lohn I. Brown & Sons, Boston, United States. Depot, 493 Oxford-street, Loudon. “F.”in the Nelson Mail says:—“ The duties of a “ whip” in Parliament are simewhat onerous, and must require a good deal of tact and discrimination, to say nothing of a hard head not easily affected by alcohol. The gentleman who is selected to fulfil that office must lay himself out to study the habits and the weaknesses of the individual whose vote he desires to secure. Ho must wheedle himself into his conlidenco, find out whether he prefers dancing to dinner parties, whether the society of ladies is more agreeable to him than that of gentlemen, whether there is any little local matter in which his constituents are specially interested, and finally whether, when he (the whip) takes him into Bellamy’s for a quiet and confidential chat, It would bo wiser to ask him to sip a glass of old port or to shout a glass ot hot rum for him. One or two mistakes in these matters—trifles as they may appear —might prove ruinous to the party the ‘ whip’ represents, and any want of astuteness on his part in studying the character of the subject with which he is called upon to deal might, on a close division, result in a change of Ministry and a complete reversal of the policy of the Government of the day. So it will at once be seen that the ‘ whip’ is by no means an unimportant character in the political drama. Still, while I admit all this, I confess my back was rather put up the other day on learning that there is a probability of the Government ‘ whip’ receiving a salary out of tbo public funds. The Opposition is just as much ‘Her Majesty’s’—that is, the people’s—as is the Ministry, and the public are equally interested in the proceedings of both, so that if they arc to bo called upon to put their bands into their pockets to assist the one, there is no reason why they should not pay to help the other. With our form of Government ‘ whips’ appear to be necessary on both sides, and my idea of fairness is—pay neither, or pay both.” The Wairarapa News Letter announces that “ a match has been arranged there for LSO a side, to be run in about a month’s time, between two ponies in the district. The horse which does the greatest distance in twenty-four hours in a buggy to take the money. Not a little interest is being felt in the affair by those who know of it, and there will probably be some speculation as to the result. The ground for travelling will probably be the main road between Masterton and Fcatberston.” We sincerely trust that no such disgraceful and cruel exhibition will be permitted to take place. The idea of trying which of two animals can travel the greater distance in twentyfour hours is one of refined cruelty, and the police authorities will be greatly to blame if they permit snob a thing to bo done, A belle at Niagra Falls writes home, “It is horrible hero—not a man in the place worth over fifteen thousand dollars a year.

A hen-pecked husband [said in extenuation of his wife’s raids upon his scalp, “ You see, she takes her own hair off so easily she doesn’t know how it hurts to have mine pulled out.’’

Signor Foraro, who waa well known with his trained monkeys, has “ fretted his last hour on the stage. ” 110 died at Tenterfield, Now South Wales, of general debility. He was then a member of Ashton’s Circus Company. A rather painful occurrence happened at the funeral. The horses backed into the creek, and the hearse upset, but in a few moments it was extricated without anything unseemly happening to the corpse, which was then being conveyed toils last resting place.—Wanganui Herald. Floriline ! Fob the Teeth and Breath.—A few drops of the liquid “ Floriline” sprinkled on a wet tooth-brush produces a pleasant lather, which thoroughly cleanses the teeth from all parasites or impurities, hardens the gums, prevents tartar, stops decay, gives to the teeth a peculiar pearly-whitoness, and a delightful fragrance to the breath. It removes all unpleasant odour arising from decayed teeth or tobacco smoke. “Tho Fragrant Florilino,” being composed in part of Honey and sweet herbs, is delicious to tho taste, and tho greatest toilet discovery of tho ago. Price 2s Gd, of all Chemists and Perfumers. Prepared by Henry C. Gallup, 493 Oxford Street, London.

At Adelaide, two sons of Mr Birrell, tho bailiff of the local Court, brought an action against him for malicious prosecution, but one was committed for perjury, and the other sentenced to six months for assaulting his father in Court. You can’t eat enough in a week to last you a year, and can’t advertise on that plan either. People that advertise once in three months forget that most folks cannot remember anything longer than about seven days. No bell can ring so loudly as a good advertisement. People will believe what they see rather than what they hear. Quitting advertising in dull times is like tearing out a dam because the water is low ; either plan will prevent good times ever coming. An Indian tried tho softness of feathers by laying one on a rock and stretching himself upon it. There are some who try the virtue of advertising on tho same plan. It is as true of advertising as of anything else in life, that if it is worth doing at all, it is worth doing well. Bread is the staff of human life’, and advertising is the staff of life in trade. If all people were deaf, loud advertisements may be expected to win. Beware of long prosy advertisements; if you want people to read them have them short and sweet. Judicious advertising always pays. Never run down your opponent’s goods in public.—Let him pay for his advertising.—Bristol Mercury.