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Dunstan Times, Issue 786, 11 May 1877, Page 2

The customary monthly sitting of the Resident Magistrate's and Warden's Court will be held at Blacks on Tuesday next the 15th instant. W. M. Hodgkins, Revising Officer, notifies in another column that on Monday the 21st instant ho will hold a Court tor the revision of the Electoral Roll of the Dunstan District, in the Court House, Clyde. The usual monthly meeting of the Dunstan Dislriet Hospital Committee to have been held on Monday evening last, was allowed to lapse, there being no business to transact to warrant calling the members together. A Greymnuth auctioneer has been fined LIOO for holding a sa'e outside of the district for which he is licensed. Valuable Discovery for the Hair.— If yonr hair is turning grey nr white, or falling off, use the Mexican Hair Renewer," for it vii I positively restore in every case Grey or White hair to its original color, without leaving the disagreeable smell of most " Restorers.” It makes the hair charmingly beautiful, as well as promoting the growth of tho hair on bald spots, where the glands arc not decayed. Ask your Chemist for “The Mexican Hair Renewer,” prepared by Henry C. Gallup, 493, Oxford Street, London, and sold by Chemists qmd Perfumers every where, at 3a 6d per Bottle

j An Auckland telegram says “ Considerable dissatisfaction has been caused by a combination of master bakers to raise the price of broad to 5d for the 21b loaf. Some of the residents in the Mount B°nger district are petitioning ihe Waste Lauds Board to open 5000 acres on Cargill and Anderson’s tun for settlement. The consideration of the question has been deferred until the Chief Commissioner makes enquiry. Hotel-kecp rs, merchants and others interested, are reminded that the Annual Licensing Meeting will be held at the Court . Houses for the various Licensing Districts on Tuesday the sth day of June, 1877. At a meeting of the Maniototo County Council held on the Ist instant, it was resolved on the voices. Mr Williamson nlon* dissenting- “ That the whole of the Counties Act, 1870, bo brought into force within the County of Maniototo.” At the last Meeting of the Lake CountyCouncil, in considering Bye Laws, it was lesolved ” That the fee for Slaughtering Licenses be L 5 per annum, and the fee for Hawkers’ Licenses L 5 per annum, if carried by carriage «r animal, and LI per annum if carried on foot." It was also resolved that the appointment of Mr M'Ardell as Chairman be confirme I, and the Salary be 1,250 per annum ; and that Ihe Salary of Clerk and Sub-Treasurer be L 250 per annum. Mr George Fache notifies that on Tuesday next the 15th instant he will sell by Auction at Clyde, a Lot of Mateiial suitable for Contractors, including Crab-winches, Iron Blocks, Heavy Wire Ropes, a Lot of Timber ; also, J Boats, suitable for carrying fire-wood on the Lakes. The whole to bo sold without the slightest reserve. He fur ther notifies that on the following Tuesday, the 22nd instant, he will sell the whole of the Valuable Household Furniture and Effects of the Dunstan Hotel, Clyde, the pioperty of Mr William Eamcs, who is leaving the District. The Tuapeka Times says:- “Mr Bothamley, of the Bank of New Zealand, who left Lawrence for Cromwell on Thursday morning the 3rd instant, was entertained at supper by a large party of friends, in Williams’s Victoria Hotel, the evening before bis departure. Air Bothamley during his stay of a few mouths, had made many friends by his general urbanity of manner in business and his’many social qualities. At a public meeting held at Cardroua on Saturday evening last to consider the desirability of annexing the Cradrona Riding of Lake County to the Northern portion of Vincent County in the formation of a new County, it was resolved—“ That this meeting is desirous of amalgamating the Cardrona Riding with the Northern portion of V incent, and that a Committee be appointed to carry this resolution into effect.” On Wednesday evening last a most enjoyable dance took place in the Town Hall, Clyde, the Clyde Brass Band supplying the music. The occasion was to relebrale the wedding of Mr William Hastie to Miss Sarah M ebb, both of whom have grown up from childhood in the town, and who throughout have earned and still maintain the respect of all their neighbours and acquaintances. We wish them health and happiness, and every blessing this world affords. According to our T uapeka contemporary the price of the four-pound loaf at Milton is 7d, and at Tuapeka 9d. At Alexandra and Clyde the price we find is one shilling. How is this ’ It surely cannot cost T.f 08s 4d to carry a ton of 2000 pounds of flour from Milton to Clyde or Alexandra, the exact difference the price of 500 tour-pound loaves. The following telegram, dated May 8, from Kumara to the Guardian we extract: —“ A fire broke out in Tuball’s general store last night, and the premises were entirely destroyed, with two private houses adjoining The fire was prevented spreading to the adjoining buildings by the exertions of the inhabitants. Several late membcisofibe Greyraonlh and-Hokitika Brigades rendered valuable assistance, there being no local brigade. Tuball is the sole sufferer. His loss is estimated at over L2IHIO, and he is insured in the South British for L 2500.” On Wednesday eve ting the 3rd instant, his Lordship Bishop Ncvill, of the Diocese of Dunedin, an ived in Clyde, where he remained till the following nfleniooh when he left* by Coach fm-Ciomwell hi route for the Lakes, from whence he proposed proceeding to Dnnenin by the way of Southland. His Lordship during Ids stay in Clyde visited the new Churoh in course of ereo tion, and expressed himself as well pleased with the design and with the manner it was being constructed. No little disappointment was expressed at his l ordship not|holding a Service during his stay On Saturday last the election of a Member for the Nevis Riding, in the Vincent County, took place, resulting in the return of Mr W, W. Masters, the local candidate, who polled 42 votes ; the opposing candidate, Mr J. Taylor, being credited with a cipher. The reason of this anomalous state o" things was the decision of the Returning Officer MrC. Richmond, who refused to accept the votes of any but residents in the Riding, A largo parly proceeded from Clyde with the intention of supporting Mr Masters, but as things turned out they had their journey for nothing. Throat Affections and Hoarseness. All 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 trouble 1 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 Govehiment Stamp around each box. Manufactured by John I. Brown & Sons, Boston, States. Depot, 493 ord-street, London.

Tho Evening Star of the' Bth says “ The cable is at its old pranks. Just when its service was most approbated it becomes silent, and there is no knowing how long it may remain so. The provoking break is said to have occurred somewhere between Amoy and Shanghai." Mr James Holt, tho proprietor of tho Clyde Coal Pit, has his pumping gear, consisting of two 7 inch and one G-inch pumps at work draining the mine, whilst himself and men are engaged preparing the mine for tlio raising of coal. Tho task is no easy one, necessitating both labor and judgment, but as all the machinery is working smoothly, and the body of water to contend against is no more than tho pumps can manage, there is every probability of a sufficient supply of coal being obtained in a few days to meet all demands. The Riverton Western Star says : The wedding of Mr Vincent A. Pyke, of the National Bank, of this town, with the fourth dan "liter of L, M'Gillivray, Esq., took place at St. Mary’s Church on Saturday last, tho Rev. T. E. Ash officiating A full choir was present, and tho Church was filled to overflowing. Great interest was felt.in, the : proceeding", as the bride had passed her girlhood in the neighborhood, an 1 the hri logroom is deservedly popular. Melbourne, to which place tho happy pair have proceeded, has been fixed upon for the honeymoon. We wish them ‘ God speed,” a safe return, and a happy future. gEJes in tho Australasian says “ I doubt if there is money enough in Victoria to e'ear Port Phillip Bay of sharks. I don’t think that the giving of rewards per caudnm avill be of long- duration. I believe that upon 530 shark certificates LAO was paid at t’ne Custom House on Saturday last. Several fishe-men are making preparation for going wholesale into the shark-catching business, and, I suppose, are giving up fishing for the market. This isn't an unmixed good. Supposing that the number of sharks was somewhat reduce 1 within the Heads, wouldn’t there be a nice influx of hungry marauders from outside to prey upon the improved fishing grounds? ‘Just like,’ says Mrs Blank, ‘ putting poisoned fly-pa-pers about, an I leaving your windows open without wire gauze, for a few millions to come in. An agent for a firm of Lithofracteur Manufactures, on Wednesday afternoon last, at Clyde, gave some practical tests of the power of this explosive, with results that cannot hut be looked upon as satisfactory. The first trial was ia a huge piece of rock firmly embedded in the ground, and in which a drill-hole was made, lift. Gin. in depth, in which was placed about 14ozs. of the compound. A detonating cap being now attached to a piece of ordinary tape fuse of the proper length it was then dropped end on down on to the compound, after which the hole was filled with water, that being the only tamping required; the fuse was then lit. In tha course of a few moments the discharge came, and with results showing its immense power, the rock being rent into pieces. A second trial, with a shallow hole only Gin. deep, an 1 about 2,4 ounces of compound, was not so effective, it merely breaking off a piece of the stone to the depth of the hole ; whilst the third shewed its effect under wat.cr, it shattering the stone oil which it was laid, and scattering the water in all directions. The trial was sufficiently conclusive to show its vast power, and to prove that in itself it is as harmless in handling as so much dry blacking—which, ia fact it somewhat resembles ; lint the cap is suggestive of danger, and fib'ii what we could understand, is a Hiing requiring great care and caution in the handling. Toe ease with which Lithofractine is used should he a’reoommen atinn of i'self, and in quarries or other works requi ing great exp'osive power we think it should answer well. The Poverty Bay Herald states that a few days ago ons of the young ladies in a family noticed a large rat ellting a couple of cigar stumps, which hail been tqn-.wn into a spittoon in tbe hall of the house. She was afraid to disturb him, and let him eat until he had finished them. Shortly afterwards she mentioned the cirminstance to her younger brother, and he went to 'lie spittoon, and finding ihe rat inside, shook him out. The animal attempted to run, but was so drunk' from the tobacco, that he couldn't navigate. He would stagger a few slops and then fall down. In his drunken condition there was no difficulty in putting an end to him. The following arc from that curious sheet, the Lyell Argus “ London, April 9—lt is reported here that the Editor of the T.yoll Argus has gone mad. Is it true? (No, it’s worse —He’s got married.—E. L. A.)” " Polite—Wanted—A small hoy to instruct, the Editor of the Insngaua Times in the first rudiments of politeness, also to ropy the T.yell Argus "leader" when said editor hasn’t brains enough to compose one himself. Apply at Times office. (N.B.—This notice is inserted gratis, in return for the nngentlcmauly attack made by the Times, on its " better conducted little brother” the Lyell Argus.—E. L. A.)" Advice to Mothers !—Are you broken n yonr rest, by a sick child suffering with he pain of cutting teeth ? Go at once to a hemist and get a bottle of Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. It will relieve the poor sufferer immediately. It is perfectly harmless and pleasant to taste, it produces natural quiet sleep, by relieving the child from pain, and tho little oheruh awakes “na bright as a button.” It soothes the child, it softens the gn ns, allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for ilyssontiry and diarrhoea whether arising from teething nr other causes. Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup is sild by Medicine dealers everywhere at Is IJI per bottle. Manufactured at 493 Ox-forol-troet, London. “ We find that he came to Ins death from trying to cut out' Joo Willot in courting Susie Jackson,” was the verdict of a coroner’s jury in Arkansas.

,j Affairs generally amongst tho farmers at Spear Grass and Bald Hill Flats look rather dull, the only sign of life being a little threshing and chaff-cutting. The past season’s crops, however, wo hear have turn, od out fully to expectations, the yield not only being up to, or even beyond tho average, but tho quality, also, first class—we were shown several samples of grain and root crops, that would favorably compare with.any that come under our notice. Dairy farming appears by tho quantity of laud laid down in pasture to be the main pnr. suit, but until a further area of land in tho vicinity is thrown open there can be no great hop -8 of it being carried oil on n large scale. Land is wanted, and land must be had—that must ho the cry of residents of Spear Grass and Bald Hill Flats, and if they persistently and ns one man raise that cry and keep it up, there is but little doubt they wid obtain their desires. Mr Young, tho Canadian Commissioner, who recently visited this Colony en route, to tho Sydney Exhibition, has written to an Auckland gentleman a letter from which, the Herald makes the following extract \ “ I am very much impressed with the.grandeur of all these Colonies, but New Zealand stands out in broad contrast to the whole, and is not exceeded by any in beauty and in future prospects. 1 have come to tho conclusion that none of the Colonies can ever arrive at the greatness they are capable of achieving until all unite and combine in one General Government; in other words, Federation.” The news from Greymouth is most important. The Brunner Bridge has been reconstructed, and was yesterday used for the first time to carry coal. On that occasion ‘we are informed that the stupendous load of two trucks of coal crossed safely, but the third truck came to grief. Anyone who considers this in any other light than that of a complete success, as public works go, midst be written down a captious grumbler. What can it matter if such an insignificant proportion of coal freight as one-third should always come to grief. Da not the other two-thirds get over safely, and is not that sufficient to call for gratitude, and entitle the engineer to a flattering testimonial? If it could be shown that, of New Zealand’s loans for reproductive enterprise generally, only one third has got dropped in an unreproductive manner, and if it could be shown that only a third of the engineering works of the Colony required repairs and expensive alterations before they were really in use, then New Zealand would have much reason to be happy. We look upon the fact that only one ont of the three trucks came to grief, as lather a too favorable a parody of the average results on new public works. The two should have been capsized ht the sharp curve, and the third should have escoped by not starting at all. That would have been a fair sample of the success of the public works, when they are turned out brand, new, and before there has been any patching and alteration of the innumerable blunders of design and construction invariably discovered.—Canterbury Times. The London Daily Telegraph states that a good deal of attention is being attracted in agricultural circles by the introduction into Victoria of a new forage plant from Franco and England. This is the “ prickly comfrey,” or “solid stem comfrey, - 'a plant which is described as yielding as much as sixty tons to the acre of fodder to which horses and cattle take alike, and which has great fattening properties. The speciality of the plant is its success in withstanding droughts, and the accounts received from the Southern States of America are very satisfactory in this respect. In Virginia, last year, no rain fell for two mon hs, the thermometer was seldom below 95deg. in B the shade, and frequently over lOodeg , and B the comfrey grew well on dry ground, fur- B niahing abundant green fodder, while every E other crop was parched up. Mr W. R. jp Church, of Camberwell, his imported tl» B| plan 1 ', and is now showing it, so that agri- K Guitarists can judge for themselves. The Tapanui Courier says:—Our Tavist H friends have been rewards 1 fo their fidelity B in adhering to the parent stem. A bridge’ H and a mad down the east side of the Jlnly- S neux is not lad for a start. Tho Tuapeka B| Council, notwithstanding their proteatatic-jj H that they intended to do justice to the out- H lying districts, carefully avoid this part oi K the county. Wnipnri, Roxburgh, Waits- fl huna, Gabriels, Ac., have ail participated in H the votes of tho Tuapeka Council.' Their K generosity has even gone the length of expending LS?00 on a road that had no claim on them, but then it was about Tuapeka of course ; so we cannot say anyth n;. The roads in this part of the county do not require anything done to them, they are in splendid condition. There is riot a single dangerous culvert in the district. ItwoaU be simply throwing money away to do anything to them, besides the people are quit* satisfied with their roads as they are. There is not a single dangerous creek that requir' s a bridge. The settlers are looking forff rf with pleasure to the earning winter, P l 3 roads are really too good at present. Happy Roxburgh, that requires roads and bridges. Unhappy Tapanui, that does not require.' vote from the Tuapeka Council. Tapauui, if you had liecn contented with your Wi you might now he rejoicing in the benchcenee of tbe Tuapeka Council. Yon might now have a road up to '• Trig N " Blue Mountains, a blessing you may ne' tr have if yon go in for separation. Scpara- Hj | ration ! Why. the idea is absurd, with lb® I blessings that we are now enjoying i not to H speak of what are yet in store for us. Al 9 the roads aru made about Tuapeka. I expenditure, is required there. All H money will he spent about Tapanui W B Tho Ruling Passion.— A famous nsnrcr of B| Paris being on hi-death-bed, his cnnfe ss ‘ r B : presented a silver crucifix to him. va'-h # I view to awaken him to a sense of bis sdnn B tinn. The dying raiser, after examining 1 3 B; cross with the most minute attention, eu K deuly exclaimed Sir, T can lend fl i but a very small sum on such a pledg o -., I

In an issue a weak or two back wo, by error, said an accident had happened to the son of Mr Sloano, ot Blacks, we should have said Mr Spain, As we before stated, 'the accident happened on April 22, and that a peculiarity in the case was that, though every other sense was active the brain was in a state of torpor, the lad being in a deep sleep. In this state the poor little follow remained till yesterday morning, the 10th instant, when ho again opened his eyes, and spoke in quitp a rational manner, thus remaining insensible for 20 days; For the past ten days the lad had been an inmate of the Dunstan District Hospital, and to the care bestowed on him hy the officers of the Institution, assisted by his mother, who w»s with him all the time, his return to reason is-doubtless due. As can only be expected, he is in a weak state, but there appears no fear of his recovering in duo course his wonted strength. Holloway's Ointment and Pills..— Constant success.—No diseases are more trying to the temper and more exhausting to the constitution than the pains in muscles and joints caused by exposure to wet or cold. . Wherever the seat ot suffering it will only he necessary to foment the affected part with warm water, dry thoroughly, and immediately rub in Holloway’s inestimable Ointment to obtain, ease, Gout, rheumatism, neuralgia and tic-dolereuz are soon relieved and ultimately cured hy the use of this unequalled Unguent, aided by Holloway’s purifying and aperitive Tills. Under this judicious treatment the afflicted parts soon rea«c to ache, aab shortly regain their natural sensibility and appearance. These remedies are invaluable for curing spinal affections ami nervous diseases. Floriline 1 For the and Breath. —A few drops of the liquid “ Flori tine” sprinkled on a wet tooth-brush produces a pleasant la'her, which thoroughly cleanses the teeth from all parasites or impurities, hardens the gums, prevents tartar, stops decay, gives to the teeth a peculiar pearly-whiteness, and a delightful fragrance to the breath. It removes all unpleasant odour arising from decayed teeth or tobacco smoke. “The Fragrant Floriline,” being composed in part of Honey and sweet herbs, is delicious to the taste, and the greatest toilet discovery of the age. Price 2s Gd, ot all Chemists iud Perfumers. Prepared by HrvbnC. Gallup, 493, Oxford-st., London