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Dunstan Times, Issue 791, 15 June 1877, Page 2

Tenders for the construction of Ten chains of Retaining Walls, between Clyde and Cromwell, are invited by the County Council. (See advertisement.) The late rain had the effect of temporarily raising the river level—-it is gradually falling again ; there consequently will be no serious damage done to the Claims on the beaches. Friends of Mr H. Buddy, late of Serpentine, will be pleased to learn that his murderous assailant, Caldcrwood, has been convicted and sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment. Storekeepers and dealers in tobaccocs and fan 'y goods will find it to their advantage to attend the sale by auction of property in the estate of P. Kumraich, deceased, to take place at Alexandra on Monday, the 25th inst., and following days. We are requested by Mr J. C. Chappie to draw attention to the sale by auction of the Ballarat Hotel and store, also, a large quantity of stock of various descriptions, on the 20th and 30th instants, at Tinkers. The sale is unreserved and worthy attention. The sale by auction of household furniture and effects tfl take place to-morrow, Saturday. the 16th instant, at Blacks, demands the attention of purchasers. The whole of the articles are of first-class quality, and have to bo sold unreservedly. George Facho, auctioneer. Floriline ! For the Teeth and Breath.—A few drops of the liquid “ Florilino 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 pcculia-pearly-whitcness, 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 hoibs. is delicious to the taste, and the greaest toilet discovery of the age, Price 2s fid. of all Chemists and Perfumers. Prepared by Henry C. G vli.up, 493,[Oxford-st., London

A Sydney telegram dated June 12 says : —ln consequence of 9 breach in tho Port Darwin sub-marine telegraph there is no European nows. \ ' A public meeting will be hold in tljo Town Hall, Clyde, on Tuesday evening next, to take into consideration tho various routes of railways to tho interior.—See advertisement. Tho sculling match for the Championship, between Rush and Triokott, both of whom are New South Wales men, promises to bo a very tight one. Roth men are reported to bo in first-class form. The formir is heavily backed. The Oamaru-Nasehy Railway Committee have dealt with the tenders for a flying survey by resolving that Messrs Thornton and Bull ho telegraphed to at once, informing them that their tender has been accepted, and the Committee trust that they will commence operations forthwith, as it is important that no time should bo lost. —Daily Times. We are informed, on very good authority, that tho balance to the credit of Vincent County in the Bank of New Zealand is over LGOOO. With such a balance in hand if the bridges and road works contemplated at the last meeting of tho Council are not carried out, and that at once, we shall think the Council is emulating some other of the administrativo bodies we were once acquainted with, and trying how not to do it. The new stone School-house at Blacks No 1 (Ophir) is commenced, and when finished will be a great improvement on the old wood and iron structure that has done duty as a school-house for so many years past. On the site wo will be silent, enough having been said in the locality, but all will agree that a good work has been commenced, and the little differences that arose over that, we feel assured will be forgotten, when the benefits of the new building are apparent. The long desired Flour Mill in the District is at length likely to be erected, two parties having made applications for a mill site and water power. The site chosen is Spottis Creek, within about a mile of Black’s township. That a mill will be built by one or other of tho parties there is no doubt, farmers therefore should lose no time in getting in theii wheat for the ensuing season. While recommending that a liberal area of wheat be sown, we hope attention will be paid to the requirements of tho district in the shape of oats and barley. We have to acknowledge the receipt of the Report of the Board of the Education District of Otago for the year ending March 30, 1877, with appendices. The report, as a whole, is a most elaborate one, and appears to have been compiled with great care and judgment, and contains much information alike interesting and instructive. During the past 20 years, from 1856-7 to 1876-7, the number of schools has increased from 5 to 163, and pupils attending from 236 to 18,350. The amount paid by the Government towards salaries was L 36,115, and for school huildugs and repairs L 20,735, while L 18.472 was raised by school fees and sudsoriptions. The rising generation by these figures is therefore educated at something like L 4 per head per annum. The maintenance road contracts between Clyde and Blacks are being well performed, and great credit is due the contractors. We have been acquainted with this road for a number of years, but never do we remember to have seen it in the same good state as it is now. The road through Blacks township, however, might he in better condition, and we think a place that gives so much revenue directly to the County as Blacks is deserving of somewhat more attention. It should he remembered that Blacks is the business centre of a very largo district, consequently the expenditure of a few pounds not alone benefits the immediate residents of the place. At the usual meeting of tho Queenstown Municipal Council, held on Friday, the 31st May, the following came before the Council :—“ltiward correspondence consisted ot a letter from the Colonial Treasurer, notifying the transmission of a cheque to Bank of New Zealand to the credit of borough amount of subsidy of 10s in the f out of consolidated Fund on general rates received during the year ended 31st March, 1876. The amount of cheque was L 162 13s 9d, less L 46 2s 8.1 deducted as tho borough’s contribution towards maintainance of hospitals and charitable institutions in the district. The Council expressed surprise at the deduction of so large an amount for the hospital, and a desultory discussion took p’aco on the matter.” Messrs Hart, Campbell, and Co., photographers, whose advertisement appears in another column, have now their studio at Blacks, where they purpose staying for a month. We have had the pleasure ot inspecting a portfolio of views and anima’s taken by those artists during their tour upcountry, and venture the opinion that they are equal to anything we have ever seen, being remarkable for minuteness of detail and freedom from spots and blurs that are to be found in most photographic pictures ; their portraits also are ot a first-class character, having a beautiful clearness and distinctness of outline. We would recommend all to take advantage of the visit of this talented firm, and secure pictures ot themselves and their holdings. Advice to Mothers !--Aro you broken n your 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 Soothino Syrup. It will relieve tho poor sufferer immediately, It is perfectly harmless and pleasant to taste, it produces natural quiet sleep, by relieving tho child from pain, and tho little cherub awakes “ as bright as a button,” It soothes tho child, t softens the gn us, allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates tho bowels, and is tho best known remedy for dyssentery and diarrhoea whether arising from teething or other causes. Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup is j sold by Medicine dealers everywhere at Is lid per bottle. Manufactured at 493 Ox- ■ ford-street, London. ,

The Grey town paper is responsible for tho following:—“ There is a Scandinavian in Greytown who has a penchant for canine flesh. It is suggested that he should bo appointed registrar of dogs, as tho animals ho did not register he would eat. ” Rule seven of tho new railway code states that no instance of intoxication by an employee on duty “will ever bo overlooked.’ ’ Railway servants are forbidden to “ take or have in their possession spirits or liquors when on duty.” '* • ■/ We have had numerous complaints as to the state of tho road from the boundary of tho town of Alexandra to the crossing of tho Manuherikia below Moutere Station, now that the Countyis in funds, there should bo no excuse for not putting it into partial, if not, an absolute state of repair. Tho Intelligent Vagrant, writing in the New Zealand Mail, says ‘ ‘ A Wellington jeweller was heard telling of an inexpensive manner for appearing at a ball in very costly ornaments. You have oly to occupy a certain station in life, then on tho day of the ball to pirCet the jeweller to send yon several “ sets” on approval, wear the nicest, lend the others to your friends for tho night, and return the whole to tho jeweller the next day with a polite note stating that none of them would suit.” The WeHport Times says:—“An addition has been made to the furniture of tho Westport Court House. The judicialbench is now furnished with a chair, imposiug in appearance and wonderful in structure. Tho back is carved in mediceval style, the seat is furnished with a screw, whereon Justice may revolve on her own axis and, by mechanical adjustment, to the occasion.” We notice that the same addition has been made to the Clyde judicial bench. At a public meeting at Grahamstown Professor Fay was so securely tied in a cabinet that it took him thirty-tive minutes to free himself. When he came out his hands were covered with blood, and the ropes were also smeared from cuts on his wrist. The cabinet manifestations were dispensed with, and the Professor was greatly applauded for his pluck. The dark seance business was gone through as usual. A most successful meeting was held at Nettlefold's Dunstan Hotel last evening, to inaugurate a Quadrille Assembly for the ensuing season. Twenty-two gentlemen enrolled their names and paid their subscriptions in advance. It was arranged that the first meeting should take place on Wednesday the 20th inst., and that, with the view of ensuring the avoidance of late hours, dancing will commence at 8 p.m. sharp. This movement is one that we cannot but hail with pleasure, as by its means the monotony of the long winter nights will be somewhat relieved. It is to be hoped that many of those who formerly refrained from putting in an appearance at such gatherings of a like description will hail with satisfaction a well-organised Assembly such as the one under notice. Tho following is from the Edinburgh c irrespondent to the Daily Times, dated April 12 : —“ Thomas Edward, the “ Scottish Naturalist," whom Mr Smiles has rendered famous, was presented with 333 sovereigns in a handsome, olive-wood casket, at Aberdeen, on March 21. The presentation was made on behalf of the subscribers by tho Lord Provost. Edward’s speech in acknowledgement of the gift was made in “broad Doric,” and was of a very amusing character. Towards the end of it, he dis. covered that reporters were present and at work, whereupon he abruptly stopped, and turning to the Lord Provost, said that if he had known that those “loons” were there he would not have spoken a word. The Lord Provost explained that reporters were always present at public meetings, to which Edward rejoined, “Iwid lock them oot. ’ Then, turning to the reporters, he said—- “ This is my first appearance, min’, and if ye dinna mak it a’ richt, 111 .” The remainder was conveyed by a significant shake of the head. On leaving the platform, also, Edward shook his fist with a meaning gesture at the reporters, who shared the general amusement at Edward’s consternation on finding that his words were being taken down. Holloway’s Pills.— Weak and debip. ted Constitution.—The present weather is trying to the robust ; to the weak and debilitated it is overpowering. Holloway’s Pills have long been noted for their corrective and; purifying powers, and are tho readiest restoratives of health and vigor. They remove all impurities from the blood, improve the digestion, and rouse the liver, without interrupting pleasure, business or study. Holloway’s Pills cool the system, regulate the circulation, moderate excessive perspiration, guard the constitution in critical moments, and save it from destruction ; in fact, so build up and renovate failing health as to make the most desirable medicine. They neither gripe nor act violently or inconveniently on the most delicate bowels, and m»y, therefore, bo taken by the aged or infirm, and safely administered in the nursery. Valuable Discovery for the Hair.— If your hair is turning grey or white, or falling off, use tho Mexican Hair Renewer," for it will 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 tho growth of tho hair on bald spots, where tho glands are not decayed. Ask yonr Chemist for “The Mexican Hair Renewer,” prepared by Henry C. Gallup, 403, Oxford Street, London, and sidd by Chemists and Perfumers everywhere, at 3s Cd per Bottle Mr Jones called upon tho tradesmen who advertises to restore oil paintings, and requested him to restore a valuable landscape, which was stolen from him two years ago. Mark Twain, speaking of a new mosquito netting, writes : “ The day is coming when wo shall sit under our nets in church and slumber peacefully, while the discomfited flies club together and take it out of the minister."