The Dunstan Times. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1878.

Dunstan Times, Issue 863, 1 November 1878, Page 3

The Dunstan Times.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1878.

Beneafh (he rule of men extirkrv just the PEX is MIGHTIER than the sword.

The number of candidates contesting the seats at the now County Council election is not by any means so great as we could have wished, nor, in fact, as we expected. The position of County Councillor, next to that of Member of the House of Representatives is the most honorable, we are, therefore, truly amazed at the apathy exhibited by the many in the district who are in every sense competent for the position. Of those already in the field we have nothing to say, they are all good men and true, but wc would rather have had a greater number to have chosen from. Without the day of nomination brings out more than have already signified their intentions, the only contested seats amongst the lower hidings will ho Matahanui, for which Mr J. C. Chappie and Mr Rivers ; and the Pnnstan,

for which Mr J. D. Feraud and Mr B. Naylor aspire. Mr Bitches apparently will have a walkover for Manuhevikia, as will also Mr M’Ginnis for-Earnsclough

We learn that instructions have been issued for the survey of, with a view to its being opened for settlement, of a block of 9,400 acres on Rim No. 228, (Messrs Dalgotty, Nscho.s t Co.) St Bithaai. The Ringarooma has received a bonus from the Government to stop till the 29th so as to take the Southern members. This is a Daily Times telegram from Wellington of the 29th, consequently members ere this will have arrived in Dunedin. We have received a copy of “The Foreign Mail,” a monthly Commercial newspaper, published in Philadelphia, U.S.A. As it contains an amount of valuable information to mercantile men we have placed it on the table of the Athenaeum where it can be inspected. The usual monthly cleaning up of tho Cromwell Quartz Mining Company took place on Saturday last, the result being 2930z, of retorted gold from 230 tons of stone. We understand that the returns from this mine have considerably improved of late,—Daily Times. Our Cromwell contemporary gives the quantities as SOOoz. and 200 tons. Mr Edward Devine, through our advertising columns, introduces to the notice of residents in the district his fashionable bred Sire “ Ringleader.” From the notice of this horse by the press we must conclude he has hut few equals, and that his progeny will rate amongst the first-class. Mares left at the Kyehurn are then taken charge of, and sent on to Shag Valley Station. The Daily Times in noticing the fact that the House of Representatives has resolved on the next Session of Parliament being held at Christchurch, the City of Plains, says “ We trust, however, that our readers will nofget unduly excited over the event, and that Comer lots will not rise recklessly in anticipation on the coming on Circuit of the groat House of Talk." We are requested by the Secretary of the Dunstan District Cricket Club to intimate to members of the same that their presence on the ground is earnestly requested at the hour of 10 o’clock, a.m. to morrow (Saturday). To our readers in general we have to inform them the Alexandra and the Dunstan Clubs meet on the ground of the latter to play a friendly match to morrow. The wickets will be pitched at 10. At the present time the following-list of directors and officers of tho City of Glasgow Bank, extracted from Oliver and Boyds Edinburgh Almanac for this year, will be of interest.—Directors : John Stewart, Robert Salmond, Lewis Potter, John James Wright, Wra. Taylor, Henry Inghs, and R, S. Stronaeh—tho last named being also the | manager. The chief cashier was John Turn- | bull; secretary. Charles S. Loresohe : and j accountant, Wm. Morison. I In our report (published on tho 25th ult.) of the proceedings of the meeting of the Committee of the Dunstan District Hospi- ; tal, for consideration of tenders for tho reI erection of the Dunstan District Hospital j we, in error, gave the name of Messrs Moore and Co. as being the highest ten- | derers, at L 243, instead of Mr C. Hueston. The tenders were C. Hueston, L 243 ; A. Moore and Co., LRU ; E. Charnoek, L 129, the latter being accepted. Mr Charnoek has taken up his tender and, we hear, is getting on with the work. We are requested to draw special attention to tho important Sale by Auction at Devonshire and Tinker’s gullies on Wednesday next by Mr James Samson, Auctioneer. Tho mining plant comprises a large lot of useful material, amongst it many articles that Should command the attention of the neighboring farmers, while the horses are a really very superior lot, and well worthy inspection ; they are referred to as being as usefnl a lot as has been for a long time offerred in the district. The road between Clyde and Cromwell was opened to wheeled traffic during the week, and saving accidents, tho punt wire at Alexandra will be put into position in the course of a day or two, when through communication between Cromwell and Dun edin, via Teviot aud Lawrence will bo ’ again established. Tho road between Cromwell and Queenstown it is anticipated will be sufficiently repaired for light traffic in a few weeks, but it is thought a month or two must elapse before it is fit for heavy traffic. Holloway’s Ointment and Pills.—Throat Affections.—All the varieties of these distressing complaints may he readily and effectively treated by rubbing this Ointment twice a day upon the neck and chest, and supf orting the strength by suitable nourishment. By this simple means dipfheria, ulcerated and relaxed throat, irritation of the windpipe, quinsey and all glandular enlargements will have their progrese arrested and the destruction they have caused repaired. Holloway’s Ointment is the most trustworthy remedy for all internal and external throat ailments, and may ho safely and effectively employed in every case without regard to season, sex, age, or constitution. It is highly extolled for its ready cures of spasmodic coughs, chronic hoarsnosses, and, disagreeable discharges from the throat and nose. 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 “Browm’s Bronchial Troches.” these famous “lozenges” are now sold bymost respectable chemists in this country at Is IJd 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 tho words ‘ ’ Brown’s Bronchial Troches ” are on the Government Stamp around each box.—Manufactured by John I. Brown &, Sons, Boston, United Stales, Depot, 493, Oxfoi d- treat, London

The New Zealand Tablet’s last issue ia accompanied by a hand bill with the beading, “For a perpetual Memo'y tha thing,” and a foot note, reqri-- ■ u all Catholics to place it in some •< n i-- uus place in their houses, in order tin y n ay not forget the names of their et>< n> # «« and friends. It is the divisisnlist on Mr Curtis’s Education Bill. .*A,xiptewovtV. feature ii- 1, ' •« it.l i.U-'VT-.- J *** 4V. 1U pau WJU iV-M 4«-> C L-Jf ACtJU merely Members of the House of K-presen-tatives, while the Ayes are “ Geuil.-rnen,” a distinction, verily, but wo fail to sec the difference. Among the wreckage brought down by the late floods, and which, could it but speak, might possibly tell a tale of honor, is the upper part of the skull of a human being with a hole in the side of it, bearing a suspicious resemblance to a bullet hole. It was found qn a newly-formed bank of gravel, about a mile below Mutton Town Gully, by Mr Thomas Sims, and has been presented by that gentleman to the Clyde Athenaeum Museum. Mr Sims also presents a number of other bones, amongst which are some of the Moa, in an excellent state of preservation, the sinews and skin on some being remarkably fresh. Altogether the gift is a most acceptable one. Wo have to acknowledge with thanks from the Government printer, No. 22 of Hansard, and a batch of Parliamentary papers and reports, including the Public Accounts for the years 1577-8, and the report of the Government Insurance' Commissioner. By this report we learn that the business in this department is rapidly increasing, inasmuch as that during the year the new business done has been greater than in any previous year, and exceeds the new business done by the whole of the Life Insurance Companies in the Colony, the total new policies for the year being 1091 for L 680,600. The total amount of funds in hand is L 292.523 2s 4d. We received by the last mail a copy of the New York Freeman’s Journal, in which we find the following :—“lnformation wanted,” with a foot note—“ New Zealand papers please copy.” Not supposing forono moment that by- our acceding to the request of our American contemporary the long-lost brother will ho found we yet, in the spirit of good fellowship give it space, hoping that it may have the desired effect. tion wanted of William L. Fitzgerald, who left the town of Leo Allen, Co. Indiana on April Ist, 1858, and when last heard from in 1870 was in Charleston, Now Zealand. Any information of him will be thankfully received by his brother John 11. Fitzgerald, 251 Wehster-street, Fort Wavne, Indiana, U.S.A.” The sum of L2B odd has been subscribed in and around Alexandra, towards the Hood Belief Fund and sent to the central committee in Dunedin. Considering the large number of individual losers by' tho flood, in many instances to a largo amount iu the immediate neighborhood of Alexandra, tho amount is a most liberal one, and speaks volumes in favor of the subscribers. At Clyde no step was taken, and consequently nothing was done. On no previous occasion but Clyde has responded most handsomely whenever a call has been made for assistance, and vhy the present one has been allowed to pass unnoticed we cannot say. Cromwell we learn purposes raising a fund, hut for purely local cases of misfortune and distress. Advice to Mothers!- -Are you broken in your rest, by a sick child suffering with the pain of cutting teeth ? Go at once to a chemist and got a bottle of Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Svrci*. It will relieve ilia poor sufferer immediately. It is perfectly harmless and pleasant to taste, it produces natural quiet sleep, by relieving the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes “as bright as a button.” It soothes the child, it softens the guns, allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for dysentery and diarrhtea whether arising from teething or other causes. Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup is sold by Medicine dealers everywhere at Is. lld per bottle. Manufactured at 493 Ox-ord-street, London.