The Dunstan Times. CLYDE, FRIDAY, OCT. 7th, 1881.

Dunstan Times, Issue 1016, 7 October 1881, Page 2

The Dunstan Times.

CLYDE, FRIDAY, OCT. 7th, 1881.

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

The Alexandra Races take place to-day, and from the good fields of horses nominated for the various events should attract a large number of visitors.

In consequence of Mr Brent being unable to undertake tke judgeship of the Alexandra Races, Dr Leahy has consented to officiate in his stead.

A leader on “ The Land Question,” correspondent’s “Trip from Cromwell to Wanaka,” and other matter of local interest, we are compelled to hold over till next

issue. Mr. Vincent Fyke Informs us that he intends offering himself as a candidate for the Dunstan electoral district ; also for the Dnnstan Hiding in Vincent County. Mr Naylor, we understand, does not purpose contesting the seat. On Friday afternoon last a lad about 13 years old, the eldest son of Mr Win. Leask, farmer, Blacks, was instantaneously killed by the capsizing of a dray at the Upper Blacks crossing of the Manuhcrikia River. The result of the inquiry shows that the mishap was purely accidental. In con'equenoe of no quorum being in attendance, the usual monthly meeting of the Dunstan District Hospital Committee, to have been held on Monday evening, lapsed. The Secretary informs us that he has convened a meeting for Monday evening next, when we hope to see a full attendance, as the quarterly balance-sheet and other important business has to be transacted. A meeting of I pish BWiops has been held at which resolutions wore passed expressing the opinion that the authors of the Irish

Land Act are entitled to the gratitude of the _ tenants ; recommending the latter to utilise fully the benefits provided by the measure, and warning them against secret agencies or acts of violence and intimidation. The resolutions further expressed the opinion that it is desirable that an amnesty should be granted to the prisoners now in custody under the Coercion Act. The Georgia Minstrels gave two of their first-class entertainments in the Town Hall, Clyde, last Friday and Saturday evenings, to good houses, and most deservedly won the appkiuse. Unaided by burnt cork or other nostrums,the Minstrels appear in their natural black skins, and as a matter of course carry with them the real twang of the plantation, together with those other peculiarities that are so amusing, and which may be attempted, but never attained, by the Circassian. In their respective parts each is good, but the palm must be given to Massa Tambourine, whose skill on the tambourine and as a dancer we have never seen equalled, whilst as to his facial contortions they wore such as wo hare never seen at+cmpted,leave alone surpassed. This gentlemen alone is worth all the money asked to see the entire

company ; we therefore would advise all to pay the company a visit on theii next appearance in the district]; notice is given in another column. A distinguished actor well-known in this metropolis (says the Christchurch “.Press”), and whose name rhymes with “dove,” has distinguished himself. Like Mr Seddon, ho sometimes takes curious liberties with the English language and after some very funny speeches he made in “Our Boys,” on the West Coast, a notice appeared next morning on the prompter’s board to this effect “Mr is recommended to make a little more acquaintance with Bindley Murray.” Turning to a fel-low-pro. who was with him, he asked : “ Who is this Bindley Murray ? I’D knock spots off him.” As the reporters had been rather rough on the distinguished actor, he thought Bindley Murray must be one of them, and he sailed on one of the editors of the local papers to complain of his hard usage. “Have you a reporter on your measly rag of a paper,” said the Thespian, “ called Bindley Murray !” I believe,” said the editor, “ho has been dead for sonic years.” “It’s lucky for him,” responded the actor, “or 1 would have! knocked the stuffing out of the swine." And he passed slowly down the stairs, leaving the editor in convulsions of laugh- * ter. i