The Dunstan Times. CLYDE, FRIDAY, JULY 17, 1885. SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

Dunstan Times, Issue 1220, 17 July 1885, Page 2

The Dunstan Times.

CLYDE, FRIDAY, JULY 17, 1885. SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

Beneath the rule of men entirely Just Che pen is mightier than the sword.

[BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.] Dunedin, July 16, 7.30 p.m. It was mentioned at to-day’s meet ing of the Education Board on the authority of the headmasters themselves, that in the cases of fifteen schools in the neighborhood ot Dunedin, out of every five children receiving tuition, two are under seven years of age. More than one member gave it as his opinion that it was high time the minimum age for scholars was fixed at seven. A Mrs Jacobsen has died at Norsewood, Hawkes Bay, from exposure in the bush.

A man named Philip Dolan, living at Eakaia, was drowned yesterday whilst hauling logs out of the spit, SSir J. Vogel’s petition relating to his claim for services rendered to the colony in connection with the negotiation of the loan and the inscription of stock, was presented by Mr Macan» drew this afternoon. The prayer is that the House may take the premises into consideration and grant such relief as it may see most fit. Mr Macandrew, in presenting the petition, said:—From the high, official and political position which the petitioner holds, it has been thought that for the present perhaps this question might be held in obeyauce. I may say, however, that from Sir J. Vogel’s state of heakk it- is considered by many of his friends that in the interests of his family no time should be lost, and that no undue delay should take place in his giving evidence on the subject, and placing it on record.

A horrible double murder has occurred at Yena, Fiji. Two of Moore’s Polynesian laborers were found mutis lated, their heads being severed from the trunks, Two Fijians have been arrested on suspicion. At about noon to-day, Edwin Stallard, whilst working on the new road from the Maori Kaik to the Heads, was stabbed in the abdomen by a man named Newman. It appears that the two men were quarrelling at the time. Mr Low, the engineer, who happened to be at the Heads, had both men taken on board the Custom’s launch and conveyed to Port. iSewman being under the charge of one of the Armed Constabulary. Dr Drysdale having examined the injured man, ordered his removal to tho Dunedin Hospital. Mr Hobbs’ Gaming and Lotteries Act was read third time in Lower House yesterday and passed The Hospitals and Charitable Aid Bill debated yesterday and adjourned. There is a growing feeling among members that session will not extend heyond the first week of September. With the Opposition reluctant to assume office even if oiled upon, and the House as a whole disposed to keep Ministers in, and the measures out, it is thought that the best thing is to bring this unpromising session to an end with all decent and practical speed. Mr Dargaville has given notice of his intention to move a new clause in the Licensing Amendment Bill by establishing as uniform throughout the Colony, 6 a m. to 11 pm. as the hours within which a publican’s license shall authorise him to do business, London, July 15. In his despatches General Komaroff accuses the Afghans of still advancing. He has received orders from his Government to act strictly on the defensive. Colouel llidgeway, the English Afghan frontier Commissioner, is proceeding to Herat. The balance sheet of the National Bank of New Zealand shows the doubtful debts to he LI 31,000; LI 00,000 of the capital account and LIO,OOO from the reserve fund have been transferred to a contingent bad debts account. The Munster Bank (Ld.), which has branches in the principal towns in the south of Ireland, has suspended j payment. The ship, North America, which left Melbourne for London on February 19 is missing, and grave fears are entertained for her safely. The placing of the New South Wales loan on the market h.is been delayed pending the fixing of tho minimum. The “ Times” says that New South Wales will have no difficulty in obtaining tho new loan, despite the protest of the city brokers.

It is to ba hoped the motion of Or. Anderson for the establishment of a nursery in the county, and to be brought up at the meeting of the Council on Wednesday next, will meet with a better fate than have several similar motions that have from time to time been discussed by the Council, If we remember rightly the Council have ever been of one mind as to the advisability, and agreed as to the many advantages that would accrue generally from the establishment of one or more nurseries, but the stumbling block has been location. Now that the Council has funds at its disposal it will be a pity indeed if they do not now settle the question, and we wonld suggest if no other way presents itself of solving the question of location that a subcommittee of three members of the Council be elected by ballot to fix on site and set the machinery in motion. Seeing the great good the Lake and Maniototo nurseries are doing for the comparatively insignificant outlay, we contend the Vincent County Council will not be doing its duty if they longer neglect so important a work.

Amongst the Parliamentary papers received by ns during the week is a terribly voluminious affair covering no less than 188 pages of closely tabulated matter, and being parts 1, 2 and 3 ot the Statistics of the Colony for 1884. in o doubt the information contained will interest some people, but we question if the light is worth the candleTo our mind the whole thing is just about as valuable to the people of New Zealand as was the written address on the cover of the copy that reached us to the post office authorities. It rean as follows;—“ The Editor, Dunstan Times, Vincent County Gazette, and General Goldfields Advertiser, Clyde, Dunedin.” The anniversary of the Longe Star of the Dunstan, A.0.E., we understand is to be celebrated with a ball on the 28th August nest.

The entertainment advertised in another column to be given at Tinkers this night week, the 24th inst., in aid of the funds of the District Hospital promises to be a grand affair, The’inflaential committee appointed to carry out the affair ara working most strenuously to make it a success. We are not at liberty to give the names of ladies and gentlemen vocalists and musicians who have most kindly promised their services for the occasion, but from a glance over the list we may premise the entertainment will be equal to if not somewhat better than any. thing previously attempted in the district. Mr Sheppard’s new hall (just completed), and in which the entertainment is to take place, is a grand building; and possesses every accomodation for performers and for a large audience. We wish the committee may be rewarded with a bumper house. An able, interesting, and we'l argned debate on the question of UVeetrade versus Protection, took place at the Alexandra Mutual Improvement Society last week. Mr Ailken opened the debate on the affirmative by giving the definitions of Freetrada v Protection as generally accepted in political economy, and after a clear and well reasoned speech concluded by quoting from a letter by Mr John Bright to a friend in New Zealand, showing the advantages of Freetrade to that Colony, and pointing out the dangers of Protection. Mr Forrest defended a judicious system of protection in one of the ablest speeches of the session. He maintained that such a thing as absolute Freetrade was utterly unknown, and certainly did not exist in New Zealand, as any one could see by referring to the Customs duties imposed on a long list of articles imported into this country. If they wanted real Freetrade why not abolish Customs duties ? As it is, Freetrade so called, was a great sham ; and the outcry at present raised on the subject was chiefly by inter-ested-tile large merchants and importers vi ho were the chief members of all the Chambers of Commerce in the country. This country to do something in the near future to encouiags local manufactures and industries for the employment of hundreds of young people for whom at present there seemed no likelihood of occupation except at rabbiting or something of that kind. Messrs Aldred and Menriea followed on the affirmative side, and gave excellent addresses. On the side of a judicious and wisely arranged system of Protection, Mr Cards supported Mr Forrest in bis remarks. At the conclusion of the debate the President put the question, when the affirmative side (Freetrade) was carried by a majority of 2, out of 15 present. The Local Bodies Finance and County Amendment Bills will be coasidere 1 next evening. a vote of thanks to the chair closed the meeting.

The “Illustrated New Zealander, '* pub« lulled by Mr R. T. "Wheeler, of Dnnedin, for the mouth is to hand. As usual It contains a number of excellent views of New Zealand and Australian scenery and current events, besides a lot of interesting reading matter.

Many of our readers who will remember Mr William Griudley, butcher, and some years back a resident of this town, will learn with regret of his death, which took place on Saturday last at his residence, Bun cilia, and wo are sure Join with us in expressions of condolence with the bereaved widow and family who are left to mourn their loss. From private sources we learn that deceased was struck down with an epopletio fit at midnight on Friday last, and succumbed at 4.20 p.m the next day, never regaining consciousness, The usual two monthly meeting of the Vincent County Council will be held in the council chambers, Clyde, on Wednesday next, the 2Ut inst. We regret that nothing further has been heard of Mr John M'Kellar, late telegraph linemau, Stephen S. Hutchison has been committed for trial on one of the charges preferred against him under the Bankruptcy Act, Accuse 1 was admitted to bail, Messrs U’Ren and G.W. Elliott becoming bodamen.

Wa have to chronicle in our obituary notice the death of another old resident of the Alexandra and Teviot district—Mr John McKenzie, For the last year or two Mr McKenzie had been in very feeble health, and, being somewhat advanced in years, the rigours of the winter tried him sorely. Deceased, though very week and not expected to last long, died suddenly. He was interested in several mining undertakings in the district, having been a shareholder in a dredge on the river, and also in the Doctor’s Point claim, He was a devout honest Godfearing man, and took an active interest in Church and Sabbath School matters, having filled the office of elder of the Presbyterian Church, Alexandra, for the past 4 or 6 years. His remains were interred in the Alexandra cemetery on the Bth July. The Rev. J. Lothian conducted the funeral services in an impressive manner, and made touching reference to the sad event. Purify the blood, cleanse the stomach, and sweeten the breath with Hop Bitters. American Co.’a only genuine. Read Keating’s Cough Lozenges cure Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testimony states that no other medicine is so effectual in the cure of these dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bed time ensures rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They contain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists, in Tins, and 2s, 9d. eocb.