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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 6 March 1901, Page 4

A Tommy’s opinion—One of the noted Black Watch was asked what he thought of New Zealanders. “Oh, they are fine scouts, and brave fellows; still,” ho added quickly “If we did what they do in battle we would be shot, for the simple reason that the New Zealanders are too independent, and at times disobey orders.” In referring to Mr E. McKenzie’s nomination to the Nelson Harbour Board, the Nelson Mail remarks “Let us hope he will not confound Nelson with the ‘ wild and woolly West,’ to a portion of which his functions as a professional Harbour Board member take him once a week at a shilling a mile. At the end of 1901, it is proposed to hold an extensive exhibition at Bendigo, under the auspices of the Governmsnt of Victoria, to commemorate the discovery of gold in 1851, and to celebrate the Jubilee in a fitting manner. It is to bo called the “ Victorian Gold Jubilee Exhibition.’’

At the Supreme Court at Auckland, Sir Eobert Stout commented strongly on the practice of mining companies in paying men in cheques, thus placing in their way temptation to spend money in cashing cheques at hotels. His Honour thought it was a disgraceful practice, and felt bound to draw attention to it.

A very beautiful aerolite was seen by several people in Picton one evening recently, says the “Marlborough Express.” The head was like a large globe, and the colours brilliant green and red, with a long fiery tail following. The beautiful object came into sight over the eastern hills, and disappeared into space northwards. Those who saw it assert that the peculiar hissing noise made by a projectile in its passage through the air was distinctly heard by them. Great interest is being taken in the agitation for the railway to Akaroa, and the Eailway League are working with the petition to be presented to the Government at an early date. The Gore people have decided not to entertain the Imperial troops when passing through that town, the authorities holding that thoy would not be warranted in incurring an expenditure of upwards ot £IOO for the privilege of an hour’s visit. Another pea rifle account is reported from Lyttelton, On Tuesday night a lad named John Childs, about seventeen years of age, and other lads were playing with the weapon when it was discharged. The shot penetrated Child’s bladder, and he is now in a precarious state.