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Grey River Argus, Volume X, Issue 777, 10 January 1871, Page 2

Mr Harrison was to address the electors at Nelson Creek last evening. He will hold meetings at No Town to-morrow, Maori Gully (Arnold) on We-lnesday ; Clarke's Hotel, South Beach, on Thursday ; Clifton on Saturday. It is satisfactory to learn that owing -to the representations of Mr Revell to Wellington two additional polling-places in the Grey Valley District have been appointed, viz., one at Half-Ounce, aud the other at Marsden. . , - One of the incidents connected with the approaching election of County Chairman, is a Calcutta sweep to be drawn at the Cosmopolitan Hotel to-night. At the Resi<lent Magistrate's Court, yesterday, Eliza Gostri Ige, charged with being drunk and disorderly, was discharged with a caution, having been locked up since Saturday. — Ann Rodgers. for having been drunk and disorderly iv Mackay street at 2 a.m. on Monday morning was fined LI, or 48 hours' imprisonment. On Saturday Mr W. H. Revell, District Coroner, proceeded to the Arnold and held an inquest on the body of William Patten, who was smothered while working alone in his paddock on Thursday last. It appeared, from the position in which the deceased was found that his arm got jammod between a slab and tbe sluice-box, and the staclc of washdirt came down upon him before he could get away, and smothered him. The jury returned a verdict of "accidentally smothered." Mr Lowther Broad has announced his intention^ not to come forward at the coming election as a candidate for Westland North in the General Assembly. He regrebs that circumstances over which he has n;: control make it impossible for him to comply with the wish of those who signed a requisition that he would allow himself to be placed in nomination. The Hokitika coach drove so slowly up to tbe Temnakau yesterday morning, that the Greymouth coach was kept waiting more than an hour. In consequence, on the return trip the Greymouth coach found that the tide had so far backed up the New River as to make it impassable. Mr Tom Kenrick, who was a passenger, got out one of the horses and brought to town the Greymouth portion of the overland mail. The annual pic-nic of the children attending St. Patrick's School, took place yesterday at Tivoli Gardens. The reason why yesterday was selected was that the teacher wished to get all the scholars together, so that they might all be expected to be present when the sshool takes up to-day. In the forenoon the children, under the care of their teachers, the Rev. Fathers Colomb and Bensfeldt, and a number of ladies and gentlemen who took an interest in the school, assembled at St. Patrick's Church grounds, where a procession was formed, and, proceeded by a brass band, with bauners flying marched through the streets to the gardens. The amusements usual upon such occasions were at once set on foot, and continued with much spirit dimng the day. In the afternoon'the grounds were visited by a large number of the citizens, who appeared to enjoy the sports quite as much as the youngsters, A liberal supply of all kinds

>i refreshments was provided by a m\mbei >f the members of St. Patrick's ChurcL, am it was quite a treat to see the gusto witl which the guests, young and old, laid th •ommissiariat under contribution, after thei :xerti<»u3 in the ga.nes. Tlie weather wa aosb delightful, and tho day was sp:nt ii. "thorough enjoyment by all who visited tli {rounds. At 6 p m the procession was re formed and marched into town, tht, number.>resent being greatly augmented since th< norning. They marched through the piin oi pal streets, back" to the school grounds where the children were addressed by tht Rev. Father Colouib. Three cheers \ver< then eiven by all present for the Rev. and the Teacher, and the company then dispersed, thoroughly satisfied with the plea sant manner in which the day had been passed. On Saturday last a friendly game of cieket was played on the Camp Reserve, between m eleven chosen from the members of the Grey River Cricket Club and an eleven <>! the banks, but the former proved too much for the gentlemen of the banks. The bowl ing of Messrs Guinness for the Club, ami Paul for the bankers, was very good indeed throughout the match. Subjoined, we give the scores :— G. R. C. C. Thomas, c White, b Dunne 4 Waters, b Paul 3 Milburn,b Paul ... ... 13 Heaphy, b Paul ... 15 Guinness, b Paul 1 Tviohitl, bßrunn 13 Strike, ruu out 4 Buckingham, c aid. b Dunne 4 Cochrane, run out 10 ■Burke, b Dunne ... ... „, ... 5 Tindale, not out ... 21 Sundries ... 33 Total 117 Bankers. Kent, st Thomas, b Cochrane 1 Barren, b Cochrane „ ... 4 Brunn, b Guinness 0 Lyell, b Guinness ... 0 Hogg, b Guinness 0 But b, J. M., b Guinness 1 Paul, 1 b w, b Thomas 9 Grutt, b Guinness 3 Dunne, b Guinness 8 Bintt.G. F, cJßurke, b Guinness ... 1 White, not out ... ..0 Sundries ... 17 Total ... ... ... .'.. 44 Thomas Wilson Garlick, late of the firm of Garlick and Smith, of the Thames, has been arrested on a charge of rape against Susan Mary Gilberd, a child twelve years of age. Thomas Betts, a butcher, cut his throat at Stafford Town on Friday, and has since died. , T.Uo annual dinner of the Volunteer Fire Brigade took place last night, in the Volunteer Hall. Shortly after eight o'clock, the members of the Town Band and the Brigade assembled at the Brigade Hall, and marched in procession, through a number of the streets, die band" playing stirring airs in a very creditable manner, accompanied by a lare(e crowd of citizens, who were attracted by the unwonted sight. Arrived at the hall, the .Brigade and a large number of visitors marched in and took their seats. The building was very tastefully decorated with flags, devices, and evergreens, and the table was laid out in the caterer's best style. Mr Johnston, of the Melbourne Hotel, had spared no time, labor, or expense in furnishing one of the best "spreads" ever laid on a public table in Greymouth. The chair was occupied by ex Captain Whall, who was supported on the right by Captain Amos, and on the left by his Worship the Mayor aud Mr W. H. Revell, R. M. The vice-chair was occupied by eKLieutenant Hosie, supported right and left by Lieutenant M'Gregor and Engiueer Sewell. There were between 30 and 40 members of the Brigade present, and among the visitors we observed the Mayer, Mr Lahinan, Mr Thomas, -Mr F. Hamilton, Dr Morice, Mr P. Cameron, Mr J. S. M. Thompson, Mr F. Clark, Mr Whitrooro and Mr Sheedy. Apologies for not being able to attend were read from Captain M Farlane ef Hokitika, Mr F. Guinn.-ss, M.C.C., Mr G. King, and J. Mr Kiljiour, the latter gentlemm enclosing L 5 Ss for the benefit of the B igade Fund. The Chairman gave the u-iu.il loyal and patriotic toasts, which were • Inly responded bo. " The Greymouth Ride Volunteers," coupled with the name of Captain Hamilton, was cordially drank. Captain Hamilton replied, assuming them that 'if ■ ever Greymouth was assailed by enemies from without or within the town, they would hnd them not only volunteers but soldiers The next tnasfc was that of " the 'County Council.' 1 coupled with the name of Mr Lahinan, and Mr Lahman replied on behalf of himself a.nd his colleague, MrGuinness. The following toasts followed, and were all duly responded to:— "Mayor aud Councillors of the Borough ;" " The Retiring Officers ;" "The Newly-eleuted Officers of the Brigade;" "Friendly and other Societies;" " Visitors ;" " The Mining Interest :" "The Press," &c., &c. &c. During the intervals a number of songs were sung by several of the members, which added much to the hilarity of the evening, and the company broke up, after spending a few pleasant hours.