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Grey River Argus, Volume XII, Issue 1404, 30 January 1873, Page 3

[advertisement.] THE HOSPITAL TENDERS. [to the editor.] Sir— That the evening's amusement has scarcely borne the morning's reflections I think is sufficiently evident from the greatly moderated tone of the letter which appears in your contemporary's columns of to-night, and that rashness and inexperience should have been induced to yield to sober reflection is sufficiently encouraging to induce a further effort in the direction of my last commanication, contenting myself by merely suggesting to my corresponding opponent that frothy invectives seldom succeed to the extent anticipated, and that the public judgment is not to be misled by low devices. I will now proceed to deal with the reasonings and conclusions of the "Committee-man." My young friend — pardon this slip of the pcn — commences by directing attention to the first of the two columns of figures published this morning. This is — well, I can scarcely say clever, for it is a shift to which the gentleman is unavoidably driven — but it serves at least for that bad excuse which is said to be better than none. However, not to treat my opponent's arguments too lightly, I will admit that it shows an advantage of between 2s and 3s on his side. But, Sir, I protest against such a principle of determining the issue between us, and taking this infuriated bull by the horns, I challenge him, again and again, to confront me on the] question of cost to the Hospital for one, two, three, or twelve months' consumption. A bet, they say, is a fool's argument, and I will not incur that imputation in this case, but I will engage to present to the Hospital £20, if my opponent can disprove what I have from the first asserted — that my tender shows a saving on the consumption I have named ; and. for what? Not as ungenerously insinuated, to show the trifling advantage obtained by it, but to prove that the principle usually followed in such cases has been departed from. And have I failed in this ? I unhesitatingly say — No. Well, my opponent next proceeds to caution the public against being misled by an evident typographical or clerical error, in regard to an item in the list published. Could anything be more insulting to the greatest ignoramus in the town. And what shall be said of a gentleman who deals with this insignificant matter, and who has the presumption to commence his diatribe with "Mr Duncan M 'Lean's own mountain has brought forth a veritable mouse. 4 ' Really commisseration deadens- all disposition to condemn. Well, my opponent having commenced with the pistols is now evidently disposed to go in for the coffee, and very strongly insists upon all due attention being given to this stimulant. Does he begin to quake ? Well, what care I about his coffee ? I only care to show that that, infallible test of cost for one or twelve months' consumption results in the way I have stated. "And now a word on designs and investigations." If "Mr Duncan M'Lean should learn before attempting to vilify a public committee, that there yet exist souls imbued with higher motives than* petty enmity," so will he do well to recollect that there also exist men mean enough to claim positions which they do not hold for the purpose of serving their ends ; whilst there are others, who, holding those positions, endeavor to shirk their responsibility by attempting to stab in the dark. Having been attacked by a person styling himself " A Member of the Committee," when I have reason to believe that the majority of the Committee repudiate that .attack, my duty to myself, and my respect for principle, impose upon me the necessity of treating the proceedings of such men with the most surpreme contempt. I will take no further notice of any anonymous letters on this subject. If ,"A JMEemberof the Committee" is not ashamed of his name, let him sign it. I am, &c, Duncan M'Lean. Auctions. ■ THIS DAY, THURSDAY, 30tH JANUARY, At 2 o'clock. SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. NANCARROW & CO. favored with instructions, will sell by public auction, on •Thursday next, the 30th instant, at 2 o'clock, at the residence of Win. Cooper, Esq., Tainui street south — The whole of his Household Furniture and Effects, Together with A lot of Fowls, and a few Hives of Bees. Without reserve. NANCAKROW and CO., Auctioneers. Meetings. fpHE GREY RIVER STEAM TUG X COMPANY (LIMITED) . The ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Shareholders of the above Company will be held at Kilgoar'B Union Hotel, on MONDAY, the 3rd day of FEBRUARY, 1873, at 3 o'clock p.m. Business : To receive the Report and 'Balancesheet To elect Two Directors in the place of Messrs J. Kilgour and W. S. Smith, retiring And To elect an Auditor for the ensuing year. By order, G. W. MOSS, Manager. AN EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS of the NEW RIVER WATER-RACE COMPANY (REGISTERED), will be held at their Office, Marsden, on FRIDAY, 14th FEBRUARY, 1873, at 12 Noon, to consider the advisability — Ist. Of borrowing one-half instead of one-third capital from the General Government upon mortgage. 2nd. Of making a call to liquidate the liability incurred for work done. 3rd; Of declaring a dividend and other general business. JAMES HAMILTON, Legal Manager