The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1881.

Kumara Times, Issue 1544, 8 September 1881, Page 2

The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1881.

Much interest was manifested in and about the vicinity of the Town Hall today relative to the election of three Borough Councillors. There were four candidates, and of these it seemed to be generally Considered that Mr G. R. Rudkin, and Mr Jas. Home (an old and tried servant of the borough) were safe for election and re-election, and that the actual contest would be between the two caterers to theatrical performers ; or, if you will, between the representatives of the Long-tunnel and the Amateur Dramatic companies ; or between Main and Seddon streets—we dont know which ; possibly all three brought their weight of intellectual influence to bear* It will be necessary to wait another hour from the time we issue till the Returning Officer startles the ears of those who have pinned their faith to the wrong man, and so we cannot publish the result till to-morrow* The newly-elected members will soon have an opportunity of distinguishing themselves, as the fortnightly meeting takes place at 7.30 p.m. The third reading of the Representation Bill was carried in the House on Monday night by a majority of 28. There are still rumors of a no-confidence motion, but the prevailing opinion now seems to be that the session will be finished before the end of the month. We have received from the Government Printer Hansard No. 22, and several bills and parliamentary papers. The Government Gazette of September Ist is to hand, which notifies that his Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint William Alfred Barton, Esq., to be Clerk at Greymouth of the District Court of Westland, Clerk of the Resident Magistrate's Court at Greymouth, Principal Clerk at Greymouth of the Warden's Court for the Westland Mining District, and Clerk of the Licensing Courts for the Districts of Cobden, Town of Greymouth, Coaldale and Paroa, vice T. Kenrick, transferred; Tom Kenrick, Esq., to be Clerk of the Resident Magistrate's Court at Lyell, Principal Clerk at Lyell of the Warden's Court for the Nelson Southwest Mining District, and Clerk of the Licensing Court for the District of Lyell, vice F. H. Ibbetson, transferred ; James M'Ennis, Esq., to be Clerk of the Resident Magistrate's Court of Kumara, Principal Clerk at Kumara of the Warden's Court for the Westland Mining District, and Clerk of the Licensing Courts for the Districts of Kumara and Greenstone, vice W. A. Barton, transferred. The closing scenes of " the stonewall" are thus referred to by the Wellington special correspondent of the Christchurch Press, who, telegraphed on Saturday as follows :—" The proceedings last night in the House were decidedly interesting. Mr Gisborne having been found guilty of contempt, and ordered to pay a fine of £2O for wilfully refusing to obey the Chairman of Committees, was ordered to attend in his place. On his entering the House, the stonewallers cheered him tremendously, as if he had done some highly meritorious thing. The Speaker then announced to him the decision of the House, and in doing so, gave him such a talking to as he is not likely to forget. It was by far the severest part of the punishment. I hear that the stonewallers had a cheque for £2OO ready to lay on the table in theatrical fashion, but

the Speaker getting an inkling of their intention, quietly informed Mr Gisborne that the fine was payable in the clerk's office, and requested him to retire there to pay it. Mr Gisborne submitted to the penalty becomingly enough." Tile following telegram was also received at Wellington on Monday evening, by Mr Pitt: — "Nelson, September sth, 1881 —Amount of fine wired to you this morning. Understand that it has already been found several times over, but the Nelson people hope Mr Gisborne will kindly allow them the privilege to which they consider they have the best right.—J. R. Dodson, Mayor." Mr Gisborne accepted the gift, and " assured the citizens of Nelson of his high sense of their approbation." The testimonial and gold watch which will, we understand, be presented on Monday evening next, to Mr W. A. Barton, late principal Clerk at the R. M. and Warden's Courts of Kumara and Greenstone, are now on view at Mr Wiesner's shop, Main road ; also the gold lockej; for Mrs Barton.

A rumor is afloat to the effect that the recommendations made by Messrs Seed and Batkin, after their recent tour of inspection of the Civil Service of the Colony, are of such a ridiculous character that their report is not likely to be laid on the table of the House.

For a list of prizes in a Grand Art Union, see fourth page.—Advt.