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Kumara Times, Issue 2382, 17 April 1884, Page 2

The ordinary meeting of the Borough Council is appointed to be held this evening. Sir Julius and Lady Vogel, who may be expected to arrive in New Zealand today in the Tongariro from England, which left Hobart on Monday last for the Bluff, are accompanied by their eldest daughter, Master Vogel being left at school in England. The Auckland Star of the Bth says:—“Sir Julius has let his house in Cromwell Road, London, and will certainly make a stay of several months in New Zealand. He is still very unwellin fact, such a cripple from gout that he cannot walk, and had to be carried on board ship. Great things are expected from the sea voyage, which there can be no doubt has been undertaken chiefly for health purposes, though Sir Julius is not likely to overlook business also.” Herbert Spencer, who is reported as likely to visit Australia for the benefit of his health, is an English author who is renowned for having developed and applied universally the theory of evolution. In the race for the Sydney Cup, it appears by a cablegram this afternoon, Martini-Henri broke away and fell, and Morpeth, the top-weight horse (9st. 31b.), went on top of Martini. Martini’s jockey was injured, and Morpeth, whose leg was broken by the fall, had to be destroyed. Martini escaped unhurt. Mr Emerson, of Hokitika, has sold his bay mare Marie Stuart for £175. Her destination is Auckland, and it is understood she is to go to the stud. At the meeting of chesiplayers at Rugg’s Hotel on Saturday evening last, it was resolved to revive chess in this district by forming a club and holding a handicap tournament. Many old chessplayers who could not attend the meeting signified their willingness to take part in the tournament, and some also to join the club. The entrance-fee for the tournament was fixed at 2s 6d, and to the club Is, per member. Mr A. Sampson undertook to invite players residing at the Lead, and Mr Wiesner those in the town. Mr Janion was appointed treasurer. The following have already enlisted :—Dr. Monckton, Messrs Wiesner, Sampson, Hope, Janion, Thorne, Nicholaison, Holst, R. Morgan, R. Smith, Ballantyne, Bent, and Ames. Gentlemen desirous of entering the club or tournament, or both, are requested to give their names to Mr Wiesner, to Mr Sampson, or to the treasurer. Notice is given by the County Chairman that Mr F. Dale has been appointed to the following offices in the Arahura and other ridings of the county:—Rate and Dog Tax Collector, Inspector of Vehicles, Hawkers’ Licenses, Slaughterhouses, Nuisances, Chinese Miners’ Rights, and under the Food Adulteration Act. At the sitting of the Waste Lauds Board at Hokitika yesterday, present— Chief Commissioner (J. Giles, Esq.), the Hon. J. A. Bonar, and Messrs Ohesney and Robinson, the application of Thomas Peart to have 50 acres thrown open for agricultural leasing was postponed for further inquiry. The Board approved of the transfer of deferred-payment sections 54 and 55, block XIII., Hohenu Survey District, from W. O’Hagan to Thomas Peart. —A letter from the County Chairman, asking that the cemeteries at Golclsborough, Stafford, and Okavito, may be reserved under the “Cemeteries Act, 1832," was postponed for iuqurv as to the paq ,c coi.i’se. All accounts against the Hospital Fete Committee are required to be forwarded to the Treasurer, Mr Wm. Nicholson, before five o’clock to-morrow evening. A meeting of the HospiPil Fete Committee will be held in the Town Hall tomorrow evening, at eight o’clock. Tenders are required on or before Monday next for the supply of firewood to the Kmnara State School Committee. Particulars can be obtained from Mr A. C. Campbell, to whom the tenders are to be addressed.