The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. FRIDAY, JULY 10, 1885.

Kumara Times, Issue 2746, 10 July 1885, Page 2

The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. FRIDAY, JULY 10, 1885.

The House adjourned yesterday till evening, in order that (Government might consider their position. On resuming, the Premier announced that Government had decided, at the request of a large majority of the House, to withdraw the tariff. The loss of revenue would be £70,000, which would be made up by allowing £50,000 deficiency of 1883-84 to stand over for two years, and charging £20,000 for works and armed constabulary to the loans. The Government would refill the Local Bodies Finance and

Powers Bill, and make it strictly a Ministerial question, eliminating only the power to borrow on the subsides. He expressed his regret that the House had refused the duties, and said in answer to Atkinson that he knew the Tariff Bill would be down by Tuesday. He moved a resolution authorising the refund of duties except on such as were passed by the House on the previous evening, which were spirits, wines, and preserved bananas. The Loyal Orange Lodge celebration ball and supper takes place to-night. Dancing is announced to commence at 9p. m. in the Adelphi Theatre, which is nicely decorated for the occasion. Mr Miller, as violinist, and Mr Richards, cornet player, have been engaged, so that good music is guaranteed. There will be a charge of 2s 6d for admission to the gallery. At 11.30 p.m. the company will adjourn for supper to the Masonic Hall, which also has been tastefully decorated for the occasion. Speeches will follow supper, but it is intended they shall be as short as possible, so that quick return to the ball-room may be assured. Several visitors from Maori Creek have arrived by special coach, and the ball is likely to be largely attended. A general meeting of subscribers to the Hospital will be held at the Town Hall, on Monday evening at eight o'clock, for the purpose of considering Hospital matters.

The Brunnerton correspondent of the Argus wrote yesterday:—"Mr M'Parland paid over the stakes last night in the Stenhouse - O'Loughlin match. The friends adjourned to Jones's Hotel, where songs and toasts finished the evening." Also, "A match was made to-day between R. Smith and R. Peel, to play a game of billiards at Jones's Hotel for £lO aside, to be played on Saturday, the 11th." Mr Stout has incurred the undying enmity of Mr Wakefield by referring to his journal as "a worthless evening paper." Many men of the New South Wales Contingent are reported to be looking worn and haggard, and it is a matter of thanksgiving that the Arab sailed as early as she did from Suakin. Special Notice to the Public—Vance Klaus Hassalaer will be selling in Kumara this week. His father also, Mr Von Don Fidegron Hassalaer, has just arrived from England, with a large stock of Boots and Shoes, which he is going to offer to the public at prices which defy competition, on Thursday, and following days. Those who are running about barefooted should wait until Mr Von Don Fidegron Hassalaer arrives, which will be on Thur&day next. —[Advt.[