Marlborough Times. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1880.

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume II, Issue 166, 22 October 1880, Page 2

Marlborough Times. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1880.

Next Monday will mark an event of considerable significance in the history of New Zealand, for on that day the sections of land on the \Y annate Plains set apart for selection on deferred payments will be open for selection at the Land Offices, Carlyle and Hawera, and sections for which there are more than one application will be submitted to auction, between the applicants only, on the 28th instant, at Hawera. The land on immediate payments will be sold by public auction, open to all bidders, on Friday,

the 29th, at Hawera. Upset price, £4 per acre. The price of land on deferred payments will be £o an acre. 5s per acre will have to be deposited on making application. Each applicant will only be allowed to apply for one section on deferred payments. Considerable competition is expected for the several lots, and notwithstanding the proverbial depression we believe that expectation will, to a great extent, be realised. The land is described as being of excellent quality and well adapted for farming purposes. The eyes of intending settlers have been directed towards this locality for years, but t; native difficulties ” have hitherto retarded settlement in this direction. At one time indeed it looked as if the natives would go to war rather than allow these plains to be cut up and sold to the pakeha, and a protest in the shape of a bullet was lodged in the head of one of a survey party, besides the loss violent means adopted of putting fences across the tracks. It is only by great pluck and perseverance, accompanied by tact, that the matter has been so far satisfactorily arranged that the surveys have been allowed to proceed and the natives now appear to acquiesce in the arrangements which have been made, and there seems but little danger of any serious out break. If the Government succeeds in settling people quietly on this land, of which there appears to be every reasonable prospect, they will have accomplished a very valuable and important work indeed, and one most conducive to the future progress of the country. Land that can only be held at the point of the bayonet is hardly worth having, however rich it may be in quality or cheap in price, ami under this category for some years past must be classed much of the lands of Taranaki and the Upper Waikato, which would otherwise have been settled long ago, and each acre that is settled is an additional guarantee against native disturbances. We look forward to the result of this land sale with considerable interest. It is one far different to the ordinary run of land sales, ami will, in all probability, have a permanent effect on the country. The credit of the Government, as regards the manner in which the Native Department is being managed under Mr Bryce, is, to a great extent, at stake in this matter. It will also be a criterion as to the tightness or otherwise of money at the present time, and will also demonstrate to some extent, what amount of eagerness exists amongst the people to avail themselves of the deferred payment system, which, if properly carried out by the right sort of people, is oneof the very best modes that can be adopted of settling a new country. In this particular case, if the settlers are the sort of men who can be relied on to act together in case of ar emergency, the natives, who are

very .shrewd in such matters, arc not very likely to provoke an outbreak in which they would be pretty sure to get beaten, and this view of the mat-

ter will probably induce many persons to take up land at Waimate, and settle down upon it, who might other Aviso be afraid of the venture. Parties of all shades of politics must regard with sincere satisfaction the extinguishment of the “ Native difficulty,” which has been for years one of the greatest drawbacks to the advancement of the Colony, and the sale of the Waimate Plains, and the settlement of Europeans on the Patea Block if accomplished, will be important steps in that direction, especially if they can be carried out in amity and concord between the two races, instead of amid strife, bloodshed, and litigation.

A notice appears in another column announcing that the price of pure milk has been reduced by Mr Houldsworth to 3d. per quart. At the half-yearly meeting of the Bank of New Zealand to-day, a dividend of ten per cent, was declared, and a bonus of live pfcr cent. L 23.000 was carried forward. The tender of M r T. Maddock, at LI6Q 1 (5s (id for repairs to the road from Castle Creek to the Saxton river has been accepted by the Awaterc Road Board. Monday next, October 25th, is prescribed by Gazette notice as the latest day for sending in statements of property in accordance with the provisions of the Property Assessment Act.

Some specimens of Pieton coal (exhibited I)3'Mr Renfrew) are on view at the Club Hotel, and tilt; mine from which they were taken is, we are informed, open to public inspection for a week. Reductions are permeating all branches of the Public Service. Amongst those who have received notice that their services will shortly be no longer required is Mr H. Simmouds, assistant messenger at the Government Buildings, Blenheim.

The Lower Wairau Rivers Road have resloved to carry out the work of raising Halifax street, and are about to call for tenders. A report of the proceedings at lastnights’ meeting will he found in another portion of our columns.

The Blenheim Rifle Volunteers will parade for drill this evening, (Friday, 22nd instant), at half-past seven o’clock, and also on Monday and Tuesday next at the same hour. Notice is also given that the Blenneim School Cadets will practice for district prize firing every Saturday at noon.

MrC. J. \\\ Griffiths will sell to-morrow (Saturday, 23rd instant), at two o’clock, clothing, furniture, and sundries, and on the following Saturday will submit to public competition the household furniture and effects of Mr Inspector Smith, Maxwell Road.

The Secretary of the Literary Institute roquets us to state that a book entitled the “Wonders of the Heavens” has been borrowed from the Institution and not returned. Whoever has got it is requested j.o return it without delay, as it is wanted.

Tlic Awatere Road Board invite tenders until Tuesday, 2nd November, for forming about one mile of side cutting from Upeot.to the top of the Saddle, at the head of the long valley, and for the whole distance to the limestone spur. The work will be shown on Thursday, the 28th inst., starting from Upcot at 7 o’clock a.m.

The Wairau Road Board invite tenders up to the 2nd November for repairing the Avon road from Leafield to the Avon Saddle. The work will be shown on Wednesday, the 27th instant, starting from Leafield gate at 9.30 a.m. Specifications may bo seen on application to the Inspector. Monday, November Ist, being the anniversary day of the Province, will he observed as a Bank Holiday, and a number of our leading merchants and tradesmen signify their intention ol closing their places of business on that day. 4he Govvernment offices, however, will not be closed.

An alteration has been made as to the times and places to which the entire horse “ Lillipee” will pay his visits this season. He will go to Havelock on Saturdays, returning on Mondays ; will be at Blenheim on Wednesdays, at Pietou-road and Picton on Thursdays, and on Tuesdays and Fridays will remain at home. The Blenheim Volunteers meet for drill this evening under >Sergt. Finn, the Drill Inspector from the Armed Constabulary, Wellington. The Picton Company were drilled by Sergt. Finn on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, when the officers of that Company expressed themselves very much pleased at the efiicient manner in which he imparts instruction.

Owing to the inclemency of the weather last evening, the contcmplircd entertainment under the auspices of thel.O.G. 1., at the Temperance Hall, did not come off', but stands postponed until Tuesday evening next. An excellent bill of fare lias been provided, consisting of readings from “ Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” interspersed with a variety of appropriate pieces, to be sung by the choir and juveniles from the Hope of Blenheim Temple. An adjourned meeting of the Committee of the Horticultural Society was held at the Club Hotel on Tuesday evening. The programme and prize list were gone through and discussed at some length. Some alterations were made which will be notified to the public by advertisement. One new prize was introduced which is likely to have a good effect, namely, L2, for the best cultivated cottage garden. The meeting was further adjourned to this (Friday) evening.

Messrs Sharp and Pickering announce an important sale by auction of farm land, to be held at Ewart’s Hall, on Saturday Noe. fith, commencing at 2 o’clock, when six valuable farms will be brought to the hammer. The property for sale is a subdivision of Mr W. Jeffries’ well-known farm, three miles from Blenheim, and comprises some of the best land in the district. Particulars will be found in our advertising columns, and any further information and plans of the estate can be obtained from the auctioneers or at the office of Mr ( . 1 urkis.s, or Mr W. Sinclair, solicitor.

Inspector Smiths’ services at the late fire have received a graceful and appropriate recognition at the bands of the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company, who have, though their agent, Mr Stenhouse, presented him with two handsomely bound volumes of “ Chambers Information for People” accompanied with tbe following inscription: —“Presented to Mr J homa.s Meredith Smith, New Zealand Armed Constabulary, by the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Crmpany, through their Blenheim Agent' Mi' George Setou Stenhouse, as a token of recognition for good services at the.late fire. September 21st, ISSO. Blenheim, N.Z., OCL0 C L 21st, ISSO. We take the following quotations of Marlborough wool from tbe New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company's circular of the 27th August Ist combing, l(i bales lid, 5 do lOd, 1 do damaged Did, j. Ward. Creasy combing, A and B, 14 bales Is Ohl, H do Is, locks and pieces 0 bales Sd, Watts. Creasy combing, 1 bale ]s, !1 do 11 Ad, 3(> do I Id, 13 do 10J«1, 3 do ]od, 1 do damaged 10£d, ;> bales KHd, 14 bales lOd, 4do (ram’s) lO.ld, unclassed, 12 bales 10.’,d. scoured, 2 bales Is 9d, ;>9 ba’es jiieccs 1 s 7jd, / bales do Is /d, 4 bales do Is 5Ad, Cibson, Waipapa. Creasy combing, 7 bales 10.'.d, 2S do Is Old, 1!) do A, 1 ltd, 12 do E, 11 Ad, 5 do 8,10 Ad, 3 do lOd, 4 do lid. 5 bales pieces 10.1, 4 do locks Sid, 1 do damaged 7£d, 1 do mixed 5,1,d, Birch Hill. 43 bales in grease Is Id, f, do pieces 91,-d, 39 do Is Old, 3 do pieces 11Id, Bell. 28 bales greasy, super combing Is Old, 7 do 11-Ad, 1 do damaged lid, 2do pieces’ 9Ad. Mcßac. 13 bales scoured combing," Is Hid. 2fi bales light, greasy, combing hoggets Is O.’d, do 30bales Is Oid, do 50 do Is, 2 do double fleece, 9d, Carter. 0 bales combing llid, 9 do Is Id, Bell. Creasy combing 12 bales Is 2d, 13 do Is Id, 7 do Is, 1 do damaged 11 Ad, 2 bales pieces Is 2Ad, 2 do scoured 1 s Sd, 2 do locks 1 s OAd Atkinson. Creasy combing, 3 bales 1 Id, do 1 bale half-bred 1 OAd, do damaged 1 bale 10Ad, Bowler. Scoured pieces 1 bale Is 4id, I bale locks and black 9.U1, Fulton. Slipe, ] bale. Is 2Ad. do damaged 1 bale Is Id, vreasy lialf-brcd, 8 do lOid, 20 bales super combing la OAd, 20 do Is, 7 do damaged II Ad, 1 do part black fld, 0 bales 11 Ad, 13 do’ pieces lid, Upton Downs. 2 bales combing 1 OAd, Beeves. 7 bales half-bred 9Ad, FT. Redwood. Cross-bred combing, IS bales IOAd, combing, 3 do Redwood. 5 bales half-bred 10A 1, Matthews. 2 bales ]od, Fairball, ; 5 do combing, light, Is, Carter; 2 do lid, Ido mixed 7d, Coulter.

New Zealand has long been noted for the amount of “ Red Tape,” which fringes every transaction in which the Go\ eminent is concerned. Another instance in supportof this is furnished by the regulations under the Marriage Act. 'The following memorandum has now to be attached by the Registrar of Marriages to certifiestesissued for the information of officiating ministers as to the particulars required to he registered at the time of the marriage :—Name and surname of father of bridegroom, rank or profession ; mother of bridegroom, maiden surname; father of bride, name and surname, rank or profession ; mother of biide, name and maiden surname. If the bridegiooin is a widower, date of decease of former wife ; if the bride is a widow, date of decease of former husband. These particulars in detail are often unknown to the parties applying to the Registrar, but as the official phrase is “ they should be filled in and the form attached to the ocrtificatc to save inconvenience at the time of marriage, icisons contemplating entrance into the holy state of matrimony will do well to remember that all these particulars are now required to he stated in official form.

The first shipment of wool from the new season's clip was made per Napier to Wellington yesterday, and wc have noticed within the past few days several loads from the conntry passing through the town to the shipping agents’ stores.. V» c are glad to learn that the ensuing clip promises to be an exceedingly good one, owing to the mild winter and consequent good supply of grass. For the same reasons the lambing

also is most prolific, and we have heard in several instances of 150 per cent, increase having been obtained on the more sheltered localities. The prospects of the woolgrowers generally appears to be of a very encouraging character. In our last issue we referred to some scoured pieces, prepared for the market by Mr Wcmyss, of Reuwick, which brought a high figure at Home. Wo have since learned that our local woolscourers in the district have obtained equally good prices. The ship ITeione, which left Plymouth, England, for Wellington, on Aug. 22nd, I,rings 22 nominated immigrants (equal to 19 statute adults) to Marlborough. Among these are 14 single women, of whom one is described as a “ sorter in paper mill,” one as a dairymaid, and the rest as general servants. The names of the immigrants are as follows Samuel, Julia, Joseph, William, and Maud Newman (for Kaikoura) ; Sarah, Dora, Rosa, Reuben, John, and Eliza Bradbury ; Mary Douglas, No rah Foley, Mary Hogan, Kate and Mary Keefe, Elizabeth McConomy, Annie Mcl’hillips, Mary Quirk Emma Tiller, Ann, J., and Margaret Walker.

A report comes from the Shakspearc Bay Coal Field that a valuable seam of coal has been cut at a depth of 40 feet in a new shaft. The importance of this last find cannot well he over estimated, as it goes to show that the area occupied by ths coal bed is much larger than could be expected from ths report of scientific experts. The quality of the tho coal leaves nothing to be desired, and the prospectors anticipate being able to supply a limited market within four or five months. Many persons have refrained from visiting the locality of the coal find on account of the reports of the exclusive policy of the persons owning the right to work. We are authorised to state that no impediment will be placed in the way of those who would like to see what is to be seen, but any contemplated visit had better be made within the next few days. Our informant of the above states that an excursion steamer from \\ ellington will probably visit .Shakespeare Bay oil"the 9th November. — Pre»*. A number of Blenheim residents intend visiting the place, one day next week, leaving here by the afternoon train returning next day. The ship Wanganui, which left Plymouth on August 7th, for Auckland ; the ship Opawa, which sailed from the same port for Canterbury on August sth ; and the ship ITeione which left on August 22nd. for Wellington, are all crowded with emigrants to New Zealand. The latter lias emigrants for Nelson, Westland, Marlborough, Taranaki, Hawke's Bay, and Auckland.

The following are the prices obtained by a few of the best Victorian breeders for their last clip in London, and these prices are only what they are in the habit of getting every year, as the best wools are always scarce, and not subject to tho same Hue fixations in price as the medium and indifierent sorts : Sir Samuel Wilson (washed), 4s OAd per lb ; Tlios. Dowling and Son 3s Sid do ; J. L. Currie 3s 3Ad do; W. Camming 3s 2d do ; T. Dowling and Son (greasy) Is 11 Ad do; A. Buchanan Is 10Ad do ; T. Shaw Is SAd do ; J. Wilson Is Sd.

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