KAIKOURA NEWS.

Marlborough Express, Volume IV, Issue 181, 26 June 1869, Page 4

KAIKOURA NEWS.

We notice that the Herald has again changed hands, and from the commencement of the next quarter will become the property of Mr. J. B. Williams, formerly of Blenheim, who has determined to venture upon “ what many will probably consider an hazardous speculation.” He tells his friends, in his address—- “ That he will always have foremost in view their interests, whether political or otherwise and trusts that the public will assist him in every way in their power, in his endeavours to further the interests of Kaikoura. In assuming the editorial mantle, he will faithfully follow a straight and forward course, one is likely to advance the development of the resources of the district, and to prove beneficial to the requirements of the greatest number.”

—We learn that the title henceforth will be the KaiLorra Argus. The present editor doeg"ndF appear to~be'satisfied with the new postal arrangement, which, in order to give them a weekly mail, requires the carrier to ride 40 miles every day during his working week, but wants him to do it quicker in order that persons “may reply via South to any communication received via North.” As the office at Kaikoura closes at 5 p.m., and the carrier is only due at 6 p.m., this is made the subject of complaint in the present issue, and we suppose, from what is there stated, that it is desired that jludson should repeat weekly the feat we latelylfecorded—of riding between 80 and 90 miles a day in order to meet the problematic wishes of some persons. The recent change has evidently not been gradual enough for them Mr. Main waring, of Goose Bay, met with~ah accxdenT byrnistaking the proper ford on the Kahutara river. Mr. M { AUister, who is deservedly appreciated as Postmaster, &c., has resumed his duties, and displaced the gentleman who was fond of trying electrical experiments; A meeting for considering the advisability

of fencing in the new cemetery was a direct failure, as the only person who attended was one of the Board ; and the editor recommends that funds should be raised under the provisions of clause 9 of the Act, or, in other words, by borrowing on the security of the fees and charges, which in such a healthy and salubrious place must be first-rate. In the Resident Magistrate’s Court there seems to have been a curious case heard. One Monk suing Barnes for £l9 19s. 6d. for goods sold, and for board and lodging, at the Boat Harbor. A witness proved that defendant had told him he owed the money, but upon being put into the witness box defendant said he never had the goods; subsequently he admitted having had them, but said he had paid for them, but on being cross-examined he swore that he was not aware that he had ever had any goods, he might or not, he could not say. The Bench remarked on the contradictory evidence of the defendant, saying there was no doubt but that he owed some money, but owing to the slovenly way plaintiff’s books were kept he could only detect a portion of the account as properly entered. ' A proportion was for unlimited supplies of spirits, and he regretted the practice of giving so much credit for such things. He would in future make it a rule to disregard any claims for spirits sold on credit, and gave a judgment for £lO 7s. 4d. and costs. Another case was Goodall v. Paap for detinue, but this was settled out of Court. We extract the following items

f Mr. Joseph Goodall, late district constable at Kaikoura, returned from Blenheim to town a fow days a«o. For various reasons, the nature of winch we are not at liberty at present to disclose, it seems that the pressure brought to bear upon this deservedly esteemed officer, caused him to Bend in his resignation, which was accepted by the Superintendent. Mr. Goodall has now resumed his duties as Clerkiof the Court. It may not be generally known that amongst the most remunerative sources of general revenue that of fellmonger has hitherto been found ranking foremost in this Colony. We would have often referred to this subject, but now that an opportunity, rarely to be met with, has offered, wo cannot refrain from placing it before our readers. Mr. B. T. Gooch will, in a fow days, have started the machinery for marketable tallow for exportation, which ho brought in the Glimpse. A large number of skins wiU then bo available for curng and tanning purposes, and facilities not often to bo met with will be afforded to any fellmonger disposed to take advantage of the vicinity of the bo ; ling-down establishment. Arrangements might easily be made, we presume, with Mr. Gooch, by which skm curing would handsomely remunerate any one undertaking it. We regret to bear that Captain Crouchcr of the Gl’nrpse, met with a severe accident last Wednesday, when proceeding to his ship, at a late hour at night. Wffi’e gettmg into Ins boat from the broken end of the wharf to return on board he miscalculated the distance, the night being very dark, and fell heavily across the gunwale of the boat, breaking several ribs. He was picked up and conveyed on board, and the broken ribs at once set. We understand that the patient’S now progressing favourably. Messrs. Riley. Ewe are informed, gave chase to two right wkales on Saturday last, and followed them as far as the Boat Harbor. When nearly alongside one of these valuable fishes, he sounded and was seen no more. Messrs. Bley’s boat, being a smab one, they were unable to proceed any further, but gave up the pursuit. Had there been two whaleboats, the result world probably have been quite different. We have had occasion to refer in a late issue to an interesting ceremony which was performed in our little town, whereby another link was Welded in that chain of happiness of which none but a benedict comprehends thetrue merits and advantages. We are not alone in our conviction when stating that the event of a similar nature Which will take place next Monday not a hundred miles from the wharf, will afford universal gratification to the inhabitants of this district, who have long regarded Mr. Ingles as a friend and a most useful and deserving brother settler. We hear that preparations are being made to celebrate the occasion, and that the local Lodge of Odd Fellows, of whom Mr. Ingles is a member, is determined not to let the opportunity pass to make a suitable display. The Venerable Archdeacon Butt is on bis way to rivet those bonds not so easily severed ; and we are told on good authority, that all, both old and young, are invited to join in the festivities which w.dl take place on the occasion. Ur. Ingles is our deserving member in the Provincial Council, an old and valuable resident here, and one who has universally gained the respect and regard of every section of the public. A large gathering is expected on Monday morning at the residence of Mr W. H. Pilliett, our worthy Resident Magistrate, when the indissoluble bonds will bo tied by the Venerable Archdeacon Butt. Without wishing to be too pathetic on a subject which may touch many hardened “ criminals,” we cannot but remember the woids of the poet, and say to the bachelors of Kaikoura : “ Though fools spurn Hymen’s golden pow’rs, He wl'O improves his golden hours, By sweet experience know, That marriage rightly understood, Gives to the tender and the good A paradise below,”