THE Mount Ida Chronicle FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1874.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 302, 11 December 1874, Page 2

THE Mount Ida Chronicle FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1874.

It.may be expected that this week we should take upon oui'selves an elaborate criticism of the candidates for the ensuing election and nail our colors to the mast for one as against the other two. VVc may as well say at once we shall do no such thing.

We have already urged'the privilege an electoral district has of returning a resident within that dist.ict as a representative, which residence formerly was by statute a necessary qualification. It is. perhaps as weli to add that the complement to that privilege is that the people themselves should untrammelled choof 1 their m;i:i We do not intend Lo deal to any <;.ueut with the personal candidates, .uily with tho principles a Gel'field coiitdituency should not, wilhout reyson, refuse to consider. It is thought. :>y some that where two members are returned for one district (here ah. uM he always unanimity of opinion - ihat the repre-

sentation should merely mean a block dual vote—p.nd, therefore a candidate is a. good one il" he agrees, aiul is likely to agree, on all points-with the member. This position is utterly erroneous. The districts will get just as much from Governments in small expenditure whether two members act like a wedge- or act independently. Of course as G-oldfields members, not only members for Mount Ida, some unity on the leading principles necessary for the abolition of Provincialism and the reduction of taxation is almost a necessity either for against. Representatives, as a matter of convenience, are said to represent certain districts, but 1 the true theory of representation appears to be a representative of a fraction of population. That so many .hundred people shall have a voice in the country's government." Any large constituency must have many differences of opinion, and if it'returns two members who agree on every point it is very clear that a minority are unrepresented altogether. If is "tolerably certain that whoever has sufficient m him of honesty, ability, and industry, to. secure the seat, will be easily enabled (however he may differ in opinion) to work cordially with his colleague, whoever he may be, for the good of the district. With the abuse, implied more than direct, our correspondents have indulged in with regard to Mr. Leary, we have no sympathy. According to our principles of local representation (for the benefit not only of the present but for the future, in "training up true mining^'epresentatives)—we could not advocate Mr. Leary's claiino, at the same time his candidature is an open and an honorable one. He is willing to serve the district, to get a seat in the Council, and appeals to the electors to say Yea or Nay. He is under no compliment to us, and we certainly are under none to him. If we can make use of him, well and good. If he can make use of us, again we say well and good. There need be uo abuse, or anything stronger than the allowable electoral squibs and such small fireworks.

Mr. Armstrong, we presume, retires acco: ding to his pledge— at least so far we have had no reason to doubt his honesty, and take it to be so. Mr. Ewing is the only candidate, we are sorry to say, for local representation —not that we are opposed to him in any way—but we regret the want' of spirit shown by others. There may, however, be more intended nominations' announced before Monday. As a matter of some doubt has arisen in many minds as to Mr. Ewing's qualifications we may state that the act of 187 L, for removing disabilities in certain cases, having been assented to by the Queen —the G-overnor's proclamation of the Act was gazetted iu July, LB72—clears up all doubt as to Mr. Ewing's political status. Looking forward to the completion of the Head Eace, and the storm that is sure to rise up in the -mattejLpXthjLwatexrace property in 'Naseby, Mr. Evriug"wouErße"mosT valuable representative. Owning-large rights iu similar property—though hot, we believe, on' the line of race—he is a Conservative waterman ; knowing the value of all such property he is inclined, as well as able, to defend '-he vio-hf-* nf

those whose races may be depreciated by the aei ion of the Government. This appears to be a point of great importance, and if Mr. Ewing is not to be supported by those interested in race property at Naseby, they should, in common wisdom, send in one of their own number. That is one question in which a difference of opinion (within limits) between our two'members may be very desirable—one representing the people, who must have cheap water, the other representing injuries to private rights as they may occur. Beyond these few points we'do. not care a great deal who may be'elected. We do not wish the Province so badly as to hope there ever will be another general election for the Council. Two sessions have to run, which, we hope, will be wound up by a ripe and final dissolution.

The English mail t'ia San Francisco closes at the JSTasebyPost Office, on Monday: next. It is now stated that Judge Harvey will not succeed Judge'Wdson Gray uutil March or April next. •'.

THENasehy Dramatic Club announce a performance for Monday evening next in aid of St Patrick's Church.

Wis liaye to acknowledge the receipt of the bound volume containing the Statistics of New Zealand from the Government Printer.

The indefatigable Secretary announces another meeting of the Jockey Club for Monday, the .14th inst. Members should attend and decide as to the annual meeting. ( Mr. John Ewing has held meetings at Serpentine, Sowburn, and Hamilton through the week at each place being -well received, and obtaining a unanimous vote of confidence in him as a fh and proper person to represent the district.

Inn lapanui races tiro advertised for the 28th and 29ih January,, the program me is good. £l5O is to be run for the" first day, and £305 the second. The beat prizes beirg the Handicaps, £IOO, £(-0, and £lO respectively.

The following tender has been accepted bv tho Provincial Government:—Contract No. 1,006, gravelling 67 chains of road, Shag Valley to Ivynburn, via Macraes and Hyde James Hartsthrong, £247 18s. '

Mb. Gai-iiojtk, K.M., has given judgmcut in the case of Aiming v. Marl in in connection with the adv. rtised sailing of the Comet for the Palmer. Puintiff -.vsis allowed £35 damages aud costs.

Land applicants will observe that the Eweburn block will be open for application on the 23rd December, at the Warden's office Naseby. The block, although divided in two, is classed as block 11. There are only 17 sections, and these will, we understand, be applied for very speedily. The Court of Appeal has reversed the judgment of the Court below in the case of Macandrew v- Dodson. Thus it will be seen that Mr. Dodson defeats the hasty and illadvised action of the Provincial Executive in the matter of the Port Chalmers refreshment rooms at the expense, of the i'roviuce.

On Wednesday ;iast a man named William Langley was injured while ..working in" the Blacksmith's claim at -Kyebura ;Diggin«s. Se was brought in'to the: hospital " about,ten p.m. the same night. PKWhitton'w£§f immediately in attendance,:and found-tfiaii the injuries received were a'ibreak of one leg above the knee, and some heavy body bruises. »

Thebe was a good deal of speculation over the sale of town sections ' at Maerewhehua. The owners of property were not opposed in their bids for the sections on which their property stood, and in some cases took advantage of their liberal valuations to neglect to buy. The unoccupied sections were, however, run up keenly by buyers from Oamaru, Naseby, and the immediate locality. The' Arrow Observer' puts a very different complexion upon what the Queenstown paper gives as a case of practical joking." In its Police Court report appears the following : —" Mary Bridge was proceeded against by the police on a charge of vagrancy and having no lawful means of support. Evidence was given, showing aecused had been found knocking ahout with men, and that she had. by some means: made her way into the bedroom of one Hans Gibson while under the mfluenco of liquor;; considerably to the annoyance of the owner.'• The magistrate sentenced accused to fourteen days' imprisonment." By all accounts, the woman is a knowing one, and of nice discrimination. When sentenced, she expressed an earnest desire to " take it out" at the Franktoh Hospital. Mr. Stratford, however, failed' to see the relation between a gaol and the hospibal, and Mary was relegated to the " logs." Pbofessob Petjebs at Queenstown said relative to the expeditions undertaken to observe the Transit of Venus :—Of present expeditions, Russia confined her observations to her own territory • there were also fitted out —five by France, five by England, six by Germany, arid eight by America, besides substations by the colonies. The places of observation in the Southern Hemisphere were very numerous. \ Lord Lindsay had, at his_pwn expense, sent perhaps the best equiprsjf party of all to the Mauritius in the aid of science. (Applause.) It is a remarkable feature to notice that all nationalities were striving to ass'st in one common object. He hoped such might also be hereafter in other directions. (Loud Applause). Aa regarded instruments, the Russians relied chiefly upon mathematical ones; the English upon these and photography ; the French, upon large telescopes; America, upon mathematical instruments and a fixed telescope that wdl, by means of a moving mirror termed a heliostat, photograph the passmg phases during the Transit of Venus.

The usual monthly meeting of the -Naseby Mining Association was held at Mr. Busch's residence on Friday evening 27th ult. Present —Mr. Clarke (chair) Shannon, Jackson, Woodhill and Cooper. The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed. A letter was read from the Arrow Town Council, requesting the co-operation of the different associations in urging the G-overnment to offer a bonus either in money or land to prospectors discovering new and payable quartz reefs. Resolved that the letter be acknowledged tendering the hearty cooperation of this Association in the matter. Letter read from Mr. R. E. Field, statinghis intention to purchase a portion of ground behind his residence. Resolved that this Association see no objection to the sale. Letter read from Mr. John Brenvner, stating hiß wish to purchase that portion of ground on which his residence stands. Resolved that this Association see no objection to the sale as specified in plan. Letter read from Mr. John Stewart calling the attention of the Association to the intended sale of certain sections in Broom-street, which if sold would seriously interfere with mining. The Chairman explained that the sections referred to had ijeen objected to by the Council though, by some unaccountable reason, they were moving in the matter to stop the sale." Resolved that the Secretary write to the Council calling their attention again to the matter. Letter read from the Manager Ex-, tended Water Race Company on same avh-. jecfc. ■~ Resolved that Mr. W. Williamsou be* elected a member of this committee with his consent—the Secretary be instructed to write to him on the matter. The usual vote to Mr. Busch terminated the proceedings. A concert in aid of the school fund wa 8 given at St. Bathans oil Thursday 3rd insfc Notwithstanding the rain, which fell in tor" rents, the schoolroom was well filled, and the audience eeemedto enjoy themselves heartily. Mr. Warden Robinson occupied the chair, ind Mr. Rolland presided at the pianoforte. After the performance of the overture, the school children, accompanied by-Mrs. Torston on the harmonium, sang " The Song of Labor" with good effect, and were loudly applauded. They then gave the "Song in Motion," which created much amusement. This was followed by a reading, "Her letter," by Mr. Grummit; who also sang "England for Me," and was heartily applauded for both efforts. Mr. Rolland then gave the song," I Love the dear old Memories'" in capital style. Mr. Campbell gave a violin' solo,." the Harp that once through Tara's Halls" in his usual finishedstyle, and had to submit to an' encore. He also played "Auld Robin Gray" with the same result. Mr. Bunny then.gave a Recitation, " Beautiful Snow" very effectively, and afterwards gave " The Death of Montrose/' with much dramatic effect. A dialogue, "Lochiel's Warning,"- was then given by Misses Prescott and Yorston, and was admirably x-endered. The young ladies were complimented by the Chairman. This.was followed by a recitation, " Bingen on the Rhine;" by Miss Wheeler, and the "Death of Marmion" by Miss Preseotfc both very creditably given, Mr. "W. Pylejunr., then sang : " The Minstrel Boy ;" and in obedience to an encore, gave " The moon behind the Hill" in good taste. Mr. Cormick danced the " Highland fling" in costume, and was recalled, when he danced the "Sailor's Hornpipe" in fine style, the j chairman gave a reading, "Lord Tom Noddy" with exquisite humor, Mr. Melvin gave the | humerons Scotch song " Robin TamsOTi's Smiddy," and created nn immense amount of fun by his broad and comic rendering of the well known ditty. He was encored, and sang " Heather Jock" with great unction. The proceedings terminated with the singing of the National Anthem by the Company. The Concert may be said to have been in every way —financial and otherwise a great succobs. Tub Dunadin Jockey Club have disqualified Captain Hutchison's rsaro Mabel for ever running again on any racecourse over which the club has any control. It was considered , whether it would not be as well to disqualify her owner, but that further disgrace was spared him.'.' Mr. Driver after moving the resolution said: —l shall not extend this to Captain Hutchison, though I am not Bure that it would not be right to extend it even to him. I think when we wont on to the racecourse ih was pretty well known that Mabel was a "'dead uu." Prices Wuro kept up, as much as three to one being laid on her. They - took all they could, and the public were under the belief that this mare was intended to i wiu the race. I offered, at first, £IOO, and I got down to a guinea hat, Kathleen .against Mabel for places This satisfied me, and I watched pur'tieuLirly— m «t carefully— the start, and when they got awaj tlio:-e v was Mabel looking in the other direction. And when she did |;o she otdy cantered, for when she passed the stand she was being hard- held. It wns remarked at'the time, " What a bungle!" 1 She was let out for about three'hundred yards,, an.i then pulled again. Very properly we h:tve disqualified the rider, and yet Hutchison willn>>t discharge the boy, because he tells you he doseii't belief he Mt'i-JL the race

What would be the natural feeling of a man of honor under such circumstances, who might have two or three hundred pounds upon the race? Such a circumstance as the jockey losing the race in (his way would have made him very irritable, and the first thing he would have done would have been to drag the boy offthe horse, and to "sack" him there and then. Six mouths' agreement is nothing, and in such a case Captain Hutchison would not be obliged to keep him. He could have come to us, and said, "The boy hasdone-so and so, and I will at once dismiss him," instead of which he comes and says he doseu't believe it, calls us a lot of "curs," and and says he'll keep the boy, because we' can't prove it. If the club does not now do something in this matter, we had better shut up altogether, and go and mind our own business. The disqualifying of Mabel is a very jmt punishment, and one which the stewards and the public will agree with. It is quite time that we put a stop to such conduct as that which has characterised several meetings past An. yesterday, till after 10 p.m., the War'den's Court was busy with a case brought by Mr. C. F. Roberts v. Cooper Bros., asking for a dissolution of partnership. The case was heard before assessors—Messrs. Brookes, P J Greer, T. Ja<:kson and R. Hore. Mr. Gh F* Rowlatfc appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr W. L. Bailey for defendants. The following judgment was arrived at:—"That a partnership between the parties now exists, and that it is hereby dissolved. That an' account be taken of the assets and liabilities of the company (i.e. complainant and defendants), and that a receiver be appointed. That, in the taking of the accounts, all water sold or used by the defendants, or any of them, be accounted for, except water used in working Wade s claim, which is deemed a partnership transaction. That simple interest, at the rate of 10 per cent, per annum, be allowed on £229 lis.—the sum advanced by the defendants to the complainant. That the claim manager be allowed wages at the rate of £3 per week, and the water manager £4 per week. That the whole of the property be realized, and the proceeds divided among the partners. The Court appointed Mr. K. E. Field, the Clerk of the Court, aa Reeeiver, who was entitled to charge 3 per cent, on all coming into his hands. All books and documents of title to be handed to Receiver forthwith. He was further authorised to collect all debts - owing to the company. Costs were allowed to the plaintiff to the amount of £l2 145."