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Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 407, 11 January 1877, Page 2

Wje understand that Mr. M. Dillon' is the successful contractor for the timber-work st the flushing raco. •

Mb. D. Reid's portfolio is Minister of Lands and Immigration. Mr,Ormond takes tTae office of Minister of Public "Works.

_lt is understood that the services -of the N.'aseby Volunteer Company have, not been accepted. Probably, as the Corps promises to be a vigorous one, another effort will be made to obtain enrollment.

Sib Donald is dead. Obituary notices have been, published of the deceased statesman in the 'Daily Times' and the 'Guardian.' Perhaps his -work is too close tci his death for judgment, or criticism. This will come better after a short interval.

wAll local todies, empowered by any Act or: Ordinance to levy rates, are no-w under the E ,ating Act of 1876. Under that Act valuers must be appointed, and valuation lists lodged with the local body .on or before the 1 stli inst. The valuation list 3 must then be lodged until February 15, at . soaie -place VFherethey can be seen by the ratepayersinter ested. and public notification of the same must be given once a week for four weeks. If .this is not done, the local body guilty of the neglect will have, some trouble in striking a rate during the year. We have to acknowledge the receipt oi Mr. J. B. Bradshaw's share list for January, 1377. Mr. Bradshaw transacts all land and estate business, negotiates loans of money, ■and may be generally and very safely entrusted vsith all mercantile business of a •delicate mature where a confidential agent is required, lie also acts as valuator and arbitrator in cases of dispute. A mekting is to be held this evening (Thursday) at J'inder's ffotel, Naseby, called by circular. This meeting is convened by Messrs. Inder and Glenn at the request of Mr. de Lautour, who wishes to obtain the advice oi owners of property in the Municipality of Naseby,§who are excluded from a voice in. the County Council, before making representations to the Government as to the management of the Mount Ida Water Works „ The circulars are distributed as widely as possible, but those interested who may-not. have received them we are requested to statsare not purposely excluded. 'The sudden death of Mr. Hugh M'Dermi d at' Port Chalmers has taken us completely by surprise. The other day he was one of the strongest at the Otago Convention, standing up in that body in his usual way,, saying the wisest things, intermingled, with: humor, and occasional flights— not wisdom, nor yet folly—in which no one follow him Dut his like. We know no ouo public man in our late Provincial Council better liked, or more respected, for his practical good nature. Nothing could put" hiui out. A strong partisan, every ready to fight his battles over arid ©ver again, it is something strange that he leaves no public enemies. Mr. M'Dermid believed thoroughly in Port Chalmers, and Port Chalmers beieved in him, and we think it had good cause. Otago had no stauncher friend than Port Chalmers' late representative. His death leaves an ugly gap in the staunch. Provincialist camp. The two Chinamen apprehended at Cam - brian for stealing gold were brought up ba» fore the Resident Magistrate on Monday last.. Mr. G. F. Bowlatt appeared for the accused, Sergeant Smith conducting the casefor the prosecution. Aftfer a full and patient investigation the Magistrate held that he must find the accused guilty of feloniously stealing: -As ,the amount was a very small one he would be justified on that ground alone in dismissing the case. On the other hand, if the circumstances justified it, he could inflict a very heavy penalty. Mr. John Creighton was then called to give evidence as to character, and deposed that he had known one of the accused for nearly two years, while in his employ, ancLthat he had always found him honest ana^jftLstworth}". The Magistrate said he would Tiake the evidence as to character into account, and allow both prisoners the benefit of it, more especially as the one in whose favor it was given appeared to be the most intelligent. The sentence would be, seven days' imprisonment, with hard labor. The gold was ordered to be given up to Mr. W. Williams the mfoimant in the case.

Tub Secretary of the Mount lila Hospital acknowledges the receipt of £3 16a Ga, being tin collection'made on Sunday last at the Presbyterian Church, Naseby. Tub Naseby Municipal Council met on Thursday ut four o'clock, all present but the Mftyor. A long discussion ensued as to tlie appointment of a .Chairman. No Councillor agreeing to act, Cr. Dillon left, and was shortly followed by Crs. Craig and Brookes. At five, m,inu,tea past four the Clerk declared the* meeting to have lapsed for want of a quorum. A meeting of Finance Committee bad been summoned for 3.30. There attend tut-Crs. Craig and Rowlatt. Cr. George tras absent, and bis Worship, while volunteering declined, while the preaoht ease"wiw pending in the R.M. Court, formally sitting in Committee. The Committee meeting therefore lapsed. Unless the Judge of the Assessment Court interferes, no rate eau be struck for a year. . TijK'entertainment at Naseby on Wednesday overling, given by the Juvenile Templars in aid of the District Hospital, was well attended. The Masonic Hall was open to the public at 8, and shortly after the lie v. J. Hobbs took the Chair, and commenced iho proceedings with a short address. He said it gave him much pleasure to occupy the chair for the first time at a public meeting in Haseby in so noble a cause as that of temperance. That night, in addition to advocating fcho cause, tney were assisting in support of the hospital for the relief of the suffering, The Brass Band, who had kindly given their services, began the programme •with a well-rendered overture. Recitation und song followed quickly after this, till the first-part of the programme was completed. At the expiration of the ten minutes interval the band again played a piece, followed, as before, K by the small performers, in dueorder ns arranged. Now we are not going to do anything so foolish as to criticise the per' 1 formancu, and set all these kind-looking little folk by the ear«—not to speak of their mothers. The audience selected the trio sung by Misses Thomas, Kirby, and Moore for special approval, a3 also the second song given by Master Jacob, "Don't give in." We do not quarrel with their judgment. The recitations were in many instances remarkably -well given, the articulation being distinct, and not too hurried. It was evident that Mr. Raven had most carefully trained bis young company. To many the situation of being before an audience was, of course, startling, but there were no breakdowns The Chairman thanked the audience for their attendance, and, on behalf of the Juveniles, invited all children in Naseby unfler fourteen years of age to come to tea on Thursday evening, and all the elders to come and sea the others eat. Mr. B. Gordon thanked Mr. Hobbs for presiding, on behalf of the Hospital Committee, and hoped to see that rev. gentlemen for many years with his band of hope around him. A vote of thanks to the . Band, who concluded their labors by playing the National Anthem, and cheers for Mr. Raven, closed the evenings' amusement.

Ox Wednesday and Thursday next the banks will eloso at noon.

The Mount Ida annual races aro fixed for Wednesday ami Thursday next. We have received, in pamphlet form, " A Plea for Economics," from Mr. W. Dalrymple, which wo will refer to at longth at an early date. M. R. P. Bottino announces that ho will, at an early date, re-opon his old butclicry business at Nawby.

Mr. W. Jacob has opened a general storo in the premises formerly occupied by Mr. Douglas, at Naseby, and inviteß special attention to his sc.alo of prices.

Kit. CoUQHIiIN, tlva world renowned Irish Piper will perform in the Town Hall, Naseby, on Wednesday and Thursday evenings next. We have received from tho publishers, Messrs. Mills, Diclc'iSi Co.'s Almanac and Directory. As usual it iS compiled with groat caro and accuracy. Messiis. Indeh and George announce for Bale, on Tuesday the 16th, Moasra. Grose, Lawcr & Co.'s working plant, horses, tip drays, &c. A meeting of tho 'Naseby Cricket Club la called for Saturday evoning. The principal business is to endeavor to arrange u match with tho St. Bathans Club.

We have rrcoivert from the agent of the Victoria Fire Insurance Co. a copy of their illustrated almanac for tho roar, got up in the Company's ÜBual excellent style. IS the absenco of the Rev. J. M'Cosli Smith at tuo Bynod Mr. A. Holland, of Blackstoue Hill, will conduct sorvico morning and evening at the Presbyterian Church, Nasoby. A dance in nnnouncod to tako place In the Town. Hall on Friday evening January 13th. We under- ' stand arrangements have boon made to make tho evening ttrftost enjoyable,one.

The ' Illustrated New Zealand Herald,' to hand, is Of unusual excellence, and is a marked improvement on many .of Its predecessors. The illustrated supplement issued with this number is really an addition of ■value.

If Messrs. M'ljEan Bros., Duncdin, report the state of tile local wo6l market to January 6th. Tho competition at the ilrst sale was spirited, and full prices wore realised throughout. Greasy cross-bred brought from 9id to llgd, greasy merino from BJd to lid, washed fleece Is 2d, to Is sd, scoured 15d to lDd—the latter figure being for a choice lot scoured by Messrs. W. and T. Connor, Tokomairiro.