MEETINGS OF ELECTORS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIV, Issue 209, 4 September 1879, Page 2

MEETINGS OF ELECTORS

Thursday— Mr" Graham at Port Public Hall ; Mr Hursthouse at Upper Moutere School-room ; Mr Curtis at Provincial Hall ; Mr Stafford at Ranzan.

Friday— Mr Curtis at Tort Public Hall ; Mr Richmond at Appleby ; Mr Hursthouse at Ngatimoti School-room ; Waitnea nomination ; Mr Adams at Provincial Hall ; Mr Fitt at Theatre Royal.

A Wellington citizen (saya the Post) went home from a meeting of his supporters one night aud asked his wife, "Did you commit an error or do anything out of character before we were married?" " Why, no! What makes you ask silch a question?" " Oh, I didn't think you bad, but I was nominated for the City Council to-night, and I knew if you had it would all be out to-morrow."

The public will be glad to learn by the Home news just received that an agent has engaged in England 50 coal |hewers for the Westport Colliery Company. That company has an inexhaustible supply of coal in the Buller field, and it may be hoped that before long they will supply every port in New Zealand, and that tea times as many men may be employed. The adjoining companies, the Koranui and Wellington, are also progressing; though slowly — Chronicle

The following from the Canterbury Pre<s shows what it was oh the part of Councillor Cass that excited the ire of the footballers in the way narrated in our telegrams tbe other day : — "At the last meeting of the City Council, Councillor Cass waxed eloquent on the childishness of such games as cricket, football, &c jand gave it as his opinion that none of those who indulged ia the game of football possessed heada which required a larger sized hat than 6^ths, a dimension which he evidently considered could contain but a very small amount of brain3. He was at loss to understand how anvone could take

interest in such games, or, whether those who indulged in them were undeveloped men or overgrown boys. Councillor Cass strongly censured the closing of business places, municipal, and other offices on occasions such as interprovincial football and cricket matches. It is almost needless to add that the other councillors were by no means of Councillor Cass's way of thinking, as they expressed themselves very strongly in favor of tbe support of such thoroughly British Bports."

On the subject of the Bluff Harbor loan the Pall Mall Gazette observes that the rapid increase of debt in New Zealand is likely to cause- some uneasiness to all who are interested in that colony. Not only is the colony itself largely indebted, but the various towns and municipalities are borrowiog to an extent which may easily prove dangerous. This, of course, will not be felt so long as the borrowing, the building of public works, and the assisted immigration go steadily on, but should any check occur grave difficulties might follow; for it should not be forgotten that the whole of the debt, amounting to more than £50 per head of the population, is in foreign hands and consequently the interest upon it has to be sent out of the colony. If it should prove that miscalculations have been made in the value of the public works, and if the demand for the Crown lands falls off— both conceivable events — the position of New Zealand might be uncomfortable. We do not say that this is a reason for alarm or even distrust, but there is certainly quite enough in the present state of affairs to make us wish that the people of New Zealand would not discount their future quite so heavily. There is no finer colony within the circle of the British possessions; the climate is specially suited to men of our race; and any financial mismanagement which Bhould check its growth would be most deplorable.

The Nelson (says the A". Z. Times) arrived at the Otago Heads yesterday with 400 immigrants. The " people's Government " have certainly done their best to flood the labor market and to reduce wages. Promises may be very satisfying to some folks, but we are much mistaken if facts iike this will not have much more weight with the working classes than all the twaddle which Sir George Grey may talk during the next week.

" Atlas " writes in the World :— The manner in which society has received the news of the poor Prince Imperial's death shows how wise is the (semi-) rule which prevents our royal princes from serving out of the kingdom. If a prince were to behave like an ordinary general, and not go into the thick of the fight, he would be sneered at for his caution ; if, on the other hand, he were to court danger and be killed, society would clamour for a court-martial on the commander in-chief who allowed him to lose his life, and on the officers and men who had neglected to lay down theirs for him.

A grand tour ia being organised in Melbourne, in which a number of influential gentlemen are taking part. It comprises (according to the Sydney Telegraph) a visit to Hobarton and other places of interest in Tasmania; thence to those wonderful freaks of nature, the Sounds or fiords on the West Coast of New Zealand ; then overland across tbe ranges, and through the lake and river scenery of that romantic region, and through the various townships, diggings, &c, inland coastwise, of New Zealand ; then to Newcastle and the Hunter district; and on to Sydney, with a view of visiting the Exhibition, Blue Mountains, &c, prior to returning to Melbourne. It is proposed to charter a first class steamer, and to start abont the middle of December, the trip to extend over 50 days.

There is a Ladies' Economy Club in Philadelphia, which is composed of members whose husbands get small salaries. To make these salaries go as far as possible is one of the objects of their organisation.

" iEgles," of the Australasian says :— "Another Chinese gentleman lately appeared ill a witness-bos at Hay. The clerk of the Bench inquired of him how he was usually sworn. The witness, who was evidently of an accommodating disposition, glibly replied, "Ah? kiss him book— kill him cock— blow him match — s'help me Boball along the same ? "

A French girl, at a store being solicited to allow a kiss, declined except at the price of a little bag which lay on the enamored cavalier's counter, and which, as she said, was filled with cents. The bargain was struck, but, to the surprise of the dulcinea as to her satisfaction, on opening the bag, it was found to contain in the place of cents, goo.J full-weight florins. The gentleman claimed the bag, but the girl was unyielding. Thereupon resort was had to the tribunal, the 'plaintiff alleging that there was evidently a mistake, and that a simple kiss could not, by far, be appraised at such a sum. The tribunal, however, gave the case to the girl — first, because what is given is given ; and second, because the value of a kiss cannot be estimated.

Ad amusing instance of a " biter bit " occurred not 100 miles from Wellington a day or two ago. A certain person who was about to " join the majority " in seeking relief from financial pressure consulted a friend as to the best method of retaining possession of some valuables which he was unwilling to give up to his creditors. His friend advised him to put the valuables in a sack and bide it under his house. This sage advice was duly acted on and the " benefit of the Act " obtainedThe whitewashed debtor then sought to resume the custody of those valuables, but they had " departed, and their place wa9 nowhere to be found." Singularly enough, the friend also had vanished.— Post.

The following special London telegrams appear in the Pott of Saturday:— The political difficulty at Quebec has now developed into a serious crisis. The Marquis of Lome, although advised by bis Ministers to dismiss the Governor of Quebec, refused to do so. Long and acrimonious debates ensued in the Quebec Parliament, and the Legislative Council have rejected the Supply Bill brought down by the Ministry, and have demanded that the Governor shall change his advisers. Until this is done, they refuse to vote any supplies. — Serious differences are reported to have arisen between Bismarck and Gortscbakoff in regard to questions affecting the relations between the empires. The Czar of Russia and the Emperor William, however, have exchanged assurances of a friendly character, and are understood to be endeavoring to adjust the quarrel between the Ministers.

Jon , B e ein g l(iMriiearl off ILr ? con , dltl °a had been for some killed some one ,t would probably be huuz isfc a^U t °v n , d f patchsayßtbat a faffii » e seed time but no grain has been sown, while much seed has been destroyed. Many cattle I* • 1° . been seized - Cetewayo, after leaving the battle field of Ulundi told the tshiefs to look to their own safety and make the best terms of peace they could. Hia army is broken up, the nation dispersed, and himself : a fugitive. Zuiuland will probably be divided into two or three separate principalities, each under independent nobles. Cetewayo's brother Ohan will receive his own territory under this arrangement. A late London clegram says that has been a heavy rise m gas shares, the electric light scare bavinr j n agreat mcas . ire su b s ided.

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