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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5847, 25 December 1879, Page 3

At the sitting of the Supreme Court, at Timaru, last week, considerable amusement was created by the extraordinary simplicity of a person named Patrick Finn, who was charged with forgery and uttering. On being required to plead, Finn said he was guilty of writing the cheque. His Honor : Did you forge it ? Prisoner : I did not do it intentionally, sir. Hir Honor : Do you mean to say that you have a right to use another man’s name ? Prisoner : I thought it was like borrowing the money, sir. His Honor : Then if you put your hand into another man’s pocket and abstracted his watch, you consider you would only be borrowing his watch ? (Laughter*) Prisoner I didn't do it with the intention of cheating the man. (Renewed laughter.) It transpired that Mr. Finn, after cashing the cheque, wrote to his employer apologising for having taken the liberty to “ borrow his good name.” The employer being called said he believed Patrick was not “over-intelligent,” and his Honor decided that that three months’ edueatiou in gaol would be to hia advantage. The United States Consul at Rochelle, in France, says that in a few years the vines in that district must be completely destroyed. All devices for arresting the progress of the phylloxera pest having failed, the only remedy left is to import vines from America, which are proof against the phylloxera. There must, however, be a great fa ling off in the wine production during the few years to come. The exports of brandy from La Rochelle last year to the United States were valued at nearly one million dollars. Arrangements are making for large importations of grain from the United States. The planting of wheat in the ravished vineyards has not been found pr fitable. The Tinui correspondent of the Wairarapa Standard gives the following particulars of the fatal accident which resulted to poor young Seager :—“lt appears that several pf the employes of Mr. J. Armstrong, Glencoe, came into Ohonga in the morning, and returning homewards in the evening, a lad named Charles Seager was washed off his horse and drowned wheff fording the river near the homestead. Tom Power, who was in company, endeavored to save him, but atfer struggling together in the swollen torrent, the poor lad let go his hold and sank. Power with great difficulty made the bauk and held on to a bunch of tussocks. He was quite unconscious for a time, but succeeded in getting out of- the river after having a very narrow escape indeed. The body has not been found yet.” Within the last day or two (writes a Victorian up-country paper) we had the privilege of examining certain papers, amongst which is a lengthy statement from a gentleman in the employment of the Victorian Government, as well as a letter from Henry Smith, alias Arthur Orton ; the first named giving a circumstantial narrative of the latter, and the whole forming such a chain of evidence as will throw a light upon the mysterious circumstances still.surrouuding the celebrated Tichborne case. The particulars show that the veritable Arthur Orton is now in a neighboring colony, and that if the claimant now in prison is not Roger Tichborne, he is an imposter other than Arthur Orton.

The members present, last week, at a meet-, ing of the Papanui Sparrow Club, handed in their lists, which showed that 4086 eggs and 624 birds* heads had come to hand to date. Mr. Nunweek stated that 28ozs. of strychnine had been used this season for 23-J • bushels of wheat. This had reduced the sparrows and linnets, but a great deal remained yet'to be done, so as to make them the friend of the tanner and not his enemy. The meeting expressed an opinion that it was the duty of all landholders to destroy all nests on their property. Floriline !—For the teeth and Breath.—A few drops of the liquid “ Floriline ” sprinkled on a wet tooth-brush produces a pleasant lather, which thoroughly cleanses the teeth from all parasites or impurities, hardens the gums, prevents tartar, stops decay, gives to the teeth a peculiar pearly whiteness, and a delightful fragrance to the breath. It removes ill unpleasant odour arising from decayed teeth or tobacco smoke. “The Fragrant Floriline,'* being composed in part of honey and sweet herbs, is delicious to the taste, and the greatest toilet discovery of the age. Price 2s 6d, of all Chemists and perfumers, prepared by Henry C. Gallup, 493 Oxford-street, London.— Advt. . Advice .to Mothers ! —Are you broken in your’ rest by a sick child suffering with the pain of cutting teeth? Go at once to a chemist and get a bottle of Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup, It will relieve the poor sufferer immediately. It. is perfectly harmless and pleasant to taste, it produces natural, quiet sleep, by relieving the child from pain, and the little i. cherub awakes “as bright as a button.” It soothes the child, it softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind,' regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for dysentery and diarrhoea, whether arising' from teething or othercauses ; ‘ Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup is sold by medicine dealers everywhere U Is. IJd. per bottlo. Manufactured at 493 Oxfordstreet. London.— Advt Valuable Discovery for the Hair. —lf your hair is turning grey or white, or falling off, use “The Mexican Hair Konewer, for it will positively restor>.n every case Grey or White hair to its original qolor, without leaving the disagreeable smell of most “ Restorers.” It makes the hair charmingly beautiful is well as promoting the growth of the hair on bald spots, where the glands are not decayed. Ask your Chemist for “The Mexican'Hair Renewer,” prepared 'iy Henry C. Gallup, 493-Oxford-street, London, and sold by Chemists and Perfumers everywhere at 3s 6d per Bottle.—fAiwr

Public Notices JJUTT COUNTY' COUNCIL ' Notice is hereby given that the Hutt County Offices will be closed from the 25th December instant to 3rd January next, both days inclusive. . , By order. W. JONES, - ■ Clerk Hutt County Council. Hutt County Council Office, Hutt, December 22,1879. rpiMAKU HIGH SCHOOL BOARD. Applications are invited for the post of Lady Superintendent in above school. Salary, £3OO per annum. Applications stating age' and qualifications, with testimonials and certificates of character, to be sent in to the Chairman of the Board on or before 31st December instant. GEO. F. OLULEE, Secretary to Board. rjIHE public are requested to support the Drape -s’ and Clothiers’ Early Closing Movement by making their purchases before SIX O’CLOCK P.M. P UNCH ! PUNCH! ! PUNCH I ! ! “PUNCH,” at the express wish of Judy, has determined to enjoy the Christmas Holidays, consequently Punch, will not be published until SATURDAY, 3rd JANUARY, 18 SO. J. H. WALLIS, Proprietor. N 0 a — l C E. Henry H. Arthur left his home on the 12th instant, without cause or occasion ; aged between Id and 17 years. Ido not hold myself responsible for any debts he may contract from the 19th December, 1879J. H. ARTHUR.