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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1033, 12 August 1879, Page 2

We learn that Messrs. Hislop and Shrimski will meet the electors this week to give an account of their stewardship. Mr. Shrimski has announced his intention of again comintr forward for Waitaki, but his

colleague, Mr. Hislop, has not yet announced himself as a candidate, although it is thought that if a requisition were presented to liiin he would do so. Several other gentlemen have been mentioned as likely to enter the contest for the representation of the district, but the feeling is generally in favor of the present members.

Although it was announced in our last issue tiiat the special meeting of the Committee of the Benevolent Society called for last evening to hear Mr. Gibbs' explanation of the remarks made with reference to the Treasurer in his letter would not take place, a number of the members attended. Some dissatisfaction was expressed at the Secretary not deeming it necessary to proceed with the meeting, as Mr. Gibbs had signified his determination not to be present. Several members were of a different opinion, and, after waiting some time, requested the President to call a meeting for this evening at 7 o'clock.

A series of trial borings, to ascertain the nature of the ground, and test the practicability of carrying a railway tunnel through the hill at a moderate cost, arc being made on the Cape hill by Mr. J. C. Gillies, C'.E. The tirsfc boring was made yesterday near the south-west corner of the Garden Reserve. At a depth of 25 feet nothing but loam and sand were met with.

We understand that the ammunitionshot and shell—for the use of No. 3 Battalion of Volunteers was received into store yesterday. There were no les3 than 4G cases and boxe3. Of course this includes the stores for country companies a3 well.

James Cairns was brought before the Resident Magistrate this morning charged with being drunk and disorderly, and was ordered to pay a fine of 53, or undergo the usual alternative.

Last night the Oamaru Rifles turned out in goodly number, and went through a capital hour and a half's drill. The company was under the command of Lieutenant Headland, who is the officer for the month. After the companies were proved and had performed several movements, the officer handed them over to Drill-Instructor M'Pherson, who put the company through a number of pretty company movements, which were done in capital time. The next was what we thought the smartest of all exercises, namely, the new sword drill. The ranks being opened, the men were put through the smart and graceful positions and extension motions preparatory to receiving the sword. The attention and aptitude shown by the men to every word and motion of the Instructor showed discipline, and gave promise of the company soon becoming well up in sword exercise. "We understand that the sword drill is to be carried right through, and it is to be hoped that the volunteers will avail themselves of the course of instruction, as one night's absence throws back the whole class.

The Choral Society will meet for practice to-morrow evening at the usual hour and place.

! An Invercargill tradesman in the nursery and seed line has had his eyes opened to "ways that are dark," practised by other than the inhabitants of the Flowery Land. The Western Star says that, anxious to extend his business, and by way of offering facilities for opening up a trade in the interior, he advertised that samples would be forwarded on application. He patiently awaited the result. By-and-bye he received a number of letters from some obscure and ont-of-the-way place, requesting "samples "to be forwarded. Of course this was done with alacrity, the tradesman expecting that a profitable order would be the result. Weeks rolled on, but no orders came, although applications for "samples" continued to be received. The tradesman at last became suspicious, and, on making inquiries lie found that a number of people had been stocking their gardens on the cheap 'with "samples." The confiding tradesman has registered a vow that ho will be more particular in future to whom he sends "samples."

An exchange says :—lt would appear as though some of the best scullers in the world will visit New South Wales during the coming Exhibition. Hanlon has challenged Trickett, and the latter will no doubt pick up the proffered gauntlet. Laycock has his match on also with the champion, and Kush is not satisfied with his defeat, and intends again trying conclusions with the best oarsmen. It is rumored that Elliott, who was lately defeated by Hanlon, will also come out to regain his lost laurels, and New Zealand contributes two aspirants for rowing laurels in Hearn, of Wellington, and White, of Mercury Bay. Auckland. Courtney, the American puller, who has professed himself so anxious to measure oars with Triclcctt, has been invited to come out, and altogether lovers of aquatics who may visit the Exhibition will probably have the pleasure of witnessing some of the most magnificent contests the world has ever seen. Hanlon, Trickett, Elliott, Courtney, Rush, Laycock, Hearn, and White will form a rowing galaxy of - talent seldom, if ever, got together before, and the winning man of them will truly be the champion oarsman of the world.