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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1051, 2 September 1879, Page 2

This evening Messrs. Hislop and Shrimski will address a meeting of the electors at the Volunteer Hall at eight o'clock, and Mr. Steward will address the electors at the Otepopo Atheaxum at half-past seven o'clock. A very absurd and palpable error occurred in oar remarks with reference to the Hon. John Hall yesterday in the article on " Our Commons." The sentence commencing " Daring the absence of Sir W illiatn Fitzherbert on a misaiou connected with the consideration of colonial loans, 4c.," should read "the consolidation of colonial loans, 4c."

At the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning, before J. W. Humphrey, l!*sq., J. P., John Jones, for being drunk and disordcrlv in Thames-street yesterday, •was fined 103., or 24 hours' imprisonment. John Yaughan was charged with deserting his wife at Xgapara, and was remanded till tomorrow. A charge against John Madden and Sarah White, alias Gorman, for stealing IA from one Isaac Good son, was also remanded till to-morrow. The quarterly sittiug of the Licensing Court was held to-day, when there were on the Bench—Messrs. Udall (Chairman), Borton, and Reid. The following transfers of licenses were granted : From m. Johnston to E. F. Diehl, Royal Hotel, Otepopo; Mr. Balmer appeared in support of the application. From J. M. Lcggett to D. Barry, Terminus Hotel, Ngapara; Mr. O'Meaghcr for applicant. From William M'Googan to Mary M'Kenzie, Tcaneraki Hotel ; Mr. O'Meagher for applicant. From Wm. M'Kay to George Ayton, Medora Hotel, Reidston ; Mr. O'Meagher for applicant. David 11. Leith applied for a bottle license for his store in Kakanui. Mr. O'Meagher appeared in support of the application, which was granted. The application of R. Davidson for a bottle license for his store in Coquet-street was refused, as was also that of m. Dickson for a bottle license for the premises known as the Cooperative Store in Thames-street. The monthly meeting of the Committee of the Horticultural Society was held last evening at Mr. Earle's rooms. The business transacted was simply of a routine nature. A number of nominated immigrants, who arrived at Port Chalmers by the ship Nelson, reached Oamara last evening, and were taken charge of by their friends. The Oamaru coffee room was opened to the public last evening, and was attended by nearly a hundred persons. The arrangements gave every satisfaction, and there was no gainsaying the excellent quality of the coffee and edibles provided. The Hampden Road Board gives notice that all arrears of rates due to the Board must be paid by the 17th September, or ' legal proceedings will be taken for their recovery.

The monthly meeting of the Committee of the Benevolent Society was held last evening, when there were present—Messrs. J. Falconer (President), Allen, C'ollis, Fleming, Greenfield, M'Farlane, Milligan, Mollison, and Hardy (secretary). The usual report from the Visiting Committee was read, anil several cases dealt with. The following report from the Barrack-master was read " I have the honor to forward the followincr report for the month of August There are six children remaining in the institution. One female was admitted on the 12th August, and forwarded to Dnntroon on the following day ; one male was admitted on the 27th August, and left the following morning. Eleven domestic servants have been admitted into the Servants' Home, all of whom, witli the exception of three, have obtained situations. I have iuspected the Society s cottages, and found them in a fair state of repair. I would respectfully draw your attention to the present contracts for supplies to the institution, which will expire on the 30th September, 1579." Some members of the Committee mentioned that the prices charged for groceries supplied to the Society's patients were excessive, and that some tradesmen had not allowed any discount. It was therefore suggested that tenders for supplies should be called for. It was decided that, as the Committee's term of office would shortly expire, no action should be taken to alter the existing mode dispensing out-door relief. A number of accounts were passed for payment, and the meeting terminated.

There was a very large attendance last evening at the Otepono Athcnccum, when Messrs. Shriinski ami Hislop addressed the electors at considerable length. The chair was occupied by Mr. Henderson, and the candidates were listened to very attentively. At the clo3e of their addresses the candidates were very severely questioned with regard to the Local Option Bill, Bible reading in schools, &c., the questioners being the Rev. Mr. Rylcy, Messrs. W. Todd, M'Guinness, and others. The candidates adhered firmly totheir previously expressed views, and argued stronely the points raised, more particularly with reference to Bible reading in schools, upon which subject the Rev. Mr. Ryley expressed himself as not at all satisfied with the answers obtained. At the close of the questioning, it was proposed to give Messrs. Hislop and Shriinski a vote of thanks, but the Rev. Mr. Ryley said that although he could not agree with them on the Bible in schools question, he was greatly pleased with the straightforward manner in which they had expressed their views, and would therefore move a vote of confidence in the candidates. This was carried almost unanimously, and the meeting terminated with the usual vote of thanks to the chairman.

A correspondent at Teaneraki sends us the following Mr. Steward addressed the electors here last night, when there was a very good attendance, several of the lords of the land gracing it v.iili ilicir presence—which honour was, of course, denied to Messrs. Hislop and Shriinski, but not discreetly. The chair was taken by Mr. E. Menlovc, "Windsor Park, and Mr. Steward opened his political comfit shop at little past six o'clock, nobody being found with taste so peculiar that he had not bonbons to suit; in fact, there was not very much that anybody could object to, and he has a splendid knack of placing himself con amort with his audi* nee, and as at all those meetings there are a number of persons whose knowledge of the political history of New Zealand is weak, and their political conclusions not very settled. These Mr. Steward invariably attaches to himself. But his lectures—unfortunately for himself—have an effect rather like that of a sensational novel upon a sensitive and sentimental miss, and only require a little time, a little rest, a little sleep, and the sufferer is all right again. I do not suppose either that Mr. Steward is so vicious as to desire the misgovernment of the country, far the reverse. But I don't think that a joint in the tail of the \ ogel-Fox-Atkinson Ministry ought to be acceptable with us just at present, under whatever guarantees. Mr. Steward was eloquent and argumentative as usual, and was listened to attentively. He refrains from any abuse of his opponents, but his remarks about Sir G. Grey seemed to take a strong color from the diatribes of Sir \V. Fox. No questions were asked, and after an interval Mr. E. S. Lees got up and proposed a vote of confidence, this was seconded by Mr. J. Reid, junr., Eldcrslie. There being no amendment the motion -was put to the meeting, and five hands were held up for, and none against, although there were a large number of opponents, probably they disliked to hurt the feelings of so good a man. The motion was then declared carried unanimously, and the meeting terminated.

The usual monthly meeting of the Kakanui Road Board will be held to-morrow at 2 p.m. The North Otago Champion Ploughing Match took place to-day, in Mr. M 'Master's paddock, opposite the Racecourse. There was a large attendance, fully 400 persons being present. Mr. Smillie, junr., took the first prize in Class A. A full report will appear in to-morrow's issue. On Saturday evening Mr. W. J. Steward addressed a meeting of the electors at the Xirapara sclioolhouse. The chair was filled by Mr. Westlake, and there was a very good attendance. Mr. Steward spoke at considerable length, and was listened to with very great attention. At the close of his address a unanimous vote of confidence was accorded to -the candidate on the motion of Mr. Jesscp, seconded by Mr. O'Rorke. The Philharmonic Society will resume practice to-morrow evening in the Volunteer Hall, at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to attend punctually, especially the band.

This afternoon the friends of Mr. Christie, late manager of the Colonial Bank, met at the Star and Garter Hotel, to bid that gentleman farewell on his departure to Wellington, to undertake the management of the Colonial Bank in that city. The Hon. H. J. Miller was moved to the chair. That gentleman stated that he need scarcely mention the object for which thry had assembled. He said that although Mr. Christie's departure was much regretted so far as his loss to the town and district was concerned, yet he hoped that it would be for the benefit of Mr. Christie himself. He would now call upon Mr. John Reid, of Elderslie, to make a presentation of a silver salver and purse of sovereigns as a memento from the few of his friends he was leaving behind him. Mr. John Reid then, with a few appropriate words, handed the silver salver, at the same time hoping that although he would doubtless obtain for himself many friends in Wellington, he would still remember the ones he had left behind, and on behalf of those present, desired to express their best wishes for his welfare. Mr. Christie, in reply, said he was exceedingly gratified at receiving this expression of friendship and goodwill from those he was leaving, and could only assure them that it was witli great regret he was parting with so many friends. He trusted that he would be able to make as many at Wellington. They must excuse him making a speech, as speechmakin", as a rule, was not the forte of bank managers, their remarks generally consisting of "yes" or "no." However, he could assure them that he duly appreciated their kindness, and should be glad if ever the j opportunity offered of again living amongst them. The chairman then called upon those present to drink the health of Mr. Christie and his wife, which was duly responded to, and the party dispersed. A correspondent at Weston writes : —Mr. Steward addressed a small meeting (less than 30, including a considerable juvenile element) last night. Mr. R. Meek occupied the chair. Mr. Steward was well received, and listened to attentively. At the conclusion of his address a large number of questions were asked, and answered, of course, very satisfactorily. Mr. R. Jackson then proposed a vote of confidence. He said by doing so he was not pledging himself to vote for Mr. Steward ; he had staked his vote on the Bible in schools question, and said lie considered it a disgrace to any ('hristian country that the Bible should be excluded from its national schools, which drew from Mr. Steward a ringing "Hear, hear." (Four years ago, then, Mr. Steward must have been in a state of heathenism.) An amendment w r as proposed that Mr. Steward be thanked for his address. The motion, which was seconded by Mr. R. Bain, was carried by a larire majority, and the meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the chair.

Messrs. Cook and Kilkenny, billiardists, gave their first exhibition at the Royal Hotel last evening to a large number of spectators. The room had been comfortably fitted up fur the occasion by Mr. Roberts, the lessee, and was all that could be desired for the convenience of onluokers, as well as for the players. Shortly after eight o'clock play was commenced, the champion giving Kilkenny 250 points in a igamu of 1000 up. The tirsc break worthy of mention was made by Kilkenny, who put together 44 in good style. Slow scoring was the order of the day until Cook had reached 40, when he made a capital break of 90. Kilkenny then got in, and put together 55, including 10 spot strokes. When the game stood—Kilkenny 455, Cook 102—the former made 30, bringing his score up to 455. Shortly after Cook made the best break of the evening, putting together 120, including 34 spot strokes, for which he was loudly applauded. When Cook had reached 500, his opponent being only 6G iu advance, an adjournment was made. On resuming, the champion made a break of 50, and Kilkenny put together 90 by some fine play. When the scores stood Kilkenny 004, Cook 052, the latter made a break of 21, thus passing his opponent, and still further increasing his lead by another break or" 101, which included 24 spot strokes. Kilkenny then put together 74, 30, and IG, and the game stood— Kilkenny 90G, Cook 910. Kilkenny again got iu, and it was thought he waa going to finish the game, but he failed to do so. Cook then brought his score up to 930, his opponent standing at 994. Cook brought his score up to 958, when Kilkenny scored out, winning the game by 42 points amidst loud applause. Another exhibition will take place this evening, after which seven games of pyramids will be played, the champion giving his opponent one ball. Messrs. H. Matson ami Co., in their report for the week ending August 28, say : " Money is still tight and very difficult to get in. v Great complaints are made by shopkeepers and others at the impossibility of collecting the open accounts due. In the money market there is a large amount seeking investment, and we anticipate, from the difficulty experienced in obtaining sufficiently good securities, that the mortgage rate will be lower. We observe that several of the investment companies are again advertising that they have money to lend." These are indisputable signs of returning animation in business. Money is all we require. We have everything else that generous nature can bestow upon us. The Timaru Herald learns that the late snow storms have "not done so much damage in the Mackenzie Coimtry as was at first feared, and that although the Grampian Hills district has been carefully searched, only twenty dead sheep were found. The body of Morrison has been found, so that of Smith, it is expected, will be found near the same spot.