TOLOGA BAY LETTER.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 183, 15 July 1884, Page 2

TOLOGA BAY LETTER.

[from our own correspondent.] On Saturday evening, Mr. Locke addressed some twenty-five or thirty electors in the old Court-house, and, had the day proved finer, a more numerous assemblage would have been present. Mr. W. F. Hale having been voted to the chair., in a few remarks, introduced Mr. Locke, who referred to the action Mr. Rees had taken against him, and said that nothing would deter him from taking his seat in the House, if again re-elected. He (Mr. Locke) said he did not think it necessary to traverse the same ground he had done only a few weeks past, as everyone was acquainted with his policy, and the lino of action he intended to pursue, and after a few more remarks, resumed his seat. In answer to a question concerning the reopening of the school in this district, he pointed out the course to be adopted, and as a member of the school board, would give every assistance in his power. He considered it of the utmost importance that a good master should be appointed, and the institution in full-swing again. No other question being asked, Mr. Dwyer proposed, and Mr. M. Mullooly seconded, a “ thorough vote of confidence in Mr. Locke,” which was unanimously carried.

A vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the meeting, which was a very attentive and orderly one.

Messrs Wi Pore and Carroll passed through here lately, each being bent on the advancement of his own candidature. Wi Pere, I believe, goes through to Opotild, visiting the various settlements on his route. Mr. Carro l returns through here in a day or two. The s.s. Southern Cross is expected daily to ship six or seven hundred fat wethers for the Auckland market from Mr. Ormond’s station. The same vessel, a few weeks back, took some 200 sheep from Mr. A. Reeves’ station for the same place, where good prices are at present ruling. Our competent and obliging ferryman, Mr. E. Kirk, has gone on a short holiday, which was greatly needed, and from which I hope to see him retire fresh and hearty. Messrs. Corcoran and McLeod are rapidly getting on with their respective contracts, the former, should the weather continue to hold up, expects to finish in a few weeks.