Onamalutu.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 1, Issue 87, 2 December 1890, Page 2

Onamalutu.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

When I sent you my last report I could not give you a very definite account of political matters in our valley, as only one of the candidates had worked the handle of the political pump, but since then the other two competitors have poured out a copious supply of opinions. Mr Seymour, following closely on the heels of Mr Macalister, addressed the electors in an able speech, for which, he received a cordial \o';a of thanks. The attendance was not a largo 0110, but was very orderly. Mr Buick got his innings a few days later, and pumped out a stream of politics, unbroken until the finish, . Whether he had drawn on the well till it was empty I cannot say, but he seemed a little vague and unsatisfactory on the Single4ax question—at least Mrs Partington says "he did not pan out well on that topic." His speech was decidedly fluent, but reminded me too much of my school days and the clever pupil's recitation on the day of breaking up for the Christmas holidays. However, he had an attentive audience, and was heartily thanked for the exposition of his principles. I had the pleasure of hearing Mr Hursthouseafc Oibsontown. His speech was considered a very able one, and secured the full attention of his audience, who listened open-mouthed, Gvidontly wondering wljat he would say naxt. A matter of more immediate importance has liar] solution within tbo last day or so, and the ipiig-lpojtod-foi' vain has poured dawn ploflt\fuliy, It

will do much good to the country, which had become very dry. Turning from politics and weather to religious matters, we have had a' visit from the Rev. R. J. Allsworth of Picton, who held a service last Tuesday night. His congregation was riot a very large one, but this was in; a great measure clue to the absence W many at the Blenheim Agricultural!! Show. We are promised a visit shortly from the Salvation Army, who will open fire in force and wind up with a coffee supper, which, however, will cost a " colonial." I can, on the present occasion, turn to mining matters with pleasure, as the indefatigable Bunny and party have struck gold at last, and I am inclined to think that they have good prospects of reaping a substantial reward. "Ward and paaty are still burrowing away, but with what success I cannot say to a certainty. The Onamalutu Gold-mining Company does not yet seem to have got the bottles of Elixir of Life that I thought it needed some time ago. Mrs Partington has just sung out "lights out," so I must conclude.