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Southland Times, Issue 1744, 23 May 1873, Page 2

The result of the Invercargill election confirms the accuracy of the statement made by us a few days ago, that Mr Cuthbertson's supporters were then confident of securing his return by a decided majority. This conclusion had been arrived at after a careful examination of the roll, and it is a proof of the business-like manner in which the matter had been conducted, that while the number of Mr Cuthbertson's supporters who would j record their vote, had been estimated at 160, the number who actually polled is now given at 159, and it is expected th it this amount will be increased by two or three when the official return is announced. Considerable annoyance has been caused by the non-delivery of the overland mail from Dunedin, due on Wednesday evening. Information has been received that the bags were delivered at Popotunoa, where they have probably been left by mistake. A lad named Duncan M'Grngor, aged 11 years, and resident at Grove Bush, was admitted into the Hospital on the 20th inst., having fractured hia thigh. The lad was engaged in falling a dead tree, when a large branch fell upon him. The limb having been set, he is now doing well. Yesterday evening Mr L. Eodgers made quite a pyrotechnic display in the Government reserve, in honor of the result of the day's election. In accordance with a suggestion that the public gardens would afford more scope, being removed from the proximity of buildings, the " venue" was ultimately changed to that locality, and the display was witnessed by a considerable number of spectators on Tay street. It would seem that no definite arrangement has been arrived at as to the observance of the Queen's birthday, which this year falls on Saturday, but there is no doubt that jMonday will be generally observed by the public as a holiday. The friends and supporters of Mr J. R. Cuthbertson yesterday evening invited that gentleman to a supper in the Southland Club hotel, in celebration of the result of the election. The refreshments were supplied in the most recherche style by Mr Hume. Mr Tapper occupied the chair, and Mr J. W. Mitchell the vice-chair. The usual loyaland patriotic toasts having been given, the toast of the evening, the health of the successful candidate, was ably proposed by Mr Wade, and received witli the utmost enthusiasm. Mr Cuthbertson, in replying, congratulated his committee on the success which had attended their efforts that day ;n the cause of progress. After a succession of appropriate toasts the company broke up about midnight. The' Treasurer to the Hospital Committee requests us to acknowledge his receipt of £1 9s oa, percentage of sick fund at ;the Woodlands Meat Preserving establishment, handed over by Dr M'Clure. The agent, Mr Brodrick, informs us that owing to the rudder of the Storm Bird having sustained some damage, she will not sail for Dunedin for a couple of days. Green peas at this season of the year are Bomewhal of a rarity, but it would appear that it is not impossible to grow them, as Mr J. G. Smith, of Long Busr-, has forwarded for our inspection an excellent sample, well matured in every respect. At the meeting of the Land Board on Tuesday, 20th May, there were present Messrs Pearson, Baker, and M'Culloch. The followin g applications were granted : — W. J. M. Larnach, 4358 acres, Hokanui district, run 195 a ; J. W. Eaymond, 800 acres, Taringatura district, run 150, and 250 acre^, Tarineatura district, run 154 ; William Martin, 120 acres, Aparima hundred ; David Doull, 720 acres, Oteramika hundred ; John M'ln tyre, 650 acres, Jacob's Eiver hundred. A piece of land which had been surveyed into section 11, Aparima hundred, and afterwards cut off, being in excess of acreage, was ordered to be advertised open for selection on 23rd June next. The applicatioa of Thomas Pratt to lease section 20. block 5, Winton hundred, under the mineral {regulations, was refused, as the land had bean reserved and can now be dealt with only by the Superintendent, At the last meeting of the newly-formed Municipality of Naseby, " a vote of censure was passed unanimously, condemning the Mayor (Mr George) for his action in withholding a cheque duly passed" to a Mr Bailey. The Switzers Mining Association has passed the following resolution : — " After a careful consideration of the propriety of transferring the management of the goldfields to the General Government, this committee fails to see at present wherein the country would be benefited by the change." - A jury-room is about the only place in which ihe rule of a minority can ba arbitrarily established, and a notable instance has occurred at Geelong of one man keeping his companions locked up for six hours, and then defeating the whole eleven. In the case of three young men who were charged with a serious offence, the jury " deliberated " for the time stated, and then had to be discharged. "It was intimated (says the Advertiser ) that eleven had agreed, but the twelfth man took a determined stand against the opinions of his colleagues." Several fishermen at Hobart Town have lately embarked in a new speculation, namely, to utilise the fish offal which so plentifully abounds about the dock, by supplying it as manure to the hop. growers at New Norfolk. The Mercury understands from Mr El win, of New Norfolk, to whom the merit belongs of giving the idea a practical turn, 4 that orders for at ieast 100 tons will be obtained, and £3 10s per ton is the figure given. The Provincial Council of Wellington was prorogued on the 19ch. The Superintendent, in his speech, spoke of the probability of having soon to ask the Council to consider the advisability of raising tho price of land.

"With respect to the Canterbury portion of t lie | sulmon ova, the Lyttolton Times reports : — '' It is to be regretted that the salmon ova are notturning out so well a 9 expected. A large proportion of those which should have hatched out during tho present week h ive gone bad, and been removed from the boxes. Many of the ova not so far advanced towards hatching out have also had to be removed, and altogether the quantity in the boxes ia now more than half less than it originally was. Although it is very problematical whether any fish will be brought to life, the curator has not, however, lost all hope, and so far as caro or ability is concerned, the public ra:iy rest assured the ova could not be in bstter hands. It would appear that a number of rats smelt out i the ova on Monday night, and got on to the j hatching boxes in search of them, but these being securely covered in they only obtained a number of dead ova for their trouble." The New Zealand Tablet of the 17th inst. says : '— " We hear that Bishop Moran contemplates ■ making the following offer to the Government : i A new school being acknowledged as a necessity I in town, he proposes that if the Government ! provide him with a suitable site in a central position, and aid in paying the salaries of the staff, he will undertake on the part of the Catholic community to spend £2000 on school buildings within two years." The following appears in a recent number of the Age : — " Liardet. — At her residence, Syranga lodge, Richmond, the wife of Mr Frederick Evelyn Liardet, of twin daughters. Father delighted."