MOTUEKA.

Colonist, Volume III, Issue 254, 27 March 1860, Page 3

MOTUEKA.

THE ELECTION.

The election for a Member of the Provincial Council for this district took place on Wednesday, when the Dumbers polled were— Mr. MacMahon ~ ~ ..38 Mr. Sinclair •> 28

Majority for-Mr. MacMahon,. 10 From the confidence in the result of the cleotion, the majority of the electors did not attend to vote, This is looked upon as a fact, that the in general in this district fclYt Bt'iU confidence in the present Government

of the' Province, as it is well known.'that Mr. MacMahou will be a consistent supporter of the Government, while Mr. Sinclair has always been opposed to it on almost every question.

ODD FELLOWSHIP.

The anniversary of the Loyal Molueka Lodge took. place ■on Thursday last. The Members met at noon at the Lodge House,. and preceded by a baud of music, went in procession to attend Divine Service. . After reading prayers, the Rev. J. C. Bagshaw preached au impressive and appropriate sermon, taking for bis text. I John, IV. 11. After service the procession, again formed, and, under the 'conductor-ship •of P.P.G.M. Sullivan, promenaded the village. In the evening the Members and their friends, about 70, sat down to a most excellent dinner, provided by Host Parker, at the Motueka Hotel. The usual loyal, patriotic, and national toasts were proposed and drank with that enthusiasm which distinguishes all similar gatherings of the Members and friends of this most valuable Order. In proposing the first toast the Chairman, 0. Thorp, Esc[. f J.P., prefaced his remarks by stating that it was quite by accident that he was in the position .of Chairman on the occasion, as it was expected his Honor the Superintendent would have done them the honor to preside, but owing to the Tasmaniah Maid not coming to Motueka, as advertised this morning, his Honor had not been able to attend for had^ he come overlandfjthe uncertainty of getting back to Nelson again was so great that his Honor could not1-' risk it, particularly as it was so near the meeting of the Provincial Council. Otherwise he had to assure them Mr. Robinson would have had great pleasure in presiding as chairman on this occasion. The evening was spent in. a most agreeable manner, between the toasts, the band playing some beautiful airs, and several of the gentlemen present adding to the pleasure by singing some excellent songs.

Next evening the usual ball took place, and was well attended by a company who kept up the pleasure of the dapce until daylight did appear.

MOTUEKA VOLUNTEER RIFLE CORPS.

At a numerously attended public meeting held at the Institution, Motueka, on Saturday, 24th March, 1860, Mr. C. Parker, M.P.C., in the chair,, the minutes of the first meeting (held on the 10th instant) were read and confirmed.

A number of additional signatures was laid before the meeting, making a total at present of 85 persons on the list who are willing to be enrolled in the Motueka Volunteer Rifle Corps.

The regulations respecting the service of Volunteers, dated Auckland, 24th January, 1860, together with such clauses of the Militia Act of 1358 to which Volunteers are subject, were read.

The meeting then proceeded to the election of officers.

! The Chairman having read Captain Horneman's commission, bearing her Majesty's signature, dated 11th February, 1850, it was proposed, seconded, and carried, that he be] nominated Captain of the Motueka Volunteer Rifle Corps, subject to the approval of his Excellency the' Governor.

For Lieutenants it appeared upon a show of hands that there were 29 for Lieutenant Pocock, R.N.; 20 for Mr. G. Greenwood; and 13 for Mr. Harrison. Whereupon the two former were declared to be elected, subject to the approval of the Governor. : The following resolutions were passed:— 1. That the Chairman be requested to communicate the above to the proper authorities. 2. Thal;;the-best 'thanks,.,<>£ this meeting be presented to Mr. Charles Parker, M.P.C., for his kindness in presiding over the' meeting, and for his impartial conduct in the chair.