Our correspondent at Lawrence writes :—: — I hoar we are to have one or two more bat teries erected at Blue Spur. It is reported that the Otaao Gold Mining Company, and the kelson Company, are paying handsome dividends. The Phoenix Water Race Com pany held its eighth annual meeting on the ISth. The financial statetneut showed the Company have paid one 4s dividend, and have £30 in hand after paying all workiug expense?, to start with. The Directors ap pointed were Di* Stewart, Messrs Chalmers, Goldsmith, and Harrop ; auditors — Messrs Menzies and J. C. Brown : Mr T. O'Leary, working manager ; and W. Hayes, legal manager and secretary. Therefore, the whole of the shareholders residing in Tua peka are all in office. — Mr Willis, the scenic artist of Dunedin, has been up lure, and our Council have agreed with him to fit up the large stage in our To am Hall with Proscen ium and necessary scenery, for the sum of £100, which, when finished, will be a great advantage to visiting theatrical com panies. — The Colonial Bank have finally nettled with Mr F. Meyer for his building snd aite, and purpose opening as soon «« ansaible. The Bnik of New South Wales poB having put on the "screw," will not lo9e many of its customers, while Mr Christophers, who hai now been here about eighteen months, and held in high esteem by almost everyone, has charge of this ageucy. — Political news is quiet. Our M.H. K. is letting his constituents know that he in tends seeking re-elecr.ion. It is reported that a gentleman of tile long robe, residing in Dunedin, purposes contesting the election, if so, he will not have the slightest chance, or anyone else. Mr J. C. Brown is very popular, and it is considered we cannot get a more hard-working, industrious member than him. It is reported Mr H. Bastings intends running for Waikaia, if so, he will distance the Jot. I think, next to him, the present member, Mr J. B. Bradshaw, will have the best ohance. — Our respected Sup r intendent/s address is being weji considered, and lam sure the more )t is read by the electors, the more they will think of it. 