The Akaroa Mail, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1882.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VII, Issue 665, 28 November 1882, Page 2

The Akaroa Mail, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1882.

Yachts from Dunedin. —We hear it is probable that Duriolin will be represented in the yacht- ra;.'o on the lGth Deo.

AKAKOA HoRTICUr/fUPvAI, AND IXDUStrial Association.—A meeting oi : the committee is cai'oil for this overling, and ,as tho business to be transacted is of much importance, a full attendance is? requested. Tni4 NiiW GrOVHUNOR. —It bus tr nspirod tlint Sir William Jervoia lias roceivod a telegram from Lord Ivimbarly offering him the Governship of Now Zealand, and tint Sir William has replied accepting the position. Til X Wharf Dues. —Tho adjourned special meeting of the Borough Council to consider the proposed soalo of wharfage and storage duos was hold on Saturday evening. Present —His Worship the Mayor, and Crs. Suott, Bruce, Guthberlet, Brown, and Penlington, Ilia Worship pointed out tint sub-section 5, of s'cUon 112 of tho Hirbuur Act clearly pointed out that no goods could be exempt and that therefore the words " all emptied to be free " were clearly ultra vires. Or Brown then moved "Tint in the opinion of this Council, the words on the proposed scale of wharf ige and storage dues '• all empties be free," are an infringement of sub-section 5 of section 112 of the Harbour act, 1878 and hereby resolve that the said words be omitted." Seconded by Cr. Scott and carried. Cr PenMngion ■then moved " That the proposed ■.-■<;. do uf wharf n.£u ».u I atonge dm , ,-* as u:n a Ui by omitting tit , ! word* li ;ill e;ii,.»tie-; to he free,' , be n-lopied by Ihh 0 >uu'.:il ai?d tint -i ••".;,.;}• v>l! Lho said soalfl be ror-.vanli.'il - , ,', ;■]-.. '.] •'.i; , y. lirf ar|fi;ini.<- i. ■■<;' i> i.' ... : • ~ " : fi-.r.,.-:■■ ■

Banks Pemmsula Faujikuo' Club.™A uipctiiiir of this club will be held on Saturday . nest at the Oddfellows' Hall. .Amount oihor business, it uifiy be ,nentioned that Mr Chcck'ey intends giving full p-vr.ieulare regarding the sysiem or' cheese-making purtmod at Fleiniugton. Our Timaru Fiu'cnds.—We are glad to hear that, it is definitely arranged tint a steamer of the U.S.S. Coy. will run from Timarn 10 this port on Regalia Day with excursionists . Wo further learn from the Timaru Herald that there are several crows in training with tho object of competing at oar race- , .

AiCAiicA and Wainui Road Board.— There was no meeling of this Board 'on Safrmbiy, iMr Cheekley being the bo!o member Ihftt attended and lie therefore adjourned tlie pitting til] Thursday next. It in to ho Imped that sufficient members will tlien present themselves to do the necessary work as there are financial niifrevs to be attended to of very considerable importance.

PnescYPEirAN CtJunou Entebtatnment. —The entertainment in aid of the funds of the Presbyterian Church washeld onFiiday night, and was most successful. The hall was well filled but doubtless, had it not been for the late bereavements, it would have been densely crowded. The thanko of tho Presbyterian congregation are certainly duo to Mis MorWson, Miss Conncil, and Mr and Mrs Black, for the great trouble ihey took in getting up the entertainment. Tho " Snoivflnko Waltzes," arranged for cornet and pi-mo, MrDalj r playing ihe first and Mrs Morrison the second instrument, formed the overture. They were well rendered, and were followed by tho. glee " All among the Barley," sung in a very spirited manner by Mesdames Morrison, Lelievre, Aylmer, Miss Armstrong, and Mossra W. Jacobson, Riches, Billens, and Jrtoobson. Adf.rns' pretty song, ''Castles in the Air," was very sweetly rendered by Mrs Bhck, who was much fipp'auded. That old favorite duett of Blookley's, " The Convent Bells," sung with great precision and feeling by Mrs Morrison and Mr Billens, was very well received. Mrs A. Lelievro sung " Carissima " with great effect, r.nd fairly brought down tho house, who would not bo satisfied without a repetition. Mrs Morrison's piano-solo, '" The Aiild House," followed. It was very nicely played. Tho first port wns then brought to a close by an amusing little musical sketch in costume, given by Mrs Aylmer and Mr Jacobson in such a way as to piovoke considerable merriment. Mrs Alymer was quite smothered in bouquets, and the performers had to show '' their pretty dresses " again. The Rev. Mr. Morrison between tho two parts of tho concert made a presentation to Miss Dalglish for her kindne33 in playing tho bar monium at tho Presbyterian Church. In making the presentation, which consisted of a handsome workbasket and writing desk, the Rev. Mr Morrison said: —Ladies and Gentlemen, when this concert was first proposed, as my musical talents are of a very inferior description, I congratulated myself on the thought that my contribution towards tho evening's amusement would bo confined to listening. How pleasant such a position is to mo, no one hue tho man accustomed to public speaking can appreciate. However, some friends, by way of keeping my hand in, I suppose, requested me to perform an agreeable task, viz., to express the gratitude of tho congregation, towards a young lady, and beg her acceptance of two tokens of it, in the form mf a writing desk and work basket. Emigration, in addition to i's many other advantages, has been beneficial to many Scotch people in NewZoaiand in a a:usical point of view. It has in a great measure eradicated tho deeply voted prejudice entertained in Scotland against instrumental nuisio at divine service. The " Kist of whistles" is now in institution in our churches. We find the benefit of" praising Heaven by machinery," to use the language o£ a bigoted old woman at home. King David who certainly had a far more refined taste in music than my countrywoman, not only used his voice, but praised his God ''On the harp with solemn sound, and save sweet melody." It would now be difficult to find in New Zealand the frightful discord heard in my country in country churches. -Such people argue that so long as they sing wiih the heart, harmony is of trifling importance. This reminds me of a story told by one of my professors, Dr Duncan, Professor of Hβ brew, in Edinburgh. He was oneo a ininistsr, and one day he had this argument urged against him, when seeking , to improve the singing in hirf congregation. To which he replied, I do not doubt you do sing with your heart, and therefore I trust, the Lord will accept your praise, but I also trust ho will forgive you for the agony you cause me every Sunday by your timeless bawling," We havo taken a leaf from King David's hook, cm] also a leaf from the Church of England, and wo lnve every reason to congratulate ourselves on tliis " organic " change: For a considerable time Miss Dalglish has bean diligent in furthering this good cause, by gii'ing cheerfully and constantly her .services at the harmonium. It is therefore. Miss Dalalish a great pleasure to me, not only to thank you in words, but to request your acceptance of this writing desk and this work-basket. The desk is tho gift of one individual, who, with a modcuty equal to his generosity, refused to let his name be known. The basket is from many friends, some of them I am happy to say belonging to another church. Mr Dalglish responded on behalf, of his daughter, thanking those who had presented tho gift in most appropriate terms. The second part commenced with a grand "Galop do Concert" of Sydney StnitiiV, which was very ably interpreted by Miss Council and Miss Mrs Aiorrison then s;ui£ Hume's beautiful song, " At'ton Water," with true appreciation oE tho malo.ly. Mr Jaeob>on '" A Warrior buld," which, admirably accompanied on cornet and piano by Mr and Miss Daly, was well ••eceived, and was followed by the vocal duett "• What do the Angels dream," iv which Miss Arinstong's fine contralto showed to great advantage. Uo:;;ieti played a charming ool.ic.itJ-'U <.>l k!.;ofiK;i air.s iv such admirable sljlo as fairly to briiw; down Un house-, wiio n, ivnoiitiou ; a.;d tiioy '.vino equally c!eiiglao.l with Ali.f Ayl'.ner : a '• j Lm'o lia' a La iuie out line," whidi w.in unanimously I'liuorai. glcii ' - il;dt. o< iho Ijiigii'," v.ws (\haiik.-i In i'lli' uiiien.-.' cuaducturMiij.)), vory Tin;

R.M. Couivr. —An inebriate was fined 10s and cost-! by the li.M. yesterday for clriinkeness oi Sunday last. As it is a first offencp. we do not publish the name.

Harry's Bay Library.—A meeting of this committee was held on Saturday. Present—Messrs E. S. Latter, Robinson, Broderick, Wright, and Spurr. The minutes of tho laat meeting wero read and confirmed. A letter 'was read from the Board of Education, granting permission to erect a building on the school ground, but stipulating that it should not be joined to the school, and that Ihe site should bo app'oved by the committee. It was proposed by Mr Robinson, that the subscriptions be got in as soon as possible to see what funds could be raised. He estimated that a very nice little place oould be built for about twenty-five pounds ; and he thought that for such a good purpose the sum ought. Jto be easily got. It was decided that when as much money as possible had been got in, another meeting should bo called to decide upon the possibility of having a building erected.

Okain's Bay Eoad Board—The usual monthlyjineoting of the Okain's Road Board was held on Saturday, Nov. 25th. Present - Messrs J. E Thacker (in the chair). T. Oldridge. and W. Thacker, The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed, the clerk read correspondence as follows :—To Messrs Kinsey, Ward and Co., and to Under-Secietary of Public Works ; also reply to the last mentioned, stating that tho Government had made no provision for assisting local bodies in such works as tho repairs to jetty referred to. The Chairman reported that, pursuant to resolutions passed, he had sued for defaulters' rates, and handed in a list of receipts, Court costs, etc. His action was approved. It was resolved that all remaining defaulters be sued forthwith. The clerk was instructed to write to MiBruges, of Thomas and Bruges, re payment of rates on his property Little Akaloa. Mr W. Thacker proposed and Mr T. Oldridge seconded, that tenders be invited for keeping in repair for twelve months the Okain's Valley road, from Moore's bridge to the Ridge road. Mr Oldridge was instructed to Messrs Evans and Rassmussen to repair some damage done by them to the Carriage road, in forming private sidings. The following accounts were passed for payment: —Knight and Jansen (balance on construction Laverkk's road) £17, Bendt Jorgensen (progress payment) £8. The Board then adjourned. Akaroa Regatta Committee.—A meetof this committee was held on Saturday last, at Mr McGregor's office. Present— Tho Commodore, Secretary, and Messrs Adams and Hargreaves, The minutes having been confirmed, correspondence was read. From the Borough Council, consenting to allow the committee the use of tho reserve near tho wharf for Regatta Day; and also from the U.S.S. Co. re sending a boat from Tinriru on Regatta Day. The Commodore stated he had been on a visit South, and that a sufficient number of Timaru people had guaranteed to visit Akaroa t>n the Anniversary day if the TJ.S.S. Co. laid on a boat. Ttie s.s. Waitaki would therefore bo laid on. Whi'ot at Dunedin he had seen Mr Gibbs, owner of tho Spray, who had informed him two yachts from Dunedin would probably compete. The Commodore, secretary, and Mr Adams were nppointed a committee to arrange for leasing the reserve for publicans and confectioners booths, etc. The Commodoro and Messrs Black and LaCoste were appointed a committee for laying down the buoys to define the courses. Messrs Hargreaves, Henning, and Black wero appointed a committee to arrange for luncheon aboard the flag ship. It was also agreed the Secretary should apply to Mr Ay liner, the harbor master, for the use of the harbor boat for the starters. The meeting then adjourned. The next meetwill be held at Mr McGregor's office on Tuesday, Dec. sth, at 7.30 p.m.