The Akaroa Mail TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1891.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume XX, Issue 1523, 17 February 1891, Page 2

The Akaroa Mail TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1891.

Dairy Instructor—As will be seen by advisement elsewhere, Mr Sawers will visit the various bays mentioned for the purpose of giving instructions in cheese making, and as he is pressed for time at present, it is to be hoped that all interested will attend.

Licensing.—Nominations for the Borough Licensing Committee close at noon on Tues» day. Nominations and elections throughout the Gounty appear elsewhere. It must be remembered that this is the first triennial election under the Amendment Act.

THE WEATHER.—The rain has done much good to the feed and no harm to the grass seed, indeed it has swelled samples exceedingly that were cut a little on the green side. There have been heavy floods, and considerable damage from slips in the North Island.

Funeral.—One of the twin sons of Mr Dodds, chemist of this town, was buried yesterday. The little boy has been ailing for some time past. He was followed to the grave by a number of his schoolfellows as well as adults, great sympathy being expressed toward Mr and Mrs Dodds for the loss they have sustained.

Lake Forsyth Regatta.—This Regatta takes place to»day, and given good weather should prove a great success. A large number of people may be expected from Chtistchurch, and the grass seeding will not prevent many on the Peninsula from going ; therefore the outing should be an enjoyable one. Our crew are said to be in fine fettle, and should give a good account of themselves.

Hospital.—There are two patients at the Hospital from Okain's, and we are glad to say both are progressing most favorably. Mrs Robinson is doing well, and so is the lad Osborne, who was driven in on Thursday last. This lad", a boy of eleven, had a bad fall from a horse, sustaining a fracture of the scull, and the face being literall) shattered. The only other patient at present is L. Bruyere, of Akaroa, suffering from an ulcerated leg. As a matter of course the evergreen, Billy Simpson, is still an inmate.

New Yacht for Lyttelton.—Mr Toss* will's yacht Wave, three tons, has (says a contemporary) been purchased by Mr Wynn Williams, of Christchurch. The Wave is a pretty little craft, and will be a great acquisito the Canterbury fleet of yachts. This last is a mistake, as the Wave has always been a Canterbury yacht, and given a good account of herself both in Akaroa and Lyttelton regattas. She was built by Mr Miller, owner of the Pastime, and has never left the province.

Outside News.—Several capitalists from the manutacturing districts of England are reported to be in Auckland looking for sites for the erection of factories.—An extraordinary " Gazette" has been issued, which further prorogues Parliament from Feb. 25th to Thursday, April 9th. Presentation.—On Saturday evening the members of the Akaroa Boating Club assembled in the boat shed to make a presentation to their Captain, Mr Beilby Barker, on the occasion of his entering into married life. He has always distinguished himself as an energetic member of the Club, and this recognition of his services is only just. Mr W. H. Henning, President, made the presentation, and said that after fifteen years of married bliss he could safely advise Mr Barker that he was not wrong in taking the step he contemplated, and wished him and his future wife all prosperity. Mr Barker thanked those present for their kindness, and said he had always done his best for the Clwb, and would continue to do so. Cheers were then given for Mr Barker. The present was a handsome silver cruet, bearing the following inscription : —" Presented to Mr B. Barker by the mem - bers of the Akaroa Boating Club on the occasion ot his marriage, Feb. 18th, 1891."

Cocksfoot,—The heavy rain that fell to» wards the latter end of last week has done an immense amount of good to the County. Although it has suspended threshing operations for a time, the cocksfoot will come to no harm, and that seed which was cut green will benefit greatly. No doubt most of that in the bush will soon mature. During the warm weather a large amount has been threshed out, and should the glowers be so lucky as to get another spell or two of the same sort, the result will be the gathering in of a splendid crop, with hardly any loss. Men are now being enquired after to begin operations upon the seed on the higher levels, and, of course, are being supplied from those places where the whole of the seed has been threshed out. In several places where there was a large area of seed, the harvesting has been completed/ the owners wisely pushing forward while the weather was favorable. This year cocksfoot generally is a bright heavy sample, and although some has been spoilt by the drought, still the quantity that has been spoilt is very small compared to that produced.

Ventnsula Racks.—Owners of hotses are reminded that nominations for the above races close on Saturday, February 21st, at Like Forsyth Arms Hotel, Little River, at 8 "p m. sharp. Members are also requested to forward subscriptions. The circulars recently sent out erroneously state that the races will be held at Rabbit Island. This is not the case, the paddock opposite the hotel, where conclusions have been tried for the last two years, being the scene of action.

Late Cable News.—Mr Parnell has withdrawn to Boulogne, and declared war to the knife against the seceders. He intends to resume his political campaign, and is arranging for meetings at Manchester and other places in England.—lt is reported that Messrs Dillon and O'Brien will come over to Folkestone and, surrender themselves to the authorities.— H.M.S. Curacoa has been recommissioned for Australia.—All Jews engaged in commerce have been expelled from Nijni Novgorod.— Lord Dunraven has given notice to move that the colonies should be invited to send delegates to a Conference at London to consider measures affecting trade and defence.—Dr. Koch's lymph has been officially named tuberculine, and is now being publicly sold.—The cruiser Karrakatta will be placed in reserve immediately on her arrival in Australia.—The Deceased Wile's Sister Bill has passed its second reading in the House of Commons by a majority of 49.—Sir W. Cumming has resigned his commission in the Guards pending the result of his action for slander respecting the allegation against him of cheating at cards.—Baron Nordenskjold's son accompanies the Antarctic expedition.—A plot has been discovered to overthrow Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria.—Mr McCarthy explained to his followers that Mr Gladstone had give a written assurance that the Home Rule Bill should authorise the Irish Parliament to deal with the laud unless the question was settled beforehand or in a specified time after Home Rule was granted. Parliament would also be allowed the control of the civic police, replacing the present force within five years. The party acquitted Mr McCarthy of blame for the rupture, and resolved to continue to suppott him.—Messrs Dillon and O'Brien surrendered at Folkestone.—Messrs O'Brien and Dillon, who have been interviewed, state they advised Mr Parnell to make the fight an impersonal one as far as possible. Mr Dillon says he would prefer to retire rather than serve under Mr Parnell.—lt is expected that the elections will give the Canadian Government a majority of forty. The Opposition deny that that their policy of reciprocity with the United States virtually means annexation, but American statesmen and the Press assert it does.—The Reichstag has passed a measure prohibiting work on Sunday.—The dockers have issued a manifesto giving their reasons for refusing to work for the Shipping Federation. Two thousand have struck at Liverpool, and the movement is spreading to other ports. —The Northampton election resulted in the return of Mr Mansfield, a Home Ruler, who defeated Mr Germaine, the Tory candidate, by a large majority of 1713.—Another murder has taken place in Whitechapel similar to those perpetrated by Jack the Ripper.--In an engagement between the Chilian Government troops and insurgents at Tarapaka the former were defeated.—A man believed to be " jack the Ripper " has been arrested on a charge of having committed the murder of a woman in the Whitechapel district. The accused was seen in company with the murdered woman, and there is a quantity of blood on his clothes. —Baron Oscar Dickson, at an influential gathering of merchants, expressed surprise that Australia has not provided £5000 in aid of the Antarctic expedition, and states that he himseH will be responsible for another £10,000. Baron Nordenskjold has definitely agreed to take command of the expedition.— News of the rupture between Messrs Parnell and McCarthy has caused a gloomy feeling in Ireland, and it is considered to have greatly injured the prospects of the Home Rule cause. —The death is announced of General W. T. Sherman, United States, aged 71—It is stated in connection with the Cumming scandal that the Prince of Wales was watching a game of baccarat at the house of Mrs Arthur Wilson, a well known social entertainer, residing in the West End, when something aroused his suspicion regarding Sir William Cummings' play. He privately communicated his suspicion to the hostess, who requested five of the guests to watch his play, and they declared that the suspicions of his Royal Highness were correct. The libel proceedings instituted by Sir William Cummings are against the five gentlemen who were requested to watch.—The New Zealand Government have announced the conversion of the remaining stocks on which n high rate of interest is being paid into Three and a Half Per Cents., to be carried on pari passu with existing loans. The loans for conversion are £491,000 Six Per Cents., redeemable in 1891, £64,500 Five Per Cents., redeemable in 1893, and £313.800 of old provincial loans, redeemable between between 1893 and 1896.—1t is reported that on the expiry of Lord Charles Scott's com* mand as Admiral of the Australian Station, he will be succeeded by Admiral Stevenson, in H.M.s. Blake, 12 guns, with Prince George of Wales as Commander.—Lord Charles Scott is arranging for a great naval demonstration on the arrival of the auxiliary fleet in Australianwaters. The new cruisers and torpedo boats will be met at Albany by the other vessels belonging to the squadron, and escorted to harbor in the principal capital cities.