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Clutha Leader, Volume I, Issue 12, 24 September 1874, Page 5

We would remind our readers thsit tjhe Rnglish Mail will be despatched from the office here at 8 o'clock on Tuesday morning.

No. 2 Company, Clutha Rifles, will parade for Monthly Inspection on Friday evening, Meeting for election of officers thereafter.

It has been decided by tbe Clutha Regatta. Committee to carry out la9t year's rules, oi having no booth upon the ground on the 10th proximo, the day of the races. A miner named Carr was killed at Wetberst ne's on Thursday afternoon by. a tall of earth.

Captain M'Lean, of the Otsgo, brought ten pairs of magpies from Melbourne last werk, and which he liberated on ground belonging to him at the lower harbour.

Messrs. Driver, Stewart, and Co: will offer by auGtion on Saturday a very valuable piece of land situated at In,ch Clutha. We would merely refer our readers for further particulars to our advertising columns.

We call attention to Messrs. "V/eend and M'NeiFs advertisement, announcing fchat their coaches arrive in Dunedin daily at 4 30 p.m., thus allowing passengers to have an hour and a half to transact business at the stores, &c, before the hour of closing — six o'clock.

We learn tbat the following vessels, laden with timber were lying wind-bound at Catlin's River on Tuesday last:— -Lloyd's Herald. Jane Hannah, Isabella, Fanny, Huon Belle, and Janet Ramsay. Another vessel laden with posts and rails for Oamaru, was also waiting for a faic wind and a calm sea.

We understand several information cases will be heard before the Resident Magistrate here on Wednesday next, one being for driving sheep through a run without giving notice as required by the Ordinance, and in which we b iieve Meßsrs~Tayior and Reid have been retained for the complainant.

A case involving the question of misre presenting the article sold at a public auction was heard before Mr. . Carew at Tokomairiro last Tuesday week and in which he gave judgment last Tuesday. As the case is of considerable importance to the community, a full report will appear in next issue.

We had occasion th 3 other day while in Dunedin to call upon Messrs. Murdoch and Grant, practicable lapidaries. These gentit men have removed their business from Fleet street to more central premises adjoining the Masonic Hall, and as they have now steam power driving their machinery (thus saving a large amount of manual labour), orders for cutting, polishing, etc., can be executed with despatch. We had the pleasure of inspecting, some ot their workmanship, which was really very chaste and beautiful.

We have pleasure in calling attention fe the announcement in- another column that a braucb line of coaches from Clm'toa to Tapanui will, be started on the l+ih pros. Full particulars will be fouud in, the advertisement. ' This new branch cannot fail to prove of great convenience to the travelling public, and will, we have no doubt bs fully supported. We shall have something to say of this new coaching routi% witlf the evidences of tbe progress of the district, by-and-bje. We notice, also, that the coaches to Invercargill will, after the 28th instant, run three times a week instead of twice aa hitnerto.

We believe considerable expense and annoyance has been occasioned to- the owners of fenced sections and paddocks within the township by children and others taking " a near cut " through ttiem. Fences are tnua destroyed, gaUs left open, and cattle and horses allowed to stray upon the streets, 'to find their way iuto the pound. Mr. Barr gives a notice upon the subject in another column. 'We trust it will be sufficient to put a stop to the grievance complained of. Messrs. Sinclair and Marr are making good progress with thtir contract for formation of footpaths and roadway in Clyde- street. They expect to finish the earth wo*k ra the course of a fortnight, and the gravelling of the footpaths will then only have to be done. When this contract shall have be;n completed, the footpaths throughout the whole length, ot the mm street will be - at their permanent level and fully formed.

We have before us a report compiled by Mtssrs. Edcnborou»h> Doxat and Co., of London, of the prices of wools imported Irom Otago and Southland, and sold at public sales in Loudon from May 14th to June I9th, . l-c?7*. Prom, this report we notice that the highest prices for scoured pieces wee obtained for those f om thr Merrih Creek Sta im— the IST. Z. and A. L. Company — Mr. Campjbell, manager, the price being *2s. l£d. per lb. It will no doubt be gra ifyina to Mr, Thomas Holt, ot Tokomairiro, to know this, if he is not already aware of it, as we are informed the oieces i referred to were scoured at his establishment. We understand this gentleman is now up country arranging with wool- growers for the purchase of the ensuing clip.

Substantial evidences of? progress are st present to be met everywhere throughout the township, of Balclutha. Unoccupied sections are being ft-nced in with penn'trient fences, and on, net a Itw building ifcaerials are being laid down. A numoer. of dwtl lng- houses have already been erected upon the erouod, sold in sections by Mr. A. M'Neil. t In c nnectiun witn Mr. KobrnTemperance Hotel, new stables are i i course of rection, and will be completed within a vvetik. They are 61 x lfj, feet, anl will contain eight stalls and t*o loose boxes, with hay lott, &c. We believe it is Mr. Robertson' t< intention shortly to build an ex-en ivc addition to the hotel itself, as notwithstanding its commodious dimensions, containing as it does eighteen rooms, it is found to be much too' small for tbe requirements of the trade. The roof is now bting put upon the new stables in connection with tlie Crown 'Hotel, which will contain thirty-tw.o * stalls and four large loose boxes, harness room, grooms' sleeping room, aud other accommodation. It is expected to be completed early next week. The progress of this and many other buildings have been much retarded j through the want of timber, but it is to be I hoped as the roads wiil now be getting into | a passable state, building materials will shortly be jpore plentiful,^

An Agency of the Bank of New Zealand will be opened at Tapanui on the 30th instant.

The first shipment of Fiji sugars landed at Auckland have been pronounced excel* lent in quality and flavor. The 'Evening Star* understands that Mr. J. L. Gillies intends to address his constituents at Waikkouaiti at an early day, and on- that occasion to announce the resignation of his seat.

The steamer Otago is expected to leave Hokitika at 3p m. to day. Telegrams for tbe Australian Colonies or Europe via Java Cable* will be received at the Post Office here for transmission to Hokitika up till one o'clock.

The contractors are proceeding rapidly with the ballasting and laying of rails on the line Waihola to Tokomairiro. Tbe engine has now reached opposite to Messrs Blues and Duthie's, and in a few days will have fairly entered the Tokomairiro Plain. We observe that Mr.- Wi-- son's large saw mill, Milton, has now been roofed ia, although the building is not yet completed. Mr. Wilson's bone mill has also been started, and its produce, will no doubt be largely sought after by agriculturists. The-annual meeting of tha Clutha Agricultural and Pastoral Association wiU be held in the CrowK H»tel at 2 p.m. to« morrow. It is very desirable there should be a good attendance of members.

Amongst the local industries carried on at Kaitangata is a brick werb, which has been in operation for the past two years The work is carried on by Mr. Barrett, for Mr. Macdonald, tbe proprietor, and a con^ siderabie busiuess iadoing. The clay is in every respect suitable, and the supply in* exhaustible.

Surveyors are at present surveying the line of railway from Milton, to the' Coal Gully. As it is not expected the Government will proceed with the formation of the railway at once, the Bruce Coal Company are about to lay a tramway from their pits to the flat near the river bank. This done they will undobtedly secure almost a monopoly of the coal trade of the district at all seasons of the year. We understand the fine thorough-bred entire, Ycung Peer,, which has travelled for the last three years in the Tokomairiro aud Taieri districts, and where he has left a large number of very promising stock, goes this year to Oamaru, where more favorable terms have been offered to his owner than he- had in, the two former districts.

We have just noticed in the "Queen," an article upon hair wash, giving the recipe for the same, as well as of the grease to be subsequently applied, together with instructions as to the mode of application. From the use of these the most beneficial results are said to follow.'' The whole process is most refreshing and beneficial, healthful and luxurious. It at ouce cleanses the head, strengthens tbe hair, lightens the spirits, removes headachea,and recruits the nervous system," etc Now, it so happens that th- 8e same recipes have been used by Mr. T. Poole, hairdresser, Balclutha, for yeara.past, and that he lor that time h^£upplied Dunedin hairdressers with the 'wash wholesale. We beliefe there is no other manufacturer of either article ip.th.e polony. Of course both articles are in constant use by Mr Poole here.

It is not generally known that below ihe township of Kaitanga;ta, at the coal company's lower pit, and upon their ground, there was some time ago discovered a very exten ive seam of 6re clay. Borings were made to the depth of forty feet, and the seam was not even then bottomed. The upper portion of the seam was tested, and found to equal tbe home artical, but the lower portion has not yet been tested Those only who have at present to pay for the imported lire bricks, can realise the value of this seam which will no, doubt shortly he brought into profitable occupation,, We shall have more to say of Ut by-and-hy. ' -v

We obsprvethe coalpit formerly wrought by Mr. Capstick is still on fire. It has now been burning for about eighteen months. A few days work of a man could easily turn on tha water from the adjoining creek and extinguish the fire. The coal in that direction, however, seems to have been about wrought out up to the ground of the adjoining proprietor, and this is probably the rvason that no action has" hitherto, been taken in the nutter.

Iv noticing the resources of the Kaitangata distr ct in Wt issue, we mentioned the discovery which had then just been made, oi a very valuable seam oi coal on the ground of the Kaitangata Coal Company. In order to take advantage of this discovery and fully develop their extensive field, the company immediately took action in the matter, and have resolved to increase their capital and place into the market 1000 shares for sale. All the necessary arrangements have: been made, aid. the prospectus will be issued in a few days. So soon as those shares shall have been taken up, it is intended to build a. steamer expressly for the Kaitangata coal trade; thV'jiver. being navigable as high up as the 'pit for vessels of 100 tons. We believe there will be no difficulty whatever ia disposing of the additional shares, and there is thus every probability that the Kuitangata Coal Company will shortly be engaged in a very large and remunerative trade with the metropolis.

It is intended (says the Guardian) ~to proceed at once with the alteratiops that are to be carried out in the Provincial Council Chamber. The sitting accommodation for membpßß. will be rendered of a more compact character, as the chairs will be brought closer to. the Speaker's chair. The reporters' gallery is to be lowered; and these alterations,, it is expected, will cause the utterances of provincial representatives tosbe distinctly beard. The Speaker's and strangers' galleries also are to be enlarged, and the roof strengthened by additional bvearin«.s at each principal. Wo won *er how much* money has already been expended upon f this precious building, and how long the annual patching process is likely t;o be continued. At a meeting of teachers held at Palmerston on the ISrtb, it was resolved to form a Schoolmasters' Association. Mr. Barton, who was appointed Secretary pro. tern, was instructed to intimate to all teachers living withint a reasonable distance tbat the next meeting would be held on Saturday, the 15th November. The meeting beiug only a preliminary one, no business was transacted. Mr. M'Bryde, of Palmerston, who was appointed President pro. tern , will deliver an inaugural address at next meetiDg, when rules, etc., will be drawn out for the guidance of the 'Association. The other teachers present were Messrs. O'DjSlI (Hyde), and, John Neil (Macraes}.

. A meeting of the Church of England - Committee was held at Clinton on Tuesday to see what could be done towards erecting a church at Clinton, t The Chairman, the Rev. C. P. Withey, havjog stated that F. Roberts, Esq., had presented an eligible site, and. that a grant of L 2&. might be reckoned upon so ; soon as the church should be free from debt, it was decided to start a subscription list towards the building, and L 56 was promised in the* room. The church, which is to Be of wood, will accommodate 150 people, and the estimated cos.t is about L3OO. .

The cricketing season; of the Balclutha Cricket Club was opened on Saturday afternoon last by a match} sides being chosen from amongst the members who assembled on the ground. Tne afternoon was anything but a desirable one for the enjoyment of a good game at cricket, those assembled having to seek shelter once or twice in the course of the afternoon in consequence of the rain which fell;, at intervals. .Taking into consideration the condition of the ground, the play was very fair indeed,, and evidenced the fact that with a little practice our local adherents .of the willow would present no mean front to an equal number southwards from Dunedin. However, we do not mean to imply by this that there is no necessity for continued practice, but would strongly .advise the Club to .make practice if possible compulsory, as we noticed plenty of room for improvement in the fielding of those who were plucky enough to venture out on Saturday afternoon..

In last issue we called attention to the disgraceful state of the road, Glenomaru to Catlin's River. We are glad to know that the matter is now being attended to. Several day -men are already at work on the road, and Mr. Smaill, Government Engineer, left Port Molyneux yesterday morning to see what is necessary to be done to put the same into a passable State. The ' Wellington Post' states that the General Government have, without any legal authority, advanced LSOOO, at 5 per cent., to, Mr. Halcombe, for the purpose of being* expended in public works on the Manchester Block, better known as Fielding's Settlement. During last session, Mr. Halcombe, who is Colonial manager, applied to have given back security to the extent of L 7500, which they had given Government for the due performance of the contract, but the Provincial Government refused.

The 'Daily Times. '^says^-" The twelfth birthday of John Grey Taiaroa, eldest son of H. K. Taiaroa, and future chief, was celebrated at the Kaik on the 16th instant by a dinner at Mr. Taiaroa's house, and a ball at the Council- hall. Over 100 sat down to tables filled with varieties of meats, poultry, puddings, and pastry ; after which desert followed. Teetotalers and. nonteetotalers sat at separate tables, the. former taking tea, &c. ; the latter whatever l.iquorß they wished. Dancing commenced at 10 p.m., and was interspersed with songs given by Europeans, of whom there were a goodly number present, some being visitors from the surrounding districts. At about '0 a.m. the party broke up,this little change being apparently appreciated.

We observe from ouradvertisin» columns Messrs. W'right, Stephenson, and Co., will offer by auction another large shipment of horses, ex the Otago, and if we may judge from the following extract from a recent number of the Melbourne 'Argus,' this importation is well deserving the attention of farmers and breeders of stock:— The s.s. Otago, which sailed on Wednesday for New .Zealand, "had on board a very valuable shipment of horses for Dunedin. The shipment consists of thoroughbreds lately purchased, by Mr. Coombe, ot Tokomairiro, Otav'o. ' They consist of Flying Dutchmaa, one of the best and gamest horses of his day ; Barwon, also an acknowledged good horse, and Right Bower, who has run well, though he wa^never properly brought outMr. M'ln tosh .sends the draught stallion Conqueror, for which, at Messrs. M'Culloch, Campbell, and Co.'s annual sale, he paid 60Q .guineas, and. Renfrew Jock, a remar kahly active.,, young draught stallion. Messrs. Blair and Blues sent 30 first-class mares, which they nave selected from the beet studs in the Two of these mares are bred by Mr, Steele, of Newbridge, and are considered very fine animals. The pair cost 250 guineas.. '.There is also' a fine black mare, bred by Mjr..Carmichael, which has <aken several prizes. She has a foal at foot by Pride of Scotland, and a colt rising two years by Prince oj§ ; W*des r There are also on board ten draught' geldings for ordinary work. We 'Tuapeka times' are informed that Mr. Walter Miller has commenced the wholesale impounding of the cattle found on his newly purchased country in the vicinity of Waitahuna. He generally offers to purchase the stock so impounded ,rather than ta^e legal proceedings against the owners;.

The f-rou.fc ova experiment says the • Dunstan Times ' has not been successful aa yet at Queenstown. Up to the present all have died during the process of hatching. A large amount of sediment in the water is supposed to be the cause. Mr. Worthington, who has charge of the ova, has made some improvements which promise better success.

The Moonlight correspondent of the j 4 Wakatip Mail' says :— " As ah incident ' showing the value of some of the ground in this locality, a, party ot Chinese (nine in number) gave LI BO for a claim, in Jpnes' i Creek, some eighteen months ago, and they have just left the district, en route, for the Celestial Empire, with a sum of Ll,Boo amongst them. This speaks well for the perseverance and energy of the Celestials— the previous owner not being able to j, make it pay. The Rev. Mr. Drake performed a ceremony, during service on 'Sunday evening., The ceremony says the 4 Cromwell. Argus ' referred^ to is the baptism of, a Chinaman into the Christian* faith, and waspprfbrined in an impressive manner by Mr- Drake; oh Ma Hpey. This man has: been for tt\e last tour years learning tbe English language with the rev gentleman, and Is a very intelligent member of the race.;. .' f The Rev. Mr Edgar, of Auckland, has been writing to the papers about the large sum a/warded to Captain' Casey for salvage, to which the gallant, captain replies as follpws, in columns {of the , VDaily Southern, Cross' :,t- •*. Reverend Sir,— - Mind your pulpit— dont m.edale witK ships, insurance, or salvage; these matters are be* yond your comprehension. -But, if /you must have something to dp, come to the Red Office this "morning on Queen ' Sjt. Wharf, and pay your little freight account, which will, oblige F:; j. CiTa&ni

r Five black swans were BeeoT bri MeesVa /Rees M'lntyre's dams,' at Ttiap&ka Month,; :••, last week. The local paper^say^twocbveyft' .qf partridges. have also. taken, up? their quarters in that neighbpurhoj)^ .."'*" A telegfam from, Auckland; saysjt is ret ported *hat Mr Vbgei/^neWjn? England* will endeavor to obtain- the passing of an 4 Act in the Imperial Parliament empowering the New : Zealand v General A^embly :f to; , make the constitutional cb^n^es embodied/ in the resolutions passed list sessiont;- :^ v f- H A telegram from Oauiaru says there, wa» 4 r a rough; and stormy sea on Monday morn- . ing at six o'clock. Some vessels drif^ed^ close ir*. to the shore, but the, wia4 sprang y up from the land at 7. o'clock and enabled; them to get out in safety. The brigantiue, Elderslie had some difficulty in escaping) The weather was fine in' the afternoon, but the water still roughs ' ** '%* •V * A valuable young eutir# colt, 1 the prox petty 61 Mr Henderson, q$ the Beaumont* met its death in a singular manner, i!a the; Victbrian stables, Tuapeka, on Th^aday. The colt had beeu brought off the grass in, the morning, and* waa tied ia a stall with a rope. After standing some time gently, \ the horse tried to free himself, and in doing; so struck his head violently on the corner of an iron bou^d, manger, fracturing his^ skull. Mr Andrews was immediately called" in, but he could do nothing.: fojp the; poor brute, which died in a few hours after th£. accident.— * Tuapeka Times.' ' !- Itis rumored; (says the Wellington Fof]tf> r tha*^ prior t*> Mr Vogel's departure^ne* made things pleasant with his Excellency* the Governor, by providing suitable billetg into which the Private Secretary, A.D.C., f and Assistant A.D.C., are to be drafted; when the Gubernatorial staff is broken up. We fail to see what these gentlemen, or thej Governor, have done to entitle them to be provided for at the expense of the Colony, and, to the detriment of officers already in, the service. It is said that his Excellency's' anxiety to ; provide for his followers ex« tended even to his chef de cuisine, for whom a billet in connection with Bellamy's was asked, but as this was not within the gift of; the Premier, the request' was declined bv> Bhose to whom it was made.