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Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 305, 1 January 1875, Page 2

The banks will be closed on Fridaj* and Saturday, the Ist and 2nd inst. Sports are advertised to be held at Mr. Morgan's Hotel, Kyeburn Diggings, this day. The .programme, the usual one, cot even omitting the greasy-tailed pig. At the usual half-yearly stmrmonsd meeting of the Loyal Naseby Lodge, the following brethren were elected officers for the ensuing six months:—Brother James Hore, N.G-.; Brother Arthur Simpson, V.G. ; Brother' John Martin, E. S. The teetotallers of the "West Tiieri have been too much for the local publicans. They have not only bought up all the booths at the forthcoming show at Outram, bat are able to prevent the sale *of strong drink on the grounds contiguous to the show yards. "For all that, we believe the thirsty ones will get supplied.—'Star.' SmmrvAW is to be returned lo New Zen, land by the Victorian Government. Ihe pleasant joke of getting rid of. Mr. Caldwell's head gardener thus "has" the point somewhat rubbed off: —L.et him.return to his. trimming of rosea ; the -flowers "may purify - him, and nothing can contaminate them—not even the informing murderer. - Mr. Malloch's fine property at'the Kyeburn is offered for sale, or will be leased for .a term. This property, by the enterprise of the proprietors, has been rendered thoroughly substaiitial and valuable. On a. permanent, line of traffic, and with thousands-of acres of agricultural land round the Swiuburn and lloundburn Creeks, there can be hardly a * more desirable investment to be met with. >' received fram all Australian districts as to the result of the observations of the transit of Venus are generally sat A Very large number of. valuable photographs have been taken at nearly all the stations."• -In' New South Wales the weather was remarkably fine, and the transit"wis observed under the most favorable circumstances. "- -In. Victoria, after enrly morning, the weather'blended-and the transit was seen well, but.m.Tjre'ihanKi, it .rained nearly all day, and thje'results obtained were very few.' - :".

Anotitee promise about that unfortunate. Hamilton bridge, in Mr. TJnder:Secretary.'s best 3tyle. To the Hamilton-Chairman, Mr.. 8.. S. Booth :Sr—"_To acquaint ?an tint .Use' drawings of tlie .structure are now in course "of preparation," with' a view to tenders bsing invited for the work" and so it has besn—exactly a year .ago,'we recorded a somewhat similar promise, bat we then said what -we cannot say now. •" 11" would -be treason to" "suppose that they (the Government) will be other than as good,as their word."

The Sunday Schools are becoming a char* 1 acterist-ic feature of .our Goldiields townships.In Naseby the schools in connection with the Episcopalian and Presbyterian' Churches "are well attended, and well conducted.- Last Monday was the day fixed for the anniversary Sunday i School .picnic—a treat that is . looked, forward to'throughout the year by the little ones, "and.,ra'any others who only class themselves as "little " for the occasion. 'Both schools joined together at the Masonic jHall, and marched up the,town, headed by >Mie Brass Band, playing a lively air. From thence--about 100" in all—they" marched, with the school banners and [Small flags flying, down to Mr. Kearney's paddeck, which had been kindly lent.' Oh the ground games of all kinds -wiled the away all too quickly for the young, pleased faces. .. At four the tea of danfcies, including buns, tarts, and such like, goodies was served; after which amusements were kept up till seven, when the signal-for the home inarch was given. A great number of parents and friend 3 of the children were on the ground. In the, evening amusements were kept up in the Masonic Hall until eleven, when the days' holiday was terminated. The weather was most fas? vorable, and we heard of nothing to mar toe general pleasure.

A MKT3THTG of the Mount Ida Joskpy Club was held on Monday evening last. Present : Messrs. Foster, Greer, Oollett, Hall, Pinder, Chapman, Laverty, Brown, Stephens, Inder, Horswell, George) and Cogan. Mr. Walter TnHer was voted to the chair. Letter from Mr. J. Thomson, resigning his position as treasurer, was read and accepted. The resignation of Mr. Inder as vice president wa3 also accepted. A considerable Bum was collected in the room towards the ensuing races. Mr. R>. H. Browne was proposed and enrolled a member of the club. Resolved—That the club hold its annual race meeting on the 4th aud sth March r.ext. Resolved —That the following gentlemen be' he committee of management f»r the -.season, viz., Messrs. Foster, Grreer, Collett, Hall, Finder, Laverty, Browne, Stephens, Gt-eorge, Stewart, Inder, and Gruffier." Resolved—That Mr. Thomas Poster be presi- - dent. Resolved —That Mr. R. H. Browne be ▼ice president. Resolved—That"Mes?rs. La.verty, M'lntosh, and Hall be trustees. Resolved —That Messrs. "Wilson and Q-mmitt be auditors. Resolved—That the secretary publish preliminary-notice of meeting, and -issue subscription lists same as last year., After, arranging that the committee meet on the -6bh January, a vote of thanks to the chair terminated the proceedings. The 'Wakatip Mail' has the "following' complimentary notice of the newly elected .old member for Mount Ida:— " We are very much pleased to learn that our old acquaintance, Mr. J. P. Armstrong, has been returned for Mount Ida by a very considerable majority over both his opponents, Messrs. Leary and Ewing. As. Mr. Armstrong ' never canvassed personally for the votes of his supporters; his election must be the more gratifying, while it, at the same time; proves the great confidence the mining community possess in their very old friend and supporter "Honest John." Although Mr. Arm-, strong is at present a Ihinedin resident, his sympathies are, and always have been," with those he has been intimately connected with over along series of years both hers and in Victoria. •- He at one time contested the Ararat election, and was only beaten by a combination impossible to withgtand. 1 his is the second time Mount Ida has returned My. Annstrong, and we feel assured that, in so doing, they have made a very wise selection. ' "ft_e may also congratulato the residents of this distriot.that ; the new.member is a man that will work hard for tba GolJuelds interests '* generally. , ✓ =

•Me".-'"John Brown, a resident of «oais ten years standing, being about to leave the Blackstone Hill district, to take up his quarters in Dunadin, i number of his friends invited him to meet them at a dinner, -ivliich camo off on Friday, the 18th instant—mine host of the Jockey Club being the purveyor. After full justice had been done to the goo.l things provided, and the usual toasts drunk —Mr. ii. Johnstone proposed the toast of the evening, which was feelingly responded to by Mr. Brown, on behalf of himself and good lady, who3e name had been coupled "with the' toast. With song and joke the small hours were reached." Mr. Brown car- -" ries with him the good wishes of all. .-^

Sports . were held on Boxing" T>ay at Naseby—hastily got up, but nevertheless well enjoyed by all on the grounl. .The first race was a short scurry, -of 100 yards, and won by Caspar. iSir. S. Baxter won the running long leap, and the hop step-and jump. Master Woodhill secured the" hoys' race;" Mr. M. Lennane the stone; Mr. Wade, as usual, the two-mile -walking match—two "others, Messrs. Jaspar and M'Nicol, making a gains right for seeo.id and third. Besides these, there wa3 a quoit match of 18'yar.Is, and a 400 yard handicap race, won, by Caspar. A. number of "chilraces were also run—all of which were WdU contested. Messrs. Robert Qattik-r, \V; J. Millar, d., Baxter, and D. Pipe discharged the duties of siar.-ar-.ls a'n.i "to <rensval satisfaction. The priz-sa -were for small amounts, bat wers nane the ksa keenly competed for.

Thb monthly meeting of tbe Sfnsehr Association was held at Mr. Biis-jVs residence on Wednesday evening k s fc. Present—Messrs. Moore, Shannon, Jaekso;', "Weober, VVo-jd-hPl, (chair). Tue rain :tos of the Ijst meeting were read an'l confirmed.— A let er was read from Mr. \V. "William *m, "stating th:t circumstances would not aiiow hiin to become a member of the committee lb,- the present. Resolved that the letter be acknowledued. A letter vns )v->ad from ilr. .Richard""Moore, stating his intention of piircha-i.-ig ih-it portion of ground on which his res; Ware stands. The matter wus pos'poned, an -enquiry to be taide with the Town Council.— Tiie Secretarr was instructed to put hins-lf in communication with the coun-ii'm reference to a reserve for he.id nee purposes on the proposed street between the ilisonic Hall and ilra. .Tjjwson's. Tiie usual vole of tli inks to Mr. Basah terminated the proceedings. The most extensive effort Nassby has this year made to recognise the holiday nature of the season is the event of to-day. Tae Oil- ' fellow's fete has always been a success, and this year's fete promises, by the eifbrts ma ie, to outvie, its predecessors. There is always a difficulty in getting a suitable spot, which i 3 not too barren, an I yet is -within reach of the Naseby pedestrians. As it is, the nearest ground available below Air. JKe.irndy's " farm—which has been substituted for the spot originally selected— i 3 rather far for womea and children. This is provided.against by Mr. Paekmau, who advertises an express to run throughout the day—fare, for adults, Is., and chiliren accompanying parents free. This will no doubt inluee man/ to go ;down who otherwise would have to stop at home, . TiitiDg at the on horseback, • is| we believe, to be in the programme. As "the brethern of. the Iod s -e are announced to meet at ten, the procession will probably leave at - about eleven—-arriving at the ground a little before noon. If the weather is favorable, a good day's fun is certain. - - .Mr. Finder-acts as" caterer for the public, - which is a sufficient guarantee for the proper supply of refreshments on the ground. . dullness is not confined to Mount Ida or Queenjto.yc; the JThames is also suffering the same-reaction, as will appear from the following transcript from the iocat paper in that district:—" Everybody will sympathise ' with ; the brokers in "their distress. Things have come .to such a pass that, they cannot face each other day .after day without the." same old story, -.' no buyers ' 'i he bigthings in scrip-transactions are thingd of the past.- At noon of .the day the call bill is silent. Instead '6f\-a troop of catjer business men flocking to the rendezvous, the Exchange i 3 either deserted -"iuueVnoes" to~ the solitary footstep of some onWlio,-ignorant of'the ex- „ isting monotony, has wandered in to see the list, and finding none—seeing no one, hasI tens from the place for fear hi might be suspected of-wanting to annex something un- ■ lawfully. Anyone or any company that'. - would get up iv little excitement at the present time would be looked upon as a benefactor. People look 'around with an aniians glance to see whence the nett excitements is to come from, but the boldest and m >st irna- ' ginafci ~e man on 'change will scarcely dare to hazard :i conjecture. It's a poor look out foi Chribtma?—the worst for some yeara, and the'new eldorado expected whsa Oliinemuri is opened will either make things very mich worse, or very much barter—the latter everybody hopes; but the hope is of that qna : ity very mu.:h over»veighied with doubt. If the spiritualists had'nt all deserted us, their seanees would just now be a-fine me iium for obtaining a glimpsts—real or pretended—into the future.

THii iicsjjital wa-dsinan, who has been suc-

ceeded by Mr. Nieper. \r.n an old soldier, and had seen service. He was a sergeant in the 93rd Sufcheriandshhvi Highlanders when he reiireti in 1852. Sergeant M'Knj entered the army.af. tlio *■»•■]y ago of 13 y p, irs, .November lUh, 1343 ; sprrecf'.vbh the 79sh regiment, in. North Ain.-.-rie.i from 1-Si9 ,u«til 1852, when '""" the received njjfcxri to return to. Scot-land. In the year 1854, when the Kits-, stan war broke out, Se-geant M'JKiy roianteereJ to ihe 93rd regiment. Served in. the eastern campii?n, 185i55; w.i> engaged in

the battles of Alma nud Bxlafelava. the capture of Rala&lava. expedition to the r'ea, -of Azoff, avid cipture of Knrteh and Yenlkale ; afterwards, was present at the siegp s>nd fall of . Sobastopol. and the attacks on June 18;! i and " September Bth. For these services he received, a medal with three clasps and this Turkish] medal. Served also in India duringtha imuinyi was r-resentat the bilda ef Kudjwa and the relief of Luckn->w' by Lord Clyde; the battle, of Oawnp:>ro..(Deceinber 6r-h, 1857), capture of Lucknow (2lst March, 1338j. He was also present at the b.Lttles of Baredly. dhJij.'han- - -pore, Fufc f eghur, Ssalco'e, and vJuae campaign, for which he received a m-sdul with two clasps.' The Hospital patients have been excellently . attended to by Mr. M-Eay and his wife—the* cleanliness smd regularity shown"- bain* very praiseworthy. Mr M"K-i7 was working und?r •■ a good general, and knew it—a sura tion for good services. " . - -J