KAIKOURA.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 859, 17 August 1888, Page 15

KAIKOURA.

(FROM bun OTTN cdRRKSPONDtNT.) 4ugnst 13. Our townsfolk have lately had the pleasure of hearing Mr Glover, the temperance lecturer, who paid us a visit about a week ago. His arrival had long been looked forward to by the members of our local lodge of Good Templars, who gave him a hearty welcome and did everything in their power to make his visit a success. Several very well attended meetings were held bo'h in the town and in the suburban district, and I hear that a large number of persons joined the New Zealand Alliance, for which Mr Glover is agent. Beside the entertainment provided .by the above lectures we have had something of a lighter nature In the way of a football concert 'which came off some time ago. It consisted of a Christy minstrel entertainment, followed by a very amusing farce. Unfortunately, the evening on which it was held turned out very wet indeed, despite which, however, the gross proceeds were over L9—not by any means a bad house for Kaikoura. Luckily, the rain did not mar the spirit of the performers, and everything passed off most successfully. It would be invidious to praise where all acquitted themselves so well, but outside the performance I think there is one who deserves great credit for the trouble he took in getting the affair up, and that is (he energetic secretary to the club, Mr (J. "Birss.

An unfortunate accident occurred on the football field some time ago, though luckily it has not turned out so serious as was at first supposed. Mr H. Breckles while playing came into collision with another player and was violently thrown to the ground, sustaining concussion of the brain. He was taken to the residence of Mr Smart, where he received every care and attention till the arrival of Dr Bedford, and where he remained for -several days till able to remove to his own house. He has now recovered sufficiently to be up and about, but it will be some time era he recovers from the effect of his accident.

Our School Committees are getting along merrily. In the suburban district they quarrel amongst themselves, and in the town they solemnly protest against children being allowed “ to stand on their heads ” while drinking out of the tap at school! They seem to dread that the children may get water on the brain. Quiteright. It’s an awful affliction! Awful! The Town School Committee had lately to select from three applicants one to fill the position of assistant in the school. Five members rolled up. After the applications and testimonials were read, it was found that one lady had a certificate equal to the highest of the other two, considerable more experience, and superior testimonials. "But one member shook his head and said, “Na, na ; it winna do." And three others thought, (t Them’s my sentiments tew and so that applicant had no chance. Ultimately it was decided to submit the two remaining names to the Board, the lady with the highest certificate having the preference. Talk about brotherly love ! Why, you should be a rpember of our committee to know whg,t tbst means. Four members bob their beads and the school loses the change of having a skilled teaeber as assistant. There is this, however, the other apr plicants were both certificated and trained teachers, and it was no fault of theirs that they had not the experience. It is alsi true that reliance cannot always be placed on testimonials ; still, the Committee were supposed to judge (and professed to do so), by the testimonials and certificates, and they should no : have allowed prejudice to run riot. I have no doubt that Whichever person is appointed will carry out' her duties satisfactorily ; . and it is to be’ hope (J that those members who made the’appointment'will Have treason to be satisfied with their selection. ' 4 The members of’our Library .Committee f‘ seem to jyari.t waking up.” Subscribers Jiive £egn hoping 'for some time past that a pew supply of |yoojks would ‘ be got.in ; but they have been'disappointed. Last jyinter tne t*jn:mittee got’ up etitcrtainpfe’nfs, wliicVi were very successful from t? one tar y popit ojyi’w, and there is yet tpfte fh get jjn some' this winter if the jpembep3 would On Iypea t i j*Ui e n J 3 . 7 es. are hayi.ng gome changes jp connection with tne hotels hero: 3\£r Ivey, ifcensep of tfi,® IjDtel, bas left tlie district, having obtained rpore congenial employment ip gHirisfchprch- f hear that Mr Whittle, a well known and ppiypfrfjgHy pst.eeiped jn this district, is to take oyer thp hptej. j?avyson is about to leave the CoramorpiaJj apd J. understand that Mr J. Mitchell intends taking over the business.