CLYDE.

Otago Witness, Issue 2258, 10 June 1897, Page 25

CLYDE.

June 7. — The weather has been both cold and stormy for some weeks past, but there is every appearance of frost setting in, when, bo doubt, a little sunshine will be experienced during the day time. Our frosty weather is much more pleasant than that of summer, with its warm winds and warmer sunshine, which is most fatiguing to the average human being. There is always such a clear, light atmosphere to be experienced here duringt he better part of our winter months that one must admit our frosty weather rs being the pleasantest time of the year for pleasure and other pursuits.

Accident.— The accident which, befell Orals; and Co.'s coach near Roxburgh on Friday, 28th ult , narrowly escaped haviug fatal consequences. Mrs Hueston, of Clyde, who was an occupant in the coach at the time, received a very severe shaking, but I am pleased to learn that she is progressing well.

Record Reign. — In celebration of this event there are to be fireworks illumination, feastiug galore, speechifying without end, and dancing without ceasing. All this, no doubt, will suffice as a fitting exhibition of our lsyalty and of our rejoicing when the auspicious day comes along. At last sitting of the Vincent Couuty Council Cr Naylor suggested that the council might assist the festivities by a donation of .-£5, but members took the matter lightly, and were inclined to consider Or Naylor's suggestion as a piece of goodnatured advice which they were none tioo ready to act upon. Cr Naylor was quite serious, however, but unfortunately the council was adamaut, and refused to display a feeling of generosity, while professing Unmistakable loyalty and all that sort of thing.

Revenue.— The goldfields revenue in the Vincent County for the months of April and May past amounted to £300. This speaks volumes for the mining enterprises within the county, and it i« alvo pleasing to note that miners are very well satisfied with the manner in which the county council attends to their wants as regards roadmaking, etc.

Electricity Through Snow. — Tt is stated that the telephone wire from Bannockburn to Nevis will be no higher than 6f t from the earth in some places which it has to pass over. This is a precaution on the part of the superintendent of electric wires, as by having the wires placed at this distance from the earth it is thought they may be completely covered in the snow drifts, and thus saved from exposure to the storms that aweep the mountains round about Nevis. Probably the only time that any inconvenience will arise on account of this natural insulation is when a thaw sets in and the water forms a connection with the earth. However, the plan adopted ie a good one, and is likely to be the means of preventing frequent breaks happening to the wire during severe winters.

Another Accident.— While driving from Roxburgh to Bald Hill Flat one evening last week, Mr John Ewing, of St. Bathans, met with a nasty accident through thu trap in which he was seated being overturned. Mr Ewing escaped uuhurt, but, unfortunately, the horae which he had been driving received such injuries that it had to be shot.

Licensing. — The Tuapeka Licensing Committee refused all applications for extension of licenses to 11 p.m. All other licenses were granted as applied for. Judging by reports of the committee meeting one may say that the fitting was characterised by common sense and a clear insight into the necessities of the electorate. There was a total absence of prohibition bunkum at the sitting, and so much is a blessing indeed, since reason and prohibitional fanaticism are as poles apart. Bazaar.— The bazaar in aid"of the funds of St. Michael's Anglican Church promises to be quite a success. The affair comes off on the 22nd inst.