LAKE COUNTY.

Otago Witness, Issue 2667, 26 April 1905, Page 31

LAKE COUNTY.

April 92. — The weather during the Easter holidays has not, so far, been all that could be desired. On Thursday it was cold, and sus evening drew in rain commenced to fall, so that those who came up at night had a cold and unpleasant trip across the lake. Friday, though clearer, was cold, and not at all what we are accustomed to pride ourselves upon. To-day the morning broke raw and dull, but cleared off into one of our finest autumn days — clear' and bright. A fairly large number of visitors came to 'the district, many of them being members of the different athletic teams which are m&king a holiday visit here. Some have been to Arrow, seme to Skippers, and a numbei to the Head of the Lake and Paradise. Those who went on Saturday to the Head of the Lake were more than usually fortunate, for the snow which fell on the mountain tops the evening before enhanced the grandeur of the scenery. Mount Earnslaw and the Cosmos Peaks presented a splendid sight. Cricket. — At Arrow yesterday the match between thu local club and a visiting team from Invorcargill resulted in a, win for the visitors by an innings and a substantial margin of runs. However, the immediate result of those matches is of little moment compared with the pleasure derived by the visitors from their visit to the district and by ourselves in welcoming and entertaining them. On Monday a match against a combined team from the district will be played at Arrowtown.

Football. — On Wednesday last a, meeting of the Arrow Club was held, when the various office-bearers were elected for the ensuing year. A good deal of enthusiasm was shown, and the club resolved to hold fortnightly qus&drille assemblies during the winter. This afternoon a match between the Queenstown Rovers and a team from the Invercargill Star Club was played at Queenstown. The latter team was short of men, and played several substitutes from the Queenstown Club. A very even and enjoyable game resulted in half time being called with no score, and time with the score 3—o in favour of the visitors. Among those playing for the visitors was the veteran Southland representative, Isaac Jenkins. Wedding. — Last week a very pretty weddiug was solemnised at Kawarau Bridge between Miss Eosanna Chard, eldest daughter of the late Mr R. Chard, and Mr W. Bell, of Tarras. The bride was attended by Miss Emily Chard (her sister) and Miss L. Bell (sister of the bridegroom), while Mr J. Bell acted as best man. In the evening Mrs Chard entertained a large number of guests at V most enjoyable dance in the .schoolhouse at Gibbston. Band. — The Dunedin Citizens' Band are on a holiday trip to Queenstown, where they gave a mast enjoyable concert this evening. The band brought a strong muster, and among the members considerable vocal talent was shown. The various instrumental items were well rendered. Special notice should be made of the pianist, who, in accompanying the vocalists, showed more than usiial talent. The attendance was not so large as might have been expected, but it was an appreciative audience. Valedictory. — Yesterday afternoon Miss Cormack, who is leaving the Queenstown Public I School for a post at Edendale, was the recipient of three presentations from her pupils. Miss Ada Canning, on behalf of the girls o* the school, presented a silver-mounted brush and comb ; Master J. Robinson, on behalf of the boys, gave a gold-mounted greenstone brooch ; and Miss Jessie Kennedy, on behalf of the younger pupils, presented a siiver thimble. No more conclusive testij rnony could be given of the esteem in which

Miss Cormack was held at the school. Obituary. — After a long lllne&s Mr Michael Casey, an old and respected resident of Wie district, passed away at Queenstown on Thursday last at the residence of his sister, Mrs F." St. Omer. Deceased had been mining in the distiict — principally at Moke Creek — for some 30 or 40 years. He was a native of Kilworth, County Cork, Ireland. Mail Service. — As a result of an agitation to that end, it has been announced that the cfaily mail service from Dvn p Am to the Lakes will be continued until the end of May. Further representations are being made to tret the service continued light through tho \v] nter.

\v] nier. Bankruptcy-. — On Thursday n'ternooii a meeting of crcclitois in the estate of James T\nell, jun. ; was held in the office of thg

deputy official assignee. Bankrupt had carried on the biisiness of tinsmith and plumber for many years, until, leaving the town and the colony, he was made bankrupt at the ijj stance of the New Zealand Hardware Com1 pany. From the claims disclosed at the ' n'eetin?. the bankrupt's financial position appeared to have been pretty much involved. The debts so far amount to £rioo, less some £200 contras. All the creditors are unsecured, the chief being (in round figures) the New Zealand Hardware Company, £175; Jb\ M'Carthy (money lent and guaranteed), £106; T T. Mimes, £71; Mrs C. Boyne, £72; J. Wenkheim, £47. The assets are valued at some £300. Socials. — On Monday evening the Anglican Church holds a social in Arrowtown, while in Qusenstown the Catholic Church gives one on the same evening. "With the visitors about the place, both should be well ati tended. Miscellaneous. — Messrs Reid and M'Dowell have been unfortunate enough to lose, from a cause unknown, a valuable horse from their Macetown team. Mr John Cosgrove, of Arrow Flat, had the misfortune to sustain by fire some £12 worth of damage to his residence there. The family were in bed a', the time of the fire, but fortunately were aroused soon after it started, and were able, by prompt measures, to get it under. Accident. — I regret to learn that an accident took place at the Mount Aurum mine at Bullendale on Friday, resulting in Alex. Hood being severely injured. It appears the men were working in the British North American drive when a fall of quartz took place, a large lump striking the injured man about the thighs. The sufferer was conveyed through the night by Mr C. D. Dagg to the Frankton Hospital. He is well known . as a most energetic worker, and it is trusted his recovery will be speedy.