NEWS OF THE DAY.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 4985, 18 April 1889, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

A return laid on the table of the Harbour Board yesterday by the secretary showed that during the March quarter this year 19,601 tons of goods were landed and shipped at the ■wharves. During the same quarter last year tlio total was 18,G36 tons,

Tho volunteers leave for their Easter camp by special train this evening about 8 o’clock. The Waimate contingentc omes up by the ordinary evening train, and go on with the special, which will pick up the Temuka and Geraldine Rifles on the way.

Mr Fussell, of the Land Office, has received a set of “ sale maps ” of the South Canterbury runs. Others ought to be down iu a day or two. Copies are to be posted to all the local bodies. They ought also to be displayed as usual at the railway stations and at post offices. The sale takes place in the Assembly Booms on the 30th May. The Hon. Mr Richardson, who arrived on Tuesday night and went south by the express yesterday, spent most of the morning at tho land office. Mr Turnbull waited upon him with reference to land for village settlements, but after looking over the maps no land immediately suitable for the purpose was found to bo available.—Some of the education reserves to be presently placed in the market might be found suitable. Among flourishing branches of popular organizations must be counted the Cullmantown Band of Hope. We are informed that at the fortnightly meeting on Tuesday evening there were about 150 present, and a very enjoyable evening was spent, what with addresses and songs and recitations. W. Thomson presided, and Miss Ogilvie officiated as organist.

Mr A. R. Spalding has kindly handed us tho following extract from a letter recently received by him from Messrs Harrold Brothers of Adelaide, to whom he wrote in November last concerning the safety of the port of Timaru for ocean-going ships, and also as to the facilities for loading and discharging cargoWo are pleased to be able to advise you that our London house informs ns that no extra premium will in future be charged by London underwriters on vessels loading or discharging at Oamaru and Timaru, a result which has been assisted by the information supplied to us by you, and which our London house has brought before tho underwriters

of their city.” The Imperial Skating Rink was opened at Waimate on Tuesday night. The management have taken Mr J. H. Taylor’s grain stove in John street for tho season, and have spared neither care nor expense in decorating the hall, and making it suitable for ringing. A gallery has been built at one end to accommodate the band, which was in attendance, and enlivened the proceedings considerably. Mr E. M. Rickman in a few well-chosen words declared the rink open, and wished the management every success in their venture. He also hoped that the patrons of the rink would enjoy themselves, and that a successful, season would result. Rinking then commenced about 80 putting on the skates, and all seemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Temuka District High School Committee was held on Tuesday evening. Present — Messrs Hayhurst (chairman), Allan, Blyth, Gray, and A. M. Clark. The headmaster’s report for March was reed as follows : “ Average roll—boys, 194.5 j girls, 168.25 ; total, 367.75; average attendance—boys, 150.8 ; girls, 141,7; total, 292.6; highest attendance—boys, 159 ; girls, 151; total, 310. In consequence of the resignation of Mr Kalaugher it will be necessary to appoint a successor, and as this can scarcely be arranged so as to have the new teacher here by the 30th April, I would recommend Mr M. McLeod to be appointed temporarily.” Mr Kalaugher’s resignation was received and accepted, he having been appointed to a school in the Wellington district. It was resolved that Mr McLeod be recommended as his successor. A draft of the report to be laid before the householders at the annual meeting next Tuesday was read and approved. Accounts amounting to £3l7s 9d were passed for payment. The meeting then terminated.

The Waimate School Committee held a special meeting on Monday last. There were present,Mr G. M. Ross, in the chair,and Messrs Petit, Watt, Black, Collett, Shaw, and Opie, As this was the last meeting of the committee before the election of a new committee, they reported that the hui'dings generally were in good order, that the board had erected new closets, and that the tanks and chimneys had been thoroughly cleaned. After the business had been concluded, Mr Boas tendered his resignation as chairman of the committee. Mr Ross then left the chair, and Mr A. Watt was voted as chairman. Mr Walt said that his position in having to take* the chair on this occasion was not altogether a pleasant one. Mr Ross’ departure would not only be a loss to the school, but to the whole district; aud he hoped that the people of Waimate would in some tangible form show their appreciation of his services. He wished Mr Ross God-speed wherever his lot was cast and ho would move that the committee, in accepting the resignation of Mr Ross as chairman and member of committee, hereby express tbeir appreciation of the zeal and ability with which he has discharged his duties as chairman of the school committee, Mr Collett seconded the resolution. The motion was then carried. Mr Ross thanked the committee for the kind remarks they had made. The appointment of Mr A. Watt as chairman for the unoxpired portion of Mr Ross’ term was then confirmed, and the meeting adjourned.

A meeting of the Woodbury School Committee was held on Monday last. Present— Messrs Dean (chairman), Flatman, Macdonald, Heafcley, Middlemiss, and McKenzie, It was resolved that the Easter holidays shall commence on Friday, the 19th April, and that the school re-open on the completion of Mr Poden’s contract for repairs to the school roof. It was resolved that a charge of Is 3d per night for lighting the schoolroom be made to religious bodies using the building. It was resolved that the chairman call for tenders for firewood to be of the same description as previously used. Mr Middlemiss asked the chairman if ho know how or in what manner the school books and other requisites were bought and disposed of, as from what he had hoard there seemed to be some dissatisfaction in the district as to overcharges. The chairman stated that he did not know anything about the mattor, hut had frequently been asked the same question. He said that there must have been some prior arrangement made with the headmaster. However, ho would ascertain all particulars from Mr Greaves. The meeting then terminated.

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