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Timaru Herald, Volume V, Issue 110, 16 June 1866, Page 2

Erratum. — We regret that m this present issue m which we reprint the account of the meeting at Arowhenua, the same error should appear as at first. In the 45th line of Mr Ormsby's address, for CJ per cent, read Gs 3d per cent. Musical Entertainment. — We are glad to note that those talented artistes, Mr and Mrs Heine, will pay this town a visit next week. To all lovers of music, a rich treat is promised. The first performance is advertised for Friday next. Landinc Service. —On Wednesday last, when the Geelong was being discharged, one of the surf boats, heavily laden, wa3 being hauled up, when the chain snapped m two. It was some few minutes before another chain could be secured ; and when the strain was put on from the engine, that too unfortunately broke. From the time the boat lirst grounded to when a rope was passed right round her, and by that means pulled clear of' the surf, the sea was breaking heavily iuto her; but, fortunately, tho cargo coasisted principally of iron-work, and goods which would not bu damaged by saltwater. Steam Plough.— We observe that the first steam plough haa just been introduced into Canterbury by Mr. Willis. It arrived ihLytteltou from London, by the ship David Brown ; and is from Messrs. Howards manufactory. We hope to see this example followed by some of the enterprising fanners m this district, who have land so peculiarly adapted to steam cultivation. Acclimatisation. — With respect to the red deer that have been acclimatised m Kelson, the Examiner says: — "The stag and two hinds, turned out on the hills between the Waimea Road and Brook street, nearely four years ago, are thriving admirably, and have increased to 13. The imported stag was found dead m Barlett's Valley, up the Maiti, about two years ago, and the animal that has now taken his place with the herd, i 3 the first-born of one of the hinds, dropped a short time after they were liberated, and will be four years old next spring. The whole herd at present camp at night m the gully above the College, and, if appaoached quietly, may be reached within a short distance. They all look remarkably sleek and welL"

Serious Accident. — We regret to have to record an accident which it is feared will end fatally, which happened on Tuesday last at the crossing of the Kakahu river, near Geraldine. It appears that a farmer named William Petherick, who recently came from Port Cooper to reside at Geraldine, was proceeding along the bank with a dray and one horse, and was spoken to by a shepherd m the employ, of Mr Cox, named Sheldon, -when near the crossing. Sheldon rode past the dray, and proceeded along the road for

a short distance, when on turning round he saw the horse and dray ab the foot of the terrace, and Petherick tinder the dray. Sheldon instantly rode back, and on approaching the dray he found the horse upon the ground, and Petherick with his feet under the horse's hind quarters, and lying on his face, under the shaft of the dray, with his head close to the fore feet of the horse, the whole weight of the dray resting upon his back. Sheldon immediately released the unfortunate man. Petherick was quite sensible when released, but unable to move, and m answer to a question if he were hurt, replied "I am done for." Dr. Caro, of Geraldine who was immediately sent for, arrived on the ground m a very few minutes, and had the man at once conveyed to Taylor's Hotel ; but on arriving there he was quite delerious, and very little hope is now entertained of his recovery, as the injury was a spinal one. The cause of the accident was m consequence of the dray going too near the bank, which caused a small landslip, and the dray was then capsized, falling a distance of about seven feet. Extensive Farming. — Mr Lumsden, one of members of the Provincial Council of Southland, gives the following figures m reference to the farming carried on m one district of that province : — "At Mr Gall's farm, Mataura, there are 104 men employed, 2,450 acres under cultivation, 20 ploughs constantly going, and £1,000 per month paid for wages. At Mr Gall's farm, Oteramika, there arc 50 men employed j 4,000 acres under culivation, and S ploughs going. At Mr Hamilton's including MortenMains, Flemington, and Woodlands, 150 men are employed ; 9,000 acres under cultivation, and 18 ordinary, and two steam ploughs going, besides a flour-mill and saw-mill being erected. A private school is kept at the expense of the proprietor of this farm. There are 7 carriers, and their teams, constantly employed m dray ing stores, carrying from 30 to 40 tons weekly. In addition we have Mr Hall's farm, 40,000 acres ; Mr Macaulay's 30,000 acres, and 52 men employed. Other settlers at Lougbush, Myross Bush, &c, employed 200 men, 2,200 acres under cultivation. At Mr Hill's, Mr Hunter's, and Mr Macaulay's there are 14 ordinary ploughs, and 1 steam plough. The probable exj)enditure is £6,000 per month m wages, and there are not less than 20,330 acres under cultivation. The aggregate number of acres on these farms being 200,000. These industrial statistics must show that these settlers had a claim .upon the Government here to have the roads immediately attended to. A farm comprising, as to extent 40,000 acres, is just being offered for. The most distant part of tbis district of country is within 15 miles of InvercargilL The claims of the goldfields are as nothing at all m commercial value, to the industrial establishments within these 15 miles.