Tuapeka Times AND GOLOFIELDS REPORTER AND ADVERTISER. SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 1882. "MEASURES, NOT MEN." Local and General Intelligence.

Tuapeka Times, Volume XV, Issue 833, 8 April 1882, Page 2

Tuapeka Times AND GOLOFIELDS REPORTER AND ADVERTISER. SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 1882. "MEASURES, NOT MEN." Local and General Intelligence.

We are obliged to hold over our leading article and a quantity of other reading matter. There were 21 patients in the TuaDeka Hospital last evening — 17 being males and 4 females. The Premier has of late been iv such bad health that he meditates retiring from the Ministry. The latest news, however, represents his health as improving. We learn that Mr Alex. Borthwick, who met with an accident at Millers Flat last Monday, is progressing satisfactorily. His right eye is nearly better, but his left is still in a bad state. THE Dunedin correspondent of the " Crom" well Argus " mentions that the " Daily Times " Co. have declared a dividend of seven per cent., and that the "Morning Herald" Co. have lost £474 on their transactions for the year. The Bruce County Council on Tuesday last resolved to adopt the plans prepared by Mr Stnaill for the bridge over the river at Tuapeka Mouth. It was decided that no tender in excess of the Engineer's estimate of £700 should be accepted. The prospects of the new rush at Woodstock continue favorable, and the population keeps steadily mci easing. With one or to exceptions all the cHims bottomed are on payable gold. It is estimated that there are nearly one thousand rneu on the ground. Thk Interprovincial boat-race between Otago and Canterbury, which took place on Wednesday last at Christchurch, was won by the latter easily, by eight length*. Both crews got away fairly together, but after the first mile Canterbury took the lead and maintained it to the finish. The distance was two aud a-half miles. The names of the members of the Committee for the Teviot and Roxburgh Licensing Districts, are published in the last issue of ths General Government "Gazette." Messrs Hill, Michelle, Mervyn, M'Pherson, and Manuel represent the former district, and Messrs Andrew, Beighton, S:eele, Morgan, aud Chisholm represent the latter district. We have been informed that a new line of coaches is to be started between Lawrence and Cromwell in about a month's time, the fare 3 being at a reduced rate. Mr Jas. Carmichael, who is at the the head of the firm, enjoys a wide reputation as a skilful and accomplished "Knight of the Ribbons." He was the first driver who took a coach over the road from Dunedin to Clyde via the Kuobby Ranges, YESTERDAY (Good Friday) was observed as a general holiday in the town of Lawreuce, all business-places being closed. Morning service was held in Trinity Church, the Yen. Archdeacon Beaumont officiating, when there was a fair attendance. There were of course no public amusements, but a large number of the citizens availed themselves of the respite from their ordinary avocations to visit the Beaumont and other places of pic-nicing resort, in parties of considerable numbers. The induction of the Rev. A. C. Gillies to the pastoral charge of the North Dunedin Presbyterian Church took place on Tuesday morning. There was a good attendance of the congregation, and the induction was made by the Rev. C. S. Ross, of Anderson's Bay, who, at a social meeting held in the evening, was presented with a purse of 25 sovereigns in recognition of the able manner in which he had acted as moderator of the Church since the resignation of their former minister. The inquiry into the recent collision between the steamer Waitaki and the p.s. Kopntai iv Duuedin, heard before Mr Carew and two nautical assessors, was concluded on Thursday evening, when the Court held " that upon the ;evideuce there is a prima facie case against Matthew Craig Moffat, the second engineer of the Waitaki, and that he is the cause of -the collision in not responding to the signals to go astern with the engines at the proper time." The Court also ordered Moffat to pay the costs, amounting to 365. At last Saturday's meeting of the Tuapeka Branch of the Education Institute of Otago, held in the District High School, a very able paper was read by Mr Macandrew, the subject being " The application of some of the principles of Mental Science to the art of Teaching." The discussion of and criticism on the "same were deferred till the May meeting, as some time had been taken up with matters of routine. Mr Pope was in the chair. The following members were also present— viz., Messrs Stenhouse, Macandrew, Selby, Kennedy, Closs, Johnstone, Line, and Neill (Secretary.) We are pleased to learn that Mr Pope, head master of the Wetherstones District School, was recently successful in securing a certificate for " elementary knowledge in musical memory, 'in time, and in sight-singing," at the Tonic Sol-fa College, Duriedin. We understand that about fifty persons presented themselves for examination in the tonic sol-fa method, and out of that number only three were successful in passing. Mr Pope therefore deserves some credit .in obtaining such high honors for musical skill. By gaining the certificate in. question, he is qualified to examine and issue certificates of the junior or first grade in the tonic sol-fa method. A meeting of the Directors of the Clarks Hill Prospecting Company was held on Wednesday "afternoon ; Mr Grieve in the chair. The chief business before the meeting was the consideration of a plan submitted by Mr Uren showing the supposed run of the cross course and the' slide cutting off the lode on the northern boundary. After due consideration, it was decided to still continue driving along the eastern side of the cross-course. We learn that, operations so far as continued reveal the fact that the bed-rock on the eastern side of the cross-course dips towards Wetherstones, and the rock on the western side dips towards Gabriels Gully. From these indications, it is evident to practical minds that the Directors are pursuing the proper course, as an opportunity is now afforded them of striking all seams running at right angles. I

The " Tablet " announces that Bishop Moran has taken the opportunity of his return to mark his sense of the long and valuable services of the Rev. .Father Coleman, by conferring upon him the dignity of Archdeacon of tho diocese of Dunedin. Three shocks of earthquake were felt in Wellington on Thursday. The first was very slight, at 4.10 p.m., and was followed almost immediately by a rather severe one in a direction N.W. to S.E. The third shock occurred a few minutes later, but was very slight, and no damage is reported. The result of the polling taken on Monday last for Browns Licensing District is as follows : —In favor of granting accommodation licensee, .9 votes ; against, 4 votes. In favor of increasing the publicans' licenses, 4 votes ; against, 9 votes. The Chairman (Mr Fraer) therefore declares the first proposition carried, and tho second negatived. Several members of the Cromwell Rifles passed through Lawrence on Thursday afternoon en route for Dunedin. The first contingent (numbering tbirteen) reached here by Craig and Co.'s coach, and were passengers by the afternoon train for Dunedin. A second contingent reached here by special coach, about seven o'clock the same evening, and were booked for their destination by the first train on Friday morning. A deputation waited upon the Hon. the Colonial Secretary at the Minister's office, Dunedin, on Saturday last to request the Government to enforce the law against those who gave Sunday entertainments or lectures, for admission to which a charge is made. The Hon. Mr Dick promised to consult the Crown Solicitor, and, if his opinion was favorable to the views expressed by the gentlemen forming the deputation, to give instructions to enforce the law. We are iuformed by the " North Otago Times " that a painful accident occurred at Kurrow on Friday evening. Mr Beadle, bookkeeper at the Hakateramea and Kurrow stations, was out shooting, when his gun, a muzzle-loader, burst and shattered two fingers of his left hand. Amputation of the two injured fingers was found necessary ; but Mr Bggdle is progressing favorably, aud is expected toreflbver in a few days. Ma Saunders is a man who obtains credit for speaking his mind, although the question whether he is always justified in doing so may be a matter for dispute. When addressing the Wakanui electors the other evening he reviewed the qualifications of the members <>f the present Ministry, and having finished with them, gave his unbiassed opinion of the prominent members of the Opposition. He said he would not trust Sir George Grey, Mr Macandrew, or Mr Sheehan, " with a ten-pound-note of public money, as by their extravagance they had forfeited all claim to public trust." On Sunday afternoon (26th ult.), th* first anniversary of the Congregational Church Sunday School was celebrated by a flower service. The Rsv. Me Jenuer officiated, and gave a very suitable address to the children. Upon a leaf, each scholar and adult person in attendance presented either a bunch of flowers or a small basket of fruit, which was handed over to the Hospital authorities, for the benefit of the patients. The Wardsman acknowledged the s-ime in the following terms: — " Received from the Congregational Church a large assortment of fruits and beautiful flowers, for which the patients are grateful." The offertory was for the benefit of the school, and proved to be sufficient to meet the year's expenses. The "Gazette" of the 3oth ulk., oontaJns the notification that the following teachers belongI ing to this district have passed examinations as follows : — Partial success towards Class D — Henry Lawrence Darton (formerly of the? j Lawrence District High School), and C. W. G. Selby (master of the Evans Flat School.) I Partial success recorded towards Class E — Anstiss Dottin Silk (formerly of the Lawreuca District Hi^h School.) We notice that Mr J. C. Browne (son of our townsman Mr G. F. C. Browne) 'passed in tne subjects required to complete his former examinations. Mr J. A. Johnson (formerly of the Waipori District School) passed the examination for Class D,, but being too young he cannot hold a full, certificate. At the " Harvest Home " held at Tuapeka* Flat on last Wednesday evening, Mr JamesBuchanan (Chairman of the County Council)* took occasion to refer to the necessity of thes farmers adopting instant and vigorous measures to abate the rabbit nuisance. It was high time that the settlers were up in arms against the furry tribe, otherwise there would be little land left in the district shortly fit for cultivation. The rabbits were spreading with amazing rapidity at Tuapeka West, and unless the settlers there combined and worked together in unison he expected to see that part of the country nothing less than a large rabbitwarren—something similar, in fact, to what was to be seen up-country, where large tracksof land had been rendered desolate through tbe= devastations of the rabbits. It was his intention at an early date to call a public meeting: of the settlers to adopt some means to prevent the further spread of the rabbits in this district. Bishop Moran, who has Utely returned from a trip to the Home Country, during which he visited the head quarters of the Roman Catholic Church, has apparently met with a very cordial reception on his return. On Tuea-d-ty evening, at the Church ia Dunedin, which was literally crammed on the occasion, he was presented with three addresses — one from the confraternity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, another from the local Hibernian Society, and a third from the members of his congregation. With the last, a sum of £1000 was presented, subscribed in the diocese, to defray the expense his Lordship had been put to in connection with his trip. The Bishop made a lengthyspeech in reply, commenting on his visit and intimating his resolution as to how he should dispose of the sum given him, which would bein the interests of religion in his diocese ; for providing schools and a priesthood; and tho great work of the Cathedral. The proceedings closed with the apostolic benediction from his Lordship. We have been informed by a correspondent that the fifth annnal bachelors' ball was held at Mr Bishop's homestead, Hillend, on Friday, 31st ultimo. There were upwards of one hundred persons present, including about forty ladies. Dancing commenced at 8.30 p.m., and was continued and heartily entered into by mostly all present until the " wee ima' hours " of the following morning. The music was supDlied by Messrs Ram mage and King (both of Balclutha) ; Mr Christie acting as M.C. to the satisfaction of the Company. During the intervals between the dances, some capital songs and recitations were contributed. Mrs Nicol sang '* Coming through the Rye " very sweetly, and in response to an encore gave " Robiu Adair " ; Mr Hewitson rendered " Johnnie Cope " in first-class style, and had to submit to an encore ; Mrs Thompson sang "Robin O'Shae" exceptionally well, and a song by Miss Rennie was well received ; two . recitations were contributed by Mr Wood, who received well-merited applause. Refreshments were dispersed throughout the evening by several of the married ladies, who were ably assisted by Mr Bishop and a number of young ladies. The company began to disperse about five a.m., after having thoroughly enjoyed themselves. At the Waste Land Board meeting on Wednesday, Mr John Cumine requested that sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, block vm., and t sections 1, 2, 3, and 5, block x., Table HUI, be grouped as one allotment and opened for application as pastoral deferred-payment laud, at 20s per acre. The request was declined. — Mr Geo. Partridge applied to purchase 50 acres on run * 238. The district land officer reported that the runholder would not give his consent to the purchase, and settlers objected to the application. It was resolved — " That the applicant be recommended to apply under section 66 of the Mines Act, if withiu a special mining district." —Mr A. M'Pherson applied to purchask2£L acres of the mining reserve at Coal Creek Flasf Teviot. The chairman of the Mount Benger Mining Association wrote stating that there was coal on the land applied for, and tho portion near the river was auriferous. The Association objected to the application, which was declined.— The Tuapeka County Council requested that the road-line passing sections 4 to 29, block VI., Benger district, be extended to the fence running through these sections, tho road having been made on portions of tho sections referred to. It was resolved— " That the Board will sanction the alteration of the road line on Crown lands, provided that the County Council will pay for any re-survey in consequence of the alteration." — Certificates of application for gold-mining leases were appointed as follows :— J. Cox and E. Clifford, section 9 $ J. Cox, section 6 ; J. Cox and E. Clifford, section 8, Hedgehops.

At the ordinary meeting of the Hospital Committee, held on Thursday afternoon, some important business waa transacted. The old subject of the admission of patients suffering from excessive drinking came up for discussion, »ud Mr G. F. C. Browne moved to the effect that no such patients be admitted under any circumstances. An amendment, however, by Mr Hunter, to the effect that the Resident Surgeon be instructed to strictly enforce rule 51, which provides that no person shall be admitted whom he may deem unsuitable, wai carried on a division. Mr Downes (on behalf of the Visiting Committee) reported at considerable length as to the cause of the recent outbreak of typhoid fever in the Hospital, which waa attributed either to bad odours arising from the ashpit, closet, &c, or from the position of the Chinese ward, which being close to the ground, allowed no ventilation to pass under the floor, and consequently all the Dad gases from the earth came through. The Visiting Committee are empowered to make a number of improvements which they suggested to remedy the defects in the matter of the ash- j pits, &c, and tenders will be called for raising i the Chinese ward on to a foundation two feet from the ground. The typhoid fever patients are progressing favorably. At the sitting of the Supreme Court, Dunedin, on Tuesday last, His Honor Judge Williams passed sentence on John Elder (convicted of burglary at Port Chalmers), and Gilbert M'Coll (for stealing money from a hut at Blackstone Hill.) In the first case, _ the prisoner was sentenced to two years' imprisonment, with hard labor ; and in the latter, to ■even years' penal servitude. Frank Oliver, for the larceny of a gold watch was convicted and sentenced to six months' imprisonment, ■with hard labor ; and in the case against Wm. D. Walker and James H. Adams, for assault and robbery, the former was found guilty and sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment with hard labor, and the. latter was acquitted and discharged. Philip M'Barron, for horse-steal-ing, was acquitted. — At the resumption of the Court, on Wednesday, James Henderson, after a lengthy trial for forging and uttering a cheque at Tapanui, was found guilty of utterp ing ; John Jackson, John Conn ell, and Wm. Riordan, charged with an assault with an intent to rob, were acquitted, but the jury expressed the opinion that a common assault had been committed.— At Thursday's sitting, James Henderson, for uttering, was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment. George Wyber, charged with perjury, was, after evidence had been taken at considerable length, found not guilty, and was therefore discharged. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Lawrenco District High School Committee was held in Mr Thompson's office, on Wednesday evening last. There were present— Messrs G. F. C. Browne (President, in the chair), Smaille, M'Nickle, Wallace, and Thompson (Hon. Sec.) The minutes were read and confirmed, and the outward correspondence read and approved. The inward correspondence, which was read and received, comprised a letter from the Education Board, notifying the appointment of Miss E. Fowler and Master J. M'Nickle as pupil-teachers ; a letter from Miss A. Silk, resigning her position as assistant mistress, on account of her appointment to the Stirling ■cbool, and requesting a certificate from the Committee; and a petition from thirty-nine scholars, requesting the Committee to grant them a week's holiday on account of Easter. It was decided to grant Miss Silk's request re a certificate, and after consideration it was resolved with respect to the petition from the scholars, that the school be closed from Thursday evening till Tuesday morning. The following accounts were passed for payment — viz., H. Vye, £2 10s; J. Tuckey, £3 4s 6d; W. Watson, £9 8s 6d. It was decided, on the motion of Mr Smaille, that the Education Board be requested to get the wood-work and picket-fence of the school painted. Mr Wallace gave notice to move at next meeting that tenders be called for cleaning the school, and Mr Smaille gave a similar notice to the effect that it is desirable that tenders be called for keeping the school in order for the next three years. There being no further business, the meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chair.