The Western Star. (PUBLISHED BI-WEEKLY.) SATURDAY, JULY 18, 1885.

Western Star, Issue 965, 18 July 1885, Page 2

The Western Star. (PUBLISHED 81-WEEKLY.) SATURDAY, JULY 18, 1885.

Settlors in the Limestone Plains district arc reminded of the public meeting to be held at Calcium Hall on-Tuesday evening to discuss the question of merging or nonmerging of Read Board. A special meeting of tile Harbor Board was held on Thursday with reference to obtaining the services of Mr Barr, engineer to Dunedin Harbor Board, for the purpose of, reporting on the new wharf and the host moans of rendering the berthage safe. There were present: Messrs Robertson (chairman), Reid, Prints, Collins and Port. Correspondence from Mr Barr was read, to tho effect that ho was willing to inspect tho wharf, &c. and that his fee would be £25, to include all charges; but that in event of his services being also required at same time by tbe New River Board an equitable reduction would be made. It was decided that tho offer be accepted, and that, the New Riycr- Board be communicated with, showing the mutual advantage that would :■ accrue if both harbors wore, reported on .by Mr ‘Barr. at ,the same time; A committee was appointed to meot Mr Barr and give any information in' their power. He is expected to arrive in Riverton about the end of tho month, when there will be spring tides, that being the most suitable time for an inspection.

Wo regret to have to announce a very sudden death which occurred at Paihi on Wednesday night. Alexander Garden, an old and much respected resident of this district, was left by his son and another occupant of his house, reading in tho sitting room about 10 o’clock that evening, when they went to bed. On getting up next mOrning they found Mr Garden lying on the floor, as if he had fallen off his chair, quite [dead. Deceased had been in delicate health for some time past, and has been under medical treatment by Dr Young, although his illness did not prevent him going about as usual. As a certificate of the cause of death, viz., “falty degeneration of tbe heart,” was handed to (lie authorities by Dr 'Young,' an inquest was not deemed necessary. ! Deceased, who was a widower, Jeave» two sons, besides a large citcle of friends, (o mourn his loss. He was 61 1 years oE age, and lias been resident in this district for about twenty years, haying been | farming at Wild Bush for a number of years I before he removed to Paihi. Before his arrival in the colony Mr Garden had held a commission as lieutenant in the Royal Navy, *nd served in the Crimean and several other campaigns. Deceased took an active part in church work, having held lay services at regular periods in various parts of, tho locality where he resided, and Ids demise will bo much felt by both tile Presbyterian and Church of England denominations here. The funeral will arrive from Paihi by this afternoon's train, the cortege leaving Ihe railway station for the Riverton Cemetery about 4 o’clock. At the Police yesterday, before Mr S. G. luetoue, J. P., a man named Charles Rylands was charged with being drunk and disorderly, and fined 10s. Tho lino was paid. A second charge against accused of using obscene language was dismissed with a severe reprimand, the Magistrate stating that bo would have fined him heavily had the Act made any provision for his doing so, but as he did not wish to send defendant to prison, it being his first appearance here, ho had no alternative but to discharge him.

Yesterday was pretty generally observed as a holiday iii Riverton in honor of the ploughing match, and a considerable '; number took advantage of the'opportunity afforded of visiting the ground during the day. ~, !yr ... , At a special meeting ‘of the 1 Education Board yesterday it was decided to advertise for a qualified teacher to fill the vacancy caused by Mr C, A. Strack’s resignation as first assistant of the 1 Riverton District High School. The Inspector was requested to report as to tho necessity existing for the establishment of a school at North-Wairio.— The carpenter was instructed to.havc painting completed at Riverton School in accordance with report.—The Inspector forwarded bis report on the result of his examination of eleven schools as follows: South:Wyndham, 86-2 per cent; Mimihau, 90'8; Fortrose, 802; Long Bush, 94'9; Elderslio,- -77*8; lloslyn Bush, BS'7; 'Gtoramika,' 60-9; Riversdalc, 83-3; Thornbury, 90A; Flint’s Bush, 93*2; Spar Bush, 80 - 2. , ~j£ ' Attention is called to an alteration in the date of tho N. M. aud A. Company’s sale of surplus stock at Bayswater, from 23rd to 30th inst. , “ .' ■

Wo have inspected a number of photographs— figures, groups, and landscapes taken by Messrs Weiduer Bros., who are at present on a professional visit to Riverton. They display very creditable artistic merit, and excellent finish. Those desirous of “ securing the shadow ere the substance fades,’'could not do better than pay‘them a visit. . ~ . •’“‘l’ :utj!

It is currently reported! Jhat Mr J. Concher is the lowest tenderer for the permanent way contract of the Mararoa railway. The attention of the general public is recommended to the Important Sale of Drapery and Clothing now taking place in Riverton, near the railway station. Mr 0. Cimmins has made up his mind to clear the balance of his stock regardless of cost. Now is the time for bargains as O. Cummins says the goods must be cleared. —[Advt.j A most distressing case of death from ex' posuro is reported from Norsewood, Napier. Mrs Jacobsen, the wife of a small settler } residing in a lonely cottage, loft on Monday morning to get a cow out of tho bush. Hon husband was absent working on a distant coni ract, but her three children were left at homo with strict injunctions not to leave tho house until she returned. She did not come back all night and next day, when, by chance, a visitor found tho children wild with excitement. Search parties were organised, and the bush was scoured,.but it was not until the morning that Mrs Jacobsen was discovered, about seven chains from the house. She had thoii been dead some hours. The farmers of Crown Terraco, Arrow, are (says the “ Lake County Press”) able to point to a yield of 1-35 bushels to tho acre. Tho report of tho Inspector of Lunatic Asylums presented to Parliament shows that on Ist January last there wore 1453 lunatics under detention at tho various asylums throughout the colony, being at the rate of 1 to 390, which compares very favorably with the proportion in England and Wales (1 to 345), and New South Wales (X to 361). Tho jury gave a verdict for £BOO against the Auckland Tramway Company for the accident by which Mr North lost his foot.

J. R. Mills and Co.—Clearing sale nt Thornbury; sections and cottages at Colac and Thornbury ; seed oats; household furniture. Wilson, Tainc, and Co.—Clearing sale at Quimnie’s Bush. Reid Bros. —Funeral notice. J. W. Chapman has a fresh announcement. C. McDougall—Turnips to let. J. Hay—Not responsible for debts. James Cliun King—Accounts must be paid. Otautau Town Board Statement of accounts open for inspection. Otautau Blue Ribbon Army-Entertainment. Tenders are wanted for trimming gorse at Gladlicld. Railway Department—Cheap fares Wellington Exhibition.

Land Board-Section in Aparima Hundred open for d. p. selection. Trespassers on Mt. Linton station will be prosecuted.