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Ashburton Guardian, Volume IV, Issue 787, 7 November 1882, Page 2

Middle Island Trunk Lise.— The first meeting of the Middle Island Trunk Railway Extension Commission was held

yesterday at Wellington. • The proceedings were formal. Angling. Last evening Mr Slniry caught two very fine trout in the Domain. One of the fishes weighed 26 ounces, and the other very nearly as much, and are evidently, from their size, two of the first lot of trout turned out into the Domain water about two years ago, by Mr Shury. Borough School. —The official examination of the Borough School children commenced yesterday and concluded this morning. The remits are said to be very satis actory, alth nigh nothing will be made public until the “powers that bo" —the Board of Education forward the examination papers. The Native Minister’s Proposals.— A meeting of the native chiefs was held at Alexandra after Mr Bryce’s departure, when it was decided to send for Rewi to consult on the situation. Waihanui sent to him yesterday morning, and a race ing of chiefs to receive him is to be held. The people have been told not to leave. The Christohorch-Dunedin Express. —The own correspondent of the Press at Wellington says ; —I hear that anew timetable will be issued immediately for the Christchurch-Dunedin express train, which, in consequence of the strong pressure brought to bear on the Government, will in future stop at Waitati. This will involve the increasing of the duration of the journey by five or ten minutei. Expensive Bread. —In connection with the subject of light-weight bread, a customer writes to the Olwjo D>ih/ Times exposing the roguery practised on hotelkeepers, etc , by Dunedin bakers, who themselves deliver bread. Unknown to a baker a check was kept on the month’s bread, with the result that it was found he charged from one to three loaves never delivered almost daily.

The West Coast Reserves. —We learn from Hawera that it is understood that further progress has been made in the matter of leasing the West Coast reserves, Mr Mackay having succeeded in inducing the leading chiefs of the Rimntahi and Inuanae hupus, to agree to the leasing of 2,5G0 acres. This will enable the Survey Department to make a start, and the ice having been broken there will bo less difficulty in future. The Minister of Land has authorised the foiling of bush, the roads cost to be taken out of the rent. Wakanui School Committee. A committee meeting of the above was held on Wednesday last, all but three members being present. The chairman reported

that the salaries for the last month had been received, also that the furniture ordered had arrived at the railway station, Ashburton. An application ha I been made to the chairman re obtaining the schoolroom for a dancing class, and he had agreed to let the same for 2s GJ per night, as the desks would not have to he

removed and every care taken by the applicants. It w s decided that th business done by the chairman bo approved

of. The number of chi dren on the roll of the side school was 01, and the average attendance 28. The Board of Education wrote asking whether the committee wore

in want of funds to meet all reasonable demands, and, if not, to send a return showing what the committee wou’d require until the end of the year. It was resolved—“ That the Board be informed that the committee has by strict economy, and by several sums received for the use of the schoolroom, sufficient cash in hand to met ordinary expenses to the end of

the year.” Mr Kilgour handed to the chairman the sum of 10s, which was to be given to the boy or girl —when the examination of the main school took place who had most frequently attended during Mr Thomas’ mastership. The chairman thanked Mr Kilgour for his donation. Accounts for salaries, etc., amounting to L3B 15s lOd, were passed for payment, and the committee adjourned.

Lagmhor. Persons are cautioned against trespassing on the Lagmhor Estate.

Telephonic. —A public telephone station has been established at Tamahere, in Waikato County. The Weed.—Upwards of 1,600 shares in the New Zealand Tobacco Company have been applied for. Scottish Imperial.—Mr W. E. Boyle’s appointment as the local agent of the above well-known insurance company is notified elsewhere.

Identified.—The body found on the Takapuna, beach has been identified as that of one of the seamen lately drowned by the capsizing of one of the boats of the ship Ashmore. Jem Mace.—An engagement has been concluded by an agent in Dunedin on behalf of Mr Fox, proprietor of the National Police Gazette, New York, with Jem Mace, for a boxing exhibition throughout the United States, to begin in New fork about the new year.

Little Folks Humane Society.—The Little Folks Humane Society of Lawrence is progressing favorably. Prizes have been offered for the best pot of flowers, and special flower beds have been laid out in the hospital grounds, to bo kept and tended by the children. There were sixty children present at the ’ast meeting.

Drowned while Crossing a River.— On Saturday evening Robert Parker, market gardener, of Leithfield, was drowned while attempting to cross the river at the latter place. It appears that the unfortunate man had been his rounds with his cart at Amborley, and, on returning, must I ave found tho river had risen very considerably. He seems to have taken his hoiso out of the cart, and to have attempted to cross on foot. As no one saw the occurrence it is surmised that, being heavily clothed in a waterproof suit, he got washed off his legs, and was unable to rise owing to the weight of his garments. The body was found on Sunday, about half a mile below the crossingplace. His c ise is a very sad one, as tho deceased leaves a widow and fourteen young children unprovided for. —An inquest was held at Leithfield on Monday, and the jury returned an open verdict of “ Found drowned.” A Colonial Romance.—An Auckland telegram says:—During the past few days an advertisement appeared in the local papers, asking information concerning the whereabouts of a young man named Sismecr, ho having been left a fortune of some L 20,000 or L 30,000 by the deat i of his father. The history of th > young man is illustrative of the “ ups and downs” of colonial life. In consequence of the cruelty of his guardian (hia father being absent in India) he ran away to sea, and became an apprentice on board the British Empire. By the time that vessel had arrived here the lad was thoroughly disgusted with aeafar.ng life, an Ihe oserted his vessel. He was frequently reduced to great straits, and at one time w s employed as boots at the Northern Club, and at another as porter at Mr Gledhill’a cordial manufactory. About eighteen months ago he left for New Caledonia, where for some time he filled the position of clerk and interpreter in a store. Wakanuxßoad Board.—The Wakanui Road Board’s monthly meeting fell on Saturday, but the Board did not ait until long after the usual hour, the rain having a deterrent effect on the members. Ultimately the Chairman (Mr Winter), and Messrs Megson and Mayo made their appearance. A letter was read from Mr David Wilson, complaining of the damage done by flood water to R. S. 15066, about seven chains south-eisl of the junction of

the Wakanui School road with Wilson's

road, and asking the sanction of the Board to expend a small sum in making a ford across the road, and to deepen and widen the ditch at the sides of these roads for a distance of about fourteen chains, and

also stating that if the Board did this he would make provision for taking the water on to where it would flow into the big

gully, about fifty chains further down Wilson's road. Resolved that the request be granted, provided Mr Wilson carries out the provisions contained in his letter. The Surveyors’ report (a very brief one) was read, and it was decided—“ That separate tenders he called for the maintenance of roads in each ward.” It was also resolved—“ That Leadley’s and Butterick’s roads be re-formed from Stanley x - oad to Christie’s road.” The Board then adjourned. Cuicket.—The Ashburton Cricket Club

will have its hands full for the next three

clays. To-morrow, a match will be played against the Midland Club on the H giey Park ground ; on Thursday, the Ashburtonians will try conclusions with the United Canterbury C.C., also to be played at Hagley Park, and on Friday, the First Eleven of the Lancaster Park C.C. and the Ashburton Club will contest what may be expected a most interesting game. It will thus bo seen that our local players will be pitted against some of the best Clubs in Canterbury, and we trust to see thej respective Ashburton Elevens give a good account of themselves. It may perhaps be too much to expect that they will carry off the laurels in every match, but as the teams selected are undoubtedly strong, it will not be wise for the Christchurch Clubs to hold their country visitors too cheap. Appended are the names of the Ashburton players for the matches, which, in each case, will commence at 10 30 : Wednesday, against Midland CG. : Messrs Cox, Pixley, Denshire, Wilding, Lyttelton, Gifkins, A. Pooka, Simpson, A. Field, and E. S. Simpson. Thursday,againstUnitedCanterbury C.C. : Messrs Cox, Pixley, Hoskiag, Denshire, Hart, Gifains, Fish, Simpson, Curtis, F. S nry, and E. S. Simpson. Friday, against Lancaster Park 0 0. : Messrs Cox, Pixley, Castelli, Denshire, Strachey, Lytteltan, Gifkins, Hart, Fish, Simpson, and E. S. Simpson. Adventures ov a “Wanted.” —Yesterday morning Mounted Constable Neill effected the arrest of a “party by the name of Kedge,” at least Kedge is one of his names, for he has a string of them as long os a lawyer’s bill of costs—another being “Cockney Bill.” It seems that last August Mr “ Cockney Bill ” was residing in Christchurch, and he disappeared about; the same time as a watch and chain belonging to a laboring man named Muller, and of the value of about LlO. The coincidence being reported to the police, “Cockney Bill” was “wanted,” and wanted in vain, for, whether he had got the watch or not, he had quitted the Cathedral City, and come down south. Ho appears to have been about Ashburton for a time, and then once more disappeared, having secured a billet as strtion hand at Anama, with the Hon. Mr Peter. Hero ho was earning his bread by Iho sweat of his brow, having given shady courses best, for a time, at any rate. But “ there’s many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip.” Unhappily for “Bill,” Constable Neill happened to pay a visit to the station yesterday, and twigged the unfortunate Mr Kedge in rather loss than no time. Indeed, the recognition was mutual, and sorrowfully the prisoner prepared t» do the olficor’s bidding and “ go with him.” The pair reached town last ; night, in time for the accused to bo sent ; on to Gliriatchuach by the evening ex- i press. What yrcro Mr Kedge’s further j adventures on his arrival at Christchurch, i wo have not heard. But, like the police- i men in the opera, F “ ho has gone to meet ] his fate in a highly nervous statu.” ;