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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume 4, Issue 396, 21 May 1880, Page 2

A most successful operation wag performed by Dr Guthrie at the hospital on Tuesday last on a Maori women named Mary Harihona, wife of " King William." It appears she was suffering from a large tumour on the left shoulder, which the doctor removed. The tumour when taken out weighed lib 9oz. The wound is healing up in a most satisfactory manner. We call the attention of the ratepayers to the fact that 12 o'clock to-day is the latest period for the nomination of auditors for the Borough of Akaroa. We have, as yet, heard of no names mentioned as being likely candidates for the office, but we trust the matter may not be overlooked, as it wouid be extremely awkward to find ourselves without auditors. We would also remind our readers that to-morrow the burgesses will be called upon to nominate a councillor in place of Cγ Bridge, resigned. Forms can be obtained at the office of the Town Clerk. We are in receipt of a letter from the Opera Bouffe Company which favored us with an entertainment here some time past. They inform us that they intend re-visiting this district, and may be expected here in about a month from date. They have added another talented lady to their staff. We have no doubt our readers will receive this news with pleasure. The Company intend to place the " Pinafore" by Gilbert and Sullivan, on the stage, and the piece invariably draws large houses. A special meeting of the Borough Council was held at their Chambers, Balguerie street, on Wednesday last. There were present—Crs Eissel, Wiggins, Cullen, and Armstrong. Cr Kissel was moved to the chair for the evening, and on the motion of Cr Armstrong, seconded by Cr Cullen, Cr Wiggins was elected Mayor pro tern. The meeting then adjourned. On Tuesday last Mr George Taylor an employee of Messrs Masefield, met with an accident. He was clearing bush, and in using his axe, struck his foot instead of the timber, inflicting a deep cut on the instep. Ho was taken to the hospital where Dr Guthrie attended him We are happy to say no very serious result need be anticipated, other than a few days' detention from work. As will bo seen by our advertising columns, the proprietors of this journal have been appointed agents for Mr Slesinger, the celebrated veterinary surgeon, of Dunedin. Besides his Horse Medicines .of every description, a quantity of the renowned Rheumatic Balsam and Children's Coiigh Syrup is to be obtained at the Mail office. We are able to recommend these medicines, both for their excellent qualities and for the low price asked for them.

The annual meeting of the members of the Okain's Bay Public Library was held on Saturday evening, May 8, but only a small number of subscribers being present. Mr James, President, took the chair. Tl-e Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting, and also the balance sheet for the year ending March 30, 1880,. shewing a balance in hand of £9 13s 3d. A letter was read from the Secretary of the North Canterbury Education District, notifying a grant of X,o 14s 8d from the subsidy to Public Libraries, and enclosing a cheque for the same. The following accounts wero passed for payment: —Mrs Harris, cleaning, £2; E. W. Harris, repairing books, &c.j £2 ; Librarian's salary, £1; J. Robinson, candles, £1 ss. It was resolved that the outgoing Committee be reappointed, Mr 0. Moore to net as Secretary and 'Jiviiuser; Mr E. W. Harris, Librarian and Auditor for (lie ensuing year.

An accident of a most painful kind happened to Joseph Saulo, an old resident here, on Wednesday last; The.man was standing on a chair or stool trying to reach something from a high shelf in his house, when the chair moved causing him to fall, and in* falling ho struck his side against a lower shelf. The blow resulted in the breaking of one of his ribs. He was conveyed to the hospital and quickly attended to by Dr Gruthrie. It is feared, however, that it will be some time before he will be able to resume his regular occupation.

Our readers will find that the Jubilee Minstrel Troupe have placed a rich and varied programme on the boards for the benefit of their audience at the Oddfellows' Hall on Mond iy evening next. We are aware that the Troupe have taken great pains in their practising, and we hope their endeavors to cater for the public may be appreciated, and that they may be welcomed with a crowded house, more especially when we take into consideration the most laudable object for which the entertainment is given, viz., for the benefit of the Akoroa Public Library.

The annual meeting in connection with the Church at Okain's Bay, for the election of a new Committee, and to receive the balance sheet and report of the outgoing Committee's proceedings, was held at the schoolroom, on Tuesday evening, the 18th inst. The business part of the evening being enlivened by songs, recitations, and instrumental pieces of music, which, taking into consideration that only local performers were present to "take part, reflected great credit on the district, the principal share of this credit, undoubtedly, being due to Mr Hutt, the schoolmaster in the district, he having evidently taken great pains to make the school children proficient in the songs. The proceedings commenced by the choir singing hymn, 128 (Ancient and Modern). Next on the list came a recitation by one of the school children (The Fisherman's Wife), and followed by a song by the school children (The Rainbow). The annual report was next read, shewing that during the year a good deal had been done by the way of repairs to the church, but that some slight alterations required attention, after which came a piece of instrumental music by Mr Hutt, selected from the opera of Norma ; then a recitation by one of the school children, and afterwards a song by the class (The Swallow). An address in which Mr Hutt strove to impress upon those present the duties of the church going and church work generally, followed. The New Committee, consisting of Messrs Hutt, C. Moore, E. W. Harris, W. Robinson, W. Moore, W. Thacker and H. Sefton were duly elected. A vote of thanks passed to Mr Hutt for his voluntary services in the church, and the proceedings were brought to a close by singing the l.SGthhymn.

The breakwater at Timarii during the past week has been subjected to the force of a southerly swell, but the structure has withstood the seas very satisfactorily. Operations were suspended on Saturday, the weather being to rough for blocklaying. On the south side the work is beginning to present quite a pictorial aspect. In the centre, the solid rock, which according to the engineer, forms the foundation, has opened its mouth, and at low water a series of caverns, admirably adapted for the future residence of rock-cod and mermaids, give a rustic grandeur to the superincumbent fragments. Beyond this the angular blocks adjusted for a simultaneous dive present a serated appearance that, harmonises wonderfully with the general ruggedness. while the, broken fragments of the monolith which are intended to form a protecting apron or fender, contribute to the beauty of the design. To add to the general effect, the air holes or safety valves on top of the monoloth are in full play, and may be witnessed spouting in response to the waves like frolicsome, young porpoises. Gilded half-sovereigns are becoming common in Melbourne. The detectives recently seized the complete apparatus for gilding genuine sixpences and manufacturing base coin, also the appliances for a sulphate of copper battery, and a quantity of half-melted pewter.