The Akaroa Mail. FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1881.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume V, Issue 492, 1 April 1881, Page 2

The Akaroa Mail. FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1881.

Out; leading article, and some communications from_correspondents are unavoidably crowded out of this issue.

The Christchurch correspondent of a southern paper writes as fobows :—" The Avorthycity fathers h„;Vo got a new title —who " gave them that name" this de ponent sayuth not; but nevertheless the City Council appear iv a printed advertise, ment of date Monday, March 21, 1881, as Aldermen! Ye gods and little fishes'! Avhat next? I have heard our municipal representatives called many names—hard names and soft panics, according to the peculiar temper of their constituents. But, Aldermen ! I shall be looking next to see Mr J. Gapes ol that ilk dubbed the Lord Mayor. Then must follow the "Slioav" in natural order. We've got a cathedral ; we've hail a soup kitchen ; we're coming up for a bloated aristocracy ; we've got a fairish thieves' calendar, and a heavily endowed church. I' faith, but Aye are getting on; and Only want a Avorkhouse and n ragged school to set us up in the way of proper civil'sntion. This looks promising and comfortable."

Paddy's to the fore again. Thursday's Press contains an obituary notice of a gentleman, whom Aye mny safely conclude was an Irishman. He is described as " Formerli/ a native of County Jown.*' Where was he born lately ?

Ah Doo Avas killed by a fall of o rth at the Round Hill gohllield, Invercargill, on the lGth. He said Ah don't!

The following telegram has been received by Mr Westenra in relation to the shipment of dairy produce by tho Fanner's Club. It is hoped that at leas*, a hundred tons Avill be ready for shipment. As will he seen, a meeting is convened for to-morrow at the Head of the B"y, when a full attendance is requested. We hope the dairy farmers will show themselves sufficiently alive to their own interests to attend in force, and be prepared to promise a large shipment of produce. The following is the telegram referred lo .—" lam arranging to fit up a space oi* about GO tons on board the Orari, which Aye think can be kept at temperature of GO to 70 for carriage cheese and butler. This will require to be placed on board not later than Thursday tiie seventh April and should be of carefully selected quality. How much of each cheese and butter will your farmers supply. Kindly advise Association.—J. S.Costkr."

Ax interesting event took place yesterday afternoon at the Akaroa School. Miss Thomas, late mistress of the school, is about leaving, and before her departure the scholars determined to present her with a token of their esteem and goodwill. The offering took the form of a gold watch, and tho presentation Avas made yesterday at the schoolroom, Master B. Penlington acting as spokesman on the occasion. The present was accompanied by the following address, neatly engrossed for the occasion. The sentiments expreseed speak for themselves os to the esteem and regard which Miss Thomas has succeeded in map-ring in the hearts of those under her charge. The following is the address : " Akaroa School, March 31, 1881.—Before you leave this school for the last time Aye

wish to express our regret at your removal from us. Those of us who have been instructed by you are grateful for the careful and unwearied attention that you havo bestowed upon us, while Aye all haA-e to thank you for the way in which you have upheld the credit of the school, and for tin: good example that you have set us. Wo hope that your going to teach in another school will be advantageous to yourself ; that yon Avill be blessed with health and success ; that your merits will be appreciated ; and that you may he encouraged by that sympathy and good-will that you so justly deserve. We trust that you Avill accept tiie watch that Aye have boughr for you to tell yuii, not only how the time is going iii the future, but also of the past time that you have spent here with us so inoch to our profit and satisfaction."—Signed by all the scholars

Ax Invercargill paper says :—An urchin having been ordered to write the names of several great men in his s-chool exercise book, made a very fair selection, albeit a little pugnacious up to a certain point. The names Avere —Shakespeare, Columbus, Nelson, Bruce, Cromwell, Ilaveloek, Franklin. ... At thi.i point tho colonial spirit asserted itself, and he wound up his ga axy of talent with Ned Kelly.

W R regret to have-to record an accident which occurred on Tuesday last to Mr W. Birdling, sen., and Mr S. Lee. The gentle men in question were driving homewards from Akaroa when a sudden jerk, caused by tiie wheels of the buggy crossing tho rails of the tramway iv Robinson's Bay, threw Mr Birdling out of the A'ehicle. The horses continued their career up tho hill, Avhen Mr Loe was thrown or fell out. The animals still managed to convoy tlie trap in safety till they came to the foot of the hill near Mr Libeau's, when tbe capsized and came to unmitigated grief. Of the two occupants, Mr Birdling was the m seriously hurt, but we are happy to Bfl t that both are recovering, and no serious consequences are anticipated in I

either case.

The Board of Governors of the Canterbury Col leg • has determined, by a majority of ton to three, to open the Public Library and Reading-room on Sunday afternoons and evenings. The Rev. Mr Fraser Avas the chief opponent of the measure. He made an eloquent speccu in opposition to the motion.

As our readers are aware, the Census is to be taken as on the night of Sunday next. The sub-enumerators havo been bnsy delivering schedules to every house. It is notified elsewhere that if by accident any houses have been omitted, the householders can obtain schedules by applying to the sub-enumerator of the district, or to Mr Beswick, enumerator.