Peninsula News.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VI, Issue 544, 30 September 1881, Page 2

Peninsula News.

The Wharf.—Tenders are invited elsewhere for timber and ironwork for the proposed repairs to the wharf.

Borough Rates. —Those burgesses who have not yet paid their rates are reminded that after to-day they will be liable to be sued at any moment, without further notice. R.M. Court Akaroa.— There was little business done at the Court on Tuesday last. The boy Brunei charged with the larceny of £1 from John Keenan at Little River, was brought up on remand, and discharged, there bjing no evidence to convict him. The County Election.—The attention of the Chairman of the County Council is called to the fact that the election of th c new Council h at present fixed to take place on tho second Wednesday in Nov., that is tho oth, tbe day of tbe Metropolitan Siiovv. Now this will be inconvenient for a great number of electors, and tho date if possible should be altered.

Akaroa County Council.—Mr B. Shadbolt announces himself as a candidate for the representation of the Berard Riding < in this Council. It will be seen that Mr Shadbolt, though a candidate, is no friend to the County Council, as be believes there should be only one rating body, and that should be the Road Board,

Reduction on Freights.—The Union Steamship Company announce by advertisement that they have reduced the freight, between Akaioa and Lyttelton to 10s per ton, all round from the 28th Sept-

Co-operation.—As will be seen by ad_ vertisement, Mr William Bateman will deliver a lecture in the Town Hall, tomorrow evening, on tbe advantages of co-operation. Mr Bateman who is spoken of by the Press, as a very able speaker, has arranged to deliver a series of lectures on the peninsula on the subject under tbe auspices of tbe New Zealand Farmers Co-operativ Association.

PiCfEON Bay.—A correspondent writes . —On Monday tbe 2Gt'.i, at a sitting of the II.M. Court held at Pigeon Bay—J. Ajdmer Esq. on the bench—tbe case of Hay v. Pitcaithly was to have come on for a hearing, but it had been privately settled. The case arose out of the burning of the boundary fence between Messrs Hay and Pitcaithly in the late fire, Some of Mr Pitcaithly's cattle were first impounded by Mr Hay, and after some of Mr Hay's by Mr Pitcaithly. It had been arranged tbat Mr Hay should pay the difference in the chargss for impounding, and also tbe law expenses, and a compromise was thus effected. The case of Pitcaithly v. Hay was also te have been before tbe Court, but on tho application of Mr Hay it was adjourned till the 17th October. This is for damages for the boundary fenco above referred to. The present is the third time tho fence has been burned in the same way, and we believe that on the two former occasions Mr Pitcaithly repaired it at his own expense. As the matter in a great measure affects the residents generally, it has excited considerable interest. The question at issue seems to be, whether is the person who has suffered the loss or the person who has been the occasion of it to make it good ?

Little River. — Our correspondent writes :—lt is seldom, in this generally well conducted community, that the law is called into action in a criminal case, but such was tho case here last Thursday, when a lad of the name of Giles was given in custody for stealing money from a bushman. I hear there is going to be considerable competition over tho sale of the old school buildings, which are to be sold at an early date. It is mooted that a meeting is to be called shortly, for the purpose of forming a company to buy the old schoolroom, which will be converted into a Town Hall. There can be no doubt but that such a structure would soon pay a handsome dividend, as the want of such a building here has long been felt. Apropos of the building there is a strong feeling that the old school site ought to be kept as a side school site, and not allowed to revert to the gentlemen from whom it was first bought, but by the terms of agreement between him and the school committee. I believe such a thing is impossible. Two more Maoris have died since I last wrote

one an infant and the other an aged man, who was in his time a great warrior, and who boasted of having eaten human fleshMr Darby has finished his survey of all the land from Okuti Valley along Lake Forysth to tho ocean, a-id around by Peraki and Ikaraki. Some idea may be formed of the extent of the survey, when I tell you that it took over eighteen months to finish the work. I hear that a boating club is about to be formed for the purpose of having a regatta on Lake Forsyth. As the railway is now nearly finished, it is hoped that some of the Christchurch clubs will put in an appearance. We have now several good boats on the Like, and plenty of bone and sinew, so we ought to be able to give some account of ourselves.

Death of a Clergyman.—The Roman Catholic Community of the Peninsula has sustained a great loss by the death of the Rev Father Donovan, who, though resident in Lyttelton, has ministered to their spiritual necessities for the last four years. The reverend gentleman expired at his residence in Lyttelton on Saturday lastFor some time past the end had not been unexpected, as he had been suffering from disease of the lungs. Though he had been more or less ailing during the latter days of his life., it is believed that the attack to which he finally succumbed was induced by a cold caught on one of his visits to the Peninsula. By his kindly and genial demeanor and unostentatious goodness, the deceased clesgyman had endeared himself to all with whom he was brought into contract, whether of his o.vn communion or of other denominations. At the time of his death he had attained the ago of sixty years, thirty-eight of which be had passed as a clergyman. The funeral of the reverend gentleman took place on Tuesday last, and was attended by a large concourse of people. At 10 a.m. a solemn mass for the dead was celebrated, tbe Rev. Father Chervier acting as celebrant. The funeral procession, in which ail the Roman Catholic Clergy in Canterbury took part, then made j its way to the cemetery, where the concluding obsequies were completed and the remains of the deceased deposited in their last long home. The whole of the ceremonies were of a most impressive nature, and many of those present were deeply affected. The funeral was witnessed by a large number of people besides those who took part in it. We understand that the Rev Father Walshe succeeds to the post hitherto occupied by Father Donovan.

Robinson's Bay—A' correspondent writes:—The fishing season appears to bave l»--gtin here in earnest. Not a fortnight ago Mailer Spun*, of Robinson's Bay school, caught a line ling, measuring four feet !-ix inches in length, an.l weighing 201b-*, an 1 on Tuesday last Master A" Shadbolt, a boarder at the same establishment, hooked up another exactly the same length and over five poui.ds more in weight.

Stories of the Peninsula,—Mr Garwood informs us that Mr Green's house which was taken to Lyttelton by Mr Tribe is not tbe one now standing on Peacock's wharf as related in our second number of stories of tbe Peninsula. It appears that the house in question stood facing Norwich Quay, just where the mouth of the tunnel now is. It was burnt down in 1854 or 55.

Early Lamb.—On Tuesday last our representative partook of some splendid lamb bred by Mr B. Shadbolt. In spite of its being so early in the season the lamb was in splendid condition and weighed nearly lOlbs per quarter. Stock of this class pay for breeding for the metropolitan market, and it is a question whether in our sheltered bays, a large annual sum could not be raised by breeding them, for they would thrive here whilst unable to exist on the bleak plains.

Horse Parade.—The annual horse parade will take place on Thursday next, October C. Mr P. O'Reilly has kindly given his paddock in Lavaud street for the occasion, and every possible arrangement will be made to give farmers every facility for observing tbe numerous entires why are candidates for public favor. Entries must be sent in on or before Tuesday next, October 4, to Mr P, O'Reilly, or to the office of this journal. It is to be hoped that every entire travelling the district will attend, so that farmers may have an opportunity of judging their respective merits.

Entertainment.—An entertainment will be given in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday next by the members of the Akaroa glee class, which promises to be a great success. Tbe first part which Mrs Barry will conduct, is of a miscellaneous character, consisting of vocal solos, duets, trios' quartettes and glees, instrumenta music and a recitation. The second part will be the performance of that very amusing farce entitled the "Area Belle." The ladies and gentlemen taking part in the entertainment are so well known in Akaroa that it is needless to say more than that a crowded house may confidently be expected. The full programme appears elsewhere.

The Olive Truncheons.—The olive truncheons from Sydney arrived on Tuesday, and were distributed amongst gentlemen who have offered to take charge ot them. Twenty-five are going to Mr S. Watkins, twenty-five to Mr Westenra, and twenty-live to Mr J. Aylmer. Two kinds were sent, but there were only fourteen of one discriplion, and of these Mr Watkins has charge. Tho truncheons are simply branches cut from the trees', and have to be laid in the. ground horizontally some 2\ inches from the surface. Tiie wood looks very dry after its journey from Sydney, and will have to be soaked in water before they are planted. It will be some ten years before the trees come into full bearing, but they are handsome ornamental trees, whilst attaining maturity, and their fruit fetches a high price when it comes to perfection, as it certainly should in a climate like that of Akaroa.