The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VI, Issue 545, 4 October 1881, Page 2

The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4.

Vital Statistics. —The following are the vital statistics for the district of Akaroa for the quarter ending September 30thi 1881 :—Births 42, marriages 2, deaths 10. For the corresponding quarter last year they were—Birtht> 50, marriages 1, deaths 6.

Wharfage and Freights.—Mr W, H. Henning intimates elsewhere that in future payment of wharfage dues and freight of goods per U.S.S.Co's. steamers will be required before the goods leave the jetty. St Peter's Sunday School,—The Rev. VV. E. Harris examined the children attending this school on Saturday and Sunday last, and appeared much pleased with their proficiency. There are no less than 120 children now attending this school.

Model Yacht Club. —A meeting of the Model Yacht Club, to make arrangements for the match on November 9th, will be held on Thursday next, as will be seen by advertisement. The cup is now in possession of Mr Burke, who won it with the Ripple last year.

Public Meeting.—A meeting of the ratepayers of the kkaroaand Wainui Eoad District wns held on Saturday, at the Eoad Board Office, Duvauchelle's Bay, Mr Chappe'.l presiding. The oVjeet of the meeting was to ascertain if there were any objections to closing Old Duvauchelle's Bay and Le Bon's Bay roads. The Chairman read the advertisement calling the meeting, and called upon those present to say if there were any objections to the roads being closed. Some seventeen ratepayers were present only, only one of whom. Mr T. Martindale, objected to the Old Dnvanchelle's Bay road being closed, on the ground that the road was of public utility. The vote was then taken, and resulted in sixteen voting for the closing of the road Mr Mardndale being the only dissentient TlieLe Bon's Bay road was closed without opposition. This terminated the proceedings.

Cricket.—The Barry's Bay Cricket Club opened proceedings for the season, with a scratch match, which came off on Saturday afternoon last in a paddock kindly lent by Mr Shadbolt at the Head of the Bay. About 3 o'clock 12 of the members being present and several players non members, consenting to join, two teams of seven each, with T. Brough for Jack on both sides were made up, the captains being G. Bates and D. LeComte. G. Bates won the toss and sent hi& men to handle the wil ow first. The result was, all out for 39, out of which number G. Bates contributed 15, Alfred Shadbolt 8 and Albeit Shadbolt 4, the rest in one's and two's with 8 byes. Albert Shadholt, although a young player made two splendid catches at long on. D. LeComte's men were most unfortunate, only making 18 the first innings, the highest score being Aubrey Spurr 8. They consequently followed their go, but only put together 43 for the two innings, leaving the others 5 to make to win, which was done with six wickets to go down. After the match a meeting of members was held, and tho following business transacted. The Secretary reported that there was a balance of 15s 4d in hand and that the c was now on tho list 17 members, several more having promised to join. For the information of nonmembers he would inform them that the feea for the ensuing season would } 5s and admittance fee ss. With tp rence to purchasing a ground, the merr .is were infoirned that Mr B. Shadbolt ad kindly given them the use of one of nis paddocks for the season. The Secretary was appointed to wait upon Mr Latter in Barry's Bay and ask the loan of his paddock for the same purpose. Provided an answer in the afirinative was obtained, it was determined to play at Barrys Bay and Head of the Bay each alternate Saturday. The members desired to thank the Secretary, Mr David LeComte, for the trouble he had already taken, and begged that he would retain his office for the season. Mr G. Bates was appointed captain for the Siime period. It was decided that in future Mr T. Brough, caretaker, should bring up a fortnightly report of the state of the plant. A vote of thanks to Mr Shadbolt for his kindness in lending the ground, and one to the Chairman, concluded the

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iMii MuuiiHoussfcfri I'IibT.iMOMAL. —Subscribers are requested to send in their subscriptions to this fund (o Mr Garwood as early as possible. The Horse Parade. -Those interested are reminded that the local horse parade takes place on Thursday, in Mr O'Reilly's paddock, at noon. Akaroa Eow:no Club.—The general meeting to have been held on Thursday is postponed till the following Thursday 13th inst. It is hoped that all interested in the success of this club will attend the meeting, as there is a great deal of enthusiasm shown, and promises of support are hearty and numerous, Mr William Bateman.—The Christhurch Telegraph states that this gentlean, who is now lecturing on co-operation in this county, will be asked to stand for one of the Christchrrch districts in the General Assembly. The Geraldine electors intend also, it is said, to approach him in a similar direction.

The Yacht " Chance."—This yacht, owned by Messrs Black and Brown, was successfully launched on Saturday after undergoing extensive alterations. It was found last season that she was out of trim being very much by the head, so about 12001 ba of lead were cut out of the kee from forward, and moulded to lay inside be tween the timbers aft of midships. She is a compact looking little yacht, rather short to look at, but if she sails as well as the model after which she was builthhre r owners will have no need to be ashamed ot her. Her lines are after the design of a Halifax yacht built by Mr Butler, which whilst in his hands <vas never beaten. She ia 28ft overall, Bft Bin beam, and draws 18ins forward, and 4ft 6ins aft. Her ballasting consists of 35001ba of lead, 800 of which is in the keel, also 1£ tons of pig iron is stowed out of sight below her cabin floor. Although only a 7 tonner she is as hsavily floored and timbered as a 20 ton yacht, her timbers are 2 by 2 kowhai steamed and bent, her floors are natural crooks, mostly ngaio, 4 by 3; her keel, stem and stern posts aro Australian red gum, she is planked and decked with inch kauri, her mast is 33ft long, Bins in diameter at deck and 7ins at head. It is stepped 10ft from stem head. Her main boom is 27ft long with 9ft overhang. Her gaff is 14ft long. Area of mainsail, 520 square yards.

Advantages of Co-operation.—Mr W. Bateman delivered a lecture upon the advantages of Co-operation at the Schoolroom, Pigeon Bay; on Friday evening last.. There were about 40 farmers and others present. The chair was taken by Mr Pitcaithly, Chairman of the School Committee. The Chairman stated that he had much pleasure in introducing Mr Bateman to the meeting, who, under the auspicies of the New Zealand Co-operative Association, had appeared before them for the purpose of showing how Co-oparation would benefit the farmers. The action now taken by the farmers would, if they only united, be for their good, as they all knew that some change was necessary to alter the present system of dairy business. By joining the Co-operative Association the producers would get the full fruits of their labor. The Chairman hoped that the lecturer would have a patient hearing, and at the conclusion of his address any one present could take shares. Mr Bateman would be happy to answer any questions respecting Co-operation. The Chairman said his simple duty was to introduce Mr Bateman. Mr Batem n explained at some considerable length how the Co-operative movement had first originated in England, and the great benefits which, from a joint action of the working men in that couutry had accrued. Mr Bateman informed his audience that the 10,000 members of the Rochdale Pioneer Co-operative Society divided every year, after paying working expenses and interest on the share capital at the rate of five per cent per annum, £50,000 or £5 per head. He laid great stress upon the fact that Cooperation had taught the workmen in the old country to save money out of his weekly wages; and if the principles of cooperation were acted upon properly in this Colony, the dairy farmers of the Peninsula could manage also to create capital. On the other hand, if the grent principle of thrift was not carried out by the producer, the merchants, shipping companies, graiu and dairy produce traffickers, would get richer, and the farmer would get poorer. Mr Bateman dwelt at great length upon the good co-operative associations would do. He said the members of such associations could keep improper men out of Parliament, and that that was what the farmers of New Zealand should do. The lecturer in a very clear way explained how the farmers would save money by doing all their business upon co-operative principles, and retaiu themselves the large profits which in trading under the present, or nonprogressive system, went into the middlemen's pockets. Mr Bateman at the conclusion of his address was very much applauded. The Chairman thought that if Mr Bateman read over the prospectus of the proposed Co-operative Society it would be instructive, as some farmers had not heard much about the movement. Mr Bateman explained in a very clear way the principles which were set out in the prospectus, and said that he would be very happy to receive applications for shares. A good many shared were taken. After the usual votes of thanks to the lecturer and chairman the meeting terminated.

llhad of tfik P>ay.—Mr lutein*!! delivered a lucliire mi (Saturday at the Somerset Hotel, on Co-openition. The lecture wns of a similar kind to that at Pigeon Bay. Afier it ha;l ended Mr Duxbury said he won d like t.» ask Mr Bateman if the Society w.is to be -nider Iho Joint Stock Companies A'-t. Mr Biieinnii roplied Ilmt the Co niicniiive Association would be iimler tho Limited Liibiluy Ar:t Each shareholder would only be lia'ile to the vu.iiH or' the shares which might be alloled to hi.si. Mr Duxbury asked would the dividend be paid on the capital or on the business done by each member. Mr Bnteman paid the dividends would, after paying working expences and interest of say seven per cent on the share capital, go to tho several members of the Association who did business through it. Under Co-operation the workers received the profits and not the drones. After the usual vote of thanks the meeting closed.

Mr Batemanat Akaroa.—Mr Bateman lectured on Co-operation at Akaroa Town Hall on Saturday evening. Mr W. Barnett Vice President of the Fanners' Club occupied the chair. The lecturer gave a similar lecture to that at Pigeon Biy. There were only about 20 persons present, and of these very few were producers, so that hardly any questions were •asked. The Chairman requested to know if the lecturer thought the association could find a good m rket for their grass seed. Mr Bateman replied that he could not answer for the association, but thought they would bo sure to get a better price than any private individual, as they would look round the whole world for a market, and could ship it cheaper. The Chairman said that when he saw the prospectus in the Akaroa Mail and Christchurch papers he had determined to take shares* and the Farmers' Club, of which he was VicePresident, had also discussed the matter. He asked the lecturer what success lie had met with on the Peninsula. Mr Bateman replied he had already got.more than 100 names. Mr G. Ciieckley whether an association could be started at Akaroa. Mr Bateman replied that branches could be established in all the large centres. After votes of thanks to the lecturer and the Chairman the meeting dispensed, lliore were several applications for shares.

Little River Library.—The annual meeting of subscribers to the above Library was held in the Library on Thursday, Sept. 29, for the purpose of electing a new committee, and receiving the yearly statement of account?. The meeting was badly attended, not more than a dozen persons being present. The Chairman, Mr James Keynolds, stated that the road to the Library had been fenced off by Mr G. R. Joblin as lie claimed it to be on his property, and that a deputation had waited on him for the purpose of getting it reopened, but Mr Joblin would not consent to it. The consequence was that there was now no road to the Library except by trespassing on Mr White's land, and that even that road could hardly be used in winter as it w.is up hill and very slippery. It was for them to decide what steps should be taken towards getting a road. Upon coming into office the committee found that a legacy, in the shape of several outstanding accounts had not been paid by the previous committee, but thesu had been settled since, and this committee It , ft office without a single outstanding account. About|4s.o volumes had been in circulation during the year. The balance sheet showed—subscriptions received £15 17s, a balance from lust year £6 18.s 2d, and after paying newspapers, filing, candles, etc., there was a balance in hand of £4 G<. On the motion of Mr W. Joblin the accounts as rend were adopted. Aa there were not sufficient subscribers ]Dresent to comply with the ordinance, the election of a new committee was postponed, Mr Smart moved and Mr Holt seconded "That the meeting be adjourned to Thursday, Oct. 4, for the purpose of considering th'j desirability of closing the Library." A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the meeting.