Peninsula News.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VI, Issue 562, 2 December 1881, Page 2

Peninsula News.

Wednesday's Hkat.—Wednesday was tho hottest day we have had this Spring. The thermometer under Mr Garwood's verandah registered 107 degrees, and some water put in a tin exposed to tiie sun by the same gentleman's gardener, rose to a temperature of'llo degrees.

Bad Boys.—The hoys Yewen and Leprou were whipped yesterday by Sergeant Willis. We are afraid that the .police were too merciful, for one of 'the hoy's was very insolent shortly after the punishment. We warn the offender and other boys that if another offence of the same kind is committed we are of opinion that not one atom of misplaced mercy will he shown either by Magistrate or police, and they will discover what a whipping really is when properly administered.

Naubcw Esc.'PE. —Mr W. B. Tosswilt's house had a nil-row esonpe of being burnt down on -Wednesday night. Mrs Tosswill had been sitting up with her tittle boy who is ill of the meazles, and went out for a minute into the fresh air. During her absence, the little boy in attempting to light a cand c set fire to some drapery. With great presence of mind Mrs Tosswill threw a jug full of water on tho flames, and called out to Mr Tosswill, who speedily came to her help, and tho lire was soon extinguished, but not before considerable damage had been done to some furniture. • •

Akauoa School.—Mr Walker examined tl.u- school yesterday in drill and gymnastics, and was much pleased with the verycreditable way in which the children went through the various exeiviscs. There was keen competition among the boys for prizes for gymnastics, ten of them performing a large number of exercises particularly well. Out of 5-1 marks W, Rodrigues got 51. James Brown 50. W. Hemingway 49, T. Penlingron 48, G. Dalglish 47, A. Noonan 47, W. Sims 47, Arthur Watkins, 4G, F. Sims 45, and F. Perm 39.

Little River Railway.—The following is the letter received by Mr Allan regarding the-JLtittle Iliver Railway :—" Public Works OffLe, Wellington, N.Z., November 21, 1881. Sir,—l am directed by the Acting Minister for tho Public Works to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, subject and date as noted in the margin, and to state it is proposed this year to complete the line to foot of Lake Forsyth, and to commence an additional section along the Lake. I have the honor to be, Sir, your obedient servant, John Knowles. A I). Allan, E-*q., Little Ltiver, Canterbury."

Good Templari'.—Thu usual weekly meeting of tho Akaroa Hope Lodge was held on Wednesday evening. There win i>. large attendance of members. It was announced tbot Bio. G. Armstrong had been elected Grand Lodge Representative and District. Deputy. Bro. Armstrong returned thanks to the lodge for the support accorded him by its members. The sub-committee repotted as to the late entertainment that a pecuniary loss had been incurred, but in every other respect it was considered to have been a great suc< e-s. and opinions were expressed that considerable good would result from it. Three candidates were initiated an i live others p.-oposed for membership. After a little singing and several members having promised co iiiibiitions of singing and read in <r for the next meeting, the Lxlge closed in due farm.

1 find that I c-annor possinly dispose of my.sugar for lesi than -J;] I.—II. BtLU-'.XS. •— Advt.

Entertainment.—Mr Nicbolls will exhibit over 200 views at tbe Town Hall this evening.

Okain's Riding.—A protest has been lodged against the return of Mr John Eeilby Barker as a County Councillor for the Okains Ri.li p;. The grounds of objection are that one of the voters (Mr Barker's own son) was under age. The case wijl be beard at the II.M. Court, Akaroa. on Friday, Dec. 9th.

, Electoral.—Mr Me Andrew has been elected unopposed for Port Chalmers. Mr Ilmidenk'au h h giined the Mayoral eleoticn in Christchurch by a majority of 29, and Mr Allwrighr. is once more elected Mayor of Lyttelton but only by the small majority of 9. Mr W.vnn Williams has consented to be nominated tor th« Heath cot Distiict for the General Assembly.

Huatoutii. —In another- column will be found a disruption of Mr Coop's estate of Seaforth which he is about to dispose of. No doubt ninny of our readers know tbe locality and we beg to remind those desirous of buying sections that they will be soldat Messrs Matson and Go's in Christchurch, on Dec. 17th.

L'ttle River Trout.—We are informed by Mr J. McFarlane that trout fishing in the Little River stream is very profitable as will be seen by the fact that a gentleman from Christchurch killed no less than 26 from Saturday to Monday last. Messrs Wood and Charlesworth were also fortunate enough to secure 11 on Tuesday night. The trout were nil fine fish averaging 31b each, the largest being from 61b to 8 b.

Tai Tapu.—Mr Montgomery delivered an address at the Tai Tapu schoolroom on Monday last There was a large attendance, Mr Forbes being in tho chair. Mr Montgomery spoke for about two hours, at the end of which he was asked a few questions on educational matters, and a few on general subjects. Mr S. Nntt moved a vote of confidence-' which was seconded by Mr L»atham and carried unanimously. A vote of th nks to the chair ended tbe meeting.

Little River . —Mr Montgomery addressed the electors of Little River in the new school room on Saturday evening last, the 26th inst. Mr G. R. Joblin introduced Mr Montgomery. Mr Montgomery, who" on rising was received with applause, then gave a resume of his Akaroa address. Mr Coop then said that since the meeting commenced he had received a note from Mr A. D. Allan, stating that he (Mr Allan) had received a letter from the Hon John Hall saying that another .section of the Railway to Little River would shortly be commenced. The announcement was received with applause. After answering one or two questions, Mr .Coop said that he had much pleasure in moving a vote of thanks to Mr Montgomery for bis address, and confidence in him as th'ir representative ; this was seconded by Mr J. F. Stanbury and carried unanimously. After the usual vote of thanks to the chairman the meeting terminated.

Vestry Mewing.-A meeting of tho Vestry of St Peter's Church was held on Tuesday evening last. Present—Messrs Wesienra, Meech, Billens. S. Watkirn, and Nicholls. A letter was read from the Bishop in answer to the petition respecting Mr Stoeker's non-removal, staling that he was willing for that gentleman to remain, but at tho same time calling the Vestry's attention to the fact of the sierilice Mr Stocker was unking in consenting to continue to reside in Akaroa, and trusting that the Vestry would make, every exertion to increase the stipend. It was resolved tbe Bishop's letter should be acknowledged with thanks. It was further determined that a sub-committee consisting of Messrs Westenra, Meech and Nicholls should be appointed to dr.iw tip a circular to send tothe parishioners, calling on them to cooperate with the Vestry by contributing more liberally to the church fund. It was also determined to take steps for providing a proper water supply for the parsonage. The meeting then adjourned.

St Andrew's Church, Little River.— The annual treat in connection with St Andrew's Church Sunday schoo) was held at Little River on Wednesday, Nov. 30, being St Andrew's day, in a paddock kindly lent for the occasion by Mrs Joblin, Sen. There were about 100 children present. The earlier part of the afternoon was spent in racing for toys and similar amusements, after which tbe children sat down to a really admirable tea, kindly provided by some of the ladies of the district. To the liberality of Mrs Coop's family, Mrs Smart, and Miss Joblin, the scholars were indebted for a feast of unusual magnitude and excellence Donations towards this object were also received from Mrs Munro and Mrs Giead and the ladies who charged themselves with the care of the children during the day were greatly assisted in all their labors by the kind and continuous efforts of Mrs John Reynolds. There was a large attendance of the residents, who were heartily welcomed, and entertained at tea after the children. The Curate of the district, the Rev TC. H. Wyatt, subsequently addressed the children before giving away tha prizes. The number of children on the roll was about CO. and the result of his examination was fairly satisfactory. Prizes would t>e given only to those who had distinguished themselves by proficency in religious knowledge and good behaviour throughout the year. While expressing his own warm thanks to the Superintendent and teachers of fie school, who had ably and perseveringly seconded bis word in the district, the speaker pointed out that the only way in which the residents could show their gratitude for the work undertaken in the Sunday-school, was by more regularly making use of its instruction for their children. After calling for cheers for all those who had given their kind assistance in promoting the clay's amusements, the Curate proceeded to give tho prizes. They were very handsome volumes, and had beon provided Uy public subscription among the residents. In the first-class tho Ist prize for general proficiency and also the good conduct prize was awarded to Gilbert Tyson ; secondclass—Sarah Moody received Ist prize, Elizabeth Fitton that for good conduct ; third-class—the Ist prize fell to Susan Smith, as also the prijw for good conduct, and in class four Edward Coop was the recipient of both prizes. At tho conclusion Mr Coop, the Chairman of the Little River district school committee, briefly addressed tbe children, reminding them that the Sunday-School and dayschool supplemented each other, and that regularity and attention were necessary in both aiike. The children dispersed at about half-past seven o'clock in th >■ evening, after a day's holiday, which gave pleasure to all concerned.