The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1882.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VI, Issue 585, 21 February 1882, Page 2

The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1882.

Cuowdkd OUT.—Our lender, the next number of "Tales of ihe Peninsula," and other matter is unavoidably held over through tlie pressure on our adverting space. WHARF liATP.s.. — The pr-posed new scale of wharf rates to be adopted nt the Akaroa find Daly's Wharves appear in this issue. Objections must be lodged not later than March 21st next.

Ouit Ckickijtkbs.—A meeting is called by Mr H. D Buchanan for Saturday next, at the Head of the Bay, to try and arrange for neiidiiig an eleven to Chrislchurcli to try conclusions with some of the Metropolitan clubs. It. is to lie hoped all our local cricketers will attend, in order tint the matter maybe thoroughly discussed.

Accident. —Last Thursday afternoon Mr Grange's youngest son was driving the soda-water cart that belongs to his brother, and when opposite Mr Noonan's the horse slued at some boys playing on the footpath, and backed the cart into a rut. Young Grange was pre-'ipitatcd on the road, and the contents of the vehicle, consisting of fowl.- 1 , geese, and turkeys, were scattered on and around him. The wheel of the cart struck the boy on the shoulder and back, but with the exception ot a shaking and a few bruises lie received no particular damage.

Port Victoria Races.—The following are the handicaps for ihe-e rives. Hurdle Race-.—Levant list 41b. Albion list, Young Diomedes 104 121b, Kosciusko 10.4 21b. Bijou 'Jst 101b, Moa 84 101b, Ada Bst. Port Victoria Cup— Albion Bst 121b, Joker Bst 101b. Koscinsco Bst 31b, Norman Bat, Result 7st 121b, Bijou 7st 91b, Supplejack 7st 71b, Starlight 7st. Akaroa County Handicap—Kosoiusi'O Bst 101b, Forest King Bsl 71b. Nipper 7st 71b. Sunshir.e 7st. District Handicap—Mac lOst 41b, Indian 104 41b, Jane 104 41b. Rat Trap lOst, Ake Ako 9st 61b. Publican's Purse—Mac 10.4 41b. Mealy Nose 10.4 41b, Mistletoe 104 41b. Hat Trap lOst 21b. Greyhound lOst 21b, Indian lOst 21b, Ada lOst 21b, Ako Ake 94 71b, Nell 9.4 41b. Ths winner of the District Handicap to carry 51b penalty in this event.

Onoku Native School,—On Friday the 17th inst., Mr J. H. Pope, Inspector of Native schools, visited this school, for tbe purpose of examining and reporting upon it. Twenty-eight children out of thirtynine on the roll were present. The examination listed until nearly 6 o'clock, owing to tlie Maoris having to attend a funeral during the afternoon. The percentage of efficiency obtained was 50. Mr Pope noted in his report that the result would have been IV r higher, only for the new n*i> illation, which requires European cbildri'ii to pass two standards to obtain one. He expressed himself as greatly pleased with the good tone of the school. A iialf-holiday was granted for Monday on account of the children being kept later than the usual time.

(jritK.vr Cuiokict Suouios,—The gr at score of 775 made by the Sydney players in the Inter<-oloriial Cricket Match between Vii toria and New South Wales, which was concluded at Sydney last week, has been much commented on. It ia not, however, the largest score that has been made, for in 187G in a match between the Ulster and Macquarie Cinbs at Sydney, played on I'our successive Saturdays, Ulster made 1238 runs for 9 wickets, the players making respectively 243. 147, 94, 247, 25, 0,1, 3, 178. 18G (not out), 8 (not out), extras, 100. Amongst other extraordinary matches we may mention one played on August '20, 1875, between the Hoyal Engineers and I Zingari in which the Engineers made 724 with 8 wiclcts down. In 1870 Middlesex v, Oxford, Oxford made Gl2. In the same year in the match United South of England 11 v. Grimsby, the 11 made 681, of which W. G. Grace contributed no •ess than 400. In the same season W. G Grace scored 344 ancl 318 (not out) in other matches. About the same time an eleven of the Friar Club playing against the gentlemen of Notts made 742. In- 1878, in a ouitch between eleven of Glasgow and Edinburgh, Edinburgh made 692.

Littlk Akaloa. — A correspondent writes :—The flight Kevereud the Primate held v confirmation service in our church on Sunday last. His Lordship delivered a most impressive address, applicable not only to the candidates for confirmation but also to the elder members of the congregation. He pointed out the true meaning of such terms (common in some mouths as household words) as soberness, godliness, and righteousness. The impression left on our mind by the Bishop's discourse was this, that, if people accepted and acted up to the spirit of these terms, there certainly would be far fewer of the miserable .squabbles ivhich at present disfigure social lite in the colonies. On Monday (13th inst.) the building hitherto used for the purpose of Divine worship, according to the rite ot the Church of England was solemnly consecrated by his Lordship by the name of St. Luke. The consecration service was followed by the celebration of tho Holy Communion. The Primate then delivered an eloquent address,«\vhicli it can be safely affirmed by all those who have known him for many years, was characterised by the earnestness and zeal which have m irked th-j Bishop of Christchurch as one of the most esteemed in New Zealand The Church Choir under the direction of the organist, Mr Co:-;, distinguished in the chanting and rendering of the sever I hymns appropriate to the oe;,-.i!>ion. The oilerlory on Monday, it was announced, was to he devoted to the Building Fund of the Church, and one is given to understand that a liberal response was made by those* appealed to J

Akakoa.—The annual statement of the Akaroa and Wainui Road Bund appears elsewhere.

Cheap Excursion.—The Titan, p.s, is announced to run a cheap trip to Little Aka oa on Sunday next, from Lyltelton.

The English Cricketers at Svdnm'X — The match tietween the Englishmen and the combined New South Wales and Victorian Eleven commenced on Friday. In their first innings the Australians made 197 and the English in theirs 133.

Licensing Act.—Messrs G. Armstrong, jun., J. D.Garwood. W. 11. Henning. V. V. Masefield, FI. Piper. 11. Stocker, W. B. Tosswill, and A. 11. Westenra have been duly nominated for the Licensing Committee for the borough. The poll for the election of five of these will be held at tlie Court-house on Monday next, Februaiy 27th.

Wanted, farmers and others to send in their orders for next season's supply of Rennet and Coloring, which will Uq executed at lowest price. See advertisement front page.—G. Black.— Advt.