The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 1882.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VI, Issue 599, 11 April 1882, Page 2

The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 1882.

The Kaiapoi Show.—At this show, to quote tho Prcsv, " tho winner of the prize for new cheese was Mr Georgo Cherkloy, a renowned ehoooomake", of Akaroa." Tlie prijse for old chocsu was won by Mr VV. Pearson, of Fluxion.

Goo,) Friday.—Tho day was kept a strict hoiH.'iy in Abiroa. The p.s. Titan an el s.«. Akaroa ran from Lyttelton to Little Akalou, and were fairly patronised, find thu Newspaper Runners' Picnic was hold at Governor's Bay.

Lighting tub Sit. rets. —To-morrow ni'/ht Mr Waeekorle hiings forward his resolution lighting' the streets. As tho Borough ia in a sound financial position and the lighting is an urgent necessity, likely to prevent ncci-tents, wn hope it will meotv/itU the cordial support ~|!fl,n finnnml

Easthii Monday.—Yemeni ay was celebrated an a close holiday in Akaroa. _ A good iiinny people went to tlie Inhibition by both the coaHion that ran to Pigeon Buy, and there was a pigeon match, at which the competition wan keen.

The Cuinicsk Exclusion Bill. — The Chinese Exclusion Bi I having been vetoed »>y the Pf-siilcnt, n new measure has been introduced in the Senate, prohibiting Chinese immigration for ten years to America.

Pigeon Bay Soiree.—We are requested to intimate that in our correspondent's account of the soiree at Pigeon Bay, he inndvertently omitted the names of Mrs McKay. Mrs Geo. McKay, Mra Savage, and Mrs Ktiox as ladies who had kindly given their services on the occasion, and had contributed Inrgely towards its success

Faumeus' Club.—A meeting of this Club whs to .have been held at Baylcy'a Hotel on Saturday last, bin owing", no doubt, to the holidays an-i the wet weather, there were not sufficient members present to form a quorum. The nest meeting of the Club will bo held at the Somerset,. Hotel, Head of the Bay, on Saturday next, the 15th inst, when some important business will be brought before the meeting.

Little Akaloa.—Besides the excursion trip, Little Akaloa was quite gay for other reasons on Good Friday. The yacht Fleetwing was in the bay, awaiting a holiday party from Christchurch, and ii is possible she may pay Akaroa a visit this week. The ketch Minnie arrived there during the day, and the local cricket club were busy practising for an encounter with Okain's, which was to come off yesterday. The case between Mr J. B. Barker and Captain McLean, of the Akaroa, which is to be heard in the Supreme Court Christchuroh, is exciting much interest in the Bay.

Supreme Court.—On Thursday in the case against Patrick O'Shanassy and John Kelliir for assault the prosecutor did not appear, and in his absence the Grown Prosecutor applied that the accused might be bound over to appear at the nest session of the Court. His Honor, after hearing argument, thought that under all the circumstances, tho application of the Crown Prosecutor was not an unreasonable one, and the defendants would have to enter into recognisances to appear nest session—O'Shanassy in one surety of £100, and himself £100 ; and Kellar one surety of £50, and himself £50. His Honor on giving judgment in the case of James Wyvill and Alfred Simpson, charged with conspiring to defraud their creditors, quashed the indictment. This concluded the business of tho session.

Pigeon Match.—A pigeon match came off yesterday in Mr Waeckerle's paddock. Mr Walter Parsons took much trouble in tho matter, getting the birds from Flea Bay. There being 60 birds and 12 competitors, the match was arranged as a sweepstake of five birds cash, entrance 10s. The rise was fixed at 22yds, and Mr W. Willis wns made jidge. Tho following is :he result of the shooting:—Mr V. M-ieefield 3, P. Arming 0, P. Narbey 0, W. Narbey 0, G. Taylor 2, H. Barker 2, fl. Edmondson 2, W. Parsons 2, H. Magee 3, W. Pigeon 2, C. Hay lock, Jun., 2, C. Brown 0. There being a doubt of Mr Minefield's nhooting of tho third bird within bounds, owing to tho outsiders shooting, he Wfiß allowed a sixth bird, which h» killed. Mr Mngee's third bird fell in a tree, and was also afterwards supposed to be shot by an outsider. This raised a discussion, resulting in Messrs Maseiield and M-igee agreeing to divide the first honors. The remaining prize will be shot olf on Monday next between the six gentlemen who tied at 2 birds each. Examination op Tkaciikrs. —The result of the examination of teachers which took place in January last, is published in the Gazette of March 30. The following are the particulars regarding North Canterbury :—Passed Class D-—Marion Malhon Allison, James Bibb Borthwick, Percy Kirae, GeorgeQiinrfenr.ain, Miriam Allaire Roberts, Cecilia Elizabeth Ross, Mary Maria Veysey. Passed Class E— J. RRamsey, Martha Douds, Fanny Kennedy, Annie E. McComiack, Eliza M. Ssaiey, Annie W. Snence, W. Stirling, T. It. Tomlinson, and J. Watson. Partial success class D—A. Cookson, Mary Miatfc, J. Murdoch, L. A. Suckling, Martha Weir. Partial success class E—Mary Stuart Alexander, Thomas William Ambrose, Annie Barker, Henry Bussell, Dolce Ann Cabot, Elizabeth Ilonoria Calvert, Minnie Susan Cooke, Margaret Stafford Crawford, Jane Eastwood, Samuel . Patterson Guiney, Alfred G.ifipar Hamilton. E-nily Elizabeth JmikhtH, Elizabeth Mary Rowley. Marion fcichofield, Ada Seager, Rose Elizabeth Sn&ger, Aernee Seay, Amy Taylor, Mary Wells. Alice Mary Wilcos, Margaret Young. Passed in subjects required to complete former examination—Florence Esther Blake, Martha Rebecca Ford, Ada Gresham, Fanny Holder, Emile Ulysse Just, Thomas Luke Potts Polo, Alexander Roiilstnn, Mary Mackintosh Stephens.

Little River.—A meeting of the Little River District School Committee was held in the schoolroom on Monday evening, the 3rd instant. Present—Messrs Win. Coop (chairman), M. Fit ton, and J. Clphort. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The following correspondence wns read, viz.:—From the master, with quarterly returns, monthly report as to attendance of children and holidays, with a list of the names of children not regularly attending school, account of books sold (£ 7s OJd), and list of books, &c., required. From Messrs Whitcombe & Co., as to apparatus from Education Board, stating that the sum of

£24 6s had been paid into the Bank of New South Wales, Christohurch, to the credit of the committee for salaries and incidental expenses ; from same, with a copy of resolution as to the punishment of children. The Chairman was authorised to order tho books, etc., required from Messrs Whitcombo and Co. Mr Olphert handed a cheque to the Chairman for £1 10b for use ol: the school on two evenings by the Lyon's troupe, The following resolutions were passed, viz. :—"That tho Education Board be informed that the compulsory clauses or the Education Act, 1877, have been brought into force by this committee, and that the committee wish for the assistance of the police." "That an entertainment be given in aid of tho incidental expenses, and that the ..following form a committee lo make the necessary arrangements, viz.:—tho school committee and Messrs Proudlock, Grant, and Smart, a meeting of the committee to be hold on Thursday, tho 6th inst, at halfpast seven o'clock in the evening." Accounts for salaries and school cleaning were passed, and the meeting terminated.

The Borough School.—This school will reopen on Monday next, 17th inst.

Alteration of Name of Firm. —Mr John Gundy having taken Mr Munro into partnership, (he business will be carried on as Gundy & Munro.

Pressure.—We are compelled to hold over correspondence, leading matter, etc., owing to the length of the report on draining Lake Ellesmere.

Sir Hercules Robinson.—lt is rumoured that Sir Hercules Robinson will succeed Sir Arthur Gordon as Governor of this Colony.

Easter Sunday.—St. Peter's Church was decorated with good taste on Easter Sunday, and in spite of the bad weather both the morning and evening services were well attended. The anthem in the morning was " How beautiful upon the mountains, ,, and in the evening "In Jewry is God known." The choir did fair justice to the music on both occasions, and the Rev. 11. Stocker preached two eloquent sermons suitable for the occasion.