Peninsula News.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VI, Issue 600, 14 April 1882, Page 2

Peninsula News.

Akaroa School.—Tho opening of this school ling.been ari-journed to the 24Ui.

M« Khadbot.t's Fi.inkp.al.—A coach will leave Akaron on (Sunday jiflernoon nt 2 p.m. to allow mourniTH to ntlcnd Mr Shndboh's funeral.

LAKR ErJiERMERR DRAINAGE.—We am unavoidably compelled to hold over the publication of the rest of the evidence till next issue.

Public Meeting of Ratepayers.—A mooting of the ratepayers of the Akaroa mid Wainrri Road Board is called to eonsidnr tho stoppage of certain roads in PawNon'H -Valley on April 29. at the Eoftd Board office, Head of the Bay.

C.'j C. Autumn Meeting.—This meeting took place on Monday and Tuesday last and was very well attended. The Free Handicap- was won by, Mr Ctitt's Nanti us and the Great Autumn Handicap by the Hot) W. liobinson's Salvage , from a field o£l2. The Champagne Stakes were won by Mr 'Horsford's Nonsense and the Epsom by Mr'O'Biien's Taanan. On the.second day Mr Horaford won the Autumn Nursery Handicap with his splendid filly Siesta. Mr G. H. Lf-e's br c Emir Bey won the Eastpr. Handicap and tho Selling Race fell to The Poet. The Hon W. Robinson's Envy filly won the Flying Handicap ;md 'the Consolation was gained by Mr Sim Powell's On Dit, who beat her opponent. Legerdemain, pretty easily. The Exhibition.—lt would be iidiculous of us 1o attempt with our limited space to rival the accounts of the Exhibition which have appeared in the Christchurch papers, and we shall therefore, as heretofore, make a speciality of that part most interesting to the Peninsula. A few general particulars may be added. No less than 24.000 persons visited the Exhibition on tho opening day, and Christ church was full to overflowing with visitors from other parts of the Colony, and from other shores. " The build— ing?," said Mr Joubert in lv's address to the Governor, "in which you now stand cover an area of 4£ acres, tho main structure being 678 feet long by 282 feet broad ; and we would call your Excelleicy's attention to the fact that, proportionatey , to the population of the city in which it is held, this Exhibition is by far the largest on record. In spito of the short time allowed for preparations, France Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium. America, China, Japan, India, and tho Australian Colonies, have all contributed representative specimens of such products ns they are able to exchange with those of New Zealand; while the representation of Groat Britain (occupying more than one-third of the main building, and three fourths of the machinery annexes), must be gratifying to every colonist as a proof of the estimation in which New Zealand is held in the Mother Country. Nor will the least interesting portion of this world display, bo tho New Zealand Court, occupying nearly one-half of the main building, and exceeding in every respect any collections of the industries of a British Colony that have ever been gathered together." Besides tho Peninsula Court, over which Mr Chappoll presides, there are many other interesting Peninsula exhibits, notably the beautitul paua shell ornaments, made by Mr Riches of Akaroa,

Lv Bon's Bay Congregational Ciiurcil ■ —For the Inst twelve years Good Friday lias lieen looked forward to with interest at Le Bon's Bay, as the day selected for celebrating the Anniversary of the Congregational ! Church by a tea and public meeting. In • anticipation of the event the Church s ground had been cleaned and the fences trimmed up, and anyone visiting the Buy might have been aware of the event by seeing , the Union Jack fluttering in the breeze. The Church inside was very taste- ! fully decorated by nikan palms, ferns and ! flowers. Over and around the platform ■ were some very beautiful wreaths and garlands of flowers and different colored berries contributed by the children of the Sunday School. The weather at noon looked anything but favorable which hindered a number from attending, but notwithstanding these drawbacks over 100 sat down to an excellent tea presided over by the fallow ing ladies :—Mesdames \V. Burnett, 11. E. Barnett, Cairns, Crolty, Wright, Smith, and Miss Kirkby. After tea the tables were removed and the seats re-arranged and a punlic meeting was held, which was so largely attended that, although the church has been recently enlarged, a large number remained outside for want of sitting accommodation. The Rev M. Staples had boon o::pecteii to take the chair but wars prevented by indisposition, and in his abgmce Mr Wrn. Barnett presided. The Choir sf.ng " Work for the night is coming." After prayer had been offered Mr Barnett apologised for the absence of the Rev 11. Williams, from Christchurch, .arid other friends that had bee?* prevented from corning by other "engagements. The work of the Chnrch during the past year was briefly reviewed which gave every encouragement. He stated that a mission had tr.'on opened at Waikerakikari which by so many from thai placo bfiing at tho maoling, bore t?';ii■many that the- mission was appreciated. The choir sang " Wlicro aro the Reaper;;." Air Recce next addressed the mooting. He . waa glad to mm so many present, tl.oy were not only nbl? to enjoy the annual gathering of the. Church and congregation, but it gave them art opportunity of bringing their minds to be?r on tha day (Good Friday) wfe-kih ho considered vA'.h t.'ic i following yabbnth, io be tho b'jKi -r'hy:? 2or the Christian brethren during tho *.vlk/io year. The choii sang " Loved one:; jroiic before." Mr Kiikby, the Cluinva treasurer,in presentuii:; the annual au'jov.iitcj Kaifl, that as the state of tho Church, ho wan happy to say all was satisfactory. Tho great expenses hmi been the enlarging and ropttiring 01! the Church, which had cost together with a few incidentals, £100 10s 7d. The income had .".mounted to £88 Oti lid, leaving a balance on the debit account of £14 Os 8c!, which the proceeds of, tho present anniversary would considerably lessen. IvJTr Kirkby then addressed tho meeting on tho importance of paying proper attention to hearing tho words oil God. He waa tifjnudthat many were too liberal, so much as that, they iieard al! for their neighbors and none for themselves. The choir effing "The hulf was never told." Mr . Burtictt tJ*on addressed the meeting on congregational ii;rn past, present, and . future. Votes of thanks were passed to i the l.dies for yuch an excellent tea, to the ( ' choir, find ft special vote of thanks was i accorded to Mm Staples for her oii'iciont i rendering of music at tho harmonium, i i

Local Option.—The voting as to whether the Licensing Committee for the Borough should be allowed to increase the number of publicans' and New Zealand wine licenses or not, took place yesterday. Small indeed was the interest shown, only some 8 people recording their voles As will be seen by the advertisement, five voted that the number of publicans' licenses might he increased, ami Ihvee against. The New Zealand wine liconses were, however, vetoed by 4 to 3.

Resignation of the Hall Ministry — Owing io the illness of Mr Hall, the Premier, the Ministry resigned on Monday night last. It is now definitely known that Sir Arthur Gordon has sent for Sir George Grey, but doubt is entertained whether it is with the intention of forming a new Ministry, it being quite competent for the Sovereign or the Governor to send for any member of Parliament of note to confer with him relative to the strength of parties or any other pertinent matters. There is no reason to doubt but that the Ministry did mako the usual recommendation to his Excellency as to whom it was advisable to send for, but as yet the name has, not transpired. Sir George Grey missed his passage in the Wanaka from Auckland and cannot now reach Wellington before Tuesday. A Press Association telegram dated the 12th says Sir George Grey has had a lengthy interview with several of the Auckland members, when tho relative strength of tho parties was disenssod, and the number of supporters he would have should he form a Ministry considered. Both Government and opposition pipers regret Mr Hall's illness and pay tribute to his great merit, though tho latter partially condemn his policy.

Cricket.—On Easter Monday a match was played between the Okain's Trial Cricket Club and Little Akaloa Hit or Miss Cricket Club at Okain's Bay, resulting in a win for the former. The weather, which for some days previous had been decidedly wet, seemed to clear up for the occasion and was all that could be desired for cricket. The visiting team, owing to the distance they had to travel, did not arrive on the ground till after 11 a.m. but after the wickets were pitched a very lively and pleasant game was played, at the close of which the players were regaled with a hearty dinner, catered for by Mr E. W. Harris. The following is the scoring:— Little Akaloa—First and Second Innings— D. Wagliorn, b G. Mason 4, substitute, b H. Softon 2 ; T. Barker, b G. Mason 2, b G. Mason 0; H. Mclntosh, c C. Moore 0, not out 24 ; G. Rix, st S. Grahiun 4, b G. Mason 0: A. Mclntosh, cJ. Kelly 7, c G. Mason 1; J. Barker, bG. Mason 0, b G. Mason 0 ; T. Mr-Intosh, c W. Harris 4. b G. Mason 1; J. Wells, bG. Mason 2, bG. Mason 0 , W. Ashton, c W. Hams 1, b G. Mason 8 ; G. Bennett, c A. Harris 0, b G. Mason 8 ; D. Kogeia, not out 0, b J. Ware 0; extras 5.12; totals 28, 56. Okain'R— First and Second Innings—A. Mason, l.b.w. 4, b J. Barker 6 ; G. Mason, st 2, cJ. Priest 26 ; C. Hartley, b H. Mclntosh 0, not ont 2 ; R. Gilbert, c D. Rogers 4 ; L. Graham, st G. Rix 4; J. Kelly, b H. Mclntosh 1; H. Sefton, bJ. Barker 1, b 11. Mclntosh 8; C. Moore, not out 4, not out 7 ; J. Ware, st A. Mclntosh 0 ; W. Harris, b J. Barker 4 ; A. Harris c T. Barker 3 ; extras 7, 4 ; totals 34, 53.