Peninsula News.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VI, Issue 607, 9 May 1882, Page 2

Peninsula News.

Exhibition Fare to Christchurch.— Mr S, Lee, with bis usual public spirit and liberality, has by posters intimated to his friends and clients on the Peninsula that he is prepared for a month from yesterday to take intending excursionists from Akaroa to Lyttelton and back for the modest sum of 15s. This of course includes steamer fare per p.s. Titan. We are quite sure tbat Mr Lee's liberal programme will be largely responded to. Indeed, such a tariff could not be lessened if the railway were actually here ; and now, seeing this is the quiet season of the year with dairy farmers, the opportunity should be taken advantage of for themselves and children to see VvliiU must be a historical event — the first International Exhibition in the Britain of the South. Places should be secured at Wagstaff's Hotel by intending excursionists to prevent disappointment.

Election of a Councillor.—No burgess was either ambitious, or public spirited enough to come forward last Friday and fill up the gap in the ranks of tbe Council, left by Mr Meech. This is not as it should be, as there are a number of gentlemen both with the leisure and ability who should take their share of the work and the delay is undesirable, both on account of the extra expense to tho ratepayers, and the fact that a blank in the Council or any public body often operates against the wise decision on questions of importance, which may possibly arise at any moment. Another view of the matter is that it is hardly complimentary to existing Councillors, that a participaiion in their efforts to conduct the business of the borough should be avoided by their fellow townsmen instead of prized. The Returning Oilicer has given notice of a fresh I election for Monday, May 29tb.

Borough Accounts.—To-day being the second Tuesday in May, a special meeting of the Borough Council will be held in terms of " The Municipal Corporation Act," for the purpose of considering the annual balance sheet and the report of the auditors thereon. A statement of the accounts have already been published in these columns.

per Mataura.—Mr Har-grcave-s, of the Bank of New Zealand, has kindly informed us that news has been received that the Mataura cannot take shipments of cheese, but that a limited quantity of butter can be taken. The substance of this will be communicated to the Farmers' Club at their first meeting, but, as it i. important that space should be ordered at once, we take this early opportunity of letting our farmer friends know of this excellent chance of shipping their surplus butter. Consignees can obtain what space they require on application to Mr Hargreaves.

Bankrupt. — Saturday's Christchurch papers contain the notification that Mrs Elizabeth Malmanche, of Akaroa, is unable to meet her engagements with her creditors. Our remarks in last issue have not as yet bad the desired erred of tbe notification being ordered by tbe Registrar to appear in the local paper, not probably having yet come under the official eye. This is a matter in which creditors interested should bestir themselves, as the subject is one tbat concerns them much more deeply than it does ourselves. The object of all advertising is to give the greatest publicity to the largest number of such as are likely to be concerned and this end can hardly be said to be obtained under the existing arrangements. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the Supreme Courthouse, Christchurch, on Friday, May 12th, at eleven o'clock, forenoon, and we make all concerned a present of this gratis advertisement.

Wharf.—-Saturday last the wharf pre • sented quite an animated and business like appearance, no less than three vessels being alongside at once. The Alice Jane and Amateur discharging, and the Antelope loading cargo for Port, and a few chains off the s.s. Akaroa getting up steam for a fishing trip down the harbor. Many complaints reach us as to the wretched state of the crane on this wharf, the amount of manual labor required to lift a very moderate weight being quite out of proportion to the results obtained. This appeals strongly to those whose business it is to work the crane, but the screeching noise appeals to a much wider circle in the shape of all who happen to reside in, or have business in the neighborhood. It has been suggested that a few doses of castor oil might have a soothing effect on the machine. Since the recent repairs tbe wharf trucks have developed a tendency to leave the rails, which is very annoying to those using them. Surely this can and should be remedied at once.

Licensing Regulations.—The Cleric of the Licensing Committees, Mr Missen, has given the required intimation of application for licenses under the new Act. There are certain other details, however, not specified in the official advertisement, required by the Act, that our friends holding licenses would do well to observe. Tho 56 section of the new Act requires persons applying for a license (not packet, wholesale, or conditional,) shall, at least 21 days before tbe sitting of the Court where his premises are situated, deliver to the Clerk of the Licensing Commiitee a notice that be intends to apply for a licence for his premises and a notice must be affixed at the some time to the front of his piemises, and a notice inserted in the local newspaper setting out the applicant's name, abode, etc., and that he desires to apply for a license. It would be as well for publicans to see their solicitors that they take the proper steps under the Act.

An Inquisitive Cow.—During Friday afternoon, whilst the sale of cattle was proceeding at the Head of the Bay, a cow which had just changed hands and was being started off to fresh fields and pastures new, suddenly made up her mind to give host Brooks of the Somerset a turn before finally leaving. Whether she felt thirsty or wished to see if her late owner was inside, she made straight for the principal entrance of the Hotel with all the ease and assurance of a newly elected Licensing Commissioner. The animal had not gone far along the well known corridor before she encountered a large number of gentlemen of the cattle persuasion, with canine companions and stock whips, who immediately afterthey recovered from their first surprise made it rather hot for tbe unfortunate intruder who commenced an orderly retreat and in doing so just looked into a side room to see what was going on and rather astonished a few " drouthy farmers " who were quietly discussing the probable price of cocksfoot next season. Taking the bint that ber company was not wanted here either, and no doubt dreading another dose of stock whip, she at last retired without " shouting" and proceeded along the road to Duvauchelle's B«iy where she had a good drink at Barwick's creek, and is, we understand, still a member of tbe Blue Ribbon Army.

Main School, Gehhan Bay.—This school was examined for prizes by the Rev Mr Morrison on May 2nd, 1832, and the following are the names of the children who have got prizes : —4th Standard—l«t Geo. Odell, 2nd Elizabeth Odell. 3rd Standard —Ist Margaret Jolly, 2nd Elizabeth Munro, 3rd Phoebe Jones, 4th Joseph Phillips, sth Richard Hammond. 2nd I Standard —Ist Charlotte Hammond, 2nd Minnie Green, 3rd Martha Hartly, 4th Robert Roulston, sth William Turner. Ist Standard—lst Peter Valois, 2nd Frances Roulston, 3rd Herbert Mitchell, 4th Matilda Harrington, sth Nellie Bell. Infants—lst Mary Odell, 2nd Matilda Harrington, 3rd Sarah Phillips. Tho sewing was examined by Miss Shackell and the following girls have gained prizes :—lst Class—-Ist Eliza beth Odell, 2nd Emma King. 2nd Class— Ist Minnie Green, 2nd Elizabeth Munro, 3rd Charlotte Hammond. 3nd Class—lst Mary Odell, 2nd Annie Kotlowski, 3rd Nellie Phillips. Prize for good attendance—Emily Phillips. The committee wish to express their thanks to Miss Shackell for csaminiug the sowing, aud to the Rev Mr Morrison for examining the school for prizes. After a few remarks to the children by the Chairman, Mr Jolly, the Rev Mr Morrison, said: — " According to request I bave examined the school. With the exception perhaps of history, the children manifest a thorough acquaintance with every branch of study, they pursue. Very great praise is due to Mr Roulston who, has succeeded so well in making his scholars clearly understand what they learn, while the discipline he maintains is strict but not severe." Tho school was then dismissed for the Easl.r Holidaj s.

Accident.—John Breitmeyer, son of Mr Breitmeyer of German Bay, met with an accident on Saturday night last. The horse he was riding threw him near tbe hospital, and ho was unable to extricate bis foot from the stirrup, and was dragged a chain or so along the road. The horse puHed ■up near the parsonage. - It is satisfactory to state that beyond scratches and bruises he has received no serious injuries.

Okain's Library.—The' annual meeting of the members of the Okain's Public Library was held on Friday evening, the sth inst. Mr Brown, Chairman of the Library Committee was called to the Chair. The Secretary read the statement of accounts for the past year, showing a balance to the credit of the Committee of £5 19s 6d. Mr Priest moved that the balance sheet be adopted as read. Seconded by Mr Haly and carried. The following gentlemen were appointed as a committee for the ensuing year:—Messrs F. Priest, R Gilbert, C. Brown, G. Mason, E. W. Harris, R. Russel and H. Harris. Mr Harris was re-elected Librarian and Auditor and Mr C. Moore Secretary and Treasurer, a vote of thanks was passed to the outgoing Committee. The Librarian reported that over 30 subscribers were on the books, and over 600 vols, had been circulated during the year. At a, committee meeting held the same evening, Mr Harris was authorised to procure new window blinds, and a committee was appointed to report some necessary repairs to the chimney. A resolution was passed to the effect that no persons, with the exception of visitors, be allowed to make use of the reading room and papers without subscribing to the funds, and that a notice be posted to that effect.