Peninsula News.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VII, Issue 636, 18 August 1882, Page 2

Peninsula News.

IliciiiKß Still!—Mr Da-vid Curry inform-; us that ho has sold hi.-t cheese (over throe tons) to Mr Biilens for B{d. Football.—Tliere will bo another football match on Saturday, in Mr Watkins paddock. Farmers' Club.—We remind all interested of the Farmers 1 Club meeting tomorrow, at tho Head of the Buy. Sale of Stock at Littlii; Biver.—Messrs 11. Malson & Co. announce their intention of holding their annual sale of stock at Liitle River, on Thursday, September 14th. " Milky White." —Especial attention is drawn to the announcement in our advertising columns regarding this drama and " Jarley's Waxworks." A Strangk Steamer. —A steamer was seen between the Heads at anchor yesterday morning. No news has reached us regarding her, but many suppose it is the Stella with stores for the lighthouse. Tub Rev. Harry Stock er —This gentleman has been appointed to tho Incumbency of Invercargill. There were no less than twenty applicants, but Mr Stocker was elected unanimously by a Board consisting of three diocesan and three parochial nominators. Ploughing.—A good deal of ploughing is going on at French Farm this year, on Mr Biker's farm, and Mr Narbey is, we suppose, also taking a step in the same direction. Wo hope that these steps to improve the carrying capability of the land will become more universal. One thing is certain, and that is, that the frozen meat trade will do more to encourage people to improve their farms than any thing we can say. Cattle Sale.—The time for dairy far - mars filling up their herds has now arrived, and farmers will havo this season excellent opportunities of ho doing. Mr McGregor announces a series of sales of cattlo during the early part oi the corning month. Mr Col McDonald, of Wainui, offers his well known stock of dairy cows, and Mr S. Robertson will at the fame time submit a draught of dairy cattlo from the plains. The usual cattlo sale will he held at tbe Head of tho Bay on Ist Sept., when several lots of prime dairy cows will be offered. The Bad Weather.—There seeni3 to be every prospect of a break in tho weather at last. Tho dreadful weather lately has certainly cut up all the roads terribly, but at the same time has undoubtedly done much good in replenishing the springs. On Wednesday the gale was so severe that the steam launch, in coming from French Farm, had to rig up a canvas bulwark to keep the heavy seas out. In spite of tho snow on the hills, the buds are beginning to burst on many of tho earlier trees, and a week's fine weather would have a wonderful effect. General News.—The s.s. Tui arrived safely at Wellington under canvas on Tuesday.—Sir Julius Vogel leaves Australia for here, either on the 22nd or 29th inst—Thos. McGill, draper, of the Arcade, Dunedin, has been charged with arson. The goods in the shop at the time of tho fire were worth £1802, and they were insured for J. 2,000. —The English harvest is excellent.—Professor Jevons, the celebrated author of "The Coal Question," and other valuable works, was drowned whilst bathing.—Sir H. Parkos says his travels in Europe hive further convinced him of the future greatness of Australasia. Political.—The Press special says of Tuesday's doings in tho House :—Political matters have been very dull to-day. There is a total absence alike of news and gossip. The House was chiefly occupied with asking and answering the twentynine questions set down on tho order paper. Then came the third reading of tho Prisons (Consolidation) Bill and of the Railways Construction and Lands Act Amendment Bill. It was determined to recommit the Justices of the Peace (Consolidated) Bill, and then cam; the dbcusenssion on the committal of the North Island Main Trunk Railway Loan Bill, which after wasting two hours resulted in a division of 45 against 24. The motion in favor of committing tho New Zealand ("three million) Loan 13i!I waa just about to he put when Mr Hutchison rose and made one of his usual snarling attacks on the Government, garbling facts and misrepresenting statements iv the most reckless way He also made violent onslaught on the Bank of New Zealand. He speedily ticnned the House, however, although Sir G. Grey mm lined and preserved an attitude of intense and respectful attention, uttering every now and then his familiar ex.huuatiou, " Heah, heah." Mr "just a few words" lasted nearly three quarters of an hour, to the manifest impatience of the House, members evidently wanting their supper, and the usual adjournment being delayed for more than half an hour by his tedious twaddling. The eon.ideration of Loan Bills in committe vill probably occupy the House till well on in the small hour-to-morrow morning.