Peninsula News.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VII, Issue 652, 13 October 1882, Page 2

Peninsula News.

Pigeon Bay Road Board.—This Board invites tenders for various works

St. Peter's Akaiioa.— The Rev 11. Stocker will preach on Sunday mornfhg at this Church, and the Rev. A. Davidson in the evening.

Meetings.—A meeting of the Horticultural and Industrial Association Committee is called for Tuesday next at the school, The Regatta Committee meet on Wednesday at Mr McGregor's office.

TnouT for Little River.—Some more rout were turned out at Litt'e River on Tuesday. Mi J. C. Fair brought them up in tile train, and they were turned out by Mr Buchanan.

CitioKKT Extraordinary.—Our Australian Eleven may well be proud of their American performances, for, as will be seen by the cable news, they defeated an eighteen, picked from the whole of the United States, by seven wickets!

Telegraphic,—Probably owing to the disturbed state ot the weather last night, our English lelegn>ms did not oonia to hand till a couple of hours after the usual time, nnd our expected budget of late interprovincial ne.vs, from our own Christ church correspondent, never reached us at all.

Accident.—A man named Bendt Jargensou, who resides at Le Bon's Hay, had a bad timiMe from his horsu near Brtiee's Hotel, on Wednesday afternoon. Ho was attended l>y Dr. Singleton, who is in hopes that the injuries are net of a material diameter. Yesterday, however, he had only partially recovered.

Book Hawkbrs.—At the Borough Council on Wednesday evening there was a discussion respecting book hawkers, most of the councillors being of opinion that according to the by-laws they had no right whatever to ply their trade lieie without purchasing a hawker's license. No resolution was, however, passed on the subject.

Akaroa Cricket Club.—This club has received the liberal donation of three guineas from our kindly member Mr Montgomery. The ground in being improved, and seats will be provided for any ladies who may choose to witness thu game. The match on Saturday is •'Colonials v. the World,"

Akaiioa K.M. Court.—At the court on Tuesday last, before Messrs W. B. Tosswill and T. Adams, J.lVa, E. A. Thomas sued F. Orchard for £3 G-s. An order was made for defendant to pay half on the 16th and the balance on the 30th of the present mouth, or in default fourteen days imprisonment. On Wednesday before Mr Alyiner,Dan Ryan was sentenced to three day's imprisonment tor vagrancy.

Lk Bon's Bay.—On Tuesday Mr E. Riiniett was riding after cattle on the hill side of Le Bon's by Mr F. Aldrigc's paddock, when his hor.se stumbled and throw him heavily, rolling over him. He managed to g t to Mr T. Oldrige's, when he became unconscious, and remained in that state for sotno time. Pie complains of his back, where it appears he has a bad sprain, and bis head lias also been severely bruised. It was a very narrow escape from immediate death.

Outside News.—ln the seduction case Grindrod v. Gudsell, a verdict was returned for the defendant.—Mr Wright having refused to take any portfolio but that of Public Works, the Government asked Mr Conolly, M.H.R. for Picton, to join them. He accepted, and was sworn in on Wed nesday as Minister of Justice, for which post, being a lawyer, he should he well lilted.—An inquest was commenced on Wednesday on a man who died in a paddock near the White Hart Hotel, Oliristcluircli. It seems that deceased was in the private bar in a stupid state, which it was thought w.is from drink. Tne pantryman at the hotel was called, and with the help of another man, tonic deceased into a p'lddock ;«t ihe back of Mulligan's Irapory shop, and propping him the galvanised fence. Iwftliun there. Abo if, two the s.uiio day the mvi was I'oaud quki; dad,, and ..t thu ii:q:i!-c !.).- I' 1 . K. IJ.nril: stated, th 11 if proper 111 • v 1 : . „• a I had been procured, ww'n !>et/i: averted. Tiio inquest v.mh tv'joiirnj.'d ill! Monday lor the evidence of >ni import.int. witness who was intoxicated. was named J. E. Brad burn and was

Educational.—Mr Granger's hail; term commences on October the 18th.

Tin-; Weather.— The weather yesterday Wiifj much disturbed, hut .some very welcome rain fell, which lias dune the grass n great deal of good.

Colonial Enterprise.— The new hoot factory of Mr Hyde's in street OlirHlehiirch, is -just completed, and flio front shop, whi.-h is fitted up for the retail of goods of his own make, presents a very handsome appearance, while the premi-es at the hack are large, and capible of j<. fto nling room for a large number of hands to work. He is placed in such a position us to he able to manufacture hoots and shoes of every description, from the common cheap work, of wh'n.-h so much is imported, to the very best, which will be found to compare with good woris at Home. All boots from the smill children's work to the largest sizes will be found to reflect great credit on the manufacturer, and are sold at less prices than imported work.— Advt,

Presbyterian Church.—The quarterly meeting of the financial committee of this church was held on Monday evening, the 91 h inst. Present—Messrs Black (in the chair), Bruce, Fyfe and Roulston. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The collections and subscriptions for the quarter wero handed in. and it was resolved to pay the Rev Mr Morrison the amount of his stipend for the quarter. Several accounts were handed in, nnd after considerable dismission it was resolved th-tt some of them be held over. The insurance premium on the minse had been paid durinsr the quarter by the treasurer, nnd his action in the matter was approved of. It was then unanimously resolved that the charge of the grounds belonging to the church be placed in the hands of Mr S. Fyfe from this date. After some further discussion on various matters connected with the church the meeting closed.

CojirujncNTAUY DiNNEitTO Mn Olpiigrt. —A complimentary dinner was given on Monday evening hist, tho 9th inst., by tho residents of Little River and its neighborhood to Mr John Olphert, late host of the Little River Hotel, who is about leaving tho district. The attendance was very good, Mr A. D. Allan occupied the chair, support d by Mr W. Joblin and Mr D. Grant : and the vice-chair was taken by Mr H. D. Buchanan, supported by Mr S. Lee and Mr Tavender. The guest of tho evening was on the Chairman's right In.nd. Letters of apology were forw-irded by Messrs McGregor and J. T. Stanbury and others. After dinner the Chairman rose and said that he had that evening a pleasant duty to perform, hut wished that it had fallen into abler hands. Tin's duty was to nail on those present to drink to the good health and prosperity of Mr John' Olphert, who was about to leave the district, and who, during the time of bin residing among them, had done much good in local matters, more especially as a member of the District School Committee. On every occasion when a treat had to be given to the school children, he hail not only subscribed himself, but had been the means of inducing others to subscribe, and had always worked bard to make these treats thoroughly successful. The children were beholden to him for the treat to the Ciiristehurch Exhibition also ; but it was not only in school affairs he had interested hi'iis-ilf, but in Road Board and other muters as well, and he hoped they would all j >iv he-utiiy in wishing pro.speiity to Mr Olphert wherever he went. The w.is given with musical honors. Mr Olphcrt, on rising, said, he must most heartily think those present for the manner in which tho toast had been received. He had always taken, find would continue to tike an interest in educational matters, as we;l as anj'tliing ulso of local interest, for lie- con sidered it only his duty so to do. He had the interest of the Little River and district at heart, and situated as he had been, and seeing so many people, he really never had much 'WhVulty in getting subscriutioris for any good object. It was a difficult thing for a man in a publican's position to please everybody, but he had tried his best. He again begged to thank them for the honour done him. Mr Olphert then introduced the new landlord, Mr Wall is, and hoped that he would be as successful as he had been, Mr W.dlis said he would do his best to serve the public well tind faithfully, and would strive to follow in the footsteps of Mr Olphert, and if he only pleased as well and was as successful as he had been, he would not be fur wrong in the end. The following toasts wen.; proposed and duly responded to, \iz: the pastoral interest, Dairying interests, local industries, timber trade, reformation to the Road Board, County Council, coaching, the Press, and the Host and Hostess. Songs were sung at intervals, and a thoroughly pleasant and enjoyable evening was brought to a close with singing " Aukl lung syne." The dinner was got up and served in good style by Mr Wailis, tl.e new tm nit of tins Little liii'or hotel.