Peninsula News.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VII, Issue 656, 27 October 1882, Page 2

Peninsula News.

Ln'iJiii —A cricket match, '• Married v. Hingle," took place nt Little Akaloi yesterday, and was won by the Benedicts by two wu-koK There was to be fin entertainment last night, pirlicrdara of which will appear ;;«;:•;!. i>:■;!!■. Mi Cooper has opened a temporal'} place ior the sale of grog in a stable,

Tins Weather. —-On Tties .iay there wars quite a heavy fall of f.now. hut the greale; part of it molted with tho iir.-t sunshine without; niisng tho creeks imirh. Ii dovu not seem to irive done much d.im..go to vegetation, and ■■.ye hive no! heard of nt\y l.'unhs dying through the sudden alteration of temperature.

Oeuation. —DrSingleton, nssi'-ted byDr Guthi'ie, performed a v--ry suc-'e u-f ul operation yesterday on a little boy 7 yearn old, named Harry Ciny, who has boon suitering from bone di«e;is(?. Tho left leg was amputated just above the. knee, and we are happy to siy tho patijnt was doing remarkably well afterwards.

Ak.VHOA RiCU.vri'A.—We are gad to hear that the aubseriptions to the Itog:Utu fund are coming iv well, very general interest being felt. A meeting" of tin committee, at which there will bo a groat deal of ttiisiir-Ks to transact, is advertised to take p!<ce at Mr McGregor's office on Tuesday evening next.

AKAKOA liIoUTIGULTUK'vL AND [NDUSTIiIAL Association. —A meeting of the committee of this Association is called for Tuesday evening next, at tho Borough . l -chool. The schedules of the llorticultnr.il and Pastoral prizes arc now published, and copies will bo sent in Tuesday's issue of this journal. Thy prize li.it is a most comprehensive one.

TllW PuiiStCN r TATI-.>:i TO Mil SrOGKiill.— The Farewell gathering to bid adiuu to 11 to Rev. Mr Stoeker lake.-: plaeo to-night.

by every c\,v<a oi: the community, we :iro sure that there will he a very largo atUndance. Tho full programme is puhlislieu eleewhere. The Mali has been most tastefully decorated, and will form a very pleasant promenade, if the crowd will allow of it.

U.S.S. Co's Time Taijus.—The S.S Hotorua his taken up the running of the Penguin whilst the latter is laid up for reoeiviMjr her now engines ami boilers lfitoly from Home ox Omapoio. Owing to the Kotorna'a draught of w-iter bciuj? ton gecat, it has been fouml necessary to cut her out of: the Akaroa running on Nov. 21. Nor.hwiirdd, and Dec. 1(3. SoctliWiWils. Boats will call, therefore a week later each way, isinkinjf an interval of three wotks insU'ad of the usthil fortnight.

P.'Ci'iOM Bay.—A public meeting , convened by fhe Chairman of the Road Board in compliance with the wishes of several of the residents, to consider the desirability of an tinging will) Captain Cameron, of the s.s. Afcana, for an excursion to Chnstclmrcli during the time of the Cattle Show, was held in the school. Pigeon Ray, on the evening of Saturday lusi. The chairman of the Ho >d Board presided. Tlio opinion of those present was that an opportunity of going to Christchurch and returning home the same day would be welcome to many in and beyond the Bay. A committee, consisting of Messrs Jus. PetJgrew, E. Scott, J. Pitcjiithly, Jut), 11 P.'ton, M. aiulD. McKay, W. Sinilii, (I. Khox, and D. Stewart, wen; nominated to ascertain public feeling on the matter, mid to promote the object in view. A deputation was "p----pointed to wait on Captain Cameron, who kindly agreed, on the understanding that n good many would avail themselves of the chance offered, to run an excursion on November 9th, leaving the Bay :>t 7 a.m. and Lyttleton at 0 p.m. ; return fare ss. available till the following Monday, and children half price. A future advertisinent will give information officially. It appears tickets may bo had frrvn any member of the comaitteo. Would those inclined to express appreciation of the Captains' compliance lend their support to make the matter a success.

Q-krman Bay School Coinim'isE — A met-tiny of the above .vasheld on the 25th. Present—Messrs W. Jolly (chairman), W. Cuny, James Hammond, A. Jones, and E. H-irringion. Tlie minutes of lust meeting were read and confirmed. The Chairman read a letter from \ir E. S. Chappell, complaining , that the Sid'j School boll had not been rung at ail on two occasions, and on one other occasion it was nnig by two children, but not at the proper time. The Chairman then read copy of a letter he iiad sent to Mr Giles on receipt of Mr Chappell's complaint. The meeting approved oi: the Chairman's action in tiie matter. Mr W, Cuiry brought forward the motion, of which he gave notice at last meeting—" That part of a motion passed at the Jane meeting of committee, insist ing on the master of thu Side School personally ringing the iell, be rescinded." This was seconded by Me E. Harrington ami carried. Pioposod by Mr W. Gurry—"That the Chairman inform Mr Giles that ho must see that the bell is rung by some one at the proper time.' Seconded by Mr E. Harrington and carried. Another letter wis read from Mr Chapped, complaining that the master of (he Side School dismissed the school at 10..')0 a.m. on the loth. The Chairman was instructed to write »nd ;\'-k Mr Giles for an explanation A letter was read from Mr Giley, asking for three days leave of absence. Proposed b} r Mr Harrington that levve bo granted ; seconded by Mr J. Hammo'id and carried. Consideration of Mr Roulston's applied tion to pasture a horse in the schooiground deferred from last meeting, was entered into. After considerable discussion the Committee agreed not to grant Mr lioulston's request. A letter was read from Mr lloulston, enclosing account for school requisites procured by him. Proposed by Mr W. Curry and seconded by Mr A. Jones that the letter lay on the table till next meeting. An account from Mr Hammond foriivewood was passed for naymeni. The meeting then adjourned till November 22nd at 8 p.m.

PRESENTATION TO TIIK HICY. C. Gl3 ICK AT Lrri'Lii Kivkr.—A meeting was held at Mr D. Grants' store, Little lliver, on Friday evening last, the 20th iust., the purpose being to pre-ent the Roy. C. Gistiick, Presbyterian missionary, with a token of esteem previous to his leaving the district. IMr 11. D. Buchanan occupied the chair. The Chairman opened the business by saying , tliat tlu j y had mot that evening to make MrGissii-k a present as a testiinoni.il of tue esteem in which lie was lu'ld by the residents of the district, Fur the pasl two or three yeans Mr Gissick had held divine service in the old schoolroom and had been most regid.n , and punctual in his attendance, being always at his post, let the weather be wet or dry. tie had also always taken a very great interest in the district. On bclulf of the subscribers he hud very great pleasure in handing Mr Gissick a purse containing twrv'.'y ;'!Ut)ev- tun! y-r\ as follows : "The Rev. C. (Jisfcick.— Dear tSir.-~\Ve tiie undersigned who have had the good fortune to ba placed under your minis!ration during the last ihreo yours, while regretting sincerely the cause that has necessitated the severance of oiir eonnoetion, caiinoi. allow the press: t opportunity to puss without placing , on record our unqualified appreciation of your unwearied exertions in the endeavour to forward your mission, at the same time expressing our opinion that the seed you havo been in strumurital in sowing will bear good fruit in the future. We further trust that your next charge may not be one so trying to your constitution, which we fear has been considerably shaken by the constant exposure on the Peninsula hills, necessitated to ensure a faithful discharge of your arduous duties. Circumstances have certainly been against yon in the County of Akfin»a, and that such may not be the ease in tho next placo which has tho benefit of your services is the earnest prayer of your sincere friends." Upwards of 20 signatures were appended to the addrfss , Mr Gissiek, in reply, s-iid he was somewhat taken by surprise at tho handsome present made to him that evening, and was thankful to find that his friends were pleased at the manner in which he had tried to do his duty, tie assure! them he had done his best. There were tilings ho might have omitted, but still his whole heart had been in his work, lie was , only too sorry that cireuiistances had compelled him to s;;ver his connection with them. He would s»y farewell to his friends at Little River. 'nit would always hfive them in ruiiicmbraiu.'Cj, and would look hi'.ck with joy to t , :■■-■ lime heind spent among thi-m. He heartily thanked them for their fluttering token of esteem, and valued it mon as such than for its money value. Mr A. D. Allan, Mr J. Reynolds, Mr W. Coop, and D. Grant having spoken of Mr Gissick in highly eugolistio terms, the meeting terminated,.

I The Wharf Dues.—Our readers attention is called to the advertisement elsewhere, notifying the proposed new scale of wharA'rtge dues.

Raima - Pka.s.—Mr S. Fyfo showed us some; excellent of early peas yosterdiy. Tlisy are well grown, and of a new 1.-md, called " Tlie Shall." Mr Fyfe planted tliein in May, and they are now in fall bearing.