Peninsula News.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VII, Issue 675, 2 January 1883, Page 2

Peninsula News.

Akaroa and Wainui Road, Board.—The meeting of the Board which was to have taken place on Saturday was adjourned till noxt Saturday. The time for'ending in tenders for gr isa seed on the roads has been extended till that date. FiREwouKS. —Mr Chamherlain had a display of really good fireworks last night, which was witnessed by many people. Mr Grange also let off some fireworks, and tlio night was made a thorough New Year's Eve by thu residents and visitors. Telegraphic.—Owing to the telogniph office holiday yesteniay, we have no news of the Lyttleton.Regatta to give to our readers, for which we are sorry.. The .post office being al.-o closed, we have no outside ne\vs, but as nearly all the Peninsula was in there is not much to report. Lecture by Mr Bowron.—Mr Bowron has kindly consent to give his experience of his recent visit to the old country, in connection with the manufacture of cheese and the most recent improvements in the utensils for producing the best results. It is quite well known that Mr Bowron is both an expert and an enthusiast in the matter, and a visit to the Oddfellows' Hall as the date mentioned in the advertisement will repay dairy fanners. Narrow Ksoajpk.—As some ladies from Robinson's Bay were being driven in to the Exhibition yesterday morning, in Mr O'Reilly's American waggon, the fore axle broke. The driver, Mr John Kerridge, showed great presence of mind, and soon had hie horses under command, and though two ladies tumbled out of the trap, and one jumped, none were injured. It is a good job the axle (which was much worn) broke where it did. Had it gone when our member was on board, coming from over the hillβ from Pigeon Bay on Saturday, there might have been a far more disastrous result. Scarcity of Labor.—Grave fears are beginning to be entertained as to there being sufficient labor on the Peninsula to get in the cocksfoot. The crop is ;i very large one, and growers are offering twelve shillings a day in some cases, and in others no less than twopence a pound for all threshed. It is hoped that these high wages will attract men from elsewhere ; if it does not, we are afraid much of the harvest will have to remain urireaped. This is the more to be grieved at, as the sample promises to be a peculiarly good one this soason. We are glad to hear that purchases are still being made at fourpence a pound and it is to be hoped it will not fall, or at the present high rate of wages it would prove unreuiunerativo.

Okain's Road Boaud.—A meeting of this Boarl was held at the Board's office on Saturday, December 30. Present— Messrs J. E. Thacker (chairman), T. Oldridge, and J. B. Barker. The minutes and accounts of previous meeting were read and confirmed. Correspoudonce from Clerk to Little River Road Board, re m fating of chairmen of Boards to co isi ler tin County Council question, wao.reil. The Clerk was instructed to write to the Little River Road Board, expressing concurrence in the matter referred to, and the chairman was delegated to attend the proposed meeting. Tenders were received for keeping in repair Okain's Valley road, from Mr J. Moore's bridge to Summit—S. H. Richfiell £28, C. S. F. Moore £18 19s, W. Vicary £17 10s. Mr Vioary's tender being the lowest, was accepted. Some offers were received for rights to cut grass seed on roads. It was agieed that it be left to the members in each B.iy to arrange .thin matter. An account was received from Mestrs (i. Wright and' & A. Harris, day work on Bii; Hill road. Agreed that this account be paid out of next year's rates. The following accounts were passed for payment:—C. Moore (day work*, Okain's) £2 I6i, W. Adhton (do Little Akaloa) £3 15s, E. C. Turner (do do) £3 6a 6d, J. and'C. Moore (on account) £5.

Mufk Costume Cricket Match.—About half-past' one yesterday afternoon the players in this mitch formed in procession, and. headed by the drum and fife band, paraded the town. Part of the crowd of'people who were waiting for the opening of the Exhibition accompanied thejii, and a white "Jumbo" took up the rear. Ihe costumes assumed for the occasion were interesting and amusing, and comprised the following :— Mr Green (mysterious female), Messrs Granger and F. Arming 'niggers), Mr Billens (clown), Mr J. guiiukell, jun., (butcher), Mr Collet (Irishman), Mr A. Munro (ploughboy), Mr B. Munro (sailor), Mr Hay ward (cricketer), Mr F. Hahn (volunteer), Mr G. Scott (jockey), Mr W. Parsons (admiral,) Mr Zincraft (naval cadet). Mr A. Watkins I (morris dancer), Mr J. Funnell (naval brigade man), Mr J. H. McGregor (Tony Lumpkin, Mr Sims (bookmaker). Play I with a vengeance commenced at 2 p.m., and there were at least 250 people present to witness the proceedings. The wickets were pitched at several feet apart, the ball used being a football, and the bats made for the occasion being at least 3ft wide and 6ft high. After the wicket had been displaced several times, and several appeals made to the umpire as regards being out Or not out. one of the players condescended to relinquish the Peal, we were just going to say willow. J The fun was faot end furious, when some good Samaritan loged sev ral bottles of lemonade on the field, which produced a postponement. Sides were then chosen, and the performers settled down to regular play. All the players endeavored to amuse the public, and succeeded admirably. During the performance voluntary contributions came in pretty well, being for the benefit of the Akaroa Cricket Club. Appended are the scores. Wβ are very sorry to say it is utterly impossible to inform the general public what the correct scores wore, as some of the players claimed hundreds, whi c others modestly only wanted to be put down for moderate numbers. Suffice it to say all did their best, and caused very considerable amusement.