QUEENSTOWN.

Cromwell Argus, Volume IV, Issue 168, 28 January 1873, Page 6

QUEENSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) January 25, 1873. The Governor's visit and the races last week made the town assume quite a gay appearance. Evergreens were tastefully put nip in front of the principal buildings, and Messrs Hallenstein's store was illuminated each night during his Excellency's stay. If Sir G. F. Bowen is to be credited, the picturesque scenery of Switzerland is quite put in the shade by the magnificent views which present themselves to a traveller's notice in the Lake district! On Wednesday evening, a very successful concert was given by the Philharmonic Society. His Excellency and Lady Bowen honoured the first part of the entertainment with their presence. Your late townsman, Mr Wm. Jackson Barry, has leased the Prince of Wales Hotel, some years held by Mr Maclarn. He is likely to do a large trade, as the house in question is frequented by most of the diggers visiting the town. The Arthur's Point bridge over the ShotX)ver is to be begun at once. This will prove •a great boon to the farmers of Miller's Flat and the neighbourhood. On Monday, a party start to commence operations on the Martin's Bay track via Lake Harris saddle. What wire-pulling has been going on to induce the Government to continue that track, quien sabe ? But the facts remain the same : the highest point on the Greenstone route is but 1400 feet above the sea-level, whilst the Lake Harris saddle has an altitude of 4500 feet. The one is passable all the year round, the other will be blocked up with snow and ice for eight months in the .year. Our new clergyman, the Rev. Jackson Smith, has commenced the duties of his charge, and appears to be much liked amongst his parishioners. His Honor Judge Gray has been kept fully employed during his January visit. Among other cases heard has been the appeal, " Davis v. Robertson," in reference to the One IVlile Creek water. The verdict has not yet been given.