LAWRENCE.

Cromwell Argus, Volume V, Issue 250, 25 August 1874, Page 5

LAWRENCE.

[from our own correspondent.] *t. ■ August 19, 1874. . Mr Andrew Taylor, hotelkeeper, at Tuiipeka Mouth, was thrown' from his horse on the evening of Saturday, August Bth, whilst on his way home from Lawrence., He was found the next day, Sunday, lying insensible near the roadside, by a party who left the Mouth in search of him. ' ■ Medical aid was at once procured from Lawrence, but it was of no avail, and he died on Sunday evening. An inquest was held on Tuesday, and several witnesses were examined. The jury returned the following verdict ; “ That Mr Taylor met with his death by a fall'from his horse. ” The deceased was greatly respected by all classes in this district, and there was a large gathering at the funeral, which took place on Wednesday. Much sympathy ■is felt for the widow, who is left with five children.- Mr Taylor had a brother killed on the same road about three years ago, being run over by a dray. At a meeting of members of the Lawrence Fire Brigade, held in the Commercial Hotel on last Saturday evening, it was decided to purchase, through Messrs A. and T. Burt, an engine capable of. throwing 100 gallons of water per minute. The cost will be about £9O. Rules for the management of the Brigade were adopted, after which the meeting adjourned for, a fortnight, when the officers will be elected. Mr and Mrs Williams, of .the Victoria Hotel, entertained the other evening at dinner Mr W. E. Farrer, Agent of the Bank of New South Wales, who, after eleven years of service in- Lawrence, leaves to-morrow for Europe oh a twelve-months’ leave of absence. About thirty friends of the above gentleman were present during the evening. Mr E. Herbert presented the guest with a purse containing 200 guineas, which had been subscribed by his friends, who wished him a safe journey and a speedy return. ' Mr Christophers, of Clyde, will take charge of the. Agency during Mr Farrer’s absence. The Quadrille Club have had several pleasant gatherings during' the winter months,' and the hon. Secretary, Mr Fraer, informs me that an extra party will be held on Friday evening, when it is expected there will he a large assemblage. ' *' •’ 7 v The Tuapeka Pioneer Lbdge of Oddfellows will celebrate their anniversary by a dinner to be held in the lodge-room on Friday-, 4th September. It is expected to be a very successful affair. ‘ * ' ' The Corporation of Lawrencepublish .their half-yearly statement in to-day’s Times. [ They showa balance to their credit of £1217135. 6d. A special meeting of the Committee of Management of the Tu’apeka Hospital was held in the Commercial' fl otel on Tuesday evening, August 11th. There was a good attendance, and'the President, E. H. Carew, Esq., occupied the chair. -It was stated that the meeting had been called by two or three members of Committee to consider the position of the Committee, as well as that of the subscribers. The President -said the fact spoke for itself ; they were a Committee in fact if not in law, and until the law 'removed them they were quite competent to remain and act as a Committee. • After some conversation, Mr .Bryant moved that the Committee obtain a legal opinion on the question at issue as to. what their position really, was. Several members thought this course quite unnecessary, as they had every confidence in the legal opinion of the President. After some conversation the motion was withdrawn. The President thought the less said about past management the better for the institution, and he was supported in this opinion by several members, who thought it would' only be like stirring up muddy water,to enter upon any discussion as to the past management. Mr Fraer moved that the Sub-Committee appointed to draw up the rules submit a draft of the same for approval at the next monthly meeting of Committee, after which they can decide upon the time for calling a meeting of contributors. ’ Mr Armstrong seconded, and it was carried nem. am. In reply to a question put by Mr Harrop, the Chairman said he considered that a contributor who had paid his contribution of any sum during the current year could appear at the meeting of subscribers and vote. The Sub-Committee appointed to draw up the rules consists of the following gentlemen : The President and Messrs- Harrop, Fraer, Hill, Squires, and Dr Halley.