ARROWTOWN.

Cromwell Argus, Volume VI, Issue 286, 4 May 1875, Page 5

ARROWTOWN.

<► (from our own correspondent.) May 3, 1875. Mr Samuel Goldaton leaves to-day for Dunedin via Invercargill. His affairs here are completely wound up, his property all disposed of at good prices, and, although leaving, he has no reason to complain of tho district, as he has been very successful in business, while ho has also devoted much time and labor to the advancement of tho interests of the public. In his private capacity, he has proved a warm friend to ail who knew him, and he will bo escorted to Queenstown by numerous friends and well-wishers. We are losing a sterling man in Samuel Goldston.

Mr Robert Clarke unearthed a fine nugget of 3ozs ISdwts during the week, in his claim on the Arrow River, above the Sous of Fortune Co.’s ground.

Some more claims have been taken up in the terrace country between Arrow River and Eight-mile Creek, and the prospects are reported as most encouraging. Two claims are already realising very good returns, and this part of tho district has never yet been even prospected, so we may expect a revival of interest in this quarter.

I can inform you from certain authority that the Arrow district has suffered during the last twelve months a loss of population amounting to 500 souls, principally miners. The present mining population is about 600 souls ; last year this time it was 1100.

The Royal Oak Hotel has changed hands, ill health having compelled Mr P. Feebly to give up the business. Mr Wm. Welsh, formerly of the New Orleans Hotel, has taken the Royal Oak. He intends to spare no expense in making the business a firstclass one in every respect. His prestige as a host is very high, and especially among the travelling public. It is a great satisfaction to retain such a man p,s Mr Welsh in business here. Mr and Mrs Feebly gave a supper and dance to their friends on Saturday night, on the occasion of leaving the house. The Miners’ Association called a special Committee meeting for Saturday night last, to consider a proposition of Mr Robert Clarke ; “ That the Central Committee take steps to bring under the notice of the General Government the necessity of making special regulations to prevent total alienation of such valuable mineral lands as the Crown Terrace and other similar lands on the goldfields of this Province.” Owing to the Templars’ meeting, a quorum could not be obtained, and the meeting, lapsed. The Good Templars held a special degree meeting, presided over by Mr A. Peach, from Cromwell, who had been sent for for that purpose. The Arrow Lodge will now be able to afford information to the Queenstown and other Lodges in the district. The Queenstown Lodge has only a few full degree members, as they have not been able to instruct in the higher degrees. Brother Peach received the hearty thanks of the Golden Arrow Lodge, and it must be satisfactory to him to see the progress and enthusiasm shown by this Lodge, of which he was the founder. At a re-hearing on Saturday of the case of Denis Powell for assaulting Mr H. Manders, M.P.C., at Queenstown, Mr Powell was let off with a fine of £lO. Mr Manders is a weak man, —besides, his position as M.P.C. should entitle him to some protection from the law.

I regret to learn that our worthy policesergeant, Mr Hunt, is suffering from rheumatism and from the effects of the severe injuries received during the last few years in the discharge of his duties. He has applied for relief from active duty in order to place himself under medical care.

The Library subscribers held their annual meeting on Saturday night. The following were elected office bearers for the ensuing year A,. limes, secretary ;D. M. Mackay, treasurer ; J. A. Miller, president ; Messrs Angelo, Watson, Elam, Hunt, and M‘Whirter. It was resolved to appoint a paid librarian at not less than £2O per annum. The meeting not having been advertised will be protested against by the public. The Library Committee have no right to act in an underhand manner, and the proceedings of the meeting should be set aside. The Arrow Dramatic Club met on Saturday night, and finally decided on playing “ Rob Roy,” and the farce of “ Out on the Sly,” on Friday and Saturday, 21st and 22nd instant, so as not to clash with the Queenstown Good Templars’ anniversary on the 24th. The cast of characters, which is a powerful one, will be advertised next week. The getting up of the pieces is in the hands of Mr Mackay, tailor, and Mrs Curtis. They are making up splendid dresses for the performers, and having scenery painted by Mr Brettel, of Queenstown. The performance promises to be a great success. The first performance will be for the benefit of the Club, to cover preliminary expenses.