The Dunstan Times SATURDAY, 26th MAY, 1866

Dunstan Times, Issue 213, 26 May 1866, Page 2

The Dunstan Times

SATURDAY, 26th MAY, 1866

' Beneath the rule of men entirely just, thi pen is miohtiru thnn the swouu!"

BY ELECTIIIC/TELEGRAPH. Dtinedin, Feidat:, 5.45 p.m. Weather wet and cold. holidaysParty of Chinese en route fur the Dunstan.

In consequence of the great pressure of news, we arc compelled to omit our usual leader.

A deputation, consisting of Messrs Robt Fiulay and J. C. Chapplo, left Alexandra on Tuesday morning last fur Dunedin, for the purpose of presenting to His Honor the Superintendent, a numerously signed memorial miners and other residents uf Lower Manuhcrikia, praying that a Warden might be permanently located at Ahx andra.

A numerously attended meeting of persons interested in the formation of a Jocky Club, for the Dunstan District, was held on Wednesday eveuiug at the Port Philip Hotel. Mr John Cogle occupied the chair. After some preliminary proceedings, followed by an unanimous vote that a Jockey Club be formed. Mr J. G. G. Glassford was elected president; Mr James Uuzlelt, vice-president—-the same gentleman to fnlfil the office of treasurer ; and Mr M. Marshall, secretary. About 40 members were enrolled during the evening. Tho appointment of a Committee to draw up rules and regulati ns, and instructions being given to the sec;etary to apply to the Government for a grant of laud for a racecourso concluded the proceedings. Our Mount Ida correspondent, writing on the 22nd iost., says:—Messrs. Brown, Fraser, Barbtrry, and Bennett, whose claim is up in the suowy mountains, about five thousand feet above the level of the sea, have completed their washing-up for the season, and brought in eight hundred and ninety-one ounces, which 'hey disposed of to the Bank of New Zealand. This is net, after paying all expen-es. Our bridge leading to the churches, school, and Victoria Hall, is now completed. On the 24th, in celebiation of Her M.ije3tu)'s birthday, a ball will take place in the hall. Mr. Warden U. Bruad

was here, and disposed of nearly forty cases, I bear that tenders are called for the erection of a court-house, officers'Jand police quarter*, the want of which hes been long felt, and I am glad to find that- the Government at length appear inclined to acknowledge tht importance of Mount Ida. We are requested l«y the Honorary fecetary of the Mount Ida Pchool Committee to acknowledge the receipt of 101. from Messrs Brown, Fraser, Barbsrry, and Bennetis, in aid of the funds of (he school.

A well-attended public meeting was held on Monday evening hist at the Union Hotel, Clyde, for the purple of placing iu nomination suitable persons to fill the post of Mayor Mr. Barbw occupied the chuir. The chair man stated that a meeting had been held that evening at the Sydney Hotel, to bring fur ward Messrs. Hazlett and Fitch, but it wbb deemed advisable by the friends of those two gentlemen that the public sbuuld decide which was the mist eligible. The meeting was therefore adjourned, and the present one called, Mr. Sraitham explained that neither Mr Fitch or Mr Huzlett would oppoes the other, and it was for the public to say which they would choose. A propisitiou was then put by Mr. Staite. and unanimously carried, That this meeting de, nt once choneo a person whose caudiuture ihey shall support fur the office ef Mayor; that names be proposed, and that the selection be made by ballot. Messrs. Fitch, Hazlett, Feraud. and Ziole were then proposed, and received votes as follows:—Fitch. 14; Hazlett, 13; Feraud, 8; Ziele, 1. The result was received with loud cheers. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the proceedings That seldom seen publication, the " Government Advertising Sheet" for the want of something better upon which to waste the provincial fundi—supplies the names and addresses of all persons who have registered dogs during the months of March and Apn last.

A deputation, consisting of some half-a-dozen of the most influential inhabitants of Clyde waited upon Mr. Warden Robinson, at the Court House, on Tuesday morning last, seeking information as to the reported re moval of the Goverment Camp to Alexandra Mr. Robinson replied that no official intimation of any such intention had reached him. lie could not, however, say what the Government might do in the matter, but before taking so important a step as the removal <.f the Camp they would doubtless give some consideration to the elaini3 of the people of Clyde. Thederutation thanked Mr. Robinson' and retired.

J The Collector of the Dunstan Hospital begs to acknowledge from the hands of Mr Allen Fitch the sum of two pounds, from Mr Hughes, carrier, Dunedin, being a grateful acknowledgement for the safe return of a purse of money found by Mr Fitch, and restored to him (Hughes) the loser.

The 'V akatip Mail' says:—The Criterion Quartz Company, Arrow, on Saturday, turned out their first cake of gold, weighing 143 ounces and some pennyweights, being the result from about 90 tons of stone crushed—or an average of over one-and-a-half ounces to the ton. A very prudent course was taken in. not crushing picked stone, which might, temporarily, Lave given a fictitious value to the claim, but would ultimately have operated to its depreciation. Thursday being the Queen's Birth-day, the banks and government-offices were closed, so were also the establishments of the leading business firms. A large number of miners also kept holiday. The principle event of the day was the concert and ball at the Victoria Theatre, Clyde, in aid of the funds of the Dunstan School. The members of the Clyde Glee Club generously gave their services for the occasion, and acquitted themselves admirably. A duet by Messrs Holmdon and Bate was loudly applauded. Mr Grumitt's song, the Skipper and his boy was given with much effect. The glee, Hark the lark, by the members of the Club, and was admirably executed. The song of the evening was Mr Bates' Backed in the Cradle of the Deep, it gave that gentleman a fair opportunity for the display of his deeply toned bass voice, and hp was loudly and deservedly encored. The concert concluded with the well known glee " Here in cool grot." The room being cleared, dancing commenced shortly after ten o'clock and was kep up to a late, or rather early hour. The votaries of tapsichore were enthusiastic in tripping it "on the light fantastic toe," about 50 couples being present. The refreshment department provided by Mr James Patterson was faultless, so also were the general arrangements of the evening. The stewards may congratulate themselves upon this being the most successful ball that has ever been given at Clyde.