The Dunstan Times. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1868.

Dunstan Times, Issue 342, 13 November 1868, Page 2

The Dunstan Times.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1868.

Beneath the Buie of Men entirely .1 ust the ten is mightier than the sword.

Our usual leader, and other matter we have been compelled to omit, on account of want of space, We are requested by the Treasurer of the Dunstan District Hospital, to acknowledge receipt of (he sum of '2il. being p occeds of a concert given by the St. Bathans Amateur Darkies, also the sum of 7 1. 14s. from James Stewart Esq,, Bunk of Acw South Wales, St. Bathans. We learn that Mr. George Duncan has retired from the Executive of this Province, and that Mr. A. J. Burns, has accepted (he office of Secretary for Lands and V orks thus rendered vacant. —Daily Times A very splendid seam of 'ignite has been discovered at Devonshire Gully. The eta' is of excellent quality, and easi'y laised to the surface. To the inhabitants of Diybread, Black’s, <tc. this discovery must prove a loon.

The Cricket Match, Country v. Towns to be played next Monday, on the Clyde ground will commence at 11. a.in. The Country will be represented by the following players, viz.— W. U. Burke, C. A. and If. De Lautour, J. G. G. Glassford, J. S. Handyside, J. Monaghan, D. Stronaeh, R. M. and Charles Turnbull, Whitfield, and H. G. Glassford, Captain. The Towns eleven, will be chosen from the following names, viz.—Bankhead, Bate, Bayly, Booth, Christophers, Clark, W. and T. A. Fraser, George, Grindley, M'Bain, Moss, o‘Regan, Preshaw, Eatcliffe, and Tobin. Mr. E. G. Ryan, of the Bendigo Hotel, will cater for the Cricketers and public on the occasion. Both sides are practising, and a good contested game is expected. On the following day, Tuesday, there will be an interesting trotting match, between nags belong ing to Messrs Glassford and Fraser. The following is of considerable importance to the owners of cattle : —ln answer to a question arising out of a trespass case, heard before Vincent Fyke, Esq., in the Resident Magistrate’s Court at Clyde, the Bench ruled that there was no necessity for a farmer to erect fences to protect his crops. It was the duty of owners of cattle to see that they did not do dam a m. The Evening Star heralds forth in the shape of an Advertisement that, a new Daily paper, (the New Zealand Sun) will start into existence on Mon day next, the 16th. A w'eekly paper (the Week!;/ Sun) will be incorporated with it. We wish the proprietors, Messrs Ilenningham and Co. every success, as another medium for the daily publication of new's is much needed, and has been long looked for. The proprietors of the Manuherikia (la< e the Ida Valley) Water-race, are offering the use of their race, gratis, to any party who will prospect the ground ou either side of Low's Saddle. Such liberality on the part of capitalists is not often met with, and we j would strongly advise some of the : croakers, who are everlastingly grumi bling about, ti c price of water to | seize the offer that now presents itself. Gold, it is known, exis f s all , along the foot of the range on either 1 side, but whether in payable quantiI ties or not, remains to be proved, at any rate, to solve the problem, the j means are ar hand, and it is to be i hoped there is sufficient energy amon" ■ 0.0 our mining population to settle the question at once. Monday last the 9th of November, being the birth day of the Prince of Wales, also the anniversary day of the “ Court Star of the Dunstan Ancient Order of Foresters ” was made a general holiday, and cele 1 rated by a Pic Nic on the Dunstan Race Course; about tivo hundred persons were on the ground, amongst whom we noticed a goodly number from Alexandra, and a few from Cromwell. The programme of amusements was not, we regret to say such as it might have been, but with cricket, throwing the Cabar, Vaulting, Foot-racing, Dancing, Aunt Sally, and many other kinds of games, a good days amusement was within the reach of those who sought it. The inner man was considered, and a very good cold collation provided A barrel of Colonial Beer, and one of Ginger Beer, to slake the throats of the thirsty, were presented by Messrs Hazlett and Beck. The day was passed most pleasantly by a'l, and excepting a slight emuette towards (he evening, the affair was a credit, not only to the originators, but to the District. The rising generation at Cromwell promise to eclipse the adults in enterprise and general intelligence. On Monday last (he school children and others held a pic-nic, and it could not possibly have been carried out more pleasantly. Master Whetter was Honorary Secretary and Master Joseph Wright officiated as Treasurer. A committee of management was organised, and the youngsters would not allow any in- erference with their arrangements. The Honorary Secretary sent invitations to all the ladies resident in the town, and the invitations were readily accepted. Messrs. Cossarand Smith, Hal enstein, Ziele, Shanley, Wright, and others treated the children to everything they wanted. The pic-nic was held on the flat nearMr.Perriam's hotel, Lonburn and a better spot could not have been selected. ’’ he youngsters also invited j the Mayor and Corporation, who ac* | copied the invitation. j

A rumor is current in Christchurch to the effect that a well known newspaper in that city is about to pass into the hands of a limited joint-stock company, of which Mr. Hall and Mr. Stafford will be prominent shareholders. Many of our readers who have been accustomed to travel between the Dunstan and Dunedin by way of the Rock and Pillar Range*, will be sorry to learn that Mrs. Codling, of the Deep Stream Hotel, was accidentally drowned a few days since. It appears that she slipped into the Deep Stream while endeavoring to rescue some poultry which was in danger of being swept away by the current. There was no possibility of saving the unfortunate lady. An emergency Meeting of the Committee of the Dunstan District Hospital to consider “ the application made by the House Surgeon for leave of absence ” will be held in the Council Chambers, to morrow, Saturday evening, at 8, p.m. We would draw the attention of Publicans and others interested, that all applications for Licenses, must be lodged with the Clerk of the Court on or before Monday, the 16th November, and that the Certificate with the License fee must be received at the Treasury, Dunedin, on or before the 22nd day of December, or a fine of £2 will be inflicted ; and further, that there is no possible remedy for a noncompliance with the law as laid down.