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Dunstan Times, Issue 360, 19 March 1869, Page 2

An accident of a very serious nature occurred on Wednesday last to Mr. George Kenny, latmer, Wai Keri Keri Valley. It appears that, while feeding a horse-power threshing machine, lie became entangled with some part of the machinery, and, before the horses could be stopped, one of his hands was frightfully mangled, three fingers and the side of the hand being completely severed. With all despatch the unfortunate man was conveyed to the Hospital, where his hand was dressed. We believe he is progressing favorably. The anniversary ball given by the Brethren of the Court Star of Cromwell Ancient Order of Foresters, at Smitham’s Kawarau IJ otel, on the evening of the 11th inst, was the greatest success of the kind that has taken jdace in the Dunstan District for a very long time. The brethren appeared in full Regalia, the which, added to the decorations of the room and the rich and many-colored dresses of tho ladies, produced a brilliant scene. The music discoursed by Messrs. Eichardt, Wilkinson, and Murphy tended considerably to the true enjoyment of the evening, and gave greater zest than otherwise would have been the case bad the music been but mediocre. Shortly after midnight, in the interval in the programme, a general retreat was made to the supper room, where every, thing that could be desired by the most fastidious was in profusion. About fifty couples were present, among the number being visitors from Clyde, Queenstown, and Bannockburn. The Stewards, under whose supervision the whole affair was managed, deserve praise for the efficient ma ner everything was carried out. By reference to our advertising columns it will be seen that the election of members of the synod of the Diocese of Dunedin is now on and that votes will be received by the returning officer up to the 30th inst., of whom voting papers can be had The Dunstan district, we are given to understand, includes the whole of the country known as the Dunstan Goldfields district, together with the Mount Benger Goldfields district. Tenders for supplying the Police Stations throughout the Province, it is notified in the Advertising Sheet, will be received at the Government Offices Dunedin, up to Saturday, March 27, at noon. Particulars cau be attained at the va: rious stations.

We take the following from the Charleston Herald —Timothy Dowd was charged before C. Broad, Esq., R.M. with having on the 2nd Febru ary unlawfully stolen a half sovereign the property of the Bank of New South Wales. From the evidence, it appeared that the Agent for the Bank of New South Wales, (Mr. D'ugdale Walmsley) was tr nsporting the treasure from Brighton to Char eston, which consisted of bars of gold, sovereigns, and half sovereigns. The coin was packed in canvas bags, and then put into corn sacks, one inside the other, and convoyed by horse on pack saddles. On arriving at t harleston, it was found that a hole had been made in the sacks containing the half sovereigns, by a nail, which was stuck in the saddle, and that half sovereigns to the number of three hundred and twenty one were missing. From information received, the parties engaged in transporting the treasure returned on the road to Brighton, and saw parties searching at different parts of the road, and being asked what they were looking for, replied, half-sovereigns. The prisoner was one of those found searching. A day or two afterwards on being asked, how many ha f- sovereigns he had found, admitted that he had found one, which ho had spent, proceedings were then taken. A commitment for larceny, for goods fou d was claimed. His worship remanded the prisoner, to examine the evidence, and consider whether ho should deal with the case summarily or commit him to take his trial. The prisoner was admitted to bail, self in 60 1 and two sureties of 30/, cadi.

By reference to our , advertising columns it will be seen that, during the next week, two soirees will take place in connexion with the Presbyterian Church in this district—at Alexandra on the 23rd inst., and at Clyde on the 24th inst. Addresses will be delivered by several influential clergymen and others on each occasion At Alexandra, we hear that ladies will sing suitable pieces in connexion with the soiree. As the price of admission is but small, and as the object sought is one that all should take a livelv interest in, we hope to see a good attendance.