LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Dunstan Times, Issue 442, 7 October 1870, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The important n e ws, by telegraph, precludes the insertion of letters and items of general. Our readers will notice by an advertisement, appearing in this issue, that the Winter Evenings Entertainments Committee have arranged for another amateur performance ; to come off on the 14th hist. The proceeds on tliis occasion to lie given to the funds of the Clyde Public Library. The ob ject is a most worthy one, and we feel assured that the public will, with customary libeiality, ensure success to the efforts-of the ladies and gentlemen who take the trouble to pr ivide an evenin’s rational amusement. The Hilton Troupe, comprising Mr. and Mrs. Hilt n, Mr. Leslie Charles, c., gave, their popular entertainment last evening, at the Town Hall, Clyde These artists have gained a well-de-sei'ved popularity, and their efforts last night were highly appreciated and loudly applauded. The company will play at Alexandra this and to-morrow night, returning to Olyiie on Monday, after which they will proceed to Cromwell and ot'ier up-country p aces. Everybody who wishes to enjoy a little pie s nt. relaxation and a hearty laugh—so conducive to health—cannot fail to come away gratified. Mr. Charles rendered some of the most popular composer’s most popular songs in a style, worthy of a representative of Henry Russell. On the ev -ning of the 22nd uU,, a Lecture was deliveiei at Black’s by the Rev. Father Royer, of St. Bafhans I on behalf of the Roman Catholic Chapel in Black’s, the su ject of the ! Lecture being “ Self Improvement”. Dr. Niven occupied the Chair, and in a few succiut remarks, referred to the intiTest and importance of the subject of the lecture in its relations to the ■ intellectual and social, as well as the moral and religions well-being of a community. The Rev. Father’s lec tu e was listened to with marked attention, and elicited frequent applause. Tiie differences between knowledge and ignorance, the one, being a power for good, and the other for evil, were forcibly •illustrated, instances of both being referred to in language alike eloquent and impressive. The necessity and results of self improvement were also referred to in a manner which tended to arouse the enthusiasm of his heare s, and to create a feeling of ambition in the minds of young and old alike. On Sunday last the 2nd instant the house of Mr. Cleary, Black’s, was destroyed by fire. It appears that the house was left in charge of the children whilst the parents were paying a visit, the fire was caused by the children playing with the matches. A proof of the dangerous nature of the tutu plant has been exemplified lately in this d'strict. Mrs Luffy, of the Dunstan Dairy, has lost a valuable cow, which was poisoned by this dangerous plant. Mr. Elliot also, of the Half-way House has lost one fiom the same cause. In the latter case, a ludicrous incident occurred. The cow was grasing on the side of the range, <m the flat immediately below some i hinese are residing, and to their utmost alarm the cow rolled down on to one of the tents, which was fortunately empty, the owners being in ■>ne of the tents adjoining. “ John ” appeared to be perfectly astounded, out immediately set to work and removed the carcass, at the same time ejaculating with much emphasis, “ no good.” A corres 1 oudent says —“ It is now pleasant to see the state of the road o-tween Clyde and Cromwell ; the men work tig on the road deseive a little oiaise for the manner they have performed their work. The road is ibout one of the best in the district at the present time, the metal that was laid down in the winter being trodden in has now formed a good road, which is a pleasure to ride or drive on.” We are happy to say that Mr. G. Fache, who met with a severe acciJem last Tuesday week, through his aorse falfing while on the road from the Teviot, is now approaching conalescence, and will, it is hoped, be enabled to resume work on Monday next. Mr. F die was much more Injured than was at first supposed, hut ft 1 1m ttely no bone# were broken.