LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Dunstan Times, Issue 451, 9 December 1870, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

in the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Clyde, on Tues ’ay, before Vincent Fyke, ■Esq., R SI., and Messrs Feraud and Hazlett, J, P’s, the case of Brough v. Fowler was adjourned for a week, in consequence of the defendant, through illness being unable to appear. In the case of Naylor v Busch, a claim for goods sold and delivered, defendant not appearing, judgment was given for the amount claime ’ and costs. In the Warden’s Court, Clyde, on Tuesday list before Vincent Pyke, Esq., the dispute between the agriculturists and Mr. Holt appeared in a new shape, that of an application by Mr. Feraud for an order from the Warden to direct that the water of the Wai Keri Keri Crete shauld be allowed to flow down its natural channel. Mr. Pyke stated that, he hat not the power to make the desired order, and suggested that all the parties interested should meet him on the < round next Tuesday, when he would endeavor to settle the matter amicably. It was agreed to adjourn the case “ pro forma ” till Saturday, with the understanding that, in the event of there being a ra'nfall sufficient for the wants of the farmers, it should not be heard till Tuesday in the manner suggested by the Warden. Mr. Brough appeared for Mr. Feraud, It is notified in the Gazette of the 30th ult. that Regulation 4 of the Agricultural Leases Regulations is revoked and the fol lowing substituted therefore. 4a. The Warden shall cause everv application for an Agricultural Lease to be recorded in a book tube kept for that purpose and shall appoint a day being not less than fourteen nor more than thirty days from the date of the receipt of such application for hearing and deciding the same and any objections that may be ma le thereto. 4n. If the Warden on such enquiry as aforesaid shall find that more than one application has lieen made for a lease of the same laud on the same day and shall find that no valid objection exists to the issuing of a lease of such land or of a ma portion thereof ha sh ah cause the lease of such laud or of such part thereof as he shall decide to grant to be put up for sale by auction by the Receiver of Gold Revenue on the day following that on which the decision of the Warden shall be arrived at the said applicants alone being allowed to hid for the same and the highest bidder at such sale shall be entitled to th 6 lease of the land so offered.

Tenders fur routing the- Town Hall, ,Cly o, fa- the evenings ■ ari i r the race week. «iU be received by Mr Johnson, the Town Clerk, till the 4th proximo.

In reply to a question, Mr. Macassey, in his spcei hj in the Masonic Hall, Dunedin, on Friday evening last, said he considered the roll of Justices of the Peace reflected discredit on the Colony.—(Cheers). Ho believed that a large number of men had their names on the Commission of the Peace to whom you would scarcely lend £s— and loud anplause)- ann that they were not only beggars in person but beggars in character.—(Applause) From a telegram in the Otago Daily Times, we learn that the Central Government have declined to make any further advances to the Province, of Wellington. The council are considering the propriety of making a temporary appropriation, but there no funds in view to meet it.

The Alexandra people are determined to enjoy the Christmas holidays. A large sum has been subscribed for athletic sports to t-dee place on the .Recreation Ground on Boxing and the succeeding day. The programme, which has evidently been carefully drawn up, will be found in our advertising columns. The stables of Messrs M’Ksrohir and Co coach proprietors, Christchurch, took tire on tno morning of the 30th ult. Two horses and a quantity of horse! Ed were burned.

The success of the Chinese miners at the Nokomai is attracting to that gold-field umbers of their countrymen principally from the Luke oist. ict

By reference to our advertising columns it will be seen that Mr. John White, photographic artist, who has lately arrived from Melbourne, is prepared to take portraits in every style at Mr. Barlow’s rooms, C yJe.

We are informed that several gardeners provoked by the depredations of goats, have commenced a crusade against these animals. Several goats, whose owners neglected to render secure by registering have been sacrificed and there is every probability that unless they uiscontinue their marauding expeditions the number of victims will be largely increased.

Mr. George Fache will ell by auction at the Library on Tuesday next, atone o’clock, the right to erect a booth o i the Clyde liecreation Ground, for the sale'of refreshments during the Christmas Sports. The Clyde pound has not long remained without tenants —on Monday evening last a mob of horses from the Maniototo Plains intrusted to the care of Mr. Williams, by Messrs Comber ami Douglas. The first strawberries of the season grown hy Mr. Ferauu of Monte Christo Gardens, and Mi-. Felton of the Falcon Hotel, Cromwell Road, we'e b roughs into Clyde and Alexandra on Tuesday last, and fount ready sale at a good price. The berries were of good size and excellent llavur. Alexander M-Kiimon late of Port Chalmers, and part owner of the steamer Albion is a prisoner in Melbourne Gaol, and has 11 ed his chedule. Mis liabilities are £2OO, assets £1 10s.

A typographical error in our last issue

made it appear that the Cromwell Jockey Club had handicapped Air. Pritcliurd’a lion Pedro for the Hurdle Pace at Sst. libs The correct weight is 9st. 1 libs. The following are the results of the Mt. Bcnger Paces .First pay. Maiden Plate. Hard Times, 1 ; Sir Charles, 2. Seven started. . Handicap for fifty sovereigns'. Madam, 1 ; Duoliess, .2. Five started. Handicap Trotting Rabei —Brewer, 1; Jo e Cope, 2. Five'started. Hack Itace. R.Toe, Cope, 1. Second ..ay. Hurd e Race.—Sir Charles, 1 ; lion Pedro, 2. Won oy about hall a length. Three started. Town Plate of fifty sovereigns.—Foretop won easily. Ladies Purse.—Don Peuro, 1 ; Sir Hilaries, 2. Consolation Stakes.—Duchess, 1. The long spell of dry weather,' which threatened to seriously injure the prospdees of the agriculturists, and in some places to interfere with the operations of the miners, was broken on the night of the Ist msta.it, when a heavy aowmail of rain occurred. Up to the time of our writing, heavy suo.vers have lalien at intervals, their relreshiug inlluoiice being observable iu every direction. The farmers are iu good spirits, as their crops have completely recovered the etieots of the drought, and are now in splendid condition, and the miners, whose water was running short, having now an ample supply, are able to sec into work vigorously. Altogether the heuelieial effects of tlic rains on the wUole of the Duustau district would scarcely he credited Oy anyone unacquainted with it.

Wo quote Che following trom the Otago “ Daily Times ” —“ Tue use—or abuse—of luc Order Paper by some members oi the Proviucial Council for the purpose of creating an impression in their lavor among their constituents, is thus referred to by a writer iu the “ Tuapeka Times " The Ur ,er Paper afforas a cheap mecuoJ of advertising election addresses, whicn is unscrupulously resurteu to by some ol our would be popular members, more especially muse two eminent brothers-iii-urms, Mular, F.S.A., and ciacplicid, M.P.C., as he delights to style himself. The latter has filled tne paper fur some days with a series of resolutions on the laud question, which nobody seems inclined to seriously consider, but whicu came on in due course almost daily, aud are as often postponed for another day. It se uis a pity tliac Mr Reid, wlro should lead the House, lias allows i these au i other esultory discussions ou mere abstract propositions, w.uilst there is much necessary work Co bo done, essential from the annexation of duuciilaud.”

A contemporary informs us that, a requisition is in course of signature at S.vilzers, requesting Mr. J. B. Bra shaw, M.HI!., to become a candidate tor the representation of the Waikaia district.

The Dunedin “ Star ” is given to understand that Messrs Brown. Bastings, Barton Gundry, Busst, Dunn, Poison, Heath and mighes are ra .li la.js for the representation ni Waitahu la in the provincial Council.

At Mr. Barnes’ Dunstan Hotel, two excellently executed oil paintings of New Zealand scenery are now on view. The pictures represent views of Lake M’Kerrow and Mount Boraplang, Wakatip Lake. It is intend jd to dispose of them on the Art Union principle, immediately after the pigeon match on the 27th instant. A miner named John Hanlon was admitted into the Dunstan District Hospital on Thurs 'ay, suffering from the effects of an accident which befell him, while working in Murray’s claim, Dunstan Creek. The poor fellow’s leg is broken, and he has also sustained injuries to his shoulder and font.

Despite the numerous entertainments the residents of this town have recently been called on to patronise, the amateur performance given on Tuesday evening in the Town Hall, for the purpose of supplementing the prize and general fund of the Clyde School, attracted a large audience. The first part of the entertainment, in which a la y and two gentlemen and several of the school-girls appeared, consisted of musical selections, ,and was well received several solos by the lady being encored, as also was a part song by the school-girls. After some cleverly managed clarivoyance had amused the audience, tin piece de resistance of the evening, the farce of “ The Two Bonnycastles ” was presented—the "’ramatis personae of which were supported by well known lady and gentlemen amateurs. The clever rendering of various tbe parts fairly convulsed the house, and brought down a perfect storm of applause. The performance of the part of Bonnycastle was espsoia ly noticeable, and it would have done credit to a good professioal actor. Altogether an excellent evening’s entertainment was provided, and the audience seemed to thoroughly appreciate it.

By telegrams in the “ Otago Daily Times” another war is about to commence. Mr. Todd, a Government surveyor, was shot dead, and his assistant severely woun 'ed, while at breakfast iu their tent, at a place called Alexandra. Te Kooti is supposed to be at Opotiki, contemplating a raid. Detachments of the Armed Constabulary have been sent to the threatened district.

A meeting of the Clyde Sports Committtee will he held immediately after the sale of the booth, at the Hartley Arms Hotel, on Tuesday next. In the Supreme Court, Dunedin, on Mon ay, John Burke charged with manslaughter was acquitted. James Muir charged with criminally assaul ting a girl at Alberton was found guilty, and sentenced to two years imprisonment. A similar sentence was inflicted on Ah Sing for wounding Ching Hoy at the Arrow. On the following day, Keziah Bolton found guilty of disinterring the body of a child at Drybread was sentenced to three month’s imprisonment.

We are requested to inform those who intend to compete at the Pigeon Match on the 27thinstant that, iu consequence of Mr. Eames being unable to procure a silver cup, his prize will be given in cash. Mr. R. Salomon on his return trip to Dunedin, will visit Clyde, and display his extensive and valuable assortment of jew ellery at Eames’s Dunstan Ho el. As Mr. Salomon’s time is limited, he will-stay only one day—Tuesday, the 13th instant. On the 14th and loth, the inhabitants of Drybread, will have an opportunity of inspecting his splendid stock-at Mellor’s Drybread Hotel. From the 16 th to'the 19th, it will be on view at Mount Ida ; from the 20th to the 22na, at Palmerston ; and from the 22nd to the 24th, at Waikouaiti. As this is Mr. Salomon’s- last visit up country, those who have not yet seen his stock wil uo well to take this opportunity of inspecting it, as it contains an immense variety of articles, ranging hi price from £IOO to ten shillings, from amongst which all tastes ought to be suited. (Advt).