CROMWELL.

Dunstan Times, Issue 669, 12 February 1875, Page 2

CROMWELL.

(PROM OUR OWV CORRFSPONDE*T.) On Saturday last the I ng announced wrestling ma'ch between Tom Trevactheu and Ben Horn, for L2O, took place on the Cromwell Flat in the presence of one hundred and fifty spectators, who assenib'ed from the surrounding places, Bendigo, Cardrona, Carrick. Gorge, and Alexandra. At three o’clock the two men entered the ring, accompanied by their seconds. Mr Yercoe officiated as umpire to Here; and Mr S. Thomas similarly acted for Trovaetben. Mr William Maddaren was chosen referee. It was arranged that two shoulders and one pin or hip should constitute a fall. Three back falls out <■£ five to be the match. There can be no gainsaying the fact that both men stripped well, the advantage, if any, being on Trevaethen’s side. There was but a few ozs. difference in weight, and as far .as strength and size were concerned it would have been a matter of considerable difficulty to have hit upon a better or more even match. Both men seemed determined to do their best. On coming to the scratch the betting was slightly in favor of Hore, though evens were liberally laid upon the Cornish novice. In the first bout Hore showed very pretty play, and after a little sport landed Tom on terra firma, which was pronounced “afaT.” Tbe second time Trevaethen came to the ground, Hore uppermost, but “no fall” was allowed. Third time was declared a “dog fall.” Tbe fourth round both men warmed to their work, and after a deal of manceuvering they closed, and both came to the ground. The fifth round resulted in a clean throw to Hore, constituting the second fall. Sixth round was declared “no fall,” Trecnethen being under. The seventh both men went to tbe ground together. Eighth, both came to tbe ground, Hore being on top. The ninth round ended tbe same way. But in the tenth and last, H ore succeeded in getting his favorite “holt,” and landed Trevaethen clean on his back, which finished the match. The wrestling lasted one hour and three-quarters. Hore has since challenged John Tyson to wrestle him (Cornish), for LSO, or LIOO a side, either in Dime din or at Cromwell. Considerable amusement was afterwards created by a friendly bout, between two local celebrities, who. for the nonce shall be called Mite (Bst), and Mammoth (16st). Mite was quickly encased in bis armour, and stepping into the arena awaited his more muscular opponent, who leisurely followed. Notwithstanding the pluck exhibited by the “little ’un,” backed up with a thorough knowledge of tbe art, the “ big ’un ” scored tbe first two fal’s, and was declared tbe victor. The amount wrestled for was stated to bo L 5, and it is rumored that the winner intends presenting same to

the loon! hospital. Whi'st speaking of the Hospital, it has

often occurred tome that it would he worth while to have a sub'cnntlon box, for the benefit of that institu'ion, place! unon the Court table. In almost every other part of the Colony the same thin" is done, and very frequently witnesses, in nlaee of accenting t'>e amount awarded l>y the Court, as expenses, would turn the amount over to the hosm*al hov. In Au eh land the Cleric to the Bench is made the custodian of the key, and the hox is emptied on the Ist of even' month. It would not entail anv extra labor upon Mr Bair! if the seme course were nnrsued here, and the result would, in all liklihood warrant the experiment.

A public meeting of the electors baa heen called by the Ranncckbnm and Carrick Range AT in ora’ Association, for tlm purpose of p.assin" a vote of censure upon the Goldfields Secretary. In every community there are ever to he found one or two malcontents, who, with their “ pestilential breath unison that which their voracious apnetites can’t devour.” Rv what ri-ht does this Association arrogate the power as a 00ll neted body to act for the whole district. Are the parties who play the most, prominent nart in the proceedings of that, august body financially nr socially better off 'ham th-ir Bendigo or Cromwell neighbors ? I think the actinp o f this Association amounts to nothin" more nor less than insufferable imnertmonce. ff th"V feel dissaKsfied with ATr Aback ell nr why not cal l a. ruhfic meeting at Cromwell, an- 1 not eud°avor to force ‘the greater nart, of the electors to wan ’er to the Bannockburn ? The answer is very easy. Tl-e present Coldfieh’s Secretary has given g mcra 1 satisfaction, an* l in the event of his resigning, ho would hj" re-elected without difficulty ; the exertions of the Bannock-hum Association to the contrary notwithstanding. The Corporation of Cromwe 1 ! arc making themselves notorious, haying given, at their last meeting, positive instruet : ons to 'he Town Cork to take steog for tkp enforce. Tpgnt of the rates : v ho-eas. - r the a-” • r '" 1 case Afarsh v Corporation he decided in 'he appellant's favor the Corporation will he liable in damages for their tortious act in eol’ectine rates when in law no rate has been made payable. I know of chirmis who intend to fight this matter out to the bitter end. and it won’d be weH for Conncil'oif! to pan “-e before squander'ng the ra*epavers' money in endless and vexatious liti'ga'ion. During the vast twelve mo-'ths a morn unpleasant dav than Wednesday last hj g pot. been experienced here. Brom the first Ih ; ng in'he morning HP la‘o' in the evenings s'ron - mr'h-west wind. aeeompan'ed by elou’s ef dust, prevailed, causing the various business tooplo to keep thou Coon

closed. If Cromwell could boast of a good water supply it would in all probability have been used to allay the dust ; although I very much doubt as to whether the Cor-

poration will ever advance ns far as to procme a water cart, as, at the last meeting it transpired that the cash account at the Bankovas go'ting very low, and if the appeal case—Marsh v. Corporation—about tbe rates is carried on, it may bo difficult to raise sufficient capital to defray current expenses. If the rate be improperly made in one instance, the same test will apply in every other, and a fresh rate will have to be struck.

I notice that Mr Feraud, of Monte Christo, Clyde, has taken the premises lately occupied by Mr Max Gal), the chrmist. I can safely recommend his fruit, the owner having had tbe courtesy to allow-me to sample the same. This venture is likely to prove a source of mutual advantage to the trader and customer.

I have been given to understand that the meeting of the Bannockburn Miners’ Association on Saturday (to-morrow), to consider a vote of censure upon Mr Mackollar is likely to prove a little interesting, and I therefoie intend to furnish yon with an account thereof, as well as the doings of the local Gog and Magog.