The Dunstan Times. FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1881.

Dunstan Times, Issue 980, 28 January 1881, Page 2

The Dunstan Times.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1881.

Beneaththencle of men entirely just </< pen is mightier than tie sword

At the sitting of the Waste Land Board held on the 19:h instant, the application of Charles Barrington to purchase his de-ferred-payment lease of section 24,, block V, Tiger-hill district, was approved. The weather of late has been everything that could ho desired hy the farmers, who, naturally are in good heart at their prospects of a good harvest. The work of harvesting is expected to commence in about ten days. Mr M'Kellar, the contractor of the Clyde bridge, has a large gang of carpenters and; fitters engaged patting together : on chore the superstructure The wires are all in)! position and everything ia in readiness for 1 j suspending the ' superstructure when it is' fitted. The contracto-s for the approaches are hnsy'qnarrying and malting general preparations for their work, which will be commenced immediately the bridge is completed. j

All the piles are at last driven for the foundation of the eastern approach to the Alexandra bridge, and work may from this ho expected to go along swimmingly. The contractors have had a heart breaking j>h over the pile driving, and it is to be hoped they will not meet with another so tough a job during the contract. For the indomitable pluck and peraeverc.mce they have exhibited, they deserve every praise. The cricket match Dunedin Twenty-two v. Au°tralian Eleven was concluded at half-past 5 on Saturday afternoon. The contest throughout, stales our Dunedin contemporaries, was favored with glorious weather, and the attend mice was good, it bring calculated that on the last day at least 5000 persona were present. The following were the scores of the respective teams:—The Eleven—First innings, 112; second innings, 105; grand total, 2'7. Toe Twenty-two First innings, 83 ; s»oond innings, 90; grand total, - 173. The match was thus won hy the Australians hy 44 runs. During the past week Mr S. N. BroWn, the proprieitor of the Cromwell A r gus, had so serious attack of illness that fears were entertained for his recovery. We are pleased to learn that a change for the better has set in, and that he will again shortly he able to resume his duties. Mr John C. Thomson of Port Chalmers, has forwardel us a correct solution of the P'lzz’e which appeared in the Dunstan Times of the 14th hist, it being the word “TOBACCO." According to an American paper Sara Bernhardt's grand toilettes are not sufficient to draw crowded audiences, and report says the great actress has no talent to fall hack upon, consequently her visit to the new world will not be the brilliant success predicted. Madamoiselle, with the caprice peculiar to her sex, will not make up her mind till the morning of the day whether she will condescend to perform in the evening, so the unfortunate manager is not aid- to advertise previously when his star will shine, and is moreover obliged to have a company in reserve to play when the illustrious Sara has a fit, of the sulks. Americans are beginning to Wonder what grounds the slim lady has for her aifs and graces, since she is (so they aver) neither pretty, well formed, nor peculiarly clever, her on'y charm lying in a wealth of hair and a sweet toned voice. The tragic actress prides herself upon her “skininess,” anil dresses so as to show off her want of plumpness to the best, or rather worst advantage. She also makes up inartiaticallv, reddening the upper eyelids, and painting her cheeks a bright rel from under the eyes to her neck, the effect of which is most peculiar. So much for an American portrait of a famous woman.