LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Hawke's Bay Times, Volume II, Issue 27, 2 January 1862, Page 5

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Odd Fellow’s Ball.—The close of the old year, and the inauguration of the new one was happily celebrated by a ball in connexion with the Independent Order of OddFellows, which was held in the Council Chambers kindly placed at the disposal of the Society by the Superintendent. The attendance was good, and from the unflagging spirit which characterized the dancing we may truthfully say that a night of genuine amusement was passed. The endeavors of the Committee to equalize the attendance of ladies and gentlemen by issuing double tickets only proved eminently successful, the attendance of gentlemen being very little in excess of the ladies. The band was led by Mr. E©bottom, whose well-known ability we need hardly point out. The refreshments were provided by Mr. Thompson. They gave the greatest

satisfaction, and we trust that this, his first attempt at a public entertainment, is only a prelude to future patronage. The only feature of any unpleasant kind was the presence of two or three persons who clandestinely obtained admission. When honest unassuming people meet together for the sake of amusement, that amusement ought to be sacred from improper intrusion, and when persons obtainad mission except through the usual method of purchasing tickets they must not be surprised if public attention is drawn to the circumstance.

Public Meeting. —By our advertising columns it will be seen that a public meeting is convened to take place this evening in the School-room for the purpose of considering the leasing of farms from the natives through the agency of the General Government. We trust the importance of this subject will be quite sufficient to ensure a good attendance.

New Year’s Day. —The school children of the Presbyterian Church were hospitably entertained by S. Begg, Esq., at his residence on the hill. After partaking of tea and other good things, each scholar had the satisfaction of drawing lots for toys, &c., which were all prizes. We believe that the toys were kindly presented by Mr. Wood, the proprietor of the Herald. After several hearty cheers being given by the scholars for his liberality, they dispersed, highly delighted with their agreeable entertainment.