The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1881.

Kumara Times, Issue 1430, 3 May 1881, Page 2

The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1881.

A deputation of gentlemen waited upon Mr Warden Stratford this morning, after the sitting of the Court, in reference to the scale of fees fixed for occupancy of the Education Reserve for mining purposes. Mr Seddon, M.H.R., introduced the deputation. After hearing the arguments adduced against the scale of charges, as published in the Kumara Times of the -20th ult., Mr Stratford informed those present that he was convinced that a reconsideration and alteration was necessary, otherwise complications would arise which would probably lead to unnecessary litigation. This was to be avoided, if possible ; and for his part he would endeavour to bring about a settlement that would be acceptable to all pai’ties concerned. He also stated that though he had, in accordance with instructions, agreed to the scale of fees originally submitted to him, yet he had written a letter to or e of the School Commissioners expressing his personal opinion that they were in a great measure objectionable. The deputation then thanked him, and withdrew.

A report of the proceedings to-day in the Resident Magistrate’s and Warden’s Courts is held ever until to-morrow. The San Francisco mail steamer arrived at Auckland last evening. Having to go into quarantine, the usual summary of news by her is not obtainable.

Among the passengers by Mr Rugg’s coach this morning for Christchurch were Mr W. S. Smith (of Greymouth) and and family. Messrs Seed and Batkin, Travelling Civil Service Commissioners, and Messrs Blair and Martin, engineers, were passengers by Messrs Binnie and Co.’s coach from Hokitika. The executive committee appointed to interview the School Commissioners at Hokitika, this afternoon at four o’clock, took their departure by the mail coach at 1 p.m. There was a large congregation at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday evening, to hear the Rev. T. Flavell, who had previously resided for so many years on this Coast. The reverend gentleman preached a very eloquent discourse from a portion of the 21st verse of the first chapter of St. Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians. “To die is gain.” We understand Mr Flavell will, in the course of a few days, give a lecture on behalf of the Church building fund. The usual meeting of the Hospital Cornwill be held at the Secretary’s rooms this evening. A correspondent would draw the attention of those whose business it is to attend to the ventilation and warming of the Courthouse that “a thermometer in the Court to-day averaged only a few degrees above zero.” The fifteenth competition for the Ladies’ Presentation Gold Medal took

place at the Kumara rifle range, on Friday and Saturday last, and resulted in Volunteer Carey becoming the winner, for the second time. The weather was very unfavorable for good shooting. The ing are the scores : GOLD MEDAL. Yards Handi-

We may remind the Contingent that after parade this evening some important business has to be transacted, so that every member is earnestly requested to be present.

Tenders are invited by the County Chairman fot several important works in this part of the county, particulars of which will be found in oU'r advertising columns.

We learn that a challenge will be probably issued in a few days on behalf of Rush to scull Laycock for £2OO aside on the Paramatta river. The Premier of New South Wales has communicated to the British authorities at Hong Kong for information in reference to the influx of Chinese.

A poor decrepit old woman, named Catherine M'Pherson, aged 104, was “ ai’rested as a vagrant ” at Digby, near Hamilton, Victoria, the other day. She was sent to the Hospital, where she will receive the best attention for the remainder of her days.

Great excitement was caused in Hamilton, near Auckland, lately by the act of a lunatic named Leckie, son of Colonel Leckie. After catching him the police put a sack over him, to serve the purpose of a straight-waistcoat. On reaching Hamilton, Leckie got out of the trap and threw himself over the rails of the bridge, between the cement pier and the first wooden pier, where the river is deepest and there is a strong eddy. He turned over and over in his fall, a depth of 54 feet, and struck the water head first. On rising, the first part seen of him was a foot, hut he speedily floated and swam to shore like a duck, though heavily Weighted with cloches. A constable happened ’to be near the spot, and at once took him info custody. To those in search of merriment, visit S. S. Pollock’s, and obtain the great Irish song “The Babies in our Block,” or “Little Sally Waters”; price sixpence. [Advt.]

200 400 500 cap. Tl. Private Carey ... 23 19 18 20--80 Private Robinson 25 24 21 3--73 Sergeant Smith... 22 26 20 5--73 Private Green ... 22 14 18 14--68 Private Stennard. 23 21 23 sor--67 Corporal Sampson 22 25 19 scr--66 Private Marshall.. 22 23 19 scr--64 Sergeant Davies... 26 23 15 scr--64 Private Stevenson 20 19 11 14--64 Private Dove 20 20 16 8--64 Private J. Borlase 20 13 11 20--64