THE Mount Ida Chronicle FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1872.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 197, 6 December 1872, Page 4

THE Mount Ida Chronicle FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1872.

We desire to draw attention to an advertisement in another column, notifying tlmt the foundation stone of the Presbyterian Church will be laid on Wednesday next. VVk would draw attention to the sale by auction (Inder and George, auctioneers) of saddle and harness horses, &c, which is advertised to take place to-morrow afternoon JTT3T on going to press we have received authentic information from the new rush at Hyde. Our informant tells us that the scene of operations .is a gully ; that about nineteen pariesare gettmg payable gold ; that on each side of the claims taken up the prospects are duffers; but that a fine range of g ul!ies well tested prOSpectinß ia to be thoroughly Ocm townsman, Mr. Horswell of the Foral Hotel has just added to his large stables four loose boxes excellently fitted up. The owner ol any four horses intending to compete at the orthcoming -races, would do well to s,,ure them The terms, we believe, are moderate Je desired^ 011 " 110^" 011 that cau A grand art union of beautiful and-hiel-' take P tce m ° 9 * *»* nvi »&- & °> «^ly Thb drought which for the last fortnight has prevailed in this part of the country ill tENE? fel s *'** Maerewhenul The and Otekaike Rivers are singularly low, and the supplies forUeraces

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Our country friends will notice the Programme of the Mount Ida JocW Uub for the annual races to be run on TW day and Friday next. From the fiSt ckas nominations already received, we anticipa?" a toe mu ß ter of horses, and two capita} £ss in tne shape of a handsome cold wa+r>h **a cW to Mr. A. M'Phail, fate matger 0 f S^ tiOD ' on his leavinf thl Bislnct. Mr Thomas Mulvev acted as Chairman, and in an eloquent Speech bore Mr ?/ "* T*» of r- ,r r aail » a f a n oi ghbor, and a gentleman, by all classes of the community. The p*el JS «??? >VaS ? ade by Mr Joh * Matheson one of the employees of the station, who in J few brief remarks, expressed, on behalf of the donors, the feeling of respect and Esteem which was entertained by the residentTof theentae district toward. Mr. M'Phail; mot*

particularly by the hands on the station over which, Mr. MThail had been manager for the last three years, and, in presenting him with this token of their regard on his leaving the province, to embark in sheep farming on his own account, in the province of Canterbury, he hoped that inhis new position success and prosperity would accompany him. Mr. MThail responded in feeling terms, and expressed much regret at leaving a locality where he had been fortunate enough to secure the esteem of such a large number of private friends, and thanked the inhabitants of the district most heartily for their kindness in presenting him with such a valuable token of their regard. After the presentation some excellent songs were sung by Mr. Brown and others, and the health of Mr. and Mrs. Allen, of Hawkdun, Mr. and Mrs. M'Phail, the Chairman, Host Hanrahan, and others, were drunk with all the honors. A most enjoyable evening was spent and the company separated at an early hour. The watch and chain were furnished by Mr. Geo. Young, jeweller, Dunedin, and were greatly admired. The watch bore the following inscription:— *' Presented to Mr. A. M'Phail by Bis friends at Hawkdun Station and St. Bathans, on his leaving the district. Nov. 30th, 1872." A corrbspomdskt in another column gives an account of the late tire at Drybread which destroyed Mr. J. Mellor's stables. We have since heard that the same gentleman a very few days afterwards was so unfortunate as to lose his young son' The child, it appears, had strayed away from his home, and fallen into a race full of water. Every exertion to restore animation was made by Mr. M'Cullough and several others, but without avail. We wish to draw attention to a nuisance extremely unsightly, and also a matter of considerable danger to the town. We allude to the crowds of waste paper that fly up and down the streets, during the high wiuds now prevalent. This is a matter that the police might well see to. What about the Municipality? This has been the current stock question through the past month. It seems no steps will be token until the boundaries are surveyed. The fact that the Surveyor is somewhere in the Kakanui ivangea, will probably delay this survey indefinitely. U>" Friday la»t sevt-ril applications were heard before the Warden to lift water from Enterprise Gully. They were those of Messrs Boss, Flynn, and Spilliard. There was considerable excitement—each application being objected to by a large majority of the miners working in the gully. The Warden said the cr«se was one of great importance, and one which had for a long time passed caused him considerable anxiety. He would defer" his decision till Monday. At the same- time he would indicate that, through his opinion was against th«> creation of new rights, as in the eases of Flynn and Spilliard, that of Ross» possessed different features —seeing it was a more confirmation of a right long in use by him. On Monday the Warden stated that he hud not had time to give the subject that attention which its importance rendered necessary, and again adjourned hi decision tine die.

Wr would draw attention to a sale of drapery and other uood» at Mr. London's establishment. to-morrow night- Air. J. C. Chappie, of Alexandra, will wield the hum .ner.

, The usual monthly meeting of the Hospital Committee was held on Friday last. Present: H. W. Robinson, chair; Messrs. M'lntosh, Rose, Stewart, O'Callaghan, Brown, Smith, Hertslet, and George. After the passing of the monthly accounts, the Secretary reported the receipt of £10 from E. A. Chapman. Esq . It was resolved that the sum be acknowledged, and that Mr. Chapman be informed he has been elected a life member. The annual meeting was then fixed to take place on Thursday, January 9th, 1873. Messrs. Hertslet O'Callaghan, and Smith were appointed the Visiting Committee for December. G-AHTBM.DI. as in«ie»M ev«-ry part of thedist«!et, is suffering troin the dry weatuer. However, t lie pushing parr.y so long settled on that fi. Id hope to save enough water to wash up with shortly. We the more heartily wish them success on account of their excessive liberality to our public institutions, more especially the District Hospital. It will be seen that Neaeby again obtains her old position at the head of the escort re* turns, with 17320z5. 16dwts. The Wellington is advertised to leave Auckland on the 6th instant with the San Francisco mail, expected by the Dakotah. Should the latter vessel arrive with punctuality, as the ought to do, the mails should be in Dunedin about the 12th, a*d Mount Ida on the 14th or 17th, in the latter case arriving too late to enable correspondents to reply by° outgoing mail closing here on the 16th.

We are in receipt of the first number of the * Morning Star,' a paper which, taken on its merits, independently of its cheapness,-is sure to command a large country circulation. The printing and get up is what might be expected from the ' Star' office, and the selection of country news—which is, we confess, just now very barren —comprehensive and accurate. The advantage to advertisers of having a morning and evening circulation will, no doubt be largely taken advantage of. The Bank of New Zealand have purchased a site in Queenatown, price £450, on which to build new premise*. The property comprises two sections, with erections thereon, durely it is time for the banks in this town to stir themselves, now that the public works are determined upon, and let it be no more a matter of confusion as to which is the bank and which the Bendigo Hotel. A. sad accident occurred on Sunday last, by vbich * man of tha aame of Thomas Turner

lost his life. ;it appears that Turner, in company with John Stewart, William M'Aughtrie, and John M'Donald formed a riding party to take a turn out as far as Amies' Plough Hotel. On leaving to return, Turner overbalanced himself »nd fell on his head, rupturing a blood vessel, which in a short time, by extravasation, produced coma, and at an interval of about half an hour, death. It is to be regretted that a man known and respected for so many years should have met his death in such an unfortunate manner. An account of the-inquest will be found in another column.

. An entertainment in aid of the District School is announced. Programme wUI appear in next issue.

It will be observed, by advertisement in another column, that the banks will close at half-past eleven on the race days. It seems improbable that the Provincial Council will meet for some time yet. A deputation lately waited on his Honor the Superintendent, with a memorial signed by twenty-three Councillors, requesting the im-. mediate calling together of the Council, principally on the ground of the difficulties likely to arise in administering the new Land Act. The Superintendent, in reply, did not see the necessity of the Province expending a sum of over £2OCO for such a purpose; that the votes of the last Council were being expanded, and that supplies were voted up to March. He would, however, give the matter further consideration, but he thought the meeting of the Council would only lead to acrimonious debate.

We are sorry to hear that, owing to some unexplained irregularity, Mr. Keenan's (of St. Bathans) nominations did not come to hand in time for the Handicaps, to be run off on the first day of the ensuing meeting. We hear on good authority that Mr. D. L. Simpson, C.E., has received the appointment of Provincial Engineer, in the place of Mr. Barr, resigned. We believe Mr. Simpson will enter upon his duties early in the month. A meeting of the Athenasum Committee was held on Wednesday evening last. After considerable discussion, it was resolved to call for tenders for the removal and proper securing of the present building, together with the addition of two rooms in front, thirty feet by fifteen. Since our last issue severe gales have been the prevailing feature of each day. On Sunday night, however, the weather changed —sharp southerly gule* setting i:, which lasted throughout Monday and Tuesday sprinkling Mount Ida with snow, but bringing no real accession of water to the races. In anticipation of a dry summer and Hiitumn, no doubt many parties of skilled labor woul;} be ready to take contracts on the public works at a rate very favorable to the Government.' Other claim-holders, if they'could see their way to fair •'emunerative rates, would no doubt gladly keep about them men in their employ who otherwise they will have to pay off.