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Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 390, 1 September 1876, Page 2

The programme of a concert in aid of the Brass Band appears in our advertising columns, _Thb 'Arrow Observer' states that Mr. Warden Stratford has obtained twelve months leave of absence, and that the Arrow district will be worked by Mr. Warden Simpson. Thb District Engineer, in his annual report, in referring to the approaches to the Taier. Bridge, says—" A strong rough fence is very much required to prevent accidents. * We hope that the suggestion may be given effect to, for at present it is h->rdly safe to approach the bridge in a vehicle with a timid horse. Although the four months' protection granted to mining property at Clark's ha 3 not yet expired, several miners have made their way up, and intend to do whatever dry work there is to he done, such as tunnelling, &c. Of course there is too much snow and ice to admit of sluicing as yet; so that only those who have dry work to "do have made a start—the bulk of the miners still remaining in .Naseby. A test pleasing presentation wa3 made bv a number of the Juvenile Templars to their late Superintendent, Bro. G-. Raven, on Monday evening last. The gift consisted of a handsomely bound Church Service, and was handed to Bro. Ruvpn in open Lodge by the Chief Templar, Sister E.Jacob, who expressed the hope that although the gift was nob commensurate with the amount of labor and time bestowed by Bro. Raven on their he would accept the will for the deed! Bro. Raven suitably responded, saving that although he ceased for a time to be their Superintendent his interest in the Lodge would always be the same. Ok the occasion of the hearing of applications for mining privileges on Friday last, the Warden said that he had found that the vagueness of description of claims sought to be protected not unfrequently led to litigation. He had therefore come to the conclusion that in cases in which protection was sought he should in future require tbe applicants to cite the number and date of the certificates under which their claims were held. He (the Warden) wished that the press should iotify his intention in this matter, as he felt certain that such a system would materially assist not only the Court, but at the B ame time all parties concerned. Mb. R. B. Mabtin, Government Auctioneer, held a sale of township and other lands at Naseby on Monday last. Sections in the townships of Naseby, St. Bathans JM Hill's Creek, Hyde, Macraes, and BkirtaierW* were offered ; as also lands of special value in blocks I, 11, IV, and V, Swinburn District. For Blairfcai-ri, Hill's Creek, and St. Bathans sections there were no purchasers. One section in Macraes, and eight in Hyde were parted with at the upset prices. There was a ■ large attendance of Naseby buyers, caused by the fact that a number of sections were to be sold which had for years past been occupied for residences withiu the township. About twenty-fire of these were disposed of at the upset price to the occupants, who seemed very happy to find themselves at last, the owners of the land they had improved at so mrcti pains and care. A few vacant sections were also purchased. The only section of rural land that was sold was section 5, block V, Swinburn, which was bought by Mr. Preston, at the upset price of £313. An opportunity for the pructioe of a desirable custom of the Hamilton Q-ood Templars occurred on Saturday last—the custom being to entertain any member leaving, to assure him of the brotherly feeling with which thev regard him. Bro. D.Wilson, being about to leave Hamilton, the members of the Lodge entertained him at a supper ; and, as is usual on such occasions at Hamilton, a most enjoyable evening was spent. After the eatables, &c, had been disposed of, songs and addresses followed. Several Members of the Lodge spoke of the regret with which they parted with Bro. Wilson, assuring him that wherever he went he would carry the sympathies of the whole Lodge with him." Lro Wilson, in replying, said that he felt very grateful for the handsome way in which the members of the Lodge had always borne themselves towards him, and especially on this occasion. He should always consider the day on which he became a Good Templar ameng the happiest of his life. He hoped that wherever he in after life might meet any of the members of the Lodge he would be able wt- B °uT? h - che consc io«Bnes 8 of having kept his obhgaUon .acred. (Loud applause). Altogether » very pleasant evening w*Tspent