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Oamaru Mail, Volume III, Issue 643, 25 May 1878, Page 2

Poor Goddard lies in a very critical condition at his residence in Tyne-strcet; in fact, he is so thoroughly ill from the contusions and wounds on his head, and the shock -which his whole system has received, that he looks more dead tlnn alive. Knowing that one of his old friends was going to see hiir. this morning, we requested that he shonld call and let «s know how he "was Joing. lie has given us the information contained in this paragraph, and says that when he entered the room he asked him whether he was getting better. The poor fellow could hear, and that was all—for he gave a soft moau, and remained perfectly motionless. His medial attendant seems to think it is a bad case, and prohibits friends from calling npon him. A subscription list has been started, to assist him in his trouble, : awl L2O had been collected at Palmerston by llr. James Duncan up to Wednesday last.

Subscriptions have been promised all along the road between Dunedin and Oamaru, and lists -will -be left at the various hotels in Oamaru and elsewhere.

We hear that a telegram has been received in town from Christchurch to-day to the effect that the price of wheat has risen in that city to as. por bushel f.o.b. One of Messrs. Isicolls and Millington's ploughmen was in the act of preparing his team for a start at harrowing, when he was knocked down by one of the horses, and the harrow passed over him, scratching and shaking him severely. Through the promptitude of Mr. Nicolls, the sufferer was at once forwarded to the Hospital, where he is progressing as favorably as could be expected.

At a meeting of the Grand National Steeplechase Club, held at Christchurch, it was decided, after some discussion, oil the motion of Mr. Hamersley, that the next race meeting of the Club should be held at Oamaru on next Queen's Birthday, an amendment in favor of holding the meeting at Waimate being negatived. We understand that the Oamaru Club is making every effort to promote the success of the proposed gathering, and as the Grand National Steeplechase Meeting is the great event of the year in the Colony of that kind, we hope the Club's efforts will be well supported by the public. The holding of the Grand National Steeplechase Meeting in Oamaru will be the means of bringing a large number of visitors to the town.

The pigeon match -which took place at Boundary Creek yesterday, appears to have been very successful, though the sport was somewhat marred through a dispute taking place with regard to the second match. In the first sweepstakes the following gentlemen took part :—Messrs. Honour, Paterson, ll'Caughey, Harrison, Johnston, Blakesley, Telfer, Taylor, Maitland, Duncan, Craig, Headland, Smart, and Dennison. There were several ties, Mr. Dennison eventually proving the winner. With the exception of Mr. Smart, the same gentlemen took part in the second and tnird matches. The stakes in the second match were awarded to Mr. Dennison under protest, on the ground that he had made a " miss-fire," the matter being reserved for the decision of the Australasian. The third match was won by Mr. Harrison, who killed hia three birds.

At St. Luke' 3 Church to-morrow morning special reference will be made to the late coach accident.

Upwards of L4O were the proceeds of the late concert given at Kakanui for the benefit of Mr. M'Bride, who is now in the Hospital suffering from a severe accident. The Committee desires to express its sincere thanks to those who rendered their services on that occasion. If we may be allowed to express an opinion, we think that those gentlemen who formed the Committee are also deserving of thanks.

An entertainment will be given at Xgapara on tin: 7th of ne xt month, at which several ladies and gentlemen from Oamaru. in addition to a number of residents i>i the .•iftrict, will take part. The proceeds are to be devoted to the iimds of the local lodge of Oood Templars.

We observe tlint nil entertainment is announced tu take in in oi the funds o: the Teaneraki School C-.-inimtcec. The programme is not yet, we believe, drawn out, but we hear that it will be a good one, comprising some of the best talent in Oamaru ind district. Further particulars are promised in a future advertisement.

We learn by a private telegram that Russian Emperor won the coursing match at C'hristchurch yesterday. Mechanic was put out in the third course. It was a very good

meeting. We are informed that a large amount of grain lies alongside the Ngapara line, and the quantity is rather increasing than diminishing, and is likely to do so for some time to come, unless the Railway Department is placed in a position to carry it to the Port with more celerity than has heretofore been the case. Only half the grain of the district has as yet been brought into Oamaru.

On Monday next Messrs. D. and L. Maclean, of Timaru, will submit to public competition the Claremont estate, the property of Mr. J. C. M'Kerrow, situated within seven miles of Timaru. The property consists of 2*239 acres of freehold land, tlie whole of which is magnilicent agricultural soil. On the estate there are three acres of useful bush, aud the whole is well watered throughout. The dwelling-house contains 10 rooms, and the surrounding grounds consist of a well-stocked orchard and ornamental plantation. There is, in fact, everything on the property to make it one of the most eligible farms in the province of Canterbury.

An application was made by Mr. W. M'Kay for permission to ride at the Grand National Steeplechase meeting held yesterday, the applicant stating that his suspension had been removed by the Dunediii Jockey Club, which had originally suspended him. The Grand National .Steeplechase Club decided not to allow Mr. M'Kay to ride, as the Canterbury Jockey Club has not removed the disqualification. The next meeting of the Metropolitan Coursing Club will take place at Tokomairiro on the 7th of June next, when an all-aged stakes will be run for. Nominations must be sent to the Secretary before the .'slst inst.

The Timaru Harbor Board is calling for tenders for 1.000 tons of Portland cement.

"We notice," says the South Canterbury Times, "that Mr. George Greenfield, of Oamaru, lias been fined LSO for selling after !) p.m. A memorial is in progress, asking that the tine should be remitted, ilr. Greenfield being only a tyro, and we should think that the .iovernment will makß 110 difficulty about, making a very large reduction in the amount of t'::e penalty, or e'se remit it altogether." "We believe that tlie'-e is little i doubt that the opinion expressed by our contemporary will be viewed by ilie Government; as reasonable, and that the whole of i the fine will be remitted. * j