TOLOGA BAY LETTER.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 171, 1 July 1884, Page 2

TOLOGA BAY LETTER.

[from our own correspondent.] Winter has now set in upon us and, as a consequence, travelling up the coast is now rendered very difficult, owing to the wretched state of the roads, which are in some places almost impassable. Messrs. M‘Leod and Cochrane have made a beginning on their respective contracts, and I doubt not but what they will carry them through in their usual satisfactory manner. Things in general are very quiet here now, and the local business folk are—well, not exactly making their fortunes. The new court house, adjoining the policestation, is all but finished, and reflects great credit on Mr. H. Glover, for the workmanlike manner in which he has carried out his contract. The quarterly sittings of the R. M. Court were held here last Thursday in the new building, but the cases heard were neither interesting or numerous. The report of the police at the annual Licensing Meeting, held after the disposal of business in the R. M. Court, was very favorable towards the hotel-keepers, and the different applicants had their renewals granted without any difficulty. Several applications for new licenses were made, but they were all refused, notably, Mr. Warner, of Tokomaru, Mr. Tait and Mr. Robertson of Waiapu, and Mr. Brooking. The Bench considered the hotel accommodation on the Coast at present, was quite sufficient, and did not justify any further renewals being granted. The township during the day presented a very lively appearance, contrasting strongly with the weeks gone by since the Land Court. Are any steps being taken to re-open the Native school ? perhaps our present member might do something in the matter. There are a number of European children here growing up uneducated. Possibly were the school opened again, both races might be accommodated. June, 30th, 1884.

A telegram from Akaroa last night reported a large cutter in a disabled condition containing four men achored off the heads, there being a heavy wind and high sea prevailing. Steps have been taken to send assistance.