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Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 1, Issue 57, 12 August 1890, Page 2

The rink continues to' be well patronised, and the skating has greatly improved, so much so in fact thait the first set of quadrilles is gone through in a very creditable manner; but we would suggest that only the first two figures should be attempted, and the couples ranged on either side of the hall. At a great carnival held at Keefton the grand march, grand chain, and Sir Roger De Coverley were the attractions of the evening, and we see no reason why they should not be attempted by bur tinkers. We have • received Mr Gordon’s reports on the goldfields of the Colony which have been laid on the table of the House ; but those relating to the Wakamarina and Mahakipawa reefs do not contain any particular information further than what has already been published in these columns. With regard to the Wakamarina, Mr Gordon advises further prospecting, and the erection of a small crushing battery. He also speaks very favourable of the Mahakipawa reefing claims, and says it would appear, front gold being found at the head of the Prospectors’ Creek, that other reefs will yet be found in this district, and probably richer than those yet discovered.

It has always been acknowledged, that it was rather hard on the general public to be called upon, whether they were busily engaged or not, »to. attend a Coroner’s inquest without remuneration. We see that the House has passed a Bill, allowing 7s fid to Coroner's jurors. - - - • It is stated that Master Handing, of Picton, has been offered £I,OOO for the sole rights in his newly patented row.lock. / A telegram from Invercargill says that over sixty men are getting good gold, but nothing warranting a large rush. A young school teacher near Tenterfield, Victoria, named Fairly, while opening a letter containing a report of an accident which had occurred to a friend,.was shot .dead by.tbs.accidental discharge of a revolver he had in his hand. Advertisements for clerkships at 80s per week in Sydney elicited 400 applications from persons whose ages ranged from 15 to 30 years.. ~