RIVERTON.

Southland Times, Issue 1683, 31 December 1872, Page 3

RIVERTON.

(FROM OTXR OWJST COBRESrONDENT ) On Monday, 23rd mat., Horomanu Patu and George Howell appeared at the ' Courthouse here before H. M'Culloch, Eeq., 8.M., and J. Petchell, Esq., J.P., to answer a charge of unlawfully and ! forcibly entering a house occupied by J ohn Watson (acting as servant to the i Corporation of Kiverton), and known as , the .Ferry-house. Mr Wade appeared for the prosecution ; Mr Macdonald, who had been retained for the defendants, was unable to attend from illness. Mr . John Parker wai sworn as interpreter, j After several witnesses had been examined for the prosecution, Horonaanu Patu rethat the case might be postponed \to enable him to obtain counsel, and to summon further witnesses. Mr Wade ■aid that the adjournment should have been applied for before the proceeding* had been commenced, but intimated that, as defendants were unprovided with legal assistance, he would raise no objection to the adjournment if the Court was disposed to grant it. A question was, however, raised regarding the costs of the adjournment, and defendants, in the absence of legal advice, refusing to make any arrangement regarding them, the Court decided to proceed with the case. Further evidence was then led for the prosecution, defendants declining to crossexamine the witnesses. Mr Howell stated that he did not feel competent to undertake the conduct of the case for the defence, "and the further hearing of the

case was then adjourned till 14fcb, January next, being the day appointed for hearing the charge of wilful destruction of property brought on behalf of the Maoris against the parties who were concerned in pulling; down the fence latelj erected around the reserve. On Boxing Day a large gathering of people assembled to witness the Caledonian games. The weather was brilliant, but too hot, so much so that the shelter afforded by the lofty quick hedge around Mr Howell'e paddock, where the games were held, was eagerly sought by the spectators, amongst whom I remarked with pleasure several visitors from Invercargill. The programme occupied the entire dav, and, as mi#bt have been expected from the great heat of the weather, Mr Longford's refreshment booth was well patronised. While the greatest enjoyment and hilarity prevailed, it is pleasant to add that the proceedings ! were characterised by the utmost good I humor and decorum throughout. It was I generally acknowledged that the gathering was the most Baecessfal yet held in Riverton, both as regards the attendance of spectators, and the number and excellence of the competitors. The following is the prize list : — 200 yards' Foot Rice — Ist prize, 15?, Morrison ; 2nd do, 7s 61, N. M'Leod ; 3i\l do, si, W Boniface. Youths' Foot Race (200 yards)— lst prize, 10s, B. Hancock ; 2nd do, ss, G-. Ward ; 3rd do, 2s 6d, D. Clark. Standing Hj»h Leap — Ist prize, £1. Taki (Maori) ; 2nd do, 15s, divided between Wallace, R. Taylor, Roes, and Acheson. Grand Highland Reel— lst prize, £2, J. D. Menzies ; 2nd do, £1, J. Stewart. Long Race (400 yards) — Ist prize, £1, W. I Henley; 2nd do, 10a, IS. M'Leod; 3rd do, ss, W. Boniface. Running High Leap — Ist prize, £1 ss, Ackers ; 2nd do, 10s, Taylor ; 3rd do, ss, Acheson. One Mile Race (Champioa of Southland) — Ist prize, gold medal, value £5, for three years in j succession — this year £1, Wyeth ; 2nd do, 15s, ! F. Mitchell I Reel of Tulloch— lst prize, £L, Angus M'Coll ; 2nd do, 10s, Simpson Putting Heavy vStoDe — Ist prize, £1,0- M'Leod ; 2nd do, 10s, N 'MLeod Throwing lijht Hammer — Ist prize, £1, N M'Leod ; 2nd do, 10s, a M/Leod Sword Danue — Ist prize, £1, Angus M'Ooll ; 2nd do, 10s. J Stewart Hurdle Rice— lst prize, £1 10s, Angus M'Coll ; 2r.d do, 153, Henley Three-legged Kace — Ist prize, 15*, Stewart and Mitchell ; 2nd do, 10s, M'Coll and Wyeth Vaulting with Pole — Ist prize, £1 10s, Ackers ; 2nd do, 10s, Taylor Highland FJing — lsi prize, £1 10s, J D Menzies; 2nd do, £1, Shirley an.l J Stewart Best Dressed Boy in Highland Costuvns — l»t prize, £1, Malcolm M'Donald, 2nd do, 10s, Charles Cameron Boys' Extra Dance Prizs — Ist prize, ss, Mac kenzie ; 2nd do, 2s 6d, David Cameron Tossing the Caber — let prize, £1 10«, N. M'Leod ; 2nd do, 15s, Taki Walking Race (1 mile) — Ist prize, £1, Angus M'Coll ; 2nd do, 10s, If M'Leod Running Long Leap— lst prize, £1, John Morrison ; 2nd do, 10s, Ackers Cock Fight — Ist prize, 15s, Angus M'Coll ; 2nd do, 10s, G llowell Hop, Step, and Leap — Ist prize, 10s, F Mitchell ; 2nd do, ss, J Brown t Sack Race — Ist prize, 10s, Wyeth j 2nd do, 7 s 6d, Mitchell Bagpipe Mu=ic — Strathspeys and Reels, prize, £4, M'Leod ; Marches, prize, ±*3 10a, A Sharp ; Pibroch, prize, £2 10j, Cameron Tilting at the Ring — Ist prize, £1 10s, Meldrum ; 2nd do, £1, Mills ; 3rd do, los, Wallace. The cricketing " colts" of Riverton, having challenged the " men" to a friendly game, stipulating for the assistance of two "men' on their side, tbe contest came off on Christmas Day. The " colts" chose to assist them Mr John Mills, as captain, and Mr Walker. Tee following is the result : — Ist innings— Men, 37 ; boys, 46. 2nd innings — men, 15 ; boys, 43, Tbe " colts" were therefore victors by 37 runs. Messrs Nicholas Brothers, photographers, arrirod here yesterday, and it is understood they purpose making some stay in our town. Judging from some photographs which I had the opportunity of inspecting, these gentlemen are certainly capable of turning out very artistic work. ( 27th December, 1872. I ' ================