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Tuapeka Times, Volume I, Issue 22, 11 July 1868, Page 2

Mr Hamilton, the well known artist, who has been residing in Lawrence for some weeks past, addressed the children of the Wetherstones School on the afternoon of Tuesday last, on the " Art of Drawing." Mr. Hamilton, in commencing his address, reminded the children that themost important of their work was in those matters that Mr. Johnston, the master, was teaching them ; that if a man knew how to read, write, and cipher well, he could almost teach himself anything. He then went on with the subject of the lecture, and carried the attention of the children with him to the end, making chalk sketches on the black board, and getting them to make copies on their slates. At the close of his address several of the ohildren thanked ,Mr. Hamilton for hu Idndaeii im teaching theja sueib a fine art.

Tommt Shaw, who committed tke robbery at Tapanui, has been apprehended.

Four members of the Athenaeum Committee, Messrs. Jamison, Brown, Stenhouse, and Russell, met in the Athenaeum building, Peel" street, on Saturday evening, but as there was not a quorum the business could not be proceeded with. As one or two pressing matters were in hand, those present held a conversation first upon a letter the Secretary had received from Mr. Mackney, to the effect that seventyfiver per cent, of the contract having been executed, he was entitled to receive the L3OQ, As the subsidy had not been paid into the account of the Athenseum, Mr. Brown suggested that it should be at once applied for, and the whole amount placed to the credit of the Athenseum. He further suggested that a. letter should be written on Monday to Mr. Hughes, M.P.C., requesting his assistance in procuring the money. It was also suggested Mr. Russell should get Major Croker to examine the building and certify to the work done, to enable the Committee to obtain the money. It was thought that it would be advisable to make application for another LIOO, as a supplementary sum towards the seating and furnishing of the Athenseum. With reference to the plastering of the building, Mr. Mackney thought that it wonld be better to wait till they had dry weather before it was plastered, and he would in the meantime deduct the amount for plastering mentioned in the estimate. The members of Committee present agreed to .recommend this course to the Building Committee". Mr. Brown said another matter "might also be recommended— via., that the two small rooms in the new building be made with folding doors. The advantage would be, the two rooms could be added to each other, and instead of two petty rooms they would then have one large room. Mr. Jamison thought that wonld put the members out of their room when any meeting was held. The colors of the stained wood for lining the building were then decided upon. They agreed to recommend to the Building Committee colors no. 1 and 2, according to samples, being a light and dark var nished board alternately.

On Saturday, the 4th instant, an inquest wa3 held before Major Croker at Tuapeka Mouth, on the body of a man named M'Cudden, who was found dead in his bed on the morning of Thursday, the 2nd instant. Dr. Stewart, of Lawrence, made a post mortem examination of the body, after which the jury passed the following verdict :— Died frem inflamation of the lungs, caused by cold and exposure. M'Cudden was aged thirty years, a native of Glasgow, and had been nine years in the colonies, and has a brother in Sydney.

/ We have to congratulate the inhabitants of the Beaumont, Horse Shoe Bend, and Tevidt, and all the residents along the line of road between Lawrence and the Teviot, upon the great boon which will be afforded them by the extra coach which has been put on for that route by Mr. Bradley, the enterprising coach proprietor. This bi-weekly coach will leave Lawrence every Saturday morning, and arrive at the Teviot early on tho same day. Copies of the " Tuapeka Times " will be forwardsd by each coach, so that our up-country readers will be in possession of all the local news on the same day the paper is published. Now thai a coach will start every Saturday, we would recommend the inhabitants to give the proprietor every encouragement which such a bold step deserves, and we would draw their attention to the very favorable opportunity which is given for obtaining a bi-weekly mail to the Teviot, which has been so often anxiously wished for. The only means by which this can be accomplished is by petitioning the chief postmaster, and if a petition were set afloat, and well signed by a fair proportion of the inhabitants, we feel certain that the number would be so large, that it would carry with it such an irresistible force, as would debar the chief postmaster from doing anything other than recommending the Postmaster General to grant the prayer of their petition, and provide a bi-weekly mail to the Teviot and all the intermediate stations. This result would only be just to a district, which in regard to postal communication has been very much neglected. On Saturday evening last, all the surplus goods of the late Church of England Bazaar, remaining unsold up till nine o'clock on that evening, were disposed of by public auction, in the Schoolhouse, by Mr. M. Hay, when the sum of £35 was realised, thus making a handsome total of £242. To the indomitable perseverance and energy of the Secretary, and those ladies and gentlemen who so kindly assisted in the work, this success is attributable. The Lawrence Athenaeum Brass Band was in attendance, and performed some pieces of music very I creditably. A Special meeting of the Hospital Committee was held in the Commercial Hotel on the evening of the 9th instant. Present :— H. Bastings, Esq., PresidenXin. the chair, Messrs. Henderson, Farrer, Potts, Halley, Hayes. Russell, Meyers, Lyng. This meeting was called to consider a report drawn up by the Visiting Committee with reference to the appointment of a gardener to attend to the Hospital garden. The VisitingJCommittee recommennded that an advertisement be insertel in the local papers for a competent gardener, one able to take charge of the whole ground for twelve months. The report was received, and after some discussion adopted. The course recommended by the Visiting Committee will therefore be carried out. The quarterly meeting of subscribers will be held on Tuesday next. When Mr. Hughes was in Lawrence at the beginning of this week, a requisition was handed to him, signed by thirty-nine of his constituents, desiring that he would hold a meeting, for the purpose of expressing his views on the present state of provincial politics, but as "he was in the district in an official capacity, he could not take it upon himself to address them during his visit on that occasion, he however, expressed his willingness to e«ne to Lawrence apeoiaDy to «ddr«N then.

THE following requisition, signed by thirtysix miners and others residing at the Blue Spur, has been forwarded to the members of the Provincial Council for 'the Goldfields : "To Messrs. Brown, Shepherd, and Mouat^ M.P. C. 's for the Goldfields. Gentlemen,— We, the undersigned, being desirous of hearing an explanation of your proceedings iv the Provincial Council during the past session, and your views on political matters generally, request that you will attend a meeting of electors in the school-house, Blue Spur, on Friday, the 17th July, at half .past seven o'clock p.m." We have not heard whether the three members have consented to acquiesce in the wishes of the electors, or whether it will be convenient for them. Had the evening been left to the choice of the members, it would have given them an opportunity of arranging together as to a suitable time, and it would also have given any one of them less chance of evading hia duty towards his constituents.

IN the Warden's Court ' yesterday Messrs. Honeychurch and party applied for registration of a tail-race, their property. The application was opposed by C. R., Reddin. His objection was overruled, and a certificate grantad. Mr. Reddin applied, for liberty to construct a tailrace through the claim of Honeychurch and party ; but it being proved that he could get a tail-race without interfering with the claim in question, the application was refused.

The Sixpenny Readings at "Wetherstones, we are pleased to state, are continuing to keep up well. The attendance on Wednesday evening last numbered upwards of seventy persons, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather. The Glee Club, as usual, commenced the evening's entertainment ; and Mrs. Hunter recited * pathetic piece. Mr. Sayers sang. Mr. Ferguson read the address of Sergeant Buzfuz from the "Pickwick Papers." Miss Emma Scott then gave a recitation. Mr. J. Legerwood sang "Hearts of Oak." Mr. M'Swiney readCato's soliloquy on the "Immortality of the Soul ;" he prefaced his reading with a few historical remarki, explanatory of the subject. Mr. Marriott sang a most amusing medley, entitled "Macbeath," and accompanied his singing on the harmonium. This piece was very well received. Mr. Rheuby read a chapter from the "Pickwick Papers," on Sam Weller and the pretty housemaid, which pleased remarkably welL The Glee Club then sang one of their new pieces, "The Winds Whistle Cold," and we must say they sang it very welL Miss Rebecca Hart recited " The Dying Girl," from Tennyson's "May Queen," and her artless manner not a little captivated the audience. Miss Martha Scott read a description of a mad dog, which also pleased exceedingly. Master Mooney recited a modern piece, on the release of the Abyssinian captives ; and Mr. Mooney read " A Morning Dream," from Cowper. Mr. Swanwick sang "All the World's a Nest," &c. This song pleased so well that an encore was demanded, when he sang "There is an Isle,'> &c. Mr. Simmons read "The Cameleon," by Cowper, and gave it great jnsfciee. The " National Anthem," by the Glee Club and the audience, concluded the entertainment, which we think was equal to any of the course for suitable selections, and for good reading and singing. About two weeks ago a man of the namt of Hutchison, ploughing at Tuapeka flat, got his blankets stolen from his dray. As yet no clue to lead to the discovery of the robbers has been found. In another column will be found a lengthened report of a speech delivered on the evening of Tuesday last by Mr. T. L. Shepherd, member for the Goldfields, to his constituents at the Blue Spur. Mr. Shepherd also addressed a numerously attended meeting of electors on the evening of Thursday last, in the Sportsman's Arms Hotel, Wetherstones. Mr. M'Cluskywa* called to the chair, Mr. Shepherd addressed the meeting for an hour and a-half, and was patiently listened to. As he chiefly touched upon the same subjects as in his speech at the Blue Spur, we do not think it necessary to give any further report. Several questions- were asked and replied to, after which Mr. M'Swiney moved, and Mr. Gascoigne seconded, the following : -"That this meeting has eveiy confidence in Mr. T. L. Shepherd, and pledge itself to support him in the event of a general election taking place." The vote was carried unanimously, and with acclamation and cheers. The evenings of Thursday and Friday this week in Lawrence, have been considerably Cheered by the presence of Messrs. Cowell and company, in the Commercial Assembly Rooms. We should have been better pleased to have seen a larger audience, but this can only be attributed to the company for the short notice they gave of their intention to appear before a Lawrence audience. We feel certain from the manner in which they were received last evening, that were they to again favor the Lawrence community with one of their entertainments, they would .receive something like the encouragement they really deserve. S. Cowell's adaptation of the song on " The loss of the London" was worth the money. We may congratulate the Waitahuna folks on the treat in store f or them this evening. Feom an advertisement it will be noticed that the Rev. Mr.' M'Nicoll will lecture on the subject of " Total Abstinence," in the school-room, { Lawrence, on the evening of Friday, the 17th instant. Several gentlemen are expected to address the meeting, and aa. stepi are likely to be taken to form a Total Abstinence Society, we would recommend all who are favorable to the movement to encourage the rev. gentleman in his laudable endeavors to form such a Society. It will be observed, from our advertising columns, that Mr. Matthew Hay has received a requisition to place himself in nomination at the forthcoming election for mayor, and has acceded to the wish of his requisitionists. It will also be observed that Mr. "Donovan, in answer to a large number of ratepayers, has allowed himself to be placed in a similar position. There being now three candidates for the honorable position of mayor, we riiay' therefore expect a well-contested election. < We are very glad to state that our much respected surgeon, Dr. Halley, has so far recovered from his late illness, that he is able to return* practice.

We are compelled to hold over till out ne issue two letters on the Teviot memorial <m c * tion; report of the Lawrence Town Con ttc ji and Tokoinairiro letter. ■ / There has been another heavy^jM \^ y on the goldfields between Lawrence and \\ Dunstan. Several of the races at Manuheri a , have been completely frozen up for some time and tke snow lies a foot deep on the Dunbtaj Jat. The roads between the Dunstan and Tu a , peka, as might be expected, are frightful^ heavy. Thomas Young, the coachman to ti 6 Teviot and Dunstan (Tuapeka route), travel!^ all Thursday night, contrary to the advice of several of his Dunstan and Teviot friends, i a order that he might reach Lawrence in time for the English Suez mail.