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Tuapeka Times, Volume II, Issue 68, 29 May 1869, Page 2

OwiNtt to the length of our Home Letter, we are reluctantly compelled to hold over a detailed report of the opening of the Koxburgh Schoolhouse, several correspondents' letters, and an article on the public works cameo 1 out by the last or proposed by tl^present Government. A Concert f^T'the benefit of the Brass Band

was held oi Monday evening. It proved a inaltihcholy failure, chiefly owing to the inclemency of the weather preventing performers attending.

Owing to the incessant rain, the Queen's Birthday passed over without any public rejoicings. A few drouthy souls proved their loyalty by deep potations, but fortunately the number of such cases was extremely limited.

An adjourned meeting of the creditors of John North, Tuapeka Mouth (who surrendered) was held in the Court House, Lawrence, on Tuesday last. None of the creditors appeared except the representative of Messrs. Herbert and Co. The estate now falls into the hands of the Government Trustees.

On Monday, the wrestling match between Tyson and M'Tigue came off on the gronnd behind the Shamiock Hotel. The day wjs very unpropitious, yet a considerable crowd assembled at the appointed hour. Mr. Donovan Lad done his part of the -work admirably, the preparations being really excellent. About 3 p.m. the two athlebes entered the ring, their splendid physique exciting the admiration of all present. After some careful sparring, in order to test O'ie another's skill, M'Tigue took hold, but -Tyson, whose role was evidently a waiting race, declined to reciprocate. After a little chaff, M'Tigue,jnistook a feint of Tyson's for a hold, and threw him heavily ; the judges, of course, decided this to be no fall. Both men now wormed to their work, and after a short struggle Tyson threw M'Tigue heavily, winning the first fall. The second fall was also credited to the champion. The third round was the most exciting of all, but after an exciting struggle M'Tigue was forced to loosen his hold, and fell on one hand. He recovered himself ; but according to the rules of the ring Tyson was declared winner, the conditions being thiee falls out of five.

On the evening of Friday, the 21st instant, the opening of the new Schoolhouse, Teviot, was celebrated by a soiree. The attendance was very large, and full justice was done to the good things liberally provided by the ladies of the district, Mesdaines J. Beighton, J. Mackay, and Bidgood, and the Misses Gordon. Mr. Beighton occupied the chair ; and sud suitable addresses were delivered by several gentlemen interested in the welfare of the district. Altogether, a most pleasant evening was passed.

The Catholic Chapel, Waipori, was formally opened on Sunday last. The Lawrence Choir attended, and the solemn and impressive ritual provided for such occasions was performed.

Our readers will observe from an advertisement in another column that Mr. Coverlid has opened the premises next to the Victoria and opposite the Commercial Hotels, as a hair-cut-ting saloon. The want of such an establishment has long been fell, and Mr. Coverlid's long experience and high reputation in that business will no doubt attract a merited and large support.

"We are compelled to hold over the report of the entertainment at the Blue Spur "in aid of the Library, which proved successful, and a letter signed "One of the Sufferers." Both will appear in our next issue.

The well-filled subscription list, in our advertising columns attests the munificent benevolence of the inhabitants of 'Waipori. The object of their noble generosity was well deserving of sympathy and assistance, he being, by the death of his wife in childbed, left in reduced circumstances, along with five helpless children.

A NUMEROUSIiT-SIGNED petition, praying that £200 should be placed on the Estimates for the repairing of the road from Tuapeka Flat to Smith's Bush, has been transmitted to Mr. Hay for presentation. The work is one of urgent necessity, and deserves the consideration and support of our local representatives, as the road is the one along which all the firewood for Tuajpeka and Waitahuna is brought.

Just before going to press, we received a communication from Mount Benger, oomplaining of a disgraceful case of claim-jumping by Chinese miners. It is, of oourse, impossible to insert the communication this week ; suffice it to say that if the circumstances of the case are truly reported, the European miners- would be justified in resisting the jumping to the last extremety.

We are requested to intimate that it is proposed to give a concert for the benefit of Mr. Francis, leader of the Brass Band. Mr. Francis has done so much for the musical powers of the district that a brilliant performance may be anticipated-

The usual Wetherstones fortnightly Readings come off next "Wednesday.

The usual fortnightly Athenseum Readings came off on Thursday evening, and proved sucoessful.

The wet weather in the beginning of the week caused the Gabriels and Wetherstones Creeks to be flooded. The bridges were quite isolated, and all foot traffic interrupted.