The Tuapeka Times. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1869. "Measures, not Men." LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tuapeka Times, Volume II, Issue 88, 16 October 1869, Page 3

The Tu apeka Tim es. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1869. "Measures, not Men." LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manuka is a hot favourite for the Melbourne Gup at 100 to 12. «WBe Wetherstones Eeadings will take place on Wednesday evening as usual. No tidal wave disturbed the peace of our Australian neighbours on the sth inst. Mb. Vau: of Ballarat has defeated the Macpheraon Government candidate (Mr. Reeve) by a large majority at Collingwood THE English Mail closes at Lawrence on "Wednesday, the 27th inst., at 8 p.m. For newspapers, registered letters, and money-orders, at 0 p.m. Cbioketebs-wUI be glad to learn that a picked AH England Eleven (gentlemen and players) is about to visit the Australian colonies. Mr. W. G. Grace, the illustrious batter, is to form one of the number. We are gUH^^jearn that there is a likelihood of Mr. Frank Maburne, pianist, Dunedin, start. ing business in this district. The wanb of a local musician has been severely felt since the P* snted death of Mr. Marriott, and we feel red every encouragement will be given to a potent man.

We have been informed that the Hon. Major Richardson has kindly consented to lecture, on behalf of the Church of England, Lawrence, on the 27th inst. The subject will be duly announced. The score gained by the Honourable Artillery Company, London, in their match with, the Dunediu Company, arrived by the last mail. The result is a triumph for the Dunedinites by ninety-one points. The usual Athenaeum Headings came off on Thursday evening wi+h complete success. The various performers acquitted themselves admirably, and were frequently applauded by a large and intelligent audience. Ah entertainment, in aid of the funds of that most deserving institution the Benevolent Asylum, will be given at "Waitahuna on the 20th inst. Our TTaitahuna correspondent's letter contains full particulars. Br a typographical error in Messrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co.'s stock report, "published in our last issue, the price of 2-year old bullocks sold at Otakia and Waikouaiti was set down at from £i 15s to £4 7s 6d, instead of to £7 7s 6d. A CORRESPONDENT of the " Daily Tiniei" calls attention to the probable existence of a quartz reef in the Chain Hills. The signs of payable gold are numerous, and experienced miners have expressed their belief that the ground is likely to turn oat welL The "Oatnaru Times" describes the first velocipede race which has taken place in Otago. One of the competitors was mounted on the velocipede which came in first at the recent r aces at Melbourne, the other on a vehicle of local construction, The latter proved successful, doing the mile in seven minutes. FfiOSf un advertisement it will be seen that the Rev R. L. Stanford will deliver a lecture in the Schoolhouse on TTednesday evening, the 20th inst., on behalf of the School funds. The lecture has been highly spoken of wherever the rev. gentleman has delivered it, and we trust he will have a large audience on this occasion. The " Southland News" explains the discrepancy between the telegrams sent here with the result of the Wallace election by stating that Mr. Marten had been misinformed as to the returns from several of the outlying districts. No one who knew anything of Mr. Marten's high character suspected anything else. Indeed, the meie fact of his bo readily forwarding telegrams to all interested in the result proved his impartiality and courtesy. It will be gratifying to the friends of Mr. Wm. Haslem, who has been in the Tuapeka Hospital for the last six months, to learn that, the sum of £55 has been subscribed for him. Mr. Haslem is suffering from chronic rheumatism, and as he showed no signs of improvement, he has, by the doctor's recommendation, left for Melbourne, the Victorian climate being more favourable for such diseases. Through the intercession of Mr. J.C. Brown, the Gevornment, we understand, granted to Mr. Haslem a free passage. "W HA? Carlyle would call a " shriek," has been raised against the Provincial authorities for taking proper measures to collect the sums due by assisted immigrants. Wo cannot pretend to sympathise with persons whose sole hardship consists in being compelled to pay their lawful debts. Payment is only enforced from those who have the means to " stump up " without any inconvenience, and who have profited by their removal to the colony. The hardship appears to us to rest with those who are taxed to make up a deficiency caused by the dishonesty or carelessness of assisted immigrants. We have several times commented on the want of any provision for healthy out-door exercise in this district. A few gentlemen have begun to show themselves aware of the ! importance of paying due attention to athletic sports, and have given a considerable impetus to pedestrianisni at any rate. Every morning several early rising enthusiasts may be seen careering along the Wetherstones road, in bold attempts to vanquish time. Some of these gentlemen have, in spite of their untrained condition, covered the distance between Lawrence and Wetherstones in very fair time — 19min. 20sec, 19miTi. 21sec, and lTmin. 40sec, being the best performances. It is to be hoped that every encouragement will be given to this healthy amusement, and that handsome prizes will be offered as an inducement for the amateurs to exhibit their powers at more seasonable hours. It is a pity our cricketers do not make a bold attempt to organize an eleven. Waitahuna is far ahead of Tuapeka in this matter, as it is indeed in all matters requiring public spirit and unity of action. The present Executive have rather justified the prophecies of their enemies than the roseate anticipations of their friends. They have done nothing to justify the hopes entertained at the time of their accession to office ; indeed they have only been remarkable for the limpet-like tenacity with which they stick to office, under rather dishonouring circumstances. Their latest move- has been the declaration of the Island Block, Horseshoe Bend, open for purchase. According to the " Daily Times," Captain Fraser (Deputy-Superintendent) has applied for the whole block. Now,, without referring to the extreme probability that the land in- question is highly auriferous, this appears to us a rather curious circumstance, considering the number of applications lodged some months ago by persons resident in the district, and likely to prove bona fide settlers. Captain Fraser can hardly have ventured on so bold a step without some encouragement from the immaculate quintet who regulate the affairs of Otago. In our last issue, we expiessed a hope that the ground would be : thoroughly prospected before it was disposed of finally ; but from the present Executive miners can neither expect sympathy nor assistance. We trust the matter will not be allowed io rest here, and that both miners and settlers will strenuously object to an attempt to replenish the Treasury by sacrificing the beat interest* of tlwproTiMt,

Mb. Hopkins, Evans Flat, has a wide reputation as an importer of the latest novelties in English literature. Hia last consignment is particularly worthy of notice, including as it does many of the finest editions of our most popular authors. For those who admire sensationalism in art, he has provided the -works illustrated by Dor6— the M iss Braddon of painting — while those who prefer more wholesome pabulum can be accommodated with editions de luxe of all the English classics. We strongly recommend all students of our English literature to pay an early visit to the Thistle Store, and trust the managers of our local libraries will not allow to good an opportunity of filling up their shelves to pass away.