Tuapeka Times. AND GOLDFIELD REPORTER & ADVERTISER. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1872, "MEASURES NOT MEN." LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tuapeka Times, Volume V, Issue 255, 19 December 1872, Page 7

Tuapeka Times. AND GOLDFIELD REPORTER & ADVERTISER. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1872, "MEASURES NOT MEN." LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The reduction of the gold export duty takes effect from the Ist January, 1873. We learn that the banks have increased the price of gold sixpence per ounce.

We acknovrle lge with thanks the receipt, from the KegisMvir General, of a volume confining the statistics of New Zealand for 1871, and the agricultural statistics of the colony, to February, 1872.

A cbowdkd indignation meeting whs held at •Clyde on Monday evening relative to the sale of land in Wai Keri Keri Valley, which blocks up the outlet for tailings fro,m an extensive dis.trict. Messrs J. Alexander and D. M'Pherson were appointed a deputation to wait upon the Government. They started from Clyde on Wednesday, and arrived at Tuapeka the same sight, en route for Dunedin.

•Maky of our readers "will reeolleetMr. Gnrrett who was accidentally killed about two years and •a half ago, while riding from Cromwell to his residence at Bendigo Gully. Garrett died, leaving a large sum of money, and valuable interests in payable quartz reefs. A portion of ,ihe estate was remitted to his relations in England, but rumor says the larger portion of it was appropriated ,by a "party" who has since taken his departure f torn the colony. His grave is still unmarked by memorial stone, but in a inonumeutal yard in Dunedin, is to be seen a -handsome tombstone, executed in true artistic style, but it is not allowed to be ti-ansmitted to its destination, the 'Cron? well cemetery, on acAjount Of no money beingavailaMe to pay the •cost. Could not something be done in the matter by those who "were Gaixstt's friends ?

A SPECIAL meeting of the Committee of the Lawrence Grammar School was held on Wed--hesday, Dec. 4th, Pjresent — Messrs Jamison, ■(in the chair) Jeffery, Abel, Thompson, Hayes, {Secretary) and the Rev. Mr. Men« ies. * Letters iwere received from the Lawrence Town Council, declining to present a gold medal *, from the Education Board enclosing £8 4a 6d, for poor i ocn -, from Mr. niujqp Intimating the time of his .visit. It was decided that the -annual examina-

.tion should take place on Thursday .and Friday, the 19th and 20th inst., that Mr. H. Bastings I>e communicated with in reference to the re-

fusal of the Town Council to present a gold medal ; that the aura of £lt) be expended in frizes, the eelectiou'to be entrusted to MeBSVB. Menzies, Abel and Jamison. The Secretary was instructed to write to Afcsdaines Pyke, Thompson and Bastings, requesting their co-operation in the examination of the needlework of the xehool girls, on Thursday, the J9th inst. The Secretary was also directed to. object to a hotel license being granted to Mr. "VVootton, owing to .the close proximity of his house to the school. Tue meeting then adjourned. The usual

.monthly meeting was held on Friday, the 13th l)eoember. Present— Messrs Herbert, Meneies, Abel, Jamison and Hftyes {Secretary). The minutes of t(he previous meeting -were read and /confirmed. Messrs Meozies and Hayes, the subcommittee appointed to wait upon Mr. Hislop, .with respect itothefeucing of glebe, and increased school accommodation, banned in their report, which the Secretary was diluted to forward to the Education Board. The Secretary was instructed J» write to the Education Board for .certain wor4«. It was resolved to represent the necessity of another pypil teacher, bat that exaccommodation will he first required. Mr. ""Jamison was appointed to dfstribjate the prizes, and it wag decided .that the highest rewards {Should be given according to the marks of the teachers. It was agreed that the holidays should .extend to the 20th January. The meeting then adjourned.

On Monday, the 9th inst., the unwonted spectacle of two legal gentlemen iv the full paraphernalia of their profession, was visible in Peelstreet, Lawrence. The native juveniles could not undeistand the phenomenon, and made profound obeisance to the first gentleman that appeared, under the impression that he was His Honor Mr. Justice Chapnian. When the second gentleman came, it rather eoinpiifi&ted matters, and nearly destroyed the equilibrium of the youthful spectators' minds ; but they were doubly respectful as he marched towards the Courthouse, in all the glory of wig and gown. It was finally determined by a self-con-stituted juvenile committee that*both were dignitaries of the law, that one of them was Mr. Justice Chapman, and the other was a judge out fora holiday ; bnt which was which could not be sa.tisfact.orly deetrmined.

Pbom a circular letter we observe that the shares of the New Zealand Sub-Marine Gold Mining Company, being now allotted, the Company will be immediately registered under the Mining Companies' Limited Liability Act," and that a contract has been entered into for the oonstiuction .and delivery at such place as may Deselected for its working, of the sub-marine boat, with all necessary machinery and equipments. The directors trust that within two months, operations shall have commenced, and that, in due course, they will be able to announce to the shareholders satisfactory results.

Codbt Star of Taapeka, A.0.F., will celebrate its fourth anniversary, in the Court Room, Lawrence Athemeum, on the evening of Boxing Day, Dec. 2b'th, by a soiree, concert, and ball. From the preparations in progress, we have reason to state the Foresters of Tuapeka purpose making their fourth anniversary the most successful they have yet held. The price of admission, when it is considered that at the ball refreshments are included, is extremely moderate, and affords all classes an opportunity of spending an enjoyable evening. It will be seen by our advertising columns that Mr. Taylor of Tokoinairiro, intends extending his practice as a Barrister, Solicitor, and Conveyancer, by opening an office in Lawrence. Mr. Taylor will take up his residence amongst us, having made arrangements with a duly qualified solicitor to manage his practice at Tokoniairiro, which place he will visit for the purpose of conducting any important case in the District Court, or R. M. Court there. A meeting of the Committee of the Tuapeka Athenaeum, was held on the evening of Monday last. Present— Messrs Forbes (in the chair), Morrison, Humphrey and Ferguson. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed, after which the Secretary read the outward and inward correspondence, amongst which were letters from Mr. Jennings and Mr. Purdie, with reference to the charge of stuffing the birdskins recently piesented to the Athenaeum, by Dr. Hector. The consideration of these letters was postponed till next meeting. The Secretary was requested to communicate with Mr. Titchener, and the ladies and gentlemen who gave their services at the concert for the funds of Trinity Chnrch, asking I if they would kindly repeat the programme for the benefit of the Athenwum, at a date convenient for themselves, the hall to be placed at their disposal for reheat sals. The Secretary was instructed to write to those members of the Athenaeum, whose subscriptions were in arrear, requesting payment within a week, failing which, the privileges of the institution to be withdrawn from them, and payment enforced. There being no other business of importance the meeting adjourned. The Waipori Kaces and Sports Committee, j Diet With Unexpected Success it* canvassing for i subscriptions, and ure offering liberal prizes. It is expected that a number of strangers will be present to witness the various kinds of amusements provided, At the drawing, Mr. Vial became the proprietor of the grand stand booth, for the sum of £20 ss. The programme will be found in our advertising columns. We were iv error when we stated that Messrs Brogden & Co. had entirely dispensed with Chinese labor on the Clutha railway. It appears that the first batch of men were physically [ incapable of performing more than two-thirds of the amount of work expected, consequently, they were discharged. A fresh batch of better working Celestials were engaged, the majority of which earned their wages. This last experiment proved so satisfactory, that it was deter- | mined to continue it. The incapables are being gradually weeded out their places being filled by USefllLnavioa. - No <U£So«lty-i» «*perjencfcd ill procuring Chinese labor, large gangs of Celestials being camped at various paces along the line, waiting for employment. Thirty eight Chinamen are now at work on the railway between Adam's Flat and Tokomairiro. This number is expected shortly to be considerably augmented.

A W aii 081 coi respondent informs us that on the 9th inst.. between two and three tons of stone from the Devils Creek, was forwarded to Dune«lin, to be crushed and tested at the Go* vernment battery. The O.F.Q Company, have come upon splendid stone at last, and are in a fair way of being richly rewarded for their pluck and enterprise. We understand that Mr. Pyke's lecture on behalf of the Blue Spur school funds, was a great success, all the beauty and intelligence of the Si v being i>reisent,

Mu. Musbkn desires us to intimate that this is the last week of his stay in Lawrence.

Mu. Jonas Habrop has received a large consignment of Christmas presents, including books, toys, and f.iucy g o Is of all descriptions. Particulars will be found in our advertising columns.

Races and sports, under the auspices of the Oddfellows and .Foresters, will be held on the Lawrence race course on Boxing Day. The annual examination of the pupils attending the Lawieuce Grammar School takes place to-day and to-morrow. The Committee will be glad to see as many parents who can attend, show an interest in the school, by being present.

Now that the racing season is fairly on, the Tuapeka Jockey Club might do a little towards improving the state of the Lawrence race course. There are many local horses which would go into t>a n : ng for the small races of the surrounding districts, were there any available course. A day or two's labor is all that is required, and as promoters of sporting, we really think the Jockey Club shoald incur the expense.