Local Intelligence.

Tuapeka Times, Volume VII, Issue 333, 25 February 1874, Page 2

Local Intelligence.

A special meeting of <-the Lawrence Town Council was held, in the Council Chambers on Monday evening. Present : E. Herbert, Esq., Mayor ; Councillors Armstrong, Hay, and Hayes. Cr. Mears tendered his resignation, wbicb, on the motion of Cr. Hayes, was accepted, the usuaWpenalty being in this case rescinded. A letter was received from Mr. Whittet, asking that Mr. Mears' name be added to the contract documents in conjunction with his own, he having taken him as a partner in the contract Application granted. Mr. Wbittet submitted the names of Messrs. Middlemiss and Barnett as his bondsmen, both to go security to the amount of £250. On the motion of Cr. Hayes, the names as submitted were agreed to. -It was resolved that the appointment of Clerk of Works be left to the discretion of the Mayon There being no other busiuesr.

the meeting dispersed. .

Mb, Clifton and Miss Fanny Sat* gave another of their celebrated drawing-room entertainments, entitled ' ' Merry Momepts," in the Athenaeum Hall, on Saturday erening. The audience, though rather small, was a thoroughly appreciative one. The different songs were rendered with greafe taste. Mr. Cflifton's representation of "Silly Bill and Father" again came in for rounds of applause. The music was provided by Mr. Connell and Master Hydes. A very enjoyable evening was spent. After the conclusion of "the programme,! Mr. Clifton thanked the audience, and stated that he intended appearing again in Lawrence at no distant date.

A FINE covey of sixteen partridges has been repeatedly seen on the track between Wether* stones and Bungtown. They are fine, healthy looking* birds, and strong on the wing. Another has been Been on several occasions on Mr. John' Drysdaie's farm, Tuapeka Flat. The Tuappka Jockey Club settling took place ' at the Victoria Hotel on Saturday evening. Every thing passed off satisfactorily, Mn Ward of course taking the lion's share of the money. Mb. Sheath's son, who was hurt by a fall trom a horse, is, we are happy to say, nearly recovered. Passengers were booked through from Lawrence to Dunedin on Monday last per Mr. Lyon's coach at the rate of 10s. per head. The Lawrence public are indebted to that gentleman, whose single handed endeavors have so materially reduced the coach fares Jrom Tuapeka to the metropolis. On whichever rokd Mr. Lyon's continues to drive, whether in conjunction with the new company or not, he deserves a large share of public support} Dr. Halley purchased the celebrated racehorse Patch last week for the sum of £28. This horse won the Derby in Cbristchurehin very good time some years ago. * This purchase should gladden the hearts of the Dr. 'a patients, who may now expect to find him making his visits in Derby time. An inquest was held at Waipori on Saturday last, before E. H. Carew, Esq., Coroner, on the body of the unfortunate man John Vivian, who lost his life while working iv a sluicing claim on the Waipori River; Dr. Stewart made a post martem examination of the body, when he found 'that the neck of deceased had been broken by a fall of earth. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the above evidence. A SwrrzEßa correspondent sends us the fo * lowing : — The Ixion Troupe have had a somewhat successful stay at Swit2ers, the hall on the occasion of their first performance being well filled. The Company was to have remained for thiee nights, but through some misunderstanding between the members of the corps, a division took place, and Miss Clara Stephenson and her husband, accompanied by some minor members, departed on Saturday. Mr. Frank Towers, Mrs. Towers, Mr. Hoyle, and Little Rosa remained behind. Although unprepared to give an entertainment by themselves at so short a notice, the performance was in every way an unqualified success, aud the universal opinion expressed was that the performance was the best given during tliosojourn of the Troupe. Miss Rosa Towers has established herself as a universal favorite, and Mr. and Mrs. Towers have rendered themselves no less popular. This excellent little Company intend to return to Switzers for the races, when I am sure they will be well received.

Mr. M. Hay held a sale of horses in the Victoria Yards, on Saturday last. Some valuable blood stock, including the Ada Colt, Miss King filly, Bismark, Wildboy, Kaven, and Sultana were put up, but most of them were bought in, the prices offered not being up to the reserve. Several good useful horses changed hands at a good figuie. After the sale, seveial of the lots were sold privately at good prices.

A number of petty robberies have been committed in Lawrence and on the racecourse during the meeting. Unfortunately several of the parties foolishly failed to give intimation to the police, thereby allowing the thieves to carry on their depredations without let or hindrance, Besides the minor robberies referred to above. John Kelso was robbed of between forty and fifty pounds, which was abstracted from a drawer where he usually keeps his money and books. The perpetrator of this robbery must have made himself remarkably well acquainted with the run of the stables, as the drawer from which the money was taken was so constructed as to lead any one to believe, who opened it two thirds of the way, that it was out to its full extent. The cash was deposited in the back portion of the drawer, which goes far to prove the thief must have been made acquainted with the fact, or that the robbery was committed by someone who "was familiar with the stable. The police have obtained a slight clue, which they are assiduously following up, and we hope they will be successful. Kelso's ill luck sticks well to him. hardly a month passes but we have to chronicle some misfortune that has happened him.

We call the attention of our readers to the Hiindicaps for the Switzers races, which appear in our advertising columns. The numbers entered for the Switzers and Waikaia Handicaps arp six and seven, respectively— a very satisfactory entry, considering the few race horses that are travelling. We have no doubt it will be a very successful meeting, weather permitting. The race Committee, we know, have done everything in their power to make it so.

A match was run "on the Lawrence racecourse on Saturday between Rambler and Young Leamington, distance 1| mile, for £10 a side, when Rambler won by a couple of lengths. There was a suspicion, which we understand was not groundless, that the rider of Young Leamington pulled his horse to prevent him winning; but parties who lose their money invariably complain and fancy they have been unfairly dealt with. After tins match a foot race was run between J, Harris, of local notoriety, and Harry Money. Money won the first heat, and Harris the second. 'When within 20 yards of the winning post in the third heat, a mate of {Moneys called out to him to fall, as he had backed Harris. Money accordingly fell ; but Harris, whose pecuniary interest lay in Moneys winning, fell also, thus spoiling the little swindle. The judge declared the match drawn, as neither of the competitors passed the post. Several other matches were got off during the afternoon for trifling sumsr ; but very little interest was displayed. There was a numerous attendance of the "taknt," every one being possessed of a dice box ainl a pack of cards, ready for a game ; but there were very few pigeons for them to pluck. They were wary and shy, and the cry of " Pop it down, gentlemen," met with but little response. We never saw a more blackguard looking crowd on a racecourse before than the. so-CAlled " talent " who patronised Lawrence this year, for the purpose of relieving the public of their surplus cash. We would therefore warn our Switzers and Tokomairiro friends to be on the alert, as these gentry are sure to pay them a visit.

Mr. John Cbadock, an old resident of Tuapeka, who has iimassed considerable wealth by his strict attention to business, combined with provider* habits, left by coach this morning en route for England via il/elbourne. It is needless to add that this gentleman's departure will be a cause of deep regret to a large circle of acquaintances. His social and obliging disposition bad gained for him many friends.

Tuesday, last week, was celebrated by the Chinese »s their New Year's Day. A party of mining Celestials, in the neighborhood of Wetherstones, ushered in the new year by placing a number of candles' in the form of a circle on the ground, and after lighting them commenced making obeisance before them.. Having gone through this ceremony for a considerable time,, they then started the firing of crackers, which amusement appears to be associated with all their festivities, devotional and otherwise.

. Messbs Hallenstein & Co. are the Lawrence agents for the Singer Sewing Machine, several of which they have on sale,

COUNOILLOBB MXABfI AND HlLI< luT»;jbcth resigned their seats in the Muuicip*! Ootth^il. Councillor Meats' resignation, it will be seen from our report of the special meeting <tf th§ OoQiSoil^ held on Mdnday, has been accepted. Councillor Hill's will be|dealt with at the ordinary mMting £g. Monday evening, - , .Our report of theß.l&'s Court, held yestt* day is too lengthy to appeal in to-d*y'» l«*ue. In the ease "of the^Beamnj)nt;and.Tuapek» Water Race:' Company (Registered)*. Richard Williams, judgment was reserved. In the cart of Michael tf. Hogg, the plaintiff was non* suited; and in Oorry v. Leslie, judgment was given for the plaintiff, The following outi were adjourned 1 Bamford *, MTherwrn, and Hayr. Pyke. The man named Drein, who *arf charged with having committed a felonious assault upon s - Sirl of 8 years of age, was brought up on remand beforeJUf. E. H. Carew yesterday. After hearing some further eyidenot, the accused was committed for trial* ' > The Lawrence Circuit Court has been fixed' for the third Tuesday in March and September, in lieu of June and December. It may not be generally known that applioa* tions for licenses under the Licensing Aot of, 1872 are required to be lodged with the clerks of the various licensing districts by the Ist of March next. If our licensed victuallers do not attend to this matter by the date mentioned, they may land themselves in a greater difficulty than ever. Mb. A. Homphbey is the successful tenderer for the erection of .Messrs. Bastings and Kofoed's malt house. The building is to be of stone and brick, and when completed will cost nearly £1000. The building is to be completed in 3 months. Mr. Kofeod has already purchased a large quantity of barley for malting purposes, among which are 2000 bushels from Mr. Jartes Smith, Greenfield Station. The barley grown in that locality, we understand, is of a superior quality. We hope thi» new venture of .Messrs. Bastings and Kofoed win be a successful one. These gentlemen deserve every encouragement from the public for their enterprise in promoting this new industry in our midst. The attendance on Saturday evening at the Ixion Troupe was extremely scanty. T,he entertainment provided was very indifferent, although a great bill was promised for tho occasion. A few character songs by Mr, Knott. a step dance by Mr, Wills, and " The Four o'clock Train," brought the performance to au untimely conclusion. Owing to Miss Olara Stepbenson being indisposed, that lady was unable to take part iv the proceedings, whir B| caused a considerable amount of dissatisfnc fl amongst the audience. ' - 0 From advertisement it will be seen that Mr/ R, Williams, of the Victoria Hotel, has been appointed Lawrence agent for Messrs. Cobb and Co. Passengers and parcels can now be booked there. The Dunedin coach leaves the Victoria Yards every morning at 7.30, returning at 4.30 ; and for the Teviot, Dunstan, and Queenstown every Monday and ;Thursday mornings at 7 a.m., arriving iv Liwrence on Wednesday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. The contractors are pushing on with the railway tunnel at Afanuku Creek. They have now pierced the rock a distance of 70ft, and find it as hard as ever.

The anniveisary soiree of the Lawrence Presbyterian Church will be celebrated on Wedueiday, 4th proximo.

The anniversary sermons of the Wesleyan Church, Waipoii, will be preached oa Sundaynext by the Rev. W. H. Beck, services to commence at 11 o'clock a. in. and 6.30 p.m. A public tea meeting will be held oh the following Afonday, when addresses will be delivered.

It will bo observed that tenders are oallod for the construction of the retaining wall in Wetheratoaes Creek, behind the north side of Koss Place.

"We are informed that Mr. Laoblan Maclean has relinquished the management of Bellamy Station, having received a more lucrative appointment in another part of New Zealand. Mr. Maclean, during his residence in the Tuapeka district, has made many friends, who, while they regret losing him, wish him every success iv his future career.

On the evening of St. Patrick's Day the late Cardinal Wisemans historical tale of Fabiola (dramatised) willT>e performed in the school room of the R.C. Church by the children attending St. Patrick's School. A description of the play with the names of the characters represented and the general caßte of the piece appear in our advertisement columns. We are informed that this will be an altogether exceptional treat. The children are already intimate with their parts, and after a few rehearsals will be all but pert- % Even now there is a demand for tickets to witness this novelty.

A London telegram, dated February 10, gives the names of colonists who have been returned to the Imperial Parliament. They are the Right Hon. R. Lowe, the Right Hon. H. E. C. Childers, Messrs. Young, WiH|R Macarthur, Alex. Macarthur, the Hon. Eliot Yorke, Jas. Brogden and Charles Reed. Among the rejected are Sir R. Torrenß, Messsrs. Macfie (the mover -of the annual motion for Fijian annexation), Banks, Williams, Liardet (who opposed Mr. Gladstone), and Lord Newry.

The "Tablet " characterises Sullivan's release as a " scandalous transaction." and the " North Otago Times " considers it " a mean action on the part of the Government and one that will verf properly be resented as a downright insult. A pretty piece of consistency New Zealand exhibits in protesting against convicts being sent to her shores, and at tie same time absolutely . trying to smuggte away the deepest dyed of her own to another and friendly country."

The Hokitika evening paper is glad to class itself with the minority who regarded Captain Johnson's of the Surat's prosecution in the light of persecution, and thus comments on the case :—lt: — It is not the act of an Englishman to punish twice for the same offence. " Let us carry but once the same burden of care." In his second prosecution, it may bo regretted there seems to be considerable lack of charity in his pr>secutors, who are thus, as it were, harshly eudeavouring to to again cast the waters of perdition upon an already drowned man, who, as a fellow creature, having committed himself, must still be pitied, though properly punished for his offences ; and as the law is already more than amply vindicated to the extent of the captain's utter ruin, "why should we dwell on tffe dark side for aye ?" why its ne again to be harassed for that which was included in the graver matter and its already severe punishment ? By the information," he is now being charged with drunkenness and breach of duty, and that, not even in the language of the statute, law on the subfect as having been wilful", jto* «as itt having .'tended to th* immediate danger of those* on' board.

The rt CbjifltehurchStar" says that there toe nMny^way^brStiting things. 1 ' The s«reT«bte ISd Belf-!*tisfactory is illustrated thus: i—^Nert morning the Magistrate of the Poli<#Cduri ientfor me. I went down and he received me cordially ; he said he had heard, of - the wonderful things I had accomplished by knocking down five persons and assaulting six others, and was proud of me. JL, was a promising young man, and all that.v TFhen he offered a toast, *' ; Guilty or not guilty &"r I responded in a brief Bpeech. and after the usual ceremonies I was requested to lend the Crown 405." Thb "Taranaki News "has the following Mnriring .paragraph.on the assumed editor of the- ."Ifew (Zealand Times" that is to be.:— "All.thp.way^fi'om Wallaroo 1 (perchance where' the man may have no work" to 'do) we hear the New editor of the "New Zealand Times " "is to come from. - We pity , the sorrow* of this South Australian press wayfarervT How; will he be commanded to write •n ar&l«.<>n native, affairs", know the differ-ence-between Te Whiti, Kawana Hunia, Manyhiri, and defunct Waka Nene ; or to be enabled to descant on their varied morality " and -^statuses Howljwill he learn to know Moorhouse from Rolleston, Macandrew from J. G-. S. Grant, Stafford from the "gentle" Shepherd, Yogel from any other '-bird" of passage, or Major Atkinson from Major Brown-?.' We have always been induced to believe our Premier and bis followers were

deeply,- imbued, with religious principles and 0 devotional feelings. We are certain of it now. Poverty,; the habit of " talking " strangers in ; and a tendency to prayer are the fundamental principles iof, godliness and state religion. Our: Mosaic Premier, who mourns over the iniquities .of the Colonial press, has at length, we hear from Wallaroo, imported a sacerdotal element into its editorial columns. It is a wise step both religiously and financially; the reverend gentleman catf pray for the- sins of his fellow pressmen, and having long .since' learned to fast, can live on pulse and bread to establish a New Zealand paper on the large capital of £5000. .We had no idea times were so bad in -Australia, or labor so abundant." At the Arrow Municipal election, on Tuesd*y thei7th inst. for the office of Mayor, Messrs Pritchard and Goldston tied with thirty ' Votes each. A new election is ordered for the 27th inst. . At a meting held in Melbourne the other day, one of the speakers stated that the Frederick the great Claim, Bendigo, was giving, profits at the rate of from £50,000 to £100,000 a year.