Tuapeka Times. AND GOLDFIELDS REPORTER AND ADVERTISER. SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1874. "MEASURES, NOT, MEN."

Tuapeka Times, Volume VII, Issue 336, 7 March 1874, Page 2

Tuapeka Times. AND GOLDFIELDS REPORTER AND ADVERTISER. SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1874. "MEASURES, NOT, MEN."

Owing to an extra pressure on our ipace, we are compelled to hold, over our report of the Presbyterian Church anniversary, which was held on Wednesday evening, oar leading article, our Dunstan correspondent's letter, a communication from Mr. J. E. Thompson, and some local matter,

The installation of officers of Lodge St. Qeorge, 1128, E.&, Lawrence, took place in the Lodge room on Thursday evening. There was a very good turn-out of the brethern. Bro. Williams was duly installed into the office of Worshipful Master by P.M. Bro. Nathan of Dunedin, assisted by Bros. Budge and Bryant, P.M.s of Lodge St. George. The following office-bearers " were also installed :— Bro. A, Alexander, S.W.; Bro W. H. Cox, J.W.; Bro. Meyer, Treasurer ; Bro. Armtsrong, Secretary , Bro.E. Tiohener, S.D.; Bro. G. Jeffery. J.D.; Bro, J. Middlemiss, 1.G.; Bro. T. Arthur, Tyler. After the imposing ceremony was conoluded, the brothers adjourned to the diningroom of the Commercial Hotel, where Bro, Armstrong had an excellent spread in waiting for them. The usual Masonic toasts were proposed with great enthusiasm, and the evening was passed in a most convivial manner.

The usual sports will take place on the race course on St. Patrick's Day. A good programme has been provided, and the services of the Provincial Brass Baud we are informed have been secured to enliven the proceedings.

The Wild Deer, from Glasgow, arrived at Port Chalmers on Thursday with 212 immigrants.

The following are the weights for the Tokomaiiiro Handicaps:— Members Handicap: Tiimbourini, 9st 121 b; Ada Colt, 7st ; Swaggerer. 6st 7lb ; Doctor, 6st, Flying Handicap ; Newbold, 9st 12lb ; Color-Sergeant, 7»t 12Lb ; Ada Colt, 7st 21b ; Novice, 7st lib ; Kitty, 6st ; Seabiul, 6st ; Seabird, f>st 61b, Handicap Hurdle Race : Don Pedro, lOst ; Bismark, list 41b ; Bobbj% 9st 81b ; Bushman (late Bamhler), lOst , Tnniitourini, 12st 4'.b ; Swaggerer, lOsfc 12ib.

In the " Gazette " of the 4th instant, we notice that 2000 acres of land in the Tuapeka VVest diatiict. run 123 (Smith's), on both sides of the road Lawrence to lu»[.ei,a Mouth will be opeu'for application on Monday, 6th Apm, o^t'.ie deferred payment system.

The "'Daily Times " of yesterday says : — Tne post of Provincial Solicitor, resigned by Mr. i'urton a few days ago, hiis not yet 'been tilled, but it is expected that Mr. Hag^ut will receive the appointinput. It is lumoured that there will sson be smother resignation in the Executive Council, and that the vacant ise.it is to be tilled by a gentleman who has filled the position ot Mayor in this city.

At the last meeting of the Waste Lands Board, Mr._Thos, Bruncon applied for a license to quarry stone on hu ucie of ground, near the boundary of the township of Lawrence, The application was refened to the District Ltnd Officer for information. Mr. L. M'Lean applied to purchase the freehold of the agricultural lease held by him in the Tunpeka East district, being sections 6. 28. 29, 31, 34/ and 35, blook 111. The Board decided not to .ict in the matter until the Government reported to them. A petition was ''read from a number of leading residents in Milton, asking that a lease of half section 7. block XXXVII.. Tokomair'ro, jmght be grnnted to Mr. \V. M. White, for the establishment of pottery works, the clay there being suiMhle for the purpose. There was another application for the land, and it was resolved that it should be sold as land of special value, at an upset price of £1 per acre.

In New York, 10.000 dollars were paid for holding a pod mortem examination on the Siamese Twins.

During January, ten slii]« left with immigrants for New Zt-iilaud, ami eleven others weie to follow ir. February. About 2500 souls are to be despatched per month. Tha.tKenb Agiioultural Laborers' Union sent 200 adults, per William Dime, for Otago ; and 75 in the Wemiiigfcon, for Wellington. Previous to their departure a grand entertainment was given, at which 1600 persons were present.

The following are the results of the Welling' ton races .—Delusion won the Maiden Plate Castaway, the Wellington Cup ; Tommy Dodd the Ladies' Purse ; and Guy Fawkes, the SteW ards' Purse. '■-

Juries are summoned for Supreme Court sittings in Lawience. commencing on the 17th instant.

Fbom advertisement it will be seen that Mr. Lyons commences coaching between Lawrence and the Teviot next week. He has a four-horse team and a comfortable cnsicb , aud will no doubt secure a fair share of tlfe ti.iffic. He has been the means of reducing the fares between Lawrence ami Dunedin, and in all probability will follow the same course between Lawrence and the Teviot. For this alone he deserves the support of the public. '

Mr. Watson is the successful tenderer for the excavation of the site of the Lawrence Court-house. He is prosecuting the work vigorously, and as soon as his- contract is completed, Mr. Humphrey will proceed with the election of the building.

Mr. Grace, of the England Eleven, confesses that he has been thoroughly surprised at the advance which cricketing has made in these Colonies. In regard to bowling, Grace says that Allan, of the Melbourne team, is the best in the world.

"The investigation concerning the Green Island murder," writes to the *' Daily Times" ' ' was advanced another stage at the Kesident Magistrate's Court on 'Juesday. The accuse!, Patrick Long, was formally arraigned, when a colloquy took place between the police and the Bench d,s to the proper mode of proceeding. Sub-Inspector, Mallard desired the present charge to be withdrawn, as accused stood committed for trial at a superior Court on the Coroner's warrant. The Inspector, to hia suaprise, was requested by t Mr. Bathgate to put his finger on the statute authorising a Coroner thus to commit any prisoner for trial. This the Inspector declined doing, and after a short adjournment of the case, ..and. .further conference, the hearing was adjourned for a week." . A letter from a correspondent signing himself "Q" appears in Wednesdays "Times", as follows: — ' For his Mr Bathgate's informatiQn and instruction, I beg to inform him thas' the power is given in the Coroners Act, 186% and if I remember rightly the section ,is the eighth." .. ' - .-From Auckland telegrams we learn that the ship Splendid from New York, for Dunedin, owned by Messrs. John Cormack and party, sprung a leak, and returned to port.