Local Intelligence.

Tuapeka Times, Volume VII, Issue 366, 20 June 1874, Page 2

Local Intelligence.

A MEETING of the Gabriels Gully Channel Company will be held on Tuesday next, at 2.30 p.m. The refusal of the Provincial Government to recommend the scheme for the approval of the General Government has by no means damped the aidour of the Committee, who feel so confident in the merits of their case that they have determined upon laying it before the General Government, and using all the inflnenoe they can to obtain the necessary grant of money for the scheme. A meftinq will he held in the Masonic Hotel on Monday evening., to endeavor to arrange a ploughing match for the Tnnpeka district. The attendance of farmers is earnestly requested. To allow the annual match to lapse would not be creditable to the district. Farming is rapidly becoming one of our leading industries, and the importance of encouraging good ploughing should be better appreciated. The Dunstan coach did not reach Lawrence until after 12 o'clock on Wednesday night. The pole of the coach broke coining down the steep descent from Rae's. owing to the frightful state of the road at that spot. The pole was spliced with such material as was obtainable, and the coach again proceeded on its journey, arriving as above stated. * Sir Jambs Febgosson, despite the assertions of the Otago people, appears to be possessed of some social qualities. During his stej- in Nelson he was the guest of the Mayor ; he also attended a "public ball and held a levee. He must hav e considered the Otagonians a boorish class of people, unfit for him to associate with, and reserved the play of his social qualities for the more genial northern provinces. Several of the country members of the Provincial Council passed through Lawrence, homeward hound, on Wednesday. Our local members, Messrs. Bastings and Brown, have also arrived. The Dunstan coach met with another slight mishap on its upward journey on Thursday morning. When near the' Beaumont the axle broke, and caused a considerable delay. Mb. Mouat, for Messrs. Herbert, Howat, and Co., applied, at the last sitting of the Waste Lands Boards, to have added to their lease a piece of ground at an end of a surveyed application by Mr. Rodgers. From the " Times," we ' learn tlmt this is a never-ending business, which, in some shape or another, has lately come before every meeting of the Board. There are three applications, each of which overlaps the other. Perry's right for the part applied for by him was confirmed, and surveys were ordered to, be made as soon as possible. The members of the Board appeared to be thoroughly sick of the business, and said that they would hear no more about it till the surveys came in, when they wonld endeavor to do justice- to aIL the parties. On" Monday night, a billiard match took place on the table s>t the Dunstan Hotel for £10 a-side, between Mr, John Mellor, of Tinkers, and Mr. Uaddleston, who has leased the Port Phillip Hotel, the former receiving 100 points put of 500. The game was a gift to Mr. Huddleaton. . Mr. Mellor apparently being out of play. Another match was played on the following day by the same parties for £20 a-side, Mr. Mellor receiving 150 points out of 500. The play was considerably better than on the previous evening, Mr. Mellor winning this time. The scores, at the finish, were— Mellor 500, to his opponents 445. A man named Smithston was brdught before the Resident Magistrate at Clyde, charged with stealing a waterproof coat from the store of Messrs. J. and G. Mellor, Tinkers. The cvi- j dence given was conclusive, and the accused was sentenced to three months' imprisonment. ' The anniversary soiree and ball of the' Loyal Roxburgh Lodge of Oddfellows took place on, Tuesday evening last, in the Commercial Assembly Room, Roxburgh. There was a large gathering, and everything went off successfully. The large hall was well decorated, and tho tables presented a fine appearance. After the tea had been, dispensed and all were satisfied, the N.G of the lodge read a statement of its financial position and future prospects. Several songs were then sung, after which the room was cleared for dancing. Mr. Harry M'Douall displayed hia ujmal ability n* M.C. ; and Mr. Wataon, of Lawrence, and Mr, Burton, of Roxburgh, mpplied the music on the occmion— the former with the violin and' the latter with the piano. Dancing was kppt lip till 6 o'clock in the morning, when the large amenably dispersed to their homes after enjoying a really first'claw entertainment,

We are informed that Mr. Oox has let the Port Phillip Hotel for a term of years to a Mr. Huddlpston, a late arrival in the Colony. ■ An agreement has been signed between the parties, and a deposit of a considerable amount paid.

Tnfc Clyde Brass Band has had one more laurel added to its crown. The sum of £24 14s. 6il. was realised for the benefit of the Matakahui School funds by the late entertainment at the opening of the large. Assembly Boom of Messrs. Mellor, Tinkers. The Committee desire it to be made known that they ascribe the success of the affair to be entirely owing to the splendid perfoimance of the gentlemen comprising the Brass Band.

The rocks and minerals presented to the Lawrence Museum by Captain Hutton have arrived. They consist of 23 specimens of rook* and 18 of minerals, and are a valuable addition to the Museum.

AN accident happened to Mr. J. M." Clarke's baker's cart in Wetherstones, on Thursday afternoon. The horse took flight and bolted. In his mad career along the street, he ran the cart against the post-office verandah, pulling it down. The cart was also considerably damaged

Messrs. Ybknd and Popb have temporarily discontinue 1 running the couch from Lawrence to Clyde, owing to the bad state of the road.

AT the Waste Lands Board meeting held this week, it was agreed to appoint Mr. J. N. Wood a District Land Officer at Switzers. "Mb. John Perry's saw mill at Tapanui has changed hands. Mr. Youngaon is the purchaser.

IN the neighborhood of Colonsay-street on Thursday evening, our attention was attracted by some ugly sounds suggestive of the close proximity of a nienagery of wild beasts. After calling our wits together, we remembered that a brass band had been started, and that Thursday evening was set apart for practising, We wish its members every success in their landable efforts to provide the Lawrence public with instrumental music ; but we hope they will soon be able to produce either melody or harmony, and not alarm the inhabitants with unearthly sounds.

From our Tinkers correspondent's |letter, it will be observed that tha child of Mr. Martin, of Tinkers, who had been missing for some time, was found at Devonshires — a distance of four miles from his home. The little fellow, who is only two aud a half years old, had travelled in aJstraight line to Devonshires. and was out, exposed to very inclement weather, all the night of the 9i.li instant.

Mr. West has kindly offered to preside at the opening of the organ in Trinity Church on Sunday next, for both morning and evening services. The offertory will be devoted to the organ fund.