Tuapeka Times. AND QOLDFIELD3 REPORTER AND ADVERTISER. SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 1874. "MEASURES, NOT MEN." Local Intelligence.

Tuapeka Times, Volume VII, Issue 368, 27 June 1874, Page 2

Tuapeka Times. AND QOLDFIELD3 REPORTER AND ADVERTISER. SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 1874. "MEASURES, NOT MEN." Local Intelligence.

Mb. Clarke, of Moa Flat Estate, has handed Mr. Farrer the handsome donation of £50 for the Tuapeka Hospital.

The first of the 90 feet girders for the long span of the Beaumont bridge is being placed in position. As may be imagined, this is a work of considerable difficulty, and Mr. M'Donald, the contractor, appears equal to the occasion.

The Presbyterian Church at Havelock will be opened to-morrow. The Rev. Dr. Stuart, of Dunedin, will preach there at 3 p,m. ; at Manuka Creek, at 11 a.m. ; and at the Athenaum, Waitahuna, in the evening. A special collection, in aid of the building fund, will be made at each place. The Clntha Presbytery will meet on Tuesday, at 11 a.m., for the ordination of the Rev. Mr. Skinner ; and the customary soiree will take place in the evening. On Wednesday, all the children in the district are invited to partake of tea in the new Church, after which several clergymen will address them. Through the courtesy of the Rev. Mr. Beaumont, there will be no service in connection with the Church of England, in Waitahuna on Sunday.

On Thursday evening (writes the ' * Cromwell Argus "), at the meeting of the Council, one of the members of that body " did a growl " at the manner in which the '• Argus" reported their proceedings. One of the grounds of coinplaint was that all the motions brought forward *rore not placed before the public, Aud if all were not given, in the opiuion of this Councillor, there was little use in giving any. We do not know whether the omission of any notice of the following resolution, which was brought forward at the previous meeting, had to do with the growl under notice ; but its publication now will give the public some idea of what, in the poor judgment of the " Argus," is not allowed to encroach on space. We forbear mentioning the name of the proposer this time, but hope that the lesson will be taken. Reporters are generally Allowed a discretion, and the public may judge from the sample of motions omitted whether it be not sometimes wisely ex« ercised. Hei cis the effusion, which our readers may interpret for themselves s— '" That if this Council think fit that an open ditch to curry the water along Melmore Terrace, will grant the sum of money to private undertakers in the way of water supply : that is, to those that have gone to any expense to supply water-tanks."

Mr. H. L. Squirks reports having sold during the week two'.sixfceenth shares in the North of Ireland claim, Blue Spur, for th* sum of £600. Shares aye in great demaud, owing to the recent discoveries.

Tenders are invited for a weekly mail service between Clinton and Tapanui. This service will give the Tapanui residents a bi-weekly mail, and will place them on equal terms with Switzets.

The Committee pf the Lawrence Grammar School, which now only meets quarterly, should have been held on Thursday last, but owing to the absence of a quorum, there was not any business done. There were present— F. H. M'Coy, Esq., President, and M«ssrs. Squires. Jamison, nnd Hairop. They decided to postpone the meeting till Friday, July 3rd., when, amongst other business, the consideration of plans for the new schoolhouse will be gone into. A letter was received by the Secretary from the Rev. Mr. Menzies, in which he expressed regret at being unable to attend, as he had some matters to bring before the Committee. He wished to call the attention of the Committee to certain obscene writing having been traced to some of the pupils in the school, and which, in conjunction with Mr. Stenheuse, who zealously aided him, he had taken steps to repress. The letter will be considered at the meeting on the 3rd proximo. Some remarks were made as to the desirability of writing to tbeEducation Board, enquiring whether scholars convicted of such an offence could be expelled from the school.

At Wednesday's meeting of the Waste Land Board, the following amongst other applications were considered : — Mr. John Cooper applied to purchase five acres of block XIX., Tuapeka East. The Chairman said that spotting surveys could not be kept up with, and recommended that the application be deforced till the whole block could be systematically surveyed. The recommendation was agreed to. — Mr. Thomas Darton's application to purchase sections 18 and 19, block 1., Tuapeka East, held by him under agricultural lease, and to include a water race, was approved of. — Messrs. Haz'ett & M'Donald applied and received protection to prospect for copper on Messrs. Campbell and Low's run, Manuherikia.

We learn that Mr. J. E. Gascoigne has purchased Mr. Cooper's interest in Messrs. Walker and Co.'s hay and corn store.

The directors of the Beaumont and Tuapeka Water Race Company have elected not to appeal against the decision of Mr. Carew in the case of the Company v. Aitken. In so doing they have acted very wisely. If they were desirous of making it impossible to form another company in the district, no matter the promises of success such company might offer, they could not adopt a better method than that of carrying on litigation to its utmost limits. The history of the Beaumont .and Tuapeka Water Kace Company has been one of blunders since its formation, and the diiectors would have shown a foolhardiness whioh we did not think they were capable of had they appealed against a decision so exhaustive and so just as that given by Mr. Carew on Tuesday last.

A meeting of the Tuapeka Athenreum Com? mittee was held in the library on Monday evening last. There N were present Mr. C. W. Adams (in the chair), and Messrs. Fisher and Ferguson. The inward correspondence consisted of letters from Mr. Jennings, Mr. Purdie. and Capt. Hutton, and had all a bearing upon the specimens of birds, &c, which have recently been added to the museum. The Secretary was empowered to get a glass case made in which to place the birds. ' A letter front Mr. Hislop, with reference to the account with the Education Board, was held over for consiileintion at the next meeting of the committee. There being no other business, the meetiug adjourned.

Mb. Joseph Olabke, the Victorian million, aire, returned to Lawrence yesterday, after visiting his Moa Fiat estate. He visited the Blue Spur in the afternoon iq company with Mr. Bastings.

During- the past week, our retpected Warden, Mr. Oarew, who was recently so sadly bsreaved of his wife, had the remains of his two children, who were buried at Blacks, exhumed, and reintgrred in the Lawrence

On 'Thursday evening, an •mergency meeting of Lodge St. George, 112& V E. C, was held in the Lodge-room for the purpose of preienting Brother Budge, who is about to leave Lawrence; with' a token of their appreciation of the many services he has rendered the Lodge during the last seven years. Theie was a good attendance ; and the presentation, which took the form of a Past Master's jewel, was. made by W.M. Bro. Williams, in a few congratulatory remarks. He referred to the great loss which the Lodge would Bustain by the removal of Bro. Budge, who had worked so very hard for its welfare. Later in the evening, a complimentary dinner was given to Bro. Budge, when upwards of twenty Masons sat down to a spread laid out in Bro. Armstrong's best style. W.M. Bro. Williams ccupied the chair. After the usual Masonic toasts were given, the W.M. proposed "The Health and Happiness of their Guest,' who, he hoped, would be long spared to wear the small token which the Lodge had presented to him of their hearty good wishes for hib future success in life, and their appreciation of his sterling worth as a Mason. He believed they had Bro. Budge to thank for the existence of Lodge St. George, as on one or two occasions but for his energy and zeal for the gocd of Masonry, it would have been numbered with the things that were. Speaking for himself in particular, he would perhaps above any other member feel the loss of- their Past Master ; but the Lodge in general would, he feared, be a great loser. It would be the duty of the members to endeavor to emulate Bro. Budge's example, and, by giving close attention to instruction, progress in Masonry and keep up the good character of the Lodge, which their Past Master had done so much to earn. Bro. Budge responded by thanking the brothers for the hearty manner in which his health had been proposed. In doing what he had done as a member of Lodge St. George, he had done no more than his duty as a Mason. He regretted leaving Lawrence : but hoped to be able to visit the Lodge occasionally. He would make an effort to be present at the next installation of office bearers, when he would be gald to find the Lodge in a prosperous state. The health of the "W.M." was then proposed and responded to ; then followed " The Officers of the Lodge ;" concluding with the health of the " Host." Songs and recitations were given by Bros. Waldie, Goodfellow, Downes, Ferguson, Armstrong, Chalmers, Tanton. Alexander, and Halley, and a pleasant evening was brought to a close by singing "Auld Lang Syne" and the "National Anthem."

We are happy to learn that Mr. Ralston, who met with an accident recently at the Blue Spur, is so far recovered as to be able to leave his

Mb. M. Hat reports having sold <3uring the wi'ek. at Long's Yards, on Wednesday, a mixed lot of cattle at an average of £2 2s. 6d., also leasehold land at a good figure. On Thursday, on account of Air. James Low, harness, saddlery, &c. at first-class prices. On Friday, on account of Mr. G. Morison, household furniture at very good prices.

IN recording from time to time the progress of the district, it is pleasing to notice the improved appliances introduced for the cultivation of the soil, il/essrs. J. nnd D. M'Taggart, blacksmiths, of Lawrence, have recently fitted up one of Roid and Gray's double furrow ploughs for Sir. Treloar of Tuapeka Flat. Without entering upon the disputed question of the adaptability of these ploughs for the undulating and hilly country of Tuapeka, it is gratifying to know that one of our local fanners has sufficient pluck to make a practical test of their capabilities. It is also gratifying to know that the plough is an Otago one. Beid and Gray of Oainaru have made their mark as manufacturers of these ploughs, and by their enterprise have brought Oauiaru into an enviable distinction.

We! understand that upwards of 4000 shares in the Colonial Bank have been applied for by residents iv the Tuapeka District. Monday, the 29th insfc., is the last day on which applications will be received.