Local Intelligence.

Tuapeka Times, Volume VII, Issue 381, 12 August 1874, Page 2

Local Intelligence.

QoiTE a gloom was cast over Lawrence on Sunday evening, whea tho news spread that Mr. Andrew Taylor, of Tuapeka Mouth, had been killed by a fall from his horse on his way home from Lawrence on Saturday afternoou. The details of the accident appear in our report of the inquest. Some strange fatality appears to have followed deceased and his family. In Dundee in 1848, Mr. Taylor, at the age of eighteen, lost his right arm by the eiplooion of a cannon, Three years ago, it will bo remembered David Taylor, -Iris biother, met with his death on the same voa-1, by tho dray he was driving passing over his body. Mr^ Taylor, who is now left a widow a second time, lost her first husband while he was rafting timber on the Molyneux. Such a chapter of accidents seldom falls to the lob of any one family, and we are sure thp warmest sympathies of the people in this district will be elicited on behalf of the widow and fatherless children. Mr. Andrew Taylor was a man of twenty years' colonial experience ; and during his sojourn in this and the neighboring colony of 'Victoria, he gained the respect and esteem of all who knew hiiu. He was a sober ard industrious man, and was genial and warm hearted, even to a fault. His many acts of kindness will be long remembered. Mr. Taylor was 44 years of age, and a native of Fifeshire, Scotland.

A meeting of the Athenseum Committee was held on Thursday evening last. Present : Messrs. A. M'Kinlay (in the chair), Fisher, Halley, Abel, and Squires. The minute 3of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The following accounts were passed for payment : -New Zealand Insurance Co. , £1 17s. 6d. ; J. C. Love, £20 4s. ; T. Barnett, £i 18s. ; Herbert and Co., £6 Ba. Bd. ; W. Tolcher, 6s. Gd. ;~F. H. M'Coy, Is. Is. ; W. Smith, £3 10*. ; G. Moriaon. 13s. 6d. A letter was received from Mr. Copland re the transfer from the Superintendent; of certain leases in favor of the A.thdnseum, aud stating thnt it was not stamped, and that the institution w.vs linKo to i\ tine of £3. Mr. Squires moved, " That the Secretary wait on Messrs. Humphrey and Woott'ori tn see if thpy were willing to pay the tine of £5, the Athenaeum paying the registration fee. " Ctiried. A letter was received fiom the Secretary of Education Board, accompanying receipt for £10, A letter was received from the Londoa agent, Mr. W. G. Parsons, acknowledging receipt of bank draft, for £20. Dr. Halley promised to present a copy of " Puritanism and Nonconformity in Lancashire" to the institution. The meeting then closed.

Oub Tapanui correspondent sends us the following : — TheTapauui ploughing match came off "at the homestead of John M'Kellur, Esq , Brookstlale, Tapanui, on Tuesday, 4th iust. The day was fine and warm, the ground was in good order, and the visitors were numerous. The judges were Messrs. A. Rutherford and J. Moffat, of Waiwera; and Mr. J. Black, of Waipahee. The following is a list of the prizetakers ; — A. White, Ist prize. Ll2 ; J. Beaton. 2nd. LlO , 11. Sheddan, 3rd, LS ; J. Cleghorn, 4th, L 6; J. Dickison. sth, L 4; W. Mayow, 6th, L 2; D. BPKenzie, 7th, books. Special prizes — Best ins and outs and groomed horses, A. White ; best finish, J. Dickison ; best feering, It. Sheddan ; first finished, D. M'Keuzie. All business in Tapanui was suspended, as it seemed to be generally agreed to make a day's outing, utid a mosfc enjoyable day it was. The thanks of nil the Ta^auuites are due to Mr. M'Kellar, whose practical kindness and courtesy have been so frequently experienced by almost every resident in some way or other. A dinner was given afc Mr. Allan's Commercial Hotel in the evening. Mr. J. liodgers occupied the chair, and Mr. A. Allen the vice-chiir. The udiiul loyal and patriotic toasta were proposed and responded to, and were followed by ''The Competitors," proposed by Mr. Allan and responded to by Mr. Dickison. "The Agricultural Interests of the Colony " was proposed by Mr. M'Kelkr and responded to by Mr. Rodgers. Then followed " The Judges," " TLe Secretary" and numerous other toasts. During the evening songs were sung by Messrs. Hewitt, Beaton, Rodgevs, R. Allan; Wardlaw, and Templeton. It is gratifying to state that a Ploughing Match Club has been formed of 40 members ; annual subscription, LI Is. The sum of about L2O remains in hand towards future prizes. Very great auccesg is expected next year.

A PDRPLE lecture will be delivered in the Oddfellows' Lodge Room, Commercial Hotel, Lawience, this evening, by P.G.&I. Bro. Williams. THE Rev. Mr. Beck will preach in the "Wesleyan Church, Waipori, ou Sunday next, weather permitting. We understand a special meeting of the Committee of management of the Tuupeka Hospital has been called for to-morrow evening to consider the position of subscribera. A splendid meteor was visible for a few seconds on Friday evening. The night was dark, and the meteor had all the brilliancy of a magnificent rocket. It appeared in a southwesterly direction from Lawrence, It is said that Cobb and Co. intend running a daily coach from Lawrence to Clyde during the coming summer. Mb. F. Dunnmt, who has for some time past occupied the position of Government draughtsman in Lawience, being about to leave New Zealand for Tasmania, has decided upon disposing of one of his excellent water color paintings by art union. The painting is now on view at the Athenseum, and we believe is a comparison picture to the one recently pur. chased by Messrs. Keith and Wilkie for the sum of £20, and respecting which the Dunedin press spoke very highly. The drawing of the art union, takes place on Friday, 21st inst. We regret to learn that Mr. Andrew Allan, of the Commercial Hotel, Tapanui, has been severely kicked by a horse. A son of Mr. Bain Tapanui, lias also received a kick from a horse. Both cases are under the care of Dr. Dou»lap. The Roxburgh public are anxiously waiting the appointment of returning officer, &c. &c, for the ensuing Municipal election, trusting that there may be some little excitement to enliven the dull monotony of the place. Fuoji advertisement, ie will be seen that Mr # J. C Chappie will sell to-morrow, at the Victoria Hotel, sections of land near Tuapeka Mouth; and on Friday Mr. W. Hayes will sell furniture, &c, on account of Mr. F. Dunnetfc, The advantages derivable from the use of machinery in the- building trade are plainly shown in the speedy manufacture of the sashes, doors, beading, and other wood work requited in the construction of the new Courthouse. Mr. Humphrey's steam mill enables him to execute work of this description in a very rapid manner. A Wethebstones correspondent writes us complaining in very bitter terms of persons abusing the new footpath, which has been partly completed at consideiable expense, by riding upon it to save their horses' feet from being soiled. Only three cases of trespass have been noticed,,two being by drunken men , but the third, which took place yesterday, was by a gentleman whose- name we do not feel called upon to mention, but from whom better conduct might have been expected. ~ Oxtb, sporting correspondent ufc UoxWrgti sends us the following list of likely starters for the Mayoral Cup, which event is to be run for shortly. He also promises the " straight tip " at an early date, which will appear previous to the race. It ha 3 been observed that L'Empereur is the only animal that takes early exercise in the morning; that he is very excitable, which in the opinion of some considerably endangers bis chance of winning the Cup, the probability being that he will bolt off the course, his jock being scarcely strong enough to hold him :—: —

NAMES. JOCKEYS. COLCHIS •WEIGHTS Honest John Murdoch Gordon Orange and blue . 12et. 01b Veritas Bob. Bennett White, with green cap 11 7 Faugh-a-Ballagb. Con O'Brien Green and gold 11 0 Cousin Jack Fitz Yattendon E. Eady Tom Feafcherstone Blue, with silrer star Stars and stripes 10 10 10 5 Patch Jno. Homier Green, white cap 9 12 L' Einpereur The Governor All colors 9 7 Peter Simple Jno. Eeid Sky blue 9 0 Ironsides James Brosnan Scarlet, with black strip 8 10 P.B. Young Rothschild Jno. Ellis Jno. Borland Black and green Brown, with white cup 8 5 8 0 Butcher Boy Sam Crossan Bed, white, and blue 7 10