Local Intelligence.

Tuapeka Times, Volume VII, Issue 387, 2 September 1874, Page 2

Local Intelligence.

The following telegram, the result of Monday's public meeting, has been handed to us for publication :—": — " To James Macamlrew, Esq., Superintendent, and the Executive Council, Dunedin. —Public meeting re Tuapeka Hundred held last evening. Resolutions passed condemning hundieds system as unsuitable for goklfields, anil recommending present leasing system instead. Every probability that proposed hundred would be purchased by one or two pei sons as a speculation, and settlement thereby obstructed. Memorial, with resolutions, will be sent to-morrow. Committee earnestly "!\?sh'e"p6stponiiinent ol proclamation.*' Thk Key. Mr. Menzies delivered a lecture, entitled "Southampton to Jerusalem, and its environs," accompanied by magic lantern illustrations, in Clarks Flat School, on Friday evening last. Mr. Fraser was in the chair, and introduced the reverend lecturer. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, contrary to the expectation of the promoteis, the Schoolhouse was crowded. The views exhibited were principally those of spots well known to Bible readers, and endeared to all Christ's followers, as beiug connected with the history of his life on earth. The lecturer's remarks on the different scenes presented were pleasingly rendered, anil were full of interesting and valuable information. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Menzies at the close of the lecture , the Chairman also received a vote of thanks for presiding. Unfovtunately, the views did not show so distinctly as could have been desired. The lantern had been doing duty in Dunedin lately, and arrived just in time for the lecture, and was somewhat out of trim. Mr. Menzies, we understand, has kindly promised to make up for this defect by giving a lecture at another time. Mr. Clark, of Waitahnna, is expected to deliver the uext lecture of the series. We are informed that in visiting the Miller's Flat Block last week Mr. Al'Kellar, Goklfields Secretary, cam* to the conclusion that a mistake had been made by Mr. Warden Simpson in taking the Minzion (?) creek for the Oven's Creek OV Some such tviflingenor, a circumstance very likely indeed to occur, considering that tho party then sent to report upon the land had neither maps, phius, nor anything else to guide them. We decidedly protest against official reports being framed upon such cursory investigation. They are an insult upon a community. Ouu Alexandra correspondent, writing on the 28th ult., says :— On the 26th instant, the concert and ball in aid of the funds of the Clyde Bra^i Band took place in the Library ll.ill. Alexffldra, and proved a most unqualified success, the room being crowded to overflowing. It must have been a scource of gratification to the members of the band, as showing that the public appreciate their efforts on the numerous occasions on which they have generously given their services in aid of the various local institutions. With the exception of our old favorite, Mrs. Murphy (who, unfortunately, was unable to attend), nearly the whole of our amateur talent was engaged. The lady singets comprised Mrs. M'Donalil (who appeared for the nssttimeat our local concerts, and sang in a veiy pleasing manner) and Misses Brunton, Finlay, and M'Millan ; while the gentlemen were represented by Messrs. Austin, Beattie. M'Namara. and several others. Mr. R. Kinnaird played the accompauyment on the harmonium during the evening in a very effective j manner. Amongst the special features of the peiformance, I may mention the duet, "The Gipsy Countess," sung in excellent style by Miss Finlay and Mr. Austin , '' Dermofc Asthore," by Miss Finlay; and ''Good-bye, Sweetheart," by Miss M'Millan. Mr. Beattie sang "The Heather Hills " in his best style ; and tho gap in the comic element, caused by Mr. Tattei'sfieM leaving the district, was ably filled' by Mr. M'Namara. The concert concluded with the Ethiopian Minstrels, represented by Messrs. Simmonds, Vause, and Robertson, who kept the audience in a roar with their drolleries, ami by dint of incessant practice were enabled to go through the nigger business as if they had been to the manner born. After the concert, the room was cleared for dancing to the music of the band, and the company did not seperate till daybreak. The sum realised by the performance will amount to about £15, after payment of expenses. A Roxburgh correspondent writes as follows : On Saturday evening last^ the quiet town of Roxburgh was alarmed by the cry of fire. A rush was made to the spot where the flames were seen. They were found to proceed from the chimney of the dwelling of the gentleman so often alluded to in your columns as Wing likely to fill the civic chair. That gentleman was absent from home, endeavoring to learn, I believe, the views entertained by his supporters. His door was forced open, and means were adopted to extinguish the fire, which, lam happy to say were successful. A loaded gun was twice let off which quickly brought down soot, &c. By this time the tenant hajl returned, and some of the crowd were so much excited th*t there was a cry raised "They've shot the Mayor." which was not, however, the case, It certainly would have been

Dr. Caeh, the celebrated mesmerist, phrenologist, and lecturer, advertises that he will lecture in the Commercial Assembly Room on Saturday and Monday evenings next.~ He appeared at St. George's Hall Milton last evening and Monday evening before large houses. There "was a deal of excitement. Hte had a great many subjects under the mesmeric influence on both occasions.