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fears of eems. THe ?V.ArTn?.-After a long spell of dry weather, a change occurred on Sun day morning about 11 o'clock, when a thunderstorm broke over the town. The rain fell heavily for al:out ten minutes, when the storm passed over and the sun shone out fiercely. After noon. however, it became cloudy, and all through the day there were indications of another storm, but at night the sky became beautiful and clear. Yesterday mnorning the atmos phere was close and oppressive, and about 2 o'clock we were treated to another thunderstorm. The lightning was very, vivid, peals of thunder were both loud and long. The rain came down heavily for a time and speedily flooded the channels. Atier this it cleared for a little time, but shortly before five o'clock one of the heaviest storms that has been experienced in the district passed over the town. For a quarter of an hour there was a perfect deluge, and as the spouting in the different estahlishmuents could not carry off the flood of waters, we are afraid aome little damage was done. Mr. A. A. Woodyatt was a great sufferer in this respect. The gutters also quickly over flowed, and in many instances ran over the footpaths. The rain will, however, do a deal of good, and furnish a plentiful supply of water to many who were out of it. REEIPrx AND PAY OFPIP..-The fol lowing accounts are awaiting payment at the sub-treasury :-E. C. Townsend, J. Aitken, Fryer and Rogers. Morwell J. D. Morris, C. H. Williams, R. Herbert, C. J. Stewart, J. Macpherson, J. Thomp son, H. A. Bernicke. Rosedale - Mezhanics' Institute. SsAres.-Persons walking over the grass in the vicinity of the station should be careful, as snakes seem to he very plentiful this season in that direction. Yesterday morning as two ladies were coming along the path which leads from the reservoir road to the station they were considerably frightened by a snake which they nearly trod on. One of the station hands tried to give the reptile its quietus, but it got away. CL.arnso SatL.-In this issue will lie found full particulars of a clearing sale to be conducted by the firm of Messrs M'Lean, Coates and Jones on account of M.lr J. . H.Matthews, at his farm, Naorth Hazclwaod, five miles from Morwell, on Thursday next. It is scarcely necessary for us to point out that the cattle to be offered are a first-class lot, Mr Matthews being not only a successful breeder, but a prize taker at many of the shows in the district. We may only add that some of the cattle won prizes at the Traralgon show held on Thursday last, and that Mr Matthews has decided to go in for sheep breeding. The sals starts at one o'clock, and the terms are most liberal. There will also be offered 30 acres of growing crop, and an excellent grazing area of 166 acres, known as Yinnar Park. Tue Samt.LEit's Assoctiarto.-At a meeting of this association held last week, Mr R. A. Robertson in reviewing the work of the past year, said the trade had not eeon sufficiently 'stimulated by the Government in comparison with what was done by other colonies. The Govern ment might do tmuch to open up the colony by narrow-guage lines, and he would recommentd lines of a guage of not less than 3ft. (which was the narrowest that would work profitably) from Wens leydale to Allansford, near Warrnambool, a distance of 100 miles along the Dividing Ran:ge. which would nut interfere with existing lines; from Ferutree Gully to Wood's Point, a distance of 70 imiles ; from Traralgon to Albertt, and from Benalla to lMansfield. Mr Robertson further stated that the Land Acts had not been made use of as they might have been to prevent the destruction of Victorian timbers by fire, clearing, and ringing, and he estimated the destruction thus caused at £20,000,000. SAte SCPREtE Comt1T.-The following cases are listed for hearing at this court, which commences its sitting to-day, before Mr Justice Hlood: E. C. Chambers, perjury T. G. Armstrong, indecent assault, four charges; E. Mawley, per jury; George Morgan, carnally knowing a girl under the age of 16 ; Chlts. Henry Strange, wilful murder ; David Baxter, mlanslaughter ; Frank Ruggles, two charges, wilfully and maliciously shooting horses all' a cow. As LIProRTA.T DEcistoo.-A decision which revolutionises the view hitherto taken that municipalities in this colony are hound to keep their roads in repair and to pay damages for accidents caused through their not doing so was given on Friday by the Full Court, consisting of the Chief Justice, Mr Justice Hodges, and Mr Justice Hood. The decision arose out of the action of Clavkbarry v. The Municipality of South Melbourne. Mr Justice Hood delivered judgment for himself and tile Chief Justice. and said that to hold that councils were liable to actions for damages at the suit of persons injured by the want of repairofa highway would be to say that they were bound to keep the highways in repair, and that was a liability the Court could not find im posed on the municipalities by Parliament. The power which the councils possessed of making and improving roads was to be exercised at their discretion, and they were under no obligation, enforceable by law, to exercise that discretion in a~y particular way or at any particular time. They were no more bound to repair whent once they were properly made thtan they were to miakean unmade road which had been left in a state of nature. Mr Justice Hodges concurred in the views of the other metmabers of the Court in so far as they related to the case before it, and said that most probably the other views expressed by the Chief Justice and Mr Justice Hood were correct; but he did not feel justified, when deciding a case on a particular point, to reverse and over rule a variety of decisions given in the Banco Court here during a period extend jng over years. Niuaow-uaose LIse.-In the Assem bly on Friday, the Minister of Railways, in reply to Mr F. C. Mason, said he hoped to be able to refer .a narrow-guago line to the railway committee before the session closed. We trust the Minister will see his way to refer the line from here to Carrajung to the committee. Having thrown over the report of the previous committee, and conme to the conclusion that narrow-guage lines are more suitable for Oippsland, the one we have mentioned should take precedence over any other, it having twice passed the Assembly, and only been thrown out by 4 votes in the Legislative Council. Boyce's Crait.-The hearing of the mining case Carpenterand others against Jorgensen and others, which alleges that Boyce is in illegal possession of his rich claim at Upper Gladstone, was continued at the Warden's Court held at Moe on Thursdabyby Mr Cresawell, P.M. The court sat till a few minutes after 8 o'clock, and then Mr Cresswell said that as he understood a special case was to be stated, he would hear the evidence for tile defence before giving his decision. He was very much inclined to grant a non suit ot the grounds set forth by Mr Shiols, notably because Hans Jorgensen was the proper party to bring the pro ceedings. Mr CresweUll sked Mr Wikie
if he wanted to amend the plaint so as to, include Hans Jorgensen as a complainant. The amendment could be made "on terms," but Mr Willie did not seem to care about incurring the expense. The case was (says the "Times") adjourned to the Stratford Warden's court, to be held on Jatmuary27th. E\NTEATAI.t IENT. - The entertainnent giren by the "Sunbeans Minstrels" on Thursday evening, in aid of the Mechanics' Institute, was a financial success, there being a good house. The programme was somewhat similar to that previously given at mlorwell and Trsraigon, with the ex ception that a few new songs were intro duced. Thu farce of " Wagner-out Wagged" was repeated, and the various parts well taken. Sawam.LL PLANT, ETC.- To-morrow afternoon Messrs Mathieson and Davis, under instructions from Messrs Widdis Bros., will sell at Flynn's Creek, a large quantity of sawn redgum cimber, also a complete sawmill plant, together with 60 chains of steel rails one 20 horse-power engine, 300 sheets of galvanized iron, and a number of cottages suitable for removal. The sale starts at one o'clock, and luncheon will be provided. A New DRAtS-rtoLHc.--The " mole" drain plough is coining into use in Vie toria, and it seems to be worthy of much wider application. There are thousands of acres of land in this country which could be profitably drained with this manch'ine. It has been used in America with great success the last 40 years, and it is still popular amongot the farmers of that country. Lately Mr Thomas Bath, of Learmonth, in the Ballarat district, introduiced a New Zealand mole draining plough, and he is highly pleased with the work done by it. Mr Charles Wadey, of Glen Farm, Clyde, South Gippslalid, has also recently adopted this method of draining wet lands, and he speaks with equal satisfaction of the system. The drains are constructed at a depth of 2ft. below the surface and as wide apart as may be considered necessary. With a team of 24 bullocks several nmiles of drain can be made in one day. The draught is very heavy on stiff soil. In America the mole drain-plough is drawn forward in stages by a long chain, which is wound around a capstan turned by six or eight horses. THE ACCIDENT ON THE WALHALLA ROAD. - The "Mercury" writes :- Dr. Macdonald informs us that the horses in the waggon belonging to Mr Fryer, which met with a serious accident on the Wal- halla road recentiy, were not much injured, but that Mr Fryer has informed him that the waggon was very much shattered. Pitchers, the driver, is now in the Sale Hospital. Dr. Macdonald was sent for on Wednesday night to visit him at Toongabbie, and had him removed to Sale. He informs us that Pitchers is seriously bruised all over the body, especially on the lower part of the back, that he has two ribs badly broken, and that his left arm, wrist and hand are badly bruised, and the middle finger dislocated. He was insensible when found after the accident, and his injuries are so severe that Dr Macdonald estimates that it will be a couple of months before he will be able to resume work. EDUCATING THE BORSE. - Professor Lichwart, woo is highly spoken of by the Press of the -colony, is at present in Traralgon, and intends forming classes. Owing to the rain yesterday he was unable to give an exhibition, but will do so in a day or two, and we would strongly recom mend all who can to take advantage of his visit. Cr Darroch, of Welshtool, has resigned his seat in the South Gippsland Shire Council. Tie Rosedale Butter Factory suffered a net loss of £85 3s lid on last year's operations. Jabez Balfoir, of Liberator Building Society notoriety, has been sentenced to 14 years' penal servitude. Miss Deakin, who has been an assistant teacher at the Rosedale state school, has been promoted to the charge of the school at Callignee. AlexandreDumtna the celebrated French dramatist, who for several days past has been in a moribund condition, due to an abscess on the brain, died on the 27th tilt., aged 71 years. The Carnival in aid of the Sale Meehaniics' Infectute and School of Mines opens on Thursday week next. The committee are sparing no pains to arrange a good programme. On Wednesday last at Sydney three young fellows touched a Chinaman's hat as lie was passing, when the Chiuamen at once rushed at them and stabbed one of the men tinder the shoulder. He lies in a precarious condition. A huge turtle has just died in Philadel 1phia. The turtle weighed 825 pounds, and w.s nine feet in length, five feet wide. and of decidedly uncertain age. This mammoth detnizen of the oeep, since its captivity, had been viewed by over 100,000 people. From the present state of the British revenue it is anticipated that when the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, makes his budget state ment in the approaching session of Parliament. he will be able to announce a surplus of £6,000,000. At the Melbourne district court on Friday morning, Mr. Lormer, J.P. re repeated hisstatemeits respecting " Cor rupt justices,'' and complained of the delay in investigating the matter. He stated that one of the principal witnesses had been sent tut of the colony. The Walballa Star Minstrels, at the request of a number of down country friends, anticipate making a trip shortly, when they will give entertainments at Traralgon, Morwell, Korrumburra, etc. Mr Bullr will take his dogs, which are a whole show in themselves. So says the "Chronicle." Messrs M'Kinneli, Hart and Co., through their auctioneer (SIr F. M'Kin nell) will sell at the old station, about a mile from Traralgon, on Friday next, a quantity of handsome furniture, piauo by Thurmer, double-seated buggy, horse and harness, lady's hack, and a host of suu dries. The sale starts at 1.30, and full particulars are advertised. A dreadful story of the dissension in a church choir in Yorkshire is on record. The clerk and the choir leader were at loggerheads over the selection of the Psalms. The clerk gave out "All people that on earth do dwell." The leader became infuriated and said to the horror of those who heard him, "Damn all people." ".My soul praise the Lord." The R.M.S. Valetta which left Mel bourne on Saturday, conveyed 500 tons of Victorian butter to London. An ex periment is also being tried with a consignment of eggs, which is being sent home in special packing as ordinary cargo. Should the trial prove successful, it will probably pave the way to a permanent trade in eggs being opened up with England, as the expense of carrying eggs in the cool chambers of the mail boats is an obstacle to the development of any large business in this direction. A tragic story has just been received from Trefoil Island, near Cape Grim, on the extreme north-west point of Tasmania. James Parker, master of asmall coasting craft, reports calling at Trefoil Island a few days ago, nod finding six children of Mr Albert Kay, lessee of the island, in a destitute condition. The children reported that about six weeks ago their father, mother, elder brother and an infant sister left the island for the mainland, but their boat was capsized and all foul were drowned in sight of the children on shore. Through want of rations the unfortunate children were reduced to great extremitias, subsisting for the last few days on a sheep killed by the elder boy. Captain Parker took the children to the Duck River, where they are in the care of relatives.