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THE WEEK'S NEWS.
Chamber of Commerce.—The quarterly meeting
of the Chamber of Commerce was held at the In
Burancc-chanibers on Tuesday afternoon; Mr. J no.
Howard Clark in the chair. A comprehensive
report of the proceedings of the Committee
during the quarter was read and adop ed, aud
after some conversation the meeting terminated.
The Mayoralty of Pour Adei.aide.-Oii
^-Tuesday morning a number of gcn.lemen waited
on Mr. John Fonuby. and presented him with a
requisition to allow himself to he nominated for
the office of Mayor of Port Adelaide. The requisi
tion contained 115 signatures, which, were collected
in a very short time. Mr. Fortuity expressed the
gratification it would afford him to comply wth
the wishes of the requisitionists. but having given
the matter careful consideration, lie felt that his
business would not enable him to devote that time
to the duties of the position which he believed to
be necessary, and lie was therefore reluctantly
compelled to decline the invitation. The dei uta
tion expressed their regret at his refusal, and
withdrew.
The Oddfellows* Annual Picnic.—A meet
ing of the Oeneral Committee appointed toarrange
for the forthcoming annual picnic in connection
with the Manchester Unity Ord-r of Oddfellows
was held at the Norfolk Anns on Tuesday.
Novemlier 6. I\P.C M. aliening was appnimed
Chili: man, and P.G. Beyer Secretary. Various
Sub-Committees having been appointed to carry
out the various arrangements of the picnic, the
Committee adjourned till Saturday next.
The Volunteer Band.—We umlcrsianJ that a
subscription is being raised to enable the Volunteer
Band to play once or twice a week during the
summer months in the Botanic Garden. Arrange
ments have been sanctioned by the Governors of
the Garden for providing suitable accommodation,
and we trust the citizens will readily furnish the
necessary means for adding so great an attraction
to one of the few pleasant places of evening resort
which our city can boast.
Chkistchurch Literary Association.—The
annual entertainment of this Association was held
on Tuesday evening at the Temperance Hall,
North Adelaide. There was a large attendance.
The Venerable Archdeacon Woodcock, on taking
the chair, expressed his pleasure at meeting (he
audience once more, and said that he had always
taken a great interest in the Association, although
lie had been unable to attend its meetings often.
He spoke of the willingness of our public men to
contribute towards the amusement and instruction
of su b bodies, and concluded by stating that the
Society was iu a flourishing condition, aud in
tended to devote the proceeds of the entertain
ment to the fund for the proposed Ghrtstchurch
schoolroom. This announcement was received
wiili great applause. The lecture, which was
delivered by Mr. J. H. Clark, on "ShakfipearcV
Jesters,"' was listened to with attention, and at its
conclusion the lecturer was greeted with loud
applause. Several recitations were delivered by
members of the Association; the best being
the well-known sceue from the "Heir-at
Law." lietween Dr. l'augloss and Dick Do > las,
by Messrs. J. Monteith and C. J. Sandeis. In the
duel Ecene from "The Jrivals," the part of Bob
Acres was very well sustained by Sir. H K.
WicksteetL The musical jrartion of the entertain
ment was particularly excellent. A number of
glees and concerted pieces were given iu good
style by lady and gentleman amateurs, and the
lady who presided at the piano deserves culogium
for the way in which she discharged her rather
onerous duty. Tiie solos, "Come into -the
Garden, Maud," and "Let me like a Soldier
fall," were sung by Mr.. Lake in such a manner
also to receive the same compliment. Indeed, this
evidence of approval was almost carried to excess,
nearly every piece being encored. On the motion
of the Kev. Mr. Wilson, a cordial vote of thanks
was parsed to the Chairman, the lecturer, and the
various performers, and tbe entertainment ter
minated.
Mowing Match at Upper Walkerville.—
A mowing match took place on Mr. S. Barker's
section, Upper W alkemlle, on Tuesday afternoon.
The trial of skill took place on a spot adjoining
that on which the mowing match was held last
year. There were 13 competitorsNo. 1, W.
juii.. i'u, j, o. nuLiui: jsi.i, o. ueiirce
Bowker; No. 9. J. Fielder; No. 18, Wm. Cox, I
jun.: No. 11. W. F. Wilkey; No. 12, C. Wilkey;
and No. 13, S. Sowter. The match commenced at
18 minutes to 3, the conditions bring that each
competitor should mow with a scythe half an acre
of crop within two hours and a half. The prizes to
be allotted to those who had done the best
mowing, and hail laid out the crop best. The
Judges appointed were:— Messrs. S. Barker. G.
Hillier, an I J. Nottage. The weather, though
rather close, was not so distressingly oppressive as
it had been in the morning. There was but a
limited number of spectators. The crop was
considered • to be a good standiug oue, the
yield being estimared at about 11 tons to the
acre. Exactly at the appointed time operations
commenced, and were continued with great
■ncour and steadiness to the close, the interest
taken in the event increasing as the final moment !
drew near. The competitor who finished first was j
No. 4. William Leiricb, within 1 hour and 47 ]
minutes, xbe prizes were apportioned bv the
Juclges, after most careful examination, as follews:
—First prize, £2 10s., No. 13. S. Sowter, time
2 hours 29 minutes; second, £1 5s., No. 3,
— Bugler, time 1 hour51 minutes; third, £1, No.
8, G. Bowker, time 2 hours 17 minutes; fourth,
10'" N o. 2, Wm. Lierich. time 1 hour 47 minutes.
The Judges characterized the crop of the winner
of the fi st prize as being the best mowed and
most evenly laid out of any on tbe ground. Tlie
second best wax well mowed. The third was well
mowed and laid out, though inferior to the pre
ceding one. The fourth was not particularly well
mowed, but was well laid out. No. 9, J. Fielder
would have undoubtedly borne off the first prize if
>he had finished within the restricted time, his
crop being the best mowed of any on the ground.
Be did not complete his task, however, until four j
minutes after time, and was consequently dis
qualified, as were likewise three other competitors,
including the winner of the first prize last year,
W. Cox. JUD.
St. Paul's Sunday-School, Port Adelaide —
A correspondent writes:—" The children belonging
to the above school assembled on Tuesday last for |
their annual festival. Notwithstanding the rain,
about 250 of them met at the schoolroom at the
appointed time, and being formed into a proces
sion, with their handsome banner flying, and
accompanied by the Kev. C. Manyat, Mr. King,
the Superintendent, and nearly all the teachers,
they marched to the grounds of the Alberton Par- j
■onage. There an abundance of cake, tuns, and
tea awaited them, likewise a great number of |
prizes, which had to be contended for in various4!
amusing games. As the riiin cleared off, the after- |
noon waB in every way an enjoyable one, and they '
did enjoy themselves thoroughly. Hearty cheers
were given for the Eev. C. Marryat, the teacbeis,
and visitors, of whom there were many who kindly
assisted, and a most glorious day closed with' an j
exhibition of fireworks. All the necessary materials
for the festival were kindlyprovided by the con
gregation and friends." 1
The National Bane.—The half-yearly meeting
of the National Bank was held in Melbourne on
Tuesday. Mr. 15. M. Young, Manager of the
Bank in Adelaide, received a telegram informing
him that the meeting was small, the report was
adopted unanimously, and that a dividend at the
rate of 10 per cent, per annum was declared for the
half-year. It will be seen by an advertisement in
our business columns that the dividends on shares
on the South Australian register are now payable.
Major Vi7Ian.— We see by the London Gazette
of Tuesday, August 21, that the officer in com
mand of the troops recently arrived from New
Zealand has been promoted to be Brevet-Major in
hiB regiment.
Minixc.—'The Wallaroo Times says:—" Mining
on the Peninsula is in a prosperous state. Most
of the mines at work are doing very well, aud a
large proportion of the new discoveries promise to
become paying ventures. The Euko has a fine
-iode of ore two and a half feet wide. The Wheal
James, also, has a lode carrying excellent ore for
two feet in width. The North Yelta claims are
reported as containing a valuable discovery. Tlie
Yelta mine ir exhibiting great improvement, and
is turning out increased quantities of ore. The
Karkarilla mine looks better than ever, and the
lode at 8;l fathoms* depth presents a very encourag
ing appearance. The Moonta and Wallaroo mines
are turning out as much ore as ever, the Matta
shows prospecls of improving in depth, as also
does the New Cornwall. When the proprietors
of the Wandilta get their engine to work, it
is expected that that mine will prove a
productive one, and an impetus will then
probably he given to the North Wandilta. On the
other side of our Gulf the claims near Franklin
Harbour are spokeu of very highly." The follow
ing is Cnptain is Warren's repait, dated Karkarilla
Mine, October 26:—'The ioue in the 30-end north
is very much disordered at present, and
1 have put the men to cut into tbe
sides both east and west, but without auv
good results. I find the lode orey throughout,
but nothing rich. In the S i-end south we are
busy driving and stoping. The lode is about 11
feet wide; and producing good work for copper all
through. The slopes in the back of the 70-south
are worth eight tons ore per fm. The 70-end
north is still in a good course of ore, and yielding
five tons per fin., ground hard and spare for
driving. The slopes in the hack of this level are
looking very well, and yielding four tons ore per
fathom We have knocked a hole through to the
level above, which will enable us to spend tlie
ground more speedy. The tribute department is
without any chance. I have sent about 80 inns of
ore 11 Port Wallaroo this week, which will be
found of a superior quality.' "
Erratum—Id our report of the trial Robertson
v. Birrell, in tbe Local Court, the claim was erro
neously stated as £5 0s. Gd. instead of £75.
Bepobt of the Police Commission.—We be
lieve that the late Commission on the Police Force
recommend that the hours of duty of the foot
police should be reduced from 8 to G hours per
diem.
The Torres Straits Boute.—The Postmaster
Genera! has received a telegram from Brisbane,
dated 22nd instant, stating that the Hero was to
leave in the afternoon for Batavia, and that on her
return she would leave Batavia on the 19th Novem
ber, arriving at Moreton Biy on the 8th December.
Telegraphic news may therefore be expected from
Bowen about the 6th December.
X Election for the Legislative Council.—We
hear that a number of gentlemen have formed
themselves into a Committee to secure the return
of Mr. W. Parkin to fill the vacant seat in the
Council. A requisition is now being signed in
viting Mr. Parkia to allow himself to be put
forward as a candidate.
Inspector Bee.—We understand that the
appointment of Inspector T. W. Bee to the Metro
politan Police Force was confirmed on Wedneeday,
and that he will commence his duties forthwith.
Steam versus Teiegiuph —In another column
trill be found a letter from the Kev. S. Ironside
regarding our -Ntnv Zealand It-legram on Saturday,
to which we l>eg to direct attention. The opinions
of our esteemed correspondent on the character
and prospects of the Hauliau insurrection accord
so well wrh those expressed in our leader of
Saturday, that any comment on that part of his
letter would be superfluous. A word as to the
opeuiiU'sentence, in which he alleges that he has
got news by the CooroiiR substantially the same as
ours by telegram one day later. The allegation
though strange is true; yet neither the telegraphic
authorities uor our Sydney corrcspot dent is to
biauie. It is one of the unavoidable results of the
m-iltiplici'y of channels through which news is
supplied to us nowadays, that repetitions will some
times occur. It will be a imitted, however, that
they are more to be regretted by newspaper pro
prielors who have to pay for the extra telegrams
than by newspaper readers who ought to find
satisfaction in the confirmation of important
news. The telegram which we published 011
Saturday seems to have been taken originally from
the Hawkt's Bay Herald, of the 9th and J5ih
October. Tlicve papers bad arrived in Auckland
about the lSiit. Kxtra.ts of them were given in
I t|;e Southc-n Crass of the 19,h, which was sen:
to Sydney Mil the *20.Ii, arriving there probably on
the 2nd November, when an epitome of the
Hawke's Bay news was telegraphed to us by our
Sydney correspondent. Meanwhile the same news .
had arrived by a diffeicnt route in Melbourne. ■
First of all it had been sent to Wellington (which j
is considerably nearer Hawke's Bay than Auckland.
reprinted in the Wellington pipers a! the 17th, of
which the Bev Mr. Ironside's naper i, a copy) then
forwarded by the sreamer Tatar 11a via Lyttelton
OStli). and lluncdin (20;h) direct to Melbourne,
which it retched on the 30th, or three days before
it was in Sydney. As the bulk of our Hew Zea
land news comes from Sydney, it is generally
attended to by our Sydney correspondent. Our
Melbourne correspondent could not know that
we had not already received this icm in the
usual way, therefore he did not send it. When it
reached Sydney three days later our correspondent
there could uot know that it had been anticipated
at Melbourne, therefore he sent it. and it arrived
here a few hours after the Melbourne and Wel
lington papers by theCoorong. To confirm this
explanation, it may be mentioned that the latest
Hew Zealand news in the Sydney papers brought
by tire Coorong is to the Sth October. (See the
Morning Herald of Oc:olrer2b".)
Mayor's Chair.—Mr. H. Brice. cabinetmaker
ami unholsterer, of Hindley-street, has just enm
pletoda cedar clrr.ir intended for tbeuseof His Wor
shipthc Mayorof Port Adelaide. Its greatest heir-lit
is five feet four, and breadth three feet. The hack
of the cliair and also the cushions are covered
with velvet. The cushion for the back is decorated
with an embroidered representation of the royal
arms, said to be over two centuries old. Above this
are wheat stalks and ears, and vine leaves aud
grapes, and still higher the arms of Australia, all
cut in cedar, in a very successful manner. Indeed
the entire carving, of which there is a large
quantity visible, has been very cleverly performed
and the chair itself will constitute a worthy orna
ment to any civic Hall.
Narrow Fscape.—A correspondent writes: —
"As the Walkerville conveyance was proceeding
down the read towards the City Bridge on Thurs
day afternoon the driver, finding the road blocked
up by some wagons which he was unable to pass,
and Dot being able to pull up, drew into the water
table, where the vehicle capsized. Messrs. W.
11.hi son, D. Melville, and P. G." Harris, who sere
sitting on the near 6ide, were thrown on their
backs, with their legs in a vertical posirion, the
eniale passengers and one or two children being
thrown on the top of them. Their egress was for
a lime prevented by a wooden leg belonging to one
of t he insiders barring up the window. Whilst the
inside passengers were being extricated a cry was
heard from underneath of 'Get me out;' and on
the conveyance being lifted up Mr. Tlmmas, of the
Keai Propeity Office, was found in the gutter
having been protected from injury by the vehicle
resting on the kerbstone; and Mr. O. B. Young
the other outside passenger, had life leg jammed
in between the driving-box and the kerbstone, but
was not seriously injured. The others escaped
unhurt."'
Penny Savings Bane.—The business of this
institution during the month of October was as
followsAmount received, £10 Ifo. 6d., in 343
deposits; .,7 repayments. £32 Ss.; 25 new accounts
opened. The amount placed out at interest at
present is A'titO.
Illness op His Honor Mr. Commissioner
Bownkk.—Our readers will regret to learn that
His Honor Mr. Commissioner Downer is labour
ing under a severe attack of indisposition. The
first symptoms of illness manifested themselves
on Saturday last, and since then have increased in
severity. On Tuesday His Honor was able to
discharge his official duties, but Wedncs :oy hi was
confined to bis residence. Jn his absence, the
services of Mr. O. Bontiey, S.M., were obtained,
and the cases dewd for trial at the Local Court
were heard in the ordinary manner.
Launch of a New Steamer for the Murray.
—A new steamer, built for Mr. James King and
intended for the River Murray, was launched from
Mr. Fletcher's yard, Port Adelaide, on Wednesday
afternoon, November 7. She is named the Francis
Cadell, after the pioneer of the river. The builders
were Messrs. Dudgeon & Co., of London, and the
vessel was sent out in frame and put together by
Mr. Fletcher. The frame and topsides are of iron,
and the bottom of Swan River mahogany plank
ing; and she is built in 10 watertight compart
ments, so that the danger to which all vessels
trading on the river are liable from collision with
snags will be considerably lessened. Her length
is 120 feet, breadth 19 feet 6 inches, and depth of
hold 6 feet 6 inches and will be driven by side
paddles worked by a pair of 30 horse-puwer oscil
lating engines, nominal, but capable of being
worked to double that power. When ready for
sra she will draw not more than 2 feet 6 inches
water, and she is constructed with great strength,
as it is intended to ply across the Murray-mouth.
On Wednesday afternoon a number of gentlemen
assembled at the invitation of Mr. King, and on
the signal being given soon after highwater she
glided gently into the river, the Ceremony of
christening being duly performed by Miss Murray
the eldest daughter of Mr. J. B. Murray. Engineer
Surveyor. Diiectly after the vessel floated the
company assembled and drunk success to the
steamer and the enterprising owner, who grate
fully acknowledged the compliment. The health
of the builder and the young lady who christened
the vessel were also drunk. Thnrsdav morning
the Francis Cadell was taken under the Company's
crane to receive on board tier boiler and engines
and whilst these are being fitted up a number of
joiners will be engaged in erecting the deck-houses
which will supply the cabin accommodation. Mr
Fletcher is also engaged in putting together two
barges, built upon the same principle as the
steamer-each 110 feet long and 16 feet beam, and
calculated to carry about 120 tons each on a draft
of 3 feet. They are intended as tenders to the
steamer.
Temperance Festival. — A correspondent
writes—"The annual festival of the Yankalilla
Temperance Society was celebrated on Thursday, i
November 1. In the morning, the weather being
very auspicious, the Band of Hope was conveyed -
to the beach at Normanville in bullock-drays.
&c„ where they were met by a large number of
adult teetotallers . and the members of the
Kechabite Tent. Having enjoyed themselves to
gether on the seashore for a few hours, the whole
party returned to Yankalilla township with flying
banners and other insignia of the Order, and drew
up at Messrs. Buttworth's. who had very kindly
lent a large wheat store for their accommodation.
Juurer63! aj-4 P"JF- ^as,1Le" attended, upwards of
400 (including Band of Hope) being present. At
the public meeting in the evening Mr. W. Nos
wortby, sen., was called to preside. He introduced
the business in a neat speech, aud ritea called the
Secretary to the Temperance Committee; Mr. J.
^?,a3,to.?e?d.the annual *®pott, which was
considered satisfactory. Among the points men
tioned in the report, was the death of Mr.
Leverington, who for 27 yeats bad been a tee
{®{fer,and. 21.a Kechabite. and had
laboured zealously and successfully in the Tem
perance cause. It further stated that teetotalism
I was gaming ground in the dist rict, that many of
la?were persons of affluence and in
fluence, and that there was an increase to the
bociety during the year of 50. The report having
been formally adopted, Mr. J. Leak, Secretary to
the Bechalnte Tent, was called on to read the
report of their doings during the year, which being
considered satisfactory was also passed. The
Kev. fa. Annear, who had previously delivered
three excellent temperance lectures in the neigh
bourhood, was then called to address the large
assembly, and on rising, was greeted with great
applause. He expatiated eloquently and con
vincingly on the evils of intemperance, and proved
conclusively, from the experience of the Iast4t0
years, that the only effectual remedy for the evil
was total abstinence from all intoxicating liquors.
Jecture Y"38 highly appreciated, and the
lecturer warmly applauded. His visit here has
given quite an impetus to the cause. Moreover.
the _ honor of attending the largest
vtS^imace„Festlgil ever held at Yankalilla. The
"!?re in, attendance in the
5r vP paaily. enlivened the proceedings.
an? v.3 l>een 8'ven to the Kev. S.
chal™an for their services, and
to the Messrs. Butterworth s for the loan of the
store, and to the ladies for the provisions for the
!SiIi m j festival closed by singing the
doxology and pronouncing the usual braedirtion "
Serious Accident—Op Monday last, as Mr
John Favrn, of Coromandel Valley, was driving
with a young man in a cart through West
Mitcham on Mb way to Unley. his horse bolted
and overturned the vehicle. Mr. Favin sustained
a concussion of the brain and the yonng man was
much braised. Mrs. J. W. Lewis who heard the
noise made by the liorse and cart in rushing along
went out of her house, and with her daughter and
servant kindly rendered every assistance to the
wounded men. She then sent for Mr. Norton, the
carrier, to take them ta the Hospital. Shortly
afterwards, as we are informed upon authority
that we cannot doubt. Dr. Burton passed
near the spot, and was fold by Noitnn that
a man was killed or dying. The doctor asked who
it was, and on being answered that it was not
known, be said he could not go and attend to him,
or words to that effect. The sufferers were con- :
veyed to the Hospital, and the yonng man, whose
name we are not acquainted with, recovered
sufficiently to be able to leave on Tnesday morning,
bat Mr. Favin is at present in.a precarious state. '
Institute Lecture.—The fourth lecture of the
spring series was delivered at the Institute on
Friday evening, November 2, by Mr. W. It.
Lawi-on. on the "Growth of the Kuropean Slates
System."' The chair was taken by the Very tier.
Dean Farrcll, and the attendance was good. In
liis introduction, the lecturer traced the influence
of Greek and Roman civilization on that of
modern Europe. The influx of the new Gothic
element into the South and its struggles against
the Saracenic element from the East were briefly
explained. The foundation of the European States
system was ascribed to Charlemagne, and its
development to the doctrines of Luther, pro
claimed 700 years later. It was shown that the
fifteenth century was an age of consolidation and
organization preparatory to the true Reformation in
the sixteenth century. The religious wars on the
one hand and the dynastic wars on the other,
which marked the growth of the modern States
system, were traced down to the peace of West
phalia in 1618. Special notices were given of all
the leading States- how some had advanced and
others had retrogressed under the influence of
political and religious rivalry. The period from
the Peace of Westphalia to the French Revolu
tion, was described as the age of dynastic tyranny
at home and diplomatic trickery abroad; two great
evils against which the excesses of Jacobinism
were a just and natural reaction. The lecture
concluded by a reference to the permanent effects
of the French Revolution, to their temporary sup
pression by the treaties of 1815, and their remani-
festation in a higher and more intelligent form at
the present day. At the close, a vote of thanks
moved by the Chairman was carried, and tlic next
lecture was announced for that night three weeks
Melting of Ratepayers.—A meeting of the
ratcpay rs of Gawlar Ward was held at the White
Horse Ion. Currie-street, on Monday evening, with
reference to the forthcoming municipal elections.
There were about 40 persons present, and Mr. O
E. Tidcmann presided. The Chairman, at the
opening of the proceedings, stated that he had
received a requisition from his fellow-ratt-payers,
asking him to allow himself to be nominated a
candidate at the coming civic elections; but
through his business engagements pressing so
much upon his time, he at present felt obliged to
decline the proffered honour, which, however, at
some future time lie would, if circumstances per
mitted, avail himself of. A letter was rca I from
the convener of the meeting, Mr. C. F. Goodfellow,
apologizing for his absence through indisposition.
Mr. W. tjtrapps moved, and Mr. Jolley seconded!
Mr. W. Ware as a fit and proper candidate
to serve as Councillor for the ward. Mr
Ware came forward, and intimated hi3 willingness
to serve if elected, provided he was sent in free of
expense, because, as he explained, he had consci
entious scruples agaiust expending money in Euch
a manner. On the prop isitton being Vat to the
meeting it was negatived. Mr. John L)unn moved
and Mr. P. Welsh seconded, Mr. L. Murphy. To
this Mr. T. Bates moved, ana Mr. Dickson seconded
as an amendment, that Mr. Murphy was not a fit
and proper person. On the question being put
there were for the amendment 19, and for the
motion 3, consequently it was lost. A motion pro
posed by Mr. Str.ipps, and seconded by Mr. W.
A'Court, in favour of Mr. W. J. Cox, was carried
by 13against 5. Mr. Bates proposed, and Mr. J.
H. Howe seconded, Mr. J. Uowe. The motion
was carried. Mr. W. Ware proposed Mr.
Bates, wli\ however, declined the honour!
In consequence of the confusion which prevailed,
no further progress could be effected; ami the pro
ceedings were about to be closed, when ou a sugges
tion being thrown out, the meeting was resumed
to consider who was the most fit and proper person
to fill the post of Mayor. Messrs. Fuller, Barrow,
and Townsend were prop j.-ed as candidates, and
on the question being put as to who was the most
eligible, the motion in favour of Mr Fuller was
carried unanimously. This constituting the whole
of the business, the proceedings, which were
characterized by the greatest disorder, closed with
three cheers for the Chairman.
Vital Statistics.—The number of births and
deaths registered in the District of Adelaide during
the week ended Saturday, the 3rd of Novem
ber, wereBirths — 19 males, IS females;
deaths—5 miles, 7 females. Total—37 births;
12 deaths. Excess of births, 25.
Cricket Match.—A correspondent writes:—
" A return match was played between the College
and the North Adelaide Grammar School Elevens
on Saturday, the 3rd of November, for a cricket
ball, which resulted in the College beating the
Grammar School by 126 iu one innings. Some
very good scores were made on the College side,
the highest of which was obtained by E. Millard,
viz., 50 run-. Grammar School total for two
inning-, 67: College total for first innings, 193."
Rohan Catholic Church at North Ade
laide—A correspondent says:—"A Catholic
Church at Nortli Adelaide, after a pressing want
for many ycais, is now about to be supplied. The
Catholics of Bowden, Hindmarsh, and North
Adelaide were, and still are, obliged to travel to
the city—no inconsiderable distance of a hot
summer's day—to be present at tbeir religious
services. Although neither the beat of the summer
nor the winter rain prevented their attendance,
still the clergy had it at heart to relieve them at
soon as possible. In furtherance of this object
the Bight Rev. Or. Sliiel presided at a meeting of
Catholics, held at the Catholic Lecture Hall, on
Sunday afternoon, the 4th inst. His I/>rdship, in
addressing the meeting, remarked that having
heard from his clergy, who were thoroughly con
versant with the wants of that district, that a
church had been needed there for many years, he
and the clergy had resolved, with the blessing of
God and the co-operation of their people, to raise
a church there in a few months—such an edifice
as could ne*-er he converted into a stoie or hayloft
without feeling it was a desecration. Before re
suming his seat. His Lordship said that as it was
the first church about to he raised to God since
his arrival amongst them lie would head the list
with £39. Dr. Backhaussnid he felt great pleasure
in the assurance that the church was to he built iu
such a style as not to look like a lumber-room,
and therefore, instead of giving as he at first in
tended £5. he would make the sum £29. The
Archdeacon, under whose immediate care the
buildiug is to be got up, gave his name for £10,
urging the people to be united and give according
to their means, to which call they made a most
spirited response, subscribing an amount during
the meeting very little short of £299. The Vicar
General and others of the clergy were unavoidably
absent, being away on duty."
Roman Catholic Confirmation Service at
Port Adelaide.—A correspondent has supplied
us with the following: — "His Lordship the
Catholic Bishop. Right Rev. Dr. Shiel, held Con
firmation Service in the Church of the Immacu
late Conception at Port Adelaide, on Sunday, the
4th instant The holy sacrifice of the mass was
offered by the Rev. C. Von der Heydcn, and the
benediction was pronounced by the Bishop; after
which His Lordship explained the nature of the
sacrament of confirmation, and then, attended by
the Very Kev. Dr. Backliaus and the Rev. Von der
Heyden, confirmed 51 children and adults. After
the services of the day the following address was
presented to his Lordship:—
"' Right Reverend Father in God, Lauretics Bonn
venture, Lord Bishop of Adelaide.
"' May it please your Lordship —\Ye approach your
Loraship with every feeling of love and respect,
and most affectionately welcome you this dav.
We assure your Lordship we shall co-operate to
promote the honour and glory of God, and the in
terests of the Church in this district; and we pray
God to direct you in the duties of your holy office,
ana that you may live to accomplish great good for
the diocese. We beg your Lordship's blessing
upon the Catholics of this district, and remaiu
your Lordship's dutiful children in Christ.
"'Signed on behalf of the Catholics of Port Ade
laide, this 4til day of November, 1S65.
"'JohnGeorge Win, tiennedy
M. Clancey Thos. Bowden
Kdwd. Conway Maurice Fitzgerald
» illiam Hack William Pyne
John McGorm William Butler
W- Heise John Murphy.' ,
The Bishop replied somewhat as follows*lt was
gratifyiug to him the manner he was received that
day, and wherever he had been sin e his arrival
in the diocese. He attributed it to the love and '
veneration they had for him in his capacity as
Bishop. The assurance of co-opera-ion he heard
expressed in the address just presented to him
pleased him, and showed their desire to promote
(*od s honour and the interests of the Church. He
was glad to find the same disposition prevail in
other districts be had visited. The sentiments in
the address just read could only proceed from a
genuine catholic spirit; and when Bishop, clergy,
and laity were united and animated by the sauie
desire to promote God's honour, he was certain
they would accomplish great good. He wished
them from his heart every blessing that could
promote their real happiness.' His Lordship
shortly afterwards returned to Adelaide."
Watzgoose. — A correspondent says:—"On
Saturday, November 3, Mr. 1 avid Gall, of King
William-street,^ invited the employes in his
printing establishment to a social gathering at his
residence. North Adelaide. Various outdoor I
amusements were engaged in, and refreshments |
were provided. In the evening Mr. Gall said that, <
in accordauce with a promise lie had made, he had I
set apart a portion of the profits of the business as |
a bonus to be distributed among those employed
in the office, according to the ability and diligence i
they had shown in the performance of their re
spective duties. That he was induced to adopt the
principle of uniting the interests of the employer |
and the emplo; es by thus giving all a share in the
prosperity of the business, in the hope that it
would encourage and stimulate them to become
good workmen, and to execute work that would be j
a credit both to themselves and to the office. The :
various amounts were then awarded. A hearty re-1
SDonse wa- given in acknowledgment of Mr. Gall's !
liberality and of the interest he had taken in the j
welfare of those in the office, and all resolved to
spare no eflort to make the next distribution not;
less satisfactory thau the present one. A com
pliment was then paid to Mr. Sheridan, Mr. Gall's
manager. The evening was pleasantly filled in |
with appropriate speeches, and some excellent]
music and songs by members of the party. At the
conclusion thanks were offered to Mr. and Mrs.
Gall for their kind hospitality, and wannest wishes
expressed for their prosperity and happiness."
Steamer for the Northern Territory.—'The
Government have accepted a tender from the
A.S.N. Company for a steamer to go to the
Northern Territory.
The Coonatto.—Messrs. Joseph Stilling & Co.
received a telegram on Monday morning, stating
that the Coonatto left Port Augusta on Sunday for
London, and passed Point Lowly at 4 o'clock on
that day.
A Practical Joke.—A correspondent informs
us of a practical joke that was perpetrated on Mon
day by two individuals signiugthemselves "Sanders
and Berry, agents." They advertised that on
Monday, 5th November, a real live " Guy" would
leave the Freemasons' Tavern at 10 a.m. At that
hour a mob of unruly boys assembled, and the
uproar became fo intense that it was necessary to
send for the police.
Apprehension of Footpads.—On Monday
a young man named John Kerney, cabinet
maker. was apprehended by the polite upon
; suspicion of having been concerned in various |
i cases of highway robbery, and lie was currently
i spoken of as being the veritable Captain Thunder
. bolt. Since his apprehension the police have
. succeeded in apprehending other suspected
: Persons^ It appears that the prisoner,
j John Kerney. was taken iuto custody at about
half-past 4 o'clock on Monday afternoon. His
house, in Hanson-street, was carefully searched,
and numerous ai tides were found there which
make the case against him very strong. They
include foul watches a long gold chain, a long
silver chain, and a gold albert chain, a'l of which
can be identified. Some of these, we understand
are likely to counect the prisoner with the Gawier
Town robbery, and others with the robbery of Mrs.
Taylor's house at Payneham. There wore also I
three or four rev. lver pistols, with other kindred
articles, such as bullets, bullet-moulds, and
powder-flasks; also a long military clout, some
hair suitable for makingfalse whiskers, and severa
yards of thin black alpaca, which bore marks o
having scraps torn off as if for masks. A horse,
answering the description given of Captain
Thunderbolt's, was found in a stable at Kerney's
house. The pris ner is a married man, about 23
or 24 years of age. In the course of the eveuing
two other men, named Thomas Creamer and
Robert Alien, the former a labourer, and the
latter a^, cabinetmaker's apprentice, tvere appre
hended by the police upon suspicion of having been
concerned in various robberies. On TuesJ iv a
fourth person, named John Martin, was arrested
at Wallaroo.
Further Arrests of Footpads.—On Wed
nesday the police arrested in Adelaide David
Kerney, a younger brother of the Kerney already
in custody, and at Strathalbyn Thomas Field, on
suspicion of being connected with the Thunderbolt
gang. At Field's residence or on his person were
found the gold watch stolen from Mrs. Taylor's
house, near Payneham, on the 19th May lest and
the silver watch taken from Charles Ide, in Tavi
stock-etreet, on the 2nd October. It will be re
membered that Ide was in company with Richard
Appledore, who was shot and severely wounded
by a man calling himself Captain Thandeibolt.
Further particulars will he found in the Police
Court pro.-eedings.
j Hi.ndmausii Mechanics Institute The an
| nual meeting of the members of the Hindmasli
Mechanics Institute took place on Thursday
evening (1st), to transact the general husiness of
the Society, and to receive the .- ccretary's and
Auditors' reports. Tiie affairs of the Institute
were considered to be in a satisfactory state
There was a considerable balance in favour of the
S-ciety, and many useful and entertaining hooks
iwd been added to the library. After the reports
were adopted the following gentlemen were elected
office-bearers and members of Committee for the
ensuing year:-President, Rev. 8. L. Harris; Vice
President, Mr. T. Dees; Treasurer, Dr. Lane*
Secretary, Sir. R. Burt; Committee, Messrs'
Taylor. Mitton, Fyvie, Burnell, Sanderson, Sin
clair, Hill, Thomas, Wilson, Clockings, Smith, and
Aiknian. The Auditors were Messrs. T. B. Fyvic
and W. S. Mitton.—Correspondent.
The Flower Show. —The second show of
floricultural. horticultural, and culinary produces
for ISuti in connection with the Horticultural and
Floricuitural Society was held in the Town Hall
on Wednesday, November 7. Ihc weather was
fine, and the attendance very goad. The Show was
excellent in every department.
The Sheep Inspector's Report. — In Mr
Valentine's report, Cth line of 4th paragraph, for
"had it been discovered," read "had it 7icf been
discovered.
Court of Revision, Hindiiahsh.—Mr. Hind
marsh, the Revising Barrister, held the half
yearly Court of Revision for the District of West
Torrens, on the Slh November, at the District
Council Office, Hindinarsh. Mr. R. B. Colley, the
Returning Officer, attended, and produced the
electoral lists and rolls. In the House of Assembly
32 names were added, 12 names struck off, and one
transfer; total on roll. 1,078. In the Legislative
Council IS names were added, 12 names struck off,
and one transfer; total on roll, 558.
Dead Body Found.—A telegram has been re
ceived at the Mounted Police Barracks from Clare,
stating that Police-trooper Farquhar had found
the dead body of a man there by the roadside,
and that an inquest was to be held on Thursday!
No other particulars had come to hand.
Payment of Troops.—Tlie Bill for the annual
cost of troops has been laid on the table of the
Assembly. It declares that—"There shall be
payab'e, for the twelve months ending the thirty
first day of December, one thousand eight hundred
and sixty-eight, to Her Majesty, her heirs and
successors, out of the general revenue of the said
province, a sum not exceeding the sum of six
thousand eight hundred and eighty pounds, for
the purpose of contributing towards the cost of
Her Majesty's troops on service in the said
province; provided that payment shall be made
quarterly, at the rate of forty pounds per annum
for each man only who shall be on service when
the usual quarterly return is made of officers and
soldiers of Her Majesty's infantry on service in
the said province."
The Botanic Garden Concerts.—We have
been requested by the promoters of the movement
Kir establishing weekly or bi-wtekly concerts at the
Botanic Garden that the list of subscribers is
filling up very slowly. At least a hundred pounds
will be required to defray the expenses of the
season, but as yet not more than a tenth of that
amount has been subscribed. The Dire ctois of the
Garden have not orJy granted the required per
mission, but steps have been taken to prepare a
suitable p^ace for the Band. Nothing more is
needed than for the wealthier citizens to guarantee
each a small sum towards expenses.
Supreme Court.—The Full Court sat in Banco
on Thursday. The argument in appeal in re T. L.
Coombc s insolvent estate was concluded, and
judgment reserved. In the matter of Bury v
Horrocks, a claim for taking the accounts of a
partnership transaction in mining shares, an issue
was directed to he tried before a Jury, to ascertain
the terms of the agreement. Motions were made
m scleral other matters, and the Court adjourned*
* Reece-Moses.—Having sent the forged notice
of marriage under this head to Mr. E. B. Gleeson
for enquiry, he writes to inform us that the forger
has been discovered, and encloses a written apology
winch lias been obtained from him. This will be
found in our advertising columns. We hope that
such a public a>d disgraceful exposure will act as a
warning to senseless individuals who may be apt to
mistake a dangerous game for a clever joke.
Bush Robbebt.—On Wednesday, October 31 a
hut erected on a farm on the Wakefield, belonging
to Mr. George Hicks, of Peachey Belt, was robbed
of a quantity of clothing, cash, and other articles
to the value of about £A." Mr. Hicks and a man
in his employ were ploughing at the time, and did
not discover their loss till the evening. Having
heard that a suspicious-looki.-g fellow had passed
during the day with a swag of red blankets. Sir.
I Hicks and another man started the next morning
in pursuit, and overtook the red blankets about 25
nnler on the. Stockport-road. At Stockport they
proposed to give him in charge of the District
Constable; but that functionary did not think he
hail authority to use the official bracelets in a case
of that kiud, but kindly tendered to the farmer the
i gratuitous advice that he should proceed 12 miles
further to Kapunda to obtain a real police con
stable. Mr. Hicks, however, having recovered his
Hr,°,!!err5hdismissed the culprit with a magisterial
' w!f - h a l" 3 ? caution, and turned his
horse s head homewards. The scamp is described
as a miserable hit e fellow, who has lost Uie use
of one arm, and is slightly lame."
j _ The Surveyor-General.—The following is ID.
I Tomkinson's petition to Parliament upon the sub
jeet of the frequent absence from town of the
burveyor-General :—
i-;aJ Potion of Samuel Tomkinson. of Adc
MteeiitleTO, respectfully showth—
! that your petitioner desires to call the atten
W?.? 1° 4U oui honourable House to the manner in
Srried om departmentof the Surveyor-Uener5 U
"That the Surveyor-General has recently bepn
a lu" -1 a considerable time from his office in
Adelaide on duty- elsewhere, and that matters of
fia w tim,!1Krtiaince mquinng immediate attention
quell ce? over hy the Government in conse
That of late years the Surveyor-General has
been yciy frequently, and lor long penSds on
f5™ral occasions, afray from his £ffibein Ade
laide with the sanction of various Goremmenta.
Your petitioner alleges— governments.
. "1. That the practice cnmnlained of is hurhlv
mc»nvement and detrimental to the pubhc
, '3 T.hat great losses in time and money havt
° hy many industrious, enterprising
aud deserving colonists by reason of thelone ant!
hia'po't' absences of the Surveyor-General from
'3. That no remedy or compensation has heen
afforded to persons who have suffered great annrfw
Peeuniaty embarrassment from
the evil complained of, whilst a sum of £> 4110 over
?idahove his salary was paid to the Survevor
Performed in the bush dunng
or bi^Ueyance? were necessarily neglected
- "S That too much power is vested in one indi
rii^U110; resP°ndbje to the couuTi^ exren
through a frequently changing Minister of H
ttio^0 18 Chieflr ^eu^d i?y ^ol2L&
mhtVi^f grievances arising
from traut of due deliberation can be successfully
by perstms affected thereby!^^^ '
^ uetitiouer has a high opinion of
the personal integrity and professional ability of
GoyS^fra^Sd' to^A^tt
mjust.ee bas been innlaed upo?prirate
fuUymsrelopedT * ^ ^
in Us^sdom mafd»SrOUrable HouS
ever nravy0Ur Betltloner. ^ in duty bound, wil
Adelaide, November 7.1S06.""3' Tpwnssolr
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