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HANSON, DECEMBER 30.
The opening services of the new Wesleyan
Chapel here weie held on Sunday, when the
Rev. Mr. Goldsmith preached three sermons.
There were from 120 to 150 present. A public
tea. was provided in Mr. lathlean's new store,
on Monday, by Mesdames Wfldy, Jonas, and
Bam, and the baohelors, at the bead of whom
was Mr. T. Padmsn. There were present
several friends from OUze, Hintaco, and Black
Springs—altogether a good muste% After tea
the younger people amosed themselves until
the meeting commenmd. In the evening Mr.
lolly occupied the ehair, and speeches were
made by the Bev. Mr. Goldsmith, Mean. Fry,
Mills, Ber. H. Mack, and Mr. San. The total
proceeds of the opening services were £30 Is. 5d.,
which bft? debt of £130 itUl on the chapel.
Mr. Made then moved a comprehensive vote cf
thanks to Mr. Sara, Mr. Johns, Mr. and Mrs.
Jonas, for their several gifts; to the ladies for
the tea ; to Mr. Martin for the loan of the
oigw, and to Mr. Fadman for playing it. Tbe
Bev. Mr. Goldsmith responded. Ihe same
gentleman moved, and Mr. Mark responded to
a vote of thank] to the Chairman. A vote of
thanks was also given to Rev. Mr. Goldsmith
for his servicps—responded to by Mr. T. Pail
man. On the whole it was a very successful
meeting.
PORTPIRIE, December 2G.
On Monday last a very instructive and in
teresting lecture was delivered by the Rev. Mr.
Wilson, in the Wesleyan Chapel here, on the
"Gulf Stream." There was a good attendance,
and all present seemed highly gratified with the
eloquence ef ths lecturer. The proceeds were
placed to the credit of the Institute Fund.—
Christmas Day passed off quietly, as a great
many ef the townspeople have gone south
wards to spend their holiday. Still, however,
a great change was perceptible since last Cnrist
mas Day, when four persons (the total number
of the inhabitants athome on that day), met in
a pine but, minus a chimney, and ate their
Christmas dinner as behoved true Britons.—
Yesterday a large kangu-ooing pirty was
arranged, and I believe enjojei some good
sport.
MALLALA, December 29.
An accident whioh might have proved serious,
occurred here to-day to a laborer in the employ
of Mr. 8. Moody, J.P. He, while driving a
horse in & spring dray, inconsequence of heart
disease, became giddy and fell from the
vehicle, the wheel passing over his arm, which,
though not broken, was much bruised and in
jured. The hone was startled, and dashed
forward rntil the wheel it came in contact
with a stamp of a tree, and so far cap
sized the cart as to prevent the animal
from going any farther. Assistance being
fortunately procure!, the dray was righted
and the man enabled to go on his way.—Christ
mas Day passed off very quietly in this district,
a goodly number from an early hour of the day
going to the beach, where bathing and various
games were indulged in—The new Primitive
Methodist Chapel at Diment'*, Dublin, was
opened on Sunday, the 21st, and a public tea
provided on Christmast Day. Sermans were
preached on the Sabbath by the Rev. J. S.
Wayland, and the public meeting addressed by
the Revs. J. S. Wayland, A. W. Wellington,
and other friends. The attendance was good, and
the services ina financial pointof view successful.
The total cost of the building was £i23, and
the proceeds ef openiog and stone-laying ser
vices, including donation in labor, £120.—Most
of the farmers have 6nishcd reaping, and many
have cleaned up their wheat. Tbe yield U
very considerably less than last year, and
varies in different places from S to 18 bushels
to the acre. The season has been very fine for
reaping ewingto the long continuance of dry
weather.
PORT WAKEFIELD, December 30.
Christmas was passed very quietly in this
township, and there were very few pleasure
seekers: People are evidently reserving their
span esah for New Tear's Day. A grand
bazaar is to be held on New Tear's Day in Mr.
Styles's wheat store, on behalf of the fund for
tie Ohurehjof England, nowin course of erection
at the Pork The ladies have fora long time
been assiduously preparing for the event, and a
fine display is anticipated, und no doubt * large
attendance is anxiously hoped for.
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