THE Inangahua Times. PUBLISHED TRI-WEEKLY. FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 1880.

Inangahua Times, Volume II, Issue II, 26 March 1880, Page 2

THE Inangahua Times. PUBLISHED TRI-WEEKLY. FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 1880.

There wan a sitting of the Magistrate's Court yesterday, but. the only business wag a number of petty debt cases, which were mostly undefended. The only business in the Warden's fourt was a number of unopposed applications for alluvial rights in various parts of the district. In the Magistrate's Court yesterday his Worship said it wag the practice of Eeefton legal managers to apply within the time limited by the Mining Companies Act for summonses against defaulting shareholders leaving the date of hearing blank. In this way the books of the court were cumbered with case?, many of which would never be called on for hearing. This course was no doubt taken to enable plaintiffs, should the necessity arise, to say that the proceedings bad been begun within the fourteen dars as provided by the Act. He could not, how« ever, allow that practice to continue, co that in future a day for hearing would have to be fixed upon every summons issued. Mr Prank Matbias, one of Reefton's oldest and most deservedly respected residents, left here on Monday last, with the intention, we relieve, of settling at Taaranga, in the North Island. Mr Mathias has been in delicate health for some time past, but it is believed 'that the salubrious climate of Tauranga, will speedily restore him to health, a hope that is fully shared in by all clashes here. The regular monthly meeting of the County Council will be held on Wednesday ne*t. Torday being Good Friday will no doubt be observed as a general holiday by the various businees people. In the Warden's Court yesterday Mr Or. Wise applied for three months' protection for the Walhalla Company's mining lease, Boat** man's. The company were unable to work their mine, as to do so they required the use of the Jupfxin-Time level, which would not be available for three months. The Warden said ho would recommend the Government to grant the protection. The Just in-Time Company applied for additional sites for stacking tailings, and other purposes, which were unopposed and granted. A marriage is to take place at the Catholic chape?, on Monday next, which promises to be a very dashing affair. A well-known resident, who has rendered gratuitous musical services on many public occasions in Beefton, is about to enter into double bar. ness, and a number of lady and gentlemen amateurs, under the able leadership of Herr Schmidt have determined to lend eo'at to the occasion by performing Mendelssohn's grand Wedding March. The band will consist of two first violins, firM; and second cornet?, euphoneum and harmonium, and should prove a great musical treat. At a meeting of the stewards of the Boatman's Jockey Club, held at Walker's Hotel, Caplef ton, on Monday hst a settlement was . made over the Ja'e races. After meeting all demands upon the funds, tbere remained a surplus of £1 *li, which it; was resolved to place in the baak to the credif of next years rac ». At the suggestion of Mr Billet a list was hobded round when £'5 was subscribed to npxt years race fund. It was understood that all future meetings under the Club will beheld on the 17th March. Mr 1/, H Alexander was elected trpasurer and Mr M, | Williams, gee et-.iry. Champagne was then freely circulated, and cufcess to the past and future meetinss w»s drunk in bumpers. Hotelkeepers in the Innngahua would do veil to take warning by t decision deliverpd inj&e "trayietrate'* Court yeetcrrlar. A well known boniaoe sued one of his lodgers for an amount for b< aril, lodging ami cash lent. The bill also contained a email item for diirkc. The defendant did not appear. In giving judgment his Woiship said he noticed that there was an amount of Us charged for drinks supplied in one day. The plaintiff explained that the man was a sawyer and on the date in question had a numbiß of volunteers assisting him to roll l O g«, and sboutfd for them. Hia Worship condemned ihe idea of a man sppnding a day's wage? jn drink' ITe said it had always been hi B practice to strike out out claims for drink, and he would do so in the present instance, and judgment whs accordingly given Jess the amount bo charged. Upwards of£JO ba» been subscribed towards the proposed race meeting, and the stewards will meet to-night to settle ihe programme. The children's pii-nic will be held in Smith's parldoek, on Monday next. Mr Smith has kindly placed hirpaddock at the disposal of the Committee free of charge. Collectors for the Ir^h Belief Fund are again reminded that all lists must b,e re--9

turned immediately to the bon. treasurer, Mr P. Brennan. In the course of bis «* mon at the Wellington Roman Catholic Cathedral on Sunday, on the occasion of opening th* new organ, the Right Bey the Bishop >tated that in Church mi^tc solos were to be deprecated, especially female solos, which too often led to self glorification on their part, which was not desirable in the service of the Church. He also reminded his hearets that about two years ago the Diocesan meeting Ui set its face against the system of solo singing, and he hoped to eeo that their wishes in this matter would be respected.