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Bruce Herald, Volume XXXXI, Issue 1, 6 January 1905, Page 4

The registrar kindly supplies the following vital statistics for Tokomaiririro for the month of December :-— Births 5, marriages 7, deaths nil. The births and marriages show an increase for the past twelve months as compared with 1903, while the number of deaths shows a decrease, the figures for 1904 being : Births 102, marriages 35, deaths 39 ; the totals for 1903 were : Births 90, marriages 20, deaths 48. — The figures for Kaitangata for the month of December were: Births 6, marriages 2, deaths 2.

The Bruce Rifle Volunteers go into camp for their annual training on Wednesday evening next. The camp willbe held in one of Mr Inglis's paddocks, near the residence of Mr J. A. Duthie. .

Two interprovincial cricket matches have been played at Dunedin during the past week, that against Wellington resulting in a victory for Otago by an innings and 75 runs ;-. scores, Otago 297, Wellington 98 and 124. The A;- second match resulted in a victory for CanlerV; bury by 66 runs ; scores, Canterbury 14S aiid £*•%>• 130, Otago 16S and 44.

The State Fire Insurance Department commencedbusihess in the four chief centres of the j colony on Wednesday morning. It is the intention to make a considerable reduction on the rates at present charged; A feature of the business .is that the net surplus profit will, every three years, be divided, half going tp the reserve fund ; and the other J half to actual insurers. -xA '•".'.■ •' . . ■. -. 'J We understand that thejMilton Potteries, will be re-started at an early date, Mr Johnston, late foreman, having secured a lease of j the works from Mr H. B. Black. Great hopes I are eutertained of the works being a success, as Mr Johnston has had a large colonial experience of the industry, and also acted as manager for a number of years to the firm of James Stiff and Sons, Lambeth, London. We also understand that Mr A. Wilson is associated with Mr Johnston in the venture, and we wish them every success. Local exhibitors were yery successful at the Tuapeka Agricultural Society's show, which was held at Lawrence on Friday .last. In the draught horse class Mr P. Porter secured four firsts, one second, and champion card for mare. In the sheep classes Mr W. Grey secured five firsts, two seconds, and champion cords in Border Leicester and Rorivney Marsh sections ; Mr W. Farquharson gained four firsts and four seconds ; while Mr^John Tough was awarded two firsts and three seconds. The New Year was ushered in very quietly in Milton, the inclement weather driving the majority of the residents home to seek the comfort of their own firesides. With the exception of a few crackers which were let off by the small boys there was no outward demonstration that a new year had begun. Although a few had slightly "overstepped the mark " in their libations no acts of larrikinism have been reported.— A watch-night service was . held at St. John's Church, when there was a fair attendance; the Rev: J. C. Small conducted the service, and delivered an address appropriate to the occasion. J A man named William North, who, was " wanted " for having stolen aioney from David Coulter at Kaitangata, was smartly arrested by Detective Connolly on Friday. Tlie detective/caught a. glimpse of North- on board the northern express train as it was moving out of Dunedin station. .Though the train, was then moving at some speed the detective managed to jump on. board, and had his man in custody by the time thetrain reached P.ort Chalmers. —At Kaitangata on Wednesday, before Messrs FVT. Poole and W. Wilson, J.P. s, North was charged with stealing V£3 19s 6d, the property of David Coulter, pleading >" Not guilty. " Inspector O'Brien appeared to prosecute, and accused was found guilty after evidence had been given by Coulter, by the' paymaster of Kaitangata mine, and by Detective Connolly. The evidence went to show that accused and Coulter were mates in the mine, and accused, as not unusual, drew Jhis* own and his mate's wages, and, instead' of' handing those .of the latter over, he left the locality --suddenly. Accused was fined £$, and ordered to make re*stitution of the money! taken, or in default go to prison for one month. The Bench, complimented the police on the promptitude shown in effecting the arrest.

It is with feelings of sincere regret that we record the death of John Moore, eldest son of Mr aud Mrs Wm. Moore, of Milton, who died at his parents' residence on Sunday morning, after a very brief illness. The deceased was, along with the other members of the family, spending his Christmas holidays at Glenledi

Coast, and was apparently in his usual state of health. However, on Monday he complained

of feeling unwell, and returned home that

evening and. took to his bed, and, despite the medical skill of Drs Sutherland and Young, he passed away 011 Sunday morning, the cause of death being appendicitis. Deceased, who was only 19 years of age, was Jof a cheerful disposition,. and his winning ways made him a favorite with all'-'whom he came in .'-contact

with. He was- recently appointed a lieutenant

# in the Bruce Rifles. The: funeral took place On and a veryrlarge number, including volunteers, followed' the remains to ihtir last resting place in Fairfax Cemetery; .tlie Milton BraSs Band playing the "Dead March " en route. Major Stewart, Capt; M'Clymont, Lieuts. Stewart and Duthie acted as pallbearers, and the service at the grave was conducted by Rev. JMr Miller. A firing party, under Sergt. '.. Newbigging, fired three' volleys over the grave; of their departed comrade, the " Last Post"; being sounded at each volley by. Bugler Brown (Dunedin City Guards). The sorrowing relatives have the sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends.

Dr Sutherland notifies that he has temporarily removed to the residence recently occupied by Mrs Straw, Johnston street.

Mr A. C. Hanlon, the well-known Dunedin lawyer (according to an exchange) is likely to be a candidate for one of the city divisions at the general election.

Mr M. J. Staunton,, local pootmaster, commences his annual leave of absence on Monday next, when he will pay. a four weeks' visit to Melbourne. lie will be relieved here by Mr Bushel!, of Dunedin.

Mr Swindley, Surgeon Dentist, corner Octagon and Stuart street, Dunedin. can be consulted daily between 9 a.m. and 6. p.m. All works at reduced fees. Gas administered for painless extractions. Special terms for families. Write for particulars regarding your particular case. A man who had been reported dead writes to the editor of a '.-North. Island paper as foi-. lows •:— " Sir,- 1 desire to call your attention to a few errors in your obituary of myself on Wednesday last. I was born in Palmerston North, not in New Plymouth, and my retirement from, the flour and wheat business in 1896 was not due lo ill-health, but to. hard times. Tae cause of my death was not pneumonia." J An Otago school inspector wandered through different subjects, and at last came to speak about measles, when a very little boy jumped up and exclamed : "Please, sir, you , will, not whip me if I ask you a question?" "No," said the inspector. Then the question came : • "Why did- Eve never catch the measles?" This the inspector could not solve, so he gave it up. ■:" Because she'd Adam," exclaimed the small boy. The goose. (says the Westminster Budget) is a much-maligned bird. In the Egyptian hieroglyphics the' emblem of a vain, silly fellow is a goose. "What a goose you are!" is quite a common phrase. It is a libel to ac. cuse a goose bf being silly ; its watchfulness at night is proverbial, and it is certainly endowed with an organ of self-preservation. You may drive a motor car over a dog' cat or pig, but you cannot drive it over a tame goose. There is no animal more difficult to deceive or approach than the wild goose. Its senses of hearing, seeing, 'and smelling are extremely a cute, and it appears to act in so organised and cautious a manner when feeding or. o bsting as- to defy all danger. .

* At the meeting of the Qtago Benevolent Trustees, held at Dunedin on Wednesday, a letter was received from the Bruce Council applying for 4s 6d per week towards the support bf an indigent Chinaman at Glenore, and pointing out that the cost of the man's keep, if he was sent to the institution, would be 6s 5d per week. Hon. H. Gourley spoke in favour of the request, and said that the present allowance of 3s per week would not keew the man in rice and bread; the trustees should give Chinamen enough to keep body and soul together. He moved that the. man Jbe granted 43 per week. Mr R. Wilson seconded. Afte r considerable discussion the motion was lost only the mover and seconder voting for it.

The commercial instinct of a Southern farmer served him well lately. He had a small flock to shear, and ordinarily they.: would cost him £1 a hundred. But he advertised a; prize for ten sheep which were shorn the best, and charged an entrance fee. About twelve shearers entered, and the farmer got all his flock shorn in a good deal less time, and for a good deal less money than ever before. And the shearers are thinking it out. Apropos of farmers and their instincts there's a bachelor " cocky " in the same district whose house was kept, and whose cows were milked by his sister. His sister threatened to resign if he'didn't get a general servant. He advei Used but didn't get any servant for 15s a week offer. He advertised for and got six answers and one wife. As he says : " It's cheaper. If I had got a servant I'd lose 15s a week. Now I ? ve got a woman for life willing lo work for tucker arid lodgings." This is "how to be. happy though married."

X Scientific High-class . Dentistry.— :Mr Ernest Boot, the well-known Dunedin dentist, and late of London and Philadelphia Dental Universities, will visit Milton Jevejy '.'Friday, and may be consulted at Mrs Breck's, in Union street. Mr 800 lis a specialist in artificial teeth, and for beauty, natural appearance, usefulness, comfort, and 1 strength his workmanship leaves nothing to be desireaiy A special reduction made to residents "■. of Milton or surrounding districts. Painless extractions -with a variety bf good anesthetics. First visit on Friday, 28th October. X X ■"

High-class Dentistry.— Pretty Teeth are. essential to the : beauty, of every woman—bad teeth would make Venus herself look ; homely. I can make you a beautiful set of teeth, or make your teeth beautiful; whichever is necessary. High-class dental work in all branches. . Thos- Fogg, Dental Surgeon, Dunedin, Mosgiel, Outram, apd Milton, . .;

Caution !— -Persons \yhen travelling should exercise care in the use ofdrinking water. .As a safeguard it is urged that every traveller secure a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy before leaving, home, to .be carried in the hand baggage.- This may prevent distressing sickness and annoying delay. For sale by W. Walker, Milton. . :

John Plimmer, who has been styled the "Father of Wellington," died yesterday morning, aged ninety-two. He arived in Wellington in 1841, ancl has been closely associated with the growth and development of tli'e.city. .He has been ailing lor some months.