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Mataura Ensign, Issue 215, 14 November 1896, Page 2

I The constitution of the Southland County Council now is :— Awarua, A. Dunlop ; Waihopai, R. M. McCallum; Toi Tois, I. W. Raymond; Wallacetown, L. Fraser; Waikaia, C. Robertson ; Winton, J. Hamilton ; Oreti, W.F. Ward ; Hokonui, T. Green ; Mataura, J. McQueen.

Mr Laurier, the' Canadian Premier, has promised the Dominion Alliance that next session he will introduce legislation for the purpose of taking a Dominion plebiscite on the liquor question, and will follow it up with prohibitory legislation if the country votes in the affirmative. On dit that a petition is being circulated in the Queenstown district having for its object the starting of another bank in the Wakatipu, the residents being dissatisfied with the existing arrangements. Also, that Mr Gudgeon, the well-known bank agent at Queenstown, will shortly receive promotion. — ' Cromwell Argus.' At a meeting of the Otago Land Board on Wednesday; the application of R. E. Hyde, who asked to have the residenoe conditions dispensed with in regard to sections 36 and 37, block IV, Greenvale district, was granted. William Black applied to purchase section, 9, block XI, Greenvale district, endowment land held undec perpetual lease. The application was referred to the school commissioners for consideration. Ranger Atkinson's valuation of £45 53 6d for improvements upon sections 16 and 17, block XIV, Pomahaka district, was approved. An application by Thomas Chapman for the right of grazing stock over sections 16 and 17, block XIV, Pomahaka district, was declined. At his meeting at Ratanui on Saturday evening, Mr T. Ayson referred to the fact that early in the contest he had at Heathfield expressed his willingness, seeing that Mr Edie was standing in the Government interest, and believing that their views were practically identical, to allow his supporters to meet and decide which should retire, and to abide by their decision, provided Mr Edie would do the same. But since he had seen Mr Edie's reported speech at Knapdale, he, Mr Ayson, had withdrawn entirely from that position and would fight the election out to a finish. He could not retire in favor of nor support a man who would advocate putting all taxation on the land, and could not enter into any arrangement that might bring about this result. Through the gross carelessness of some person allowing a dynamite cartridge to lie about one of the streets in Wellington, a lad named Percy Jackson, employed as a telegraph messenger, received terrible injuries on Sunday afternoon. As he was walking along the street he picked up a cartridge, and was in the act of rubbing it against a stone when it exploded, blowing off the thumb and two fingers of his left hand, and also lacerating his lip and the palm of his right hand. The shook rendered him insensible. Private communications from Christchurch go to show that the Gore " sports " visiting that quarter are having a fair amount of luck. The Southland district is strongly represented at the gay city just now by visitors from Wyndham, Gore, Waimea Plains, and Invercargill. At the Gore Court yesterday, before Dr Donaldson and Mr A. Martin, J's.P., Edward Ryder was charged with obtaining money under false pretences. It appears that Ryder promised to find employment— driving a cart — for a youth named Thomas Pinder on condition that he gave him 4s. Ryder gave the youth a false name, and when he went to assume the duties promised by the accused, found the job non cst. Ryder pleaded guilty to the charge, and was fined 40s or a month in the luvercargill gaol. The money not being forthcoming, he was sent into " durance vile." The fishing competition at the Waipahi River, under the auspices of the Otago Anglers' Society, was won by Mr J. R. Smith, who secured the gold medal, with 25 fine fish, weighing 311bs Boz. Rather a serious accident .happened last Saturday at Slopedown to Mr and Mrs Valentine, sen. They were driving in the dray when the bridle by some means fell off the horse, which started off at full speed. It had not proceeded far till the dray capsized, throwing Mrs Valentine clear, but Mr Valentine was not so fortunate, as the dray fell on him, pinning him to the ground. Assistance was at baud, but the two yourig men on the spot were unable to release Mr Valentine from his perilous position, as the vehicle was too heavy for them to lift, and they had to get a spade and dig the unfortunate man out. Mr Valentine had two ribs broken and was otherwise hurt, while Mrs Valentine had her knee hurt and sustained a severe shaking. They are now both confined to their beds, and are being attended by Dr Low. For the intercolonial band contest to be held in connection with the Wellington Exhibition, the following entries have been received : — Newtown Band, Sydney ; Parramatta Band, Sydney ; Wellington Garrison, Nelson Garrison, Canterbury Engineers, Marton Royals, Woodville Brass Band, Napier Garrison, and Stanmore. The solo competitors number 36. Mr Anthony Grieve, of Ararat, Victoria, will be judge. The test piece will be a selection from " Lucia di Lammermoor," procured expressly from England. A cricket match between the Wyndham and Tapanui Clubs, has been arranged to be played on the Gore Caledonian ground to-day. Following is the Wyndham team : — Dr Menzies, Traynor, Golding, Ive, P. Crawford, T. Wood, Mander, P. Meek, Raymond (2), and Graves ; emergencies, D. McLauchlan and J. Meek. The Gore tradesmen have selected Croydon bush as the scene of their first annual picnic to be held on Wednesday next, 18th inst. In addition to the conventional picnic diversion, a programme of sports has been arranged, and should assist materially in making the function successful. Conveyances will run to and from }he bush during the day, and a cordial invitation is extended to the general public to take part in the proceedings, the only thinga necessary for them to take with them being themselves and dringing vessels — the committee providing refreshments, etc. Fino weather is all that is necessary to make the holiday one of the social events of the year. It is with considerable regret that we learn of the projected departure from Gore of Mr M. Carr, who has managed the affairs of the N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. here with marked ability for the past six years, he having received promotion in the Company's service, and proceeds to luvercargill on Tuesday week to take over the management of the grain and produce department atthatbrauch. Few residents have succeeded in making themselves more popular among all classes of the community than he, and our reget at his dedarture will be shared among a very wide circle of friends in all parts of the district. Though not taking part in many public institutions in the place, Mr Carr has done good service to the cause of athletics in Gore, in the capacity of president of the Hibernian, Caledonian Societies, and Swimming Club ; all of which offices he held at different times. Mr Carr commanded great respect among the farming community, and has for some considerable time been intimately connected with the affaii-3 of the Gore A. aud P. Association. In social circles too, Mr and Mrs Carr were highly esteemed, and their departure will be keenly felt. Mr Carr's successor, MrW. H. Wait, of Dunedin, arrived in Gore last night. Mr Wait has been connected with school committees, and other public bodies in i Dunedin, and should prove in every way a desirable citizen. Before leaving Dunedin Mr Wait was presented by the staff of Company there with ahnndsome gold albert.

Mr James Sawers, who has resigned the managership of the Wyndham Dairy Factory —held by him with the greatest credit for the past five years— to assuma office as Government Dairy Instructor, was presented, on Thursday night, with a silver tea and coffee service and an illuminated address, subscribed to by the settlers of the Wyndham district. Mr Jas. Milne, chairman of , directors of the Wyndham Dairy Co., pre- j sided over the large social gathering held for i the purpose, and made the presentation. I General regret was expressed at Mr Sawer's severance of his connection with the Company, but he was congratulated on all sides upon the well deserved promotion he has received. Whilst Mr G. W. Russell, M.H.R., was addressing his constituents in the Fendaltop schoolroom on Tuesday evening, he left his trap in the school grounds and put his horse in the stable. When he was about to return to town, he found that someone had painted his trap with lime-wash, and, besides doing other damage, had stolen one of the lamps and the whip. Upon going to the stable to get the horse, it was fonnd that the unfortunate animal had also been limewashed and painted with tar. Prior to his departure for Arrowtown to assume control of the school there, Mr D. Greig was made the recipient of a handsome barometer by the scholars of the Gore school. Mails for the United Kingdom and the Continent of Europe (via Naples), also for India, China, Japan, Straits Settlements, Aden, Egypt, Tasmania, and the Australian colonies, per s.s. Manapouri, close at the Gore P.O. on Tuesday, 17th inst., at 7.15 a.m. ; due London, 30th December. Correspondence must be specially addressed " via Naples." For Puysegur Point and Cromarty, per s.s. Invercargill, close at the Gore P.O. on Wednesday, 18th inst., at 4 p.m. The nuns of the Convent of Mercy, East Gore, have donated a most handsome piece of art needlework to the Caledonian Bazaar Committee. It comprises a cushion of green plush, upon which is embroidered a harp, in pearl and bullion work, the effect of which is as handsome as it is novel. The cushion will be on view in one of the local tradesmen's windows, and the work of art — for such it really is — should be inspected to be appreciated. The annual meeting of the Pukerau Caledonian Society was held on Wednesday at the Atheteum Hall. The balance-sheet showed receipts to have been £41 17s 7s, expenditure £39 10s Id, leaving a balance of £2 Is 6d on hand, which, considering the nature of the day upon which the sports were held, was deemed satisfactory. The following officers were elected : — President, Mr D. Gordon ; vice-preEidents, Messrs J. Pullar, D. Murray, and J. Harvey ; secretary and treasurer, Mr F. M. Dawson ; handieapper, Mr J. McKenzie. It was decided to to hold a meeting of the committee for the purpose of fixing a day for the sports and arranging the programme, on Wednesday next. Mr Jno. Keir appointed travelling agont for Messrs TothiU, Watson and Co. Notice to consumers of electric light. Mr Thos. Ayson addresses the electors of Clutha at stated dates and places. Additions to Mr H. "Graham's election notice. Mr R. McNab inserts further dates of meetings. Carnival and Art Union in Town Hall on 3rd, 4th and sth December. Concert in aid of Otama Brass Band on 20th inst. Gore Tradesmen's picnic and sports at Croydon Bush on Wednesday. Cheap fares to cricket match at Invercargill next week. Contributors to the forthcoming Carnival and Art Union requested to send in their donations. Yule, dentist, country visits announced. Colin Robertson elected Councillor for Waikaia riding of Southland County. Mataura school concert on Friday, 20th inst. W. F. Ward returns thanks to the ratepayers of Oreti riding. Nichol Bros, have on hand, and to arrive, Sydney bonedust, seeds, etc. Miss Ada Delroy's company perform at Gore on Friday and Saturday next week. Meeting re Riversdale Public Picnic on Wednesday. Four-roomed house to let. A. Lawrence, phrenologist, may be consulfed at Criterion Hotel. Tenders wanted by Otaria Road Board.