The Ensign. GORE: TUESDAY, MAY 13.

Mataura Ensign, Issue 1032, 13 May 1902, Page 2

The Ensign. GORE: TUESDAY, MAY 13.

At Saturday's meeting of the Gore branch of the N.Z. Farmers' Union (Mr D. Clarke presiding), the following members of committee were present Messrs Couttß, Dickson, Falconer, C. Bowmar, and Dodds. A number of members were also present. The chairman reported that Mr L. D.Nicol had declined the office of secretary. Mr E. Bowmar jxaa appointed to the position, and also elected a member of committee.

A special meeting of the congregation of the Gore Presbyterian Churoh is to be held on Thursday evening to consider the question of enlarging the premises so as to meet the needs of inoreased accommodation caused by the great increase of the attendance of the Sunday school. At Sunday morning's service the Bev. A. Gray emphasised the necessity for building extension, stating that it was impossible now to hold the adult Bible class for want of room. At present the children were being assembled for instruction in the vestry, in the church, in the choir seats, in the pulpit, in the tower room, and even in the porch. Parents must therefore see the need of Bome better arrangement. The Mandeville School Committee having ecected a flag-pole in front of the school, and seoured a New Zealand enßign from the Education Board, intends to conduct the ceremony of hoisting the flog in a few days. Thus " Kakapo " in the Sydney ' Bulletin': Gore (M.L.) is populated principally by Sandy and Mac, who wear oatmeal in their speech and thistles in their whiskers. It is represented in Parliament by the McNab; the Mayor is Mac Gibbon. Everyone is McSomebody or other. Nearly all the women are called Agnes, and almost everyone goes to bed at nine.

By a volcanic eruption at Mount Pelee, Martincque, the town of St. Pierre was destroyed and the entire population of 36,000 killed. Other deaths at Martinique totalled 4000. 'Le Temps' states that the whole of the north-eastern Martinique is covered with waves of lava and that great communities besides St. Pierre are destroyed. A final reminder is given of the sacred cantata " Under the Palms," to be produced at the Gore Town Hall to-morrow evening by the Sunday sohool scholars of the local Presbyterian Church, assisted by an efficient choir of adults. The piece has been in active rehearsal for some time, and a successful rendition is anticipated. The sqlo work is in the capable bands of Mrs Boyne, Miss Johnston, Messrs Cookson and Sharp. The sale of tickets has been large, and a crowded house is looked for.

The Gore Girls' Literary Club met as usual last evening, Miss Howes (president) in the chair. The meeting was an open one, and the attendance was very large. The Rev. Mr Hervey read a paper on Rudyard " Kipling," in which he dwelt almost entirely upon his poetical productions. The papßr proved highly interesting and instructive, and at the close Mr Hervey was accorded a cordial vote of thanks. Next evening will be devoted to the reading of short essays. At Thursday's meeting of the Southland Land Coard, A. Currie requested reduction of rent on section 38, blook 1, Waikawa lighthouse reserve. To be informed that he could surrender, then section would be reoffered. Mrs E. S. Adams waß granted section 17, block 10, Waikaka,, James Soott was granted seotion 22a, block 9, Wyndham (Glenham Settlement). The title of sections 7 and 8, block 3, Seaward Bush township, was granted to Thomas Middleton. The annual meeting of the Southland Metropolitan A. and P. Association was held gn Saturday, Mr A. Hawke (president) in the chair. The receipts for the year amounted to £1290, there being a balance in hand of £92, and assets amounting to £1537. Mr Jas. Holnib (Waimahaka) was elected president, Mr J. A. Mitchell vice-president, and the following were elected to the vacancies on the committee:—J. McCrostie, R. A. Anderson, A. F. Hawke, J. Gilkison, Jas. Gait, Jas. Drain, R. Cupples, John Thomson and John Grant.

Mr Jas. Harvey has been appointed teacher at the Benio school, and will take up his duties to morrow morning. This will be a matter of great importance to patents and pupils in the district, as tbe school has been closed since the Bth of March last. Mr Harvey comes with good testimonials, and will doubtless bring the children on notwithstanding the fact of their not having been able to obtain schooling for such a lengthened period. It is to be hoped the parents in the district will see that the pupils attend regularly, so that full advantage may be taken of the tuition.

Southland County insert notice re dog tax collection. Tenders wanted up to Saturday, 24th May, for cropping land. Henderson and Batger have farm for sale. E. Lloyd and Co. are agents for Nirvana Ceylon tea. The Polypathic Medical Institute of Christchurch insert an advertisement. Moko, the great cure for coughs, consumption, etc., obtainable at grocers and chemists. The sales of Colgate's Bouquet Soap are worth remembering. Tenders received up to 24th May, for cropping. J. Cox, butcher, Gore, has sold his business to McConachy and Son. " Frozen Meat " bas now become A large extensive trade; The exports yield a decent sum— An industry is made. To freeze is not a pleasant thing For mankind to endure, To keep out cold we all should cling To Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.