The Ensign. GORE : SATURDAY, MAY 24.

Mataura Ensign, Issue 1037, 24 May 1902, Page 2

The Ensign. GORE : SATURDAY, MAY 24.

Mr A. J. Park, patent and trade-mark agent, Manse street, Dunedin (authorised by the New Zealand Government), supplies the following list of Otago and Southland applications for patents, compiled from the New Zealand ' Gazette' of the 15th May:—Otago: McPhee and Cull, removing tailings ; P. Siversten, fertilising; L. Beal, rangefinder; J. MePhee, treating magnetic material; K. Laidlaw, cycle mechanism; W. Searle, saddlery keeper; C. Osmond, clothes pin ; C. Forno, trap; Murison and Watt, tumblersleeve ; F. Paterson, road-sweeper ; Fahey and Wardrop, hat fastener; J. Pomeroy, sheep shears ; J. Smaill, refrigerating apparatus ; B. Iggo, garment suspenders; V. Parkin, bacon-slicer; Gilfedder and McKinna, ferrule; J. Hayne, hub. Southland: Trapski and Clarke, securing pins ; J. Macalister, seed sower; J. Dunn, root-cutter ; Moore and Kiernan, crate.

An unusually large church parade will be held at the Gore Presbyterian church tomorrow morning, when the Gore Rifles, Mataura Mounted Rifles, Gore Fire Brigade, and Gore Brass Band, will attend divine service, conducted by the Bev. A. Gray. The Mataura Mounted Rifles assemble at 10 o'clock ; the other bodies at 10.15. Mr J. Calder was entertained by his fellow members of the Gore Presbyterian choir to .a farewell social evening on Thursday .prior Jo his departure from Gore to fill an important post at Alexandra. The Bev. A. Gray referred in terms of the highest appreciation to the services rendered by Mr Calder in the choir of which he and his brother (Mr W. Calder) were the oldest active members. Mr J. B. Paterson (choir master) made feeling mention of the valuable assistance Mr Calder had given in the choir, and on behalf of the members presented him with a handsomely fitted dressing ease and a pair of gold and greenstone sleeve-links. Mr Calder made suitable response. The remainder of the evening was spent in games and music. Songs were rendered by Mrs Niven, Misses A. McKenzie and Begg, and Messrs Eawlinson, Miller and Calder, and duets by Miss E. Macara and Mr J. S. Nicol and Messrs Paterson and Nicol. The accompaniments were played by Misses Paterson and Calder and 'Mr Service. The ladies provided an abundance of dainty refreshments.

On Tuesday afternoon Mr Sherborne, manager of the N.Z. Express Co.'s Gore branch, received the largest consignment of coal ever landed in Gore by one firm in one day. By the 3.20 train he received seven trucks of Kaitangata coal, and by the 4.30 another string of eight trucks came to hand. The total consignment amounted to upwards of 80 tons, and was all cleared out of the station and sold within two days. This large turnover is an evidence of the manner in which the company's business is increasing in Gore. /

The Premier's usual daily triumphial-march cable came to hand yesterday as follows: "Johannesburg.—Accompanied by Generals lan Hamilton, Wilson, and Baden-Powell, I inspected the Bth contingent at Klerksdorp. They had just returned from a successful drive. Colonel Davies commands the complete column. The officers and men are first rate, and were glad to see me at the front. Will see the 9th contingent to-morrow. Will be at Vereeniging to-morrow. The South Island Battalion of the 10th had better hurry up, or they will be too late. The North Island Battalion of the 9th is at Newcastle."

Chamberlain's Cough Beniedy is intended especially for cougbs, colds, croup, whooping cough and influenza. It has become famous for its cures of these diseases over a large part of the civilised world. The most flattering testimonials have been received, giving accounts of its good works; of the aggravating and persistent coughs it has cured ; of severe colds that have yielded promptly to its soothing effects, and of the dangerous attacks of croup it has eured, often saving the life of the child. The extensive use of it for whooping cough has shown thai it robs that disease of all dangerous results. It is especially prized by mothers because it contains nothing injurious, and there is not the least danger in giving it, even to babies. It always cures and cures quickly. G. E. Whabton, Chemist, Gore, sells it.

The funeral of the late Esv. A. B. D. Tosswill took place yesterday, a large number of friends from all parts qf the district paying a last tribute of respect to the memory of the deceased. The remains were taken to Holy Trinity Church, where a short service was conducted by the Bev. J. L. A. Kayll, the choir singing appropriate hymns and a psalm. The last rites at the grave were performed by the Rev. Mr Kayll, assisted by the Bev. Mr Oldham, of Tapanui. The Masonic burial service was conducted by the Worshipful Master of Lodge Harvey, Brother T. Grant. A record load of chaff recently passed over the Orange weighbridge, New South Wales, the weight of the load being 9 ton 3wt, and that of the waggon 3 ton llcwt. The waggon contained 305 bugs, and was drawn by nine horses.

A resident of Greenmeadows is jußt now being chaffed by his friends. Seeing a fine specimen of a wild pigeon perched on a tree in his garden, he hastily rode off to a friend's house to borrow a gun. When he got back the bird was still on the tree. He fired at it. The bird did not budge. A second, a third, and at last a fourth time he fired, and then concluded that such an insensible bird ought to be questioned. It did not, alas, reply, for it was Btuffed. It was a neighbor's trick.— ' Napier Telegraph.' Mr Carr, manager of the Southland Farmers' Co-operative Association, returns to-day from the North, where he has been attending a conference of delegates of Co-operative Associations at Christchurch upon matters of considerable interest to societies throughout the colony. Delegates from societies from Hawkes Bay to Southland were present, and it is expected the consultation of these gentlemen will be to advance the interests of their business concerns.

At the Canterbury Farmers' Union conference the following resolution was carried: That the Conference request the Government to introduce an amending Bill into Parliament, compelling all local bodies throughout the colony, including cities and boroughs, to take effective steps to destroy, or contribute to the cost of destroying, all injurious birds, and, if neeessary, to levy a rate for such purpose, and that a rate be levied on all rateable property in the colony for the purpose of destroying injurious birds, under tIW Bird Nuisance Act, 1891. (■

San Francisco news states that Charles Jensen, a sailor, reported lately that an attempt was made to shanghai him on board one of the whalers that recently left port. He says his boardinghouse-keeper was offered a fee of 50 dollars each for able-bodied seamen by the whaling masters. Jensen claims that one night he was seized and an attempt was made to force him into a boat with the evident purpose of taking him out to one of the whalers. He made a stout resistance, and put up such a good fight that his captors were glad to release him, Boardinghouse runners took six men from the British barque Killoran lately, and seven sailors from the British ship Wanderer during the dark watches of the night. Sailors are very scarce in 'Frisco at present, and the premium, or " blood money," has advanced to 50 dollars per capita.

A despatch from New York, dated April 20, states that 20 carcases of New Zealand lamb arrived at New York a few days previously. The animals had been slaughtered in New Zealand and placed in cold storage on board ship at Auckland, and shipped to England, whence they were re-shipped to New York. The consignee found a ready sale for ttie meat, as all pronounced it first-class, of excellent flavor, and in prime condition. As the carcases had come 19,000 miles, and had been re-shipped three times, it might be supposed that they would bring a much higher price in New York than American lamb, especially as there is a duty to pay. Such is not the case, however. The meat sold at the same price as American lamb. Dealers say on account of this experiment they will import much larger quantities from New Zealand next season. The following district dredging returns are reported:—Waimumu 340z 7dwt, Waimumu Central 2loz lldwt, Waimumu Extended 21oz l'Jdwt, Charlton Creek IGoz lldwt, Globe 14oz lldwt, Spec Gully 13oz lOdwt. By the B.M.S. Sierra, which arrived at Sydney on May 3, from San Francisco (says an Australian paper), particulars have been received of the loss of the ship Franknton by firo at sea, whilst on a voyage from Newcastle to San Francisco, and the rescue of her crew by an American schooner. The cargo of the Frankiston was coal exclusively, and the presence of fire in the hold spread terror among the crew. The escape of smoke through the main hatch on April Ist indicated the presence of fire. The hatches were battened down. Then began a mad race for port in the teeth of a gale, the ship having every sail spread. It was a race in which the fire gained the victory. But for the generation of noxious gases, in the hold, which caused four explosions to occur in quick succession, the Frankiston might have giiined port in safety. The presence of the gases was manifested on April 3, when the forward hatch covering was blown into the air. Ten minutes later the fore and after hatches were also blown off by violent explosions. Finally came one great explosion, and through the open hatchways the flames shot up as high as the foresail. Fortunately for the crew of the Frankiston, the schooner H. C. Wright had borne down upon the ill-fated ship and rescued her crew.

A woman, charged with palmistry, at Wellington yesterday, was discharged by the S.M. on the ground that it had not been proved that she had deceived the policemen who had their fortunes told. Mr James Bendell, of Claudelands, Waikato, had a sensational experience a few days ago, which goes to prove the danger of sheltering under trees during the progress of a thunderstorm. He says :—" I was near Mr J. Bell's house at Kiwitahi, near Morrinsville, about 1.30 p.m., when I encountered a terrific hailstorm. As it was right overhead, my horse would not face it, so I backed her close to some pine trees for shelter. Hardly bad I done so, when I seemed to be enveloped in fire, and there was a loud report as if a gun had been fired close to my head. My horse gave one mad plunge and bolted. I pulled up as soon as I could, and rode back, when I found pieces of bark scattered about where I had sheltered a few minutes previously, and the tree for about twelve feet was barked about four inches wide and cracked ; evidently it had been struck by lightning. . . There was indeed but a step between me and death. The "Excelsior" spring cullivator offers the farmer a more profitable investment than any other.—Morrow, Bassett, and Co., sole agents, New Zealand. On Monday, 28th April, the agency and official staffs of the New Zealand branch of the Equitable Life Assurance Society were entertained at dinner at the Eoyal Oak Hotel, Wellington, by the general manager, Mr C. Taylor. In responding to the toast of the Society, Mr Taylor said the Equitable was the greatest financial institution of the age. He made this statement fearlessly, and unless anyone could point out any other institution which had in the first forty years of its existence distributed among the widows and orphans and other representatives of its clients the sum of £75,000,000 sterling, besides accumulating for their benefit a sum three times aa large as the united capital of all the banks operating in the Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand, and had in addition set aside a gigantic safety fund as large as the capital of the Bank of England, he maintained he had the right to make the claim for the Equitable. He claimed also that it was the strongest life office in the world, and went on to prove this by facts and figures. He described the personnel of the management, which was an upright, conscientious body of men, the leading members of which had sprung from the ranks of the employees. He looked upon New Zealand as the best insurance territory in this part of the world. Life assurance was appreciated here, the people were prosperous, and the death rate favorable. The toast of the agency staff was responded to by Mr W. H. Essex, and Messrs Bapley and Stewart, and the official staff was responded to by Mr P. Thomson.

The best medicine known is SANDER AND SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds influenza—the relief is instantaneous. In serious eases, and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, scaldings, bruises sprains, it is the safest remedy -no swellings —no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of the lungs, swelling, etc. diarrhoea, dysentery, diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs. SANDER AND SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT is in use at hospitals and medical clinics all over the globe, patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy, rowned with medals and diplomas at Intarational Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust this approved article and reject all others,

A great novelty will be on view on Saturday evening, when a miniature ballroom in full working order will be on view in Mr Harry Wright's new premises, Main street. In addition to this novelty, there will be on view the largest stock of bicycles, cycle accessories, and novelties ever seen in t Gore. Anglo-Special and Humber bikes by the dozen. H. W. has now splendid facilities tor the thorough repairing of bicycles, guns, sewing machines, and locks, and can make all patterns of keys while you wait. An inspection is invited.—Habry Wbiqht, Main street, Gore (next Lakeman's).—Advt. At Thursday's meeting of the Southland Land Board the following transfers were opproved :-P.B. 207, Hokonui, from B. Yardley to W. M. Hailes; and section 8, block 8, from Catherine Fitzgerald to M. Shea. The Beceiver was authorised to pay over to the Gore Borough Council thirds and fourths accrued from Ist November, 1895, to 31st October, 1901, amounting to £29 15s 4d.

At Westport yesterday a charge against a man of obtaining an old age pension while possessing £236 was dismissed, because the the information was not laid within six months. Mr Hawkins, S.M., very much regretted that, under the circumstances, he had no jurisdiction. He felt quite sure this was not an exceptional case and that many were drawing pensions obtained by barefaced lying. It was an unfortunate oversight on the part of the Legislature that no adequate provision had been made to meet cuses of this sort. He believed the scandal occasioned through robbery of the State by unscrupulous pensioners would lead to the amending of the Act next session. He knew of applicants who complained of the intricacy of the new old age pension forms. The true root of that complaint was that the questions were too searching for people who wanted to defraud the State and yet run no risk. The present case was an example of this looseness of the 1901 forms, which enabled accused to conceal his banking account, but the alteration in the forms forced him to make a virtue of necessity and disclosed his banking account. Accused could thank a Haw in the Act for escaping the consequences of fraudulent misrepresentation. His Worship would Advise the Crown to sue accused for the amount unlawfully obtained.

Mr Jas. Fowler, of the Pinnacle, entertained a large party of his friends at a harvesthome celebration last night. The evening was devoted to dancing and music, the gem of the evening in the latter department being a German song by Mr Dohrmann. The festivities were sustained till an early hour this morning, when Mr It. L. Christie, on behalf of the guests, returned thanks to the host and hostess for their splendid hospitality, and successful efforts to worthily entertain those privileged to take part in the proceedings.

Mr G. E. Wharton entertained a number of gentlemen friends to a ping-pong evening at Mr Lock's assembly rooms last night, when a championship match was played. There were 20 competitors, and the semifinal resulted as follows :—Bowler (20) v. Dickens (12); J. Campbell (20) v. Mackay (14). Final : Bowler (20) beat Campbell (16). A handicap sweepstake match was then played, the results of the semifinal being Bowler (20) v. Somerville (12) ; Campbell (20) v. Mackay (8). Final : Campbell (20) beat bowler (12). Mr Wharton discharged the duties of host admirably, and at the cooclusion of the evening (which was spent in card games and music) the toast of his health was drunk with musical honors.

On account of to-day being the anniversary of the birth of the late Queen Victoria, a close holiday was observed by the various banking institutions.

Koolibah for chilblains. Benjamin Gum a great cough remedy. Borough of Gore rubbish depot shifted to Broughton street. Gore Congregational Church services advertised. Tussicura the best cure for coughs. Tothill, Watson and Co. sell stock at Gore on Tuesday. Bev. A. Gray conducts Gore Presbyterian services to-morrow.

Alternative tenders wanted for lease or purchase of Goro Dairy Factory. Anglican services at Gore, Mandevillo, and Mataura.

N.M. and A. Co. sell stock at Gore on Tuesday. Wright, Stephenson and Co. hold sale at Waikaka on Friday.

To-morrow's Methodist services adver ised.

N.M. and A. Co. announce entiies for Wyndhom sale. Wright, Stephenson and Co. sell Chatton property on 7th June. I. W. Raymond and Co. hold monthly sale at Wyndtmm on 29th inst. Impey's May Apple is an ideal family medicine.

Tenders wanted for eating off 200 acres turnips. Mrs Mulhare has opened tea and coffee rooms in Holland's Arcade. Vitadatio a wonderful health restorer. Dalgety and Co. sell stock at Goro on 27th inst.

Southland Farmers' Co-operative Associa. ion have farms for sale.

Beady-money Domigan has opened up a grand lot of oilcoats. The " Excelsior " cultivator is more simple, stronger in construction, and lighter in draught than any other.—Morrow, Bassett, and Co., sole agents. COAXING AN APPETITE. There are hundreds in the community who are daily trying experiments to coax back a lost appetite. The liver is prodded with pills and the stomach drenched with vile, cheap, and much-advertised tonics which produce variable and disappointing results. The great appetite coaxer of the century is Impey's May Apple, the ideal family medicine. It contains all the properties needful for the purification of the blood, and giving that richness and tone without which perfect digestion and assimilation of food is impossible. Impey's May Apple is guaranteed purely vegetable, and is an absolutely safe and reliable remedy for all stomach, liver, and kidney troubles. Sold by chemists and storekeepers at 2s Od per bottle, or post free from the wholesale agents, Sharland and Co., Wellington.