The Ensign. GORE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3.

Mataura Ensign, Issue 1144, 3 February 1903, Page 2

The Ensign. GORE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3.

Messrs Nation and M. Moffitt, when out fishing on the Waikaia last week, secured a fine bag of 22 trout, totalling 541b. Admirable sport is to be secured on any part of this river, although the fact is not very widely known. A Wendonside settler had a young horse very badly stung by bees last week, the unfortunate animal being in such a condition as to render it unable to eat anything. The horse was bled shortly afterwards, and an improvement immediately set in. A difficult feat in driving is reported from Balfour. Mr Wm. Barnett, of that township, left with a buggy and pair for Dipton, choosing his route via Castlerock and Lumsden. On the advice of the County surfaceman at Dipton he decided to make the return journey by means of a " straight cut" on the newlyfinished road between Dipton and Balfour, thereby saving about 16 miles on the other road, although this was not thought possible with a light vehicle. About seven miles from Balfour there is a very steep cutting, known as Glenure Hill. This was for the first time successfully negotiated by Mr Barnett. Previously this trip had only been accomplished by heavy wheeled traffic. Mr J. W. Thomson, membor for Cluthaf^ 4 the request of the Waikaka Railway League, proposes to pay a visit to the Waikaka district during the course of the next few weeks. Due notice of the date will be given in our advertising columns. We understand that Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., will not give judgment in the Mataura licensing petition this week as was-expected. Mr I. W. Raymond has returned his expenses in connection the recent Mataura election at £B3 7s 13d. As showing the estimation in which Mr M. A. Paterson (organising secretary and official veterinary surgeon to the Southland district of the N.Z. Farmers' Union) is held by heads of the Department of Agriculture, the following letter has been received by Mr R. Allen, secretary to the Southland Executive: —"Dear Sir, —I beg to acknowledge receipt of yours of the 19th inst. which has been held over pending my return to headquarters. I have to-day wired to Mr Paterson that the Hon. the Minister has approved his resignation from the D epartment to date at the end of this month. I regret extremely losing the able services of Mr Paterson as a member of the veterinary division of the Agricultural Department. I am pleased, however, to know from you that your Executive destres that he should work in concord with us, and give all information which may be of value that he acquires in the course of his duties. In conclusion I beg to congratulate your Union on having secured the services of an able and energetic scientific veterinarian, and I am sure his abilities will be of great value to the members of the Union, and to the people of the district generally.—l have, etc., J. A. Gixbuth, Chief Veterinarian."

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Alf. Silvester's Novelty Co. is to appear in the Gore Town Hall on Friday evening in a ] select drawing room entertainment. Mr Silvester as an elocutionist, ventriloquist and mesmerist holds a high reputation, and (vide the Clutba ' Free Press') is undoubtedly one of the best entertainers who ever toured the district. The artists forming the company are said to be very clever, especially Miss Rosa La Venda (late of Dix Gaiety Co.) whose graceful style of singing and dancing gains the admiration of all. Miss Beattie's singing is also highly spoken of, and the comic element supplied by the Macks creates roars of laughter. Prnf. L. Unsworth (pianist) is a highly finished musician, whose playing has caused much comment in Southland. Mr and Mrs O. Kelly entertained a large number of friends at their residence, Wigan street, last evening for the purpose of bidding farewell to Miss N. Roche, who has occupied the position of housekeeper at the local Roman Catholic presbytery, and also been a valued member of the Catholic choir during the past nine years. Miss Roche is leaving on account of her health, and intends taking up her residence with her mother in Australia. Mr and Mrs Kelly bestowed lavish hospitality upon their guests, and at a suitable interval during the evening Mr Kelly made a presentation of a gold " Nellie Stewart" bangle and a gold brooch set with pearls and rubies to Miss Roche. He said he had been entrusted with the duty on behalf of the choir and members of the Catholic congregation. Miss Roche, as housekeeper at the presbytery, had been brought into close contact with members of the congregation, and by her kindly and courteous manner had won the affection and esteem of them all. As a member of the ehoir she had rendered valuable service, and had attended to the decoration of the church as a labor of love. On that account she would be much missed from among them, and her approaching departure was generally regretted. The Rev. Father O'Donnell replied on Miss Roche's behalf, expressing her thanks to the choir and congregation for the handsome tokens of their goodwill towards her. Personally he was pleased that the congregation had had the good sense to manifest their appreciation of Miss Roche's services, as she had done much for them outside the ordinary routine of her duties. The evening was pleasantly spent with music, the host and hostess securing the enjoyment of every-(-one present. The following circular has been issued to thuse interested in the rabbit trade of Southland :—At a meeting of delegates held in Invercargill, on the 29th of January, it was decided to start a Trappers' Co-operative Association, Limited, ol GOO shares of £5 eiich. Shares will be allotted to trappers or their employees only, and not more than three shares will be allowed to any one member. The delegates have arranged to take over Mr W. A. Thomson's rabbit export business and plant, securing financial arrangements, together with sales made of rabbits, for the coming year, which will enable the Association to -start operations at any time they may fix, and to pay a starting price of at least sixpence per pair and still leave a margin for later division. A meeting will be held in Invercargill on Friday, the 6th February, at 1 p.m., in the Railway Hotel, to finally settle details and date of commencement of operations. Trappers will note that the business is in their own hands from start to finish, and that all profits will be divided pro rata amongst them according to the number supplied by each. The Association has secured the services of Mr W. A. Thompson as manager, for a very reasonable remuneration, and the advantage of having a manager thoroughly conversant with the business can be readily seen by anyone, and, as already mentioned, financial arrangements are complete and a start can be made whenever the Association desires. To make the Association a thorough success, the trappers in each district are requested to all join to enable carting and other arrangements to ba made in the most economical manner possible. It is possible to save a handsome profit in this connection alone. Rejects will be allowed for and tinned cm account of the Association and sold by it in London or elsewhere. Should the price for rabbits on rail at any time go beyond what the Association's directors consider a safe price to pay, then the rabbits can be sold elsewhore. The Association will have succeeded in its object of benefitting the trappers and can commence operations at any time the price becomes more in line with safe business, and prevent it getting too low. Trappers are requested to send in their names at once. The shares require £1 on allotment and not more than 15s per month afterwards until the £5 is paid up. This Association has no connection with ' meetings as advertised by A. Espie, Dunedin. Tho annual meeting of tho Gore Domain Board was held yesterday, Messrs Beattie (chairman), Ballintine, and Henderson being i present. Mr McFarlane (Mayor) was unable to attend owing to borough business and Mr Mac Gibbon being absent in Invercargill. Mr Beattie was re-elected chairman, Mr MaoGibbon treasurer, and Mr W. Henderson , secretary. Since last annual meeting Messrs Beattie and Henderson have not missed one of 13 meetings held. It is somewhat peculiar perhaps to note that of the members of the Board, four—namely, Messrs James Beattie, John Ballintine, A. A. Mac Gibbon, anil D. MacFarlane—have been Mayors of Gore, Mr McFarlane being present Mayor and Mr Mact Gibbon being now a member of the Borough 1 Council. Mr Henderson, who is now and . has for several years past been secretary of f the Board, was also at one time a councillor r for South Ward. Messrs Beattie and Henderson are now the two oldest members ol the Board, which originally consisted of Messrs ' Beattie, Bree, Canning, Henderson, and \ Nicholson. i A final reminder is given of the lecture on i " Democracy "byMrH. D. Bedford, M.H.R. for Dunedin, at the Gore Town Hall this , evening, in aid of the funds of the local Methodist church. Mr John McQueen, one of the candidates • for the representation of the Boroughs of ' Gore and Mataura on the Bluff Harbor ' Board, will address the electors of Gore on Harbor Board matters at the Town Hall on > Thursday evening, and the electors of Mataura : at the Mataura Oddfellows' Hall on Friday evening. The election takes place on Monday next, and those eligible to vote are burgesses whose names are on the rolls for the Mayoral 1 elections of Gore and Mataura. A child named Voitrekofsky, aged between three and four years, was drowned in a well at Hawera on Sunday. Deceased and his little brothers and sisters were playing around a well, which is 30ft deep, with 15ft of water, when they removed a heavy case which covered the small opening, and the little fellow fell in. Nearly an hour elapsed before the body was recovered, and efforts at resuscitation failed. At the inquest a verdict of accidental death was returned. A heavy thunderstorm occurred at Dannevirke on Saturday night. A child named Roxburg, aged 11, living at Tamaki, was struck by lightning, and the left side paralysed. ■ The child is now recovering. Two large willows grow outside the Lake Wanaka Hotel at Wanaka, and during the strong wind which prevailed last week one of them was blown over. The roots stretched far beneath the building (a one-storey edifice), and the result was that it was considerably elevated on that side. The trunk was sawn through, a team of horses procured, and the stump drawn out, after which the hotel again assumed a level and more dignified position. A number of tourists were staying at the hotel at the time of the occurrence. TEN BOLD ASSERTIONS. Regarding Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhcea Remedy. 1. It affords quick relief in cases of colic, cholera morbus and pains in the stomach, 2. It never fails to effect a cure in the most severe cases of dysentery and diarrhoea. 3. It is a sure cure for chronic diarrhoea. 4. It can always be depended upon in cases of cholera infantum. 5. It cures epidemical dysentry. 6. It prevents bilious colic. 7. It is prompt and effective in curing all bowel complaints. 8. It never produces bad results. 9. It is pleasant and safe to take. 10. It has saved the lives of more people than any other medicine in the world. These are bold assertions to make regarding any medicine, but there is abundant proof of every one of the above statements regarding this remedy. Every household should have a bottle at hand. Get it to-day. It may save a life.—G. E. Wharton sells it.

The sub-post and telegraph offioe in Tinakori road, Wellington, wasentered by burglars on Saturday night, and some £6O odd stolen. An entrance was effected by breaking a window, and the keys of the safe were obtained from the pooket of the postmaster, who was' asleep and undisturbed. I. W. Raymond and Co. report disposing at auction during tbe past fortnight of over 1000 head of cattle, the highest price reached being £ll 15s per head for 30 bullocks from Mr Preston, Tokonui. The annual concert in aid of the Waikoikoi Cricket Club is to be held to-morrow evening, for which a programme of unusual excellence has benn prepared. The best talent available in the whole district has been secured, and the entertainment should prove one of uniform excellence throughout. A dance is to follow. Building sites for salo. Boarder wanted. Useful man wanted. Gold brooch lost. Brown fur boa lost. Parcel containing boots lost. Small shop to let. New Century Soft Rubber Hair Curlers are perfect. Shorthorn bull for sale. Mac Gibbon and Sons, Gore and Mataura, are agents for Oldfield's sheep dip. W. Barnett has taken over the Balfour livery stables. • Dalgety and Co., in conjunction with Southland Farmers' Co-operative Association, hold clearing sale at Kyeburn on 19th February. The monthly meeting Southland County will be held on Monday, 9th February. James A. Aitken, saddler, applies for his discharge from bankruptcy. R. D. Yule and Co., cash drapers, Mataura, are holding annual stocktaking sale. Annual general meeting threshing mill owners at Gore on Saturday. Notice inserted to rabbiters re meeting to be held in Invercargill. J. E. Watson and Co. hold clearing sale at Mokorota Estate on 11th February. Silvester Novelty Co. in Gore Town Hall on oth February. Balfour school excursion to Colac Bay on 6th February. Gore Retailers will remain open as usual to-morrow. John Cregan, labor agent, Gore, wants firstclass horseman. Meeting Mr McNab's election committee on 11th February. Mr John McQueen will address burgesses in Gore Town Hall on sth February ; Mataura on Friday. Mataura Mounted Rifles military sports on 11th February. J. G. Ward and Co., Gore, have waggon for sale. Wright, Stephenson and Co. hold private sale of breeding ewes at Castlerock Station.