The Ensign. GORE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7.

Mataura Ensign, Issue 1146, 7 February 1903, Page 2

The Ensign. GORE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7.

The 'New Zealand Times' says that it will be recollected that during the Midland Railway arbitration case, a number of witnesses were brought from what is known as the Matakitaki and Murchison districts ; and on the West Coast the old residents are known as the " Lost Tribe," as it is only once a year that they have a look at civilisation. The Premier the other day received an invitation, in which it was stated that " We, the people of the lost tribe, want to point out that you have never visited our part of the world, although you have been Premier for many years. The lost tribe are on the eve of the allotted time for man, and a new generation is coming on to fill the places that will soon be left vacant. If, therefore, you wish to see the lost tribe before it disappears, you should not delay too long. We promise you a hearty and loyal welcome"." The Premier has intimated that he will try and rind the lost tribe on his next visit to the West Coast, and that' "damper and bacon " will remind him of the past, and be an agreeable change.

An infuriated bull stormed the Awahuri Hotel recently, reports an exchange, and entered a room whero five Feildingites had congregated. One sprang through the window, another through the bar slide, and the remainder rendered themselves invisible to the intruder in quicker time than would have been possible under a less energetic stimulus. The incident closed without harm to anyone.

The following "matrimonial" advertisement appears in the ' Rangitikei Advocate': " A young man who has jusli started dairying, wishes to meet a widow, with four to six children, with a view to above. Age no great consideration, but children must be able to milk."

Some idea of the general failure of the New South Wales wheat crop may be gained from tbe fact that the grain sheds in the country are practically idle. Out of the 2(i sheds erected, by the Commissioners at stations north, south, and west, only three have been leased by the local farmers for the current season.

Our correspondent writes: —A very enjoyable social was held at Ferndale on Tuesday evening, to bid farewell to Miss Fairbairn, who has been teacher there, and is leaving to enter the matrimonial state. Mr Matthew Dickie occupied the chair, and in a neat and humorous speech presented Miss' Fairbairn with a handsome silver teapot and egg cruet, also a crumb tray and brush. Mr J. Nicol returned thanks on behalf of the recipient. During the evening dialogues and songs were rendered by the school children; a bagpipe selection by Mr W. Cameron; a step dance by Mr A. Cameron ; a very amusing recitation by Mr G. Wassail, and a humorous Scotch reading by the Chairman; after which the ladies of the district entertained the company to refreshments. A pleasant evening was brought to a close by the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." Mr Muir, of Tuturau, had the misfortune to lose a fine three-year-old draught gelding on Monday evening, reports the 'Wyndham Herald.' A son of Mr Muir was engaged in loading chaff and oats at Mr David Muir's, of Wyndham Valley, and in front of the stable door a long-handled shovel had been left lying. The horse tramped on the blade of the shovel, which sprung up with such force that the handle penetrated the animal's abdomen, injuring it internally, and it died in a few minutes.

A girl named Agnes Gwinner, of Bruex, Bohemia, sustained burns all over her body. The doctors declared that she would die unless they could take the skin of a healthy person and graft it on to the patient. The father, mother, and brother volunteered, though they were aware that it meant being practically flayed alive. The doctors selected the brother, a young healthy lad of 18, and the operation was performed. The girl is recovering, and the brother is dying. The " Egmont Post" relates that on Sa tur day last, while Mr J. Butcher, manager of the Stratford Bacon Curing Company, was placing some fish in the refrigerating room at the factory, the door of the freezing room became closed. Mr Butcher had a vary small piece of candle with him, and this went out just afterwards, leaving him in absolute darkness. He managed to find a small crowbar which is used for separating blocks of iee, and with that he worked at the door for two hours. Thinking that the clampß at the top of the door were holding the door closed, he first worked through the upper part of the door, which is 12in. thick and composed of four thicknesses of wood, with woollen padding. When he managed to get through at this point he found that a like process was necessary at the bottom of the door, but he pluckily stuck at his task, and eventually liberated himself. After performing some duties in and about ths factory, Mr Butcher's overstrung nerves collapsed for a time, but no ill effects will follow the incarceration. He had a narrow escape from death by freezing.

We are asked: "If these New Century Soft Rubber Hair Curlers are so good, how is it that you have to adxertiee them ? " If we didn't advertise them people might think we had run out. Fresh supplies by every rnail.-(Advt.)

Sir Maokay, dentist, will visit Waikaia op Thursday, 3th Mar oh. ,

flalloway's Pills and Ointment. Influenza,, | Coughs and Colds. In diseases of the throat j and chest, so prevalent in our changeable climate, nothing so speedily relieves, or so" certainly cures, as these inestimable remedies. These disorders are too often neglected at their commencement, or are injudiciously treated, resulting in either case in disastrous consequences to the patient. Holloway's remedies will restore, if recovery be possible ; they allay the alarming symptoms.and purify U>e blood; Nature consummates the cure, gradually restoring strength and vital power. By persevering in the use of Holloway's preparations tone is conferred on the'stomach and frame generally. Thousands of persons have testified that by the use of these remedies alone they have been restored to health after every other means had failed. Young lad wanted. One pound note lost. D. Wilson, H'edgohope, has kowhai stakes for sale. Country store for loaße, with or without bakery. Annual soiree Wendonside Presbyterian church on 13th February. Services at Congregational, Presbyterian, Methodist, and English churches for Sunday notified. J. G. Ward and Co. have three draught horses for sale.

G. Shave has Minorca and Buff Orpington Cockerels for sale. Note train arrangements for Invercargill regatta and Gore Military Sports. Note Borne of the prices at W. McGruerand Co.'s drapery sale. P. J. Herlihy, bailiff, inserts notice re seizure of pontoons, etc. The place to get boys' suits—N.Z. Clothing Factory, Gore.