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Mataura Ensign, Issue 1170, 16 April 1903, Page 2

The committee of the Gore Fanwers' Olub met last night in order to apportion the special prizes to be awarded at the annual show in July. After a considerable amount of discussion as to the best means of placing the specials so as to promote the breeding of birds suitable for the market, it was agreed to make another class for tbe best bird suitable for export purposes, and award a guinea special to it. Also to award a guinea to the best Indian game oock, and one guinea each to the best hen in the Dorking, Orpington, and Wyandotte olasses, these being considered the most suitable for breeding birds for export from. The dieoussion on the question waß of considerable interest to poultry fanciers as it traversed the ground which led up to the special prizes being appointed at last year's show. It was asserted that sufficient prominence was not given to the classes considered most suitable for the production of table birds; but it was also maintained that the birds which obtained the prizes were ideal birds for the purposes, as they were bought by Dr Truby King for the Seaoliff Asylum poultry yards from the show. The society hopes to be able to create an interest in the rearing of marketable crossbred fowls in this district, as the industry is one in which there is a considerable amount -of profit when worked in a commonßense way. The committee also decided to offer a special prize of 10s 6d for the best-dressed doll, and 5s for the best fowl, the bona fide property of, and shown by, a boy or girl under IS years; also 10s 6d for the best dog of any breed, shown by children of the same age, in the dog section. For Influenza and Cold in the Eead take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, 2/6 and Sj6.

The Flourmillers* Association has reduced the price of flour tor shipping to £9los per ton ihs Dunedin price remains at £lO, in sacks. Thejjhce of bran Is reduoed from £5 to £4 and pollard £6 10s to ,£6, both for local ÜBe and shipping.

Mr Thomson, who has for some time past been headmaster at' the Waipahl school, has been appointed to Hooper's Inlet. He leaves on the 24th inst.

A healthy male child, born a few hours previously, was found on a doorstep in a respectable part of Auokland on Monday night. Accompanying him was a paper parcel containing linen, baby olothing and a milk bottle, but nothing to identify the parentage. The child was wrapped in a cotton curtain and tidily dressed. The baby has been handed to the Charitable Aid Board officers. Later news states that a married -woman named Ann Wiloox, of York-street, Parnell, was arrestsd yesterday on a charge of abandoning a male child under two years ~a g™ ., Xt ia alle B ed that th « daughter of Mrs Wilcox gave birth to a child on Monday The following additional district dredging returns are reported :—Waikaka United I. 390z, Paterson's Freehold 28oz, Waikaka Syndicate 230z 19dwt.

In a letter, dated February 27th, to the Department of Industries and Commerce, the Agent-General says :—" I enclose herewith a memorandum from Mr Cameron, Produce Commissioner, relative to the advantage afforded River Plate traders for increasing the distribution arm sale of their meat throughout this oountry by the ourtailing of mutton shipments from New Zealand during the latter quarter of last year. I would urge that attention be given to it so that, if possible, steps may be taken to ensure continuity and regularity of supplies, thus helping to establish a better and steadier demand and so resisting that keen competition from River Plate, whioh may be expected to decrease rather than diminish."

The adjourned first statutory meeting of the Gore Domain Board was held on Tuesday afternoon, there being present the Mayor (Mr D. McFarlane). Messrs Beittie, Henderson, Ballintine, and Poppelwtll. Mrßeattie was eleoted chairman, Mr Henderson secretary, and Mr A. A. Mac Gibbon treasurer. On tbe motion of Mr Poppelwell it was resolved to have a statement prepared showing the position of all reserves under the Board. A vigorous policy of planting was agreed upon, and it was deeidod to proouro pricelists of native trees, with tbe object of planting a large proportion of these. After discussing other matters it was resolved to meet on the second Monday in each month at 4 p.m. The secretary was instructed to claim damages from Mr Mason for injury done to the entrance to Block D by a runaway horse some /time back.

For some considerable time past the Rev. J. L. A. Kayll, of Gore, has suffered acutely from appendicitis, which has lately assumed a very serious state. Acting on medical advice, Mr Kayll has deoided to submit to an operation, and leaveß for Dunedin shortly for that purpose. To relieve Mr Kayll of any anxieties of a material character in the seven or eight weeks comprising the period during which he will be laid up, his parishioners in Gore, Mataura, Mandeville.and other parts of the district have presented him with some £6O. This gift was made partly by Easter offerings on Sunday last and partly by spontaneous donations during the previous week. The latter wereinoluded in a cheque, accompanied by the following letter:—" Dear Mr Kayll: Your parishioners have heard with deep concern that your health is such as will necessitate your going away for speoial treatment. They therefore take the opportunity ol showing their deep and practical sympathy by presenting you with tbe enclosed cheque, and sincerely trust that you will return in a short time with renewed health to minister to their spiritual welfare.—Yours very sincerely, Thos. Grekn (for self and parishioners)." In conjunction with the Rev. A. Neild, of Dunedin, Mr Kayll is making arrangements for the spiritual oversight of the parish during hiß enforced absence.

As a token of her appreciation of its services in saving her property at the recent fire in Main street, Mrs H. Stewart has forwarded the Gore Fire Brigade a cheque for £2 2s, with a letter expressive of her gratification and good wishes.

A London evening paper, the ' Echo,' referring to the recent New Zealand loan, says " Dick Seddon and his band of brigands cannot apparently steal a British-owned railway (meaning the Midland railway) without the City daring to remember the fact. New Zealand must raise the wind soon unless she is in default." Apparently London is not the place to try.

A fashionable wedding was solemnised by the Ven. Archdeacon Stocker at St. John's Church, Invercargill, on Tuesday, when Miss M. Mollett, daughter of Mr W. J. Moffett, was united in the bonds of matrimony with Mr W. W. Squires, of Nelson, who was some years ago a highly popular resident of Gore. At a meeting of the Wellington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the inspector stated that several very valuable Ayrshire cows had been terribly burnt on the back through the use of sheep dip, which bad been put on for tbe purpose of destroying vermin. It was pointed out that owners should take precautions against using strong applications of the dip for cattlo or sheep without the proper directions. An incident, which, though having its amusing side, shows tho base ingratitude of humanity, occurred in a district township recently. A young farmer being behind with his harvesting, went in search of men. The local hotelkeeper pointed him out three young fellows with swags standing outside who might accept employment. The farmer asked the men if they wanted a job, and, on their replying in the ailirnintive, he offered them work at lOd an hour and found. They demanded Is an hour, which was eventually conceded r and the bargain was sealed with a drink at the farmer's expense. The latter told the men to put their swags in his trap, while he transacted some other business, but on his return he found they had not done so, and were rapidly moving off in an opposite direction. He overtook tbe precious trio, upbraiding them on their deception, and finally challenged anyone of them to fight. The gauntlet not boiDg lifted, the farmer improved his offer by challenging all three. Nor was this accepted, and the horny-handed sons of toil moved off to some other locality, where beer was cheap and work given out. The annual Championship Tournament of the New Zealand Draughts Association was commenced at Christchurch on Monday. There were fifteen competitors, inoluding J. Gardiner, present champion, and Scott (of Gore), Brodie and Boreham, ex-champions. At the close of the first day's play Gardiner with eight games played had gained 7 points, fccott 8 games, 7 points, Brodie '1 games, 2 points, and Borebam 4 games, 1A points. At the close of Tuesday's play Gardiner, with 12 games, had scored 10£ points, Scott 14 games, 9$ points, Brodie 1C games, 12 points, Boreham 14 games, 9A points. The oontest was continued yesterday. Gardiner has, so far, not lost a game, six of his matches having been drawn, and there appears little doubt that he will again secure the championship. Lucas is second at present, and Helliker third. The present position of players is : Gardiner: Games played 18, points 15, Lucas 22-17J, Helliker 24-17, Brodie 24-15, J. N. Thomson 2G-15, Boswell 20—14, Boreham 22—14, Scott 22-14, Crook 24—13, Fleming 22—10J, Bruce 20-9J, Beck 28-9, A. Thomson 28—7, Bell 28 -s£, Keif 28-2. Four have finished all their games. So far rabbiters have had a splendid spell of weather for the pursuit of their operations, and an extensive " oatch " is reported from all parts of Southland, All tbe depots at Mataura are working at high pressure, and the freezing works have also been kept very busy handling rabbits. In this issue Mr M. B. Lawlor, lately of Biversdftle, announces his intention of pursuing his business as a first-class butcher in Gore, having secured premises in Main-street, next to Mr. J. A. Forbes. Mr Lawlor will make his opening display of prime meat and small goods on Saturday next. The best medioine known is SANDER AND' SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Ta it Ub eminent powerful effects in coughs, co'ds influenza—the relief is instantaneous. In serious casos, and aeoidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, Boaldings, braises sprains, it is the safest remedy —no swellings —no inflammation. Like surprising effects prodneed in oronp, diphtheria, bronchitis inflammation of the longs, 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 Bis Majesty the King of tay rowned with medals and diplomas at nter nal Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trus> ihiaapoived srttole and reject all otb, <r«,

The annual meeting of the Gore Band of Hope was held,in the Temperance Hall last evening, when them was a good attendance, of parents and members. Mr J. A. Forbes presided.. The annual report was submitted by the secretary (Miss Maud MaoGibbonl showing a satisfactory state of affairs. The average attendance was over 70, out of a roll number of 118. The balance-sheet showed the financial affairs of the institution to be sound. The expenditure and receipts for the year had both been small, and there stood a balance of 10s to oredit. During the evening songs were contributed by Misses Carrie Telford, Bessie Ayson, and Mr Wilson Wright, recitations by May Hargest and Elsie Martin. A number of excellent phonograph selections were also given. First prizes for attendance were awarded to Misses Janet Graham, Jane Hansen, and Annie Laurie, and Masters P. Allan and J. Laurie." The Chairman, Messrs John Mac Gibbon and A. Martin delivered instructive addresses.

At ■ the J.P. Court this morning, before Messrs T.Green and J. S. Miller, J's.P., D. Whytook, borough ranger, charged W. Trembath (Mr Neave) with being the owner of three horses wandering at large on the river bank between tha domain and the river. Complainant admitted that Trembath's groom was driving them into the paddock and the case was dismissed. C. G. Thurston (Mr Henderson) obtained judgment against F. O'Neill for 17s 6d, balance of claim, and 2s costs. Two prohibition orders were granted against local residents.

The recent gloomy and unsettled weather has had the effect of retarding the ingathering of the harvest. A very large amount of orop in an unripened condition is still to be seen in various parts of the distriot. Holloway's Pills and Ointment. The most effeotual Cure for Gout and Rheumatism. A frequent cause of these is the inflammatory state of the blood, attended with bad digestion, lassitude and great debility, showing the want of a proper circulation of the fluid, and that impurity of the blood greatly aggravates these disorders. Holloway's Pills are of so purifying a nature that a few doses taken in time are a effeotual preventive against gout and rheumatism, but anyone who has an attack of either should use • Holloway's Ointment also, which must be thoroughly rubbed into the parts affeoted at least twice a day, after they have been sufficiently fomented with warm water to open the pores. The deputy coroner for Eccleshall (Staffordshire) had before him recently what bo described as the most extraordinary case within his experience. A laborer in the employ of Mr Hawkins, a farmer, while taking hay from a riok built last summer, found the body of an elderly man in the centre of the stack, whose bead he severed while cutting the hay. The remains were presumably those of a tramp who had covered himself with hay and had gone to sleep. When work on the rick was resumed next day he had not been notioed, and he had evidently been buried alive. Nothing but skin and bone remained, the police Btating that the heating of the rick had practically brought about cremation. The jury returned a verdict of found dead.

As the best part of our season is now over, and still having a few S.H. cyoles on hand, we are prepared to sell theße off at any price, so now is your time to buy a second-hand cycle. "No reasonable offer refused." Wo have had a record season in sales for new machines in spite of the unfavourable weather, therefore we can afford to let our seoond-hand cycles go at unheard of prices. Come and inspeot them and make your own oiler. Nothing reasonable refused at Harry Wright's Gore Cycle Works, Main-street, Gore.

The widow of a large estate owner in Germany, who recently married a count of Binall means, has obtained a separation from her second husband on exceeding novel grounds. After the marriage the bride discovered that her husband wore a wig, and received such a shock at the sight of bis bald head, that she took a violent antipathy to him, and commenced proceedings against bim. Her suit was successful, and she obtained a separation after three weeks' marriage. The grounds upon which the decision was based were that if she had known of the wig she would never have married the count.

Owing to the reduction of its status consequent upon the uniou of the Northern and Southern Churches, the meeting of the Presbyterian Synod of Otago and Southland, which opened on Monday, was not so important ob formerly. Dr Watt was relieved of the charge of Green Island and attached to the Theological Hall as professor at a salary of £SOO a year. The Synod concluded its sittings last night. Attention having been called to a published statement that a minister under suspension had been ordained a deacon by the Bishop of Dunedin, it was resolved to call the attention of the Presbytery of Christohurch to a report in the public press to the effect that a minister under sentence of suspension by the Presbytery of Christehuroh, has been ordained as a clergyman of the Church of England, and to ask the Presbytery to take what action it may seem to it fitting in view of the fact.

A wedding upon which a large amount of interest was centred eventuatedat the Mataura Presbyterian Church yesterday, the contracting parties being Mr E. A. Stenhouse, of Invercargill (formerly of Mataura), and Miss Mary N. Mac Gibbon, third daughter of Mr and Mrs Thos. Mac Gibbon, Mataura. The church was beautifully decorated by the lsdy members of tho cboir, the bride having been one of their number for several years past. The church was crowded, which betokened the great popularity enjoyed by tho young couple. The bride wore a handsome dress of ivory brocaded silk, trimmed with chiffon and silk, wearing also a tulle veil and orange wreath. Of the bridesmaids, Misse=s Eve and Colin*, Mac Gibbon wore cream figured lustre with strappings of white glace silk, and large black velvet picture hats. Misses Nellie and Jessie Mac Gibbon wore vieu rose crepeline trimmed with twine guipure and glace silk; and white velvet hats with large white birds. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr .1. Stenhouse, and Mr A. N. Mac Gibbon. Tbe ceremony was conducted by tbe Bev. A. Gray, assisted by the Bev. Mr McDonald. The choir sang " How Welcome was the Call," as the bridal party entered the church, and the organist (Mr H.Stewart) played "The Wedding March" at the conclusion of the ceremony. The bride and bridesmaids all wore handsome brooches and carried beautiful shower bouquets, tho gifts of the bridegroom. After the wedding the bridal party, comprising some (iO guests, attended a reception at " Bowmore," the residence of the bride's parents, tho magnificent, display of presents further betokening the universal esteem and respect in which the happy couple wore hold. Mr and Mrs Stenhouse left by the evening train for tho north, the bride's travelling dre<,s being a green cloth costume trimmed with black. She also wore a green beaver hat trimmed with large birds and velvet rosettes. Gold chain lost.

Two hoises strayed from Gore. M. R. Lawlor starts butchery business in Gore on Saturday next. Mr Trew takes oharge of Federal while Mr Paterson is away. The Ansonia watch is always correct and reliable. A Gore resident testifies to the quality of Doan's Pills. Good advice to Gorelieople—drink Nirvana tea. Mesdames Godby and Hughe? danoing olass commences on' Monday evening. J. E. Watson and Co., Gore, have rams for sale. Lessons in wood-carving given at Art Store, Main street, on or after 17th inst. Gold brooch lost. Farmers' Co-operative, Gore, have onions for sale. Cyolists winter goods can be obtained at H. Wright's. Alexander Graydon, Waikaka, intends to apply for discharge from bankruptcy. Wright, Stephenson and Co. soli oat crop on Saturday. Ladies are particularly invited to inspect our stock of newly-imported stationery. Ink /stands, stationery, cabinets and blotters, suitable for wedding presents and complimentary gifts.—Ensign Stationery Department. For Influenza and Cold in the Head take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, IJ6 and HIS.

Stick to the People, it is bat their doe, Oive them good value and they'll stick to you, So we have found it, wherever we've been; We have a big toad, and keep it we mean, In many a home we have saved muoh expense And still will continue for years that are hence. For bad coughs and colds, the stuff good and pare Is W. B. Woods' Great Peppermint Qua.