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Mataura Ensign, Issue 1412, 17 November 1904, Page 2

A well-known former resident of Southland passed through Gore by yesterday's express on a living visit to the old haunts of his earlier days. Greeting an acquaintance he remarked in reference to the many changes that had come to pass during his absence : "Things are pretty much the same down here apparently. It was raining when I left Southland twentysix years ago, and it in still hard at. it."

The postponed Conceit in aid of the Balfour Itomau Catholic Church funds is to be held in the Public Hall tomorrow (Friday) evening. A large number of popular district peiformers have promised to assist* and the entertainment should be a success in every respect.

As u» instance of the hardship to Country settlers occasioned by the altered railway time-table, it is now impossible for Waikaia residents to come to Gore and return home in one tlay us formerly. This coming on the top of the Government's', broken piomi.se to complete a portion of the Kiversdale-Switzcrs railway is regarded as insult added to injury. For its size Gore has probably turned out more celebrated wrestlers and general athletes than any other town in the colony. Jt is of interest further to note that Mr K. Montgomery, who is at the head of the extremely clever company of entertainers now touring Southland, was a resident of Gore before embarking upon his successful caiecr as u showman. Ju uddition, Zeno, the wonderfully dexterous juggler attached to the organisation was born in Gore and learned his,business in America, he being rivalled only by Cin'<iuevelli. Owing to the weather being again most unfavorable the opening of the Gore Citizens' Tennis Club lixed for yesterday was further postponed. An arcade running from Ksk street to lay street is shortly to be erected at Invercurgill, the cost running into live figures. On Tuesday evening the comedy

" Written in Sund" and furco "My Lord in Livery" were staged by the local aiuatcurts in uid of the uniform fund of the Gore Defence C'ndi'ta. There wus u capital house considering the unfavorable weather, and both [ilays, went olf without a hitch of.any kind. 'J he parts in the former piece were splendidly sustained by Misses .Mabel Smith and J. Pollock ; Messrs A. I". Gr.nfell, jC. Kvison. and K. MucKay, while those in "My Lord in Liverv ".were filled with e<|Uul cr.ilil by .Misses Isa Wallis, K. IN'imy, and K. Clayton ; .Messrs G. .Mathesou, 11,I 1 , B. Mnidonald, and l\ 11. Hart, and Muster Percy Velvin. -Mr lirenfcll's cap able stage mauagcui.nl and careful couching were again evident by the easy and unrestrained manlier in which tjio performers fulfilled their al lotted tasks, and the general good ell'eet of both productions was considerably heightened by the special sccnerv and other elicsts prepared by Mi A.' Latham. -Miss I. MacGiblion played two overtures and also supplied the music for the minuet gracefully danced by Miss Wallis and Mr Muedouald. During- the interval Mr Kndie gave a recitation and was encored. Before the proceedings closed, Captain Burrows, on behalf of tlni cadets, suitably returned thunks to the audience and the performers for the support and assistance they had given. Mr Carnegie has intimated to the Greymoiigli Borough Council thai they may draw on his hankers to the extent of C22.V1 the cost ol tin 1 free library now in course of i lection. The latter, which includes the municipal building' now in course oi election, will cost, when complei.il.

Cl-2,0110. The third monthly shoot of tinGore Gun Club was held at the show grounds yesterday aftiriioon. Tic attendance, owing to the bad \vnth er. was smaller than usual. 'I wo sweeps were shot olf. the first being won by ,1. S. Xeave, with -I. Whittinghnm runner-up. and the second was won bv .1. Whit tinghnm. while .1. Perry mid L. Allott tied for second place. in the shoot-off Perry won. About the middle of next month the Club intends holding its unniiul poill try shoot, which provides splendid prizes and a fust-class afternoon's sport.

At the time of writing there was i.o promise of wcath. r better than .hat which has prevail.il for more than a week past. Snow fell last night, and this morning the llokonui range in the vicinity of Gore was thickly .oat ill. No worse spell of weather o-cur red during the winter than that whi'-h is just now sorely liy'uyg the patience of everyone.

The Diocesan Synod concluded its sittings at Dtiii.ilin last night. The following motion was carried, but without discussion'-"That t.he Synod recognises with satisfaction and thankfulness the efforts of those who are working in the cause of temperance, to eliminate the elements of private profits from the sale of liquor.'' A contemporary gives currency to u rumor to the elicit that Mr G. Criiic-kshank, S.M., is to be appoint ed to Dun.ilin, a hitch having evideit ly occurred ill connection with lh> assumption by Mr Day of magisterial duties in that city.

At the Gore Court this morning, before Messrs .1. MacGiUxm and A. Martin, .I's.P.. judgment was given by default in the ease Henderson w\ Batgcr v. Mathesou and Co. for .CI'J Lis (id and £1 10s (id costs. This was all the business.

Tin- programme of tin- Wyiilham Racing ('lull is published in another column, l'roin this it will In- seen that, tin' stakes arc some C:10 more than they were last ycur. The New Year Handicap has lOsovs allot I'd to it for tins fust horse, anil this sum should attract, u large Held. There urc two trots—one of 3'>sovs ami one of 30sovs for cadi of the lirst lio.s-s. Tin- riyiiii; has Wsovs. while the two had; races have IWmivk anil l'"> sows respectively, ami the welter race* iisovs and 35sovs. These i'lKiircs uiv siillicient to attract u (fowl class ol horses, and the popular mcetinif on thi! Uml January should be largely at tended liy Soiitliluml sports. -Mr Vi. .). Mursli. the, secretary, will for wain I programmes or information. 'I l"c date for all nominations is Fri lay. December 9, at n p.m. Handicaps will l)c declared on December It), and acceptances on the "23rd.

The pennant cricket wateh played at lapanui on Saturday between Waikoikoi and Tapatiui, resulted in tt win for the ioruicr by |n s rutiH on the first # iimiugs Jhe winners' first inning* * resulted m 1 runs (G. H OWttt .£,, Jas Mnrney 12, and G. Scott 13 not out). lapnm.i i„ th.-i, first i)miu „ were got out for 31 (Fskdnlc 11) u,,d in he second inning* had lost four wickets for ..'.I at, the call of time (JJcaley 31, Codger |s,. F<)l . „ winners, ('. lfeid (10 wickets for 31 rims) and -las Mnrney (3 for 33) bowlcd best, J,. Ferguson (7 for 3'J) doing good service for Tapauui.

On the arrival of the owning i, ttm Horn Jinercargill at Waipabi last night, the engine, while shunting in the yard jumped the points and run into the goodH tilled. The iihed was much damaged and the engine oventurned. The repairing gang went up this morning. The main line was not interfered with and the night express from Dunedin was not delayed. Fortunately no one was hurt through tho accident, though there were several very narrow escapes.

A correspondent signing nim*..|f Disgusted Spectator" writes:—Will you kindly insert the following in your vulimhle columns re the icad race which should have come off on Tuesday Inst, I'ith iust., but which, 1 understand, was put off at the last moment by three of a committee, which consists of seven? The coni|>etitors were ull willing with the exception of two or three. 1 Hiink it cry unfair to those who had come ?,-m u distume from Matauua in order to ride, as well as to the spc.-tnloi«. Trusting the committee as a body will explain. Ever abreast of the times, Mr John Jamie, Gore and Wyndham, is already opening up his stock of Chi istmas aud New Year novelties in jewellery, plato, t and presentation articles. The goods • have been chosen in the best markets und the prices being as low as is compatible with lirsl-elass ipwlity, those in search of seasonable gifts should experience no difficulty in making a satisfactory seloction.- Advt. liny marc strayed. Clayton for latest in photos. Meeting Gore Harriers tomorrow evening. S. Myers and Co., dentists, visit U'aikaka on the 25th innt. Sutton's specialties procurable from Tothill, Limited. G. U. l'aterson and Co. for sneep shears, etc. Meeting of teachers at Gore on Saturday. Mandeville Cricket Club ball on 25th inst. Cricket Club concert at Waikoikoi on Wednesday. ( Gore Tennis Club ojiens the sea-, >n on Saturday. Wyndham annual races on Monday, Januarv 2,