The Ensign. GORE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26.

Mataura Ensign, Issue 1416, 26 November 1904, Page 2

The Ensign. GORE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26.

The .Premier and Sir J. G. Ward arrived at Dunedin on Thursday, anJ, with the Hon. T. Duncan and i.it.v members, attended a smoke concert of the Ex - Con ti ngen tors' Club. The Premier in the course of an address, said the Government recognisod its dutv to tho mem'bers of the contingents and provided their claims for employment were reasonable tlicy were, entitled to preference. The explanation of no King's Colors having been sent to New Zealand was that the contingents did not continue in 'oxi-st-enco as separate units of the . defence force, but ho intended to follow the matter up and secure a flag for ea:h contingent sent to South Africa. Mr F. I,awry, M.H.R.. addressed his constituents on Thursday night on the Shops and Ollii es Act, statiag that the responsibility of the meas- ' ure rested with both itlie Government and the Opposition, but it could not be attended to until Parliament met. which could not in any case be till after Christmas. He admitted that the Act caused hardships and said he was very sorry such should occur. Asked whether, in the evont of the Premier refusing to convene Pa'.' ianient, ho would make the refusal ground for a no-confidence motion. Mr Lawry replied : "Certainly not.' The meeting was at times very lively. At the conclusion a vote of confidence was carried.

There it at present on view in the window of Ready-Money Domigaii's shop in Main street a fine specimen of a handsome gold nuggeti., Anyono who can guess the weight of it will receive a handsome gold watch. Guesses must be in before December 31.—Advt. From December 1 depositors in the Post Office Savings Bank will be allowed 3£ per cent, on deposits up to £2OO. In cases where balances exceed that amount interest will be at the rate of 3A on the first £2OO and 3 per cent, on .the balance up to £SOO. Mr A. W. Thomson, chemist, Mataura, who Was been on a trip round the goldfields, has returned invigorated after his holiday.

. An application for the renewal of an' old age pension was opposed by the Department before. Mr Cruickshank, S.M., at Gore last on the ground that the applicant l ad been convicted of drunkenness about three months ago. It was stated that tho Department would oppose in every case where the pensioner was addicted to drink. With the view to causing the. applicant in the present case to forfeit three instalments, Mr Cruickshank adjourned the present application until the second sitting of the Court in February.

At the Gore Court on Thursday, J W. Kelly (Mr Inder) obtained judg ment by default against Robert .Vich ol for £4 15s with 9s costs.

The Premier has addressed a long letter to the Moderator and members of the Presbyterian General Assembly in reply to what he states to be an unmerited reflection passed upon his sincerity. In the report of the Assembly the committee on ehe i-.ible-in-sohools says his promise was to introduce a measure which would have the object of referring this and other questions to the people, and ho conceived himself keeping that promise when lie brought in the Referendum Bill. That he was not wrong in so thinking ho considers proved by icsolution of the Council of Churches and interviews with deputations. He complains that the committee of tho Assembly left out three important words in his promise icportril in 'Hansard of November, 1903, and the quotation was thus given a wrong color. 'I lie Referendum Bill was introduced and passed by . the House, and its rejection by the Council for the third time caused' him both astonishment Olid pain. At the same time he fails to realise why, owing to the action of the Council, his sincerity should be impugned. The Otama Christian Endeavor Society held a social on Wednesday night. The weather was propitious and the hall was filled with friends and visitors from the surrounding societies. Mr William Bruce acted as chairman for the evening, and the first part of the programme consisted of greetings from the various societies represented. Tho principal speakers were the Rev. A. Gray (Gore), Messrs Gardiner (Mataura) and Kirk (Gore). Solos were given by Messrs Marshall and Maslin, and a quartette by the Misses and Messrs Dunn. The accompaniments were played by Miss E. Dunn, who also acted as organ.st. The hall was tastefully decorated by lady member's and their helpers. The. ladies also dispensed a very excellent tea. 11l another column Mr E. D. Bust, Victoria Drapery Store, Gore, announces that on second show (tav (Friday next) he intends presenting each of his customers with a copy of the oliicial programme of entries for the Gore A. and P. Association's sum me i show. The 'quarterly sittings of the fnverca'rgiill Supreme Court open on Tuesday next before Mr Justice Denniston. The only criminal case is a charge agates; R. Williams, of W'afkaia, of making a false declaration under t ( he Marriage Act. There are two appeals—one by J. L. Wliittingham. 'brewei, Core, against the decision of Mr G. Cruickshank, convicting him of selling liyjkior at Mandevillc without a license, and the other by 'S. J.eurmont against his conviction on a charge of sly grog-selling. Messrs McCutcheon and Ritchie having dissolved partnership, offer the whole of their stock at unheard of prices. Settlers should not fail to call on them when' in town and see the marvellous bargains.—Advt. Coughing yet? Ever think of trying a bottle of Unecda Cough Syrup (Marshall's)? Its rapidly curative acI tion astonishes all wlio use it. SplenI did for old people and children. Is (id and 2s Od, at all .chemists and storos. —Advt. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is tihe mother's favorite. It is pleasant and safe for children to take and always cures. It is intended especially for coughs, colds, croop, and whooping cough, and is the best medicine made for these diseases. There is not the least danger in giving it to children, for it contains /no opium or other injurious drug, and may be given as confidently to a babe as to an adult. For sale by (1. K. Whftftoij, chepiist.—Advt.

The following tenders were received for it'he erection of a Catholic church at LumsdenThomas E. Sapwell, Lumsden, £349 (accepted) ; A. TV. McBean, Dipton, £363; T. Carmody, Gore, £365; Shields and Andrews, £425.

A painful recollection still vivid in the mind of Lieutenant Wit ton (says a Melbourne paper) is the day that he and his two unfortunate comrades, Lieutenants Morant' and Handcock, were called into the provost marshal's office, at Pretoria, to hear the result of the court martial. "Morant went lirst," Mr Witton remarked, "and we waited outside. Presently he came out with a look on his face that I shall never forget. I said 'Good God, Morant, what is the matter V He simply answered, 'Shot tomorrow morning,' and walked away. Handcock went next, and got the same sentence. After that I didn't know what to expect. I was told, however, that my sentence was imprisonment for life." Some months ago (says'ithe 'Sydney Daily Telegraph') .the Muster Builders' Association convened a conference oi employers interested in the trade to discusi the apprentice jjiuestioii. In tihe debates which ensued, extending over live sittings, it was agreed that the skilled artisan was passing away, and that no provision was being made to replace him. The conference determined, ias the best means of preserving the trade integrity of the workmen, that a central board should be established, consisting of employers, to regulate and control the indenture of apprentices in the various blanches of the building trade, provision to be also mudo for the transfer of apprentices from one builder to another.

An instance of how u telephone service may be disarranged was afforded at Gisborne last week (says the 'Herald'). A gentleman who visited a country bureau left his spectacles le hind, and the telegraphist, on finding them, placed them on top of the telephone. This short-circuited ihe current and caused trouble in .several offices. Another "largest automobile in the world" is a harvester in South California. The machine is sixty feet long and thirty feet wide. Tho motive power is furnished by oil. .Eight men are required to run it. As the machino starts off the grain begins falling in sacks from the opposite side whero it is cut, and the straw drops into a cart behind. Mild excitement was created on the Taratahi (Masterton) racecourse la>t week, owing to a bailiff claiming the horse Talune oil a bill of sale for £l7 10s. Ho secured the reins, and despite frantic elVorts of the man in charge held on like grim death, at the same time trying to produce the necessary papers. Constables Armour and Sheary were ultimately sent for, and after persuasive powers failed to dislodge the rider, they cautioned him under penalty of arrest, and therefore the ride? dismounted and handed over the steed. The bailiff then led the horse off in triumph.

A most extraordinary case came before Mr Brabant, S.M., at Napier, recently, when .James llolroyd, of liastings, was charged with stealing a box of chocolates and a bottle of ginger fronv Neal and Close's shop. The accused, who is a man of means occupying a goyd position, pleaded guilty. His only excuse for his peculiar act was that he "mAst have been mad." A line of £lO was imposed. At the closing hour of the First National Bank at San Francisco on September 17 a man walked behind the counter, helped himself to a bag containing £IOOO in gold, and before the astounded clerks could interfere had walked out, A bank official rollowed, and in a neighboring hotel seized the thief, who declared that the money was his own. He asked the hotel proprietor to accompany him back to tho bank to establish lis innocence. On reaching the street corner, the thief, still holding (he bag of cold, suddenly jumped on to a tramway car and got clean away, tie is still at large.

A northern paper gives the following peculiar incident with witieh a Methodist minister is connected:— Some young people had promised to contribute several plantation ditties at a Band of Hope concert; niuj, to enhance the effect had "blacked up.'' Their appearanco came us a grot shock to tho presiding minister, (lie Rev. 11. H. Ginger, who immediately called a committee meeting to consider whether it was right and proper for the young people whom "God had madtf white and not black." to their faces and hands to imitate a black and then appear in public. It was decided that it was not proper, and the Rev. Mr Ginger gently ehided the children for their conduct, and told them to wash their hands and faces and then commence their song. The youngsters looked piteously nt one another, for they had taken great pains with their costumes, and without black faces their clothes would look ludicrous in the extreme. They in their turn, held a meeting, and decided that if they could not sing with their faces blackened, they would not sing at all, and in tho end they did not. Tho incident is a somewhat remarkable one.

There ar«|tci bo seen at Mr C. Clay, ton's Photo Studio, Main street, some very fine samples of hand-paint-cd oil and water color portraits of citizens, all executed by Gavnor Clayton. Christelmrch, acting in «,onjuetion with Mr Clayton of this town The work on view speaks for itself, and all the portraits are speaking likenesses. Other orders are coming to hand daily, and the merit of the wofk justifies a visit <to tho studio, whore it may be inspected. . The following resolutions referring to tho Bible-in-Schools question and temperance movement were passed by the Methodist Conference at Wellington on Thursday:—(l) That this Synod affirms its unaltered conviction of tho importance of the introduction of Bible-reading in the State schools, and urges upon the pcoplo tho necessity of pressing tho domand for the reference of this question to a referendum ; (2) that this Synod rejoices in the growing interest manifested by the Christian churches throughout ihe colony in the temjierancc movemo.it : it further expresses a hope th.it members and adherents of the Methodist Church throughout the colony will use every reasonable and legitimate means to secure the passing of "N Tolieense" in many electorates at the forthcoming poll. Many special features are embodied in the construction of the MoCormiclc New Big 1 Mowers, noteworthy among which may be mentioned the frictionless bushings. symmetrical and I staunch main frame, simple and powerful gears, dire't stroke pitman, and lone steel wearing plates for the knife. They are not only durable machines, but they are also exeeedingIv litrht in draught and easy to operate. They are the fanners' .avor- j ite throughout the world wherever Grass is grown. Mr Campbell, T.onglnnds. ITawke's Bay, working one of these I ft 6in mowers cut 200_ acres, in ten days without a hiteli. This speaks for itself that (he McCormiHi mowers , are all we claim for them.—Morrow, Basset and Co.—Advt. |

The position af Government Geologist has been offered to Mr James ill. Bell, at present in the servicu of the Canadian Government, and it is understood he will accept it. Air Bell is twenty-six years of age and ■& highly recommended. The salary is £GOO u year. GBEENSTONE.-Tlie Fashionable Jewellery. The largest stock in Gore, consisting of brooches, bangles, pendants, pins, crosses, Trilby hearts, links, rings, matchboxes, butter knives | folks, spoons, etc.,, mounted in Sold and silver. Try the most reliable watchmaker and jeweller, A. J. Gibbs, opposite new Post Ollice, (iore.—Established twelve years.—Advt. The Gore Cricket Club intends playing a maitch with Bulcluthu on the latter's ground on Wednesday Jicxt, when they will be represented by the following players Campbell, Cooke, Findlay, Geddes, Gee, Jones, Marchant, Montgomery, Perry, Williams, and Winsloe. The team leaves by the il.liO a.m. train, returning the same evening. ' If th-s details can be arranged 111 time ii is intended to have a large ma).r|tfee on;the Gore A. and J*. Show Ground on Friday next, as a meeting place for correspondents to the Young Folks page of this journal. The idea j.i (liat the town and country correspondents with their parents may make this their rendezvous for the day, and may also partake of light refreshments and a cup of teu. J'he only difficulty in the way is to secure the aid of local Indies willing to assist in the tea making, etc., and any interested in the welfare of the young folks who are disposed to help in that direction, are invited to communicate. with Miss K. IVnnev, secretary of the Young Folks Committee (care of thi.i otlice) before Monday uiternoon if possible, when the scheme is to lie finally decided. Uncle J'hil s correspondents who intend being (iresent at the show are. to contribute milk and eatables towards the refreshments, and arrangements are being made for the supply' of ten, etc. The IJ.I'.N tent will probably be located jus' inside the show ground gates and Messrs MncGilJlion and to., diallers, have generously undertaken to supply pretty silk ribbon U.l'.N. badges to all members of the Young Folks Society who are present on the occasion.

Renewed blizzards in Britain liave treated immense snowdrifts in the North and several trains were siowbound for thireeen hours. Two funerals which started fulled to reach the church. Two lives were lost in drifts. Louis Ifotha bitterly reproaches the Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs for removing the Consul-Oeneral imm Pretoria to Johannesburg, and >hvi.ires that the Minister's imputations iegarding Boer political aims are uncalled for and unjust, especially >incc Viscount Mil'ner had expressed implicit confidence in the good faith of l'ie Boer leaders. The newspaper 'ltuss' declares 1 !u:t unless Russia energetically combats British encroachments in south-eusr.-rn Persia the whole movemeiil >•>.nilwards will comn to naught and Russia will be compelled to be content with the sands of Turkestan. Admiral Fisher, First Sea l.ord of the Admiralty, within a month las withdrawn from commission ihirf.vone warships, mostly old. thus mini-" mising maintenance and utilising seven thousand officers and men on more formidable vessels, including an additional tw at the cruiser ron. Terrier lost. * •Servant wanted. Smart lad wanted. Quarryman wanted. Tenders wanted for fencing. Notic- to erect gate across road. See train arrangements for r . >te show. L. Thomson, dentist visits WuikaUu on SHh inst.

Wright. Stephenson and Co. hold sali! oil Sliow Grounds on Friday. Additions to N.M. and A. Co.'s Wymlliam sale. To-morrow's church services announced. Clayton has special an'nounceiuent to show visitors. Jas. Rout tic has building' sites tor sale. N.Z..L. and M.A. Co. have announce men I re wool season. Fitzgerald's circus at (lore oil Show niirhts Tenders wanted liv Southland F,ducalion Hoard for work at WuiUaia. Steel-Payne Family at Gore on Show nights. See ]>ai ticulars special offer at Bust's Victoria Drapery Store. New goods, opened out at MacGibboii and Co.'s. Pijblit meeting at Olama oil I'Oth inst. Southland County Council invite tenders for works. Meeting Citizens' Lawn Tennis Cluli on Monday evening.