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Mataura Ensign, 15 September 1906, Page 2

At yesterday's meeting of the Southland County Council un application for a further grant of money by the Southland Provincial Committee of the N.Z. Exhibition was considered. Members generally were of opinion that the former grant of £IOO was final, und slated that they hud, supported the vote on that understanding. Councillor Green made a strong appeal to the members to support the, committee, which was endeavoring to make the Southland court tho most attractive iu the 'exhibition. After some objection and an emphatic statement that tho vote was to be tho last, the Council donated £'so to the committee.

During the progress of the harrier race last Wednesday afternoon, competitors had the unpleasant experience of being interfered -with by a wandering cow, who also took part in the race and bustled some runners. Had this incident happened towards the conclusion of the race a closer finish might have been witnessed. The second day's racing at Ashburton resulted :—Hurdles, Evenlode (£-1 Is) : Fairfield Welter, Buecleuc'h (£3 8s) J, WalersliQot (.CI 10s) 2 ; Coldstream Welter, Mango (£2) ; Tinwald Handicap, Munjess (£4 (is) 1, Sir Percivalo (£1 lis) 2; Winchinore Trot, Little ,'liminy (£l7 18s) J, Sydney (£■l -Is) 2; Maiden Hack Scurry," Silkwen (£2 12s) ], Don Orsino (£3 Ss) 2 ; Farewell Handicap, Volodia (£ 1 .Id *

The animal social under the uuspices uf the Gore railway stall was held in tho Town Hull last evening, and undoubtedly projved the most successful function of the season. Railway socials have always taken a foremost place amongst local entertainments of the kind, and last night's gathering was one of the most harmonious yet held. More than SO couples were present, and over this large gathering Messrs .), Henderson and J. Hannan acted most successfully as M's.C, with, Mr E. R. Crone in charge of the seniiphore. The music was supplied by .Mrs Godby's orchestra, whilst Jlr

■I. A. Paterson catered in his best style for__ the large assemblage. As usual, the decorations were on a most elaborate scale, and were certainly a credit to those responsible. Flags and evergreens were in profusion everywhere, and on the walls were displayed numerous pictures of different branches of tho service. A semiphoro announced the various dances, and to further emphasise the nature of the gathering a whistle was used to announce the commencement of dances. The Grand March was led off by Mr and Mrs T. A. Fpweralccr, and from this to the close, at 2.30 a.m., not a hitch occurred to mar the enjoyment of the evening. Those responsible for the splendid success of the social were: Messrs E. R, Crone (chairman), .'). Henderson, G. Gorinski. 11. F. Lovelt. A. D. McKellar, J. Shea, E. Edwards, T. Dawson, J. Hannan, L. Murray and •). Curry (secretary). During the eveninir step-dances were contributed by Messrs Fletcher and Cooper, and Mr MeDougnll rendered a song. We understand that Mr Gait, of .Mavis Bank, Tuturau, purposes embarking extensively in dairying, and has been inspecting the up-to-date dairies in other districts with a view to erecting the most completely equipped dairy premises possible on his property. It is probable that an insinuation of milking lTiachines will be a feature of Mr Gait's new departure. The sub-committee of the Gore A. und P. Association appointed to open tenders and to accept one for the erection of a grandstand met this afternoon. Six tenders were received, ranging frc-ni £COB 9s 6d to £9lO, and were from contractors at the Muff, Gore und Duncdin. The lowest, being that of Messrs Thos. Rhodes and Son, and for the lowest amount above stated, wus accepted. The stand will be placed on the west side of the show ground, übout 40 feet from the rine;, and will thus be sheltered from the prevailing bud weather. When completed the stand will be one of the most commodious in the colony and all its apportionments will be thoroughly up-10-dute. H is not proposed, to do anything with the lawn this year, us the lime is too short, but immediately after the summer show the work of making t'he slope necessary will be taken iu hand so that a good sole of turf may be ready for Ihe next show. It will be rcnicmnered (says (he Taihape 'News') that a Chinaman, who conducted a fruit shop at Taihape, died somewhat suddenly recently. His body was permitted to remain four days on the premises, and during that period the odour which permeated the premises was anything but pleasant. After tho removal of tho body flic -shop was re-opened, and the fruit which wus in stock during the time tho body was on the premises, was sold over the counter to customers, who werein ignorance as to the odour with which it was impregnated for several days.

I Though tliu .l'etoiio workmen's homos, that wore to do so much' for the poor working men of AVellington, have been advertised for some time, on'y two applications have been received for twenty-five houses (says the \Yollington correspondent of the 'Daily Times'), So far the experiment is a dismal failure, and a costly one to the State. Kiiher the working man does not want the houses or ho is afraid of the regulations. The latter incjude the payment of a month's rent with the application, and the State reserves the right of inspection of the dwelling. The property must lie. insured and kept in .<iecon}, condition, and so on. The rents rjowe fi'O.m Us "Jd to His Od ft weykj

A start has been made to bridge the first watercourse at the end of the old formation of the Rivcrsdale-Swit-zers railway. We understand that within the next three weeks a gang oi co-operative laborers will be put on to the formation work, and that the line will 1,0 pushed on us speedily as possible. The muteriul for the bridge above referred to is being hauled by a traction engine, although the rails ate laid along the old formation. Church services advertised. Carpet-ends at Mnrd'ililxm and Co.'s. Thomson and Bciiltie want small Imv. N.Z.L. and ALA. Co. hold clearing siiv at Matuiiru on September 2K. Southland fanners' Co-op. publish particulars ~r eleating sale at Mandeville. Mr 11. Macka.v, dentist, visits W'oikaia on Thursday, 20th. Rev. .1. Marl tines lectures mi Indian Missions on Tuesday. Henderson and Bulger sell cows at W.vndhain on the lilt-li. Henderson and Batger hold important clearing sale for Messrs Bolting at Edendale on 20th. (fore Labor Agency wants servants lor good Nit tint ions. Henderson and Batger have chaff for sale.