North Otago Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1894.

North Otago Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 7907, 24 February 1894, Page 2

North Otago Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1894.

Letters to the editor and other matter will appear on Monday. The voting for members of the Education Board closes on tho 28th insfc. The Otiako School Committco havo voted for Messrs Borrio, Fraser, and Macgregor for tho Education Board. Sister May will give an address to children this afternoon at 3 o'clock in tho Athciucum Hall. Adults are also welcome. There will bo a collection for the Kilburn Orphanage Tho shearing caso, which has occupied tho Court since Tuesday last, will conclude to-day. Tho taking of ovidonco is finished, and counsel will commenco proceedings today by addressing tho Bench. Tho Kakanui did not yield so freely to the efforts of the disciples of the gentle craft on Thursday ns usual. Tho two fishermen who secured the 30 fish on the previous '1 hursday night only managed to land five on Thursday last, and another fisherman got tlireo.

Mr F. N. Adams, of the firm of Adams, Cuitis and Co., cycle manufacturers, of Christchurch, arrived in town last night with a largo selection of cycles, which are on view in the shop opposito the Girls' High School. He Is visiting tho town partly on business and partly with the intention of witnessing tho North Otago Cycling Club's sports next Thursday. In our advertising columns this morning appears an announcement of land for sale on the Elephant Hill estate. Close on 18 months ago Mr Parker offered aud sold upwards of 1400 acres in small farms, and now that tho cry all up and down the colony is said to be for land for settlement, f.mna of such oxcollent quality aa those now offered should meet with ready sale. The prices and terms are said to be favorable for purchasers, full particulars of which may bo obtained at tho offices of the National Mortgage and Agency Company, who arc agents for Mr Parker. The Waitaki river is again in proper fishing trim, and on Thursday Messrs Sinclair and Brnco put up tho record for the season. M r John Sinclair took out 11 fine fish, aggregating GOlbs. One of theso turned the scale at 15fl}s— a " pro-di-gi-ous " fish, as Domino Sampson would sayi Mr George Bruce took eight — tho two lots scaling over lOOlbs. The Waitaki is the finest fishing river in the colony when it is in proper trim, and it is in that condition at the prosent time. A couple of 141b fish were also taken, ono by Mr W. Bruce, and the other by an Oamuru citizen who secured two fish. Afc Addington on Wednesday between 5000 and 6000 sheep were yarded. Business showed a decided improvement and nearly all useful sorts sold at an advance on late rates, but inferior were not wanted. Twotooth mixed crossbrods were sold at 10s to 12s 3d, and crossbred lambs 7s to 9s 6d. In fat sheep about 4000 wero entered. The quality was fairly oven and the sale opened well, but was concluded at such a late hour that prices Buffered towards tho close Crossbrcda best wethers sold at 14s to 15s 9d, secondary 10s 6d to 13s, ewes Us to 14i 9d, secondary 9s to 10s 9d, merinos best wethers 8s to 9s 9d, secondary 63 to 7s Gd, owes 5s to 6s. In fat lambs the week's supply consisted of about 1600, a fair proportion fit for freezing, Theso were taken for export at about late rates. Inferior florin were not bo much sought after. Prime brought 11s to 13a and secondary 8s to 9s 6d.

At the close of tho North School concert last evening a social was held at which nearly 300 wero present. It was given in honor of Mr J. Fitzgerald, who is leaving the North School to take up a better posiin the North-East Valley School. The evening spent waa a cordial and pleasant one, and (luring its progress Mr Fitzgerald was made tho recipient of a fine collection of hooks, the gift of tho pupils and teachers, in token of the high respect and esteem in which MrFitzgerald has been held Mr Lindsay, tho head teacher, expressed his regret at losing bo efficient an assistant, and when expressing tho wish that Mr Fitzgerald would meet with every success in the future, ho was echoing the desiro of all who had oomo in contact with him. Mr Fitzgerald suitably acknowledged the gifts and good wishes. Tho books presented consisted of tho works of Lowell, Milton, Longfellow, Kingsloy, Byron, Schiller, Goethe, Austra* lian Poets, Hallam's Constitutional History of England, Bacon's Essays, and Tho Spectator. Ho leaves on Monday for Dunedin.

A meeting of the Board of Governors of the Waitaki High School was held on Thursday in the Secretary's office, when there were present Messrs Borrie (chairman), Sutherland, Montagu, Familton, and Waddcll. Mr R. Brims wrote requesting that an investigation be made into the subject of awarding prizes for osiays at the Girls High School, and also saying that Mr Fleming would represent him at tho next mooting of the Board in March. It was decided that Mr Brims' r«(Uiest be acceded to, and that his complaint be put in in writing at least ten days before the meeting on the 21st of March, The balance sheet, certified by the Auditor-Gtneral, was approved of. Mr P. B. Fraserwrote asking that Miss L. Firth be admitted to tho Girls' High School free, as ho considered that she was a promising pupil, although sho had made only 309 at the Education Board's examination for scholarships It was decided to reply that the Board comld not depart from its regulation on tho subject, and this decision was to apply to a similar case brought before the Board by tho chairnan. It was decided to soil tho Education Board four acres of the Board's reserve at Waiareka for L5O, provided tho Minister for Education would give his consent to the Bale, and that tho sale bo made at the termination of the present lease. Tho chairman was authorised to purchaso school gates for the Boys' High School, and havo them placed. A report was read from the rector, which was considered satisfactory. It was decided to take steps to enforce payment in sovoral coses of overduo school fees. Accounts amounting to L 65 5s were passed for payment, and a vote of thanks to the chair terminated tho meeting. Seldom has a more pleasing ontortam- ■ been given by tho juvenile talent of Oamaru than that presented at tho Public Hall last | night by the children of tho North School. Despite a slight drizzling rain that fell in tho evening and tended to make things somewhat disagreoablo out of doors, a very fair audience was present, and they woro amply compensated for any little incoiivenience they experienced, in witnessing tho efforts of tho youug performers. Tho can tata, "Tho Picnic," has been in active rehearsal for some time p»«t, and Mr J. Fitzgerald, who has redved able assistance from Sir G. Crawshaw, is to bo congratulated on the success that has attenden his efforts. •' The Picnic " is now so well known that it would be superfluous to give a detailed description. It abounds in bright and sparkling passages which call for talent of 110 meau order, and to say that full justico Was dono is but bestowing the praiso that haa been well earned. The bannerette chorus, entitled "The British Flag," was given with a martial swing, and tho youthful voices were blended together to produce an admirable effect* " I have a tittlo dolly" was ono of the most taking items on tho programme, tho comical gravity of tho children causing no small amount of merriment. The performance of the school minstrels proved most atti active, the iokes, songs, and choruses being of tho liveliest and most cheerful description. Altogether, the entertainment wai t\ most successful one, and bosides adding to the funds of the Committee it forms a graceful and pleasant leave-taking of Mr J. Fitzgerald, who is severing his connection with tho school. The children will look back on the performance with unmixed pleasure, and will have cause to remember tho able tutor who has led them through another success. Sister May, of the Kilburn Sisterhood,

dolivcrod an interesting leoture in tho Athonroum Hall last night, descriptivo of the work of tho Sisterhood in London. Tho Roy. Mr Gould oocupied tho chair, and briofly introduced tho leoturer. Sister May spoke first of all of the founding of the work. Tho Church of England Extension Association saw that the religious education of tho young was neglected, and tho work was first begun in 1863, and progressed till 1870, when it became an established institu tion properly organised under tho direction of Sisters of Charity. The religious training of the children was their first care, and hundreds of destitute children were taken into the Homos of the Sisterhood, and those who heard Sister May's account of tho work being dono by the sisterhood would be satisfied that they were carrying on a noble and Christian work. Tho education imparted at their schools was of a thorough nature, and the girls wero trained for duties in life for which they wero by inclination and capabilities fitted. Schools of a similar cliaractor were established in India and in Sydney, Adelaide and Hobart, Schools would be established in Melbourne and in New Zealand by and bye. They not only taught primary education but conducted their pupils through the higher branches. Sister May is travelling Mow Zealand detailing tho work and scope of the institutions established by the Sisterhood, and all must wish her success in her God-given mission.

Boots ! Boots 1 ! Boots ! ! !— See price list of M'Donald and M'Diakmid'h advertisement on third page. — [Advt ] We beg to direct spooial attention to Mr I). Brown's advertisement of Sale of Boots on tho fourth pagei — [Advt]. Cvclk Boom in Oam \ru.— Tho shop in Thames-street will be opened on Saturday, February 24, 1894, with an exhibition of Star Cycles and all the novelties up to dato. Mr F. N. Adams will be glad to sec all thoso interested in cycles. The easy paymont system offers great inducements to buy cycles — L8 deposit ; instalments, LI 10s per month. Immediate delivery for standard patterns. Do not fail to sec the spokeless wheels and change gears fitted to Stars, tho record road racers, and light roadsters. — Adams, Curtieu, and Co., Makers Star Cycles, Christchurch. — [Advt ] Jamks Gemmell, Merchant Tailor, Thames street, has just landed a large consignment of Summer Suitings ex Rangitira. Gentlomen in want of first-class Suits of Fashion able Material should see Mr Gemmkll's stock. This establishment has long been noted for tho first-class character of tho goods it has produced.— James Gemmell, Gcntlemon'B Outfitter, Thames street.