TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1894.

North Otago Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8085, 25 September 1894, Page 2

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1894.

Mi 1 Allttu Hedley was yesterday returned unoppoHcd us a councillor for High Ward, j A special excursion train will run to Kurow in connection with tho races there on the 4th of October. A social and dance in aid of the Pukeuri Library takes place on the evening of Friday first, in tho schoolhouse. J The Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company's i barque Akaroa, bound from London to Napier, called off Oamaru yesterday and j asked to toe reported. '■ Tho loe.il refrigerating works, wo are glad to say, have pastjei through a larger number of sheep this year th-w last, and the prospects for the coining year should be good. Tho Oamaru Refrigerating Works will close on the 30th September for the season, unless sufficient inducement offers to keep them longer open. Intending shippers are asked to book sheep without dolay. Tho following horsea were omitted from tho list of nominations which appeared in Yesterday's issue: Welter Handicap -Mr O» Hobbs Frceborn ; President's Handicap — Mr J, B. M'Kcnzio's Maribyrnong. Wo would draw attention to the advertisoment in this issijo relating to M'Kenzie's "Safe Cloth Cleaner," and "Furniture Renovator." Both of thuso articles aro highly recommended, and command a ready aide in different parts of the colony. Owing to a misUkc in '• m.iking-up" the ] advortiscment of tho New Zealand Loan j and Mcrcantilo Agency Company of the sale of stock in tho eniate of tho late Morgan OBrien, on the 28th irnt., ami that of Messrs Vitllangc, Christie and Co. of tho mile of tho Jockey Club privileges to-morrow (tho 26th) wero transposed, The following members of tho O.vmaru Chess Club will take part in the sides match which commences at the club rooms this evening (two knight's defence compuhory): Messrs Bolton, Clayton, Skeet, Alltßon, Fraer, Burns (captain), iflynti, Dr do Lautour, and Dr Garland. Messrs Crump, Francis, Leo, King, Hedley, Banks (captain), Vickrrman, KeUlowcll, nnd tho Rev. Mr Gould. Our Waihao correspondent write*} : Mr Knott, with his " Gospel temperance van," arrived here on Fri<lay about mid-day. Ho at onco " photoed" tho Bchool children. In, the ovcuiug lie hold an entertainment, which was only moderately attended. Numerous views of mining claims, and public and private buildings throughout New Zealand, were shown. Then he recited with limeligjit lantern illustrations tho story of " Ten Nights in a Bur Room, 1 ' and " Oh, it was an 'orriblo tale." almost too horrible for children to listen to and look at. Mr Knott visited some of the farms on Saturday, but did nod do a large business. Times are too dull for much patronage of art, even for that of tho modest temperance man. Tho continuation of tho study of " The Pilgrim's Progress " engaged tho attention of the members of the Wesley Church Club last night. Mr J. Jones, in a very pleasing paper, conducted the two pilgrims past their several dangers as far as the Delectable Mountains, from whence the President traced the varied experiences of the two travellers through a journey fraught with many difficulties, at the snd of which journey they were received joyously into Boulah Land. With tho end of tho atory tho present eessiou of tho Club waa brought to a close. Those members who havo attended these meetings havo acquired a knowledge that will prove beneficial to them. Tho evenings havo been interesting and profitable, and will live long in tho memory of the members of the Club. Tho Southland Times of Saturday says : As has already been announced, Mr Potter, | through tho closing of tho Prince of Wales ! Hotol, has had to seek pasturea new, and ' has found ft Buitabta location in the taadisg

hotel In Oamara. Mr Potter proceeds to that town next week to take possession of his new hostelry, but is not, ib appears, to be allowed to depart without some ceremoniouß recognition at the hands of numerous friends here. From his arrival Mr Potter took a lively interest iv the Caledonian and Agricultural and Pastoral Societies, as well as in several other public bodies, and rendered good service to them in various ways. In recognition of his good citizenship and goodfcllowship a banquet has bc3n organised, and ho will be so entertained at the Club Hotel on Tuesday evening. Referring to the balloon ascent of Mte< Leila Adair, the Blenheim Daily Time* nays : " The long-looked for balloon ascout toot placo yesterday afternoon. Tho day was ovely, and a large number of people went to the football ground. Most of them re lnaiucd outside. The work of inflation wa« survoyed with interest, and a few minute! after half-past three the mass of canvas wa 1 full, and tugging at the ropes held it down Miss Adair then alighted from the carriapt in which she had boon awaiting the lina moment when everything should be ready Hopes and poles were cleared away, and ai 3.40 Mr Adair gave the word to ♦* l««t hei go." Instantly tho fabric Bwept upward and with a cheery "good- bye" Miss Adaii was borne swiftly aloft. A light wind wallowing and the balloon was carried in th< direction of the m\, a descent being mad< in what is known as Pike's paddock, about two miles from the spot where the ballooi rose. The ascent was in every way a sue cess, and when the balloon shot away tin spectators gave vent to their feelings by a prolonged " Oh." Wo think cverbody wa« too much taken aback to give tho intrepid young lerouaut the hearty cheers hlk honestly deserved." Miss Adair will positively make an ascent on Thursday afternoon, and a special effort wilt bo made te nullify the effect of the wind in inflating the balloon, should this be found necessary. Those who obtained passes will be admitted to the ground, and those who do not pay te go in will probably be only too willing to subscribe to tho expenses fund, which i« found to bo a. necessary tiling even with those who go up in b-illootw. It is wonderful the improvement that has been made lately in the art of economically dressing. Messrs J. Maodonald and Co. arc demonstrating this fact very forcibly. See their new season's goods, also have a glance at their new advertisement. James Gemmkli/ invites inspection of his first summer consignment of Scotch and English uitingsj coatings, and trouserings, ex Pakeha, A choico selection of exclusive novelties ; also Oamaru and other Colonial goods of tho best quality. Thi3 Establishment has long been noted for the firat-cLm character of it 3 productions. Suits from 7Cs upwards. Waterproof overcoats to order and ready made at lowest current rates.— James Gkmhell, Thames Street, Oamaru.