WITHIN THE DOMINION

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 7870, 4 August 1911, Page 9

WITHIN THE DOMINION

LATEST TELEGIUMS PCESS ASSOCIATION - . ANNUAL DOG SHOW. DUNEDIN, August 3Thu Fanciers' Club iimiual show opened to-day with re<oi<l eniricG, exhibits i being lonvard from as far North as Auckland and as far South as Riverton, I whilst Otago was exceedingly well reprej semed. The oniry for bull-dogs oouslij tales a record, and there is a marked iiriprovemwit in thb cjilrico in almost all classes. fu tho iioultrv section, tor I Game. IlamburgH, and Plymouth Rocktq S. Solomon obtained five firsts and several seconds, W. Spicer, of Chrisrehurca, secured tivo firsts, and X* . J* Lundou, of Waimate, tinea firsts and lessor prizes. WEST COAST COMPETITIONS. GRBySXOUTir, August 3Tho elocutionary competitions have been remarkably succe.fsful. Last jug'ht Uu> cliui-ch cJioir contest r-asulted in Trinity (Anglican) obtaining 3X7 pouits. and winning easily. St. John's 1 rcsbyteriaii choir wa-s second, with “*|3; and the Methodist third, v/itli 21D. air Taeyertz warmlv complimented Mrs Cadzow ' on her faultier accompaniment to the | winning choir, He strongly uvgou Grejinoulli to sand -a team of speakers to the Wellington competitions, us they would hold their own against 11 id best in Australia. An enormous audience was present last night, and crowds were refused admission. CLYDESDALE HORSE SOCIETY. DUNEDIN,. August 3. , TKe Clydostlale Horse Society oi New Zealand was formally constituted tonight and office-bearers elected. Mr Beakos, Chief Veterinarian, in an address intimated that ho was drafting-a Bill for Parliament for tho prevention ot hereditary unsoundness in draught stallions. '.This provided for licensing stallions and yearly inspection coming .111 gradually. The Bill covered bone spavin, ring bone, side bone, naviculer disease, roaring, shivering, stringhalt, and bad feet, dissatisfied owner to have the right of appeal to tho Chief Veterinarian.

LABOUUR CANDIDATES. DUNEDIN, 'August 3. At a meeting of the South Dunedin branch of New Zealand Labour party tonight tho following candidates were selected for the general election Duped in North, Mr A- K. Barclay; Dunedin Central, Mr C. W. Fisher; Dunedin South, Mr A. B. Jackson. KILLED IN A MINE. OEEYMDUTH, August 3. A fatal accident occurred at the State Coal Mine this afternoon, when Thomas MoGahan, aged thirty-two years, a single man, was killed by a fall of coal. _ Deceased had worked for three years m the mine, and canto from Queensland. WILL NOT BE A CANDIDATE CHKJ.STCHURCH, August 3. Dr Thacker has definitely decided not to bo a candidate for Christchurch North seat. SHEEPOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION. DUNEDIN. August 3. At a meeting of tho Otago and SouthJand Sheepowners' Association to-day, industrial disputes relating to wool classors and general farm hands were considered, and it was decided to ask the New Zealand Sheepowners* Federation to take tho matter np with a view to petting a Dominion award. In such a case Messrs J. Begg, J. C. Nioholls aud G. McKenzie were appointed to tho New Zealand sheopowners’ executive. WATER SUPPLY LOAN.. INVEHCAJBGILL, August 3. The City Council resolved to-night to take a poll on a proposal to raise .£98,000 for tho instalment of a gravitation watersupply. - TAYLOR MEMORIAL FUND. INVERCARGILL, August 3. Tho proposal to establish a Taylor memorial fund is being warmly supported here.* A list has been opened by the “Southland News," and subscriptions are coming in freely. BOXING CONTEST. WAIPAWA, August 3. Great interest was taken in the boxing contest last night between Barney Ireland and Jack , Smith. Fifteen rounds wore fought; Ireland did most of the leading, and won on points.