The Oamaru Mail. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1894.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XIX, Issue 6129, 20 December 1894, Page 2

The Oamaru Mail. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1894.

Our Chess and Draughts columns are temporarily suspended, unbl the pressure consequent upon the holidays is over. The Is 1 avals' Band bazaar will be opened, in the Public Hall, tomorrow. There is every prospect of the affair being attended by a fair measure of success. A large assortment of articles, both of a useful and also an ornamental character, has been secured, and the stalls bid fair to present a very attractive appearance. A list of attractions will be found in our advertisement columns. People wishing to buy their us lal Christmas and New Year gifts should pay the bazaar a visit, for they will have a large variety of J toys and goods of all descriptions, fancy and useful, to choose from. Of course there will be the usual fishing ponds, shooting galleries, gipsy tents, and other bazaar attractions. The stall-holders and their attendants will be in fancy dress. There will be nursery rhymes, quadrilles by sixteen juvenile performers, and a grand shadow pantomime, which we understand is exceedingly funny, and is produced now for the first time in Oamaru. The bazaar is to be opened by Lieut.-Colonel Sumpter at eight o'clock, though it will be open in the afternoon from half-past two. We are requested to state that the ladies will be in attendance at the hall to-morrow morning to receive contributions. We draw the attention of stock dealers to an alteration in the rates charged at the Junction Sale Yards, to take effect from the Ist January. The next fortnightly stock sale at Junction Yards will be held on Thursday, December 27 th. The annual sports in connection with the Ngapara Caledonian Society will be held in Mr R. Paulin's paddock on Boxing. The Navals' Band will be in attendance. A special train will run from Oamaru. The Pukeuri School will break up tomorrow, when prizes and certificates for attendance will be presented, and a picnic will be held in the school grounds, at which, given a fine day, it is expected that there will be a very large gathering of young folks, their parents, and friends. Mails for the Australian colonies, via Sydney, per Hauroto, close at Wellington at 11 a.m. to-morrow. The Christchurch Pigeon Flying Club flow off a race from Oamaru on Saturday; 13 birds competed, the winner being Mr Rowe's Matapo, with a velocity of 1226 yds per minute. The Ciub desires to thank Mr Jpck, of Oamaru, for attending to and liberating the birds. The National Mortgage and Agency Company (Limited) send us copies of the National Insurance Company's useful pocket card calendar and wall pad calendar. The latter is a useful business almanac, containing a week on a slip, and showing a proper regard for the Sabbath by its total omission. Punch and Judy will be on exhibition in the Athenseum Hall to-morrow afternoon and on Saturday afternoon. The installation of the R.W.M. and officers of Lodge Oamaru Kilwinning took place last evening, in the Masonic Hall. The ceremony was impressively performed by the Right Worshipful Grand Superintendent of Otago (Bro. >). A. Kirby, from Dunedin), ably assisted by P.M. T. Fairley, P.M. Bro. J. Taylor acting most efficiently as Director of Ceremonies. There was a large attendance of local brethren, and also from all parts of the province, Lodge Waitaki being particularly well represented. The following brethren were duly installed in their respective offices as under : —Bro. W. J. Hill, R.W.M. ; Bro. G. M'Adam, I.P.M. ; Bro. J. Taylor, D.M. ; Bro. R. H. M'Pherson, S.W. ; Bro. J. D. Blyth, J.W. ; Bro. J. Taylor, Treasurer ; Bro. J. M. Brown, Secretary ; Bro. J. Rosie, S. D. ; Bro. N. Meldrum, J.D. ; Bro. G. Will, I.G. ; Bro. G. M'Adam, Organist; Bros. W. Couper and G. Will, Stewards; Bro.. W. Ferguson, Tyler. After the ceremony, the brethren sat down to a slight repast in the supperroom, where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honored. Several excellent Masonic speeches were made, interspersed with songs and story, after which the brethren separated with mutual hearty good wishes for the incoming year, and, amid the strains of " Auld Lansr Syne and "God Save the Queen," bade each other good night, having spent a most instructive and enjoyable evening. The musical part of the ceremony was ably conducted by Bro. W. Meldrum.