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Oamaru Mail, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8295, 25 September 1903, Page 2

Sir J. G. Ward, who lias been attending an important meeting of the Bluff Harbor Board, will pass tlirough Oamaru on his journey north by to-morrow's express train. 'Che Minister will be interviewed by the Borough Council in reference to several matters to be agreed upon at to-night's meeting, one of which, will be the question of the foreshore protection in its various aspects. At the meeting of the North. Otago Highland Pipe Band last evening it was decided to comply with the request of the Timaru Band Contest Committee to take part in a contest with tiie Timaru Pipe Band provided that the programme was so amended that the men could leave here on Wednesday and return on Friday. 1 hatdecision was wired to the Committee, and a reply has been received ' stating that if agreeable it will be arranged to hold the pipe selection contest, and the quickstep on Thursday, 9th October. This should meet the requirements of the Pipe Band. The Maheno Brass Band had arranged to hold a concert at Kakanui on Friday evening next, but as -the Oama-ru Garrison Band have fixed their contest concert for that evening, it has been decided to postpone it until after the contest, when it is hoped that the Garrison Band will lend assistance. ■ . Tho Fallen Troopers' Memorial Lotorn ittee have secured the Theatre Royal for a concert in aid of the fund on the 9th November, and a good working committee have in hand the preparation of a specially attractive programme. The Hill Gymnastic Harriers' season was brought to a close yesterday afternoon by a cross-country race, in winch eight members competed. The counse followed was over the nills towards Sandy Beach, then westwards and back again. The championship trophy goes to D. Sutherland (scr), who did the fastest time (bUmin 2sec). E. Moyle (15min) was first in, and therefore wins the handicap trophy (time, 55min 50 sec). The race was a long and exciting one, but the members being in form did the distance in very good time. The trophies are presented by Mr D. Gillies and Mrs Holmes. After the race the harriers were very kindly entertained at afternoon tea by Mrs Holmes at Awamoa.

Tliero are few people who do not appreciate and admire beautiful flowers- and delight in their possession; but there are a great many who lack the industry to show their admiration in a. practical manner by cultivating flowers of any kind; and there are some- —-we hope few —who gratify a commendable taste by the condemnable method of pilfering. An instance of the kind occurred on Wednesday night, when the garden of Sir Burnes was entered and almost denuded of a choic© lot of daffodils upon which a great deal of care had been bestowed to bring them to jjerfection, and which were a source of delight to beholders. The matter lias been placed in the hands cf the police, and it is to be hoped that they will succeed in discovering the thief. Our Glenavy correspondent writes:—A large number of the delegates of the Waimate Lodge of Oddfellows visited Glenavy last night with a view of opening a branch of their Order here. Proceedings commenced a little after 8 p.m. Unfortunately there was a very poor attendance of the settlers, but, notwithstanding this disadvantage seven persons gave in their names as being ready and willing to join. A list is now in circulation, and as soon as the required number is obtained the Lodge will be opened. Messrs Butcher, -Sullivan, Shackleton, It. Smith, and others spoke and explained the working of the Order, etc., Sjnd were acoorded a sympathetic hearing. There is no doubt that a branch Lodge will be formed here soon, and the advantages of such a bond of brotherhood must be patent even to the most callous, if they cared to give the subject consideration. Mr Peebles, as chairman, at the end of the meeting proposed a very hearty vote of thanks to the visiting delegates,* which was accorded willingly. A similar vote to the chair brought to a conclusion an event which no doubt will bear good fruit in time.

_The Auctioneers' Association's sale at Ngapara will not take iplace tliis month for various reasons. The advertisement inserted in yesterday's issue announcing it for Thursday next was a mistake.

■ A concert and dance is arranged to take place in the Schoolhouse on Friday night, October 2nd, in aid of the school prize fund. Tickets are now obtainable, and, says our I trust tliat the endeavors of the Committee will meet with the support required in the furtherance of such, a laudable object. According to the Tablet, when the List mail left Home GMonsignor Mackay was enjoying the magnificent scenery of the fiords of Norway.

The question of the heavy export dues charged by the Otago iiarbor Board was (says to-day's Otago Daily Times) brought up at the Board meeting yesterday by a letter from the New Zealand Refrigerating (Company complaining that the export dues on frozen mutton were excessive. Mr Beggspokeat-leng.il in favor of a reduction of the dues, contending that the charges were a. handicap to the export- trade in Otago. After some discussion the -Board resolved, on the motion of Mr Begg, to refer the matter to the Finance Committee to take into consideration the rates charged on frozen meat-, with «, view to reduction in comparison with the rates charged at other ports -in the colony, and to report at nextmeeting.

The Southland Times reports that a valuable discovery of lignite coal has been made alongside the Seaward tßusii line, at a distance of about sixteen miles from Invercargill. The exact locality is some 60 chains on the town side of Bush Sicling, from which to the pit a tramway has already been laid. Mr -Robson, the discoverer, has Becured an area of 50 acres at the site of the pit, and has proved the existence of coal nearly allover it and to a depth of 20 feet. The approaches to the seam have been so devised that advantage is taken of a piece of rising ground, thus facilitating woncmg and making provision for getting rid of any water that may gather in the workings. Luckily, there is no "spring," so tii-at the lignite is much drier than usual. Several trucks of it have already been- used with great success for steam purposes. The -Cliristchurch Press says:—Mr W. Deering, the-representative of the English company which proposes to undertake trawling in New Zealand waters on a very comprehensive scale, arrived from Wellington by yesterday's steamer, and went on to Dunedin by the express. Mr Deering is what the Americans call a "hustler," and the few hours he was in this city were fully occupied on business; 'Mr Deering, metaphorically speaking, was waiting, on the office doorsteps of the business men he wished to see, their arrival.. It .-is understood that as soon as he has made arrangements in, connection with the necessary options, he will communicate with his principals by cable, when the company will be formed. Mr Deering will then return .Home, coming out to the colony about March next year to make his headquarters here for a year or two. He returns from Dunedin on Saturday, and will probably remain in town for a few days. ' The Russian -press censor is -evJdently notinterested. in British, horserracinjr. The iL-ondon -Referee Teojjitly stated -that—"So ■far as the Czarewitct is; concerned. :this. animal occnpias an absurd position. He has 'no cha-noe, and the sooner he is added to the list of 'dead .'urns' - the better:" This part was blacked out by the Russian, censor. ;Th« editor expostulated, bufc was told that to refer to the Czarewitch as "this animal" was insolent, and to suggest that he should be' murdered was infamous.

■ Messrs Philpotts and Son, storekeepers, Picton, N.Z., say: "The best felling coupli mixture in: this district is -; Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. .Everyone likes it and

speaks well of tie results after using it." For sale by all Chemists and Storekeepers. Price. Is 6d and 3s.

M'Cormick advertisements axe promises honestly kept.

On no former season have wo been able to offer the public of Oamaru such n, splen- , did selection of new foods as on the present occasion. 'Our Home buyer has laid under contribution all the leading- houses in Britain, with the result that our importations for this season are not only much larger, but also more representative than ever before, while being bought on KEEN CASH TERMS otir prices are ROCK BOTTOM. Blouse materials will this season be much in demand, and we oiler some lovely designs in Printed Muslins, which aro well • worth your attention. The patterns are exquisite, while, the low prices are simply marvellous —4|d, 6d, 6Jd, 7-Ad, 9d, 10jd i Is, Is 3d, Is 6d. Some of the prettiest effects are to be found amongst the Mercerised Satteens, which have, the appearance and finish of satin with the additional advantage that they wash well. ■Grass Lawns are much in favor, and are both dainty and serviceable, white in Japanese Silks we have a splendid range of colors —a direct, importation from the manufacturer in Tokio. See our show of Now Mellinery, the finest in North Ota go, while our expenses being limited to a, tasteful display of our goods enables us to offer them at strictly moderate charges. Call at the POLYTECHNIC, the Favorite ReadyMoney Drapers. No one pressed to buy. All invited. Now the bright weather lias come back, the corner turned, and we are in straight for summer ,thero'll be liustling and bustling to prepare your new 1 wearing apparel for the season. Early shopping is a necessity to first choice and most first choice goods_ are proved both the cheapest and prettiest. Choice French Muslins at 4sd per' yard. Most beautiful designs in this low priced Muslins. These goods will wash reliably and wear a whole season. We have a better range at 6j and 7jd per yard. A strong, serviceable fabric for girls' school wear. A boon to mothers who can't bo bothered for ever making up new dresses for the girls. Our navy cambric prints, at 6d per yard, are very choice in design, and will wear as long as any printed cambric we've handled. White Tucked Lawns in great variety, of new designs, Bid, tucked partly and inserted with washing lace in new designs, at Is, Is 3d, Is 6d, le 9d, 2s per yard.—PENROSE'S Cash Drapery Establishment.

New Spring Goods opened up at London House. A Magnificent Lot. of Ladies' and Girls' Summer Hats at prices the lowest in Oamn.ru. Flowers, Chiffons, and Straw Trimmings in great variety. A Splendid lot of New Laces and Ribbons. A splendid line of wide Sash Ribbons, all colors, at Is per yard. Forty boxes new Lace and Taffetta Gloves, from 6d per pair up. Now Madras Muslins, New Prints, Lawns and Satins. Our Showroom has been enlarged, and London House is now ono of the best lighted shops in town. We heartily invite you to look in and inspect ITlc new goods. L. H. TEMPER©, London House.