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Otago Daily Times, Issue 12989, 2 June 1904, Page 9

The Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society's tohth winter show was officially opened yesterday afternoon by thb Minister of Lands and' Agriculture in the presence of a very large gathering, His Majesty's Theatre being well filled. ; Throughout the day tho attendance was good, and in the evening tho show was so well patronised that moving about amongst the exhibits became » matter of difficulty. The,taking 3at the doors totalled £113 for the day. This sum is a -decrease on the first day's takings Inst year, but the comparison is not a fair one 03 the show last year was opened on a publio holiday. Yesterday's takings were £5 in excess of the first day's total at the winter show of 1902. Take* all round, the show is a record one for the society, both in iegarct to entries and quality. The wether classes in the sltesp settioii aro stated by the • judge 3 to bo the very best yet exhibited in New Zealand, while the cheese and othpr produce sections aro very fine exhibitions. ■ Tho county bays in theaiselves form an artistio and instructive display, nnd alone are showa well worth the modest price of admission. ThVmadiinery and implements section is very complete, and all the latest improved appliances are on vi«w. There has been a great influx of country visitors in connection with the ehow from all parts of tho province; and numbers of -visitors from Canterbury, and 1 even further north, arc also in town. The attendance afc the show to-day and to-morrow is expected to be very large, and the takings when the exhibition is closed are anticipated to considerably exceed the total of last yea?. The show vill be open to tlift publio to-day, to-morrow, end , on ■ Saturday.

The Fire Brigade was called' out last night about 7 o'clock "by an alarm from Stafford itreer. On promptly proceeding to that quarter it ivas discovered that a two-storey house near Hope street,' occupied by Mr Charles Pearoe, piinter, was ojiiire, bub the flames having for some reason spread slowly the brigade was able to avert tho danger before very much damage had ken done. Mr Pearce. state tliad lie left thehonso about 6.20 p.m. to have his tea- in the city, leaving A candlo alight in a bottle on the organ. It is mirmisod that this was the origin o! the fire. The organ, the staircase, and the walls :were, badly charred, and l the house throughout was smoked. Mr Pearco's furniture is insured in tho Norwioli Union office for £100. The. 'house is owned by Messrs Murray, Roberts, and Co.

The foundation stone of the new railway station at Dunedin will be laid by Sir J. G. Ward at 10.30 a.m. on Friday. His Worship tho Mayor invites the citizens to bo present-on the occasion.

The -weekly meeting of the Otago Benevolent ' Institution Trustees, held yesterday afternoon, was attended by Messrs E. M. Clark (in the chair), A, Tapper, R. Wilson, W. T. Talboys, J. Green, and the lion, H. Gourley. The secretary reported that t !,< 3 total number of cases for the month was .327, as against a total of 313 for tho corresponding month of last yeat. Accounts amounting to £220 15s 4d were passed for payment Applications for reliof (numbering 28) were received and dwlt with.

An interesting point cropped up yestorday during tlio hearing of the case tfco Mornington Borough Council v. Annie Hammer, before Mr C, C. Graham, S.M. Air W. L. Moore, jounsel for the defendant, submitted that the address of the- plaintiffs not having boon given tho case did not como within tlio jurisdiction of the court, and quoted several previous decisions in support of his contention. Counsel for the plaintiffs (Mr W. D. Stewart) contended that there was a, decided distinction between this and tho other eases, and that, although thoaofc would be complied with wore the words " residing in Mornington" added, no further information would 1* conveyed. Tho magistrateupheld Mr : Moore's contention, anil gave judgment for the defendant.

The infectious diseases returns recorded for tho' month at the local health office ehoiv that during that Jioriod there wero two cases of scarlot fever in the city and suburbs and! 16 in the country (including 11 cases in Invcrcargill), and four cases of enteric, one of diphtheria, nnd one of tuber-onlosis-alt returned from the country.

.Last night in Knox Church Stuart Hall the Rev. Mr Jamieson, travelling seerotary to tho Bible class movement, spoke oil " A Young Man Who Missed the Mark," dealing with his stibject in a forceful and telling ■way. _ Mr Sutherland sang a solo during tlio evening. To-night tho subject is "Some Reasons for jSfot Being a Christian," and all aro cordially invited, especially young men. Tho meetings will be continued throughout (he week.

As lias been tho custom in previous years, tho Taie-ri Agricultural Society, winners this year of tho shield for tho best couuly exhibit in connection with tho winter ehow, invited tho oompetitOH in tho other courts to a friendly social last evening. Tho function was iiekl in tho Provincial Hotel, and was o[ a. very happy and pleasant character. The gathering was honoured by

tho presence of tho Minister of Lands, tho Hon. T. Y. Duncan. Amongst the. various toash proposed were those of " Agricultural and Pastoral Associations," proposed by tho chairman (Mr J. Jlillor, president o! tho Taicri Agricultural Society), "The Competing Courts," tho Hon. Mr Duncan, and "The Ladies." The meeting clttsed at an early hour by the singing of " AuUl lang syne." The- Australian Commonwealth Patents Act was proclaimed in force yesterday morning. Patents will now be. granted extending over the whole Commonwealth.

Another most attentive congregation gathered at Mr Stephens's mission in Wesley Church, Cargill rotul, last evening. Mr Stephens'* subject was "Willing Service," and the title of iiis soln "Our Father knows." Until were listened to with clo-'o interest. The. after-meoting was- agam largo, and its results led to (lie .singing of happy, thankful songs. As on the preceding evenings, open-air services ivero held before tho meeting, ami a bait night of prayer followed it. ■ The ]$<x -Uwsrs Want and Ramsbottom assisted-at His meeting, and

Mr R. I). Nircmo presided at iho organ.. Tim mission will bo continued to-morrow nftd Friday evening? and on Sunday.

His Worship the Mayor (Mr T. R. Christie) requests the citizens to observe Friday next, 3rd June, as a whole- holiday. The Prince of Witles's BittMay will be observed by the Duneclm and suburban general carriers and oral merchants a" a clrso holiday. The New Zealand Poultry, Fruit, and Produce Co-opetfttivc Association will sell 400 pairs of poultry at their rooms (Kinmio and Blair's old buildings) to-day. Messrs Alex. Harris ami Co. will sell at their room 9 on Saturday a large stock of drapery. Messrs James Samson and Co. will hold a. sale of unredeemed pledges at their mollis on Saturday, 4th iust. Messrs J. A. Duthie and Co., under instructions from tho trustees of the late Wm. Strain, will hold a clearing sale of live stock, implements, etc., at the fnrm, necr Milburn, on Wednesday, Bth inst. The Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association have for sale a complete sawmilling plant and 250 acres of bush near Hunt's Bond.

The Borough of Mosgiel invites lenders for the supply of stoneware drainage pipes. The City Corporation gives notice that (lie Maori road, adjacent to lliissoll's Creel;, will Iμ closed to vehicular traffic to-day and the two following days in order lo permit of the completion of drainage works. A notice to creditors and debtors in tho estate of the late Win. Bragg, of St. luklu, builder, appears in this issue. A similar notice in reference to tho estate of the late Win. Boss, of Warepa, farmer, i 3 also advertised.

Mr T. A. B. Bailey requests all persons having claims against the estate of tho late Jnnif.3 Griffiths, of Macraes, miner, to forward particulars within 11 days.

The Diinedin City Corporation desires to purchase two 12 h.p. boilers, and also two winches.

Tho Dunedin JockeylClub notifies Ili-.it tote bettors, bookmakers, their clerks or agents, nml undesirable persons will not be admitted to tho club's property at Wi-igatui during the winter meeting. At the Duncdin Shorthand V/riters' Association (Normal School) this evening Dr Agatha Adams will lecture on " Hygiene." Messro Morrow, Bassettj and Co. invite farmers visiting the city nnd others to inspect their agricultural implements, etc.

Tho Tiurcru Harbour Board invites tenders tor the supply and delivery of 53,031 superficial feet oi ironbark beams anil SOO ironbavk sleepers.

A conversazione in aid oi the Mining School Library iunds will be held in the Mining School to-night at 7.30, when short popular lectures will be given on " AYcst Coast Sounds" (Dr Marshall, lt.A., B.Sc.) and "Hndium" (Ifc J. S. S. Cooper, M.A., B.Sc). Dr do Lautour will exhibit Rontgen rays, and the programme will include musical items, etc.

Tenders tor letter-carriers' uniforms and telegraph messengers' uniforms are invited by tho Postal Department. A dredgenrastar is required fur one of the dredges on (he Anltobra liiver, Wed Africa. A Unique Display.—Visitors to Dmiedin should make a point of inspecting the magnificent display of all the latest fashions at Mollisons. A r o. 1 Window, Tte-ss Goods: Ko. 2 Window, Ladies , Handkerchiefs; -No. 3 Win-, (low, Blouse Flannels and Plan::e)i'tles; Ko. 4 Window, Imclics' JsckeU and Bionses; Ko. 5 Yi'iudow, Cents' Mercery; -No. <i Window, Blankets. l'rices to suit nil.—Advt.

The most fashionable hairdressiug vboms, where 10 expert hairdressers arc engaged, is Hendy's, ]04 Princes street. Open S a.m. till 8 p.m.—Advt.

You won't wonder at their popularity when you see the beautiful array of flannel-lined winter waistcoats at Wallace's, the outfitter, Princes street.—Advt.

Mies in search of a pretty hat or a smart jacket at a low price should call at Dallas anti Watt's, GO and 02 George slioet, Diinediji.—Atlvt. Messrs G. and T. Young annonr.ee the arrival of a large shipment ot silver and electroplated ware—articles specially in favour as wedding presents, attractive alike in quality, design, and price.—Advt. For bronchial coughs take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure; Is Gil—Advt. Country folk and town alike are invited 1o look at oiir show windows, filled .'.nth crockery and fimiitnre,«jind to look through, out showroom, filled with furniture, at low prices.—P. and ]?. Martin, Octagon, Dunedin,—Advt.

Give us your hands. We'll glove them snugly and neatly with astrachan for 2s Cd. Wallace, the outfitter, Princes street,—Advt. Dentol is a charming dentifrice, quite new; the very thing, 'or general use. Takes awaj foul breath. Bottles, 2s each; all chemists' — Advt. ,- Who is Peter Dick?—Tho most reliable Watchmaker imd Jeweller, opposite Coffee Palace, Moray piece, Pimcdin. Cliargss strictly moderate.—Advt.