NEW ZEALAND.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 3300, 30 October 1883, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

(Pkb Press Association.) THIS SAT. Death of an Old Settler* Wellington, Oct. 30. Mr Sol Levy, an old and highly respected resident of Wellington, died suddenly at Blenheim to-day, aged 64. He was on a visit to a relative there. His body will be brought to Wellington for interment. Irish Delegates* Mr J. R. Brown, C.E.. will represent Wellington at the conference of delegates to be held in Melbourne in connection with the Irish National League. Fatal Accident* Blenheim, Sept. 30. The Havelock correspondent of the “Express” telegraphs that yesterday morning a miner named Finlay McMillan, was killed by a tree falling on bis whare. From appearances the deceased was sitting on his bunk putting on his boots, when the accident happened. The tree completely smashed the whare, and the body was found doubled up. Throwing up the Sponge. Dunedin, Oct. 30. Mr Denniston has abandoned his intention of moving for a new trial in the libel case. The Agricultural Show, at the grounds Wai-iti, opened to-day when the sheep and implements were j edged. The weather was very fine, but the attendance was not numerous. Priest and Roldgate are large exhibitors at the Timaru Show; and, in another column they direct special attention to the celebrated McCormick harvester and twine binders of which they have a stock in hand. A contemporary states that “Major” Pollard was married at Invercargill one day last week, to a lady to whom he was engaged before be left England. This lady, 11 Captain” Pearoy, has been an active Army officer at Home, and is looked forward to by the New Zealand Salvationists as a worthy helpmeet to their “ Major.”

At Te Awamutu, Auckland, on Saturday, Trooper James Neal, while marking at ihe rifle range, was accidentally shot by Trooper Alexander, who was firing at the 400 yards range. The bullet struck Neal near the joint of the right shoulder, crossing the body, and is supposed to be lodged in the left lung, as no p >int of exit is visible. Neal incautiously came out of the butts ju>-t ns Alexander pulled the trigger. He died yesteiday, It is a curious coincidence that Mr Neal’s father, himself a member of the corps, was accidentally shot at target practice some time ago.

Dr Rooke’s Elixir and Pills.—An agency of these celebrated medicines was established in Christchurch in 1868. Ever since the sale has rapidly increased. In order to afford all invalids an opportunity of using the invaluable preparations, the prices have been further reduced. Orders to be addressed to the New Zealand Agent, Mr J. Baxter, Chemist, corner of Durham street, Whately Road (opposite Goss’s Timber Yard), on receipt of which the medicines will be carefully packed and delivered at the Christchurch Railway Station free of charge. Orders to be accompanied with remitlance. Solar Elixir, 5s 3d and 10s 9d yer bottle, or in cases (12 bottles) £6 6s. Oriental Pills Is 4d and 5s 6d per box. The Pills forwarded by post on receipt of 18 or 66 postage stamps, according to the size box required. The tram oars stop at the corner of Durham street each trip for the convenience of passengers. —[A DVT-]