NEWS OF THE DAY.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 4982, 15 April 1889, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

According to the Cromwell Argus rabbiters in the district are not plentiful this year, and there is employment waiting for a number of men, in addition to what the district itself can supply. The Dunedin Eugby Union, speaking on behalf of the footballers of that city, are opposed to the idea of sending a representative colonial football team Homo this season. At a meeting of the Otago Harbour Board on Thursday last it was stated that Dredge 222 had lifted during the year’s 1884-87, 175,824 cubic yards per annum, and that the average cost was about 9d per cubic yard. In 1882-83 the cost was Is 4d per cubic yard. The Oamaru Mail states that the injury sustained by the young man Euebatch by the accidental explosion of a gun a short time since was of a more serious nature than was at first thought. Some of the shots penetrated the left side of the face, injuring the loft eye, which it has since been found necessary to remove, so that the accident has cost him the loss of his left eye and his right hand. I

Major-General T. B. Strange, of the Royal Artillery, is nowon a visit to Dunedin, partly sight-seeing and partly for the purpose of bringing under the notice of the New Zealand Government the merits of the Maxim gun, which has recently been exhibited at the Melbourne Exhibition. It fires no less than 800 shots in a minute and carries a distance of :2000 yards. At the Geraldine meeting last week £992 was passed through the totalisator ; £137 on the first day and £555 on the second day. The machine was worked by Messrs Mason and Roberts. The total sum was a small one for such a meeting, the patronage received being fur from liberal. A. movement is on foot among the drapers of Dunedin to close their places of business on Saturday, the 20lh inst., thus securing to their assistants an unbroken holiday of four days. Cannot a like step bo taken in Tinmru ? Seeing that so many young men leave for the Easter oncampmnnt, an announcement by employers that business places would bo closbd from Friday to Monday (both inclusive) would give the utmost satisfaction.

The Wellington Hospital Trustees relieved Dr King of his position as resident medical officer last week, to enable him to take charge of the Seacliff Lunatic Asylum. Dr Ewart, late hospital surgeon at Timaru, was appointed to take charge of the hospital in the meantime.

With reference to the paragraph that appeared in Saturday’s issue re expenses of volunteers attending camp outside their own districts we have been asked to point out that the circular referred to only prohibits the use of capitation funds for the expenses of such a •camp, and that this wiil not in any way affect the local corps as railway passes have been granted them, and the special Government grant is expected to cover all expenses. Mr G. M, Boss, who has been manager of the Bank of Now Zealand at Waimate, for the last two years, has received notice to hold himself in readiness to bo transferred to Port Chalmers at an early date. During Mr Bobs’ residence at Waimate he has made many friends who will all regret to bear of hia early departure. Wo understand that Mr Moore of Christchurch will succeed Mr Boss.

A large and representative meeting of settlers in the Eangitata and Peel Forest districts, was held at the Eangitata Traffic Bridge Hotel on .April 12th, Mr Denniatoun occupied the chair. It was unanimously resolved to request the Railway Commissioners to adhere as closely as possible to the present time-table, which has been found to suit the convenience of the public so well in the past. Considerable expression of opinion and some indignation was expressed at the proposed alterations.

The Eov. Isaac Eooney, a missionary from the Duke of York Islands in the Pacific occupied by the Wesleyan Church as a mission station, gave a lecture at the Wesleyan Church, Waimate, on Thursday last. At the close of the lecture Mr J. Manchester moved a vote of thanks to Mr Eooney which was carried by acclamation. The object of Mr Rooney’s visit is to awaken interest in foreign missions. At the conclusion of the meeting a collection was taken up in aid of the mission.

Eleven tenders were received by the Building Committee for the front portion of the Dunedin exhibition building, at very satisfactory prices, bat it was not deemed advisable to make known the name of the successful tenderer or the amount of his tender until the contract was signed. The amount of this tender does not exceed the architect’s estimate. The tenders were opened in the presence of the Executive and the chairman of the Building Committee, and on Saturday Mr Walker, the successful tenderer, signed the contract, the price being given as £4626. The Columbia Elite roller skating rink was opened in (ho Volunteer Hall, Geraldine, on Friday evening, and despite the very wet weather was largely patronised. First class arrangements had been completed for the comfort and convenience of patrons of which all availed themselves.. The floor was well filled with skaters, the greater portion of whom were adepts. Everyone appeared to enjoy themselves thoroughly, and the rink promises to be well patronised during the season. The Volunteer band was in attend" ance, and during the evening made things lively with their music. The ordinary monthly meeting of the directors of the Temuka Dairy Company was held yesterday afternoon. Present—Messrs Job Brown (chairman), Austin, Scott, and Mason. The secretary reported that during March 9823 gallons of milk had been received costing £122 15s 3d. Inward and outward correspondence was read, and several sales were reported and considered highly satisfactory, The completion of orders for twelve tons was arranged at good prices. Accounts amounting to £sl 14s were passed for payment. The secretary was directed to obtain tenders for tho carting required by the company.

The cantata “Under the Palms ” was given at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Waimate, on Wednesday evening. There was a large audience. The principal singers were Misses Collie (2), and Coltman, and Messrs Ooltmun, Evans, gtrachau, and A. Phillips. Five children gave short solos, which were well rendered. The cantata was arranged for the purpose of helping the congregration of the Wesleyan Church to pay their share towards the erection of the gallery. About £l9 in all was raised ; and the cantata both musically and financially was a success. The children’s singing was a very noticeable feature in the performance, and elicited much applause. A short recitation during the rendering of the cantata was given by the Eev. W. G. Thomas.

The annual parish gathering in connection with St. Mary’s Church, Geraldine, was held in the Volunteer hall, Geraldine, on Wednesday evening, and proved to bo an undoubted success. The attendance was very numerous, and the tables at tho tea meeting were well filled. An abundance of good things was provided, and the tables were profusely decorated with flowers. The various tables wore presided over by Mesdames Preston, Slack, Fish, W. Postlethwaite, Pearpoint, Wilson-Smith and Patrick, assisted by a large number of young ladies. After everything had been done full justice to, the tables were cleared away, and the audience treated to tho sight of a number of lantern views descriptive of a tour from London to Borne. Mr Crooks, of Christchurch, manipulated the slides and gave a brief description of each scene as ho presented them to his audience. At tho conclusion a most hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Crooks, and the audience dispersed well pleased with their evening’s enjoyment.

At the Resident Magistrates Court, Waimate on Thursday last before H. A. Stratford ifsq., R.M., nominal fines were inflicted on several persons for allowing stock to be at large, Frank Drayton for creating a disturbance at a meeting of the Salvation Army on the 31st ult., was fined 20s and costs lls, in default seven days’ imprisonment. The following civil cases wore heard : —Edmond and Mackerrass v. J. and J. Wollwood, claim £l7 13s lOd. Mr Hamilton for plaintiff, Mr White for defendant. Plaintiff was nonsuited and defendant allowed costs amounting to £2 7s. In the cases Bell v. Robertson, claim £l9 Os 4d; George Boyd v. Bogg, claim £1 2s 7d, and Edmond and Mackerrass v. Bensen, claim £2 14s 9d, judgment went by default. E. Hall v. Yincent, claim £2 for rent and recovery of possession of premises. Judgment was given fur plaintiff, and defendant ordered to leave the house on or before the 19th April at noon. At the court on Friday, before Mr Manchester, J.P., Samuel Allinghnm, a lad who was “ licensed out ” from the Burnham Industrial School to Mr A. Potts, was charged with stealing a purse valued at Is and containing £1 Os 6d, the property of John Hiorus, junr. On the application of Sergeant Gilbert, the accused was remanded.

On Saturday the High School first fifteen journeyed to Temuka to play the first fifteen of the District High School. Shortly after the kick-off, Collins (for Timaru) secured a try at the corner of the field. Mackay took the kick, but the angle being too difficult, failed to add to the score. Stubbs soon secured another try for Timaru, but Bilton failed to convert. Towards the end of the first spell Collins secured a third try, but again no goal resulted. During the first spoil Uaffaney secured two tries for Temuka, bub neither were converted into goals. In the second spell Collins secured a fourth try for Timaru, off which he placed the major point. Among the Timaru backs, Collins, Bilton, and LeOren played well, and of the forwards Stubbs and Mackay played best. The only thing that “ distinguished ” the play of the Temuka boys was its roughness. For Temuka Gaffaney played the best game. The Timaru boys arrived home about 7 p m,, and after giving three ringing cheers for “ Timaru,'* dispersed. Cadbury Bros, guarantee the absolute purity of their Cocoa Essence. Ask for it and do not be persuaded to accept a substitute.—[Adtt.] Certainly the best medicine known is Sandee and Sons’ Eucalypti Exteact. Test its eminently powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza ; the relief is instantaneous. In serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, scaldings, bruises, sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swelling —no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of the lungs, swellings, etc.; diarrhoea, dysentery, diseases of the kidneys, and urinary organs. In use at hospitals and medical clinics all over the globe ; patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy ; crowned with medal and diploma at International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article and reject all others. FAdvt.] ’