NEWS OF THE DAY.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 6268, 15 July 1890, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Loudon correspondent of the Christchurch Press, writing under date May 30th, says Archdeacon Harper, of Timaru, has postponed his return till August, if not October, this year,"

There is now on view at Messrs Bogg and Co.’s music saloon, a pipe organ which has been made by Mr A. H. Hathaway, tuner to the firm named. As a specimen oflocal industry ” it is well worthy of inspection, one striking novelty about it being that the “ pipes ” are made of paper. The organ has a fine full tone, and is plainly but completely finished.

A Government parade of the Navals was held last night. The company mustered 39 strong and were practised in aiming and position drill and guard mounting. We understand that thev intend having some practice with their 64pr, at an early date. This is the month for recruiting and there are vacancies for a few good men which should soon be filled.

Referring to the shocking death of Robert Cochrane by his dray taking fire, the Mount Ida Chronicle states that from the position of the body it would appear that the deceased was endeavouring to get out of the waggon when one of his feet was caught and he was unable to extricate it. When the first arrivals reached the scone a terrible sight was presented to their gaze. The waggon was one mass of flames, and in front, hanging head downwards, with his feet jambed near the feed big, and his clothing all on fire, was poor Cochrane. He was quickly pulled from the dray, but was found to be quite dead, his body being charred beyond recognition. The following are from Lloyd's Weekly of May 22nd:—Joel Burbage went to Wellington, New Zealand, in 1875, and was still there in December, 1888. His parents ask news, Jane Crocker {nee Churchill) went with her husband (a bootmaker) from Dorsetshire to Auckland between thirty and forty years ago. Brother James. Thomas Goodman, who emigrated to Now Zealand'seventeen years ago, is sought for by his youngest sister Betsy. Francis Henry Laughton was last heard from while at Bokomonoa, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, in May, 1838. His mother and sister Harriet would be glad of news. Edward Arthur May sailed in the Belgenland for America in September, 1880, and twelve months since was lost sight of, when he left Parksville, Conn., for New Zealand. Sister Alice asks. James and William Palmer, of Sellindgei near Hythe, Kent, wore last heard of at Prospect Farm, Upper Pareora, Timaru, New Zealand. Their mother awaits tidings. J. S. Paweon (Parsons) last heard of at Port Nelson, New Zealand, during 1871, is sought by his sister. John Simpson was last heard of at Levels Flat, Otago, Now Zealand, in 1878. Brother William. George Smith arrived in Auckland from Islington in 1874, and about ten years ago desired his letters senttoP.O., Shortland, Thames Goldfields, Now Zealand. His aged parents Jong to hear of him. Richard Ventris, engineer, left England for New Zealand in 1863, and was employed at Mr Gibbon’s sawmills, Grahamstown, until he proceeded to Australia in 1877. Sister inquiries. George Wright, farrier, and his brother William are sought by their mother. Georg/ went to America seventeen years ago, and two years later William sailed for New Zealand. ADELINA PATTI. MDMB. ADELINA PATTI writes:—T have found it matchless for the hands and complexion.” (Signed) Adelina Patti. Pears’ Soap, for the Toilet and Nursery. Prevents redness, roughness, and chapping. Sold everywhere. (Advt.) ’ Certainly the best medicine known is Sandbb and Sons’ Eucalypti Exteact. Test ts eminently powerful effects in ooughs, icolds, influenza; the relief is instantaneous In serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, soaldings, 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 »nd reject all others, fAdtt/|