NEWS OF THE DAY.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2952, 26 November 1900, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

At what is known as the “ mill crossing” of the Upper Opihi, below Pleasant Point, farmers and others have half-a-dozen streams to ford. At present none of the fords are dangerous, though it is a heavy pull owing to the shifting shingle to cross the main stream on the Timaru side. The South School concert will be held in the Assembly Rooms on Friday next, commencing at 8 o’clock. The programme will include numerous items by the pupils, such as action songs, wand, club and physical drill, etc.

The Garrison Band will give their lest selection concert in the Theatre Royai on Monday evening next. They will be assisted by friends, and the admission tee has been fixed at such reasonable fig-ires, that all can assist.

At Wainute Magistrates Court, on Saturday, before the Rev. George Barclay, a first offender, charged with drunkenness, was fined ss. Another man was fined £l, and ordered to pay costs amounting altogether to 19r, for having been drunk whilst in charge of a horse. ■ The Timaru High School girls were greatly disappointed on Saturday at the nonarrival of the Waimate High School girls, for the annual tennis match. Everything was in readiness when a telegram was received on Friday night to say the Waimate players coull not come In another column will be found the prospectus of the Pride of Marlborough Gold Dredging Company, Ltd. Over 5000 shares have been subscribed locally, and intending applicants are requested to send in their applications to the brokers at once. A suitable dredge has already been offered, and it is estimated to have it in full working order in less than ten months from date. Winter Winds need have no Horrors for You.—lts winds and rains may give you coughs and colds. If you propose getting rid of your troubles quickly, safely, and pleasantly, Benjamin Gnm is all you require. It soothes inflamed surfaces,and tender membranes; loosens hard phlegm and causes free expectoration, breaks up the hardest cough, allays tickling and irritation of the throat. Suits yonug or old children like it. Benjamin Gum, price Is 6d and 2s 6d everywhere. Wholesale ■gents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Go’s. N.Z. A series of thefts has been committed in Timaru during the last month or s". 'ne articles stolen including wearing apparel from the Oddfellows’ and Good Templars' Dabs (when meetings were in progress!, and boots from outside shops. These t celts were reported to the police and on Saturday and yesterday Detective Fitzgerald and Mounted Constable Crawford succeeded in arresting two offenders, who will be charged at Court this morning with stealing an overcoat, boots, and hats. A very pleasant gathering took place at Mr Andrew Allan’s residence at Gleniti on Saturday afternoon, to welcome Mr P. W. Hutton and Miss Hutton back to Timaru,. after a visit to the Old Country. The gathering was organised and given by Mr Allan, and compiised a very large representation of the elders and deacons of the Trinity Presbyterian Church, as well as a large number of ladies. After strolling about the beautiful grounds for a little while the party adjourned to the house, where a capital cold lunch, provided by Mrs Allan, was partaken of. The Rev. Mr Gillies, in a few remarks, formally welcomed ■Mr Hutton and his daughter back to the congregation again, and expressed his sense, of satisfaction that they had enjoyed themselves so much. Mr Hutton would no doubt make his presence felt in the congregation by immediately returning to his association with it. Mr Gillies’ remarks were heartily applauded. Mr Hutton, in reply, stated that he was exceedingly pleased to bo once more back in Timaru among his old friends. He was quite surprised to find how many friends he had in Timaru, and had been much gratified both from his friends casualty and now from those at this gathering, which had been arranged by Mr Allan, and at which he met the office bearers of his old church. He gave a short resume of his travels, and stated that he had taken copious notes and at some future time he would give the congregation the benefit of them, a statement which was received with applause. Mr Hutton concluded by moving a very hearty vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Allan for their kindness to his friends, and Miss Hutton and himself. Mr A. .Hart seconded the motion, giving a sketch of his first meeting with Mr Hutton, and their uninterrupted intercourse for all the years during which they had been acquainted. Mr Allan replied briefly, expressing the great pleasure it had given Mrs Allan and himself to entertain all friends present that afternoon. Mr John Davidson very kindly sent a conveyance to drive the ladies of the party back to Timaru, an attention that was much appreciated.