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Southern Cross, Volume 7, Issue 34, 18 November 1899, Page 5

A young lady, engaged in a school in England, on resuming duty after the holidays, accidentally ran a pencil into her hand. Little notice was taken of the injury, but blood-poison-ing supervened and she died.

INVERCARGILL MAYORALTY. TO THE RATEPAYERS. LADIES * GENTLEMEN,—In responseto a numerously signed requisition asking me tb allow myself to be nominated: for the office of Mayor I hare the honour to announce, after mature consideration, my compliance with the desire expressed by thesignatories. Should you confer on me the honour of re-election it will be my earnest aim to conserre the interests and promote the progress of this city. Tours obediently, JOHN STEAD. MAYORAL ELECTION. TO THE RATEPAYERS OF INVERCARGILL, LADIES A GENTLEMEN Haring: been requested by a large number of the electors of Invercargill to consent to nomination for the Mayoralty, I hare decided to comply with the request, I may take this opportunity of stating that I have been a ratepayer of the borough for 23 years, and have served over six years as a member of the Council, on two occasions having been returned unopposed. I respectfully submit that my past actions entitle me to your confidence, and yon can accept my assurance that it will not be misplaced should you elect me to the position. I am, your obedient servant, J. S. GOLDIES, BOROUGH OF INVERCARGILL. ABATTOIR. NOTICE TO BUTCHERS AND SLAUGHTERMEN. I AM authorised by the Council of theBorough of Invercargill to give PublicNotice that on and after the 27th day of November, 1899, the Borough Abattoir will be ready for public use. JOHN STEAD, Mayor. Municipal Offices, 17th November, 1899. BOROUGH OP INVERCARGILL. TRANSVAAL REFUGEES’ FUND. I RESPECTFULLY notify that a Subscription List has been opened for the Relief of the Refugees from the Transvaal,, and I cordially solicit the citizens <?I Invercargill and residents in the surrounding districts to liberally and loyally respond, sothat the subscriptions may reach creditable proportions to ; assist our kindred in distress in South Africa. Subscriptions will be received at the Municipal Offices, Kel/in street, and will be remitted to South Afrioa by cable free of charge. JOHN STEAD, Mayor. Municipal Offices, 15th November, 1899. INVERCARGILL BOROUGH ABATTOIR. APPLICATIONS are invited for the combined position of Caretaker and General Assistant at the Borough Abattoir, Applications with Testimonials will be received at the Municipal Offices, Kelvin street, up to 12 o’clock noon, on Friday, 24th instant. Full details of duties can be seen at the Municipal Offices. Salary £2 5s per week WM. YOUNG, Town Clerk Municipal Offices 17th November, 1899. Cameron’s PRIVATE HOTEL, BLUFF. Conveniently situated, overlooking the Bay. tS”First-class Accommodation for Families,. Tourists, and Visiters. Chakgis Moperath.