The Southern Cross. PUBLISHED WEEKLY. INVERCARGILL, SATURDAY, SEPT 22 General News.

Southern Cross, Volume 8, Issue 25, 22 September 1900, Page 8

The Southern Cross. PUBLISHED WEEKLY. INVERCARGILL, SATURDAY, SEPT 22 General News.

Owing fco private reasons, Mr F. Rose has decided to retire from the contest for the mayoralty of Invercargill. Cr. Stone, the other candidate, is not, however, to have a walk-over, for Cr. Longuet has stepped into the breach, and elsewhere in this issue announces his candidature. Bro. H. S. Hunter and party give a musical evening in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Wednesday evining in connection with the St. George Lodge. Members of the Order and friends are cordially invited. Bro Hunter can sing good song himself, and he is sparing no pains to prepare a first-class programme of songs and instrumental selections. Sergeant Bell, who has retired from the police force after a few weeks short of 39 years service, was presented at Dunedin with a gold watch. Inspector Pardy, who made the presentation, mentioned that Sergt. Bel]_ was a member of the fine body of men organised by the late Inspector St. John Branigan. Mr E. J. Gumming Athenaeum Chambers, has properties at North Invercargill and South Invercargill for disposal.

Sir Robert Stout lately delivered an address on John Knox, the Scottish reformer. The Outlook, which is publishing the “appreciation,” speaks of it as able and sympathetic.

The Hondai-Lanka Tea Company" will make an addition to their advertisement next week, warning patrons to beware of substitutes.

Several candidates, have been mentioned for the seat on the Southland County Council vacant through the death of the esteemed representative of the Awarua Riding, the late Cr. Dunlop. A very old settler in the person of Mr R. Brown, Myross Bush, has intimated his intention to stand, and another still older identity, Mr Henry McLean, Bay Road, will also offer his services. Mr McLean claims New Zealand as his birth-place he was born in the colony sixty years ago, and has lived in this district since 1861. During that time he has been more or less intimately connected with local bodies and local works his experience extending over about thirty years. Hie knowledge of the district is second to none, and we have no doubt * that if returned he will give a good account of himself.

Mr Mark Dumbleton, late mine host of the Empire Hotel, has just taken charge of that well-known hotel, the Royal, lately under the management of Mr T. Rett. As will be seen in our advertisement columns, Mr Dumbleton advises that the best attention will be accorded visitors. Under the new management, the table d'hote will receive special attention. The new and commodious stables are now just completed. The travelling public will therefore have the best attention paid to their comfort by the new proprietor.

The Royal Mail Hotel at Lumsden has been burned down under circumstances which point to a defective chimney as the cause of the fire.

The annual contest for second-class bands will take place at Milton on October 16th and 17th. The election for judge resulted in the appointment of Mr T. Herd, of the Wellington Garrison Band.

According to the latest advices the following candidates will be nominated for Awarua Riding to-day : —Messrs R. Brown, H. McLean, James A. Bennie,- and J. D. Trotter.

Mr F. A. Steans, whose attention to the requirements of anglers is so well-known, invites inspection of some leading lines. The City Band intend to offer a complimentary benefit to Mrs Bull and family, to take the form of a sacred concert in the Theatre Boyal on Sunday evening, 30th inst. Further particulars will be announced next week. The sum of .£230 will purchase a sevenroomed house and quarter acre section in Earn street. Mr W. B. Scandrett advertises particulars of the property. Miss H. Prior, daughter of Mr G. Prior, formerly of the Royal Hotel, has started business as a fruiterer and confectioner in the premises in Tay street occupied for a number of years by Mr Horne. An advertisement regarding the business, which includes a registry office Cor servants, appears in another column. Messrs Henderson and Batger will sell a number of first-class hoggets and prime bullocks at the Invercargill sale yards on Tuesday next. A taie test. After 17 years of practical experience Mr J. S. Baxter emphatically states that the cash method of doing business is undoubtedly the best for both buyer and seller, the former secures a very considerable saving as he gets bis goods at the lowest prices, and the latter is sure of his profits, evan if they are small. Support the cash system, and save your money.