The Southern Cross. PUBLISHED WEEKLY. INVERCARGILL: SATURDAY, NOV. 5 General News.

Southern Cross, Volume 12, Issue 32, 5 November 1904, Page 8

The Southern Cross. PUBLISHED WEEKLY. INVERCARGILL: SATURDAY, NOV. 5 General News.

A social and dance in aid of the Mabel Bush hall funds takes place on 25th inst. The Kennington Church reaches another mile stone on 13th inst, and special services are to be held in the hall, and a public tea on Wednesday, 16th. Magic and Necromancy presented by Alzina, the great Magician and Illusionist, delighted theatre-goers in the Zealandia hall on 2nd and 3rd insts. Alzino is an adept in his profession, and give a splendid evening’s entertainment, which must be attended to be appreciated. The programme will be gone through in Orepuki this evening, and other centres are to be favoured with a visit by this truly wonderful Magician. _ ' ■ A list of places at which heads and eggs of small birds will be purchased is published by the Southland County Council. Mr W. B. Scandrett has a desirable house and section to sell. New volumes in Work Handbooks : Harness Making, Saddlery, Leather Making, Upholstery, Is 3d each , Builders’ Hoisting Machinery, by Hasluck, 9d ; Timber, by Hasluck, 9d ; Sidgle Entry Book-keeping for Builders, 9d. Lillicrap, McNaugnton and Co., Esk street.

Mrs W. J. Moody, Gore st.,' Bluff, has every reason to be proud of’ the success which has attended her effort* as a caterer for the requirements of the gentler sex. Since commencing a short time since she has annexed the adjoining shop, and now has secured the services of a first-class milliner, which is a step in the fright direction. The circulating library under her care is liberally patronized, which augurs well for the production of talent of note from the ‘ Far South ’

Ekensteen Bros, and Co. are selling crockery and glassware atvery cheap rates.

Mr W. Boyd has three rooms, scullery, and wash-house to let at Arena!.

During Mr Alfred Hollins’ recent visit he inspected the organ in St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, which was built by our townsman, Mr IST. T. Pearce. It is pleasant to record that Mr Hollins was more than satisfied with it in every way, commending the thoroughly honest and capable work, and congratulating Mr Pearce on the successful result of his labour. Mr Hollins has also kindly written to Mr Pearce expressing himself thoroughly satisfied with the erection of the organ in St. John’s Anglican Church. This testimonial, coming as it does from one of the greatest organists in the world, should be of very great service to Mr Pearce in his profession. It may be added that Mr Pearce is making pre* parations for the erection of the organ recently ordered from Home by the officebearers of St Paul’s Methodist Church, Leet street.

Yesterday morning we met, quietly strolling along the North Road, a gentleman once closely connected with public works in Southland. We refer to Mr E. H Geisow, who was in business here in the early sixties with Mr Mueller, as engineers and surveyors, Mr Mueller afterwards left for Hokitika, became assistant Surveyor-General, and was finally superannuated. Mr Geisgow, in 1869 supervised the removal of the historic wooden rails in favour of iron ones on the line from Invercargill to Winton. He was afterwards District Engineer in Westland and Hawkes Bay, and, returning to' Southland, occupied the position of Engineer to the County Council for the four years end-ing-in 1881. Mr Geisow then left for N.S.W., and was engaged in the Government service till he reached the age limit (65 years), and returned to this I colony. That was in 1896, and he immediately secured an engagement as Engineer in connection with the Helensville railway, retiring fu March last, when he reached the N.Z. age limit, although ne is still alert and vigorous, and carries his 73 years lightly. Mr Geisgow, who returns to Auckland today, came south to see his brother, the late town clerk of Queenstown, and was in time to be recognised before the end, came. It is about 24 years since Mr Geisow was in Invercargill and he is'greatly impressed with the changes that have taken place in the interval.

A nice little oil launch is now available for hire for picnic or pleasure trips round Bluff harbour, and should commend itself ta visitors. There are many eights of interest on tbe way to the head of Awarua Bay. The other day a party of Bluff Bluff ladies made the trip, and were charmed with the outing. Arrangements can be made with the captain, or Mr Moody, the owner of the ‘ Tui.’

Women, it ie said, like bargains. If so, they hare a rare opportunity of - gratifying their liking. Messrs Drain & Co., Tay et., are offering a special line of sequin collarettes, pelerines, etc., at a uniform price of Id each.

Messrs McKenzie & Wilson invite tenders for the erection of brick premises in Esk st.

Among the buyers of shorthorn stock at Mr Carswell’s sale at Pine Bush on Wed* nesday was Mr W. Hay, of Timaru, who was formerly manager of Edendale Estate. It was 22 years since he had been in the Invercargill district, and he spoke appre* ciatively of the marked advance visible on every hand.

Mr J. C. Howie invites tenders for plastering the town hall.

The Rev. 0. A. Gray, of Oteramika Presbyterian Church parish, met with a painful accident on- October 26th. He was mounting a horse, when it suddenly moved forward, and Mr Gray was thrown to the ground. J As a result several of his ribs were fractured. The sufferer was attended by Dr Hunter, and is, we understand, making good progress towards recovery.

The Municipal Band hold th<-ir annual picnic at Mokotua on Wednesday. The raiway fares, which include admission to the grounds are Is 6d —children half-price.

Railway arrangements for King’s birthday are advertised in full in this issue.

Thursday night was a noteworthy one in the career of the Loyal Hearts of Oak lodge, the female branch of the 1.0.0. F., M.U. in Invercargill. In the presence of a large gathering of their own members and of the brother lodges, Bro. A. Carnahan, Prov. G.M., presiding, the N.G. of the lodge, Sister F. Stead, was presented by P.P.G M. Rro. T. Findlay with a charter of the lodge. Ihe Hearts of Oak lodge afterwards entertained a numerous company at a social in Ashley’s Hall, the hostesses turning out in full regalia, as did the majority of their guests. The' Mayor, Mr W. B. Scandrett, who is also a P.P.G.M. of the Order, opened the proceedings in a happy speech, and P.P G.M. Bro. J. Stead also addressed the company, remarking that, the manner in which the Sisters conducted their business augured well for the success of the lodge, which had lapidly increased from 40 to 84 members, 72 of -whom were full benefit members and 12 honorary. Songs were given by Sisters P. Stead and Field, a duet by Sisters J. and A. Ball, a recitation by Sister Ball, songs by Bros J. Walker, A. Todd, Thomson (Hearts of Oak), and a step dance by Bro H. Stewart; Black’s orchestra played several selections, and dancing -was indulged in at intervals, the verdict at the close being that the Hearts of Oak had given a good account of themselves.

Messrs J. A. Mitchell and Co.’s horse sale to-day will include several trotters, with Winton engagements.

Mr It. J. Camming, Athenseam, has properties at Riversdale and South Invercargill for disposal.

Mr T. Ekensteen, Don street, calls attention to his stock of tobaccos and ether lines.

Mr G. Findlay, draper, Tay street, is holding a clearing sale prior to removing to more central premises in Dee street.

Invercargill is periodically visited by travelling opticians, and the business done is so considerable that Mr J. L. Hicol, who has devoted a good deal of study to the subject, has taken up the work, and has fitted up a testing room in Strang’s buildings, Tay street.

In the advertisement re timetable alterations, published last week, it was stated that thfts&sual 4.15 p.m- train would leave Invercargill at 4.40 p.m. It should have read 4.30 p.m.

Books on the Far East : Russia, the land of the Great White Czar, by E. C. Phillips, 3s ; Koreans at Home, by Constance Taylor, <2s;The New, Far East, by Arthur Doisy, 3b fid; The Real Siberia, by J. Foster Fraser, 3s fid. Lillierap, McNaughtoa and Co., Esk street.

The art of selecting lea is an important one. When Mr J. S. Baxter selects his teas for the famous Hava Blend,' he does so with great care, often sampling a very large range of teas, before making his selections. Bava Tea is uniform in quality and price, Is 6d per lb, 10 lb for 13s 9d.

How Fobtukes have been made. —The smallest things often bring fortunes to lucky inventors. ‘Dancing Jim Crow ’ yielded £15,000 a year; ‘ Pharaoh’s Serpents ’ .£10,000; 'Pigs in Clover/. ‘ The JReturn Ball,’ ‘ Needle Threader/ ‘ Pencil Sharpener,’ all produced fortunes. The celluloid eyelet for boots brings in a princely income; the dress suspender brought a fortune in less than a year. There are many thousands of others. —Extract from Pamphlet giving information on Patents free on application, from Baldwin & Rayward, Patent Agents, or from their Representative, J. F. Lilhcrap, (of Hall, Stout, & Lillicrap), Solicitor and Patentßegistered Agent, Esk st., Inyercargill-