The Southern Cross Published Weekly. INVERCARGILL, JUNE 18, 1910. GENERAL NEWS.

Southern Cross, Volume 18, Issue 10, 18 June 1910, Page 8

The Southern Cross Published Weekly. INVERCARGILL, JUNE 18, 1910. GENERAL NEWS.

Tuesday next is the shortest day. Lord Islington, our new Governor, is due at Wellington on Wednesday. Mr T. W. Walker, town clerk, invites tenders for the erection of drafting pens at the abattoirs. Dr. Douglas, after 47 years' practice in the Wakatipu District, has resigned charge of the Frankton Hospital. He intends to live in Queenstown. Results of 'Auckland East election : A. M. Myers (Independent Liberal), 3] SO ; G." Davis (Labour) 1087 ; W. Richardson (Prohibitionist and Protestant), 754 ; R. W. Hill (Oppositionist), 309 ; G. J. McKnight (Labour), 75. At a social gathering in Victoria Hall on Wednesday night, Bro. A. Todd, a Past Provincial Grand Master of the Southland District, Manchester Unity Oddfellows, was presented with a. purse of sovereigns in recognition oi his jubilee in the Order. A young man named Albert Edward McQueen, has been committed for trial on a charge of assaulting Gertrude Charlotte Carey in the Queen's Park, whilst she was on her way to work on the morning of June 2nd. A body was found at Sandy Point a few days ago by Messrs J. and F_-. Rask, fishermen. It was thought at first that it might be that of John Robertson, drowned from the Bluff wharf a few weeks ago, but the remains were afterwards identified as those of F. S. Murchison, farmer. Waikaia, aged 75 years. Deceased was a widower with a grown-up family, and left Waikaia "five weeks ago to visit some relatives.

At St. Paul's Methodist Church, j Leet street, on Sunday evening, Mrs Orr-Loring, of Dunedin, will sing—"l Will Extol Thee," from Cook's -Eli." A. young man is required to fill an important position in a high-class business in town. Applications may be sent to this office, addressed to "Confidential." On Wednesday next the X.M. and A. Co. hold a clearing sale of Mr Thos. Crowe's complete contracting plant. The horses are a particularly

fine lot, and no doubt there will be j a large attendance of buyers. The I plant, harness, etc., is all in good order, and anyone wishing to take up contracting will find this a fine chance to secure a turnout. The Garrison Hall Skating Rink, run by the Garrison Band, has lost none of its popularity, as evidenced by the crowd of skaters who attend the rink . All available skates are in use, and a further supply is on order. The management are putting on for next Wednesday evening a fancy dress costume, for which a first prize of £1 will be given and 10s second. Entries are now open, and the secretary will take the names of those who are entering, and also the characters they represent. The animal meeting in '• connection with the Salvation Army rescue work takes place in the Barracks in Tay street on Tuesday, when addresses will be given bv C. S. Longuet, Esq., Revs. K. M. Ryburn, M.A., Hales, and Fybus. Major Carmichael, from Christchurch, will present the annual report, and a number of Tnvercargill's high class musical talent will take part, including Mrs ITanan, the wife of our highly respected member. His Worship the'Mayor (W. A. Ott, Esq.) will preside. A Ivennington correspondent writes that there is not much new except the change in business in Messrs Watt and Henderson's store.- Mr Henderson has retired, and Mr Watt has taken over, the store. They are satisfied that the present owner will do well, for, besides being a most obliging and courteous postmaster, he looks well after the interests of the public and sells at low prices.— Mr Featherstone, the teacher, is back at school, and gradually regaining his former health. —There is no further clue, so far, to the party who broke into Mr Shand's store, but hope in that direction is not abandoned. Lieutenant-Colonel Henderson has received the following circular from the Assistant Adjutant General, asking him to furnish the required information, and photographs, from the Southland sub-district. Our readers are invited to forward any information or photographs available, to Lieut. Col. Henderson, as early as possible, for the purposes mentioned in the following circular : '•' Would you please supply me with a list of Memorials, both public and private, which have been erected in your District to the memory of those who lost their lives in the late war in South Africa. If possible, photographs and drawings, as well as list of names, rank, and regiment should be forwarded, and also any blocks or electros, if any are available. This information is required by 'The Soldiers and Sailoi-s' Families Association,' of England."

The Borough Council has decided io endeavour to secure a portion of the Western Reserve for a power house for the electric cars, they being of opinion that the site is the most suitable for the purpose. There are several things that require consideration before the step is taken. First, -will the reserve be wanted for railway extension ? Second, will it be required in the future for Hospital grounds ? And third, is it advisable to utilise a reserve so handy to the main street for other than recreation purposes. No doubt the Government will weigh well these con' siderations before agreeing to the proposal.

The present spell of bad weather is taut to be expected. "We cannot expect all sunshine, so we must just make the best of things. One of the greatest solaces is to know that Mr N. J. Iveane is still selling- at lowest prices. His stock, notwithstanding the show rush, is as bright and as good as of yore, thanks to the new stock coming to hand this week. Farmers, gentlemen, lawyers, and men in all walks of boots, call and get your supplies of tobaccos, cigars and cigarettes, pipes, cheap reading, sports goods, etc., from the man who serves you best. The post office is opposite, so you know exactly whire to call.

Mr E. R. Wilson, architect, invites tenders for the erection of a cottage at Gladstone, and brick stores ui Esk street.

The King's skating rink is becoming more popular every day, and the crowds this week justify the establishment of this popular institution. .V large staff of assistants are in attendance, and no racing is allowed, so tha.t even the beginner can make good progress. The ladies are particularly quick at acquiring the art, and look quite graceful, gliding round on the wheels. A matinee for young people is held every Saturday morning, and it is a picture to see the hundreds of juveniles take to the floor.

Mr Jno. Sturrock, who was recently appointed borough engineer for Tnvercargill. has been selected engineer by the Xapier Borough Council out of a number of applicants. Since taking up duties in Tnvercargill Mr Sturrock has done good work in the town, and we are glad to hear of his promotion. During the past week or two the local Y.M.C.A. has received some very substantial contributions to the building fund. Five amounts of £SO each and three of £25 each have been donated in response to private interviews. Taking this gratifying support as an indication of the full confidence of the public in the institution and its work, the Board resolved to accept tender for the new building. The structure, which will be well equipped for the carrying out of all-round work, is to be erected in Tay street, right opposite the Town Hall. The cost will run out at about £5.500. of which sum £4.300 is now in sight. This means that an additional amount of £I2OO has yet to be raised, and it is fully anticipated that this will be forthcoming from the residents of country districts and citizens of Tnvercargill. who know the value of such an institution for the young men. Mr J. J. Virgo, honorary national secretary for Australia and X.Z., is expected to spend three days here early in October, and his presence will be of great value to tlie movement here. As a platform speaker and general organiser Mr Virgo is said to have few, if any, equals in Australia.