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Southland Times, Issue 2136, 23 June 1875, Page 2

LICKNSI>'G COTTBT. — At tbo Liccsillj Court yesterday, before Licensing Commis gioners'Turnbail (in the chair), Perkins, anc Wood, the fo'lowing licenses wore granted Twelve o'clrck licenses — L. Humo, Clul Hotel, R. Wesney, Princess Hotel, H. D Monk, Prince of Wales Hotel, H. Mayo Albion Hotel, T. Pntcheft, Stag's Head Hota: (contingent to police certifying to completior of building), A. M'Kenzie, City Hotel, J Wild, Southern Cross Hotel, J. A. Mitson Mitson's Family Hotel, R. Weir, Farmers Arms Hotel, C.Manson, Provincial Hotel, H N. Ranwell, London Hotel, W. Wilkinson Clarendon Hotel, N. Johnson, Johnson's Family Hotel, Mary Lang, Golden Fleec< Hotel* J. Stewart, Athol Arms Hotel, all ii Invercarnill ; and ten o'clock licenses — J Galbraitb, Carriers' Arms Hotel, "R. Black' ham, Red Lion Hotel, P. Silke, Hibernian Hotl, W. Thornton, Melbourne Hotel, J Fishenden, Caledonian Hotel, J. Weavers Royal Hotel, D. Rodie, Appleby Hotel, and G. Hurrop, Gri liron Hotel, all in the district of Invorcnrgill. The To! lowing persons who reside in the Invercirgill district obtained bottle licenses :— J. S.ock, D. Smyth, J. Hare B. Ekeiasteen, W. Bbckwood, T. M'Chesney A. Hanniili, and J. W. Mi ehell. Ten o'clock licenses in the Wiuhopui district were grantee as follows : — W. Siark, Governer Grej Hotel, K. R. Livermore, Gladstone Hotel, F G. Dejoux, Gallowsy Arms Hotel, J. Ott Junction Hotel, J. A. Mitchell, Long Bu.«l Hotel, J. G. Gobi, Woodlands Hotel, and G White, New River Ferry Hotel. H. H. Powel obtained a license fort lie Wallacetown Hotel A. J. Pevereux, Wirton Hotel, T. Meadows Railway Hotel, Winton, D. Cameron, Caledonian Hotel, Winton— all for ten o'clock only. J. Grieve obtained a bottle license a( Wa'llacetown, aiid fl. M'lntosh a bush license for Halfway Bush, Mr Wade, on behalf ol J. 8. Black, applied for a bottle license in respect of applicant's store at Waikiwi, but it was refused on (he ground ol non-necessity, Mr Wood being for, and the chairman and Mr Perkins against it. The Court then adjourned. Apabijia Election. — Four candidates have been nominated Cor the repreeentation oi the Aparima in the Provincial Council, They are, Mr Jumes Mackintosh, Mr J. Mcintyre, Mr J.E. Menzies, and Mr W. A. Lyon.'for whon the show of hands at the nomination yest/rday numbered respectively 12, 7, 5, and :. After the ncmination, Mr Menzies withdrew in favor of Mr Mackintosh A poll will be tan on Friday. Tbems fob Sendees. — We call attention to a letter in air columns of to-day, signed " InvercargiU." Perhaps the Railway Committee might tlink the matter noticed worth looking into, Ye are of our correspondent's opinion that an advertisement appearing of the 2ist, and squiring tenders that involve much deliberation to be in Dunedin by the 25th, is something very like a ionnal iarce, Winton Ploughing Match, — This match will take place on Friday, in a paddock near Winton, belonging to Messrs Thomson and Sons. A correspondent informs us that great preparations are being made for the event, which is expected to be the greatest of the kind which hi 3 ever been witnessed at, Winton. On Monday night the entries comprised — one treble furrow, eight double furrow, and three single furrow ploughs. A special train will be run m Friday for the occasion. Suicide. -A man named Alexander Cumming comm;ted suicide ou the 19th instant, by jumpinginto the Mataura river, near the Menzies' Frry Hotel. It appears that at about half-^ast 2 o'clock on the day mentioned, the Dan called at the hotel and procured a bottl of gin. On his going awa.y immediately, the landlady asked why lie hurried so much, am he replied to the effect that she would oon know, and that the police were after Im. He then left the house, crossed the oad, entered a paddock, and ran along the baks of the river for a distance ol about 300 yrds. He then jumped into the river, and sice that time nothing hus been seen of him. Mr Shields, landlord of the hotel, when b saw the man running, at once went in pursit, but a fence, which had to be crossed, intertpted the view, while the mun , was jumpinginto the stream, and the only thing f isiblo ]aa his hat floating on the surface of the riyer. Constable Barry, on receiving infoiution, organised a search, but without, up 3 the latest information, ths desired result Cumining was well known in the Mataurndistrict, was supposed to be a bachelor, andeputed as a man who spent all ho earned iidxink — was, in fact, o, heavy

The Collegiate School. —The sixth halfyearly demonstration and concert, in aid of school prizes, takes place at tho Theatre Royal this evening. The programme of the entertainment will be found in our advertising columns. Professor Henri's reunions have now an establishe J veputati n for efficient management, and they possess many features olgeneral interest. They not only 6hoiv the progress which is being made by the pupils, but they help to stimulate the latter ia their studies, for the y ungsters no doubt look fo.-wn.rd to the half-yearly demonstr3tio n as n source of gratification and pleasura — moro ' especially at a nnmbor of substantial prizes are awarded to those who shovr the greatest proficiency in tho different branches. During the evening Mr and Mrs Henri will sing a duet, and Several songs will be given by pupils. The At/stiulasun . c ketchek. — We have to acknowleriga receipt o f the June number of tho Australasian Sketchcr. It contains several interesting illustrations, and a large amount of readable letter-preas. We observe that a bird's eye view of Adelaide is promised as & supplement to the July number. The Vivians. — These artists, in conjunction with Miss Jenny Nye, have been drawing good houses at the Theatre Royal during the present week. On Tuesday evening the programme was a most pleasing one, and the several items — particularly the last — Helen md Modus (Miss Nyo and Mr Wotton) — were rendered with much ability. The Company proceeds to Riverton to-day, but wo believe that on their return they intend reappearing at the Theatre Royal, where we hope to see their admirers again rallying around them. We are requested to call attention to an alteration iv the advertisement of Capt. Inverarity's properties, it having been decided to sell the section in Esk-street, adjoining Mr Hare's store, in two allotments. The regular monthly meeting of the members of the local lodge of Freemasons takes place this evening at 7 o'clock.