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Southland Times, Issue 3294, 10 January 1879, Page 2

Crushed OUT^We are compelled to hold J over bur Leader and ■> a quantity, of local mat- .j ter. : of^ -'C -■;■■;::. '■■■■■ .;■:. .;:■' :■.+ :'• ; .' -■' The ■ WAiTAR£;-^-We are glad, to hear that the Waitara 'has made such progress .that she now requires only; 600bales' to make her a full ship. These -are! ready to hand, in the port, so there is little'doubt about her being .despatched to her advertised date (the 15th);. Intending passengers will do well to make application for the remaining cabins. ' Coroneb's Inquest.— Dr Moncktori, coroner, yesterday held a'tt inquest' at Wallacetown on the body of the man Redden, whose death we reported the other day. After evidence ' had been, adduced) the jury -came to the conclusion that; the deceased met; his death by a bullock dray passing over his head on Tuesday, the 7th January. Picnic — That hard- worked and muchabused class, the railway .employes, purpose holding, their annual picnic at Makarewa today. When the public are making high holiday y the rail way;stafi are most severely tasked, and now that it is their turn to enjoy themselves, it is to be hoped the public will afford every assistance- in its . power by refraining from troubling the department. A Christmas Box.— On Christmas Eve the pupils of Waianiwa School presented their teacher with a -valuable writing desk with the following words beautifully inscribed on vellum: — "Presented to W. A. Rowe, Esq., by the pupils of the Waianiwa School in itoken of their appreciation of his uniform kindness and his interest in their welfare as their teacher.— December, 1878." The pupils were in full attendance, and their compliments were Rendered to the teacher by the Chairman' of the School Committee. Mr Rowe, in reply, gave some good advice to the pupils, and very cordially thanked them for their handsome present. The Mataura Election". — Mr Kinross addressed the Mataura electors at Oteramika on Wednesday evening, but the meeting was not numerously attended. At the conclusion of the candidate's address a number of questions were < asked and answered to the appaTent^satisfaction of those present. Mr J. Munro said a report had been circulated that Mr Kinross was in favor of denominational education. Now that he found the report was • incorrect, he had pleasure in moving," That Mr Kinross is a fit and proper | person: to represent the Mataura District in the Souse of Representatives." Mr Birss seconded the motion. As an amendment, Mr McKenzie moved, " That this meeting thanks Mr Kinross for his address, but does" not pledge itself to support, him till the other candidate has . .been .heard.". —Mr Drake seconded. ;On being put-to tiie meeting two hands"' were heldiup for' the. amendment,, and five for the- original motion. A vote of thanks to Mr Cock, the^chairrnan, for presiding, and to Mr McKenzie for the- use of the room, was then passed. The y Volunteebs. — Yesterday evening the. Inyercargilly Artillery Volunteers, now Battery Qx>f ttie New Zealand Regiment of AftUleryi -mustered at the Drill Shed for Captain's parade. After an hour of smart gun 'drill under Sergeant Instructor McKay, with the Armstrong and Howitzer, Lieuts. Kingswell and. Stock taking post as number one in each detachment, Capt. Cuthbertson mustered the men. in the drill shed, and after a few remarks on the irregular attendance of many members of the corps, announced that in future the fines. for non-attendance- at regulation parades would be strictly enforced, commencing with that evening, He had no opinion-whatever of men who only desired to wear the uniform on high, days and holidays, while they neglected the practical work of the force. He was determined to rid the company of all such drones, and he had no j doubt that every right-thinking man among them would assist him to the utmost of his, power. At a business meeting -which was held subsequently, Mr Josiah Rodgers was unanimously elected a member of the battery. County Council • Election. — The election for the Winton Riding in the Southland County Council, rendered necessary by the former 'one being declared^invalid, took place on Wednesday, and again resulted in the return of Mr John Thomson, sen., who on this occasion secured ; a] majority of 90 votes. The polling booth at Winton was a room in the N.Z. Meat Preserving Company's' works, and during the day a large' number of electors recorded their votes. . Mr White dispensed refreshments to the voters. Throughout the day there was a steady stream of voters wending their way to the works, and Jat the close of the poll it was found 317 votes had been recorded, against 270 at the last election. -'The numbers were: — Thomson, 207 ; Sproullj 105 ; informal, 5. At Dipton there was considerable excitement. Thirty-six votes were taken — 2i : for Mr Sproull," and 12 for Mr Thomson, thus showing that both aspirants to the seat had been using every endeavor to bring voters to the poll. Mr Thomson is therefore returned by a majority of 90 votes. It will be seen by an advertisement elsewhere that Mr Rogers; the returning officer, has officially notified the result of the election. * Sunday School Picnic. — On Wednesday afternoon a most enjoyable pic-nic was given to the choir and Sunday School of All Saints ChurcTf, Gladstone. " Shortly after one o'clock a brief service was held in the church, at which the Re 7. John Dewe (future curate- of the district) read prayers, and the Rev. Francis Knowles addressed the assembled children. Immediately the service was concluded, the holiday-makers, young and old, were gradually packed in the coaches, buggies, drays, &c, kindly supplied for the purpose by Messrs Bridge, Clifton, Moore, Moms, and Robert Preston. All being ready a start was , made for the grounds of Mr Moore, West Plains, who, with Mrs Moore, he^family, and friends, entertained all' most ' hospitably. The afternoon was spent in games and\ races for prizes, which were notable both for quantity and quality. Shortly after tea, the children and others assembled in front of Mr Moore's house to view and partake oE the fruits of two-trees well-known about this season, especially in England, as Christmastrees, The fruits of various kinds were put, up not for sale, but tp be claimed by -numbered, tickets, when called by the lively and stentorian.auctioneer. After many thanks to Miami-^ Mrs- Moore,' a* moonlight drive home brought a very happy-day to a close. - ■

Water Supply fob the Town.— Letter? on this subject appear in the usual place, and we also give a description of a remarkable pumping engine which seems to us to be the very thing required where the water supply is underground. R.k'S Court.— At s the Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday morning James- Paterwas remanded to Dunedin on' a charge of felony. A charge of larceny against Samuel Grey was adjourned for eight days, and a lunatic named Dunn was remanded until todayfor medical" examination. *' \' The Widow .and Fatherless.— / Hie distressed condition of thef amily. of the late Captain Hughes, wno was "drowned at Newßrvei ' Heads, on new year's eve, is "receiving active consideration in Dunedin. A widow and seven children are left destitute, and in accordance with a decision come to at a meeting held at the City Council Chambers a. committee was appointed to raise subscriptions in their behalf. A subscription list has been forwarded to us and we shall thankfully i receive contributions towards a very worthy purpose. An ALAEMiNa Incident. — A most alarming incident transpired on "The Flat" last night. About 7 o'clock a shunting engine I with some trucks, passed along the Dunedin i line, and while in front of the Victoria Hotel the locomotive was observed to be emitting showers of sparks. Mr Davey, contractor, whose residence is contiguous to the hostelry named, observed about ten minutes afterwards that a stack of wood next his house was in flames. He gave an alarm, and Mr Haybittle and several other neighbors succeeded, after great exertion, in quelling the conflagration. The adjoining property was at one time in great danger, as the fire had got a fair hold before it was>discovered. There is no reason to doubt that the' flames arose from sparks dropped by the engine, and this incident affords further evidence of the imperative necessity that, thp. funnels o£ locomotives should be protected by spark-catchers. Controversial.- 1 — " For some time past,'* says r the Dunedin Times, "there has been, some likelihood of , a publicdebate on a theological question being arranged between the Rev. ; M. W. Green, minister of the King street "Chapel, and Mr Charles Bright, and last night a committee' meeting was held, at which a subject was decided upon. Mr Green and Mr Hislop, . on the one side, met Mr Bright and Mr Stout on the other, and, after some discussion, the following proposition was agreed on : — " The Divine Origin of Christianity," accepting the following definition of terms : 1. By " Divine Origin,"' it is understood to be of Divine origin in the sense in which no other religion is. 2. In the term " Christianity," it is understood that there are included the Deity of Jesus and His death as an atonement for man's sin. Mr Green affirms ; Mr Bright ' denies. A working committee is to be' appointed to make, the necessary arrangements, and the debate will probably take place the .week after next. A Tribute to Colonial Poets.—ln re- ;- ferring to the pieces which he read from New Zealand poets on Wednesday night — "The Auld Beggar Man," by our respected townsman, Mr J. Gv Smith, • and " Hurrah for New Zealand!"- from the "Flowers of the Free Lands," by Mr Thomas Bracken, of Dunedin —the Rev. Mr Inglis expressed a high opinion of their poetic power, and beauty, and congratulated the audience on the fact 'that New Zealand numbered: such "sons, of song " amongst her people. ..He added the hope that it might not be with them as it was only too often with: many such, ; " a prophet hath honor, save, in his own country." To the tribute to Mr Smith we may be permitted to add a modicum. His uriobtrusiveness, almost retiring d isposition, restrains him from forcing himself or -his productions on the attention of the general public, -but his merits are none the less recognised and appreciated by those thoughtful spirits amongst us wl o look beneath the superficial surface of our life as a community. He came to. the colonies from a portion of Scotland which is excelled by none other in poetical and historical associations, traditionary interest, and natural beauty. For "some time he was located at the little village of Edniam, where Thomson, the sweet singer of the seasons, first saw the light of day, and he has drawn deep at the fountains from whence, not only that poet, but Leyden, Hogg, the Ettrick Shepherd, and, above all, Sir Walter Scott drew much of their inspiration. The valleys of the" Tweed and Teviot are hallowed by poetic reminiscences, and their fragrant odour has been transferred, to this remote corner of the Southern Hemisphere, to be reproduced and perpetuated in the rich poetry of Mr J. G. - Smith. Tenders for several works are advertised for by the Oreti Road Board. " The Blacksmith's Dream " will be on view this afternoon from 3 p.m., especially for the convenience of ladies and children. It may be also be seen in the evening. Meetings of the Invitation and Banquet Committees in connection with the' opening of the railway will be held to-day. Consequent upon the {railway employes holding their 'annual picnic, Mr Crombie asks for the indulgence of the commercial public of Invercargill to-day. . . Mr Shanks will address the electors of Gladstone this evening, and Mr Kinross holds a - meeting at Wyndham. . A number of additions have be«n msde to our " wanted "column.