The Southland Times. PUBLISHED DAILY. Luceo Non Uro. TUESDAY, MARCH 1.

Southland Times, Issue 3363, 1 April 1879, Page 2

The Southland Times. PUBLISHED DAILY. Luceo Non Uro. TUESDAY, MARCH 1.

..■ + — - — :— ■ ■ Accident. — Mr John Wilssn, traveller for Messrs Hawson, Petchell; and Co., met 'with a nasty accident in the neighborhood of the Elbow the other day v It seems that in one of his travels he meta ferocious-looking boar pig, which 'immediately made for him. A -straggle'erisuefl, and ii a very shoTt space of time Mr 'Wilson found himself completely mastered; The boaiy it wonld seem, caused him to turii a somersault in the air and perform various other gymnastic feats in the most approved style. Unfortunately for Mr Wilson, he sustained a very severe injury on one of his thighs, which was ripped »up for a considerable distance', and in other respects he was somewhat bruised and pretty considerably shaken. Yesterday he was conveyed into town,^and is nowj we are pleased to'learn, progressing very favorably. Defaulting Eatepayers.— Under instructions from the " County Council, several defaulting ratepayers ; were yesterday sued at the E.M. Court for the recovery of rates due upon their properties. A number of the cases, however,had to beadjourned consequent upon the summonses not having been served or returned, and in one or two instances the amount had been paid into Court. The only case that fell through was one against John Ernest Eeifcher, for the reason that the proper name had not been issued on the summons. In the following instances judgment was delivered for the plaintiffs with costs: — Connty Council v. Keown, claim 18s 6d; same v. Morion, £1 ; same v. Thomson, 17s: same v. Shed don, £1 15s; same v. McPhail. I9s ; same v. John Eeitcher, .£3 ; same v. Forbes, 15s. Mr Wade represented the Council. Sale op Education Reserves. — Mr Ej B. Martin, under instructions from the Schoo Commissioners, offered for sale by. auction, at the schoolhouse, Wyndham, on Friday last, the lease of several educational reserves, situated on the east side of the Mataura Eiver, for a term of 14 years : — Section 14, block 1, Waikawa, containing 90 acres, and section ■X, block 3, Toitoes. containing 270 acres, were passed in ; section 1, block 7, Toi Tois, containing 88 acres, realised 4s 9d per acre per annum, the purchaser being Mr Kidd ; section 1, block 8, Toitoes, containing 130 acres, was also sold to Mr Kidd, at 4s 6d per acre per annum ; section 2, block 2, Wyndham. containing 190 acres, was sold to Mr McKay at 9s per acre per annum ; section 1, block 5, containing 134 acres, and|section 1, block 6, Wyndham, were sold to Messrs Cargill and Anderson at 2s 6d per acre per annum. The land, it is said, is of first-class quality for agricultural , purposes. It is of an undulating character, and is bounded bycreeks. Assault Case. — At, the Eesident Magistrate's Court yesterday morning, before H McCullosh, Esq.,- .a charge of assault .preferred by one Keys against William Newson came on for hearing. The case appeared to possess some special interest, as a large number of spectators were present. From the evidence of complainant, -whose face presented a dilapidated appearance, it appeared he went into the shop of Newson on Friday last with the object of purchasing a pair of boots.-. The boots, were to cost 17s, and he laid down £1 in payment. On his asking for the change defendant at first denied having received any money from him, but afterwards admitted he had given him a£l note. When witness wasready to go, he asked Newson forhis 1 change, which he refused to give him. He told Newson he would not call him a thief, but he might call him a rogue, as he had done him out of three shillings. Defendant then came round the counter and struck him a blow on the face, inflicting a serious wound.;. The defendant then went into the box, and swore that he never denied having received the £1, and that he paid the plaintiff hischange. He then requested him to leave the i shop, which complainant declined to do. Keys then came and pulled him off his bench. ■ ' Afterwards he abused -him,' and swore fearfully, and remarked that he had not received I his'change. Complainant was ' turned out of the shop. He recollected throwing the man-, down once heavily on 'the floor. William Duncan, a boy in the employ ! of defendant, i gave a graphic account of the whole disturbance, but his evidence in the main merely i corroborated that" of Newson. His Worship said that doubtless" great provocation had.been used, but still he considered that defendant, who was a strong and powerful man had punished plaintiff in excess, ' He tgould 1 ' inflict a fine of }os'and costs:

The High Schools Board. — A lengthy report of last night's proceedings at this Soard is unavoidably held over, consequent upon a press of other matter, until to-mor-row. Uncle Tom's Cabin.— The New Theatre was fairly filled last evening, when, the above-named drama was ngain represented. The',stirring incidents and pathetic * scenes were as faithfully represented as before) and drew forth well-deserved plaudits from the audience. To-night the management tender a benefit to "Uncle Tom and Dear Little Eva," and specialties in the "shape of the " Sacred Jubilee Concert," and, a lecture descriptive of^ slavery, "have, been '.added, to the already attractive" programme. '""We have little doubt Jthat a. bumper house will reward the' exertions of these talented artistes. • On ' Thursday night the company purpose performing at Eiverton . - Presentation, — At the usual weekly -meeting of the Southern Cross Lodge, 1.0. G.T., last night, a pleasing ceremony took place in the shape of a presentation of a gold chain to Sister Bright, late W.V.T. of the Lodge. Bro. • Crombie, who made the,presentation on behalf of the members, alluded in appropriate terms to her connection with the Order generally, and referred to the regret all the members experienced at her departure. ' Sister Bright touchingly replied. The usual ceremonies of the Lodge were then proceeded with. t One. candidate for membership was initiated, and eight proposed for membership. It may be mentioned that at the Wesleyan School on Sunday last, 'Miss Bright was presented with several very hand-' somely bound standard works in recognittion of her services in connection with the school. . News prom Afar. — Writes- a General via Brindisi, to an old comrade here: — " Matters are all favorable towards our entry into Candahar ; you will have seen the • brave conduct of many of our officers. The 2nd Battalion of the Kings are now with General Roberts ; they are all very young men, and 1 fear too young for the work they have to go through. The Ist Battalion of the regiment has arrived home again from India; they landed at Portsmouth on the 22nd January, and are to be stationed at Wailey : they were not sorry to quit Aden. Major Longfield willbesentto.Warrington to command the depdt stationed there. Some of the people who have gone out to New Zealand from this part of the country send home very satisfactory accounts, of it., A man who has been with me for the last three years as coachman is going out. We have had a.very long and cold winter -more snow, harder and colder winds than have been for years past. Trade all over the country is very bad, and between failures of banks and slackness of trade, there is a good deal of privation and misery The "Kings" came home very' weak, but as recruits are plentiful they will soon be brought up to their proper strength. As I wrote you so late as the 3rd of this month, I have little "more to say that will interest you tow." !: ' The Suez Mail.— lf there had been leading lights at the Bluff : the Suez mail would have, been delivered on Sunday night, for the Arawata could have fetched.in by eight o'clock, if not. sooner; -As it was, cap-, tain Underwood, knowing therev.were 'no lights to guide him. in, and being a little ' late in /the day; eased :steam" after;. the land was sighted on Sunday afternoon, and passed the night; in the strait. We do 'not mean to say that there was much lost by this, as it happened to be Sunday, but had it been a week-day it would have been another affair altogether. Moreover it is not creditable to the port that a mail and passenger steamer should be kept all night outside, Sunday or week-day ; to snch an one the port ought to be open at any hour. However, the Arawata made the best of the circumstances by coming in early yesterday morning. The mail and several of the passengers going :North came to town by. first train, and the Christchurch and Drinedin portions of the mail were forwarded on by express train. One of the local officials, was in charge of the mail, and assisted by Mr Downes, postmaster at Port Chalmers; who was returning from a flying visit to the r South, sorted the mail en route in the post-office van. The Southland mail was soon disposed of at the town post-office, letters, &c, being delivered early in the forenoon. The mail was brought to Melbourne by the s.s. "Tanjore, and was delivered here seven days- in advance of 'contract time. East ; Invercargill Borough Council. — Last night an ordinary meeting of the Council was held. Present — Councillors Haast, Morrison, Munro, Smith, and Stewart. In the absence of the Mayor, Councillor Haast was called to the chair. Several accounts and claims for progress payments were submitted, and referred to next meeiing. The followiug letter addressed to his Worship was read from the Sinking Fund Commissioners:—" In conformity with the provisions in the 162 section of the Municipal Corporations Act, we herewith send you a balance sheet, shewing our transactions with the sinking fund of your Corporation placed in our hands as Commissioners. We beg to call your attention to the fact that the money is now only bearing 5 per cent, interest, being lodged on demand iv the Southland Building Land, and Investment Society. We would take leave^to suggest, if your Council has no other direction in the matter, that the money should be placed on deposit for 12 months with the institution already referred to, by which means an increased rate of interest, viz. 8 per cent., wouldbe obtained — (Signed) J. Walker Bain. D. L. Matheson."— It was agreed that the above recommendation should be adopted. — A letter from Mr LE. Eeade, solicitor, was read, requesting permission . of the Council to cut a drain on his premises leading to one in front of his house in McMaster's street. Permission was granted. — A letter from Mr Cooper, of the Colonial Secretary's office, was read as to the district road debt and its apportionment amongst the. different boroushs. The Chairman considered that the apportionment, -as applicable , to that borough, ought to be exceptional, owing to special circumstances, and His Worship the :Mayor, being. North at present, might have an opportunity ; of seeing the Colonial Secretary on the subject. No action, however, was taken.— A complaint of Messrs John Timbs and John Smith asto. the drain in Mary street, Hallstiououga, was referred to tae Works Committee. — Another communication from the Colonial Secretary was read, that the Government subsidy on rates would amount to £79 8s 9d, but subject to deductions for charitable ; institutions. The Chairman remarked that this would not apply, as the Council had directly voted money for the Hospital. — A letter from Mr Sdandrett was read as to subsciptions- to,wards the Kaitangata Relief Fund. This would have been considered earlier, and action taken, but for the indisposition of the clerk. Different districts for canvassing were allotted to each councillor, and their lists were directed.to be sent in by the sth April.-*A letter from the Public Works Department, was read, granting the petition of the Council, under the usual conditions, for additional land for the purpose of widening Ritchie street, and the clerk was instructed to take the necessary steps. — The valuation roll for the current year, amounting to £362£ 10s, was submitted; and signed by the chairman and councillors, and the clerk was directed to give the usual public notices thereanent, and the striking of the rates. Tenders for painting, &c, the residence of P. McKellar, Esq., are invited by Mr James. Rameay. • . , Members of the Philharmonic Society and others are invited to assist in the forthcoming concerts to be given in aid of the Vohrateer I Demonstration Fund. That announced for Thursday first will not take place, being the Presbyterian Fast Day. Attention is dilected. to the. alteration of the time table for the Bluff trains contained in our columns. The Manager of the National Mortgage, &c.-, Company, invite tenders for breaking up and ; ploughing, in all 600 acres, on Woodburn estate, A notice of general and special rate^ for the Borough of Inyercargill, for .the ensuing year, will be found iri'our advertising columns. -