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Southland Times, Issue 4185, 28 November 1881, Page 2

Southland Hospital. — There are at present ten male and four female patients in the hospital. Six males were discharged during the week, and five were admitted. Two males died, viz., Francis O'Toole and P. Haines. Coal Famine. — Many of our readers will be glad to learn that the coal famine is now at an end. The Gazelle arrived from Newcastle on Saturday with a cargo of household coal, consigned to Messrs Campbell and Ritchie. MAGIO Lantern.— Judging by the programme published elsewhere a capital evening's amusement is in store at Ramsay's Hall this evening, when a number of views will be exhibited, including one of the "coming man," whoever he may be. Caledonian Society.— A meeting of the Financial Committee of the Southland Caledonian Society was hold in the secretary's office, Temple Chambers, Esk street, on Friday afternoon, Mr P. McEwan, vice-president, in the chair. The chief business was passing a resolution recommending payment of the agreed on sum, £750, to the A. and P. Association, so soon as the deed of conveyance was ready. A Correction. — It seems that, owing to imperfect information supplied us, we fell into error in regard to the presentation made at the soiree last week in Ramsay's Hall. It was not to the Rev. Mr. EY.rguson alone that the Bible classes made the gift of a tea and coffee service and salver, but specifically to Mr. and Mro. Ferguson, the inclusion of the lady in the compliment being a prominent element in the donors' intention. We gladly put this matter right for the sake of all parties concerned in the pleasing ceremony. Accurate Geography. — During the hearing of an application to the District Court on Saturday, one of the parties giving evidence produced letters in support of his contention. One of these was from Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. Mr Wade objected to the letter ; they knew nothing of its authenticity. — Addressing the witness he asked " Where is Irvine? " "la Ayrshire." " Where is Ayrshire ?" "In Scotland." " And where is Scotland?" " North of Ireland." The definition was apparently satisfactory, and the business proceeded . Cricket. — The result of Saturday's match shows that experience teaches, as the seniors defeated their opponents by no fewer than 60 runs. These ancient folk made the respectable total of 84, to whi^h Reade by nice play contributed 27. Nash 15, and Urquhart 13. Martin, Cogan, and Kingslaud bowled very well for the juniors. The youngsters were all abroad at the wickets, Mehaffey and Howarth being too good with the ball. The innings closed for 24, a result which was chiefly due to the exertions of Ham and Cargills. The fielding and bowling on both sides was about on a par, and it was the strong batting of the seniors that won them the match. Nortw Invercarqill. — The ordinary monthly meeting of the North Invercargill School Committee took place in the Schoolhouse at 7.30 p.m. last Friday night. There were absent Messrs Kirkland, Ridland, and Walker. The minutes of last meeting having been confirmed, it was resolved to apply to the Education Board for funds to level, say, one acre round the schoolhouse and partly gravel same for a play-ground — estimated cost, £27 ; also, that the children meet for their annual closing treat on Friday the lGth December, to take place on Mr Cruickshank's ground, and that the teacher intimate to the parents (through the children) that the usual contributions either in cash or goods for this event will be thankfully received. The Committee to meet to make their final arrangements for the treat on Monday, 12fch December. The Diorama at Sloan's. — Mr Thompson c!o3ed a successful run of his artistic diorama of the Zulu War by giving two performances on Saturday. That given in the afternoon was specially for '• young Invercargill," and was fully taken advantage of — 927 children giving the floor of the theatre a lively appearance. Good faith was kept with the laige number in the presentation of gifts. These Look the form of Christmas cards, very neat in design. The evening performance was well attended and the varied scenic and mechanical pffects — the latter very clever — were deservedly applauded. Mrs Nare was the fortunate lady selected to carry home the suite of furniture on this occasion. It wil! be observed that the Wintonians are to have an opportunity of seeiug the diorama this evening and the Rivertonians on the two following nights. Police Court, Campbelltown. — At this Court cv Saturday last (before T. J. Warren, Esq., J.P.), James Marouey, who was arrested by Sergeant Rutledge on board the s.s. Rotomaluna at the Bluff on the 25th inst., on a warrant from Oamaru, charging him with being an absconding debtor, was brought up. Sergeant Rutledge applied for a remand for three days. His Worship remanded prisoner to Inyercargill gaol until the 29th inst. — Edward Clarke was charged with having been drunk and disorderly on Gore street, Campbelltown, on the 25th inst. Prisoner acknowledged the offence, and bis Worship inflicted a fine of 10s, and costs 2s. The tine was paid. — Joseph England, for being drunk and conducting himself in a disorderlj manner on Gore street, Campbelltown, on the previous evening, was fined 20s, and 2s costs . In this case also the money was forthcoming. The Druids. — On Friday evening last the Druids opened their new lodge, bearing the title of the " Acorn," in the Temperance Hall. Messrs Mois Moss and Jones travelled from Dunedin to take part in the opening ceremony, Mr Moss acting (as the authorised delegate from the Grand Lodge) as the initiating officer. At the conclusion of the ceremony he congratulated the newly-made brethren, saying that during the twenty year 3he had been connected with the Druids he had never known so large a number join on the first night. The greatest number he knew was '8, and that was in Melbourne ; whereas Bij were '• Druidised " at the Temperance Hall on Friday evening. The Board of Directors, who reserve to themselves the right of nominating Arch Druid and Secretary for the first term, appointed Bro. Daniel G. Smith to the former, and Bro. Edward McLiskey to the latter. Bro. Moss, in making these appointments, spoke in highly eulogistic terms of both the Bros., whom he had long known, and felt confident would be well qualified for the positions. He considered Bro. D. G. Smith was only reaping the reward of his arduous labors in connection with the starting of the lodge. The other officers were then electe i i t follows : — V.A.D., Bro. W. E. Hey wood ; Treasurer, Bro. J. G. Wild ; Trustees, H. Kingsland, D. A. Smith, and Josiah Rogers ; Inner Guard, A. Raeside ; Outer Uuard, John Mack ; A.D. Bard-. Bros. Hocking and Faith ; V.A.D. Bards, Bros. Stcele and Rose ; Dr A. S. Hanan was appointed as medical officer, {and J. D. Hayes as chemist. Votes of thanks to Bros. Moss and Jones were ordered to be recorded upon the minutes — Bro. Moss responding, and the meeting closed.