The Southland Times. PUBLISHED DAILY. Luceo Non Uro. FRIDAY, 24th NOVBMBEB, 1882.

Southland Times, Issue 4485, 24 November 1882, Page 2

The Southland Times. PUBLISHED DAILY. Luceo Non Uro. FRIDAY, 24th NOVBMBEB, 1882.

Bivekton Mayoral Elrction. — The nomination of Mayor for the borough of Riverton took place yesterday. Mr George Robertson was proposed by Mr J. W. Bridge, and seconded by Mr John Parry ; Mr Samuel Taylor being proposed by Mr J. Hancock, and seconded by ilr Kenneth Fraser. LAND Sale. — On Saturday last Mr D. Powell sold a farm of about 400 acres, being sections 106 and H3, Oreti Hundred, at £6 per acre, being we understand, an increase of 100 per cent on the price paid by the vendor some years ago. At the same time he sold uom? land in the Winton Hundred, also at a sitisfactory figure. Japanese Manufactures — We would remind those of oar readers who delight in collecting foreign curios, useful and ornamental, that they may enjoy a rare opportunity at half-past two this afternoon, when Moir, Johnson and Co. offer at auction a large and varied assortment of Japanese goods. Hope and Patience.— At the meeting yesterday of the Seaward Bush Railway Committee with the Minister of Public Works, Mr J, T. Martin remarked that the result was most satisfactory, and that the matter had been so long in suspense they had begun almost to lose heart. Mr Johnston replied that it was an examole of what could be done by hope and patience. The Fiee Insurance Tariff. — The Dunedin and Invercaigill fire insurance offices have of late been guided b? a tariff, and no risks have been taken under tariff rates. A few days since, however, Dunedin suspended the tariff as a guide, and yesterday afternoon nearly all the Invercargill offices decided to follow suit. There is therefore now no tariff to regulate the rates at which insurance offices accept risks. Ghicket. — The match on the Eastern Reserve oq, Saturday afternoon will be between the following teams, under practice captains Braddon and Ham : — Braddon's team — Bastian, Bews, Cogan, Cuthbertson, Douglas, Harvey, Megaw, McGregor, Perriott, Steward, G. Stock ; Tvvemlow, Wilcocks and Williams. Ham's team — Allan, Aitken, Bray, Dundas, B. Gurr, Howell, Jobnstone, E. McLiskey, McLeod, A. Morgan, Sebo, Searle, M. Stirling and Rooney. The Gazette .—This Government publication for 13th inst., contains voluminous tables setting forth new rates of charges for the conveyance of passengers and goods on the New Zealand railways. The rates for the former .seem to have undergone little or no change, with the exception that tickets permitting unlimited travel on the line for 12 months may be had for £50. The changes in the goods rates seem to tend upwards in several instances. The only other item of local interest is an application by Mes«r3 J. M. Brown and 0. Froggatt for a patent for jcpraina raeah ' f TheDbtjids' Anniversaby.— The concert and^dancelto celebrate the first anniversary of the local Lodge of Druids, held yesterday .evening, ia Bamsay's Hall was very fairly successful; speing that the weather is becoming ; ra her sultry ./for indoor .amusements, ■ilhe; prograirime i was pretty closely adhered to .and ihe variuus performers— vocal, instrumental and pedal— were awarded gratifying ,Hpj)la ; ise fqr thoii" effuta to please. The <ia c--:W&;c&5 followed; w; a patronised to a con^dgirjjibje' ixt^ti^nd'^.-as itisual, the art was pilfoused'tiU a late boar/ '

' St. Paul's Wbsleyan.— The Rer. J. Berry, ' of Dunedin, is annonaced to conduct the services in St. Paul's Wesleyan Church, Leet street, on Sabbath next. Waiting fob Admission. — By reason of want of space we are compelled to hold over our reports of the Borough Council meeting, a portion of 'the meetings with the Minister of Public Works ; the Waste Lands Board ; and other news . Direct Shipments. — We have much pleasure in directing "attention to- the" advertisement of the " Circe " as the first of a line of sailing traders between our river and Melbourne. Tt will be remembered that Mr Waterston inaugurated such a scheme abort a "year'ago,- but his efforts to bring goods direct to our. doors were frustrated by the obstacles to" vessels approaching the jetty. It is therefore gratifying to learn that there is a difference of 18 inches in the depth of the channel since the construction of the training walls was commenced, andour enterprising shipowner is going to give the trade, another trial. Need we bespeak substantial aid for his venture? It should not be necessary. The foregoing facts, should aIBO act as an incentive to the Harbor Board I to extend the walls further seaward and gel; some system of harrowing set agoing to set the silt agoing more rapidly to the pool. The Late Mr Sloan.— -Our obituary of 1 yesterday announced the death of this wellknown and respected citizen, at the ripe age of 73. It must be nearly 20 years since Mr Sloau arrived from Scotland, with his family, , in Invercargillj.and commenced business as a bootmaker in a shop of no great pretensions ■in Bsk street. Being possessed of the sterling qualities of his country, and backed by the business aptitude of his sons, Mr Sloan's progress vraa not slow towards a large trade, and its consequence, when well conducted, wealth. His firm became importers as well as manufacturers, and has for many years done an extensive business in Dee street, and, it is understood, now owns a considerable portion of town property. A man of, qniet and courteous manners and of unblemished integrity, Mr Sloan always stood high in the public estimation. He meddled little directly with public affairs, but took a deep interest in all* matters connected with the Presbyterian body, and was for long an elder in the First Presbyterian Church, For years Mr Sloan had ceased to take an active share in business. Some time ago a paralytic attack impaired his health, and latterly it was evident that his constitution was gradually breaking down, He has left behind him a fine example of what can be done by the unpretendiag virtues of industry, honesty and frugality. Hobse Taming. — According to promise Mr John Dewe appeared in the Caledonian grounds last evening in the character of the New Zealand Rarey, when he had the honor of a considerable audience. He commenced business by showing to what perfectkm of training he had brought the horse which has been under hi? own charge for some time past— an upstanding spirited roadster belonging to Dr Lewis. With this animal he appeared to be able to do almost anything he pleased, the most perfect confidence apparently existing between man and horse. Mr Dewe then operated on two other horsey perfect strangers to him, although by no meaus fiery steeds, or vicious in any respect. They were, however, evidently accustomed only to the ordinary control to which hacks are subject, and altogether unacquainted with the " higher education " to which horses in common with other animals are amenable. After a very brief handling from Mr Dewe these strangers allowed him to use extraordinary liberties with them, lying perfectly still on their sides while he stood upon them, jumped over them, and pulled their legs about. The exhibition was a conclusive proof of what can be done with a horse even in a few minutes by the exercise of kindness, gentleness, firmness and patience, — we should also add quietness, for Mr Dewe goes about his work in the coolest and most leisurely manner possible. Complimentary Dinner. — Mr John Ross, of Messrs Sargood Son and Ewen, Dunedin, has, we learn, been admitted to a partnership in the concern, and is about to leave the south t) take charge at Auckland. Mr Ross has represented the firm in-Otago for a great number of years — 18 or 19— and during that time has paid many prolonged visits to Southland in prosecution of bis business. In the course of these visits Mr Ross, necessarily made many acquaintances, and he is one of those rare kind of men with whom acquaintanceship almost invariably ripens into the warmer feeling of friendship. Before leaving for his new sphere of duty, Mr Ross has done his Invercargill associates the honor of paying them a special visit to say farewell. His friends here, however, have not thought it proper to allow him to depart in such a dry and matter of fact manner, and although limited to a very brief period for preparations, they have taken steps to entertain him at dinner as a mark of the estimation in which they hold him. Although hurriedly got up the dinner— which takes place at Deschler's hotel this evening — will be one of ihe most enthusiastic and genial gatherings held here, judging from the heartiness with which the project has been adopted. We have been requested to say that any friends who may have been overlooked in the hurry, but who would like to be preseut, can make sure of a cover being laid for them by applying to Mr Spedding at Messrs Lewis and Co*s., or Mr Samson, at Messrs W. Paisley and Cos. A Useful Implement. — This morning, about 2 o'clock, as Mr Hazelmore was going his nocturnal rounds, he detected a smell of burning material when opposite the office of this journal. A look round showed him that fire existed at the back of the premises known as Watprloo House, occupied as a drapery warehouse- Mr Haselmore at once raised "an alarm, and the Times staff were speedily on the pave. They might not have been able to render very effective service but for the fact that Mr W. Rennie, who is a brigade man, happened to have the small hand engine and hose on the premises. la his absence this was appropriated, and, a window in the right-of-way between Waterloo House and Mr Longuet's offices having been driven in, the little jet of water speedily con perked the elements of a stirring fire into charred rubbish, and before Haz a lmore's boy and Sergeant- Major Towler, who ran a neck-and-neck racj to the bell tower, had struck a note, the fire was out. The police soon arrived and took charge. The room in which the fire occurred seemed to be a very rough store, partitioned off from the shop, of which it did not seem to form part The fire was on an odd looking stretcher sort of frame, extending from the window into the room, on which had been heaped woven fabrics of some kind. These were nearly consumed when the fire was discovered, and the partition next the drapery shop was charred : the heat being also quite perceptible outside of the walls. Near by was a large box of shavings and other combustible stuff which fortunately had not caught fire. Mr Osborne, to whom the property belongs, informs us thac the room in question has not been occupied since Mr Roche left the premises. The lesson to be learned from the occurrence is the extreme | utility of these cheap and handy bucket engines.