The Southland Times. PUBLISHED DAILY. Luceo Non Uro. TUESDAY, 5TH AUGUST, 1884.

Southland Times, Issue 4995, 5 August 1884, Page 2

The Southland Times. PUBLISHED DAILY. Luceo Non Uro. TUESDAY, STH AUGUST, 1884.

A Paying Concern. — The Dunedin Refrigerating Company declare a ten per cent, dividend, and return to shippers 3d per sheep. Fratricide, — James Hawthorn, found guilty of the murder of his brother at Brighton, near Melbourne, in March last, haa bacn senteuced to death, Progression.— At Sydney ' soundings are being raken to ascertain the best method of connecting the North Shore with Sydney by inean9 of a high level bridge. Well Founded. — A scare has been raised in Victoria lately that the discipline of Pentridge piison was lax, anl that danger existed of an outbreak of convicts. An investigation has resulted in many changes of officials. Agrarian Mukder. — A man named Me A inch, has been found shot dead near Lincefield, Victoria, and a neighbor named O'Brien bas bien arrested. It is believed the crime is agrarian in nature, as O'Brien has been turned out of the land which McAinch occupied. Settled. — Dr Po-tcr, the Medical Officer at the Sanatorium, •"••' Ibourne, after making careful examina ion < £ the patients, ha3 come to a definite conclusion that they ai\? suffering from true small-pox, though favorably modified by climatic influences aad the effects of vaccination. Scottish Entertainment.— The committee held their usual weekly meeting last night. There was a large attendaace, and mu?h interest was displayed in connection with the approaching coicert. The fioal arrangements were completed and member generally reported th it, ii:kets ware goiDg off frp Iv. The Dxeaded Disrate. — Some alarm was caused iu Sydaey by the reported case of smal'-poxat Forbes, but en examination the disca-e w«s found to be measles Arrangements are being made for the proposed Conference on Federal Quarannae, the sittings of which are to commence on September Ist, '1 he New Sou'h Wales Government hive unde most complete arrangements for uolatiig and treating any cases of small-pox. Corrupt Practices— A very discreditable s'at« of 'liing-; has c^tne 'o l>ght in counoction with CjHmbojrne (, Vic(or.H) i-h're I Couticil. Bogus sums hive bien put in as received for rates in orter 'Og>t Uo/ernme't ■iub.-idy find ooritmc'3 u;i?e baeu carried nit feu 1 ibe benefit or connoillors without regard to r .hG iate'cvu o? the ratepayers. The Govermnaat has stopped payments of subsidy, '

Benevolent Institution. — We have -been, informed that the Southern Cross Lodge of Good Templars at its meeting last night resolved to get up an entertainment amongst the total abstainers and the friends of temperance for the benefit of the local Benevolent Institution. Further particulars will follow. Lapsed Meetings. --The meetings of creditors in the estate of Theophilus Daniel, Alexander Graham (Riveredale), and Currie and Waddell (Riversdale;, advertised for yesterday did not take place. At that of the first named no creditors appeared, and the other two were adjourned for a week by the Deputy Assignee, both to be held at Gore. Depression Elsewhere. — At a large meeting of the Planters' Association, held at Macray, Queensland, it was unanimously decided to reduce the wages of all white men ten per cent, forthwith, and to request the Colonial Secretary to make arrangements to supply 20C0 agricultural laborers (Kanakas) at 10s per week on 12|months' agreements. Babbit Destruction. — Unqualified success has attended efforts to destroy rabbits in parts of the Western district of Victoria A. plough furrow ten miles long was made along the frontage of Gibson's station from Curdie's Inlet to Gellibrand River, and laid with phosphorised oats. Mr Gibson reports that not a dozen rabbits have been left alive between Port Campbell and Gellibrand. Cash v. Credit. — We direct the attention of the public to an advertisement of the Tirapery and General Importing Co., Dunedin, which appears in another column. The amount of capital at the Company's command enables it to purchase at the lowest possible rates, and as the business is conducted on cash principles only, thus avoiding bad debts, goods can be sold at the lowest prices. Novelties. — There may be seea in the window of Mr C. Kohn's Dee street shop two very pretty and unique timepieces. Ttn.-y are in the form of large porcelain palvers, upon each of which there is a handpainted scene, representing a country village and the village church. The dial of the real clock appears where that of the mimic one would otherwise have been painted, on the church spire. Another attract ; ou in the same window is a number of very valuable diamond rings, the stones being unusually large, and of the purest water. Cobrection.— ln the letter of "Va Pour Cela," headed " The Challenge Accepted," which appeared in ypsterJay morning's issue, the Treasury return referred,; to was said to cover the period from Ist July, 1878, to 30th September, IS7B. This was a typographical error, and should have read 1879. In point of fact the return covered a period of 15 months, the duration of Sir George Grey's administration, and during that time the proprietors of the News and Times received the amounts stated by the writer cf the letter ; in round numbers £900, and £240 respecth ely. The Blessing.— The Rev. Jas. Chalmers, of New Guinea, writes to the Presbyteriaa returning thanks for the gift made to the mission of The Blessing, the little yacht rec nt y sent to him from Dunedin for mission work. Mr Chalmers wonders whether tne generous donor would object to tbe turoiug of the name into native, which would be Hanamoa, as the Datives cannot pronounce the English name. The mission work, according to the iev. gentleman, is progressing wll, and several new teachers have been placed recently. Unexpected Find. — A diver engaged ia diving operations off the coast opposite Gibraltar under Apes Hill, with tho object of ascertaining the whereabouts of a recent wreck, has discovered at the boitom from 80 to 100 large guns, mo3tly 24 and 32 pounders, and also two large anchors. They are supposed to have belonged to some large line-of-battle ship which sank, possibly after the battle of Trafalgar. As there was no apparatus for the purpose, none of the guns were brought up, bo that it has not been possible to ascertain their nationality. IHE Champion Ploughing Match.— The big event of the ploughing match season in Southland promises to be more successful this year than on any previous occasion. Alrendy there are no less than forty entries in the three classes — double-fun ows, singlefurrows, and sub-soilers — and a few more are expected, Last year the totai number of ploughs on the ground was 34, and that was considered a very large fitld. Among the competitors on Thursday will behalf a dozen Taieri men as well as all our local cracks, so that the contest is likely to prove very keen and interesting. A Travelled Whale.— -According to the Hotspur correspondent of the Border Watcb, "a recent number of the John o' Groat Journal — a newspaper published in the north of Scotland — asserts that a huge whale, 62fi long and 72 tons weight, was captured in June of last year at the entrance oE Behriag's Straits, with one of the Henty's Portland ba r poon stuck in it. The wound caused by the weapon had healed — that is a cartilage had grown round the harpoon and sheathed, aafi prev?nted it fiom penetrating auy further, and the weapon bore the following brand :— " Henty L 1838," the L probably standing for Lauaceston, where the Hentys had a number of harpoons made," American Vandals. — Americans are charged with being guilty of sacrilegious thefts in Westminster Abbey. '1 he Times of June 9th says : — " For the third time a new head has just b3en placed upin the carving of Major John Andre in the beautiful fresco upon his tomb in Westminster Abbey. Kxactly six cases of sacrilege have occurred at this tomb. The haads of George WastaiDg on and of Major John And.e, bo'.h being piomment in the fresco, have been three times stolen respectively. Americans are l'ond of taking home samples of what they see in the ' Old Country,' and the tomb of thi3 unfoitunate English gentleman has, it is supposed, especially suffered in this way. The last theft of Major Andie's head occurred (in i in? an organ recital by Dr Bridge upoi the splendid new instrument by Hill and Sons, and the head has been cleverly replaced by a new carving duriLg the past week." A Mining accident. — The Beef ton correspondent of the Otago Daily Times wires that at, tbe Wealth of Nations mine, Reeftjn, through the falling io. of an uld tunnel in the miac, one raiuer, named Beard, was buried nlive on Saturday, and another narrowly escaped a similar fa f e. The two men were clearing out and repairing an old drive, when the ground gave way. One of the men managed to reach the tunnel mouth, but theother was caught by the falling timbers and entombed. Almost immediately after the tunael collapsed for a length of nearly 60ft. The alarm was given, and a large gang of miners gathered and began the work of rescuing. It was thought that it would take fjur days io reach the unfortunate man. However, at 2 o'clock on Sunday morning the rescuers could be heard at work, and shortly after they were able to communicate with him. Tha ground at the face was sound, and he had managed to crawl nearly 30it between tbe fallen timberp, and was eventually got oat safely. The Marie Ange.— The finding of the -uedicine chest bearing the nams of this marque led to the despatch of a constable from Kiverton on Saturday in search of any fur.her evidence of the supposed wreck. In Doughboy Bay, which is about two miles west from Colac Bay, he found a boat with " Marie Ange" painted upon it. The boat was seen there by somenaiives on the morning of the 2nd inst. It is consiierab'y damaged, one siie being broken and the ceiliDg and thwarts gone. Several of the broken off pieces were found lying near the boat on the beach. Further search did not result in the discovery of any additional wreckage. Our Bluff correspondent writes : — " Captain Tozer, of the s.s. Hingarooma, reported on his arrival at the Bluff yesterday having seen a large fire at Red Head, Preservation Inlet, |o a Sunday night. It was blowing a S.W. gale at, the time so that he could njt communicate with the shore. The Puysegnr ligh'. was visible at the same ticne, and Captain. Tczjr is of opinion that the fire could not be seen fron the lighthouse as the land would shut out tbe view. This fire had prjbably beaa originated by shipwrecked mariners, aud may have some connection with tae wreckage fouud on the beach be tw;'n Orepuki and Cjiac Bay la;t week and marked " Marie Ange." Don't fail to visit the cheap sale at the Ex hibitiou ; unusual bargains are to be had. The whole immense stock is being offered at reduced prices to mike room for spring goods. YVhen. a etieap sale is advertised at the axtubi- I tion it is a chgap sale,— Thomson & Beattiu, '

A Bub FOR Milner.— We are informed that the following important petition has been forwarded to the Deacons' Couit of Knox Church, Dunedin :— "Your bumble servant, Ah Sara, is extremely des'rous of givintc the benefits of his superior skill and " peculiar foot shampoo to the halt and maimed, the deaf and blind of those of your po'dr people suffering from divers ailments among you. Tour servant was born near Senenhwi<foo, which is near eight leagues to the north-west of the truly great wull— not far from that ancient caravan entrepot, Techangkia Keaon, the avenue through which what little you ovalheads know of mecicine came to you. I do not wish to praise the charmß of my powers, but 1 do desire to obtain from you tbe use of your building known as the old Enox Church on the same terms as you have given it to my oval-headed brother Mister Milner Stephen — that is, you grant me free use of the building, the great shadow and patronage of your presence ; and in return I will give the poor my free advice, but make a small collection at the door for my elixir of poecilia Kamtscbatkiensis and my Mongolian lubricator.— Yours in all brotherly affection, Ah Sam Wis-reye, tbe great Chinese charmer and electrical expirator." — Evening Star. Political Prospkcts.— The Wellington correspondent of the Otago Daily Times . wires— Public interest in the political situation has now subsided, It seems to be the general impression that nothing more will be done until the Government have met their supporteis. The complication of the position i is not regarded as by any means at an end, and while some of the friends of the Ministry in this district think that the latter would be best consulting their own interests and tbe wishes of the country by resigning immediately Parliament has assembled, leaving the Opposition to demonstrate its capability or otherwise of forming a uuited Ministry, there are many others who slill maintain that as the country has not definitely pronounced which party it desires in power, except in so far as it has returned Major Atkinson at the hea t of the largest coiupact following in a mu;h-Jivided House, it is the duty of the Ministry to thoroughly ascertain what aie the wishes of Parliament before standing aside fur other aspirants for office. The general opinion seems to be, however, tint the Government will not allow time to be washed over a want of confidence motion unless it believes itself to have a majority of the House. In any case, it is generally anticipated that the session will be of au exceedingly lively character. Bon Marche Day.— This day a great clearing disposal of goods will take piece to make way for Price and Bulleid's big sale. Just Received.— A choice selection of Dolmans and Jackets. We are able to offer these goods much below the regular prices, having received a large concession in the buying. People desiring a really Good and Fashionable Article at a small figure should not fail to pay us a visit. — R. D. Yule & Co. Lovely Climes.— There are lovely climes and places in which the evening zppbyrs are loaded with malaria and the poison of fever and epidemics. To dwell there in health is impossible, without a supply of Hop Bitters at hand. These Bitters impart an equalizing strength to the system, and prevent the accumulation of deadly spores of contagion. Be sure and see. Malarial Fever —Malarial fevers, constipation, torpidity of the liver and kidneys, general debility, nervousness, and ueuralgic ailments yield readily to this great disease conqueror, Hop Bitters*. It repairs the ravages of disease by converting the food into rich blood, and it gives new life and vigor to the aged and infirm. See.