The Southland Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Luceo Non Uro. TUESDAY, 15th SEPTEMBER, 1891.

Southland Times, Issue 11841, 15 September 1891, Page 2

The Southland Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Luceo Non Uro. TUESDAY, 15th SEPTEMBER, 1891.

Cablegram^. — Influenza has struck Victoria and South Australia pretty severely, several deaths having occurred in both colonies. The Turk is not to make so easy a suppression of the rebellion in Yemen as the camel-loads of heads indicated. The Governor has reported to head quarters that if he is not reinforced he will have to abandon the province. A British armed vessel has gone to see what can be done to stop Chinese barbarism up one of the rivers. Spain has been visited by heavy floods which have destroyed property and life and left thousands homeless. Hundreds of thousands have looked at the Holy Coat of Treves ; the same people would sneer at the multitude of pilgrims who visit the Prophet's tomb at Mecca yearly. There is a suspicion that Balmaceda is still in Chili and the monastries are being searched for him. An Atlantic liner has sunk a sailing vessel and drowned all on board. The Russian Government is unable to cope with the famine among the poor classes — they can find plenty of money to spend on warlike preparations. Cholera has broken out on board of two men-ef-war at Bombay. School Matters.— The Education Board has been commendably prompt in responding to the appeal made by the Middle School Committee for the appointment of a truant officer. In this issue applications are invited for the combined offices of drill instructor and truant officer. The successful candidate will require to give the whole of his time to the service of the Board, and the salary allocated, Ll5O, should secure the engagement of a man thoroughly competent for the performance of both functions. A Notable Gathering. — At the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs John Spence, of Monikie, Forfarshire, in July last,' there were present their five sons and their wives, two daughters and their husbands, fortythree grand children and five great giand children. In addition to these a sixth son, a third daughter, and a grandchild from New Zealand had crossed the ocean to honour the old couple. The gathering was interesting colonially because Mr James Spence, a Canterbury farmer, took advantage of the occasion to " crack up " New Zealand in a very practical style. In" a New Dress. — The last issue of the Canterbury Times appeared in a new guise — an attractive tinted cover. The proprietors have for some time past been making strenuous efforts to work the journal up to a high standard of efficiency ; and to place it in the hands of readers in as acceptable and handy a form as possible. It is now sent out stitched, cut, and covered, while the contents have also received thorough attention. It has been increased to 52 pages, and contains a large amount of reading matter on an almost infinite variety of subjects. Agriculture and sport occupy a prominent place in its columns, but it cannot be said that any of the manifold phases of colonial life and enterprise have been neglected. If one were disposed to pen an adverse criticism at all it would be that it is far too bulky, bdt this is an observation that would apply to several other colonial weeklies, and of course it is optional with readers to skip that which does not interest them, whilst everybody almost will find their own specialty well supplied, and an abundance of interesting general news and literature for leisure hours. A Great Day. — On Saturday the Earl and Countess of Onslow and their children visited Otaki, near Wellington, where the Ngatiahua tribe, to the number of upwards ef 300, had assembled for the purpose of receiving them in due Maori form. Several chiefs, including Mr Taipua, M.H.R., delivered speeches, and mentioned that other Governors had done kind things to the native race, but it had been reserved for Lord Onslow to pay this great compliment to the Maori people, that of giving to his son a Maori name. They also asked the Governor to restrain the Pakeha from shooting Huia birds, that when his boy grew up he might see the beautiful bird which bears his name. In replying, Lord Onslow said that in the natural course of events, he would have to take his boy to England but his parents would see that every encouragement was offered to him after he arrived at years of discretion to , revisit the country whore his father and mother had met with so much kindness. Huia was then taken from his nurses' arms by the chieftainess, and presented to the hereditary chief of the tribe, who solemnly rubbed noses with the boy in the presence of the tribe, the women joining in a plaintive lullaby composed for the occasion. All the chiefs came forward and cast offerings, consisting of beautiful flax mats, fancy baskets, greenstone, and carved boxes, before the child. Among the presents was an ancient pendant, an heirloom in Te Rangi Heata's family. The Countess made a short speech thanking the natives for their cordial reception and assuring them that everyone of the presents would be carefully treasured. The meeting dispersed with three cheers for Huia Meeting of Creditors. — A meeting of creditors in the estate of Guy An son Whealer, flaxmiller, was held in the Courthouse yesterday afternoon, the DeputyAssignee (Mr Chas. Rout) presiding. There were only two creditors present, and Mr Wade (for Mr Moffett) appeared for the debtor, of whose liabilities and assets the following ia a statement :— G. E. Tucker, L 65 ; S. A. Palmer, L3O ; Sherwood and Co., L3O ; Bank of Australasia, L2O ; W. S. Waterston, Ll4 ; W. Guthrie and Co., LlB ; Matheson and Co., Lls; J. O. Clapp, Nightcaps, Lls ; Wm, Johnston, Nightcaps, L 1 0; G. Groves, Nightcaps, L 6; Petchell Bros., Riverton, L3O ; J. McCarthy, Riverton, L3O; J. Pattison, L 8 ; R. H. Rattray, L 10; Nelson, Moate and Co., Dunedin, Lls; W. Organ and Co., Lll ; Nightcaps Coal Co., Ll4 ; and sundry small accounts amounting to L'2s; total, L 366. Assets, nil.— The debtor, examined by the Assignee, stated that it was now eighteen months since he had left the flax milling industry, and all his debts were incurred while in that business in which he was engaged for about eight or nine monthß. He had been a partner with A. and J. Valli and othera. He attributed his bankruptcy partly to the loss of one mill by fire, and the low price of flax. He was a cadet on a station before entering the business. He had , LSO when he started. Mr Tucker had a bill of sale over the machinery, which was uninsured. To Mr Wade : Had *no expectations. He had tried to get money out of his father's estate, but it did not turn out so well as expected. To Mr Handyside: Did not think his father's representatives would have paid his debts. He had been informed there was nothing coming to him. He was out of work ad present. In reply to further questions debtor said he had no offer to make. Ho had no reason to believe that monetary assistance would be forthcoming from Home by aud bye. The debtor promised to see if he had any letters in his possession relative to his father's estate, and there not being the requisite number of creditors present, the meeting was adjourned till this afternoon at 2 p.m. . Why buy a email bottle of Ira aud Perrius Sauce wien you can bny a htse botble of Gawn»'B Worokstbrshikb Sauce, of eqiul 1 quality, and nearly doable the quantity for ; about balf tl» jaioe?

McsiCAti. —Mr J. J. Zimmer, a gentleman whose proficiency is well known and recognised in musical circles, announces that he is prepared to undertake the instruction of a few pupils in pianoforte playing and elementary harmony. Application for terms, &c, to be made to Mr Hale, who will enroll pupils. The Minstrels. —The Hugo troope had the satisfaction of playing to a very good house last night, wheu they presented a programme containing many fresh features and the farcical oddities in which the " head centre" appeared were new and uproariously funny. A new bill of fare is promised for this evening and to-morrow night Mr Hugo will present a silver cup to the amateur who sings the best comic song. Personal.—The Dundee Weekly News reprints from this journal a paragraph with reference to the presentation of the Kohn' challenge belt to Colour-Sergeant John Pattereon, Invercargill City Guards, on 11th May, he will be remembered having won it five times at intervals as stipulated by the donor. The Weekly News says that the extract will be read with interest, not only by Crimean veterans, but also by the citizens of Brechin, of which ancient city he is a native. "The record of his prowess as a marksman, as set forth in the extract given below, serves to show that there is game in the old chap yet —and he is bordering on sixty years —that he has lost none of his old nerve, neither has his hand forgot its cunning, nor the vision of his eye waxed dim. In fact, if he were only half as good a shot in his real soldiering days as he is now — and no doubt he was even then much better —he must have of himself contributed materially to the famous victories of the Highland Brigade in the Crimea. Such was the material whereof were made those men who did their duty so nobly, and whom as " Crimean veterans" an ungrateful Government are allowing to go unrewarded, many of them to end their existence in penury. Long may our hero retain his vigour of vision and steadiness of aim to fire many a friendly shot, and win from his comrades even another challenge belt, if there is one." The Auckland Libel Case. —Yesterday Mr Justice Conolly summed up the evidence at the Supreme Court, Auckland, in the case of Hugh Shortland, solicitor, charged with criminally libelling a young girl. The jury retired for ten minutes, and came into Court with a verdict of " Guilty." The Judge passed a sentence of two years' imprisonment. In doing so he remarked that during the whole session there had not been one case that aroused in his mind such horror. The prisoner, not content with publishing charcea against the character of the girl well knowing them to be utterly false, had, after a lapse of time, repeated these charges and supported them with perjury. The Judge said it was surprising that while the law provided for hard labour and other additions to the punishmant for other offences yet in the present instance it was not allowed. He was glad that he had never yet ordered the lash, but it was strange that for such a case the law did not give him power to make some addition. The Judge said the prosecutrix's fair fame was absolutely established. The sentence would give the defendant time for reflection and repentance, though he had little hope that anything that would fall from his lips, or any sentence passed, would touch the heart of one who had shown himself to be so utterly destitute .of every feeling held by a man of honour. The (sentence was received with applause. Have you tasted Oawnk's Woiu>f.BT<jbshire Sauoo ? Jt '8 onaof the Cheareat Kancos made but it is of Excellentquality. In fact, G-a wane's S\T7O«is second to none in the market, anl about half the price of English It has a peculiar Belish and Piquancy ; is a thorough Appetiser a*.;d Tonic, and will agree with the most Delicate Stomach. Gawhb'3 WouOF.btbrshirb SauO3 is all that the most exacting connoisseur could wish, and ehoild find a plaoo in every household.—H. Hawson, agent for Southland. Opbned —Our usual monthly pnrcel oFohoics tromeringa a;d suitings. Aswesh w over 300 patterns of Tweeds and Worsteds enstonwr? have good vaiiety to select from. Also op?ned a selection of waterproof material wh'oh we ™iv c np in coats to order.—Thomson akd Bhattib. Certainly the most effective medicine in to - world is Bander & Son's Euoalpjti Extract. Test its eminently powerful effect in coughs, colainfluenza ; the relief is instantaneous. In serious cases and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds burns, ecaldingß, bruises, sprains, it is the safest renie4 —no swelling —no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in cronp. diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of thelnrp" swellings, Ac, diarrbcea^ysenteir, disease of tr» kidneys and urinary organs. In use at all hospitals and medical clinics; patronised by His Majesty the Sing of Italy; crowned with medal and diploma at International Exhibition, •Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article and reject all others * oolfi