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Southland Times, Issue 12729, 13 October 1893, Page 2

Cheap Trips.—The half-holiday excursions on line will be resumed for the season next Wednesday afternoon. The fares for Half-Moon Bay—train and steamer —available for one day only, are 7s 6d and 6s 6d; and for Bluff, 2s 6d and Is 6d. Winton.—At the R.M. Court, on the 11th inst., before C. E. Rawson, Esq., R.M., F. A. Cole recovered L2 5s and costs 6s, from John McKay ; and Geo. Samson got judgment for LlO 3s 2d and costs against James Carmichael. Geo. Samson v. Geo. Forbes was a claim of L 5 Ils 2d on a judgment summons. Mr Finn for plaintiff, Defendant said he was willing to pay 5s per week; order accordingly.—Own correspondent. zX , . -

World’s Wonders.—People who would like a substantial volume of beautiful photographic pictures upon their drawing-room table have an opportunity just now of procuring an excellent one. The work referred to is issued by the Oceanic Publishing Co, of Sydney, and contains 268 views which represent the world’s wonders in a variety of departments—buildings, natural objects, statuary, &c., &c. Mr A. T. Richards, the agent, is at present canvassing the town.

The Gourlay-Walton Company.—This clever and . extremely . versatile company closed their season last night with an olla podrida of laughter-provoking items which will be long remembered ,by ■ the large audience who witnessed the entertainment as one of the best of its' kind they had ever seen here. The rapidity of the changes made by the principals and the complete effacement of each character in that which succeeded it were extremely clever. The company have done well here—financially and otherwise—and leave a reputation as providores of uproarious fun and irresistible comicalities that will stand them in good stead should their names ever again appear at the head of a playbill in Invercargill. They leave to-day for Hobart, where they are due on the 18th, and broad grins and amused smiles at recollections of their extravaganzas will continue here while they may be ruefully contemplating the wobbling of Tasman Sea.

R.M. Court, Lumsden.—At this Court yesterday, before C. E. Rawson, Esq., K.M., R. Yardley recovered L2 10s, and 16s costs from W. Johnson, and L2, and 7s costs from J. McKenziejfor horse services. F. J. Dyer v. Bryce was a judgment summons claim of Ll 9 19s 7d ; Mr T. P. Finn for defendant, who offered two head of cattle valued at LB, and the balance in monthly instalments of LI, first payment on Ist Decomber, which was ■ accepted. F. J. Dyer sued J. Newton for L 9 15s 5d being balance of store account, half cost of a gate, and fencing; Mr Finn for defendant, who said that he was overcharged for the goods, and that he never consented to or authorised the plaintiff to fence or erect the gate ; further, , that the land belonged to his wife. Judgment for L 9 13s lid; costs L2 7s.—Own correspondent. Concert. —An entertainment, the object of which is a deserving one—the raising of funds to defray the expenses of the City Band at the contest to be held in Christchurch—will be given at the Theatre Royal on the Ist of next month. As this body of musicians is nbt te Volunteer band, the members of it do not have their passages granted them; and, in consequence, this concert has been arranged for by a committee of gentlemen in town. Included in the various items of the programme will be the two test selections by the band, and also solos purposed to be played at the contest. Among the vocalists will be several who will make their first appearance before an Invercargill audience. Tuturau Road Board.—The monthly meeting of this Board was held on Saturday. Present — Messrs M. Dickie (chairman), Waddell, Kiloh, Ward, McKay and Townshend. The inspector was instructed to see to the repair of the Mokoreta Cemetery road, the improvement of Islay Gorge road, and to a request from Mrs Jessie .Grieve that the road to her section be opened up. A. Cameron asked that the money voted for Waddell’s road be expended on Haslie’s Hill; to be informed that the Board cannot regard this portion of the road at present. VV. Scott wrote that he was willing that the dotted track through his property should be opened up. A request that the balance of last year’s vote be expended on Thornhill road was referred to the inspector. Accounts amounting to L 32 10s Gd were passed for payment. The following tenders were accepted For No. 208, R. Simpson, IslOdand 2s 6d for gravel; No.' 220, W. McFarlane, Ll 4 and 4s fid for metal; No. 221, R. Simpson, LlB 8s ; No. 222, C. Stewart, LLS Ils ; No. 223, .0. Chamberlain, LI 6s 9d; No. 224, C. Stewart, LU 17s. A rate of a |d in the £ was struck for the year. Messrs Pollock and Townshend wrote resigning their positions as members of the Board, and a resolution was placed on record expressing the Board’s appreciation of the services of both, the former having served on the Board for 20 years.—Own correspondent.

North Invercargill.—The\ monthly meeting of the Borough Council, held on the 11th inst., was attended by the Mayor (Mr G. Couling), and Councillors Sinclair, Riddell, Garmson, Newman, and W, Fraser. — The Finance Committtee recommended —(_1) that the valuation fee of Ll2 be included in the Town Clerk’s salary of L4O, and that the Returning Officer ho allowed LI is fer an election ; (2) that the salary of the inspector of nuisances be reduced from LlB to Ll2 per annum. Councillor Garmson moved, seconded by Councillor Sinclair, that therecommendations be not adopted.—Carried, Councillor Newman dissenting.—The Town Clerk reported that the balances on each of the accounts on September 30th were— General account, debit, LB4 2s 5d ; interest account, No. 1, credit, L 36 Ils 5d ; interest account No. 2, L 9 3s 4d ; and that the unpaid rates amounted to L 295 18s.—Accounts tor L 9 8s 2d were passed for payment.

Police Court.—Ab this court yesterday, before Messrs Sproull and Perkins, J. P’s, a lad named George Clempson, for having used a shanghai in the public gardens, was cautioned and discharged.—William Blackham, another lad, was fined Is, costs Ils, for having broken a pane of glass in a window of the Park school, the police stating that the damage had been made good.— An'employer was fined 2s 6d, costs 7b 6d, for allowing two dressmakers to work after 6 p.m. on Saturday last. Sergt. Macdonell informed the bench that the police did not press for a heavy penalty as the defendant had admitted that a breach of the Act had occurred, and also because this was the first prosecution under the new law.—Before Messrs Blacke and Perkins, J.P’s., Mary Lawson, boardinghouse keeper, Spey street, denied two charges of having on the evening of the 4th inst., made use of insulting and obscene language within the hearing of passers by in a public place. The evidence against accused, who is a recent arrival from Sydney, was very strong. Several witnesses were called for the defence, but one or two of these gave testimony which went to support the charge, Mr Henderson remarking when one witness stepped out of the box that he was sorry he had called him. The bench considered the cases exceptionally bad ones. For the insulting language accused was fined L2; and for using obscene language was sentenced to. one month’s imprisonment with hard labour.

- Limelight Entertainment. —There was a large juvenile audience in the St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church yesterday evening to witness one of the best limelight entertainments ever given in Invercargill. As is 'generally known Mr W. H. Mathieson has recently returned from a visit to the Old Country and America and . whilst on his travels he'has evidently been very observant, and the results of his observations were clearly .pourtrayed last night. He has picked up a fund of information, both useful, and instructive for juveniles and adults and he treated the former. Mr. Mathieson at the outset gave a general outline of his journey and of many of the wonderful sights he had seen. Splendid views of the principal parts of London, of Burns’ birthplace, Glasgow, America —including Niagara Falls and the Chicago Exhibition—Honolulu and a large number of others were artistically shown, the entertainer the meanwhile keeping up a running commentary on each scene. A number of dissolving views were also given, including “ The Village Blacksmith,” Mr gMathieson adding considerable vim to the scenes by singing the well known lines. Miss Nellie Black was vociferously encored for her playing of a violin solo, as was also her little brother for a cornet solo. The execution of both was very creditable. The entertainment was brought to a fitting conclusion by a number of comical pictures being thrown on the screen, the building reechoing with the merry laughter of the youngsters. Mr Stewart’s manipulation of his highly improved lantern gave every satisfaction, and he has every reason to feel proud of possessing a really first class instrument. To'night the entertainment will be repeated, when the views shown will be chiefly such as may be appreciated by adults, and the narrative will alse be adapted to the audience. Among the objects of interest on view in the hall of the church will be a working model of a New York river steamer. The entertainment begins at 8 o’clock.

Tha Mantles, Millinery and Dresses at the Exhibition this year are beautiful, and the prices m?st reasonable ; such seems to ba the popular vardiot Ladies who not ssenthe display will do well to pay a visit. Certainly the most effective medicine in I e world is Sunder & Son’s Eucalypti Extract Test its eminently powerful effect in coughs colds, influenza ; the relief instantaneous. In serious oases and accidents of all kinds, they be wounds, burns, scaldings, bruises, sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swelling—no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria,bronchitis,'inflammation of the lungs, swellings, &c, diarrhoea, dysentery, disease of the kidneys and urinary organs. In use at ali hospitals and medical clinics; patronised by* His Majesty the King of Italy ; crowned with medal and diploma at . International - Exhibition Amsterdam: Trist in thia approved article and ejeet all othsrs, ooJ