THE Southland Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Luceo Non Uro. TUESDAY, 28th NOVEMBER, 1893.

Southland Times, Issue 12767, 28 November 1893, Page 2

THE Southland Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Luceo Non Uro. TUESDAY, 28th NOVEMBER, 1893.

Page Four. —Tiro letters on the Invercargill election and one from Mr A. Ferguson giving his version of the renting of the Theatre by the Temperance Alliance are on our fourth page to-day. The Wires.— The Telegraph office will be open to the public to-night until 2 o'clock for the despatch and receipt of messages. Ordinary rates will be charged up till 10 o’clock, and after that double rates. Mataura and Wallace.— The two polling places for Mataura nearest to Invercargill are Mr J. H. Dawson’s house, Brunswick, and the schoolhouse, Woodlands; and, for Wallace, Waimatuku and Thornbury. The Election Returns.— The results of the day’s polling should begin to reach the office of this paper about 10 o’clock, and will be posted in the windows immediately. The telegraph office will be open until 2 o’clock. Special arrangements have been made for early information in the case of Mataura. The Returning Officer for Invercargill, Mr W. Martin, expects to be able to announce the result of the town contest about half-past eight or nine o’clock. Bazaar.— The committee of the Temper ance Bazaar will be in attendance to-night at the Temperance Hall after 6 o’clock, to receive contributions in goods and .money. The committee arc anxious to have all goods marked off in readiness for opening tomorrow.

Early and Good. —We have to thank Mr John Young, of Appleby, for four White Elephant potatoes, firm as rocks and weighing 28 ounces. So much for Appleby. The gardener, at Mr T. M. Macdonald’s, Enwood, also scores in the same line, he having brought us a sample of “ Early Rose ” on Saturday of excellent quality and equal in individual weight to Mr Young’s.

Dons at Draughts. —While in Dunedin lately Mr W. Mcllwrick, of Waikiwi, visited the Dunedin Draughts Club rooms, and had two sittings with the champion of Dunedin, Mr D. Brodie. In all thev played 13 games, of which 5 were won by Mr Mcllwrick, 1 by Mr Brodie, and 7 were drawn. In a similar meeting which they had last year they played 7 games of which 3 were won by Mr Mcllwrick, and the others were drawn. Some of the games will be published in the Weekly Times. District Court.— His Honour Judge Rawson sat in bankruptcy yesterday morning. An application for an order of discharge for Annie Fox, of Wilson’s River, was adjourned till next court day, Mr Harvey appearing for the bankrupt and stating that she had been unable to come to Invercargill in time to sign the necessary papers. Immediate orders of discharge were granted to the following on the application of Mr Macalister :— James Menzies Kennedy, hairdresser, Bluff; Edmund Frank Elliott, cooper, Invercargill; and Francis Thorn bootmaker, Invercargill.

The Invercargill Polling Places.— For the convenience of the public, especially of the ladies, who, being new to the process of recording votes, may prefer a booth where time and space will not be so crowded as they are likely to be at the courthouse, we publish the names of the various booths :— Principal polling place, the Courthouse, Tay street; Council Chambers, Elies road ; schoolhouse, Gladstone; South school, Crinan street; Council Hall, North Invercargill ; Council Hall, South Invercargill ; schoolhouse, Clifton; Mr Croft’s house, Richmond Grove; Presbyterian meetinghouse, Georgetown ; and schoolhouse, Kennington.

Cricket.—On Saturday a Wyndham team visited Mataura. Maw captained Mataura and Gifford Wyndham. The home team won the toss and sent Wyndham to bat. 't he fit st six wickets fell for 19 runs—l. VV. Raymond 10. The “ tail ” however made a better step 1 and brought the score up to 70 — D. Raymond 27 and Golding 15 being the principal scorers. During the first part of the innings Stewart’s bowling was very deadly, and he along with Burnside sue* ceeded in disposing of all the batsmen. The batting of Mataura was very poor, Raymond and Gibson securing all the wickets for 14 and of that 4 were byes. In their second innings Wyndham put up 91 runs for 5 wickeis—l. W. Raymond 36, Hannah 14 (not out), Gibson 18, and D. Raymond 11.—Own correspondent.

Woodlands Notes.— The' Caledonian Society have decided to postpone their usual Christmas day sports indefinitely.—Messrs MoKcrchar Bros, took four firsts, one hon. certificate and two certificates for Border Leicester ewes and rams at the Otago A. and P. Show.—Own correspondent. Cricket Team.— The following will represent the I. C.C. against Riverton on Thursday on the ground of the latter: —Smith, Brown, Kingsland, Stephenson, Northcote, Harraway, W. Quinn, Dalrymple, Coxhead, Harvey, and Findlay. Any of the above unable to go are requested to lot the secretary know at once. Bumptiousness, —A miserable unit of the community dared to dissent from an utterance of the Honourable Richard Seddon at Gore the other night. . His august majestyordered a policeman to remove the shocking offender and it was done..

Edendalb.— Mr W. H. Mathieson, of Invercargill, gave a limelight entertainment in the public hall, on Friday night, in aid of the Sunday school library. The subject was his recent journey to America and Eng* land. The hall was well filled and the audience very appreciative, the songs and recitations being especially well received. The lantern was manipulated by Mr Stewart. A very hearty vote of thanks to the entertainers was carried by acclamation.

—Own correspondent. Bluff Regatta Committee.— The annual meeting of the committee was held in the Harbour Board’s office on Saturday evening, a good number of gentlemen being present. The Hon. J. G. Ward was re-elected president ; Mr Samuel Nichol, vice-president; Messrs Macara, W. Waddel, G. Ferguson, Whealler, Bradshaw, Gilroy, Gray, Need, Roberts, Scott, Captain Macdonald, and Dr Torrance, the committee, and Mr J. E. Fox was [re-elected secretary and treasurer.. The programme will be issued immediately. A vote of thanks to the chairman (Mr Nichol) concluded the meeting. Southland’s First Detective.— A telegram from Dunedin reports that ex-Detective Shury fell dead from heart disease at Tuapeka Flat, while returning from Vincent Pyke’s political meeting. Mr Shury came to Invercargill from Victoria early in. 1863, and was at once appointed detective in the Southland police force, he having had previous experience in the same line in Melbourne. The “ backwash” of the rushes to the Dunstan, Lake, and Nokomai goldfields had left some undesirable people stranded about Invercargill, and Mr Shury soon had an opportunity of showing the stuff he was made of by a smart capture. At that time a jeweller named Berwick carried on business in a building on the site now occupied by the Supreme Court Hotel. His residence was in Clark’s Lane, and for safety it was his custom to carry home the more valuable articles of his stock. One night he was attacked in the lane by as ugly a ruffian as ever looked out of a prisoner’s dock, garotted and robbed. Shury was, however, “ watching the watcher,” and speedily collared the jeweller’s assailant, who proved to be an old convict from the other side. He was tried at the first sessions of the Supreme Court here before Judge Gresson, and got a long sentence. The judge complimented Shury for his smartness, and the redoubtable Thatcher commemorated the event in a “pome” which he recited nightly in the old Theatre Royal. Mr Shury. was a quiet reserved man; and gave one the idea of

being engrossed in his work. He must have been close on 70 years old. Lumsden Racing Club. — The annual meeting of this club was held on Saturday, when seven members were present. Mr Small, president, occupied the chair. The balance-sheet and report showed that the income of the general fund for the year wa L 231 4s and the expenditure L 217 13s Id, leaving a credit of Ll 3 10; lid. The ground is still under an indebtedness of L 37 12s 9d, but against that there is rent due, Lil 3s Id. The report spoke highly of the last year’s sport, and pointed out that the greatest credit was due to Mr Dowse, the handicapper, for this, some of the finishes being most exciting. Messrs Mason and Roberts were also spoken lof in eulogistic terms for their liberal treatment of the club. The documents were adopted unanimously. The election of officers resulted in Mr R. Watson being- chosen president, Mr D. Fraser vice-president, and a managing committee of 13 members. The president elect being absent Mr Fraser took the chair, and thanked the members for the honour conferred. The committee reelected Mr George Johnson secretary and treasurer ; the way in which he carried out the duties of the offices being spoken of in flattering terms. The date for the races was fixed for 24th January. It was decided to pay the interest due on the ground account and to place the rent when collected in the general fund. Messrs Mason, Craig, Arbuckle, and Bell were nominated as delegates to represent the club at metropolitan meetings, and a ballot was taken when the two first named were elected. The course is in very fair order, and will require but little outlay this season, and as the meeting is arranged so as not to clash with other fixtures, a successful issue may be expected.—Own correspondent. Just Oi-ened—Special Value in Men’s and Boys’ Hats and Caps. Velvet Tams from 2s, Tweed Caps from 9d; Men’s Hard Felt Hats from 3s 9d, and Soft Felt Hats from 3s.—Thomson & Bbattik. The advantages of the Cash Sys tern fully demonstrated in Mr J. S. Baxter’s column elsewhere. SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Mrs Webster for green peas and new potatoes A shearers’ cook wanted A gold pencil case lost Hospital Trust—Election of four trustees 4th Dec Tothill, Watson and Co—Wool, seeds, &c Wesney Bros, have all school requisites Election of councillor for East Invercargill, 14th prox North Invercargill—Election of councillor, 15th prox ’ The .Licensed Victuallers’ Committee rooms in Tay street Mataura P. and A. Show—Brown, Ewing’s prize J. G. Ward Association—Additions to Wallacetown sale Herbert, Haynes and Co. for clothing and hats .. Orchestral Union’s concert on sth December