THE Southland Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Luceo Non Uro. WEDNESDAY, 29th NOVEMBER, 1893.

Southland Times, Issue 12768, 29 November 1893, Page 2

THE Southland Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Luceo Non Uro. WEDNESDAY, 29th NOVEMBER, 1893.

Wallace County Council.—A report of the monthly meeting of this body is ou page 4 to-day. The Next Elections. —To-day the polls to decide who are to be mayors of Invercargill and Gore take place. The candidates are so well known that it is needless to repeat their names. The Returns.—We cannot compliment the Press Association on the form in which the election returns were sent out from Wellington, the same electorates being repeated with variations in the same message. In some cases the figures are not the latest, but the positions of the candidates are pretty well assured.

Southland Land Board. — The usual meeting of this Board yesterday lapsed for want of a quorum. The members present were Messrs Cowan and Kinross. Maintenance. —The action brought by Christina Duncan against John McNaughton, partly heard last week, was settled at the Police Court yesterday, the defendant agreeing to pay 7s 6d per week towards the support of his illegitimate child, together with L 6 Ils expenses, and costs. Mr Wade was for complainant and Mr Macalistcr for chfendant. Cricket. —The match I.C.C. v. Star will be concluded on the Eastern Reserve to-day, commencing at 2.30 p.m. sharp.—Ball, Duncan, Domigan, Ennis, Grindley, Inglis, McNatty, Nash, Robertson, Stead and Sinclair are the Southern Cross team to play the I.C.C. second eleven this afternoon.

Temperance Bazaar.—The temperance bazaar will open at 3 o’clock this afternoon, in the Temperance Hall. For several months a number of ladies have been diligently plying the needle, and the result is a collection of useful and ornamental wares, particularly of children’s clothing. There will also be a produce stall, a collection of ferns and pot plants, and a tempting collection of dolls for the young people. Tea may be obtained at a reasonable cost. The entrance money will be returned to those who purchase. Oteramika. —On Wednesday evening upwards of 60 people assembled in Mr Drake’s barn, to listen to Mr W. H. Mathieson’s account of his recent trip to America and England. In March last Mr Mathieson was passing through the district, and learning that a service of song was to be given in connection with the Gospel mission services held there, he decided to make one of the audience, and was taken with the enthusiasm manifested in the proceedings that he told Mr ’Jefcoate if his life was spared to return to New Zealand he would give a lecture in the barn to help the funds for the erection of a Mission hall. Accordingly he appeared as above, and kept the audience for two hours delighted with speech, song and recitations ; all of which were given in a way that the audience could understand and remember, and set them wishing for more. The chairman, Mr Jefcoate, in introducing Mr Mathieson, said that in March last he had nailed a horse-shoe on his (Mr Jefcoate’s) diningroom door right way up, it having been previously wrongly fixed, and he hoped that if any present were wrong in their attitude or position, towards the good cause they had in view, Mr Mathieson’s remarks would help to put them right. At ths close of the meeting Mr Jefcoate thanked Mr Mathieson personally for his kindness in coming from Invercargill to entertain them so admirably. Mr Clay and Mr Warren proposed and seconded a vote of thanks from the gathering, which was put and carried by acclamation. The choir also received a similar well merited compliment. Mr Mathieson duly acknowledged the compliment paid to himself, and in proposing a vote of thanks to the chairman said he was one of those men who won the esteem and confidence of others at first sight. At all events in his own case he bad felt it to be so. He further referred to the value, in both spiritual and temporal matters, such men as their chairman were to the district in which they lived, and the good influence they exerted upon all around them, showing that even in humble spheres men might’“make their lives sublime and leave footprints on the sands of time,” that would guide others perhaps long afterwards. He hoped the Gospel hall would be a success, and that the cause it represented would prosper in the district.

' Pay Day.—Shareholders are reminded that to-day is the fortnightly subscription day of the Southland Building Society.

Star Sailing Club.—Following are the entries and handicaps for the sailing race this afternoon, the first for Mr Roope’s trophy :—Lambeth’s Madge, 3 o’clock ; Hatch’s Iris, 3 hrs. 1| min. ; Jordan’s Scimitar, 3 hrs. 3 mins. ; Pasco’s Garibaldi, 3 hrs. 4| mius.; Craig’s Wanderer and C. Risk’s, senr., Ocean Queen, 3 hrs. 7i mins. . Middle School.—The monthly meeting of the committee of this school, held on Monday night, was attended by Messrs Fleming, Kingsland, Smith; Scandrett, Lewis, and Stirling (chairman). The head master reported that the number on the roll was 685, the highest attendance 615, and the average 585. The question of holidays was considered, when it was resolved that the Chairman meet and confer with the chairmen of the other town schools, and arrange for a general day to i ecommence school duties in January. It was agreed to raise a fund for the purpose of distributing prizes at the close of the examination next month. Accounts amounting to L 5 Is 6d were passed for payment. High Schools Board.—The monthly meeting of the Board was held on Monday evening. Presen*—Messrs Lumsden (Chairman), Bain, and Carswell. The usual sum of LlO 10s was voted for prizes, and it was decided not to have any entertainment such as was held last year, but that the prizes be distributed in the afternoon and that the public be invited to attend. A letter from Mr Gammell referring to the proposed examination was read and received. The secretary and headmaster were instructed to prepare the annual prospectus. Mr McFarlane not being present the motion standing in his name lapsed. Accounts amounting to LlOO 19s lid were passed for payment. Applications for the position of Mathematical and Science Master, of which there were twenty, were read by the secretary and further consideration was deferred to a special meeting on Monday next. Most of those applying are M.A.’s or B.A.’s Winton School. —A meeting of Committee was held on the 27th inst. Messrs Cameron (chairman), Daly, Keith, Cowie. Liddell, and Sheehanbeing present. The head teacher reported the number on the roll as 226, the average attendance being 195. The Inspector’s report on recent examinations was read and it was unanimously resolved, that a vote of thanks be accorded the teaching staff for the highly satisfactory examination which the school has paseed. The Xmas holidays were fixed to commence on the 22nd prox., and it was decided to hold the annual picnic on the Friday preceding the taking up of the school after the holidays', and that a small sum of money be voted for purchase of prizes for those who were successful at the examination. —Own correspondent. Just Opened—Special Value in Meli’s and Boj-s’ 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 & Beattie. The advantages of the Cash Sys torn fully demonstrated in Ma J. S. Baxter’s column elsewhere. Certainly the most effective medicine in; the world is Sanders and Son’s Eucalypti Extract. Test its eminently powerful effect in Coughs, Colds, Influenza; the relief instantaneous. In serious cases and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, scaldings, bruises, sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swellings—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 all hospitals and medical clinics; patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy; crowned with medal and diploma at International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article and eject ail others. SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Temperance Bazaar—Programme for to-night Additions to The Ward Association’s horse sale on 2nd prox A general servant wanted A shearers’ cook wanted The Hesperides Gold Mining Co—Re call Tlie Waterbury Watch—See testimonials Four rooms at Bluff to let A gold locket lost Tenders wanted tor the erection of offices Southland Rille Club—Handicap match to-day Tlie Garrison Band to play at Temperance Bazaar