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Southland Times, Issue 13061, 8 November 1894, Page 2

Railway Changes.—lt is currently stated that among the pending changes of railway officers wiil be the removal of the Invercargill stationma'-ter, Mr Styles, to a similar position in Wellington.

The Wairarapa.—To add to the interest of the forthcoming entertainment in aid of the proposed swimming baths fund, Mr W. H. Mathieson has secured a lantern slide representing the lost steamer Wairarapa. The entertainment is now to be held on Monday, 19th inst. Promenade Concert.—The City Guards Band played a number of selections on the Rotunda yesterday evening. The weather was not altogether propitious, but still ths music was enjoyed by a large number.

Cricket. —To-morrow’s matches : Star v. Campbelltown on the Eastern Reserve. Star team : Aspray, Brandford, Findlay, A. Gibson, J. Kingsland, Lillicrap, Millar, Quinn, Service, Ross, and Wann. C.C.C. : J. H. Reed, J. A. Wilson, A. Young, P. McDougall, F. T. Boys, C. Purdue, R. King, Tipping (2', W. King, Poynter. Star v. ,Winton at Winton. Star : Black, Dykes, J.Gibson, Hawthorne, Murray, McKay,Nash, Porter, Spiers, Widdas, and Wade. Quite Good Enough to Hang. — Salvador Franch, the anarchist whom the Queen Regent of Spain has just pardoned, is the murderous miscreant who threw two bombs among the audience in the Liceo Theatre in Barcelona this day twelve months, killing 23 persons and wounding 40 others. In August last Franch made a confession, in which he expressed the most sincere regret for the crimes he had committed, and avowed his entire belief and trusted in Christianity. Transit of Mercury.—“ Newton” writes: A transit of Mercury over the sun takes place on Sunday next, commencing at 3h. 27min. 40secs. a.m. The sun rises here at 4h. 44min. so Ih. 17min. of the transit must be lost to us. At Greenwich it commences at 3h. 55min. 40secs. p.m. (G.M.T.), and as he sets there at 4,16 p.m. the first contact only can be seen. The sun sets at Greenwich 56 minutes before he rises here. The transit lasts sh. 17min. and 29secs., and at 6h. 6min. a.m. it will be central, but owing to parallax different places will displace the planet on the sun’s surface. It!will need a glass to see it. The next transit will be on Nov. Sth, 1901; the last was on May 10th, 1891. Volunteer Gathering.—The Invercargill City Guards yesterday evening tendered a social entertainment in Millar’s temperance hotel to Sergeant J. L. Ridland who is about to leave Invercargill for Gore. The Sergeant, who has been connected with the Guards for oyer nine years, was the recipient of a nicely framed address and a gold albert guard. Captain Hawkins made the presentation and bore testimony to the indefatigab’e manner in which Sergeant Ridland had carried out the onerous duties of secretary and treasurer of the company and hoped he would long be spared to look upon the memento as a slight recognition of the esteem in which he was held by his comrades. Sergt. Ridland responding sincerely regretted having to part with so many comrades. During the evening songs and recitations were given by Captain Hawkins, Sergeant. Ferguson, Col. Sergeant Patterson, P.O. Crowther, Sergeant-Major Blackmore, Corporals Cox, King, Hawkins, and Wills, Bugler Yeo, P. ivates Irving, Butler, and Austin, and Mr J. Mair played the accompaniments.

Winton.—Mr Robert Jamieson purchased the rights to run the temperance booth at the races for L 7 10s, the dining room for L 3 ss, and’the fruit stall for 13 ss; Mr A. McMenatnin the grand stand for L2; Mr A. Davis the gates for L 32 10s, and Mr G. Harley the race cards for L 8 15s. —At a meeting of the Farmers’ Club on the 3rd inst. a resolution was carried directing communication with other olubs with the view of urging Southland County Council to provide a plentiful supply of reliable poisoned grain gratuitously for the destruction of small birds.—Own correspondent. The People’s Picnic.—For the United Fiieudly Societies’ fete, which takes place to-morrow at Mokotua, every arrangement for the convenience, comfort and enjoyment of all who attend has been carefully considered and made, and if the weather is favourable the gathering will no doubt pass off successfully. Prizes galore have been bought for the sports ; a substantial luncheon will be obtainable on the grounds, and the City Guards Band will add to the enjoyment of all present. The train fare being reasonable a large number will certainly journey to Mokotua.

Omnibus Service.—An omnibus service between town and North Invercargill will be started on Monday next by Mr W. Reid, a comparatively recent arrival in this district. Mr Reid has brought from Dunedin a large and well-appointed vehicle, capable of carrying about thirty passengers, and has arranged a time-table that will suit the convenience of the residents of the northern suburb and those whose business or pleasure attracts them thither. The omnibus itself is ss attractive in appearance, and so comfortable alow and aloft, that even confirmed pedestrians will probably find it difficult to resist the temptations to easy and luxurious locomotion which the handsome conveyance will offer.

Meeting of Creditors. —A meeting of ci editors in the bankrupt estate of James Waddell and Co., Bluff, was held in the office of the Deputy Assignee (Mr C. Rout) yesterday afternoon. Mr Rout presided and seven creditors were represented, the debtor, James Waddel and his solicitor, Mr Watson being also present. The chairman announced that the tender of W. Guthrie and Co. for the book debts had been accepted, the amount being L 279. This, he said, would mean a dividend of 9s 4d in the pound, but if the meeting did not pass a resolution giving the debtor his furniture, beyond, the L 25 worth to which he was entitled by law, the dividend would be 10s. After some discussion it was decided that the debtor should only be allowed to retain the furniture to which he is legally entitled, and that the remainder, valued by the Deputy Assignee at LlOO, should be sold by auction. The chairman said that the Colonial Bank had made a proposal, to the effect that they would reduce their claim against the estate, L 276, by L2O, if the creditors agreed not to assail the security given to them by the debtor, namely, his interest under the will of his deceased father, realisable only at his mother's death. The meeting decided to accept the suggestion of the bank.

Caledonian Society.—A meeting of the directors of the Caledonian Society of Southland was held yesterday evening in the Union rooms. The president, Mr D. Bissett, occupied the chair and there was a large attendance. The first business was the consideration of a letter from the Park Board of Management, advising the society, in conjunction with the other organisations interested, to apply to the Invercargill Borougu Council for a transfer from the ground at present in use to the block immediately behind the Park School, the main entrance being from Kelvin road. It was pointed out in the Board’s letter that the cost of forming a track on the proposed new ground would probably not be greater than that of altering the old one, while the advantages of situation, shelter, &c, would considerably enhance the value of the site. After considerable discussion it was decided to adopt the recommendation of the Board of Management, it having been explained that the Board had agreed to put the track on the present ground in a fit and proper condition for the ensuing New Year sports. Having dealt with this matter the meeting proceeded to allot the special prizes promised for the annual gathering, and it incidentally transpired that in cash and trophies the prizes will be worth about L3OO. Mr. A. J. Rankin gave notice that at next meeting he would move to rescind the resolution requiring competitors to forward with their entrances a statement of their performances for the previous two years. A Pest House.—The committee of the Benevoient Asylum made a serious statement to the Colonial Secretary of New South Wales the other day as to the state of the lying-in branch of that institution. They said that 14 years back an outbreak of puerperal fever occurred in the maternity ward, and there had been periodical recurrences since. The last outbreak terminated fatally in several cases, and the committee now had to admit that the walls of the institution were completely poisoned by the disease. The lying-in department at the institution, therefore, must be given up altogether. Sir Arthur Renwick, the president, said the situation was so serious that unless the Government helped the committee to get some other building he declined to take further responsibility in the matter. The Colonial Secretary promised to do his utmost to found a new lying-in hospital.

Still Another Record—lnvercargill to Dunedin in 12 hours 30A minutes, Invercargill to Gore in 2 hours I9J minutes. These are genuine records, imed by Club officials at each end made on a Humber 2811 b, beating all previous records by 25.1 min. English machines take the cake for Path, Road, or Touring. A large stock always on hand. Cheapest, best, fastest, and most durable. Premier, LlB 10s; H umbers, L 22 10s ; Raleigh, L 22 ; with all the latest improvements direct from Home. Cycles on time payment. Guaranteed for 12 months. Godward and McKenzie, Cycle Manufacturers and Importers, Dee street, Invercargill. Get the genuine article. Advt.J

"Messrs W. Gawne & Co. of George Street, have sent us a sample of Worcestershire Sauce manufactured by them, which is in no respect inferior to the imported article. We can safely recommend it as a valuable addition to our rapidly developing local manufactures. The bottles are neatly labelled and ornamental for home use and exportation ; and we hope that the manufacturers will realise a demand equal to the merits of the savoury article. (Evening Star.)

To Hand at the Exhibition, a very large selection I of Tweeds, Worsteds, Worsted Trouserings, Vecunias, Serges, Overcoatings, &c. A beautiful range of Summer Vestings. Also a shipment of first-class Wateqiroof Tweeds, fair wear and tear, guaranteed for two years. Place your orders early.—Thomson and Beattie. i An Axiom.—lt being much easier to save money than to earn it, we would recommend you to buy your groceries from J. S. Baxter at wholesale prices for readv money, and thus secure a large saving, as under the cash’system you are not charged for booking and bad debts. For price list see another page. [ SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. The N.Z. Shipping Co.’s Wairoa loads wool at Bluff and sails early m January j D McFarlane wants 3000 dozen eggs In bankruptcy—First dividend in James Waddel ! and Co.’s estate now payable > Board of Education want teachers for Mataura Island and Caroline schools | Board of Education invite tenders for a large number of w rks , i Tenders invited for painting and distempering work at the Shamrock hotel Southland Board of Education—Alteration in Clifton and Oteramika school districts boundaries Southland Board of Education—Notice re constituting Seaward Moss and Waituna school districts • Wairarapa Relief Fund—Lists at banks and muni- i cipal offices ! The funeral of the late Mr John Borrie moves from the house, Biggar street, to-morrow i Two furnished cottages at Bluff to let ! Tothill, Watson and Co want a groom and rouseabout for a station Win Todd invites tenders for the purchase of 8 acres and a house in Seaward Bush Meetings of Christians in Temperance Hall tomorrow afternoon and evening Mair and Shepherd have the latest in boating, cricket ing, tennis, and cycling shirts and other goods Great reduction in the price of groceries at Smyth’s, Tay street; see price list elsewhere