THE Southland Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Luceo Non Uro. TUESDAY, 14th MAY, 1895.

Southland Times, Issue 13216, 14 May 1895, Page 2

THE Southland Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Luceo Non Uro. TUESDAY, 14th MAY, 1895.

“Judas Maccabaws.” — Soloists and. orchestral members a,ro requested by advertisement to meet to-night to rehearse. Legalised.—The Invercargill branch of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants was registered on the 7th inst., as an industrial union of workmen under the Conciliation and Arbitration Act, 1894. Land Sale.—Messrs Tothill, Watson and Co report having sold by auction on Saturday, the highly improved farm of the late Mr Edwin Sutton, comprising about 293 acres situated close to Drummond, for L 7 15s per acre. The land was started at L 5 and after keen competition was knocked down to Mr Chas. Sutton. ■Winton Grain and Root Show.—lt has been resolved to offer as a special prize at this show for the best five acres of turnips within ten miles of Winton half a ton of MMden Island guano, the gift of theN.Z. Loan Company, making the second prize Mr Francis Jack’s gift of timber to the value of LI Is. Farmers competing are to peg off their five acres and pay an entrance fee of five shillings; the fields to be inspected and valued so that the successful competitors may be announced on show day. —Own coirespondent. \

Political Address.—Mr R. McNab, member for Mataura, addressed the electors, in the Oteramika Hall on Saturday night, a good, number being present including several ladies. Mr T. Jefcoate was chairman. Mr McNab dwelt on the leading political subjects of the day and showed that he was on the lines of an honest representative. At the close of his address various questions were put to him and answeied satisfactorily, after which a vote of thanks and confidence was passed by acclamation. —Own correspondent.

Southland Hospital.—A meeting of the trustees was held yesterday evening. Present—Messrs H. S. Hunter (chairman), C. Basstian, senr., A. Dunlop, Thos. Findlay, J. A. Hanan, J. R. Richard?, and W. R. Riddell. Accounts and salaries to the amount of L2OB 6s 5d were passed for payment. On Mr Hanau’s motion it was decided that a list of all patients in arrears should be furnished at each meeting. Mr Sam Hazlett, an ex-patient, wrote expressing his gratitude for the treatment received at the hands of the staff during his stay in the hospital.

Football Matches To-morrow. —l.F.C. v. Orepuki: Union ground, 2 p.m. I.F.C. Fountain, Russell, Roy ds, Henderson, Rimsay, Pollock, Martin (2), Todd, Walsh, Cameron, Ennis, Walker, Mitchell, and Royds. Star v. Pirates—Star : Cockroft, Bain, Donaldson, Hawthorne,Cuff, Mcßobie, Hamilton, Jenkins, Hughes, L. Murphy, Ramsay, Moir, Anderson, Knuckcy, and Kane. Pirates : Foster, Rallingshaw, Rodgers, Manson, Mcßobie and Tapper, Smith, McKay, Mcßobie, Anthony, Lounie, Farquharson, Purdue, Taylor and Woods. Star 2nd v. Pirates A—Star : Brown, Strang, Mills, Stead, Bain, Norton, De Joux, Taylor (2), Stone (2), McNeihge (2), J. Murphy. Pirates A: Grindley, West, Organ, Manson, Taylor, Sinclair, Galbraith, Bowlker, Matheson, Pascoe, McEwen, Tulloch, McNatty, Henderson and Marisco. The fields of play and times of starting these matches have not been supplied. Burns Club.—The monthly meeting of this society yesterday evening was an unqualified success in every respect. In the first place the Temperance Hall was well filled by a highly sympathetic audience, and in the second the performers all did their duty admirably. The president, Mr T. Denniston, occupied the chair, and after a very short introduction to the business announced that nominations of new members would be publicly received. In response the names of about 30 ladies aud gentlemen were duly added to the list. The proI gramme was then entered upon, the opening Siece being an instrumental selection by Mr i. Blue (violin) and Miss Geddes (piano), in which haff a dozen or more of the sweetest of Scottish airs were introduced, with variations, and played excellently. The next item was a paper by Mr Braik, based upon four incidents in the poet’s life, which the speaker took as texts from which to descant on Burns’ attitude towards certain phases of politics with reference to the stirring times of the French Revolution and the American War of Independence; towards the ecclesiastical authority of his time; his sympathy with the House of Stuart, and his leaning towards the party in church poli y known as the Auld Licht. In all these matters save the last Burns was on the side of the weak as against the strong. Mr Braik illustrated his paper by quoting from poems connected with its different sections. The paper was undoubtedly both able and interesting, but did not lead to any discussion, several gentlemen declaring, while admitting and admiring its merits, that they would not undertake the function of critic without having had the opportunity of reading it over. Mr Braik received a very hearty vote of thanks for his contribution. The songs that followed were “ Wae’s me for Prince Charlie,” by DrMacleod; “ Scots wha hae,” by Mr Braik; “ Duncan Gray,” b> Mr J. L. Watson; “Afton Water,” by Miss' M. Smith; “My Nannie’s awa,” by Mr H. S. Hunter, and “Scotland yet’’ and “The Bonnie banks o’ Loch Lomond” (as an encore) by Miss Geddes. This lady’s name was not on the programme on this occasion, but being present she readily yielded to the general request of the audience, expressed through the chairman during a five minutes spell for conversation and gave the two songs mentioned. Miss Brown of East road, whose name was down, was unfortunately unable to appear, having met wit h an accident, luckily a slight one, in driving to town. Mr Prentice contributed a recitation, and Mr T. Fleming a humorous reading that took immensely and kept the people laughing. Mrs Braik and Miss Little played a duet, and Mr Blue and Miss Geddes another series of delightful selections, and the meeting closed enthusiastically by the company rising and joining in two verses of Auld Lang Syne.

Unconsidbbed Trifle.—Fair Play of Ist March, referring to the proposed insistence of culonial governments to have white labour exclusively employed on mail steamers, thinks there is another side to the question and recommends the formation of an Indian Labour party, which, proceeding on well.recognised and well-approved lines, would compel the Governor general and his Uounoil to contract for the delivery of the mails only with those oompouies employing natives of India exclusively. It is not generally known that there would be no difficulty in working a steam fleet entirely by native labour, and if the colonials decide to act in the matter as stated they will find that their exclusiveness will be a veritable two-edged weapon. This latest attempt to protect colonial labour is a revival of the old navigation laws which wo found it advisable to repeal. It is in such ways and by such methods that the colonials “advance Australia”—to the Bankruptcy Court.

What Next.—According to a correspondent of the City Press (London) arrangements are being made for getting English washing done in Holland. The Human Beast.—The other day a Melbourne carter was fined LlO, in default three months’ in gaol for abominable cruelty to a horse. The weak and emaciated creature was struggling to pull a heavy load of bricks but fell, and being unable to rise the other beast kicked it till ho was extremely tired. He then took off the harness and battered the dying creature's head with the heavy irons. A constable had to shoot the poor creature as it was too weak to stand.

Surely a Joke Only.—lt has been a pleasing feature of the bicycling era in Invercargill that machines can be left in the streets with safety, and it will be a thing to bo regretted if thia wholesome condition of things is to be abrogated. Last night a gentleman had occasion to call at the office of this paper on business at a late hour and left his bicycle outside. On going out he found that someone had removed the valves from both tyres and let him “ down on his luck,” or rather on the 'ard ’igh way. It will be pleasing to know that this was only a practical joke and a rather amusing one ; if otherwise cyclists may have to ba more careful as to where they leave their steeds. The Triad—The proprietor of this musical monthly periodical publishes in this issue an extended notice of the Invercargill album of music, which they are distributing this month gratuitously with the ordinary issue of f the Triad. The album may be obtained gratis from a number of tradesmen by purchasers of goods to the amount of 2s 6(1 ; and the transaction also entitles them to enter for a L2O prize offered for competition, full particulars of which are given in the album. The contents of the gift book comprise 13 popular compositions, viz. : — “ Simon the Cellarer,” “ When Other Lips,” “She wore a wreath of Roses,” “Field’s sth Nocturne,” “ True Love,” “In Cellar Cool,” “ The Loreley,” “ Mendelssohn’s Funeral March,” “ Mendelssohn’s Song Without Words,” Grieg’s “ Elfentanz,” Schumann’s “ Slumber” Song, a waltz by Greig, Schumann’s “ Traumerei.”

The Perthshire’s Cattle. — Having heard some comments about the Queensland cattle on board the Perthshire not having been detected as smitten by pleuro pneumonia on the vessel’s arrival at the Bluff, we have made inquiries on the subject, with the result of finding that the officer at the Bluff, the ship’s first New Zealand port of call, is fully entitled to the credit of having detected the disease. The reports published conveyed the impression that no suspicion touching the health of the animals had been arousedj until the ship arrived at Lyttelton. This idea is far from being correct, as Captain Raymond, the inspector at Bluff, observed the condition of the cattle affected immediately on their arrival, and communicated his suspicions both to the Lyttelton officer and the head of the Stock Department. By the time the ship reached Lyttelton the disease had of course developed, and the opinion of Captain Raymond was confirmed. Of course he had taken precautions to prevent the spread of the disease while the ship was in port here, and we have also heard that he ordered one of the beasts to bo destroyed when the steamer had cleared our port, but on this point we are not certain. It is only fair, however, to a competent and watchful officer to let the interested public know that Captain Raymond in no way failed in h s duty, but exercised his functions on this occasion with the care and skill that he always brings to bear in the discharge of Lis duties.

Death at Orepuki.—Mrs Isabella Morrison, lessee of the Commercial Hotel, Hirstfield, died very unexpectedly on Saturday morning. About half-past seven her husband entered her room and had some conversation with her. She then seemed perfectly well, but on returning a few minutes later, Mr Morri-on was greatly shocked to find that during his short absence his partner for 46 years had passed away. The deceased lady and her husband arrived in Melbourne from Strathspey, Scotland, in December, 1851, and came to this country in 1861. For many years Mrs Morrison was favourably known as the genial hostess of the Benmore Hotel, and afterwards kept a boarding house in Invercargill. Some seven years ago she’eame to Oropuki and leased the Commercial Hotel. Mrs Morrison had nearly reached three score and ten years, but looked like living a good many years more. She leaves five of a family, all grown up and married, besides a goodly number of grand children.—Own correspondent.

Longbush.—The annual school concert was held in Mr McKay’s barn on Friday evening in aid of the school funds. Owing to the inclement weather the attendance was not quite so large as usual. Mr Smith, chairman of committee, presided, and after Messrs Edwards (violin) and McNab (piano) delivered an opening address. Songs were rendered in excellent style by Mrs Gazzard,Miss Dawson, and Miss Wright. Messrs Alexander and Irving also contributed songs which were encored. A duet by Misses Moffett and Wright, a recitation by Mr James MoKerchar and a glee by a quaitett party varied the proceedings. The school children were more than usually successful in the part they took in song and recitation ; a musical quadrille by the infants being much admired. Miss A. McKay contributed a piano selection with much taste and skill and besides playing the overtures Metsrs Edwards and McNab rendered several pieces in a masterly manner. A short play “The B(d Tempered Husband ” in which the Misses Greenhouse, Moffatt, Walker and Wright took part, received hearty applause- The usual votes of thanks closed a pleasant entertainment and the room having been cleared dancing was enjoyed by the young folks till early morn.— Own correspondent.

St. Pauls Presbyterian Church Endeavour Society.—The half-yearly meeting of this society was held in the church yesterday evening, there being a large attendance of members and friends, also representatives from four other societies, who gave greetings. A practical address on the work of the Lookout Committee was given by Mr McLean and Mr Torrance spoke on the miracle of the healing of the paralytic, bringing out the need for active service in endeavour work. Ihe Rev. G. Lindsay, who presided, spoke encouragingly of the work of the past six months, impressing upon all who were not members of the society the great benefit to be derived from being connected and taking an active part in its work. The annual report and balance-sheet showed the society to be progressing, there being now 55 active, 6 associate and 11 honorary members. Seven committees were kept busy and the report spoke of the good work accomplished by them. Valuable and practical work had been done by the relief committee in visiting and assisting many who were in need. Two solos and a quartette were nicely r mdered by Misses Smith, M and J. Hush and Messrs Rout and Todd. Refreshments were handed round during the evening and a very enjoyable and successful meeting was brought to a close by singing “ God be with you till we meet again.”

Where the big Dividends Come From. —The Victorian Tariff Board reports that the loss to the revenue from 1887 caused by admitting Victorian refined sugar at a lesser rate than other sugar has been L 169.984, and by the end of the current year the revenue will have been depleted to the extent of L 200,000. It is estimated that the annual loss is L 35.000, and that under the present system the sum is likely to increase. Whilst recognising that the differential rate on sugar is a very moderate protection, equalling, as it does, about 5 per cent, ad valorem, the Beard state that they cannot but be influenced by the following coneiderationsThat refining was successfully carried on in Victoria for 33 years prior to the establishment of the differential system; that refining is successfully carriel on in Queensland, South Australia, and New Zealand, in which colonies there is no differential duty ; that the representative of the principal company is of opinion that tha industry, could stand a reduction of the differential rate to 10s per ton ; that a large portion of the proflts of the industry are taken out of Victoria; that the present system results in a loss to ths revenue of L 35.000 per annum. It is recommended that the duty on sugar refined in bond in Victoria should be raised fiom 5i per cwt to 5s 8d per cwt.

Root Out the Scrubbers.— Young sound | sheep are in better demand in our local markets and in consequence are changing hands at enhanced values. We hear of sheep being sold at Is per head or even less; but these are old and inferior sheep suitable neither for breeding or fattening, and really only worth the price of the pelt. While the low value of wool and frozen mutton have undoubtedly ruled the price of sheep still it is none the less true that fanners in too many instances have kept old and inferior sheep which return little profit, eat the feed of good ones, and prevent farmers from purchasing young and profitable sheep. We have no hesitation in saying that it would be much better were a large number of this class of sheep sold for boiling down, let the price be what it may.—Clutha Leader. Overburdened—A meeting of 25 settlers was held at Cheviot on Friday night to consider what steps should be taken to obtain reductionsjin the rent now paid. The chairman said they had just ground for asking for a concession of rents, and the Government must recognise it, though they had not admitted it. It was impossible for the settlers to carry on with the present price of produce, and it would be 'hard if, after spending their capital on improvements, they should be turned out to make room for others. Another speaker said the wool they had obtained per sheep had not paid for the sheep, let alone the rent. A resolution was carried that Ja committee be formed to draw up a series of resolutions, including a "proposal that the Government be asked to remit the next half-year’s rent. Mr D. Brick spoke at length against any attempt to censure the Government or injure them in the eyes of the country. He moved in effect gthat it was premature to arrive at any decision until they had ascertained what the Government intended to do as regards the next half-year’s rent, and to find out whether they would give part of the L 50,000 spent last year when the unemployed were foisted on them, or supplement it with L 50.000 more to finish the roads in the country. The amendment was put and lost, and the original motion carried without dissent.

Wyndham.—Our draughts club has been resuscitated, a little enthusiasm having been infused by the visit of a player of no mean order who measured his skill against most of the good players of the district. A meeting was held on Saturday evening when it was resolved to reform the club, and officers were appointed. President, Mr Allan Stewart; vice-presidents, Messrs Souness and Mitchell; secretary, Mr J. B. Crawford ; committee, Messrs McLauchlan, Sawers, and office-bearers. The club meets every Wednesdaygand Saturday nights. Although a most miserable evening there was a large attendance at the social given by the Forward Lodge of Good Templars on Friday. Excellent songs and recitations were given by Misses Morgan and Likeman, and Messrs Day, Boyd, members of the Gore Gospel Temperance Society, and Messrs Mac Gibbon, Boyne, and the Rev. J. B. Smellie addressed the meeting. Miss Drake contributed a song for which she received a well merited encore. Miss Fox presided at the organ and accompanied most of the songs.—Own correspondent.

Nathans Frozen Meat Scheme.—ln his address at Feilding Mr D. J. Nathan said the solvency of the colony depended upon success of his scheme. The farmers of Australia and the Argentine had entered into the field of competition, and iu spite of our superior product were displacing us in the Home markets, while recent papers to hand showed that the scheme he had propounded was being urged on the farmers of Australia. He pointed out that it was absurd to expect that growers could get fair treatment or a satisfactory result under present circumstances of the market at Home, and trade had suffered so disastrously that it was imperative something should be done. He referred to the strides other industries had made by combination amongst those concerned in them, especially noting what has been done for the Indian and Ceylon tea trade and the Californian wine industry. The meat trade suffered greatly through so many financialy weak freezing companies, with their heavy permanent charges, being engaged in it, added to which there were far too many consignees. Other countries were assisting industries in a variety of ways, and if New Zealand did not mind she would be left lamenting. The flax industry had been allowed to die for want of a little timely assistance from the State, and it was necessary they should be stirring if the meat trade was not to share a similar fate. A Lively Gun Carriage.—Whilst acting as Director of Artillery at the War Office, Sir John Adye, along with other members of the Ordnance Committee, was called upon to test the proposal of an inventive being who thought that a horse would be a very efficient gun carriage in mountain warfare. So at Woolwich Arsenal a light gun was strapped on a troop horse’s back, the horse’s head was tied to a post and the gun loaded. As the horse stood whilst these operations were in process, the gun muzzle was pointing to an earthen mound, and the committee stood in a group at the opposite side. t A match was applied to slow burning fuse to fire the pieces, and the troop horse, hearing the fizzing, suddenly wheeled right round, bringing the gun muzzle fairly in line with the heads of the committeemen. In a second every man was flat on his [face ; the gun went off, aud the shot, flying over Woolwich town, fell harmlessly into the dockyard. The horse was lying on its back several yards away when the committee recovered their perpendicular, unharmed but considerably disturbed in mind. They reported unanimously against the inventive person’s suggestion.

Entertainment at Nightcaps.—A concert in aid of the Wreys Bush R.C. Church fund took place at Nightcaps on Friday night and despite a heavy downpour of rain there was an excellent attendance. A programme constating of 26 items was gone through with commendable spirit. A chorus by pupils of Opio school was well received and gave evidence of careful training. Mr J. Johnstone sang “Simon the Cellarer” aud “ The Tar’s Farewell ” very acceptably as did Mr T. Lloyd his song “ Oh ! but to see your face again.” Mrs Graham sang “ Whisper and I shall hear ” and another selection very nicely, and Miss E. Jaggers was loudly applauded for her rendering of “ Robin Adair” and “Kate Kearney.” Mr D. Mackintosh was happy in his comic songs and had to respond to an encore. Mr W. Millar sang “The Song that reached my heart” aud the “ Death of Nelson” in a very commendable manner, as did Mr W. D. Smith the “Last muster” and “The Toilers.” Dr Graham's recitations, “How we beat the favourite” and “ The crew and captain too” were very well received. Miss K. Kirwan and Messrs Anthony and Smith were a host in themselves and their contributions were vociferously applauded and encores demanded. Miss Kirwan sang “ Call me back,” and with Messrs Anthony and Smith the trio “ Who’ll shut the door,” and with Mr Anthony the duets “ The happy policeman” and “Forfeits,” while Messrs Anthony and Smith brought down the house with their duet “ The two Janes.” Mrs Cuppies discharged the function of accompanist very efficiently. On the whole the concert was an artistic success, and was followed by a ball at which 100 couples took part in the Grand march. A Marine Titan.—One of the most powerful dredges in the world has lately been constructed in Scotland. Formerly, when it was needful to make a channel through rock, it was customary to shatter the object by blasting and then dredge out the broken material, but recent dredges are sufficiently powerful to cut the way through the rock without the necessity of preliminary blasting. The dredge in question has been oonttt noted to meet the requirements of a new and import int channel at Bermuda, and is of special workmanship. It is also described as being the largest in the world, having a displacement of 2200 tons, and is built entirely of steel; its length is 208 ft-., beam 40ft., and its depth 17ft. 3in., dimensions which enable it to go anywhere ar.d face any weather. The dredging gear, ladder, and bucket chain weigh about 100 tons, and are represented as the strongest in the world ; the gear has suoh an excess of strength, indeed, as to enable it to pull up the engine if any insuperable impediment is met with in working, and disaster will thus bs avoided. The bucket ladder is fitted with ten powerful buffer springs to cushion any shocks that may be experienced when the dredger is ] working in a sea way. The vessel will I dredge to a depth of 45ft, |

Geography Out : Stamps In.—Marshal 1 Yamagata, in command of the Japanese forces, recently received the following disinterested communication from a European, schoolboy:—“ Honoured Marshal,—l ani only a schoolboy " ten years old. I live fat Berne. Upon the map, Switzerland /is smaller than Japan. I was very pleased;to hear that you have been serving the Chinese as my ancestors served their enemies. l . 1 hope you will conquer all China and throw down the famous wall which prevents people going there. No doubt it is because of that wall that I have not any Chinese stamps in my album. You must hav£ captured a lot, and I should be pleased'if you would send me some.” The Marshal, it is said, was greatly amused, aud sent 'a number of Chinese stamps to his young' correspondent. Now or Never.—Now is your time to get a first-class machine cheapj For one month only, wo have reduced! the prices of our Cycles. The popular Hurtibcr, usual price L 22 10s, we are now selling at Ll 9. All other machines likewise redttoed. Give us a call; you are not asked to wuy. We guarantee ail our Machines for 12 months, and also give you the best value ita the market. Several good bargains in secondhand machines.—Godward and McKenzxe, Southland Cycle Works Dee street, Invercargill. Don’t miss this chance for One Month only. \

Tub Question or the Hour is how to get the string of weekly income round the bundle of weekly wants make the ends meet and tie them. Thomson (and Beattie help everyone all they know to do this Money spent in their establishment spreads thin and covers a large surface. A thin film of money transmutes into a thick layer of clothing. The true magic transformation—Special purchase and special value, men’s heavy unbreakable wool pants, 3s 9d, 3s lid, 4s 6d, 4s 9d per pair. Boys’ Double Breasted Reefer Jackets, Indigo, all wool, reliable, cheap and good. The best value in Boys’, Youths’ and Men’s Clothing and Shirts in the trade, our own make. Buy from Thomson & Beattie and encourage local industry in a more practical way than gassing about it. SPRING BLOSSOM TEA COMPETL TION’. G. T. SMYTH HAS THIS CELEBRATED TEA TO ARRIVE PACKED IN ONE POUND TiNS. SEE SPRING BLOSSOM ADVERTISEMENT. To those wanting a vehicle, either new or second hand, we can thoroughly recommend calling at The American Carriage Factory, Prince of Wales yards, where the best selection of carriages and harness is to be found in the colony at prices to suit all parties, ranging from £5 up to £lOO. A cordial invitation is given to call. A Roomy American Farm Waggon of new design for sale cheap.—[Advt. ] SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. The Triad obtainable at booksellers and others City Guards Band—Sale Of work in the band room, Tay street, to-morrow afternoon and evening Orchestral Union meet to-night; Choral Union soloists also to attend Sections at rear of St Pauls Presbyterian Church for sale The funeral of Mr Donald Morrison’s wife takes place to-morrow I S Sinison sells Rev. J McKellar’s valuable library at Gore on 22nd inst j