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Southland Times, Issue 13264, 15 July 1895, Page 2

Education Scholarships.—A letter on this subject by Mr Scandrett is printed on page 4. Fatal Fall.—An Arrowtown correspondent reports that James Keating, drayman to the Arrow Borough Council, fell from a water race and was killed. The unfortunate man fell 150 feet. Southland Hospital Returns. — Remaining from last week, 19 males, 12 females; admitted during the week, 2 males, 5 females; discharged during the week, 1 male, 3 females; remaining in the institution, 20 males, 14 females; out-patieuts treated, 27 males, 24 females. Visiting trustee—Mr J. A. Hanan.

Southland Frozen Meat Company.—A meeting of the Re-construction Committee of this company was held in the Prince of Wales Temperance Hotel on Saturday afternoon. Mr J. McQueen presided, and there was a good attendance. It was intimated that of the required guarantee of L 20,000 to the Bank of New Zealand over L 12.000 had been secured, with the certainty that the amount would be largely increased in the course of a few days. Under these circumstances the directors granted* the committee a week’s extension of time, and the meeting adjourned till Saturday next at 11 a.m. Myross. — The newly-appointed head master to the Myross Bush school, Mr J. Miller, appears to have been very popular with the Mandeville people, old and young. That was his previous location and before leaving he was entertained at a social in the schoolroom when the committee and parents presented him with an illuminated address and also a writing desk, from the children. The local choir recognised his services by handing him a'handsome album.

Britain’s Flotsam and Jetsam. —D r Barnardo’a issue of Night and Day for May is written In the minor key. The Homes are receiving without surcease or diminution a stream of waifs and strays for rescue and relief. They have already nearly 5000 under their care, and there are many special requirements which Dr Barnardo particularises, and which show that the needs of the work are as pressing as ever. The editor states that there has been reemt'y a very serious falling off in the contributions, and, as he himself writes in feeble health, the outlook presents itself to him as a very gloomy o io.

Bodies Recovered.—lt will be remembsred that on the 20th April last a boat containing four men capsized in Preservation Inlet opposite the lighthouse landing p ace and that three of the occupants were drowned, the only one who managed to save himself being a well-known prospector named Phillip Payne. The body of one of the others, Thom is Cromatty, was shortly afterwards found and buried close to the landing place, and now news is to hand that the bodi. s of the other--, Magnus Sutherland and Peter Cameron, were found among the rocks near the same spot on the 27th June and buried beside the remains of Cromarty on the 4th inst. The bodies were much dell imposed and an arm and leg of one had disappeared. Winton.—At the meeting of the Borough Council on Friday it was decided to instruct the borough solicitor to take action against Messis Ryan for obstructing theMeldrum-St. drain ; also to take action after eight days’ notice to enforce the bylaws relative to horses or cattle running at large within the town. Accounts for L 9 10s 91 were passed for payment.—A trotting club, numbering about 20 members, has been ’started here, Mr R. Wilson being president, Mr G. Hurley vice-president, Mr A. Liddell treasurer, and Mr C. N. Broadbent secretary. It has been resolved to have a race meeting about the middle of November, and to give about Ll3O in stakes.—lt is reported that there is a movement afoot among business men here with the view of closing at nine o’clock on Saturday nights. It is argued that such an alteration would be a boon to those in business without materially injuring the public, —Own correspondent.

The Next Prohibition Crusade.—Mr J. D. Sievwright, who is not unknown in Invercargill and who was for some time on the staff of this journal, writing to the North Otago Times, states that there is a worse evil than intemperance, one that has increased hundredfold since the closing of 25 per cent, of the hotels in Oamaru. “ I would not say that the one has been consequent on the other; but it is a matter of fact, and astounding in all its dreadfulness, that numbers of young men have become addicted to the opium habit. Three of these young men to whom I refer have become total wrecks, physically and morally. The awfulness of the opium habit is indescribably terrible. Drunkenness is foolishness to it. These young ;men have been remonstrated with, but uuavailingly, and is there no remedy ? The opium habit is, in Oamaru, on the increase, and there is an infatuation about it that those who have read De Quincey can readily understand. One young man has squandered an inheritance of LBCO in two years through being a devotee of opium, and is now in an indescribable condition. Drink slays its thousands, but opium, when it takes on, its tens of thousands.”

N.Z. Volunteers.—Atavolunteer parade in Wellington on Friday night the Imperial decoration for 20 years’ service was presented to Lieutenant-Colonel Pitt, of Nelson ; Lieutenant-Colonel Bonar, of Westland ; Brigade Surgeon Lieutenant-Colonel Boor, of Nelson; and Major Harris, of Auckland. The Gavernor made the presentation, and said he was obliged to the Premier for giving him the opportunity of shoving the interest he took in volunteering. He congratulated the volunteers of New Zea’and, and said, they compared favourably with any soldiers in the world. He was pleased that Her Majesty had initiated this decoration, which would be an incentive to volunteers to remain in the ranks and receive similar decorations. He himself had taken a great interest in volunteering, and while in the colony would do all he could on its behalf. Colonel Fox also spake, referring to the valuable services of the recipients of the decorations. His report, he said, this year would be found genetally satisfactory, and they would find that the defences of the colony had been materially improved. Colonel Fox said he desired to encourage volunteers in shooting, though it had got abroad that he was inimical to that.

S.M. Court. —At this court on Friday Broad, Small and Co. sued John McDonald and Eliza McDonald (Hokoaui) for LlB as balance due for goods. Mr Rattray for plaintiffs; Mr Maca i-ter for Mrs McDonald. The case for plaintiff) was that the goods had been supplied for a building which afterwards was discovered to be on the wife’s land. The goods had been ordered by the husband, and debited to him, and all accounts rendered to him, but plaintiffs asked judgment against the wife also: a* she received the benefit. Mr Macilister contei d:d that as there was no fraud intended on the part of the wife, as the giods had beau given by McDonald to his: wife in liquidation of a debt owing to her, judgment should nit be eg inst her, as it could mot g > against her in law, tbe plaintiffs having elected to debit the husband and treat him. as the principal. Authorities' were cited, and ju Igmont was reserved —John Moffett sued John McKenzie (carter) for L 6 Os 2d and rccov red, with Q «ta LI 12s fid.

Police Court.—At this court on Saturday morning, before Mr J. W. Poynton, S. M. a man named John Patterson was charged with having on the 9th July, at Mossburn, criminally assaulted his daughter, aged 10J years. - On the application of Sergeant Macdonell the accused, who did not ask for bail,was remauded till the 17th inst.

GLENHAM ESTATE—FARMS FOR SALE, 70 to 200 acres each. See advertisement amongst auctions. Apply, OTAGO & SOUTHLAND INVESTMENT CO.

Dr. Monin writes “The eye’e strongly accelerates the respiration and circulation, makes the joints supple and developes muscle. The abdominal muscular movements caused by cycling, exercise a kind of automatic massage which favours the shrinking and re-absorbtion of the abdominal fat, whilst also overcoming constipation. In gout, diabetes, hepatic colic and certain forms of rheumatism, organic combustion is in this way hastened and the assimilative processes on which depends life and health becomes wonderfully regular.—Godward and McKenzie for Cycles, Dee street, Invercargill.

The London Drapery and Clothing Co call attention to their Grand Show and Clearing Sale of MeKerrow, Lies & Co.’s Stock and also McPherson and Kemp’s stock; purchased for 10s in the £. Sale tarts to-day '

There is good reason for the popularity of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. Davis and Buzird, of West Monterey, Clarion Co., Pa., say: “ It has cured people that our physicians could do nothing for. We persuaded them to try a bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and they now recommend it with the.rest of us.” For sale by C. H. Macalister, Chemist, Invercargill.

THE MUTUAL STORES HAVE PRIME FACTORY POTTED BUTTER AT 10d PER LB — SUPERIOR TO FRESH BUTTER-DEE STREET.

Carlton Cornwell, foreman of the Gazette, Middletown, N.J., believes that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy should be in every home He used it for a cold and it effected a speedy cure. He says, “It is indeed a grand remedy, I can recommend it to all. I have also seen it used for whooping cough, with the best results.” For sale by C. H. Macalister, Chemist, Invercargill.

Before John Thomson left London he bought a large quantity of the cheapest calico he had ever seen—sufficient he thought to last six to eight months. He under-estimated the public appreciation of a good thing; they sold out in under six weeks. We have now opened six cases, nearly 10,000 yards, of the same cloths at 2s 4d, 3s 4d and 4s 3d per dozen. Kindly make a note that from now till Stock-taking all left over of our this season’s high-class Mantles and Jackets will be offered at Stock-taking Prices.— Thomson and Beattie.

LOVERS OF REALLY GOOD TEA WILL FIND THAT BAXTER’S 2s CEVLONTEA.A DELIGHTFUL BEVERAGE, BEING OF GOOD QUALITY, RICH LIQUOR AND FINE FLAVOUR, THE BEST POSSIBLE VALUE AT THE MONEY. TRY IT. Certainly the most effective m dicine in the world is Sanders and Son’s Eucalypti Extract. Test its eminently powerfnl effect in Coughs, Colds Influenza the relief instantaneous. In serious cases and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, scaldings bruises, sprains, it te the safest remedy—no swellings—no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in Croup, Diphtheria, Bronchitis, Inflammation of the Lungs Swellings, &c., Diarrhoea, Dysentery Diseases 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 reject all other?.

Many stubborn and aggravating cases of rheumatism that were believed to be incurable and accepted as life legacies, have yielded to Chamberlain’s Pain Balm, much to the surprise and gratification of the sufferers. One application will relieve the pain and suffering and its continued use insures an effectual cure. For sale by C. H. Macalister, Chemist, Invercargill. SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Mutual Life Association of Australasia—lmportant notice re endowment assurance W Corbett has three chains of frontage in Esk street for sale Rev .Mr Bannerman gives an address in the First Church to-morrow evening on the New Hebrides mission with limelight views Monthly meeting of Burns Club in Temperance Hall this evening A meeting of Dr Barnardo’s local committee this evening A strong active girl wanted for the country Ekensteen Bros and,' Co have lithographed sheets of Mrs Dean for sale

Herbert, Haynes and Co’s big sale of millinery, furlined cloaks, dresses and clothing closes on 20th inst