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Southland Times, Issue 13285, 12 August 1895, Page 2

Correspondence.—A batch of overdue letters will bo found on the fourth page of this issue.

Drowned.—A child named Mary Bull, aged three years, was drowned in a water hole at the Pine Company’s sawmill atColac on Friday.

Lectures.— The Rev. H. R. Haweis, M.A., one of the most celebrated and eloquent English divines of the present day, will lecture in Invercargill on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week, dis subjects are advertised, and an unusual treat may be anticipated.

Champion Ploughing Match —An errer was made in the list of donors of special prizes. For the youngest ploughman in the single furrow class a pair of trousers to measure was reported as being presented by Mr J. 8. Goldie ; this should have retd Mr J. H. Geddes. Mr P. McDermid was the winner.

The Catterthun. — Mr A. Ferguson, watchmaker, Dee street, will have a pair of pearl shells in his window for a day or two, on one of whieh is painted the steamship just lost—the Catterthun, and on tbe other the Airlie, another ship of the same line. The painting is Chinese work done in Hong Kong,'and the shells were procured on board the former vessel, by which Mr Ferguson was a passenger to Melbourne on his return, some years ago, from the Kimberley diggings.

Entertainment at Bluff.—ln the Primitive Methodist Church on Thursday evening a magic lantern entertainment, illustrative of the temperance story “Ten nights in a bar room,” was given by the Rev. W. C. Woodward. There was a large audience, the views shown were excellent, and Mr Woodward well deserved the hearty vote of thanks accorded at the conclusion. Mining Fatality. —A miner named George Gray Porter, was working in the face of a terrace at Wilson’s River with his mate, James Barnes, when a fall occurred and Porter was buried. After considerable exertion the poor fellow was extricated, but only lived for about twenty minutes. The miners made a coffin out of sluice boxes and buried the body of tbe unfortunate man in the vicinity. Porter was a man of most careful and abstentious habits and was well liked in the district. His friends reside at Otakarama near Gore.

Pet Fanciers.—For the Fancier, a publication emanating from Nelson, and devoted to the discussion and dissemination of information regarding poultry, pigeons, canaries, and dogs, Mr Barber, formerly canvasser for the' Triad, has been appointed agent in this district. .Reference was made to this, magazine in these columns when it first made its appearance, and the favourable opinions then expressed as to its usefulness have been more than confirmed by the merits of more recent numbers. Southland H. and C.A. Board.—The Board met on Thursday, Sth inst; Messrs Hall (chairman), J. C. Ellis, Green, Hast, Hamilton, McCallum, and Roche being present. It was resolved that the Colonial Secretary be written to as to the Board’s position with respect to children sent to the Home during the proceedings in the Dean case, and also in respect of the appropriation of miners’ rights in the Fiord County.—On the motion of Mr Ellis it was resolved that the press be invited to attend the meetings of the Board and that notices be sent to the Southland Times and Daily News and that accommodation be provided for reporters. Renewals of aid to the extend of L2O Ils 6d for the week were granted, and accounts for L 636 5s 7d passed for payment. The present inmates of the Home number 37 males and 14 females.

Football.—A mitch took place on the Western Reserve on Saturday afternoon between teams representing the Post and Telegraph Department and the Press of Invercargill. There was a large gathering cf spectators, and each team had its supporters. Owing to the condition of some of the players two short spells were played. Fountain and Tapper captained the Post and Press respectively. From the kick off the game was fast and furious. For off-side play the Press were given a free kick in front of their opponents’ goal, but it only resulted in a force down. From tbe kick out the P. and T.’s the ball into the Press 25, where great efforts were made to score. The game being of a fast and open description many stragglers were to be seen on both sides, and these were greatly relieved when the whistle went for halftime. After a general sueking of oranges played was resumed, the Press making vigorous attempts to score. Ekensteen crossed the line twice, but the scores were not allowed owing to an infringement of the rules. ' Towards the finish of the game the P. and T.’s had an easy chance of scoring, but the kick at goal went wide. When the whistle, sounded at the finish the match was declared a draw, neither side having scored. For the P. and T., of the modern players, Purdue, Fountain, Matheson, and Henderson were the mainstay of the “ have beens.” Stewart, Herd, Reed, and Faulks also distinguished themselves ; while the spasmodic attempts of Percival (Post) and McGuire (Press), to obtain possession of the ball caused great amusement among the spectators. For the Press— Ekensteen (whose play demonstrated that he had lost none of his old-time form), Rout, Merribes, and Quick, of the backs, and De Joux.Kane, Spear, and MoEwan, of the forwards, played their best. Next Saturday Post and Press combine forces and play a team from the Banks,

Ambulance Work.—Ari ambulance class in connection with the Invercargill centre of St. John Ambulance Association has been formed at the Bluff, and this: evening Dr Torrance (who has kindly consented to act as instructor) will give his first lecture in the Sailor’s Rest, where a room has been secured.

Wreys Bush.—The funeral of the late Mr Edward Leon was very largely attended, mourners coining from all parts of Southland to pay the last tribute of respect to one that was held in high esteem by all who knew him. The deceased was a brother of Mrs Griffin, of the Nightcaps Hotel, and .was’ well known in Invercargill arid Gore; ’"His frank manner and generous, sympathetic disposition won for him a large circle of friends who will long cherish the memory of the genial “Ned,” whose remains lie beside those of his brother-in-law in the Wreys Bush cemetery.—l regret to have to record the death of Mrs Gill, of Nightcaps, who passed away during the week. The young lady, being the daughter of Mr A. Miller, of Wreys Bush, was widely known and highly respected throughout the district.—Own correspondent. Wanton. — The Farmers Club observed Arbor Day by planting on their grounds about 250 macrocarpa. There was a strong turn out of the school children and the work was carried out under the supervision of Mr Cowie, chairman of the school committee, and Mr McKenzie, president of the club. The children had a merry time of it and a distribution of sweets among them before they separated.—At the meeting of the Borough Council on the 9th inst.,a rate of Is 3d in the pound was duly made. Letters were received from the Treasury intimating payment of balance of subsidy and from

the Council’s solicitor as to an obstruction to Meldrum street drain. Permission was given to A. Blyth to put a box across the Clyde street footpath, and it was resolved to co-operate with the Farmers’ Club iu calling attention to the urgent need for widening the station platform and otherwise improving the building. Accounts amounting to L2l 5s 5d were passed for payment.—Own correspondent.

Preservation Inlet Goldfields.—The news received from Preservation Inlet by the s.s. Invercargill, which arrived at the Bluff on Saturday morning is not of a particularly encouraging nature. As a result of fifteen days’ crushing at the Golden Site only a few ounces of retorted gold was obtained, and in connection therewith the manager writes that in the whole of his reefing experience he had never been more surprised and disappointed. The work now going on at the claim is the continuation of the drive from the bottom of the winze and the drive from the surface where the outcrop was found. Crushing had not been stat ted at the Morning Star claim when the steamer left. The battery has been erected and tested, but the tramway by which the stone is to be brought from the drives has not been completed owing to a difficulty in procuring the necessary timber. It was expected that crushing would be started in a day or two. The directors have secured the services of Mr J. E. Davies, well known at Skippers, as mine manager. With regard to the other mines no reliable news worthy of note is to hand. The South School Fire.—An inquiry was held in the school on Saturday before Mr J. W. Poynton, coroner, as to the origin of the fire by which a portion of the school was destroyed on the evening of the sth inst. The jury consisted of Messrs G. G. Burnes (foreman), O. G. W. Hast, Thomas F. Smyth, Jabcz Hay, E. Regers, and L. Petrie. From a minute examination of the several witnesses by Sergeant Macdonell, nothing was elicted to show that any carelessness could be attached to any of the teaching staff, or the girls who had cleaned the school during the afternoon. The verdict of the jury was to'the effect that the fire was accidentally caused,but that in their opinion fire guards should be procured to lessen the chances of a similar occurrence. From the evidence of some of the witnesses who were first on the scene it was evident that had the school been provided with a sound bell, sufficient alarm could have been given to ensure the speedy arrival of willing helpers living in the vicinity, and that their services would have been of the greatest benefit in checking the fire at an early stage. The evidence of Constable Barrett also showed that much delay was caused by the bursting of a hose used by one of the brigades.

Entertainments at Dipton.—Our Band of Hope made their first appearance before the public on the Ist inst. in the East Dipton Hall. The attendance was remarkably good, and the affair was a great success, financially and otherwise. The Rev. Mr Kyd occupied the chair, and music was supplied by Miss Christie and Mr Whitaker. Addresses were given by Messrs Kyd and Bell; recitations by Misses Jessie Mackay and Jane Parker ; readings by Mr Kyd and Miss J. Scott; songs by Misses Christie, Kate Ferguson, Em. and Ada Giller, Bertha and May Gould, Em. Milligan, Jean and Bertha Craig, Elsie Dugigan, Maggie Bell, Maggie Whitaker, Maggie Burgess, Mr and Mrs Kyd, and Master Joe Campbell. The performance concluded with a sketch entitled “ A Slight Mistake,” the characters of which were well taken by Misses Lizzie Milligan, Anna and Jessie Mackay, Minnie Campbell, and Masters Jas. Wardrope and Tom Whitaker. Tea and cakes, of which there was abundance, were handed round on two occasions, and all went away thoroughly satisfied and pleased. — Thirty members attended the Mutual Improvement Society’s meeting on the 7th inst., which afforded a most enjoyable evening’s entertainment. Miss McLeod played a piano selection as an overture; songs were given by Mrs Campbell, Miss Duggan,'and Messrs Mcßean and Pope ; a reading by Mr James McLauchlan, and piano and violin selections by Miss McLeod and Messrs Whitaker and Bert Campbell. A poetic paper by Mr Irvine entitled “ The ; Old Farmhouse,” was excellently read by Miss J. Scott, secretary, and was listened to with great interest. A hearty vote of thanks and congratulation was passed to the author. Mrs Whitaker’s paper on “playing cards” was very warmly criticised and created a lot of amusement. The whole of the performers acquitted themselves most creditably.—Own correspondent.

Got There All Right.—News was recently received from the lonely island of St. Kilda in a strange form. Early in Jnue a small tin canister, containing letters, drifted ashore on the beach at Barra, in the Heb. ides of Shetland. The full amount of postage in cash was enclosed, together with a note, dated “St. Kilda, N. 8., March Ist, 1895,” which requested the finder of the canister to forward the letters by post, as they were on business. It also contained an intimation that all were well on the island ; that very stormy weather had been experienced during the winter, and that no births, deaths, or marriages had to be recorded since last year. The distance from St. Kilda to the Hebrides is about 300 miles, and in accomplishing this journey the strange post-box occupied three months and nine days.

A Des Moines woman who has been troubled with frequent colds, concluded to try an old remedy in a new way, and accordingly took a tablespoonful (four times the usual dose) of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy just before going to bed. The next morning she found that her cold had almost entirely disappeared. During the day she took a few doses of the remedy (one teaspoonful at a time) and at night again took a tablespoonful before going to bed, and on the following morning awoke free from all symptoms of the cold. Since then she has, on several occasions, used this remedy in like manner, with the same good results, and is much elated over her discovery of so quick a way of curing a cold. For sale by C. H. Maoalister, Chemist, Invercargill.

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Dr. Monin writes “ The cycle strongly accelerates the respiration and circulation, makes the joints supple and developes muscle. The abdominal muscular move-: meats 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. Mrs Emily Thorne, who resides at Toledo, Washington,says she has never been able to procure any medicine for rheumatism that relieves the pain eo quickly and effectually as Chamberlain’s Pain Balm arid that she has also used it for lame back with great success. For sale by C. H. Maoalister, Chemist, Invercargill. The London Drapery and Clothing Co call attention to their Grand Show and Clearing Sale of MoKerrow, Lees & Co.’s Stock and also McPherson and Kemp’s stock; purchased for 10s in the £. Sale arts to-day SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. A Ferguson, watchmaker and jeweller, commences a genuine reduction sale to-day St John Ambulance Association—A men’s first aid class commences to-morrow evening Rev. H R Haweis commences his lecture-entertain-ments on 14th The funeral of the late T H Maclaurin takes placa this morning The N.Z. Fancier, a poultry journal—Canvass to be made for subscribers