THE Southland Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Luceo Non Uro. THURSDAY, 26th SEPTEMBER, 1895

Southland Times, Issue 13322, 26 September 1895, Page 2

THE Southland Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Luceo Non Uro. THURSDAY, 26th SEPTEMBER, 1895

Land Board. - Our report of Tuesday’s meeting will be found on page 4. In Suspense.—Owing to the length of our reportofyesterday’scourtproceedings,several letters, reports, etc., are crowded out of this issue.

Big Ships Make Little Work.—Nine unemployed men left the Bluff yesterday to work upon the Seaward Bush railway. Home Coming.—A meeting is to be held in the Temperance Hall to-morrow evening of all those who are willing to assist in giving a public welcome to Mr J, W. Kelly, M.H.R., on his return from Parliament. Supreme Court.—The Grand Jury were in attendance at the court yesterday morning and returned a true bill against Louisa Violet Poole, charged with using an instrument with intent to procure a miscarriage.

River Bulletin. — All the _ Southland rivers were very low yesterday, and it is reasonable to expect that there will be no disastrous floods this spring, unless there be an abnormal rainfall.

Legislative Council.—The only business before the Council yesterday was the consideration of the Fencing Bill in committee, and no alteration of any consequence was made therein.

Orchestral Union’s Concert. — The concert to be given in the theatre on Ist October by the Orchestral Union will be a highly enjoyable one, judging from the capital programme put forward. Mrs Ross will sing “ The better land,” and Mr J. E. Taylor “ The three singers,” and there will be some capital instrumental items. Ah, Now I—The Oamaru Mail reports that at a meeting of the local council a letter from the Invercargill Council, with reference to the Fire Brigade, asked, for various particulars—how many brigades the town ran, whether the men had free quarters, etc. The reading of the letter evoked an assumption from a councillor that it had been misdirected and should have been sent to Chicago. Aquatics.—The Railway Rowing Club held their annual meeting on Tuesday night. In the report mention was made of a handsome flag presented to the club by Mr Masters, and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to him. The club has a substantial balance on hand. The following officebearers were elected :—President: Mr S. F. Whiteombe ; vice-presidents : Messrs C. Holm, Biss, T. W. Brebner, and A. T. Ennis; captain :Mr D. Huston ; deputycaptain : Mr D. Nickless ; secretary and treasurer :Mr D. A. Mitchell ; committee : Messrs W. O. Ennis, G. Dunne, J. T. Martin, J. M. Wilson, A. Hasclmore, T. W. Poole, and W. H. McMaster.

Southland Rifle Club.—For the fifth all-comers match—7 shots at 600 yards—yesterday afternoon there was a fair attendance. For the most part the conditions of light and wind were against high scoring. Following are the prize-winners’ scores: — W. Bannerman, 4545444—30; E. Huffadine, 2525555—29; W. Smith, 2450255—23; A. R. Wills, 4242424—22. The first stage of the handicap competition—7 shots at 200, 300 and 500 yards—for the M.H. rifle presented by Mr N. Johnson will be fired on Wednesday next. Members who have competed with the M.H. rifle at N.Z.R.A. meetings are debarred from the above competition, but the committee have provided a prize for such to be shot for simultaneously with Mr Johnson’s trophy. Band Concert. —The concert in aid of the expenses of the City Guards Band to the Timaru contest was held in the theatre yesterday evening, there being a good downstairs house, but the circle was only sparsely tenanted. His Worship the Mayor presided and in the course of his remarks referred to the advancement made by the band and trusted that when tho contest came off that they would be at, or near, the top. The band then played the contest selection “Der Freischutz.” and, later, “ Halevy,” but comment is nob called for in view of the forthcoming contest, a remark which also applies to the instrumental solos played by members of the band. Songs, comic and serious,were interspersed with the instrumental items, the singers being Mrs Mohr and Miss Bishop (duet), Miss Nicholas, Miss Bishop, Mr J, Godso, Mr A. Thompson (encored), and Mr Godward (encored), each one being accorded pronounced and well merited applause. Mrs Mohr played the accompaniments very tastefully.

A Tip to Cyclists.—lf you want a good reliable bicycle, either for Touring, Racing,or business purposes there is nothing like going to a first-class practical man permanently established, who will give you a guarantee, and should anything go wrong with your machine he is always there ready and willing to put everything right for you. If you want an English machine you can get it as we stock all best imported Cycles, or if you want to encourage local industry take one of our own make “ Sparrowhawk,”,which are second to none in the colony. We now have a splendid and complete plant for the manufacture of cycles, and having added to our staff we can turn out a really good reliable machine. Special attention paid to Repairs. Enamelling, plating, etc., all done on the premises. It pays to get the best so go to Godward and McKenzie, Cycle Manufacturers and Importers, Dee street, Invercargill. TRY GOLD STAR COCOA. UNSUR PASSED FOR PURITY, EXCELLENCE AND FLAVOUR, OBTAINABLE AT J S. BAXTER’S.

To meet the demand for a low-priced kid glove Mr ames Thomson has sent us THE EXHIBITION GLOVE to sell at 2s 9d. Ladies will find it a very superior glove indeed. The best glove ever sold here at anything approaching the price. Our ladies’ kid gloves at 3s 9d, Is 9d and 5s 9d are widely known as the best value in the town.—Thomson and Beattie.

Why do women look old sooner than men ? The doctors answer 1 that it is because they do not get enough outdoor exercise. Moral: Buy a cycle from R. W. Jones, who teaches riding in the best style. Leading colonial and imported machines in stock.

“ Important to Cyclists.” —Two new 1895 pattern Bicycles with all latest patents, sent to me as samples, will be sold dead bargains to clear the line. If vou want to save five founds on a “ Bike,” call and inspect them at the American Carriage Factory Prince of Wales yards. TRY THE MUTUAL STORE FOR PURE CEYLON TEAS; PACKED IN LEAD, Is 9d AND 2s PER LB; USUAL PRICE, 2s AND 2s 4d. Ladies—Reserve your purchases for a few days longer. Don’t buy till you have seen our grand display of New Spring Goods. 50 cases now opening up. Due notice of the show will be advertised.—At Price & Bulleid’s, in Tay street.