THE Southland Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Luceo Non Uro. THURSDAY, 16th JULY, 1896.

Southland Times, Issue 13508, 16 July 1896, Page 2

THE Southland Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Luceo Non Uro. THURSDAY, 16th JULY, 1896.

Trotting Meeting. — Entries for the Southland Trotting meeting close to-night with the secretary at the Criterion Hotel at 8 p.m. The Makabewa Bridge. — Since th, floods rendered this bridge unsafe for tratlic the Railway Department has had gangs of labourers continuously at work repairing it, with the result that the trains now pasj over it.

Invercargill Borough Council. — At the meeting to-night amongst other business will be the consideration of a recommendation from the Finance Committee to approach the ratepayers for the purpose of raising a loan of L5OOO to be devoted to the erection of public abattoirs for the town. Southland County.—l hear the following names mentioned as likely to compete wit If the sitting member, Mr John Hamilton, for the representation of the Winton Riding— Messrs A. McPherson (Hokonui), W. Baird (Otapiri Gorge) and M. O’Brien (Winton).— Own correspondent. A Villainous Scheme.—An Irish girl n >t long out from Home applied to the Wellington Benevolent Trustees under following circumstances :—She answered an advertisement in a Wellington paper for two young women to go to the West Coast. She wa--accepted and went to Greymouth.. She found there were eight other girls in the house and that the place was frequented by both whites and Chinese. She escaped from the house and got back to Wellington, but her box was detained by the shipping company as she could not pay her fare. 'J he trustees gave her an order to release the box and the girl gave the name of the keeper of the house to the trustees. Winton Public Library.—At a meeting of subscribers held on Tuesday Messrs Collie, Moore, Watt, McWilliam, Reynolds, McPherson and Gilmour were elected a committee. The committee elected Messrs McPherson, McWilliam, and Reynolds respectively President, Secretary and Treasurer. They start with a credit balance of L 6 5s and expect to get L 3 10s yet from subscribers. It was resolved to authorise the immediate expenditure of L 3 on books and if possible to send a larger order in a few months’ time. There is a probability of this committee arranging to take over the duties of the Reading Room Committee as both committees appear to think that course desirable.—Own correspondent. Very Common Humanity After All.— Great emotion was caused in Paris on a recent evening by the sight of all the audience of the Opera rushing out of the house. The scene was really extraordinary, for the ladies were running along the streets in low-necked dresses, and many of the gentlemen were without their hats. The lirsb impression was thab the house was on tire, and many of the persons who left the building imagined that a bomb had exploded. They had heard a tremendous noise, and seen the ceiling of the theatre with an immense hole in it. The dust which filled the air was, however, so great that those who had fled in haste had not, for the most part, realised what had happened. It was discovered that the cause of the alarm was that one of the counter weights of the large chandelier had fallen; and had crashed through the ceiling, falling on the edge of the fourth gallery. Benefit Concert.—Notwithstanding the wet weather yesterday evening the concert given in the theatre in aid of the wife and family of the late Mr A. Munro was well attended and the lengthy and meritorious programme presented well deserved the patronage it received. The concert was opened by the fantasia “Rose Maiden” played by the Garrison Band which had also played selections outside the theatre. Amongst the vocalists was Miss E. Tressder, of Dunedin, a young lady possessing a sweet soprano voice with a good range, who was heartily applauded for her singing of “Oh how delightful.” Miss Morrison was in splendid voice in “Fiona” and Mrs Ross was enthusiastically encored for her singing of “Oh, Marie Stella,” responding with “Uncle John.” The former lady also played the accompaniments admirably. Mr W. Smith gave “I fear- no Foe” with vigor and “ The Valley by the Sea ” was sung with due expression by Mr J. Murray, while Mr McGill supplied the humorous element in several character songs. Mrs C. Wood contributed a very welcome number in the violin solo, “Ye bunks and braes,” her playing being characterised by delicate tone and excellent manipulation. Mr Prentice gave a humorous Scottish read • ing, which was very acceptable, and Mr A. McKillop recited “The Maniac” with fine effect. A dialogue from “ King John ” was given by Messrs Bedford, father and son, the latter especially displaying more than ordinary dramatic ability. A highland fling and reel by Messrs McKechnie, Anderton, Geddes and Nicol, and a hornpipe by the two former gentlemen were cleverly danced, the bagpipes being played by Mr K. Cameron. The performance concluded with the comedy, “An Irish Engagement,” which was exceedingly well staged and warmly appreciated. The cast was represented by Misses Bradley and J. Burgoyne, Messrs T. J. Anthony, E. R. Godward, SV. E. Gladstone, and H. G. Jaggers. The whole performance was exceedingly creditable to the ladies and gentlemen who give their services to so beneficent a cause, and a substantial sum will be handed to Mrs Munro as a result of their efforts. He Let Them See —At a meeting of the Tuapeka County Council the chairman, and twocouncillorswere a] pointed to visit Millers Flat and enquire into the conduct of the puntsman there. It had been alleged that the man had neglected bis duty. The councillors had boarded the punt to cross the river, but they have not reached the other side yet. It appears that after the boats left the south bank the puntsman stated that he had been complained against for not handling the punt smartly, and put his rudder hard over. This performance brought the punt broadside on to the current and the boat immediately commenced to fill. There was quite a panic amongst the passengers, and a rush was made for the lifebuoys, but the up river wire snapped and released the boat, which righted and floated down the river until brought up by the lower hawser, which fortunately stood the strain. After some little manoeuvring the punt was drawn to the south bank ar.d the frightened passengers got ashore. The councillors returned home without conducting ail enquiry, i

The Railway Appeal Board. — The South Island Railway Board of Appeal, which sat at Dunedin last week, has forwarded its report to the Minister for Railways. The appeals of Fowler (ganger at Riversdale) and Tangney (ganger on the Nightcaps line) have been dismissed ; so also have those of Bray (clerk at Balclutha), Guard Hughes and Driver Wingham of the mixed train, and Coker, wh> was station master at Clinton, arising oat of the Waiwera collision.

AN Investor’s Risks.—Captain Hutton, curator of the Christchurch museum, owing to losses..made through holding shares in the N.Z.L.' and M.A Co. and the Bank of New Zealand;' has been compelled to seek the protection of the bankruptcy court. In his sworn statement ho said he was forced to file by a call on his shares in the Bank of New Zealand of L 2400, one-fourth of which was now payable. The Colonial Treasurer could at his option call up a farther sum of L 2400 on : the shares he (the debtor) held. Last year he sold all he had to raise money to pay the previous call of L 2400. He did this on the statement of the Colonial Treasurer and the president of the bank that probably no farther call would be made. Outside of his liabilities to the bank he did not owe L 5. To raise the last call of L 2400 he sold his gas company shares about L5OO, Permanent Investment shares L6OO, raised a mortgage on Mrs Hutton’s house L5OO, L5OO on his life policies, and the remainder cash he had saved. From the statement it appeared that bankrupt held 381 old issue and 339 new issue shares of the Bank of New Zealand, and 100 ordinary and 50 preference shares in the N.Z.L. and M.A. Co. The creditors decided to grant the whole of his furniture and household effects to the debtor, and to recommend him for immediate discharge. Pie: Khama, the South African chief of the Bamangwato,* has been lecturing with a magic lantern to his black subjects on his tour in England last autumn. Commenting on the incident, the Globe says: “We have long been accustomed in England to lectures by globetrotters and missionaries on 1 our black brethren,’ but that these should return the compliment, and lecture upon us, comes as something of a shock.” The Question of the Hour.—How to provide the boys with Warm Winter Clothing at the least possible cost? Thomson and Beattie help their customers to solve this problem by supplying a heavy all wool Colonial Tweed at Is lid per yard. With out doubt the Best Value in the market. At the Liedertafel concert next Wednesday the following part songs will be sung “ The Sabbath Call” (Kieutyer); “The Two Roses ” (Werner); “ The Soldier’s Farewell ” (Kintsel) ; “ The Song of the Miner ” (Kucksen); “The Hunter’s Farewell” (Mendelssohn); “The Hunter’s Joy” (Astholtz); “ The Serenade ” (Mendelssohn).

What between steam, electricity, petroleum, and the motor carriage, the horse’s occupation, like Othello’s, would appear to be gone. The writer is of opinion, however, that no cold-blooded machinery wi 1 ever supersede man’s best servant, the horse; bub, in any case, there will be plenty of time to purchase a vehicle from W. H. Mathiesoo, who has a large stock of both new and second-hand vehicles on hand. Call and inspect.

An old Scotchman, who had been a long time in the colonies,paid a visit to his native glen, and, meeting an old schoolfellow, they sat down to hive a talk about old times and old acquaintances. The stranger happened to ask about a certain George McKay. “ He’s dcid lang syne, ” said his friend, “ and I’ll never cease regrettin him as lang as I live.” “Dear me I Had you such a great respect for him as that ? ” “ Na, na ; it wisna ony respec’ I had for himsel’, but 1 marriet his widow I ”

Our people are growing more and more iu the habit of looking to Macalister and Co., Chemists, for the latest and best of everything in the drug line. They sell Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, famous for its cures of bad colds, croup and whooping cough. When in need of such a medicine give thisT remedy a trial and you will be more than pleased with the result. The Hindoo holy books forbid a woman to see dancing, hear music, wear jewels, blacken her eyebrows, eat dainty food, sit at a window, or view herself in a mirror, during the absence of her husband, and allows him to divorce her if she has no sons, injures his property, scolds him, quarrels with another woman, or presumes to eat before he has finished his meal. Niee chances for divorce.

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