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Southland Times, Issue 13642, 2 January 1897, Page 2

Regatta Trains. —F or the convenience of those who intend to visit the Bluff to-day the time-table for the day is given .-—lnvercargill for Bluff at 7.30 a.m., 8 30 a.m., 9.30 a.m., 10.0 a.m., 10.30 a.m., 10.50 a.m., 11.5 a.m., 1.30 p.m., 2.15 p.m., 6.0 p.m., 8.5 U p.m., and 11.20 p.m., returning leaving Bluff at 8.30 a.m., 9.30 a.m., 12.10 p.m., 4.0 p.m., 4.30 p.m., 5.30 p.m., 6.0 p.m., 7.15 p.m., 9 45 p.tn., and 12,15 a.m. Irish Athletic Society.—The big event iu the sports of the above Society—the Sheffield Handicap—is advertised in another column this morning. Since the inauguration of the race the Society has increased the prize money by LlO each year and L 52 10s will be offered on the 17th March—the date of the next meeting. Draughts.—Mr J. A. Scott, of Gore, has been in Invercargill for the last few days and has played a number of games with some of the local crack?. Of nine games with Mr W. Mclllwrick he won two, lost one, and drew six. He drew three games and won one with Mr H. Morris, and of thirteen with Mr Raeside won five and drew eight. Obituary.—Mr William Shackel, licensee of Royal Mail Hotel, Lumsden, passed away on Thursday evening rather suddenly. The deceased had been ailing for some months past from a complication of ailments, but it was not anticipated that the termination was so close at hand. Mr Shackel had only been in occupation of the Royal Mail for abaut eight months, but during that time he had conducted the house in a manner that gained the commendation of the residents. The funeral will take place on Sunday.—Own correspondent. New Y ear’s Eve. —The last night of the old year passed off in much the same manner as the corresponding day of previous years. Notwithstanding a somewhat raw wind which followed the day’s rain, the footpaths were thronged with people, and when, at ten o’clock, the Garrison Band took their stand on the rotunda hundreds of people assembled in front of the Post Office to listen. At the same time the City Guards Band were delighting the hospital patients with an excellent programme. Between eleven and twelve the churches held watchnight services, which were largely attended. Hall Sneak.—At the Police Court on Thursday, before Messrs Blacke and Stronach, J’s.P., Edward Arthur Ryder was charged with stealing an overcoat, the property of Walter Panton, from the passage of the Albion hotel. Accused pleaded guilty. The Sergeant stated that the man sold the garment to a second-hand dealer and was spending the proceeds in drink when arrested. He had.been before convicted for a number of offences, both in Dunedin and the Southland district. He was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment. Drowning of a Young Seaman.—On Thursday afternoon, as the ketch Anna was coming to the Bluff from Stewart Island, a young apprentice belonging to the ship Crusader, who was on board, was lost overboard when- the ketch was between South West Point and Lookout Point. The lad, whose name was Charles Basham, was either knocked or fell overboard. The exact locality of the occurrence does not seem to be clear, nor is the cause of the fatality. There was a big sea running at the time, and an accident happening to part of the ketch’s gear those on board could not give help, As soon as the Anna anchored off the wharf a boat was dispatched from the pilot station and a careful search was made over and around the spot where the accident IVas presumed to have taken place, but no sign of poor Basham was to be seen. He was a native of England and bis parents are both dead. Captain Burton, of the Crusader, had a careful search made yesterday, but without result. Presentation. —After the Garrison Band had ushered in the infant year by playing Auld Lang Syne on Thursday the members adjourned to the Prince of Wales hotel and there presented Lieut. Siddall, their esteemed and accomplished conductor, with a Swift roadster bicycle procured from Mr R. W. Jones, Mr McFarlane (one of the band’s most active honorary members) occupied the chair and made the presentation, and in doing so alluded to the long and exceptionally valuable services which had been so freely given to the band by Mr Siddall. They all knew and admitted that it was not Mr Siddall’s fault if the band sometimes failed to win a contest. Their wins had, however, been sufficiently frequent and important to justify the honourable position which had for many years been accorded them, viz , that of being one of the best bands in New Zealand. Mr McFarlane concluded by proposing Mr SiddaU’s health, which was drunk with musical honours. —Mr Siddall feelingly responded and took occasion to impress upon the members the necessity for regular attendance at practice—he did not mind how much he did for them so long as they supported him by good attendance. He concluded by warmly thanking the members for the handsome present they had just made him. The greatest mark of civility in a country is the desire on the part of its Government to secure the greatest good for the greatest number.—Emerson,

Customs and Excise. — The Customs duties collected at Invercargill during last month amounted to L 4459 16s sd, as against L 5195 17s Id in December, 1895. The beer duty amounted to L 277 17s 6d, as compared with L 262 19s 5d iu the same month of the previous year.

Lumsden.—At the annual meeting of the Oddfellows Lodge on Wednesday the following officers were installed, G.M, Bro. D. Fraser, assisted by P.G.’s A. Small and James Martin, acting as installing officer: —N.G., Bro. Macalister; V.G., Bro. John Martin; E.S., Bro. Maley; the retiring N.G., Bro. Alex. Small, taking the G.M.’s chair. The minor appointments were—Warden, Bro. Andrew Small; Guardian, Bro. John Reid, junr; R. and L.S. to N. 31., Bros. L. H. Marshall and D. Howatson, and R. and L.S. to V.G., Bros. J. Lysaghb and D. Fraser. P.G. Bro. Maley was appointed auditor.—About a dozen residents turned out on Tuesday night at the meeting to consider whether sufficient inducement would be forthcoming to carry thiough the annual Caledonian games. It was resolved to go on, those present subscribing liberally to start the canvass. The following were appointed office-bearers Mr Andrew Small, president; Mr Maley, vice-president and secretary ; and Mr R. Brown, treasurer, with a committee of five. It was decided to hold the sports in Mr Small’s paddock on 3rd February, and a committee was appointed to draft a programme. A very enthusiastic beginning has been made and all tbe office-bearers are men who will not shirk duty.—Own correspondent. Pie. Mr George Turner, Premier of Victoria, has been created a K.C.M.G., Lister (the famous surgeon) a peer, and Fredrick Wills (of Bristol tobacco fame) a baronet. Six weeks ago Isuffered with a very-severe cold ; was almost unable to sp?ak. My friends all advised me to consult a physician, Noticing Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy advertised in the St. Paul Volks Zeitung, I procured a bottle, and after taking it a short while was entirely well. I now most heartily recommend this remedy to anyone suffering with a cold. Wm. Ceil, 678, Selby Ave, St Paul, Minn. For sale by.Macalister &Co., Chemists. At Auckland yesterday the Great Northern Derby was won by Nestor, St. Paul 2, Tire 3, and the A.R.C Handicap by St. Laura, Fabulist 2, Pegasus 3. All Economical Housewives will find it advisable to burn CASTLE HILL COAL. This strong, lasting, and heating coal can be obtained from either Mr Waterston or Mr Everett at 21s per ton. Give it a trial and you will feel satisfied. The best proof of the virtues of Castle Hill Coal is the very largely increasedjtrade in Otago and Southand. At the Hawkes Bay Races Eyesterday the New Handicap was won by Trentalto ; the Summer Handicap by Orion’s Belt >- the Trial Handicap by Maid Marion, and the Xmas Handicap by The Shrew. Price and Bulleid are now selling a large stock of Kaiapoi, Roslyn and Mosgiel men’s and boys’ clothing. Mothers and fathers will find it to their advantage to inspect these bargains before going elsewhere. They will also offer at the same time 500 pairs of canvas shoes, all sizes, for the holidays. Prices—2s 9d, 3s 3d, 3s 6d and 3? lid. Inspection will oblige.—Price and Bulleid. Wines from the “ Yalumba ” Vineyards are celebrated for Purity and Delicacy of Flavour. Vice is perhaps the desire to know everything.—De Balzac. Mr A. Dewe has just received a consign- 1 ment of Japanese goods,including some very handsome tables, tea sets, easels, etc. He has also a choice stock of drawing-room basket chairs, and a variety of art studies by W. and D. Downey. The occasional suites made on tbe premises always attract considerable attention when on view. SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Monthly meeting of Education Board on Bth Jan. Mr Gamniell’s subject to-morrow “Urgent telegams from Jerusalem in the 15th century 8.c.” The funeral of the late Wm Shackel takes place at Lumsden to-morrow Irish Athletic Society—Sheffield handicap to be run on 17th March Andrew Bain elected councillor of South Invercargill Clements Tonic and Fletcher’s Pills for indigestion and liver disease W Field’s shop will be open from six to eight this evening Warner’s Safe Cure for flatulency and indigestion