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Southland Times, Issue 14099, 12 July 1898, Page 2

Aparima in Flood.—The postmaster at Otautau wired yesterday afternoon that Jacobs river was rising, and that a flood was expected. Magisterial.—The Warden’s and Magistrate’s Court at Riverton has been adjourned till Thursday at 10 a.m. Grain Traffic Returns.—The quantity of grain trucked this season exceeds that of last year by 3089 sacks, the figures for the two seasons being 5'21,306 sacks for 1898 and 518,217 for 1897. Last week’s traffic is responsible for this, there beiug an increase of 7058 sacks over the corresponding period of last year. A Case For the Police.—“ Moderation ” writes “ Being in Otautau on Saturday I was much pained at the disgraceful exhibition that a youth was making. He was apparently under the influence of liquor, using bad language, throwing stones at dogs, and also at a gentleman in his buggy. It is nob much to the credit of any individual to supply liqtpr to boys, and I hope the public will nob bo offended with such an exhibition again.” Entertainment at Bluff.—ln the Bluff Drill Hall on Friday night Mr Ross, of Invercargill, gave an exhibition of his views in the cold Lakes district, the Sounds, Stewart Island, etc. The night was exceedingly stormy, and this told against the attendance, but a fair number rolled up, and tho views were very much enjoyed. The Rev. J. Guy gave the descriptive lecture and did full justice to various views, and Mr Farnie gave two recitations, which were appreciated. Town Property for Sale.—Messrs Tothill, Watsm and Co. will offer for sals by auc ion at their rooms, on Friday mxt, the land and buildings at the corner of Dae and Spey streets, occupied by Walter Guthrio and Co. Ltd., for many years. The site is an excellent one, and the buildings, which have everything to recommend them, both from an architectural and substantial point of view, could, bo utilised for various purposes. The Arrow Mining Venture.—A correspondent of the Dunedin Evening Star says “ The Arrow Flat Hydraulic Company having been successfully floated, tendo.s are now called for the .construction of water race heading from ths Roaring Billy Creek and terminating on tho range on tho east side of Arrow River, just opposite the township. The company’s claim lies immediately on Arrow Flat under the base of the range. The water race is nearly six miles in l:ngth and the perpendicular fall is 422 ft. Tho race is to be completed by the end of September, vzhen work on the claim will ba commenced. There has been sn amount of push and energy exhibited by this company that it) seldom met with, and as a largo area of the auriferous ground is but from 20 to 40It deep, gold will not bo difficult to obtain.”

Change of Programme.—Mr R. McNab, M.H.R., being in Wellington attending to his Parliamentary duties, he will be unable to give his lecture in connection with the Y.M.C.A. to-night. Rev. AUon Poole, however, has kindly offered to fill the breach, and will give his popular lecture, “ Queer Fish,” to-morcow night in the Y.M.C.A. Hall. The lecture will be accompanied by magic lantern views, and as it is very amusing, combined with round instruction, the attendance should be large.

Orepuki.—Last Friday evening a fruit social was provided in the Presbyterian Church to bid farewell to Mr W. Hain, who is leaving this district, in which he has for over ten years officiated as missionary. Despite the very inclement n iture of the weather the church was full, and a pleasant time was paauod, enlivened by addresses from the Revs. A. McDonald and W. White and by singing. Mr Hain was presented with a puree of sovereigns, and Mis Hain was the recipient of a handsome souvenir from the ladies of the congregation. Since the advent of Mr Hain in this district groat improvements have been made in matters pertaining to the religious requirements of Orepuki and surrounding country. By the exercise of pluck and perseverance Mr Hain compassed the building of a handsome church and established services at all the neighbouring centres. As a private individual his obliging, genial and sterling nature endeared him to all who came in contact with him, secured for him the esteem of those who happened to differ with him on matters of doctiine, and all concur in wishing him aud his family God speed.—Own correspondent.

Old Identities Gone.—There have just passed away within a day of each other two of Invercargill’s old identities, who both came here in 1862—Mrs Sarah Hanan and Mr Louis Rodgerj. Mrs Hanan’s decease took place at her sou’s residence, Waikiwi, where she had been on a visit. In the early days Mrs Hanan was appreciated for her cheery manner aud obliging disposition. Of late years infirmities necessitated her taking to an invalid chair, and practically confined her to her home. She is survived by two sons—Albsrt and Josiah Alfred—the former being engaged in the woollen industry, and the latter, the well known solicitor and exMayor.—Mr Louis Rodgers, who had, as was generally known, bien a great sulf rer for the last two years, passed away at the Southland hospital yesterday. He was a man of great energy and enterprise who had spent his manhood, with a brief interval, amongst us and had shown a liberal spirit and close interest in the affairs of town and State. Coming here in 1862 with the first boom caussd by the discovery of the Like go'dfisld, he in 1863 commenced business in premises on the west side of Dae street, near the theatre, where he gave the public their first circulating library. Afterwards he built the handsome saloon now occupied by Messrs Wesney Bros,his successors in the business. ' Mr Rodgers afterwards invested his capital in burl lings which did not turn out good speculations. He again got into business on the disappointing Pegasus tinfield, leaving that for Zeehan. There again he had ill-fortune, falling upon the evil times which came between the first rush and the permanent development of the mines. He came back to Invercargill and with the pluck that characterised Him throughout started a bookselling business in Tay street. In this he was doing fairly well when he was striken with the fell disease to which he has succumbed. The deceased leaves a family of three sons and three daughters. Mrs Rodgers, it will be remembered, died suddenly when leaving the Melbourne steamer at the Bluff some years ago.

Alleged Breach of Contract—An agreement dated 2lst May was entered into between Geo. N. Dawson and Joseph Me'zger, by his agent, to purchase all the Derwent potatoes that the former should have for sale during the season at L 7 10s a ton up to 20 tons, cash on delivery, and that he should not sell potatoes to any other person. A certain quantity had been delivered and paid for and Dawson now sues for L 35 51 being lhe difference between the contract price and th : market price of 17 tons, 2 cwt,2 qrs, and L 8 10s 7d, the price of 1 ton, 2 cwt, 3 qis. Mr J. F. Lillicrapfor plaintiff, Mr J. Moffett for defendant. The case was partly heard list week, when plaintiff was examined. On 28th May he delivered some potatoes at Henderson and Badger’s store at Hay ward, do fendant.’a ngont’o ivquest. On 7th and Bth June he sent two lots there and sent another 100 on the 10th but the storeman refused to take them, telling him that the agent had instructed him not to receive them. Ou 21st May potatoes were L 7 a ton and the market risingjonlOth June themarket had collapsed, the price being L 5 10j. In crosi-cxamina-tion he said he had never used the term “ slipped up,” nor had he made the remark that the farmers were not coming up. There was a third party present at McAlister’s hotel when Metzer paid him the cheque for the first lot, but he did not know his name, and he would swear that Metzger never said in his presence that he was not to buy any more potatoes.—A. S. Froggatt stated that he had sold potatesto Dawson at L 7 a ton,but some had been rejected at Henderson and Batger’s store and brought back to him.— Harry Tuckey, West Plains, said he had sold the potates to Froggatt and the rejected ones were the same growth aj what had been accepted and were all of good quality.—J. S. Baxter, G. T. Smyth, John Erskine and E. Barlow, merchants, were examined as to the price of potatoes about 21st May and 10th June, bqt there was great diversity of opinion, ranging from L 5 to L 7 for May and L 5 10s to L 6 10s for June. Most of them described the rejected potatoes at Froggatt’s as of good quality and this was corrobora'ed by Alex. Mackenzie, Waimatuku. After ths lunch adjournment Major Keddell, S.M.,before whom the case was being heard, sent word that owing to bis indisposition the case would have to be adjourned till Friday,

Possible Revival of Spanish Industries. —The loss of Cuba would nob, jt would appear, be an unmixed disaster to Spain. Mr Pennell, writing in tho Contemporary Review on a bicycle tour through Southern Spain, says he was much astonished to find when he came to a small place in Andalusia called Motril that the district was simply humming with prosperity, a direct result of the war in Cuba : —“ It did nob take long to learn that the wreck of Cuba was Andalusia’s prosperity ; that the destruction of the plantations in that island had made those of the Mediterranean coast; that, as uo tobuejo was arriving from Havana, equally gooi could be grown round Motril. It has been said that the Spaniard is too lazy to work, and too ignorant; here he was working as no labourer would anywhere else. If the war in Cuba has drained most of the country of its youth aud its strength, here, from the youngest to the oldest, every one was as busy and as full of life as in an American town on the boom. And tho wish that I heard on all si les of me, though mainly expressed by foreigners, was that the war in Cuba might go on. For, if it was ruining tho rest of the country, it was mak iog the fortune of the sugar-plauters and the tobacco-growers of Andalus’a. The whole thing was a practical demonstration that the Spaniard would be a splendid workman if only ho had tho ehancs to work, if he was not ground down by a royal family which sits upon hi.n, and the German generalsand money-grubbing Jews who have drained his life-blood.”

'Kennington.—The School Commit'e?s annual concert, which took place on Friday, was largely attended ; Mr John Irving, chairman of the committee, presiding. Local talent was well in evidence, and several young performers made their first appearance. Solos tvere well rendered by Misses M. Crombie, Austin, Bryan, and Anderson, Mesdames Gray and Rofisrtson, anil Messrs J. Irving and W. Willcox. Miss R. Butlor played several fine selections on the violin, Mr D. MeKillop contributed a euphonium solo, and Mr R. Brown gave a performance on the flute. Tho programme also contained an overture, a quartett, aud a ,duet — each of which was well received. The accompaniments were ably played by Mrs Gray, Miss E. MeKillop, aud Mr R. A. Edwards A dauco followed the concert, Mr Edwards and several of his pupils supplying the music, and Mr Joseph Irving acting as M.O.—Own correspondent.

For puddings and cakes, when egc* are scarce, as at present, housewives will find Evans’ Egg Eowder a cheap and excellent substitute. Sold by all groccra at 6d a tin.

Amputation by Machinery.— News of the latest [application of electro-mechanic? 1 energy comes from Boston, U.S.A., where an electrically-operated circular saw is being provided for s.mputating limbs in the Emergency Hospital. The saw will be mounted on a flexible shaft, and the bearings, in which the saw arbour runs, are attached to a handle, by which the surgaon is abh to direct the saw at any angh. Not only doos the saw cut much faster than a hand tool, bu’. the heat produced by its rapid cutting is said to sear the flesh and blood vessels, so that the heal ng processes of nature are advanced.

Some of the machines for making matches make 2000 revolutions a minute each, and turn out about two millions and a halt matches daily, or about 900,000,000 annually. W. Lewis and Go's Great Clearing Sale is a big success. Crowded out and every purchaser is satisfied. Call in the morning to save the excessive push in the afternoon. Our sales are always cause and effect—viz., What we say is true. It is easily explained how Mr J. S. Baxter sells all kinds of the best groceries at cheaper rates than any other house in town ; he has no bad debts, no booking, no expense in collecting book debts, and moreover he is the only grocer in Southland that does not run monthly accounts, therefore gives the best value tor cash in Southland. SYNOPSIS Ol' NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. J A Mitchell and Co sell horses at Prince of Wales yards on 16th inst Invercargill Athenioum—Tenders wanted for leasing new oftice and shop occupied by Mr Nicol A Pasco, Liddel street, pays 74d per pair for rabbits The funeral of the late Mrs J A Hanan, senr, takes place on 13th inst S.S. Inveroargill sails for Preservation Inlet goldfields on 15th inst Rev AUon Poole lectures on “Queer Fish” in the Y.M.C.A. Hall on 13th inst Broad, Small and Co have just landed a large and very choice assortment of paperhangings of the latest designs