THE PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Luceo Non Uro. FRIDAY, 28th APRIL, 1899.

Southland Times, Issue 14332, 28 April 1899, Page 2

THE PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Luceo Non Uro. FRIDAY, 28th APRIL, 1899.

The Mabel Outrage.— A gentleman connected with the sawmill, and deputed by the sawmill hands at Mabel, has called'at this office to repudiate the statement that the alleged assault on Thursday night, 20th inst, was perpetrated by the sawmill hands. He assures us that not a sawmill hand was present, nor had anything whatever to do with it. The sawmill hands would consequently like our correspondent either to verify his statement or apologise.

Attempt at Suicide. —Robert Simpson, aged 35 years, who resided with his parents at East Invercargill, attempted to commit suicide early yesterday morning, by cutting his throat with a razor and was removed to the Hospital. The wound is a serious one, but hopes aie entertained that he may recover. The unfortunate man had been Buffering from brain trouble for some months and late last night there was no change in his condition.

Tisbury.—The annual meeting of householders for election of school committee was held on Monday. Only eight were present. The balance sheet showed a surplus of £4 7s Id. The following were elected:—W. P. Lawrence (chairman), W. H. Murray (secretary), J. McMillan, J. McMillan, jun., W. Lee, A. McMillan and J.

The Lorne Farm.—The Committee of the 8. H. and C. A. Board appointed to consider the method in which the Lome Homo should be utilised visited the farm yesterday and gave the matter lengthy consideration. After inspecting the property and discussing various suggestions that were made it was decided to advertise for a married couple, experienced in gardening and farm work to take charge. Six or more of the more vigorous of the inmates of the Old Men’s Home will be sent out to commence the work of cultivation. .The chairman Mr A, Bain, has applied to the Government for prison labour free of charge, and has interviewed the members for Invercargill, Awarua, Wallace and Mataura who have promised to support his request. The Committee comprised the whole Board and all the members were present save one. The action of the Committee will therefore be approved when report is made to the Board at its ordinary meeting on May 11th.

An Amendment Needed.—A somewhat hard case, which had not been provided for by the framers of the Pensions Act, presented itself atßangiora. A man of seventy who had resided in the colony 41 years—37 of which he had been on one station—stated he was now entirely without means and past work. His income last year was 10s per week with his food. Mr Bishop said the wage* being £26, and as the magistrates had made it a rule to treat food, being found, as equal to 10s per week, the applicant’sincome amounted to £52, and he was not entitled to a pension. _ He was very sorry for persons in this position, but it was not met by the Act, and though the man pleaded he was now without means, Mr Bishop pointed out that he and other magistrates could only make orders in respect of the previous year’s income.—Press.

The Jubilee Singers —This company gave the last concert of their Invercargill season yesterday evening. The theatre was crowded to the doors downstairs, and the circle was also unusually well filled. The programme was chosen by the audience, who left their requests at the ticket office, and was therefore composed of the most favoured numbers in the company’s repertoire. The most popular of the jubilee melodies seem to have been “ Steal Away,” “ The Lord’s Prayer,” and “ Brother Michael, hand down that Robe.” The special arrangement of “ The Lost Chord ” for a quartette of ladies has been sung every night by special request and was again demanded yesterday evening. Mr Eugene McAdoo, in returning thanks for the patronage the company had received in Invercargill, mentioned that Mr Orpheus McAdoo, the proprietor, had not been present, owing to the fact that he had failed for America to organise a new variety company, and that when he returned Invercargill would not be omitted from the itinerary. The Jubilee Singers have met with the most generous patronage it^ this town, and would, without doubt, be welcomed again. The company appears at Gore to-night.

The Wreck of a Life.—At Rangiora on Tuesday, a farmer of 40 acres, applying for a pension gave the court an idea of his position. He said hia land was so poor it had not the sense to grow much grass. He had a few good sheep, about 25, but the rest of his flock he was ashamed of. It consisted of 70 sheep, worth 3i 6 I each, “ gummies,” and ewe* without mouths, very old. His two horses were worth a five pun’ note ; were veiy old, one nineteen years of age this month—(laughter)—and the other a cripple. A cart he had, which the Magistrate supposed was a dog cart, but which applicant explained was a dung cart. It ha<j, he said, neither a complete body or wheels. It was so rotten it only held together with wire and tacks. The carb was seventeen years old when he got it, and it was a very old cart then. Had he any furniture ? Well, no. Yes, on second thoughts, he had two candle boxes to sit on. At this stage the Magistrate thought as age was proved and residence proved the want of means was proved to a certain extent, and pension to the value of £l4 a year was granted, the value of the land and property as per foregoing schedule having been taken into account.

A Curious Link.—There is now in the Colonial Museum, in Wellington, says the New Zealand Times, a most interesting exhibit, in the shape of the crown of a Tamil ship’s bell, which was found by the late Rev. W. Colenso, of Napier, in 1836, in the interior of the North Island. The bell was bequeathed by Mr Colenso to Sir James Hector, who has depositedlit in the museum. The bell was exhibited at the New Zealand Exhibition in the sixties. The late Mr J. T. Thomson saw it there, and he refers to ib in his paper on “The Whence of the Maori,” read before the Otago Institute in 1870. With the consent of Mr Colenso, ib was photographed, and copies of the photographs were forwarded by Mr Thomson to various parts of India. When they were shown to the Klings or Tamils, they were at once recognised hy them as exhibiting the upper part of a ship’s bell, such as is commonly used by those people at the present day. Translations of the inscription which runs round the bell were returned to Mr Thomson, and they showed the words to be “ Mohoyideon Buks ” (ship’s bell). It was implied, moreover, by the translators, that the characters of inscription were of ancient form. As to how the bell came to be in New Zealand, one explanation is that a Tamil ehip was wrecked ab Kawhia, or near Mokau. The Tamil race belong* to Northern Ceylon.

Good news for tho bald. Mrs Mclntosh’s celebrated Hair Restorer makes the hair grow on bald spots and cures scurf and dandruff. Entirely free from lead or other poisonous matter. Bold by all chemists at 2e and 3s fid a bottle.

Socials. —A social to welcome the Rev. T. H. Lyon drew a large attendance to the Otatara school on Tuesday night, the building being filled. Mr Morrie was chairman. Addresses were given by Revs. F. W. Boys and Lyon, and a capital musical programme was contributed by several ladies and gentlemen. The ladies of the congregation supplied eatables, etc,, for the refreshment of the company, and altogether a pleasant gathering was held.—A similar gathering took place in the Don street schoolroom on Wednesday evening. The tea meeting was well attended, and the room was filled at the public meeting, of which Mr G. Froggatt was chairman, and he, with Messrs Hughes “and Godfrey, on behalf of the congregation, accorded a hearty welcome to the Rev. T. TEL Lyon, addresses of welcome being also given by Bevs. A. Poole, Ross, Luxford, Boys and Pybus. Mr Lyon, in reply, expressed satisfaction with the kindly manner in which the circuit had received him, and spoke hopefully of the prospects, During the evening songs were nicely rendered by members of the congregation, and the choir rendered a couple of anthems in a pleasing manner.

AJMurderous Miner.—At Goulburn N. S.W., Thomas Ryan was recently charged with havingjmurdered James Harrington. On 6th March Harrington and bis mates, who were miners, were working on the protected area for a race within their claim. Prisoner came within five yards of them and said, “ What are you doing here ? ” Almost immediately he commenced firing. He fired at Harrington three or four times hitting him three times. Harrington ran away and accused followed him, firing at him. Three others were present and one was fired at and wounded. The prisoner when arrested said, “They were working in my tail race. I could see the dirt being chucked up, and I went down and poured it into them. I fired at Taylor as well, but he could run like a deer.” Prisoner’s tail race passed some 10 yards into Harrington's claim. There were besides 10ft. of protected area on each side of the race. It was whilst working this 10ft., which no one had a right to work without permission of the Ward A, that the men were shot. Prisoner made a statement that he acted in defence oi his property. He was sorry that Harrington had died, but Bridle only got what he deserved. The jury returned a verdict of guilty, with a strong recommendation to meicy, and the judge passed sentence of death.

B.M. Court. —At this court yesterday, before Mr J. W. Poynton, S.M, judgment was given for the plaintiffs in the following cases:—James Manson v. Edward Waters (Wyndham) for £2 18s lid, costs 7s ; Broad, Small and Co v. Daniel Kelleher (Makarewa) for £2 9j 4d, costs 10s; Glen DhuCoal Co v. Wm. Smith (Makarewa) for £3, costs 10s; McKay Bros. v. Daniel Kelleher (Makarewa) for £2 IDs, costs 10s; Thos. Buxton v. Henry Boyers, junr. (Makarewa) for £2 10s, costs 10s; Nightcaps Coal Co v. Christina Dore (Mossburn) for £5 4s, costs 18s ; John Gorton v. Chas. Lake (Grove Bush) for £lO 6s, costs £3 9s 6d. Wm. Burke sued James McKay (Hedgehope) on a judgment summons for £l3 7s 31; to be paid by instalment of £3 per month, with LI 17s lOd costs. E. Norton and Co sued J. C. Mills, on a judgment summons, for £1 Bs—to be paid forthwith, with costs 5s ; in default three days’ imprisonment. John Everett applied to have the order compelling Wm. Nicol to pay 10s a month on a judgment summons varied—defendant ordered to pay whole amount due (£3 8s) forthwith, in default three days’ imprisonment.—Frederick Snowden, for Bedford and Co., sued Char. Butt for £l. Defendant produced a recept for the amount, and the case was dismisse i, with costs 6s lid against the plaintiff.— Dormer Lynch (Waikiwi) sued John Adamson, county ranger for Awarua, for 30s damages alleged to have been sustained by plaintiff’s steer while defendant was taking it to the pound. Mr Rattray appeared for the plaintiff and Mr R. W. Hall for the defendant. The facts were that the ranger was taking the steer to the pound, and in order to get it over the Waihopai tied it by the horns behind a cart and used force. After evidence had been taken Mr Hall submitted that the method adopted by the ranger was in accordance with the Act. Leading behind a dray was unquestionably leading. The evidence showed that Adamson had taken the best means to get the animal across the bridge, that was by a rope round its horns. Mr Rattray said that the defendant might have been in a difficult position, bub thab would not justify him in using cruel treatment. A witness for the defendant had said that the animal was taken across the bridge sliding on all fours. There was evidence to show that the steer’s hock had been damaged and that -its condition had suffered. His Worship said he did not think it was a proper way to get the steer across the bridge, but the damage was very slight. Plaintiff was awarded 2>6d damages with costs 235. Pie. There is a dredging boom on the Kawarau and Cardrona rivers, and claims are being pegged off in all directions. The opinion is general that the Cardrona will be a great field for dredging. For stylish Wedding Dresses, Evening Dresses, 'Travelling Dresses, try the Exhibition. Materials of a choice and fashionable character in great profusion and at moderate prices.—Thomson and Beattie. A young man, on being sentenced by Judge Gaunt in Melbourne to a term of imprisonment, with periods of solitary confinement, thought he would enlighten his Honour. “ I hope your Honour is aware that solitary confinement means bread and water ?” “ Yes,” replied the judge, “ and I also know that it is a most effectual method of treatment. In my long experience I have never known it to result in any harm to a man who is in perfect health, as you are.” Senior’s Linoleum Reviver is unrivalled for floorcloths, cleaning and preserving furniture, and polishing tan boots. Sold by all grocers at Is a bottle. Little Boy—What’s all these women here for 1 Little Girl—They’ve been upstairs to see the baby. Boy-JJabies is plenty ’noifgh.’ Girl—Yes, but this is a new one, an’ I expect they wants to see the latest fashions. ’ Old fashions in dress may be revived but no old-fashioned medicine can replace Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrh®* Remedy. For sale by Macalister and Co., chemists.

‘ls anybody waiting on you ?’ said a polite salesman to a young woman from the country ‘Yes, sir,’ replied the blushing damsel. ‘That’s my young man outside : he wouldn’t come into tho shop.’ Our little boy was afflicted with rheumat ism in his knee ; and at times unable to puhis foot to the floor. We tried in vaiu, everything we could hear of that we thought would help him. We almost gave up in despair when some one advised us to tiy Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. We did so, and the first bottle gave eo much relief that we got a second one, and, to our surprise, it ured him sound and well.—J. T. Bays, Pastor Christian Church, Neodesha, Kan. For sale by Macalister and Co., chemists. SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVEHTISEMENTS.

Thomas Aitken — Application for a publican’s license x JAMitehell and Co|sell horses,buggy and set harrow* at Prince of Wales yards to-morrdw J A Mitchell and Co sell stock at Woodlands on 3rd May J A Mitchell and Co have several properties for sale or lease A gentleman boarder wanted H Matson and Co, Christchurch have a fine sheep farm for sale Contributions to the Molvor fund acknowledged A married couple wanted for the Southland Home farm Mr Smith, dentist, visits Riverton on 9th May W B Soandrett has an engineering business for sale A grocer's assistant wants situation. Contents of Weekly Times are published A working housekeeper wanted for the suburbs W Todd and Co sell very valuable property in the heart of the cir.y on 9.h May