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Southland Times, Issue 14333, 29 April 1899, Page 2

A Crush.—The requirements of space for reports, etc., in this issue prevented the publication of some correspondence and other matter. For the same leason a report of the Harbour Board’s meeting is printed on page 4. Intermittent Service. — During the winter months the Melbourne steamers will only call at Hobart en route fortnightly each c way. The arrangement begins next week, the Wakatipu giving the Tasmanian port the go-by. Church Services.—The harvest thanksgiving services in connection with the Don street church will be held to-inorrow, the Rev. T. H. Lyon being the preacher, with special music by the choir. Frozen Meat Market.—The N.Z.L. and M.A. Company, London, report under date, 26th April.—“ Mutton market firm. Canterbury is worth 4£d ; Wellington, 3gd per lb. Lamb market firm. Prime New Zealand ate worth (per carcase) 4gd per lb. Beef market quiet. New Zealand forequarters are worth 3AI; hinds, per lb.” School Committees.—The newly elected committee at Otakau are Messrs T. Pert, J. Nunn, J. Wilson, A. Ballantyne, and H. McDowell. At Springhills; Messrs R. Patterson (chairman), J. Greer (secretary), A. Biggar, A, Dick, Jno. Murchison.

Wakatipu S.S. Co.—The prospectus is published in this issue of the Lake Waka tipu Shipping Company, with a capital of £35,000 in £1 shares. It is proposed to take over the three steamers of the Lake Wekitipu Steam Shipping Company, with freehold property and working plant, etc., and carry on the business. The balancesheets show that after writing off nearly £2OOO for depreciation the present company made a profit in four years of £10,708. A satisfactory feature is the increased profits shown in successive years by the audited balance-sheets. The growing tourist and goldfields traffic may be expected to still further augment the receipts. The vendors take 15,000 shares as part payment (thus retaining a half interest in the company), 5000 are reserved for future issue, and 15,000 are offered to the public. The provisional directors are well known Queenstown and Dunedin residents, s

Debt Case.—Ab the S.M. Court yesterday Broad, Small and Co., obtained judgment by default against W. O. Duthie (Quarry Hille), for £9 8s 6d, balance of account, costs £2 18s. A Souvenir.—The address of the High, land Society to Sub-Inspector Macdonell, read ab the social on Monday evening, and published in full in our columns, has been printed on parchment, gilt and-framed, and will bo presented to Mr Macdonell before he leaves the town. The address is exhi ited in both languages—Gaelic aud English—and will no doubt be highly valued ny the recipient. It is to be seen in Mr A. Blacke’s window.

The Outlook.—The first series of prizes in connection with the Outlook’s great gift distribution are awarded in the current issue. In the competition for the bolt letter under 200 words a Temuka resident was successful. Several of the letters received are published. A large number of opinions were received as to the least and most

interesting features in the paper. The castes of the Outlook's readers were extremely diverse, but the final result was that “ the week ” was voted most interesting and the advertisements the least interesting. Atfiongst the three winners was Mr W. C. Wilkins, Invercargill.

Mobe Light. — The Wellsbaoh incandescent gas burner has proved itself a vain able invention, and has been largely adopted in town. The fragile nature of the mantle is somewhat of a drawback, as the slightest indelicacy in handling means ruin. People put up with that, however, with little complaint, hoping meanwhile that something not quite so frail may speedily supersede it. When the light is weak as well they are more apt to murmur, the impression being that either the gas is bad or that there is something wrong with the burner that they do not understand and cannot put right. An opportunity presents itself at present for acquiring a little technical information on the subject.—See advertisement. Wilful Damage.—James Murphy was brought up at the Police Court yesterday and charged with having broken one of the large panes of glass in the Esk street front of Mr W. Strang’s furniture warehouse. On the previous evening, when Mr Strang was sitting reading inside, at some distance from the window, a stone came crashing through the glass and just missed striking Mr Strang himself On running to the door and asking “ who did that ” the accused .cooly said “ I did ” and was, of course, immediately given in charge. It looked as if he had done it on purpose tobi“ run in.” If so he has secured quarters for a while,'as his Worship gave him two months “ hard ” for the offence.

Local Industry.—On view in Mr A. Dewe’a warehouse window in Tay street is a sample of what cm be turned out by local artificers, in the shape of a massive and tastefully carved sideboard. This piece of furniture was made to order at Mr Dewe’s factory for a Gore resident, who believed that Dunedin work could be equalled in Southland. The Bideb- ard is eitirely of red pite, nicely marked,'and the beauty of the grain has been heightened by the manner in which the polisher has done his work. The drawers are well-fitted for the necessary accessories, and fit sweetly into their places, while the piece, which is of a rich amber colour, includes three bevelled mirrors, and forms an imposing object which rivals in massiveness and grandeur the vaunted appointments of oak and walnut to ba seen in ducal mansions at Home. Technical Classes —These classes commence next week, and from information received from the secretary, the enrolments so far are fairly numerous. The wood-carving class is the most popular, thirty applications having been received. To efficiently supervise the work the instructor (Mr Robertson) has agreed to halve the class, and devote Wednesday afternoon to those who cannot co venieotly attend in the evening. The classes likely to fall through are botapy and cookery, cn'y one,entry having bien received in each. The building, surveying class too is in danger. This is a class specially meant for apprentices and improvers in the carpentery trade, who will be taught the riidiments of architectural drawing and how to read plans and take off quantities. It should meet the requirements of a number of young craftsmen who are desirous of improving themselves. The secretary will be in attendence at his office this evening from half-past 7 to 8 o’clock to enrol those who may yet desire to join any of the classes. Draughts.—Mr Jordan, the present “dambrod” champion of the world, will arrive in Invercargill on Tuesday, from Wyndham, and will be glad to see the players of the district at the Caledonian Restaurant. At Gore he played 77 games, out of which he won 50 and drew 27, with the following noted players, viz , Mulvey, 10 ; Scott, 7 ; Gardiner, 6; McKenna, Maloney, Cruickshanks, and McKay, one each, Mr Boreham, of Oarnaru, the ex-champion of New Zealand, had a trial with Mr Jordan, but found the visitor easily too many for him. Mr Jordan is a young man, and i- travelling, accompanied by his wife, chiefly for his health. He is a native of Edinburgh. Other places in Southland wishing a visit, may communicate with him either through the Draughts Editor, Southland Times, or Mr Raeside.

Literary and Debating Society.—At the weekly meeting of this society, held on Monday, there was a fair attendance of members. The debate was on the question “ Which exercise the greater influence upou our character : the books wo read or the companions with whom we associate ?” the voting being in favour of companions. We would bring under the notice of young men the great educative power of such a society as this. Not only is one taught to crystallise thought until he can give it expression, but the subjects debated are frequently those which mutt, by discussion, afford considerable information to members. The. society is entirely unsectarian and selfsupporting, and anyone desirous of becoming a member should communicate with the hon. secretary, Box 85. Next Monday evening short essays by members will be read. Bicycle Gymkhana.—The cycling entertainment on Wednesday and Thursday next in conjunction with the annual sale of work in connection with All Saints’ Ladies’ Guild will mark an epoch in the local history of the popular pa-time of cycling. Ltdiesfor the first time in Invercargill are coming forward as enterta'ners to give the publican idea if their skill on the modern wheel. Such entertainments have been held with immense success in various large towns and although the word is of too recent adoption into English to have found its way into the dictionaries, it signifies a variety of sports of a gentle and amusing character, in this instance performed on bicycles. For the evolutions of the grand music>l ride a number of ladies have for some weeks been diligently practising and their performances will be a feature of each opening of the gymkhana on Wednesday afternoon and on that and Thursday nights in the Zealandia Hall. Another great draw will be the fact that on each occasion Mr R. Murie will give exhibitions of his skill in trick-riding. Mr Murie has not yet been excelled by those professional performers who have visited the colony. Many novel and amusing competitions as shown in our advertising columns will take place and handsome prizes have been presented for award for each event. A cake competition has been added and prizes will be awarded for the best plum, seed and sponge cakes and also for the best scones. The usual accompaniments of a sale of work—side shows, etc, altogether present a very attractive programme which does great credit to the energy and generosity of the ladies of the Guild. Bazaab at Bluff.—A cake and apron fair, in aid of the funds of the local English church, was held in the Drill Hall on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. The Hon. J. G. Ward opened the fair, and upon bith evenings the attendance was very gratifying. A large number of useful and ornamental things were offered for sale, and the ladies of the church were most energetic in their endeavours to make the affair a success. In this they were assisted by a number of gentlemen, and the Rev. D. C. Bates did yeoman service. Various attractions were provided, and the Bluff Band played a number of in front of the hall.

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.

Mr Hawkins -and the Tawse.—The Outlook in “ The Week ” refers to the recent deliverance by Mr Hawkins, S.M., on tbe subject of corporal punishment in schools. In the course of his remarks the writer of these bright columns says “M r Hawkins, S.M., is an excellent man—fori newspaper copy. He does not believe in | • sticking to his last.’ We are net sure what I is his forte, but dispensing justice is evi- I dently his foible. Every now and again he I takes an excursion into other realms, and I delivers ex cathedra judgments on various I subjects.” Mr Hawkins’ views on the sub- I ject are strongly dissented from, though his I opinion that continual use of the strap is I demoralising is emphatically endorsed. But the Outlook strongly deprecates anything like molly-coddling, and the note concludes with these sane sentences : “We are not pleading for the supremacy of the rod’s regime. We are protesting against the I maudlin sentimentality masquerading in the name of love, and a higher morality that is emasculating character. Our greatest danger in these oolomes does not lie in the direction of severity. It lies in the opposite direction. It lies in the direction of slackness and of softness on the pirt of those in authority. For want of a li tie of that soldierly hardness which pa euti are too morally indolent to drill into their children’s life we are in serious peril of producing a race to whom pain is the greatest evil and pleasure the chief beatitude.”

Pie. I There died recently in Edinburgh a book- I binder named Hugh Hume, who had, been in I Oliver and Boyd’s employment for sixty- I nice years, having gone to work at the age I of 12 years. I S. McDonald, Boot Manufacturer and Importer, Dee street, next door to Messrs I McGruer, Taylor and Go’s, calls special I attention to his new advertisement in this I morning’s issue. See motto “ Business is I Business.” I The world doesn’t give near as much I time and thought to frustrating our plans as the result would lead us to believe. Senior’s Linoleum Reviver is unrivalled for floorcloths, cleaning and preserving fur- I niture, and polishing tan boots. Sold by all grocers at Is a bottle. The people who oan get along best in the world are not the ones who alws.ys know what other people ought to do. Old fashions in dress may be revived but no old-fashioned medicine can replace Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoet Remedy. For sale by Macalister and Co,, chemists. A man, Bft. lin. in height, weighting 27 stone, measuring 53in. ro n nd the chest, his hand 12in., and his foot 17in. is being exhibited in London. He is the tallest man in the world and is still growing. He is 19 years of age. Some people with a little, and other people without any literary ability, think they would make first-class newspaper editors, they will soon find that editors are like poets, born not made; if you have any doubt about this statement write a nice bright interesting leading article on “Federa tion” and how it will affect New Zealand politically, commercially, and nationally and of course put in something about buy ing household requirements from Mr J. S Baxter, whose name is a household word n Southland.

Good news for the 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 2a and 3s fid a bottle.

SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. The representative of the Incandescent Gaslight Company is in town Young girl wanted to assist in private school Anniversary services at St. Paul’s Dee street tomorrow Southland Technical classes commence next week Crown lands open to application on Ist June Lease of pastoral runs on 11th May W B Scandrett files application for houses W Todd and Co have a lady’s bicycle for sale McKay Bros sell cows, poultry, pigs, harness, cats, furniture and ; sundries to-day Monthly meeting of Education Board on sth May Wesleyan Church —Rev. J A Luxford preaches tomorrow A portable engine and boiler wanted Notice to growers re shipping ’wheat and Oats to Great Britain R Coupland wants a ploughman N Z Hardware Co want a youth Lion Gold Mining Co—Notice of call Harvest thanksgiving services in Don Street P. M. Church to-morrow Meeting at Council Chambers re burgess lists J A Mitchell and Oo sell stock at Woodlands on 3rd May » Annual meeting of Invercargill Lie enaing Committee on 2nd June Tenders are inviting for lease of education endowment Particulars of the Gymkhana and sale of -work at Zealandia Hall are published S.S. Perthshire to be despatched to London on 4th May Read Simon’s prize writing competition. N Z Loan Co are cash buyers of oats John McCurdy, opposite Prince of Wales, has clogs, ladies’ andchildren’s slippers, goloshes and gaiters W Todd and Co sell pot plants on Monday Tothill Watson and Co want to buy ,oa.ta and ryegrass Lake Wakatipu S.S Co—Time table Prospectus of the Lake Wakatipu S.S Company is inserted Reid and Gray for ploughs, disc harrows, chaffcuttersjand baggers, harvesters and binders engines and bicycles