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Southland Times, Issue 14783, 29 October 1900, Page 2

Sale Postponed. — Messrs J. A. Mitchell and Co.'s sale of Mr D. Scott'sjhvery stableplant, advertised for 2 p.m. on Friday, will not begin till 3 o'clock. Sports. — The Woodlands Caledonian Society have decided to hold their annual sports on 27th December, and an attractive programme is being drawn up. Musical Umox. — Choral and orchestral members of tlie Union are notified regarding the final rehearsals for the concert next Friday, and their special attention is directed to the advertisement appearing in this issue. W inton Races. — In the list of acceptances, published on Saturday, Waikaia's name was omitted from the Hurdle Race, his rider's weight being list slb. Southland Hospital. — During last week there were admitted, 5 males and 3 females : discharged : 7 males and 2 females ; remaining: 2J males and 8 females ; died : David Whitney, aged 06. Tlie visiting trustees for tlie week are Messrs James Walker and Thomas Findlay. The matron desires to thank Mrs Hutton and Mr McKellar for periodicals for the patients. Rain at Last. — 'The first good soaking rain oi the season fell on Saturday, winding up with a stiff blow and torrents just on midnight. The earth was thirsty and on Sunday afternoon tlie dust was flying along the streets at the slightest provocation. In the country the fall must have been heavy for the postmaster at Mossburn reported at 5. 15 p.m. on Saturday that the Oreti was rising rapidly. The outpouring was no doubt very welcome to farmers ; its effect about town was very pronounced. Cricket. — On Wednesday next the Senior Cup matches Star 11 v. Star 13, and I.C.C. 11 v. Appleby 11, will be played out. The following teams will compete for the Junior Cup : — Star v. Waikiwi B 13, on Waikiwi ground; Waikiwi A v. Gladstone, at Gladstone ; Appleby v. High School 13, on school ground ; "N. Star v. Athletic, on N. Star ground ; I.C.C. a bye. Play to commence al 2. 15 sharp. For Local Use. — One of the "drunks" at a London police court recently pleaded that it was exhaustion, not drink, which was the cause of his collapse. Lack of money, he said, resulted in lack of food, and he had fainted by the way. This ingenious defence saved him. The Bench ruled it was the money that was tight. Thh Maori Songsters. — This troupe of singers, who are travelling the colony under the auspices of the Salvation Army in the interests of the Maori mission, gave their first performances in the theatre yesterday. At the evening performance they had a packed house, the result of the collections in all being £21 13s 6d. The programme included solos, duets, part songs, etc., and was highly appreciated, the singers proving themselves excellent exponents of the art of part singing, as well as being capable soloists. Captain Stirling, a native of Riverton, and well-known to Southlanders, has a sweet, flexible, mezzo-soprano voice, and sings with great taste and expression. To-night this talented troupe give a performance in tlie theatre, when the following programme will be presented : — Company song (Maori) ; duet, "'Tis Well," Capt. Stirling and Raria: solo, tune: " Soldiers of the Queen," Nehu; Maori action song • solo, "Light," Hineturama ; Maori Poi ; Maori solo, Raria ; company song, "Rise Shine"; Maori haka; solo, "I do love you," Capt. Stirling; selection on tin whistle, Nehu ; solo, Cadet Hodge ; Maori duet with actions ; Maori haka; solo, Sister Mogridge ; company song (Maori); Maori actions to music; mouth organ duet ; Maori Poi ; welcome to visitors, Maori style ; company song (Maori) ; solo, tune : Song that reached my heart (by request), Capt. Stirling; company song (English). Anolican Bazaar, Orepuki. — The long talked of and worked for Church of England bazaar was opened on Thursday night by the Rev. D. C. Bates, who complimented the ladies and all concerned on the magnificent results of their labours. He also commented on the fact that all creeds had joined most liberally to make the function a great financial success. The decorations were very tasteful and elaborate, and were most creditable to those who displayed so much artistic taste and laboured to have everything in first-class sty-le for the event. To add to the many attractions a number of musical items were introduced. Mrs Blue, of Invercargill, contributed four pieces, arid Mr Glenuie delighted all with his cornet playing. A number of lecal vocalists were also in evidence and the various tableaux were very beautiful. The stallholders were Mesdames Sorenson, Bennett, Griffith and Stockwell and Misses Young and Berndston. The Christmas Tree was in charge of Miss Stockwell and Master Straw, the post office was run by Mr Clark and the art gallery was in charge of Mr Todd. At the rear of the stage there was a shooting gallery which did a roaring trade, while the stage was fitted up most tastefully as a tea kiosk where refreshments could be obtained for the small charge of 6d. Business proved very brisk, about £60 being the result of the night's sale. On Friday night the remainder of the goods were disposed of and the affair wound up with a dance ; these should bring the gross proceeds up to £100 — a most satisfactory result for a small place like Orepuki and gratifying to all who have worked so well for so good an object. Unfortunately the weather was not very propitious, but notwithstanding the attendance both nights was large. — Own correspondent,

The Yakl.— The Earl of Hopetoun, Governor-General of Australia, completed his 40th year on September 25th. His Lordship was under 30 when he was appointed to succeed the late Lord Loch as Governor of Victoria, and his boyish appearance was much commented upon as he drove up Collins street, Melbourne, to the place of swearing-in on the Treasury steps. Wyndham. — Mr I. W. Raymond arrived here on Saturday, and was met by some 30 or 40 gentlemen, representative of the township and district. After cordial greetings an adjournment was made to Blackley's sample room, where Mr George Crosbie p>esented Mr Raymond with tlio following address : — " Mr Raymond, — The friends you see about you on this occasion have met to accord you a hearty welcome home after your voyage round the world. Several of your ■{ farming friends expressed the opinion that '; in order to show their goodwill to- : wards yourself personally, as well as to show their appreciation of j-our public services, by which they have benefited, it was but right and proper that they should meet yon on arrival to give you a hearty handshake and ' say welcome homo again, friend Raymond.' Some of us read with interest your published description of ' sights you've seen in lands you've been,' and we hope on some early opportunity to hear you at some length on, the subject of your travels. We feel quite sure that you must have gained much information thereby, and (what is more) while it will be of immediate benefit to you in your business it will be an indirect benefit to us all as our representative on various public institutions. We trust that your health will continue good, your business prosper, and that you may also find time to serve us in various public capacities as faithfully and ably as you have done in the past. In conclusion, let me assure you of a very hearts' welcome home from the many friends you know you possess in this district in which you havo lived so long. May good health, happiness and prosperity attend you and yours." Mr Raymond suitahly acknowledged the foregoing remarks and promised to avail himself of a early opportunity to give a full account of his experiences during j his absence from home. — Own conespondent.