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Southland Times, Issue 16053, 3 June 1902, Page 2

The Royal Bibthdat. — To-day is the birthday of his royal highness the Prince of Wales, who was born on June 3rd, 1865. Just twelve months ago his Royal Highness, who was then the Duke of Cornwall and York, was vißitiug the colonies and he was received everywhere with demonstrations of loyal regard. Since his return to England the Prince has made many references to these outposts of the Empire, in which much close observation and shrewd judgment was displayed. On this anniversary of his birth the apparent will have the congratulations of the people who live in the distant parts of the realm through which he bo recently travelled.

Salk Postponed.— Owing to the peace celebrations the sale of Wellesley estate by Me9Brs Henderson and Batger did not take placu yestonlay, and has been postponed till Monday next, 9thinst.

Bluff. — On Friday night a meeting of the committee of the Coronation celebrations took place and was numerously attended by delegates from the local bodies, clubs, etc., whilst the enthusiasm displayed augured well for a highly successful function. The requisite committees were set up and conveners appointed. It was decided to hold an entertainment on the evening prior to Coronation Day, so as tc leave the evening of that day free for illuminations. The Native Committee are enteriDg into the spirit of the thing very heartily, and th«re is reason to believe that their " Bhow " will be one well worth going a long way to see.

Thb Winter Lectures.— At a meeting of the Winter Leotures Committee on Saturday afternoon replies from those asked to deliver lectures having been considered, it was decided, as an adequate programme could not be provided for the preBent season, that the scheme be left in abeyance for this year. The prospect of obtaining the best talent for next year, however, seems more promising, most of those written to expressing great interest in .the matter. Their inability to give their assistance on the present occasion was mostly due to the shortness of notice not permitting sufficient time for thorn to prepare suitaole courses of addresses. To prevent this difficulty arising again, the next general meeting of subscribers will be called early in October, so that appointments with lecturers may be tuade in good time.

Lax Manaoe-hbnt.— As briefly stated by telegraph the Court of Inquiry into the knocking overboard and death of seaman Plunkett of the s.a Kumara, while voyaging between South Africa and New Zealand, delivered a very strong judgment. The court considered that in all probability the man would have been alive ty-day had he not been called away from his post ac lookout man. No man on look-out duty should ! be called off, as the safety of all on board might depend on him. Ihe court criticised the non-equipment of the Holmes lifebuoy light, and agreed with the marine superintendent of Auckland, that this light was compulsory (not optional, as claimed by the master) on such vessels as the Kumara. On no account ought an officer to leave the bridge unless relieved. The court could not mark too strongly their displeasure at such conduct. Surprise was expressed that the captain of the Kumara did not keep a night-order book, The court blamed the captain for not keeping the Holmes light in proper condition ; for not at once calling all hands on deck at the time of the accident ; for allowing the officers to leave the bridge without calling another officer ; for ever permitting the look-out man to be called from h;s duty; for not keeping a night order book ; for not keeping at least one handy boat ready for any emergency; for not having boat stations ; and for not having boat and fire drill. The chief officer was blamed for carelessness in respect to the Holmes light, and the Becond officer was censured for leaving the bridge to set sail without calling and consulting the captain. The court considered him imprudent for setting sail at night and obstructing the view from the bridge. While the court admitted that everything was done that could have been done after the accident in order to save the man's life, they considered that had there been discipline on board and attention paid to small but important duties, as it ought to have been, this man would not have fallen overboard. Captain Scott was ordered to pay half the costs of the inquiry, and the first and second officers were ordered to contribute one-fourth each.

North Invkkcaroill. — The monthly meeting of the Borough Council, held on the 29th ult. was attended by the Mayor (Mr A. Blomfield) , Councillors Cox, Ramsay.Brandford, Anderson, O'Calkvgban, Morgan and Woodward. The Foxton Borough Council wrote asking this Council's co-operation with the object of getting the Government Loans to Local Bodies enlarged, so as to admit of boroughs with a population of, less than 2000 borrowing for the purpose of making roads. It was resolved that the Council co operate with the Foxton Council in the matter. The secretary to the Coronation Committee wrote asking for financial assistance in carrying out the commemoration, festivities. The Council regretted not being in a financial position to give the desired assistance. A telegram from the Minister of Public Health called atiention to the urgent neceßeity, in view of the presence of plague in the colony, of everyone doing everything in their power to destroy rodents, and of careful house to house inspection of all back yards by every local body. The Mayor informed the Council that he had given instructions to make the inspection and the inspector reported that, with few exceptions, the sanitary conditiou of the borough was good. The annual balance sheet duly certified, was adopted, signed, and ordered to be published.

Masonic — The installation and investiture of the W.M. and officers of Lodge For-titu-le, took place at the Bkff on Wednesday evening. Grand Superintendent R.W. Bro. .Smith performing the ceremony, assisted by thu Masters of visiting lo.iges. Bro. G. A. Whealler was installed W.M.. and the officers invested were— l. P.M., Bro. C. H, liovett; S.W., Bro. R. A, Cruckshank; J.W., Bro. F. Johnson; Sec, Bro. G. R. George; Treas.. Bro. S. Nichol ; SD, Bro. J. McNeilage; J.D.. Bro. D. Mitchell ;

I. , Bro. Shaw; Tyler, Bro. H. P. Svendson ; Steward, Bro. R. Parsons; Organist, Uro. E. E. Johnson; D.C., Bro. J. Hewlett; auditors, Bros. J. H. 'Reed and H. W. C. Joosten. A social took place in the Drill Hall after the ceremony, and was a marked success. A very large number was present, and the hours flew by verj pleasantly. An excellent supper was served by Messrs Kingaland and Sons, and Mrs Blue's orchestra contributed capital music.

The South African War began on 12th October, 1899, and practically ended on Ist June, 1902, the conditions of peace being signed on the night of the 31st. It lasted, therefore, 2 years 7 months and 21 days. There is already one " Glorious First of June " in British history— to this and the next generation the proclamation of peace in South Africa will make Ist June, 1902, another " Glorious First of June."

Football on page 4. The Unlucky Boy is always getting his fingers burnt, his hand cut or liia shoulder Bprained. His parents should keep a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm in the house. This is a liniment of superior merit- One application gives relief. Try it. Macalister and Co., chemists, sell it.

The Invercargill Harriers meet to day at 10 a.m. at theboatshcd for a run.

The Rock of Gibraltar is a Crown colony. The area of this apofe is scarcely two square miles, yet the British would not sell it for all the money in the Bank of New Zealand. Turning to another subject, we would advise you to try Mr J. S. Baxter for beßt groceries at most reasonable prices for ready money.

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Bedding— clean, sweet, and comfortable Seeing that it is estimated that we spend one-third of our life in bed, we should be extremely careful that our beds and bedding are the sweetest, cleanest, and most wholesome that can be procured. By purchasing your spring mattresses, kapok beds, bolsters, and pillows from Dewe's Furnishing Warehouse, Tay street, you will be certain to secure this desirable end. He uses only the best and cleanest materials available, and makes a speciality of bedding. Now showing, also, a Bice variety of lamps, including he New Manhattan.