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Southland Times, Issue 18056, 28 January 1903, Page 2

"The Fitzgeralds," it is almost needless to remind the citizens, give the first of three performances to-night on the Gala-street reserve, when doubtless all young Invercargill will be there to nee. On Thursday afternoon there will bo a matinee, and the season ends that night.

The Railway Department bus decided to extend the currency of the Queenstown week-end excursion tickets till Wednesday Passengers can thus travel to Queenstown on Saturday and return on Monday. Tuesday, or Wednesday. There is no train to Invereargill on Tuesday morning, but any who wish to return that day— after visiting the hend of the Lake by Monday's excursion— can return by the midday train from Kingston, reaching Invercargill at 7.10 p.m. The present arrangements provide for the issue, of these tickets up to Saturday week only. Whether the issues will continue after that date has not yet Ijeen decided.

The body of a man taken out of the Yarra at Melbourne recently was lattoed with an elaborate design. On the chest a circlet of flowers was flanked ";>y two angels with outspread wings, and enclosed a crown, a shield, and a iow and arrow. Below the shield were the initials D.M , iM.L., and "L'Amour." The pockets of the clothing were (.lied with pieces of road metal.

The fluiUe Supplement, which the Tout and Telegraph Department propose to issue monthly, contains a list of the j.ost office*, with table of arrival a.iul departure of mails, and a complete list of all receiving boxes, with times fixed for their clearance.

The Southland Hide Club fire a handicap competition— soo, 600. 700 and 800 yards— for a trophy presented by Pr lUacknight. Tho first stages will be fired to-day. The Oreti Corps has made arrangements to shoot with the club.

The death is announced at Dunedin of Mr E. T. Hoe, who was well known aa a painter in Invercargill 20 years ago, and was a genial kindly soul, on whose face peace and good nature were writ large. Mr Roe was born in P.rixton, London, 83 years ago, ami with his family followed liis son VroA /now of Riverton) to N.Z. in 1874, settling im Invercargill. He was a man of powerful physique, and although of late years he had "slowed tlown" his health was good up to within a few hours of his demises at tho house of his daughter, Mrs Collins, at St. Clair.

The earthquake reported from Queenstown and Roxburgh on Monday was also felt in Invercargill. although many do not appear to have noticed the disturbance. At 1.50 p.m., the hour at which the shock is reported to have occurred at Uueenstown, Mr J. Crosby-Smith was reading in his house, when a tremor of considerable violence attracted his attention. Air Smith was careful to observe the time, and the shaking continued for four seconds after he had drawn his watch from his pocket. The windows were rattled very audibly and all the hanging ornaments in the room were set in motion. Others felt the vibration but in most cases set it down to the rumbling of vehicles.

I . Th» rush of holiday-seekers to Stewart Isliwul has now passed its full height and every week) sees the number of visitors on the island materially reduced. The boarding houses huve now room to spare, and there are not so many tents along the favourite beaches as were noticeable a tew weeks 'back. There are still, however, some large camps, the most remarkable being two " happy families " of 21 and 15 respectively, who lire very comfortable under canvas. The ! freedom and liberty of tenting: are much appreciated and this style of living is the more preferable in a place like Stewurt Island, especially when the weather is flue. The recent spell of a fortnight of perfect weather transformed the island into a paradise and the visitors spent glorious days among its diverse enchantments. Those who came home on Saturday last were indeed sorry to leave a spot where the mere pleasure of ' living and breathing the woodland scents is intense, but they enjoyed a phenottnenal run across the usually turbulent straits, not one case of sea-sick-ness being noticeable. The business done at the Oban telegraph office indicates tho rise and decline of the season. After the laying of the cable the weekly number of messages despatched was about 40, (hen when the tourist season wo a in full swing, the number reached tho surprisingly largo total of i? 00 per week,, and for the six days ended last Saturday about 150 messages were recorded . These figures show what a loon tho cable has proved' to visitors and amply justify the cost incurred jn instituting the service. •

• The negro Moore, the ship's c.iok who could not get employment ir. Wellington on account of his colour, upnowed before the Benevolent Trustees n;;nin last week. He had been ataying t«t the Ohiro Home, and the very best report was given of his conduct i.heu*. He had proved himself a very willing worker at finding odd job^ about the oiace without being set tasks. Asked jf ie v.otild go back to the lloino whilst the Ciiaii'man made a personal effort, to yet a lob on a ship .for him, Moore said tuat what he wanted was work or {Assistance to get away from Wellington. "There's too much eating and drinking and too little work at the Home for meJ" Ue went back to the Home.

At the close of the service in the Fernhills church on Sabbath tjio Rev. J. T. Hut-rows referred' to the {act. 'that Miss H. Cowan, who has taken the leading In the Sabbath school for some j'ears, was about to leave on a visit to Britain, ami slated that he had been requested, on behalf of the scholars, to present that -lady with a token of theirs appreciation of her services. /landing to Miss Cowan a handsome lady's companion, the speaker referred in eulogistic terms to her untiring zeal in her . tfforts/ to promote the moral welfare of the young in the district ; her services liiicl been much appreciated by parents and scholars alike. She would be -much -missed, aixl the beautiful present would be to her when lar away a .constant reminder of their goodwill. » Mts« i.'ownn's many friends 'wish for her an enjoyable holiday.

A horrible death as the result of a practical joke occurred on December 4 al< the locomotive works at Patterson, New •Jersey. The victim wa« Harry ltuit, a youth of sixteen and a new hand, and five older companions jokingly proposed a method of initiating him. JUiring the lunch-hour they seized Ituit and dragged him to an hydraulic crane driven by compressed air, and forcod the air-tube into his mouth. As soon asi the u!r was released it rushed down -Hult's throat with terrible effect, distending his abdomen to twice its natural size, and causing frightful .'internal injuries. The horrified jokers immediately desisted, but ltuit died shortly after. Tho young men concerned in his death were charged with manslaughter. In tho polico. Court ltuit's father attacked one of the prisoners, and would lyive kitie'd him Jf -he had not been prevented. The incident recalls a. similar ac.t,,of folly perpetrated in a Clyde shipbuilding yard many' years ago. It was -at tjie timo that iron masts w'dro j being introduced^ tind in building them a lad had to crawl Into the tube to,

place aiul hold up the rivets. At dinner time, before onp of these boys could jureep out of th.p masjt somo mischievous comrades thrust some shavings into the opening ami set firo to them. The tub© .was, of course, like a flue, through which the flamrs roared for ,cv few .vwpnds, n,nd the boy wat> fatally injured..

The Rev. J. Lyall who receutly conducted an evangelistic imiS6ion in Invercargill, has for some time bceu on holiday ,to recruit his health, his throat haw ing been affected by the strain of continuous platform speafaing. He returns from Stewart Island on Saturday, and will occupy one of the town pulpits the following day, after which he 'leaves for Chrjstchurch to continuo his mission work.

The cold broken weather which again prevailed yesterday caused a further postponement of the sports in aid of the Battalion Band contest lund. A subcommittee was appointed to make arrangements for holding them on a auitable date, and tickets alroady issued will be available on that occasion. The Band leaves for the North to-day.

The following team will ivpnsjnt the Southland Gun Club in tho Matches against Mutaura at Grastn-jre to-day : —

It. Dunlop. I). Bain, McCarthy, J. Brey, A. McViuish, Kalston. T. Dojuio, J Thornbury, A. McGavock, If. Feffiin, Gorton, T. McFarlaue, N. Moffett. and W. Harris.

A peculiar disease has broken out among trie people of Manahiki. Penrhyn and Kakahanga, three of S.A. s island possessions in the Pacific. 'Ihe victim is first seized with fever, which * ».er a few days turns into paralysis iVom the waist down, with violent pains. Many have died from the disease, sometimes after a few days, at others after w«*ks cf illness. The natives of Manahiki bin me the mission schooner John Williams, and a schooner yacht from America for leaving the disease. There are no medical officers on these islands.

A snowslide overwhelmed the men at the Mollie Gibson mine, in British Columbia, on Christmas night. Tho mine is 8000 feet above sea level. Above it is a rocky ridge, then mi immense glacier half a mile wide, then bare jagged peaks. The slide started from the peaks, swung round the clilT, shattered buildings, and struck a bunkhouso endwise, swooping it and the occupants down a dry canon. Of nineteen buildings ten escaped more or less injured. four survivors spent the night in the snow wrapped in blauVets.

Mr Prinffle, Government photographer, has reached llokitika, having travelled from the Hermitage, Mount Cook, across the mountains and down the Copeland river. He speaks in glowing terms of the scenic beauties of South Westland, and describes tho valleys of the Copeland and Karangaroa as very fine — the bush, mountain, river, and lake scenery being, unequalled in the colony. The medicinal springs up the Copeland- are said to be superior to those at Hanmer. He greatly admired the Franz Joseph glacier, which is easily accessible. He believes South Westland can be made an important part of a new tourist route, enabling travellers to pass from the North down the West Coast, and across Haast Pass to the cold lakes of Otago,

A boy of twelve years, named Harry Cheetham, pleaded guilty in the Magistrate's Court, Wellington, to having fished for trout without a license. Defemlant's father pointed out that he owned two miles of 1 fishing river, awl had the .right to fish it. bul could not delegate this right to more than one person. Two of his sone had licenses, and this son was also getting a license, but one of his brothers forgot to bring it, and defendant, who had just bought a rod, commenced fishing- before the license (since taken out) arrived. Defendant was one of the best preservers' 'of game in the tKlley— had frequently brought home 20lb eels, and during the last six months had caught forty hawks. The Bench expressed regret that it had to impose the minimum fine, £2, without

costs

A faiii audience gathered last night to, hear Messrs Gray and Isaac, evangelists. The theme of the former was • front Luke 14 : "Suit is good." During his remarks ho said man must give an account to God, and must spend eternity somewhere. Mankind is salt : man Jn the Garden of Eden was good, but Satan has taken the seasoning out of him. Christ came to reveal the character of God, whose love overflows all the barriers of sin. Mr Isaac spoke of the barren fig tree, Luke 13, which was like a man in his sins ; the vine dresser being likened to the Holy Spirit. Many wen's | lives bore no fruit for God. and wero J in danger of being cut down as this tree. He warned, men of a heaven to bo fa ned and a hell to bo shunned, pleading with all not to miss God's great salvation. The meetings continue this even- i ing.

'Frisco mail at Auckland. h Mr John Kinder, 8.A., of Otago University, has been appointed assistant master of the Gisborne High School. Making Hay When the -Sju Shines.— A great profusion cf Summer l)nss goods, New Sunshades, l.<xco I'lm and Collars and all articles foi Summer wear are being offered very cheap at Thomson and Beattie's. A pensioner named Ewing is missing from the hospita* at Charleston, West Coast, and is supposed- to have been drowned .

Colic causes a rolling and twisting of the intestines, and is accompanied by severe pain. Chamberlain's Colic, Cbo.era, and Diarrhoea Remedy fs the favourite remedy for this disease. Every household should have a bottle at band. Get it to-day. It may save a life. Macalister & Co., Chemists, 8e)ls It.

A farmer at Levels Valley,- near Timaru, spent 8s per acre in protecting a crop of oats from the small birds.

Amongst the visitors to Invercargill this week was Mr Mark ' Guy Pearse, eldest son' of the distinguished London preacher. Ho is travelling with a, fellow student ./or a six months* holiday and went on to Dunedln yesterday. Children When Teething have ir;ore or less diarrhoea. This should be controlled and can be, by giving Chamber* lain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy. Every household should ' have a bottle at hand. Get It to-day. It may save h life. Macalister & Co,, Chemists, sells It. '

What ails Waikawa freestone as a building material ? It has 1 been pronounced equal to Craigleithi the famous Edinburgh stone of- the same class, but is much darker in colour.