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Southland Times, Issue 18059, 31 January 1903, Page 2

The -lion. Sir Joseph Ward, who left Wellington with the intention of attending, yesterday's meeting of tho Bluff Harbour Board, was not present at the meeting as he had found it necessary to return to Wellington.

The nomination of candidates to represent Invercargill on the Blufl Harbour Board for the ensuing year closed at noon yesterday, when Mr W. Young,returning officer, announced that Messrs J. W. Mitchell and J. E. Watson, th© sitting members, wore tho only candidates nominated. As there wero two seats to fill he d«#lared the gentlemen mentioned duly re-elected. As the Board was sitting at the time neither of the candidates was able to be present at the announcement, but they sent apologies for their unavoidable absence. Mr G. R. Waddel was also re-elected for Campbelltown.

Commencing, forthwith tho original date, hour and minute, to nearest five minutes, will be inserted in the free preamble of messages from Europe via the Pacific cable. Messages from Canada and the United States will bear Vancouver date and time. Receivers of messages from N.Z. via Pacific will get original date and nearest hour of presentation.

A painful accident befell Mr Harry Gibb, leading blacksmith in tho local works department of the railway, on 'It-ursday mornlle. lt .appears that lie itus leaning with his knee on one of tao Jvg iron rails examining something, when the box au which one end df the rail was resting collapsed. The rail of course cume to the ground and fell upon the unfortunate man's Iml breaking it just Above the ankla. 'VorTail was 34ft. long, weighing 70lb to fffp yard, a total weight sf 793i1b, which must bave fallen with terrible force. Mr Gibb was removed to the hospital and enquiries last night elicited the satisfactory information that the patient is making good progress towards recovery.

Abbo Vales, Rector of Seils, near Toulouse, having been ordered to go to another parish for loving a beautiful girl, a landowner's daughter, the couple died together in the belfry of ,the church, tho Abbo holding a crucifix, and sho the rosary. Vales shot her, evidently by arrangement, and then suicided.

air McCarthy, SM., on Friday gave judgment by default in Herbert, Haynes and Co. {Mr R. W. Hall) v. Stewart Stevenson (Arrowtown), for £2 5s 7tJ, costs 12s. ■'-'•••-' '■■-'■■■..

One hundred and twelvje people were killed in the Graceland .(U.S.) railway accident ' on Wednesday. Another collision happened at Tucson, Arizona, in W hlch ; eight wore -killed <md seventeen injured, and a third at Lofax, Illinois, where three were killed and twelvo injured. Legislation is due to provide distinct tracks for this headlong passenger service that travellers, the world over, are demanding. Tho disaster was due to the neglect of a night telegraph operatorto au qrder that one of the train?

Tbe cairn erected to the memory of Sin John McKenzie near Shag Point misleads navigators. It le lv shape like a lighthouse, and the master of an ocean tramp recently took hearings from it as /or Mocraki lighthouse, and nearly got into trouble.

The Southland Railway League is not losing sight of tho necessity of obtaining a decision from the Minister of Public Works as to the route of tho Seaward Bush railway extension from Wuimahaka. The members are determined that tho deadlock between the " rival routes " shall not obstruct tho progress of the railway any longer. A choice must be made between ToWonui and the Waimahaka Valley, and with a view to arriving at this choice it is intended to obtain a from the Minister. In reply to a wire asking when he could visit Southland the Hon. W. Hall-Jones yesterday wired Mr Crosby-Smith, the secretary of tho League, to tho effect that he had to go north before coming south, and that his visit to Waimahaka would probably be made injllarch.

Shortly after 11 o'clock on Friday night several persons passing idong Esk Rtreet noticed smoke issuing from Deschler's hotel, which was gutted on Wednesday morning, while nt the st.me time the pungent odour of burning wood warned the inmaties ofl the still habitable part of the building that something wns amiss. A search was at once made of the destroyed rooms, and in the diningroom it was discovered that tho sawdust used in "deafening" the ceiling had been smouldering slnc« the previoas fire, and that a largo portion of the ceiling was a mass of live embers, on the point of bursting into flame. A few bucketsful of water quickly put things right again, but to prevent a recurrence of the outbreaki the fire brigade was communicated with, and the sawdust round the hole in the ceiling was thoroughly drenched by means of one of tho brigades hoses.

Commencing from 30th* Janunry the charges for telephone communications will be as follows :— Where tho line used Is not more than 23 miles long, a uniform charge of Gd for use of the same for any period not exceeding three minutes, and a further charge of Gd for every additional three minutes or portion of three minutes ; where the line used is over 25 miles long, tho charges are Is for use of the same for any time not exceeding three minutes, and a further charge of Is for every additional three minutes or portion of three minutes. When subscribers are connected, through an exchange, to a bureau, or from a bureau to a subscriber, half the above rates will be charged if the applicant is a subscriber to tho particular exchange through which it is desired to communicate.

A telegram from Dunedin states that that at a meeting of the New Zealand Flour Millers' Association held in Timaru on Thursday night, it wns decided to re-establish tho price of flour in Dunedin to £13 a ton. The Association a few days ago reduced Ihe price from £13 to £12, but Dunedin millers protected, and declined to # sell under £13, as, owing lo the high price of wheat, there is barely a profit even at that figure. The tariff now stands at £13 for sacks, £13 10s for 100's, £13 ;5s for 50's, and £14 for 25's. The price for shipment remains at £12 per ton. The usual list of produce quotations in the Weekly Times this week shows a reduction in the price of flour of£l wholesale, but this later advice makes the real value doubtful.

The Invercargill Fire Brigade desires to thank Mr" Jolly, of Cromwell, for a donation of three gunieas to 'heir fund for sending a team to compete at the demonstration at Napier. Mr Jolly was the gentleman who left in his room iv Deschler's Hotel a purse containing £30, which wns found after the fire and returned by one of the firemen, As the fireman was debarred from receiving any reward, Mr Jolly took this means of expressing his appreciation of tho action.

Those who gathered in the Temperance Hall last night to hear Messrs Gray and Isaac listened to a very interesting address on " Three Fools." The first of these was the rich farmer (Luke cl 2). He was typical of those who build their hopes eternally on prosperity. Tho second fool was the man who built his house upon sand. illustrative of those who make their own ideas their foundation. Tho third fool was the virgin in (Mat. c 25) a builder for eternity on outward profession. Many people got the lamp of profession. like them, but it was only a cloak, as their lives deny it. Mr Gray had for his subject the " Refuge of Lies " and " The Sure Foundation " (Isa. c2B). Ail who had anything apart from Christ were in this refuge and the great storm of God's wrath which would sweep it away. The sure foundation (CHrist) would standi overy test and was the only hope of men. The meetings are to be continued next week, but Monday evening's will be allowed to lapse as tho Rev Mr Lyall speaks in St. Paul's, Dee street.

In connection with the approaching licensing election it may be weW to direct the attention of those who are entitled and desire to bo placed on the electoral rolls, that, in accordance with the new Electoral Act, they should sign their name in full and in both places before a witness who is already afT'elector of the district, or ns otherwise shown on tho application form ; that they should specifically mention their place of abode and their occupation, also, in case of females, whether married, wid<ow, or spinster. It would also be advisable for applicants to first ascertain, whether they are on the roll or not, notwithstanding that they voted at the last election. All information can be obtained on application at the Registrar of Electors' office in tho Crescent.

A meeting of the directors of the Irish Athletic . Society was held on Friday night, Mr M. Gilfedder presiding. The secretary reported that the judges nominated had notified their acceptance of office, with two exceptions. A suggestion that the long distance races should be run on the grass instead of the asphalt track, and that a grass track should be laid inside was received. Some members said that this would suit country runners, but town mon would object, lt was decided that the Society could not undertake the formation of a grass track this year, but the Grounds Committee were appointed to consider the question and report/ to next meeting. The secretary and treasurer were authorised to sign cheques. A deputation was appointed to interview the Traffic Manager to secure special railway arrangements for the day of the sports and Messrs G 'Byrne and Mahoney were deputed to make arrangements for logs for the competitions.

At the Police Court yesterday before Mr McCarthy Wm. TuiDfery was charged with failing- to comply with an order requiring him to contribute £1 a week to the maintenance of his four children. The arrears were set down at £81. Defendant admitted having paid nothing fnto Court, but he "said ho had given money to his wife and children which would amount to 15s a week.— Mr Stout, for the complainant, said that £81 was due even after allowing for what defendant had given her.— His Worship sentenced dedendant to throe months' imprisonment, the warrant not to issue until asked for by complainant or her solicitor.

At the Stratford Calodonian sports yesterday, Kerr walked a mile in Gm. 23socs., which is the world's record for the distance. Tho best performance hitherto was also a N.Z. one, viz., F. H. Creamer's, 6m. 27 2-sth sees.

You x want it— So do wo. You want your washing to look well; wo like to see it too ; we wish, you wish, and everybody wishes, and wishes all along, that Empire "Company's Royal Blue had been discovered long ago. ;, ■.'•;..

The Great Cycle Whizz I ! ! 1 atFitzgeralds* Circus— the four Melbournes' ride Red Bir?l ..Bicycles. Thirty miles an hour on a saucpr 80-lapf track. The pa^ chine that Melbournes risk their nocks on should bo good enough for you. Sample machines ridden by them can be seen at our Dee street depot. G. W, Woods asd C«i

The pillar and suburban letter boxes will ba cleared earlier on and after Monday and tho suburban carriers will start their rounds an hour sooner.

Are you the laundry maid ? — lf you are, don't forget that to turn out finished work you must have Empire Company's Royal Blue.

A Dunedin schoolboy has died of brain trouble brought on by a blow on the spine from a stone thrown by one of hi 9 fellows.

Stop tho leak— ln the Blue Bag. Empire Company's Royal Blue can tio its work, but it must have a sound blue bag.

This should be the season for gossamers, gauzes, sunshades, but It Isn't. It Is, however, alright for umbrellas. Thomson & Beattie aro prepared for the emergency. Their umbrellas are in great request because they have a great repute, as, Indeed, thoy should havo, being made to their order in London by & most reliable manufacturer. Umbrella buyers can rely on getting full alue for their money at Thomson A. Reattie's. Make up your mind to accept tho weather sent you, and buy an umbrella.

Making Hay When- the Shines.— A great profusion \ t Summer Di tss goods. New Sunshades, l^aco Ties and Collars and all articles foi Summer wear are being offered very cheap at Thomson and Beattie's.

Dead Shot for Dirt. — Can't live wher* Empire Company's Extract of Soap is used.

Arrested— Sounds horrible. Empire Company's Extract of Soap arrests all dirt from everything. Get it.

Why buy shoddy pianos by unknown makers, paying just as much as you would for a maker of world wide reputation—John Broadwood & Sons, Collard & Collard, Richard Lipp & Son, Hopkinson, Rosenkrantz, Bord, etc.— These are makers wno need no ;mtiing. You require no friend's opinion on their merits— so why bother ? It is Iho legitimate denier who backs his instrument by a guarantee : he is the party you look to— see. Our time payment system makes the purchase of any piano or organ to you an easy matter.— Lillicrap & Co., music-sellers, Esk street, and sole agents Dresden Piano Coy.