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Southland Times, Issue 18062, 4 February 1903, Page 2

Mr H, Dunlop, being tho only candidate nominated to the Bluff Harbour Hoard to represent the\ Invercurgill Chamber of Commerce, was declared re-

elected

Our Dunedin correspondent informs us that an attempt was made to force open the safe in the Mosgiel railway station on Monday night, but failed.... The burglars got into tho building and tried their best to open the safe, but without success. On a previous occasion tfie" building was broken into and the safe burst open with dynamite.

The new policies issued by tho Australian Mutual Provident Society during 1902 represent assurances to the amount of over £3,700,000, against £3.753,000 during 1901. That business should have kept up during the past year must bo satisfactory to members.

Owing to a sudden domestic bereavement Mr Hogarth, of tho Sydney Admiralty station, has been compelled to discontinue his investigations in New Zealand in connection with food supplies far the Hydney and China naval stations. Uy permission from Sir J. G. Ward, ATinister for Industries and Commerce, Mr G. S. Munroe, of that department, who accompanied Mr Hogarth from Wellington, will complete tho enquiries. Mr Hogarth was a passenger to Melbourne by the s.s. Moeraki.

Mr Lionel Broad, who has been transferred from the local branch of tho Bank of Australasia to Dunedin, was on Monday evening presented with a purse of sovereigns from the bank employes of the town and commercial gentlemen. The function took place in the Club hotel, Mr J. A. Mitchell presiding. The recipient made a characteristic reply, returning the good wishes the company had expressed towards him.

The Popotunoa Rifles went into camp on Saturday. On the previous Thursdny they were paraded before Major-Genera 1 Jlabington. who was pleased with what they had accomplished. On Sunday night they attended the Presbyterian Church to tho number of about GO, and occupied the front seats. Rev. R. H. Blair preached from the text " More than conquerors through Him that loved us," and the sermon was listened to attentively. The volunteers remain in camp this week and part of their instruction will be a night march Tapanui-wards (o meet their brothers in arms. --Own correspondent.

The address at the Oruy nn<l Ttaac meeting hist evening was lias.^J on Stnatural references to " Wild iss.se*. ' These were likened to man. with his dcs-re to show his importance. J.iko tie ass who

■' sought after every- green thing " man Is ever oi» tho lookout for sum., nnv thing. Unclean in nature, us well as wild in habits, the ass, in Jewish economy, had to be redeemed at birth by a lamb. This was referred to as the Lam I) of God, slain for guilty man with tho unclean ass nature. In the gospel of St. Mark an ass was pictured as tied to a door where two ways met, showing that man was tied by sin. that the gospel door was at hand, but that he was on the wrong side. God had two meeting places for the sinner — the present, thi> throne of grace ; the future, the Great White Throne. God is standing behind the former inviting sinners to draw near, but any sinner with the ass nature, unredeemed, would by and bye stand before the Great White Throne where mercy was unknown. The meetings continue this evening.

At the monthly meeting of the Southern Cross Lodge, No. 1, 1.0.(5 . T., on Monday evening, Bro. Stevenson. D.D. G.C.T.. installed the following officers for the quarter :— C.T., Bro. J. Cameron ; V.T., Sis. I. Brown ; P.C.T., Bro. W. Burgess ; secretary. Sis. Crawley : A.S., Bro. Meadows ; F.S., Bro. Ross ; treasurer, Uro. Smith ; Chap.. Sis! Broxton ; M.. Sis. N. Henderson DM. Sia Mclndoe ; 0., Sis. J. Henderson ; S., Bro. Ladbrook ; S.J.T., Sis. Morris: Sisters Findluy and Stevenson acted as installing marshals. Bro. Stevfcnson w a s recommended by the lodge as D.D.G.C.T for another term.

In the Supreme Court, in Chambers, on Friday last, the following probates were granted :—ln re Joseph Hewitt, of Invercarglll. carpenter, deceased, to John Kingsiand, confectioner (Mr Hanan) ; Elizabeth Ann Anderson ,(Mr Harvey). R e John Squires, deceased, motion for commission to executors (Mr Longuet). referred to registrar at lnver-carg-ill to report. Hawk« and another v. Sutton and another, summons for examination of witness (Mr Macdonaldv Accordingly. '

The last ..mil brings the gratifying information that a local invention. Gladstone's patent hair pin has been successfully manufactured in London. Wo have seen voluminous correspondence, account sales, and statements in connection with the matter, and find 'hat for the first 11 days alter the manufacture of the pins, manufacturers' sales amounted t.o £299 13s. Since then ihe shipping trade have completed orders for the colonies, and a big line for Messrs Uoss and Glendinin K is now aboard tho s.s. Wafwcrn, duo this week. The pins should bo on the local market in about fourteen days. This is the o-ily local order which the manufacturers Juiva, so far, been able to fill on account of tho Home denvantf, but the requirements should soon bo overtaken and tho supply maintained. A sample box shows that tho pins are handsomely put up in assorted sizes, and they should command a ready sale, as they appear to be all that is claimed for them. The account sales to hand show that a substantial dividend will be payable to the shareholders immediately, and others are expected t ( o follow in quick succession, The ultimate prosperity of tho pin seems assured, and the inventor and those associated with him arc to be congratulated upon the success achieved.

The Southland Rifle Club will conclude the competition for Dr Mucknight's trophy to-day, ranges 700 and fOO yards, 7 shots. The scores at 700 yards will count for tho finish of V ice-President Gilkison's trophy match.

Sitting in Wellington yesterday. Judge Edwards gave his decision on law points in the case G. W. Hanks v. Bank of New Zealand, a claim of £1000 damages for dishonouring a cheque. Plaintiff instructed a clerk to pay £137 to his account. Tho clork 1 made out the pay-in slip in a wrong name, but tho accountant of the Bank gave a, receipt as though the money had been paid to plaintiff's account. The money was not put to his. account,, and, vhon a cheque was presented, it was dishonoured. His Honour held that, on the law points, the neglect was on tho part of plaintiff's clerk, and not on the part of the Bank, which was not compelled to show that the recoipt corresponded with the pay-in slip. The facts of tho case have yet to

he gone into

A large and representative meeting of various intmusts in tho ii«,uor tvn<te w&a liul.l in Wellington on Monday to d.«:iiss future action in the best Interests of tho mule. An ngrcement was on to red into ' >y thos^ j.roseiit who bound themselves J o observe tho law in its entirely, esiccially to strict closing of i,ars t/n ; Sundays and after hours,

At tho Christchurch Magistrate's Court oh Tuesday Henry Havelock Hau* na was fined 20a for signing: a claim for enrolment while under 21 years of age. Mrs M. Mariner, of Papanui, wps fined 20s for signing a claim when sne had not resided 12 momhs in the colony. David John Price was fined 20s for signing a claim for another person ; and Harold Ellis, election canvasser, was flned UOs for witnessing the signature of a person he did not see sign the claim.

Sir Charles Wyndham is building a tht'utre at Charing Cross, in the heart of London, yet it will sent only about 1000 persons.

The Great Cycle Whizz ! I ! ! at Fitzgeralds' Circus— the four Melbournes* rido Red Bird Bicycles. Thirty miles an hour on a saucer 80-lap track. The machine that Melbourneg risk their necks on should bo good enough for you. Sample machines ridden by them can be seen at our Dee street depot. G. W. Woods and Co.

An art magazine is being brought out by Newnes, Limited. The subscription is forty guineas per quarter, but such art printing has never yet been seen.

Price and Bulleid's annual cheap summer sale now on. Vast quantities of furnishing goods at absolutely ridiculous prices. Floor cloths, Linoleums, Door Mats, Hearth Rugs, Mattings, Blankets, Curtains, Table Covers, Brussell Carpet Squares ; splendid chance to parties furnishing new homes. Sale for thirty days only. Also all our choice Dress Goods, Voiles, Poplars, Cashmeres, Serges, and all black materials at Sale Prices. Don't forget sale for one month only at Price and Bulleid's in Tay street. Compare the prices, you will find our prices the lowest for first-class articles.

In the last seventy years Venezuela has indulged, said Lord Lansßowne, in the luxury of no fewer than one .hundred and four revolutions.

No Opium in Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.— Many cough cures contain opium. The elTect of this drug is to diminish secretion of the mucus, and tho relif afforded is only temporary. As soon as the effect of the opium passes off. the malady returns in a more severe form. Thesystem is also wea&ened and rendereU more susceptible to cold. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy does not contain opium in any form. It affords relief and leaves the system in a healthy condition. It always cures and cures quio'Uy. Macalister and Co.. Chemists, sell it.

Catarrh is Always the Result of a neglected cold. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will not cure catarrh, but will euro the cold and so prevent that disagreeable malady. This remedy not only relieves the local irritation of the throat ami lungs, but removes the causes of the diseased condition. It leaves the system in a natural and healthy condition. It always cures and cures quickly. Macalister and Co., Chemists, sell it.