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Southland Times, Issue 19228, 15 December 1903, Page 2

The umbulance waggon presented by tho 1 M.C.L. to the Southland Hospital was on view yesterday. It is a very strong- I ly liuilt and heavy machine, and. we are informed, is one of the bost procurable. It contains stretchers for two patients, and seating room for nurses of attendants. The four wheels are rubber-tyred, and tho body of the coach is mounted oil ! spring's. Tho shafts are fitted for only one horse, but this could easily be altered if desired. The waggon bears a silver plate on which the following inscription is engraved : — Southland Hospital Trust : Presented by Ministering Children's League. Invercargill Branch, Mrs AU-x. Llendry. President ; Mrs 10. 10. Hammond, secretary " A small hand stretcher, on wheels. uocampanieH the waggon, and will be u&i'd for conveying cases from the station to the hospital. In Saturday's issue there was published a telogrum from Wellington to tho effect that another case of anthrax had occurred at. Woodlands on Mr .) . Neill's farmIt will be remembered that some months ago cases of a sinitlur nature occurred on Mr Neil! s farm In this latest cast*, ono uf Mr Nt-ill's cows sickened las-t Sunday week nnd died on Ihe Tuesday following. Mr U right, of the Stock Department, ivent to Woodlands, and by a post mortem satisfied himself that the causo of I with was anthrax. He brought smears >f blood to the hospital, when- l'r HenJry pronounced them affected, n decision which was confirmed l.y the Department in Wellington i n the previous cases the discuse was traced to the presence of Calcutta bone manure in a paddook, but as far as can be ascertained thus element cannot be found on this occasion, as the paddock in which the cow was pastured was not so manured. All the carcases were burnt to ashes at the time to prevent infection, and the same course has been followed in the last instance The time has again come round when the noxious weeds question troubles the gardener. Oreat annoyance is caused to many who go to great expense and trouble in cultivating a good garden which is annually ruined through neighbouring vacant sections where dock. raßwort, etc., are allowed to flourish and seed ready for a wind to scatter the swmis broadcust The Borough Council ha\e decided to take steps to prevent this nuisance us far as possible, and a notice is inserted elsewhere in this Issue that legal proceedings will be taken against those who do not, comply with the bylaws. Shall tho Uev. J. A Dowic, who styles himself " Elijah." be allow yd U> use the I own Hall, was the question considered by the Sydney City Council at a recent meeting, l'riuia lucie (says our Sydney curreoponduut ). the astounding claim advunced !>y Air Douio would classify him as a religious lunatic. On the other hand it is dnucult to maintain this hypothesis in \ low of the fact that he is suniciently astute to demand large contributions Horn his followers, und admits that he now possesses considerably over n million sterling The Council decided to waive the religious aspect of the question, and to deal witli Mr Dowie on strictly commercial principles. They will exuet liberal pajuient for the hall, and will also taKe due precautions to ensure being repaid for any damage that may be occasioned Mr Dowies followers muster pretiy strongly in Sydney, and a successful ■ mission " may therefore be predicted. A long-standing abomination has been spCClUliy obtrusi>e of late, t<j «l(, the sicKt;ning odour that emanates from tliu ilrains. at the corner of Dee and 'lay streets particularly, and elsewhere in th-j vicinity Some cheap deordorant which would not injure horses' feet is also required occasionally on tho street in front of the Athenaeum. As to the town sewers the vile diluvium is probably the result of insufficient water to move their putrescent contents It is much to be desired that some cheap method of occasionally letting go a large body of water Hi rough i hose north of the creek during the .summer months could bo devised Mr William Craig suggested, many years aigo, tiiat the Waihopai should be tupped at Woodlands and brought in a race to tho town for drain Mushing and fire-extin-guishing purposes Woodlands is 100 feet above Invercargill and there is thus plenty of full. Some such auxiliary to ihe domestic waste water and occasional miniall is undoubtedly necessary to keep the sewers sweet. Two Chinese witnesses at the Timaru Court were sworn by tho blowing out of ,i mai.ch. instead of " kissing the liook ." The formula, recil«vl to them by Sergeant Warring was a rather disugreetiblo one — ' May my soul perish Wk<: the flame of that mutch, ii 1 do not tell the truth — or something like that. The witnesses dnl not seem to mind. Fishing in llu: Oreti ou Sunday evening, .ii r John McCeurtv. Wallacetown, caught an 1 Nib trout with the nrtilicial miuuou I sell ient an a- ) above the iron luidue It is the largest that has been taken in Southland waters for several seasons, and was greatly admired by a large number of anglers at McCarthy's. Where it was on view \.slerdav A still more remarkable catch is reported by an angii-r. whose take consisted of one small bat lie was tishuig in the Wnihopai about line Tree l'oint, and us the minnow (lashed through the air lv making a cast the bat swooped down upon upon it and was securely hooked. The strange little animal which met death in so curious n fashion had a body the size of an average thumb, hut it measured 11 inches over the wings from tip to tip To snow meir appreciation of the patronage received from the people ol Southland, A. Masters <fc Son, lAv> street. Will during thia month present every purchaser of 20s worth oi' goods with a coupon entitling tftem to a first-class cabinet photo of themselves or friend. Nothing is too insigniticant— 'everything must have attention You will look in vain for anything even suggestion of hap-ha/.urdism in the construction ol the MrCortnick Reapers and Hinders. An examination of each separate part, with reference to its relation to every other part shows a symmetry of design uninarred by any faultiness of execution There is nothing superfluous ; nothing wanting ; completeness comforts you in every detail . consistency in e\ery combination In all details that go to make up a scientifically built binder it is admitted that no manufacturer can approach tl.u MeConnick. unamberlain's Uough Kennedy acts on nature's plan— loosens tho cold, relieves the lungs and makes expectoration easy, fr'or sale by Macaiister <fc (Jo. Try our Paris kid gloves, £'s od, 2s (jii, 2s (>d ; try our Paris kid gloves, Price and Uulloid ; sent post free. 2s Gd. lih 'Id ■ sent post free, Price and Bulleid ; sent post free, 2s od. 2s lid, 2a Gd. Splendid stock ladies' umbrellas, v o ry suitable for Xmas presents, and what is more useful for sun and rain. Price and Mulleid aro now offering lUOU ladies' umbrellas in good twill silks with stylieli handles, silver mounted and rolled golu handles, knobs, rings, hooks and every style of handles, 7s (id, 8s Gd, 10s fid, 12s fid, 15s Cd ; also lirst rato variety umbrellas at '2s lid, 3s Ud, 4s 9d, 5s Ud, <>s C.d. inspection invited beforo buying elsewhere. Price and Bulleid. Direct Importer of British-made Umbrellas.

This evoning the Pioneer Lodge of Southland, J.U.O F., celebrates its 23th anni\ersai\V. The programme, is one of umi.suul attractiveness, ami lovers of music, as well as friends of thi' 1-odgo. should take advantage of tho opportunity of hearing again the leading vocalists aud nisUMneiitfl lists of the town. It has been decided that the bowling match. Not- then (i v. Southland, .-hull !>«.• pin \ i-<j on the. former* gre.-ii. commencing at 1-15 p.m. to-niorrou On this greon a convenient tea kiosk has been erected, and the players would esteem v a gracelul trilmto to their prowess if their lady friend;, would honour t hem wilh their uttendaiKe, all tlio more ho should the fair ones happen U) bring nucb dainties as gladden tired players. The bookings for the performance of the " Creation " and tliu sale of tickets for Ihe " Messiah " were exceptionally heavy yesterday, and the public interest .shown augurs well lor the success of thp festival. '1 hero was a full attendance at the practice for voices last evening, and the rehearsal was highly satisfactory Miss Aiu.v Murphy, who lakes the leading sopruno soli, is expected to arrive to:l «y. Tile promenade concert given by the Hattaliun LJand in aid of the City Guards' tournament fund was fairly well attended last evening, and the musical programme, as U9iial, was much enjoyed Iho band appeared lor the lirsl lime in their new uniforms, und without doubt the change is much for the bettor The men have a smarter anil neater appeur-mnU-c- than wua pusail.it- in the kjiiiki uni/orm Tin." CiL.v (Junrd.s team aavv their display of manual ami lirinji- bivynnet exercises, and physical drill, which was pronounced first-class by those, competent to judge. The team have the best wishes of all local volunteers, who hope that the vitiuids will again have the distinction of returning the, champions of New Zealand. There was a large gathering of parents iiiwl friends of the pupiJs of Miss (Jreshttii/s kindergarten in the High School gymnasium iast evening, when an entertainment was given by the children to celebrate the close of the year's work The younger pupils, under the direction ol their teacher, went through a number of pretty wand and ribbon movements, as well as contributing action songs and exhibitions of maze-marching The older pupils shiiwed the results of careful and artistic training in their recitations and dialogues, which were all presented in a thorough and intelligent manner. The visitors wore much impressed and highly duliirhU'd with the success of the performance, and Miss (.Jreslmiu was the recipient of many congratulations on the ability she hail shown in teaching the children. Tbu North Invert-argil! annual school concert in aid of the prize funds was held laM Friday evening in the Town Hall. Mi' Mlomlield presiding over a crowded house. Songs Were most acceptably rendered by .Mrs Blue and Mr Hroad. und a lengthy ' list of others assisted in various ways. Tlrs Snodgrass gave two recitations which were much appreciated and Mr Wyllie, with violin and voice, coin ibuted'sonie enjoyable items. I'ianot'orte soli were given by Misses -'lirNiiiidi-r, Ilttrrell uml Kiss-11. a".l Ml 1 F'!isi-i I i»'.ved a selection on the \imi. lie-iiu: . •.* were given by several of -. he pupils-. u,d under Miss Hardie, llio fiistr-ss, <!c-::gii-tod the audii-ncv with exhibitions ol ( hysicitl drill and a. nunibcr of iU.i:o;i ,"ovu-s. ThC chairman bad tho plensing duty of complimentiiiK tho stuff on the good p< Mtion attained by the school i.i tl.c cxaininations. in spit'" of the irregular attendances of j)U])ils throUßii opt^)u»we of