The Herald. Alexandra, Thursday, January 19. OURSELVES.

Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, Issue 455, 19 January 1905, Page 4

The Herald. Alexandra, Thursday, January 19. OURSELVES.

As announced in last week's issue, a change has taken place in the personnel of this journal; and under new management we make our bow and have much pleasure in presenting our first issue to our readers, The great world is for ever changing—fashions, the tides, the weather, and even Nature itself is always on the change. So must it he with all affairs associated with humanity. Regarding the present change, we are fully cognisant of the responsibilities of our position, and it will ever be our aim to mies no opportunity to raise the enlightenment of the authorities of the colony upon topics relative to the prosperity of the district. The gold*dredging industry, which has been firmly established, has worked wonders for Central Otago, and has been brought to a standard not possible of approach by any other community, The result is now to be seen in the launching of truly colossal ventures, and we feel assured that the enterprise and energy which have characterised our people in the past, will go on uninterruptedly until the gold-bearing flats which yet remain unworked are deprived of their untold wealth. There are other industriessuch as, the dairy industry, the fruit industry, and poultry-raising—which yet remain to be fully developed and brought to a stage of proficiency, These must necessarily continue to prove increasingly remunerative: The necessity, therefore, of Central Otago widening the sphere of its enter prise is imperative, and by going in for these important industries a considerable distance towards that desirable goal will have been covered. Times innumerable it has been pointed out in these columns by our predecessors that to bring about an increased activity and production in this direction, we must have railway communication and also water conservation for irrigating our land. Given the railway first, the other can follow; We shall always advocate for the speedy construction of the railway and the institution of water schemes for preservation—which we depend principally on for the future welfare not only of this district but the whole of Central Otago. Coming to political matters, we shall still continue to support the liberal policy and progressive legislation of the present Government, which has proved highly beneficial to the great majority of the people of the colony. Nevertheless, we will not hesitate to criticise any action on the part of the Government that we consider might be detrimental to the welfare of the people of the Otago goldfields. We assure our read" ers that no stone will be left unturned by the new management to keep them fu ly supplied with all the latest and most up-to-date news from the different parts of the district. Our duty, as is that of the Press in general, will be to throw open our columns to the discussion of general topics, and correspondents can rely on being accorded the fullest liberty that is shown within the bounds of journalism. In conclusion, we would solicit a continuance of the liberal support meted out to this journal in the past, and we trust that we will merit an even more increased port in the future. Hoping that to our readers the year of 1905 will be> HAPPY & PROSPEROUS. The court sits at Ophir on 24th inst. The Vincent County Council meet at Clyde on Wednesday next. We wish to direct our readers attention to Mr J. Richardson's advt. in this issue. Ma 0. J. Coombs, dentist, may be consulted at Ophir on Friday February 3rd. . A CRICKET match (Married v. Single) will be played on the local ground on Saturday next. Messrs Thomson and Beattie, drapers, etc., Invercargill, insert an important advt. in this issue. Thb heat last week was exceedingly excessive, the temperature registering lOOdeg. in the shade. Other new advertisers are:—Globe Hotel, Cromwell; Golden Age Hotel, Cromwell; and Dawson's Hotel Cromwell, We believe it is the intention of the Central Otago Trotting Club to hold its race-meeting this year on the 17th March. Mr Jas. Austin and Mr and Mrs W. Milne, who were of former years residents of Alexandra, paid a visit to the town last week.' ,' • The building trade is very brisk in Alex*., j andra at present. We notice Mr Theyers is i having a fine brick building erected in Limerick St. Mr Strong is also having a splendid dwelling built in Tarberfc street, ,'i opposite the recreation ground. i >j#i#k-~ -• ■ ■ ■.. : ".«*. .. • "■

The clerk! of courts will visit AleiatfW on Friday (to-morrow) at 2 p.m. "**?"*' W* are pleased to notice our Worth* mayor (Mr George Spencer) about attain after being i incapacitated with a sprained ankle. The trial of M'Kenziei charged With the murder of < lollinson at Te Awaite in February last, (commences at Wellington tomorrow: WitMAM ! Hutchison was tried at Orom-" well last wet ik with stabbing John Dennis on the Oromu /ell racecourse, and committed I for trial. , Tee Haw] ;es Bay. Education Board has decided to a| point a teacher of dressmaking at a salary (if £l2O a year and travelling expenses. '•« Wb direct attention to the change of ad. of Messrs Pack', Reynolds and Co., fruit and produce merchants. This firm undertakes sales of produce of all kinds: , A record :in the delivery of mails from Dunedin .toJgA. lexandra was established on Tuesday evening last, our genial whip (Mr George Hatchor) arriving at the local port •ffice at 5.35 p.m. Messrs J. D». Buohanan and Co., auctioneers,'report having held a successful sale of furniture and >effects on account of Mr F Young, on Thursday last, highly satisfactory prices being realised. Several case s of the first of this season's peaches were forwarded to Dunedin from the Teviot district last week. The prices obtained were very high, as much as 7d pec lb being obtained by one grower.

Mr James Ged'des, erstwhile proprietor eft the Criterion Hotiel, paid 'Alexandra a 'visit at the beginning of last week.'' He hag taken over the Douglaai Hotel, in Dunedin, and enters his new business in February, -,;;

Ws understand! that the appeal lodged by the owner of Whisper against Messenger and Brownie in the Trot at the TJ.O's meeting has been dismissed. Dividends will now be* paid out by the secretary of the olub. Mb B. B. Hore advertises in this Issue a price list of cycle accessories, Jand cyclists would do well to peruse same. Mr How intends paying periodical visits to the district, and asks a fair share of patronage.

The thousands of people who have indigestion or constipation will be glad to leant that Dr Crossland has found a specific for these complaints, it is called Noxol. If you suffer try the effect of one 2s bottle. All chemists and stores stock it. ,

Wb direct our readers' attention to tha advt of Mr G Thomson, of the Halfwayhouse hotel. Mr Thomson who is Wellknown throughout the district has renovated this hotel, and desires us to notify that ba will be pleased to accomodate travellers and boarders. .' .»

The Alexandra Eifles go into camp for their yearly instructions this evening at 7.30. The officer commanding desires us to state that all men should do their best to attend the camp, and we hope to see a large number of the company rolling up in different parades.

In our advertising columns Mr A: Jj Sullivan draws attention to the companies he represents. Be is able to transact all fire and accident business, and the rates may bo obtained on application at the Office in Dunedin. He solicits a share of the business in this district.

It Is a great remedy and it is wonderful stuff for the liver. Ton will often hear thesa remarks made by those who have bared their indigestion, j constipation, and liver troubles with Dr JJCrossland'a marveilouß medicine Noxol. Get a bottle to-day if you suffer; 2s at chemists and stores,—Advt.

The various farms at Bald Hill Flat are looking very well, and fairly heavy crop* are expected. The crops in the Matakanni and Lauder districts are not so favourable owing to the scarcity of rain. We hear that the Hawea farmers are also complaining, and a falling off is expected in the latter district this season.

We beg to acknowledge receipt of Messrs Mills, Dick and Co.'s Otago and Southland i Almanac and Directory for 1905. This work includes some very interesting matter to all classes of the community. Included in the annual is a brief " Digest of Licensing Laws," by Mr A. R. Barclay, L.L.8.. which will be very useM to those concerned in the liquor question. AT a meeting of the Otago Central Rails way League, held in Dunedin on Monday last, Mr A. Bathgate tendered his resignation as a protest against the inactivity displayed by the community in this important work. Mr Iverson, of Earnscleugh, was present and", spoke at length regarding the opening of the line to Chatto Greek. At the conclusion of the meeting a vote of thanks was accorded the latter gentleman for his attendance, & motion was passed requesting Mr Bathgate to reconsider his decision.

The Glyde correspondent of the " Argus * writes in reference to ourselves as follows s —" It may be old news to you to heat that the Alexandba Hebald has changed hands, the new. proprietor, Mr T. H. CahiU being, I understand, a Cromwell boy*. Under the late management the ExaA&ai was ably, and at times, brilliantly conducted Its columns at all times bore evidence of careful printing, in which respect it bad few compeers amongst our goldfleld's- journal*. It is to be hoped that Mr Oabill will succeed in his undertaking, which indeed he is sure to do, since the Herald has such an extensive district in which-to calm patronage. We regret very much to' have to chronicle the death of Mr Alexander Wilson, a former resident of Alexandra, who was in business in the tailoring.trade in this town. Deceased left here about three years ago, and started business in Timaru, whet*' he patented what is favourably known as "Wilson's Renovator." a materialffor, removing stains from all kinds of cloth, etc. About twelve months ago, Mr Wilson's health failing him, he was obliged to give dp business, and although everything that was possible was done, to reboup bis health, it proved in vain, and he breathed his lasf after a brief illness. His brother (Mr W. Rj Wilson), who was in Alexandra'last week.'only 1 apprised us then of the sad occurrence* His many friends in Alexandra, of .whom there are many, as deceased was a favourite with all, having taken a keen interest in athletic and dramatic circles, will regret to hear of his untimely end. We expend our deepest, sympathy to his relative;/in their sad bereavement, / The work of renovating and adding additions to. our local hall has just been completed. A? largo refreshment room (80ft by 14ft) and hbth ladies' and gents' dressing rooms have ibeen erected at the rear of the hall, and alterations to other parts, of the building carried out. A new aoetylene gas plant, fW lighting up the whole, of the premises/ has been installed. The contract for the/carpentering work was let to;Mr .J. i and, needless to say, has been finishe/d in a thorough,workmanlike manner. The fainting has been done by Mr St R» '■'■', IrwMh, and reflects, great credit oh ithal ? gentleman's artistic skill; the stencilling and liming in the body of Jhe hall presentSig a miirked contrast to ite original appearance, Th/e stage has been., considerably enlarged "v arfjd travelling companies, as well as /otoerffi r J will' btf'jjleased to hear of the much-needed *m improvements. The^pwn;aßtii'briHe« j me complimented in how having one of the M and mobt up-to-date haita on the M KO;idfie!dy. The library buildings am-ajso-Wi receiving atteutiou, and when fltoistiegLaßlHE greatly improve the