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Mataura Ensign, Volume VI, Issue 293, 28 September 1883, Page 2

-The Knapdale Road' District is ia luck . £500 has somewhat unexpectedly come to hand from the Government. Our report of the last meeting is unavoidably held over.

' It is not correct that theWyn<3ham,lnvercargill and Kivertqn shows are fixed for the same day. The ' Witness/ has blundered. Our readers will learn with regret of the approaching departure from Gora of Mr and Mrs Dun and family. The head of the house— if: Mrs Dun will allow us to says so— hasreceived^a responsible appointment in Invercargill, whither he expects to proceed on Monday. His family follow in the course of a week or two, and will lqave a marked blank in our little town. '

A large and important sale of leases of reserves takea.place to-day at Wyndham.

Mr W. Souness' ware La Bohemienne has dropped a filty foal to Le Loup, and visits him again. Coming of such stock the new arrival should distinguish herself.

The ' Morning Herald ' will in future be edited by Mr Jas. Ashcroft, who took such a decided stand in the ' Daily Times ' on the Duminyism question. Mr Bracken has been appointed manager of the 'Herald,' and Mr Driver, M.H.R., has joined the directory.

f Vhe nomination of candidates for thy vacancy on the Gore Town Board created by the resignation of Commissioner Fraser took place on Wednesday, when Mr Fletcher, the returning officer, intimated that Messrs Breo and Canning were the only aspirants. Mr Bree favored the few electors present with a stump speech appropriate to the occasion ; but Mr Canning considered silence golden,and did not essay an address. The poll takes place on Friday next, and the contest promises to be a keen one.

The opening match of the cricket season at Wyndham took place on Saturday last. There was a fair attendance and a scratch match was played between sides chosen by Raymond and Kingswell respectively. As might be expected the scores were poor all round, but there is good ground for expecting great improvement in the play and the permanent establishment of a good healthy clubWe had the pleasure the other afternoon of seeing Mr Tot White's string at work at Wyndham. After doing walking exeicise Hilarious and old Atlas were setii two miles at a good working pace. The former is on the big side, but very fre^h and looking well. The old horse has improved since he was put in work, but still is a little rough akhough very sound. Mr Milne's Aurora was also working, but to our fancy is juat a little on the light sido for so early in the season. When the mornings get warmer as the frost clears away gome faster werk will be done with the Winton meeting in view.

'The last scene in the life drama of the man Johnston, who was killed \y accident by falling from his dray some little time ago, was enaoted on Wednesday last at Wyndham, On that day. were s>ld the whole of his effects consisting of horses, dray, &c, »nd personal property. The property was sold by order of the public trustca, as deceased died intestate.

At the close of the weekly practice on Friday evening, the members of the Gore Presbyterian Church Choir called on MiMartin to present their leader (Mr Gardiner) with p purse of Fovereigus. Mr Martin, in doing so, briefly reviewed the progress of the choir, the amount of work it had accomplished, and the state of efficiency attained. They (the members) owe! Mr Gardiner a debt of gratitude. He had spent most of his time with them and for them. In every musical entertainment prepared for any object, ho had always taken an active part. They had found in him a true friend and able teacher, and therefore requested him to accept a small token of recognition with the assurance that the feeliugs of every member towards him were those of deepest respect and warmest gratitude. Mr Gardiner suitably and feelingly replied, thanking them for their kind wishes and expressing the hope that the good feelings of to-day would be maintained in the future. He urged every one to still further exertion in the way of improvement, both individually and numerically.

A meeting of the Pukerau Cricket Club was held on Monday evening, Mr Alexander McKenzie in the chair. There was a good attendance of members. The treasurer's report showed that the - club bad a small debit balance, but it was exps^ted to-fee wiped off shortly. The annual subscription was fixed at r>s. lo V-e wfl before the end of October. Sixteen gentleman genre iv tfteir *ii!*#}£3 aa members of the club. The election of office'belu-e^*ir:T4teQ^proceeded with, with the following resuii T^SffiSJteJjk^ A. Mclntyre ; Vice- President, Mr W. Eadie J Captain, Mr T. E, Gaz«anl : Deputy, Mr J McK.enz.ie ; Secretary aud Treasurer, Mr Alex. McKonzie ; Match Committee, Messrs Gazzard, J. McKenzie, Webstar, A. McKenziei and Guy. It was resolved that challenges be sent to some of the neighboring clubs to play friendly matches ; the home team to go into practice at once. With the usual vote of thanks to the' chair the meeting terminated.

A special meeting of the Wyndham Town Board was held on. Monday evening lastPreseat — Messrs Templeton (chairman), Raymond, Walker, and Creighton. The meeting was called for the purpose of considering plans and specifications for works in Florence, Alma, and Redan-streets. It was decided to call tenders for the works as specified, to be received at the ordinary meeting next Monday evening. The plans are to bo on view at Templeton and^Co.'s store.

i It would appear that notwithstanding the [ alleged dullness of the times there is still some money in circulation. Mr W. H. Mathieson, late of Wyndham, but now of Invercargill, has been making a country tour, and informs us that he ha* done very well in the sale of vehicles. Among: other thingn he has sold an American sulky, so that residents may expect to Bee shortly the latest Yankee notion in vehicles circumambulating in the district.

Our Ohatton correspondent is sorry to have to record a very bad case of sheep worryiug that occurred last week on t>he farm of Mr trillespie. This ha 3 not been the first that has happaned in the nei yhborhood, and someone ia the locality must have do»s that pexform this Tery objectionable and expensive slaughteiing of sheep. It is a great pity that the owners of such curs cannot be traced, and be made to pay for their depredations. It is terribly annoying' to h.aye. qne's .sheep and lambs worried almost before your eyes, and not' be able to protect them. Mr GiUsspia, our em-respondent is informed, lost 17 lambs and three ewes by dogs la»t week.

Oscar Wilde baa laid it down' a* a law that "no drees ought to come more than half finished from a dressmaker, " so as to allow the wearer to exercise her decorative ability »nd impress her individuality upon the garment." ■ A lady remarks upon this, with fine humour, " I never could understand before how he persuade.! any tailor to make the curious coats he woara, but, of course, it is explained now. Ho • puts the finiriiinf touches ' himself. "

The annual meeting of the Lawn Tennis Club washel* on Monday last at the Railway ■Hotel, Gore, Dr Donaldson was; re : ejected j president, and Mr, Syme» leoifttwy and | treasurer, A strong working committee were appointed, and as the club has now an excellent ground and plenty of material there can be no reasonable doubt of its success in the ' future. " It i« expected the new ground near hilfJohriitoti's will be fit for use about the New Year, an 4in the meantime the club will | use the ground placed at \\p disposal last jear,

Our usual weekly « Chat " is unavoidably held over. • James Ramsay, the youager, of Wyndham, flour miller, has filed a declaration e£ his inability to meet his engagments wifh his creditors.

At the recent criminal sittings at Melbourne, Archibald M' Donald, formerly a hotel-keeper at Queenstown, was convicted of bigamy, and sentenced to eighteen months' imprisonment. /Toa following Crown land has bees sold by auction at Dunedin :— Section 12, block 3, Otama district, 200 acree, at the upest price (27s 6d per acre), to William Key, the late occupier.

In its report of the Papakaio annual ploughing match the ' North Otago Times' say* :— Reid and Gray's ploughs in the premier class secured nearly all the prizes, and it appears to be a difficult thing to supersede them in the popular estimation.

Heretofore the accounts of school committees have been audited by themselves (or by au auditor of their own appointment), but in future these accounts are to be audited by an officer of the Education Board.

/ The Oddfellows of Gore intend celebrating their anniversary on Friday, 19th October, by a concert, ball and supper to be held iD Mr Canning's auction mart. Mr Gardiner has kindly undertaken the duties in connection with th« concert. A good band hag beon secured for the ball.

Very little business ef local importance was done at yesterday's meeting of the Southland Land Board. The Ranger reported that the owner of section i, block VIII, Mataura, had paid up all instalments, and complied with all the other conditions. The foliowing aplications were granted : — Seotiou 9, block V., Mataura, J. W. Geduey ; section 13, block II,; Dipton (cash village allotment), E. Cosgriff ; and E. Gill to complete purchase of Ms section in the Oreti Hundred.

'- / A meeting of th« G«re Athanseum Committee wai held on Tuesday evening to arranga details in connection with the annual meeting on Monday evening. Messrs Dolamore (chairman), Beattie, Buttle and Bonsey were present. Mr Beattie reported that h« had inspected the bailding erected on the reserve by Mr P. Henderson, and was glad to be able to «ay that the work had been faithfully performed. It was agreed that Mr Henderson should be paid the amount of his tender. The secretary handed in a report for submission to the annual meeting. This was adopted. It showed, intc alia, the number of time 3 each committeeman was present at meetings during the year, and it was thought these statistics would in a grea - measure influence the voting on Monday, and lead the members to elect only those gentlemen who display an interest in athenaeum work. There should be a good attendance at the annual meeting, which will have some business of considerable importance to transact.

The Gore Literary and Debating Society closed its session for the current year on Wednesday evening last. Th«re was a large muster of members and their friends, about 50 ladies and gentlemen being in attendance. The President, the Kev.J. N. Buttle, occupied the chair. A varied programme was gone through, and a very pleasant evening was spent. The following items comprised the programme :— Pianoforte duet, Misses Dun ; songs, Messrs Hosking and Palmer, and a recitation by Mr Palmer. Addresses were also delivered by the President, Vice-Presi-dent (Rev. J. Hobbs), and several members of the Society. A very pleasing part of the proceedings was the presentation, to Mr and Mrs Rowells, by the members of the Society, for ttopir kindness in providing accommodation for the club at its initiation. The pre■3onh oorioidfcod o£ a owpj" cf (?ls*trA'6ts" Cyctoi" peiHa of English Literature in' two volumes. The President made the presentation, and Mr Howells suitably responded. The National Anthem was sung by the whole company and the session closed. 1

A frog that bids fair to bacome famous 13Sce*rw* J afe w 3^2tK^Ttu" 1 ~totS" "Xml capacity, has been discovered in the south-west of America. One of his gastronomic exploits h thus described bj a local {taper:-" A- largo frog, in Terrell Brothers' tank, swallowed a trout six inches long last week. The f yog was resting at the surface, and was bothered by the trout, which kept nibbling at his long legs. The frog's good nature finally give out, and diving for tha speckled teaser, he swallowed him at a gulp. The trout was too long for the frog's stomach, and the end of his tail protruded from his mouth. Crowds watched the efforts of the frog to get the trout down. The trout.eater was swollen like a maddened turkey-gobbler, but he was as lively as ever, and jumped in and out of tha water as if he was not gorged with a quarter of a pound of trout. He swallowed a perch a year ago, and has eaten several small turtles."

Oue of the. greatest acquisitions to the ris ing town of Gore is (he establishment of a boot and shoe manufactory, where a really genuine article will be supplied at a reasotiable price. Inspection invited. G. W. Bowtell, next Colonial Bank, Gore.— Advt.

Not a comet ! Now to be seen at BlacGibbon it Sons the largest stock of summer (roods ever exhibited in Gore or Gordon. The ladies of the district are spociillj invited to inspect our goods before purchasing anywhere else. Over 100 pieces of priut to chooda from. Saddle cloths and Roslyn aud Kaiapoi tweed suits in stock in large quantity. Invalids can purchase hop bitters, or any other drugs ov medicines of as. Flower aud vegetable seeds in an astonishing variety. Turnip soed, Aberdeen yellow and purple top greystone, purple top Swedes, &c, >fee. Oamaru barbed wire on haud.