North Otago Times.. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1895.

North Otago Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8168, 27 April 1895, Page 2

North Otago Times.. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1895.

Correspondenoo and other matter intended for this issue is crowded out. Tho Hon. Mr Cadtnau has telegraphed to the Mayor stating that ho will bo in Oamaru on Monday or Tuesday. The Railway Department notify that the Kurow train will not loavo Oamaru for Kurow till 0.40 on Tuesday first. Tho pulpit of St. Paula Church will be ocoufiifld to-morrow morning and evening by tho Roy. W. Thomson, of Palmerston Worth. Mails for Okarito, Bruce Bay, Paringa, Haast), Okura, Jaokaoi'a Bay, closo at Holdtika, por Waipani, on Monday, tho 10th prox. A practical trial of a now patent spring tino cultivator and twitch extractor will tako place at Mr John Donaldson's farm, Wuiareka Junction, on Tuesday next. In tho Courthouse yesterday it was stated that Mr J. Mitchell gave Mrs R. Blair a dog. Mrs Blair asks us to state that she bought and paid for a dog from Mr J. Mitchell, but received no dog in » gift. A Wellington telegram says that the Mahinapua, with the southern portion of the Han Francisco mail, will arrive at Wellington this evening, and tho South Island bags will leavo for Lyttoltoa to-mor-row night. Tho annual sale of work of Bt. Luko'a Ladies' Guild takes place on Wednesday, tho Ist May, in the Athenaeum Hall. Tho salo will be open from 2 to 3, and from 7 to 10 o'olock, and the charge for admission will bo deducted from the value of purchases. We understaud that Sergeant O'Grady has received a telegram from Wellington asking how many men would be prepared to go to the North Island, and al«o how many men he has on his books. Wo are asked to state that it in necessary for thoso who desire work to havo their names on the Burenu books, for the fact of thoir names being on tho Biucjiu books for last year does not stand good for this year also. Mr Mark Cohcu, a member of the Olago Education Board, met tho committees of the throo local schools in tho Middle School last night, all tho committees being represented, and delivered an address dealing with tho subject of the classification of teachers and other matters of interest to teachers and committeea. The address was woll thought cut, and was listened to with interest. The Great Dawg Case was continued yesterday in the Magistrate's Court, and with one exception the witnesses for tho defence havo been examined. Tho case will be reaumod this morning. Those who gave evidence yesterday were Elizabeth Bruce, Thos. Davidson, John Crawford, Elizabeth Davidaoo, John Bruce, Mr Bruce, J. R Smith, .las. Mitchell, Marion Brnco, George Bruce, and S. E. Shrimiki. The first meeting of the Committee of the South School was held last evening, when the following were present : Messrs Reid, Mackintosh, Pinol, Singleton, l'enfold, Genfell, Hamilton, Rosie, and Creagh. Mr Creagh took tho chair for the meeting on the motion of Mr Singleton seconded by Mr Rosie. Proposed by Mr Reid, secondsd by Mr Mackintosh, that Mr Creagh be rocketed chairman for the year. (Carried.) Mr Mackintosh proposed, and Mr Singleton seconded, that Mr J mel bo ro-elected secretary and treasurer for tho year. (Carried ) Proposed by ifr Reid, seconded by Mr Rosie, that tho meetings of committee be held on the first Tuesday of each month. (Carried.) A vote of thanks to the chair terminated the meeting. The first meeting of tho newly>elected committee of the Middle School was held last night. There were present : The Roy. Canon Gould, and Messrs Grumitt, Gebbie, Cork, Thomas, frvine, Emtlie, Mahan, and Simons. Canon Qould was vote; 1 to the chair. On the motion of Mr Cork, sec^« d<s(l b y Mr Gebtyo, the Rev. Canon Gould *»• emoted chairman. Mr bimons was cleoted on th* motion of Mr Cork, seconded by Mr Grumitt ; j and Mr W. Thomas, treasurer, Ol^ l { 18 motion of Mr Irvine, seconded by Mr \. ° t ' 1 ' It was decided to hold tho monthly meetings of the committee on the second Monday of each month at 7.30. A vote of thanks to the chair concluded the business. The committee of the Poultry Society mot in tho Coffee Rooms on Thursday night, when there were present — Messrs A. G, Creagh (in tho chair), T. Calder, J. Dwyer, G. S. Jones, J, R. Jack, A. Smith, W. H. Rule, and W. Hart, secretary. It was resolved that the New Zealand Fancier be recognised as the official organ of (he society. The Secretary was instructed to write to a number of gentlemen asking thorn to officiate as judges at the forthcoming show, which is to bo hold on the 12th and 13th July. It was resolved to hold the show in tho upper room of tho Union Stores usod formerly as a skating rink, that room being considered well adapted for tho purpose Messrs T. Williamson, A. Smith, and G. 8. Jones were appointed an art union committee. Sliow schedules were distributed, there being 67 classes in poultry, 33 in pigeons, 16 in canaries, and 9 in cakes. There are two cup», one being for the best Leghorn cockerol and tho other for most points in Light Brahmas. A vote of thanks to the chair closed the meeting. Read Clayton, Gardiner, and Co.'s advertisement at the foot of the third pago. James Gemmsll invite* inspection of his Winter consignment (ox Aorangi) of Scottish and English auitinga, coatings, and trouserings, including some real Harris Tweeds. A choice selection of exclusive novelties ; also Oamaru and other Colonial goods of the best quality. This Establish mont has long boon noted for the first-class character of its productions. Suits from 7Cs upwards, Waterproof overcoats to order and ready made at lowest current rates.— James Gbmmkll, Ti&mea Street, OatnMU A point where two ends meet. —The centre of a ring or circle where it is joined. There is also a given point, where tho North and South ends of Oamaru moot— one spot which acts as the centre of attraction to the many visitors from the surrounding districts. Wo refer to tho Polytechnic, where Brown and Gibbard, the ReadyMoney Drapers, are utill to tho front wjth Al value. Some special plum lines now being offered. Call early. ENO'S " FKUIT BALT."-"Rosina Cottago, Ventnor, Isle of Wight. —Mr ENQ,— Dear Sir,— Tho effects in my case are astonishing, as I am constitutionally bilioua, Mid am now C 2 years of ago. My mother and youngest sister were never cured of Bickness (biliousuess seems hereditary), and I quit© oxpaolcd to suffer liko them for the reat of my life, Jam now taking my fourth bottle, and was joined In the others by some of my family, so that I have taken scarcely three bottles. I feel I ought to make some acknowledgment, ao trust you will excuse this.— Eliza Pellino." Sold by all Chemists and Stores.