Gore News

Southern Cross, Volume 1, Issue 4, 22 April 1893, Page 10

Gore News

“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” This good advice has again been acted upon —this time by one of our well-known sportsmen, who on two occasions visited the Blue Mountains with the intention of returning well laden with deer. But, alas! although the game was plentiful they could not be coaxed with rifle-shot. Not to be beaten, the third time our sportsman, remembering Bruce and the spider, tried again, and success crowned his efforts. On Saturday morning he drove through Main street as proud as a king, with three beauties. They were soon put into the hands of Mr Kenneth Fraser, who soon exhibited them in his shop, and were admired by all who saw them. One was a beautiful mottledgrey, with five points ; another black, having seven points ; the third being, •a white, about 16 months old. Many of Mr Woods’ friends will ere this have testified as to their eating qualities, Not being satisfied, the champion deer-stalker has made another visit to get his fourth prize.—Mr M. Coghlan has returned from a trip to the deer-country, bringing with him two trophies of his skill. A narrow escape from drowning took place on Saturday afternoon, when a little child about 18 months old, strayed from its home on to the bank of the Mataura River, in East Ward. The mother, Mrs W. Smith, missing the child, quickly made search and attracted the attention of several neighbours. Mi* Nicholson, fearing the little one had fallen into the -water, rushed down stream, and his fears were soon realised. The child was lying in the water, some distance from the edge. It was only the work of a moment to wade in and rescue the little one, apparently dead. Restoratives were at once applied, and soon Be Warren was on the oround, and after great patience the child regained consciousness, and is now, I believe, out of danger. Another accident that might have resulted fatally happened in one of our grain stores. Sacks of oats were being hoisted by a pulley, when the beam from the roof fell, striking one of the men across the shoulder, leaving a severe bruise. Had it fallen on his head the consequences would have beeis* serious.

Tlie readings from his translation of Dante’s “Inferno and Pnrgatorio,” given by Mr P. Brefni-0 Reilly, in the Town Hall on Saturday night last, did not draw a big crowd, but the reader carried out his part of the programme, and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. I understand the Gore Presbyterian Church has just procured the best organ to be had in Dunedin from the Dresden Piano Company, through the local agents, Messrs Boyne Bros., and it is tJS be introduced to the congregation by an organ recital on Friday, 28th inst. The conductor, Mr Brett, has arranged for a good programme, and several of the leading vocalists of the choir will contribute solos. Our local volunteers are showing great interest in the corps since the election of their new captain. On looking into the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, I was pleased to see such a large muster, bringing me back to days gone by, when volunteering was at its best. Captain Boyne was the inspecting officer, Lieut. Shaw in command. Out of curiosity I ran my eye along the ranks, and found there were over 40 on parade. The recruits were doing good work under one of the sergeants. At a meeting of the company held afterwards, Sergeant Souness was elected to the position of second lieutenant. I must ■congratulate Captain Boyne on the new life pnt into the coips, and the corps in having such well drilled oilicor s 5 and with . the late additions to the ranks, nothing remains but the energy of the members to make it a credit to the town. _■ The Lion. Mr Rolleston paid Gore a visit last Wednesday, looking well and fit for a campaign, and quietly feeling the pulse of the electors. Ho

pays a great tribute to our district, being highly pleased with the look of the country and its prospects. Our respected townsman, Mr Beattie, is making large additions in brick to his business premises, which on completion are to be occupied by Mr J. Smaill as a store. Changes have again taken place in the proprietorship of two of our hotels. The Club has passed from Mr Outred to Mr Richardson of Green Island, who takes possession about the end of the month, while the “ Southland ” is to be under the management of one of our most respected townsmen, Mr J. K. Grant, wdio for some time has resided in the North Island, and who will receive a hearty welcome back. The Gore Presbyterian Mutual Improvement Society opened its session on Tuesday, when there was a large attendance. The President (Rev. Mr Asher) read a paper on “ Our Boys.” The weather wc are getting now is just splendid. The roads are in grand order, thanks to the weather, and the farmers are busy driving . grain to town, and as the trains are running late, it is no unusual thing to see from 15 to 20 teams and vehicles waiting to cross the bridge, exemplifying the great need of a traffic bridge —indeed the time is fast approaching when it must be provided. More than enough is being spent annually for repairs to the railway bridge to pay interest, not taking into consideration the cost of a keeper.