Country News

Southern Cross, Volume 1, Issue 28, 14 October 1893, Page 5

Country News

GORE. The friends of Mr Dalgleish, Riversdale, will be glad to learn that lie has so far recovered from the severe surgical operation he underwent in Dunedin as to be able t» return to his home. I wish him a speedy return to his usual robust health. An election took place on Monday for a councillor for Fast Ward. The candidates were Mr W. B. Anderson and Mr Peter McKinna. Great activity was shown by Mr Anderson and his friends to get electors to the poll, resulting in his return by & majority of 32. The voting was as follows: —W. B. Anderson, 73; P. McKinna, 41. Informal, 3. There w'as a great stir among the Salvationists this week. On Saturday last they took possession of their new property, hoisting the flag of “ blood and fire ” in the name of " The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,” and the General of the Salvation Army. On Monday night a monster parade was held, most of those taking part being dressed in Indian fashion, and, headed by a strong band, they marched along Main street, returning to the post office, where a short meeting was held, after which they adjourned to the town hall, when a musical evening was given and thoroughly enjoyed by a large audience. On Tuesday a Council of War wa» held, and the series of meetings wer* brought to a close by a “ Salvation tea.” The Waikaka Talley School has passed a very satisfactory examination, reflecting great credit on the teacher, Miss Gumming, We may soon expect to be in telephonic communication with Waikaka Valley and Waikaka township, as the following letter has been received from Wellington : —“ The required subsidy of £BO towards the cost of the line be paid to the department. Waikaka Valley will be put in telephonic communication as desired without delay.” Our volunteers were in evidence on Sunday last, when they mustered in good force to attend their first church parade. After a little preliminary drill they were marched to the Wesleyan Church, where the Rev. W. Tinsley preached a very appropriate sermon from the text —“ Quit you, like men.” which was attentively listened to and much, appreciated.

A. very heavy rain set in on "Wednesday morning, continuing throughout the day, and although retarding the seed sowing in a few instances, it will do a great deal of good. The Hon. G. F. Richardson wires that the Railway Commissioners have decided to erect a new railway station at Gore, considering that the time has arrived for a fully equipped station. This has been a long-felt want, and it to be hoped no delay will take place. The political ball has been set rolling, the first to face the electors being Mr R. McNab, who has decided to offer himself as a candidate for the Mataura electorate, and who gave his first political address on Thursday in the town hall.