GORE.

Southern Cross, Volume 1, Issue 29, 21 October 1893, Page 5

GORE.

A very sad death of an old resident in the person of Mr M .Canqubell took place on Saturday morning. He left Gore on Thursday evening for his home at Chatton under the influence of liquor, and declined the assistance of a neighbour who met him on the road. Next morning Mr Keir found him in his (Mr Iveir’s) cowshed insensible. Medical aid was called in, but although erery means was used the deceased did not regain consciousness, and died at 6 o’clock on Saturday evening. An inquest was held on Sunday morning when the following verdict was returned :—“ That Murdoch Campbell, on the 14th day of October, 1893, by, and in consequence of, exposure to cold resulting in paralysis of the body and failure of the hoart’s action, did die, occasioned, in the opinion of the jury, by the excessive use of alcoholic liquor.” The funeral took place on Sund: y afternoon, and was one of the larges: seen here for some time. Deceased was a bachelor, and his nearest relation, a brother, lives at hi aseby.

The opening run o i the Gore Cycling Club took place on Wednesday, when about gu turned out, and after a parade in Main street started on a run to Mataura. A very strong south wind blew, making the run down very hard, and several were glad when the. City of the Falls' 'Was 'reached. The fctntn' journey

was more pleasant, and all, reached home greatly pleased with their first run of the season, A social was held in the Oddfellows?Hall, and an enjoyable day brought to a close. The fortnightly sheep sale was held on Tuesday when a fair number of sheep were forward, and realised—for good hoggets, 13* ; medium, up to 10s 6d ; inferior, 5s to 7s. At the sale on Saturday a consignment of horses from Melbourne was disposed of a 6 satisfactory prices— from £22 10s to £27. But our enterprising farmer, Mr W. Waddell, Waikaka Yalley, topped the list with a gelding that was greatly admired, disposing of it for £32. The Gore Band of Hope gave a capital concert on Tuesday evening' to a crowded audience. The choir, numbering about 50 boy* and girls, sang several choruses, action songs, etc., and were assisted by Mrs Miss Morgan, Miss Woodyatt, and Mr WWright, who contributed songs and ducts. Mr Alfred Lakemangave a recitation. Great credit is due to the conductor of the choir, Mr John Buchanan, for the capital rendering of the concerted pieces. The Gore branch of the Amalgamated Shearers’ and General Labourers' Union has passed the following resolutions : —“ That no candidate be supported at the coming election who does not favour compulsory arbitration in all labour disputes.” “ That the secretary be instructed to ascertain the view* of candidates on labour questions.”—“ ’I hat the Premier be requested to give an address at Gore on his way to Invercargill.” New Zealand Clothing Factory.—Have you tried the Factory for hats, caps, ties, shirts, sox, braces, gloves and underclothing »f all kinds ? Grand stock. A 1 value, fully 18 per cent, cheaper than any firm in Gore Remember the address : “ The New Zealand Clothing Factory, nearly opposite Post Office, Main st.. Gore.” Wm. Domiqan, Manager.