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Southland Times, Issue 699, 22 July 1867, Page 2

We understand advices have been received to the effect that the writs for the election of members to the Provincial Council will arrive by the next mail from the North. The new steamer Waihopai, built, by. Mr Puettelkow, that has been for some days stationary in Tay-street, will be moved to the beach this day. "We understand that a team of between forty and fifty bullocks has been secured to supply the motive power required. It will be a sight/well worth seeing. "By reference to our advertising columns it will be seen that a gentleman (Mr Macdonald) practising the business of Harmonium and Pianoforte Tuning and Repairing, is at present on a visit to Invercargill. The references given in his advertisement appear a sufficient guarantee for his competency. Orders left at Colyer's Hotel by those requiring his services will be attended to. A farewell dinner has been given to Mr Smeall, editor of the " Oatnaru Time 3," (and who was for some time engaged on the staff of this Journal), by a number of the residents of the district, as a token of their respect and kindly regard. There were upwards of forty gentlemen present — -Mr H. Olapcott occupying the chair, and Mr Julius the vice : chair. On the same day , Mr Smeall, who leaves the Colony for England, was presented by the companionship of the the paper with a handsome ring, suitably inscribed. We regret that want of space compels us to hold over a detailed report of the recent meeting for the purpose of forming a Volunteer Force. We can only, at present, say that the meeting was attended by a largo number of persons, who manifested a lively interest in the movement, 71 having given in their names as willing to become members. It was stated in a report submitted to the meeting, that no difficulty was likely to be met with in getting the arms and accoutrements sent down from Wellington again, whither they had b^en sent on disbanding of the former corps, and that the services of an efficient drill instructor were' likely to be obtiined. Several resolutions bearing on the subject were brought forward and discussed, with an. earnestness which augured well for the future success of the movement. A full report will appear in our next.