Local News.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, 17 September 1898, Page 5

Local News.

The fortnightly practice of the Fire Brigade ■was held on Tuesday evening. There was a good muster and a useful practice resulted. A Ballast Tbdck ran off the, line near the racecourse yesterday, delaying the outward express about twenty minutes. Mb Jos. Ivess, the well-known newspaper promoter, was in Waimate on Thursday. He came from Auckland -with a view to starting a second newspaper in Waimate, but found " his claim jumped." He came along to the office of this paper and wished the proprietor succesß in his venture. The «arne to you, Mr Ivess ! On the 2nd inst. at the quarterly meeting of the Primitive Methodist Church a unani-

mous wish was expressed that the Eev E. Baiae should continue as pastor for another year. This wish Mr Eaine has decided to accede to. The often-postponed cribbage and euchre match, Fire Brigade v Chess and Draught Club, has been definitely arranged to take place on the 20th. The party not ready to take their seats at the Club's rooms at 8 o'clock forfeits the match, Before Major Keddell, on Thursday one case came on for hearing — John Best v John Meehan, cJaim £3 11s 7d for wages due. Evidence by complainant, defendant, and three others was heard, and plaintiff was non-suited, no costs being allowed. A number of cases were passed in and settled out of C juifc. When the case, Mrs Kate M. Butcher, an application by the wife for separation ard maintenance was called, the solicitor for the parties asked for a short adjournment to allow arrangements to be completed for a settlement out of Court. This was granted, and later it was announced that an agreement had been arrived at and the case was withdrawn. [We understand the agreement is for separation, Mrs Butcher to have the custody of the children and an allowance of five shillings per week each for the support of the three youngest till they reach the age of sixteen years.] We hear the tickets for the oratorio " Clotid and Sunshine" are going off well and the music-loving public of Waimate may expect an enjoyable persorrnance next Thursday, when St Paul's choir, assisted by friends.-with a chorus of 30 children, will give a rendering of the above in the Oddfellows' Hall. There are some really fine solos, both contralto and soprano, besides bass and tenor recitatives. The soprano solo "The Reeds of the Shepherds " is one of the best pieces, the piping of the Shepherds' Eeedi in the distance producing a fine effect. The choruses will be done full justice to by 70 voices and the quartettes, trios and duets have been placed in good handi. No expense has been spared to ensure success and to increase the interest of the listeners 250 librettoi— containing only the words of the oratorio— have been ordered, and will be placed in the hands of the audience, who are requested to leave them behind at the close oi the performance. Considering the success 1 which lately greeted the production of this oratorio in Christehnrch a «hort time ago a bumper house may be predicted for next Thursday. The Waimate Cricket Club holds a meeting on Tuesday, when it is hoped there will be a good attendance.

Correspondence by W. Hamilton is crowded ou 1 ; of this issue. On Monday and Tuesday evenings Northcote's Kinematograph will be shown, aidei by a number of artistes. The machine is the one that was brought here some thre ngo by a Cbristchurch syndicate, and which was so highly spoken of. One of the largest funerals witnessed in the town for some time took place on Thursday last, when the remains of the late Thomas Cleary were laid in the R.C. portion of the cemetery. Friends of the deceased were present from all parts of the is'and. Deceased was a P.G.M. in th« Oddfellows' Lodge and leaves a wife and a young family. The last of South Canterbury's representative matches was played on Thursday last ai Tenvuka, when Canttrbury pai 1 their return game. The weather was cold and showery, while the ground was in a bad state. The local men held the upper hand all through, and eventually were returned victors by the substantial scoie of 19 points to 30. This is the first time the Greens have managed to score a win against the Beds, but from the play shown it seems very probable that it will not be the last. The forwards in the winning team played a splendid game, and to them may be attributed the success obtained. The winners score consisted in five tries gained by Eoddick (3), Pres'and and Purcbas, and a goal from a mark by Fox to 2 goals from tried gained by Philips and Eobilliard, and converted by Hobbs and Byrne. Mr McßoMe made a first-class refereo. — On Thursday next the final match of the season takes place between Geraldine and Waimate^at Timavu. Should our local mon win they will be premiers of South Canterbury. We wish them every success. The following is the Waimate'team: — Presland, Smart, Hayes, Mines, Thomas, Collins, Presland, Goldstone, Cunningham, Edwards, Eattray, l-'inn, Drayton, Flaherty, and Butcher; emergency, Williams. The drag will leave Manchester's corner at 11.30,