Local News.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Issue 38, 11 February 1899, Page 2

Local News.

TflEi library meeting on Monday evening lapsed for 1 want of a quorum. We would remind subscribers that the second quarter of the Advertiser ends next week.

LibutbnanT A. Ci ParKeb, of the Koyal Sussex Eegiraent, and formerly of the 0 Battery) N.Z A. (Timarn), has been selected for appointment to the Egjptiaa Army. Thh usual meeting of the Fire Brigade Was held, on Tuesday evening, Captain Sinclair in the chair. There was a fair attendance. Correspondence re the forthcoming conference was read and dealt with. We are asked to notify applicants for old age pensions that they must bring to the court evidence as to character and residence in the colony, and also the Government papers giving the value of their property. The pension commences on the first of the month after the claim is established and is paid on the first of the following monthi

Star Cycling Club. — A general meeting of the club was held in the club rooms og Wednesday evening, the Bth. Theie were present — Messrs G. S. Mathias (in the chair), W. Nelson, C. Manchester, T. Goldstone, C. Dash, A. Jackson, and Jno.' Manchester (hon. Bee). A lengthy discussion took place as to the advisability of holding a sports meeting, and it was resolved on the motion of Messr* Dash

and Goldstone — '• That the olub cannot at present sco its way to pay £5 for the use ot the ti.uk for one day, but provided the ti.icK be leiormed would probably be willing to spend J220, and so be on an equal footing with the other societies. " It w<>s proposed by Mr (ioldstone, and .seconded by Mr C. Manchester — " That the club hold a local sports meeting, Mimkii to last 3 oar, on May 24th next." Tlio secretary was instructed to make enquiues about the holding of a concert on the night oi the sports. A hearty vote ol thanks to tho ohair terminated the meeting. A Mvn t named Jesse Eellah, while harvesting at Makikihi on Thursday, fell and In oke one of his nbs. The instruments to be used when telepi .ipic communication is established between the post-office and railway station ha\e ainved. Theki;- were 27 applicants for the position oi Town Clerk. Mr A. M. Taafle was appointed, Mi J. Goldstone second and Mr B, Hughes thml. V/am'bd Gentlbmen (not the ladies this time) to see our display in Window of the latest designs m ties, bows, hats (m every shape and shade made), shirts, silk handkei chiefs, etc., etc. ; all new goods, just opened out. — Arthur Jones & Co. Adi t. . At the meeting of the T.E.U. on Thurs<la\ evening prices were quoted by the Waimate Times and Advertiser for the publication of a Temperance Column. The puce quoted by the lattey was higher, but taking into account its large circulation, the committee decided to give it tho preference.

Local Industry. — Yesterday we re* <eived fiom Mr Osborae samples of two new drinks he is turning out — raspberryade a ! id herbal beer. The former is an aerated drink with a raspberry fla\ our, and should become \eiy popular. The latter is a fine appetiser, and, like all of Mr Osborne's manufactures, only requires to be known to be appieciated. T.R.U. — Mr T. Brown presided over a meeting of committee on Thursday evening, when in ieply to correspondence the seeietary was instructed to wnte to Mr T. E. Taylor stating that any time after Api ll "2nd would suit for his vi&it, and accepting the ofter of Mr Woodward, oigamsing agent for the 1.0. G.T., for meetings on March 15th and 16th. The '■ Temperance Column " sub-committee repo v tod puces quoted by the Waimate Times and the Advertiser, and after discussion the offer of the latter for a three-quarter-column was accepted, to commence on March 4. Donations amounting to £4: were received towards the expense of the column. A meeting of the members of the Flying Brigade was fixed tor Feb. Bid.

Volunteer C^mp. — On Tuesday evening, the 3rd inst. the local volunteeis, under the command of Captain Coltman and Lieutenants Inkster and Hurst, went into camp in the paiade ground. Sergt.Major Jones was also in camp part of the time. The weather was showery throughout the week, and therefore as much work as could have been wished \\ as not done. Five tents, beside those ot the officers, were pitched, aad on an aveiage 35 men slept under canvas during the week. Tea was ready after six and di ill was gone through while the light lasted. In the evening " Lights Out " bounded at 10.30 p.m., and the reveille at f> am. Coffee was served out at and aftei an hour's drill the men had time to clean up their tents before breakfast. Mr Miller had charge of the commisariat, and gavg general satisfaction, as did his able assistant, Mr Geo. Bryant, the cheery face ot the latter, surmounting his red coat of office, being al yays hailed with delight. On Sunday evening, for a breach of discipline, two membeis were fined, and a concert was arranged on Monday evening to laise the money. After drill the men's maiquee was cleared and a platform made of the tables. Admission was by sjlver com, and about 50 persons were present. An overture by the company's tin whistle band was followed by the " marvellous dunking feaf' by Professor Spydor. the performer drinking a tumbler of water while standing on his head. He also accomplished the equally marvellous feat of Jitting a handkerchief from the floor without using his hands. A duet was given by the Rollingstone Bros., a recitation by Smith, songs by Me.ssr.B ak See, '^ehlsone and "WylsQh'ne, and a seleotion by the whistle band. Prvt. Munro played a selection on the bagpipes, and Mr Geo. Bryant danced a suitable step. ' Professor Leo Medo Nehlspne ga\ r e a very amusing exhibition of yentnlpquism, with the aid «t his clever dolls Tommy and Jane, ■iha concluding Horn was a staying competition between Piper Munro and dancer iJiyaut, the latter winning easily. The cimp broke up on Tuesday, all the men Having had a good time, although the elements, had been rather unfavourable.

Rebate ami interest are now payable at at Co-op store. Next week we will publish an interesting account of a trip to Stewart Island. By advertisement it will be seen that stops are being taken to form a Juvenile Ivodge in connection with Court Porescers' Pride. The meeting will be held on Thursday, and as members of the Tnuavu Juvenile Foresters' Lodge will be down, it is sure to be a success. The Payne Family of Belli ingers gave an enteitamment on Tuesday evening before a crowded house. Every item w.is well received, especially several favourite pieces on the bells and the sleigh bell solo by Mr J. W. Payne. The company will probably play here again on their return journey. The Christian Outlook has changed its name and publishers, being now issued by the Otago Daily Times and Witness company, under the title of the Outlook. The paper on which it is printed is much poorer, and our local contempoiar.\ deplores this fact, consideimg that quality should not be sacrificed to quantity . The same \ aluable authority also gw es a few hints to the Outlook people as to the best means of increasing the circulation ot their paper. Ha ! ha I ! Oh, Mr Smith, you'll be the death of us,