THE WAIMATE ADVERTISER. SATURDAY, FEB. 18, 1899.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Issue 39, 18 February 1899, Page 2

THE WAIMATE ADVERTISER. SATURDAY, FEB. 18, 1899.

In accounts of the disturbance in Samoa, Lieut. Parker, formerly of "Waimate and of the C Battery, Timaru, is mentioned for his gallant bearing, although he was not actually engaged. The committee set up by the Waimate Hospital Board of Trustees, to enquire into the charges against the matron and nurses ot the local hospital, has finished taking evidence. The committee's recommendations will come before the Trustees at their next meeting. A M4.N named Thos. (ruriley, aged 59 years, hung himself on a tree on tile cliff overlooking Caroline Bay, Tiniaru, on Wednesday morning. An inquest showed that deceased was addicted to drink, and had been drinking heavily since Christmas. The verdict was that of suicide whilst temporal lly insane. For St. Patrick's Night, March 17, a grand national concert will be given by the children of St. Patrick's school, assisted by local vocalists and instrumental^ ists. A capital programme has been arranged, and as it has beert thoroughly rehearsed, patrons may depend on this entertainment being as gieat a success as in past years. The tickets are now on aale. Mr John Merry, of the Hook (says tho Oamaru Times), has disposed of his barley crop (this season's gram), to Messrs Nirnitto and Blair, Dunedln. The price is not dsclosed, but Mr Merry is pleased with his deal, and wishes that all his fields had been in barley. The grain was to be consigned yesterday, and it is tho first sale and consignment for this season's Crop from the Waimate district. A meeting of the Waimate County Saleyards Company was held on Saturday last. Therfe were present — Messrs N. Francis (chairman), Douglas, Orbell, Allen, Douthwaite, and Baxter. Tenders were opened for the several contracts, and the following were accepted : — Building the yards, J. Jamieson ; gates, Isaac Adams ; posts, Kelsey Bros. ; timber, Thomson, Bridger and Co. The secretary was directed to write to Mr C. Boyce, and inform him that the fence would have to be shifted to the right line, as the company bad been advised to erect tho yards as far back from the mam street as possible. A committee, consisting of Messrs Douglas. Francis,' and Baxter, was appointed to supervise the erection of the yards, and generally

to attend to ,mv mitten that might requue attention The meeting then terminated.

FoKEbiß* —The foi mntioii of a Juvenile jjoj j0( ]o-e in connei'tiun \\ith Coiut FoiObteib' Pnde, No. 607 ft. was made the oppoi turn t\ for a visit to "Wai mate on Thuisday of betveeu HO and 40 jnembeis ut the Juvenile Court Southern Cross. Tnnaru. r | lie visitors, banner and bagpipes, marched to the local lodge room, and opened the Couit, after which 17 new membeis weie duly proposed apd initiated bv C,R, Bro. Fmlay. The election of officeis resulted a« follows ; — President, Bro. B. J. Alwill; C.R., Bro. W. Russell; S.C.R., Bro. H. Wil«on, treas.,Brp. J. H. Blake ; sec, Bro, P. Grant ; S.W., Bro. W Clear ; J.W., Bro. A. Jackson ; 5.8., Bio W. Harris ; J.8,, Bro. M. Atwill. After the oeremony of installation, hearty ■\otes of thfinlvs were passed to the visitjng juveniles and others, and the Court cloeed. Ketveshments plentifully providod weie p.n taken of bv those present, rind .in hour 01 so spent with music and i ecilation beJore the visitors lett for their duve home.

ing. Captain Coltnun was hi command, find about .'55 men were on parade. Ad' jutant Wolfe and Lieut. -Col. Moore were present, and expressed their satisfaction at the drill. The former intimated that the site of the faster camp had not been decided on, but it would probably be Burwood, near New Brighton.

Presentation. — On Tuesday last Mr H. G. Wake, who is leaving the Wajmate school, was made the recipient of two 'very handsome presents — a dressing ease from the teachers and a travelling rug from the scholais. Mr Pitcaithly made the former presentation, and expressed the regret ot himself and the remainder of staff at Mr Wake's departure, although they congratulated him on his welldsserved promotion. An address from the scholars, read by Master Or. Park, was couched in the same terms. Mr Wake briefly replied and thanked the donors for their handsome gifts, which he would keep as a remembiance of the pleasantness he had met with during his stay at the school. A.M.G. — Send along your name.

A pfUNTER CORRESPONDENT Wl'lteS I On the evening ot Monday the 13th Feb., the bachelor establishment of Messrs Kelcher Bros., Clapton, Hunter, was stoimed and taken possession of by a suipnse party of 17 ladies and gentlemen. The inmates weie most decidedly taken unawares, for they had to extricate themselves fiotn the aims of Morpheus. After they had quite recovered from their biupiice, they, with Mr H. Kelcher for spokesman, made all welcome, and with the help ot some of the male Msitors the largest room was clcaied for a dance. ■ Messrs Jackson, Inglebiocht, and 0. Jiles had come prepaied to piovide music, the ionner two had \iohns. and the latter an act'oideon. Dancing was kept up with gieat spirit, and ilnung the inteivals between the dances, songs, raadings, and recitations were exceedingly well rendered bvstneralot the company. Fruits and coidials were handed lound at various stages, and at 12 o'clock the ladies handed lound tea and cakes, which were very much appLeciated. The fun was kept up till 8 a.m., when Mr H. Kelcher thanked the company for the pleasure their "wsit had atftnded himself and his mates, and that ho hoped to be able to pay some of them back in the same way. After thr«e cheeis had been given for the spokesman, and for the musicians and ladies, the paily bioke up, all avowing that it had been the most enjoyable social evening they had had the pleasure of experiencing toi a long time.

Cricket — "Waimate play Timaru next Thuisday in Timaru, and in view of this hxtuie the following aie requested to get as much practice as possible : — .Roberts, Biadshaw, Fiancis., Mann, M. Jones, Stuclholme (2), Kowlancls, Asquith, Marnott, Manchester, Ferguson. Clapcott, Hamilton, Chohnondeley, Goldstone (2).

NOW OPENING OUT, OUR AUTUMN 6tock of "Bcehne" biand boots, shoes and blippeis in all makes and sizes to fit the smallest babe to the gent who takes size 13. Inspection invited. — Arthur Jones & Co. — Ad\t.

Miss G, Watkins advertises in this issue that she intends forming classes for insti notion m dancing and chip carving. Miss Watlcnis thoroughly understands both subjects, and will, we feel sure, be successful in Wa.imate. Chip carving is very popular now in many places. The time required to learn is very short, and the knowledge acquired enables anyone to make articles at once useful and ornamental at a small cost.

Lovers of Nice Linbns should see o\u show of Irish linen goods in window next Saturday evening. Feb. 25th. Part of a Belfast (Ireland) manufacturer's stock and samples, all of the very latest designs in Tiaj and Duchesse cloths, soiled linen bags, nightdress and biush and comb bags, tea napkins and doyleys, tea, cloths, sheet shapjs, etc., etc. m hemstitched, openwork, montmelhck and linen lace ■nork, all maiked at reasonable prices. — Arthur Jones and Co., Victoria House. — Advt.

Bowls. — The present holders of the badges. Messrs Claike. Dean, Virtue and l\ouse, were challenged by Messrs Capstick, Cameron, Nicol and Smith. The game was played on Thursday, and was most enjoyable, the present holders proving the stionger by 32 to 12. The holders are challenged again for next Thursday.

Mr. T. B. Strong's many friends will be pleased to learn from the English examiner's report that he has passed his examination lor the B.A. degree. Mr. Wiong -was educated at the Waimate Distuct High [School, and served his apprenticeship as P.T. in the same school. At present he is first assistant in Temuka JJiotr.ct High School. The fortnightly parade of the local volunteers was held on Wednesday even-