General News.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume II, Issue 144, 12 May 1900, Page 2

General News.

There are about 2000 members "in" the Volunteer Companies lately accepted, which will bring the total of' the force in the colony to about' 10,000, The Land Purchase ConimissioneW recommended the Government to purchase eighty acres of land in *the vicinity of McNab's Gardens* Hutt, for working men's homes. One o ' the sight* at the bazaar 'will be dolls dressed by the school girls. Dolls may be obtained at Shackleton and Grant's, 6d each. — AdvS* The Government have decided upon r ie coloniaL scale of salaries foi* public chool teachers, and if necessary will lvoke Pailiament for an increased apitkcion grant. > The general manager of the Eastern Extension Company, has wired the Post-Master General, regrettiug that ac is unable to concede the 'lower cable rates to>New Zealand. ' It id understood that 'the 'Premier will leave Wellington on Monday, but whether his objective will be the Pacifip Islands or Mount -Cock Hermitage is liot'yet'decideH. Having bought a traveller's set of sample Black Hats '(laclieg' sailor straws, trimmed and- -ufttrimmed)^ Shackleton and Grant are selling these considerably under ordinary price to. clear. Prices, 6d, 9d, Is, Is 3d, is 6d,' 2s, ap to 4s 6d. — Advu The North Canterbury Education Board on decided that it couM not see its way to alter rescind the resolution previously passed declining to undertake inspec- . tion of Roman Catholic schools. Replying at Masterton to a deputation asking for a technical Bchool, the ] Minister for Education said it was proposed to introduce a general measure next session, which would meet the request. The" Gove.paent have approved of the purchase of the Xangdale Estate, -of 10,000 acres, near Masterton. It is "understood the price is £8 10s per acre. The land for dairying and sheepfarm'ing. The Welliiaston Meat Esparfc '-Com-, pony are erecting additional works' aad machinary r which wilt increase the capacity by 15,000 sheep per day, [ and give storage for 40,000 sheep* f Gentlemen, if you are wanting a [ reliable waterproof coat at a reasonable price, inspect those just opened by Arthur Jones and Co , Victoria House. Prices, 253 6d to 60s. ' Note, no perished goods kept — which are dear at any 'price. — Advtf Cronje has a nephew, a.yojmg 3*oer, living in London, studying for a professional career,- wlitTsoes the war with British eyes, and has very mean opinion of Kruger. TUe, young fellow is reported to have said that his uncle CJrouje is very well oft, and he believes that if he is permitted to choose his place of exile he would like to buy a farm and settle down sotue where in Great Britain. % Every day Mr B. G/Lane (chemist,* of Oamaru) receivas-references to the value of his creasoted emulsion of cod liver oil. We have ieen shown a letter written by a doctor in which he stated that he treated a case of cbnsmaptiea with Lane's creasoted emulsion, and was glad to say that after a course of treatment the patient had "improved greatly. ■> The sputum had diminished, the cough was lless.s s . the night sweating had almost stopped and the weight' had increased seven or eight pounds. Visitors t© town to-day will save money by buying their boots, shoes 1 and slippers from Berry's. All goods marked at lowest .possible prices ; slippers from Is upwasds ; ladies' shoes from 4s lid ; men's^vuen's Sunday boots from 8s 6d. llepairs-a specialty at Berry's. — Advi. A meeting of the Star Cycling Club was held in the^club rooms on Monday evening, when it was arranged that a meeting of committee be held on third , Monday in each mon£h. Mr T. Black was elected the Club*s delegate on the . South Canterbury Centre 'Committee. It, was* decided to hold sports on May 24th, consisting of one, two, and three 1 mile, maftfied men's, bojs and -ladies* races. It was also decided to hold ai! . club run to- Waihao Downs on Thurs- ' day next. A vote' of thanks to* the, chair 'tenninalted the meeting* ' 1 The Clutha Free Press reports 'that an interesting relic, in the shape of< the bell of the ship Ada, tvbs brought , to light by Mr Jack at Port Molyneux ! repently.^ The bell weighs 351b, and vvfr.h the e^cb'pfckm of the losa dt the ' , 'tdngmyan&a piece brokea-offtbe top, is intajft i *rhe|Ada was wrecked on • Januafy Vl3sli^ 1861, <v?hea making, the tsnuth ot-^Moiype'ug JBay r so that it is Thirty ninfr years' ago since the • bell saw active Bergc<fe Jslr Jack had the b«ll- conv.eye«Tto f 'JfiilclEifcha, and' '-uipes to have it Jl'epaired in^ time to , ling out a jo3«fu'jJp<3Jtl ok ib*e. relief of Mafek^ng. "q * • J.ipau is following tlie progress of Ihe war with eftg«r interest and ,a q nerali.v friendly fueling lor England, 'ilie Jitnmin, tlie organ of the principal political party in Japan,, says that < Rngland is the Power tbesSTnakfe for oivitisation ; her action- in letting' the light bhine upon the Dark Continent, and in throwing it open to all nations, uiu.it conduce t& the great benefit of the world's economy anct of ,*he cause of progress." The annual report of the Wellington"' ' Acclimatisation Society protests against the season for native, gatae being:, opened on-M^reh 31«t, wuich the so<s efcjreo»B/d6ir ( to be a month tba eaVjy, Kt'ports show that a large number of itumatai-e clucks ' and pigeons - are saccj&ed, - and that! native game soon be extinct if tbis is allowed- to go dn.' The growth of close settlement in. Wair|rapa is ploying inimical to the reddper. They have been, largely* shot down, and will spon be driven to

the badi' ranges' in rough bush country,, Some 'restriction is wanted on th& number allowed to each sportsman, as there is reason to believe that a regular trade is carried on in stags' heads, and the animate aie fehot ail -the year round. Blouse flannelette in all the 'latest designs 1 in-dark and Jjght stripes and figured, splendid assortment, at'4£cTto to 10^d p_er yard. To be had only •at Arthur Jones a^d, <of -Victoria House. — 'Advt. The Viceroy of ! India tables 8 to'the Governor, thanking the public of New Zealand for the spontaneous sympathy aod liberal «Qntributi©as fotf'the relief of the fanriira-tfuffere'rs. He,~a<tds thaD it is such acts that cement the empire-* In opening the new Post Office afc Masterton the Hon. Mr 'Walker referred to the enormous increase in post and telegraph work in last yeai's worK> „as compared with 1890. Articles posted showed an increase of 90-9 per cent ; letters posted were 47-77 peV head, as against 84 87 ; the ' number of telegrams (including free Government message*) was 8,169,731. against 1,961,191, an increase of 77 per cent ; telephone subscribers now 'were 7150 against 2592. Begarding Savings Bank transactions, the balance credit of depositors last year was £6,320,371, as . against -£2,441,870, in 189$. or an increare of 118 -per cent.. I?he Money Order and Postal Note Departments also shows a gre&fc increase, and 'oti&cers increased from 1212 to H707. Q?he-post and telegraph revenue last ,year was £492,649 as against £335.329", tin increase df-47'per cent. If Government messages were taken into account the revenue would 'be £598,276. The expenditure last year was £383,581, against £262,597, A an incr^se of 68 per cent, and thiswas chiefly due to the department* , undertaking work in other branches of \ public service without paymerft. Gents requiring woojlen undercloth- - ing for 'the winter can obtain good choice of qualities and prices a* Shackleton and 'Grant's. Prices foi' _- Colonial Woollen Knit Pants range nb ; 2s lid, 3s CTd, '4s %d, 5s 6d, 6s 6d, Und • 7s"9d a pair, and best value obtainable. - — Advfc, The first social of the -season, the x Oddfellows' took place on Thursday ~ night, and, -if it -nutty be taken as a •■ : criterion, the dancing season will 'be a I very successful one. P.Gr.M. Bro. A. ' Hoskins, led off the Grand March, followed 'by -50 couples, and the -evening advanced 'the late arrivals raised this number to upwards of 96 couples, s?he floor (thinks to Bro. M. < v , Julian) was in -capital ordei?, and the- * music of Messrs <?apstick and Langdown was excellent. With regard te - ' the -supper, -we need -only say that Mr • Miller catered, and it will be under- - stood that nothing more could be desired. The gathering broke up at ' about half-past two, with cheers for Mr-Miller, and the singing of "Auld Lang Syne?" > The doctor may scoff, and 'likewise " may sneer, L , When to his advice you lead him *• no ear But tell him his fee is a little to \- ; deaf -[ For the good that he does -when he > feels a I)it queer, X He 'from you the secret may try to { allure }• The cure for all coughs so'cheap and '; so sure, v,| Suspense you'll uot let him then toe Jj long endure, .. 4 •But explain that it's Wood's Gretftf^ 1 ! Peppermint Cure. -J