THE WAIMATE ADVERTISER. SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 1901. General News.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 193, 24 August 1901, Page 2

THE WAIMATE ADVERTISER. SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 1901. General News.

Japan is rapidly construeting a war harbour at Malsumai, opposite Yladitostock. President McKinley has issued invitations for an international exhibition at St. Louis next year; Drastic military precautions are being taken for the safety of tbe Czar during his visit to France. Whilst unearthing an unexploded lyddite shell at Dartmoor two sergeants and a constable- were blown to atoms*

The Minister of Railways has decided'to ifesue regulations in favour of a- maximum weiigbt of 2001 b for sacks -of grain. As a result of labour troubles, tw<s business firms in Auckland have recently sent orders to the United States for 6000 pairs of boots.

There was a rumour in town yesierday that a man had broken his leg in an accident, but enquiries prove the rumour has no foundation of fact. Wanted—soo Men to help to remove strong shirts 2s 6d, cotton pants Is 3d,-all-wool pants 2s lid, ties 3 for Is,Cardigan jackets 4s 6d at ShackletoU and Grant’s Alteration Sale. —Advt. Wanted—soo Ladies to assist at removing white calico 8s 6d a doz, flannelette 3s lid a doz, dressefc 2s 6d each. s,yds long curtains Is 3d a pair, wadded quilts 8s lid, sailor hats la each, worth '2a, »c Shackleton- and Grant’s. —Advt.

Mr H. B. fcirk, of Timaru; in asking the public of South Canterbury to support their own industries,; announces that he is prepared to supply all kinds of bricks, drain, field, a >d garden pipes in any quantity. He has .106,000 bricks now ready for delivery.

The damage to the census papers through Tuesday’s fire in W-ellington-is not so great as was at first feared. Only the papers on which the clorki had been working the day before the fire, and which had been left on the tables, were affected, and those not irreparably. A committee meeting of thaWaitoaWr Hockey Club was field last evenings when it was resolved to play a match against the Sydenham club on September sth in Victoria Park. The picking, of a team was held over. It was decided to accept the offe*- of Mrs MeKonfcie Gibson to provide refreshmeats for players during the afternoon. In our advertising, columns will fife found a notice from Messrs Smithson and Raymond, solicitors, of a Bill t 0 be introduced into Parliament for the purpose of altering the boundaries of the Levels and Waimate Counties, so as to include the Upper and Lower Pareom ridings of the present Waimate County in the Levels County. 1 The north express was delayed yesterday, and the branch train came up with the southern passengers and mail, and made another trip for the trip. The cause of the delay was that three trucks attached to the Ashburton morning train ran off the line at Templeton. A special with 40 meii was sent from Christchurch and the obstruction cleared to let the express pass. No damage to speak of was done.

Madame Arabelita Elvino, Phrenologist, Physiognomist, Clairvoyant, will visit Waimate professionally whert suited with an offitse. Parents would do well to have their children phrenologically examined before putting then: in positions they were not intended for. Many testify to the truth of Madame Elviuo’s rea'dingvin the towns she has visi ed. Watch the paper for date of arrivals —Advt.

We are requested to state that the' committee of gentlemen responsible for Mr Woolley’s visit decline to adopt the suggestion to extend the number of reserved seats at Is, to meet the demand for tickets. The object of th«> lecture is the benefit of all, and 'only sufficient seats are reserved to cover expenses. The secretary (Mr G. Dash)' has obtained a few unsold tickets from holders and can- supply to early applrcahts.

A deal in horseflesh proved a loss tc a local buyer the other day. A mart at Oamaru sale found that his horse was not in the place ho left it, ami thinking it bad strayed duly advertised without success. Meanwhile a mail who had taken it came to Waimatrt with his “ find,” and Sold it for £5. It was re sold at Siudholmesaeon Thursday for £1 15s to an Oamaru dealer. Ho immediately recognised it by a gait as one he had himself broken, and in consequence the police are after the man wiio got the £5. If caught, he will get something else.

Our attention has been directed by a local coacbbuilder to the Value prncod upon a pair of rubber buffers for cart springs, which brought their possessor into the S.M‘. Court this week. These buffers, Mr Dash informs us, can be bought for from 6s, and 17s-per pair would be a good price for large sizes, which places the valuation of 30s in a curious light. Our report was correct as-to the prico; and as these buffers are practically indestructible, this may have been paid for the jpair in question in the long ago. but as a present value it is on a par for antiquity with the valuation upon which our borough rates are at present assessed. A return laid before Parliament Oil Tuesday shows that the number of blocks of land acquired under the Land for Settlements Act during the years ended March 31st, 1898, 1899, 1900 and 1901, is 41. The principal blocks opened in South- Canterbury are :—Albury, 19,502 acres. 3 roods. £uperches at £3 7s 6d per acre, 30 acres at £4 per acre, 6 acres, 2 roods. 4 peiohes at £1 16s 6d per acre; Waikakabi, 48,266' acres, 12 perches at £6 16s per acre, 36- acres, 2 roods, 22 parches at £lO per acre; Punoroa; ,7029 acres, 2 roods, 5 perches at £4 10s per acre; Pareora No. 2, 8132 acres, 0 roods; 31 perches at i>B 15s per acre ; Takru. 9713 acres. 0 roods, 87 perches at'£2 7s per acre; Papaka, 1561 acres, 2 roods at £2 7s 6d per acre. Synopsis of New Advertisements*. Smith* on and Raymond—Notice of B ll to alter boundaries of Levels and Wah mate Count" S; Mr J. G. Woolley—Lectures on Friday next. H. B. Ehk—Notice re brickmaking. Madame Elvino Visits Waimate shortly. H. Franklin—Salvage sale of books. Bijou Minstrel Company—Appear on August 29th. T. TWomey—Extension of tenders. National Mortgage and Agency Com-pany-Want turnips. Wanted— Board and residence.