THE WAIMATE ADVERTISER. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1901.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 143, 19 December 1901, Page 2

THE WAIMATE ADVERTISER. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1901.

A large quantity of matter is crowded out. The South Canterbury Teachers meet the Waimate Cricket Club at the Park on Saturday next. There were two bankruptcies in the colony last week, a Wanganui fiieman and an Auckland storekeeper. The examination of six fresh witnesses in the Ariadne case will take place at the Magistrate's Court. Christchurch, to-day. Twenty-three additional rifle clubs have been accepted by the Defence , Department, the date of acceptance being November 14th. A public enquiry is to be held into the allegations of ill-treatment made by a prisoner at Wellington Supreme Court against a gaol warder. The Tay Fishery Board has presented New Zealand with 150,000 salmon ova. The Duke ol Richmond presented 50,000 ova from the river Spey. It is expected that a Homing Pigeon Club will be inaugurated in Waimate shortly. Numbers of fair lofts exist, and there is plenty of latent enthusiasm. Manchester Bros, and Goldsmith are selling an excellent assortment of Christmas cards at 100 for Is fifty for 6d, single cards from one penny/to 4s 6d— Advt. Three Bulgarian soldiers strayed across the Turkish frontier in- a fog. The Turks beheaded one, and sent his head to the district authorities, alleging that it was that of a rebel Mr D. Mahoney, Timaru, has several additional farms for sale in different parts of Canterbury, including some at Washdyke, Kerry-' town, Waitohi, Levels, Pareora, Albury and St. Andrews. The local Inspector of Factoies, Constable Christie, informs us he has received word from the Chief Inspector not to take any action in enforcing the Saturday half-holiday but allow things, to go on as under the old Act until further instructed. As an indication of the mortality among New Zealanders who have seen service in South Africa, it m ly be mentioned that the estates of eighteen deceased troopers or returned troopers i wore placed under! the charge os the 1 Public Trustee during November. At Tuesday evening's meeting of the District High School Boaid the Rev G. Barclay suggested that an effort should be made to get the results of the High School examination sent down with the rest, so as all could get their prizes together, and be sent away rejoicing. At the Fire Brigade's social on Tuesday Capt. Sinclair gave an interesting account of the competitions open to Australasia in Dunedin, years ago, when the then champions. Ballarat, were beaten by Dunedin. He thought insurance companies should be compelled to contribute towards Fire Brigades. The sale of drapery, boots, etc., in the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday and vesterday drew a large crowd, and a lot of business was done. There will be no auction sale to-day, but a private sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The auction will be continued on Friday and Saturday, when all goods must be cleared. The first tost match between England and Australia resulted in a win for* England by an innings and 124 runs. England made 464 run 9in their first innings. Australia replied with 168 runs and followed on. In their second effort the Australians put together 172. This was the poorest display'ever made by an Australian eleven.' Mr Barton has received a communication from the Imperial Gov? eminent asking the assistance of the Commonwealth in preventing the immigration to South Africa of dangerous and undesirable persons by the appointment of an officer in eaoh State to issue permits to those considered fit. Mr Barton is taking steps to enforce the request. " Good morning Mrs Brown, How do you do." " Oh. good morning Mrs Jenkins, I am quite well thank you, but excuse me, I'm in such a hurry. I just want to go to Sbackleton and Grant's to see that fifty dozen of stockings they're advertising at Is 6d a pair worth 2s, as I want a tot for the girls for Christmas." " I can recommend them, Mrs Brown, as I got two pair on Saturday night, and they are a bargain."—Advt. At the Fire Brigade, on Tuesday night much laughter was caused by Mr Manchester, in the course of his address, that he had that morning received the assessment of the cemetery for rating purposes. He always believed that once one was dead raUs and taxes would trouble him no more, but it appeared he was mistaken. His own idea was that under the circumstances the Government should take over the cemetery and run it in connection with their Accident Insurance Department. At th« Fire Brigade on Tuesday night Lieut. Oolville said there had been a long delay in sending.down the medals and bars. This was a shame, for if men were inefficient they would be expected to leave the Brigade and when they had served their time in an efficient manner they deserved to have it recognised. Lieut. Golville also, in replying to the toast of the United Fire Brigades Association, said they had made great efforts to have a Bill brought down compelling insurance companies to help and support brigades, but had not Been successful. On Friday evening the new school at Waihaoriinga was formally opened, a social being held on that evening. Mr' Waldie, a member of the committee, declared the school open in a neat and comprehensive speech. Mr Waldie spoke of, the need that had existed for a school at Upper Waiba-), and said that the work had been most creditably carried.out. He hoped the attendance would be good, and said he was sure the school would fill a long felt want. Mr Bidder also congratulated the district on having a school in its midst, and hoped to see the attendance well maintained. Dancing was then commenced,' Messrs Frank Drayton and Davis supplying the music and Mr Frank Drayton abting as M.O. Refreshments were handed round during the evening by Meadames Waldie, Ridder an« Powell, During the evening eonga were oontributed by Messrs Conin, Ridder, Davis, Drayton and Powell.

THE FACTORIES ACT. The Timaru Herald says:—Mr Crawford,, Inspector of Factories for Timaru, has received the following telegram, from the Labour Department, Wellington : Do not insist upon Saturday closing at present. There is some doubt as. to whether Bection 71, aub-saction 2, does not cover orderg made by Borough Councils under the old Act. You will p'ense see to this at once, as this is by the special direction of the Right Hon the Premier." The subsection referred lp says :—" All regulations, orders and notifications made under the repealed Acts, and in force at the time of the repeal, shall be deemed to have been made under this Act."