THE WAIMATE ADVERTISER. SATURDAY, MAY 24, 1902.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 207, 24 May 1902, Page 3

THE WAIMATE ADVERTISER. SATURDAY, MAY 24, 1902.

Th.- \V dm I'e f’ 'UMty Farmers' \gsociati m in ■■ t to day in die (' met . Council Cii mib ts Mrl’ii-sell has been 1 1 /(T- 1 Moderator of the Church of Scotland, and Dr. Howe of the United Free Church, } Kin 17 Edward, in a message to the Church nf Scotland, suggests tlv [training of preachers in Gaelic, the [Highlands tongue.

Thu Smoma arrived at Auckland on Wednesday with the 'Frisco mail and 2000 tons of cargo, mostly flour.—• Millers' Association, look out.

Mr Knox, the American AttorneyGeneral, has obtained a temporary injunction against the beef trust of Chicago.

The presidents of the leading Nonconformist Churches have been invited to the Coronation at Westminster Abbey for the first time.

Mr J. J. Shannon, A.R.A., has been commissioned by Auglo-Coloniala [topaint a presentation portrait of Mr Seddon, the Premier of New Zealand.

Owing to pressure on our space an article on “ Wainoni,” the federated home founded by Professor Bickerton near Christchurch, and other matter, is held over.

Messrs E. Williams and C. Gaitt, of the Postal Department, Waimate, and who have been transferred to Invercargill, left Waimate by yesterday’s express,

The Welsbach Incandescent Light Company’s premises at Westminster were gutted by fire. A thousand employees escaped owing to the presence of mind of a forewoman.

At court on Thursday the defendant in the stock cose said the animal had a lump on its head which he “ gave it with a stick.” “Ah ! ” remarked the the Magistrate, “it suffered from swelled hegei,”

An Oamaru paper yesterday pubthe following advert. :■ — “ Wanted, a member for the Waitakl electorate.” Surely our own Major has not into the back country deer-shooting and got “ lost, stolen or strayed.” From an exceptionally fine day on Thursday the weather changed in the evening to bitterly cold, with a sou’wester blowing. There was a light fall of sleet and snow. The Hunter ranges were white to the foot, but the coat was not a heavy one.

The many friends of Trooper N. L. Thomas will be pleased to learn that the Hon. Premier visited PotchofBtroora hospital on Thursday and telegraphed to the troopers parents that he found him doing well. His Mnj esty the King has announced that it is His Majesty’s pleasure that children attending elementary and other schools should have a week’s holiday for the Coronation. —"What fun for mother, keeping them away from the fireplace these cold days. The Anglo-Chinese agreement confirms the arrangement entered into in 1898. and specifies that if funds are neded for branches of the northern line of the Chinese railways, the Administration must apply to the BritishChinese corporaion. Sir Charles Ttiper on being interviewed in London, anticipated that colonial produce would bo exempted from the corn and flour taxes. If so, there would be an inrush of thousands of agricultural settlers to Manitoba and the North-west Territories, which countries would soon supply Britain with all the breadstuffs she required.

At the Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, during the diseased stock case defendant gave evidence that be sold the hide on the train. “ On the train ! ” exclaimed the Magistrate, “ where, in the van ?” “No, Your Worship, _ 1 had it in the carriage.” The Magistrate’s look of disgust spoko volumes, but all his tongue said was, “A nice place for a diseased beast’s hide. I suppose you used it for a rug.”

President Rooseveldt, in a letter to President Palma, expressed friendship and good wishes for the stability and success of the Caban Republic. The Cuban flag was hoisted amid great rejoicing. The cavalry and warships have been withdrawn. Mr Hay, Secretary of State, has notified the Powers of the independence of Cuba. The House of Representatives passed a unanimous resolution welcoming the birth of the Republic. A Municipal Town Hall has been opened at Stratford, N.I. The Mayor, in his address, said the building was Municipal property, which was a new departure as far as most Councils were concerned. It was a credit to the town and people. The cost of the Theatre was £3OOO, and when one saw the many conveniences wonder must be felt that the work could be donofor the money. He had heard theatrical Wen, well acquainted with all the theatres in the colony, say that it was the best building between Auckland and Wanganui. Are you listening, Waimate ?

The Dresden Piano Company’s representative?, Messrs J. S- Coombs, A. Jackson, F. J. Walsh, and B. Bennell arrived in Waimatp on Saturday to open the company’s third annual sale of pianos and organs in the new shop next Messrs Arthur Jones and Co. They have brought with them a full st-mk of instruments by such well known makers as Lipp, Bohm,' Bpoadwood, Beringer, Rosenkrauz, Kirchner, Musrner, and the well-known " Bell ” American orcans. Tim sale continues for the next foituignt. and will be open every evening between 7 and 8 o’clock.—A,dvt.

The mission now being conductd b> Sister Elinor has been a marked success. The church has been filled, and many have testified to great blessing received. The services will bo continued on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The lecture will close by a lecture in the Oddfellow’s Hall on Wednesday evening, when Sister Elinor will speak on “The Dear Homo Land,' 1 dealing with experiences of travel and impressions made during r recent trip to England. This lecture has attracted large crowds. In Timaru. wo understand, an iFort is being made to induce Bister Elinor to repeat tt. The lecture will be interspersed with songs by Miss L;u ton, who will sing “ The Old C mutree," “ Daddy,” “ Homo Sweet Home,” etc.

An enthusiastic meeting of Blenheim citizens was held on Wednesday evening to make arrangements for the celebration of the Coronation- The programme includes a general procession, religious service, and roasting of a bullock by the Maoris in native fashion —lvipai t‘ Maori. Writer has 1 vivid recolh'ction of seeing one

-■ roasting of a bail jck ” at the time of the Duke’s visit. The devouring was programmed as ■' M uiris will coiv-ume the koi (food),” conscrpicntly hundreds of visitors llocke.-l ov-rat the app anted hour. But isl'hougO some of the Maoris did ;nt m: id b-mi > stared at. others did, on ■ lady lig '‘ 1 v and airilv clad in a print dr e-sin /-g r.vn and a belt remarking ilTm'v. \\ U vtnm p'urry—you want ? Tlnok yon lookmn at. plurrv pigs? ” I’ll >ugh mist pursued a policy of masterly inac'ton, oun young g’mti-mri wis indiscreet enough to 1 ingb. a-vd it la-ipmed the. combined attraction of three weiguty Maori warriors and tin. 1 fact that th" kai ” was fast b -c ruing a tiling of the past to restrain her *'rom giving him the length of her nails.

What do the ladies say about American shoes? That they are stylish, comfortable and wear well. Arthur Jones and Go. are now landing a shipment of these celebrated shoos in black and tan, laced, button and strapped, direct from Now York. Inspection invited. —Advt. With the introduction of up-to-date labour-saving machinery and increased facility for a large output, Messrs Marriott and Marriott, of London, have placed a piano on the market which Begg and Co., next theatre, are able to sell at £'■]! 10s. This is the result of using the new American automatic piano machinery, and is undoubtedly the biggest and best value ever offered for the money. —Advt.

The agent for the Kaitangata Company begs to advise that as the new Mining Act passed hist session has shortened the hours of the miners and truckers without a corresponding allowance in wages, he is instructed to inform consumers that on the Ist of May the price of the coal will be increased one shilling per ton. S. J.vo. Adams, agent for Company, Queen street, Waimate, '2lsl April, 1902.—Advt.

At his premises next post office Mr Crawshaw is making a good display of violins, accordoons, concertinas, and other musical instruments, which ho is selling at very much reduced rates, as the prices in his window effectually prove—these reductions to June Mth only. He also r!aims that his American organs are better value than any others offering, and as he has no expense with special shops, paid canvassers, Ac., he docs not need a large profit cn original cost. Terms for organs can be arranged to suit buyers...

Synopsis of New Advertisements. New Zealand Railways—Excursion f ires for Oatnaru races. Mitch; 11 and Ciawford -Highest prices giv--n for butter and eggs. Je sop and Co.—Notice ic accounts owing. Sheirers'Union Meeting on May 31st. J. Manchester —r’uhlic meeting on Friday next to con-i ler Coronation celebrations. Judge of Assessment Court—Notice of adjournment of Court. W.iimati Public Library—Annual meeting on Wednesday next. Studhohm M-'tinted Rifles First annual social next Thursday. Dresden Piano Company—Two pianos for sale. D. P McLrin F-mr steers’ strived. Person who borrowed horse clipping machines—Notice as to where key for same may be obtained. Guinnesi and LeCren, Limited—Sale of freehold property on May 31st. Guinness and LoCren, L’mited —Waimate Saturday sale.

Guinness and LeOreo, Limited—Date of next horse sale.

Wesleyan Church—Services to morrow by Sister Elinor. Alex. Philip—Funeral notice.