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SOUTH-EASTERN FLOODS
KINGSTON, August 7.— At the last
meeting of the district council the floods
were discussed, and the Councillors went
in a body to visit several of the worst fea
tures connected with the overflow in the
township. The drain bridge on the Ade
laide road north of Kingston was found
to be unsafe for traffic. One of the planks
appears to have gone, and the rail is bro
ken. A notice has been posted warning
traffic against venturing to cross the bridge.
It has proved a wise course to split the
metal road south of the bridge. The chan
nel thus obtained serves as an auxiliary
drain to the overworked Maria Creek. Jn
many cases, where the overflow has sought
low-lying ground, it will have to be ab
sorbed, and as the soil is soaked these
basins will be full a long time. Mr. W.
Doyle's house and land still contain a
quantity of water. The peculiar freak of
the flood to strike south of the line has
continued, so that Rotten Row is partly
surrounded and two houses have suffered.
Mr. C. Hall has about 9 in. of water in
his yard. Looking beneath the building a
quantity of water can be observed creeping
along. Mr. Randall (next door) has also
sustained much inconvenience. At Wan
golina the flood has diminished a little, but
the road remains waterbound. Traps have
the water up to the boxes; and it takes an
hour to accomplish this part of the Robe
road, two miles in extent. The Butcher's
Gap drain has done much for the surround
ing land. Through the water remaining
now so many weeks even the haystacks are
beginning to suffer, and crops have been
badly damaged. Mr. G. J. Smith (traffic
superintendent at Narracoorte) visited the
township to-day in company with Mr. Ste
phens (Government engineer). The flood
ed railway lines received attention, and
everything was reported to be safe and
satisfactory.
ALDGATE, August 8.— A public meeting
was held at Mrs. Bell's assembly room on
Saturday to dissolve the old branch of the
Democratic Association, and form a local
branch of the United Labour Party. There
was a good attendance. Mr. F. G. Andre
wartha occupied the chair, and Mr. Dankel,
M.P., gave an address. The, election of, offi
cers was deferred to a later meeting.
ALDINGA, August 7.— On Friday Mr.
David Lindsay, _F.R.G.S., delivered a most
interesting and instructive lecture on 'Tales
from the bush.' The lecturer dealt first
with the beauties and possibilities of the
Northern Territory and interior of South
Australia; then with the arid desolation of
parts of Western Australia, and the rush
for the goldfields; and concluded with a
short account of Queensland. The lecture
was given under the auspices of the insti
tute, and Mr. Crisp presided. A vote of
thanks to Mt. Lindsay for his willingness
to come such a distance and for the
able manner in which he had dealt with his
subject was proposed by Mr. Kimber,
seconded by Mr. Fidge, and carried. Music
was provided by Misses Higgins and M.
Diekinson and Mr. B. Lovelock.
BLYTH, August 8.— The Rev., E. S.
Tuckwell was here yesterday at a deputa
tion on behalf of the British and Foreign
Bible Society, and in the evening address
ed a public meeting in the district hall.
The meeting was well attended and most
enthusiastic. The collection was double
that of last year. The President of the
branch (Mr. T. Dunston) presided. The
report, presented by the secretary and
treasurer (Mr. C. H. Davis) was adopted.
BARUNGA. August 7.— Anniversary ser
vices were held at the Methodist Church on
Sunday. The Rev. J. H. Williams, the pas
tor, conducted the services. There were
large attendances. On Monday a tea was
held, and this was followed by a lecture on
Thomas Carlyle by the Rev. J. H. Wil
liams. Mr. C. H. Coltman presided. The
choir, under the leadership of Mr. F. Mas
ters, rendered special music
COROMANDEL VALLEY, August 7.
—The annual home missionary meeting was
held in the Methodist Church on Monday
evening. . The Rev. J. J. Nicholls presided.
The Rev. T. W. Johnstone related his ex
periences of two years home-mission work
on the west coast, which proved interest
ing. Special music was rendered by the
choir.
JAMESTOWN. August 7.— The Bishop
of Adelaide (Right Rev. Dr. Thomas) and
Mrs. Thomas arrived to-day, and were met
at the station by the rector of St. James's
Church (Rev. T. H. Frewin. M.A.), the
Mayor of Jamestown (Mr. D. Connor), the
Town Clerk, and members of the church.
Mrs. Thomas met the members of the
Mothers' Union in the evening, and gave
an address. On Sunday morning the
Bishop dedicated the new porch, and after
wards administered Holy Communion. At
11 o'clock a confirmation service was held,
when 21 candidates were presented by the
rector. In the afternoon Dr. Thomas drove
to Caltowie, administered confirmation
there, and returned again to preach in the
evening. Special music was rendered by
the choir, under their leader and organist
(Mr. H. R. Holder). On Monday evening
the annual social in connection with the
church was held in the institute hall. Dr.
and Mrs. Thomas received the guests. The
former gave an address. Musical items
were contributed a-s follows: — Piano solo,
Mi^s ISouc-uit; duet, !Mi*scs Leo ami
J'-oucaut: .songs. MLss Holder and Messrs.
1\. K. Holder and A. Stockniiinn. Relreh
i)ient-- were served by the ladies. On Ttuv
iliiy Dr. Thomas visited the hospital, and
was shown through the wardsand institution
by the' Chairman (Mr. II. R. .Holder) and
tlie matron (Mis* Pascnch The visitors left
by the morning train. — August 7. — The annu-il
meeting of the Jamestown branch of the
British .md Foreign Bible Society wvis held
in the Methodist Church on Monday eve
ning. Tlio Kcv. J. A. Mel.olhm presided
over a fair and representative attendance
and extended a welcome to the Rev. J. S.
Macphersou (tlie deputation represent ing
the parent society). The .Rev. \V. Reed
read the Scriptures. Tlie lion, secretary
(Mr. R. C. Sandland) read the treasurer's
and secretary's reports, which were adopt
ed, and the following officers and commit
tee were elected: — President, !Mr. II. l'.on
?caut; Vice-Presidents, ministers of t lie
town; Treasurer. Mr. T. P. Axi'ord; .Secre
tary. Mr. R. C. SandJand; Depositary, Mr.
B. T. Evans; Committee. Messrs. T. Mit
chell. J. Goodes. R, ('. Sandland, W. O.
Mitchell. F. llmnphvis, .1. Wilkinson. H.
A. Davis, T. S. liodireis. and the collectors.
The Rev. .J. H. Maeplieison gave fin inter
esting and jrmphie account of the work ac
complished by the society, and emphasized
the necessity for greater support. A vote
of thanks was acrorded to the officers, coin
Jnittce. and collectors, deputation, and
Chairman, and the choir and o llicebearers
of the ^Methodist Church. A collection re
sulted in £2 1/7 being added to the funds.
the branch thus being enabled to remit
about £15 to tho parent society. Anthoma
were contributed by the choir. Services
were conducted on the previous Sunday by
the deputation. The .Sunday school chil
dren from the various churches attended
at tl»3 afternoon service in the institute
hall
KAPUNDA. August 8— A staiT of men
belonging to the Post, and Telegraph Dc
jfflrtment arc in the town doing necessary
repairs, and are placing a new letter box in
South Ward, near St. Rose's Church. This
will be a gTcat. convenience in that part of
the town, as it is a long distance from the
nearest pillar or the post ofiicc.— The meet
ing last night ire tho Methodist Lecturo
Hm 11 of the Methodist (roild was interest
ing. A kinre number oi' the members and
their friends were present. The Rev. S.
Rossiter had charge, and conducted a mock
eicction for Woorooni. The speakers wore
Messrs. W. T. TrusVott. J. II. Pascoe, jun.,
Roy Trevena, Thomas, (!. W. C. Lyne, and
E. II. C-ile. Interjections were frequent,
but the speakers acquitted themselves well,
nctably one oi' tbe youngest members, Mr.
Trevena, who made a capital speech. .\s
n result of the billot Messrs. Truscott,
Lyne, and Trevena were elt'ctcd. — The con
tra'ctors for the new entrance gate to Lhit
ton Park have started work. Messrs.
Hawke & Co. have the contract, and Mr.
11. Dutton, of Anlaby, lias defrayed tlie
cost, which will be about £100. It will
give a more roomy carriage way, and be a
more imposing structure. The Dutton Park
Committee appointed Crs. E. Hancock, .1.
Smith, anid W. Flavel as a committee to
arrange for a demonstration at the opening
on September 5. Mr. Dutton will hand
over the gate to the committee. Last even
ing, at the conncil chamber, the commit
tee, with Mr. W. Jeffs (secretary), met a
number of cyclists to discuss matters.
Those pn-sent agreed to compete, and it is
probable two races for local riders and two
lor all comers will he held, besides other
sports. The school children are busy- prac-
tising pole and other drills, and it is pro
bable if funds permit that a continent^
will be held on the oval in the evening.—
The returns for tbe ore sent away by tri
buters from the Kapunda Mine during July
lire not yet to hand, but it is understood
that they will be well up to the average.
. KOOLUNG-Ai Augnst 7.— This evening
the Bishop of Adelaide (Right Rev. Dr.
Thomas) preached at St. John's Church.
There was a large congregation, though the
hour (6.30) was rather inconvenient for a
week-day service. The day being the Feast
of the Name of Jesus, the Bishop delivered
an impressive address appropriate to the;
festival from St. Luke ii. 21. He also ad
mitted Mr. Edmund Fuller to the office of
a lay reader. After the service a reception
of the church people was held by Dr. and
Mrs. Thomas at the. rectory.
LAKE WANGARY, 'August 4.— Arbor
day was observed at the school on July
27. Sixty holes had previously been pre
pared by the scholars, and soon after mid
day the whole of the. trees, consisting ol
tamarisks, oaks, pines, acacias, rfnd pop
lars, were set out. A large number of visi
tors for this sparsely settled district
slathered, and with the pupils and Miss,
Amos (their teacher) participated in a
sumptuous repast, provided by Mrs. Puck
ridge, who also distributed sweets and fruit
unong the children.— A concert was recent
ly given at Warrov, but the attendance
»vas much interfered Avith by the rain.
LAURA, August 8.— The public meeting
in connection with the thirtieth anniver
sary of the Baptist Church was held on
Monday evening. There was a large atten
dance, over which the pastor (Rev. T.
Vigis) presided. The secretary's report was
read by Mr. W. G. Pledge. The member
ship roll stood at 99. There had been nine
additions during the year and two remo
rals, leaving a gain of seven members. In
the Sunday school there were 133 scholars,
rhe treasurer's report submitted by Mr.
W. H. Campbell showed a balance in the
bank of £10. Addresses were delivered by
the Revs. F. B. Oldbam and W. S. Rol
lings. A solo was contributed by Miss
Bawkins and selections of music bv the
3hoir, under the leadership of Mr. &. K
Walter. Miss Taplin presided at the organ
ii. supper followed.— At the meeting of the
corporation last evening (after having had
trial of three street lamps for several weeks
[-ast, the cost of lighting which had been
borne gratuitously by Mr. B. Lowe, one
af the local acetylene gas experts), it was
decided to have three more lamps placed
in Herbert street. These are to be like
the others, four yards from the centre of
the roadway. The lighting has been emi
lently satisfactory, and the residents gene
rally have expressed gratification at the
.tens taken by the corporation. Tlie cost
M lamp-pillars (with generator fixed in
aase of pillarf is £5 7/6 each.— the oil
ranting of the ex-Mayor (Mr. G. I. Bills)
aecuted by Mr. Cohen, of Adelaide, ar
rived last week. It has been hung in the
?ouncil chamber, and was exhibited for the
irst time last night.
LUCINDALE. August 6.-The flood wa
ter is slowly decreasing. The rainfall for
last month provided a record for Lucindale
since the year 1893 - as far back as the re
cords go. The total was 7.79. The highest
previously was 6.02 in September, 1893
Residents of Avenue Range, about eight
miles from Lucindale, have been unable to
journey to Lucindale by road, as the water
in places has been over the railway fence
One crop adjoining the railway is covered
with several feet of water. At the railway
bridge, four miles from Lucindale the wa
ter is over all previous high-water marks,
and in some places where crops have been
grown in recent years there is 4 or 5 ft of
water. The Lucindale rifle range is com
pletely submerged; some of the mounds are
hidden.
MACCLESFIELD, August 8,-Mr. E.
K. Smith, late clerk of the district coun
cil, or, being displaced declined to give no
the books to the council. The Chairman
( Mr. J. J. O'Malley) at once issued a sum
mons, and on the case being called up for
hearing at the Mount Barker Court coun
sel for the plaintiff secured an adjourn
ment for 14 days to allow of an audit be
ing made and the books given up. The
outcome of the incident is awaited with in
terest.
NARRACOORTE, August 7,-On Friday
evening the annual meeting of the congre
gation of St. Andrew's Presbyterian
Church was held in the school hall. The
minister (Rev. C. Neville) presided over a
good attencktnee. The reports showed that
satisfactory progress had heen made during
the year. The year closed with an over?
draft of £90. Tlie minister made reference
i-- the approncliing departure of Mr. J.
McGilehrist and family, and CXIrs. ii. L.
tfpriVa and family, who' have been active
church workers. He also announced that
the jubilee of the church would be (vie
nrjited un November 1, and that the ser
vices would be conducted by the Jiov T
R. Cairns. D.D. (Moderator of the Oeiierai
Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of
Victoria). The 1-fev. A. McDonald (of Ben
ilijTo) would preach a Gaelic sermon If
was resolved to bike a vote of the com
municants on the iidvisableness of intruduc
jii;: the individual communion nip. Tin1
ladies provid/d supper.
ORROROO, Ausiust. S— Tho annual ffs
;iv:il of the local bran.-li ,,f ;|le (;j|]s
?Viwidlv SceiVly was held in tho institute
List nurht. and look tlie form ot' a lan--,-
-lre-s carnival. The hall was crowded
Vigors from tho Petersburg. Quom and
Port Augusta OirW Friendly (Nineties
wen; iircsont. The prnoordinjrs opened
with the polnnai.-e. in whi--h 'a large? mini
Ivr took part: some of Iho costumes won:
pr-.'tty. otlvtrs quaint. The Hon. A. 1!.
Addison. 'M.LC. prr ?sided, and c.ive ?'.
Miort. address. Games -were enzagpd in.
The musical part of the procrramme was
carried out by Misses O. Walter, S. Car
icr. E. y^ates. G. Disher, and B. Jewell.
Miss F. Echder acted as acconj^anist.
After supper a dance was held. Miss T.
Patncll obtained h'r.~t prize for the ix^c
costume la Spanish dancing ;rirl) and Mi*s
]?'. RcMer lir.st for the nuainlest fa \Yelsli
\vo::i:in|. The surccss of the gathering is
due to ihe untii-ins; efforts of the Misses
]?'. and L. j;!eiider, who trained the mem
bers.
T'OIiT rilUK. Augu-t 7.— Tlw annual
mcitiin; nf the local branch of the British
aii-1 Foreign Bible Society was held in the
MfVlunlist Church last evening. Tlie Pre
sident, (Mr. .1. C. llaslam) presides!, and
the Rev. U. II. Stephensim attended a3 a
'delegate fn,m the parent society. The scc
letaiv | Rev. V. E. Sehafer) read the an
nual report and the treasurer's balance
sheet. These set forth that tiiere was £2i
available for the parent society. On the
' motion of the Rev. A. IT. Stephenson,
, seconded by the Rev. G. Hogben. the re
pin-t and balance sheet were adopted. Offi
cer- appointed:— President, Mr. J. Law
: ri-j; Secretary Mr. J. Evely: Treasurer,
iMr. B. P. Goode; Committee, the ministers
of the town, and Messrs. J. H.- Sinclair.
V. T. I?ond, T. C. Simpson, W. Morrow,
W. Overland. W. Goode, J. Mansom. J.
C. Haslam. E. E. Davis. (J. Diivis (Wan
dearali), H. Williams (Telowic), W. linn-,'
J.E.'Millhotise, J. A. Lines, and W.Clark.
—At last night's meeting of the town coun
cil Cr. Parker drew attention to tlie urgent
j necessity to secure additional accommoda
tion and better ventilation and lislitms at
the Port Pirie West School. He had been 111
ionned by tlie head mastcy (Mr. f\ It.
Warren) that the seating accommodation
wan for 580, but they had frequently to
make provision for 700. The lighting and
ventilation appliances were obsolete lie
moved that the matter be brought before
the Minister of Kduoition. Cr. Millhouse
seconded. The matter was one ot urgent
necessity. Other Councillors supported. Cr.
Freeman remarked that he would like any
addition which the Government might
make to be carried nut on tbe lines ot the
building now in course of erection at t.'.e
.Solomontown School. This would be bet
ter ]i»-liteil ami ventilated than any other
school' in the district. The motion was car
lied -\t. tlie same meeting a motion was
passerl that Sir William Lyne on his forth
coming visit to this State bn invited, by the
council to addros a public meeting in I ort
Pirie on Federal matters, and that tne town
hall be granted free.
PORT VICTORIA, August 7. -A meet
in' of the institute committee was held on
Monday night. Mr. W. R. Bayly presided
over a 'ood attendance. A building com
mittee was appointed to make arrange
ments to have additional rooms erected at
the back of the hall.— A successful concert
was held last Friday, in aid of the fund-
of St. Albans Church. Great assistance
was rendered by Mrs. Dvorak, of Wau
laltie Sunday School, whose contingent ot
scholars rendered three items in good
style A feature of the entertainment was
tlie native children from the Point Pierce
Mission Station, who rendered several
aetion soiics in an excellent manner. Miss
Kapplcr. the teacher, and Mr. .1. lowan
were complimented on their excellent per
formance. Overtures were played by the
Misses Uincks, Turner, C. Hincks, and
T. Willinc, and songs were contributed by
Messrs. S. .Tones. Creiirhton, Hughes, and
Bramfield, and Misses Wchr and Xewbold,
and Mrs. McGrath. The proceeds totalled
nearly £18.— A fatal accident happened to
an employe of Mr. J. Kreig named George
Mannere on Monday afternoon. He was,
seen to fall backwards over the rail of a
dray he was driving, and pitched on to his
head. He lingered till this morning, and
died before the doctor arrived. His skull
was fractured. M.C. Watson, of Maitland,
and Mr. H. 3. Ifincks, after making en
quiries, deemed an inquest unnecessary.
PORT WAKEFIELD, August 7.-Mr. E.
B. Bednall (local manager of the Commer
cial Bank) left here on Monday for Port
Adelaide, having received an appointment
to that branch. On Saturday evening a
valedictory social was tendered Mr. Bed
nall at the R.S. Hotel. The Mayor pre
sided, and a representative gathering par
took of light refreshment. The Chairman
proposed the health of 'Our guest' in
felicitous terms, and expressed regret at his
departure from the town, and wished him
prosperity in his new sphere. Mr. F.
Cherry supported the toast on behalf of
the institute and cricket club,. Mr. J. J.
Thomas, jun., representing the agricultural
society, Messrs. Hewitt, A. W. Pater, and
B. M. and W. Fraser supported the toast.
Mr. Bednall feelingly replied, and express
ed regret at his departure. The toast of
'The Parliament' was given by Mr.
Hewitt, and acknowledged by Mr. Don
elly. 'The town and trade of Port Wake
field' was-submitted by Mr. D. Fraser,
and responded to by Cr. Thomas. Songs
and recitations were Tendered by Messrs.
Blondell; W. Fraser, G. Bell, A. W. Peter,
and Cherry, jun.
RENMARK, August 6:— Afc a meeting of
the Hamley District Council last week the
question pf the amalgamation of the Ham
ley and Kenmark District Councils was
considered. Air. D. W. Price, who favour
ed the scheme, pointed out that in exist
ing circumstances two sets of officials were
required, and two distinct methods of work
were in vogue. This meant a large waste
of public money. Hamley Council is the
smallest in the State, and it was absurd
that such a small settlement as Renmark
should boast of two councils. Mr, E. B.
Chapman warmly opposed the scheme. He
stated that the Renmark ratepayers did
not require the town tacked on to them,
nor did tho town want the settlement.
An attempt, had been made to amalgamate
before, but as the representation for the
Reumark District Council was on the acre
age basis under the Trust Act, and the
town was under the ordinary District Coun
cils Act, nothing could be done. After a
long discussion the idea was dropped for
the time being. Looking at the matter
from a public economical view, there was
little doubt that an amalgamation
scheme would be the best thing possible
for the settlement and for the town. Not
only would a large saving be effected in
management and office expenses, but the
township itself would be looked upon more
as the front gate of the settlement, and
as such would receive far more benefit than
the limited funds at the disjwsal of ilia
present council are capable of effecting.
Against this suggested additional expendi
ture in the town could l-e placed the
amount sv.ved in management. By so do
ing the area outside the .town wo'ul.1 still
nave tne same sum to annually expend.
That there js a difficulty to be' overcome
m the matter of representation is obvious,
but it is not insurmountable. Jt is thought
by some that the best idea yet formulat
ed i* that the board of the Renmark Irri
gation Trust shall sit on certain occasions
to consider council afiaii-s onlv, and to
such meetings representatives of the town
elected on a biwLs to be arranged, shall be
admitted. This is simply u rough idea put
forward, and is open for modification so as
to fall in line with the District Councils
Act. A further amalgamation of the town
waterworks and the council is bein^ moot
ed. Ihese two bodies have practically tlie
same assessment, and there ;u-e two sets,
of officials. Under the proposed centrali
zation the Renmark, Hamley. mid town
water supply would come under one a.s
sassment, one responsible official, and one
management, instead oi the three existing
at the present time.
R0P.KRTST0WX, August 7,-Mr. Au
gl^t Mann met with an accident y'esur
day. While in the act of usin^ tho 'shears
to trim wt.oI off. a sheep a ram attacke.l
hint, with the result that the shears were
driven on to one hand, and inflicted a
Jurue cut. The son, who was close by like
wise employed, also received a slight 'out.
SCOTT'S CREEK, August 7.-A musi
cal and elocutionary treat was provided to
night by the teachers, pupils, and support
ers of the Sunday school, under the direc
tion of Mrs. Charles worth. Tlie first part
consisted of the medley 'The March of
the Moutks,' and the second wils a pretty
opcn.Ua, 'The Carnival of Flowers,' iii
which the leading character was iuipei1
j sonatcd by Mis* Susie Nelson. The per
! formance w;us embellished by a recital of
'The May Queen.'' by Miss Lucv G.
Raim-y, who came from Adelaide for tlie
occasion. The whole evinced the mobt care
ful preparation, and was thoroughly appre
ciated by a large audience. The Rev. F. .1.
Cunvood presided, and expressed thanks td
Mrs. Charlftiworlh, through whnse assiduity
Hie event w;Ls accomplished, and by which
Hie Si:nday «;!iool funds. j-reviously
languishing, have been Mifiiueiited. Mr. \V.
Xichol.s presided in the organ.
SALISBURY, Augnst 7.— The Rev. -I.
D. Landlord addressed a well-attended
lneotinc on Friday evening at the .Metho
dist Church on behalf of Hit' Home IWis
sious. 'l'lie Rev. II. Pope was Chairman.—
On .Sunday the Rev. W. A. Keay conducted
the atiiiiversary services for tlic Congrega
tional Sunday School. The evening sen-ice
?U-.LS held in (he institute hall, which was
filled. On Monday at a meeting jux
sidod over by the l!ev. P.-R. Riiey ilr.
S. AVicks while painting lijihtniii!; pictures
with his brush gave a' highly interesting
address to a delighted audience. Mr. j£
Moss (superintendent of the school) was
in-esented with a secretaire, to mark ap
lii-priatir.'n of his loii^-eontinued ser
vices.— August S-— Tlic annual meet
i;ia. 'f the British and Foreign Bihle
Socety. held Inst evenina in the institute
hp.l!. v,-as largely attended. From fhe re
port prr-sented %? the Rev. S. J. Rloyd i(:
was shown that £0 10/ hid been coll'ecteJ
as a free contribution to the society. The
J!ev. \Y. ii. Ji, Murphy, a former rector
of St. .fohn's Church, but now of Yanka
lilla. receiveil a hearty welcome as the de
putation, and jruve an excellent address.
Tin- P.ev.ll. Po|ie also spoke. A united
choir from the Anglican. Methodist, and
Ccnsrcftation.il Clvurc^ies (with Miss Dudd
ovpiinisii sanjr splendidly. The President
(Mr. J. P. S.waniO said it was the jubilee
: of v!ie Salisbury branch, for just 50 years
.' arco a few people {gathered in St. John's
Schoolroom and formed the brunch. Mr.
J. Kinscy was the only survivor, of those
early workers. Dr. Fisher was the firsc
Chairman and trejisurer, and in the aggre
gate about £1,000 had been collected iu
the district for Bibles, and free donations.
Messrs. E. Moss and J. McGlashan moved
a vote of thanks to the deputation and col
lectors, and this was carried.
TEROWIE, August 7.— The installation
in connection with the Lodge of Concort
'So. 27, was celebrated at the Masonic Hall
on Friday. Brother Henry Benfield was
installed as W.M..by-the P.D.G.M.,. Bro
ther T. J. C. llantke. assisted by .P.S.G.W.,
Brother C. R. Glover; G.D.C., Brother F.
E. Cornish: Acting G.J.W.. Brother A. A.
Stump; JS.G.D., Brother H. Boucaut;
P.S.S.U. Brother A. W. Badger, and W.
Ciillen. G.S., PJkl.'s Brothers D. G. Lawes,
E. Leaver, and Young. Among the many
visitors were the W,.M.'s of Great Northern
Lodge, Petersburg, and Victoria, James
town, nnd several past masters. The
W.M. invested ,the following ofiicers:—
P.W.. Brother 13. J. Cullen; J.W., Brother
R. AVilso'n: Treasurer, Worshipful Brother
Jnnes, P.M.; Secretary, Worshipful Bro
ther A. W. Badger; D.O., Worshipful Bro
ther C. H. Hunter; S.D., ? Brother S. D.
Harvey; J.D.. Brother A. J. Wailis;
I.G., Brother W. Edwiirds; Tyler, Worship
ful Brother W. W. Elliott; Ste\yards, Bro
thers. J. E. McLaehlan, C. H. Ewins, S. A.
Mitchell, T.-H. Smith, and .8. Purdey;
I.P.M., Worshipful. Brother W. Cullen,
P.M. After the ceremony an adjournment
was made to the institute hall, where a
social was held. Tlie brethren marched in
to the hall in regalia, and the P.D.G.M.,
Brother T. J. C. Hantke, formally declared
the social open. The hall was tastefully
decorated by the ladies. The following con
tributed to the programme: — Songs. Mif=s
E. A. Taylor. V.W.. Brother F. E.
Cornish. G.D.C.. Brother B. J. Cul
len. S.W.. and , -t Worshipful Bro
ther W. Innes, P.Mt'. (Miss Badger
acted as accompanist): recitations! Brother
J. W. Bowcring, S.W: ^Great Northern
Lodge; pianola recital, ': A'. W. Badger, P.M.
Dancing followed. The ladies decorated
tlie supper tables beautifully with . almond
blossom and asparagus fern.
TICKEHA, August 6— Tea and public
meetings in connection with the Metho
dist Church anniversary were held on Wed
nesday, and were well attended. Tlie Revs.
E. J. Piper and Rees-Jones and Mr. W. H.
Johns gave addresses'. A supper followed.
The local school has latterly increased to
such' .an extent as to demand better accom
modation. The schoolhouse, while large
enough for the needs of tho place when it
was erected, is the worst 'for its 20 years'
wear, and is totally inefficient.
STIRLING NORThT August 4.— The
Methodist Church anniversary tea and
public meetings were held yesterday. The
church was crowded. Mr. J. Grieg, 6f Nec
tar Brook, presided, and addresses were
delivered by the Revs. G. T. Arthur and
S. Best, and Messrs. Iloldsworth and Greig.
The proceeds were satisfactory. The church
is free from deft.-^-The District Council of
Woolundunga was unable to do any business
to-day, owing to lack of a quorum. Only
the Chairman and one Councillor were pre
sent. This is the second time that it has
occurred during the past four months.
STOCKWELL, August 6 — Last week
botlj Stockwell and Eb'enezer, congregations
were engaged ornamenting their cemeteries
and church grounds by planting trees. At
Stockwcll close on 300 different varieties
were planted and Ebenezer planted about
250.
SPRINGTON, August 7.— A debate was
held in the council hall on Saturday even
ing between the Rhine Villa and Spring
ton Debating Societies. The subject for dis
cussion was— 'Which has done more for
civilization, the tongne or the pen?' Rhine
Villa was represented by Messrs. H. Payne
of W. T. and J. W. Vigor, who spoke in
favour of the tongue; while for Springton
Messrs. E. A, Lillecrapp, W. Roesler, and
G. Cornock were for the pen. The judge
Rev. Mr. McLennan, of Mount Pleasant)
decided that the debaters were equal.
There was a good attendance, and a col-,
lection, was taken in aid of the building
fund. The Rev. D. Davis, of Eden Valley,
presided.
TJRAIDLA', August 6— There was a
splendid attendance afc the Uraidla Social
Club on Friday, when the Uraidla .Orches
tra, which nas been formed, made its first
appearance, and was received with great
applause. The programme consisted of
two selections by the orchestra, a violin
solo by Mr. F. Francisco, cornet solo by
Mr. Harfield, and a trio by Messrs. Hiir
ficld, Johns; and Francisco. Social ^mes
and dancing took place.' Twelve ntamea
were added to the list of members.
YACKA. August 8.— The Bishop of. Ade
laide (Right Rev,. Dr. 'Thomas) and Mrs.
Thomas raited this town yesterday. In
the afternoon the Bishop conducted a con
firmation service in St. James's Church.
The church was filled. ? Five candidates
were presented . for confirmation. After
the service an adjournment was made to
the institute, -where all present received
an introduction to Dr. and Mrs. Thomas.
In reujy Dr. Tho.mas thanked them for the
splendid reception they \ had given him.
Tea was served, after which Dr. and Mrs;
Thomas left for Koolunga.
YONGALA ESTATE. August o.-Mn.
W. Cooper had a painful experience yes
terday. Crows had been troublesome, and
he toot out his gun with the object of
ridding himself of .some of the pests. At
last an opportunity for a shot arrived, and
Mr. Cooper pulled the trigger, bat the cap
merely snapped^ He lowered the weapon
from Iiisj shoulder and watched the crow
fly away, and at that- instant the charge
went oil. Unfortunately the muzzle. had
dropped in line with his foot, and the
upper part of thebi' toe was coropletejy
shattered and embedded some distance in
the ttround.* The sufferer was at once con
veyed to Jamestown, and Dr. Aitken found
it necessary to amputate the toe at the
first joint. This is particularliv unfortunate
for Mr. Cooper, as he was working hard
to get necessary improvements effected be
fore the busy harvest time arrived.— On
Friday night the magazine occupied the
attention of the members of the Canowie
Belt Mutual Improvement and Literary
Society. The editor (Mr. E. J. Pearce)
read each article, and then criticisms fol
lowed. Many of the contributors wero
congratulated on the merit of their work.
The .society has just completed the first
quarter of the current, session, and now
has 1~, members on the roll, with an aver
age attendance, of 55.
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