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DISARMED SOLDIERS
Paradoxical as it may sound, the mem
bers of G Company (Scottish) are up in
arms because they are 'armless. Early m.
August the old rifles were called in r-v
tne statf Umce, and the company was in
formed that the new M.L. tines would be
sent on at once to rearm the men. Tins
i« sevan weeks or more ago, and .the new
rifles heve not yot arrived, and although
every effort has been made by the com
manding officer (Capt. Williams) it is nn
certain when his men will be again on a
war footing. To be compelled to cancel
shooting engagements 'because, we have no
rifles' is rather humiliating, but to have
to attand parades for seven or eight weeks
and drill without arms makes men feel
that they have been disrated. Thn^onre
p.nence js that all ranks feel great dis
satisfaction with their treatment. The
feeling is accentuated by the fact that it
is known tbat iust the other side of. the
?wall in the drillhall. under the control of
another company, are sufficient new rifles
lying idle to arm the active members of
G Company, but these rifles are bound with
red tape and cannot be transferred. When
it is necessary to dispense with the ser
vices of any man or body of men it is gene
rally recognised that the rapid and straight
out method is the best, and the members
of G Comnany would prefer rapid disbanci
ment to slow extinction by treatment such
as they are now undergoing and have pre
viously ..experienced.— FroTf The Exchange,
published at Mount Gambier.
'ALD'NFGA, September 28.— A meeting of
the railwsy committee was held in the dis
trict hall on Saturday nisht. The follow
in? aentlemen were appointed to give evt-
Umce before the select committee:— Me^rs.
.7 G Kelly (on wine industry1*. J. N. Cnsr-
( passenger traffic), I). E. Pridham and W.
,7 PethieV (aaricultnraU. and A. H. -EaWfc
(lamb) It was decided to aak Messrs. C.
Forrest, sen., R. Hunt, and W. Peneilly to
represent the Myponpi district.— The re
pairs to the main road bridge at the foot
of Cox's Hill are nearly complete. The
bridge was opened for traffic, however, on
Friday. September 29.-The anniver
sary services in connection with the Metho
dist SnnrSay School were conducted on Sun
ik* by the Rev. A. A. Smith, of Yanku
lilla. Special . singing was rendered
by the schofcrs. assisted by th*
teachers ard choir., under the direction ?«
Mr. J. ?. Crisp'. Miss Culley officiated at
the p»-gan Collection* werfr taken up at all.
pcrices in add of school Juada-KA pobbc
meeting was heW in the church on Monday
night, Mr. S. G.r EHiS; of McLaren Vale,
presided over a large gathering. ? Addresasa
v:':tq delivered by the Chairman, the Rev.
A. A. Smiih, and Messrs, H. Payne and
J. Butler. A satisfactory report was sub
mitted by the superintendent (Mr. J. P.
C'visp). The Rev. W. H? Robinson, on be- .
I-alf of the Sunday school and old scholar*,
presented Mr. H. Illrean, a former teacher,
who resigned some months' agd on account
i f old age, with a silver watch as a token
of esteem for his untiring end devoted ser
ces as teacher lor a period eScuuding. over \
1'j years Mr. Illman feelingly acknow
ledged the tribute. ?
ANGASTON, September 28. — On Thurs
day evening the Angaston Dramatic Club,
assisted by the Angaston Orchestra, staged
H. J. Byron's drama 'Blow for Blow' in
the institute liall in aid of the institute!
building fund. The engagement was a sue- j
cess in every respect. The parts were well
sustained, and the society was re-warded j
with a bumper house and an. appreciative
audience. The proceeds totalled about £16. j
The caste ?was as follows: — Josialr Crad-'
dock, Mr. B. Burgess; John Drummond, i
3Ir. C. M. Hum; Charley Spraggs, Mr. I
J. B. Maiey: Lieut. Linden and Mr. Bolder, J
Mr. L. G. Kaibr-1; Mr. Ken ward, Mr. T.j
Dull-»vitz; . Sgt. Brent and ]'-r. Grace, Mr.
E: F. James; Mildred Craddock, Miss M.
Barker; Kitty Wobbler. Miss H. Barker;
Sir Harry Lindon, Mr. L. G. Kaibel; ser
vant to Sir Harry, Mr. C. Wisbart; Alice
Petherick. Miss N. M. Swann; Lady Ethel
Linden, Miss M. Chinner- Mrs. Moulsey.
Miss A. Yates. Mr. H. Slender, who was
east for Mr. Bolder and Sgt. Brent, -metj
with a serious accident on ? '\Vednesdajr j
afte-rnon, and was unable to take part. Tho
orchestra was especially good.— The annnal
examination of the public school was held
on Wednesday and Thursday t»y Inspector
Martin. The result was satisfactory. Visit
ing day took place on Fridlay, ahd there
was a good attendance of parents and
friends. Certificates were distributed by
the Chairman of the Board of Advice (Mr.
R. A. Ball), and addresses were delivered
by the Chairman and Revs. F. V. Pratt
and E. Smith. Songs and recitations were
given by the children. The head teacher
(Mr. J. B. Maley) expressed gratification at
the improved average attendanoe, and an
nounced that Mr. J. Vaugban had presen
ted a cas.e of apples for distribution among
(he children.
ATHELSTONE, September 28.-There
was a large and representative gathering
of parents and friends at the institute hall
on Friday evening for the purpose of
making a presentation to Miss E..A. Fryar,
who in retiring from the service of the
Education Department. Mr. J. Marchanf
occupied the chair. A programme of
choruses, action songs, and musical drill
was executed by the school children. Mr.
'Martin, on behalf of the parents and chil
dren, presented Miss Fryar with a silver
egg cruet as a token of their esteem and
affection. The . recipient suitably re
sponded.
BELALIE NORTH, September 28— On
Saturday evening a public meeting was
called to consider the question of building
a public hall. Mr. P. O'Leary occupied the
chair. Messrs. A. Daly and R. Alking were
appointed joint secretaries. Two different
blocks nf land had been offered, and it was
resolved that the one block' offered by
Messrs. Nugent Brothers be accepted. It
was decided to erect the hall of wood and
iron, the size to' be 20 by 40 ft. The allot
ment adjoins the railway yard, and will be
convenient lor visitors coining from James
town and Yongala by train.
BELTANA, September 28.— Every pffort
is being made here to revive the mining
industry', and memorials are freely circu
lated for presentation at a later date to the
Government. It k asked that the Govern
ment should take in hand the smalting]
works at Leigh Creek, and the benefits
that. might result from such a course ave
set out. It is surprising what a number of
and it is a pity that they Temain i'ov the
most part idle. There is every reason to
believe that, were the smelters again at
work, the industry would thrive, as there
seems an abundance of ore to be supplied.
—The Rev. E. G. Baldwin, accompanied by
Miss Baldwin and the Rev. R. Mitchell,
of Goodwood, arrived, on Saturday after
noon: The firetnamed gentleman has been
appointed successor to the Rev. V. W.
Rollaud, M.A., who until .a week ago la
boured here in the interests of the Presby
terian Sniith of Dunesk Mission. He con
ducted his opening, service yesterday, when
he was introduced .to parishioners by Mr.
Mitchell on behalf of the mission. The
services of the day were well attended.;
Sir. Mitchell .was thf preacher 'in.the eyen.-.'
*'s- ? ' ? '? ' ?'J ? \- ' . ?'?.?_.
BLACKROCK, September 25.— Wednes-
day was 'visiting day at the public school,
and a number of parents attended to see
the excellent display of work. A success
ful examination was recently con
dueled by Mr. T. H. is. Nieolle (Assistant
Inspector of Schools)'. Members of the.
Orroroo Board of Advice were ttfesent, and
the Chairman presented the certificates and
prizes, the latter including two free sub
scriptions presented by the Orroroo Insti
tute committee. . Under the head teacher
the children carried out a programme of
songs ahd recitations. Addresses were de
livered by Messrs. Carter, Robinson, Cop
ley. Dunn. Judell, and Scriven. Afternoon
tea was provided by the ladies.
BLACKWOOD, September 26— A suc
cessful skating season was brought to a
close on Saturday evening, -when a car
nival was held in the B.C. and B. Club hall.
There was a splendid attendance. Prize
winners:— Fancy Dress — Lady, Mis3 N.
Magarcy (Dutch girl); gentleman, Mr. P.
Baker (hippopotamus). Graceful Skater
— Lady. Miss Milnp; gentleman, Mr. F.
McLaren. Best Pair.— ^-Miss Milne and Mr.
Morris. The judges were: — Fancy cos
tumes, Mesdames A. .Murray and Weston;
skating, Mr. Plush, of the Olympia Rink.
Mr. J. T. Munrp (President of Bovs' Club)
presented the prizes to the successful
skatere.
BRUCE, September 26.— A meeting of
farmers to consider the advisableness of
forming a branch of the Liberal and Demo
cratic Union was. held on September 26.
After favourable discussion of the plat
form a branch was, formed, and 17 handed '
in their names. The following were elected
officers:— President. Mr. C. B. Walters
Vice-President. Mr. J. Rogers; Secretary,
Mr. A. J. Pook.
BURRA, September 29.-The residents
of Leighton and Ironmine have been for
some time making efforts to have a hall j
erected for public purposes. Several meet- j
ings have been held, and it was Been that !
there would be little difficulty in raising
the bulk of the money. The question
whether the hall should be at. Leighton or
Ironmine was the most important. This '
has now been settled, as at a meeting held
on Saturday last it was decided that the
structure shnnM lv- Tinilt at T^;^v-+«« isc.
T. J Warnes was appointed to wait upon
the Commissioner of Crown Lands in refe
rence to the Government granting a piece
of land for the purpose. Mr. A. McDon
&l Leighton. was appointed secretary.
—The estate of the late Thomas Parks, a
pioneer of Burra, who for many years kept
a store, has just been closed. It is un-
derstood that according to his will he left
the sum of £75 to the Burra Hospital.
The Hospital Board will consider some me-
thod of perpetuating Mr. Parks's memory.
CAMPBELLTOWN. September 29.-A
?,ebat?', between representatives of the
Campbelltown and Payncham Literarv So
cieties took tilaee in the Cooee Clubrooms
la-st night. The subject was 'The progres
sive land tax,' the firstnamed society
arguing in favour of it and the- Payneham
Society against it. The judges (Messrs. S.
Gent. H. E. Pitt, and S.-Dryden) gave
their decision m favour of the home team,
who were represented- by Messrs. C. H.
Richards. C. Saunders, and P. Carle. The
Campbelltown debaters vrere Messrs. S. A.
Barnett and T. G. and D. A. Roberts. The
lastnamed secured the highest points of the
six debaters.
_ COCKBURN, September 28.— A short
time ago the institute hall was renovated
and two rooms were added. The work left
the 'nstitnte committee in debt. An ener
getic committee of ladies set to work, and
as a result of their labours a successful
bazaar w.os held on Saturday night in the
institute hall. Mr. T. Leahy declared the
bazaar open The institute, he said, was
-£2,') in debt. Stallholders:— Plain and
fancy goods, Mesdames Leahy, Lane. Bae
ker. Mnnuel. and Sheerlock; flower, Misses
Ev-i ami Barbara Shegog; sweets, Misses
J. Fisher and Peirl and Bessie Manuel; re
freshment, Meadame3 Atkinson, Shegog,
Picken, Johansson, and Gibbons; gentle
men's stall, Mr=. L. Playfair; doll stall;
Missels Nellie Picken and Mary Sheerlock;
branpr'e. Miss Eileen Sheerlock. Competi
tions were won as follow: — E3timatii-£: the
weight of a pair of ducks (presented by
Miss Carne), Mr. G. W. Dawson: estimat
ing weight, of a sheep (presented by Mr.
Carmr), Messrs. ,D. Gibbons and S. Broad
bent; attaching donkey's . tail, -'Miss Bar
bara Sheirog: doll's name competition, _Mr;
Stewart;. estimating number ;pf beans in a
bottle. Mr, W.- Harris; spelling- bee, Misa
ABaaBoiu .The proceeds Mjonfited to £35.
COROMANDEL VALLEY, September
29.—The fiftieth anniversary of the Baptist
Church was celebrated on Sunday. Services
were conducted by the Rev. D. Davis. Ap
propriate music was given by the choir.
On Monday a tea was held m th'e insti
tute, followed by a meeting in the church.
The pastor (Rev: R. McCullough) pre
sided, and read the report of the secretary
(Mr. J. H. Cheetbam), who was absent
through illness. Mr. S. F. Bayly presented
the treasurer's statement. Addresses were
given by the Revs. D. Davis and R. MeCul
lough.' Solos were rendered by Messrs. J.
Weyraouth and Doley, and a quartet by
Misses N. Weymouth and V. Doley and
Messrs. P. Doley and.J. Weymouth. A
supper followed. ,?
CURRENCY CREEK. September 27.—
General regret is felt at the departure
from the neighbourhood of Mr. E. P. Pitt,
who, on account of ill-health, has sold his
well-appointed farm and all its equipments,
and is removing to a drier climste. Mr.
Pitfc had resided near the Ukcs at Myrtle.
Grove since boyhood, and was much re
spected. For many years he had ranked
amonu; the foremost in the south as thn
owner of pediirree stock, a fact that was re
cognised by the large attendance of buyers
from all parts at the sale last week. Messrs.
KJther (Bennett & Fisher) and Lempricrc
(Bagot, Shakes, & Lewis) wielded the ham
mer, and high prices ruled in horseflesh ;
one pedigree mare brought £110, while
other? sold from £60 up to £100. Satis
factory prices were obtained for sheep and
cattle.. Mr. Pitt was a prominent eshibi
tor at all southern shows, and his fine
horses invariably took all before them, and
he will he much missed in flhis direction.
He also competed successfully in the Ade
laide ring,
EDITHBURGH, September 28.— The col
lier Corio called on Saturday, and loaded
about 700 tons of salt and gynsnin for the
eastern States. She also took 45 casks of
i eggs. The lighter Alcestis is loaded with
j gypsum for Port Pirie. and awaits the ar
rival of a tugboat. The Stormbird is in
! with a load of salt from Kangaroo Island. -
Exceedingly rough weather has been expe
rienced during the past week. On .Thurs
day the wind blew with terrific force from
the north-east, and raised such a sea that
a number of those who intended to leave
per tlie Warcoka for Adelaide were forced
to turn back. Included . in this number
were a wedding party on a honeymoon tour.
The barque Laira. which returned from the
ballast grounds on Wednesday, has been
unable to get alongside the jetty to load.
The Warooka on Saturday also had a diffi
cult task to berth, and it took quite an
hour to get her to the jetty. The weather
is now clearing up.
GREEN'S PLAINS. September 27.-On
Saturday the Amalgamated Rechabites
j held tiieir annual picnic at Barunga tisip,
i which for such purposes is fast' becoming
I tho Belair of the district. Special traius
from Moonta, Wallaroo, and Kadiua
brought about 900 temperance advocates
from these towns, who. with the local con
tingents and sundry inland visitors, gave
the Gap an unusually gay and festive ap
pearance. The committee of management
! deserve every credit for the admirable way
; n which arrangements were made and car
ried oi:t. ;
HOG BAY, K.I., September 28.— Arch-
deacon Bussell arrived on Saturday in con
nection with the annive'rsarv services of
St. Columba's Church. On Sunday mom
jug and evening he conducted the services
in the church to large congregations. — Mr.
M. Deardon arrived on Saturday to watch
the construction of the St. Alban's light in
the interests oi' the Government, and Mr.
Durham will undertake the same duty in
connection with the jetty.
HORNSDALE. September 28.— Friday
was visiting day at the school. The parents
were pleased with the progress made bv the
children. Certificates of merit were distri
buted to those who had passed into higher
classes. The scholars sang to the visitors,
Sweets and fruits were distributed.
KINGSCOTE (K.I.), September 28- c
Archdeacon Hornabrook arrived by the
teamer Karatta. on Wednesday evening,
;nd has stayed a few days in the district, i
)n Sunday morning and evening he (
-reached at St. Albans'. Kingscote, to i
arge congregations. In the afternoon ser- ]
'icp was held at Wiranger.— Shipping was .
ictive at Kingscote last week. Five ketches '.
fere in the harbour loading stone from '
he quarry for the Port Adelaide roads and i
nallee wood. There were also five fislt
ng cutters, and the usual steamer trade *
luring the week with a general cargo and '
lassengers.
I^PMOWOOD. September 28.— Mr. Tom !
Jarle, as secrethryto the concert commit-' :
ee _of -the -institute; presented 'to a large ?'
Ludien.ce1 : on ? Sitaday.tugnt an attractive 1
lrogramme. Mrs: G'. Porteus contributed )
he overture arid accompanied the vocal
iumbcrs. Songs were rendered by. the -
Vlisses D. and M. Hosking. Warncken,
?oles, Orafe, Dom Cole, and Messrs. W.
rregeagle. -Clark, and M. Gilbert; elocu*
:ionary items were contributed by Misses '
$eta iMiay (2), D. Hasking. and Messrs. '
H. Hollind and E. Fairey (3). Mr. W. -
IVikox presided until the arrival of tbo
President (Mr.- W. Nicholls). The mone- '?
ary result was highly satisfactorj-. -
M^TTLA^D, September 26.— A largely
ittendcd meeting was held at the institute
:his twnina to consider the formation of n. i
araneh of the Farmers and Produr.-rrs' Po
litical Unitn. ? The local branch, which was ?
in existence i»me years ago, had unfortu
nately lapsed. Mr. Hemy I.-unshed was |
elected Chairman, and Mr. John Tidily
svas appointed secretan- pro tern. Mr. It.
G. To^scll directed attention to the need
for organiz-aiior. on the p.-ii-t of the pro
ducers if thev mshed their interests pre
served, as well as the interests of the State
cenersJly. The constitution and rules of
the league were read for information, and
rill present were urged to form themselves
intr- a branch. On the motion of Mr. G.
L. Greenslixde; seconded by Mr. John Hill,
it was resolved to establish a branch. Be
tween 30 nud 40 members were at once
enrolled. Officers elected: — President, Mr.
H. G. Tossell; Vice-President, Mr. Charles
Pitcher: Secretary. Mr. John Tiddy; Trea
siirer, Mr; Joseph Honner; Committet,
Messrs. G. L. Grpenslade, F. P. Wunder- 1
site. H. H. Lamshed, E. Honner, F. A.
Hill. F. G. Jarrntt. F. I-amshed, J. .).
Francis. W. Edwards, and H. Lamshed,
sen. — A social and dance was held in tho
institute hall on Friday evening in aid of
the Roman Catholic Presbytery funds, j
There was n good rtte^dance. Musical :ter*--. !
were contributed by Misses Delaney and O. I
Reade.
McVvKF.N VALE, September 28— A
social was given in the local hall on Friday
evening last by Mr. James Bigg to the
members of the McLaren Vale Football i
Club and their friends, in honour of that
team havir.» won the premiership of the
Southern Association. A laige number
availed themselves of the invitation, and j
the hall was well filled. A programme of .
music and elocution was arranged by.
Messrs. E. L. Lock and G. Hunt: Supper
followed, and dancing concluded the enter
tainnvtit.
MF.LROSK, September 26— Last night
an entertainment, in aid of the Methodist
circuit fund?, was given in the institute
hall. Mr. W. J. Jacka presided over a
moderate attendance.. Tha Rev. C. Doley
gave a;i interesting .lecture on Fiji. A
large number of lantern views were shown.
The fo'-iotvir-g contributed to tlie .pro
gramme:— Overtwe. Miss O'Connell; and
song-i-by Misses Ethel Jacka, Doley, andi
Coleman., and Mr. M. G. Giles.
MIDDLFIOX, September 26.-Tlie
State school has been examined by Inspec
tor Smythe with a satisfactorj- result. Out
of .24 children on the roll 20 were examined.
Of. these seven secured all possible marks.,
and 'with these nine others passed. The
.school was well within the 'excellent'
class. Visiting day -was held on Friday,
but owing to the rough weather the atten
dance of friends was small. Messrs. T.
Goode and S. W. Paclman, representing the
Board of Advice, addressed the children,
and presented prizes for the highest aggre
gate marks in their respective classes to
Freda Buchanan, Leila Abbott, and Gwen
Davidson; also to A. A. Hurst and Frank
Hargreaves, with a sewing prize to Nellie
i Hargveaves The head teacher (Miss Ches
Stermaii) gave a satisfactory account of the
year's work, which showed an advance on
:the preceding year.
MINLATON, September 20.— Mr. C. E.
Y. Medlin, who has been in business here
for two years as a cordial manufacturer, is
about to leave for Broken Hill to fill an
important appointment. Mr. Medlin has
actively identified himself with field sports,
and has won golden opinions by his skill,
fairness, and unselfish efforts to promote
the interests of football, tennis, and cric-
eket. He has also been a valued member of
the Alexandra Lodge. The brethren enter-
tained him at supper on Tuesday, when he
was the recipient of a substantial token of
their esteem. — On Friday evening, in the li-
brary of the institute, the tnird annual
? meeting of subscribers to the .hospital was
held. Mr. P. a King (Chairman of the
Board) presided. The annual report and
balance sheet vere presented by lie secre
tary (Mr. E. W. Jaebne). They [disclosed
»? 'satisfactory etate of affairs. Subscriptions
had asaow»fced-to .£76; fees paid by. pati
ents, £185; proceeds of annual fete on hos
pital day, £7B. The total revenue was s
£433, After all expenses bad been paid '
there remained a credit balance of '£84- An X
important addition had beem made to the J:
building, namely, a laundry, which cost J
£83, so that the revenne exceeded the or- J
dinary expenditure by nearly £180. More J
than 60 patients had' been treated. These *
included subjects from places as remote as
Port Victoria and Ardrossan. The secre
tary had received several letters of enquiry
as to the method of working from similar
institutions in various parts of the State,
which had since adopted the system in
vogue at Minlaton. The surgical ecjuipment
is acknowledged by competent visitors to
be one of the best in the State. The staff
consists of nurse, probationer, and a maid,
who have proved themselves efficient. . The
remarkable success of the institution is due
largely to Ihe disinterested efforts of the
Chairman, Mr. P. C. King, and the succes
sive secretaries, in the choice of whom the
hospital has been particularly fortunate.
Mr. C. Wreford, as the first secretary, did
valuable work, and an able successor waa
found iu Mr. E. T. Odgers, who spared
neither time nor labour in the interest^ of
the institution. The present secretary, Mr.
E. W. Jaehne, has maintained the tradi
tions of his predeces9ors. The demands
upon the hospital have increased to such
an extent that several improvements aro
urgently needed- Another isolation ward
is indispensable, and an operating room on
modern lines would be a boon to doctor
and patients. The estimated cost would
be about £200, and the Chairman did not
doubt the amount would be- forthcoming.
The adoption of- report and balance sheet
was carried on the motion of Mr. Davies,
seconded by Mr. Twartz. Mr. J. McKenzie
responded to a vote of thanks for the Hos
pital Board. A special vote to the secre
tary was carried unanimously. It was also
decided to send a letter of thanks to Mr.
E. T. Odeers for his untiring efforts on be
half of the hospital during the first eight
month? of the year. Officers elected:—
Secretary. Mr. K W. Jaehne; Committee,
Messrs. J. McKenzie, R. G. Newbold, T.
Herring (re-elected), and Messrs. Fox and
.Twartz. On the motion of Dr. Hart, two
new members were added to the commit
tee, and a ballot resulted- in favour of
Messrs. D. M. S. Davies and C. Parsons,
jun. Auditors (re-elected), Messrs. H. A.
Chester and R. A. Ford.
MILLICENT, September 28.-On Friday
evening a euchre party and dance were
held in St. Anthony's Hall. There was
a good attendance. In the tournament
20 tables were occupied. The win
ning lady -was Miss McDonough. with
Mrs. Provis second; and for the gentlemen
Mr. A. Varcoe first, Mr. O'Dea second.
MORPHETT VALE. September 25.
Mrs. John Douglas McCloud died at her
residence, Stratlifield, on Monday in Jiei
seventy-fourth year. The deceased
was born at Arundel, Sussex, Eng
land, and came to South Aus
tralia in the ship Marion in 1848. After
residing in Adelaide for a short time she
came to this district, where she married,
and has since resided. Her widower and
seven children survive her.
MOUNT BRYAN, September 26.-A
social was tendered Mi\ and Mrs. Gulley
in the Methodist Church on Saturday
evening. ' During their slay of two years
they have taken keen interest in all public
matters, end their removal to Ghnvilie
will bo a loss to the district. Several
speakers eulogized their labours in the
Piist, and wished lliem continued happiness
and prosperity. Tlie following speakers
represented flubs cvd societies of the dis
trict:— The Rev. Id. .T. Parkinson (Metho
dist Church), Mr. H. Tralaggan (Sunday
school), Mr. J Tralaggan (Christian En
deavour Society), Mx. J. T. Kelly (athletic
club), Mr. C. IJesapko (tennis chib), and
.Air. K. Thomas (literary society). The
Rcc.H. J. Parkinson, on behalf of tho
friends of Mount Bryan, presented them
.with a travelling bag. Mr. Gnlley fetl
in'.-»lv 7v-finnT»/lp/l r-ftr-r whu-Vi snnf'j anri nv
italions -were siven.
MOUNT GAMBIER, September 28.-A
n-?etir.g of the residents of the Glencce dis
rict was held on /Wednesday evening last
o discuss what, stioulr1 be done lo get the
SaihviyR Commissioner to make a siding
if Widdison's Crossing, on tire Wandilo
md Glencoe Railway. -Mr. B. 11. Pear.-on
vas in the cliaii1. Messrs. Widdison arid
iV. M^dhurst offered to supply tlie neces
ary sleepers for the siding and deliver
hem free of cost; and Messrs. Isoolan.
r.vner, and othei-s volunteered to do the
'ormation work on which to lay the
sleepers. Messrs. Pearson. T. Widdison,
f. F. Tyner, jun., W- Meiihurst, and 1).
Vtay were tippointed a committee to jire
iaro a -memorinl and arrange for its' pre
sentation to the Railways Commissioner.
I'he ladies of the Mount Gambier branch
if ' the ' Fanners and Ih-oducers' Political
LTnion held thtir second social . afternoon
for members on Saturday. About 100
ladies were present. Mrs. j. P. L.
Schinckd (a Vice-President)- wns in the
iharr. A short programme of music was
?arried out. Mrs. Daniel (the secretary)
read a paper, which received second prize
it the recent, members' competition, on the
lueation. 'Should tlie Government control
the liquor traffic?' It was a thoughtful,
ivell-writtcn essay, and held strongly that
the Governments of the different States of
-he Commonwealth should have sole control
of the manufacture ;md .=a)e of a]] intoxi
rating liquors. It being the last afternoon
nn which the members would meet before
he local delegates (Mrs. W. II. Collins and
Miw.M. Rmvoldt) \vonld leave for the
Anti-Socialist Indies' Conference in Syd
ney, the secretary wished them, a pleasant
jo'jrncv and a safe return. Her remarks
?.vere heartily endorseii by the ladies as
sembled. Miss Ruwoldt replied on behalf
of Mrs. Collins and herself, and said they
would do their duty to the best of their
ability. _ A committee was appointed to
r.reparc for the euchre, party and dance in
Kovember. ' .
MULOOWURTTE, September 28.— The
annual school picnic waa held on. Friday.
Races and games were arranged for tne
children, and dinner and tea were provided
by parents and friends. In the evening a
concert in aid of the school fund was suc
cessfully carried out by the scholars and
Missos NewJyn, - Wheare, Twelfrree,
C-Jriflilhs. and Gillis. Mesdames' Newlyn
and A. Hill, and Messrs. J. Alderman
G. Davev. W. Orland, GL Foster, Hill, and
W. r.nd J. Alderman. Miss Newlyn anrt
Mrs. A. Hill acted as accompanists. Praise
was Riven to Mrs. Newlyn and Miss Gillis,
who v.'orkcd indefatigably to make the con
cert a success. ,
NA1RNE, September 28.— It was decided
some time ago that a tourists' association
should be formed here. To-night a public
meeting was held in the institute to ap
point a committee to collect funds, alid
have views and a description of the district
printed in ' pamphlet form. The meeting
was fairly attended. Mr. Sandercock Was
appointed President, ?? and Mr. Young
(Chairman of the District Council) Vice
president. The committee will consist of
the Rev. Mr. Flood, Messrs. Beacham, A.
Chapman, ? J. Douring, Hall, Hansberry,
Jackson, and Robinson, all of whom under
took to collect funds for the purpose.
NARIJACOORTE, September 28.— Mrs'.
Sh'arpley, widow of the late Mr. James
Sharpley, a residv.ut of the district for 50
veers, died on Wednesday at tlu: age of 74
years. Mrs. Sharplty was born in Mit
ciidl's Town. County Ctuk, Ireland,' in
2884, and -with linr husband came to Au;
tr-:lia in the ship Stambcul in 1858. Ihey
strttled in the south-east, and about ,'j()
years r.go Mr. ..Shsirpley purchased land
about three .miles from Xarracooite, where
the family have resided since. The dc
ceastd has left one daughter— Miss A- .M.
Fbarp'lc.v— who has for a liumbor of yeaia
had charge of the Near Jsarracoorte School.
011R0RD0. September 28--The Orroroo
Park. Committee has, since the inception
of the p,nk, been endeavouring to..ascer
ttin under what provision or Act the park
could best he held by them.- It was at first
decided to place it under the Ornamental
Grounds Act; but being advised that undsr
ihis the council could assume control with
j. radically, no notice, other . means- wero
looked 'for. After considerable discussion
it resolved to approach the loral district
council, which' held the ground ns part o{
the park lands, .and obtain a 21 years' lease
of tne around. The council has been word
ing with the park committee to make th--
ground an attraction ' to the town, ' and
readily' g;.ve' tie desired permission, sub
ject, however, to the usual confirmatory
meeting of ratepayers. This meeting wiw
he'd on Saturday last, end a motion waa
unnnimous'.v passed that p. 21 years' lease
of the recreation ground be eraiited to th-3
Orroroo Park Committee. Cricketers have
.coinmencd practice on the new pitch,
which is a preat improvement on the old
one. At present the ground presents n.
beautifully trirn nnd level appearance, anil
is ideal for cricket purposes. The council
recently ran the heavy roller over it an.j
levellud all unevenness. It is generally
understood that the park conKpittee is not
?yet content to rest on its laurels, and that
directly the erection of the pavOion is con
cluded other ornamental work will be enr
r'efl of't. La^vn rennis nnd croquet eonrfa
are.to.be put down, so that , the park ire??
bef_oriie the wndezvous of 'th-i . pkasnre
? loving members of the community. '-. ?
FENOLA; September 28.— A successful
ociat ^ in. connection with the tennis club, i
run held on Friday evening.— Inspector i
feale hoa been busy here during the week :
xamining the schools in the district. On
Tupsday and Wednesday he- inspected
'epola, on Thursday Monbulla, and on
i'rid.ay Coonawarra.— The agricultural so
iety held its final meeting prior to the.
nmial show on Saturday afternoon. Mr. i ;
Ti Darwent presided over a fair attend
nee. It was resolved to erect the seats
round the ring immediately. These have
ieen presented by Messra. Neilson & Sons. (
PETERSBURG, September 28.— For
ome' time complaints have been, made of- ?
esidents losing clothes off their lines. '
fhich had been left out over night. As a
esult of enquiries having been made Ar- ;
bnr 'Lloyd Green, a new arrival in tha ;
own, was charged at the Police Court on
Thursday, before' the Mayor (Mr. S. Wx
)ickson) iind Mr. R- W. Goudie, -syith the
arceny of several articles of clothing, tlie
iroperty of F. R. Matthews., Mr. O. W.
lalcombe appeared for accused, and Cpl
Thornton conducted the case on behalf of
?he- policn. Green was .sentenced to two
uonths in Gladstone Gaol. A further
charge of having 45 tb. of coal in his pos
session was dismft-sed. — A ? successful social
vas held in connection with the Girls'
friendly Society on Thursday evening in.
;he parish hall. A first-class, programme
)f games and dances was carried put., and
iupper was provided by the society. Mrs.
I. Deeley was secretary. — A successful
spring fair was held in the town hall on'
Friday and Saturday in aid of the Presby
terian Clrarch. It was opened by the
Mayor (Mr. S. W. Dickson) in the presence
-f a large attendance. Tlie stallholders
were:— Fancy. Mrs. J. Henderson hnd Misa
EL McKec.Unic; plain. Mrs. J. Anderson
md Miss L. Taylor; sweets. Mrs. J. Deakin
ind Miss M. Donaldson; flowers. Mrs. J.
Reynolds; flower girls, Dolly Taylor, Amy
Orayson. Ida Deakin, and' Cora Mellow;
Produce and refreshment. Mes'dames Do
laldson and Hartwig, assisted by Misses
VIellet and Rankirie; fairy well. Miss Do
naldson and Master Henderson; shooting
jallery. Mr. Donaldson and Master Hart
ivig. Tlie ball was tastefully decorated
ivith peach and 'almond blossom. The du
ies of secretary were, carried out by Mrs.
Henderson.
PORT ELLIOT, September 26.— The
EbotbaJl season was brought to a close thia
?venjne, when a colour social was held in
the. institute hall. Many of the footballers
attended in uniform, and the majority, of
the .ladies present had artistically included
the club, colours (red. orange, and black)
in their costumes. The hall and supper table
nnd a pair of miniature goalposts on the
stage displayed the same colours. Tho
whole effect, was pleasins. Songs were ren
dered by Messrs.. A. -Hutchison and A.
Dodd. jMim Ruby Rouse accompanied the
vocalists, find thp dance music was played
by Mr. W. Landcake. A capable ladies'
committee decorated the hall and pro^-ided
an excellent supper. Mr. W. Dodd (tho
club secretary) was M.C. The attendance
was good, mid the social was a fitting ter
mination to a harmonious and prosperous
season.
PORT PIPJE, September 26.— The exact
takings at the bazaar in aid of St. Paul's
Church of 'England rectory fund, were— -
Wednesday, £70; Thursday, £40; with a
HhiaJl balance yet to come in. The expenses
will hr, about £25, so that over £90 will bQ
cleared.
SALISBURY. September 28.— There was
much rejoicing in this town at the return
of Mr. Ira A. Paternoster from the Col-
lege of the Bible, Lexington, Kentucky,
U.S.A., after an absence of five years. Mr.
Paternoster was born in Salisbury, and the
townsfolk are proud of his academic career.
He preached at the Congregational Church
on Sunday.— The anniversary of the Metho
dist Church was held on Sunday. The
Rev. J. Peiirce preached. The 'Revs. J.
H. Neild and R. Jackson addressed the
public meeting on. Monday night. The
Rev. H. J. Pope presided, and gave the
pastor's report. Mr. S; J. Swann read
the balance' sheet, which told of ? debt.-:
paid, current expenses met, and notice,
given for thi; payment of the principal of
£100 on December 1. The choir rendered
anthems, the Misses Goodman sang a duet,
and Misses Nock and Raymond solos. The
tea' was provided by Mr.S. J. Rwann and
Mesdames Goodman. Ridley, and Metcalf.
SECOND VALLEY. September -2S.-The
Golden Wattle Plantation Company is ar
ranging to fell some fine stringybark trees
oii its property, and if 'it can make suit
able arranuemeuls for a site for sawmills
n(*af- the Second Valley Jetty the siunager
('.Mr. K. B. Clark) will* push on this branch
of, rhe work with as little' deLiy as pos
sible. If this industry can be firmly estab
lished it will prove a benefit in many ways,
not only to the whole district, but' to tho
State in general. Jt will solve to a lai--je
extent tin- difficult question of clearing the
imoccutMod land and opening it up for in
tense cultivation. Once 'cleared here are
thousands of acres of land, with a ma-;nili-
cen't rainfall, with soil and climate almost
identical with that of the fine orchiirJ
country of T-ismunia. Manv lumdreils of
homes rould be established here, culti
vating fruit for the London market. Tlic
timber coniinp off this land was used in the
mining days of -JO or 50 years ago, and,
although some of it has been ur/ler water
for 3l- yimrs or more, when brought up out.
of the shaft it has proved to bo as sound
as on the (by it went down. Representa
tives of Broken Hill and. other mining
centres would do ivcll to h.rve this th'iber
tLoroashly tested, for it could be obt.aineii
in large nuantities, sawn irn to the required
size, ;md landed at Port Pirie for less than
imported timber costs. This year the dis
trict has about 400 tons of? wattle bark
ready for sirijipinp: but the_ serious dearth
of labour is causing this industry to ba
practically at a 'standstill. The wattle coi»
p-iny Ins absorbed rlearlv all the lwnds
generally o'.ajiloyed in this work, while
many ethers tire away shearing. This is a
busy time of the year here, and should
prove a cood opportunity for men out of
work in tlie city.
STRATHALBYN, September Mi-The
literary society closed its session last even
ing in the institute hall, which was crow
ded. The secretary (Mr. A. W. Richard
son) read the balance sheet, which showed
a credit balance of £5. On ihe proposition
of Mr. E. J. Tucker, seconded by Mr. J.
'Richardson,' this amount was handed to
he President (Mr. F. S. Andrews), to be -
levoted to the expense of the next, senea i
)f extension ' lectures, Mr. J. S. Richard- i
son gave an address on the aims and ob- ;
iects of the society and the work' it had .
iccomplished. He paid a high eulogium i
;o several of the older, members,
.vho had devoted much time to the ,
mlture of the younger members. The
ong programme, which had been carefully
prepared by the President, provided an
?njoyable evening. Miss Clara Walh's's
jrchestra played two items, songs were
riven by Mrs. X. G. Williams, .Miss C.
pallia. Miss J. Read, and Messrs. A. W.
Richardson. C. C. hfliott. !S. Bruce, and
3. J. Bowley; a quartet by Mrs. N. G.
IVilh'ams, Misa C. Wallis, Messrs. K.
Marsh and C. L. A. Wyatt; recitations by
«t. A. M. Pereira and H. H. Butler:
lddresses by Messrs. N. G. Williams and
E. J. Tucker; readings by Messrs. J. S,
Richardson and G. W. Montgomery; an
?ssay by Mr. F. G. Grover; and a de
jate, ''The appointment of State Gover
jois.' by Alessrs. B. Read, -R. Halliday,
Vf. F. Adams, and H. Ferry. Mr. Thomas
icted as judge, and gave his decision to
Messrs. Read and Halliday, who favoured
local Governors, by 23. points. ?
TBATREE GULLY, September 28.-A
poncert was given in the institute hall on
Saturday night by the Adelaide Continen
tal Concert Company. The proceeds ware
in aid of the Baptist new church building
Fund. Mr. Thomas Goodall, of Salisbury,
presided. There was a good attendance.
A. capital programme was provided, consist
ing of orchestra selections, a violin solo, by
Mr. J. Gibson; duet (cornet and trom
bone), by Messrs. E. Mugg and W. Carr;
;ongs, by Miss' Minnie Leedham, Miss
Laura Humphries, and Mr. E. Ohadwiclf;
i quartet, by Messrs. Cliadwick, Gibson,
Hill, and 'Habba; recitations, by Miss
Violet Mathewwj'song in character, bv Mi^s
I'aulin Pirie: and trombone s-olo,-Mr. W
Tl'CKEIiA. Scplemlcr 28.— The sypsur^
discovery here hits 'been advanced a little
further .tins week. Mi\ T. Barker, the
iv.vner of the clabns, is forwarding a small
ltetch load tn Port Pirie for trial! 'T'lie
ii-'ich M.iry Lows is enfEiged in running
!:rewooi'l from here to tho same place. Tho
Lapwing (Cispt. Alex) left with firewood
far Port Pirio last week.— The ar.nual pic
nic in connection with the local school wns
lu;ld on Friday' in' Pfcnic Gully, arid waa'
well attended.
TINTEVARRA, September 27.— A concert
was given in the district hall last nicrht.
the proceeds to go toward the purchase of
a piano. The residents attended en masse
and enjoyed an excellent programme. Items
wero contributed by Mesdames Howard,
Fotherincrhum, Ccckrum, and Hodge,
Misses Tiiomas. Williams, and Helling.
Messrs. Kennedy.. Fotherinpliam, McMil
lan. Cock-ram, Hodge, and Jefferis. Supper
w.is provided by the ladies, and dancing
followed.
TTO1BY BAY, September 25.— The Rev.
Henry Howard gave a lecture in the local
hall on Thursday evenin;:, entitled 'People
I have met.''' There was a large atten
dance. ;uid the lecturer was well received.
Mr. E. J. Barraud presided— The resi
dents in the back hundreds are Getting up
a petition to have more justices of the
peace appointed through the district. At
present some of them have, to travel over
30 miles to get. any document signed that
needs a justice's signature.
URAIDLA. geptember 26— On Saturday
evening a complimentary social was ten
dered (o Dr. Souter in 'the institute hall.
There -wu,.; a large and representative ga
thering. ? Mr. A. Douglas presided, and
spoke in eulogistic terms of the doctor.
Mr. G. H. Snell. on behalf of tlie win
ing Star Tent, I.O.R., remarked upon tlio
good feeling that existed between the tent
and the surgeon, and stated that not a
single complaint had been made by' the
members during thp U-rm lie had resided
in the district. Mr. F. G. Caust voiced the
feelings of the Uniidla Lodge of Druids.,
wlrich, he said, was the largest in the dis
trict, and the members were thoroughly
satisfied with tlie treatment they had re
ceived from the doctor'. Mr. J Cowling
spoke on behalf of the Star of Bethlehem
Tent. I.O.R., Ashton, and said although
thev lived at the extreme end of th'e do'c
tor .« district, the members had received
every possible attention aurd treatment- Mr.
E. \V. Percival spoke for the tradespeople.
Mr. T. Oliver (Chairman of the Craters
District ('ouncil) pi-esented the guest with
ii Iwautifully framed address, which refer
red to the good qualities of the doctor, and
expressed flic hope that he would Ion];
be spared to act n?' the medical' adviser o£
the residents of tlie hills. . This .was signer!
by several leading residents. Dr. Souter
piiitably,' replird. : Sotigs' and ...'recitation's
were given by Miss B. Nicol, and Messrs.
F. Johnson, A. Douglas. H. Hoffman, anol
F. Stacey.' Mrs.-Snell ahd Mr. E. Wouids
acted as accompanists. A dance followed
Mr. J^ Cutting acted as M.C.
' VICTOR HARBOUR. September 28
The report that the Marine Board had re
commended the construction of a barge
canal from Goohva to Victor Harbour was
read hero with much pleasure. It appeals
to ihoso in tiii.* district who have studied
the Murray waters question as a necessary
corollary to the locking of the river for
navigation purposes. There are evidences
also that even under present conditions pas
toralists are finding that river transit is the
cheapest :ind most suitable. Then, also,
wh.it nn impetus it would give to the settle
ment of hnd along the banks of the river.
If the two proposals werp carried out a
cheao and expeditious outlet for produce
would be ensured, not only for this State,
but for New South Wales and Victoria,
because oversea steamers could easily call
here. The possibilities of Victor Harbour
as a seaport impressed the Governor
General and party when they visited here
last July. Mr. Swinburne (the Victorian
Ministfer) was favourably impressed indeed.
What an impulse, too, it would give to this
district, with its rich lands, which lie dor-
mant for want of population and facilities;
Now, too, seems n. favourable time, when
the State is prosperous, to redeem one of
tlie errors of past lesaslaticn which has,
hurt this district.— Another 'whale
visited the 'harbour to-day, to the
delight of many visitors who are
flown for the holidays. It came quite close
to tie breakwater, and was closely ob
FerVed by many who had never before seen
this giant of the sea. It was so near that
jy boy threw a stone, which hit it on the
back. Then it moved away toward the
Bluff, and lay for some time under shelter
of, Wright's Island, in waters where in
days of yore, many of its kind had passed
the whalers' shed.— Just at present there
are many school teachers in the Harbour,
and they are enthusiastically pursuing Na-
ure study. Mr. Greenlees, of Aldgate
Valley School, is chief cicerone. The ladies
are chiefly concerned looking for orchids,
which have been fine this year, and many
beautiful specimens have been gathered.—
The breakers have been beautiful during
the last few days, dashing every now and
then high over the breakwater. On Satur-
day the wind was blowing against the
breakers, making the spray appear like
columns of smoke along the margin of the
beach.
WALLAROO, September 23.—The De
-uty Postmaster-General is reported in The
Register of Wednesday to have said that
it Wallaroo there is. a telephone exchange
vith 46 subscribers. He might 'have added
hat, notwithstanding the size of this ex
;hant;e; it is only available during office
lour?., although, according to No. 20 of the
telephone regulations, it should be open
:ontinuously. He might further - have
idded that the staff of the Wallaroo post
Jfice is so undermanned that the telephone
ittendant is constantly called from his post
» other duties, and that during certain
lours he is alone in the office, and has to
ittend to the telephone, telegraph, money
)rder. and delivery window departments
ill at once. The need of continuous at^
:endanee at the exchange has been fre
quently brought before the notice of tha
-06tal authorities, and as the regulation
listinctly says that it 'shall be provided,'
icrhaps now that the Deputy Postmaster
general has publicly admitted that the
lumber of subscribers is 46 he : will see
hat adeniiate service is given.— The good
jffices of the Wallaroo Town Band are
'reely recognised by the residents, who
periodically show their appreciation in a
practical form. On Friday evening a suc
cessful social and dance in the town ha.l
n-as organized by Mrs. Black, and the pro
ceeds, augmented by private subscriptions,
mounted to £32. Musical items were pro
nded by Misses Price (2), Johnson, Schu
mann, and Black, and 'Messrs. Walsh,
F!ews, and Thomas. The band, under Mr.
H. 3Iay, played selections, and dancing
was kept up till nearly midnight.
WIMrmGTON', September 28. - On
show night a local amateur company staged
the comedy 'Dick, Tom, and Harry,' in
lid of the show 'society's -.funds. The stag
Tig was nerfeet, and roars of laughter con
inned almost from first to last. The large
iiall was crowded, .and many offered 5/ for
i back seiU even, which could not bo ob
tained. This is the second play staged for
the benefit of the society.
YAPtCOWIE, September 2G.-Tbc literary
society held a meeting- on Friday night.
Mr. George Jenkins was in the chair. and
?iad charge of the programme. Miss L.
lleanl and Messrs. Lock and McLeoci gave
speeches, and Miss Dowd, Messrs. Pearee,
[inrford, and Iiludge readings.
YORKJETOWN, September 2(5.— A but;
terfiy fair in aid of the new Methodist
Uhurch was held ;U. the town hall to-day. ;
J'he weather was wet nnd boisterqust y«t
there w;ia a fair attendance, especially* i'n
the evening, and the takings amounted to
over £50. The various stalls were, orna
mented appropriately — coloured butterflies
scattered- over art muslin. The llev. J.
L'. Caust declared the fair open. The stall
holders were:— Postcards, stationery, and
post office, Mrs. 15. L. Wilkinson, Misses
A. Daymond, M. Till, and E. Ganu; pol
plants and flowers, Mrs. and Miss Klein;
cake, j\i'ek]umes II. Macfarlane, J. A
Knebi', and H. Till; drapery, Mesdames H.
Thomas, T. Biirnes, S. Vanstone, Misses
.Newbold. Rohrig, and Thomas; refiesti
ments, Mcsilauies Seott, K. Warren, and
J-unge. . Misses Edwards, Warren (2),
McAvaney, M. Thomas, and E. Warke;
faucy goods, Mrs. G. Martin, Misses Alien
(2). Hart, nnd Taylor; basket, ? Mesdamcs
Caust, L. Woods, Newbold, and Golds
wp.rth.v- season tree; Mrs.: P. W...Hici«lJo.
and irisses Koth, Vaustone, Seott, and
Kalsmitlj: cushion and lwg, Mr. Marchiint,
Misses JSJettlt; und Anderwon; produce, Mrs.
Kruger and ilissett ? Bagahaw and E.
.laohne; sweets, .Mr's....H. Kiddle and ^Misa
Dayinon; bachelor*'. - -Messrs.- J. V.
Davey. O. ? Anderson. A. .Mortimer,
A.. S. Jones. ? and- ,J. WeKenzie.'
In . the evening , the Yorketown
Brass Band, under' Bandmaster P-. W.
Ridiile, played selections. An interestiny
feiies of action song.s, mai'cht'.j. ant1
urilis wero given by squads of girls and
infants, under the guidance of Aliss Nettle,
t lie teacher of the. -Lake Sunday- School.-.
Aliss 'Thomas eoutiibuted an overtur^.jiml
Miss If. Dnymond and Mr. G. S-ibine a
piqnoforte-'diiet. . Messrs. J. -V. Davey and
G. -Farrow. recited, jnd Mr. 11. W. Marston
rendored , a .song. .Mr. Prideaus provided
sekttioris on a 'pnthophone,' and ? thu
Yorketown Stripe. Hand played ;i number.
The fair was continued to-day, when over.
£60 was taken. ,Most of ,l!i« unsold goods
were disposed of by auction by Mr-, b'. A.
Woods. In the evening Mr. G- E. Henney.
(Adelaide) contributed a cornet mjIo, irtsa
Ivoo]) (^Varooka) songs, ;md Miss Beswiek
(Oaklands) and Mr. P. J. Kinnane recita
tions. Mi^s Kettles pupils supplied
marchp.=, drill, and action songf, and t'lu
Oaklandn '.School children, under. Mrs.' JWur
ra\-, 'rendered 'Kp-1 Hiding Hood.' Misa
O'Donohue Avas the successful competitor
in pwtry, und Mr. E. 11. Giles secured tlie
prize for. tho best conundrum — 'Why
should thp new Methodist Churcli be
opened free of debt? Because Conference
has provided the 'Canst/ ' 'I'he accompa
nists -v\-er2 Afrs. Diiyniond, Mi.«; Thomas/
and Mr.- G. -Sabinu. — The eompulsorv re
signation of the. Town' Clerk uWr. i'. A.
Woods) formed the subject of a special
meeting of the corporation on Friday after
noon. Mr. Woods has been ordered to
leave the Peninsula for a drier climate, on
account of his health, and intends to re
move to Orroroo. Regret was expressed
by the council' at his removal. — Mr. Ar
cher, who severely lacerated his wrist with
a circular saw, is progressing well at the
hospital.— Another sufferer' from accident
was admitted on Thursday from
Wool Bay. a . man ? named Scho
crott, who was cutting wood at
Mr. Farrow's farm, having driven the
axe into his foot. Mr. Farrow brought,
him in in his motor car, but a lot of blood
was lost before medical aid was available.
—At the Quarterly meeting of the Metho
dist Church it was decided to undertake
the refreshment bootli at the showground
on' show day. The Rev. E. W. Caust was
unanimously invited for the second year,
ami Mr. A. E. Jones wns recommended as
a candidate for the ministry. Mr. Wilfred
Pa?coe was exaim'ned -by, the.. Chairman,, and
?as: irecelved /as.-, an ' docredi.ted ? local '?_?
preacher. It was resolved to agree to tha
wish of the trustees of the proposed new
church, and apply for £200 from the Joaa
fund. The secretan- to the trustees was
instructed to request His Honor the drier.
Justice to lay the foundation stone of tha
new building.
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