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HORSE DISEASE AT YONGALA.
YONGALA, April 24.— Inspector ; Wil-
liams reports having visited Mr. Joseph
Metcalf's farm at Yongala, where an out-
break of horse disease has occurred,
four horses having died and five others be-
ing affected. The inspector made two post-
mortem examinations. He found large tu-
mors in both the stomach and lungs, both
being full of worms, and when the arteries
were opened thousands of minute worms
(visible only under the microscope) flowed
out with the arterial blood, the blood itself
being quite thin and tarry. In one case
the heart was affected. Altogether four
different kinds of worms were found. The
source of infection is evidently the water
from the dam, the supply of which was
short some time back. The catchment area
includes the stable and farmyard, and the
inspector is of opinion that the droppings of
the affected animals are highly infectious,
not only to animals, but also to human be-
ings. The remaining horses have now been
put on well water, and are being given phy-
sic, as advised by Veterinary-Surgeon
Desmond. Inspector Williams advises other
horse-owners to watch carefully for similar
outbreaks amongst their stock. Although
the disease is not epidemic in its nature,
the same cause may arise on different farms
and the disease may spread by the inter-
change of stock. He says that dam water
should be avoided, and recommends the use
of enough sulphate of iron to color the
water.
ALMA, April 19.— On Wednesday last a
concert was given by the teacher and
scholars of the Alma North school, in the
local council chamber. Vocal, instrumental,
and elocutionary items were rendered, and
the children went througli action drills.
The proceeds, which amounted to over £3,
will be spent in getting a new banner for
the school.
APPILA-YARROWIE, April 18.— On Sun-
day the anniversary services in connection
with the Wilsdonville and Yarrowie Metho-
dist Church were conducted by Mr. Fennell,
of Tarcowie, in the morning, and by the
Rev. F. B. Oldham in the af-
ternoon and evening. Special hymns
and anthems were rendered by
the choir of the Wirrabara Me-
thodist Church. On Wednesday a tea was
given, followed by a public meeting in the
church. BLACKWOOD, April 20.— On Thursday
evening a welcome social was tendered to
to the Rev. J. J. Nicholls, the new minis
ter of the Clarendon circuit, in the Coro
mandel Valley Methodist Church, by the
congregations of the Blackwood and Coro
mandel churches. The chair was occupied
by Mr. G. F. Dall, circuit steward, who, on
behalf of the two congregations, spoke
words of welcome. Messrs. A. W. Love
and J. Tester, on behalf of the Blackwood
Sunday-school and Christian Endeavor
Society respectively, and G. W. Summers
for the Coromandel Sunday-school and
Endeavor, also spoke. Anthems were
rendered by the Blackwood and Coro
mandel Church choirs, and at the close
supper was provided.
BLACKWOOD, April 23. — On Friday
evening the Blackwood, Coromandel, and
Belair Literary Society held a dramatic
night, 'Timothy's Guest' being the subject
selected. Connective readings were given
by Messrs. E. A. Ashby, M. Mflne, C. V.
and W. H. Wickins, and F. Willoughby,
and Miss J. Magarey, while character
dialogues were given by Misses Z. Reid, O.
Carter, N. Magarey, and Lois Wickins, Mr.
T. C. A. Magarey, and. Master J. A. Ryan.
—On Saturday afternoon a cricket match
took nlaee on the Pine Oval, Belair, be
tween a team from the Blackwood Sunday -
school -and the Belair club. The Black
woods scored 90 to their opponents' 53.
BLACKWOOD, April 24.— On Saturday
evening a performance was given by the
Dudley Boothman Dramatic Company in
the Blackwood Club Hall, 'East Lynne'
being staged. There was a large atten
dance The characters were por
trayed by Messrs. Daniels, Smith, Dudley,
Boothman, Griffiths, and C. Vernon, and
Misses K. Daniels, Smith, and Milly Hare.
BORDERTOWN, April 17.— The Good
Friday and Easter Day services here at
the Church of England were well attended,
and the church was beautifully decorated,
for Easter Day. At the vestry meeting
Sir. F. Cleggett was again appointed minis
ter's warden,, and Mr. S. A. Davis was
elected as people's warden. Messrs. E.
Bishop, J. Haynes, L. Cleggett, C. Lindo
were appointed sidesmen. The finances are
in a satisfaetory^condition, and it is pro
posed that a new organ shall be purchased.
A block of land has been given to the
church by Mr. and Mrs. C. Watson. — The
Church of England and town will sustain
a loss by the removal from the district of
the Pinkerton family and Miss M. Sayer.
A farewell social is to be given to them on
April 19.
BRIDGEWATER, April 24. — The
Bridgewater Methodist Church concluded
their anniversary services on Monday by
a tea and social. Rev. F. J. Kerwood
presided. The church report by Mr. J.
Eakins showed satisfactory progress. Mr.
F. P. Knight gave an excellent address on
"Startling facts, or things up-to-date"
Messrs. W. Illman, of Unley, and Knight,
of Bridgewater, conducted the Sunday ser
vices.
BOOLEROO CENTRE. April 21. — On
Thursday evening a farewell social was held
in honor of Mr. R. H. Dunstan and
family, who are leaving here for Anlaby..
and about 250 people were present. Dr.
Steven presided. Songs were rendered by
Mesdames Forbes and Ottoway. Misses
Grant, Robinson (2). and O'Loughlin, and
Mr. Smith; Mr. Waddy gnve a recitation.
Mr. McMartin presented Mr. Dunstan with
a purse of sovereigns on behalf of the
people, who regretted Mr. Dunstan's dc
parture. Mr. W. Michael, Mr. J. Larkin,
and Dr. Steven also spoke. Miss Dobney
presented Miss Mabel and Miss Dunstan
with gold brooches in recognition of their
services to the Methodist choir, and they
also gave hymn books to the younger boys
for Sunday-school help. Mr. J. C. Collins
presented Mr. Albert Dunstan with a writ
ing desk on behalf of the church and Sun
-day-school. Mr. A. Dunstan replied.
', CLARE. Anril 17.— On Saturday evening
Mr. Paris Nesbtt. K.C., delivered an ad
dress upon 'Current politics' under the
auspices of the local branch of the Labor
Party. Mr. NeRbit was accompanied by
Mv. V. de P. Gillen. who also gave a short
address. Both speakers had a good recep
tion.— On Monday evening a fete, in aid
of the institute, was held at the Town Hall,
when the building was crowded. A number
of stalls did good business, and_ an interest
ing lrroprnmrne of vocal and instrumental
music and recitations was presented. The
proceeds totalled £21.— On Sunday anniver
sary services were held in connection with
the Presbyterian Church. On Easter Mon
day the nnnual Sunday-school picnic took
ulace at Hill River.
CLARE, April 19.— Yesterday, as Mr. A.
J. Davey's waggon aud horses; with *
five-ton load of hay, were_ proceeding ialong.
the Blyth and Clare road into Clare, they
met Dr. Smith's motor car on the west side
of' the Armagh cutting, with the result,
that the horses became startled, and
swerved from the roadway, upsetting the
waggon over an embankment. Mr. Davey,
who was driving, was fortunately un
injured. -.The horses were not hurt, but
the waggon was damaged.
CHAIN OF PONDS, April 19.— A few
days ago Mr. John Symonds, noticing
smoke rising in one of his paddocks, has
tened to the spot, and was surprised to find
a large area burning strongly. He en
deavored single-handed to beat it out, but
was unable' to master it. A considerable
time elapsed before aid arrived, and by the
time it was under control five or six acres
of grass had been burnt, besides a large
quantity of wattles, involving a considerable
loss. — Anniversary services in connection
with the Methodist Sunday-school, Oudlee
Creek, were held on April 8 and Good
Friday. Two services were conducted on
Sunday by the Rev. J. C. Kirby, of Tort
Adelaide, the church being well filled on
both /occasions. The public meeting on
Good Friday was presided over by Mr. C
Dunn, of Charleston, 'who delivered an
address. The other speakers were the
Rev. T. Theobold, Messrs. W. Jamieson,
M.P., E. Hannaford, and E. H. Hannaford.
Special singing was given at all the ser
vices by the scholars, assisted by friends,
and Messrs. F. V. Allbright (cello), it.
Hannaford, T. J. Allbright and H. A. All
bright (violins). Mr. E. Hannaford con
ducted and Miss M. Hannaford officiated as
organist.
CLARENDON, April 19. — A social was
held in the Methodist Church laist Tuesday
evening, to welcome the Rev. J. J. NicholJs,
and family to the district. Mr. A. Phelps,
who is one of the circuit stewards, presided,
Addresses were delivered by Messrs. A.
Harper, E. Dix, and J. Potter, who hear
tily welcomed the minister on behalf of the
circuit. Mr. Nicholls responded. Several
anthems were rendered by the choir, refres
meuts being supplied during the evening.
COURNAMONT, April 18.-Owing to
statements made regarding the finances ol
the District Council of Coumamont, it was
decided at a meeting of the ratepayers, held
some time back, that the council's books
! should be sent to Adelaide to be examined.
Mr. A. V. Mitton, to whom the work was
entrusted, furnished his report, which was
read at the meeting held on April 14. The
result of Mr. Mitton's investigations shows
a deficiency amounting to £129 11/1 and
outstanding rates on June 30, 1904, £llfl.
The council decided that the matter should
be placed in the hands of a solicitor.
COCKBURN, April 23— A public meet
fng was held in the institute on Saturday
evening to decide on the best means of im
proving the road between the Mutootoo
mines and Cockburn, which at present is
almost impassable, and after heavy ram
is dangerous. It was proposed that a. com
mittee, consisting of Messrs. S. O Hara,
W Sherlock, and E. J. Hone should draw
up'a petition to the Commissioner of Crown
Lands ? asking him to take steps to ex
change the present road, which for 'some
distance is in a watercourse, .for one on
higher ground. This petition is to be
presented through the members for the
district. It was also resolved that, the
Government should be asked to grant a
sum of money to make a ford over Pine
DAWSON, April 18.— About half a dozen
farmers of this district have applied for
land in the hundred of Price, on the line
to Pinnaroo. They are all enthusiastic
about its future, and accordingly anxious
to be successful in securing blocks. It is
understood that the demand will be greatly
in excess of the supply in this particular
hundred, and it is thought that in view of
the present Ministry's expressed desire to
assist the northern farmer who has had
successive failures of crops, the Land Board
would do well to give these brave tillers
of the soil the preference when allotmg.
the land. , ,r
ELLISTON, April 19— On Easter Mon-
day a long-distance shooting match was
held. Mr. F. J. Owen winning the contest.
In the evening a concert was held in con-
nection wifh the institute. The following
ladies and gentlemen took part:— Mrs. F.
J. Owen, Misses E. and E. Anderson, Ivy
Andersen, and M. Linton, Messrs Nettle-
ton, W. Riggs, R. G. Anderson, F. J. Owen,
J. Mollan, and C E. Whyte Mr. A. J.
Inkster (president) occupied the chair. The
concert was followed by a ball. — The
steamer Australian arrived last week and
took a number of passengers and cargo.—
The Church of England Sunday school an-
nunl picnic was held at Anxious Bay yesterday.
ECHUNGA, April 16.— Mrs. Saunders, a
quaker and an old and highly-respected resi-
dent of this district, died on Thursday. She
had lived here since early in the forties,
und has left one sou, Mr. J. Saunders. Her
body was buried at St. Mary s.
-ECHUNGA, April 24.— Anniversary ser
vices were conducted in the Weeleyan
Church on Sunday by the Rev John
Mclntyre, of Mount Barker. On Monday
evening a meeting was held, presided over
by the Rev. J. D. Langsford. Addresses
were given by the Messrs. Mclniyre and
Frisby Smith, of Mount Barker, the
balance-sheet was read by the secretary
(Mr. G. Bertram), and proved satisfactory.
Special singing was rendered by the choir.
A vote of thanks was accorded 4o Refl
John Mclntyre and Mr. Frisby Smith. Misi
S. Bailey was also thanked for her service(
as organist. In the schoolroom a suppe-
had been tastefully laid out by the ladiei
of the church. ?
EDEN VALLEY, April 17.-Athletic
sports were held on the Eden Valley Oval
on Easter Saturday, and prizes . to tha
amount of nearly £24 were distributed
amongst the successful competitors. A con
cert was also held, the whole being under
the control and in aid^af the local cricket
club. The club will benefit to the extent
of about £15. Mr. J. Murray and Mr A
Lillecrapp were the judges. 'A concert in
the evening was- well attended. Those wha
took part were MiBses Hendry, Ronchetti,
Carter, and Brown (accompanist), and
Messrs. Mumme, Barlow, and Pretty. Mr.
J. Murray (president of the E.V.C.C.) pre
sided. Results:—. ' ?
Boys' Race, under 16, 100 yards.— P. Pinson A.
Modistaeh, R. Grige. Allcomers' =(men) Bace 100
yards.— S. J. Marriott, A. O. Fisher. ?' Sheffield
Handicap.— W. Giles, A. Seholz, A. Krochn, T 3
Marriott, B. Buckerfleld. Hurdle Race, 150 yaids
j-W. Giles, A. Seholz, E. W. Rpgers, Ai Pinson,
P. Pinson: Maiden Bicycle Race, half mile — B
Obst, H. Hartwig. Two-mile Bicycle H*ce.-H X.
Rathjen, W. Pumpa.- Girls' Race.— F. MoiiUtacn,
Nellie Xyddon, M. ? Roesler. Sack Bace.— A Q
Fisher, 6. 3. Marriott. A. Kroehn. Old- Buffers'
Race— G.Gooaes, A.. Standidi, Rev. D. Davis.
Boys under 18.— F. Pumpa, B. Grieg, R. Lyddon,
Members' Race:— J. E. Murray, C. Stephens. Quoil
Match.— J.Grigg, J. Shearer, F. Jahns. Con«ola*
tion.— F. Carey, A, S. Pinson.
EUDUNDA, April 17.— Last night a
plain and fancy, dress masquerade ball -wag
held in the Century Hall, and a fair number;
of ladies and gentlemen spent an enjoyable
time: Miss Topperwein (piano) provided
the music, Mr. T. H. Beckman officiated
as M.O., Mr. T. Harrison was caterer, and
Mr. G. Datson hon.-. secretary. — A number
of local sporting 'men paid their annual
visit to Oakbank yesterday, and had a good
time. ' One^of them was especially fortu
nate. It is said he wished to put a couple
of half-sovereigns on Cronje. and called his
number at the tote window, but was handed
instead two tickets for Bombastes.; He after*
wards took .up the dividend.— A; iair con-
tihgent of Eudunda folk paid a- visit td
Point Pass yesterday and attended th«
sports. held there. They had a. good day '
and enjoyed themselves. A large numbed
of the younger folk remained for the ball
in the evening. . -.
FARINA, April21.--The Farina T«nn«
Club had a most enjoyable Easter week.
The amusements started with a camping
out picnic to Murrumbidgee on Mod day.
which was largely attended. On-Wednes-
day the sports meeting was held, and a
long programme was successfully ? carried
out. In the evening a dramatic enter- '-
tammpnt was held, and supper and 'dane*
ing followed. — On Thursday' a tennw
match was played between the Farina clutf
ana the visitors, which ^nded in a dra\*
after some exciting tennis. The Fauna
ladies provided afternoon tea. The visk *
tors were entertained at dinner in the even*
ing by the. Farina club, when toasts werrf
honored. After this^ a soda! and dancr
were held. The following were the re
sults of the sports:—
=nFari« ??urd« S'-F,- Herilej T- Culllnan, 3. V/ih
son. Maiden Race, 100 yarfc— W. F. Andrews;
Kunmnsr ; Long. .Tump.— M. -Jjee. U ft.' 6 ; in. back
a^tFi- -Hunt, £taodinSr ione Jump.-S. Finn,
9.1b. lli in.. Running High Jump.— F. Herde, S
ft 3 in.; Putting the Weight.— I\ Herde. Old
Buffers' Race.— W. Clark' Ladies' Handicap -t
Mrs. W. Arnold. Hop, Steji and Jump.— F. Herde.
ihree-Lcgged Race.— If. and G. Green. Hack Race,
three-quarters mile— Mr. Greenwood's Wild Hiwk,
FOREST RANGE, April 20.--A publia
meeting was held in the local -school on
Thursday evening to consider the 'advisable
ness of connecting. Forest Range witu[
Uraidla by telephone.: * Several - Speaker*
considered the place of sufficient importance 'i.
to warrant the construction of a line. I*
was considered the telephone would prova
a. gredt convenience to tlie producers who
attended the city markets. A motion was
carried' to the effect' that Mr; -George
Monks, should gather all available informa
tion to be laid before a general meeting lo
be held- shortly.— While out rabbiting off
Monday Mr. J Coulter shot a fine fo- on
the property of Mr. F. Burmeister. Foxes
are increasing, and Mr.- Coulter -says he
knows it hat there are four more bn'-'Mx. Bur
meister'a land.
^GAWLER, April 20:-The Engineer of '
Roads and Bridges (Mr. 'Stevens) last weefi
passed; the work of the new bridge ovei
the Spnth Para, between Williamstowa
and Murray Vale, and the structure is nowf'
open to traffic. Mr. Baillie was the' com'
tractor, and the cost was about £700. Thtf
bridge. was badly needed, and will b«
greatly appreciated -by the xmmeroui
travellers. ? ?
GAWEER, April 24. — The half-yearly;
meeting of the Gawler Institute -was held
in the subscribers' reading'-room on Mon
day evening. The president (Mr. C. Ball)
occupied the chair. The half-yearly report,
read by the librarian '(Mr. J. Beasley), j
stated that the affairs .of the institute con
tinued, in a satisfactory condition. The ~^
term commenced with a credit balance of -J
£118 3/3. The income had been £191
6/3, and the expenditure £304 6/, leavmg *
a credit balance of £5 2/6. The ciroulat- J
ing and reference libraries had been well j
maintained, 250 volumes having been added, i
and the reading-rooms had been con-1 JS
tinuously supplied with the best availajbla J?
periodical literature at a cost of :£180 4/8. '''W
The educational classes repprted s&tufac- ?? J
tory progress. ?? ?,.-.-.-, sjjj

? GUMERACHA, April 17.— On Monday
the annual picnic of the Baptist Sunday
school took place. The children and friends
.were conveyed in vans to the picuic ground
at Blumberg. Games were held, and lun
cheon and tea were provided for the chil
dren and friends.— On Good Friday visitors
arrived from the city to attend the half
yearly meeting of the Baptist Association,
?which was held at Salem Church. The En
field cricketers played the local team, and
won by four runs. On Saturday the
SVilliamstown Tennis Club met the Gume
l-ocha players and beat them by six games.
GOOLWA, April 20.— On Wednesday the
State school teachers, on their annual
cricketing tour, visited Goolwa and played
the local team, the visitors scoring an
easy win. In the evening they gave an
entertainment, assisted by local amateurs,
in the institute hall in aid of the institute
?to a fair attendance. Thote who took part
were Messrs. Drinkwater, Eofe, McCarthy,
£ A., B.Sc, Barnes, George Johnston, Cap
tain G. Ritchie, M.P., Messrs. H. D. Goode,
A. Monk. John Eitchie, and F. T. Bunting.
3Mr. A. Monk, the secretary of the insti
tute occupied the chair. Mr. W. Adey
ucted as secretary to the teachers in their
!tour. A dance 'and supper terminated a
pleasant evening.
HOESHAM. April 18.— Mr. F. J. Kilner,
who had been in failing health for some
months, and who recently became an In
mate of theHorshntn District Hospital, djeil
?in that instituliou yesterday, the cause
of death being Bright s disease. The de
- ceased ivas one of the most successful
apiarists in the Wiinmera district.
'He b.as left a widow, three son?,
and three daughters— On Monday even
ting it became known that the infant daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Molt, aged 2£
years, had bee.i lost in the scrub, near Salt
((Lakes. A part of horsemen went out
quickly, and the child's track.-- were picked
,iip on some fallow ground, but were lo»t
'on entering timbered country. The search
[?was continued until 2 a.m. on Tuesday
-without success. At daylight about 20
^horsemen and people on foot resumed (lie
,'geai'ch, and three hours later Mr. S. Hobbs
found the child. She was ioddling along
mone the worse for her night's adventure.
Khe could give no account of how she had
ipassed the night in the bush.
HORSHAM, April 20.— Tilling operations
ere being pushed on vigorously, and already
eome of the wheat 'crops on the Walmer
estate are beginning to show above ground.
*A large area of fallow land has been sown,
and many acres of. new ground will be
? turned over thin season. The continued dry:
mess of weather is earning some anxiety.
Self-sown crops are making excellent head
way, and the grass is also coming on nicely,
thereby ensuring an abundance of green
- -Seed before the cold weather sets in. As a
consequence of the plentitude of feed, stoclt
of all kinds are in excellent condition, and
ehecp, especially ewes, command high prices.
One of the largest sales of flour in Victoria
at one time to one buyer was made by
(Messrs. Noske Bros., when they sold to
Messrs. Oeborne & Co., of Glasgow,
?17,600 bags, delivery of which was
completed yesterday.— At a meeting of
Ithe executive committee of the musical and
^elocutionary competitions yesterday even
ijng Mr. C, F. S. Smith was appointed secre
tary, and it was decided to hold the second
annual competitions (luring the last week in
?August or the first week in September.—
?A mysterious h're broke out on Wednesday
in a four-roomed house, owned by Mr. M.
(Domafclienz, who is at present on a visit to
Kobe, South Australia. Die premises were
Dccupied by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mackley,

who were away from the house when the
fire occurred. A man, George Smith, who
wag driving past the house, noticed smoke
issuing from one of the bedrooms, and on
finding tile house locked up he burst open
the door, and succeeded in saving the
building from destruction; but the furni
ture, which was not insured, was nearly all
destioyed. The origin of the fire is un
known.— A man, George Douglass, sought
police protection from a number of people
wlio, he iaid, were endeavoring to take his
life, some trying to poison him, while others
had made a' target of his body, but, fortu
nately, none had hit him. Under the elastic
charge of insulting behaviour Douglass was
locked up. He was brought before Coun
cillor Arnott on Wednesday, and as the
seclusion of his night's lodging and en
forced abstinence from alcohol had resulted
in his delusions disappearing he was dis
charged. — A painful accident befell the in
fant son of Mr. John Smith, of Carchap, on
Thursday. Whilst removing furniture from
one house to another Mrs. Smith left the
child crawling about the floor, in the
kitchen. By some mischance the little fel
low fell back into the fire, and his head and
hands were severely burnt. Under medical
treatment the child is slowly recovering. —
The question of railway construction in the
south-western Wimmera is agitating the
minds of district resident*. The extension
of the line from Noradjuha soutli towards
the seaport would be of great benefit, and
the vaet Wimmera would' save over a hun
dred miles in freight. The district is suit
able for wheatgrowing, but (he distance
from railway transit makes it unprofitable
to grow large quantities. There is, in addi
tion, an almost unlimited supply of salt
available for dispatch to other parts of the
State, but the distance being so far to cart
it very little profit is left for the gatherer.
HOBSHAM, April 23.— Just as the ser
vice was commencing at the Methodist
Church yesterday morning Mr. W. Wood
Watson suddenly dropped in his pew. He
was carried to the parsonage, and Dis.
Eead and Cookson were speedily sum
moned. His condition was . serious
for suine time, but afterwards he was
removed to his home.— At the stock sales
on Saturday two-tooth crossbred ewes rea
lised 18/ per head, four and six tooth, cross
bred ewes 17/6, and Merino ewes 14/6.
Draught marcs sold at up to £40, and colts
to £30, whilst for young steers £3 was ob
tained. At a clearing sale on Mr. Wieder
mann's farm on Friday a line of- 800 sheep,
mixed sexes, averaged £1 per 'head, which
constitutes a record for this season.
HAWKER, April 20.— A cricket match
was played on the iiawker Oval on Easter
Monday between Hawker and a combined
team of Hookina, Wilson, and Willochra,
resulting ju an. easy victory for the home
team, the scores for one innings being-—
Hawker, 111; Hookina 36. A tea, concert
and supper were held m the afternoon and
evening in aid of the Methodist trust funds.
A good programme was contributed by local
talent, assisted by friends from Wilson.
Ihe attendance was good, and the proceeds
satisfactory. A dance was held afterwards
in .connection with the cricket club
HOUGHTON, April 17.-The anniversary
of the Congregational Sunday-school was.
celebrated on Easter Sunday and Monday,
in the Sunday-school hall. 'Three sermons
were preached on Sunday by the Eev.
Frisby Smith, of Mount Barker. On Mon
day the children's picnic was held in Mrs.
A. Rossingham s paddock. Games and
amusements were provided, and were fol
lowed' by, tea. An evening meeting was
presided over by Mr. R. McEwin (superin
tendent), and addressee were delivered by

the chairman, Messrs. H. A.Wheeler (Ade
laide Y.M.C.A.), and Hunt, and the Messrs.
Smith and Cooper. Violin selections were
given by Mr. Benny. The children, under
the leadership of Mr. R. W. McEwin, sang
special hymns and choruses at all the ser
vices, Miss O. Hannaford being organist.
HAMLEY BRIDGE, April 17— On Sun
day last the anniversary services of the
Congregational Sunday-school were held.
The Rev. F. Priest, B.A., conducted the
three services. Special singing was ren
dered by the children, under the baton of
Mr. A. 'A. Jefferies. Miss Gillies presided
at the organ. On Monday afternoon the
tea was well patronised, and in the even
ing Mr. Pickering gave a lecture on his trip
through Canada and the United States.
After the meeting supper was provided in
the institute.
HUMMOCKS HILL, April 17— The an
nual sports were held yesterday and proved
a success. A large number of visitors
came by train from Iron Knob, and a fair
continjgen.t also journeyed from Port Pine.
A social and dance, held in the public hall
in the evening were largely attended. The
committee and officials, who worked hard
during the day, included Dr. Brown (chair
man), Messrs. J. Haskell and B. Dungtone
(judges), J. Walker, F. Wilsdon, C. Patten,
F. Frankel (starter), and F. Trevan (secre
tary). Results:—
Hoys' Race (under 10).— It. Gann, M. Kinnear,
H. Fraser. Girls'. Race (under 15).— M. Frussr, 11.
Hart, A. Caskey. B.H. Proprietary Employes'
Handicap.— J. Fraser, H. Ryan, F. I'raiikcL High
Jump.— O. h. Hull, H. A. Hall Sheffield Handi
cap.— S. Hall (12 yards), O. L. Hall (S yards), F.
Patten (14 yards). Ladies' Race.— Miss Fraser,
Mis9 Morley. Sack Hace.— J. Casltey, A. Halch
ard. Throwme Cricket Ball.— S. Hall. Bowl
iiiK Contest.— \V. Brett, F. Trevan. 100 Yards
Flut Ttace.— F. Uatchard (12 yards), F. 3 Sandery
(9 yards), H. A. Hall (9 yards). Turee-iegged
Rat*.— S. Hall, C. U Hall. Putting the Shot.—
T. McCarthy, S. Hall. Boys' Race (under 12).—
II. Lawrie, F. Wachtel. Committee Kace. — F.
Fiankel, J. Walker.
IRON KNOB, April 19.— Splendid wea
ther is being experienced here. The receut
rains had the effect of inducing the grass to
spring up, chiefly in the watercourses, and
an additional fall is necessary to promote
the growth of feed for stock; also to re
plenish the water in the Broken Hill Pro
prietary Company's dam, from which the
local water supply is being obtained. A
large price has to be paid for water, 2/ per
huncred being the price demanded when
delivered. Up to the present time the
Government have done absolutely nothing
towards remedying the disadvantages of this
place. People are expected to pay £5 per
year rental for the pleasure of residing on
one of the surveyed township blocks, upon
which it would be impossible to feed even a
goat. It would be futile to attempt gar
dening, even on a small scale, with water
at the present rate and an annual rental
to pay, which means that a working man
is handicapped to a large extent. Water
should be obtainable at a much cheaper
rate than at present. — A trainload of ex
cursionists left here for Huinnioeky Hill to
witness the athletic sports lie.2d there dn
Easter Monday. — Mr. Drummond, represen
tative of the Presbyterian mission, i6
stationed here, and regular Sunday services
are held.
JAMESTOWN. April 14. — A pleasing
ceremony took place at the breaking-up of
the local State school for the Easter holi
days. The head teacher (Mr. F. W. Lie
bing), who is resigning from ? the
Education' Department, -was 'the re
cipient of a presentation, from the
teachers and scholars. Mr. D.
Rosio made the presentation, which con
sisted of a silver-mounted purse, containing

sovereigns. He spoke of the high esteem
in which Mr. Liebing was held by the
teachers, parents, and children.— Good Fri
day passed off quietly here, services being
held in some of the churches. A cricket
match was played between the juniors of
Crystal Brook and Jamestown, and resulted
in a win for the local players by 2 runs.
A lacrosse match was also played between
the schools of Port Pirie and Jamestown,
and the visitors won by 7 to 3.
JAMESTOWN, April 18.— The anniver
sary of the Methodist Sunday-school was
celebrated on Sunday last. The Rev. S.
Bowering preached. in the morning, and the
Rev. W. Reed in the afternoon and even
ing. All services were well attended. On
Monday the annual picnic took place at
Bundaleer Springs. A public meeting was
held in the Methodist Church on .Wednes
day evening, wheu there was a large atl en
dance. The superintendent of the Sunday
school (Mr. T. P. Axford) occupied the
chair. Addresses were delivered by the
Revs. J. A. McLellan (Presbyterian), S.
Bowering (Baptist), and W. Reed- (pastor
of - the church). The secretary's report
showed that the school was in a flourishing
condition. Special singing by the scholars,
assisted by the church choir, was given on
each occasion, under the leadership of Mf.
J. Wilkinson. The annual picnic in con
nection ivith the Sunday-school of St.James'
Anglican Church was held at Bundaleer
Springs on Wednesday.
JOHNBURGH, April 19.— On Good
Friday Ihe Methodist Sunday-school chil
dren's picnic was held in Mr. Tapscott's
paddock. The attendance was not as good
as usual, partly owing to the unpleasant
ness of the weal her. On Easter Sunday
the Sunday-school anniversary was held,
end sermons were preached by the newly
appointed minister to this circuit, Rev. W.
Shaw.
KOORINGA, April 18. — On Easter Sun
day and Monday the Koorinira Methodist
Sunday-school held their anniversary cele
brations, the Sunday services being con
ducted by the Rev. S. Kesseil. The child
ren were given a tea, and a public tea was
also held on Easter Monday. The children
sang special selections and were assisted, by
the B;irra Orchestra. — As a wind up
to the Sunday-school anniversary a concert
was held to-night in the Methodist lecture
hall. The Rev. S. Kesseil presided, and
an excellent programme was provided, in
which the following took part: — Misses
Madge, Killicoat, B. Barklay, Hall (Broken
Hill), A. Wilson, K. Sandland, and Verran,
Messrs. H. -Burns and L. La timer, and Mas
ter Ross Harris.— The Church of Eng'and
Sunday-school held their picnic to-day. The
weather was threatening in the morning,
but afterwards fine and pleasant. The chil
dren were conveyed to Mr. J. C. Sand
land's paddofks, and had a good time there.
? KERSBROOlt, April 18.— A number of
inhabitants turned out on Tuesday to ex
tinguish a bush fire, which extended over
a considerable arSa. The fire was kept to
the scrub, and the damage done was con
fined to Jog fences and a few wattles.—
The fifty-sixth anniversary of the Methodist
Church was held on Sunday, when the two
services were conducted by. the Rev. Mr.
McNeil, these being kis- first services in the
new circuit. On Monday afternoon a tea
washeld.andwas followed by a public meet
ing in the evening. The Revs. Messrs.
McNeil and Theobald and Messrs. Kelly
(chairman), Bartley, Belcher, Chamberlain,
Farrow, Northey, and M. Sims gave ad
dresses. The attendances were good,, and
the collections on Sunday .established a re
cord for 20 years. Special singing was ren
dered by the choir, under the leadership
of Mr. Northey, and the organist (Miss

Tregi'gae). The proceeds of the anniver
sary amounted to over £15. '
KINGSTON, April 17..- Last Sunday,
week the Rev. J. Watson conducted a Pres
byterian service in the Institute Hall. The
Rev. R. B. Crump preached in the Methoi
dist Church. Father McGrath held the quar
terly service in the institute in connection .
with the Roman Catholic Church, and the
Riv. F. L. Walker preached in Holy Trinity.
Church. Last Sunday, being Easter Day,
special services were held: in Holy Trinity,
Church, which was tastefully decorated by
ladies of the guild. The steamer Flinders
arrived early, and a number of visitors by|
her helped to fill-the church. Among them
was a gentleman who is organist in a Mel
bourne church, and he- presided, at the
organ, and gave a musical: treat. During the
offertory he sang, 'Glory 'to Thee, my God.
this nighc.' The visitors were taken for a
drive in the afternoon, and were pleased
with the pore.— Yesterday a water picnic to
Butcher's Gap attracted a large gathering,
and a number of fishing boats were char
tered for the occasion. Mr. H. T.. Backler
organised the picnic. In the evening a dance
was held .in the institute, which ws[8
crowded. Miss Rooney and Mr. Martin were
mainly responsible for the music— Shipping
matters have been quiet: until this week,
Last week the steamer :Kintore ? was the
only visitor. On Sunday :the steamer Flin
ders arrived from Melbourne, and began
work early the following day. : She dis
charged 30 tons of general, and took 25 tona
of exports. The Kintore is expected to- /
morrow again. ? . '. .
KAPUNDA, April 23.— Another animated
meeting in connection with the Kapunda
Agricultural Society took place on Satur
day afternoon. A fortnight ago a meet
ing was held, at which .dissatisfaction was
expressed with the. secretary (Mr. T.
Jeffs) by Mr. R. Rees,. and the outcome
of the discussion which followed was 'a
resolution to invite applications for the
position. ' , That meeting was a rather
lively one, because some of those present
seemed to have an impression .that the
objection to the secretary was due to a
prejudice which has been known to exist
lor a year or two. The meeting on
Saturday, which was for the purpose of
receiving applications (for the: secretary
ship, was looked for with much interest.
However, only two applications ? were re
ceived— from. Messrs. T. Jeffs and T. S.
Davie. It was proposed by Messrs. A.
Menhennett and W. Burgess, . that the
appointment should be by ballot, :but this
did not meet with the approval of some,
and a further. proposition, by Mr. J. Von
Bertouch, seconded, by !Mr. R.Rees, was
made, that 'the matter of the secretaryship
be left with the finance committee foifc
the time, being.' This provoked an ani
mated discussion. , On- ithe motion for
leaving the matter ' with the financa
committee being pul. it was lost,
and that . for making the ap
pointment by ballot; was , carried.
The . ballot resulted in Mr. Jeffsi
being reappoinred by a majority of three
votes. ,? . . - -
. KADINA -April 18.— A case of
fowl stealing was heard on Satur
day at the local Magistrates': , Court,
when Patrick1 McGree and Abednego Mat
thews were each sent to gaol .for three
months. The men were seen by * neighbor
plucking the fowls, and,\ .recognising the
thieves, he gave the police infbhriation. — A' '
skating rink was opened at the, Rechabite
Hall on Saturday evening,' when a large
number of skaters took; roe' 'floor--^FqHp.w-
ing a previous agitation. for fetter railway,
facilities to this part of me ^Jj&rtlie \oym~

W-,%1 ?' - ? ? '^^^^™- ' ??-- --™' ? ..?,' j^l -? — ??? ?-?; ~] ? -?- ? ? -
V^-' . tH»e %iOT£ment'is Covering j* wider area
' ihaii *rfe¥ioiliily, «nd council* extending
:_, £ rom jports Pine and WfcUefield to Moonta
':' ere joining in the agitation. A conference
t ib to be arranged, when delegates froin each
t council will meet and arrange a deputation
'- ' to the Minister. The journey f rom Ham
' ; ley Bridge to MoontB and Port Pirie nas
r always been of a very tedious nature, 4 fact
; ? which has been considerably emphasised 1 ot
?' late oh account of the heavy goods Iraffie.
, ' ' It is urged, that a through service should
-?' be inaugurated, carrying nothing but pas
—'' sengers 'an dj-erisl lablfc goods, a concession
which the. growing prosperity of the dis
tricts demand. '
KADINA, April 23. — Representativss
:' from various brandies of the' Wallaroo
Farmers' jand Producers' Political Union,
located in the northern end of the Penin
sula, met in the town hall building on
Saturday. . The president of the union (Mr.
T. H. Rodda). presided, and said he had
? called the delegates together from the nor
thern end' to discuss the 'best method to
arouse political activity in the members
and to add to the roll of membership. Ho
had prepared an address for- distribution
among the members throughout the dis
trict, hoping by that means -to stir up poli
tical thought and devotion to the union.
The lion. D. M. Charleston, secretary to
the council of the unions, delivered a
forcible address. The delegatee. after n
long discussion, resolved: — ''Inat im
mediate action should be taken to stimu
late political thought and action by hold
ing meetings of a public character at the
various branches.' It was suggested that
they should arrange a programme for a
half dozen or so at a time, so that the ser
vices of Mr. Charleston could be utilised.
The president was thanked for excellent
printed addresses. Arrangements \rill be
made to assemble the branches in the other
pa'-ts of the district.
LUCINDALE, April 19.— The annual pic
nic of the Lucindale Sunday-school scho
lars was held to-day. - The children were
driven to Crower station, about 10 miles
out, near which the picnic was held. — A
meeting of the Conmurra Band of Hope
was held on Tuesday evening, and there was
e good attendance.
LOBETHAL, April 21— Mr. and Mrs. C.
Beck, of this town, celebrated the
golden anniversary of their wedding
on April 17, in the presence of
B largo circle of children, grandchil
dren, great-grandehi!dreu, and friends.
Pastor Kriewaldt delivered an address, and
many presents were handed to the aged
couple. Mr. lieck is a colonist of 59 years,
having arrived in the failing ship Gellert
from Germany in 1847. In the following
year he married -Miss Noske, of Lyndoch.
but she died six years afterwards. In 185G
he married his present wife, a Miss Schuetz.
-vho arrived from Germany in 1855. They
resided three years in Lyndoch, 19 years at
'Blumberg, and for the past 28 years they
have lived at Lobethal. The old couple,
who are etill ja good health, are 87 years
end 71 years of age respectively, and they
have a family of 12 living, 38 grandchildren,
and 6 great-grandchildren. — An old colo-
nist, Mrs. G. Dohnt. relict of Mr. Gottfried
Dohnt, has died— -Mrs. Dohnt arrived in
the State in the ship George Washington
'(Captain Probst) in September 1844, and
nearly all the time since then had been a
resident of this district. The deceased lady,
Who was in her 77th year, left a family of
eight, four others having predeceased her—
Messrs. A. Dohnt, New Zealand: C. and
H. Dohnt, Palmer; G. Dohnt, Ballarat; J.
Dohnt, Woodside; and N. Dohnt, Gume
racha; two daughters, Mrs. H. Fredericks,
Woodside, and Mrs. Green, Ballarat; 36
grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.
The deceased and her late husband were
married in Lobethal, and celebrated the
golden anniversary of their wedding about
eight years ago. Mr. Dohnt predeceased his
wife about 18 months. A remarkable fact
about this old lady was that she had never
suffered a day's illness in her life till a few
Wweks before her death. The funeral, which
took place at Lobethal on Saturday after
noon, was largely attended. The Rev.
Pastor Braun, of the Lutheran Church,
officiated at the grave.
' LAURA, April 19— The annual public
meeting in connection with the Laura Bap-.
? tist Sunday-school was held in the church
yesterday evening. The superintendent
(Mr. J. Walter) occupied the chair. Re
ports were submitted by Mr. Allan Camp
bell (roll secretary!, Mr. F. Hughes (libra
rian), and Miss A. Campbell (treasurer).
There are 129 scholars on the roll, an in
crease of 9 for the year, and the average
attendance is 86. The teaching staff num
bers 13, with an average attendance of 11.
There is a large and well-attended young
ladies' class?, conducted by Mr. W. H.
Campbell: a class of young men, taught by
Mr, K. W. Duncan; and an infant class,
numbering 31, presided over by Miss
Knowles. The school collections are de
Voted to the assistance of foreign missions,
land amount to over £30 per annum. The
Home Missions and the Children's Hospital
ere also supported. The circulating library
contains about 700 volumes, 1,500 having
been circulated, during the past year. Les
_ sons are taught each Sunday, and marks
awarded as earned, and yesterday evening
the secretary and superintendent distri
buted about 70 books to the deserving
(scholar?. Two special prizes were awarded;
one by Mrs. Vigis for the girl obtaining the
highest number of marks in the school was
won by Grace Campbell, and one offered
by Mr. H. Blesing was gained by James
Rose for the highest number of marks
amongst the boys. A class prize was
awarded to Grace Campbell by her teacher,
Miss Strempel. Special singing was again
contributed by the scholars, under Mr. G.
C. Walter, Miss Effie Walter presiding at
the organ. Mr. Gray, of Georgetown, gave
an address, and Mr. W. H. Campbell and
the chairman also addressed the meeting.
MEADOWS SOUTH, April 18.— The an
niversary services in connection with the
local Methodist Church were held on Sun
day last, and the church was decorated with
White flowers. The Rev. W. T. Wiltshire,
who has recently been appointed to this
circuit, conducted the services, and special
tinging Avas rendered by the choir. On
Monday the tea was held, and this, too, was
well patronised. In the evening a public
meeting, which also took the form of a wel
come to Mr. Wiltshire and family, was pre
sided over by Mr. T. B. Brooks. Messrs.
W. Ellis (Meadows), J. Stone (Bull's
Creek), and J. Haiucs (Ashbourne), on be
half of ;the various churches-, tendered a.
welcome io Mr. Wiltshire. 'J
' MEADOWS SOUTH, April 21.— A num
ber of gentlemen, from- the Education De
partment visited this place on Thursday, on
their annual tour of the southern district.
'A cricket match was played ngainst the
local team, and resulted in an easy win for
the teachers. Tennis and other games were
indulged in during the afternoon, and in
the evening a concert was held in the Odd
fellows HaTl. A good programme of vocal
and elocutionary items was carried out by
the visitors and local performers. 'The
Egyptian Mummy' was staged by the mem
bers of -the Mutual Improvement Society,
and was much appreciated by the audience.
The proceeds . were handed over to the J
(Agricultural Society.— The fortnightly meet

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ing of the Meadows ;Mtitual'|»n^rd^emeiit
Sopiety yr&e Mid- bti ? s(Mdajfeimniii| fcStffcfen ?
tliere 3pa» a JatHe ^tendance'dttriembeM.*
MARRABEL, April UB.-^The ;;Marrabel
annual Catholic. picnic wa? held --n Easter
Monday, and about 4Od people jrere present.'
1'he secretaries (Messrs. E.'.Wffliamg and
J. Hickey), together with the committee,
worked energetically. The .chief item %'biQ
the programme was the 'Sheffield TJattdicap,
m which there were 18 starters. The final,
after being -closely contested, was won i-y
J. R. Poysden, who hails/ from Hamilton.
Results: — ? ''.'..' ' ;
Open Handicap.— Solomon;- 13. F. ffliroeder. Boys,
under J2.—B',' Kelly, J. Ki-Ily. Beys, under 18.—
W.Kelly, W, Halllon. Sheffield Handicup.— Final
— J. R. Poysden, W. Hehhcssy, D. Lyons, P.
Mflloncy, 'ilijtfi .Tump.— A. A.- Mooay and .J. J.
O'Sullivan divided. Forced Handicap. — \V. Slaltery,
Sam Slick. Sheffield Hurdles.— W. Slattcry, H.
lillis. Tiltin/f on Bicyclc.-rW, Fn-st/~J 3. O'Sul
Uvflii. Bowline Contest.— A. Aodlson, Quol(s.-^O.
Shcppard. Old Bnffeiv' Raee.—J. Calleiy, 41. Mc
Cniron. Hoi-ec Tilting.— J, LevriB, .T. J. O'Sulllvjn.
Horse Guessing; Competition. — M. J. BIflHerj.
MA1TLAND, April 17.— The anniversary
of the Tipara West Congrega tionaJ' Sun
day - school was celebrated on Easter
Sunday nnd Monday. The pastor
(Rev. T. S. Williams) conducted
two services on Sunday. On Mon
day the annual tea irajs largely at
tended, and so was the subsequent meet
ing. Mr. H. Carmichael presides, and
addresses were given by the pastor and
Mr. T. 13. Wicks. At all the services the
children rendered special singing under
Mr. John Tilly. Miss Tilly played the
organ, and Miss Heinrich and Miss E.
Heinrich assisted with violins. The sec
retary's report showed a roll of 50 scholars,
with a fair average attendance.
MILLICENT, April 17. — The Millicent
Caledonian Society held their ? annual ga
th'.ring on the show ground yesterday, and
the ordinary and special trains brought
about 500visitors from Mount Gambier and
stations en route. The running track was
heavy, consequently the: limes for the dif
ferent events were not fast. The secretary,
Mr. D. M. SJacer and his officers and assis
tants, worked well, and the public bad a
good day's outing. The officers of the
society are: — Chief, Mr. John Cameron; ex
chiefs, Messrs. G. Glen. W. Sutherland, W.
Ferguson R. McDonald, P. Sutherland, A.
Sutherland, and A. McEostie; chieftains,
Messrs. T. F. Stuckey, J. D. Ferguson, D.
Campbell, W. Fairweather, and Andrew Mc
Rostie; directors, Messrs; A. Watson, W.
G. Phmkett, N. Sinclair, W. McArthur.
and E. S. Slater; stewards, ground, Messrs.
R. S. Slater and R. Watson; color, Mr. W.
Fairveacher; feats of strength, Messrs. W
McArthur and P. Cameron; running events,
Messrs. George Malheson and J. Steele;
dancing, Messrs. S. McArthur and N. Me
Call; horse events. Messrs. W. Sinclair and
A. McRostie; judges, racing. Messrs. W.
Sutherland, C. A. Molone; feats of strength,
Messrs. C Cameron and A. McRostie;
starters, Messrs. George Bennett and A.
Watson; handicappers, Messrs. W. C. Har
vey and F. G. Dodge; auditor, Mr. G. O. E.
P'unkett; piper, Major Stewart; secretary
and treasurer, Mr. D. M. Slater- A concert
was held in the Town Hall in the evening,
when a splendid programme was submitted
to a crowded house. The gate callings ye3
trrday exceeded £4-5 for admission, to the
ground only. A ball was held in the even
1UMILLICENT, April 19.— The Rev. D. C.
Harris, who has been appoined to the Mil
licent Methodist circuit arrived on Friday
last, having driven from Moonta in 7J -days.
One horse brought the trap and three pas
sengers in the time stated, an average of
just about 50 miles a day. On Sunday even
ing last Mr. Harris preached his introduc
tory sermon to a good congregation. On
Tuesday evening a welcome social wa3 ten
dered Mr. and Mrs. Harris and family.
There was a good attendance, over which
Mr. J. B. Mitchell (circuit steward) pre
sided. The singing was supplied by the
church choir. The speakers were the
chairman, the Rev. R. Kairn, M.A. (Pres
byterian), and Mr. D. Major (circuit
steward). -Mr. Harris feelingly replied.
Occasion was taken to say good-bye to Mr.
J. B. and Miss L. Mitchell, who have left
for a trip to England.
MOUNT PLEASANT, April ' 19.-On
Wednesday there was a large gathering of
scholars and parents in the Mount Pleasant
school-room to say farewell to Mr. and Mrs.
Ham. Mr: G. B. biietheway, chairman of
the board of advice, presided. Addresses
were given by the chairman, and Mr. F.
Thomson, and Mr. Ham was presented
with a dressing-case by Mr. Sketheway, on
behalf of the children. Mr. W. Ham, who has
had charge of the Mount Pleasant State
school for the past 61 years, has been pro
moted to the Clare school. He will leave
here to-morrow morning to take up his
new appointment. He has been asso
ciated with the institute committee, and as
a mark of their appreciation of his ser
vices the residents of Mount Pleasant ten
dered Mr. and Mrs. Ham a social and fare
well in the institute on Thursday evening.
Mr. R. T. Melrose presided, and eulogistic
references were made to Mr. Ham by the
chairman nnd Messrs. G. B. Sketheway,
b\ Thomson, and others. During the even
ing Mr. Ham was presented by the chair
man with a purse of sovereigns, and uv Mr.
Allen, on behalf of the Band of Hope,
with a travelling-bag. Mr. Ham suitably
responded. A musical programme was pre
eMOUNT PLEASANT, April 21.— The an
nual fccttling meeting of the Mount Plea
sant Agricultural Society was held at the
institute on Friday afternoon. . _ Mr. F.
Thomson (president) occupied the chair.
The secretary (Mr. F. Dewel?) presented
the balance-sheet, which showed the re
ceipts to have been £309; expenditure,
£425. Messrs. F. Thomson, R. T. Mel-,
rose, H. Hughes, H. A. Giles, and the sec
retary were appointed a subcommittee to
consider improvements, and to bring up
a report at a general meeting to be held
on Majr 25. Foxes are a nuisance in this
district. On Thursday evening Reynard
visited the poultry yards of Mr. F. Dewell
and destroyed a number of poultry. Tivo
other yard's were also visited during the
same week.
MODBURY, April 18.— The balance-sheet
of the Modbury Institute fete, which was
held on Mavch 31, shows the net takings
to have been £115 11/5. Splendid help
was rendered by Messrs. Ellis, A. Kelly,
and E. Buder, The following ladies as
sisted at the various stalls:— Mesdames R.
S. Kelly, Trenoweth, G. Kemp, R. M.
South, G. Bowhey, J. Marrett. E. Kelly,
Trenoweth, Senior, Misses Marrett (2),
Kellv (2), Newdegg, Brant, Henderson,
Bowhey, and Milne.
MORPHETT VALE, April 20.— Lasl
night the local philharmonic society ren
dered the sacred cantata, 'The jRuler's
Daughter,' in the Institute Hall, and the
attendance was not so good as the per
formance deserved. The conductor was
the Rev. J. S. Macpherson. The choruses
were well rendered, and the 'voices were
evenly balanced. All the part singing
was pleasing, but there was room for im
provement in the solos. The proceeds are
to be used for charitable purposes. The
chair was occupied by the natron of the
dociety. (Mr. A. McDonald, M.P.). .... - |

tf . . Curwobd in the afternoon and ?evening.
Special flinging was rendered, at each - H-x-
VJce% t6e Befioiara, Misf Witaofrtottng^Hie
organist. On Monday; the aiuiu^rvpiijnip
was Jield: on the recreation grputut/ tHe
luncheon rand : tea being provided in . tlii
'institute. -The children** races resulted ias*
follow?— Boys' race— W; Gilbert; F. Parker,
E. Schultz; Second BoW Race— H. ISgg,
M. Wilson,^ A, little: rjiinioc BbyS'^Raee— '.
D. Sehulta,-«^Vii8ditSv;flD)Se} -*irlB*:fia66-
—Maud IVotman.v JfriM&e;: ?&£;$$&}
Second Gitlff, Race^-Mi JSjgg, Qt ?O(fikmm
A. Sehultz; iyunlS^:flirlsS'ilabe*iJMSa
Trotma»i V. ISilberfe --% SchB)iz- -Jja Mi
ladies' cricket match. Suei'^!. tSynwn'i'ifr
ceived first prize :for the Wghest jninfter1 -at
runs. Miss Elizabeth Figg second, -Mies
E. Tilling third; During the' aftefiiopfl
some of the children had a narrow escape
from serious accident. ,They were playing
under a gum tree on which a swing .was
erected, when a large limb came down
right in the midst of them. The branches
struck the ground first and came down
easily on to the butt part, giving most of
the children time to get out of the. way.
Maud Ti'otman rushed under the liiab to
pull ouc a little baby sister, and had the
limb not been crooked- she probably would
have been killed. As it was '-she received a
nasty knock on the back of the head.
MYLOR, April 21.— A concert jn connect
tion with St. John's Sunday-school was
held in the local schoolroom ofl Friday even
ing. Songs were contributed by Miss Goy
der and Grafe. and Messrs. W. Tilling,
jun. Miss Hall gave a piano solo, and Mr.
B. Salter a violin solo. The cantata, 'Scot
and the fairies,' was well given, the charac
ters being sustained by Misses H. Arndt,
A. Green, and L, Hoey, Masters Max
Arndt, R. Murrall, E. Tomley, E. Lapidge,
and P. Berzibard. During the interval a
presentation was made to Miss Goyder, who
is leaving the district, by the1 members of
the Girls Friendly Society, with which she
has been associated since its formation.
MINTARO.vApril 17.— On Sunday anni
versary services in connection with the
Mintaro Central Methodist Church were
held. . The three services, were conducted
by the Rev. J. Gillingham, in the presence
of large congregations. Special ringing by
the choir helped to make the anniversary
a success. Miss Talbot presided at the
organ. The collection at each service was
excellent. On Monday a tea was served to
a livrge,iLSsemblage in the schoolroom. A
public meeting followed and was well at
given, followed by a public meeting in the church.
addresses were given by the Rev. J. Gil
lingham, Messrs. J. Fry, and J. Sando. The
treasurer's report was read by Mr. E. Tre
lagrgon.
MINTARO, April 20.-On Thursday
evening in the Mintaro Institute, a benefit
social and dance were given. A large num
ber of people from the surrounding dis
tricts were present. Supper was provided
in the reading-room, and dancing was kept'
up until the early hours. Messrs Munford
and Scarfe were the chief promoters.
MURRAY BRIDGE. April 18— Mr. H.
Bigmore, an old and well-known resident of
this town, died on Tuesday evening, after
a long and painful illness, heart troubles
being the cause. Mr. Bigmore was 58 years
of asre, and was for many years engaged in
the butchering crade here and in Little
hampton. Latterly he had carried on busi
ness as a limeburner. Some months ago he
had to give up work altogether. The family,
consisting of four sons and two daughters,
are all grown up.
MURRAY BRIDGE, April 20— Mr. C.
R. Miller, of this town, met with a serious
accident yesterday. He was driving a nail
in a piece of hard wood standing upright,
when the nail flew out and the head struck
Mr. Milter on the left cheek bone, and. the
point pierced his eye just above the pupil.
The sufferer went to Adelaide yesterday to
be treated by Dr. Symons, and. the result
of that specialist's examination is anxiouslsr
awaited by the patient's friends.— The an
nual picnic in connection with the St.
John's Sunday-school was heM on Mr. F.
W. Jaensch's ground on Wednesday. The
children assembled at the chureh; and
after a short address were marched in pro
cession to the grounds. Amusements
were provided for them, ar\4 those wlio
worked hard in the interests of the chil
dren were Mesdames Jarvis, Potter, and!
Cummings, Misses Scott, Jaensch, Hanna
ford, Braund, and the superintendent (Mr.
C. E. Jarvis).— Miss Hilda Preece, who for
some time has held a position in the local
school, has received information that she
has been promoted to the position 'of
teacher of the provisional school at Pyap,
River Murray. Miss Preece was an ener
getic member of the Methodist Church
choir and of the musical society, and wilt
be greatly missed in these circles. - Last
Tuesday the members of these bodies as
sembled at the parsonage, and the Rev.
J. H. Gos.? handed Miss Preece a present,
consisting of a book of songs and one of
hymns.— -The annual social in connection
ivith the Bridgeport Tennis Club was held
in the assembly hall yesterday evening.
Dances, interspersed with musical items
and a comic farce, followed by supper, pro
vided a pleasant evening's amusement. The
following assisted : — Mesdaines Potter, Over
all, and Kingsbury, Misses' Brauud and
Opie, Messrs. A. E. Overall, G. E Brad
bury, J. New, H. D. Clare, T. I^ermode,
E. C. Yates, and W. Munro. About £5
was taken at the door.— An important
clearing sale . of Mr. G. Thomas, jun.'s
farm and implements was held on Wed
nesday last by Messrs. Elder, Smith, & Co.
The land, which consisted of about '340
acres freehold, was purchased by Mr. W.
E. Hannaford, of this township at £4 per
acre. The implements, which included
some of the most' up-to-date on the mar
ket, realised satisfactory prices.
MURRAY' 'BRIDGE, April 23.— Shipping
has continued brisk during the past few
days. The steamer Lancashire Lass, with
the barge Victory, consigned to Messrs. E.
Rich & Co., Bourke, with about 150 tons
of general cargo, has passed up stream. The
steamer Marion and barge Palka,
with about 70 tons, and the steamer
Tolarno towing the barge Uranus,
with about 140 tons, have left here. The
steamer Ruby last week brought down
about 70 tons of raisins from Renmark.
She sailed on Friday for Renmark, and
returned to-day with another shipment of
170 tons of raisins.
MOONTA, April 18.— A number of lead
ing gentlemen of che district assembled at
the Globe Hotel last night to take leave of
Messrs. Leigh G. Hancock, J. J. Stephens,
and the Rev. P. J. E. Bultcel, M.A., three
gentlemen who have occupied a prominent
position in the commercial, religious, and
educacional life of Moonta for some years
past, Mr. Hancock as manager of the Para
uiatta and Yelta Mining Company; Mr.'
Stephens as an instructor at the Moonta
public school: and Mr. Bulteel as rector of
All Saints' Church. The Mayor (Mr, John
Snell) presided, and 'Messrs. Peter Allen.
M.P., H. R. Hancock, W. Cowling, and the
Revs. D. Buckley Bridgwood and Alfred M.
Garrctt were also on the platform. TJie
chairman, in proposing the toast of 'Our

guest,' .said it was a unique occasion to be
called upon to -say farewell to three such
-prominent townsmen as cheir guests. He
had never known a similar instance in the
history of the town before.' - Mr. Hancock
was born at Moonta- MinCs; and many of
those -present had known him 'ae a boy in
their midst, and bad watched his career
witli incerest. He had been educated first
at the local schools, then at Prince Alfred
College and the Adelaide aud Ballarat
Schools of Mines. Latterly they had'knoivn
his as the successful manager of the Para
matta and Yelta mines, which under his
supervision had developed from che, em
ployment of half a dozen hands to over 400.
Xhus thousands of pounds were speut in ibe
district in wages alone, and that was a
epleudid thing for Moonta. He had also
done excellent work in connection with the
Moonta School of Mines, both as instructor
and member of the council, while he had
delivered educational lectures at ' the In
stitute, under, the auspices of the local
committee. His career had been -a most
honorable one- aud Moonta was justly
proud of him. He hoped and believed
success would follow him in Tasmania,
where he had taken over the management
of a promising mine. Mr, Bulteel was
known throughout the district for the en
thusiasm which he had displayed in his
work in connection with his church. They
had listened to his sermons with profit and
interest, and Moonta's loss wou'd be Port
Pirie's gain, he having decided to accept
an appointment in the church at the noi
thern town. Mr. Stephens had done ex
cellent work as head teacher in. connection
with the Moonta public school, establishing
amongst other things a sixth class, in
which education equal to that obtainable
in many advanced city schools was im
parted. Hfe hoped Mr. Stephens_ would
continue his work at Grote-street, to which
he had been promoted, along the same lines
as at Moonta. The toast was drunk with
musical honors, and .supported by Dr.
James, Revs. D. Buckley, Bridgwood, and
A. M. Garrett (Wallaroo), Messrs. Peter
Allen, W Cowling, W. H. Goldsworthy,
and H. R. Hancock. Mr. Leigh' G. Hancock
thanked the various speakers for their
kindly references to him. If the district
had profited by any work of his be was
glad, but he felt he had striven, to do
his duty to his company and his men,
It would be a wrench to take himself away
from his old borne and so many friends,
but there was consolation in knowing that
he was leaving Moonta in such a prosperous
condition; never bad he known the outlook
to be so promising as at present. ihe
Rev. J. P. E. Buiteel said he had spent
the happiest years of his life at Mopnta. He
attributed much of his success in life to
the training he had received from his
father and mother in England. He urged
upon those present to give the young life
more consideration, and to broaden tneir
views in other directions. If he could
be remembered as a man who had sought
to help others, irrespective of their condi
tion in life, rich or poor, he '-ould feel
that he had not lived in vain. Mr. Stephens
attributed his' success at the Moonta school
to the kindness shown him by the people,
and the assistance they were ever ready
to give him in his work. He hoped the
time would never come when he would
perform his work along the line of least
resistance. The influence and effects of
good, sound teaching was not to be judged
by the percentage obtained at an ex
amination, but by the after-lives of the men
and women who were to build up the
State and Commonwealth. He hoped his
wont in Moonta would not be unproduc
tive o£ good. He would take up his
duties at Grote-street with renewed ener
eies, and would strive to earn the praises
they had showered upon him. The pro
ceedings were interspersed with musical
items hy Messrs W. H. Goldsworthy, J.
Dennis, ' Pennell (songs), Mr. J. H.
Thomas and party (glee), and a recitation
by Mr. W. Cowling.— The contract for
the completion of the Moonta Institute
tower has been signed, the successful ten
derer being Mr. Robert Dunn, of Adelaide.
The work, which is to be commenced on
Monday week, is to cost £243, and is to be
completed by the end of June. — Property
has gone up in price here nearly 50 per
cent, of late. House accommodation is not
to be had in the town, all available resi
dences having been taken. This has been
the case for months poet, and as a conse
quence building has had to be resorted, (o.
The foundations of a number of dwelling
houses have already been put in, while ar
rangements for others are being pushed on
with as rapidly as possible.
MOONTA, April 19. — The skin
of the first fox 6een in the vici
nity of Moonta is being exhibited
in the town. He was captured by,
some hare hunters with dogs at Bald Hills.
He measured 3 ft. 9 in. in length.— The re
opening . of. the Moonta . Temperance So
ciety's meetings took place last night, wlien
an entertainment and coffee supper were
held in the Temperance Hall, Robert-street.
There was a large attendance. — Through the
death of. Mrs. Mary Pryori of Moonta
Mines, the district has lost a very old resi
dent. She was in her 60th year and came
to South Australia in the ship Lady Mc
Donald in }846. After residing 21 years
at the Burra with her husband sue came' to
Moonta, where she remained till her death.
She has left five sons and one daughter,
and Mr. S. J. Pryor, manager of the Burra
mine, is . a son, — The officers and
teachers of the Moonta Mines Methodist
Sunday-school held their annual meeting in
the school building yesterday evening, ahe
superintendent of the circuit (Rev. D. B.
Bridgwood) presided. The treasurer (Mr.
W. Hollands) submitted the financial state
ment which showed receipts £78, expendi
ture £79, debit balance £1. The pro
ceeds of the anniversary were £70, an in
crease -rf~about £30 ©nlast year's figures.
The officers elected were:— Superinten-
dents. Mr. H. L. Hancock and Mr. H.
Semmens;' secretary, Mr. T. Elford; assis
tant secretary, Mr. J, J. PenhaU; trea

surer, Mr. W. Hollands; roll secretaries,
Messrs. W. Browning, S. Treais, S. Samp
son, and F. Treais; organists, senior school,
Mr. W. Browning and Miss I#. Kemp;|
junior school, the Misses. C. Wellington and
Nettie; librarians, Messrs. H, Carpenten
and C. Searle; auditors, Messrs. T. S.
Archibald and. W. H. Harvey.— A farewell: J
social was given by the Girls' Friendly,
Society to their president (Mrs. Bulteel).—
The institute committee has accented the
tender of Mr. R. Brown, of Adelaide, for
the masonry of the tower and clock for the
institute for £243. . ?'
MOUNT BARKER, April 18.— TIu» an
niversary of lhe Methodist Sunday-school _,
was initiated oh Sunday, when three ser
vices were conducted by the circuit minis
ter (Rev. W. A. Lanffsford). A tea on
Monday evening was followed by a public
meeting, at which Mr. A. T. Matthews pre
sided. Mr. Walkoin read the reports, and
the Revs. J. Maclntyre and Langsford, dnd
Mr. A. Sexton (of Itadina) gav£~addresse9.
Supper followed. Special singing was ren'
deved at each meeting, Mr. A. Coppin. jun ,
being the conductor, and Miss Daisy Rai&on
organist. The annual picnic was held, tt
Habndorf yesterdrty, and in the evening »'
social took place in the lecture-hall.
MOUNT BARKER, April 20. — Ms3
Nance Weld intends to leave for England
by the Orotava-nexc Thursday .-^Mr. 8. W.
Jackman has bt^n' elected stage .manager oj
the operatic society. — A couple of fqxes
have been «een here this week, but boih
e~M$UNT BARKER, Api^lP-There was
a fair audience '? at' the Institute .'Hall last -
night, when the Abomah Concert- Company,
held the boards. Included.in the company,
was the giantess, Abbmah; - wh.d: is 7J ft.
high. The entertainment Vra's an enjoyable
MOUNT .^BARKER, .April 23.-Mr.
George Milne has had tHe misfortune to
breaii the big. bone of one of his legs.
MILA2JG; April 20.— The local ? literary
society began the winter session yesfcerda^
evening, when under its auspices- Mr-. 1*.
Allen, M.P., gave one of Ins humorous
lectures, entitled 'Militarv tactics.' The
attendance was large, and the audience
were kept in constant . mirth, by tha
speaker's humor. Songs, were rendered bv,
Misses Forsaith and Landseer, and Mr. I.
Hutchii\gs.-^-On Wednesday night a fire
occurred near the local ' jetty, when ft
weatherboard- boatsbed, containing- ~~ a :rs
quantity of carpenter's tool's, and a fishing
boat was completely destroyed. The
heaviest loser was Mr. W. P. Dunk. The
origin of the fire is a mystery, it apparently,
having started inside the building, in whicn
no one, as far as is known, had been im
some days.— Some splendid rod-fishing is
now to be had from the local jetty. Numer
ous persons made fine, catches during' the
holidays. . '
MORCHARD, April, 23. — On Thursday- *
evening a social was tendered Miss E. f.
Graham, who has been . assisting in the
Morchard public school for four years, and
has been promoted to a school of her ownttfc
Cavanagh East. The. president of the in
stitute (Mr: Toop) occupied the chair, and
?Mr. Richards, on behalf of the Sunday
school; made a speech. Arrangement*
have been :made to give Miss Graham a
present from the school children, _but as tin,
neadteacher was away in Adelaide the prc
eentation -will take place later. ' Miss Gri-
ham left for her new sphere of -labor on
Fridas'. — Mr. and Mrs. J. B. -McDougaU,
who have, been holiday-making in Iht,
eastern States,- returned 'to Mqrchard ? on
Saturday. — M$. and Mrs. Jasper, of Ooo«
inooroo, have received' news of the deat'it
from typhoid fever in the Broken Hill Hos-.
pital of their .eldest son,- William. The de
ceased was 20 years of age.
MELROSE, April 21.— Rain is wanted
to enable the farmers to get on with . tha
seeding. Melrose at ope time was a busy,
township at Easier time, but since the
athletic club disbanded little or no . at
traction is provided on holidavs. The Wil
mington and Melrose itennis clubs had a
gathering in Dorringtoir Park.
MOUNT GAMBIER, April 18.— The 45th
aniversary of the Glenburnie Methodist
Sunday-school was celebrated on Easter ''
Sunday, when the Revs. W. B, Mather
and E. Smith occupied the pulpit. On
Easter M onday tea and public jneetinga
were held. The latter meeting was pre- , '
sided over by Mr. W- ,Attiwill, who veas ?£
the first secretary, 45 . years ago.-rPn, ;
Saturday a meeting of j the women's branch ?-.. .'jj
of the Mount Gambief-Farmersrand Pro- ? S?f
ducers' Political Union was held .in the: in- ,' ;;-''j
stitute. A paper on 'Socialism,' written
by Miss Paltridge, was. read. Mr. ;J,. Living-
ston, M.P., spoke on the political situation,
and Mr. J. Pick (president of the Farmers'
Political Union), explained several questions
for the benefit, of the members.— Last night
a splendid meteor fell at about 10.45. — A
lad, J. Lyons, while playing about the
swinging boats, attached to a , merry-go-
round, on Monday night, was. struck on
the back of- the head by one of the flying
vehicles. He received a nasty scalp wound,
and was attended by Dr. C. C. McDonald,
who had to put in several stitches.— The
sports in aid of the .- Glencoe ,Catholior , ?'?:;;$&
Church building fund -srere well patronise! '?; :i||
on Easter Monday. The entries for the '.-?,',V;;-|
various events were large, and 'Borne good:; '^
running was witnessed, Music was pro* ' ;«|
vided by the Mount Gambier Town BandV '*.'-?'$&
A concert and dance were held in the evene ; ::rM
ing. Results:— , ; -.': -j ;-??|
Maiden Plate.— P. Smith, C. Smiili, J. .-MS,- v JiJ&
Carthy: SUefleld. Handicap, 180 yards.— A. Suttoiji .j-T-^Sg
M Kennedy, and.P. Smtfli dead heat for '^pn9i-.' C;-Ss||
Hrudle Bhcq, 180 yards.— A. Button, M. HorrigB&j :.:- :':§£
Glencoe Handicap, 410 ynrds.— M. Horrigan;-;Wv -^Kffl
Noolan. BoyB'.Hace.— J. gtecle, O. Bui^».'PAlit;-jT-..%^|
over hurdles.-Marvel, Little Footsteps; .'TiUln^J' iSS,4a|
Rtng.-J. Bott, J. Hog«r». rutting- the Stoned' ;-'??S
W. Bennisr, J. Canavan. Dropkick ^V-6tball--W.;' ~ri-'m
Bcnnier, H. Cornish. Hop. Step, and Jump.— jL '-'Si
Sutton,J. Tibbies. ' - ' ;'^
MOUNT GAMBIER, April 19.— A good ',»«1
deal of excitement was caused in Gpm-- ™s«ai
mercial-street on Wednesday by the appear- -'-''-'^S
ance of ft._gaHoping horse attached tit V^'Sl

$th a cart, wbfcli altered its course lura
Ken the hind legs. The hone was ; then
'secured, and Mr. James Keegan cliloro
'formed it and performed an operation, lhe.
bupgv was considerably damaged,
i MOUNT- GAMfllEB, April 2O.-In the
Mount Gambler Christ Church schoolroom
on Wednesday afternoon last a book tea
was held, with the object of adding to tlie
number of books in the Sunday-school
library. There was a good attendance, and
the library was augmented by 95 volumes.,
tnd the 'prize fund by 24 volumes, while
several more contributions were promised,
ji'hose responsible lor the success of the
function were Medames Cornish, sen ..and
lAlf Cornish and members of the Girls
Friendly Society— On Wednesday evening
a concert in aid of the Mount Gambier
Convent of Mercy was held in the Institute
Jiall and a good programme was submitted.
.The first part oi the programme was de
voted to songs and recitations by adults,
iand the latter balf was occupied with a
wleasing cantata, entitled 'The May
Queen.' At the conclusion the Very Rev.
Dean Ryan moved a hearty vote of thanks
;to all who had contributed to make the cor.
itert successful.
MOUNT GAMBIER, April 21. - A
ineeting of the Carter memorial committee
Kros held last night to wind up affairs, Lieu
tenant llmvoldt, A.L.H., presiding. A
statement ?-{ receipts and expenditure was
lead. The monument, which cost £4(5
19/3, was supplied by Mr. A. Burrell, of
Jilount Gambier, and is a handsome one of
xnarble. It stands on a square base of
diamond-dressed bluestone. Over that base
are two smaller square bases of polished
taarble. and over them a marble monument,
k foot square, and 3 ft. high, of fitting de
sign. Over the entablature a wreath of
roses is carved, and above that a draping,
he whole being surmounted by a draped
farn. The full height of the monument is
V it. The inscription is as follows:—
''In memory, of A. 11. G. Carter, who was
jkilled on Morphettville racecourse, whiV
aiding Cargo in the Adela.ide Hunt Club
pup on October 7, 1905, aged 24 years and
J6 months. Erected by his friends and
Jcomrades. Gone, but not forgotten.' Thf
tarave is surrounded by a bluestone kerbing
ipn a base course of red dolomite, with a
'(chaste 'rope' railing u^on it. The en
jclosure is covered -with a marble slab.
MOtjJNT GAMBIER, April 23.— Mr. T.
33ragge, e^-champion billiard player of Vic
Roria, is at present in Mount Gambier, and
Sast week played several games with low!
jplayers. Additional interest was at
tached to the games, as Mr. Bragge was a
former resident of Mount Gainbier. On
Friday evening he conceded a local playar
a etarfc of 375 in 750, nnd before 520 was.
jreaoaed Mr. Bragge nad passed bis oppo
nent. Mr. Bragge had contests with two
pther local men, giving each of them 175
in 300, and defeated both. His best break
y?a& 125. During the evening he gave an
exhibition of billiard playing, and shewed
Borne fancy strokes.— Mrs. Dunning,
flridow of Mr. S. A. Dunning, died at her

daughter's residence, Narracoorre, last
week. Pneumonia was the cause of death.
The deceased was aged 72, and had been a
colonist for 52 years. She has left two sons
and four married daughters
NORTON'S SUMMIT, April 24.— A do
mestic servant in the employ of Mrs. J.
Playford, of Drysdale, accidentally set her
bedroom on fire on Friday night. After
lighting a candle in her room she threw
the lighted match on lhe floor, and sup
f)osed she had extinguished it. Some time
ater she found her room in a biaze, and
before a hose could be brought to play
upon the fire all the contents and the floor
were destroyed. The servant's wearing
apparel, except the clothes she was wearing,
was burnt. Fortunately the room was
detached from the house,
, NAIRNE, April 19. — Yesterday a small
party of young men went out for a day's?
sport, aceorapqnied by Mr. W. Milne. Mr.
Milne took the party about seven mues
down Scoit's Creek, where he found the
rabbits to be greatly in evidence, and dur
ing the day they killed 218 rabbits and on?
liarc.
ONETREE HILL, April 19— The Metho
dist Sunday-school celebrated its anniver
sary on Sunday and Wednesday. On Sun
day the Revs. Messrs. White and Robinson
preached to large congregations. On Wed
ne.-.day lhe children assembled on the re
creation ground, where they amused them
selves with sports and games. Tea was
provided at the church. In the evening
a public meeting was held, and addresses
K-ere given by the circuit ministers. The
proceeds, which will go toward enlarging
the library, amounted to over £8.— At a
meeting on Tuesday evening plans for the
projected institute were submitted and one
chosen. Tenders will be called at once for
the erection of lhe building.
O'HALLORAN HILL, April 20. — A
social was held in the institute on Wednes
day evening. Mrs. Trott, Miss's O'Counell
(2), Thomson, McRae, and Dear Jen, and
Messrs. Gleed and Hunt assisted with the
musical programme. Supper was provided
by the .ladies. Dancing was indulged in
afterwards, Mr. Boyce McRae acting as
M.C.
OWEN, April 23.— Mr. Quin, of Hamley
Bridge, has started the erection of the new
institute building. Great preparations are
being made for laying the foundation -stone
on Wednesday next. Other buildings are
in course of erection, and Owen bids fair
to become a busv town.
POINT McLEAY, April 17. — The local
anniversary services were held on Easter
Sunday. Mr. Leak, of Adelaide, preached
in the morning and evening to large con
gregations. The singing by the children,
under the eouductorship of Mr. Francia.
was good, and the scholars each received a
book in the afternoon, when a service of
song was held. The annual Sunday-school
picnic was held on Monday. A good pro
gramme was arranged, and prizes were
given for athletic events. A substantial tea
was provided by the ladies, and was much
appreciated by the people. In the evening
a concert'was held in the hall, which was
crowded. An attractive programme was
presented to an attentive audience. —
Whooping cough, is still prevalent, no fewer
than seven deaths having occurred within
four weeks. — The green grass is drying
off, and a good rain is wanted
PORT VICTORIA, April 17.— The anni
versary services in connection with the Port.
Victoria Methodist Sunday-school were
held on Sunday and Monday. Two ser
vices were conducted -on Sunday by. the
Rev. O. Lake, of. Maitland. The public tea
:and picnic were held in Mr. P. M.enz's
paddock, and were largely attended. The

meeting in the evening was presided over
by Mr. A. Bray, and addresses were given
by Rev. O. Lake and Mr. A. W. Kelly.
The reports of progress, as read by the
treasurer (Mr. P. J. Bray), were satisfac
tory. Special singing was rendered by the
children at each service, Miss M. Bray pre
siding at the organ.
PORT AUGUSTA, April 17.— On Easter
Monday the annual picnic of St. Augus
tine's Sunday-school was held at Saltia.
About 500 persons proceeded by special
train from the port, the attendance being
a record. — A football match was played on
the oval between teams from the ships in
harbor and the local team. Rugby was
played one half and Association the other
naif of the afi#r.noon. The local team won
both contests.
PORT AUGUSTA, April 18. — The
monthly meeting of the hospital board wjs
held to-day, and there were preeant Messr?.
J. Holdsnorth (accing chairman), D. Di'ys
dale, J. Greig, J. E. Lecky, and the secre
tary (Mr. F. T. Carrijr). The houst- com
mittee reported that the Superintendent oi
Public Buildings had arranged to carry
out considerable repajs to the institution,
and had also agreed to the board's request
for a new fence and boarding in the. veran
dah, The steward reported 33 patients in
the institution, and 22 outpatients. Ouly
one deatli had occurred during the
month. Accounts amounting to £131 5/
were passed for payment. — At about 3
o'clock a.m. to-day news was received nt
the fire-fitalion that a fire had broken out at
the Globe Hotel, and the red was imme
diately turned ouc. On arrival at the hotel
it was found that the fire was in one of
the bedrooms, and the firemtn, with the as
sistance of Mr. G. Bull, the proprietor,
soon managed to extinguish che flames. The
fire originated through th-_ occupant of the
room striking a match, when the head flew
off and ignited the lace curtains of the b.;d.
The damage done was not serious', and was
coven d by ineurar.ee, the building being in
sured in the National New Zealand Com
pany, and the furniture in the Australian
Alliance. The coroner v:e\ved the premises
to-day and did not dtem an inquest neses
'ap0RT AUGUSTA, April 2O.-The ad
dress that was prepared for presantation to
t!:p late Mr. -James Beat! on by th,e poet
office employes who had served under him,
having travelled over a great part of the
Slate in order to receive the required sig
natures, is now complete, nnd will be tor
warded to Mrs. Beatton, who now resides
in North Adelaide. The address contains
thirty signatures of those who had served
uuder Mr. Beattou — some from boyhood to
manhood — and has been nicely engraved
and illuminated by Mr. C. Colyer. of Ade
laide. At the top is a photograph of Mr.
Beatton, at the fool one of the Town Hall,
Port Augusta, whilst, at either side are
photographs of the Wallaroo and Porl
Augusta post-offices, where Mr. Beatton
spent the grea'fer part of his long term of
service in the Post and Telegraph Depart
ment. The address is handsomely framed
in English oak, 2 ft. by 2 ft. 6 in., and is
dated November, 1905; and though it is
n matter for regret that Mr. Beatton did
not live long enough to receive this valu
able testhnpnial, it will, be highly appre
ciated and prized by all the members of the
?late postmaster's, family. The following
officers signed the address:^— James Blight,
Hi C. -Melville, J. M. Aitkin, N. R. James,
A. T. Evans, G. R. Omond, R. J.
A.benethy, and V. Sanderson (Port
Augusta), John, Heath. (Quprn), J, Jordan
(Carrieton),. James: Ingjis (Angasfcon), I.
J-. Evans (Mount Pleasant), Eaao Roach
(Largs. Bayj. G. J. Humj^hriq (3£¢),
? r

A. A. Ward (Port Darwin). J. A. Smith
(Charlotte Waters), R. Higgins (Laura), J.
S. Blood (Norwood), T. Willett (Franklin
Harbor), A. W. Burgoyne (Hergott), D.
Stuart (Yardea), George Sanderson (South
Africa), A. Harrison nnd C. Humphris
(Aiberton), W. A. Cathcart, H. J. Beames,
R. S. Harrison, J. Burgoyne, E. C. Lyford,
and J. Omond (Adelaide).
PORT WAKEFIELD,- April 18. - On
Easter Monday, while Messrs. Polden and
Lucas were shooting on Mr. Gebhardt's
run they noticed two eaglehawks attacking
some lambs, and getting within range Mr.
Polden brpught one of them down. It was
a tine specimen, being over 6 ft. across the
wings. These hawks had destroyed one
lamb before being interrupted.
PORT LINCOLN, April 17— On Easter
Sunday evening at St. Thomas' the choir
rendered the anthem, 'Awake thou that
deepest.' Miss Stevenson was the lead
ing soprano, and Messrs. Wallace and Sed
don the bass and the tenor.— A fire, eauaed
probably by spontaneous combustion, tooS
place at the rear of the council chamber
to-day. The petroleum used for lighting the
street lamps ignited. The building in
which it was stored, and shovels, pick*,
and numerous other things belonging to
the council were destroyed. It is estimated
that about £50 damage was done. Mr. R.
A. Heath decided that an inquest was no!
necessary.— On Easter Monday two large
boating picnic parties went to Grantham Is
land.' The boats while returning wcie be
calmed, and one did not reach home before
10 p.m. The Herbert on Monday landed a
large quantity of chaff, 10 horse.?, waggoua,
and a farmer's outfit.
PORT LINCOLN, April 20.— The Sun
day-school picnic in connection with St.
Thomas' Church was held on grounds lent,
by Mr. G. Dorwood, at North
Shields, on Thursday. — Mr. C. Mc
Farlane, who left here for a six
weeks' holiday to recuperate his health
after a severe illness, returned on Wednea
day. He appears to have regained his
usual health.
PETERSBURG, April 20.— As the result
of a requisition from the ratepayers, the
mayor (Mr. L. Casely) yesterday evening
accorded a public reception to the meinbera
of the Petersburg Federal Band and the
Petersburg Brass Band, as an acknowledg
ment of their splendid successes at Port
Pirie band contests, and of the ever-ready
seivice both bands have at all times ren1
doted in the cause of local charity and
philanthropy. The. Mayor, in addressing
the gathering, said that it gave him great
pleasure to nccede to the request of the
ratepayers to grant a public reception to the
members, of the bands. They had gained
bonora for themselves, and were a credit
to the town. He trusted that working with
a spirit of friendly- rivalry they would, at
tain to even higher things in the future.
The mayor's remarks were endorsed' bv Mr.
G. W. Halcolmb and Mr. W. H. Evans
(president of the Federal Band). Mr. C.
Betteridge (conductor of the Federal
Rnnd) and Mr. R. Gluyas (secretary of the
Braes Band), returned1 thanks. The band3
were accorded an enthusiastic reception by
the audience. Prior to the gathering in
,tbe hall several. i,tems were rendered out
side by the two bands massed. During tbs
evening- the Federal Band played the. test
piece of the contest in fine style. A ba;ri,
ftone solo was played by Mr. H- Brauei;,
and a euphonium 89)0 by Mir. C. Betteridge,
jup. Miss Betteridgejlsayed the apqom
'paniments. Mr. G. W. Halcomb proposed a
:vote of thanks-, to- the mayor. An, e-ocufciopr
?ary recital was given by Miss. Laura, Leslie,
the Ballarat pri^e-winner, in, tks. Petersburg

Town Hall yesterday evening, in aid of the
funds of the Petersburg Brass Band. Be?
tore the entertainment several selections
werP played by the Federal Band outside '
the hall Iu addition to five items by
JVnss Leslie, a recitation was rendered bv
Anas Ivy Leslie. . Songs were sung by
Misse? Nankervis, Turpm, arid Johnson,
and Mr. M. Dillou. A cornet solo was
fV-™ bywM£ ¥,- L- Jamee. a te'or solo
by Mr. P. C. Wallace, a baritone solo by
Mr. H. Brauer, and an instrumental quar
tet was rendered by Messrs. Templer,
txluyas, II. Brauer, and i?1. Wallace. The
overture to each part of the programme
?was played by the band. . Mrs. Harding
an1dllisao Wallace acted as accompanists.
PETERSBURG, April 24.-The second of
a series of entertainments in aid of the in
stitute funds vvas held in the Town Hall
yesterday evening. Mr. J. G. Craig oecii- ?
pied the chair. The programme consisted
of a lecture on 'Don'ts for husbands and ?
wives,' by Mr. W. H. JVans, and musical
items by Misses Craig and Taylor, and-Mr.
B. F. Kushton. Misses Rushton and Bet
tendge played the accompaniments. The
Chairman, in introducing the lecturer, re
minded the audience that this would be
the 72nd lecture Mr. Evans had delivered
in Petersburg. The lecturer held the atten
tion of his audience throughout. ? Vctes of '
thanks were passed to all who assisted. The -
institute funds will benefit considerably as
a result of the entertainment.
PORT PIRIE, April l9.-The following
letters have beeu gent to the Marine Board
through the ? local harbormaster:— 'Port
Pirie, April 15.— Re tide gauge, eastern end 1
of Cockle Spit — We the undersigned, es« ??? ??
empt masters, tugmasters, and pilbts, bea: '
to draw your board's attention to' che foN -
lowing facts:— Daytime — The dial appeal* -
to be smudged with smoke, naint, or
paper patches, making 4jt very difficult ip
read, even at one cable length's distance.
Night-tieie — The illuminating power is ia
isufficient in the present condition of the
dial to show the pointer, tven half a cable's
length off. We are under the necessity of
sending a boat to ascertain tbe dtpch of ??
water shown. In our opinion the dial
should be raised at lease t ft. above.its pre, -
sent level, as it is too- low tjo-b.e conver
uiently seen from a modern steamer'* ? ? c . .
bridge. Signed by G. Eenton,. master Nei
cebee; J. Medland. master Ejuro; R.
Browne, master s.s. Willyama; W. Donald- ? :;
son, master s.s. Wonga. Fell; R. Clarke, ')
master Dianella; G- S. Hughes, license^ ? ('
pilot; and R. Clarke, licensed .pilot.' On :
the sanie date, the same signatories wrote
regarding No. I beacon light:— 'This light
ia of insufficient power tofshow to the tide
gauge on the eastern md of Cockle Spit,
aud at a distance of two and a half- miles.
In. most cases when approaching Port Pine
Crock at lijght the beacon is visible as soon,
as the ligke. This matter, we trust, will s
receive inimsdiate consideration! and the.
Ugh t be increased in power,' ' ? ' ' , '
PORT PIRIE, April 20o-At the Police !
Court yesterday, before Mr. J. C- Haslain,
Patrick John O'Brien was charged, on the
information of Anthony Roneaili, will*
having, on April 14, uijla-wfully and malu
ciousl.y inflicted grievous,' fooaiiyi harm upon,
the informant. Mr. E. C. Padman, -ti
Gladstone, appeared for the police, Mir. S;
N. Barwell for the accused^ and Mr.. A.'
Bassaui acted as uiteruret^er. Ties evidence!
for, the prosecution showed, that, a'party q!
Italians and a. party of Eagb'shmea; left ths
Pilot Boat Hotel about 11 p.m; on, Satiifc
day last, ia the carette, ftnd. bpth, parties
began singing, in, their'-' own language*
When the- csk w.a» opposite tits ueerea&Oa
ground, thcr ca« stoppecL, ftud ail the. oec«f --.
pants, jujnned; quJ,. Tljue^ltaUaos. began, 't»
light, the Ej»glJeJrtBpn» asd, wWe th.e;in&)K

ninth-atfa terip^^^.fe die «ght aide of
.,.'.- his'Sroflyjii ? liiwdence iWis given Jbiyf'the in
fonnant, and yilo jPizanc (Italian .fisher-:
m^lJr.iiS.Hi'iMlatii Constables IIAaBSbn,
Ba^ih: and If oblett. Tie accused .3*
;.' served Ujs defence, and was committed foi
? ' ' trial, bail being allowed in one surety ol
;???;.:? £60 and two of £25 each.— At the cor
.' ?'?.-. poration meeting,. Jield on Wednesday, ^ a
request from the town -oierk of Kadina, afik
; , u ,?'.'. ing the tto-operalion of the Council to se
--' -cure a -better train service for the northern
£..-? towns, was considered.- Councillor Crosby
^V moyed-rr Stittiti. Kadina be informed that
.: , this council wili Tender all possible \assis
.?'-? tance.' . He said a better and m6re upto
date train service was cerlainlv, needed.
; Councillor Morrow -seconded. The. time
consumed on a 169-mile journey to Pirie
was absurd. Councillor- Parker supported,
and mentioned that Cook's excursions were
engineered- out of existence by some mis
management on the part of the State rail
way officials. . Councillor Fitzgerald sup
ported'to a certain extent, but contended
that even as managed now their railways
were ''streets aheatf ' of privately-managed
railways in Western Australia. The pro
position was carried. Regarding Cave and
Co.'s application for .permission to con
struct- a dock' in lieu of a wharf, Council
lor Parker moved— 'That Messrs. Cave and
Coy be informed by wire next morning that
the council will approve their plan on the
Annual rental of £66.' Councillor Mill
bouse seconded. Councillor Freeman
pointed out that Cave ft Co. with a dock
would have 600 ft. of wharfage accommoda
tion, or a third more than with a filled
wharf. Carried. Councillor P:\rker moved
— 'That further consideration stand over;
a special meeting to be called by the mayor
if necessary.' Councillor Herbert seconded.
Carried.
QUORN, April 20.— On Sundav the Quorn
Methodist Cburch anniversary services were
conducted by the Rev. A. Came, the newly
appointed minister to the circuit. On Thurs
day evening a welcome social was tendered
Mr. Came and family, and Mr. J. McGoll
presided over a good attendaireer- A hearty
welcome was extended to the new minister
by Mr. H. Matthews, speaking on behalf of
the Quorn congregation, Mr. vv. L. Hudson
for the circuit, and Mr. W. J. Litchfield for
the Christian Endeavor Society. Several
others, representing different branches ?'of
the church work, supported the welcome.
The Rev. J. T. Huston, of the Anglican
Church, also spoke, and Mr. Carne feelingly
replied. After the meeting refreshments
were handed round, and a pleasant social
evening was spent.— On Wednesday, after
school hours, the teachers and children of
the Quorn public school assembled on vthe
Grounds to bid farewell to the head-teacher,
Mr. A. T. Darke, who has been transferred
to Moonta Mines after 15 years' residence
here. Miss Hall expressed the regret felt
by those present at severing their associa-'
tion with Mr. Darke. They would long
remember Jiis many kindnesses. She called
upon little Miss Natalie Welsby to make a
presentation of a silver-mounted shaving
outfit. Mr. Darke responded, thanking
them for their kind expressions and neat
pift. They had all helped him considerably
in carrying out his duty, and it had been a
great pleasure to him to work with them.
QUORN, April 23.— This morning, when
the children of the Quorn Pub'ic School
assembled after the Easter vacation, the
Mayor (Mr. R. Thompson), the Rev. J. X
Huston, ana the Rev. A. H. Came, spoke a
few words of welcome to the new head
master (Mr. J. C. ?Nadebaum), who has
come from Clare. The mayor intro
duced Mr. Nadebaum, and as chairman of
the Hoard of Advice, extended to him a
hearty welcome to Quorn, on behalf of the
town and the teachers and children. Mr.
Huston and Mr. Carne supported, and the
children gave three hearty cheers for
their new teacher. Mr. Nadebaum replied.
? The Rev. .T. T. Huston, wlio has? been
rector of the Quorn Anglican Church, and
ivas formerly in charge of the Far Northern
Mission, fcas received a well-earned pro
motion to Murray Bridge, and will take
lip his new duties on June 1. He has
proved himself a conscientious and ener.
fetic worker for his church, whilst
he has taken a keen interest in
literary and other matters. He is an
expert lanternist, and has given many in
teresting educational lectures during his
residence here. He wU be suc
ceeded by the Rev. R. W. M. Hines.
formerly missionary in New Guinea, nnd
lately in charge of thp Murray Bridge mis
eion. The Home Mission Society have
arranged the change, and both ministers
will commence their new duties on Juue \.
— An old identity of ,Quorn, who w;is
popularly known as 'Moses,' but who=e
real name was Arthur Irving, died sud
denly yesterday- morninp: in the local policp.
ce'ls, to which he had been removed the
previous evriiin-r in a state of collapse. He
was old, aTid having no relatives had been
receiving rations for some time, being
-7' unable to work. An inque=t wjs con
sidered unnecessary.— The first -y 'he
monthly sports in connection with the
newly-formed Quorn Athletic Club wer?
Iield on the Quorn Oval on Siturday. The
President of the club (Mr. R. Thompson,
the mayor) slated the clul) had been in
augurated to foster manly pport, and he
hoped the competiiors would not run from
a fimnrinl point nf view, but for the s^Ve
of the spor!. He expressed the hope th-it
Quorn would be able to send local ath
letes 1o take part in some of the 'ending
events of the State. The officers present
were: — Messrs. R. Thompson. J. \Velsby,
J. Heath, and W. Scanlon. judges: Mr. A.
Wight, timekeeper: Mr.- P. Snadden, star
ter; Mr. W. F. Halbert, hon. secretary.
Results:—
Boys' Sheffield, 100 yards.— First round: First
lieat— H. Porter. 8 yards; J. Williams, 13 yards:
and II. Foster, 15 yards, dead heat, second; in t he
run-off Foster won by 0 inches. Second lie.it —
Ilarsdcn, 14 yards; Patten, IB v.irds. Third heat—
II. Scanlon, 13 vards; R. Hotcliin, 17 yards. Se
cond round: First heat— Scanlon, Porter. Second
lieat— Foster, Marsden. Final— H. Scanlon, .Pot
ter, Foftor, Marsden. Won easily.
Men's Sheffield, 135 yards.— First round: First
Iieat-W. Finlov. 15 yards; W. Hobbs, 9 yards.
Second heal— H. Thompson, Ii. Stewart. Thin]
Jieat— W. F. Klnlay, 13 yards: W. TVniplar, JJ
yards. Fourth heat— L. Gardiner, ID yards; V.
Walsh, 20 yards. Second round: First lieat— W.
O. Finlav. n. Stewart. Serond lii-at— W. F. Fin
lay, W. Templar and W. Uohus dead heal; in the
run off Hoblis won by a yard. Final— W. F. Fin
lay, W. C. Finlay, R. Stewart; W. Houbs. A
pood race; won by half a yard, half a yard separat
ing second and third man.
11ENMARK, April n.-Jhe annual race
meeting of the Renmark Bicycle tand Ath
letic Club was held on liaster Monday, and
» large crowd witnessed the racing. The

starters included competitors from Mildura-
Molgihr Angastont«nd various #iitts Slo~ng
the river, ^n addition to local men^ And the
racing ron the whole was good. The. prize
money amounted to £38 10/. The event
of the' day, the Renmark Wheel Race, of i
£13, -w&b ~won by W. J. Fowler, of Arigtre
ton. Results:— ; ,. \
Maiden Toot Race, 1(56 yards.-O. I* TucW. «.'
Bymers. Half-mile Bicycle Race.— U. Wescome
(05 .yards), T. S. Joy (86 yards). A; MiUeh {26
yards).,- Sheffield. Handicap. — R. Tfschner X16
yards), O. Ii, Tuckor (11 yards), J. T. Wilson (6
yards). Novice Bicycle Bace (one . mile).— P. I
Bradey (100 yards), H. N. Sails (40 yards), t'.\
Cramp (40 yards). ' One-mile Bicycle Bace.- W. \
Baitle (40. yards), a^Soekamp' {80 yards), W. J.
Fowler (25 yards). Rcnmaik Wheel Bace two !
miles'.— W. J. Fowler .(50 yards), W. Bartlc (80
yards), H. Seekamp (lOOyards). Handicap Hurdle
Hace, 185 yards.— B. Price (11 yards), T. C. Bom- ;
holm 02 yards), G. L. Tucker (J2 yards). Boys' ?
Bicycle Hace (half-niile).— W. Wade, H. Sandtord,
O. Wade. Married Men's Bicycle Bace, one nine.— !
U. Wcscombc (scr.), C. Wescomue (20 yards). Two- :
mile. Local Bicycle Bace. — C. W«scombe (IS) I
3-arts), H. Seekamp (100 yards), F. Dolan (sor.).
Consolation- Bicycle Bace, one mile.— A. Mflich
(ser.), w; Milich (20 yards), W. Dolan (20 yards).
REYNELLA, Apr^l' 22. — On ^Saturday
evening the memheiiv of the Fe-.iera] Lift
boat Crew gave an entertainment in* aid of
the crew's charity fund he?3.-e a laige.audi
ence in the Reynella district hall. ' The
following contributed to the progr.imme: —
Songs. Messrs.. R Thorpey L. A. Weir, W.
Penery, T. IL Yonta, H. Jones, P. Jones,
A. Young, ind S. Wadey; recitation, Mr.
J3. Hancock; musical monologues, Mr. L. A:
W«h\; and comic slcetch. Messrs, H. Jones
and H. Fleming. Mr. W. G. Barnard gave
an exhibition of sketching in smoke and !
conjuring. An orchestra under Mr. T. L. j
Barnard assisted, and Miss Young was the
accompanist. The programme concluded |
with a farce entitled 'Joe,' in fdiich the
characters were taken bv Messrs. E. Thorpe;
W Penery, H. Jones. Howard Fleming, J.
Richardson, L. A. Weir, H. Milton, and L.
Mbjgan.
RHINE VILLA, April 20.— Rain is
badly wnnted here, as the young grass
which made such a splendid start is now
withering.
ROriERTSTOWX, April 23.— A farewell
surprise party was tendered Mr. Alex.
(Josdon, of -Bright, on Monday evening.
Mr. Gosdon has been a resident of Bright
for 30 years, being a large landowner and
farmer. During late years his health has
been failing, and being unable to attend to
hi? farm, he sold it to his neighbor. Mr.
Gosdon was presented with a handsome
silver-mounted pipe by Mr. X. Schuinaker,
and speeches were made by Mr. Duldig and
several others. Mr. Gosdon intends to
reside with his brother at Eudunda.
SADDLEWORTH, April 23.— At the In
stitute HaHvon Friday night, under the aus
pices of the local blanch of the Ijabo'
Party, Messrs. C. Vaughan, M.P., and T.
H. ;Smeaton, M.P., delivered addresses on
polidcil subjects. In the course of his
remarks Mr. yaughan referred to ITr.
Archibald's speech at Mount Gambier,
which, he said, had been much misrepre
sented by one section of the press. What
Mr. Archibald intended to convey was that
there was' no alliance between the Liberals
and the Labor Party in the House of Ab
sembly that would prevent Liberals being
opposed by Labor men at the elections.
There was merely a tacit understanding to
support the Coalition Ministry, and that
understanding would be loyally observed
by Labor men in the House. Dealing with
the franchise question, Mr. Vaughan stated
that the Labor policy was abolition of the |
Legislative Council, and ? that though I
compromises would be accepted, the party
would never cease to agitate until its full
demands had been conceded. Mr. Smeaton
spoke in similar strain. Mr. Coleman
(chairman of flie district council), who pre
sided, in responding to a vote of thanks,
said that as a Liberal who supported the
Labor Party he had felt hurt at Mr. Archi
bald's remarks as reported, and was pleased
to have Mr. Vaughan's explanation. On
Saturday night the same speakers ad
dressed an enthusiastic meeting at Marra
bel, which was presided over bv Mr. T.
Lloyd. The visitors returned here on Sun
day, and addressed a large audience on
Sunday night on 'Christianity' and social
question?. Mr. M. Partridge presided. The
visitors had a cordial reception at each
meeting. At the close of Sunday's meet
ing a resolution expressing sympathy with
the sufferers by the San Francisco earth
quake was moved 1)T Mr. Smeaton, sup
ported by Mr. Vaughan, and carried unani
''SUMMERTOWN, April 17.— Miriam
Cau«t, eldest daughter of Mr. F. Caust,
blacksmith, had the misfortune to break
lier arm yesterday morning. She was run
ning down her parents' garden to get Borne
apples, when she slipped and fell, breaking
her arm. She is progressing as favorably
as onn be pvppcin.i.
SUMMERTOWN, Apri) ig._The iocaT
baker and his staff of assistants bad an ex
perience early on Good Friday morning 1har
thev are not likely to forget. They were
baking hot-cross buns, when suddenly the '
piaster ceiling, joists and all. fell doivn !
on the men. If it had not been for the !
bread troughs, which run along each side '
of the bakehouse, on ivhic'i the f:illen join's
rested, the men would have sustained s°ri- '
ous injuries. The joists had to be cut be- ',
fore some of the workmen could be re
leased.
STRATTTALBYN, Anril 18.— Yesterday
.morning an accident happened to a valuab'o I
j horse owned by Messrs. 1). Bell an.l
;Co. under peou'iar circumstances. Earlv
iu the day the animal received
a kirk from another horse on (he
le?. above the knee, and when Mr. J. Bell
with another gentleman approached the I
animal to examine the kick, he started to
Riillop nway,1 tripped and fell, nnd fractured
; the bone just where lie had been kicked.
Mr. 3, B. Jackson intends trying to gave
him, and now 1ms the lee in plaster.
j STRATHALBYX, April 19. - On Sun
day evening, at the conclusion of the ser
vice at the Met'icUst Ciureh. the clioii
master presented Miss Clara Wal'is. w'ic
has occupied the position of orpanist for
three years, with two bound volumes of
: Voluntaries, one by Simper and the oth-?r
bv Elliott. In makin' the presentation
| Mr. Leak assured Miss Wallis of the esteem I
; in wh'rli she is held by lier fellow-members.
1 Mips WaWs in return thanked ih? d-orrr=;.
and expressed her pleasure and gra(ifude|
in receiving their valued gift. — The fcho'ars !
of the St. Barnabas Church Sunday-School I
were given a pienic yesterdav. Father)
Adamson had made complete arrangempn-e
for the conveyance of the children and
friends to n pretty spot U'-ar the M'ccVs
field-road, where frames of various kinds

I some Mias ip* ^wceiirecr % ?s&enmhwwkte;
from, the efftscte of Jffhicii hOi^WeSaaS
Ifered a good deaL— An oiaii^eiit^Mr.
Timothy -plCqimbr, «f ^Bnll'* r;|^ek4;oad-
I Strathalbyn. passed awiy- yesterday morn
ing. The deceased had Had a. somewhat
protracted ;illrftas,';^abd+heMt:v '4k 'widow
and grown-un family, of. eight; -' ,. ' ' ' ';?'?
| STOCKPORT. AprilMfe©n -Sunday the
shniversary services 4a ''WwraBfetioiiJ. with, ihe
Stockport Methodist. Suhoaj^scnbol were,
held, when Mr. White, of Gaoler; preached
two interesting sehSioTus. - Specjftl singing
was rendered by the school children; On
Good Friday the annual lea meeting was
held in the council chamber, jlil !the, even-'
ing a magic, lantern was provided by- Mr.
Robinson, of Gawler. The Rev., S. Wilej%
from Templers; occupied the chair.
STOCKPORT, April 23.— On Monday 4he
annual Sunday-school picnic- in connection
with the Tarlee ,and Stockport United Sunr
day-schools Was held in Mr.1 D. Stribling'e
paddock. The chydreu were; conveyed .to:
the picnic ground in waggons and trpllfes,
and a large number of people: were present. ,
A good programme tif '. sports was
carried out,' and a ? -.large^' number
of visitors''' assembled.— Earmerjji -i in the
locality are at-pr,esent busy sowih'g.the seed
for another harvest, although -some', of them
are remaining inactive' untjl r,aui jfaljs. The
ground since the last copious^ downpour,
however, has not dried up ^o such an. extent
as to prevent the drill from worlung, yet
a heavy rain would be most beneficial torthc
district. Feed is becoming dry and parched,,
and the farmers have, to draw heavily from
their; stores of chaff for their cattle and
horses. . ?
STIRLING EAST, April 20.— The rifle
range in connection with the. Boys' Brigade,
which has recently been formed in this
place, was opened on -Wednesday afternoon.
At the request of- the boys Mrs. Curwooff*
fired the first shot . and declared the range
open. Shooting was then engaged in
under the direction of Mr. F. Ashenden,
who has undertaken to instruct the boys in
the use of the rifle. Afternoon tea. was
provided by the Misses Curwood. A num
ber of ladies were present to show their in
terest in the first attempt of the boys.
The brigade meets on Saturday evenings
in the Methodist lecture-hall for Bible les
SALISBURY, April 20.— The annual
picnic of St. John's Sunday-school was held
in Mr. John Harvey's paddock on Thurs
day. The weather being fine all the ar
rangements for the child/en's amusement
were carried out successfully. The day's
fun concluded with a social in the institute
in the evening, when the hall was crowded.
STREAKY BAY, April 18— The Streaky
Bay Athletic Club held its second annual
sports meeting on the recreation grounds on
Easter Monday, and the fixture was a suc
cess. A large crowd was present, and a so
cial, held in the institute in the evening,
was also largely attended. Those who as
sisted at the social were Mesdames T.
Mudge aqd A. Cambell, Misses Ellison,
Barnes, McKenzie, and Montgomerie,
Messrs. W. and R. J. Mudge were the
M.C.'s. Results of sports:—
Maiden Eace.— R. Crocker, A. Barnes. Sheffield
Handicap.— P. J. Cash (16 yards), A. Miller (12
yards), G. P. Sbeyne (scr.1. F. Richardson (8 j
yards). Hurdles.— W. Smart (10 yards), W. Harri
son (7 yards), G. P. Cheyne (scr.), B. Stewart
(eci\). Boys under 15. — A. J^ockelbcrg, A.
Mudge. Epg and Spoon. — T. Crocker, A. Mudfte.
Throwing Cricket BnlL— R. Crocker. P. Chcyn*.
Three-legged Race — R. Crocker and H. Stewart, G.
Roberts and J. Johnson. Young ladies' Race. —
Miss L. Steinle, Miss F. Cotton. Hop, Step, anil
Jump.— H. Stewart, J. Dolphin. Committee Raco. '
— G. P. Cheyne (scr.). J. F. Gardiner (4 yards)
and TV. Mudtre (S yards'), dead heat. Bowline Con
test.— J. Mudge. Old Buffers' Race.— J. Moore, H.
Mudge. Kunninp; nigh Jump. — J. Dolphin, A.
Barnes and G. Towuley, dead heat. Pick-o-back. —
H. Stewart and \V. Smart, G. Uolicrts and V.
Roberts. Girls under 15 years.— M. WTiarff E.
Cambell. Sack Race.— W. Montnomerie, G. Bonk^I
Im-ic. Tossing Caber.— G. Williams and R. Sproll
divided. Boys under 9.— A. Suter, H. VTharlt. E.
Stienle, T. Kelsli. Girls under 0.— SI. Cambell.
M. SImonds, B. Mudgfi D. Cambell. Stepping
100 yards. — j. Moore. Pole Jump. — R. Crocker and
n. Smiili divided. Putting the Shot.— n. Stewart.
R. Eproll.
SHERDCGA, April 17.— On Easter Mon
day athletic sports were held at Sheringa.
For the success of the sports much credit
is due to the committee. Messrs. L. Cum
minss. R. W. Felltus. T. W. Hurrell, A. H.
Wollaston, and T. Speed; bandicappers,
Messrs. T. Speed, T. W. Hurrell. and L.
Cummings; starter, Mr. A. Walker; and
judge, Mr. T. Hurrell, gen. In the even
ing a dance was held in the Sheringa hall.
It is intended to hold the sports annually.
Results: — ^
Maiden Flat Race, 100 yards.— James Lynch, A.
Ilurrell, Maiden Bicycle Race, one mile.— F. H.
Oswald, P. Packer. Handicap Flat Race, 135
yards.— A. Hurrell (12 yards), James Lynch (11
yards). Handicap Bicj'cle Race, threa miles.—
i\ Packer (150 yardu), J. Hurrell (300 yards).
Running High Jump.— J. Lynch, 12. Hurrell.
Ladies' Bicycle Race, one mile.— M. Telfer. B. i
Oswald. Throwing Cricket Ball.— J. Cheyne, 08
yards. Easter Handicap Bicycle Race, five miles.
—P. Packer (50 yards), J. Hurrell (500 yards).
Running Long Jump.— J. Lynch, T. W. Hurrell.
Boys' Obstacle Race, under 36.— D. Sprigg; W.
Miller; B Hamp. Pick-a-back Race, 100 yards.—
James Lynch and J. Lynch, T. Colbert and T.
Speed. Handicap Bicycle Race, five miles.— P.
Packer. Three-legged Race, 100 yards.— W. and
D. Sprigg, J. Lynch and T. Speed. Putting U)e
Shot.— T. Colbert.
STOCKWELL, April 23.— The vintage, so
far as this district is concerned, is over.
Farmers are carting their crops of pump
ldns and marrows from the stubble pad
docks to make use 'of them for feeding
cattle and pigs. The early crops of barley
are looking healthy and strong. Cattle look
well, but with the approach of coder wea
ther and the lack of strong feed in the pad
docks they will fall away in condition. The
supply of dairy produce is limited. Seeding
is progressing, but farmers would like more
rSTRUR0, April 16— Mr. H. Keightly, of
Truro, was driving Mr. A. Xewbould (clerk
of the local court), ol ^ ort Pirie. to
Kapunda this morning to catch the train.
The pony fell, and Mr. Newbould was
thrown out of the sulky, but escaped with
out eerie- us injury. The shaft of the vehicle
was broken, and ihe pony was hurt.— The I
annual meeting of the Truro Mutual lm- 1
provement Society was held in the insti- 1
tute on Tuesday last. The following offi
cers were elected for the ensuing year: —
President, Mr. C. Grieve; secretary and
treasurer. Mr. G. H. Walder; committee,
Misses Merten and Hurst nnd Messrs. II.
Hurst, S. MSNaughton, and Grose.
TEROWIE, April 21— On Easter Mon
day a competition took place between mem
bers of the Terowie Rifle Club, resulting in
Mr. T. McGillicK winning, irith a score of
?97, being 31, 34, and 32, at 200, 500, and 600
vards respectively. G. F. Jenkins, with a
handicap of 5 (95). was second, nnd E.
Janson (93) third.— A bicycle road race was
run, and resulted in R. Matthews coming
first, with T. Daly second, and W. Phillips
third.— In the evening a concert and dance
were held at the --institute in connection
with the Foresters' Lodge. There was a
laree attendance.
VICTOR HARBOR, April 18.-J.'hc
steamer Sarpedon arrived here from Mel
bourne on Monday morning. She called foi

nual^Kaater -atnp in connectionv.'with ^)ur
^'^BJ^^me'.r^bi^-ibnJ'^Hiii^tor'^g!
and the piajoritjv iirent back on. ? Tueid&i
(Mr. Kirkhum Evans) is with the boya,.-an-i
?haB -charge of the «amp. There are plenty.
°|.f m'J.?ement;-3 Jbr the.lads, and they pass
their -time bathing.vfishing.-boaUng; -tor-
ingr ani ^rabbitingi'^Entertaiiyneptsiiofa
varied-eharacter have 'been held on Seve
ral 'nights, and have been wdl attended;
TJie^camp will: break up, on Tuesdaji when
all Jhe bbya will, go back tb' Adelaide.—
The work of relaying the railway line be
tween .Victor llarbor and -Port 'Elliot ' -Jias
been going on for some time.\ : ThBoXi. lisas
and sleep_eyn',are being -uprooted, .and new
and heavier rails are being put down. When
the work ' is' \6nished' 'the -train will be
able to travel at a quicker rafejtban at
present. A number of local mm are jem
ployed on the work. -'??-
VIRGINriA^ April 23.— With plenty ot
artesian water and gas illumination Vir
ginia is . now moving forward. Recently
the post and telegraph office, and the
?School, were painted and repaired.— Mr. {
j3ro\?be has taken charge of Bucklaud,
Park.— The splendii-jrain. has , made feed
plentiful^ ,^nd the fannets are now busy
working- their fallow land, while some are
seeding. The' reason is 'most promising.
WHSjOWIE, April 17. — Sunday-school
anniversary services were conducted In the,
Aniyton Methodist Church on Sunday by)
the incoming minister. Rev.. A. M. Tren-j
gove. On Monday evening the usual tea
and public Ineeting were he]d.~when the
opportunity y&s taken -to extend a welcome
to the new. pastor. Special singing was con
tributed by the -scholars at all the service.*,
Miss Crisp presiding at .the organ. *
WILMINGTON, AprU 18.-On ThuTsday
?evening the opining dance, of the Wilming
ton Quadrille Club was held in the local
institute, and was a great success.
Mr. Aitmann was M.C., and Mr. J.
Dignan ? hon. secretarj'-— -On Wednes
day afternoon a lawn tennis match was
played on the local /courts, between teams
representing Hammond and the Wiiming-:
ion clubs, and resulted jn a victory for.the-
Wilmington Club by 64 to 46. In the even
ing the Hammond players were invited j
to -a dance in the Institute. — On Easter
Monday the Wilmington annual athletic
sports were held. The committee were
Messrs. .P. L. Sullivan, M. Moodystach,.
James Morony; J. J. TSaghan, P. Laffan,
W. J. Nelson. James Steele, M.Daly, J. Mal
ter, J. Moodystach, J. J.3lorony, T. Demp
sey, and E. P. Dignan. Judges, Messrs. W.
Slee and S. George. Referee, Mr. Mark
Gray. Starter, Mr. E. P. Dignan. Pro
test stewards, Messrs. R. G. Payne, Mark
?Gray, B. Jericho. Handicappers, Messrs.
J. K. Buchanan, W. Buckerfield, and P. W.
Reschke. Master of track, Mr. G. F. Schulz.
Hon. secretary, Mr. J'. Hannigan. In the
evening a ball was held. Results: —
Maidens, 100 yards.— P. Finley, G. Slee. Slief
fic-ld Handicap.— E. Summers, J. Kuhn, H. Sims.
Girls' Race.— Misses Burton (1 and 2). Maiden
Bicycle Race.— W. A. George, A. Heron. All
(S-mcrs' Bicycle Race. — W. A. George, A. Heron.
Egg and Spoon Ra«e. — W. RxihertB, P. Cole. - Boys'
Race.— H. Resehkc, W. Short, P. Daly. Bicycle
Race.— W. F. Slee, J. Nelson, P. Dignan. Hurdle
Race.— P. J. Stutley, J. Kuhn, P. Cole. Running
High Jump.— P. Gloede, F. Caselcy. Cotton
Winding Contest.— F. C. Catt, W. Roberts.
^ylLMINGTON, April 21.— A welcome
social was tendered the incoming Metho
dist minister (Rev. A. M. TYengove) on
Friday last, in the Methodist school. The]
siipefintendent of the school presided. Miss
George sang, and Mr. F. Laffan gave a
recitation. The Chairman and two of the
oldest members of the church and trust
(Messrs. T. H. Harris and A. Maslin) ad
dressed the meeting, and the minister, In
responding, spoke of his work in other
circuits, but mentioned that this was his
first circuit since his ordination. Light re
freshments were partaken of at the end ot
the meeting.
WALLAROO, April 18.— The vflnniver
sary of the Methodist Church was cele
brated on Sunday, -when services were con
ducted iu the morning and afternoon by
the Rev. F. L. Rooney, and in the evening
by the Rev. H. T. Rush. The choir,
under the leadership of Mr. T. D. Nock,
rendered special anthems at each service,
Miss Davies presiding at the organ. This
evening the usual tea and public meetings
were held. The Rev. E. J. Piper pre
sided, and addresses were delivered by the
Revs. H. T. Rush and F. L. Rooney. The
report, presented by Mr. R. Tonkin was
satisfactory. — At the Kadina District
Council meeting on Saturday six more
contracts were let, five for repairs to mam
roads aijd one for district roads. Th«
council 'desire to have the work done
early this year, as too often the repairs
to roads are delayed, and as a result the
work is not satisfactory. — The reception
given by the Mayor, and Mayoress of Wal
laroo in the Town Hall on Tuesday even
ing was a great success, aad was attended
by over 150 persons. At 8 o'clock the
Major and Mrs. Phillips received their
visitors at the main entrance to the hall,
which was nicely decorated for the occa
sion. A programme of vocal and instru
mental rausic was ably rendered by Misses
May, 12. May, A. Plii'Uips; aad E. Pedder,
and Messrs. K. Bews, S. Martin, D.
Walsh, E. Evans, T. Hanlan, W. Phil
ips, and E. lidwards. Refreshments were
handed round at the close of the .pro
gramme, Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Richards be
ing tlie caterers. Prior to the reception
the Wallaroo Baud, under the leadership of
Mr. H. May, rendered selections in front
of the hall. A most enjoyable evening
was brought to a close at 10 o'clock by Miss
ftlay playjng the National Anthem. This
is the first mayoral reception held on the
Peninsula, and no doubt others will follow.
— Eiister Monday found a large attendance
of visitors at Wallaroo, ''and the /trains
stopped at the jetty end. There were
several hundred visitors present, while a
large number from Wallaroo attended the
races between Kadina and Wallaroo. — i'lie
first batch of caBes of irregular attendance'
under the new school regulations was
considered by the Kadina 'Board of Advice
at the Wallaroo Courthouse to-day, when
18 cases were called on. Several in
stances of truancy were reported, and in
oil such cases a summons was ordered. The
department has overlooked a lot of cases
of illness, but in future the regulations wiil
be more strictly enforced, ? and . those
parents who do not try to exercise con-:
trol over children jinder eleven years of
app will be called~upon to pay for sucb neg
ltct. — The four-maBted barque Oberon hag
arrived to load wheat on account J. Darling
and Son.
WASLEYS, April 20.— Mr.. Hobert Oli
ver, an old and respected resident of this'
district, died on Thursday, after a short
illness, at the age of 75 years. He was born
at Hawick, Scotland, arrived in Australia
at an early age, and after a short time
spent at Smithfield, settled at Wasleys,
where he prospered with the aid of his sons,
all of whom are settled in this locality.
Mr. Oliver always took an active part in all
local interests, and was a member of the
Mudla . Wirra North District Council for
many years. He was also a member of

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rende^asjspgi^^lig seryice^^jje ? Mpef /? '?? -'? ' %% v$m
curred on Wednesday of Mr. JohhO'N^t '^i ^?|
sep. He was^D years «f -Age, andiiadnjeen^ X^sSfl
in ill-health ior someimonttis. ' Jiis remains t\ '''*?,?? ip?S
were interred at-Ypngala on TnursdayiMti:! -1^1
—Mr. James Stott, og'^fskiheiiaa been \\f-/ ? ? '-K-'^^M
ing here seriously, ill fiktce W«dnes&ayji«fi* ;' V- 'P&M
YAKC0WJE^4pril,18. —Oa Easterf^- V -^: , VfM
day ?anniveraa^r: services- were .conducted .- *r,-;';-3S8
here in the afternoon and evening hy.. the r'-.%'^Wf*$.
Eev. J.' Lee.1- A-dinner.wa6 held «n the ''*?''?:'$$$
following Monday, and was well patronised. ^ '?r-::'z'0$n
In the evening.sa-jjublije meeting' took place,^ -. v.^O
and a good prograinme of s6ngSL.duets,~--and ^ . ? ?' J,- l^XSS
recitations was Rone through. -The Rev. '3i; ^ ..' '-'??-? ='?.?^|
Lee, Mesew. Pearce, Lock, ^and Mudge de» . '-? «*^
livered .addresses. -.'?????' ''-'V-^M
YONGALA ESTATE, April 18.— CouaJ. . ; ;, :^
cillor W. H: Jetner, who has been seriously, ;' TJ
ill, is getting better again.— Mr. J. J. ~'--:'rM
G'Niel, of th'is -place, died at his son's reai- v-'- A; - ag
dence this 'morning after a long and 'pain- . ii-;;';-v3
full illness at the age of «60 yeara.:- ^ ?' .''- -:''i,t'M
YONGALA ESTATE. April 22. — Th« '' -f^
annual meeting 'in -connection with the Oui« ?-;. 'Ui
owie Belt Mutual Improvement and Lite' ' ' ''.
rary Society was held at the Canowie iBeia
public school on Friday night last.- anfl tha -
president, ,Mr. E. J. Pearce, presided. Tha *
secretary s i-eport showed the society to be,
in a sound 6uancial position. The election,
of officers resulted as follows: — President,
MK E. , J. Pearce; vice-president, -Mr. E.
T.' Daly; secretary iand treasurer, Mr. H.^^. t
Moss; editor Canowie Belt 'SuiJij' Mr E.
%;? Eearce; auditor, Mj- P. J:' Dempsey;
general committee, 'president! vicepresi
dent, secretary, and Messjrs. P, Keddan and
T. J. Wedding; social ''committee, Mrs.
Moss, Misses- D.?Jamieson; and B. i/Loprc, ~-
a^id.Messrs.A. Jamieson and H. W. Moore,
The Hon. E. H. Cooinbe tChairman of Com
mittees) has^. accepted an invitation from
the Democratic Union to speak on current „
topics at a future date. ™'l
YANKALILLA, April 23.— Mr. R. JBEealj]
has succeeded-Mr. J^ T. Barnes at the
public -school. Since the beginning of this
year' the school has- had three headmasteis
The Christchurch annual ieslival. -was held;
in the agricuHural hall and grounds ow
Wednesday.' During the afternoon thTs
various filauTTolders found business exceed
ingly brisk, with the result that everything
saleable was disposed of. Signor Loli'tf —
String Band, from Adelaide, was in atten
dance. The afternoon's sports were a -
great success, entries being numerous. The !
?following weve the officials: — Chairman,
Dr. A. J. Meik'e; -judges, Messrs.. A. New
man, G. H. McMillan, and Major Love
lock; handicappers, Messrs. F. W. Clay- /
ton, J. E. Heathcote, W. Roads, F. New
man; starter, F. W. Clayton; general com
miHee, Messrs. J. E. Heathcote, A., New- .
man, H. Hoskin, W. Roads, C. T,_.ForbeA ^^
F. W. Clayton, H. R. Raye, R. %h$^^^WMg8i
Major Lovelock, J. B. Smith, C. H;-:-IHni»-- 1*131111
stall; grounds committee, MaiorM^jOTOi-- **$$3m
lock, W. E. Heggaton, J. B. Smith^JKHos^. ^i^Wm
kin; hon. secretary, O. Polkinghorhfe; 35» * ^\~.Js3t!W
following ladies and gentlemen contributed ,-
items al the euteriairimeni, the liall beina
comfortably fitled:— Overtures, Mrs. an»
Miss Giles, Miss Forbes; songs, MSssei
E. Polkinghorne, Haining, Messrs. Clayton, ' ',
Roads, Lyons, and Powell; 'quartet, Misses ,
Roads and Twiss, Messrs. Clayton and
Polkinghorne; trio,. Misses' Giles; violin
selection, Miss Haining. Signor Loti's band ,i
contributed several .items. The entertaiin- , 4
rnent concluded with a faree entitled r *\
'Matrimony,' the characters being jus- r . ^
tained by Miss Twiss, Messrs'. Polking- '^
home, Heggaton, Rogers. Hoskin, Keisz« ;
ling, Clark, and Dison. During the inter- „ -r
val the trophies were handed over to thf \
successful contestants at the 'sports. Re
sults of sports: — ' Sj
Handicap Hurdles.— C. T. Forbes, A. G. Lore- q
lock. Boys, under 10 years. — C. Tonkin, A.
Smith. Girls, under 10 years. — B. Dixon, .1).
Murphy. Backward Race.— C. Hoskin, J. Sy
monds. Sheffield.— A. J. Grundy, C. T. Forbes.
Wheelbarrow Race.— H. Bowyer, jun:, C. T. Forbes.
Half - milc^W. F. Roads, E. Hunt. Boys, under _ ,.
14 years.— n. Smith, T. Bowj'er. Stepping DiS' . *
tanee.— M. McGuiuness, A. J. Grundy. Oirls^.-unr - |
der 14 yeara.— L. Koads, M. Tavcrner. Thread ~ ,
Needle Kace.— A. G. Lpvelock, D. ,'Eats. Tug ol '
War.— Hunt's teajn, 1; T. Skinner's team, 2

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