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RAILWAY TO WILMINGTON.
WILMINGTON, June 6— The question
of railway facilities for Wilmington was
discussed' at a largely-attended meeting
here to-day. It was unanimously resolved
that a petition be presented to the Pre
mier on his return, asking for the xenten
nion of the Booleroo line to Wilmington.
The district has waited 32 years for railway
facilities. No serious opposition is antici
pated, as there are not now any conflict
ing interests to contend with. It is ex
pected that the Government will readily
accede to the request to introduce a Bill
next session for constructing the line.
ANGLE VALE, June 2.— Inspector
Smyth conducted the annual examination of
the local school on Wednesday last. All the
children except one passed tht- required
tests for promotion, while two passed the
compulsory standard. As the school was
closed for nearly three months owing to
whooping cough, the results of the examina
tion are highly satisfactory.
ALDINGA, June 4.— The annual meet
ing of the Methodist Home Mission Society
was held on Wednesday evening. Mr. J.
M. Crisp presided over a fair attendance.
The report was read by the Rev. W. H.
Robinson, and showed that the circuit
had raised last year the largest
in for 15 years. The Rev. J. D. Langsford
delivered the address.
ALDGATE June 5. Arbor Day at the
local public school was celebrated today
when there was a large attendance of
parents. Addresses were delivered by the
head teacher (Mr. J. Greenlees) and Mr.
G. Rudd (chairman of the Crafers Board, of
Advice). Rose trees were planted by the
children, and each child was presented with
two rose trees by the head teacher for pri-
vate use. The upper classes contributed
some singing, a duiet was rendered by Miss
Phyllis Clark and Master Rupert Mesnil,
and recitations by Miss Gwen Jackson and
Master Robert Ackland, and also by the
lower classes, under the tuition of the as-
sistant teacher, Miss Ivett.
ALDGATE June 8.— A football match,
in which considerable interest was taken,
was played on the Mount Lofty Oval on
Saturday afternoon between the Stirling
United, and Mount Barker clubs, and, after
an exciting and closely contested game, re-
sulted in a win for the former club by two
points. The scores were— Stirling United.
3 goals 6 behinds; Mount Barker, 3 goals 4
behinds. The goal-kickers for Stirling
United were E. T. Brown, F. Kain, and J.
Williams. Mr. F. Harrip acted as umpire.
APPILA-YARROWIE:, June 8— An epi
demic of influenza has broken out, and
every household has cases. — Farmers have
nearly finished seeding. There have been
some severe frosts, the ground in the shade
remaining white until noon.
BRIDGEWATER, June 1.— Arbor day
was celebrated at the local school to-day.
After lessons suitable for the occasion, the
children, with. the help of Mr. Rudd (chair
man of the board of advice), planted 26
trees, consisting of American elms, cork
elms, English oak, and poplar. Mr. Rudd
having addressed the scholars, lollies were
distributed by Mrs. Rudd, and the children
dispersed. Mrs. Rudd and two other ladies
also each planted a tree.
BURRA, June 4.— Mr. A. Brandt, em
ployed by Messrs. Drew & Crewes, at their
chaif stores, met with a painlul acciuem
to-day. ' His hands became caught in the
machinerj^ with the result that the tip ol
one of his fingers was taken off and the
thumb of the other hand bruised.
BALAKLAVA, June 5— The annual
social in connection with the Black Watch
Lodge. No. 44, U-A.O. Druids, was held in
the institute hull on Wednesday evening
There was a large attendance. G.V.JrV
Bro. T. F. Mahar, of Adelaide, attended on
behalf of the Grand Lodge, and delivered
an address. He presented Bro. H. W.
Ward, on behalf of the Biack Watch
Lodge, with a past-arch's collar. A good
programme of songs and recitations was
submitted by Misses George and Irenj
Shepherd and Messrs. 11. Brown, A. J.
Crafter, and O. Eiickniann. Card and other
games and dancing were engaged in. Th-:
arrangements were in the hands of Bros.
W. J. Jantke, C. R. Geue, and T. F. H.
Walker (secretary^.
BLANCHETOWN, June 6.— On Tuesday
evening last an entertainment was given
at the Blanchetown Hotel by the Misses
Matthews, of the Manunka mission station.
There were views of native subjects, a
short lecture, and several songs by Misses
Matthews. A collection was taken for the
benefit of the mission. — Frosts are prevent
ing the growth of feed, which started well.
Mild weather and more rain are much
needed. Lambing is now general, but
owing to the severe frosts the lambs are suf
fering.
BLACKWOOD, June 6.— On Friday
evening an entertainment was given bj
members and friends of the Blackwood,
Coromandel, and Belair Club, and wa-
presided over by the president, Mr. R.
H. Hewott. The programme consisted oi
a pianoforte duet by Misses A. Dall and
R. Cheetbam, songs by Mr. J. Munro,
Master F. Yaughan, and Miss E. Hewett.
recitations by Mr. J. T. .Munro and
Master Kirkbright, a reading by Mr. J.
Tester, flute solo by Mr. J. S. Treloar,
trio by Messrs. A. E. Hewett, V. Wickens,
and J. S. Treloar, phonograph selection^
by Mr. T. C. A. Magarey, and an exhibi
tion by the gymnastic class, under tiit
direction of Mr. F. Hollis. Mrs. J. S. Tre
loar acted a« accompanist.
BRINKWORTH, June 6— A complimen
tary social was tendered to Mr. and Mrs.
\V. R. Russell and Miss Laubmann on Fri
day evening on the eve Lof their departure
from Brinkworth, where they have resided
lor the past ten years. Songis w-ere ri'n
dered by Messrs. Paltridge and Russell and
Misses Rowe and Cornish, and recitations
by Messrs. Monlas and Reid. Mr. Ru:s;ll
was presented with a gold watch and chain,
Mrs. Russell with a fur rug, and Miss
Laubmann with a biscuit barrell and after
noon tea service. Speeches eulogising the
recipient* were made by the chairman (Mr.
T. H. Coombe), Messrs. Michall, Reid, and
Rowe A dance followed.
BORDERTOWN, June 6— A football
match was played on the Show Ground this
afternoon between the Bordertown and
Wolseley teams, and resulted in a win for
the home men. The game was fast at
times, and exciting, but was played with
friendliness. The scores were: — Border-
town, 41 points; Wolseley, 39 points. The
goal-1-icksrs- for Bordertown were H. Mc
Kenzie (2), H. Bond, W. Burge, and G.
Platten. For Wolseley— G. Merntt - 1
A. Buller, and J. Flaharty. The best
players for Bordertown were E. Platten,
H.'Bond, J. Wiese, aud S. Attrill; for
Wolseley: A. Ea-sther, W. Langley, G.
Merritt, and T. Langley.
BURRA, June 8.— The Redruth. Metho
dist Church anniversary celebrations were
held on Sunday and Monday. The Rev.
J. Nield conducted three services on Sun
day. The tea meeting on Monday was fol
lowed by a public gathering, at which Mr.
Nield lectured on 'People 1 met and scenes
I saw in the South African Boer war.' The
attendances wer; satisfactory. — The Scot
tish Infantry Corps paid a visit to Burra
on June 8, and shot against the Burra
Rifle Club, but were badly beaten. They
also played the Burra Association football,
and secured a victory by 53 points to 39.
There was large attendance. The visiting
team, including a number of members ol'
oity association teams, including such well
known players as Angwin, Aldersey, Bat
tve, Beadnal, and Adcock, who were too
fleet and clever in the ruck for the local
players.
COWARD SPRINGS, June 4.-On
Saturday the Stuart's Creek football team
went to Coward Springs to try conclusions
with the local team, and were^ defeuted
after a somewhat rough game, by 43 points
to 20. Those who performed best for the
winners were Cronin. Fitzgerald, Cheyne,
and Harrison. The losers were best re
presented by Riches, Graham, Flamank,
and Adams. Mr. George Scorce officiated
as umpire. In the evening a social and
dance were held at Cneyne's Hotel, and
an enjoyable time was spentl
COROMANDEL VALLEY, June 8.-The
Coromandel Football Club played Marl
borough on Saturday Jast on the Black
wood Oval. The game resulted in a
win for Coromandel by 9 goals 13 behinds
I to 6 -goals 5 behinds.
CHARLEVILLE. May 31.— The 19,000
ewes purchased from Milo station by Mr. F.
Bond, Hobart, Tasmania, have been de-
livered at Buchal station. The stockowners
and pV-uro^ere :.'cpjBjJla^n~ toi$t6wy of the~idejiy
!m^6-#urmj£ ti^^^;^ll^fat f stock- -to;
Sp&e»usjtrtea^et,Wme ^droyersrjiavjhg to '.
^itr^iUir^%trg^Ke^£.;f^r.-'tt^(3as. '. 'Drover
WUsdn,lett*B^66tJoyfiiB^-»terday with
400 fat bullocks for-Broken Hill, the own?*
being Sir: S. Kidman. Dfovect Larkins
left Thargomiudah station with 400 fat bul
locks' for 3ourke, and they will be railed
to Sydney, Mr. S. Kidman being the owner,
and JJrbver Larkins being in charge.
COCKBURN, June 6— The Cockburn
Athletic Club held its annual sports here to
day. ' There was a good' attendance, and an
interesting programme t-f events, every one
of which was well contested. Results:—
Novice Haudfcap— A. 6. Dunn, H. Pascoe, T.
Wnud. ' Sheffield— A. G. Dunn, H. Pascoe, A.
Waters, O. W. AUanson. Boys* Sheffield— D.
Moore. J. Pickin, L. McNamara, J. Owens. Girls,
under 14— May Abbott, Hilda Manuel.- 440 Yards
r-A. G.Dunn, W. Manuel, A. Walters. Cleaving
Turk'8 head— A. Allanson. Three-legged Race— E.
Arscott and F. Manuel, H. Tiver and H. Bentley.
Oiris, under 10— Maggie Moore, Hilda Manuel.
Forced Handicap — A. Moore, F. Josephs. Kicking
Football— E. Arscolt. Tug-of-War— rHunt's team.
Boys' under 10-yH. Moore, E. Burnard.
In the evening a dance was held in the
Institute Hall, and a large number of
couples took the floor. Mrs. S. E. Jinks
and Miss Shegog provided the music.
Messrs. H. H. Doorne and A. E. Lane acted
as M.C.'s.
EDITHBURGH, June 8.— Mr. and Mrs.
T. W. Wallace-, who., had resided in the
town for the past 35 years, have gone to
reside in Adelaide. — Mounted-Constable
Giles, who has been stationed here for a
number of years, has just received notice
of his appointment to Wilmington police
station. He leaves here next Monday ppr
the steamer Warooka.' Mounted-Constable
Shanks, of Mount Pleasant, succeeds him. —
The local footballers journeyed to Sunbury
oh Saturday to play the local team, and
succeeded in securing their fourth consecu
tive victory this season, scoring 6 goals C
behinds to 6 behinds. The result places
Edithburgh in the lead for the premiership
of the Southern Yorke Peninsula Associa
tion.— Owipg to the salt industry. Edith
burgh during the past few years has
grown considerably, a.nd although, several
uew houses have recently been erected
there are not nearly enough residences to.
accommodate the families* desirous of liv
ing here. — Mr. George Hart has just cut up
about 24 acres of land situated in the
'own into about 36 blocks, eacbr-Aiarying
n-oin half an acre to one acre. On Satur
day last Mr. G. F. Benson offered them for
sale by public auction. ^ Bidding was brisk,
ind the whole lot were sold, realising from
£9 10/ to £20 per block.
FRANKLIN HARBOR (Cowell), June 2.
—Mr. G. Rehn has been appointed
secretary to 'the Institute, a posi
tion vacated by Mr. Mundy, who left the
district last week.— The wheat which has
been stacked here for months is being
quickly taken away. Cargoes of wheat were
removed this week by the Ready, Lurline,
Mary Webster, and Albatross. At the pre
sent rate the wheat stacks will soon dis
appear.— Last night there was an exception
ally heavy 'frost.— Great progress is being
made with the erection of 'the new building
ibr the Bank of Adelaide. Another large
two-storey building is being put up in the
main street for Mr. J. Story.
FRANKLIN HARBOR (CoweU) June b.
—Arbor Day was celebrated at the local
school to-day. The children have worked
exceedingly hard this week, and as a result
irees have been -planted, flower and vege
table gardens prepared, and samples of
wheat, barley, and oats, forwarded by the
Agricultural Department, sown. The chil
dren had luncheon at the school, and atter
ivards fruit and lollies were distributed b.
'Mrs.- II. F. Nadebaum.
FOREST RANGE, June 8.— A meeting
jf the Central Cricket Club was held hi the
choolrooin on Saturday last. The presi
dent (Mr. G. Monks) presided. The report
showed that the club had had a successful
season, playing 23 matches, winning 9,
losing 5. and drawing 9. They had scored
3.058 runs for 181 wickets, averaging 16$
vuns per wicket, as against 'the 'r opponsnts'
2 264 rans for 183 wickets, or an average ot
12 funs per wicket. E. Rowley made 813
runs, nn average of 54, and A. Green
426 runs, an average of 32. In bowling F.
Green took 68 wickets for an average of
S.28 runs per wicket, and E. Rowley 54
wickets, an average of 9-8- The balance
sheet snowed a credit balance of £1 2/. —
A football match was played on Saturday
between Norton's Summit and the local
team, and afier an exciting game was won
by the latter. The scores were:— Forest
Range, 5 goals 6 behinds; Norton's Summit.
4 goals 5 behinds. The most prominent
players for Forest Range were Filsell (2).
Norton. Bungav. Chigwidden, and Roberts.
FREELING,' June 5.— Mr. M. Casey, ot
the Freeling Hotel, met with a serious ac
cident this . morning. Whilst running
through the yard in the dark he ran againsst
a post, inflicting a cut over his right eye
and abrasions on the face. Mr. Elliott,
veterinary surgeon, attended the sufferer,
and put five stitches in the wound. Mr.
Casey is progressing favorably, but some
time will elapse before he properly recovers
from the shock.
GAWLER, June 6.— The Gawler Insti
tute Literary Society's Union Par
liament met last night, in the club-room,
and the chair was occupied by the speaker
(Mr. E. H. Coombe, M.P.). A motion for
the nationalisation of the tobacco industry
was moved by Mr. Milne, and debated by
the treasurer (Mr. F. J. J. Freak), the
?th^iniBter^'for. . lands -:-Slr-' WFU?yBf%^^$mi
Thl-dpbfte was then adjourned.- Ji.f urther ' , wSg
fliscWatm?twatplape~on the. wheel liai. -tfaft ? *,' .ffS
flpeal£ertf£»eing Messrs. F. D-Temby^W, %, ^y^-cmg
Ayling, ^Vfllilnpy. and CollyprieBt. ? .- Tfife ^ #H
.treasurer replied, and the motion was de* / , i^;;
feated by three votes. -N S '?':? ?? '?:-'' -ri^
GUMERAC2HA, June D. ?-—? He avy.frostiih itw^
have be&i Experienced during the past; f«iy: ; '.*#
mornings, which will have the'effect M bjii' '
tiering tte growth of the g*ass/ iJIHs .-rfofa. ?'?
raining heavily. Had it reniainea^fine^n^l
the end of -the week the faMefe;wp-ldMl0, '?-
completed their seeding operations^ -V - V 'x '.
HAMLEY BRIDGE, June 2,-A fooiball
match was played on the recreation ground
on Saturday -between teams' representing
Wasleys and Hamley Bridge. The ecoreB
were:— Hamley Bridge, 10 goals 12 behinds; _-
Wasleys, 5 goals 5 behinds; The-mo^t con- '^
spicuous players were:.— Hamley^ilnge^r-
Threadgold, Wainwright, P. 'ThurloW, j.
Pollok, and.- J. Kain. .Wasleys— South,
Price (2), and Henwood. — On Monday even
ing a debate took place in. tib.e institute, -?
Hamley Bridge, between literary^: society
teams' representing Hamlev Bridge ;-aind^Vee«
ling. The subject was,. 'Should the .practice
of medicine be nationalised?': '.The'.teaihB
were!— Hamley Bridge — Messrs. B.' S. Berry,
R. Butler, and H. Bohnsack. Freeling—
Messrs. Cole, Pennifold, and Eckereley. The
Rev. S. Best, of Gawler, acted as judge.
Hamley Bridge won by 7 points; There waa
a large attendance.— Mr. Barnes;' organising
representative of the United Labor 'Party,,
addressed a fair attendance, at^tue, jn'stitutft
this evening. He was well received: ?' ''
KADINA, June 3. — The j-reumihaTy ?
meeting of the Yorke Peninsula Eight
Hours' Celebration Committee was held at
the Kadina Town Hall buildings to-day. A
capital programme was drafted. The prize
money amounts .-to over '£100. The labor
organisations of the three big Peninsula
towns are represented on the committee,
and the success of the demonstration ia
almost assured. — A meeting of old scholars
of the Kadina public school was held in the
Town Hall this evening. The Mayor (Air.
J. H. Southwood) presided over a fair at
tendance, and explained that he had con«
vened the meeting to consider the 'fidvisa--
bility of forming an old scholars' 'aSfeocia- l '
tion. He said It could be madela useful in
stitution by the exchange of thoughts, and
perhaps a scholarship might be created for i,i .
children attending school.' Mr. JT.i.Fairi L5's,
weather moved1— .That an old scholars' as- A .
sociation be formed in connection with the
Kadina public school.' He believed they1 ?
were in the midst of a wave. of. -educational
progress, the terminal of 'which would ex
ceed their utmost expectations. The nation
knew that its citizens were, its -jciiief 'asset,
and that to make that asset its -greatest l
possible value was to give educational facill«
ties of ajnost thorough nature to the scho
lars. Mr. E. H. Ham seconded the motion,
which was carried unanimously. The elec
tion of officers resulted: — President, Mr. J.
H. Southwood ; secretary and treasurer, Mr.
E. A. Ham. At the close of the tiaeetjng an
adjournment was made to the .''Maypr'fl
parlor, where the toast 'Success to the Old -
Scholars' Association' was drunk. The
health of the Mayor, an old scholar, was
also honored. ; N
KADINA, June 6.— A meeting of Ihe exe«!
cutive committee of the local Agricultural
Society was held at the Town Hall Build-,
ings on Thursday evening. The .presidens ;
(Mr. P. Roach) occupied the chair, . Th«j
Eight Hours Celebration Union ?were
granted the use of the grounds forSeptem»
ber 1 for 10 p»r cent of their ga^e-*n4
grand stand takings, and one guinea for
the use of the cycle track. The president
offered a special prize for the best jumping
horse ridden by a lady over hurdles.T . The
prize-money for entires was raised^ Im
provements were made in fowls, cut flowers,
pot plants, dogs, and vegetable sections,
old breeds being struck out and -the -list
brought up to date.— A tennis club h'as
been formed at the Wallaroo Mines. in con
nection with the Methodist Sunday-school.
Mr. T. Skinner was eleoted patron! \ Mr/ T.
Tainblyn president, and Mr. O.
H. Pena.lurick, secretary ' 'and' trea
surer.— A chess match played af'ihejWilson
Memorial Hall between teams from-Moonta
and Kadina clubs resulted in a win: for, ~
Moonta by 6 games to 3.
KAPUNDA, June 6.— The Kapundu
Methodist Guild had a large attendance on
Tuesday evening at their fortnightly meet
ing, over which the vice-president (Mr,
W. J. M. Oats) presided. The programme
was a debate as to 'Whether the Common,
wealth defence should be voluntary servicft '
or conscription?' The president (Rev. &.
Rossiter) acted as judge, and gave his de
cision in favor of voluntary service by 62
points to 51. Those who took part were
Mossrs. F. Drake. H. Hooper, and W.
Truscott (who took the side of voluntary; - *'
?service),- while Messrs. H. Woodlands, A*.
Mayer, and T. Cato were the Exponents of
conscription. — On Wednesday tie tovvn
council paid a visit of inspection -ip the
waterworks, reservoir, and catchment area,
to become acquainted with the locality of
the reservoir, and 'to be in a position to
suggest means of increasing the 'quantity]
of basin storage. At present the basin con
tains about 2,000,000 gallons, w,hicbt--it i».
estimated, will last three or four{mi6ntlis.
Much of the lancl is covered with decaying'
timber and dry herbage.— Hawke-& Co'.'s
foundry is now fully occupied in carrying
out their contract with the South rA'ustra«
lian '?Government for the supply' of ??'IVOOO '
tons of water pipes. — Arbor Day was cele*

brated on Friday, when the pupils 01 obe
public school marched from the school to
Dutton Park, headed by the mayor (Mr.
K ltecs) members of the town council,
and school board, and the school fife and
drum band. Addresses were delivered by
the mayor and Messrs. P. James, M.ir., «j.
Packer, jun., and H. T. Morris. The : chil
dren, under the direction of Mr. W. Wood
lands (of the Forest Department), planted
a number of trees, and the mayor pro
Vidc-d tea and buns— Mr. Benjamin Clarke,
who has been postmaster here for a num
ber of years, has been p-anted six months
lleave of ab?enee, prior to his retirement
from the service. Mr. D'Arey Hawke, v/nc
Lns been chief telegraphist in the office for
many years, will be in charge during Mr.
ClarW's leave. Mr. Clarke joined the ser
vice nearly 50 years ago, and has been
stationed at Adelaide tor three years
McGrath Flat four years, Tanunda 12
years, Clare six and a half years, and iva
punda 24 years. Mr. Clarke retires in eon
sequence of having attained the age limit.
KEITH June 6.— Last Tuesday a social
tfrcis held in the institute here to bid fare
Well to Mr. A. Trenter, who is leaving the
district. Speeches were made by Messrs.
A. .1. Williams Crouch, Pilmore, Lock, K.
Wylie, and 0. Wyh'o, of Bordertown.
Eohgs and recitations were given, and
gamps were indulged in.
KEYNETON, June 2. -Miss Kate A. Oli
ver, who left in March last to take up
fiuties at the public school at Mount Mc
Xntyre, has been presented with a gold
watch by the parents of the children of the
school and the residents of the district.
Miss Oliver was deservedly popular during
fcer residence here of 11 years.
KINGSTON, June 9. — Heavy weather
has again prevailed -along the coast, and a
succession of gales has given shipping a
rough time. The' steamer Flinders ar
rived on Thursday, and was able to cqine
to the wharf and discharge her cargo with
out, delay. She took in freight and sailed
the same evening for Melbourne. — The
local fishing fleet have had a more than
ordinarily long holiday owing to the bad
weather. For several weeks hardly any of
the boats have left their moorings, and the
annoying part is that fish are just now at a
premium. Previous to this stormy bout
florae good eatohes of crayfish were ob
tained, and forwarded to outside markets.

KAKGARILLA, June 8. — Greii rivalry
exists between the Clarendon and Kan
gariila football teams, and as each side had
won a match this season by a narrow mar
gin so there was some excitement over the
tame on Saturday on the Kacgarilla ground.
It resulted in an easy win for Kangarlla
by 11 goals 10 behinds to 4 goals 5 behinds.
??CSoal-ku'kers-Kangarilla, T. Thredgold (4),
S. Thredgold, K. Thredgold (2), A. Oakley,
W. Dowhng, and 0. Tester 1 each; Claren
don, Reece (2), Mitchell, and Harper.
LEWISTON, June 2.— 'Visiting day' was
observed here last Friday. lessons were
given in history and geography, &c. Every
child in the school was promoted, and the
teacher gave all certificates of merit. Prizes
were also given for regular attendance.
Four out of five scholars in the fourth class
gained compulsory certificates, and the only
one in the fifth cJass passed. The parents
provided tea for the visitors and the scho
lars. The school's museum was much ad
mired, and nature study has been taken up
earnestly in the school.
MOUNT GAMBIER, June 2.- At the last
meeting of the A3! .A., Mr. G. B. Renfrey
(Mayor of Mount Gambier) was elected pre
sident, Mr. E. J. Price treasurer, Mr. J.
H. Sheppard secretary, Mr. H. C. Hirth as
sistant secretary and press correspondent;
Messes. J. J. Lawrie and A. Hiller, audi
tors; Messrs. A. 0. K Kluge, W: R. Wal
ter, K. Mclntosh, E. F. Barnett, W. J.
Clayton, A. itook, and W. A. Reilly, com
mittee. — The Mount Gambier branch of the
United Labor Party has appointed Messrs.
George Richardson, E. A. Roach, F. Young,
H. Cossons, and W. Lerby to represent it
on the proposed model parliament. — Last
night the members of the Mount Gambier
Rose and Carnation Society decided to hold
a show in November next. — This afternoon
an association football match was played on
the show ground between the Stars and
Central Wanderers. The game resulted in
a win for the Stars, who scored 3 goals 9
behinds (27 points), to their opponents' 1
goal 8 behinds (14 points). Mr. U. Camp
bell was central umpire.— Last week
Mr. C. II. S. Williams, of Mount Gambier,
purchased two turkeys, and Mrs. Williams,
when dressing one of them, opened the crop
and found therein a very pretty opal. Tue
turkey had evidently an eye for color, and
in the search for fragments of etone to as
sist its digestion, came across this opal.
BELTANA, June 2.— A concert was held
last night, and the following contributed:
— Overtures, Miss Fairchild; songs, Mcs
dames Ascohie, Willet, Besson, and Fair
child, Misses Campbell, Fairchild, and
Fargher, Messrs. Ascoine, Harrison, and
Goldsworthy ; duets, Mrs. and Miss Fair
child, Mrs. Willet and Mrs. Ascoine; re
citations, Miss Fairchild and Mr-. Dar
mody. _ An exhibition of flub swinging
was given by Mr. J. Darmody, and the
farce, 'The Arrival of the New Doctor/'
was presented by Messrs. Goidsworthy, As-:
coine, rCoffey, and Harrison. A dance
followed. -
MOUNT GAMBIER. June 4.-A 'Daisy
Fair' was held in the Christ Church school-;
room yesterday and to-day to raise fluids^
for increasing the Sunday-school accommo
dation. The fair was opened by Mrs. W.'
J. T. Clarke. The following were in charge'
of the stalls :- Cake stall— Misses B. 0.
Tucker and Criddle. Fancy— Misses Haiv
rold und D. Taylor. Produce — Misses
Kook, Fowler, and Knight. Afternoon Igqf
—Misses O. Hammer, M. Criddle, Jdbm&ohfr
and Bagot. . Sweets— Misses Gl?vc]£
Paroissieu. and Bottrill. Jumble— Master'
A. Reid. Post-office— Miss M. liy. Fisli?
Pond— Mies Roach. The takings were satis

factory.— The members of the Mount
Gambier half squadron of the A.L.H. held
a social in the drill hall on Wednesday
evening. There was a large attendance,
the commanding officer (Lieutenant H.
C. Ruwoldt) presiding. Each year the
Government grant the half squadron £3
10/ for a field-firing competition. This
was held on Wednesday afternoon. The
result was a win for Sergeant Aslin's troop.
—On Wednesday evening a farewell sociai
was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Under
wood, who are leaving shis town. Th-?
Rev. W. Cordiner presided. Messrs. Cor
diner, Carr, Marks, Marsh, and Heavei
spoke in appreciative terms of the guests,
and expressed regret at their removal.
MOUNT. GAMBIER, June 5.— On Wea
ne*day evening last a meeting of gentlemen
interested in the formation of a model par
liament was held in the Mount Gammer
Institute. It was decided to form such a
parliament. Mr. F. H. Daniel was ap
pointed to form a ministry, consisting of
four ministers. A house party was al60
appointed, and Mr. J. Gore was. chosen as
speaker. The parliament promises to be
a success.— A large number of young people
met at the Sons of Temperance Hall last
night to bid farewell to Miss Ella Hall, whi.
is leaving Mount Gambier for Adelaide.
Mr. J. A. D. Williams, on behalf of
friends, presented Misa Hall with a silver
mounted hair brush and hand mirror. Miss
Hall intends leaving Mount Gambier on
Wednesday next.
MURRAY' BRIDGE, June 2.-Mr. A.
Woodard, of the Milang telegraph-office,
has been appointed assistant at the local
post-office.— Mr. W. H. Hogarth, of Quorn,
has been appointed resident engineer for
the Southern district in succession to Mr.
F. W. Stephen, who has been transferred to
the Engineer-in-Chief's Office, Adelaide.
MONARTO SOUTH, June 2— Mr. J.
G. Lockie, a well-known resident of this
district, left for Adelaide to-day to join the
survey party which haB been appointed in
connection with the proposed railway to
Western Australia. He proceeds to Port
Augusta within a few days.— Mr. Altmann,
jun'., dug out and destroyed two large foxes
on his farm yesterday.
McLAREN VALE, June 3.— The annual
meeting of the Literary' and Debatifig So
ciety was held in the Institute Hall on
Wednesday evening. The programme for
the evening consisted of music and elocu
tion, the following members taking part: —
Misses Shiedow and Chapman, and Messrs.
F. Dunstone, F. B. Williams, and Faulk
ner. The following officers were elected: —
President, Mr. F. B. Williams; vicepresi
dents, Rev. J Faulkner and Mr. F. W. H.
Philp; secretaries, Messrs. A. E. Clisby and
S. C. Williams;, committee, Messrs. J. An
derson and Ri Oliver.
MURAT_BA Y,~ June 3.— Empire Day was
?celebrated .at -the , local school on Monday.
?The children, after singing the National
Anthem, marched into school. The teacher,
Miss Ward, spoke to them on the greatness
of the British .Empire, and of the' Empire
builders. Patriotic songs and recitations
were rendered. Each child was. supplied
with a miniature Union Jacky and nearly
cheers were given for the King, the Britisn
Empire, and Australia. :
MENINGIE, June 4.^5ergeaot-Major
Shaw, of the instructional staff 'of th'eConi
monwealth Cadet Corps, has jjafflia&.^cial^
visit to this place. The %43£;tSy3)s;Mrs
exisfeS for six months, and'4Jfe^W?iy(rert
put' through solid work. i3Se r*;^geant
niajor mentioned that, the S&l^B&jjOrps

cadets, . who were measured for their uni
forms. The rifles and ammunition arrived
some time -ago. — A social -was given by mem
bers and friends of St. John's Anglican
Church to Mr. Herbert Williams, cathechist,
who is leaving lor England. Mr. W. J.
Botten presided. Musical items were ren
dered byMesdame^ Shaw, Everett, and Miss
Boscance, Messrs. C. Hutchings (Milang),
Sergeant-Major Shaw, M. C. ' Smith, is\
Goode, and H. Williams; recitation, Mr. W.
J. Botten. Messrs. O. A. Witt and Rum
ball spoke of the general regret folt at Air.
Williams' departure. A dance followed,
supper being provided by the ladies. The
school children presented Mr. Williams with
a pair of field glasses in recognition of his
musical help for the schoolrconcert.
MELR0SB, June 4.— The newly-formed
football club played its first match on the
local oval yesterday against Wilmington,
and won by 10 goals 16 behinds to nil. — The
fox trouble is assuming alarming propor
tions. Close on 30 of the predatory ani
mals have been trapped, run down,- or shot
on Willowie station during the past two
months. Dogs, foxes, and rabbits combine
to worry the pastoralists and farmers. There
is little doubt that a relentless war must be
waged against all three scourges, or they
will render pastoral occupation unprofitable.
^ MANNAHILL June 8.— A farewell so
cial was tendered to Mr. F. Wills, who is
leaving here' for Petersburg, on Saturday
last: Mr. W. Patten presided. Mr. S. D.
Davis referred to the good work done by
Mr. Wills in connection with the local
literary society and for the advancement
of all' sports. On behalf, of -the literary so
ciety and the sports' committee he pre
sented liim with a purse of sovereigns. Mr.
R. Barkla testified to the assistance given
by Mr. Wills to cricket and other sports.
MOUNT BRYAN, June 8.— For several
days the country has suffered intensely
from heavy frosts, so heavy, in fact, that
ice several inches thick has .been found as
late in the day as-11 a.m. Owing to the frost
the grass appears to be disappearing in
stead of making headway and the wheat

has difficulty in getting through. '. HammN
mg would do it good. ' ?
NAIRNE, Juine 4.— The farmers Sere*
abouts are pushing on with seeding'sepera.
tion s. More land is being brouglit Lun'4er. the
plough tfaan for gome tiriie past* This is
partly due -to thetrustees of the Jaenscli
estate having leased some of their Jand to
agriculturists. Farmers: would like a\little
more ram, although about- 5J in! -fell during
May.
NAIRNE, June 6.— On Thursday evening
tke Oddfellows' Hall was thrown open as a
skating rink by the owners in order to
raise funds for the purpose o£ renovating
the hall. There was a good attendance
and as the majority of those taking the
floor had never been on skates before there
was no lack of amusement for the onlookers.
—On Friday the head teacher of the ijcal'
school started a penny bank in connection
with the school at' the request of the Sav
ings Bank authorities. Several children
opened an accounts The teacher has agreed
to have the banking day on Friday after*
noon of each week.
. NAIRNE, Jiine 8.-Ori Saturday .mom
ing Mr, Edward Downing, of Dawesley. the
. fourth surviving son of flae late Mr. John ?'?-.
Downing, of the Bremmer, who has been
seriously ill for a month past, died. Mr.
Downing was born on tfie Bremmer in 1859,
and was highly respected. His widow
who is in delicate health, a eon and daugh.
ter, survive.
NARRACOOSIEE,; June 5.— At the quar
terly meeting of the Licensing BenciLtQ
day Mr. P. McArdle applied for a license '
for premises to be erected in the township
of .Peaks, in the Pinnaroo district, to be
called the Railway Hotel. The plans of
the new hotel were filed at the last sitting ,?
of the Licensing Bench. Mr. A. Wallace
appeared for the applicant. Sub-Inspector
Dean, inspector of public-houses for the
district, objected to the ^lieense being
granted, on the ground that the house was
not required for the accommodation of -the
public. Evidence was given-, in support o£
the license by the applicant and Messrs.
W. A. Riches arid Alfred Loud, farmers of
the district: Norman Claxton, heensed land
broker, and D. R. A. Gehrs. engineer, of
Adelaide.. The witnesses said there were
seventy .eettlers within & radius of ten miles
of the township of Peake, that '20^00
acres had been put under crop, this .year,
that most of the settlers in tljjs' }6ca!&ty '
werein favor of an hotel being erected
there, that travellers nad% been incon
venienced in visiting tlie district through:
Want of accommodation, arid that the dis
trict had a good future before it. Mr. G-
J, Smith, railway traffic superintendent, :
said he did not think an hotel was required
at Peake-, as far as the travelling public
was concerned, and that th'e matter should
stand over for the ..present..- Constable

some iriiid w&s waited, ^uWS|«pe^ji
IDean put- in a repori furnished - -Ijisr is.-5cfifi^=
??;i!^le:W/-'Ji-'iayaiiV.TiFli6.ti6'.'H1tati(-Md- «t:
'^amerop. It. stated- that there were- -nO:
.'houses on the site' laid out for the .township .;
61 Peake. He did not think an,hotel was
necessary. . '33ie bench refuged io^gtant the
? application, but gave the 'applicant permis
sion to apply again in:slx months', timer -.':.'
'^?NAEBSCOOit'rE, June ::1,-M a* meet-
ing of the board of management, of the
hospital eta 1'Viday 3SIr. 'A. Caldwell was
elected chairman, and Mr. H. S. Dunn
?rice-chairman. The following ''sub-com-
.jnittees were appointed':'— Finance, -Messrs.
-J. Thomson, S. Tavender, and H. S. Dunn;
house, Messrs. P. R. Lee, H. Thredgold, E.
Cox, and the Rev. 1). F. McGrath;
^patients', the Rev, J . Mclntosh, R. AV.
:McLean, and: J. T. than-. Mr. D.
? Campbell was re-elected secretary, at.. the
-r*Une .salary as formerly, . and his;
?/allowance for- expenses was increased- to
ME25. Dr. McMillan was reappointed
? medical officer, and Dr A. R. Caw hon. sur
^geon. It was resolved that the medical
- .practitioners in all the centres in the dis
? -fcrict be written to asking them to act as
? honorary -surgeons. The secretary was
. 'Voted £25 bonus for laet year's services.
. Mr. R. Vincent, was appointed to fill the
Vacancy on the board.— On Saturday after
noon teams representing the two local foot
'?foall clubs, -Warriors and Narracoorte,
played the first match of the season. About
500 people witnessed the game, which re
sulted in a draw.
OWEN, June 8.— Mr. Keynes, who for
some time has occupied the position of por
? ter at the local railway-station has been
transferred to Moonta. Before his depar-'
^??;ture his friends tendered jam a 'send-off.'
Mr. Harris, of Wallaroo, succeeds Mr.
1 -3i.eyne8.
PORT PIRIE, June 2.— The male voice
' choir held a concert in the Institute Hall
to-night. ~ There was a large attendance,
* and the affair was one of the most suc
cessful entertainments ever given by the
' choir. Six choruses were rendered in ex
cellent style, under the baton of Mr.
Plummer. 'Cello solos were played, by
' Mr. Harold Parsons, of Adelaide, who had
an enthusiastic reception. ? The solo voca
lists were Mr. F. Butterworth, the Rev. .
A. B. Lloyd, and Misses Alma Orr and
Degenluirdt. The accompaniments wei%e
ployed by Mrs. Lloyd and the Misses
Cottle, Iloche, and Butterworth. — At the
Police Coi?rt to-day,' before Mr. J. H.
'Sinclair, S.M., Charles John Hannah was
charged by Charles- Wilson, stevedore,
with assault. The defendant was fined
£4 15/ and costs, and counsel's fee. — At the
? Local Court James Maxtin sued Carl
Schneder for assault, and claimed £9 9/
damages. A verdict was given for plain
tiff for £7 13/ and costs.— The Institute
.. Hall was crowded lust night when an enter
tainment was given bv the pupils of the
convent schools. St. Anthony's school ren
? ' dered a chorus, gave Loop drill, and dumb
bell exercises, St. Mark's contributing a

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concluded with ???^e.idra^-f^fe?«n*; or.
the Cast of 1 Promise,' by tfoWupil^jrf ;
St. John's High ' School. ~The piece: was
creditably performed, the parta bejn£takeh;
by the Mieses: Hariand, GulH\^vTjutler,
Spurling, Mitchell,, Brown, Jftindiyille,
Welsh, Bell, Carter, .an^uigley, ^ -After
the concert a dance 'w&s'iield. . v,.. ' :
-SPORT PIRIE, Juhe^^Messrs. Jabw
Wright and AVJ. Fraser, of Broktai Hill,
^re on a visft to Pori Pine *s -delegates
from the Broken Hill A.M. A. to try to
bring about a federation between the lat
ter and the Broken Hill .Proprietary Corn
pany's Employes' : Union here..^They; will
speak at meetings here-,. to-night and. to
morrow night.- ,.-.- ?? ..'. ? -: .:'?
PETERSBURG, June; 5.--Owing to acci
dents caused through horses becoming
alarmed at tne sight of camels, elephants,
&c., belonging to a circus passing through
here, the council has adopted a by-law pro
hibiting those animals from going through
the streets.— Much regret is being expressed
locally at the news of the removal-of Mr.
F. E. Bertram to Adelaide. Mr. Bertram,
who is in the' resident engineers office, Tias^
always taken a live interest in ail .public
matters, being especially interested in the
young. foiks. He has been secretary of the
local football club for the past three years,
and has probably done more for the game
than any other country secretary . in the
State, one of his pet projects being the for
mation of a Northern Football Association,
a scheme which it is ? probable will be
realised in the near future.
PETERSBURG, June - 8.— The initial
meeting for the year of the Petersburg A.H.
and F. show committee was held in the
lodgerobm on Friday, when the president
(Mr. J. W. Botvering) presided over a good
attendance. The principal business was the
revision of' the prize-list, which was but
slightly altered from that of last year, the
hunters' and hackney classes, with a few
others, 'being added to. It %--as decided to
allow the football clubthe use of the show
grounds for matches on payment of 10 per j
cent .of the takings; and also to lease the
grazing rights to Corporal Thornton for £5
per annum, Mr. James Wilson, who had suc
cessfully filled the position of secretary for
a number of years, resigned a short time
ago, Mr. W. J. Myers being appointed to
fill his place. The show will be held this
year on October 14.
PETERSBURG, June 9.-On Saturday
morning the most severe frost of the sea
son was experienced. The ornamental trees
in the streets have suffered severely ,/somc
of them being almost destitute -of leaves.
PETERSBURG, June 9.— One of the. most
hotly-contested games of football was played,
on the show grounds on the holiday, Peters
burg and Orroroo being the contestants. ~ A
large crowd assembled to witness the match,
which was won by Petersburg, who up to
date have won every game this season.
Scores: — Petersburg, 7 goals- 13 behinds; Or
roro'o, 3 goals 8 behinds. The goalkickers
.were:— Peteisburg-^-Conliii.. (2), A. Platten
^2), T3iidderi, 'Vlathis, and J. Jenkins; Orro
roo— Wall,.Judell. and G. Keats. Bndden,
Smith, McGuire, Mathis, Platten, and
Graney did effective work for Peters
burg; while tbe losers were best
represented by Okely, Barrett, Judell,
Parnell Caulfield, Keats, and Ad
discn. Walter Addison, the champion rifle
shot, had the misfortune to injure his
a'nkle during the game.
PETERSBURG, June 9— Mr. J. Stark
in some way got his right hand crushed be
tween the buffers of his engine and a truck,
losing the top joint of one finger and the
nail of auotlnT. It will be some time be
fore he will be able to resume work.— A. little
son of Mr. G. W. Halcombe had the misfor
tune to lose the first joint of one of his
fingers through getting his hand caught in
a mangle, the finger being so badly crushed
that amputation was necessary. — Mr. \V.
Chadwiek, employed at Both's fiourmill,
bruised the back of his hand rather severely,
but it is now healing well. '? — ?
PORT GERME1N, Juue 4.— A color ten
nis match was plaved on the local courts on
Wednesday afternoon, resulting in a win
for the 'Blues' by 28 games. Mr. W. C.
Tostevin captained the 'Blues' and Mr.
Adamson the 'Reds. Afternoon tea was
provided by the ladies.
PORT WAKEFIELD, June 3.— At the
Local Police Court to-day Charles Smith
was charged, before Mr. F. H. Drake, by
Mounted-Constable Jones, with indecent be
haviour in West-street on June 2. The
accused was fined 10/. ~~'
QUORN, June 4.— At the. Police Court
this morning, before Mr. J. Ilinde. S.M.,
six eases under the Vermin Destruction Act
were heard. Two defendants charged with
not destroying rabbits, pleaded gumy, and
were fined £2 and 30/ costs. Two others
pleaded not guilty, and the last two did not
appear, each of these four being penalised
to the extent of £2 fine and 35/ costs. Mr.
,T. Hewitson appeared for the District Coun
cil of Kanyaka. Eleven cases were's also
heard at Hammond yesterday with a simi
lar result.-— A new picket fence is in course
of erection at the State school, and will
make a wonderful improvement, the -old
wire fence having been an eyesore for seve
ral years.tsMx, G. Cobbiu, who niet with
a painful accident on Monday, is progres
sing favorably. He went out to the golf,
links for practice, and -in playing a ball his1
foot slipped under him and he broke his
leg between the knee and ankle. It will
be some weeks before be will be about
again.
REYNELLA, June 4.— Mr. W. A. Dun
stone, an employe of Messrs. W. Reynell
arid Sons, met with an accident on Tues
day. While returning from the city he
alighted from his vehicle, to speak to some
one at Darlington, leaving his horse and
sulky standing on the road. The horse
began to move on, and Mr Dunstone made
a dash— to- catch the animal. He:, failed to
do so. and coming violently into coptact
witli the sulky was thrown heavily to the
ground, sustaining a fracture of the collar
bone and breaking two ribs. The pony gal
loped home, a distance of over four miles,
safely passing a number of other vehicles
on the way. '
ROSEWORTHY. June. 5.— Visiting day
was celebrated at the local State school on
Thursday. The teacher's report on thfi
year's work showed the position to be satis
factory. The scholars recited and sang
several Fongs. Mrs. J'. A. Arnold presented
the certificates gained by the pupils, who
were promoted at., the examination last
week. Mrs. Kuhne and 'Mrs. Arnold -pro-
vided oranges ^and..awe,e-;s. The teacher
stated that books^jFjere needed ior the
library. Parents and f riende fhapectfed the
fancy work and sewing done by the aarls,'

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The;*halt3nS&*8 f^narka were endorsed *y.
Hessrii. 'EoVertsjM Goffey, Northey, jDa'r:
win: JBfotchens'. JWheatdrii and Finch/ Mr.
Hftrisen-'Suithbl.v .'replied. .''? :: -
-; RrVEEfG^. tfunejijB.^i well-known -ie^l
dene $5f the i lower 'sborth, Mrr^vpliasn
Xwap^led- .?«£? -mi r^TSsidence, - '.''.\Vp'^6li'edB»
FJdt; afjer a letgtliy ainess. , Born; at the
V?6olBhed8 58; years Vago; he had Sefen^ the
ups ^and dbwijs of Jife in the lower north.
His . early life was' associated with ^heep.
farming.^. Having great faith in the land
for farming and grazing' his father and he
acquired properties wii^ others had be^
.*-bnie disappointed -'with, 'and buiit up a fine,
homestead. He Ijod: been ,a,7oo.un'ci1Ior 'tyi
the Rhynie District 'Council for years,' a
member of the Methodist ?connexion, ani
he held the position of steward and super
intendent of the SundayHschool at Wool
eheds, which is a part of the Riverton cir
cuit. He married a daughter of theJate
Air. Elleiy, and she survives .him. His
father, Mr. Jalnes Kemp, of this town, is
I 87. years of age. . I'he' deceased Wt three
| daughters (Mesdames J, G. Harri? and J.
:W. Hannaford and' Miss Sarah Kemp) and
five . eona {Messrs ^Theodore, Wflsby,
Arthur, Fred, and Elliott Kemp).
ROCHESTER, June 3. — Seeding is
.nearly finished. A good acreage has been
put in this year,- mostly oh fallow ground.
The 'grass is growing nicely since the rain,
and. will soon be plentiful. Foxes are be
coming plentiful. Lambs with their
tongues -out have been found in somepad
docks.
STREAKY BAY, June 4.-Last week
whilst Mounted-Constable Keating was on
police duty, his horse tripped over a stick,
lying across the road and fell, throwing Mi.
Keating, and falling on' him. In rising the I
animal trod, with its iore feet, on Mr;'
Keating s legs. He was badly bruised, but
otherwise escaped injury.— On Monday, *e- \
fore Messrs. H. Mudge, J.- Herreen; .'Jsaidri
J. R. M6ntgomerie,se3Teral- cases TPere'tried'
in the Police Court. = T. . Jorgensen Lw.&s
' fined £2 for supplying' 'liquor to Aboriginals. -
A. Maguire summoned C. Geue for conunoii
assault. Both live at Murat Bay, but the
case was brought here for trial. Geue was
I fined 5/. W-. Tyrell was proceeded against
for having stolen a part of aphotograph
from A/ A. McConnal. The stolen part
was returned, and he was iined 20/ vand
costs. — The annual meeting of 'the Agrieut
tural Society was held last inight, when if'
fair number of members attended. . U'W
.balance'sheet showed a credit of £25i;aft« j
an honoraryim of £575/ had, been made to,
the secretary.. The. following officers were
elected:.— President, Mr. W.H. Ho,w*«li
secretary, Mr. E. H. Mudge; treasurer, Mr.'
I T. Mudge; committee, Messrs. J. H.
WharnVF. Barns, H. Mudge, W. Williams,
1 H. F. Kelsh, G. Williams, and II. A. Betts.
The show is to be held early in October.—
Mr. W. Redding, who had been suffering
from ill-health for a 'long H:ime, died on
rTuesday, and was- buried sestejday. --He
'left a widow and nine children. — A steady
rain set in this morning, and continued for
some hours. About 35 points were regis
tered. Tlus will give wneat arid herbage,
a fresh start, as frosts 'had been ratliei
severe throughout the district. Most of
! the farmers have finished seeding. — A foot
ball match. Flinders versus Crrtcrions, was
| played to-day, when-the latter won by 3
behinds.
SPRINGTON, June 2— Ploughing aiia
seeding operatidhs are well adviinced. Last
night there was a heavy frost, and it is
feared if there is a. continuance the grass
, will suffer greatly...
i SHERING A, June 5.— Last Monday even
ing the Rev. E. J. Piper gave an interesting
lecture on the 'life in China.' There was
| a large attendance, and an enjoyable even
ing was spent. Supper was provided -by
the ladies. The proceeds of the evening's
entertainment will be devoted to the church
funds.
STANSBURY, June' 6.— Yesterday the
local tennis club visited Minlaton and
played a match, winning by 11 games to
9.
SMTTHFIELD, June C— Mr. H. Smith,
who has lately started business in this
town as a grocer, had the misfortune to
I lose about £35 worth of his stock through
a fire, the origin of which is unknown, last
evening. Mr. Smith does not yet reside
on liis premises, and he left the njace
I earlier than usual on Friday evening. Early
] this morning a resident who was passing,
j noticed smoke issuing from the premises;
1 and informed Mr. .Smith. — Mr. B. Coker,
; who works at the local machinist's, caught
: his fingers in the cogwheel of one of the
machines, and had them crushed, severely
this week.
SMOKY BAY, June 3.— Mr. E. Lovelock
:has lost three valuable horses, and Mr. Har
rison one through some unknown cause.
It is thought that worms from contaminated
| water have killed them. Mr. Harrison has
the rest of his team down, and they also
are expected to die. - Mice are doing a lot,
of damage to the wheatstacks, and to wheat
that has been sown. .They burrow in the.
fields for the grain, and as a result the
young crops are looking poor. A lot— of '
wire netting has been landed for the new
vermin fence. Lambing has begun, and it
is expected there will be a good percentage,
green feed being plentiful. Seeding ia riow
about finished, and there will not be as
much land under crop this year as U6ual.
TAILEM BEND', June 3.— Information
has been .received that nine members- of
the Victorian '„ Railways Standing Com
mittee will leave Murray Bridge in a;
launch on June 19 for Tail eni Bend. After
: a few .hours' stay litre they will pro
! ceed to Pinnaroo by rail to inspect the
! nature of the country, there with a view,

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fcweeH '*ftileni Bend -and a^conibined; team
of natives from.^W*Hiin^boh : arid- Point,
4tc£efryv : It resulted an :a ; Win^ --..for the
viators .byv£;'goal%:12.:,behi4^'ip'78'4(»lB'.3~
^'T^^i^A^un^3.4^TWr;Bairowa' and
pght -J'ootba.U ^, A&ociStitfn/Amatch 'be-
tween: 'TaiSrida*a,nd' NunoDJI|-a- was playe3
i-n the local iroiinds. vTftriimda . winning
by 4'gcals 15 benmds:to 2goals lfltfcehinds.
June 4.— The Unique Biograph opened to a
fair, house last Jnight, 'and a good . pro
gramme was presented. -;. .' -./ ..
'; TAiLUNT)A, .Tune t—X'. complimentary
social, watt tendered to Mr. B. W. Reusdi
on Thursday ieveliing by the members of
the Bt. John's XiiiSheian dhurch choir- «nnd
friends. Thoro was a pleasant gathering.
Mr. Julius Habich. the president of the
choir; presided. Reference was made by the
chairman | to the good work done by_ Mr.
R.eiisch, who has been conductc-r ^t-f the
choir for several years.- . Mr. I. Habich,
on. behalf of the members of the choir,
presentsed Mr^ iteusclT-'-'witlr '.ja silver
mounted coiaductor's batoh. ?»-. Addresses
were delivered by the chairman. Mr;' Albert
-Thiele ^secretajy of 4he choir), and Mr.
C. Warnest. Songs were' contributed by
tJie choir, :Miss rRlein, Messrs. Thiele,
E. Petras, R. Nitschke, and Fred; Jleiiscb.
Miss H. Schwartz acted ?'?? as-accompaiiiBt,
assisted by Messrs. E. Offe and Arthur
John.
VICTOR HARBOR, June 3.— The' stea
mer Hyson, -of Lund's Blue. Anchor line,
?called.hsre oh Saturday .for.-a- cargo of wool.
The boat is 'bound for. England, and- will :
call at - Port Adelaide. - There were oyer
1,100 bales rof wool shipped.-^A literary
society, independent of the institute, Was
formed: several weeks ago, The members
felt the need -6i more freedom than the
laws of the institute could give, hence the
formation of the new society. .. JThe -^ fir,5t
-meeting was held in St.; Augustine's Hail
on Wednesday, and it took^he f orm. of a so
cial. r The president (M&.-W. -H.; Band)
bccupie'd the chair.?- The pEogramme ..con
sisted 'of musical and elocutionary items:
Songs were rendered by Misses Thwaites
and F. Jeffervi Messrs. A. Wickman and E.
Field; pianoforte items, Misses F. . Wey
mouth arid I. Hill; recitations by Messrs.
A. J. and F. WilLsmore.— On Tuesday even
ing at the Congregational Chui-ch a social
gathering was held by the Sunday,-.school
?officera, senior scholars, and friends, to bid
farewell, to Miss L. Harvey, the teacher 'of
the infant boj^s' ilass in. the Sunday-school.
On behalfrol the school, Mr. C. Shipway,
the superintendent, presented the departing
guest with a. teacher's Bible., The Rev.
D. J. Wellington and Mr. Collins
also J3poke of the. regret they all felt at
Miss Harvey's pending departure.
W1LI.UKGA, June 2— The' Rev. J. D=
Langsford, general secretary -of the 'Metho-
dist Home Mission Society; doing deputa
tion work in the Wilhuiga circuit. Mr.
-Langsford, who was stationed here_20 years
ago. conducted a special service in' the
Willunga Methodist Church on,, Sunday
afternoon, and a collection was taken up
in-uid-»f the horde missions'. The annual
meeting was held on Monday evening. Mr.
J. Jenkin presided. The jrepoit was read
by/ the Rev. W- H. Robinson, and showed
that the circuit raised last . year, the
largest amount for -librae missions iliiit
it had sent in for fifteen yea».\.The Iteyv
J. D. Langsford, with tHe^ajd of a larg-j
map showing- the extent of the operations
of the society, delivered air- interesting
address.^On Saturday- \he Willunga foot
ball team journeyed. to Sellick's Hill to t)lay
an association match iigainst the Hills'
United' club, Willunga won by 4 goals
17 behi»ds to 4 goals 5 behinds. The goal
kickers were:— Willunga. Guerin (2),-r''M«:
Richards, F. Auldana (1); Hills'- United/
S. Wheaton (3), C. McCrae. This 'makes
tho second win for Willunga in association
football this year.
WALLAROO, June 4.— The contractor
for renovating and painting the Wallaroo
Town Hall is pushing on with the work.
On Tuesday one of his men was paint
ing the woodwork of '' one^ of the
high windows in the hall/ wjieh the
ladder slipped, and the young man fell, in
juring his back and head. He is progress
ing favorably. — The residents -of West ward
are desirous' of fencing in the triangular
piece of land between Lydia-terrace and
.the jetty, and planting the same .with trees,
or otherwise making this part of our reserve.
more attractive. The following officers have
been appointed to cany into' effect this de
sirable object:— President, Mr. H, L. Han
cock; vice-presidents, Messrs. A. Brown 'and
F. W. Boasher and Dr. Wilson: secretary,
Mr. R. Tonkin; treasurer, Mr. ? W.pL Raws:
committee, Dr. W. H. Harbison, and
Messrs. E. Martin, J. D. .Phillips, and R.
Letheby, and Rev. J. Garrett. ? The neces
sary authority 'is being asked for from 'the
Wallaroo Town Council; and doubtless con
sent will be granted. - ?: . . r .
WINDSOR, June &.^O\\ Wednesday
afternoon members of the Windsor Tennis
Glub : and friends i . entertained lliss. . Ella
Simmons at .. tea in the Methodist fichool
room on the eve 'of her departure from tbe
district. She received many useful - gifts'.
Tennis was indulged in,juidan enjoyable
afternoon spent.— Measles in a mild Tdrni.
is prevalent, and' the -attendance 'at . the
State echoolis affectedy '?''.,-'? ??'...'..' '.????
YONGALA, June 3.— A-£arewell, social
was tendered laifceyening to Mr. and Mrs..
A. T. Dempsey- and family^ and Mr. and
Mrs. O'Shea and fainily./' ' Mr. . DMpsey^
who has held ' the position . of district clerk
for seven years, is Jeayhifi; for Canowie Belt,,
and Mr. O'Shea; who has-been mounted-'
conatable here- for three years,, has., .bees'
promoted to Carrieton. Tlie: hall was
crowded. Mr. W.Mller, M^.- who pre:;
sided,1 'presented, the guests with a silver tea '.
and coffee service, and, on behalf .'of thg
residents; wished them evory ,suecessr
Messrs. W..G. Uradtkeand T.K. Watt als^
spoke. The evenhig's programine iyas;cpn-'
tributed to by Miss.es R. Kankervis, M: 'Er
Turi)in,D. Doorne, and U. Hawkins, and'
Messrs. %. WaUace, H=R. Jtaneeil, and'
J. Blunsden.- ?' *' . '. - : . '
YONGALA. Juno'8.^-On Saturday even-:
ing last the local tennis.club -held a/mcet'--
lng to receive the annual balance-sheet. The
secretary (Mr; M. C. OVBhea) reported the;,
club to be in a: good; position. Therfii-Jwa*
a credit balance of £3. He tenddfed'hiS'
resignation' as secretary on, account ^pf 5iie'
j^moyal to Cjjirrieton. 3?Jie following com-^
BiittsifeajEas appointed -for jiext year:--;
Me^t#^B. ' Burton, ? P, . BT^ . Wait. -ife&fc
Jot^»^;fi0..^fll»gjiie, -and Ok H/^ai8|

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nuegy, .4o.'--Wj^h.':--wa4;^iitenSeissea: tf^ufi^fJ-^^S
iorseSj took place ipia '3atHf4ay :ijight'.'^ji*S 'liJ&^K
rider of the bicycle stistained sligiiJ^j^^i^'^fe
— 'Ili'e news of the transfervof Mr. ?£jjtt&-*f-£M
Hunt, the, local ppshnajsterj to.an -'ofiwiffitrS^
the north/ lias caused regret eMbhg j££-' '
dentslere.,,.^.. ^ J
uYOJUOlTpvS^r, June 3— That there are
ijnetals1 of lvalue, as 'jvejl as ptetroleunijbn '
the .lower peninsula, is still the opinion
(S. prospecujra^i-wUo are busy In duNS&nt
places searching for indications The latest
development is aTmd on a farm in Bome
new country . lately selected The omer
was ploughing, when he turned up a Itfmp
of quartzV stated^ to be showing golo
freely. A shaft was sunk and a quartz
reef -found /with good indications of 'the
precious 'metal, another attempt lg, to
be made to discover the oil, of which/ m
dications are abundant —A letter ftpm
Stoker miller, on board the warship jJer
wick, has -heen ler/uved by a local !peBi
dent, giving a vivid account of the -col-)
lision between that vessel and the torpedo
boat destroyer Tiger, Stoker Miller 1b a
ion of Mr. Miller, town-^lerk of Editb
burgh.— At an auction sale on Saturday a '
four-roomed house, lately budt, was _sold ?* ~^
for £350. Other new dwellmghouses * are
being built. — Mr. A JJ Munt,- who wha«f /*
proved a careful and capable officer, ^&
being transferred from the local jpost
office to; Blinman — A new relaj of Salva
tion Army officers has arrived to jalte
charge of the local corps, the officers HSmo
were previously appointed haying resigned
their positions. ,
YORKETOWN, June 7— A little -&ild
belonging to Mr Alfred Heusler ''Was
brought m for medical attendance «n Sua
day, having. had one of bis hands badly
lacerated through a bite from a home — v
A.foojtball match between Brentvrood taitf
Yorketown teams played on the latter*8
grounds on Saturday, resulted m a win^Eor
Yorketown by 5. goals 10 behinds to 2 goals
5 behinds.^A cjbange will shortly be mde
in the police .-officero At this station,
Mbunted-^nistaiJie Buttfield havmg 'been
notified of Ins removal The news his bert»
received with general regret.

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