The Bruce Herald MILTON, MONDAY, JULY 6, 1908. THE MEMBER FOR CLUTHA.

Bruce Herald, Volume XXXXIV, Issue 61, 6 July 1908, Page 4

The Bruce Herald MILTON, MONDAY, JULY 6, 1908. THE MEMBER FOR CLUTHA.

The member for Clutha has beer? getting all-round praise from journals Government and Opposition alike. The Daily Times gives Mr Malcolm a first-class certificate as a politician and an industrious member, and the Tapanui Courier, which could not be said to be friendly to the member for Clutha in his early political career, now says of him : " Taking Mr Malcolm's address as a whole it gave generai satisfaction, and it is evident that he in close touch with the people. Although the member for Clutha is not a Government supporter, we think he has the good wishes of a large section of that party as a straightforward, honest politician, who is rapidly coming to the front, and making himself a very useful member for the Clutha." The The Tuapeka Times says " The most cogent argument against Socialism that has come under our notice was pro pounded by Mr Malcolm, M.R, in his recent speech at'Balclutha. He maintained that what kept the flourishing State departments of industry in a hale and hearty condition was the competition of private enterprise. The State not being the sole employer of labor was in a position to dismiss servants

who did not do ils work to its satisfac tion, but if the State were the sole em plover of labor, that is, if Socialistic aspirations were realised, it would be unable to dismiss its incompetent servants and leave them tq the tendei mercies of the private employer. Mi Malcolm here indicated the rock against which undiluted Socialistic theories split up into baseless fabrics ol a rose-pink vision. That hard fact is the innate tendency of human nature to loaf if there is no compulsion to tvork. If the Stale were the sole proprietor and employer, all the individuals comprising the State would be shareholders, and there are many who vould presume upon that fact, and ry to avoid doing their fair share ot he tasks prescribed by the controlling :aptains of industry. If they were dt's-

:harged they would have to fend for hemselves in the only way left to hem, namely, by stealing State pro>erty. For this they would "be arrestid, tried, and imprisoned, which fould simply mean that they would le fed, clothed, and at he public expense, They would i fact, get their minimum wage paid >y the Socialistic State just on accouni I doing nothing. To. prevent the pread of this disease 1 of idleness which 'ould be fostered by the absence of ldustrial competition, more stringent unishments than at present in vogue ould have to be devisecL Solitary Dnfinement, the jtreadmill, bread arid ater, the lash, and other penalties ab ( orrent to our humane age would have • b3 readopted by th'e socialistic State. order to destroy the fungus of injjence, wljich, -in ,no considerable.

and make rotten the whole ocial organism. We must breed more heroes before we can make a success of straight-out socialism. Moreover,our heroes must be of a species industrially profitable to the community. Human nature has always been prone to exalt on a pedestal men who were fonder of quarrelling than of working. The brave soldier is always sure of popular applause, no matter how shiftless he may be in the piping 'times of peace. The same tendency is still everywhere always manifest. The strike leader always gets more kudos than the patient, plodding worker. The faithfullest, the honestest, and the most productive working bee in the hive should reap the highest rewards in praise and pelf before we prepare to welcome the Socialistic Utopia," Our own impression of Mr Malcolm has been ever since he entered politics that he is a man who will ere long be heard of in the Councils of his adopted country as he is sincere transparently honest, and an indefatigable worker in the interests of his constituents.

County Council meeting to-morrow. Oddfellows regular meeting this evening. Mr Bedford, Dunedin, gave an address in Milton on the 23rd. Stewart's Manchester House annual stock-taking sale commences on Friday next. On page 9 wiU be found some in teresting particulars of the Macandrew and Cargill families, by Mr Alex Brown. In our obituary columns will be noticed the death at Dunedin of a former resident of Milton. The interment took place at Fairfax this forenoon. Milton Borough Council meets on Wednesday evening. Drainage will no doubt form the chief topic for discus* sion, two notices of motion on this subject having been tabled. The takings at the football match on Saturday amounted to 255. The local club's share of the " gate " totalled the sum of one shilling and threepence. Evidently the time for professionalism is not yet ripe in South Otago.

Concert in aid of Presbyterian Orphanage Fund on Wednesday even J ing, in Presbyterian Hall. A splendid programmei which should not be overlooked. Apart from the intrinsic merit of the programme, the object is a most laudable and deserving one.

Saturday night " pops" are to start " on ihe 18th. The Band has arranged • to hold a fortnightly concert on popular lines, and the Ex-pupils Club will hold monthly concerts. The funds derived will be devoted to the Band funds, and the school prize fund respectively. Mr James Forsyth has taken possession of his new .property at Milburn, lately held by Mr Campbell and Mr Patterson, from the Oamaru district, has taken over Mr Quill's place. Mr Quill retires to live in Milton for a time, and Mr Campbell purposes having a' look round the North Island. *• The Rev, Father Farthing, of Auckland, is in charge ot the Milton parish during the absence of the Very Rev. Father O'Neill, who for health reasons, intends to reside tor some months in Auckland. Father Farthing's first sermon to his new charge, preached in St. Mary's Church last evening, was impressive and eloquent. A poor unfortunate man whose friends live in Dunedin was found wandering about and acting in such a way as to lead people to think he was out of his mind. He had tramped up from Catlins and had been going without food. Constable M'Rae took charge of him on Friday and gave him every attention, and on Saturday he was committed to Seacliff. " The Harriers had a very pleasant afternoon on Saturday. Not only was the run a'pleasant one, the bares, Halford and M'Hutchon, laying a good trail from Dr. Sutherland's—whose guests the pack were for the afternoon—down towards Milburn,' a good long steady run resulting, buta fter shower baths, etc., a pleasant party sat down to diuner, presidod over by Dr Sutherland. Pleasant converse and a memory .test followed, Those present had a view of soiue 50 Email everyday articles arranged on a tray which they could examine. The tray was then removed and each one wrote on a card the names of all the articles he oould remember. E. Moore came out win--ner with 34, and Halford and Taylor tied with 32, but on a re examination of cards Taylor lost a point. The prizes given by the Dr and Mrs Sutherland were very appropriate ones Ben - fore leaving at 8 o'clock Mr Christie conyeyed the thanks' of the Harriers to Mrs Sutherland tor her hospitality, and also for the profitable evening which they ' had had. Dr Sutherland, in acknowledgment, said that he believed ,he exercise of running was quite equal .0 the exercise of the football field hough it might not have its excite* ncnt. He was willing to give a trophy o the harrier who "bad been most egular in his runs, t (Applause). 3heers were given for Dr and Mrs Sutherland before the pleasant gather-• ng broKe up. ['l. e owner scratched the favourite horse, The punter scratched His head, ind gnzeel distracted to the course; 'hen to his friends he "Said: ' This punting may allure,-but not As other things allure, >nd I would sooner put my lot, ; On Woods' Great Peppermint cure." Basket social at St John's Schoolroom on; ~ evening;, j

The Milton Brass Band is making wonderful improvement unlcr the conductorship of Mr Johnstone, and it looks as if the Milton Band will once more reach the high musical standard it formerly held. The Soutbbridge bachelors held their initial bi! in the old Schoohouse onFri 1 day eveuiug, and have every, reason to congratulate themselves on the> success attending the function. The night was oloar with a keen frosty air, and visitors were present from Milton, Lovolls Flat, and surrounding districts, with the rosult (hat the floor space was somewhat crowded, bat this was the only drawback to an otherwise splendid evening's enjoyment; The musicians (Miss Loslie, piano, and Mr W A Lilburne, violin) » gamed high praise from the dancers for the tuneful music supplied, whilst the M.O.'s (Messrs 0 Robinson arid E Hassett made sure there were no weary waits between dances. The catering arrangements were in the capable hands of Mr J. Wyber. Southbrige bachelors' initial ball was brought to a close about 3,80 a.ia„

Amongst the performers at the concert on Wednesday evening in the Presbyterian Hall in aid of the Orphanage Fund will be the following : Mrs Porter will recite "The Yaudois Teacher" (Whittier), and will also sing "The Children's Home" (Cowen), with violin obligato by Mr Johnston; Miss Martin will sing "All in the Hush of Twilight" ' r Mr Campbell from Lawrence will sing " Come into the Garden Maud," and "Mary"; Mr A. C. Webb will play a violin. solo "Romance" (Sveden); Mr J. B. M'Clymont will sing " Two Grenediers" and Mr E. W Halford "The Dear Little Shamrock"; Miss Bessie Stewart will recite, and the Lyric Quartette party will sing " The Three Chafers," " Oft in the Stilly Night," and " The Soldier's Farewell." The Milton Brass Band will play selections "Sacred Songs," "Sandon" and "Jerusalem." From the foregoing it will be seen that the concert will be well worth the 2s and is charged for admission, and we hope to see the Orphanage fund substantially benefitted thereby.