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Evening Star, Issue 14633, 1 August 1911, Page 4

Tenders for the new building for the South Otago Freezing Company were dealt with by the directors at Balclutha yesterday, that of H. Lyders, Dunedin (£21,230), for a concrete building being accepted. Among the unsuccessful tenders were the following;--- Alexander Bain, £26,078; Watson Rhodes and Son, £23,740; M‘Kinnon and Hamilton. £25,337; Crawford and Watson, £25.558: G. Lawrence and Son. £24,583; G. Hodges, £21.500. The contract provides for the building being completed in time for next fat lamb season. Mr C'obeldick, of Nelson, was appointed clerk of works. The'Huntly correspondent of the ‘Auckland Star’ reports the death at Oparuari of the well-known octogenarian chief Mahutu. The deceased fought through the Waikato war, and was present at the battle of Orakau, holding the rank of sergeant under Tawhana, and was the last of the three fighting chiefs who went through the war. On peace being declared in the Waikato, .Malmtu proceeded to Taranaki, where he fought in many engagements. A big tangi is being held at Oparuari. At the meeting of the Labor Erepresntation Council last night it was decided to take no action with regard to running a candidate for Dunedin West. The representation of the Chalmers seat was also disc lifted, hut the matter was held over. The following motion was carried :—“That this council enter a protest against the action of the Dunedin Hospital Board re the proposed expenditure of public money to the amount of £SOO in the purchase of a motor car," also that if the statement be correct that it is difficult to get members to visit the sanatorium, they should at once resign their seats and make room for others who will attend to the duties for which they were elected,” A letter was received from the Dunedin branch of the Labor party, requesting the council to contest any seats on local bodies that may become vacant. A resolution was passed—- “ That this council convey to Mrs T. E. Taylor their deepest sympathy in her sad bereavement, as we recognise that in Mr him we had a true friend to Labor.” The announced candidates so far for the Christchurch North seat are Mr L. M. Isitt (No-license) and Mr J. D. Hall (Opposition). The Labor party meet on Friday to consider the matter of the selection of a candidate. Western Australian boys to the number of 42 are due in Wellington at the end of August on their way to the United

States. - The objects of their tour acre educational, comparison witfi the rifle shots of other countries, to advertise Australia in a popular fashion, and to popularise Australian football. The tour is the outcome of the visit of Major Peixoto’e Californian boys, and is, in a manner, an exchange visit, Major Peixoto having in vited Australian boys to visit the Stalca, The boys will bo financially able to travel to Chicago and back, but if they make a success of their tour they may extend it to London. Their ages range from 11 years to 19. A trained nurse will travel with them. “The boys of Australia'’ will be managed by Lieutenant Simons. Mr Cecil Jeffrey, of the Western Australia Education Department, who is in Wellington, en route to San Francisco, will make arrangements ahead for the tour. The Christchurch City Council last night night unanimously elected Mr J. J. Dougall (deputy mayor) Mayor for the remaining portion of tho late Mr T. E. Taylor’s term. The Reserves Committee of the City Council will meet the Citizens’ Committee next Monday in respect to the request to have a portion of the Wood bang lx Reserve set apart for a playing area. For a satisfactory line of furniture ot reasonable price visit Sanders’s Furnishing House, 175 George street.—[Advt-1 What is meant by Fraser’s “full value” system of painting and decorating? Simply this; Every penny you pay is returned to you in work and material. There is no charge for non-workers, etc. I give better material, better workmanship, at less cost. Bet me give price. W. Fraser, Box 57, Dunedin. ’Phono 2,972. —[Advt.] Otago Lodge, U.A.0.D., members are requested to attend the meeting to-morrow night. A glass of Speight’s beer at lunch and eupner is better tftaa all tho tea in China,— [AdVt.] tin’s Apiol and Steel Pills, sold by all chemists and stores throughout Australasia.— [Advt.] The child, the parent, the grandparent, all are assured of a good likeness with the most exquisite finish at moderate pharge at Acme Photo, George street. 'Phone 963.—[Advt. j No softer or more beautiful effects in phoco portraiture can be seen anywhere than in the showcases in vestibule of Morris, photographer, Princes street. Telephone 859. [Advt.]

Wallace's Dreadnought Sale of high-clasa men’s wear successfully launched. A great victory scox-ed on Saturday. Hosts of bargains for this week. Genuine, good goods, not warehouse sweepings. Come and see for yoxxrself. Everything reduced in price. Country visitors and patrons specially welcomed at the Golden Hat Shop, Princes street. See Wanted Knowns. —[Advt.]