Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd, 1910. AS OTHERS SEE US.

Greymouth Evening Star, 4 February 1910, Page 2

Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd, 1910. AS OTHERS SEE US.

Sir Albert Spicer, on his return to London after a visit to Australasia, had some interesting reniarks to make concerning the Commonwealth and New Zealand. Sir Albert regards conferences as of little practical benefit in linking the Empire together and, as an ardent Imperialist, contends that the people of the .Motherland and her over-sea dominion should try to form an Imperial Commercial Council, representative of all parts of the Empire in proportion to the amount of over-sens trade, with a secretary who should be an officer of the whole council. The object would be to have a body of leading men thoroughly representative, chosen by the various chambers of commerce, who might meet from time to time and consider I the commercial relations purely as I business men. Such a proposal was accorded a favorable reception by a meeting ..f London commercial men whom Sir Albert addressed on the subject. Sir Albert thinks that British trade in the main is holding its own in the over-sea dominions. There were, i however, certain branches where British manufacturers had been a little slow in adapting themselves to the reI rpiirements of a new country, and j there ucic other branches in which hither ci.untiies have special advantage |as regards raw materials. "We at j home must always recollect." he savs, "that the commercial men of our I dominions over the seas are generally speaking, a more travelled people than !we are at home. The Australians are I ever looking forward to a visit to the j Old Country. They have now five or j six different routes by which they may I reach us. and naturally as they are j travelling through these* different countries, they keep their eyes open as to | what other people are 'producing and I take advantage of everything' they I can obtain that will suit (heir purj pose." "1 was much struck." lie | added, "with the cosmopolitan char- | acter of the Australians' buying. 1 ; made it inv business to enquire wherever ] was, where the various I articles and machinery came from, and j the answers to my questions, and the different countries mentioned, showed | how keenly alive Australians are to I secure the latest improvements and the : article most adapted for the purpose !"I development for a new country." | Ask,,| |i,, w business men abroad com- ; pared with these in England, Sir AlI bert Spicer said there was no differ- ! ence between the bright men. "Bui " i ! "' "'hied. "1 think the traders of an i " l,! '-..untry are apt to suffer f,-,,,,, j tt-.-iiii of elasticity and possiblv ononi """dedness. if v„ u n;lVt , anvt'hini; to I sell worth attention the Australian is 'I"'" '" '"ok at it favourably Tlo.se "! us win. know ,!„, (il.l Country realise how difficult il is sometimes t,', get an "Pl'orluiiity for showing new things to v ""' ,> ''riiis. I think some ebdit or j len years ago there was a distinct feel- ! '»K i" Australia that the mannfactur- | <■»••" "I <'iv«( Britain were to unwilling ;to change 5.,, 11( , ~,- ,),,.„. mpt j„„| s< ] | "'nk that phas.. ,s ,-li f ,ngin«. Bui 1 "•','', ! " ilt! l" "f i, left s tin, ~,„, doubtless the,-,, has been an impression ■•'■nong ,1,0 ~m k „„,, ,-,,,, „„, s „ „ lU) . h I" 1 «!'«• I«iwr traders b„t „f the consumers, thill Great I:,om„ i..

I'"""- ;« , «;««'iH. IVrs..i„,H.v. I FouKlu tins ~, ,],„ ~..5 , ,„• , ||v . |h|]i|v .. Su j Albert Spiivi travelled 30.000 mileI'" ] h " | , "»m< of his 4i months' tour H'™. ' "0" •""'' wont c.ff British tori-i-

• 'lilUi-TKAIXiXi; I-OR TOE XVTIOX. I'": ramifications „f I>,-. Homes demand extensive preparations ''"' llh ' "P'V'T 'l»«s philanthropic V ",' !k •""' 'I" aflth.llitk-S ti|,(l tllcmselves tar,,| will, ,|„. „,,., SMlv „ f m . |k . l:i '' ■'" appeal lu llu. ~,,,,,],.• f,„. liu . necessary lnn.lv There ~,.,,, bl . „ , denying that good work is 1,:.,,,- accm,. plisled by this unioue instil in inn. In ■' ! circular, vvhicli came In hand yestei.lay. ~ is 51;11 ,,| |haJ (|o |( . ss ( - h;|n 12.376 applications have been ,„ade to ""*. ! i"''J' n s '!'"''"= l! "' i )asl J2 months Mini 2.558 I'hilihvn, many of ,|„.„, physical sufferers, liav... dining the same |wn..(l been admitied frnin lh . '■■•inks ~f ih.. fatherless Hi,. motherless and lh.' destitute. (,9.550 children 111 aM haw Uvll rescued bv these Humes in the jiasl 4,3 years and 8.595 are now under their care. 238 tint her applications Collie to them cVerv week f'"i» all ever the Kingdom. ' Those Homes have l.eell described as (ho best kind of I'luisfian Imperialism. They effect a work for Hit- State in many respects more successful than that, earn"'l '"I l>.v Hlc I'iHtr Law. In dealing with the whole problem of child-rescue and t i-niiiing they use their best efforts ••' eradicate any taint of pau|M'iisin and in briii:- up .-very boy and ,„ Hi- high principles ~f religion and Willi that independence, vet ordered discipline, which the Ix'St home-life secures. The Boys are taught Trades and the Cirls domestic pursuits, to tit them for the Battle of Life ami to prevent them from swelling the ranks of ilie unskilled unemployed. 21,638 have b.vii emigrated to Canada and 98 per cenl. are successful, proving that the methods adept,,! are on a right basis. 'lh.. Humes are- urgently ii ed of funds and an appeal hits accordingly been made to the public to help with the sinews of war. Donations inav be sent to the local Secretary (.Mr Thomas Brown). The canvassers are now on (lie warpath and the appeal will, we feel sure, meet with a liberal response for townspeople.

The usual meeting of the Oddfellows' Lodge will !„. held in the Oddfellows' Hall llu's (Friday) evening at the usual time. Owing to a number of ticket blocks not '■: returned in connection with the Star l'ootball Cluh's art union, the drawing has been postponed to Tuesday evening next. On Saturday and Sunday next, ("aptain Hani; Ungdon, of blackball, will conduct the Salvation Army services. On Sunday evening the singing will be a special At a meeting in Hokitika yesterday afternoon, at which the Mayor (.Sir H. L*. Michel presided), it was' unanimously agreed to take steps to hold the annual conference of firo brigades and demonstration in connection therewith in Hokitika next year, and a committee was set up to procure subscriptions towards the £SOO guarantee required. The meeting was a very representative one, and great enthusiasm was displayed in the matter. A plea for the inclusion of Maori as a matriculation subject was made by the President of the New Zealand Institute (Mr A. Hamilton) in his address at the recent annual meeting. He expressed the hope that the University Senate would be brought to see that it was now being fast recognised that where the governments of dependencies of the British Empire had to do with alien races, it was of paramount imortance that the rulers should study and have a good working know, ledge of the language, manners and customs of the people they had to govern. The projected motor car reliability run to Mount Cook and back, which was to have taken place duriner the Easter holidays (says the Press) has been abandoned. It was hoped that the Government would, after all, be able to provide the necessary accommodation for the party which was expected to number 1207 but the latest information received by the committee of the Canterbury Automobile Association was that only 45 could be provided for. Ihe committee has decided that, under the circumstances, the better plan would be |.o abandon the tour altogether, which accordingly was done. In pLice of the longer tour the committee of the Association proposes to arrange for a one-day tour to Akaroa.

It is understood that extensive rerfiirs have been found necessary to the wharf in Mawhera Quay for the tug's berth eastwards. The wharf has sagged somewhat, suggesting that the stays hard been become displaced. The Railway Dej/irtment has arranged to undertake the the necessary repairs bat it is apparent that before long the complete renovation of that portion of the wharf will have to be undertaken.

Mr J. W. Arthur of Millerton, has purchased the lease of the T'aroa Hut"l from Mr Sumner.

A meeting of the Grey Building and Investment Society will beheld in Nancarrow and Go's office at eight o'clock this evening. A man named Darling an old resident of Nelson Creek, was admitted to the Hospital this morning. His condition is regarded as serious.

The "Stair" will bo published earlier than usual to-morrow—a fact which advertisers will kindly keep in mind, so as to forward their copy'first thing in the morn-

ing. _ The Pollard Midget Company arrived from Hokitika this morning and proceed to Reefton by this afternoon's train, where they open this.evening. The Police received advice last night that an explosion had occurred in the face at the Otira Tunnel, resulting in six men being injured, one rather seriously. There are no details yet to hand. The election of members of the Grey District Hospital and Charitable Aid Board will take place on March 16th. This Board will supersede the Hospital Trustees Board and Charitable Aid Board. A meeting of leaseholders in connection with the Greymouth Native Reserves will be held in the Town Hall this evening at eight o'clock. As the business is important, all those interested are icquested to attend.

A fine assortment of Nelson fruit is now on show at "Sweetman's," Mackay Street. Picnickers will do well to make their purchases there to-morrow morning. Note theaddress : Near the Railway Station. 'Phone 301. Order earlv.

Lovers of the light fantastic are again reminded that a pleasant night's enjoyment awaits them at the Cobdetl Hall this evening.

A chopping contest between T. Howaul. of Monna. and H. Chandler, of the State Mine, wil Itakc place in the Opera House to-morrow afternoon at three oclock. The match will be for £3O a-side. The Brunner Brass Band will (weather permitting) play a programme of music on Sunday afternoon, 6th inst., at 2.30 in the Recreation Grounds, Taylorville. The public are cordially invited.

In contradistinction to the coal trade, which is exceedingly brisk at the present, time, the demand for timber remains at. a very low rate. One miller who owns five mills, finds that the orders going his way are only sufficient, to keep one mill occupied full time and another half time. Satisfactory progress is being made in connection with the preparation of the si!<> for the new gasholder. The concrete work is now under way and as soon as this is completed, the work of erecting the ironwork will be undertaken. The erection of the gasholder itself will occupy about three months. The Mayor intends to keep the Native Reserves agitation prominently to the front ami lias decided to call a meeting for this evening to consider the various matters in connection with the agitation. Probably a discussion will be raised on the question of valuations, and the desirability of applying to the Government for ,i complete new valuation of the whole borough.

In < oime< tion with the proposed Laud contest, the Mayor (T. E. Coates, Esq.) and Messrs J. P. Beirne, D. Shannahan and \V. Kissonhardt yesterday waited on tlie business people to collect guarantees towards the expense likely to be incurred in connection with the undertaking. The response was a very satisfactory one, and the holding of the contest is now assured. Yesterday's Kumara Times says:— A man named Roslar was brought in to the Kumara Hospital from the Bealey end of the Otira tunnel this morning, suffering from injuries to his head. He was assisting in the driving of piles for the bridge over the Bealey River when a ring from the pile that was being driven came off and fell on his head, rendering him unconscious for a time. Wo learn that he is now doing as well as can be expected. During the examination operations in Richmond Quay in collection with the placing in position of stays for tin wharf, it leakage- of gas was discovered, and was responsible for an unusual incident, as a ifisscr by throwing a lighted match into the" gutter caused a. slight explosion. Naturally some alarm was created thereby, but subsequent investigation proved the leak to be of a very minor nature. The annual picnic in connection with St. Thomas's Church, Runanga, will be held to-morrow ;it the Seven Mile. Children and parents are asked to meet at the Church in Ward Street at 9.30 a.m. A drag will be provided for the little ones. An elaborate programme of sports has been arranged, and handsome prizes provided. Hot water, tea. and sugar and milk will bo provided, but all are asked to supply their own provisions. Given fine weather an enjoyable time may be exported. There was an excellent muster of the Grey-mouth Rifle Volunteers at a daylight parade yesterday evening, undei Captain Sotberan, when the company proceeded to the be.-ieh and were put through outpost drill by the non-commissioned officers, and seme very useful instruction was given and practised. On returning to the Drill Shod the question of attending the Johnsonville camp on the occasion of Lord Kitchener's visit was discussed, and over forty volunteers and officers signified their intention of going up. The hearing of the charge nf assault bv Constable Dunne on Alfred Gibbons, a counter action to that which closed yesterday, was resumed this morning, and it took till the adjournment for luncheon to examine and cross-examine two witnesses, .lames Coutzee and Edward Wilson. As Mr Joyce has several more witnesses to examine than in the previous charge, this case is likely to occupy several davs, as the full depositions are being taken". There is also another action being taken bv Gibbens against James lindane, to be*heard when this one is closed.

T.i-Ni.iM..\v afternoon at three o'clock M.-ssrs McMahon ami Lee will soil cm the premises, Broadway, Rteftoii, a I'nM'holil ■.vc-tiun on which stands Mr Borland's fruit and confectionery shop anil dining morns together with Iho slock and furniture contained therein. It is a most desirable propert} having a frontage of 15 feet and a depth of 99 feet and has always commanded la good business. Terms will bo announced at the sale. It is not to he denied that one of the problems of the day is how to get men to church and how to revive the interest of men in church life and work. By far the greater proportion of men never attend u church and the reasons assigned for the growing neglect are many and complex. Glowing accounts of the men's meetings held in Australia by the Rev. 11. S. Woollcombe have reached us. This gentleman is the organising agent of the Church of England Men's Society, and will address a meeting for men only in the Town Hall, Oreymouth, on Sunday, February 13th. He appears to lie a leader of men, his mission seems to he to men. and he has studied the problems of the day in so far as they affect his fellows. Every male member of the Anglican Church should make it a point to he present at the lecture on the 13th.

We make prices that make our big business bigger. Bargains for every purse. Ladies' straw shapes 6d, 9d, Is, assorted (lowers 6d each, moreen undersMrts 2/6. worth double, at W. McKay and Son! where the big bargains are.—Advt. A few of our lines suitable for Xmas I resents.—Autograph albums 1/- to 11/6, l postcard albums 9d to 21/. framed pictures 2,- to 30/-, photo frames 6d to 12/6, fire screens 1/. to 13/-, photograph albums 8/6 to 22/6, fountain pens 2/- to 30/-, gift books 6d to 21/-, Bibles 1/- to 60/-, prayer and hymn books 1/- to 11/6. Come and inspect the Xmas stocks at B. Dixon's, Tainui Street, next door to the Public Trust Office.—Advt.

To those desirous of purchasing a piano or organ, please call or write to the Dresden Piano Co., Ltd., Campbell's "Buildings, Tainui Street. We are agents for John Broadwood and Son, Rich Lipp and Sohn, Ronisch, Bohm, Koch and Sohn and 801 l and Imperial Organs. We have a large stock to select from and terms can lie arranged to suit all. Our expert tuner, Mr y. M. Phillips, is now in Grcvmoutli. and all tunings and repairs will be promptly attended to.—Advt. Xmas gifts for ladies.—Dressing cases 10'6 to 50/-, writing folios and desks 1/- to SO/-, companion sets 3/6 to 30/-, manicure sets 2/6 to 30/-, glove and handkerchief . boxes 1/- to 9/6, a set of purses 1/- to 30/, I hand bags 4/6 to 22/6, S.M. Bottles 2/6 to 12/6, music cases 1/- to 15/-, band mirrors 1/3 to 20/-, jewel cases 2/6 to 30/-, SM brush sets 15/- to 30/-, 8.8. brushes 15/- to 20/-, brush sets 6/6 to 20/-, spectacle cases 2/- to 20/-. Hundreds of other lines at B. Dixon's, Tainni Street, next door to Public Trust Office.—Advt. Xmas Presents for Gentlemen.—l'ursea 1/- to 12/6, wallets 2/- to 25/-, collar boxes 2/- to 6/, writing folios and cases 1/- to 50/-. dressing cases 10/6 to 90/-, tie boxes 2/- and 2/6, cigar and cigarotte cases 3/6 to 30/-, ink stands 1/- to 21/-, smokers' sets 2/- to 10/6, shaving paper pads 1/- to 5/6, letter cases 2/- to 30/-, stud boxes 1,- to 2/6, cuff boxes 2/6. Come and inspect these lines at B. Dixon's, Tainni Street.—Advt. Alex. Lennie is still at the Club.—Adrt.

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