Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. FRIDAY, APRIL 8th, 1910 NOTES AND COMMENTS.

Greymouth Evening Star, 8 April 1910, Page 2

Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. FRIDAY, APRIL Bth, 1910 NOTES AND COMMENTS.

l iti; conference of delegates representing the various West Coast racing clubs which assembled at Ueeftoti on Wednesday night, came to a very satisfactory conclusion in deciding on the appointment of one starter and one handicapper for (lie combined clubs. The wisdom of such a step cannot be doubled and should result in the ■ ■.Io e; of Kings" gaining further at i i t>! * *.■'•. *• on the \Vc.s* c. j. t. The ', t Mr «l. .•

startyr. speedily uittilied itselt and 11 is gratifying to know that the cluhs, having secured tlie services of a good man, intend to retain him. In this important department there should not, therefore, he any cause for complaint in the future, as during the recent meetings Mr. Keith proved himself the right man in the right place. The conference also acted wisely in determining to appoint a handienpper, who will make the adjustments for the whole of the West t oast meetings, so that in this respect there will be a uniformity which has been sadly lacking in the past. Tins will be a decided advantage ami should tend to minimise the complaints which are now heard. Of course, such a task will be no sinecure, but it is confidently expected that the change will be for the better. The whole proceedings of the conference were permeated with a desire to place the sport on such a high plane that not the least exception could be taken in the slightest detail. As long as the clubs keep such a high ideal as this in view we have no doubt but that they will secure the hearty support of the public, whose confidence and assistance is dependent on everything being fair and above board. As long as the sport remains clean, llte clubs will have nothing to fear. A gratifying feature of the conference was the determination of the Westland Racing Club to come under the jurisdiction of the G'reyinoutli Metropolitan Club. Let us hope that such a decision will signalise the disappearance of the petty bickering of the past and the substitution in their place of a determined resolve I > work unitedly together for the wellbeing of the sport on the West Coast.

('attain Scott, to whose Antarctic expedition, reference is frequently made in our cablegrams, lias issued the programme of Ins intended expedition to the Antarctic. The main object of the expedition, he explains, is to reach the South Pole, and to secure for the British Kmpire (lie honour of that achievement. The scientific objects are briefly stated as follows:—Geographical : To explore King Edward’s Land ; to throw further light on the nature and extent of the Great Barrier ice formation, and to continue the survey of the high mountainous region of Victoria Land. Geological: To examine the entirely unknown region of King Edward’s Land, and to continue the survey of the rocks of Victoria Land. Meteorological; To obtain simultaneous observations at (wo fixed stations, as well as weather records of sledge journeys. Magnetic : T,> duplicate the records of the eleme~ts made by the Discovery Expedition with magnetographs. The comparison should throw the most important light on climatic changes. In addition, attention will ho paid to the study of marine biology at both stations and in the ship, and (he examination of physical phenomena will he continued.

It is gratifying to note that energetic steps are being taken by the Inangahua and Murchison County Councils and the Nelson Chamber of Commerce to place before the Government the extreme desirability of completing the road to the justly famed Maruia hot

springs, situated in Central Buller, Even West Coasters fail to appreciate to ihe full extent the value of these springs, which possess curative pro* perties, which have proved beneficial to a considerable number of people who have been able to make the rough journey which at present must bo undertaken to reach them. It is only right that such health giving springs as these should be exploited to the fullest possible extent for the benefit of the people. "What is required Is the completion of the road so that invalids may be conveyed to the springs in vehicles, and the erection of up-to-date accommodation and bath houses at Maruia. The Government should lio [ longer airily dismiss the representa tions of the people, who, at the present are the chief sufferers by the continued inactivity of the authorities. 'When we remember the huge sums which have been expended at Rotorua and Hanmer, the justice of the demand for some assistance on the West Coast will be apparent, to all. Until the improvements wo have mentioned are effected, West Coasters will perforce have to proceed, at great expense, to Rotorua or Hanmer for treatment, whereas they have in their own immediate vicinity sulphurised springs of excellent curative propert ios. To Ministers and many members of Parliament, the Maruia is an unknown land; but those who have benefited by a course of baths, know exactly the great advantages which would accrue from their systematic exploitation by the Government. We trust that the representations now being made to the Government will bear fruit and that before long these necessary works will be undertaken. In the interests of suffering humanity prompt action, in providing a good road to the springs and proper' facilities, is imperative.

The sympathies of all lovers of common fairness should ho with the American Federation of Labour in its endeavour to cripple the power of that gigantic “trust.” the United States Steel Corporation. Tins particular “trust” is at the moment undoubtedly one of the most deadly menaces of the industry of the Western world. It violates hy the might of money every existent law. and is always aiming at giving to the unscrupulous speculator all the legitimate gain which belongs to the toiler and his actual employer. The Labour Federation is to fight the corporation to the death, and it should win, for undoubtedly public feeling is against the money grabbers. Gambling in the essentials of civilisation ought to he very sternly resented, and that, undoubtedly, is the game nt the heinous sorcalled “trusts’*which have attained such huge dimensions in America.

The mammoth community comprehended in lire term ‘‘Greater London”—as we gather from a British Blue Book—contains now over seven and a half millions of inhabitants. What is more, their number is increasing with amazrapidity, for. since the Census of 1901, it, is computed that the aggregate has gone up by close upon a million! What v.ill be the “great wen” of London become? Will flie swarming people "car themselves out by their rush? Testimony to their ceaseless activity is eloquently afforded by the figures, which show that within the last two decades the number of passenger’s carried by tram, train, and ’bus multiplied more than fivefold ! No wonder that the traffic jiroblem has become a source of continual anxiety to the authorities. And yet there is no place in the whole world where traffic is bettor regulated end controlled than in Central London, where the all-powerful policeman’s glove is the positive wonder of every visitor.

Golf clubs and balls in profusion at Wade s.—Advt. Muff oysters are now obtainable at the Silver Grid, Mackay Street. Ready for use.—Golf clubs and bolls at Wades.—Advt. A miner named Rimmer sustained a number of bruises about the head and hayk fall of stone in the State Mum on Monday. We are pleased to ieain that nothing serious occurred and injit the sufferer will be about acrain in i few days. On Sunday afternoon the Runanga, Wesleyan ( httrch choir will give a service of song entitled. “The Battle of Life,” in tncir mission hall. Thev have been practising it for some time.‘so that a musical ue.it is m store for the people of Runanga. 1 he service will begin at 3 p.m. Aitkon and Peters have now opened out their new stocks of men's clothing, mercery and underwear. A special line of men s and hoys’ tweed overcoats. We invite inspection of these high-grade goods, and can guarantee tit and satisfaction to all. Advt

A lectule on the eye and its defects "ill be delivered by Mr J. M, Spear, M l’.Dr. of Optics, in the Hall on Wednesday, 20th April. The WHE ject will be illustrated by powerful lantern slides. The people‘of Greyinouth should not miss this excellent opportunity to learn something of this wonderful organ (the eye). Mr Ed. Hopkins announces in another column that he has a rjentiful supply of lamp--, lamp burners and mantles to‘suit every one. and these he is selling at the most reasonable prices which cannot be equalled on the ('oast. He has also an enormous stock of crockery and glassware ■ a all kinds, together with plain and fancy toilet Sets, ornamental vases, epergnes, palm bowls and fancy ware of the very best quality. 1-overs of dancing ai • given final notice ot the Hospital Ball to be held at Stillwater to-night. The energetic committee are sparing neither time nor trouble to make (be ball a success. The ticket sellers have beaten all previous records for the district. A committee of ladies has also been formed to attend to the refreshments. A walt/ing competition will also be held, tlw prize for which is a gold medal and k; la . a brooch. Brunner people are re!!”.n k d that Mr Pellin’a coach will leavtj Brunner at 7,50 for Stillwater, returning after the ball.

'The many words of appreciation that were beard at the Brunner Bazaar from the time that Mrs Alison, in a few pointed and crisp sentences, opened the same, were due to the tremendous percentage of the population who heartily blessed the 8.8.8. for the high-class goods that were on sale. Many said that the hand bazaar made a record that would stand for years, they never knew there were people who would go to a fete where there was no standing room, some having to wait for an hour at the doors, others cheerfully spent and won with the utmost good humour on account of the big, broad, square principles on which the goods were offered them.

The united mission, which has been conducted by Mr Hugh Baton during the past -fortnight, was brought to a close last night. The preacher's farewell address was "What will I do with Jesus,” which proved a fitting conclusion to a most successful mission. The only regret expressed by many was that the mission could not be extended another week. However, there has been an entire absence of setnsationalism, the evangelist every time appealing to the reason of the people to adopt the Christian course. Before dispersing votes of thanks were passed to the preacher and all who had assisted in making the mission the success it was.

According to the Wellington manager, the resumption of work at the Newcastle mines has not had any appreciable effect on the output of the Blackball Coal Company. A large part of the coal diverted for bunker use during Hie strike will now probably be snnnlied to the Railway Department, although quantities of‘Newcastle coal are used on the railways and further shipments are already on the water. The latter coal has an advantage over the local product in that it withstands the weather a good deal bettor.

A very successful meeting of the Sir Oiwge Grey L.O.L. No. 50 was held in the Druids’ Hall last night. Despite many counter attractions there was a large attendance of members. A good deal of routine business was transacted. Two new members were affiliated. Farewell greetings were given to a departing memlver. It was resolved to endeavour to arrange a special meeting for Brigadier Albiston, I’.G.C., on the occasion of his approaching- visit to the Coast. The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem.

Messrs Mark Sprot and Co’s sale of thoroughbred and other horses at (heir yards. Mackey Street, to-morrow morning at half-past eleven will offer an exceptional opportunity to anyone desirous of securing good horses, as Messrs E. Griffen and G. B. Mnrfitt are both offering their well-known gallopers and Mr T. Staines is offering the trotter Mawhera and a bov’s pony. Subsequently Messrs Mark Sprot and Co. will offer one steam and one petrol motor car, the property of Mr F. B. Hughes, of Christchurch, who has driven butn over from there on more than one occasion.

The big pumps are being lowered into the chamber of the big shaft at the Ross Goldfields Limited on Wednesday, having been kept running for some days prior to being put in position below, and found to work without a hitch. Some dirt that was got casually from two or three of the different faces in No. 7 Level returned close on a dwt of gold from three dishes. This is only corroborating the opinion that all the old miners expressed of the value of tliis ground. There is not much doubt Is the manager’s mind that the cause of flooding the mine some 23 years ago was the (tipping of the Cassius workings as k can be plainly seen in N® 6 Carol,

The annual meeting of the West Coast Hockey. Association will be held in the Town Hall this evening. At a meeting of the Dobson School Committee, Miss Elsie Woods was selected as assistant teacher of the Dobson school. The only deceased person’s estate certified for duty at the Stamp Office at Hokitika during the month of March was that of Maria A. Pearce (£640). As Rev. T. F. Taylor will be absent from Gteymouth from April 11th to 22nd there will be no night school nest nor the succeeding Monday. The annual meeting of the Greymouth Hockey Association will be held this evening when it is hoped there will be a full •attendance of representatives. Mutual Improvement Society will meet to-night in the Y.M.B.C. rooms at eight o’clock. Subject, debate: “Should the House of Lords be abolished ?” All men invited to attend.—Advt. Lovers of the light fantastic are reminded that a dance, under the direction of the Shamrock Assembly, will be held in Englert’s Hall this evening. Gentlemen are asked to contribute 1/6, while ladies are admitted free. Business people having accounts against the Grey River Hospital Trustees, Benevolent Society, or the Grey District Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, are requested to render them forthwith to the Secretary.

The election of a Mayor of Brunncrton will take place on Wednesday, the 27th instant, if there is a poll demanded. The date of closing nominations is Wednesday, the 20th instant, at noon, at the Council Chambers, Wallsend. The Edward Medal was originally intended to be awarded for heroic acts performed bv miners and miarrymen. It has now been decided that the medal may bo awarded to those who in the course of industrial employment endanger their lives to save others. We again remind all those who intend patronising the Gobden Assembly that everything i-s ready for to-night’s dance. The Committee have spared no trouble to make the floor and general arrangements in first-class order. Don’t forget to I.e present to-night. A good night's dancing is guaranteed to everyone. A man named W. Harris arrested here was brought up before Mr. B. J. Thomas, J.P., this morning on a charge of stealing a number of articles, including a set of false teeth, from Agnes Ayers’ Hotel at Westport. Detective Campbell asked for a remand to Westport which was granted, accused to appear there on Monday. Through the instrumentality of Mr Halley. Conciliation Commissioner, who has been in the district arranging for a settlement, all differences between the proprietors of the Brunner and North Brunner coal mines and their workmen have been thoroughly settled in a most satisfactory manner.

An extraordinary experience befel Miss Irene Mackay and Master Strepb King. It appears the young coimle were taking' a “Cakewalk," “Beside the Seaside." when they saw “The Shopwalker, ’ “Alone on the Raft" with “My Yorkshire Girl.” and “ \ Lassie from Lancashire." Gne.-s there 11 lie trouble in “Jungle Town to nmjbt. Anyway you’d better drop into the Town Hall and witness the disturbance.- Advt. Although everything in Geo. Sweet - main’s jewellery establishment is finite new and uniipie, all his prices are. remarkably low. He has a large stock of sterling* silver and electro-plated ware, suitable for wedding presents, which we feel sure will find readv purchasers, providing intending buyers only pay a visit of inspection and compare bis prices and values. If yon are in need of a suitable present, don’t delay, but call at his shop at tmre.

The Brunner Salvation Army (Tips wil hold a harvest thanksgiving festival, be ginning on Saturday with a sale of goods On Sunday special*meetings will be held throughout the day and on Monday evening there will be a rally, when the (treymouth Salvation Brass Band, nnderj’.andrnaster Johnson, will play a number pi choice selections, and officers will contribute solos, etc. At the Magistrate’s Court at Reefton vesterday, the Magistrate (A. (>ooke. Esq) heard a charge of assault preferred by the police against a man named Butler. Inspector Black prosecuted, and called three witnesses. John Green. J. Heslop (jun.) and J. Heslop Ken.) who proved the assault. The Magistrate lined the defendant 20s and costs of one witness {J. Heslop, jun.). the others not claiming expenses.

The work of ’enmviim the rocky pin naeles in the Rangitotlf Channel, where the steamer Kaipara struck, was commenced a few days ago. (in Wednesday two 251 b charges of dynamite were tired, and a large portion of the rock was removed. There was nothing in the way of spectacular display, the water in the vicinity of the rock merely boiling up and discolouring with the fragments of ro< k which had been pulverised. A hot pie and bun struggle will be bold in Stevens’ Hall. Blackball, to morrow night in aid of the Salvation Army Build ing Fund. Captain Langdon has arranged a grand concert, and the hot piesjmd buns which will be sent up from Grey mouth will be specially good. A quantity of local and visiting musical talent will make up a concert of great interest, and as the object is so excellent a one a very large attendance is assured. f It is stated (says the West Coast limes) that an interesting case has been set down for hearing at the next sitting of the Magistrate’s Court at Kumara. The plaintiff is the Commissioner of luxes, Wel lington, and the defendants are well kie-wn public men in Westland, who are interested in Wellington nroperty. on who h it is alleged, no taxes have been paid for some considerable time. It seems tbat the case will be of special interest on account of the fact that two of the defandants have been ready and willing to pay limn proportions of the amount involved, but have been mulcted in tlm additional 1 1 - 1 per cent for nonpayment, together with court costs on amount of the whole me not being tendered. The result, r. ill be awaited with considerable interest. The celebrated German chemist. Liebig, made a public statement P> tlm ertei t that the quantity of soap n.-ed by a nation would be no inaccurate ineasmc whereby to estimate its wealth and 'lcgiee of ci\ ill sation. Certain it is that sin h nation- a. the Greeks, Turks and some of J lie Asiatn races whose soap consumption i. eoiiip.ualively low, ocumv a .similar position m the civilisation tealo, wht! t tlm Engb-b, American, Itcit.h and (a rirntn mu'. hu a'-e largest gnp mm naan lead 'K " ■ Soap has been in use a long, long timt, it. manufacture is described by the historian Pliny early in the Christian era, and it is proved to have been used in the Homan Empire 2000 years ago, us soap in a per feet state of preservation has been found among the ruins of Pompeii. It is, however, within the last lit tv years that soup has attained such popularity, it is now used by rich and pour alike, and to be unclean is a disgrace. It is used medic inally as a vehicle for the apvijication of umdi cants for skin complaints and for toilet purposes. The toilet scran now made- is ot the highest quality and perfumed and medicated in wonderful variety to suit various tastes. A good high-class toilet soap undoubtedly invigorates the skin, enhancing the natural beauty and improving the complexion It is, however, ridiculous to suppose that an ordinary household soap which contains an excess of alkali (for scouring purposes) is suitable for a delicate and sensitive skin. Pimples, blotches, rough, hard, dry and red skins are the result of using such a soap and consequently all well prepared toilet soaps are snper-fatted and this effect avoided. Parkinson and Co., chemists, have had specially made for them by one of the largest toilet soap manufacturers in England a toilet soap which is of the guaranteed highest quality. It is a reliable soap. It is suitable fur the most, delicate skin, is well prepared, most elegantly packed, is known as “Special Skin Soap.” and is for sale at Is per tablet or in boxes yf three tablets for 2/6. See Parkinson’s window display of this soap.

Alexander Lennie is still at the Club Advt. Mr W. Webley (senior), representing the well-known Christchurch firm of Webley, Sons and Gofton, tuners, repairers and importers of pianos and organs, is now in Greymouth, and will take the earliest opportunity of calling on clients. Orders left with Messrs G. W. Moss and Co or at Revingtoa’s Hotel will receive prompt attention.—Advt. A good piano Is a first-class investment 6s well as a means of pleasure and culture. Our stock of pianos includes only the world’s best makes, therefore we invite you to inspect the same without delay. Rich Lipp pianos, John Broadwood pianos, Collinson pianos, Collard and Collard pianos, Ronisch pianos, Bohm pianos, etc., and Bell and Imperial organs. Term* arranged to suit all. Sheet music and small goods a specialty. New music by every mail. Address: The Dresden Piano Company, Limited, Campbell’s Buildings, Tainui Street. Manager, Mr A. J. Clarkson.— Advt.