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Greymouth Evening Star, 1 July 1911, Page 4

Ten o’clock closing of hotels operates ns from this evening. I Trathen’s monster . sale off smartlytrimmed model hats, usually 20V- to 40/-, sacrificed at 6/11, 10/6, 12/6. —AVI vt.

The management of Stevenson’s “Wanderers” Company have completed '.arrangements for a West Coast tour. have hooked the Opera House for throe* performances here.

Another Successful social was held in the Plaketown schoolroom on Thursday night. There was a good attendance, forty couples dancing to the excellent music supplied by Mrs G. Williams. The floor was under .the capable supervision of Mr W. Anderson. As the weeks go by these socials are increasing in popularity, and arc drawing patrons from an ever-widening field. One great attraction of the annual competitions, which are to be held on August Ist and following days will be the choir contest- Great interest has already been aroused in this section, and the committee are to be commended for procuring a handsome solid silver cup as the prize for the winning choir. A special prize is also awarded to the conductor. This handsome cup is at present on view in Mr F. B. Lawn’s window in Mackay Street, and is attracting much attention. “Parliamentary Electoral Law” is the title of the latest work issued by Mr W. Jolliffe, Law Draftsman, a copy of which wo have received from the printers, Messrs Ferguson and Hicks, Wellington. In view of the near approach of the General Election its appearance is particularly timely, as it arranges in one ■ontinuous course the provisions of the electoral law, which would otherwise have fo be found in the Legislative Act, 1309 (so far ns that consolidated statute relates to Parliamentary elections), the Second Ballot Act, and the Legislative Amendment Act of last session, together with those provisions of the Licensing Act, which apply to the election of ■licensing committees'. A copious index enables the reader to lay his finger on any point he may wish to look up, and with the least possible delay. The work cpnstitutes a. valuable compendium of the law, and has been adopted by and supplied to the Government for use by every Registrar of Electors, Returning Officer, and Deputy-Returning Officer at the coming elections.

All youths registered under the Defence Act are to be provided with record hooks, in which will he entered, frcun time to time, particulars of their military training and service-—from the time of enrolment to tho date of discharge. The entries are to be made by the authorised (officers, and the book will be legal proof that the training and service recorded have been uniformed. For these reasons it is

desirable that the book should bo preserved even after the holder has ceased to bo liable for military service. The record book contains extracts from the Defence Act of special interest to members of the military forces.

Big winter sale now proceeding- at W. McKay and Son’s, the leading drapers. Bedm-tions on every line of drapery and clothing in stock. Jackets less than halfprice. Winter millinery less than halfprices. Be sure and get in early.—W. McKay and Son, leading drapers.—Advt. Orders are now being hooked for fruit trees, hedge plants, and shrubs of all kinds. Call or send for Nairn and Son’s catalogue to Griffen and Smith, Greymouth. —Advt.

Just a word to our lady readers.— Those requisites and materials used in all the different branches of fancy art needlework may be purchased at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. Remember, we have very large and well assorted stocks in these lines, so many lines that we cannot enumerate them here, and w T e want all of our lady readers to pay a visit of inspection to B. Dixon’s establishment, Tainni Street. Our prices are reasonable and our values hard to beat. —Advt-

Lost.—Mrs H., who has lest that dreadful pain after meals, says that Kurapeptic did it. Yon try some, too. It will cure the worst form of indigestion. This remedy is a combination of roots, barks, herbs and gums, brought to the highest concentrated form, and is the latest scientific discovery. Obtainable everywhere.—A d vt.

Four new music albums wdiich should interest you.—Alberts American song album No. 8, Is each, postage 2d extra. Alberts dance album No. 1, price Is each, postage 2d extra. Day’s 2nd Harry Lander song album Is, postage 2d extra each. Children’s action songs 1/3, postage 3d extra. Procurable at B. Dixon’s, bookseller and stationer, Tainui Street.—Advt.

Trithen’s monster sale of ladies’ long coats; and /jackets at 5/11, 8/11, 10/11, 12/11, 16/6, worth double these prices.— Advt. We have 150 volumes in the Colonial 1 i:,;iiry series !*<oks of fiction by wellknown ami favorite authors, which we are offering at reduced prices to clear. Usual doth edition at 3/6 each, now selling at 2s. Paper wrapper, usual price 2/6, now is each. These must go us vre want the room for other stock, so come and secure the pick at B. Dixon’s, bookseller and stationer, Tainui Street. — Advt..

. ♦ On the West Coast, as well _as throughout the rest of the Dominion, work in connection with the electoral census to be taken on July 9th, will be commenced on Monday next, when the eonrolment forms will be distributed to householders. This is the first occasion on which an electoral census has been held in the dominion. It does away with the objectionable feature of canvassing for names for enrolment.

Amongst others present at the saluting base on the occasion of Auckland’s Coronation review, says the Star, was a retired officer of much distinction, in the person of Colonel Maillard Noake, of Crimean celebrity, who has not been at such a function for very many years. He was attached to Sir Yorke Scarletijat Hjeavy. Cavalry Brigade at where he sustained a severe skull wounc-A ' and was also present at the siege of Sebastopol. He wore the Crimean medal with the clasp, for the actions of Bala- , clava and Sebastopol, the Turkish medal, and the medal for distinguished service in the field. Colonel Noake also saw service in Central India with the King’s Royal Dragoons, besides subsequent service in New Zealand, having been in command of the Wanganui district, and having fought in several actions, for which he was awarded the New Zealand war medal.

There is trouble in Timaru over the manner in which the Biblical instruction in schools is conducted. Following on charges against the headmaster of the main school, made by the Secular Education Defence League, the Rev. A. M. Caldwell, a Presbyterian minister, has written a long letter to the Education Board, in which he makes reference to the fact that the Public Library shelves are liberally supplied with Unitarian and Rationalist literature, while it is difficult to obtain any of the latest books relative to the Christian faith. The librarian, Mr J. H. G. Chappie, previously a Presbyterian minister, and who now conducts a Unitarian Church in Timaru, when asked for a reply, told a Herald reporter that he believed the ; references to him were the main objects iof the letter. The most damaging [ rationalistic books, he said, were on the I shelves in the library before his appointi ment. All the hooks got in his time were 1 passed by the Borough Council commitj tee, and one book, with broadened 20th i century ideas, presented by himself, was I removed after Mr Caldwell denounced it | from the pulpit. The Education Board | has deferred consideration of the mat--1 ter.

“I don’t like to boast of my early life,’ ’said Dr. Coward, of the Sheffield Choir, to a Sun representative at Sydney. There was a twinkle in his eye as ha added ; “But you out here, know all about the musical side of me, and as yon think it .would be interesting for the people to hear of my work-a-day life, I will tell you. It was all very prosaic. I was only eight or nine years of age when I was apprenticed, under my father, in Wolstenholme’s shops. I was to learn the whole of the cutlery trade and I learned it. My indentures were for twelve years. Fancy that! Fancy any enlightened Sydney boy binding himself to any master for that length of time. But *1 did—or at least my parents Mid it for me. And—l suppose I can say if-—I pride myself, that I made, a good work-.rnan. I was complimented on my ability,, and I daresay if I were to take charge 4i{ a cutlery works to-day I could make past as good a showing as most men. T know everything about the manufacture and sale of cutlery from A to Z, and I have won many prizes for the knives and things I made. No, it was not ip tedious life, at least at first, although it a/as a strenuous one. But somehow there was always the musical germ in me, and Icing before I was out of my time, I wanted to bo a. musician. I had the ‘bee in my bonnet.’ ”

The latest fish story comes in the shape of a letter from a puzzled correspondent to one of the Auckland daily newspapers. It is: —“While out for arun in ray launch yesterday, just off Orakei, we were surprised to see three long things standing straight up out of the water about three hundred yards ahead of us, and going in the same direction as ourselves. After a while they went slowly under, but came up again in a minute or so. This continued until we got within thirty yards of the thing, when it disappeared altogether. The objects that were sticking out of the water were just like elephants’ trunks, and fully four feet long. We never .saw any sign of a body, .go could not make out what it was for some minutes. After we had passed the place we were surprised to see a large fish—considerably larger than our boat (22ft), making towards the North Head, and swimming on ton of the water nearly all the while. After guessing all sorts of things, we came to the conclusion that the first object must have been a huge octopus swimming on the surface, with three of its feelers in the air. As I have never heal'd of an octopus swimming on the surface before, I was wondering whether any of your readers had ever seen anything like it. After seeing the large fish, which looked like a whale, we thought that perhaps it had disturbed the octopus, and made it come to the top.” For chronic chest complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 2/6.—Advt. For colds, sore throats, etc., try Dingo Eucalyptus, a sure cure, obtainable from all storekeepers and chemists at Is a bottle.—AdvtA 70-candle power Belgica lamp will burn fourteen hour's with one filling of kerosene, price 32s at Walter Scott and Co.’s, sole agents.—Advt. A new series of pictorial postcards of {he principal streets and buildings of Greymouth have just arrived and may be purchased at B. Dixon’s, bookseller and stationer, Tainui Street.—Advt. A great- money-saving event--the clean sweep sale of winter goods at the Thomas and Mcßeath Stove. Bargains in vu? >ri tains and quilts, blankets and sheetings, house furnishings and men’s and boys’ wear.—The Thomas and Mcßeath Store, Mawhera Quay, Greymouth.—Advt. ■ Dandruff should never be neglected ,as its natural end is baldness. Send for special dandruff remedy 3/3 and 5/9 per pot, non-greasy dandruff mixture 3/9 per bottle, shampoo powder to use in connection with above 1/6 per packet, post free. —Mrs Gaw, Trafalgar Street, Nelson. — Advt. ''l,-';

We -will gladly tell you about our timepayment system, which makes it easy for everyone to possess a piano or an organ. We stock pianos, which have been selected fay some of the leading artists of the day. Pianos by Broadwood, the Ronisch, Lipp, Steinway, Bohm, Mozart, Walter Collinson’s special three pedal .piano, the Koch and Sohne, Collard and Collard, the Kirchner, also the renowned Bell and Imperial organ. These pianos are appreciated for their great purity and beauty of tono, full volume of sound and sustaining power; they stand thoroughly well in tune, possess a responsive touch, and retain their musical qualities unimpaired for an indefinite period. Being made -of the beet materials by highly skilled workmen, under careful supervision, they are eminently suited for extreme or variable climates; while as regards inside and outside finish, polish, durability, construction and design, they leave absolutely nothing to be desired. Solo agents: Dresden Piano Co., limited., J. C. Stubbs, manager, Greymouth.—Adrt.

•“After twenty years of the present Administration,” asked Mr James Alpn, M.P., at Devonport, on Monday evening,' “are vou satisfied? Are my Socialist friends satisfied?” There was a reply of “No! no!” states the New Zealand Herald. “Then you know what to do. If you have not a man of your own to put up, you can choose between the Prime Minister and Mr Massey.” “Be- ( tween the devil and the deep sea?” inquired an intelligent voter. “You need not choose that way,” was Mr Allen’s reply. “You can take Mr Massey—he is neither.”

In a letter written after he had been six days in London to one of his colleagues, Mr McGowen, the Prime Minister of New South Wales, states that he finds that the people at Home do not share the fears of our onponents in Australia as regards the Labour’ Government. They realise the trend of thought which is extending all over the world. The Prime Minister expresses himself as “disgusted” with the effects of cheap coloured labour as seen in Colombo, Port Said and Naples, and he thanks God that “Australia is to remain white.” _ The beautiful towns and villages of Switzerland, and the quality and modesty of the Swiss, impressed him, but he is puzzled over the economic conditions that provide a hall-porter who speaks six languages and receives only ten francs a daw Mr McGowen-was much impressed Billingsgate and Covent Garden markets, but is of opinion that Australia “is still incomparably ahead.” It was recently announced by cablegram that the New Zealand Shipping Company’s E.M.S. Ruapehu would make a call at Marseilles for the purpose of picking up Sir Joseph Ward and party, who will be passengers to Wellington. On receipt of the cable the officers of the company stationed in Wellington were approached concerning the news, and they stated that they had received no information concerning the proposed alteration in the steamer’s movements. Upon further enquiries being made by a Dominion reporter, it was found that the. Ruapehu is to leave Plymouth on July 8 and call at Marseilles on July 13. She then proceeds on her voyage, through the Suez Canal, via Port Said. Colombo and Hobart- It is usual for these steamers to come out by way of Capetown, but in, this instance that route has been abandoned. It is usual for the company’s passengers to take about forty-six days on the direct route, but it is probable that the Ruapehu will reach Wellington a few days ahead of her scheduled time —August 22nd.

Just arrived, Bluff oysters, muttipn birds, fresh fish. —Obtainable at the Silver Grid, Mackay Street.—Advt. Kaiapoi tailor-made .costumes a bargain. 70/- for 27/6 during this week at C. Smith’s Limited, wholesale drapers and clothiers. —AdvtThe clean sweep sale at the Thomas and Mcßeath’s Store. You’ll get bargains in millinery and blouses, corsets, and gloves. Sheetings and towels and everything in stock is reduced in price. —The Thomas and Mcßeath Store, Mawhera Quay, Greymouth.—Advt-

Thirty days’ sale of winter goods now proceeding at W. McKay and Son, the leading drapers. Everv ‘line of drapery in the warehouse reduced in price. Some goods of fashion are now loss than half the ordinarv prices. Call early.—W. McKay and‘Son. leading drapers. —Advt-