Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE MONDAY, DECEMBER 4th, 1911. MOKAU EXPLODED.

Greymouth Evening Star, 4 December 1911, Page 4

Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE MONDAY, DECEMBER 4th, 1911. MOKAU EXPLODED.

Fair play is bonnie play. The campaign of mendacity which has been so actuveiy conducted against the Liberal Party over the Mokau land transaction,. has become so nauseating to some of the most prominent supporters of the Opposition in the Hawke’s Bay district, that they have felt impelled, out of a regard to common fairness and justice, not only to dissociate themseles from the grave and unwarrantable changes made by the leaders of their party, but also to express their utmost disgust at the reprehensible tactics employed. The letter which Mr. Robert McNab, a candidate for the Palmerston seat, has received from his colleagues in the directorate of the Mokau Land Syndicate, bears pointed significance at the present time, when the Oppositionists are so ardently pleading with the ejectors to

turn a corrupt government out. This communication, which bears the impriatur of such a staunch Oppositionist as Mr. R. D. McLean, emphatically denies the allegations made •and concludes With this important

statement S- — Not one of those circumstances reflect in any way upon the action of the Government or yourself, and although the campaign of slander is being carried on in order to strike a blow at the Government and to keel) yourself out of the public life of this country, our ideas of justice and fairplay compel us to tell the people of the Dominion, for what our statements are worth, that the charges made against yourself and the Government are entirely untrue, and, in our opinion are a disgrace to party politics.' The Opposition, which has just disowned its own nominee for the Raglan .seat, will have a very difficult task to explain away this sportsmanlike protest by men who had hitherto supported it faithfully, and who, with true gentlemenly instinct, now wish to keep themselves clear of a party, which devoid of political ideas, has to resort to abuse and subterfuge in an endeavor to hoodwink the electors of New Zealand into placing its leaders on the Treasury benches. Furthermore, the incident forcibly illustrates the political bankruptcy of a party which is reactionary in the extreme.

Wherever there’s a baby, “Mortem” should be kept in the house. It means absolute death to flies, and so the infant’s body is protected, and his milk kept lice from disease. “Mortein” is harmless tn animal life, fatal to insect life. Your grocer can supply you at 1/- per tin. —L. L. Hart and Co., Christchurch, wholesale agents. —-Advt.

The kevstone borer, which has been prospecting the Greenstone Creek on behalf of Mr W. J. Mellroy,.has now finished. The machine was brought to Kumara ou Friday. The result of the prospecting ,s, we believe, highly satisfactory. Mr Alt' Seale, who is in charge of the borer, is taking it down to Ross.

In the Supreme Court at Christchurch r-n Friday hist, in the case of William Scoble v. Alice Scoble, a petition for di■vorce on the ground that respondent was of unsound mind, Mr Raymond, who appeared for the petitioner, stated that the evidence had been taken at Greymonth. He would'formally apply for a decree nisi. The point at issue was the question of alimony. Mr Stringer, who appeared for the Solicitor-General, did not dispute the light for a decree. He asked that instead of the Registrar granting a decree absolute in terms of the Act, it should only be upon notice being' given so that the amount of alimony could be incorporated in the decree. A decree nisi was granted. Alimony was granted - at the rate of ten shillings per week, with leave to apply to have it reduced at any time. In consequence of the disorganisation of the shipping lately through bad weather, the absence of better facilities for the quick despatch of vessels has been very apparent. Something very near a climax was reached on Saturday, when no less than six boats (which arrived on 'Friday night) lay at the wharf, requiring approximately 5400 tons of coal. Considering that Saturday is the most inconvenient day of the week for working coal traffic, it reflects great credit upon the Railway Department for the • satisfactory results of their efforts under such difficulties when five of the six vessels were despatched, representing a total of some 4000 tons. With the gap at the lower end of the wharf completed, and two more cranes available, there would have been no difficulty whatever in loading all the boats, and a couple more included, if necessary. Jn view of such frequent demands as that of Saturday, it is to be deplored that the authorities'do not display more consideration towards the requirements of the port instead of persistently ignoring the representations which are being continually made for better facilities.

The marriage of Miss Florence Deu’a, sister of Mrs. Fellows of Foss, to Mr. Percy Cleal of England, took place at St. Paul’s Church, Ross, last Wednesday, the Rev. Mr. Venables officiating. The bride who was given away by her. brother, Mr. Ernest Denia, was attired ia a gown of cream silk voile, with transparent sleeves and wore a picture hat to match. She carried an may prayer book, with satin streamers attached thereto (gift of Miss Dimmick of Koiterangi). Miss Florrie Cropp acted as bridesmaid, and was nicely flocked in blue taffeta, with hat to match and carried a beautiful bouquet. Mr. Louis Denia ably filled the duties of best man. After the ceremony a large number of friends were entertained at afternoon tea at the residence of Mrs Fellows, where the usual toasts were duly proposed and honoured. Mr and Mrs Cleal wore the recipients of a large number of useful and valuable presents, including a number of cheques. During the afternoon the newly wedded couple left per landau for Hokitika on route for Westport where they me spending a Abort honeymoon bofoie settling down. We wish them every success in their future life. The right price for the right article, Cii.ll or write —Budge and Tomkies, Mackay Street, next door to Mcllroy’s Store. —Advt.

In spite of the wet season, the keepbusy price of £7 10s is doing giant’s work with a batch of new English bicycles.—At Kitchingham’s.—Advt. Xmas is coming on apace. What about your Xmas toys for the children ? 1 our selection will be sure to please if you buy from 13. Dixon, Tainui Street. A special display of Xmas dolls and toys may be seen in our window to-night. We have many new and novel lines for your inspection this year, but we cannot show them all in the window, so kindly come inside ard see .them. Our prices defy competition, they are the lowest possible. Come and see for yourselves.—Advt. All the annual volumes are now in:— Boys’ Own Paper, Girls’ Own Paper, Chatterbox, Our Darlings, Young England, Sunday at Home, Young Australia, The Wonder Book, Empire Annual, Child’s Companion, Child’s Own Magazine, Our Little Dots, Happy Hearts, Children’s Friend, etc., etc. Pears’ Annual just to hand 1/- each.— Procurable a* B. Dixon’s, bookseller and stationer and fancy goods importer, Tainui Street.— Advt.

Another shipment of those world-famed Frislor and Rossmann’s sewing machines — prices that will help you to save money. Hand machine, walnut base with fast and loose wheel, with full set of attachments for the low price of 665. Time payments can be arranged.—W. McKay and Son, leading drapers.—Advt. Good things are often tied up in very small parcels. Because an individual or article does not measure up to normal size it does not necessarily follow that good •lualitiefl are lacking in proportion. This truth is emphasised in the “Ensignette” camera, a miniature camera that will slip into a man’s vest pocket or a lady’s hand bag. It measures but 3 7-Bin by 1 7-Bin when closed, yet it takes splendid clear pictures by Ijin. These pictures can then be enlarged to any size. For every' day use the “Ensignette” is an ideal camera. It takes up no more room than a cigarette case or a box of matches, and is the only really small folding camera that is self-contained. It is sold complete in a limp leather case for 355, or, if filled with a' Goerz lens, £7. Posted free to any address by Harrington's, New Zealand, Limited (successors to Imperial (.amera Co.), 42 Willis Street, Wellington. —Advt. Whose beer is bleat? Why, Peava» Kumars. Ask anybody.—Advt-

The establishment of B.‘ Dixon, bookseller. and stationer, Tainui Street, will be open every evening during the month of December till 10. p.rh. Will .patrons kindly take note of this fact? —Advt. Those in search of dolls and Christmas toys for tile children should pay a visit of inspection to B. Dixon’s establishment, Tainui Street. Some distinct'novelties are being shown this year/ See our window show, everything marked in plain figures. Our prices are the lowest possible. If you are doubtful come and see for yourselves. Our values speak, you will not g i away disappointed.—Advt. ' What might have been a serious accident happened at the Brake between Dillman’s and Kumara yesterday. Mr A. Richardson was passing in a motor car' with a horse cart when the horse got frightened and backed over the hill breaking, the cart.and harness badly. Mr Richardson himself escaped. The driver of the ar did not stop to see what damage he had done. Don’t forget White’s for bicycles,'— B. at £l2 10s guaranteed.—Advt. See the new English bicycles, EadieCcaster brake and good tyres, at hammered down price of £7 10s.—At Kip chingham’s.—Advt. The day of high prices has gone for o'er. New English bicycles selling at the quick-march price of £7 Ids.—At Kitcb'ngham’s;—Advt. A large batch of new English bicycles Jest arrived. The clearing movement in full blast is making them go fast.-- At Kitchingham’s.—Advt. Ladies! We have another lot of very fine ladies* costumes, made by the cele brated Roslyn and Kaiapoi warehouses in Christchurch and Dunedin. They are' beauties; come and see them. The price is one-third off the usual, 70/- for 45/-, 80/- for 55/-, 90/- for 59/5 a bargain, a« C. Smith, Limited, the wholesale draper, clothier, boot importer and house furnisher, Greymouth.—Advt. Now is the time. Order your Xmas cakes at the Victoria tea rooms.—Advt. We recommend Roslyn suite for stylo and lasting wear, from 32/6, all clothiers. —Advt. For household wants in ironmongery at the lowest prices, try Walter Scott and Co., Tainui Street.—Advt. The popular Roslyn writing pads (copyrighted), 6d and 1/- each from all storekeepers.—Advt. Have you tried “Glazo” linen polishing tablet? It is very easy to use, and gives splendid results. For fronts, cuffs and collars. Sold by all stores 6d a tablet.—Advt, ’•Nasol” ia more alive than ever, because the experience of not hundreds, throats, bronchitis and influenza. Sola evetywhers.—l/5 per bottle of (56 does*, —Advt.