THE RESULT OF LIBERALISM.

Greymouth Evening Star, 5 December 1911, Page 4

THE RESULT OF LIBERALISM.

A rather remarkable tribute to the Liberal Party for what it has accomplished for New Zealand appears in the Irish Weekly and Ulster Examiner from the pen of Mr. John T. Donovon, L.L.8., one of the Home Rule envoys who recently toured this Dominion. This communication possesses considerable interest at this juncture, the eve of a general election, when the Government is being vigorously assailed from all sides. “Coming back to New Zealand,” writes this brilliant young Irishman, “after an absence of four and a-half years I noticed many evidences of the wonderful progress in this land. Here is a country where the conditions are next to ideal, thanks largely to the spirit of progressive democracy which impels the beneficent legislation of the Government. The wealth and happiness of all classes is the keynote of the policy of the Government. The Administration has produced that form of advanced legislation before which many of the proposals of the Liberals at Home, ' denounced as Socialistic legislation, pale into insignificance. The result is that a country like New Zealand is minus poverty, and differs from America in this respect. _ In the United States you generally find the •extremes of poverty and wealth humping against each other. In New Zealand you have no multi-millionaires, for the character of the legislation aims at preventing the over-accumu-lation of wealth. Again, you find more real genuine prosperity than in any country I know ot. Many thousands of agriculturists can be found averaging holdings worth from ten to twenty thousand pounds. A matter that struck me this time was the invasion of motor cars. They are as common almost as blackberries at Home. To see old farmers, who came out without a sou to New Zealand some forty or fifty years ago, driving their motor cars ,a luxury confined to our fairly well-to-do classes in the cities at Home, is to realise the wonderful prosperity in this democratic country. The difficulty a stranger would find in walking along the streets of Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, or Dunedin, would he to differentiate between the ‘master’ and the ‘man,’ for in thiis country the employee is very often more independent, and in very many cases nearly as well off, as the employer. The advantage of a tour of lands such as these beautiful States of Australia and New Zealand to men in public positions at Home is incalculable. Most of the economic and domestic problems that will face us have been tackled and solved successfully in the New World.” Yet in face of this glowing testimony from an impartial commentator as to the beneficent achievements of Liberalism, some people would like to see, the Party displaced by the Conservatives who have spent twenty years in the wilderness. We trust that the electors of New Zealand will never be so foolish as to try the experiment.

Nominations for the Brunner athletic, sawing and chopping contests to be held on Friday, December 29th, will close tonight with the joint secretaries. ! The full programme an pears on another page. The final rehearsal of the Greymouth Orchestral Societv (for subscribers’ conceit on Friday evening) will take place at rooms, Mackay Street this evening at 7.4s.— Advt. Flounders, soles and groper may be obtained at Salt’s Continental Cafe after the arrival of the Christchurch train this evening.—Advt. To night at eight o’clock the Ajax Fire Filler will dawn on the public of Greymouthy The Fire Brigade Station is the scene of operations, and Superintendent Ryan, of the Fire Brigade, will he in attendance. The public are invited to witness the wonderful display. To-night at the Opera House at 8 p.m. Sir Arthur Guinness will speak on the local and National questions of the day. He will also speak at the Railway sharp it 12.15 p.m. to-morrow.—Advt. The Hon. Minister of Mines has informed Mr T. E. Y. Seddon in response to an enquiry that the Miners’ Relief Act js retrospective as regards claims of goldu filers suffering from pneumoconiosis, but not in other respects. Mr Seddon has received intimation 1 , from the Hon. R. McKenzie that work on the roads in the Waiuta district, for which grants are available, may be started by the Inangahua County Council as soon asc plans and specifications are approved by the local Inspector of Mines at Reafton. Mr Inspector Black in his speech in reply to the nice things that had been said of him, was highly humorous at times, and in one of these fits he remarked that “after all w r e are all .of us mostly Ishmaelites,’ a remark which fell rather flat on ears that have not a scriptural knowledge, but will be appreciated by those who possess it. The Inspector of Factories announces* that Thursday being election day the weekly half-holiday for shops must be observed that day and not to-morrow. This is provided for in the Legislature Act, which also provides that employees in factories eligible to vote must be allowed the necessary time in which to exercise that privilege, though not necessarily observing a half-holiday. The December examinations in connection with the University of New Zealand commenced this morning in the principal mitres-of population throughout the Dominion. There are ten candidates sitting for examination in this town, all for matriculation. Englert’s Hall is the place of examination, and the Rev. R. Stewart is supervisor* The annual meeting of shareholders in tlie Greymouth Opera House Company was held in Revington’s Hotel last evening. Mr W. R. Kettle occupied the chair. The balance sheet and report were read, received and approved of. The retiring directors, viz., Messrs Kettle, McKay, Gittos, Grogan, Jones. Williams and Bignell were re-elected. Mr J. T. Skoglund was re-elected auditor. A vote of thanks to the chair terminated the meeting. . ■ Last Tuesday the Robin Hood Bay School, near Blenheim, held its twenty-,-third annual sports. The school children 'seventeen of whom were present) were in excellent spirits and made the most of the occasion. Increased skill was displayed in both boxing and wrestling, and altogether the results were very satisfactory. At night the children were entertained in the schoolroom, which was prettily decorated for the occasion,-and each received several useful and artistic presents from a well laden Xmas tree. Following a huge bonfire and fireworks display was a dainty supper, to which all did justice. Mr Stace, speaking to the boys, said he w r as sure they would all join him in thanking Mr Fawcett (the tutor) for his willingness to assist them in their games, sports, etc.- As an earnest of the esteem in which Mr Fawcett was held, he would ask him to accept a teken from the boys of the school and. receive their many and grateful thanks. Mrs Stace made the presentation, a prettily chaste silver card case wdth inscription. The recipient suitably replied and after some very hearty cheering on the part of the hoys, the gathering dispersed. Tennis racquets, all sizes and weights, at F. C. Wade and Co.’s.—Advt. Those in search of dolls and Christmas toys for the 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. Don’t forget White’s for bicycles,— " E.S.A. at £l2 10s guaranteed.—Advt.

See the new English bicycles, EadieCoaster brake and good tyres, at the hammered down price of £7 10s.—At Kitchingham’s.—Advt. The day of high prices has gone for e\er. New English bicycles selling at the quick-march price of £7 10s.—At KltcUngham’s.—Advt. Xmas is. coming on apace. What about your Xmas toys for; the children ? Your selection will be sure to please if you buy from B. 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 and 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. A large hatch of new English bicycles just 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 celebrated 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 59/6 a bargain,' as C. Smith, Limited, the wholesale draper, clothier, boot importer and house fur- _ nisher, Greymouth. —Advt. Now is the time. Order your Xmas cakes at the Victoria tea rooms.—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 fried “Glazo” linen polish- - ing tablet? It is very easy to use, and gives splendid results. For fronts, cuffs and collars. Sold by all stores, fid a tablet.—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 qualities 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 21in by 1-iin. 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 s that is self-contained. It is sold complete in a limp leather case for 355, or, if fitted with a Gberz lens, £7. Posted free , to any address by Harrington’s, New Zealand, Limited (successors to Imperial Camera Co.), 42 Willis Street, Wellington. —A«Jvt.

S.. A. Sweetman wishes, to notify the public that her establishment will be opened every evening during the month of December. A good opportunity for inspection.—Advt. The nominations for the Parliamentary elections have closed, and all sorts of men have been nominated. On December 7th those with least merit will be put out, and on December 14th the chosen members will be known to the country. There -will be great excitement till then, but it. is preferable to lake things calmly and drink Crescent blend tea, which soothes the nerves jpid gives the palate pleasure. You can get it from your grocer ,at 2s per lb.—Advt. Tennis racquets, all sizes and weights, at F. C. Wade and Co.’s. —Advt. Just to hand.—A large consignment of all the latest novelties in aluminium ware. Watch the window, as a special display will be shown of these goods. Ladies and girls’ handbags in modern shapes and sizes. Toys in abundance and presents suitable for all.—S. A. Sweetman, Mav hera Quay.—Advt. A general meeting of the Engine Drivers Union was held on Saturday last for the purpose of filling vacant offices. Sir T. H. Latimer was appointed secretary, vice Mr Geo. R. Wylde (resigned); Mr J. O’Brien'president, vice Mr T. H. Latimer, and Mr J. Nicholson treasurer’ vice Mr (resigned). Mr F.' Cook was appointed a committeeman in place of Mr Jackson. Later the adjourned meeting was resumed at which ordinary business was transacted.

To-morrow and Thursday a grand bazaar will be held in Trinity Hall in aid of the building fund of the new Presbyterian Church. The opening ceremony y/ill take place to-morrow afternoon at three o’clock, when Sir Arthur Guinness will deliver an address and declare the bazaar open. The plain and fancy stalls Will be laden with articles of a very superior quality. There will be stalls for Is, flowers and lollies. A shooting gallery has been erected, where our young men can practise gunnery. All manner ol competitions will be held, especially nail-driving and wood-sawing for women, gird bed-making and hat-trimming for rn'en. Needless to say, the tea rooms will be replete with all the delicacies of the season. A promenade concert will be held each evening, and altogether the bazaar is going to be the principal centre of attraction, quite eclipsing the general election.

An Invercargill Press Association wire reports that Thomas Barrett, aged 79, single and an old age pensioner was found dead in the dam of the Mystery Flat Dredge, a mile and a half from Waikaia yesterday morning. In spite of the wet season, the keepbhsy price of £7 10s is doing giant s work with a batch of new English bicycles.—At Kitchingham’s.—Advt. ■ We recommend Eoslyn suite for style and .lasting wear, from 32/6, all'clothiers. —Advt. Another shipment of those world-famed JjVi s tcr 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. Whoae beer is bjestT Why, Peara . Kumars. Ask anybody.—Advt.