STATE CONTROL OF COMMISSIONERS.

Greymouth Evening Star, 6 December 1911, Page 4

STATE CONTROL OF COMMISSIONERS.

“ ’Neath the Southern Cross we saw for ourselves,” writes Mr. John T. Donovan, L.L.8., the brilliant young Irish lawyer who visited the West Coast recently, “what the management and control of State-owned railways can do for the development and enrichment of a country. In the older countries the railways aye run solely as dividend-making concerns, the convenience, happiness, and prosperity of the people being a secondary consideration. The converse of that policy obtains out here. The railways are extended into the backblocks even before the population reaches there. The migration of the people follows, and new towns, new industries, and agricultural development result as a natural consequence. Despite all the assertions to the contrary, the success of the State-owned railways in the colonies is a great and instructive fact.” This is the comment of an impartial observer on our State system of railways and therefore should cany more weight than the utterances of those actively engaged in the turmoil of party politics. Mr. Donovan declares straight-out for nationalisation: Mr. Massey and his party champion the construction of the Taupe railway by a private cornoration and would take the control of the State railways out of the hands of the people’s representatives and place Commissioners in sole charge. The abuses which would creep in under the latter system would not trouble Mr. Massey’s party since they would invariably operate to the advantage of the already fat man.

Publicans must note that no liquor must be served or sold to-morrow, being election day, between the hours of 12 o’clock noon and seven o’clock in t lie evening.

In consequence of a heavy 'landslip on the Bullcr road below the Inangalini Junction, the Westport coach was delayed nearly six hours yesterday, c.rJy reaching Reefton shortly before 10 p m. The public are reminded that the Victoria Tea Rooms will be open all day' tomorrow (election day).—Advt. From a private letter received by to day’s English mail from Mr Spencer Balfour, we find that the final arrangements have been made for the flotation of the Lake Hockstetter water scheme to Ahaura and Nelson Creek. The flotation of fins premising property now seems to be assured, and tlie announcement is only delayed pending the receipt of the documents extending the time of option. Tins should be good news for those int Tested in alluvial mining in the Grey Valley S. A. Sweetman wishes to notify" the yublic that her establishment will be opened every evening during the month of December. A good opportunity for inspection.—Advt. Just to band.—A large consignment of al; 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, Mawhera Quay.—Advt. 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 front Waikaia yesterday morning. 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. We recommend Eoslyn suits for style find lasting wear, from 32/6, all clothiers. —Advt. ■ ■ ‘ Another shipment of those world-famed [iTister 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 .tor 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 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 by Itln. These pictures can then be enlarged to any size. For every Jay use the “Ensignette” is an ideal care era. 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 iitled with a Goerz lens, £7. Posted free to any address by Harrington’s, New Zealand. Limited (successors to Imperial Garaera Co.), 42 Willis Street, Wellington. —Advt.

How to vote. —I vote that Budge and Tomkies, of Mackay Street, continue if <Ju repairs to bicycles. —Advt. W. Hill, of Runanga, has opened up a large selection of Xmas and New Lear cards. Inspection invited. —Advt. Our Dunedin correspondent wires as follows :—lt is understood that immediately after the election.the Hon. J. A. Millar will take proceedings against the Railway Advocate and other newspaper? which have attacked him. A meeting of the Greymouth Gun Club w.\- held at the Albion Hotel List c\ < n n.g, when it was decided to hold a match at Karori on Christmas Day and to vnnt Totara Flat on Boxing Day. A telephone bureau has been opened at Dennehy -Bros’ store at Eewanui, State Mine Extension. Subscribers using the ’phone are asked to give two short rings. For the convenience of residents in that locality arrangements have been made tor the official election and licensing returns to be made known. A "party of surveyors from the ruble; Works’ Department are now engaged laying off the extension of the Ross railway, south of the Mikouui river, and selecting a site for a combined road and railway bridge. The bridging of the Mikonui river will be a great boon to southern traffic. Don’t forget White’s for bicycles,.13.5. A. at £l2 guaranteed. —Advt. Those in search of dolls and Christmas toys for the children should pay a visit of inspection to B. Dixon’s establishment, Tamui Street. Some distinct novelties are being shown this year. See out .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. See the new English bicycles, EadieCoaster brake and good tyres, at the hammered down price of £7 10s.—At Kitchiiigham’s.—Advt. . The day of high prices has gone for ever. New English bicycles selling at the quick-march price of £7 10s. —At Kitch’ngham’s.—Advt. it 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 w© 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 3tiow 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 Alagazinc, Our Little Dots, Happy Hearts, Children’s Friend, etc., etc. Pears’ Annual just to hand 1/- each. —Procurable a 1 B. Dixon’s, bookseller and stationer and fancy goods importer, Tainui Street;— Advt.

A large batch 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 fills 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 furnisher, 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., Tainni 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. Whose beer is bjost T Why, Peavn n Kuraara. Ask anybody.—Advt-