Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th, 1911. PERSONAL ASPECTS OF THE ELECTION.

Greymouth Evening Star, 9 December 1911, Page 4

Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th, 1911. PERSONAL ASPECTS OF THE ELECTION.

Apart from their political significance, the .elections possess an interesting personal'aspect, to which we make reference in to-day's article. Naturally enough, it is the . Ministers of the Crown, especially those whose seats

are trembling iri. A thej balance, who enjoy the'full glare of the limelight. Sir John Findlay has, for instance, become the central figure in a contest parts of the Dominion. It is remarkable to note how public opinion, even amongst the Liberals, is hostile to the Knight, whose scholastic brilliancy is tardily recognised, while he is hardly given due credit at all for his courageous action in quitting the peaceful safety of the Legislative Council for the vigorous hustings incidental to political life in" the Lower . Hoiue. Mr. A. E. Glover, the man who, with the Hon. J. A. Millar, so valiantly championed the cause of the übiquitous bookmaker, showed his three other opponents a "clean pair of heels" ~ in the easiest possible manner. Tdie Hon. George Fowlds, whose plea for a "new evangel" Avhich probably will force itself to the forefront now that the parties promise to be so evenly balanced, has to run the gauntlet of a second ballot with a Socialist. Eden has returned Mr.. John Bolland whose son, Robert, topped the poll for the new electorate of Raglan, which will elect the young Oppositionist outright next Thursday. We will til us have the unique spectacle of father and sen both sitting in the one Parliament. The Rev. E. H. Taylor, who replaced the Hon. James McGowan for Thames, has had to give way to Mr. T. "W; Rhodes, an Independent with Oppositionist leanings. The Ohinemuri contest will be followed with interest on the West Coast, bv reason of Mr. P. H. Mickey, formerly of Blackball, putting up such a fight as to get into the second ballot with Mr. H. Poland. Taumarunui ha,s changed its political coat, sending in an Oppositionist in place of Mr. W. T. Jennings, who visited the West Coast as a member of the Timber Commission. Greymouth has lost a good friend in Mr. Jennings for lie thoroughly understood the position in connection with the local Native Reserves and frequently championed the cause of the lessees on the Moor of the House. Wairarapa, evidently tiring of the political see-saw between Messrs W. C. Buchanan and J. T. Hornsby, has re-elected the veteran Oppositionist for the second time in succession. In Stratford, Mr J. B. Tline, who caused such a tremendous flutter in . the dovecotes some time ago by making a series of allegations against thy Government, managed to ward off the attack by Mr. J. McCluggage, an ex-resident •of the

West Coast. The Bon. Tom Mac* kenzie, who has represented more electorates in Parliament than any other man, managed to get in with a fairly substantial majority for Egmont. The. achievement is rendered the more notable by reason of the fact that the the Minister, practically a stranger to the district, has won a seat for the Government in a district which has for years been strongly proOpposition for many years past. In Wanganui, Mr. A. W. Veitch, who has periodically visited Greymouth as President of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, topped the poll and will fight the final out with Mr. J. T. Hogan, the retiring member, who curiously enough is also an ex-railway employee. Mr. 1). Buick, the silvertongued orator, has secured Palmerston once again, Mr. 11. McNab, exMinister of Lands, just failing to get in' the second ballot with him. . Mr. D. McLaren, with the help of the Liberals, will, in all likelihood, beat Dr Newman on the second ballot for Wellington East, while Mr. A. H. Bindmarsh (Lab.) should fully extend Mr. R. A. Wright in South Wellington. Labour will probably secure a third Wellington seat through Mr. T. F. Moore, who stands an excellent chance of defeating the Opposition nominee in the Suburban electorate. The Central seat will provide a straight-out party vote, the doughty Mr. Fisher being opposed by the popular Mr. R. Fletcher. In the South Island, we find the whole of the retiring members on the West Coast have been reelected. Mr. Colvin had the closest run, his opponent (Mr. Munro) having reduced a minority of 998 in 1908 to 142 on Thursday last. In Selwyn we had the spectacle of two ex-resi-dents of this district going to the poll, Mr. W. J. Dickie managing to gain the seat for the Government by displacing Mr. C. A. C. Hardy. Avon seems to be good for Mr G. W. Russell, another politician whose earliest days were spent on the West Coast. Hon. T. Y. Duncan quits the political stage to give place to Mr. Lee, an Oppositionist. The defeat of the veteran will oeca.sion genuine regret, amongst many who were even opposed to his policy, for it was generally recognised that, during the time he was a Minister of the Crown, he was a conscientious and honorable administrator, who rigidly' eschewed the limelight, but nevertheless did real good Avork. Dunedin h-as supplied its surprises. The Hon. J. A. Millar was closely run by Mr. H. I). Bedford, who is known on the West Coast as a temperance orator. Mr. J. F. Arnold is another Liberal who has been' relegated to political oblivion, but his disappearance will hardly occasion much regret. Mr. G. Anderson, who caused the sensation of the 1908 election by easily beating the Minister of Lands —the first Minister defeated for twenty-one years—easily retained his seat for Matuara, as also did Mr A. S. Malcolm —a native of Brunner —in Clutha. From Franklin to Awarua is a long call, but it is remarkable to note that whereas Mr. W. T. Massey secured the great majority of 1,872 votes, the Premier of the Dominion only had 618 to the good when the final numbers went up. How the acceptance of a Baronetcy influenced the vote in Awarua —indeed, the whole of the elections for that matter —will never be actually known, but a truly significant fact is that Sir Joseph Ward's vote actually deerea.sed by nearly 200 votes, whilst that of his opponent increased three-fold as compared with the contest of three years ago.

The rainfall for the past twenty-four hours was 1.55 inches. Rain has now fallen on thirty-three consecutive days. Owing to the large entry for the State Colliery Sports the handicaps will not be declared until Monday. The entries are as follows:—Sheffield 20. Dash Handicap 16, Dominion Chop 33, 15-inch Chop 40,' Bicycle Race 23, Boys' Chop 13. A twenty-five passenger bus has been imported to Greymouth to the order of a syndicate here, who intend to use it as :; passenger conveyance. It arrived by the Kini from Christchurch and was discharged this morning. Mr F. B. Hughes, i ('presenting the vendors, was running it about town this morning and it was well patronised throughout that period, as everyone proved willing and anxious to lave a ride. The ordinary monthly meeting of Trustees of the Ladies' Benevolent Sociey was held in the Council Chambers, Reefton, on Friday, Btr December at 3 p.m. Present: Mesdames Scantlebury (chair), ft even, Shepherd, Crumpton, Scott and Brett. The President reported having given assistance to two urgent cases during the month.—Action confirmed. On the visitors' report aid was granted to six cases. One case was not entertained. The usual Xmas grants were passed. The collectors !or the annual subscriptions will M'ait on subscribers in Broadway during the coining week. The accounts, which were passed for payment, amounted to £2l 14s 2d. The visitors for . the ensuing month will b*e Mrs Crumpton. ' Coldfi in the head, chest or throat, •Haappew as soon as you bring "NaBol" into operation. It is the latest English -emedj and it works effectively. No cold is "Nftsol" proof.—Advt. '

The friend's of the late Alexander Robinson are invited to attend his funeral which will leave the Grey River Hospital tomorrow afternoon at,2.30 o'clock. It is understood that last night's storm, besides blocking the Otira Gorge road, did" considerable damage t-> M»-■«'._.- V,T and Co's work. As-telephonic communication is interrupted no particulars can te ascertained. The Postmaster reports that the coaches from the Cass will remain at the Bealey to-night as the Waimakariri is in high flood. The road overseer reports that the coach traffic will probably be suspended for some days owing to slips and washi tils on the road. Messrs G. W. .Moss and Co.. lord agents for Cassidy and Co.'s Royal Mail line of coaches, have received word that as the Waimakariri River is in high flood and there are several slips in the Gorge, so that passengers and mails will no J . get through to-night. The new hydraulic engine for blowing the Organ of Holy Trinity Church has arrived in Greymouth ' and Mr *AHK£ Hobday expects to have the instrument installed and in working order during next week. The Offertories -at Holy Trinity Church to-morrow will \be de- . voted to the engine blower fund and the churchwardens respectfully.- ask parishoners to bear this in mind. It is not too early to give thought to Christmas. Let Cairuey's display of gift suggestions suggest your jewellery gift. Every item is a suggestion of Christmas, and «)f someone you know. All the distinctive new designs in silverware and cut glass are there. Might we suggest that you pay him a visit during the next few days. "There are more labour troubles, 1 writes the Tongan correspondent of the Auckland "Herald." "This time among the Native assistants at the Hospital, who have sent a joint letter to the chief medical officer, saying that, xtnless their salaries are raised, they will bt» reluctantly compelled to leave work and go out as a protest. In this connection it may be mentioned that, one-of the leading traders in Vavua, being tired of the trouble of trying to induce Tengaiis and Nieueans to work, has imported a gang of 19 Indians from Fiji, to do his copra shipping and general wcrk. It is said that these men are much more satisfactory than the Pacafie Islanders, and several others w ; U probably do the same, and impoit labour. There is sure tol>e the objectio'i raised that the Indian' is a to the native race, as is the case in FijT,' A Parish Mission in connection with Holy Trinity Church will commence this • evening with a procession from the. Church to Mawhera, Quay, where a short open-air service will be held, followed by a big mission service in the church at 8 o'clock. The preacher both this evening and to-morrow (morning . and afternoon) will be the Rev. S. Stephens, L.Th.A. The Archdeacon will be present at the 8 a.m. celebration, after which he will preach at Kumara at 11 a.m., Waimea. 2.30, and Stafford at 3.30 p.m.. returning to Greymouth for the evening sen-ice. On Monday the mission will be continued.' the preacher being the Rev. Roy Barnett, M.A. There will be a daily celebration of Holy Communion at 7 a.m. A big mission service every day at 8 p.m. and on Wednesday a service for women only 'at 3 p.m.. The services are principally for members of the Church of England, but others desiring to attend will be welcomed. ■ - ;

Last night was one of the darkest experienced for some time. At ten, o'clock the rain came down in torrents, and those who had been attending the. Orchestral concert had the greatest difficulty in finding their way home. The City Fathers, who are supposed to look after the destinies of the citizens, own the gas works and control the lighting of the-.town. There is a pious fiction on their part that the lamps are lit every night when there is no moon. There was no moon last night, or if there was it kept its* identity very closely concealed. Progress through the" streets of the city was like walking, through a tunnel, and many a pedestrian had a narrow escape from losing an eye from the host of umbrellas that .were hoisted. The Borough Council will have either to get a moon that can be depended on or let the citizens have some more of the Borough gas consumed for their benefit—plenty of it is wasted at the Council meetings at times.

Aynsley's ice cream. —Eclipses all others tor purity and deliciousness. —Advt. The day of high prices has gone for ever. New English bicycles selling at the quick-march price of £7 Kitch'ngham's.—Advt. "^

A great sale of new prints, linens, .delaines, piques, linens at half the original price. C. Smith, Limited, the wholesale drapers, have purchased a manufacturer's stock at half the original price, which are now open for inspection. Come and see the bargains, at C. Smith's, Ltd. —Advt.

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.

Just to hand.—A large consignment of ah 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.

Don't forget White's for bicycles,— B.S.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 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 go away disappointed. —Advt. See the new English bicycles, EadieCoaster brake and good tyres, at the hammered down price of £7 10s.—-At Kijichingham's.—Advt.

Xmas is coming on apace. What your Xmas toys for the children? YortJ*%jj selection will be sure to please if you *■ 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. v AH 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 Hearty 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. ,'.;. '::v/ A large batch of new English bicycles just arrived. The clearing movement in full blast is making them go fait.— At Kitchingham's.—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. We recommend Boslyn.suits for ;style. : and lasting wear, from 32/6, all clothiers. —Advt. «• *„'•* ' Self-control is the great factor employed in the conservation of personal magnetism but Warner's rust-proof corsets for comfort and figure elegance.—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. ';. "

R.O. Count.—ln favour of Budge and Tomkies, cycle agents, Mellroy's Build*ings, Mackay Street. —Advt. Found.—ln Mellroy's Buildings a highgrade and beautifully finished bicycle, for immediate disposal at Budge and TomJde&.—Advt. The first installation of the Officers «of the Westland Lodge of Druids, No. 89, was held at Hokitika last night and was visited by D. P. Bro. W. Mosley G'.G. Bro. .J. Tennent and 1 P. A. Bro. J. Jackson. In spite of the inclemency of the weather there was a fair attendance of members and tlie installation proceeded satisfactorily the D.P. and his companions conducting it.. A.D. Bro. West went forwrad to he J.P.A. chair and V.A. Bro, Colson who had been elected unopposed was installed A.D. All the miner offices were filled and the lodge adjourned to the refectory where after "The King and the Order" had been honored the evening was spent in a congratulatory manner, the harmony being excellent..

15&5fames Robertson (Mayor of Lawrence), who took a very prominent part in the inauguration of the Gabriel's Gully jubilee celebrations, held -last May, was the recipient a few days ago, of a gold medal in token of his services. Mr John Stenhouse was entrusted by the committee to make the presentation, which he did in a few happily-expressed sentences. Mr Robertson* he remarked, left no stone unturned to make the, unique gatheiing a thorough , and complete success, .which was amply borne i out, not only by the large attendance of pioneer miners and visitors from all- parts of the Dominion but also by the way in which all who took part enjoyed themselves. The medal, a solid piece of workmanship, bore the following inscription :—"Presented to James Robertson, Esq., organiser and leader of the Gabriel's Gully jubilee celebrations, May 1911," Mr Robertson expressed pleasure at being the recipient of the medal and gratification at the success' attending the celebrations. It was cheering to realise that so many of the old miners of Gabriel Gully were still so hale and hearty and that the bringing of so many of them together to revisit the scene of the activities of 1861 and to have an opportunity, of fraternising and chatting over old times was so readily and heartily enitrraced, and had given so much unalloyed pleasure. Prev»ntion to tetter than cure, bo »1 w»jb keep & bottle of "Naiol" in the boub§, and as soon as yon feel the slightest indication of a coming cold take & dose. It pi events as well as cures.— Good things are often tied up in very small parcels. Because an individual sr article does not measure up to normal siaM 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 2iin by These pictures can then be enlarged to any size. For every <d«y uw the "Ensignette" is an ideal camera. It takes up- no more room than % cigarette case or a box of matches, and is the only really small folding camera thai is self-contained. It is sold complete in a limp leather case for 355, or, if fitted with a Goerz lens, £7. Posted free to any address by Harrington's, New Zealand, Limited (ancc«saors to Imperial Camera C 0.),. 42 Willis Street, Wellington. —Advt.