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Greymouth Evening Star, 5 December 1913, Page 4

Drink Watson’s No. 10. Patriotic spirit. Always reliable. —Advt. During the past month the following animals were slaughtered at; tile Greymonth municipal abattoirs: Bullocks 127 I condemned 1), sheep 740, lambs 136, pigs 5, calves 16. Some choice Poplins, Crepes, Shantungs, and Cords are now being sold cheap it Mr C. Wise’s; also Neckwear, Gloves, Hosiery, Peter-Pans, Lace Drillings, and Jabots. —Advt. Ladies’ White Underskirts, smartly cut md daintily trimmed with embroidery or orcbon lace, 4s lid, 5s lid, 6s lid to 1.4 s 6d ; also the new Princess White Unlerskirt, all in a pice. 7s lid, 8s lid, 10s lid, 12s lid ; good value. Walker’s, boundary Street.—Advt. Public speakers and singers find “Nazol” a wonderful help. It keeps the throat clear of phlegm and in tip-top condition. “Nazol” acts like a charm.— Advt. Dainty Booklets, suitable for Christmas presentation, are. here in all sizes, styles, arid bindings. The pries range from 6d to 4s 6d each. Immense stocks if Picture Books and Prize Books suitable for the children- Open for your inspection now at B. Bixon’s, Bookseller, fainui Street. —Advt.

An official estimate of the attendance of the opening day of the Auckland’Exhibition gives a.total of between 18,000 .and 19,000 visitors; Now is the time to secure a , smart ready-to-wear dross. Sonic very fiiie robes m Muslin, Voile, and Poplin are being sold at .M as C. Wise’s. Call early.— Advt; “At the second ballot for Wellington Central,” said Mr J. Payne in the House, “Mr Young 5 the secretary of the Seameh’B Union, helped to get Mr Fisher in. Since then Mr Fisher lias helped to get Mr Young in, which is a quid pro quod.” A young man named Charles Hazeldine was brought before the Urey mouth S.M. Court this morning, charged with assault.-, ing a married woman, in a railway carriage between Rotomnnu and Otira, with' intent to commit rape, on Wednesday,last.'. Mr Joyce appeared for the accused, who’ was remanded till Monday next. _ Mr W, R. Kettle, J.P., presided. Don’t forget the bargains to be obtain ed at Beton’s assigned stock sale at C. Smith’s, Lid. ' "Every article must be cleared. Ladies’ Blouses, Is each; Ladies’ Costumes, 3s lid each; Ladies’ Underskirts, Is lid each; Single-bed Sheeting, 3s lid pair; Boys’ and Youths’ Knickers fKaiapoi Tweed), 6s 6d to 10s 6d for 3s lid each; all sizes Men’s and Ladies Boots at half-price.—Advt. A simple, sensible, inexpensive remedy for Rheumatism, Gout, Sciatica, and Lumbago awaits you in Rheumo. This wonderful medicine cures by expelling the cause—excess uric acid in the blood. Has cured thousands. Try it. 2s. 6d and 4a 6d everywhere.—Advt. The Christchurch Licensing Committee at its meeting this week held over "an application for a renewal of the license ijif i th' -uted Service Hotel for the product U . a suitable licensee- The Chairman .1 the Committee had laid it down as obey that it would refuse to allow any . rson to hold a license unless he dr slid had a vested interest in the conduct df the house, and not merely a manager on behalf of a company or a brewery, “Tan-ol” is a great polish and no mistake ! The least application on furniture, floor-coverings, or leather makes a bright lasting shine. You should certainly use “Tan-01.” —Advt. An indication of frenzied haste was supplied last week (says the Stratford Post). A man desired! to buy a building section but could find no other time ;to inspect a section but half-past ten at 1 night. The land agent was obliging, ahd accompanied the would-be buyer to 'the section, which was inspected by the light of numerous matches. A sale followed. Your move, Is lOd; our move, packets of 2s Tea. The purchaser wins every lime, and still Angel Bros, aiv prepared to draught it out.—Advt. Baby is very susceptible to bronchial ailments. Give the little one “Nazol” at the slightest sign of trouble, or sprinkle a few drops on the nightgown. “Nazol” relieves coughs and colds in young and old !—Advt.

Numerous small finds of ambergris have been made on the West Coast, some six miles from the Borough of Dargaville and visitors to the ocean beach now keenly scrutinise all flotsam items. In past years there were good finds of the val,liable snbstanoe in . that locality ? and 30 years ago stranded whale were not uncommon objects on the sea frontage. The Maoris utilise long slender spears when travelling the beach on horseback, and cleverly “spit” every article which-bears any resemblance to ambergris. Clearance sale of bargain Millinery, 7s 6d to 9s 6d, usual price 20s to 35s j Summer Costumes in Prints, Drills and 1 weeds, for summer wear, 11s 6d, 17a 6d, 255, 40s Alterations are free until Christmas E/e. W. McKay and Son, Grey, mouth, Hokitika, and Nelson.—Advt. Smart Millinery at Walker’s, Boundary Street. Visit our Millinery Showroom (upstairs). Every class of hat, trimmed and untrimmed; also a very fine range of Infants’ and Girls' Hats. We trim and make up to customer’s own order, .by competent milliners. —Advt. The 1 Rapid Healing Ointment ■ reliever with remarkable, rapidity sores, ulcers burns, cuts, bruises, eczema, chilblains, and all diseases of the skin. Sold in tri. angular pots at Is 6d and 3s. Obtainable at Parkinson and Co.’s.— Advt. Annuals for 1914 to hand.—“Chunus,” # ‘Tho Australian Girls’ Annual,” “The Australian Boys’ Annual,” Cassell’s Annual for Boys and Girls,” “Tiny Tots.” Thousands of books suitable for presentation in stock at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt. . • ' Clearance Sale of Sunshades.—-180 to clear, 4s 6d to 6s 6d, now Is 6d each; 120 to clear, 6s 6d to 8s 6d, now Is lid each. Clearance in Ladies’ Costumes for summer wear, 11s 6d to 40s. Alterations free until Christmas Eve. These are bargain snaps. W. McKay and Son and Thomas and Mcßeath, Mawhera Quay, Oreymouth.—Advt.

One of the saddest and most extraordinary things ever recorded in the veldt (says the journal South Africa) is reported from the Koffyfontein district of the Free State. A little girl, 2£ years did, was playing about a homestead. Men were busy drilling a large bore-hole, and during meal time went into the house, leaving the child outside. Presently the mother enquired where her little daughter was, and found that the child had fallen into the bore-hole. She was then some 10ft below the surface of the ground. Neighbours came to give help, and digging was tried, but everywhere hard rock was encountered. That evening the poor child had slipped down to a, depth of 60ft, and cried continually, but no one .could help her. On the fourth day the cries stopped, and on the fifth day the father allowed the hole to be filled in and covered over, for it was quite certain that the child was dead. She had fallen with her feet downwards, and, by projecting the fight from a looking-glass down the hole the unfortunate child could be seen always looking upwards. The mother stayed night and day by the hole, and when the wails of her little daughter ceased she lost her reason and had to he taken to the asylum at Bloemfontein.

Those contemplating travelling should secure a pair of strong leather straps from us. The kind we sell are the best value obtainable. We have them in all sizes, ranging in price from 9d to 3s a *et. Come in and see them at B. Dixon’s, I’ainui Street.—Advt. The whisky that will please your palate —Watson’s No. 10.—Advt. ■ The visit of the White Star liner Zeaiandic to Auckland at the present time recalls the circumstances of her last visit to New Zealand waters. It was in May ■of this year (reports the Herald) that the Zealandic arrived at Tim.iru for t]#<fcurpose of lifting a big shipment oilmen meat and other produce for London;'. The waterside workers at tlie South Canterbury port were then on strike, and there was every indication that the vessel would be held up. But several wealthy residents of South Canterbury, business men) of Timaru, and a large number of sturdy young farmers offered their services as waterside workers, and, under the supervision of the ship’s officers, the Zealandic was loaded in record time with 50,000 carcases of mutton and over 1000 casks of tallow and other produce- She was then timed to sail at 4 p.m. on a fixed day for another coastal port, and punctually at that' hour she cleared the breakwater amidst cheers from the large .assemblage of townspeople. The Zealandic has again returned, to New Zealand when labor troubles are occupying a good deal of attention, and it Va singular coincidence that, whereas Timaru was the only port on strike on her last visit, it is one of the few Dominion ports which has remained open during the waterside workers’ strike.

Dr Usher, the Brunner medico, is de (•ailing to fresh fields and pastures new.

The third of the strike relief concerts was held at Brunner last night, when a large audience again gathered to hear an excellent programme. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Greymouth Lodge, .M.U.1.0.0.1 1 .. will l>e held in the Oddfellows’ Hall this evening at 8 o’clock. —Advt.

Miss Parsons, of Christchurch, will sing the .solo, “Ave Maria” (Psjston Cooper), at St. John’s Presbyterian Church on Sun. day evening.

Our Dunedin correspondent advises that the Postmaster-General has arranged with the Union Steam Ship Company, for an, extension of the San Francisco and other mail services till March 51st., It is the intention of Mr Rhodes to attend the next International Postal Conference at Madrid next summer. On Wednesday night the death occurred suddenly at Stillwater of Mr Clark, a retired railwayman. Deceased was only ill about forty-eight hours, and was reading a newspaper within half an hour of his death, which was due to pneumonia. Mrs Low, wife of Mr Low (of Low and Hahn, storekeepers, Kokiri), is a sister of deceased. The remains were interred today by the Rev. Crossman. A special meething of the Greymouth Wharf Labourers’ .Union will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock to consider important business. All members are. requested to attend. Mr T. R. Herd local Collector of Customs, has received notice to transfer to Wellington head office, having been promoted to the position of chief clerk. Mr Herd, since his arrival in Greymouth some seven months ago, has proved himself a very, zealous and capable officer, and his many friends will regret to learn of his departure from our midst. A meeting of the Executive of the Innngahna County Council was held at Reef ton yesterday, when the following tenders were received for the construction of a dray bridge over Mossy Creek, on the Hukarere-Hukawai road, viz., Wisbey and Lennon- (accepted) £9l 19s, A. Quinn £lO7, Wells and Turner £llO, J. Hannah £ll9 11s.

The report of the Surgeon Superintendent of the Kumara Hospital for November is as follows: Patients in Hospital oh October 31st, 27; admitted during November, 4; total treated during November, 31'; died, nil; discharged. 5; remain, ing in Hospital o'n November 30th, 26. Readers of the Dunedin Star were advised last night to be prepared for a big election next year. This is interpreted to mean (wires our Dunedin correspondent) that when the Hon. ,T. A. Millar meets his constituents shortly after Parliament prorogues, he will announce that the state of his health compels him to lay down tire charge which, they have for many years honored him with, viz. the representation of Dunedin West. By the last mail Mr John Solomon, of Hokitika, received the pleasing news that his grand-daughter, Miss Stella Esdaile, had been successful in winning the Ross scholarship for singing at London. It carries £67 per year, and is tenable for three years. The young lady, who is 17 years of age and a native of Melbourne, was successful from over fifty competitors.

A fatal accident occurred to Mr C. Holman, storekeeper, Lyell. on Wednesday evening last,. From information received it seems that the deceased was driving a horse and dray along the road near the Lyell township when the horse shied and capsized the dray over the hank. Assistance was quickly on hand, when it was found that Mr Holman was dead. The deceased was one of the oldest and most respected residents in Lyeil, where he had canned on the occupation of storekeeper. General regret is felt for the unfortunate accident The deceased leaves a widow, a son, and two daughters to mourn their loss.

Disgusted at not being able to work, man}' sawmill hands on tile West Coast are seeking fresh fields and- pastures new. During the last, week there has been quite an exodus of this splendid class of men to Christchurch, where they will accept any work offering. “Not going to see the missus and kiddies starving.'' was the explanation offered a Star reporter by one mail, who averred that if an attempt were made to re-open the port of Greyinonfh hundreds of mill hands would come in and lend a helping hand —they were full up of R°d Fed. tyranny.

The House Committee of the Kumars Hospital reports all going well at the institution. The cook left for her holidays during the month. .Miss McConnon taking up her duties in the meantime; Miss Grigg was appointed to assist for a fortnight.' Miss Cruickshanks would receive her holidays in January. St. Patrick's School Concert Committee asked permission to give a few items at the Hospital, and the request was granted. The repairs to the old ward were proceeding satisfactorily. and the bricklayers were to commence work to-day. The ward would be finished this week. The report was received and adopted. Arrangements for the usual Christmas dinner were left to the Committee to attend to.

In the Legislative Council last night the Hon. F. H. U. Bell moved the second reading of the Land Agents Amendment Hill, which was designed to remove the difficulties in the way of regulation. All licenses for the future will date from March 31st. The second reading was carried on the voices The Fire Brigades Amendment Bilk (1) permitting boroughs of 1000 inhabitants to form Fire Boards; (2) enabling Fire Boards in cities to borrow up to £20,000; and (3) providing for contributions to Fire Boards by those who insure with Lloyd’s, was read a second time

In the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon the Naval Defence Bill was read a first time. The Council went into committee on the Municipal Corporations Amendment Bill, to which was added a clause giving local authorities power to require the attendance of qualified firemen at places of public' entertainment. The Hon. W. Beehan moved to strike out the clause providing that where the Council has delegated its powers to construct tram, ways it should not have the right to run ii competing service. The Hon, F. H. D. Bell explained that the clause was drafted to protect the Auckland Tramway Company from possible competition from the City Council, which had delegated its powers to the Company, and did not affect any other city. The clause was retained by 16 votes to 6.