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Greymouth Evening Star, 27 January 1914, Page 4

The election of workers' representative on the Arbitration Court has resulted in favour of Mr. J. McCullpugh, with Mr. J. Carey as deputy.

Wise grocers everywhere stock "Tanol," the polish of polishes. It makes bright homes, happy wives, and contented husbands. Order a tin to-day. Liquid Is, paste 6d.—Advt.

According to our Dunedin correspondent a political question was adopted by the University Senate yesterday as a subject 'of an essay for the iloydon prize, 1914. given for the encouragement of Imperial sentiment. The question is: "Local navies or monetary aid or other contributions to the Imperial Navy—which will better maintain the sea power of Britain," etc.

Banish rheumatic pains—Rheumo brings speedy and permanent relief to every sufferer from rheumatism, gout, sciatica, lumbago. • A few doses of Rheumo will quickly cure; removes the excess uric acid from the blood. Has cured thousands. Try it. 2s 6d and 4s 6d everywhere.— Advt.

Yesterday afternoon at the residence of Mrs B. Parkinson, Tarapuhi Street, about 30 mothers and babies belonging to the Cradle Roll in connection with the W.O. T.U. spent a most pleasant afternoon. The weather was perfect and the grounds were ideal for the purpose. The little ones enjoyed themselves by rolling on the grass and playing games suitable to them, whilst the older ones indulged in a chat amongst themselves. This is the first Cradle Roll Rally; circumstances having prevented their being one before. The superintendents found they were unable to invite all on the Roll, but have decided, weather permitting, to have the rest in about a fortnight. Afternoon tea was provided by members of the W.C. T.U.. Mrs Gaskin spoke a few kindly words to the mothers present, exhorting them to bring up their children in total abstinence and purity of principles. They would be the future men and women to uphold the nation. A very hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Parkinson and her able assistants.

"The Wonder Book of Ships" ~is the most fascinating volume you can put into the hands of a boy or girl. It contains over 300 illustrations depicting every phrase of life at sea; 12 Coloured Plates and Flag Sheets, exquisitely reproduced, and 264 pages of Articles and Stories by experts familiar from life-long experience with the themes of which they treat. Alike for old or young, this is tlte book of the year. The price is 3a 6d, posted 4f<, each from 8., Dixon, Bookseller, Tainui street. —Advt.

The latest book, "Scott's Last Expcd« ition," in two volumes; price 7s, postage 6d extra. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour Bookseller and Music dealer, Gieseking's Buildings.—Advt. The growing suitability of the ground about Kotuku for grazing sheep and cattle is apparent. Mr. Rouse's farm is a monument of patient industry and intelligence wisely applied. Even tho shingle flats near the railway station are every day being "made" by the action of Nature and roving bands of sheep. Mr. "Jim" Jack inte-ids laying down a section of 20 acres in grass, and cultivating a portion for crop. Once drained the soil is quite suitable for dairying.

Some marvellous values at Walker's Sale. Ladies' one-piece dresses in white embroidered Muslins, Linear. Spongecloths, etc., 7s lid, 12s sd, Mid L lss 6d, formerly 15s 6d. 253 anl 30t—just half the price! See these g<X.<as. Boundary Street, Greymouth.—Advl. The. price of fish in Auckland ia absurdly high, says the Mayor of that city, and he is of opinion that if an improvement is not brought about after the Council establishes markets, the Corporation should seek legislation empowering it to run trawlers of its own. M

At the great "Jubilee Flutter" great bargains are to be obtained. Single-bed unbleached Twill Sheeting, 5s for 3a 6d a pair; Ladies' Dress Pieces, 8s 6d for 3s lid, 12s 6d for 5s lid; Japanese Silks, all colours, for 6d a yard; Ladies' Kid Gloves, 4s 6d for 2s lid a pair; Ladies' Washing Blouses, Is Hd and 2s lid each. You only want to see the above bargains to appreciate same al C. Smithes, Ltd., the Wholesale Draperp, Clothiers, Boot Importers and House Furnishers.—Advt. '

At Walhalla (Victoria) occurred a remarkable incident illustrating tho ways of electricity and the nerve of a man. Charles Fermiiio, a pumper in the Long Tunnel Mine, took hold of a sagging wire to put it in place, and caught the full force of the current it was carrying. "Don't touch mc," he said, as a rush was mado.to release him, and coolly instructed his mate to cut the current off. By a stroke of hick the wires fused, and Fermino's life was saved.

A simple, sensible, inexpensive remedy for Rheumatism, Gout, Sciatica, and Lumbago awaits you in Rheumo. Ttiia wonderful medicine cures by expelling the cause—excess uric acid in the blood. Has cured thousands. Try it. 2s 6d and 4s 6d everywhere.—Advt.

The 24th of next month is a notable anniversary in the history of the Seventh New Zealand Contingent which served in, the last South African war. In an engagement that day 23 were killed and 41 wounded. There are 600 survivors to tell the story of the fight and, (telegraphs our Wellington correspondent) aJ committee, of. which Mr. Esam of the Advances Office, Wellington, is secretary, has in hand a commemoration dinner and reunion of the men of the 7th on the comi'ng anniversary t

No home should be without the famous Roslyn writing pad, 100 iheetd. Pretty picture of New wondeiland on. the cover. Only 6d and Ig each from all* dealers. Jtk for it.— Advt.

A small boy recently left his home in Wellington, and his parents became anxious regarding his whereabouts. The lad, it was discovered, went to Auckland on his own account to see the Exhibition. He stayed with some friends, who, until they saw a paragraph in the "Herald" to the effect that the boy's parents did not know where he was, had no idea. that he was being searched lor. An urgnt telegram was sent .to the lad's home, stating that he was safe, and he was sent home again in charge of one of his friends.

Whatever the cause of a cold may bo the cure is "Nazol." A few. sniffs from a Nazol Inhaler relieves th» worst cough or cold. Excellent for all bronchial troubles.—Advt.

The "Manawatu Standard" states that in a letter read at the Palmerston North Borough Council meeting this week, Mr. John Jarvis offered to present his collection of orchids and the glasshouse they occupied to the town. The Mayor said that in the first place Mr. Jarvis wanted to giv« the orchids without disclosing his name, but had yielded to the speaker's request to make the matter public. The collection was a valuable one. There were 150 orchids altogether, comprising 130 varieties, which Mr. Jarvis had been collecting for years. The Mayor said the orchids would form a great attraction at the Esplanade, for instance, and he eulogised the donor's public spirit. Councillor Nathan said that th gift would b 6 of great benefit and interest to the town. The offer was accepted with thanks, a

Two Useful Lines!—Jam Pot Covers in packets of thirty, suitable for 21b. jars, price 4d a paclbet, postage Id. "Windolene," the housekeepers' friend. Cleans windows and mirrors without water; will brighten up your silver instantly. .Price Is a tin, posted Is 3d. Procurable at B. Dixon's, Tainui street.—Advt. ..>.""■

Are the Standard Oil Company in Taranaki yet? asked a reporter of Mr. Van Epps, the American expert. "I don't know," said Mr. Van Epps, "but you can be sure that the Standard Oil Company know as much about the Moturoa field as the people up there know_ themselves. To show thc scale on which the Standard Oil Company operate,.; I will give you a piece of news I have just had from California about them. They have purchased the Murphy Oil Company's properties at Whittier, fourteen miles from Los Angelos. and at Coyote Hills, ten miles beyond Whittier, very valuable properties, comprising 3000 acres of very productive wells. The production of the property now is about 280,000 barrels a month." For this they have paid fortytwo million dollars."

On Monday a most unfortunate acci- . dent occured at Aratika. Messrs. Wallet and England's n e w "lokey" got away coming down ft steep decline, and after J dashing along at break-neck speed pitched a somersault down the hill. The driver, ! Mr. Martin, jammed on the brakes and I reversed the engine, but through a, link breaking the connection "between the fore and aft wheels was broken off, and the machinery would not answer. Mr. Ma|" tin then shouted to his assistant and jumped clear. The youth, who appears not to have heard him, stuck to his post until the "lokey" was in the act of overturning. It is a miracle he escaped unhurt. This most unfortunate accident will probably throw the mill idle for-a month. Mr. Marshall's mill at the Silver Pine. Kotuku, together with Messrs. •Jack Bros, mill at Kotuku, have resumed running. Be on the winner and buy Watson's No. 10 Whisky.—Advt. Mr. A. W. Jones, an Australian abator, has had a run of bad hick, says the Melbourne correspondent of the Sydney "Daily Telegraph." Recently he Mi from a height of 70ft, when retir-iii* to Cheltenham after a successful Jisgl't over Adelaide. His machine was smashed, and h e sustained injury to his shoulder. A few days ago, in mistake for; *< tonic, ho drank a quantity of euibrwation, and suddenly became ill. A doctor was called in, and the young was given an emetic. A day or two lattr ho was informed over the telephone that a cheque he had handed in at the office ofj the Criterion Hotel was valueless. He protested that he had never been in tho hotel, and know nothing of the cheque.' Later it was found that a.man had impersonated the aviator, and had succeeded in passing off th e valueless cheque on' a member of the hotel staff. Mr. Jones 'sj machine has been repaired, and he will; attempt more flights shortly. Watson's No. 10—the whislty of the wise.—Advt. . .... .-, , ~:.■,

People «3k: What is No. 10?.—Advt. The Methodist picnic will be held on the Racecourse when an elaborate programme of games, races, etc., will be gone through. Trains leave at 10 a.m. and 1.15 p.m. for the racecourse. "Nazol" is a quick and certain cure for coughs, colds, and sore throats. Gives instant relief. Sold everywhere—eighteetiytnce ion 60 doses.— Adrfc. The recent heavy rain caused some damage to the Omoto road. In places the water-tables have become blocked, with the result that rivulets of water have found their way over the road in diyers directions, rendering it rutty and decidedly rough. A little attention now will save pounds later on. Atishoo! A fresh touch of the "fl i" and another job for "Nazol." You will he as right as rain in a day or two if you take "Nazol." The champion cough and cold reliever. Sixty doses for Is 6d.— Advt. The manner in which some motorists negotiate the Omoto road is reckless in the extreme. They dash round the corners without blowing their horns, not knowing wiiat might be . round the bend. Children might be there or anybody else, | it's all the same. When an accident occurs (when it Is too latej perhaps this reckless riding will cease. Visit Walker's Great Midsummer Sale. Every article marked down in red letters. Genuine reductions. Boundary Street.— Advt. The Ross Goldfields' mine manager reports for the week ended the 22nd:—Sixth level No 2 shoot —Mo 1 south drive nas been extended to 88ft in low grade wash, j No. 3 south to 96ft' in low grade wash. The north drive has been extended to 96ft from the opening and stoppetl, wash of medium quality having dipped underfoot. . No. 1 west drive has been driven to 60ft, with at times fair prospects. In the Cassius, workings the east drive on the south side has been driven tp 150 ft in wash of low value. The heavy rain on the previous night caused much percolation of water through the Cassius workings and all underground work had to be suspended temporarily. The pumps, however, responded satisfactorily to the increased load. "Tan-oV the preserving polish, in liquid form, is now put up in tin?. It is thick and creamy and is. more "get-at-able" and less wasteful than in bottiea. Price Is.—Advt. One defendant in Court yesterday, charged with being illegally on licensed on Christmas Day._ explained that he was at the hotel in question for Christmas dinner at the invitation of the proprietor. The witness also stated that his family lived about 1£ miles from the hotel. This latter admission led the sergeant of police to put the question as to whether it was not the custom for the members of the witness's family to gather round the festive board, on Christmas Day, especially at the hour when the steaming turkey and*other savoury dishes were on the " table. "My people are Scotch," replied the witness, "and keep up New Year's Day." The information in this- case was dismissed. Verily "He ought to be very well mounted who is for leaping 'the hedge of custom." Call for Watson's No. 10—on all occasions.—Advt. One witness in the Greymouth S.M. Court yesterday admitted to counsel that ho had of late been the "subject" of hypnotic tests at the hands of one or two travelling shows, whose principals declared they were possessed of mesmeric influences, but when counsel suggested < that such tests had some effect on the • imagination of witness, the latter j vehemently protested against such an ab- , surdity. He further admitted he had i travelled as far as Reefton with one of r the "Professors," and that if his Worship j desirett'it'he would let the Bench into the secrets *>f hypnotics as revealed to witness (and for which the witness had been paid < to accept and act thereon) ,but he was not i going to give the learned counsel or others ! the benefit of his experience or divulge ; the secrets of the profession in open court, i His Worship did not accept the proffered confidence of the fitness to initiate the . Bench into the mysteries of hypnotism ->,s expounded by the Norwoods and others, and, not being apropos to the charge •before the court, the witness still holds the "secrets," so far as the public examination "'into the alleged use of "insulting words" arising out of the recent strike is concerned. It does do it. We emphatically state that it does do it. We know of, no case where Baxter's Lung Preserver, given a fair trial, has failed to cure a cough or cold. It is really a wonderful remedy, and there are thousands of bottles in the homes in. New Zealand that are being kept ready for prompt use at the first sign of a cold. One dose taken early will often effect a cure, whereas several doses 1 .may be required once it has a grip of you. Don't you think that a Is 10d hottle of Baxter's Lung Preserver is a wise investment? It undoubtedly is. You must try it—it will pos"ibly save you many miserable days.—Advt. The progress of the Salvation Army is well exemplified in the William Booth Memorial College in Wellington, now rapidly approaching completion. It is a three-story structure in red brick with a centrepiece in the Corinthian style with pilasters and cornices. Provision is made for the accommodation o? one hundred students, fifty male and fifty female, and the two sexes practically divide up the building between them, the. female portion • having an eastern aspect, while the male students take the other side. Part of the fi"st floor and practically the whole of the top floor are equipped for the accommodation of the students on the cubicle plan. The cubicles are spacious, airy, and well lighted. Suites of rooms are also provided for the principal and his staff. ' A fine lecture hall with gallery opens off the main corridor, and there are class-rooms on each wing. A special ventilation system is fitted to secure an abundance of fresh air in all parts of the building, and electric light is installed , throughout. The whole building is excellently arranged and equipped, and the . size of the section gives scope for extensions or for recreation courts. The prin-

cipal is to be Adjutant Carter, who has seen long service with the Salvation Army jfeMi! India. The. building will cost about ' ' £II,OOO.

New stocks of Fire Screens in the most dainty designs and colourings, and in all sizes in prices from Is to 2s 6d each at B. Dixon's, Tainui street.—Advt. In conversation with a representative of the Christchurch Press Mr G. F. WhitGombe, Railway Superintendent, who has iust returned from an official visit to the West Coast remarked on the large volume of passenger, traffic which is being dealt with between Christchurch and the Coast On Thursday there were about 100 to and from the Coast. Mr Whitcombe expressed the opinion that it would not be long before practically all the passenger traffic to the Coast would go v.a Chnstchurch, and when the Arthur's Pass tunnel is completed he thought that the steamers now trading to the Coast would be disconTowards the end of March-o about the first or second week ,n April ,t was anticipated that the line o the_eas tern- side would be open to Bealey Flat which would reduce the jwrniey by coach to eleven miles. At Bealey Flat, which would be the eastern terminus lor some time, large stations and yards were being provided, which would enable the tra.Hu to be better handled than is at present possible at Halpin Creek. The station buildings at Bealey Fl»t are making good progress towards completion, and M soon as the line is ooened it is understood that the present arrangements- under wniCli lunch is got at- the Cass will be discontinued, and that a refreshment, room Will be provided at Bealey Flat.

j At the Warden's Court, Circymouthj this morning the application of William J Larcombe (Mr F. A. Kitchingham) 'or the extension of a water-race and increased supply of water was granted. I You will be surprised at the improve- , ment "Tan-ol" makes in ok? floor-cover- ' ings! It gives them a vvx lease of life and a lasting shine. \n tins—liquid, Is; " t pa3te 6d.—Advt. I Henry S. Holmes, Piano arid Organ J Tuner and Repairer (student of Jubilee t Institute of the Blind, Auckland) is now , in town. Orders left with M. Lynch; ,' Bootmaker, Tflinui St,, will be prompt- , • ly executed. —Advt. I Enjoy your picnic more by using a non-breakable plate. We have them at -' 6d a dozen. Our stock of Picnic Baskets [ I is large and comprises all the latest shapes I and styles. The "Hang Chow" basket is the very latest thing; we have them at \ Bd, 9d and Is each. Come in and see these lines at B. Dixon's, Tainui Street. I —Advt. . I At the Magistrate's Court this morning 'an application, made by the Pictures [Supplies Company (Mr Kitchihghairi) for 'an order on a judgment debt against H. I J. McLean (Mr Sargent) was refused. In ,; the case of O'Callaghan v. Barton, Mr ' Sargent intimated that the plaintiff did not intend to proceed further in the case and judgment was entered up for defendant. -We are sacrificing all our Ladies' and Children's Hats at our great sale, to clear the lot. Ladies' Hats Is, Is lid and_ 2s lid, sold at four times the money. Trimmed hats 4s Hd, 6s lid, 9s lid. Come along and secure the pick. Walker's, Boundary Street.—Advt. Wellington race days invariably provide a busy time for those whose duty it is to trap motorists exceeding the regulation speed limit through the Hutt. On Wednesday the usual precautions were taken bv the Lower Hutt Borough Council officials, with the result that 23 numbers were taken In some cases the speed at. which motorists were travelling was not much more than 20 miles an hour, although thirty miles was reached by some of the more adventurous. The traps, which were recently increased in number and set over a wide range, have worked very effectively up to the present, numbers of motorists continually falling victims to the invisible watchers. It is a glad world when the liver is right. In nine cases out of ten, despondent people'will find the cause of their trouble is bad digestion. Don't put up with it. Take the matter seriously in hand, and got rid of the trouble very quickly by using Baxter's Pills—Compound of Quinine. They are silver-coated or they are not genuine Baxter's. Take moderate care of your diet, use a Is 6d box of Baxter's Pills, and cure your in tion or your liver troubles. —Advt

There is quite an epidemic of harbour improvement schemes on the West Coast south of New Plymouth. Wanganui and Patea are going in for big proposals, and Opnnake is apparently not going to be left Lamenting on the score that trade is going to other ports. A loan of £48,000 is proposed, and at a public meeting held at Opunakc the chairman and members of the Harbour Board showed that by carrying out the big scheme proposed and thus providing facilities for shipping through the port of Opunake, a saving of £2052 on exports would be made to the district by the dairy factories, while the estimated saving on imports would bo £2575. The action of the Harbour Board in proposing the loan was approved. The Big Summer Sale at McKay and Son's begins on Saturday, January 10th, 1914. A clearance is to be made of all fashionable summer stocks —the greatest sumirer clearance yet attempted on the Wes' Doast. W. McKay and Son and Tho'.nriS and Mcßtath (Amalgamated). Mawhera Quay, Grevmouth.—Advt • j

The Victorian State Immigration Bureau has made the discovery that the Jewish immigrant is not a country worker. Some time ago about a score of Jewish youths arrived, and in not one instance did they remain in the country districts where work was provided for them. The Jewish boy longs for "life";-the city is an attraction round which he. flutters like X moth round a candle. The immigration authorities did not approve of this proclivity. They had brought out the Jewish immigrants as a nucleus for land settlement, and when it was discovered that by no effort could the representatives of the Semitic race whom they had imported be persuaded to adopt farming as a professsion, a cablegram was sent to London, instructing the immigration agents to send out no more Jewish boys.

"I had no idea the Waikato aws such a wonderful country," said the agricultural instructor at the New Plymouth Technical School to a reporter. "In Taranaki we are all under the impression that Waikato is much the same—that it won't grow anything worth speaking about, and is no good for dairying. Instead of that I am agreeably surprised to find that it is amongst the finest land I have seen anywhere in New Zealand. It reminds me much of Canterbury in many respects, but the climate is much 'superior. You have a wonderful climate here. What a great fruit-growing district the Auckland province will be in time to come. And the strides you .are making in dairying shows that you are going to be a big competitor with the rest of New Zealand in that respect, too." The visitors paid a compliment to the authorities at the Ruak'ura School of Instruction. .The farm, in his opinion, was one of the greatst assets the country could possess.

Why suffer from rheumatism? R: : «!n!£ fie research has discovered that exesj; uric acid in the blood is the cause a rheumatism, gout, sciatica, and lumbago. ttheumo, a scientifically compounded preBcription, cures b;v eliminating the excess acid. 2s 6d and 4s 6d everywhere.—Advt.

Writing on the subject of the foundation of the colony of New Zealand and the influence of Scotsmen thereon, "Old Identity," in the Wellington Dominion, sa y S : — "ft W as chiefly through the action of one of the magistrates of Glasgow, Mr John Fleming, of Clairmont, that New Zealand was retained as a British possession. He was about the first, if not the first, man in. the Kingdom to direct the attention of the Government to the possibilities of New Zealand as a British settlement. He took up the matter with enthusiasm, and, enlisting the services of such men as Dr Norman Macleod, Sheriff Allison and Lord Provost Lumsden, convened a meeting in the Glasgow Athenaeum on May 15th, 1840, which was the means of arousing public attention to the question all over the country, and brought about the annexation of the islands in time to prevent their passing into the hands of the French. It was doubtless the outcome of Glasgow's connection with the appropriation of the islands for Great Britain that New Zealand was largely colonised by Scotsmen.'