Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE THURSDAY' SEPTEMBER 27, 1917 NOTES AND COMMENTS.

Greymouth Evening Star, 27 September 1917, Page 4

Greymouth Evening Star. AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE THURSDAY' SEPTEMBER 27, 1917 NOTES AND COMMENTS.

Tj.h carrying* of the six o’clock closing law for r JL’n K hotels ami clmrJjlck.xsixo i creel clubs is ]{kl’Kl!i:.\olm. bound to bave , i.: x-

tar - reaching t >f. lecls. It is to bo I'ollowod by a Peferendum on the liquor question. Mr Massey and Sir Joseph Ward are alike agreed that something- should be done to end the unrest that is caused throughout the country by the continual agitation against the licensed trade. The former gentleman has gone even further. “I want to tell the House,” he said on Thursday afternoon, “(hat I am firmly impressed with the idea that we will have to do something' on the lines proposed by the .Efficiency Hoard—that the country will have to be given an opportunity of expressing an opinion on the issue of continuance on the one side, and prohibition and the payment' of compensation on the other- I would even suggest that the decision be by a bare majority.” Sir Joseph Ward, as represent]'jig the Liberal section of the Cabinet, although be had voted against six o’clock (dosing, declared that “in his opinion it was imperative for the people to come to a definite decision on the issue of Prohibition or no-Prohi-bition- But,” he added (striking a note of warning), “it was no use when ,the country was hysterical as it was at present, running away with the idea that the money we were "losing in the Treasury was to be provided in some general way- Whoever was Minister of Finance would certainly have to get the authority 1 of Parliament for the collection of revenue to make nood the loss of Customs duty- When the recommendations of the Efficiency Board, with’ which Tie was in

complete accord, were submitted to the people, the people would be responsible for the _change to be made-" There can be no possible objection to submitting this question to' the people, and it is gratifying to know that when the referendum is taken voting facilities will be afforded the men who are fighting our battles in Kurope, and who have an equal right to be consulted on so momentous an issue with those of their fellow citizens who remain at home in Mew Zealand. Mi; Masskv has given an official direction to the miliTiik Last tary services boards It km a I x l .\(> to exempt the “last Sox• remaining son" when three brothers are already on service. 'The matter seems to call for more deliberate consideration by the whole legislative body, and a statutory definition of the question!, There is already a provision in tbe Act by which the “sole surviving son of military age” is exempt, if at least one of his brothers has lost his life on active service. That clause was inserted on the motion of Mr Jennings, and in adopting it Parliament evidently considered the supreme sacrifice by a member of the family to be an essential condition in any claim on such grounds. Opportunity offers during the committee stage of the amending Bill to review the matter. A clause in tbe new Act would obviously be a more reliable guidance to the appeal boards than an informal statement by the Prime Minister, and more satisfactory to the public generally.

The diJTry of nu enemy sub* in urine trip- Unit SnsMAKiNK has just been pubAdvkxtvmkk. 1 islieil under tbe title of “The Adventures of the IT 2(12. ' gives us a curious account of the dangers that must be encountered by tlie under-water craft. The author enumerates some of the more familiar expedients for their capture, and then he speaks of a device of nets and mines that be seems particularly to have dreaded- He gives no mechanical details, but it appears that any interference, with the net has the effect of drawing* a mine underneath the intruder and exploding it. His own boat was nearly caught in such a trap, but through some failure of tin* mechanism the mine exploded above him instead of beneath him- On another occasion he found on rising to the surface that he had been caught in a net without knowing it and had broken his way through it- His craft from stem to stern was covered with steel mesh made apnarently of stout; piano wire- He speaks also of the tell-tale cork floats which enable the vigilant gunboat or motor-boat to trace the under-water course of the submarine that is tranquilly unaware of the broad trail that it is leaving on the surface- The newer type of German submarine of the Deutschland pattern is said to he strong enough to break its way through the steel net, but this would avail it only in the case of the nets that are moored. The floating or cork-buoyed net would he just as dangerous to a large submarine as to a small oneA Soujiek who was fighting for King and country reTjie ceived a letter from his Tracejjv daughter to say that of the mother was dead. War. Xot knowing what to do, lie went to the officer in charge, showed him the letter, and asked him what he could do. The officer said, “Go to the Salvation Army chaplain, put your case before him, and he will see what can be done for the six children." The soldier did so, and the chaplain said, “The children will be all right, and within 2-1 hours some Salvationist shall be looking after them. If ibe worst comeg, remember your children are all right.” Shaking the chaplain by. the hand, and with a hearty ‘God bless you,’ the soldier left for the firing line again, feeling all was right. The chaplain cabled to General Booth, and an officer was sent to look after the children. The eldest child wrote to her father, letting him know that the Salvation Army officer had come, but the laHmt ivns AVI ill ill ft

teller whs reunited wun me words on the envelope, “Father killed in action."’ The Salvation 'Army had four of the children adopted, and have the other two themselves in one of their homes. A particularly • unfortunate' case camo before tin* Nelson Education Hoard on .Monday last, when an application was received from a Tasman resident for some •assistance in regard to his hoy. who last September -met with an accident at school hy which he lost the sight of one. eve and was in danger of losing that of the other. It appears that the hoy was in the act of stooping down to pick*something off the floor when his eye came, in contact with the sharp corner of a. desk, which was not rounded off as is usually done. It was pointed out that the cost of surgical attendance had been very heavy. Much sympathy was expressed hy members in the matter, and it was resolved to refer it to the. Board’s solicitors to ascertain whether a grant could ho

lIUKIC. Willi iii ilie last wool; or two there has been quite a shortage of seamen and (iremen in Dunedin (says the. Otago Daily Times). This shortage lias been so acute that IS firemen had to be brought down from Wellington tire other day to make up the complement on an overseas vessel. As regards men for sailing vessels, they are ahnot unobtainable, the pay and general conditions, as compared with those on sleamo'rs i not being sufficiently alluring to tempt the men. Some of the men on the steamers are making very high wages at the present time. The donkovnian on a coal boat had £22 for his tally, including overtime, for the first 17 days of this month; a stoker on a small coastal boat in the last two months earned £23 4s and £24 3s respectively — more than the captain himself received : and the boatswain on an overseas boat, bad £27 to bis credit, for one month. To earn such wages a. man must, of course, work very long hours.

“The money spent on this war up to the present would,'’ said .Mr Poyhton, S..M. (formerly of the West Coast), speaking in Palmerston, “cut 3.00 Panama Canals, drain all the big swamps and irrigate all the deserts on the globe. At £IO,OOO a mile it would make a million miles of railway, or one forty times round the earth. This waste cannot go on indefinitely, and universal bankruptcy is inevitable if it continues much. lonSpecial Value. —Violet Copying Pencils, 6d cadi, or 5s 6d per dozen, obtainable from A. 13, Kilgonr's, the shop for value. —Advt. “Since the passing, of thin silly little law there has been more law-breaking to the square yard than there has ever boon before in New Zealand.” So stated Mr JVC. Webb in the House dm nig the course of a. strong condemnation of antishouting. “How many members of (his House can say that they have not broken the l law since last session?” inquired Mr Wehh. “Here's one I” proudly replied a Reform member. “T can understand the hou. member not breaking any law if it cost him sixpence,” shot hack Mr Wehh. The lion, member did not laugh but other hou. members did. Some strong statements were made by witnesses called in the Supreme Court at 'Wanganui in support of an application by Mr Murray, a Conville resident, for an injunction against the New Zealand Refrigerating Company, regarding an alleged nuisance from the Company's linlay works. One resident stated that owing to the smell from the works, the fly nuisance was a plague, and it was found necessary to cover the dinner-table with mosquito netting and lift it up to get a bite to eat. Another witness said the fly pest was awful and whgn his children were sleeping ho had to cover them over with mosquito netting and put fly-papers on top of the netting.

“Do as I do, and use tfie famous 'No Rubbing' Laundry Help on washing days. It saves clothes time and labor. Only Is for seven weekly washings. Local grocers.”—Advt.

It whs rather surprising to find women writing of Princess Mary as “old-fiush-ioncd’' in her dress and as “needing advice,” if you please, says a correspondent of the London Daily Chronicle. She was more than modern this week when she had an aeroplane escort for her train to Southend. lint what her critics mean conies simply to this; the beautiful girl wears costumes which reach the ankle and the neck; she scorns the knee-protec-tors which answer for skirts, and the waist belts yoked to shoulder straps which are called blouses. She is not oldfashioned . she is high priestess of a. cult largely forgotten—dross which combines grace and beauty witli modest dignity. For bronchitis or asthma inhale Nazol through the/ Nazol Inhaler. Immediate relief will follow. Nazol is penetrating and germ-killing. Start taking it to-day. —Advt. In a letter (o the President of the Amalgamated Society ot Railway Servants. the' (leneral Manager for Railways (Mr K. H. Hiley) says: “I desire to convey to the executive and members of vonr sofiety the Department’s appreciation of the* assistance given to the Department by all grades of rail way men during the, war crisis. Ihe manner m which railwaymen have met all the military obligations is most praiseworthy, as is also the loyal and cheerful service rendered to the Department by all those members of the depleted staff on whom devolves (he duly of assisting hi successfully carry on the operations of the Department in the Dominion. This may truly he regarded as a national sera ice during the present war crisis. ‘That coin is well spent which saves you ton.” —Proverb. Yon will s ave much expense and annoyance by preventing a cough or cold with the timely Hid of Baxter’s Lung Preserver. A big bottle of tin’s famous preparation costs only Is lOd. An occasional dose will vitalise your svstern, and ward off colds and bronchial affections. Keep a bottle handy during the present changeable weather. Baxter a Lung Preserver is unique in its healing and soothing qualities —gives immediate relief in cases of sore throat, tickling cough bronchitis, etc. Pleasant to take, orpod for young and old. —AdvtAt a meeting of tho Nelson Education Board the following circular was received from the Wellington Board on Monday last': “My Board has several times represented to tho Director of Education that the monetary conditions on which leave is granted to the rank and file of onr teachers who have undertaken military service, either as privates or as noncommissioned officers, should be identical with tho'C accorded to teachers serving as commissioned officers. The military pay of the latter is supplemented up lo an amount equal to times the salary they .would have received .under the various educational bodies which engage their services. The former receive only their military pay. which, in all instances, is less than that of commissioned officers. As the sacrifice, made by the private 5s very frequently equal to, or greater, than that made by the officer, my Board considers that there should ho, equality of treatment: and it therefore addresses tho various educational bodies throughout tho • Dominion in the .hope that their united voice on this matter may secure the concession which my Board regards as but a small measure of justice to those who have served their country so well. It trusts that the hodv you represent will support the views of mv Board by written communication to the Director.”-Tho

Nelson lloai*<l decided to assist tho Wellinrjton Board. Just to hand new Summer Dress Goods in Crepes, Voiles, Pi hits, Silks, White Spot Muslins, Tohralcos, Riverina Cloth, etc. We have all tho above in a big' range of colors and at the lowest possible prices for new season’s goods, having purchased a long way ahead. Note address; Walker’s, Boundary Street, Greymouth.— Advt. There was a large'attendance at the Baptist Church at Gisborne the other night, when the Rev. J. Carlisle detailed some of bis experiences during the time be was stationed at Denniston Hill, on the West Coast. The lecturer described in an interesting manner the working, of the coal mines, and, having a keen sense of humor he entertained his audience hy rclating amusing incidents. Referring to the mining work, he slated that tho Westport Coal Company was one of tho finest companies in the world for its treatment of the men, Whilst a. miners condition underground was never what’ could he called comfortable, the company

did everything in its power to make liie conditions as comfortable and safe as possible. “If it were not for the miserable agitator.” declared the speaker. those men would have got all they wanted from the company, and there would have been peace and quietness.” Describing what lio iermerl in. the .Mr Carlisle said in preaching to miners they wore not preaching to foolish of ignorant men, but to an audience of men who could talk intelligently on all leading subjects of the day; with men "ho were gentlemen every inch of them if it were not for some of the vile evils tho Government forced upon communities by allowing the sale of liquor. He pointed out that the miner, or the great majority of them, were large hearted men. The work amongst the miners paid well, for whilst there was a. certain amount of roughness there was good in them; there were saintly fellows among them, and tb' miners were men lie would count it a pleasure to work amongst again

The Military Service Board will sit at Greymouth cm Saturday next.

Parents ami children wishing to attend the Fancy Dress Ball this evening are notified that Kennedy’s ’Bus will leave Karoro at 6.45 for the Town Hall, returning at 11 o'clock. —Advt.

The lion, secretary. «ml iieiusmei- t«t tlio Soldiers’ Tobacco and Comfort Fund to .acknowledge with' many thunks, on behalf of the boys, the sum of £1 1& « beins; proceeds of a dance held at Kama tu a, per Mr E. W. llentell cecrcla.y of the Tkamatua Social ( oinuuitcc.

When buying the nmnoj-s.ix m 0 remedy for coughs and colds—look for (ho name Na/.0l on the rod carton. No cold is Nazol-proof.—Advt.

Tho Citizens’ Silver Band's animal plain and fancy dress ball, which is set down for next Tuesday evening in IC Town Hall, appears to be causing all the interest at present in town and the outlying districts. Everywhere you go y<»« will bear this coming event talked abo. The Committee feel sure that this ton - in* ball will bo no exception. Ibe supper will eclipse anything of its hind ewv held The ball artistically deco.ated li> evergreens and' flags should prea™J * jrav slight for onlookers, and ■*'« hrin- a record attendance to i\ ' grand march, which will be led off ; ' 1015. Miss Watsons orchest.a pK- the music, Vnd valuable prizes will be given-for the best original costume.

For children’s hacking cough at night. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 1/6. <5/6. .—Advt. ,w-

Notwithstanding the inclement wealner last night there was a good attendance a the children’s concert in St. John s Hall. A programme of musical items, dialogues and recitations was rendered by clnldicu from the Cobden school and others, and was greatlv appreciated. The crow nine ceremony of the Flower Queen. which took the form of a moving tableau was repeated, and was very effective, the hllle queen surrounded by her court making a prettv picture. Puling the afternoon belittle girls who were competitors lor the Flower Queen at the recent show wem photographed l.y Mr Ring, and aftcrwa.ds were with their mothers, entertained at afternoon tea at Harbors lea Rooms.

The best costs least when you buy Nazol. Six tv doses of tins sterling remedy for coughs and colds cost eigbteenpence and every dose does good. Advt.

About 1 o’clock yesterday afternoon the resilience of .Mr V. Hartog. in I'iek Street. Keefton, was found to be on lire. The. alarm was at once given, and the Brigade were quickly on the spot, and, with the splendid force of water at their command bad the fire under control, despite the half-gale blowing at the lime. The damage to the house and furniture was considerable, botlj by fire and water, the contents of four rooms being much damaged. The Fire Brigade are to be congratulated upon the success that attended their efforts, as, had they U"t been ipiickly on the sceim they would have bad little, hope of saving rdber the building or furniture.

Orders for the special Christmas number of the Auckland Weekly News, which wid contain a number of colored plates of the world-war, may be booked with the local agent ]\lr W- Keid, bookseller and stationer. price Is 6d.—Advt.

; \t tin- Magistrate's Court Jit Invmeargj I ,} on Thursday («ays tlu* Souililaud Times) a- woman, sit present on a visit, to N,.\v Zealand from Australia, was charged with the Uiefl of a suit raw. Sim had allem’dlv taken the arliele in mistake lot l,Pi-°«wii from the Chri.-tehimh railway station ),latform. and had her attention drawn to the fact by a porter next da,v when leaving for Dunedin. She promised to deliver it to the rightful owner when she reached that town, saying that she thmi’dit the other party would have hers. However, she remembered, upon arriving t Dunedin that she. had cheeked her own through and thereupon collected it. but failed to return the other one bunging it on to Invercargill. Ihe ' vlendant stated that she greatly regret ed. tlm theft, and the ease had since hem, illumed to Dunedin. She was eonvmt.d uiid orn'ved to come up for sentence when called upon.

Acts like n, charm ! That’s what thousand* say ot Nazol—the hamhost ami surest remedy for coughs and C*«ids. t) doses 1/6. Refuse substitutes.— Advt.

The well-known business firm of Messes Blanchfield and Quinlan bakers and confectioners. contemplate extending their business in the direction of an up-to-date tea rooms and small goods shop on an early dale. The firm have been established in Grevrnontb for fifteen years, and the excellence of their fancy cooking is sure to command success for the new undertaking. Mr William Sharp, with ' years’ experience in Scotland and six rears with the Knnanga_ Co-operative Bakerv lias purchased an interest in tic business. The firm wove awarded wo gold medals at the recent Canterbury Inhibition for small goods, so that the n lie, can rely on getting .pial.ty equal. it not superior to any in the 1 oniinmo. The now venture will be opened in M<i whera Quay, and it is intended to rim a small goods delivery van tor tin: benefit of the public*

Although since ilie outbreak "f Invercargill' l*ns become much quieter in every way, Iho “hoodlum ’ element s no entirely absent (says the Smithland Times). On Thursday evening, for au hour font houses in Iho ciistcru os Homilies ol the l«>™ n continuous bombardment ol ■ Among the occupants of the houses there was onlv onrf man, the others being women ;.ml :X coi.timicJ urn abated the womenfolk naturally became evceedinglv alarmed., and some became hysterical/ The man alluded to put np with the disgraceful disturbance as long as possible, mid then went out to .nv*j t.iirate tubing with bin. a. gun. One of h frightened females, peeping out fn.m K I.»V0» Of rctoso, »« tl.o n.nu ,ro« - lug rontiil «ith Um S'" 1 ' al "' I” 1 "!™* 1 Vhc conclusion that someone bad tutu. iKr the marauders b.irr.edlv cd, and quiet once more prevailed.

Orders are now being tf for I " gpecial Christmas number of the Amklatid Weekly News by A. K. Kilßonr; pnro U 6d. postage ’d. To save order without delay, as only a Imutt number will be on sale.-AdU.