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Grey River Argus, 24 August 1912, Page 4

Mark Sprot and Co.'s stock entry for Monday's sale at Prestori~Yards is advertised in this issue., At Harley's auction mart this afternoon a .quantity of second-hand furniture will be-offered by auction., Harley and Co., Ltd., are now busy preparing- for their annual Colossal Sale which opens at an early date. One,hundred,and.ifLye taxi-cabs are now .licensed for hire in Christchurch, according to a statement 'made at a meeting of the City Council. A complete overhaul and-re-enamel-ling 255. That's all Wade and Co *--k you Itv pay. Votii old bicycle will be as good as new when overhauled and enamelled by \\ Ade and Co. Cycle lepairs find safe refuge in th^ hands of our expert staff. —F. C. Wade and Co.

: The steamers Hauroto, Maheno, Mauunganui, Turakina, UlimaToaj •Warrimoo and Wimniera were expected ito be within wireless range last night. 1 To-day, Saturday and Monday^ is. to be> "bedroom day" > ; at Hopkin's and any article in the shop that is .re.quired in, connection with the ibeiiroom carries a substantial reduction. Inspection is invited. : Mr Warden Hewitt gave his decision in the Caisley v. Welcome Company, a .suit for cancellation, and decreed forfeiture of the latfer's lease for ' noncompliance with labour conditions, and declared Caisley the first applicant. j Crown tenants who paid land tax last year, numbered. 326. In compiling this ' return, the Commisisoner of Taxes states that this does not necessarily mean that the tax paid was in respect • of Crown leases only. • Mr. Allen says that the Government .will consider- during' the xecess the ;advisableness of amending the banking law so; as -to allow other, than the preJsent institutions to operate in'New-Zea land; ; " ? ; ; ... • I The brethren ! of the Loyal . Greymouth Lodge are requested" to assemble at the Oddfellows Hall, Hospital street, to-morrow, Sunday, . at .1.4? p.m. to follow the remains of their late beloved brother Thomas Cairney, In the House Mr McCalliim stated that in his own district there/were instances of young- girls having, been baptised by the Mormons, and several had gone to Utah. The question was much more serious than theHotise conceived. . . -. .. Messrs Nancarrow and C 0.,. acting under instructions will sell at their rooms, Werita street, on-Tuesday, 27th ■ August, at 3 p.m. freehold section No. n4» situated, in Bright street, Cobden, containing i-acre -(more, or less) together with four-roomed house there°n - ■ ■■' • •'■ ■■ •/'•'..■ ■■ ■ ■■ A telegram form Napier says that in the competitions, regarding the performance of the Feilding Wesley choir, the judge, Mr Baeyertz, declared 'that he had heard nothing: like it, in the dominion putside .the Sheffield Cboir, and Feilding would easily beat anything in New Zealand at present. ; Mr Herries says that in view of its financial position the Government, does not propose to make any provision for the electrification of (he ChTistchurch-Lyttelton -line during the •current year. The matter of electrification is, however, under consideration, and a final decision will be. ar» rived at as early as possible. . At the Magistrate's Court yesterday morning- before Mr W. R. Kettle, J.P., three first offenders for being UVunk in a public place were each fined, ss. With the usual alternative, aWlter Stan-; ley, aginst whom ..there Were ; six previous convictions, the last, of . \yhichj however, was. over twelve months ago>' was fined 5s fol a similar offence. ;. The, labour ;oifice reports' that the market is dull at present. There have been several callers lately but they canbt secure employment, <Mther' privately or on the public works. Several females are, also :. looking for,situations included among whom are housemaids, -waitresses and the like. The retail tradejs described" as being quiet while the enginering, including trades, etc., are said to be particularly so. The Railway Debating Club held their .initial .debate on. Thursday night 'before a large gathering of members. • The subject chosen "Which is- the happier, the civilised 1 man or the uncivilisod?" was. an. admirable one and gave' the debaters many chances to show their respective abilities in this connection. Everyone was agreed that it; was a great success and came away well satisfied with the evening's enjoyment. ' The irregularities in the road and footpath, at the intersection of Hospital and Tainui street are at last re ceiving much needed attention. Thw BoTough employees were to-day bus> * ily engaged patching, the road and placing fresh . asphalt on the crossing. It is "to be "hoped that the weather will keep fine for a few days and give the tar an opportunity to settle, so that there will be no repetition of the Tainui street tar puddle. A <bbnd of .£I2OO. had to be sißned by the Brehnan-Fuller management before the trouble of' Chinese jugglers and acrobats,; known as the Pechilli Troupe, were allowed to land at Auckland from the Wimmera on Sunday night. The troupe consists of -four men and a boy of sixteen, and Maaame Pechilli, who acts as manageress only. Before the' party came off the boat their finger-prints were taken by the Customs authorities. Mr -F. H. Smith, who -raised the question of the high railway rates chargeil , on motor -bicycles, has been inform ed by the Minister of Railways that the rate for motor bicycles is now under review. The Minister states that a motor bicycle packed in a crate may be sent a distance of five miles for is. When sent loose it is carried by ' weight at parcels rate, which varies according to the distance the machine is sent. Money saved is money made. Tin:; «- fore, that being the case, the v^ople of Greymouth are continually iuaking" money by shopping at C. Smith's where money is saved on many purchases. Stylish goods of quality, for present wear are now stocked here, and you will find that there is real economy — real money-saving for you in fulfilling your drapery and clothing waits here. Your early call is advised—the lines, and prices are at least worth your inspection.— Advt. My 4s fid Window you will find all requuements for Winter Wear, Hats, Winter and Working Shirts, Wool Drawers, Singlets, Tennis and Neglige Shirts.— Robert M. Hempseed, Where the Good Hats -are. — Advt, I want your custom for men's wear I cannot show value in cold piunf but have a look at my 4s 6d~window and you will be conviced' that lay goods "are absolutely reliable and prices right. Hats, Shirts, Underwear, Slippers all at 4s 6d. — Robert M. Hempseed, Where the Good Hats are.-^Adyt. Visit Darby's sale to-day :— -Large size claw hammers for gd each; Nugget boot polish 3 tins for is; camphor id per block. The finest broom ever seen in New Zealand worth 4s 6d for 2s 6d, copper bound with bamboo han dies — everlasting wearers. Bottles of perfumes from 6d to is a bottle aad thousands of useful lines to be .cleared at los in the £. fire irons and . brasses, pok*er, shovel and • tongs, usual price gs'6d and>us 6d a set to go at 5 s the set of 3. — Advt. Useful Gardening Handbooks : "Pictorial Practical Bulb Growing, "Cho'santheraum Culture," "Fruit Growing," "Garden Planning- and Pla^t ing," "Tomato Culture," "Gardening 'Difficulties Solved," "Tree and Shrub Culture," "Carnation Growing," price Is 3d each, postage 2d extra. "Conservatory Construction and HeatinJ" cloth bound, 2s 6d, post-age £d extra. Procurable at B. Dixon's, bookseller and stationer, nearly opposite' the ,Post Office.— Advt, /'

A memorial service will be held in the .Salvation Hall, Hospital street, to-morrow at seven o'clock put of respect to the- late General Booth. Members of Parliament are' asking - for an. increase of wages. They desire -to rise in status until they reach the importance of union secretaries.— "Observer." A good paying fish and oyster saloon in Greymputh is for sale — a bargafn. The, owner has special reasons for selling and it would afford a competency for a married man whose wife can help him. Terms, etc., on application to this office. Major Shepherd, Parliamentary Ser-geant-at-Arms, is indisposed and off duty. The police have been warned to watch Parliament very closely.— fJ Obsefver." / -.'i " The following will be the Presbyterian services to-morrow : — St. John's Grey-mouth', 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Rev. " R. Stewart, evening anthem "Sun of "my Soul" ; Runanga 7p.ul;, Mr J. W. . McKe^zie; Brunnerton 7 p.m., Mr D. MOTgari; Blacball, 7 p.m., Mr W. Milne; Totara Flat, n a.m., Blackwater. 3 p.m., Waiuta 7 p.m., Mr J. Heard— Advt. 1 A Maori Court witness, highly-in-dighant at being described as a "labourer," insisted he was a "gentleman," as he did not work. Waihi is populated with "gentlemen" and women. 'The women are still working. — "Observer.'^; the dangers of the stray dogs jwere ; manifested in the town yestenlay. Just at Fogarty and Williams's r^mer a lady was coming forward to s;reet a friend and as she was proferring her hand, a- brown xetrieyer. came careering at full speed round the corner, bringing the lady heavily to the ground. She luckily 'escaped without brokni. bones 1 and with 'the exception of a severe shaking was-little the worse for her experience. Far too many dogs are allowed loose around the town and the sooner some of these nondescripts Vet a drink: from the Inspector's little bottle the better it will be for the town, arid for the dog kind also fi-om a eugenics point of view. Greyaounds in a town like Greymouth are H". particularly- aggressive form of annoyance. '..'.- Naughty Mr Paul! He's our So cialist '^Lord," and very likely.he;became . a lord to . draw his Socialistic teeth. He. is almost angry at the thought- that "he and .his confreres will have to face election to the Lords on £200 a year, but his quaintest remark, "Takjng into consideration the fact that most members have to keep two Somes going," etc.— divorce actions are so expensive !— c cOb server. " - -Mr P. Halley, Conciliation Commissioner will arrive in Gerymouth _ in time to sit in the Council of Conciliation on Monday, the case for consideration being the settlement of the dispute between the newly formed Union of Iron- workers and the employers. Messrs Latimer (the Union's secretary) .and Murdoch are the assessors for the Union, and Messrs P. Hamilton, Manager Dispatch -Foundry Company and F. McGregor, Carriage builder, have bperi appointed to represent the.-em- ~~ ploycrs. The employers have filed counter proposals. The Court sits at i 0.30 a.m. on Monday. '". In the. evidence given in an English police court case, in which a boy three months short of eight years of age was charged with ill-using his father, the unhappy parent deposed as io\Jows;: "On many occasion the boy ihad tbld him to go and get him beer and cigarettes, and when he had refused the boy had struck him with a brush, the tongs, and a dolly peg. The - boy also kicked him severely when in bed, and had caused an abscess to form." This is an effective answer to those superficial colonial critics who say the English are decadent. Frequently alleged in the past that "you can't beat the boys of the Bulldog Breed who made old England's name." They are still being bred apparently. Another link between the two coasts, east and west, is advocated by the Reef ton Chamber of Commerce,: who at their .meeting* on Tuesday resolved tb co-operate with the Inangahua County Council in asking the Government to extend the Nelson railway line up the Maruia and down the . Inangahua river, pointing out to them the close proximity to the Chrdstchuarch sys-* tern. This was the route selected by a Royal Commission in 1875 out of five and' specially recommended by reason of the land it would open up for settlement, the low cost of construction in "comparison owing to the easy grades, and absence of tunneling. A debate between the B. teams representing the All Saints and Trinity Clubs (B. teams) was held at Trinity Hall on Thursday evening. Mr J. F. Wilson occupied- the chair and Mr J. K. Campbell acted as judge. The subject, "That the present system of subsidies is preferable to colonial navies" -is one of vjltal importance to us and yet the average man in New Zealand is absolutely unconcerned and indifferent." The affirmative side was taken by All Saints, who were represented by Messrs H. Linklater (leader),. Hills ' Sweeney, and Hansf ord. Trinity tipheld the negative, their speakers being Messrs BTomley (leader), J. Andrews, H, Lindsay and Smart. The judge gave All Saints the verdict by five points. After the debate the visiting- team and the officials were entertained at the Victoria" Tea Rooms, Archdeacon York presiding, and various toasts were proposed and some good speeches made. The visitors were congratuated on their victory, which was well deserved, considering" the fact that tfieir club has only been in existence this year. Workmen note— Working shirts from 2s 6d, flannels 2s 9d,. boots 1 10s, saddletweed trousers -8s 6d, felt hats (all colours) is.— Robert M. Hempseed, x Economy Sale.— Adyt. . Engaged and future happiness certain, I got th ering to-day, on the 'phone to say my new Hercules -cycle will be delivered this afternoon. Budge; and TomKißS.— Adyt- , Working men try a pair of our -10s 6d: saddle tweed trousers, they are the best, working .trousers -ever shown at the money.-7-Wm. McKay and Son.-^ Advt/ :: .:'-■'"■ . ■"•"■ ■-■'■ J . : "-'.;;. ■ '■•■ ;'"■-■', For best drugs, ohemicals, physicians prescription dispensing, druiggists' sundries, photographic material, latest toilet - requisites, horse; catde. a lid dog medicines, etc., kindly entrust your orders ;toT.,H. Keddie, chemist, Po.«w' Office Pharmacy, 'phone No. 97, P.O. Box 140. Satisfaction guaranteed.— Advt. ; . New series .of 'post cards'representing the latest' productions . from the pendl of Jlarrison Fisher,: Phillip Bbileau and T. Earl Ohristy, are for sale at B- Dixon's, Tainui Streot.^---.-■-Advt; ..■■;.■- V;,-L;- r ' -""j: ; ' ; ':.. " : . The "Model Engineer" series of handbooks :— "The -Shds .... vr^lvcj ' "Electric Bells and Alarms," "Electric Batteries," "Model .Boiler. ;Mak.ing," "Small Dynamos and Motors;" "Induction Coils," "Small Electric Lighting,'? '-'Steam. Turbines," "Gas and Oil ..Engines;" "Electric Apparatus,'? '^Alternating Currents"— in paper covef, 9d each, ; po- tag' Id cv r ti"n procurable fat 8, .- iiD.ixon'-s v bookseller^ Jainui street.— Advt. "■■• ■ -V