Grey River Argus and BlacKball news.

Grey River Argus, 20 September 1918, Page 2

Grey River Argus and BlacKball news.

Dallveiiid ever> moniiag fn Groytnouth Kumaya Hokit'ka, pobsou, WiillseiK' roylorvilk, Crbuaduu, Njrahere, Bloskball, Nelson Creek, Biumier, Te^Kingha, I'Cototiiajiu i^oerun, lrcli)^ouiJie, Patara, Ruru, Knitamta, Fott'kii, Mouua, Amtiku, Bum <xea, Dunollie, Col>den, (Baxter s, Kokiri, Almuxiv, Ikanatua. SUllwo tejr. Waiuta. aiul B«m» "Ur* '■ • ■ ' •. '■ i, .. 1~ i i ; _ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1918. AMERICAN PEACE LEAGUE. SINCE the Austrian peace proposals Have been made public, an American cable states tb.at ex-jrresident 'iatt, w^tTTs head : oi a iyeagu^ to Entorce 'jfeuoe, lias culled a meeting the League for tlie purpoe or discussing the Austrian proposals. This "League to Eniorce Peace* is a movement which originated in America owing to the dismaj and indignation aroused by the outbreak and cause of the iiUropean VVar .and in the accompanying keenv determination to render im- . possible /a recurrence of such a catastrophe. A study, of . the situation led many to the conviction /that this could be accomplished only b^y the creation of a League of Nations whose members should agree to use. their, military and ijaval forces .for the common purpose of maintaining, peace and of preventing aggression. Early in 1915 a small group of American political scientists, publicists, lawyers and statesmen,* who had arrived at this general conclusion, met in a series of conferences for the purpose .of discovering the principles upon which such a future league might be established. Their spirit was intensely practical, and their purpose was not to formulate an ideal scheme for reorganising the world, but to decide as to what, portion of their plan ought' to be urged upon the Government of the United States and. upon those ot other rcouii tries' as a realisable project. After prolonged discussions, a platform consisting of but four short proposals was adapted. The object of tho League to Enforce Peace is to fof tber. the^ , creation of ; a '.league of . nations, whose members' shall bind •. themselves to foar pfmefies. Of these, the first is ,ithat all justicable questions arising; between the '-signatory-. -Powers, not settled by negotiation, shall be submitted to an intemationnl judicial tribunal for hearing and judgment. The second provides that all other questions arising ' between the signa-

tories, and likewise not settled by negotiation, shall be submitted to a council of conciliation for heajing, consideration, and recommendation. By {Tie third provision the signatories agree that they will jointly use both their economic and military forces against any member of the league that commits acts of hostility against auy one of the signatories before the question at issue shall hnve l been submitted either to the judicial tribunal or to the council of conciliation, according to the stipulation of the first two proposals^ Finally, provision 'is made for holding periodic conferences of the signatory Powers for the purpose formulating and codifying international law ; and, tmless some signatory shall dissent witMn a stated time, the law so established shall govern in the decision of the international tribunal. These are, the sole and only principles to which the league organisation is committed. No official attempt has been made to work out the details of this organisation. Apart from the provision for formulating international law, all that is stipulated is the creation of an international court and international council of conciliation, to either one of which, as the case may be, a member of the league must, before going to war, submit his dispute with another member o n pain of. having the economic and military forces of all the other members used against him. The moderation of the leaders of this movement an 3 their unwillingness to elaborate details are based upon valid reasons. The more do&uls are given, Hhe more points are there for attack, and the exfgtf nee of one« .vulnerable spot is hot infrequently used to condemn foe* whole structure. Besides, in America particularly, the programme had to be. a 'minimum one if it were to elicit the support of a n^ople trained for generations to think of nothing but isolation from European affairs. Moreover, it hnd to suggest more than it could actually accomplish if it were to arouse popular enthusiasm. Finally, this organrsation is not tied down to*any specific details. Its leaders fully realise that if their scheme comes before an international conference, it will probably be completely overhauled before it is adopted. In their minds important thing is to i have""the general underlyiug principles accepted, because once established, the league will probably continue to grow in vitality and in strength. Its distinguished and influential leaders, had to overcome many obstacles in America, of which not the least were some abortive attempts to use the organisation to end the present war. However unimportant the immediate future "of this movement may be, it bids fair to lead to a new era" in interstate relations, for President Wilson has made its principles Tils own.

The pifblic are reniindcd of the grand gala day in Victoria Park on Montlay, 23rd* September. All persons ving obden bridge *tc warned by the Borough Engineer to strictly adhere to tho notices posted thereon. Carbide— lOlbs for 10/6 at aWdc's. Buy to-day. At the Hospital meeting yesterday, the Inspector of Health reported that there was one case of scarlet fever, six of diptheria and one of tuberculosis for the month ending 31st August" in the i' Bard's district. 42 inch White Voile 1/11, 2/3 and 2/11 per yard at Walkers. Boundary Street Gicyniouth. — Advt • The business people and citizens of Greyniouih are invited by His Worship the Mayor to observe Dominion Day (Monday 23rd) as a, whole holiday in lieu of Wednesday, 25th. lln view of the Gala being held on Victoria Park on Monday next, Mr. J. McCarthy, Chairman of the Grey County. Council, invites " the inhabitants of the Grey County to observe that day. -a public holiday. • ' Large; strong, Hand Baskets. at prices from 1/ to 6/6 each are procurable from. B. .Dixym, Tainiti Street. Goed value here.— Advt. Teachers and others interested arc notified that the . secretary will 'be in attendance at No. 1 <lepot to-morrow, Saturday and at. Victoria Park , on Monday to receive final subscriptions towards the children's' candidate. The following will represent Marist Seniors at Blackball on Saturday:— Brecn. Williams, Steel, Bowman, King, McCarthy, Jones, • Dcwar, ©"elancy, Mundy. Smith, Ryan, Thomas, Benson, Cochrane, and Molloy. The new' styles in Ladies' White Jap Silk Blouses, 16s lid, 18s lid, and 22s 6d each; .also in Navy, 18s Od. New light fancy shades in Crepe de Chine, at 29s 6d and 355, at M' Gruer and Co., Cash. Drapers, Greyniouth.— Advt. Competition between the five contestants for the Queen Carnival is fairly even,- according to latest reports. It is understood that there is only about fifty -pounds value. between the top and bottom of the poll, there- | fore the. competition promises to be pretty open until the finish. The sports programme for Monday will be interesting inasmuch that the New Zealand champion sprinter will be seen for- the last time prior to goin « into camp. Another promisingathlete in the person of Steel who has won. from scratch at recent country sports meetings promises, with a short , start. $kould extend the champion. Al-^ though" the field will dot be large the quality is there. The cycling events should prove very open as^ the competitors are practically all maiden performers and grantee^ a fine day a successful gathering is assured. New Jap, crepes, at Walkers Boundary -Street, colours Saxe, Sky Navy, Pink Rose, grey, brown, white, cream Tussore etc, at 1/6 and 1/8 per yard. — Advt. y ' "Six b 'clock closing" will soon apply to nearly all shops in Napier* as well as the hotels (says . the ""Teic- j graph"). Several drapers and mercers arc closing "jiext Saturday evening at 6 o'clock and celebrating the event byj a "night out" for themselves and their employees at the theatres. The rest of the. soft goods shops, as well as tailors and furniture dealers, will (jlose oarly in about a fortnight's time on a requisition signed by an - overwhelming majority of the shopkeepers concerned- Tho-grocoi l^ will also commence to close early in about two , weeks' time. We understand tho grocers' requisition is signed by practically the- whole of the trade. The ironmongers, fancy goods dealers jew-, elleys and chemists are also moving in the same direction. The. movement is said to have been initiated and fostered, by the. employers in tho various businesses mentioned*

A return of 51 ozs 7 dwts for 111 hours was obtained by the Success B'retlge this week. Tho Pciubian Chamber of Deputies defeated a motion for a declaration of war with Germany. 10/6 will buy 10 pounds of Carbide while this shipment lasts. Buy early. At Wade's. . A novel sight was witnessed in Carterton — demonstating the growing scarcity of male labour — when a local woman steered her husband's threshing machine through the {own. The chairman of the Kaupokonui •Dairy Company, recently slated that the, company was the richest in New Zealand. It was not only clear of debt, but had £62,000 besides. * Carbide— lOlbs for 10/6 at Wade's. Buy early. There is a noticeable subsidence of the excitement apparent, a month .or two back in connection with the dried milk boon. Feeling on the matter is evidently reaching normal says a Waikato paper. The Committee of No 3 Queen, Railway, Foundry etc., Groop, gratefully acknowledge the receipt of £5 from the Greymouth Borough. Council, and £5 from a gentleman, Svho handed back an order for that amount, . obtained in an envelope purchased at Red and Green Head Quarters. „ ' Ladies, do you require a gcod paii of glove fitting corsets? if ho, we can recommend the celebrated D. and A. Corsets (all British made), imported direct from the' manufacturers and sold at wholesale price at C. Smith, Ltd., the wholesale cash drapers, clothiers, boot importers, and house furnishers, Greymouth and Wellington. —Advt. f At the Magistrate \s Court', on Wednesday, Frederick William Hill and Phillip Power, residents of Black- ' ball, were indicted before Messrs J. McLean and G. Robinson, J.P.s on a charge of having at Blackball broken into the store room attached to the Club Hotel,. Blackball, and stolen therefrom 20 quart bottles of ale, val-. ued at £1 ss. Evidence was given by the licensee and his son and Constable Baird. Senior Sergt. Simpson prosecuted. Accused were committed for trial, bail being allowed, each in one security of £50. Special Hosiery value, ladies plain and ribbish black cashmere finish hose a good wearer for hrmcw'ear, price Z pairs for 2/11. Ladies white cotton hose 2/(i pair. Ladies black lisle thread hose with white embroidered pendant front 2/6 pair. Ladies blacn lisle hose with white embroidered ankle superior, quality 2/11. pair. Ladies silk ankle hose in white, grey, fawn, nigger and black, 5/11. pair. Ladies all wool black, plain and ribbed cashmere hose 4/11. and ... pair. Tan and grey lisle tweed hose 3/llpair Post free to any part. Meffruer and Co, Spot Cash Drapers Greymoun*. — xxuvt At the Westport S. M. Court. J. J. Kilkenny (Mr Cottrcll) claimed *rom A. Burley and Co. (Mr Hannan), £33 special damages and £30 general dams ages, arising out of a motor car collision on the Buller road, on February 18, 1918.; This ease was heard at the previous sitting of the Court, the Magistrate reserving his judgement. His Worship awarded plantiff £33 for special damages claimed and £25 for general damages foi l loss of the use of the car while under repair and depreci-ac-tion in value owing to the accident. Judgement would be for plantiff for £58, Court fees £2 11s, solicitor's fee £4 19s, and witnesses expenses. : Washing Dress Fabric's at McGruer 's. 28in. Tobralco in plain shades and spot, stripe, and spring designs 1/10* per yard. Navy prints. 1/6. 1/9, 1/11. per yard. 28in. plain and stripe washing zephyr 1/9 per yard. "White and coi-ured Jap Crepes 1/6. and 1/9 per yard. .pressing Gown Crepe in New Designs. 1/9. per yard. 40in. Check and Floral Voiles 1/11. and 2/6 per yard. 40in. white pieque 2/6. 2/11. and 3/6 per yard. 40in. white palm cloth 2/6. and 2/11. per yard 40in. white and self colour voils 2/6 per yard.44ini white and self colour mercerise muslins, 1/H. and 2/6. per yard, 40in. onloured poplins and gabadines, 3/6. and 3/11. per yard. 40in. black and white checks good quality 4/11. per yard. Patterns free on re- \ quest. McGruer and Co., Cash Drapers Greymouth. — Advt. The inadequate steamer service between New Zealand and the eastern coasts of Canada and the United States is now supplemented by means of the fleet of sailing vessels which are. plying to Sydney and Melbourne for the purpose of- carrying to America the Australian wheat. Against the loss of time involved in the slower pas sujje ,and the iieed for ' transhipment, the importers, of the Dominion are able to set a reduction in t<he aggregate cost of freight by about 'so per cent..- as I compared with the steamship tariff. One Auckland firm alone (says the "Herald") has on the water at present iron goods and hardware from Canada and the States to the value of about a quarter of a million sterling. ' Motorists Hand. Books: — "Motor' CycJfis;'!-"Dynarnnß and Electric Motor Building; " " Electric Lighting; ' ' "Electric Primary Batteries;" "Electrip Accumulators" 2A each posted 2/4. "Motor Mechanics Handbook" 3/-, posted 3/4; " The ' Maintenance md Depair of Motor Cars," 3/6, posted 3/10; "Faults and How to Find Them," 3/6, posted 3/10; "Hints and Tibs for Motor Cyclists" 1/9, posted 2/- from B. Dixon, Taihui Street'.-^-Advt. ■ -■ ' * ■.-.•. Don't be misled! The Liquor Petition does not- provide a fair opportunity of expressing your judgement oh the Liquor question. It is designed to trap the unwary. It prof esses to- be democratic, but is in reality one of the most undemocratic proposals ever submitted to the people. It professes to give an equal chance to each of the three issues, it advocates. It really provided that' the botcs on the proposals, National Continuance and National Ownership shall be counted against National Prohibition, and if lhq latter cannot win against the other two, then, although neither of these has won, the Trade will go on as usual. a Wora National Prohibition may fail to win! National Ownership may fail to win; National Continuance may fail to win and yet National Continuance has still won. This looks suspiciously.""- like-" aloaded dice game. If you think- W. sign the N.Z. Alliance Petition'and-re-fuse to sign that on behalf of Liquor. If you have signed the latter under a misapprehension, ask your M.P: tq have your named rorroveds or send word to the N.Z. Alliance reprosenta-", tivc at- ouee. — Advt j . : *■*■■■■""•. .■ - i-:^ : J.':~M!S* ■ *' . .' . "-... :L>^^- ; -.-/".'X.,

Great (Interest is. being taken in La ; bour circles in connection with the cost of living conference of represen- . tatives of trades unions which, is to be held in Wellington on Wednesday next (.says the "New Zealand Times" In is recognised that the plight of . the working man is such that- -the matter will have to be brought forcibly before Parliament during the coming sea son. It is stated that the majority of working men are finding; it quite impossible to keep up with, the eyeradvahcing prices of food commodities. It is claimed that Parliament has been painfully apathetic on this'bi^; prob-^ jem, nd that even slight relief has not*" been given. Getting the best means buying noyr. Our first shipment of the new cotton dress 'materials has come t<> hand. Prints frftm lOd per yurd, Voiles aurt Gabardines in all the latest colours and designs, double widths, from 2/(i per yard. Tymons and Co., Mawhera t^uay, Greyniouth. — Advt. On tho grounds that he was an auierican citizen, and as such had registered as an alien) a reservist anpjied for exemption from military servico at a sitting of the Second Canterbury Military Service oßard. Thfe reservist, whose parents were British subjects, held that, as he had been born in America, he was an American subject. He was, he said* ineligible to vote in New Zealand, and c'bttid- never qualify for a New Zealand old age pen sidn. " He had enrolled in Ne^ Zealand under the Military* Service Act when not understanding the position. He had not .been medically examined, he added, because ho objected on ;thc grounds that he was not a reservist. The chairman, Mr. H. W. Bishop, said that the reservist/ claimed to be an , Americanv only when he was wanted for service here. He was ;in New Zealand, and under British law; he was British: The appeal would be dismiss cd. "Thank you for your learned decision. ' ' . remarked the reservist ua ho .'retired. ' . . Ladies who prefer to Kave their skirts tailored to their own measures in any particular style, can do so at less than usual ■■ prices by comniuniea- ! ting with John H. Glassdh, Caahel Streek Christchurch. For making lip your own material lie charges 7s 6d and 10s 6d, or the complete skirt made in the choicest of t*\e ; new. season's weaves 23s 6d, 25s 6d, 30s, 355. In suiting serges 29s 6d, 32s 6d, 355. Patterns will be gladly sent upon request. Blouae time is here now and everyone wants them pretty, and less than the ordinary prices if possible. We name here warehouse prices and anyone be changed if not : suitable or the purchase proce refunded. They are beautifully made and each one a bargain. White Crepe de Chine, all sizes, 22s 9d, 25s 6d, 27s 6d, 30s: Jap Silk 14s 9d, 17s 6d, 22s 6d, 25s 6d, 27s 6d. Special Black Fibre Silk Hose 4s 3d. D. and A. Corsets 6s lid, 7s 9r 8s 6d, -10a 6dWhy pay shop prices when _ you can buy. for less direct frfmij the warehouse by mail.— Advt. /