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Mataura Ensign, 3 November 1911, Page 4

At Thursday's meeting of the Dunedin High Schools Board of Governors it was decided to reconsider the decision of the Board, come to some time back, not to carry on the rectory in connection with the school. Fresh arrangements have now been made with Mr Campbell, who is at present in charge of the boarding establishment, and it will consequently be carried on as heretofore-

New Zealand politicians, says the 'Rangitikei Advocate,' positively gush patriotism when the opportunity offers, but they do not allow it to interfere w'fth business. The other day Dr Warren, of Marton, who takes a keen interest in the Overseas League, was surprised by a demand for Customs duty on some badges of that patriotic institution, of which Lord! Islington is Dominion president. We give a Dreadnought or two, but carefully collect duty on everything sent to us by the Motherland.

When a lad of 16 years of age stepped pluckily up towards the Bench at the Auckland Magistrate's Court the other morning, and frankly admitted that he was the defendant in a civil suit in which plaintiff—who did not appear—claimed! £2 5s from him Mr C. Kettle, S.M., looked surprised. "Why. what brings you here?'' ho asked, ;md after a glance at the summons papers, answered his own question. "Oh, I see; you bought a bicycle on time payment; now, how is it you haven't kept up your instalments, and how much do you earn a week " The boy made no hesitation. He said he was employee] as a messenger., and received £1 a week, and 18s of it went to pay his mother's rent. The magistrate's tone softened as he remarked that as the plaintiff had not put in an appearance, the case would be struck out, and added, "but you must try and pay up the instalments, and you'll find the bicycle will run much easier when it's paid for"—a sound moral precept, if a doubtful physical fact. ■

The Masterton return for 123 hours is lloz Bdwt. At 9 o'clock this morning the radio station at Wellington advised as follows:—"The Moeraki will probably be within wireless Tange to-night." A source of attraction at Mr Lawlors butchery this morning was the dressed carcase of a four-tooth crossbred wether which turned the scale (dressed) at 1161b. ' An epidemic of measles is in evidence in some Taranaki districts. An Eltham farmer, with a familv of 15, hadl the whole lot, with his wife, down at °' Me - The neighbors round about shared a hand with milking, while the erstwhile helps were laid up for repairs. A young man who hails from Waikaka district made himself rather prominent in the main street, Gore, yesterday afternoon. He was sufficiently under the influence of liquor to consider that no one should obstruct his path, and if one did so he was unceremoniously pushed aside. The police were communicated! with and Constable Phillips arrested him. He was brought before Mr H. A. Young S.M. this morning and being a first offender was let off with a fine of JOs. That the fruit crop this year promises to be exceptionally heavy may be gathered from the fact, says a Hastings paper, that Mr John Holdsworth, "Swathmoor," Havelock North, in thinning out, pulled 1447 apricots off one tree, leaving about the same number for ripening. The tree which was thinned was a fair sample of the remaining twenty-three. The orchard is now just eight years old, and should yield Mr Holdsworth a large quantity of fruit. It seems that Parliamentary candidates had better bestir themselves and learn by heart a good definition of the term |' wowser" (says the Ohristchurch 'News'). Here are a couple of questions which were put to a Parliamentary candidate at Wanganui the other evening: "Is the candidate in favor of the Sports League which has for its object the suppression of the 'wowsers,' who are always trying to make other people as miserable as themselves?" "Would you, if elected, be in favor of adopting extreme measures such as lynching, for the extermination of 'wowserism,' a wave of which is at present passing over the country?"

The Warden's Court at Waikaia had an unusually long sitting this week over the applications by John Maher for water rights at Wendonside. The court sat on Tuesday until 10.30 p.m. and beginning again at 9.30 a.m. next day did not finish until after 5 p.m. The Warden then reserved his decision until next court day, December 5. Mr Henderson suggested that the general elections would probably take place on the following day and he and other counsel present would probably be too busy to attend. Mr Inder supported this and the Warden promised to consider whether the court should sit on the sth or whether he should fix another date as soon as it was known when the writs were issued and on what day the elections would take place.

During the hearing of the assaut case at the Gore Court on Thursday some amusement was caused by the accused while under cross-examination. Describing the fracas he said, "I told Hannah to put up liis 'dooks' and I put up mine and 'plugged' him." "Put up your what?" said counsel. "My 'dooks' " said Hesslin, "you know what I mean—my .fists," suiting the action to the word. "Oh." said counsel, ' 'and what do you mean by 'plugging' Mm?" "Oh," was the reply, "I knocked Mm down because he called me a coward twice, and! when I knocked him down he said he was satisfied." "That will do," said the magistrate, and the opportunity of obtain- ; i.g further possible information upon the science of the noble art of selfdefence was lost. A regulation which, in effect, puts another crack in that bete noir of public health propagandists, the school slate has been added! to the School Committee allowances regulations by the Wellington Education Board. It reads: —"The board may purchase and supply to schools stationery, including paper for use in schools instead of slates, charging to the committee fund such amount as it may determine, but not exceeding net cost, nor. in any case exceeding 6d per child' in average attendance." The chairman of the board (Mr Robert Lee) explained that the board was paying to the school committees sums amounting to per child, which amounts were available from undistributed moneys. This would practically meet the possible demand of 6d per child.

The Canadian geese which the North Canterbury Acclimatisation Society some time ago imported and bred from havo been seen recently flying over Christchuroh. The birds were liberated at Glenmark, and! are probably coming south in accordance with their migratory instincts. Though particularly heavy birds, they fly warily, affording very good sport. Those interested in the acclimatisation of the birds are very anxious that sportsmen will refrain from shooting them, as they have not become thoroughly acclimatised yet. The birds are slow breeders, hatching only two chicks to a pair each season, and it will be several seasons before they will he sufficiently numerous for sporting purposes. It is anticipated that some excellent sport will be provided by the geese later on. Those in captivity at the Acclimatisation Society's gardens are again breeding.

You'll like our new makes in Ladies' Collar's and Ties. They comprise goods of the most artistic styles of the season in a variety of desirable materials for Summer Wear. All are elaborate in design and trimming. We have also received direct from our London buyers an interesting selection of the ruling fashions in Belts. There are many novelty lines in Silk and Leather. Undoubtedly the most elegant and correct assortment we have ever had the pleasure of submitting to you.—MACGIBBON AND CO., LTD., The Main Street's Busy Corner.

The following were nominated on Wednesday for the district ridings in Clutha County:—-Glenkenich: Jas. W. Cooper, Wm. Quin (retiring). Poniahaka: John Clarke (retiring), Wm. Miller. Waipahi: James CuTnming (retiring).

"Are you in favor of the Government doing away with the ancient friendly societies?" was a question put to Mr W. J. Napier, Liberal candidate for Waitemata, at Devon port. Mr Napier was puzzled. "What do you mean by ancient friendly societies P" he asked. A voice slyly suggested the Legislative Council. "Oh," replied the Parliamentary candidate, with an air of obvious relief, "that is not a friendly society; it is a refuge."

An unbounded enthusiasm for his cause, says the 'New Zealand Herald,' is one of the chief characteristics of the strike loader, even if it does lead him at times into making himself rather ridiculous. A ludricous example of misplaced energy ocurred the other morning. A certain drapery firm had employed two elderly sandwichmen to advertise in Queen street their usual "great sacrifices." Evidently pained by the manner in which the two eondwichmen had been enslaved by capitalism, a strike picket approached them, and invited them to lay down their boards. The sympathy of the sandwichman with the pick-and-shovellers on the drainage and other works not being of the severely practical kind they continued on their way and capital had another victory. Self-colored linen dress gc ds are the special feature of this seasoi . The rich lustrous finish of them and the shot effects attained suggest in omo cases silk rather than linen. A fr'l range of colorings and qualities can be seen at Thomson and Beattie's, the prices ranging from 9d to Is 9d per yard. The procession of motor cars at yesterday's opening run of the Southland Motor Association was the largest ever witnessed in Invercargill, which is a mark of the prosperous condition of affairs existing in Southland. It is worthy of note that over half the cars taking part were of one particular make, the Silent Ford, which was much admired for its elegant appearance and' strength combined with lightness in construction. 3191 We are showing a very extensive range of Samples in Tweeds, all pure wool, to choose from for our Special make-to-measure Suits in all the leading shades and of the best styles, we take your measurements and turn you out a perfect fit. You can't do better than leave vour order with us at a Special Price of 52s 6d.— W. LEWIS AND CO., The Leading Drapers, Main Street, Gore. Man wanted for quarrying, Mr Dunstan returns thanks. Ridger and drill for sale cheap. Bargains in shirts at H. and J. Smith's. All up-to-date goods stocked at A. Morton's. Farm hands wanted, for Seacliff Mental Hospital. McLean's Pictures, Dominion Hall, Wednesday next.. Tenders wanted for erection of residence at Longridge. Charles Kerse publishes notice to Hokonui Riding ratepayers. Mr G. J. Anderson, M.P., announces list of meetings for next week. Registrar of Electors announces where rolls have been placed for inspection. To those about to be engaged or married: Read Baker's advertisement; it wi! interest you; he is the man you sh'-uld visit. The Foulard Handkerchief Ties at. 2s 'M are recognised as the very latest in ladies' and gents.' Neckwear. Poplin f ilk Handkerchief Ties, self colors, 6d each. Sixty dozen Silk Eton Ties, Is each.—R. H. Scott and Co., opposite. Post Office, Main Street.