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Mataura Ensign, 27 September 1913, Page 4

The Athenic, from London, with G6l passengers for New Zealand, left Hobart at noon on Thursday, and is due to reach Wellington at mid-day on Monday, September 29.

Mr R. Butler, of Balfour, sustained a severe loss on Thursday by the death of a valuable, draught mare. The animal, which dropped dead, apparently from heart disease, while yoked in a dray, was in foal to Roy McDonald.

At the Timaru Harbor Board meeting yesterday it was stated that the Board's loan of £IOO,OOO at five per cent, has been over-subscribed by a fourth, without a penny having been spent on advertising.

Judging by the number of lambs to be seen in the paddocks in the Edendale and Morton Mains districts it is evident that farmers have experienced a good season with their sheep. Owing to the fine warm weather experienced during the past fortnight grass appears to be in abundance.

Since 1895, according to a return presented to the House of eßpresentatives yesterday, the sum of £12,587 has been paid by the Crown in law costs in connection with tho compulsory taking of estates under the Lauds for Settlement Act. The total includes disbursements to the amount of £1268.

To mavk the closing, staged of the course of physical training, and as a return for the many kindnesses extended towards them by the male sex department, the visiting lady teachers on Thursday evening invited the gentlemen to attend the pictures at the Theatre Royal. It proved a novel position for the men, and several mad© endeavors to do the paying, but the ladies remained firm, presenting them with two tickets to the accompaniment of the blushes of their companions. At half-time the men returned the ladies' court', y by inviting the latter to supper i: I Pa'terson's Tea Rooms, where prior to supper being served a musical .programme was presented, among the items being several novelties in the form of rag-time compositions by the members, relating to incidents during the training course or to the prowess of themselves or their instructors. A short toast list was honored, and one and all voiced their regrets that the course had concluded. A very pleasant evening .was concluded by the 'Singing of "Auld Lang Syne."-

About 50 persons attended a. Kale ot the Okta's stores and gear at Nichol Uros.' grain stores yesterday (states tho 'Southland Times'). Fifteen dry sails realised £sl and 25 wet sails £ll— a dead snip. They were knocked down to Jno. Mill and Co. The ship's big bell went to Mr Murison for £3 10s, Captain Hamilton purchasing the small one for ss. Dixon Bros, purchased the two binnacles for 32s 6d and £2 respectively. Three 2001b casks of Swift's American salt beef went at £2 10s and one. of Australian at 255, all to Mr E. Parsons. Forty fathoms of tackle and block went for 18s, and three blip's wheels at £1 19s the lot. Seven cisra of 61b tins of beef realised Is per tin and a case of 2doz. tins of vegetables brought 3s 6d the case. A case of 2doz. tins of tomatoes brought 9s the case and three cases of Swiss milk 3d per tin. Fifteen bottles of cranberry juice brought 9d each, and 1-doz. of iimejuice 7£d' each. A force pump produced £2 2s 6d, and 70 fathoms of new wire rope £3. The total realised was £llO.

At a public meeting of district lessees of education reserves and the public at Kdendale on Tuesday evening with a view to having the granting of the'freehold of education reserves included in the Land Bill to he submitted to the House this session, Mr H. E. Niven in the chair, Mr Alex. Cranstoun, who is an education reserve tenant, moved, "That as tho lease, of education reserves expire, the tenants thereof should have the right if they so desire to acquire the freehold of their sections." In support of tho motion he contended that it would be advantageous to both sides to have such an option available. No matter how poor the land might be when the tenant went he found his rent doubled after he had put in the best years of his Hie in tiymg to improve it and better his prospects; or,' on the other hand, nothing could stop him from "cropping it out," and spoiling it for the next tenant. The valuing too, wa'- altogether unsatisfactory, aeTitJio vahi'T-i never allowed anything like a fair thing for the work tho tenant put into the land. Mr T. R. Fades -seconded the motion. Mr A. Hall, in supporting the motion, said ho had put the question to their member, Mr Anderson, who did not seem prepared io speak affirmatively about it n\ the meantime—not at least until the right of purchase had been granted to State lo'-'soes. Mr Anderson did not seem to be altogether against the proposal and might vet be induced to favor it. The freehold had everything to commend 't. Tho s)>eaker thought that they would have to go thoroughly into tho question—by first approaching every education reserve tenant in Ota-go and Southland, as the Minister would not give a merely local agitation much encouragement. Mr Alex. Bell suggested Miat the agitation be extended bo Switzers (Waikaia), where education leases wore numerous. Messrs Hotting, Rados and the chairman (Mr Niven) also '■poke, and the motion was carried, a xipy being ordered to be sent to _ the memlkm* for the district and the Minister for Lands. Messrs A. Hall, T. R. liades, A. Cranstoun (convener), A. Bell and G. Dompster were appointed a committee to look after the interests of the petitioners.

New mineral industries are constantly arising. Ceylon is exporting a new substance known as "thorianite," which is so valuable for the manufacture of incandescent gas mantles that it is worth £ISOO a ton.

At yesterday's meeting of the Southand County Council the following tenters were 'accepted:—Balfour-St! Patick's road l , metalline and topdressdng: J. B. Clarke, £73 12s. Nokomai Flat <>ad, formation: Win. Clarke, £IOO. Riversdale-Waikaia Road, maintenance: Thos. Hicks, jun., £195 2s 6d.

A Press Association telegram from 'Jhristchurch states that at a meeting of tlie council of the Canterbury District Law Society on Thursday the hon. secretary ((Mr- W. J. Hunter) was instructed to take proceedings with a f\ovr to having the name of Walter Shaw (Timaru) removed from the roll of solicitors.

The Masonic Hall at Tapanui (writes mr correspondent) has undergone a thorough renovation. It has been freshly weather-boarded and repainted and s an ornament to the town. The caroentermg work was in the hands of Mr J. B. McAlister and the minting in Mr J. Fleming's, both having executed their work in a most satisfactory manner.

At a meeting of the Wellington branch of the Teachers' Institute last night a resolution was carried protestinm emphatically against any attempt being made to insist that women teachers shall wear a special dress when giving physical instruction, unless gymnasia are provided in schools. This resolution is to be forwarded to the Education Department.

Owing to the rough weather there was only a small attendance at the meeting called for the enrolment of j pupils for wool-classing at Pukerati on 'Monday evening (writes our correspondent). A further meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 30, when Mr McGregor (the Board's instructor) will give a free lecture on the benefits derived by small flockowners by systenir atic classing.

Replying to the toast of "The Southland Acclimatisation Society" at the Mataura Anglers' Club's social last night, Mr McNamara stated that the society intended to go in more extensively in the liberating of yearling trout as it was fourfd that the fry weie 'argeIj destroyed by the larger fish. It was alsa intended to dispense with the Hock ■at the hatcheries because they had attained very satisfactory results with the ova from the trout taken out of the Mataura Rirer at the paper mills.

i Mr Tressider, the Public Works engineer at Invercargill, who is in Wellington just now, ■ has been instructed to consult with the Gore borough engineer on 'his return regarding street damage by the 'recent flood (telegraphs our Wellington correspondent). Hon. W. Fraser (Minister for Public Works) .has promised Mr Anderson (Mataiira) that the Department will contribute towards the loss sustained by the flood but he requires fuller particulars as to the nature of the damage.

Mr W. H. Paterson, of Oamaru (states the 'Lake County Proas') whose new system of goldmining has been frequently referred to of late, paid a visit to this district on Monday and Tuesday last. It is claimed that moderately ouriferous ground will return payable results under the new system, which is comparatively inexpensive, and will thus enable the utilisation of ground that would otherwise be imnossible to work remuneratively. We understand that during his isit Mr Paterson secured options to pur. chase several mining area in the Shotover riverbed. Mr Paterson was accompanied by his brothers (Messrs Jas. and G. B. Paterson, of Gore) who are also interested in the scheme.

Thus the "fiinaru Herald': "The spectators at the St. John Ambulance competition at the Caledonian Grounds on Monday were treated to a novel and pleasing spectacle. .Sihorciy after lunch a wonderful mirage presented: itself. Looking towards the mouth of the Rangitata River plantations could be discerned standing out clear from the sea. Through the gaps between, the trunks appeared a vast Lagoon of shining- water, and again behind this moro large trees. To the left of these the Rangitata railway bridge could be plainly discerned. Tho mirage was of short duration, and when normal conditions returned oven large plantations that had appeared to bo lifted up could barely be picked out from the ordinary coastline."

About 100 inauiries have been received' by the Defence Department this year as to tho conditions on which tire cadets at the Military College at Duntroon are available to New- Zealand youths. New Zealand has the right to send 10 cadets for training each your, but this year the whole of the places were not rilled. The -examinations fV iext year's entrants will be held in December, 1913, and amplications reus l : bo sent in next month. The cadetsbips are open to youtlis who are not less than 16 iior more than 19 years of age on Marah 1 in the year of then- eitranco at the college. All must pass a medical examination and Qualify in the entrance test, which is largely on the linos of matriculation examinatoi;. After four years' training cadets are eligible for appointment as lieutenants at a salary of £250 per annum. can then proceed by sradn-.l staa.es to the rank of captain at £350 per annum after seven or eight years' service of major at £475 after 15 years, and so on,'to t!-o rank of colonel -it £750.

' During a discussion at the Southland County Council yesterday on the destruction of small birds various opinions were expressed regarding the wisdom of purchasing birds' eggs and heads and whether the yearly expenditure was justified. Councillor Stewart s_aid as one coming from the baekblo-'ks he was satisfied that the birds were not ;is numerous as they were 20 years ago. He believed the increase was more rapid nearer the centres, where tree plantations afforded cover and shelter. He believed stoats and weasels had a lot to do with the destruction of young birds and eggs. The chairman (Councillor Middleton) said there was not so much grain-growing now as formerly and it was scarcely necessary to continue such a large expenditure. Councillor Hamilton retorted' that the cessation of payment for eggs would be harder on those farmers who did go in for grain-grow-ing Councillor Robertson thought £11)00 was well spent in combating the small bird pest. Eventually it was decided to purchase small birds' eggs, except starlings, at the price of twopence per dozen.

Thomson and Beattie would be pleased to show you their large and wellassorted "stocks of Carpet Squares, Hearthrugs, Linoleums. Runners and Window Furnishings. T. and B.'s name has always been associated with sterling quality, and this is very apparent in their furnishing department. Take vour watch pvA iowellorv repairs to the most reliable watchmaker—ff. Baker, next Bank of N. Z. "Chap" Lotion, the best for Chapped Hands, Is.—Grant, Chemist.

At to-day's mooting of the committee of the Gore A. and P. Association 20 new members were proposed for membership, one member being responsible for a dozen of the names.

At the Invercargill Police Court today (states a Press Association t 'lograoi) two young men named Oh; les McOasli and James Foley were dia.gwi with breaking into the premises of Alfred Arthur, jeweller, and tealing therefrom goods valued at £254. They were remanded for a week, bail being fixed at £3OO each.

Only ai small number of district farmers visited Gore to-day. The splendid weather which has been experienced for a fortnight past has enabled farmers to get on with agricultural, operations. The work of discing and the sowing of oats lias been carried out with diligence during the past few days Turnip land is being ploughed with' a view to getting it ready for the seed. In addition attention is required for the | sheep, as lambing is general throughout I the district.

!' l)ur;ng a brief discussion at the Gore A. and P. Association meeting to-dav on the request of the W.O.T.U. for permission to have a rest tent on the showground on Show Day, one niomebr objected to the permission being granted on the ground that the society could not allow tea tents to lx> established in fairness to those who were paying for the privilege. AVhen assured that the rest tent was for the purpose of allowing mothers with babies to take a rest and that ladies would be there to look after the babies while the mothers viewed the .show the previous speaker immediately withdrew his objection amid laughter, as he stated that he had great sympathy with tho mothers and their babies.

J. and J. Park's annua] sale now on. Malison's, ltiversdalo, for seeds, etc. Mataiua Hockey Social, Wednesday next. Pukerau Dairy Factory reopens on Monday. N Z. Co. sell .stock at Gore on Tuesday. Farewell social ltiversdalo, Wednesday next. To-morrow's ohurcli services announced. N.Z. Kxpress Co. for expediency and carefulness. Tendons wanted for erection of house at Waimumu.

Miss Glennie classes, Mataura, ■ Wednesday. Wright, Stephenson and Co. hold horse sale October -1. St. John Ambulance Association examination on Monday. Gore. Stock Agents have additional entries for Gore, sale on Tuesday. Hunter, Sutherland and llice hold cow sain at Wyndhani on Tuesday. MeCorkindale and Co. sell the Now Hudson three-speed motor cycle.