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Mataura Ensign, 17 April 1917, Page 4

In the nominations for Mayor of Mataura published in yesterday’s l issue the name of Mr Charles Stewart as one of the nominators of Mr' F. W. Brown, th» sitting Mayorj was omitted. < There are some excellent crops of turnips in the Waimumu and Hedgehope districts this season, while the grass and feed generally never looked better. The advancement of the district during the past ten years is really remarkable, and were it possible to have a light railway built through the valley the prod notion would-be very much intensified. Mr Geer in, of Hedgehope Valley, on Friedlander’s subdivision of the Waimnmu estate, has a very fine crop of wheat in stack. It is expected to run at least 40 bushels to the acre. This is the second season wheat has been grown by Mr Geerin. 'and is a proof of tiie unsoundness of the judgment of those who condemned the Waimumu block some years ago when it was offered' to the Government at a very low figure. Drainage work has begun on the Otago University reserve at Pebbly Hills. Tills reserve comprises over 6000 acres and tiie land vanes in quality from the extremely poor Pebbly Hill tops to rich swamp land adjoining the Hedgehope stream, 'the Gauds Department is ’ carrying on the drainage operations in the swamp, and when completed the reserve win be cut up into suitable areas for is hoped to bring about 4000 acres of the reserve' into profitable occupation, and to divide the remaining 2000 acres of practically useless country among the holders of the first-class swamp and second-class downs land. A woman lust a handbag containing some £2O in notes ami a railway ticket in the local theatre the other night, and thereby hangs a little story■. that does not make nice reading. The (inder at closing time informed the theatre authorities of bis find, at the same time giving them his name ami address, and in due course the rightful owner appeared and duly identified her property. When the lady in question was seeking the best means for beating a graceless retreat, and in the ordinary course the delicate question of a reward would have been broached, the finder, a working man. disclaimed any desire for reemppense, but somewhat pointedly indicated that, anything that was to be given in this direction might be placed to the credit of any of the local patriotic funds. He left it to her as to which fund she should assist. This was the lady’s opportunity to bent Imr retreat'and at the same time maintain her dignity while keeping inviob’to the contents of the bag. “Yon may do that yourself if you like,” she said,’ and after applying the aeid in this manner she left. She was a bird of passage, we are glad to say*

Tliw Military Service Board sits in Goto at 2 p.m. to-morrow when 51 appeals will come on Tor hearing. 01 these, two oi the appellants have not yet been medically examined, t'vo have to undergo operations, and litteen whc liavo been examined are classified at (J2, that is unlit to go to the trout, but capable oi : doing home service.

The lignite deposits in the Hedgehope and Waimmuu country are wellknown,'to be of a superior character, but it is impossible to place them on the market owing to the distance from town and railway. The settlers in the Lower Hedgehope bitterly, resent the closing down of the Hokonui coalmine, fills mine was worked for some years; and the railway line from Winton to Hedgehope was constructed partly on account-of the superior character of the coal found at Hokonui. It was closed down some years ago and lias never been re-opened. The settlers argue there is need, for cheap coa(r today and it should be re-opened. / It is interesting to note the. increase in the attendance at the Waimumn School during the past few years, there are now 51 pupils at the school, ■where there are two teachers. When the present teacher (Mr Park) took charge s the attendance was 28. _ The committee is considering the advisablencss of applying for an addition. The school was built for 40 pupils and ‘t Can be easily seen that with 51 in the classes and two instructors in the room the conditions arc not ideal. There are several large families among the settlers —in two cases each six. children are sent in to school each morning. One child, (a girl) rides a distance of six miles on horseback to attend this school. , ' / “That the Mayor’s honorarium for the ensuing term be reduced 50 per Cent.,” was a motion that Councillor' Day dropped like a bombshell ■ in the meeting Of the Borough Council last evening,' a report of which will appear to-morrow. In support of the motion he urged that it was, war-time and wartime economy was needed everywhere. Other speakers considered that because it was wartime was the very reason that the Mayor should get the full amount for he had to subscribe handsomely for all purposes and patriotic business took up much of his time. Councillor Day’s motion failed to find a seconder, and consequently lapsed. On the motion of Councillors Brownlie and Lyttle the Mayor’s honorarium for the'ensuing term was. fixed at £125 per annum as heretofore, without dissent.

Yesterday Mr G. J. Anderson, M.P., accompanied by a representative of this paper, paid a visit to the. Waimumn, Hedgehopc, Mabel Bush and D acre districts in his constituency. At each village he was met by settlers who received' him well. Their requirements were discussed, but the general feeling expressed was that in the present strenuous times it would not ho reasonable to expect much public expenditure. The member informed tbc settlers that the Minister of Public Works was not in a position at present to say whether there would be any money this year for the development of the country, but that if there were it would only be for very urgent works. Settlers- invariably recognised that tins was Die proper attitude to take up, and their requests were extremely modest.

Last evening was “washing-up night” at Die Borough Council being the last meeting before the municipal elections, After the usual business was concluded councillors! spent some time in remembrance of the deeds of omission which were lying heavily on their consciences, and consequently signs of a sportive mood were few. One exception to this was. when Councillor Day • said ho intended to seek the peaceful comfort of retirement; and another councillor suggested that he grow potatoes and cabbages in accordance with war-food vee quirements. “No.” said .Councillor Day, refle'-tively,. “L think Pll start a milk-run,” “IT! sell you mine” interjected the Mayor. “Oh,” continued Councillor Bay. “1 want a good one!” “Well,” replied the Mayor amidst laughter,, “Isn’t mine a. good one P”

The Minister for Public Works, Hon. Win, Fraser, accompanied by his private secretary (Mr -T. McAllister) arrived at Coro yesterday and commenced the annual tour of his electorate. Leaving Gore at 2 p.m. the Minister, arrived at Waikaka shortly before 3 p.m. Mr Fraser struck a good day to visit Waikaka as a special stock sale -was being held and lie had an opportunity of conversing with many of his constituents. The only matter brought under, his. notice was the railway service alterations which are to be made shortly. Messrs D. McKenzie and John, Kirkpatrick said that should any curtailment be made in running the Waikaka train, Tuesdays and Saturdays w«re days that should not be cut out. The former was the day on which farmers •forwarded their stock to.Burnside, and the latter was the day that was looked upon as, the market day in Gore. Mr Fraser said he would wire the Minister for Railways and - ' acquaint him of these facts so that he would have the information by him when the alterations were being made. The Minister had a general conversation with many of the farmers present and left for Gore at 5 p.m. To-day ho proceeded to Rivers-, dale and Waikaia and returns bo Riversdale to-night. To-morrow he visits Balfour and Lumsdeu en route for the Lakes district.

A, very choice assortment of Ladies’ Black Trimmed Millinery has just been opened at Thomson and Beattie’s. The styles comprise the very latest in small Toque shapes and the popular wider shapes. Prices range from 18s (id to 32s’ ■Gd.. “Exhibition” Millinery holds the name for style in Southland. Inspection invited.

Just arrived per s.s. Tnrakina—lo cases of underwear from the famous bouse of I. and R. Morley, Ltd., London. These lovely new goods are now on sale in all departments. A lovely showing <>f "Women's Combinations, Bodices, Spencers, Wool Vests and Knickers in our showroom. In our children's department are the neuest in ■Shawls. Bibs, Pilchers, Knickers and Vests, Combi nations, Bonnets, etc. See limey department fnr Hosiery, Gloves, Wool Scarves, Handkerchiefs, etc. Also a large selection of Men’s and Boys’ Rants and Singlets, Socks, Braces, Collars, Ties, Shirts, Pyjamas and 'Handkerchiefs, etc. You are personally invited to inspect. All marked in plain figures at keen -prices. See windows at H. and ,(, Smit h’s (Ltd.) Prompt Service Store. ’Phone. 131. Houses For sab?. Waitress wanted. Rahhitskiiis wanted. Overcoat to he returned. Office stationery at .T. A. Forbes’. Pictures, Princess Theatre, to-night. .Additional entries for Lnmsdon sale. Electric torches at D. Duncan and Co.’s. Ma-taura Dairy Factory will purchase cream. Candidates for office of Mayor announced. Candidates for office of councillors announced. Funeral of late Robert Pres ho it at Gore to-morrow. ■’ Notice re Gore Technical evening classes published. Funeral of Late 'Florence Alma.Herron at Pukeran tp-morrow. Gore Bowling Chili publishes notice re games for -Mayor’s medals. Hunter Bros, ami Rico hold horde sale at Wyndharn o,n Thursday. Candidates for office of member on Southland H. and O.A. Board announced Beware —“NAZOL” is being imitated. Insist on getting the genuine. Nothing is “just as good” as ‘‘NAZOL” for coughs and colds. Sixty doses for Is 6di