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Mataura Ensign, 18 April 1917, Page 4

At a nice ting--of the Borough Con-no 1 1 .last evening the Mayor said it Wfis the last meeting of the present 'C(m/K;il, end lie wished to thank eoun/illors I'm' i)u>. way they had supported him during his 'term of'office. They had had diffc.vonv.iyy-, of opinion, but a certain amount of friction vv;is rieoesary for progress, find they had all done their duty as thov saw it. and the results wore satisfactory. "Tliit'y may replace us with bolter men, or even hotter .' looking men." declared the Mayor, "hot they .cannot got men who have had the interests of the Borough more at-'heart, and I thank you all for your assistance to mo" fapphuiso). Connrillor Kerr, who is retiring after four years' service, owin-T to having- removed from the town? also made a Cow appropriate remarks, for which he' was applauded. "Vices like howls!" howT~, m.-r trill resent the sweeping lihel on sport in general and their ancient arid 'u.m.'rahlo game in particular, cast bv \)v P. Thomson at a meeting at Stratford In the course, of a presentation function to Mr W. S. Onto, president of the Horticultural Society, Mr ! hoinson referred to the enjoyment to ho derived from gardening, and said lie hoped Mr Cafe, would continue in his new homo at To Kuiti to take nil interest in .horticulture and not ho 1.u.r00 •iw-i-y l>v "vices like howls" —(dissent From the howlers present)--and oilier snorts Ho warned Mr Cato to/hcuare of the attraHioiis of "Kitty,' and reminded him that chough there was n.. •'Kitfcv" in his garden, he had his -Hoses," "Violets," "M.-s unci .tliers ContinuiiK'-. ho said that no tie could keen ,a garden an'' play howls —(further dissent). Mr Thomson apleiived to rather enjoy the bowlers discomfiture.

v -'A, lot of people's, patriotism ls.meaoured- by & s. d., 'not by liesh and Stood,." said Mr CaUlster at a farmers ■nei-'tiaf- at- Master ton recently. • 'These people'don't care for the boys lying dead or lighting; all they think about .s now they eaiv swell their banking accounts."

When a- dairy farmer's appeal w ; as being heard at the Military Appeal Board at Palmerston .North, the appellant said chat it be went to camp his dairy here: would have' to be sold and the place stocked with sheep, as ' his relatives would be unable to manage tlie milking. Captain Walker stated that he. niight be subject, to correction, but he ohought that it one dairy farm were closed down and was devoted to the production .of fat sheep the country would not suffer unnecessarily. He also stated that he understood that the British forces and the Allies were not purchasing butter at the present time, although cheese was beyig purchased in the ordinary way..

Adverse comment is commonly made in New Zealand regarding the worn and filotiy condition of many A>f the banknotes kept in circulation. Over 200,000 separate ban'k-notes are burnt every week by the Commonwealth .Treasury officials'. This statement was made by Mr Collins, Secretary to the Treasury, when referring to a lending article in the Melbourne 'Age' pointing out the number of dirty bank-notes that were in circulation., The notes having been cancelled are burnt in a special furnace in the Department fitted with a wire grid. This prevents pieces of charred notes fluttering through the chimney and being subsequently produced for payment— as happened some years ago when the postal officials in Melbourne were .burning certain sheets of stamps.

Maoris have a vrny of their.own ot settling domestic infelicities and seldom' trouble the general public with then marital aifairs, but Mr Justice Edwards fast week was . called upon to hear divorce proceedings between a couple ot Waipiro natives, this being the first native divorce case heard in Gisborne (says the 'Times'). The wife, who wasthe petitioner, made no. secret of tht» fact that for some years past she hat-, lived with a pakeha, and she gave as her reason for seeking the divorce that she wanted to "protect the interests of her half-caste children." She alleged misconduct against the respondent, who took no trouble to defend the action. His Honor granted ,a decree nisi, re-, marking that it , had been held that proof of misconduct by petitioner did Hot necessarily constitute grounds for refusing a divorce.

Afher obtaining a sine die adjournment of his appeal before the Military Service Board, a Sumner -butcher asked the chairman' (Mr H. W. Bishop) if he pould give any indication when the Second Division would be called upon (says the 'Sun'). ' "You're asking something'that' is perplexing the best actuaries in ,the country," interjected' Captain Spratt. The appellant went on to explain that he might leave his business in charge of a Second Division man,-who in turn' might he called up in a few'month's, and.thus the business would be smashed up. "The best thing I can advise you to do," said Mr, Bishop, "is to., employ a man with about 10 children." The chairman added that, although the matter was treated jocularly in his. last remark, it was impossible for him to give the slightest indication as to when the Second .Division would be called upon. ■/' At bust night's meeting of the/ Ma-. 'Eaura Borough Council. 1 Councillor Mitchell mentioned the matter of raising some memroiai to the soldiers who had gone to the war from the district. Some time ago it was suggested to bring in a water supply and erect a fountain in the Square. It would he' a splendid opportunity for the Council., to erect such a structure and the poo-* pie by subscription could erect some suitable monument to crown it. ,v.Couihciilor Mitchell also suggested that the parks in the' town should-. 'be named; after some hill or valley on the tJaliipob' Peninsula, such as Anzac Park or Lone L'hie Park to commemorate the deeds of. the New Zealanders. He moved "That it be a recommend at jo n to the incoming Council to takeyfhto consideration the question .a. siiicaine memorial withf drinking .fountain but of respect to those local and district soldiers who have,gone to the war, and also to consider the advisability of naming tlie domains incomuiemoration of some event' or pla.ee associated with' the New Zealand soldiers part in the lanuing and fighting at Galiipoli." The motion was seconded by Councillor Calder and carried.

A further conference of representatives of local bodies on the subject of the censorship of cinema films will be held next week. The conference has been called at the instauee of the ISew. Zealand Catholic Federation, which has framed certain' motions for' consideration. These set Out that while the conthat a certain amount of good has been done,- it is of opinion that much remains yet to do, and that several of the funis officially approved have not been of an elevating tendency, but the reverse.. It therefore '•■ urges that, as the right of appeal against the decision of the censor is given to tho picture film proprietors, an equal right should be given to somebody representing all sections of the public. Another motion sets out' that the conference deprecates in the strongest manner the exhibition of objectionable picture posters, and urges the Government to, amend the Act accordingly, and also to amend the indecent and Offensive Publications; Act with a view, to giving the police or municipal authorities power to prevent the display of posters and the publication of . advertisements which,, while not actually immoral or indecent, are of au oii'ensivo or demoralising tendency. . ."

Last night afc Mntnimi. the, monthly mooting of the Highland Society, washeld ■when fchoro was n large attendance. I.n the absence, of wiiie'f, A.- Balneaves Chieftain. P. Amos presided. PastChief Abernoth.y road "a very interesting pa pot- on Scottish hards' and their songs and ■ story. Chief Ahernethy rleait with .Jacobite soilgs and some of the ballads of the most, noted tt'or~ i.islt poets of tile 1 St.il '•onttirv, iiicl.odi.ng 1/fidy Nairn, Mrs (Miplumt and ftobl.. Hums. The history of iliosongs was illustrate':! by a very capable ronering of a number of then! bv Messrs A. N. .Ylae.Gibbon, Tait, Me'Dowell and Mrs 1). Gilhinders. The singing was warmly applauded by the, audience who thoroughly enjoyed the songs. A vote of thanks lor his paper was .tendered fee Chief AbornoLhy and those who had taken part in the concert. Advantage was taken of the meeting to tender a welcome homo to Trooper V). D. Cameron and "Rifleman .'. A. Cameron. The former- of these soldiers had gone forward with the Main Body and the latter with the.- Ride Brigade. The chairman requested Mr ('-. -I- Andersen, M.P., to' address the meeting and welcome the soldiers which he did. He said thai toe,whole, community'owed a deep debt to the soldiers who had stood between them and the enemy. Had the Germans been soc-ossl'id all the nation possessed would have gone, and therefore those who had been able to stay ah homo pursuing their ordinary avocations could not do enough to show their appreciation of the Work of their defenders. After welf'oming the soldiers Air Anderson complimented Chief Abernethy on his paper.' V.r A. M-. M-v-Gibbon jand Mi' J. W. Hamilton, also a.ddressql the soldiers in terms of welcome. Cheers for Mm -soldiers n^, m „. pooled w'Mi mush-al hono''-! were given. refreshments supplied by the. iadv members had boon dispensed an enjoyable .dance took plaeo. During tho business portion of the meeting n nu.mber of new mepbers were elected,,

. The commercial honses.in.. Dunedin, Invercargill and. Gore have; agreed to jl.He.rve-- Wednesday, ■ iJoih inso. (Anzao Day) as a whole holiday. At the Dunedin Supreme 1 Court on Monday probate was granted in the following ' cases :--Johri 'Buchanan otrachari and John Dillon; and letters of administration wore granted in the estate of Thomas fcain. At a meeting of householders oi Conical Hills, held on the 16th inst., tho following gentlemen wore' elected n school committee : —Messrs H. Ramsay, A. Da-cker (chairman), D. McAuley, b. Buck (secretary), and T. Bryson. "Mr Jas. Crawford's mill has just finished threshing in. the Kaiwera district, and considering the dry season the returns have been very satisfactory writes our correspondent, who adds thaifeed of all description (including plenty of turnips for the winter) is Very abundant, and stock is looking well. ■ The Commissioner of Taxes draws the attention of taxpayers to the fact that returns of land must be furnished not later ;i than May I.' Forms of return. may be agtauied at any postl morieyOrder'officir; they' will hot. be sent co taxpayers from the office of the Commissioner of Taxes unless written application is made for them. The Minister for Public Works arrived at Waikaia about noon -yesterday. There were no formal deputations, but Messrs Colin Robertson, H. Sp.roai) and H. Wilkie discussed several matters" of local interest with the Minister. Mr Wilkie also mentioned that he could not understand why, while in other places parcels for. ihe. t ßed Cross Societywere carried free, of charge by the Railway Department, the Waikaia branch of the Gore Society had to pay railage on parcels forwarded from Gore to Waikaia intended for making up. Mr Fra.ser promised to inquire into the matter. On the return'trip to Bivorsdale the Minister called at Freshford at the request' of Mr McNarey, ; who pointed out the great inconvenience caused through there being no local school. The Minister promised that he would see tho Minister for Education with reference'- to the matter. -The Minister was very much impressed by the magnificent root-crops which lie observed in passing through the district. . . ■■; .''.-.

Lambs lost. Bankruptcy notice published. Qirl "wants, situation. ij'iisfc week ol McDonald's boot sale. Pictures, Princess Theatre, to-night. Reduction of train services announced. Additional entries for Balfour .stock sale, ' ' ' Fresh fish at O'Sullivan and Tinnock's. ;: Mr -and Mrs Chas. Cooper return thanks. ' v r Gospel meeting, Princess Theatre, Sunday. Additional entries -for Riversdale stock sale. ' ' ■' Farewell social at Pukerau postponed till -April.27. Gore Veterinary. Association meets on Wednesday. Waikaka Valley National Reserve meets to-night. ,i. G. ''Ward, and Co., Ltd., have lime and oats for sale. Matanra Borough Council publishes candidates for office of Mayor. " • M.ataura Borough Council publishes names of candidates for office of councillors. , Thomson and Beattie's window display of Winter Shirts is well worth inspection. The very latest designs in warm materials,' in Union'and all-wool predominate. The goodfcfrepresent the maximum of quality and'these serviceable shirts can be purchased at os 6d, 6s 9c1,.7s 6d, 8s (kl, ■'■■ up. tof 6d.

Just, arrived per s.s. Turakina—lo cases of underwear from *the famous House of I. and \ll.vMovJoy, Lttl., London. These lovely, nowLgOods arc, n©W on sale in all departments: A lovely show ih's °fWomen's Combinations, Bodices, Spenoersy Wool .Vests and Knickers..in our showroom. In our children's department are the newest in Shawls, Bibs, Pitchers, Knickers and Vests, Combinations, Bonnets, etc. Sea lancy department for Hosiery, Gloves, Wool Scarves, Handkerchiefs, etc. Also a large selection of Men's and Boys' Pants'and Singlets, Socks, Braces, Collars, Ties,. iSh.i-.rts, Pyjamas and Handkerchiefs, etc. You'-are personally invited to inspect. AH .-marked in plain figures at keen prices. , See windows- at Jrl. and.-J.', SmithV v (Ltd.-).. Prompt Service Store. 'Phone 131.