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Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXIX, Issue 12285, 11 July 1914, Page 4

. A special meeting of the. North. Ota go Horticultural Society was held in the chess-room, of the Athenaeum last- evening, to- add .new rules and- to makeseveral amendments to others. The President- (Mr Rodman) chair,' and; the. following members of 'Committee were also . presentMes!dames',.Douglas:• and Williams, Misses Jones and Hill, and Messrs Stdck, M'Lean, Mackenzie, D.'Burns, Kearns, .Geo. S. Jones, M'Lareiv,'S.trach'an, and Aiistiri (lion. „sec.>. The secretary read the advertisement calling the meeting, atid' the.'proposer spoke to his. motion. The chief'item in..the motion was that a new rifle. be added as' follows: '"Thai' the. financial year of the Society, shall end on'rUic* 31st March, to which date' all : ; accounts- of the Society are to 'be made up, and that the animal report and. balance-sheet lie printed ,-ind distributed to mernbers at least seven days •before the date of the annual' meeting." The iiotito of motion, on being|Wt to the meeting, waft carriedlinani- ' mously. Several suggestions .-were brought forward, as. regards judges for. the' spring show. the purchase . of; more staging, afternoon tea., and imihic, and it was decideil that these.should' bo tally gone into'at; the .next, general meeting ro be held at a future date. A vote of thanks .to the chairman concluded ihe meeting. The first consignment consist!n" of ions of blue Atone from Port Chaimers for the protection of tlie breakwater has arrived and is now being unloaded. The reply to the request of the Harbor Board deputation to the Minister of Railways concerning a concession on the carriage of the stone has not yet been forwarded by the Minister.

The rumor that there is likely to lit; some delay in the subdivisoti of Omnrama i.s not without substantial foiuuliition, :uid has caused keen disappointment to be Jell in North Otago generallv. and in the Kurovr district espe-

cially, where the early partition of the estate and it:> close .settlement were anticipated as means oi giving ail impetus to tile business interests oi the inland town and simultaneously in a measure satisfying the <lemand for land that ,is abundantly . manifest. This afternoon the Kxecntive Conmiiitee ol the Oaiiiaro K.xpnnsinn League met to consider tile position, and decided to forward a strong protest, to the -Minister for Lands against any delay or any renewal of tenancy being offered t.o_ the present occupiers. It was .also decided; to convey copies of the League's protest to Messrs E. P. Lee and K H. Smith, M's.P. for Oamaru and Waitaki respectively . -

Councillor at last - night's Council meeting drew attention ;to a statement made, by the Hon. \V. H.

Herries (Minister of ."Railways), to the effect that the Department liad adopted a new warning signal for rise at danger-

ous railway crossings. His suggestion that the Council immediately apply for two, one to be placed at Thames street and the other at Severn street crossing, was adopted, by the Council.

According to a. Press Association telegram Mr J. R.. Charlton, the wellknown veterinary L surgeon, aged 4'2,committed suicide this morning by taking poison. He was found dead in "his hotel room. ' He left a note showing that- the cause of, the act was worry and ill-lieaith. We have received from the editor .a copy of this Njiorning's North Otago Tinies, which to-day appears in an enlarged form and under new management. The paper, with its new type, has a, bright, cheery appearance, and, in addition to chronicling the ordinary doings of the day, contain* special articles, one dealing with the early days of Oamaru, and another describing the /premises and plant now controlled by 'rinr contemporary. The tone of the journal is optimistic; and we add our wishes to those already expressed at the opening ceremony, that all the hopes of the. promoters will be duly realised. ' Regarding the retiring editor and staff, we fully appreciate their recent public recognition of our services in supply■ing them with set-up type-metal during the period when their machinery was disorganised. Our relations with them have always been of the friendliest nature, and they have our best wishes for their future welfare. In connection with the suggestion brought forward at the meeting of the Borough Council last night, by Councillor Mitchell, it is interesting to note that at South Melbourne recently a trial was made with a tar-spraver purchased by the South Melbourne City Council. The Argus reports that an area, of 1100 'square yards of road surface was sprayed with distilled tar in ]1 minutes, and that at a. previous trial and with, tlie same machine 1-100 yards were sprayed in 12- minutes. These times included turning the machine and other incidental stoppages. The machine is drawn by a. single jiorse, and holds 2">o gallons of tar, which is heated by an internal lire. "The woollen iniil -employees .held a. very successful social in the Druids' Hall last- evening. About 1.70 employees and friends were present and a plea.s- ---* .ant evening was spent with music, | song, progressive- each re and dancing, i A euchre tournament was held for which useful prizes were given. Tlie winners were Mi*s J. f!ae ami Mr W. Blacklock and Miss Wilson and Air J. Templeion annexed 'lhe' ■ boobv prizes, in presenting these prizes Air R. H. Watson thanked all those present jfoi l helping to make the social the success it was anil express«d the hope that it would become- an annual lixtnre. Air WaSeon drew special attention to the fact that'anything connected with the -Oamaru Woollen, factory was carried out in the be<st possible manner and hoped that the pub! -c would support the industry as well as thp socials and picnics. Songs wore, sung by Misses M. penholm and .1-'. Welch and Mr E. -I. Hinkley and the music for tlie dancing was supplied byMr Ballard. Air (!. Craig officiated as AI.C. _ . The- patients of life" local hospital derived much pleasure from the visit ol .: concert party last evening. _ .Efforts to break the monotony of 1 lie sick bed and by bright- and spirited music and eons; help raise the spirits of those unfortunate enough to be. indisposed are welcomed and. enjoyed to the utmost. Last night's entertainment was organised by Mrs Frasor and this lady assisted by several friends supplied, a- remarkably bright and interesting entertainment. which both patients and nurses much appreciated. Songs were ' sung by Mrs Frasor, and ML=.s Williams, Messrs* Frank .Tones, (}. Martin, and T. V.'. Bel!. Aliss Piper played pianoforte. solos and accompaniments and I M isses Williams and Piper a duet. A programme.coming from -such a talenf--5 ed company could not but succeed ii> its mission' and leave behind pleasant memories of the visit.

Among the remits which will he submitted, to the animal Conference of the Municipal Association of New Zealand next week is one from .Hastings that reads as follows: —"Wheel »nd ticket; taxes —That steps lie taken to obtain the necessary authority enabling Boroiigh Councils to levy taxes as; follows: (1) A tax on motor 'buses, lorries, carls and other wheeled traffic of an excessively wearing nature, the proceeds to be devoted to the maintenance .-,f roads; ('2) a- ticket stamp tax 011 entertainments- held within the borough for other than . public benefit, such as opera, vaudeville, ami picture entertainments, etc.. the proceeds to be de-

veMr-el to the maintenance of -footpaths." There is a note attache.d to' the remit which states that the maximum amount leviable in each case should lie fixed bv the authorities.

Some of the butchers in Wellington, in consequence of the high price of livestock, have raised the prices of certain lines, in some cases -Jd -per lb and >ll others id per lb. The rise, however, is not general: among the meat establishments. 'Some of the larger, firms strike a level rat© for all classes of meat over the whole year, but others, who reduce their prices in summer, find it necesary to increase them in the 'winter. Sirloin at present, in some establishments, is selling at 8d .per lb anel chops a t 7el per lb.

. The Conciliation Council will hold a sitting at Christchuresh on Wednesday .next (.Tilly loth,), at . which, an effort will.be made to arrange an award governing employment in all the -woollen mills throughout the Dominion. The Mayor's absence from last night's Council meeting is explained by the' fact that he'has not yet returned from. Wellington, whither lie proceeded a. few days ago with the Chairman of the Harbor .Board, to interview the Minister for .Railways and transact, other business in connection with proposed harbor improvements. The Municipal--Conference meets in Wellington next week, anel for this'reason . the-- Mayor, decided not to . return to Oamaru until after the Conference had concluded: its sitting. The intimation of the'acting Mayor (Councillor Milligan) that his Worship had .made fniccessful preliminary arrangements 'for the loan.necessary to give effect to the electricity proposals was received with expressions of Satisfaction. Tt- will he noticed in our advertising columns that- Messrs Bruce Christie and Co. advise.farmers that in future the firm will sell 011 Tuesday's at tlio Waiarelca.'Yards.

Those interested are requested to note the- -alteration, in flu; date of the sale'to be conducted, hy .'Messrs Dalgety and Co. on. Mr Gordon's farm at Duntroon: The" sale will be held on 17th July and not on-the 16th, as" previouslv notified.

The fir-Men ess of human nature generally has hwn exemplified by an incident somewhat unique for Oamaru' where nothing is .supposed, to happen to gloss the monotony of life. Thursday, marked the mysterious disappearance of a. storeman.-—a married m:m and father of a fairly large .family, and. at about the same- time another father ■wjis mourning the lore of the mother of his Children. • Enquiries elicited the information that the two missing parents had eloped leaving.behind their homes and families in an endeavor to find happiness together in fields' afar. Although in the stone age possession may have meant nine points of the law. snelt an aei, will not be countenanced in the enlightened 2f)tb century and it is a foregone conclusion, that the police will not, let. -the delinquent, parents dwell long in the bliss of each others' company, ~

At last night's meeting or the Oaninrn Borough C-.rtnieil \ 11' W. Jardine was appointed the Council's auctioneer lor the ensuing 'twelve months I'nr the sale ol' uiunieipal leases.

The following Foresters will play the Protestalit Alliance on -Monday night ill tile Foresters' Hall, JCtlen street., at 7.45 sharp:—Lat'ey, Duncan. Garard. Lee, Burns, Smart, Halpin, Tripp, Glass. Howlett. Walker, Busbar-ch, Watt, .\1 'Kenzie. Staniford. Stringer, Raven, (loodall. lilllit, Kay, Harbour, O'Brien. Harvey. J. Mitchell, Smith. Ferguson, Thomas, Wray, Bonviek, Cunningham, Palmer, Cayford, Robson.

The following will represent thc Loyal Oamaru Lodge against, the Alfred Lodge at euchre at the Oddfellows' Hall on Moutlay night at 8 o'clock:—Brownlec, Bee (3), Couper, Carson. Foss (3), Broad, --Granger. Grave, Herron (2), Heron, Aikenhead, Johnston, M'Gregor, MTntosli (2), Manley, M'Galium, Piittiek, Smith. Taylor (4), Webb, Wilson. Young (2). Dargie, Brown, Browne. Dickson, Grant. .

iiide a B.S.A. Mr Winters, Edwinstotve, uses a B.S.A. and side-car in his business. "1 take ib stones of bread, ii stories of flour, and go across fields or tiny where. It lias saved 12s (id per day."—W. Stuart Wilson and t30., Bond fitveot. Danedin.

Tramping street after street tires even the postman. But a cup of Camp Coffee bet-ween deliveries keeps him going. A spoonful of "Camp," a cup of hot water, and the best of all coffee is ready. 3

Careful attention to all matters pertaining to the profession, undeniably good workmanship, a smart haircut, and a. pleasurable shave —that's what, you obtain at L. COUCH'S, Thames street.

/''or Children's Hacking Cough at night Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.—la fid. 2s (id

There's Money in that Idea! That little time-saving device you "made yourself" ! —There may bo lots of money in it—fortunes have been made out of very simple idpas. But, there's such a thing as being forestalled—as many a man has found out to his loss. To-day is the time to act—do so! Got our Free Book, "Advice to Inventors." HENRY HUGHES, Ltd., Patent Agents, Dominion Buildings, Cathedral S'piare, Christcbnreli. (i.'i Years ago a young New Zealander fixed rubber heels to his boots. His idea patented Would have netted him a huge, fortune —he let it pass. There may be others "with ideas just as good. They should at once consult a reputable firm of patent agents like Messrs Baldwin and Kay ward (local representative : Mr E. Piper, Thames street), who would! give them honest advice and make their lights absolutely secure.

REGENT CIGARETTES will please every smoker. Smoke. thorn and wham in the- Great Free Gift Scheme. Write for Free Gift Catalogue tn Regent, Box 331, Wellington. Sixty Free Gifts. 54 A popular pleasure resort to pass away a leisure hour is at the. Ciwvu Billiard Parlor, next, to the Post Office (North). The. room is spacious and well appointed, having three, good tables. The use of a private cue. in ease given to any permanent player. Tournament .games will be continued during winter, both Snooker and Billiards'. —Cecil Jackson, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, proprietor. ,