SOUTHLAND NEWS NOTES.

Otago Witness, Issue 3250, 28 June 1916, Page 27

SOUTHLAND NEWS NOTES.

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INVERCARGILL, June 24

When the Invercargill Corporation electrical tramway system was installed it was quite realised that for a year or two there would be a less; but it was not anticipated that the lois would continue for as Jong as it has done, or i mount, as it does, to £40(50 a year. At Thursday's meeting of the Borough Council recommendations were received from the Tramways Committee with regard to increasing the tramway revenue, and these were discussed. These recommendations included raising the rates for Sunday trams, reducing concessions, and abolishing councillors' free tickets. The recommendation that free passes to councillors should be withdrawn was defeated pretty easily, but the oilier cuiusos were well debated. One councillor thought that the loss was partly due multiplication of staff and bad management, and that an increase in Sunday fares would be unfair to the working man. Another thought that Sunday riding was a luxury indulged in principally by those who could afford increased fares. This clause was eventually defeated, and other clauses that were approved will not have any appreciable effect on the revenue, which must continue to be far short of the expenditure. So much for up-to-date conveniences for a town that is not ready for them. A much more primitive mode of conveyance would have filled our needs for many years to come. Mr J. 11. Trcseder, familiarly known as "Hardy,'' has for many years been one of the most popular "young" men in Southland ; and, although now undeniably stiff, ho is young still and as popular as ever —a good fellow and a fizz of fun, his fund of comical quips and yarns being apparently inexhaustible. To Rugby football he has been a tower of strength, lirst as player and captain, and of later years as a prominent member of the union, for which he has done splendid work, especially in connection with Rugby Park, where his engineering knowledge made his services of great value. It is, therefore, not surprising that, when it became known that he was being transferred to Hawke's Buy district to take charge of a big Government (trainage scheme near Hastings, his many friends should determine to give him a good ''send off.'' On Wednesday evening his fellow civil servants presented him with a Doulton salad bowl and silver cake stand, his associates giving eulogistic expres.?ic>n to their appreciation of his many good qualities. On Thursday he. was farewelled by the citizens of Invercargill, the gathering taking place at the Grand Hotel. There were about 40 persons present, and many who were not able to attend sent apologies. Mr John Stead, acting Mayor, presided. In his opening remarks Mr Stead said that he had followed Mr Treseder's career in Southland for many years, and had held him up to his boys as an ideal man. Their guest had played a fine game in football and in his profession, and he carried with him the earnest good wishes of all who know him. Mr Eustace Russell, on handing Mr Trcseder a purse- of sovereigns, dwelt on the good work done by him as a

surveyor, many' of the: most important snrvevs in Southland having been carried out by him. Mr W. F. Scandrett, on behalf of St. John's Choir, Mr G. F. Ciapcott (city engineer), on behalf of the surveying and eng ; nJcring professions, and Mr Alex M'Gave.k, on behalf of the Land and Survev Department, followed in similarly eulogistic, style. 'Mr Treacdor, in responding, said that, though he might be going to a. warmer climate it would be impossible to find a warmer-hearted people than he was leaving, among whom he bad made many tried and trusted friends. Mr Trcseder left for the north by this afternoon's express. Mr Hcwen Archdnll having resigned the position of chairman of. the Southland Education Board owing to his having accepted a business appointment in the north. Mr Duncan Gilchrist was yesterday elected chairman for the remainder of the term. At the same meeting the following appoint-

ments of teachers were confirmed : —Jjipton, nead teacher, Aorman Hail; soie leacher, Eleanor Moriarity; Ei.inKia.ie, second assistant, Elizaneth Cowiej llokonui, soie teacher, Catherine Maedonaid; Wailacv.iuv.ii, head teacher, JLuuua Williams; Gore, first Duncan Haaj Granity, temporary sole teacher, Lewis .K, Lewis; \V plains, head teacher, Mary I. Linn; Liuir., lourth assistant, uiivo- Durie. Mr James lien<iry, who was inspector of si.'hooja ni Southland ior many years bub resigned two years ago and nasi been residing at Taiiranga, has bv.cn appointed temporarily as inspector under the Otago Education Board, tilling the place oi inspector pobertson, who has enlisted. At the annual meeting 01 the &t. Johq Ambulance Association, held on Monday evening last, Mr C. J. Honaldson, National' Bank, was elected president ior the opening year. The New Zealand Sugar of Miik and Casein Company (Ltd.), who have largo works at Eclcndalc, arc about to erect a, branch factory at Wyndhani on a section next to the VVyudham dairy factory. ihe Winter Jihow of the Southland A. and P. Association resulted in a loss of £45. ihe Otago and Southland Timber Association have taken those ofHces in Spcy street at present occupied by the Queensland insurance Company, and start operations on July 1, their manager, Mr J. Smith, of Carterton, having arrived on Thursday night to take up his -duties, la Parliament Mr A. Walker,, M.P. for Duncdin North, asserts that they have put up the price of timber 5s 6d per 100 ft. Lf that is true, it is contended there is some justification for it, as it can easily be proved that the prices hitherto obtained were not sufficient, as several firms have been working at a loss ior several years. Mr W. G. Coinpton, who has been representing the Queensland Insurance Company here for some time, has been appointed manager for Otago and Southland, with headquarters in Dune-din. Mr D. Aiiller, of the Victoria Insurance Company, has been appointed secretary of the local office of the Queensland Company. Mr D. Cuthbertson has resigned the position of secretary to the Southland Acclimatisation Society owing to his having enlisted, and Mr E. C. Leary iias been a.ppointed secretary in his place. Owing to continued ill-health, Mr J. E. Watson has tendered his resignation as a member of the Jnvercargill Chamber of Commerce, but the members value his services so highly that they_ have asked him to hold over His decision in the meantime.