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Southland Times, Issue 19540, 20 April 1905, Page 2

It. is hardly necessary to draw attention to the handicaps for ’the cycling and running events at the Axemen’s Carnival which are advertised this morning. The splendid array of entries is prominent enough to arrest attention and to convince anyone that this Easter fixture will provide two days of such sport as is not to be seen every day. The carnival is indeed, on the basis of entries and attractiveness, entitled to rank as the premier event of its kind in the colony.

More than 30 delegates are coming to Invercargill to-day in" order to attend the meetings of the Otago nn-l S'; it Hund Auxiliary of the Baptist i,inion tc-mor-row (Good Friday). The first meeting is to be held this evening ill the- North Invercargill Mission Church. The president (Rev. Wm. Hay) delivers his address in the morning at-.flli. A paper 's to bo read in the afternoon by the Rev. I). Sinclair Mason on The Welsh Revival,” and a discussion is to follow. Tea is to take place in the V..11.C.A. Hall nt 6 p.m...and at 7.30 p.m. a public meeting ii; to,..fie held, at which one of the, speak)ers- will be Mr A. S.Adams, president of. the Dunedin Reform Council, wild is a prominent member of the Hanover street Baptist Church. All the meetings are to be held in the Baptist Church,, Esk street.

Those interested in the preservation of our nhtive game have lately been turning their attention to paradise ducks, the rapid destruction of whirh lias .been proved beyond a doubt, As a result of representations toithe Government an Order-in-Council has been issued- absolutely:, prohibiting the taking or destroying of any paradise -ducks within the colony. It-is to be hoped that true sportsmen will assist the rangers in seeing that the order is not violated.

At its meeting on Tuesday evening the Southland Hospital Trust resolved to co-operate with the Wanganui Hospital Trust in urging upon the Minister of Railways the desirableness of granting some concession in fares to nurses travelling on holidays. Among Ibe letters received was one from an old resident in Invercargill, acknowledging with thanks the attentions of the stall, and expressing his appreciation "of the ucnclits he had received in the institution.

Rating on the unimproved value (says Mr John I’. Luki-) has not been altogether a blessing in Wellington. It had relieved the big merchant and the very small householder. and freeholder : but it pressed heavily on indus'tric-s, and led to a regrettable overcrowding. The latter tendency is seen in the cutting up of gardens for building purposes. 'There has also been an increase o-f residence In flats- '

Volunteers will be ■ grutitied to learn that the difficulty in the train arrangements for the Easter m nopuvres bus been pvercouie, the •department having reverted to the first arrangements. I till particulars will Jjc.louiid in a battalion order published this morning. Geiieiiil Booth mid start’ left by yesterday afternoon’s express./ A number of Salvationists, were aL ; the station to see the general ort, .dii<l ./is the started made a farewell demonstration.

There was a fair congregation in St. John’s Cliuivh last Hight when Stdiiter’s “ Crucifixion ” was - rendered by the choir. Messrs J, E. Tdylor and A. S. Cooksbn, were In good 'voice and treated the solos most successfully. The choir did full Justice to its part while the new organ added greatly to the impressiveness of the music. Mr Gray deserves great credit for the general excellence of the perforntuncei „ At, the conclusion of the Rev; W, Thomson's lecture Hist evening Mr B. Nicholls, organising aglent for the New Zealand Alliance-, mounted a form and attempted to address the crowd. Mr Nicholls was evidently aggrieved at not being permitted to' ask Mr Thomson questions, and possibly al that gentleman's reference to the New Chivalry. Mr Nicholls met with little sympathy from the audience, who hooted him down, and as he still persisted in s[.eakiiig. he had to lie reminded by the halPkeeper that he had not engaged the hall. He then desisted, after having caused a scene which in no way added to the dignity of his cause or' himself. His action also lays the No-license; par,ty open to the reproach that while- their meetings were allowed to pgss without a vestige of opposition or ’disturhaiu'e, this courtt'sy was not conceded by'that party to their opponents. His action was, to say tile least, extremely ill-atlvised, and showed exceedingly bad taste.

Of the many welcome (lowers of spring, perhaps all ■equally beautiful, the Dullodll at present holds premier position, both on account of it’s beauty and adaptability for decorative purposes, and in recent years, thanks to the energies of mot, and others, possibilities uHdreaiiie Messrs Barr, De Graft Bros., Miss Wilmot and others, possibilities undreamt of a few years ago, have .been attained in its culture. Keeping pace with the improvements abroad, local culturists have shown us at recent shows many of the later introductions of the popular dart, and it is safe to assume that increased interest will be shown in the flower in the future. We are reminded of this subject by receipt of Messrs J. Lennie and Sons' bulb catalogue, in which we notice a very fine Daffodil list,

including many choice new varieties, while bulbs in general are also fully treated. Those interested should get a copy.

S.s. Wimmera sailing from Blurt on 25th,, inst., connects with s.s. Bombala at .Melbourne for Bunbury a’nd intermediate ports. , lv

” One Concerned ” " writes . Your local of yesterday referring to some heated words used by residents of the East Rond is incorrect. Your informant, whoever he may be, should have given you the truth which is not stated in your local.”

Reporting the death of Mr Mathias, our Orep.uki correspondent says that in Orepuki the deceased gentleman won universal respect by his quiet, courteous and obliging manners, and his sudden death was sincerely regretted by the many friends ho made in Orepuki. Experiments have recently been made at the AVaihi Gold Mining Company’s battery in making bricks from tailings. r l lie tailings were "ground iti one of tae new tube mill* and afterwards treated by the cyanide process before their conversion into bricks. A sample was sent to the Mines Department, Wellington. Mr A. McKay, F.G.S., states that in a; pearance the brick is everything that could he desired. It is stated that by careful treatment cement flags can al.io lie made, and it appears that there is no difficulty ill the method of manufacture.

At a meeting of the Canterbury .Automobile Association in Christchurch the other day a subject was mooted lhat may yet become one of very considerable Importance. It was that as motor cars, motor cycles, and bicycles are now in common use and are likely to become even more numerous, motorists and cyclists have a right to expect some consideration from the authorities controlling roads both in town and country. H was even suggested that the Assoeiatiation should take an active part in the forthcoming municipal elections with a

view to securing the election of candidates favourable to giving cyclists and motorists fair treatment. It was recognised that the Automobile Association had not yet a sulliclent membership to warrant action on the lines indicated, but there was a practically unanimous opinion that 'the time was not far distant when motorists and cyclists would be able to demand proper consideration as regards their rights on roads and ’.a-ths. ' .

Dr. Searby is about to take up his residence at Mataura and practice his profession. Thp town has long been without a resident medico.

Attention is called to the lecture to be delivered by Mr ,W. D. Stewart, of Dunedini in Knox Presbyterian Church, Invercargill, on the evening of Tuesday next. Mr Stewart was fortunate enough in the course of an extended tour abroadto pass from St. Petersburg over the trans-Silferian railway through Manchuria, and across to Japan, just a few months before the outbreak of hostilities closed that route to the foreign tourist. "While he was in those parts war was " in the air.” Thanks to an acquaintanceship struck up on .the journey across Siberia with Verestchagin, the great painter who went down in the Petropavlovsk, Mr Stewart had exceptional opportunities of seeing places and men in the Far East, and ho brought hack with him a knowledge gained by personal investigation and contact that lias already found expression in a series of articles contributed to" our Contemporary, the Otago Daily Times. Mr Stewart also made good use of the camera, and is thus able to illustiute the narrative of his trip with views. As the subject is one of extreme interest tit this time Mr. Stewart’s lecture should attract a large audience, and Knox Church, in whoso behalf he had kindly consented to give it, should benefit materially from the proceeds. i

" The other day we bought land at £-7 per acre,” said the Premier at Shannon, "'that was, originally sold for 10s an acre, and was subsequently bought from the small settlers by a company at about 25s an acre. The total sum jiaid for th# Cheviot" estate was £i63.000, und toe Government some years afterwards paid £273,000 for .it-. To-day it is worth over half-a-millinn.”

As showing the marked difference in price wrought by the potato disease, a leading Wellington merchant says that at this time last year tie was purchasing southern potatoes at £'l to 30s per ton, free on board at Lyttelton. The price to-day is from £6 to £7. The same gentleman said that the firm had already had quotations for potatoes f’-om Sydney at or about £6 on board. To it had to be added £1 for duty and freight. To his tmind there was nd doubt that un-i til the new crop' was available towards the end of the yijar Now Zealand would have to depend On Australian-grown po< tatoes. In this straight it might be necessary to ask the Government to lift the duty on Australian potatoes until the local crops have recovered.

Reports from ' Zion City say that Dowia's next startling pronouncement is expected to be ■ tlhiat ho., possesses power to raise the dead.- His followers are warned that those who remain dead do so because they have offended Bowie. .Experiments have recently been made by the Waihi Company in making bricks From tailings. A sample was sent to the Mines Department at Wellington. Mr A. McKay, F.G.S., states that in appearance the brick is everything, that could he desired. It is stated that by careful treatment cement flage can! also bo made, and it appears that there is no difficulty in the manufacture.

) Has the green carnation been found ’? Lartan’s ■ Agency states thjt Mr A. 0. Stllson, of Los Angelos, California, after experiments extending over, six years, hail produced a supply of carnations whose petals are white, on a background nearly covered by wide strips of vivid greets which radiate from the centre Io the edgq of eitch floWei';

11l consequence of an article that appeared in last Tlfiursday’s issue of the T&muktl Leader, Mr AV. S. Mdsliii) Mayor of Geraldlnci Ims directed his legal advisers to write to the Hon. J. M. TwoIney, MiL.C. ( demanding a public apology in ' the four newspapers of the distrlet, and failing this an action for libel is to be brought.

An advcirtlseUlßtii " over leader ” this ■Horning calls tenders for eitensivo renovations, repairs, and alterations to the Bank of Australasia; The time has ■been extended to the 26th inst;

’S. MCDONALD, CITY BOOT PALACE, lias now received IMMiENSE SUI’PLIEH of Boots and Shoes for the Edster Season. --Stylish Goloshes for-Stylish Boots, Ladies' and - Gents’ Snow Hoots, also Ladies' and Gents’ Evening Shoes, Felt Slippers, all qualities, prices and sizes. Every Boot and Shoe Requisite will bo found nt the Public 4 Provider's City Boot Palace. S. McDONALD, DEE STREET.

Having fortunately secured the entire output of the Famous Jersey Brand of Butter, Mr J. S. Baxter hopes to be ble -to supply all demands for this superior and popular brand of butter. C. Hannan of Tlsbury writes . Ndxol is an excellent medicine. I shall always keep it in the house . If you suffer from Constipation, Indigestion, Acid P.isings, or Liver Troubles. It tyill pay you to keep it. in your house mid take it occasionally. 2s tit chemists and -.tores. SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVE fTUtE. NJSNT3 Carswell and Co. hav«« residence in Gaia street for sale, -Money to lend—Carswell and Co, Reading matter very cheap at Lillicrap, McNaughton and Co.’s sale. Lost, gold spectacles. Southern Cross Lodge visit Lodge St. John td-morrow ovehmg.: J. A. Mitchell and Co. sell thoroughbred horses on Saturday. Vacancies open —i Southland Laboui Agency. Music at sale prices—Lillicrap, McNaughton and Co. R. J. Cumming .has house in Ellen Road for sale,-Book-keeping and shorthand classes — Jas. Hunter. Cottage, Bowmont street, for sale—AV. H. Scandrett. Cycling and running htindicaps for Axemen’s Carnival. To let, 5-roomed central position Awarua Rifles parade to-night. Double-seascd buggy for sale— 11. F, Jefcoato. Borough of South Invercargill—Notice poll election of mayor. Councillors elected Borough of South Invercargill. Borough of Gladstone—Resolution re bylaws; Lindsay and Co-, Toy street, for pork goods. Tenders invited for supply of firewood to 'South School. Tenders invited for suburban properties —C. AV. Tanner, solicitor. Lennie and Sons Wave choice collectjons of spring bulbs. Rivertoil Racing Club's acceptances published. Borough o'f Avenfll—-Mayor and councillors elected. Funeral late Andrew) Ridland to-mor-

row. Court Star of South meets to-morrow' at 12.30. Battalion order re Easier manoeuvres. Mr J. A. Mitchell will address the East Invercargill ratepayers on 25th ir.st, Wanted, four acres turnips.