THE Southland Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Luceo Non Uro. THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1908.

Southland Times, Issue 12122, 30 April 1908, Page 2

THE Southland Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Luceo Non Uro. THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1908.

The reports published this morning in relation to the Mayoral elections indicate that in different parts of the colony the polling has been larger and the interest has been keener than is usually the case. The Wellington contest was the most important in the ordinary sense, and probably the size of Mr Hlslop's majority was a general surprise, though it was expected that he would win. For old time zeal, venom and rowdlness the poll at Palmerston North seems to have stood out. There the late Mayor (Mr Essex) who it may be remembered was at loggerheads with his council recently, was defeated. After the declaration of the poll he is reported to have mado a bitter speech, in which he stated that he had devoted himself to the working man and would now pass out of existence so far as local politics was concerned. Mrs Essex also made a speech, which is described as having been in marked contrast to that of her husband. From the crowd there came much hissing and other noise, and Mr E. D. Hoben, editor of the Manawatu Times (which had supported the new Mayor's candidature) was "collared low and downed" by an enthusiast of whom the pressman valiantly retained possession till he could deliver him over to a policeman. There is, says a Wanganui message, no truth in the rumour that typhoid is rife among Maoris in up-river settlements. Mr C. W. Earle, editor of the "Dominion" (Wellington), has issued a writ against the "New Zealand Times," claiming. £5Ol for alleged libel, said to be contained in a paragraph in last Saturday's issue stating that the "Dominion" representative improperly took a tramway union document from a tramway officer. At the Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr ueo. Froggatt, J.P., a first offender for drunkenness, arrested at the railway station on Tuesday night, was convicted and fined I6s and 2s costs. A seven-roomed house was burned this morning. Fall, the tenant, was severely burned while rescuing his little boy. The i.ouse was insured for £550. Hamilton message. Rua, the Maori prophet, has abandoned the idea of going to Wellington, and has returned to the Urewera country. A movement is on foot to form a company to erect an up-to-date opera house at Napier. An option over a very desirable property in the centre of the town has been obtained. The Hawkes Bay Rifle Association has decided to enter a team for the Daily Mall's Empire Cup competition.

Aa a result of a recent police raid, five men were charged at Wellington with playing two-up. Martin and Denis Collins and William Mason were fined £5 and costs, and Edward Winter, who did not appear, £7 and costs. The case against another defendant was adjourned.

A public meeting at Reefton has determined to agitate for the continuance of the railway up the Inangaliua river, in accordance with old plans issued to intending settlers, and also to ask the Government for a substantial sum for the prosecution of the line to Westport.

The s.s. Moeraki due at Bluu on Monday, May 4th, is bringing 129 bags of English and foreign mails.

An unusually artistic pamphlet is at present being circulated by Messrs A. Masters and Son. This firm has always held a reputation for enterprise and modernity in its advertising methods, and the latest venture is distinctly in advance of anything that has yet been attempted in Invercargill. The pamphlets are being distributed all over Southland, and are being followed up by such methods that a large inflow business should be the result. Mr Masters, sen., who has just returned from Australia, was gratified, on visiting well-known printing establishments there, to hear the managers express surprise that so fine a piece of work could be turned out in this part of the world. The credit for the get-up and printing of the pamphlet belongs to tho Southland Times Jobbing Department.

At a church meeting at Wellington, the Rev. T. H. Sprott, Anglican, said that it was getting well nigh impossible to get the assistance of clergy from England, as the Mother Church needed all the men she could get. We would have to endeavour in future to meet demands ourselves. On Friday there will be opened at Wellington the Hadfield Memorial College and Hostel, one of the objects of which will be the training of a New Zealand clergy.

A prominent farmer who has just returned to New South Wales from Queensland, states (says tho Sydney Morning Herald) that if their government wants an object-lesson in the wonderful results of a vigorous policy of closer settlement, it is to be found o>n the Darling Downs. Since the passage of the Agricultural Lands Purchase Act some 12 years ago the Queensland Government, he states, has purchased for settlement no less than 13 estates on the famous Darling Downs. They comprised the pick of this fine plateau, and totalled over 226,200 acres, which were formerly only used for grazing. All this land was eagerly sought after, and taken up at prices varying from 5s to £l2, or an average price of £3 per acre over the whole area. One thousand anil fifty families have now settled on it, and 87 farms, comprising 13,736 acres, have been made freehold. But these are Government subdivisions only, and their success has caused large private owners to follow their example, and cut up their estates. The resulf is that another 210,000 acres are being utilised by over another 1000 families for dairying, wheat-growing, lamb-raising, and agricultural pursuits.

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Where the blcyclo of quality shines most Is in the winter, when the going is dirty and rough, and the real strain is put on a machine's endurance and stamina. If you own a Phoenix you are literally on velvet. No other bicycle has greater staying powers and very few as good. Call on R. MURIE. —"Last winter I contracted a very severe oold, for which I tried neanly very medicine under the sun without btainlng the slightest relief. A friend ocommended me to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which | did with very gratifying results, and was seon well." For sale by Macali«ter and Co., •homlsts. For rheumatism, backache, faceache, earache, neuralgia, and other muscular pains nothing cun equal WITCH'S OIL (registered). SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVEIITISEMENTS. R. J. Cummlng has !) acres nml liouso at Myross Bush for sale. For beautiful hair try Purdlo"s Rosemary Bay' Leaf and Camphor Hulr Wash. Shorthand writer and typist wanted. Horses clipped at Carriers' Arms stables. Sale of house and six sections on 2nd MayMcKay Bros. Extensive furnlturo sale to-day In tho Rialto— W. Todd and Co. Continuation of Mrs Maslen's clearing Balo on Friday—W. Todd and Co. Llndlsfarno sale In Rialto on Saturday evening—W*. Todd and Co. W. B. Scandrett returns thanks. Wallace County invite applications for inspector of works, etc. Entries for Dlpton sale on 4th May. Borough of Invereargill—Result of poll for Mayor. Lecture by Mr Mchaffey* in Teviot Street Church to-night Irish linen sale at tho Rialto on Saturday— W. Todd and Co. Remunerative business for sale. D. McFarlane returns thanks to those who supported him. Accounts against D. MeFarlano re Mayoral election to be rendered on Friday. 11. and J. Smith for coloured underskirts, etc. Try J. E. Watson und Co. for horse and cow covers. Ask for Rava tea and see that you get It.