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Southland Times, Issue 16787, 17 July 1911, Page 4

The Dental Conference has concludes. Mr J. N. Rishworth (Auckland) was elected President, and £>r Norpian Cox (Timaru) president-elect. It was decided to hold all future conferences at Wellington. A poll of Auckland ratepayers tvag mken on Friday on proposals contained in ‘tpe C'ouripll’s progressive programme of puhlip involving the raising of loans of an aggregate amount of £420,000 to provide permanent qnd dur? able streets, a seaside park at Ppnsonby, pqblic swirnpiing baths, extensions t( * and protection of the water supply and a branch library for the benefit of the eastern portion of the city. proposals were carried by a fairly large majority. Mr Blue, who built the Pahia dairy factory, has Pen given the Pfffitract for the erection of the factory at Tuatapere. Work will he commenced shortly, and it is hoped everything will lie ready for an early start in the approaching season. It is stated (says the two alleged breaches of the Licensing Act will he inquired into at Gore by the magistrate on Thursday next. It is very gratifying to learn (says the Orepuki that the committee set up to canvass the district with respect to the sale of shares on behalf of the new Shale Company is meeting with very hearty response. Residents evidently recognise that the future of the district rests with the Shale. A 'movement is on foot (says the Bluff "Press”) to have the - “Japanese Princess” staged in Invercargill next week in aid of the Bluff Baths fund. The play was such a thorough success at Bluff that its presentment in Invercargill would he attended with a good deal of interest there. It is proposed to hold the performance in conjunction with Hayward’s Pictures in the Lyceum Theatre, and the date mentioned is Friday next. The Bluff “Press” states that (he bad weather whjph lias beep prevailing lately has had a big effect upon the Fovgaux fishing industry and the ketch Anna which arrived from the Stewart Island freezing stations on Wednesday brought back only sixty cases and the boats tyere bard put to it to make up that quantity. Local merchants are carrying large stocks at present and are inclined, in consequence, rather to welcome the prevailing slackness. The visit of the Sheffield Ghpir to Xew Zealand led to an enormous demand for “Peiorus Jack” postcards. T‘h6 members had heard of Jack before they left Home, but regarded the story as part of Maori mythology —a picturesque fable. When they found he was real they sent postcards all over the world. At the conclusion of his lecture at Christchurch on Thursday evening Mr E. R. Waite, curator of the Canterbury Museum, slated that he had received a letter from Mr D. C. Bates, Government Meteorologist, urging that greater pro? tediop should be afforded to “Peloroua Jack.” At present the cetacean is protected for a period of three years' by Order-in-Counci* which is renewed from time to time, and it is suggested that there should be a special Act protecting him for the whole of his life, and fixing a heavier penalty for attempting to injure him. The present penalty ia not less than £5 and not more than £IOO, and the former, it is considered, Is ridiculously small. On the motion of Mr J. C. Adams, the meeting unanimously resolved to urge that greater protection should be given to this famous fish-

A motor-car funnai, the first of its kind in Auckland, took place at the Otahuhu Cemetery a few days ago. The “hearse” was a big grey Daimler car covered by the usual canvas hood, and was folio ived by two Overlands.

Some lime ago a report gained currency and credence to the effect that a departmental mandate had been issued requiring members of the Territorial forces to “desist from shaving the upper lip.'’ No such order applying to the Territorial forces has ever been issued, and the jocular comment based upon the alleged order is entirely without foundation.

Mr T. F. Martin, counsel for the New Zealand Counties Association, has given an opinion that where cattle have been seized by a ranger under the Impounding Act, 190,5, section 17, for being at large on roads, and are released before reaching the nearest pound, the full driving fees are payable. The Amended Act, 190S, section 2, requires that “the charges for leading or driving cattle to the nearest pound’’ shall be payable, Mr Martin thinks that had the Legislature meant the charges for only the distance traversed they would scarcely have used the above expression.

There was a good number of farmers In town on Saturday, but as is usual at this time of year very little business was doing. Those who are holding potatoes are naturally not at all pleased with the turn the market has taken. It is expected that there will he a rise in fat cattle within the next few weeks, and also that the prices of oats, wheat, and chaff will advance. Many farmers are at present keeping a keen look-out for good dairy cows, and it is quite evident that there will be a marked increase in dairying operations during the coming season.

A Christchurch telegram states that the matinee performance of “Henry of Navaare' by J. C. Williamson’s New London Dramatic Cornpapy resulted in £54 9s Bcl being added to the fund for the Christchurch Coronation memorial.

Great interest was evinced in the election of seven members of committee at the Wallace A. and P. Association meeting: on Friday night, and Mr H. E. Dahlenberg, a new arrival from Victoria, topped the poll with 53 votes. The other successful pandidates were: Messrs John Garrick (47), R. H. Rissett (44), J. Macdonald (37), F. Malcolm. (36), Wm. Buick (33), and M. O’Brien (31). Messrs O’Brien and J. B. Forde tied for seventh place, and Mr Q’Briep was successful in the draw which decided the matter.

Whitebait have already made their appearance in the Ne\v River at Little Bush, a party frpm the “Monowui panip” having secured a nice haul yesterday morning.

During last week Mr A. 11. Sheat sold 154 acres of his Morton .Mains farm to Mr C. Taylor, of Mataura, a: £l3 per acre. Mr Taylor intends to sett'e on the farm, and has already started the erection of a residence, and j.he nocess.uy farm buildings. The price paid is nearly treble the amount Mr Sheat gave for the property seven years ago; but. during that time, his efforts having considerably Improved the land.

The Wallace A. and P. Association is a live institution, and this was evidenced by the large attendance at Friday night’s meeting. To show the keen interest that Is taken by members in the Association. It may be mentioned that apologies from absentees were received from all parts of the Western district, including Messrs Jas. King (Waiau), David Clark (Heddon Bush). T. Bradley, and W. Kennedy (Heddon Bush). Mr Clark was elected a life-member of the Association.

A debate between the Invercargill branch of the X. Z. Labour Party and the Woodlands Debating Society has been arranged for the 25th inst., the subject being, “Is the time ripe for the formation of a New Zealand Labour.” The Labour Party’s representatives, who will take the affirmative, are Messrs H. A. Epstein, W. A. Morris, L. Xeil, anji H. J. Far rant.

Employers throughout the Dominion are complaining that they cannot secure a sufficient number of factory hands to enable them to keep pace with the demands of their business, and this, according to statements made in the annual report of the Wellington Employers’ Association, is resulting in a very large increase of importations by traders and a corresponding decline in local manufactures. The two chief causes cf the shortage, says the report, are the declining birthrate and the disinclination of young people to accept work in factories or workroms. The committee believes that there are in the orphanages and charitable institutions of Great Britain large numbers of young people capable of being trained in industries who could lie engaged to come to permanent positions in New Zealand, and whose lives would be brightened and outlook enlarged by the change of environment and the prospect of being able to earn their livelihood. It is suggested that the Govrnrpent should be asked to assist in furthering this project.

From New Caledonia comes an exciting story of a dispute between a

lady and a hawk for the possession of a large hat, which the former had just received from Paris. The lady was taking a walk in a suburb of Noumea on a recent afternoon, when suddenly a large hawk swqoped from a great height, and, fixing its claws in her hat, endeavoured to carry it away. The lady screamed for help, which was fortunately forthcoming, hut it was with considerable difficulty that her rescuers managed to remove the huge hat from her head. When they had done so it proved an equally difficult task to detach the savege bird from her iiat. The hawk had been attracted by a large pigeon, with which the lint was adorned, and while he tore the ornamental bird to shreds in his beak his claws became so hopelessly tangled 'in the trimmings that he was unable to escape and was eventually despatched, but not before madame's chapeau was reduced to a heap of rage, if that lady had been like others of her sex in Sydney, says the “Daily Telegraph.’ she would have drawn the harpoon -she wears in her hair, and the hawk would promptly have discovered that pigeon-hunting is a much more exciting pastime than is popularly supposed.

Three hundred and sixty-two Georges In New Zealand have contributed £7O in till to tiie George Fqmi. which has now been closed by Lord Islington. Auckland easily tops the list with 130 contributors- (just on 3ti per cent, of the total). Christchurch comes next with 22. Then there is a drop to 10 (Timaru), which beat Dunedin (9) by one. Wellington’s Georges contributed only eight. The remaining tallies are : Invercargill 3. Blenheim 2. Napier 3. Hastings 3, Gisbonre 2, Bluff 2. Oainaru 3. New Plymouth 4, Masterton 5, Feathorston 3, Nelson 1. Lumsden 9. Carlton 7, Temuka B. Stratford 3. Sydenham 3. Otautau 2, Tairua 4, Taihape 3. Pleasant Point i\ Barr Hill 3. Greendale 3. Raukiwi 3, Opotiki 4. Whangarei 3. Ratanui 2, Maxawai 2. Opunake 2. Wanganui 3, Ohak'lne 2, Akaroa 2. In addition to Nelson, about 90 other places put only one George on the list. The above amount woll he forwarded at once to His Majesty iKng George.

In those days when men were gods and women goddesses, when Jupiter made all the winds to blow, and Mars was the only general ; w lien Venus led tiro -raj' in tiie arts of flirtation, and Diana chased tiie fiery stag—then did Orpheus become famous by reason of his operations upon tiie lyre. So popular was his playing that tiie world stood still to listen. It is a long cry from the days of Orpheus to A. (A Hill (remarks the Sydney “Rally Telegraph’’), but his sphere apparently still exists, here—ln Sydney. The value of music as a drawing power is always paramount. At least the tailors say so. A prominent tradesman who does business in George street and elsewhere, giving evidence before the Royal Commission on labour shortage, said that one Sydney tailor had not only offered to provide his workpeople with afternoon tea, but had also expressed his willingness to buy a piano for them to play on in their moments of respite. That is not all, “I have offered them beautiful rooms. Well ventilated apartments, almost everything,” said this master tailor, “and I have seen in one of our newspapers an advertisement for tailors in which it was stated, by way of offering an extra inducement, ‘that a German band plays outside the simp twice a week."” This is history repeated. It Is, nevertholes. somewhat unnerving to know that tiie ravages of time have converted the picture of Orpheus charming the world into that of the German band amusing the tailors. This may obviously be put do wn to the silly modern craze for change. Fgr Chronic ('best Complaints, Woo la Great Peppermint Cure* 6d, gs 64

After the close of the annual meeting of the Wallace A. and r. Association on Friday night, the newly-elected executive met, and decided to hold the ne>ft meeting on August 11th. when business in connection witli the- Horse Parade in October and the nomination of .-judges for the Summer Show will bo dealt with.

A Palmerston North telegram states that a writ claiming -1501 damages for alleged libel lias been issued by Mr E. O. Hoben, editor of the Mauawatu Daily Times, against tiie Rattgilikei Publishing Co., proprietors of the Rangitikei Advocate, which is edited by Mr W. H. Smith.

Xew members elected at the meeting of the Wallace A. and P. Association meeting on Friday night were Messrs .1. Forde (Fairfax), A. Stuart, John Fordo CWairio). W. Trender (Wairio), J. G. Patterson (Scott's Gap), and W. McCully (Scott’s Gap).

Departmental returns show that there are 6617 men at present in the employ of the Public Works Department, on co-operative works throughout the Dominion. The details are as follows;^ — Railways—Kawakawa-Grahamtown .12, Kawakawa-Hokianga 421, North Auckland 421. East Coast Main Trunk — Taqranga-Paengaroa 201, GisborncMotu 396, Napier-Gisborne 6, StratfordOngarue 406. Mount Egmont branch 13. South Island Main Trunk-North end 158. south end 101. Midland —NelsonInangahua 119, Reef ton-Inangahua S2, Broken River-Bealey 203, WestportInangahua 96, Greymouth-Point Elizabeth 125. Catlins-Waimahaka —Gatlins end 332, Waimahaka end SS. LawrenceRoxburgh 52. Buildings 292. Development of tva,ti- power—33. Roads —North Auckland 283. Auckland 208, Tauranga 112, Gisborne 349, Taranaki 829, Wellington 173, >felsorj 186, Marlborough Westport 133, Westland 266, Canterbury 200, Otago 167, Southland 17.

At the conclusion of the Wallace A. and P. Association meeting on Friday night, on the motion of Mr W- Affleck, a hearty vote of thanks to the retiring President (Mr Jas. Ryan) was carried by acclamation, and a similar compliment was accorded the secretary (Mr J. Fisher).

That necessary consideration is not given to measures introduced ■ into Parliament is evidenced by the inconsistency found in the Shops and Offices Act in connection with the hours provided for work in restaurants (says the annual report of tiie Wellington Employers Association). The report proceeds : The Act fixes a weekly limit for male work-* ers of 62 hours. Restaurant keepers who do not carry on a Sunday trade are unable to take full advantage of even this restricted weekly limit owing to the Act providing for a weekly half-holiday for each assistant on a working day, and to a further restriction of ID hours for each day’s work, the result being that in practice this class of employer can only work assistants 55 hours a week. Although this anomaly was pointed out to the Minister for Labour and a number of members of botli Houses, the Act was rushed through its various latter stages, despite spirited protests made at the time. Although the object of the amendments was evidently intended to benefit workers, the effect of tiie too close restriction mentioned has resulted in a number of employers opening their premises on Sundays, and thus requiring employees to work 6V2 days in a week instead of a l /*-

At the meeting of the Wallace A. and P. Association on Friday night the President (Mr W. J. A. McGregor) advocated the holding of a two - days show. Ashburton with 300 members, he said, had a two-days show, and there was no reason why they could not do the same in Wallace. They would have to be up and doing. Mr McGregor also mentioned that more accommodation was necessary. The laxity of accommodation for dairy produce had been mentioned in the annual report, and stalls or loose-boxes would also be appreciated by exhibitors.

In view of Sir Eldon Gorst’s death and the possibility of Lord Kitchener as his successor in Egypt, it is opportune to note that Mr Ralph Neville, an exjudge in the Egyptian native courts, has a scathing article in the ’’Nineteenth Century and After’’ on the weakness which, lie says, lias come over the British administration in Egypt since Lord Cromer left the country. The contributor says that in Lord Cromer’s time the British officials governed the country, hut after he left they were called together and informed that they were to teach the Egyptians to govern themselves. He says that the withdrawal of British influence is now plainly observable, and he shows that in some cases British officials are made dependent upon the goodwill of Egyptian functionaries for the retention of their positions. He details a long list of grave defects in the administration of the Departments of Justice and Immigration, and declares that everything is allowed to go on exactly as though there were no British control at all. “Egypt,” he says, “needs a strong Agent-General with a free hand determined to rule her for the benefit of the vast majority of her people, and there must be one proviso—it must be generally understood that those natives who are actively opposed to our inlluence will not be allowed to hold office so long an we continue to occupy Egypt.” He winds up by urging that Lord Kitchener should be appointed to the post of British Agent in Egypt.

The Boy Scouts’ review in Windsor Park recently provided a fine spectacle. The 35,000 boys on parade, all uniformly dressed, were drawn up in the form of a huge semi-circle, eight divisions being present. Two thousand Scouts were selected as a guard of honour for the King, and upon the arrival of his Majesty thp Guards’ Baud struck up “God Save the King,” while the vast juvenile army stood at the salute and sang the National Anthem. After the King had ridden through the lines and inspected the boys, 120 of their number who had distinguished themselves as life-savers were called forward and decorated for their acts of gallantry. Selected patrols under Lieutenant-General Sir Robert Baden-Powell gave a display of ambulance work. A unique spectacle followed. The King, having taken up a central position, the entire army, sounding tire Scouts’ call, charged at full speed towards his Majesty, each patrol whooping its own peculiar call. Then the

“Alert” sounded, and liko clockwork the whole battalion stopped short and stood still to recover their breath. The wonderful unison in which all the movements were carried out greatly impressed the spectators, particularly the King, who was highly gratified at the success of the display. Two popular Scout choruses, sung with great spirit, brought the parade to a close. Coming as they dirt from all parts of the United Kingdom, thousands of the boys had travelled all Tuesday night in order to attend tiie review, and after a short rest they started in the evening on their return home.

Commenting upon tiie proposed new bridge over tic Waiau at Tuataperc, as described recently in the “Southland Times,’’ tiie Oropuki “Advocate’’ says ;

“The Public Works Department seems to have failed to grasp the facts in connection with the traffic at the ferry. When tile Minister promised to erect a traffic bridge at Tuataperc it was reasonably expected that a structure would be erected amply sufficient to cope with present needs, and that a liberal margin would he allowed for developments in Ihp near future. A bridge there will certainly be, but it appears to us as though the Minister's idea of the traffic at Tualapere is confined to a few rabbiters’ pack-horses, a stray swagman. or an adventurous cyclist exploring tiie far west. Instead of this being the case, an ever-increasing stream of heavy trallic is converging on tiie railway terminus. Heavily-laden waggons, with teams of from live to eight horses, arc continually being transported from bank to bank. Were tiie trallic in one "direction only, the proposed twelve-feet roadway would be sufficient for flic purpose. But, as every waggon involves an outward journey, the case becomes serious ami complicated. . . . An important industry, tiie sawmilling, will probably bo in parlous case, fiver since millers established themselves on tiie western bank of tbc river they have confidently believed that when a bridge was erected there would lie ample room on the roadway for a tramway. Whether this can be permitted on the proposed narrow bridge rests with tiie County Council when tiie structure is handed over to its care. Considering tiie immense hulk of traffic am} the possibility of development in sawmilling and land settlement, a 16ft roadway is the narrowest that could give satisfaction. The Waiau settlers must remember that the bridge to be erected is one that will probably last for over 50 years, aml if its present design is carried out it will be a perpetual source of limitation, irritation, and loss.”

A deputation waited on the Mayor of Christchurch with a request that the City Council should institute a censorship of moving pictures. Mr Taylor promised to submit the request to the by-laws committee for consideration.

On Saturday evening the Hibernian Band rendered a programme of music outside Mr Chiaroni's Art Studio in Ooe street. Members of Urn band have been working assiduously during the last few months, getting preparations in connection witli their Art Union under way, anil tickets are reported to be going off well. The prizes in connection with the Art Union wore on view in Chiaroni’s window on Saturday evening and were favourably commented on.

The promenade concert given by the Garrison Band in the Hospital grounds yesterday afternoon was listened to with enjoyment by a very large audience of visitors as well as by the inmates of the hospital. The programme, which was excellently rendered, included—March, “Coronation” (Meyerbeer); overture, “Crown of Honour"; contest march, “Northumbrian” (Dimmer); descriptive fantasia, “Royal Coronation”; fantasia, "If I Were King”; “Coronation Grand March”; march, “On Guard.”

In proposing the toast of the “Bluff Waterside Workers’ Union” on Saturday at Mr F. Haywood’s social Mr W. Fraser said that there had been great men associated with Waterside Workers’ Unions throughout the world, including the Rt. Hon. John Burns, of England, the Hon. Wm. Hughes, Acting-Prime Minister of tiie Commonwealth Federal Government, Mr D. McLaren, M.P., for Wellington East, and Mr W. Belcher, chairman of the Otago Harbour Board. Mr Fraser spoke highly of air Belcher’s ability.

Speaking at tiie complimentary social tendered to Mr F. Haywood at Bluff on Saturday night, air W. A. Morris said that he had no confidence ip a titled democrat. It was a monstrous and preposterous condition of affairs, and the people of New Zealand should go thoroughly into the position, and put their feet down on it once and for all. Irish delegates had recently visited this Dominion to obtain subscriptions in ordep that the aristocracy of Brltiain blight be effectively fought, yet Sir Joseph Ward, who was at the head of a so-called democratics party, was the first man to plant the seeds of a New Zealand aristocracy. However, there was an aggressive party springing up which would make for liberty and destroy class distinctions and privilege, and he strongly urged the workers to stand solidly together, to be sincere and honest, and to return the party to power which stood for clean and progressive government. There was a dramatic scene at Plymouth when R.M.S. Corinthic was about to leave for Wellington. It seems that at Rochdale, Sarah Elizabeth Briarcliffe, a mill girl of about twenty, was reported to tiie police as missing, and it was believed that a man engaged at the same factors - had disappeared at the same time. On this trip to London the Corinthic had been fitted with “wireless,” and, suspicion in the matter stated above having been aroused, communication was established while tiie vessel was at sea between London and Plymouth. Tiie inquiries made and the answers given resulted in tiie pair being located on board, and, at the last moment, the girl’s father, who had hurried to Plymouth on receiving a wire from tiie police, and then, just as the final whistle was sounding, the missing girl was confronted, and after a somewhat painful scene finally agreed to go back home. The man, said to be married, and named Bridge, hade farewell to tiie girl, and, although site was deeply distressed, he seemed unmoved at the whole affair, and evidently intended to continue his voyage, but Captain Hart ordered him ashore, and there, perforce, he had tq go. The officers state that the unhappy girl was astonished to see the man .again on land, but consented to accompany her father home, and thus the episode concluded as far as the ship’s company was concerned.

How to dress cheaply and well is a problem to many ladies. THOMSON & BEATTIE are doing something practical towards solving it. They show’ over 1000 yards of dress tweeds, any one of which can be selected and a costume to measure made from it for 50s complete. This costume will be tailor cut, lined throughout and well finished. It is not surprising that there has been a run on these. Orders are executed in rotation —if you order to-day your costume will be made before that of the lady who orders tomorrow.

An up-to-date milking machine to attain perfection must embody such essentials as Economy, Cleanliness, Simplicity and Durability. Read the following letter from a leading Reikiorangi farmer—and note how the Ridd measures up to these requirements :—“The ‘Ridd’ machine and ‘Blackstone’ Engine are an unqnalifletl success. We have no trouble with the udders or teats of the cows. The machine is clean and so simple to manage tjiat my son who knew nothing whatever about machines has had sole charge of the plant ! The Blackstone Kerosene Engine could not be beaten, and I am well satisfied with it.” Of the Blackstone another farmer writes :—“lt is very economical, having driven a machine milking 45 cows twice a day for eleven days on one tin of kerosene.” Testimony like this is worth noting, and progressive farmers should learn more of this money-saving milking machine “THE RIDD,” together with the simple, efficient Blackstone Engine. Send for illustrated catalogue to J, G. WARD & CO., LTD.

The demand for Dainty Neckwear has been exceptionally good. PRICE AND BULLEID are offering their season’s selections at Crowning prices, 6%d each. See their window display. Nothing has been spared to make the clearance a success. In the Embroidery Department they are showing a lovely range of Camisole Embroidery, 7V 2 d, 9d, 11 Vj,d, Is 3d yard. Exceptional values in Wide Flouncings, New Floral designs, 10y 2 d, Is 3d. Ladles’ Hosiery is one of their leading lines. This season’s shipments were very heavy. They have marked down the prices considerably. Two pair Cashmere Seamless Hose, Is 9d, 2s 3d, 2s 9d. Sensational bargains in Their noted Skin Gloves in Tans and Black only 2s 3d pair. Ladies’ 2-dome Tan Nappa Glove very serviceable. Warm Winter Glove, 3s 6d. Fabric Gloves are all laid out on the Bargain Table, 9d, lid, Is 3d. Tinsel Belts and Petersham Belts. Suede Leather Belts all marked at Crowning price, 6Vz d. PRICE AND BULLEID’S for MONSTER SALE BARGAINS.

SYNOPSIS NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. On Page I. For Sale—Swedes. Bluff section for sale. See Mrs Holmes’ list of vacancies. For Sale—Two Earn street sections. Fur Sale: Residence with 10 acres— W. Corbett. For Sale—3 houses, with freehold corner section. P. A. Vynor has Otatara set tions for -sale. A farm of 160 acres for sale—W. Corbett. W. Corbett wants building site in North or East Invercargill. Borough of Invercargill—Tenders invited for car stopping-place signs. On Page 3. The Real- Sale commences on Thursday at N.Z. Clothing Factory. Some Fighting Prices in Furnishing depan merit at Thomson & Beattie’s. On Page 4. Funeral of late Mary Baxter to-day. Cycles tubes reduced from 4/G to 1/9 — See Wilson, Fraser's advt. Bargains in Blouses and Underclothing at Herbert, Haynes’. Overcoats, gloves and wool shirts at UndriM’s. On Page 6. Notice re lost policy, Sousa, “the March King.” King’s Hall Rink—Challenge Race tonight. Fuller's Pictures—New programme tonight. Hayward’s Pictures—New programme to-night. New novel for sale at all booksellers. Special meeting of Invercargill Golf Club to-morrow night. Mr G. .1. Anderson, M.P., at Pledgehope to-nigh t. Meeting of Southern Cross Lodge tonight. Hibernian Band Social on Thursday evening-. Football —The finals for tiie Shield at Rugby Park on Wednesday. “The Prince and (lie Beggar Maid" in the Theatre next Friday. Smithlqnd Club Hotel—Visitors for the wt-ck. Kingslanrt and Ferguson, undertakers and monumentalists, insert business notice. On Pago B. Todd and Co. sell drapery to-day. J. G. Ward and Co. have farms for sale.