Untitled

Southland Times, Issue 16888, 13 November 1911, Page 4

The s.s. Ulimaroa left Hobart at » p.in. on Friday and should berth at Bluff about 5.30 o’clock this morning. There was a fair number of farmers in town on Saturday; but there was not a great deal of business transacted,. Reports from all parts of the country continue favourable, and prospects abend are considered never to have been brighter. Shearing is now being carried on in different places, but it has not yet become general. The fall in the prices of wool is, of course, not welcome news; but hopes are entertained that they will lake an upward turn during November or December. The quality and quantity of the Southland wool, however, this season Is expected to be a great improvement on that of last year. Politics is the main topic of conversation, however, and opinions of farmers regarding probable and possible results when sorted out are decidedly conflicting. To make it easier for people to ascertain whether their names have been removed from the electoral roll, the Kogistrar for Invercargill (Mr W. A. launders) has .arranged for a list—in addition to the list posted at the Kegistrar’s Office as required by the Act —to he open for inspection at the counter of the Invercargill Post Office. Up to Saturday night the total number of removals from the main roll caused by deaths and transfers to other districts since the roll was published (on 2Sth October) amounted to lIS. At the present time the average number of claims for enrolment on the supplementary roll has been about 50 per day. The G.t.s, Amokura leaves Bluff for the Auckland and Campbell Islands about noon to-morrrow, weather permitting.

The of the Prime Minister’s Work par the week ending Saturday Would ""be decidedly interesting if they OOUld be obtained. Sir Joseph V/artl put the position mildly at the Bluff on Saturday when he said that his official position required him to do "a little more Work’’ than other people. The review of the week printed elsewhere speak, for Itself, but by way of addition it may be mentioned that from Monday to Saturday Sir Joseph mu,-t have travelled Close on 600 miles, including the train journey from Christchurch, delivered lit speeches, including comparatively brief acknowledgments of reception; tendered to him wherever he went, and spoken Well on for a quarter of a million words;. These are estimates, for there are no means of ascertaining precise figures. Probably, if the information could be obtained, it would be found that the number of hour; of sleep which the Prime Minister was able to obtain could bo stated in very diminutive figures. When Sir Joseph reached Bluff on Saturday no traces of the week's exertions were visible. In the language of the Ting, he "came up smiling.” He received a welcome that would have revived even a tired man. and he took the platform in the evening full of fighting “vim. ” Most cordial hospitality was also extended to Lady Ward at the Bluff, and, as is usual when Sir Joseph and Lady Ward arc in Southland, the Bluff visit was among the most pleasant experiences of their tour. The Prime Minister appears to regard the first week of his campaign as something In the nature of a “breather.” Three strenuous days will finish his in Avvarua. and then, perforce, he must consider the requests he lias received from people in all parts of the Dominion to pay them visits and address them. He will have to make a selection, but in any case he can scarcely avoid covering a wide territory. Sir Joseph announced at Bluff that by the end of this week he will be in Mr Massey’s electorate, away at the other end of the colony, what time the leader of the Opposition is laying his side of the political case before the electors of Wlnton. It would be a great convenience to the Prime Minister at the present time if someone could discover the secret of Joshua’s power and make the sun stand still so that the day might be lengthened say to 86 hours. Our Tokonul correspondent advises that the school teacher there is preparing a concert In aid of the school funds to be held In the hall on the evening Of 17th inst. A dance will follow. There Is little time to delay now in the Calller's contest, as all wrappers must be in the hands of Cailler’s, Macquarie Place, Sydney, on or before the 15th instant. A Mr Peterkin, of Klrkcaldie, writes the Sydney correspondent of the “Post.” proposes to start a linen factory somewhere in New Zealand, the Dominion having been selected in preference to Australia on account of the supply of flax. He Is at present in Sydney, but will leave for Wellington in the course of a week or two. A Gisborne telegram states that at an ■urgent meeting of the executive of the Band Contest Committee on Saturday evening It was decided, owing to the small number of entries received for the contest in February, to extend the closing date for receiving entries to 25th inst. The following entries only have been received:—A. Grade; Wellington Garrison, Westport Garrison, Newton (Auckland), Palmerston North, Waihi Federal. B. Grade: Masterton, Wanganui City, Whangarei, Gisborne. All efforts are being made to ensure the comfort of the Visiting bandsmen. There are prospects of a good trade in fruit being carried on between New Zealand and Vancouver, several trial shipments from Vancouver having proved satisfactory. The Canadian Trade Commissioner (Mr W. A. Beddoe) some time ago received letters from fruitgrowers in Canada with reference to the possibilities of trade with New Zealand, and with the inauguration of the Vancouver mail service trial shipments were made. The Vancouver service gives quick transit and cold storage, and Mr Beddoe predicts that large consignments of Canadian apples Will come to New Zealand next spring. The action of a teacher in the employmenl: of the Auckland Education Board entering upon a political campaign while still retaining . his position was discussed at the previous meeting of the Board and again considered at 'a meeting held on Wednesday. In the meantime, legal opinion was obtained as to whether the Board could properly call upon the teacher-politician to resign his position, but apparently the regulations do not admit of such a course being taken. The Board decided to place on record its disapproval of a teacher continuing to carry on his duties while contesting an election. The effect of the hobble skirt on the manufacture of dress materials led to an amusing discussion at the annual meeting of the Leigh Mills Company at Coventry. Mr Frldlander, one of the directors, declared that the returns of all dress-manufacturing firms had been considerably "hobbled” by the ladies. and added that, while no one would accuse the fair sex of meanness, they had showed great parsimony in the construction and contraction of their skirts and while, perhaps, displaying the beauty of anatomical form, had done much to impede profits and their own movements. — (Laughter.) A London manager of the company told the meeting that 42 per cent, loss material was needed in making a hobble skirt as compared with, an ordinary skirt, whereupon Mr Walter Browelt. as a poor married man. asked how was it then that their wives’ dressmakers' bills continued to go up ? The reply was that there were the costumiers and dressmakers to deal with ; perhaps they got more payment for the work they did. Throughout Southland the coming Parliamentary elections arc attracting attention that lias -been unprecedented for tlie past quarter of a century. In the trains, the hotel bars and other public places where men do congregate, trie elections are the one topic of conversation. Opinions are loudly advanced and are at all times adjusted according to Hie leanings of the individual who gives them voice. Hence it is very difficult to form any definite opinion as to the ultimate result when the public mind is tested through the medium of hearsay. One fact, however, is evident from these impromptu political debate':;: the individual stands om and is summed tip without much consideration being given to the party he represents. Several candidates have exhorted electors at meetings to vote not for the man but for the party; but these exhortations have to all appearances, been without avail so far as the people referred to are concerned. Seldom is a candidate’s political colour allowed to enter into the discussion.-. To the casual observer it would seem as though the characteristics of individuals will bo the determining factor in deciding the elections in Southland at any rate. After a candidate's personality, his views on sucli topical questions as the totalisator, the prohibition movement and the defence scheme enter most frequently into the popular controversies. The anti-militarists have made a great outcry against General Godicy. alleging that he interfered to stop the circulation of their literature at the Christchurch A. and P. .Show, it appears that General Godley had nothing to do with the matter. When interviewed, Mr C. W. Bcid. vice-president of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, slated that it nad been brought under his notice that leaflets were being circulated on the show grounds which were of a nature calculated to incite the young men of the community to defy the law. A meeting of the committee, at which seven members were present, was convened, and ft was unanimou ;fv decided that the di tribution of leaflets nnr-t cense at once. Those who were responsible for tlio distribution were asked to give an undertaking that they would cease to disseminate tbfir literature, and were given half an hour in which to arrive at a decision. They returned a refusal, and were then compelled to withdraw. The committee acted without reference to General Godiev. and acted throughout on its own initiative. Those who were distributing leaflets were treated with the utmost courtesy, but the committee considered it most inadvisable that leaflets of an Inflammatory and Illegal character should bo distributed broadcast at a gathering under the auspices of such a body as the Agricultural and Pastoral Association. One Teaspoonful of “CAMP COFFEE" and you have It 1

A Timaru telegram states that on Saturday very heavy hall fell In the strip of country from Waimatc to Rangitata, passing Tirharu from eight to twelve miles inland. Some of the hail-stones were largo and the hall lay several inches thick, whitening the country like snow. Much damage lias been done to vegetation along the whole length of the strip. The .Timaru branch of the Navy League (say; a telegram) invited 500 school children to see Hayward's cinematograph picture, "Our Navy,” on Saturday afternoon and many more turned up. Mayor Craigie, President of the local branch of the League, gave a short patriotic address before the film was shown, and a choir of school boys sang a naval song. Miss Moodle Bell will lecture tomorrow night at Waikiwl in the Presbyterian Church, the subject being an English Woman's ideas of the New Zealand Referendum. The Ucchabite Lodge, under whose auspices the lecture is being given, will meet at 7.30 in order to attend the lecture at S p.m. The driving rain storm of Friday evening which swept Invercargill and the Western district was not in evidence up Lumsdcn way. There the weather was bitterly cold, however, and in the morning it was to be seen that a heavy fall of snow had taken place on the higher levels. The hills at the back of Centre Bush wore quite white on Saturday morning. A fall of snow in Novemher is something out of the common. At a meeting of the Pharmacy Board of New Zealand held at Wellington a motion was moved by the President (Mr F. Castle) that inquiry be made into the , circumstances of the reported conviction at Waihi of a chemist for illegally keeping liquor for sale with a view to considering whether application should be made to the Governor-in-Council to erase the name of this chemist from the pharmaceutical register. The motion was keenly discussed, and finally carried on the casting vote of the chairman. Mr C. W. Neilson has been authorised to proceed with the investigation, and the chemist concerned will be asked to attend a further meeting of the Board, which will go into the matter, or to forward any statement or evidence he may wish to submit. Mr J. C. Thomson, M.P., has been Informed, in reply to his representations. that a telephone line will be erected between Nightcaps, Oplo, and Beaumont, provided a guarantee is forthcoming for the estimated deficiency, about £ll. 1 Sir John Kirk. President of the Ragged School Union, will reach Bluff this morning and while in Invercargill will be the guest of Mr H. A. Massey. As the result of this visit to the Common-; wealth and Dominion Sir John hopes tnat a scheme will be formulated whereby many thousands of the children from the Shaftesbury Society will begin the wage-earning stage of their life in these lands. They, are in no sense ‘(derelicts” ; they are bright, intelligent, and fairly well educated and industrious. Many have done excellently In Canaua. In West Australia a partially improved farm has been secured, and, in addition, 40 boys have been placed with farmers of good repute. The demand for these boys greatly exceeds the supply. The ago limit of these immigrants is from 14 to 21 years. In a speech in West Australia Sir John is reported to have said : “1 am desirous of being a link in the chain of intercommunication between the heart of the Empire and the great Continent of Australia. Such inter-communication between the headquarters and the outlying parts of the Empire make for the building up of a great nation and promote the peace of the world.” Rewards were given the young people who had passed from their hands for keeping up their association with Sunday school and Bible class. This was the material with which the agencies had done well and which was offered the oversea dominions of the Empire. There can be no doubt that such material is needed in our sparsely-populated country. Sir John Kirk will address a public meeting in the Victoria Hall tomorrow evening. Sewing machines are almost as common as clocks, but how many of these machines are giving their owners entire satisfaction? Ladies who are sick of their machine troubles should buy a “ CORONET ” from THOMSON AND BEATTIE. Several shipments have been sold, every machine a success. These machines ai‘e"high grade, with ball-bearings, and are guaranteed for ten years. Hand machines 75/-, Stand machines (drophead) £7 10s. G. W. WOODS & CO.’S great sale of bicycles and accessories. We have Just landed a large consignment of bicycles and accessories which must be disposed of at once to make room for large stocks coming to hand. English-built bicycles, fitted with freewheel complete, ail parts interchangeable with 8.5.A., usual price £l2 10s. reduced to £6 10s ; bicycle covers, rubber Ifeln. thick (will last five years), usual price 28/-, reduced to 14/ C : good strong covers, usual price 12/6, reduced to 6s ; firstclass inner tubes 5/6. reduced to 3/G ; large steel pumps reduced from 3/3 to 2/6 ; high-grade English chains 3/6, and large number cf other articles too'numerous to mention. Fresh air is absolutely essential to good health, and the most important time in life when this requires extra special attention, is. while a young baby. Lady Plunkett recognising the importance of tli is, and also how poor the ventilation in the old type of Go-cart hood'is. gave the matter considerable attention, and as a result, was enabled to place at the disposal of all mothers her famous Plunkett Hood. In order that this should be attached to only the best Gocarts manufactured, she made very searching enquiries and investigations before finally selecting Mr C. J. Williamson, of Christchurch, to fit same to liis Go-carts, the quality of which made for him a reputation from one end of the Dominion to the other. Ho has further justified the confidence placed in him as a manufacturer of these goods by adding to his already extensive variely of models a number of English designs built to stand Colonial conditions. The local agents, Wilson, Eraser and Co., Dee street, have a full range of models in all colours and will also be pleased to post an Illustrated catalogue to anyone interested. There is a great range of prices, and easy terms are at the option of all buyers. The feature of the opening run of the .Motor Association on Wednesday was the largo preponderance of Ford cars. Out of 46 cars in the procession, 25 were Fords, the fast, silent, perfect car that always gives satisfaction to its owner. The reason for this preponderance Is quite plain. There never yet was a dissatisfied Ford owner. Every man who buys a Ford becomes an advocate, and his logic—founded on facts, on experience, on the test of use—is irresistible. Call on the sole agents. G. IV. Woods and Co., before buying a car. SYNOPSIS NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. On page 1— Lost, dog. Wanted. (3) men. Wanted, paintersWanled, engineer. Wanted, shearers. Tenders are called for additions to Riverton Police Station. Coronation Agency have houses, sections and farms for sale. Wanted, board and residence. Wanted, grazing for about 4 0 bullocks. On page -3 Exhibition novelties, visit Thomson and Beattie’s and inspect their specials. On page 4 Funeral late E. Ross at Winton on Monday. On page C Fullers’ Pictures to-night. 8. Haywards' Pictures, to-night. 8. A. Carmichaoj addresses to electors. Special meeting of the Waikiwl Football Clul. Monday, at S p.m. D. Gilchrist returns thanks to ratepayers. Meeting of Mr Fleming’;; lady supporters on Wednesday afternoon. Meeting re forming tennis club Tuesday evening, at 7.00 p.m. On page 8— Wm. Todd and Co. soli Elies road propert v on Saturday, 18th. McKay Bros, soil freehold property at Riverton on Nov. ISth.