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Southland Times, Issue 16957, 5 February 1912, Page 4

The Wellington wireless station rfr* ceived the message “All Well” from Dr, Mawson’s station on the Macquarie Island, about 1200 miles away, at 10.50 on Wednesday night. The message was transmitted through H.M.S. Pioneer, which is at Dunedin. Reporting on the state of trade, the N.Z. Trade Review says :—General re* ports from wholesale houses are to the effect that the volume of business is maintained at a satisfactory level. Grocery houses report a turnover fully up to the level of this time last year, and with the hardware trade the year has started well. The lack of real summer weather has been felt by the sofli goods trade in a smaller demand for the usual summer clothing goods. The tramway strike in Wellington has compelled many people to walk, and among all the pedestrians the habitual ■walker of all weathers, especially the male specimen, has worn an air of su« periority. He stepped lightly, gaily, joyful in the consciousness that a tramway strike makes not the slightest difference to him except to add to his selt satisfaction in the contemplation of other wayfarers, whom the "car habit” l has unfitted for long distance walking. This pride of the habitual walker, in his possession of sturdy calves, is almost offensive to his fellow-citizen not so well endowed. Operations will be commenced at tha Mataura Freezing Works to-morrow, about 700 lambs being booked for opening. Since closing last season (says the “Ensign”) the usual work of repairing and overhauling' has been undertaken and everything Is in good 'order for a start. A new office is being built below the rabbit sheds and the old structure on the roadway will be removed. The prospects for this season are not so good as has been the case in the past! few years on account of the wet spring keeping feed back, and also owing to. the large number of sheep sent out of, Southland to the Canterbury province. One of the effects of the Wellington: strike has been to prove to people that the “tram habit” has got a hold of them in quite an unnecessary degree. Many are quite enjoying the walk to and from, their offices, and have come to the conclusion that they have been spending far too much money on tram travelling. Of course they would not find it so pleasant In wet and stormy weather. Up to the present the weather has heen! gloriously fine, and a walk in the bright, ■warm sunshine is quite a treat. Another effect has been that while the city shops have been largely deserted, tha suburban streets and shops have been; unusually busy. The “Advocate” reports that the potato crop in the Waiau district, although looking healthy, is expected to be lighten in yield than on former seasons. Thera is no appearance of blight on the crop, to date. On account of the late arrival of summer weather, digging -will be aB least a month later than usual. “For some time past our mind’s eya has been turned to New Zealand,” runs a letter from two prospective immigrants from Canada, written to tha Mayor (Mr J. J. Dougall). The couple, who have a family of two sons, write from Saskatchewan, a grain-growing district in north-western Canada, where apparently the climate is rather rigorous The husband, a bookkeeper, aged forty-five years, lacks farming experience, although desirous of starting on. his own account, and his wife asks, “In your opinion, would a man of average intelligence, with about three thousand dollars above transportation expenses, be safe in going to New Zealand?’ The Mayor has passed the question ort to the Labour Department. Very little has appeared in print recording, even hinting at, the profound anxiety with which the visit of His Majesty to India is regarded in high official circles at Home (writes Sir Henrv Lucy in the “Sydney Morning Herald”). It may he measured by the satisfaction with which the conclusion of the Durbar ceremonies i\ ithout dlsas ter has been noted. The succession of hurnin" tents was galiantlj explained awav Nevertheless, it added to tha anxiety of the hour. That one tent occup ed bv a member of the Royal suite should accidently take Are was not alarming. That at brief intervals three should blaze forth was to say the least, unfortunate. The sensitiveness of feeling in the matter was evidenced when the other dav there ran through the city news that the King had been shot. Tha story was doubtless circulated for Stock Exchange purposes The fact that it should for a while have materially influenced prices testifies to the underIvins uneasiness. Equally in India and in Downing street the authorities will be hugely relieved when their Majesties arrive home in safety. During the week there were admitted to the Southland Hospital nine males and three female patients, and there were discharged six males and two females; leaving remaining thirty male* and twenty-two females*

A Sydney cable states that the Salvation Army has opened a new city itemple In Goulbourn street at a cost of £10,500. The back beach at Ocean Beach Is becoming more and more popular as a bathing resort. Yesterday and on Saturday quite a large number of young man took advantage of the fine weather to Journey to Ocean Beach for a refreshing dip. The beach is safe for good swimmers and the water is clean and fairly warm. The laying of the tramway rails Is proceeding apace, the road being now onencd nn to the e n d of Ro' T nw The supply of metal is well ahead of the work, there being some 500 tons in hand. Most of the metal used at present is from the Dunedin quarry. Though not so suitable as Greenhills stone for road formation, it is admirably fitted for the purposes of tramway line beds. It is likely that about eight more men will be put on to the line laying this week. In the suburbs where tramway laying has been and is being carried on, the roads are being pretty much cut up by the traction engine used for conveying the metal. In Rodney street this is especially apparent. This, no doubt, is a necessary evil, but is apt to make things rather inconvenient for butchers and baker’s carts and other vehicles which have to traverse these roads. A telegram from Blenheim states that the Teachers’ Summer School has concluded its session. The attendance averaged eighty per day. A considerable amount of helpful work was done. Teachers are enthusiastic as to the advantages of the school. At Auckland Police Court on Friday James Scott Lennox, who was until recently a sharebroker In Auckland, was charged with having brought about his bankruptcy by rash and hazardous speculation. After lengthy hearing, accused reserved his defence and was committed for trial on ball of £l5O. On Saturday, Messrs Wright. Stephenoon and Co., Ltd., offered Mr D. McPhail s farm of 198 acres, Invercargill Hundred, for sale by public auction. There was no offer forthcoming, and the property Was passed in. Yesterday afternoon, Mr R. E. Roberteon, Westinghouse Brake Company's inspector, delivered a lecture in the Railway Library rooms on the Westinghouse brake. There was a large attendance of railway men, who greatly appreciated the lecture, which was illustrated by lantern slides. Mr J. Stewart manipulating the lantern. At the conclusion a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Robertson for his able and interesting lecture, and a similar compliment was accorded Mr Stewart. There was a large number of farmers In town on Saturday, the Dairy Conference on the previous evening being partly responsible for this. Reports from all parts are to the effect that the country Is looking particularly well at present, 'but that crops will be late this season. Harvesting of the grass seed crops is aow proceeding apace, but in many instances the recent wet and windy weather has levelled the crops, and farmers are having a trying time on this account. There is a brisk enquiry for store cattle and sheep, and the prospects for dairy farmers are considered to be particularly bright. Early new potatoes rae now being dug. and it is anticipated that unless the embargo that the Commonwealth has created is removed potatoes this year will be very cheap. At present there is no outside market for potatoes. The Town Clerk (Mr Walker) received a wire on Saturday from Christchurch to the effect that the new chemical motor fire-engine for Invercargill was now ready for testing. Consequently Superintendent Hamilton will proceed to Christchurch by the first express to-day for the purpose of being present at the test on Tuesday morning. The speed of the motor will be thoroughly tested, and also the accurate working of the various mechanical parts. If everything proves satisfactory it is probable that Mr Hamilton will be able to see the motor leave for Invercargill before his return which will be about the end of this week. At a meeting of the Christchurch General Labourers’ Union, the following resolution was carried:—"That this meeting of general labourers strongly protest against the action of the military authorities in picking out a few of the boys who have refused to register under the Defence Act, 1910,' for prosecution, and we declare that we will do all in our power to resist the act.” The s.s. Moana left Hobart at 1 p.m. on Friday, and should reach Bluff about 9 a.m. to-day. The Moana is bringing 105 bags of Australian and United Kingdom malls. A Hastings telegram states that the annual ram fair under the auspices of the Hawkes Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Society was held on the show grounds on Friday and Saturday in fine weather. There was a representative attendance of buyers from all over the North Island. The entries (over 5000) showed a falling off since last year. Fair prices ruled for Romney flock rams, which ranged from 2V Z guineas to 10 guineas. There was keen demand for Lincolns. A stud ram of one shearing on account of G. N. Pearce, M.P., Patea, brought 46 guineas; others. 40 guineas, 31 guineas, and 30 guineas, down to 10 guineas. The demand for Southdown and Border Leicester was poor, prices ranging from iy s guineas to 4 guineas. The following are the successful New Zealand candidates for cadetships at the Royal Australian Military College at Duntroon, New South Wales: —A. Carrington and C. Opie (Christchurch): D. Bremner, E. R. Rowlands and W. Stevens (Auckland); and G. Hume (Gisborne). There were fifteen candidates for ten cadetships, but only the six above-mentioned qualified. The other four vacancies will be filled by selection.

At the Magistrate’s Court at Christchurch on Saturday (says a telegram) George Weston, who calls himself a hydropathic specialist, and carries on a business known as the Health Supply Company in Cashel street, was charged with having used an instrument illegally on a young woman for the purpose of procuring abortion. Air Cassidy appeared for the defence. On the application of Chief Detective Bishop, who said that the young woman was in the hospital in a serious condition, accused was remanded for one week. Mr Cassidy asked His Worship to consider the question of allowing ball. His Worship replied that bail was out of the question; there could be no bail granted while any doubt remained as to the girl’s physical state. A Capetown cablegram announces the death from enteric fever of MajorGeneral H. J. Scobell, C.8., C.V.O. Military Commander of Cape Colony. Major-General Scobell was born In England in 1859 and entered the British Army in IST9. He became a captain in 18S6, major in 1896, lieutenant-colonel In 1900, colonel In 1901 and major-gen-eral In 1903. Ho served in the South African war and was*mentioned in despatches four times, securing the brevet of lieutenant-colonel and colonel. He was also awarded the Queen's medal with six clasps and the King’s medal with two clasps. He had been Commander of Cape Colony since 1909. PRICE & BULLEID’S arrangements are now complete for the Final Clearance of remaining Summer Stocks as already advertised to commence FEBRUARY Ist. This event is bringing in its train the prospects of a voluminous business, and the interest and enthusiasm shown In the various Departments enforces this. Take for instance a visit to the Costume Showroom, where you can have shown you beautiful smart Summer Costumes at 3/11, 4/11, 7/11, 9/11 —these are not thrown together, but well made and worth 25/- to 35/-, and as a special item of Interest for the colder evenings as Autumn approaches there are 30 swell Costumes all standard values, and tiiev will ha offered to-mor-row at 10/6, 12/6, 15/6. These are usually sold at 39/6 to 59/6. You must not pass these absolute bargains by. There are also arranged for to-morrow. Tables of Underskirts. Dress Skirts. Dust Coats, Rain Coats. Blouses, Underwear of every description. It means in many Instances £1 worth for 2/6 to 5/-. See PRICE AND BULLEID’S. NEVER HAD A DOCTOR. " I never had a doctor in my life and that says a lot for Chamberlain's Tablets," says Isabella Currie, Bellbird. nock. N.S.W. ” They keep me in perfect health and any lime I feel " off colour,” or as though I needed a laxative I take one and the result is perfect Health.” Sold everywhere.

This morning begins the second week of Thomson and Beattie’s sale. As usual in the second week further reductions are made on goods meant to bo cleared before closing time on Saturday. An advertisement about the new attractions will be found, right hand top corner, third page. SYNOPSIS NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. On Page 1— Wanted, boarders. Wanted, bush man. Strayed, eight calves. For sale, threshing mill F. W. Tucker has good central property for sale. J. W. Rough invites tenders for removal of shops. Borough of South Invercargill—Tenders Invited for road formation, etc. On' Page 2 More furnishing snips at Price and Bulleid's great half-yearly sale. On Pago 3 Genuine bargains at Lewis's summer sale. Further reductions at Thomson and Beattie's sale. On Page 4 f Bargains at Herbert Haynes and Co’s, big cash sale. On Page 6 Fullers’ Pictures, to-night, at 8. Hayward’s Pictures, to-night, at S p.m. Meeting of J. A. Hanan’s committee in Allen’s Kail to-night at S. Southland. Mutual Starr - Bowkott Society meetings to-night at 7.15 and S in Allen's Hall. O’Neil's beverages—only highest class manufactured. On Pago 8 — N. M. and Agency Co—Sale of Wrights Bush sections at 2.30 on 17th February, in Crescent rooms. W. Todd and Co.—Sale in Rialto tomorrow at 2. N. M. and Agency Co.—Sale of Murphy Bros’ allotments. “Tfte Best” tarpaulin covers at J. E. Watson and Co’s.