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Southland Times, Issue 17003, 29 March 1912, Page 4

The amount of spoil dredged and deposited at sea by Ute Bluff Harbour Board’s Murihiku, to 31st December last, was 163,800 tons. The cost per ton works out at 7.9 d, which is a considerably lower rate than for the previous twelve months, this being attributable in a great measure to the fact that the material was more easily dredged. The spoil included 70,000 tons from the western end of the wharf; 50,000 tons from the Middle bank; 3,500 from the face of the wharf and 200 tons of broken rock.

The decision of the Town Council in adopting cast-iron pipes for the reticulation appears to have been quite justified. Following the terms of Cr Scandrett's motion at the special meeting on Tues. day evening, the Town Engineer, accompanied by several members of the Council, unearthed a piece of piping on Wednesday morning from Tyne street, where it had lain for twenty-five years. It was found to he in perfect state of preservation, and showed that, even in a lowlying portion of the town, cast-iron piping may be used for a very long time without fear of its becoming corroded.

Mr H. Linley Richardson, R.E.A., has designed rhe now stamps for Xew Zealand, now being engraved by Messrs Perkins, Bacon and Co,, of London. The plates wii! be of the surface-printing kind, but produced in slot I by the "mill and die" process used by tins firm chiefly for plates engraved in recess. The process, although not hitherto very extensively used for surface-printed postage stamps, has beer, used for certain of the stamps during the late reign; but its most historic application ic stamp-pro-duction was in the'well-known "essays” submitted by Messrs Bacon to the British Government at the time of the change from the old recess-plate system to the typographical method for English stamps. Previous to that time thi•: !irnt had printed all the English ’Mb Id, 1 lid, and 2d .'-tamps, from the tir.-t "Penny Black" of IS-10. The British Solomon Islands and the Gilbert and Elilcc Island r. are also to have now stamps, which ■will bear the portrait of King George.

Owing- to a thunderstorm In Sydney 2able news was very much delayed last night, nothing having reached the cable station at Wakapuaka by midnight. During the early hours of the morning, however, messages began to come througji, and we have, by making an effort, been able to publish the most Important items.

The small steamer Walroa, from Auckland, put in to Wellington yesterday afternoon en route to Auckland Islands, where she.will endeavour to recover valuables from the wreck of the General Grant.—Press Association.

Another burglary is reported, says an Auckland telegram. On Wednesday night a grocery store at Ponsouby was entered and the contents of the till were taken. The police are investigating; but so far no clue has been obtained.

Kawau Island, a popular ‘holiday resort In Hauraki Gulf, has. says an Auckland telegram, been sold, for £30,000, which is a considerable increase on the previous price paid. The Island will be subdivided into reslden,tial allotments.

Although the Technical College evening classes will not open until Monday next, students are already being enrolled In fairly large numbers, the cookery and plumbing classes being specially well enquired for. It is confidently anticipated that the session will be a prosperous and profitable one.

A conference of delegates representing all parts of Canterbury, held to-day. unanimously agreed to form a Canterbury Progress League to insist on the recommendation of the Canal Commission regarding Improved railway facilities between Lyttelton and Christchurch being carried out at the cost of the Railway Department, and also to promote the Interests of Canterbury generally.—Christchurch telegram.

There were about sixty ladies present at the Technical College cookery room last evening when Miss Rhoda AVllson, Cookery Instructress, gave a public demonstration in the art of cookery. Mr W. A. McCaw, Director of Technical Instruction, In briefly Introducing Miss ■Wilson, said that cookery, instead of being regarded as a servile employment, as it once was, had been exalted to a science. Assisted by Miss Treasure, Miss Wilson prepared various dainty dishes, and her running fire of instructive remarks while engaged at her work was comprehensive and to the point. The dishes cooked were voted splendid, and .the ladies who were present greatly appreciated the demonstration.

Mr A. Glass, Secretary of the Southland General Labourers’ and Drivers’ Union, leaves to-day for Otautau and surrounding districts for the purpose of organising threshing mill workers In that locality. It Is understood that the dispute regarding .wages is not In danger of causing much trouble, and that a settlement has already been arrived at In most cases.

Tourists will be pleased to hear that a temporary track has been made on the Te Anau-Milford road In order to avoid the awkwardness and the possible dangers of the old path across the two branches of Roaring Creek, between Quinton huts and the McKinnon Pass, and that in all probability this creek Will shortly be bridged.

As the result of experiments, the Department of Agriculture has been convinced that thero'are great possibilities before the manufacture of casein, and has decided to obtain the very latest information regarding the different systems of manufacture. Mr J. Pcderses, one of the officers of the dairy division, ■who has had an extensive. experience both in Denmark and New Zealand dairies, has been appointed to make the Investigation, and will leave for Europe In the course of a few days.

A well-dressed stranger named Charles Reid appeared in Court at Hamilton yesterday. charged with having supplied liquor to a prohibited person. Defendant. who was Inebriated, pleaded i guilty, and in a loud voice asked If a man was allowed his liberty in this country. His "Worship: "There is no liberty in this country.” Defendant said he had travelled in many countries, and had never been treated as he had been here. The Magistrate fined, him £3. Defendant: “1 will never pay it.” He protested that he couldn’t pay. He had been cooking for the Territorials. The country, he said, was in the hands of the "wowsers,” and he would leave its shores at the earliest possible moment. His Worship fixed ihe alternative at fourteen days’ Imprisonment.

Mr MacManus (General Secretary of the Otago Labourers’ Union) knows of 60 labourers out of work, ana he thinks that if all who need employment were mustered the total would amount to 100. One applicant yesterday morning reported that he has 12 children. Mr MacManus says that if the farmers who require harvesting hands were to advise him, and state the wages and give some Idea of accommodation and how to get to the work, he could at once supply men If the terms were all right. As things stand it is not a good spec for a man who is hard up and has a family to support to incur the expense of travelling Into the country at random, for he may be put to much outlay for very little return. The men ask for something sure, whatever it may be.

The number of sections which have shanged hands at auction sales Of properties In and around the cltj’- has. for for some time past, been extremely small, says the Otago Daily Times. The demand, however, for suitable building sites, etc., seems to exist, but the prices buyers are prepared to give are in every case very much below the reserve placed on the properties by the owners. The reason assigned for this in some quarters is that the banks are approaching their ann.ual balance, and It is difficult to borrow money. There is also a fairly general tightness of money at present, and this is accentuated by the Labour, troubles at Homo and in various other! parts of the world.

Increases in indispensable household commodities seem to be epidemic just now, says the Dupedln Star. One of the most useful—kerosene—is now dearer by %d per gallon, which works out at 6d per case of two tins. The principal reason for this Is attributed to increased freights, amounting to 5d per case. This, however, is not tho only reason, for with strikes amongst the miners there is a large demand for fuel oil. and boats are being chartered to convey the oil to the places affected. It is just possible that the rise will not only be a permanent one, but that there will he a further advance within a comparatively short time, for as a result of past and present industrial upheavals the cost of production Is much greater.

Thus the Evening Post, Wellington:— One of the moat progressive towns in the Dominion at the present time is Invercargill. Starting on a cold, bleak plain, with little to recommend it except its' geographical position, it is fast developing towards a large, town, with plenty of faith on the part of its citizens, who are gradually weeding out the old wooden buildings and replacing them by substantial structures of brick and stone. Those who wish to gain an insight into this progressive southern town will find its capabilities well set out in a handsome pamphlet Just issued in colours by the Southland Times Company. There are other goahead towns besides the capital of Southland, such as Gore, Mataura, Riverton, and Orepuki. and these have their merits aptly set forth. Somo neat reproductions of the scenery to be found in the Cold Lakes district are included. and the tourist will find a handy reference In ‘Scenic and Progre-s.-ivc Southland.' (Copies of the* publication may still be obtained at the booksellers).

Referring to the present season from tlie farmer’s point of view Mr r. a. Andcr-cn, chairman of the Bluff Harbour Board, said yesterday;—" The season from September up to the present has been most unfortunate for the man on the land. Wi have experienced five good years with leniy of sunshine, and it has been somewhat of a shock to us all to find a return of one of the real old-time Southland seasons. Turnips could not be sown til! late on account of the continued rain, and the lamb feed was largely a failure; then the grass seed crop to the extent of probably 75 per cent, could not bo gathered in in good condition. Given favourable weal!’.or so tint the grain crop may be safely hurt c*tud. there should be a much larger ouantlry for export than in the year Just closed,”

The Caledonian Pipe Bands dance will take place in tire Parish Hall, South Inmrcargill, to-night.

Of a largo number of cases set down for hearing at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, before Mr G. Cruickshank. S.M., many were struck out, and more than usual were adjourned sine die, which method, remarked the Magistrate. seemed to be becoming rather popular.

Complaints are (says an Oamaru telegram) being made by shippers in consequence of a shortage of tarpaulins. Grain in transit from the country to the port is subjected to unnecessary risks. On a recent occasion a truck of oats was so badly saturated that its shipment was refused, and other cases are reported of minor losses. A difficulty has again asserted Itself In connection with the loading of the Wanaka. The Department seeks to minimise the risk by speedily placing under cover grain trucks coming to hand w-ithout tarpaulins.

In charging extra for a tank that is needed to make an engine go,” said a witness in Court yesterday, "you might as wcdl say a man can sell a horse as to three of its legs and then charge extra for the fourth to mako the beast work!” In the case in question, however, the Magistrate took a different view of the matter.

The rateable value of the Borough of Napier for the year ended March, 1913, is set down at £121,297, an increase of £3571 on the previous year. The capital value of borough property la roughly estimated at £1,900,000. —Press Association.

“This talking to other engineers of the price charged by one engineer is probably the causa of this case. They’re bound to say, ‘He’s had you.’’ ”—Statement made in Court yesterday. ■ln connection with an Auckland telegram to the effect that a payment of sixteen guineas by the Harbour Board to the Employers’ Association had been passed by the Audit Department, it is, says a Wellington telegram, worthy of note that the i v -”.-*ving tag appears on the Hawke':- "• y County Council balance sheet for 1J0S: “Payment of £3 3s to Employers’ Association is without authority of law.”

“There are as many different qualities in cylinder oil,” said Mr James Macalister in Court yesterday, “as there are in butter. Cylinder oil is a most important oil, and when used in oil engines has to be particularly good."

The return of vessels, inward and outwards, for Bluff Harbour during the month of February is as follows: —Inwards 21 vessels of 50,030 tons, and outwards 23 vessels of 55,715 tons. Compared with February of last year, there is a decrease of inward tonnage, and an increase of 5312 tons outwards.

The last week-end excursion to Queenstown for the season was held on Saturday, and brought 70 passengers. A large number took advantage of the excursion to the head of the Lake on Monday, and were favoured with fine weather. —Own Correspondent.

At Court yesterday, Kate Shepherd sued Theresa Marla Williamson (North Invercargill) for possession of a house which the latter had been renting from her. Plaintiff stated that defendant was supposed to be a weekly tenant, but had paid no rent since Christmas. An order was made for possession of the house by 4th April, the warrant to issue on that date if the place were not vacated. Ten shillings costs were allowed to plaintiff, who had not sued for the arrears of rent.

The second annual dOg trial under the auspices of the Wakatipu Collie Dog Club was held at Frankton on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday last. The weather on the first and third days was ideal, but on Friday a strong southerly wind made things somewhat unpleasant. There were splendid entries, and the trials proved a great success. A good number of people from Arrowtown and Queenstown and district were present. Mr R. Anderson of. Kauana, Southland, acted as judge, and gave entire satisfaction. A dance was held in Arrowtown by the club on Friday evening, and proved most enjoyable.

There are considerable numbers of general labourers cut of work in Dunedin at present, owing, It is stated, to the dismissal of a large number of men from the drainage' works. Mr J. E. MacManus. secretary of the Dunedin Union, has written to Mr A. Glass, secretary of the Southland Union, asking him if "there is any work available In Invercargill. It is probable that work will be found here for a limited number, as there are practically no unemployed in Invercargill at present, and the works in hand have not their full complement of men. Good pick and shovel men especially are In good demand.

Mr R. Stevens was appointed at tho last meeting of tho Southland Painters' Union to represent that body at the annual conference of Painters' Unions which will take place at Dunedin during Easter week... '

During tho hearing of a will case at the Appeal Court at Wellington yesterday it appeared that the will was drawn by the Public Trust Office. The Bench criticised form of document and tho practice of drawing up wills without adequate knowledge of testator’s circumstances. The Public Trust Office solicitor explained that wills sent to the office were redrafted if anything seemed irregular. Mr Justice Edwards insisted that ...a personal interview was advisable, if not absolutely necessary, in all cases.

In a Judgment summons case heard at Court yesterday morning, wherein G. X. Dawson sought an order against F. J. Hatch (Dunedin), Mr Eustaco Russell, who appeared for the judgment creditor, stated that money was supposed to have been left for collection, but had never been collected. His Worship decided to make an order against the judgment debtor for £2 5s 2d to be paid by April 11, in default seven days’ Imprisonment.

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, morning. Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., gave judgment by default in the following undefended cases;—P. H. Vickery v. John C. Pope (Invercargill) for £6 4s 6:1. with 10a costs; A. E. King (Mr Eric Russell) v. Xoiman J. Ward (Tuatapere) for £-1 3s, with 22s costs; J. H. Geddes and Sons (Mr Eric Russell) v. John Wallace (Nightcaps) for £4 14s and TSs costs: same v. A. Morrison (Invercargill) for £4 ss, with 10s costs: W. Todd and Co. v. John R. Healey (Gap Road) for £3 ss, with 7s costs: Butcher and O'Kane (Mr G. Macdonald) v, John Kini (Wairio for £3 IC-; and 13s costs; same v. Harold Hodgkins (Pahia) for £5 10s with 23s 6d costs; Chase. Begg and Co. (Mr Haggltt) v. Susan Blackburn (Edendaie) for £2 and 14s costs; Carswell and Co, (Mr James Robertson) v. Alfred Robinson (Wyndham) for ISs with 5s coots; Timpany Bros. (Mr H. A. Macdonald) v. Matthew Hay (Gore) for £35 5s Gd and £2 14s costs: Waterston and Co (Mr Eric Russell) v. Arthur J. Martin (Invercargill) for £1 16s with 5s costs: same v. Alfred E. Frampton (Invercargill) for £1 13s and 5s costs; Naesmith and Sons v. Archibald Morrison - (Invercargill) for £4 7.~. Id with 5s costs; Scoullar and Chisholm (Mr Lillicrap) v. John Haggerty (Winton) for £2 7s and 5s costs.

A Dunedin syndicate of six drew the second prize of £I,BOO in TattersaU’s sweep on the Rosehill Handicap, and yet the sale of Tattersall's tickets is illegal in Xew Zealand.

Very smart and exclusive Gentlemen's Caps are showing at Undriil's from 2s to Ts (id.

The present stock of Tweeds and Worsteds is the best that ever'adorned the Exhibition shelves. The leading mills of both Britain and Mow Zealand have contributed. Xot only are Gentlemen's Suitings represented, but Ladies’ as well. Thomson and Beattie lay themselves out to suit all needs. Their cutter is distinguising himself not only by the fit and style of his Men’s Suits, but by the smartness and elegance of his Ladies” Costumes.

Some people say that money was made to pile up. and that is why it is flat. .McOruer, Taylor and Co. say it was made to circulate, that is why it is round. McGruer, Taylor and Co. circulate a great deal of money themselves, but they cannot pile up much, their profits are cut so fine. Still, given a sufficient turnover they may still obtain a crust, or, perilaps, two crusts. Big turnover depends on giving big values far : mull prices, and this is where Meet rue r. Taylor and Co. excel. They are at present offering amazing values in L'asler goods, as may be seen on reference to their advt on page 4. All roads lead to McGruer, Taylor and Co., corner De*' un r 3 streets.

The magnificent display of autumn and winter novelties arranged by Price and Bulleld, of Tay street, speaks well for the advancement of the popular and old-established firm, the shipments already to band amounting to many thousands of pounds are the results of the efforts put forth by their London and Continental agents to secure the very smartest and most up-to-date novelties suitable for Southland clients. It may well be said that this will be the finest show that has ever been got together under one roof. Ladies are particularly invited to visit their first great show for the season on Thursday, March 2ist. The Millinery and Costume Showroom is now overflowing with the beautiful and is well worthy of a visit. SYNOPSIS NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. On Pago 1— Wanted, youth. Wanted, man for farm. Wanted, active lad. Wanted, housekeeper. Wanted, two active drivers. Wanted, boy for store. Wanted, carpenters. Wanted to purchase building shares. Wanted, sawyer, bushmen. etc. Wanted to purchase house 6 or 7 rooms. Bicycle taken by mistake. Notice re boots left for repair F. McManus. On Page 4. Master’s fire sale is still booming. McGruer, Taylor and Co. are offeringspecial Easter bargains. On Pas’e 6 Meeting Coachbuilders’ and Blacksmiths’ Union of Employers on Saturday. Sports at Gore Road on April 4. Hardware firms’ Easter holidays. Caledonian Pipe Band dance, South Invercargill to-night. Invercargill Association Football Club —Annua! meeting on Monday. Mrs Pouramata addresses meeting tonight. Invercargill Club Training on Friday night. Mayoral election meeting re A. Bams candidature. On Pago 7 Plunkett Hood go-carts and Empire folding chairs unapproachable See Wilson. Fraser’s advt. On Pago B. 10 acres, etc.. South Invercargill W. Todd and Co. 011 painting on Saturday McKay Bros. De Dion motor car on Saturday W. Todd and Co. Train arrangements Yardley s sale at St. Patrick’s.