NEWS EPITOMISED

Southland Times, Issue 17220, 16 December 1912, Page 5

NEWS EPITOMISED

' ’ THIS MORNING’S ISSUE. ' market reports Canada's naval policy and the Monroe Boctrine are discussed from different [View points. The latest regarding the Balkan war. The town water supply is fully gone Into. The Walhi case concluded, and Constable Wade absolved. The Terra Nova has left for Antarctica. Bis batch of immigrants has arrived. Wallace County Council is successful 9n the heavy traffic case. Mataura and Isla Bank notes. A liner experiences cyclonic weather. A brave girl rescues her father from irownlng. Lord Roberts still persistent in his advocacy of compulsory military training. A man found dead at Calcium. Threatened strike of telegraphists in Australia. Lake County races, second day. Cricket, boxing, polo, and other latest thews In sports and pastimes.

The interest taken in the Southland Vl and P. Show Is usually reflected by the demand for copies of the Southland Times containing the reports. This year there has been a surprising number of applications from the North Island. and the complimentary references made to the Show and to the district in the interviews with visitors that we published should have a good effect In the reputation of the province. In Invercargill and the country districts the accurate and extensive reports appearing in our columns were evidently valued both for purposes of record and for posting abroad, as the extra sales through agents on Wednesday and Thursday ran into several thousands. The s.s. Warrlmoo left Hobart at 1.23 ffxm. on Friday, and Is due at Bluff about ‘2 p.m. to-day. The Warrimoo is bringing S3l bags of Home and Australian balls. The Labour Journal reports good trade ttt every part of the Dominion with the exception of Grey mouth and the West Coast. Comparatively little unemployment appears to exist in any trade, and Unskilled labour Is nearly all occupied. The Otago Daily Times reports that the local syndicate which purchased the lease and full picture rights of the ifQneen’s Theatre for about £13.000 has been offered by a well-known theatrical Urn an Increase of £3OOO on this amount ifor the transfer of Us rights. It is stated, however, that the offer —tempting though it may be thought to be— Is not considered a sufficient inducement by the local syndicate to part with its newly-acquired property. A trial shipment of Corriedale sheep is being sent forward to Monte Video by the Rotorua, says the Dominion. The lot consists of six rams, and is being shipped by Mr Melville Johnston, of Hawke's Bay. This is the first shipment <kf its kind to leave New Zealand, t The Gore Ensign understands that a proposal to establish a dairy factory in "the Walkana - Walreikiki districts is with excellent support. The v matter Is being taken up heartily by the settlers, and although not definitely settled the site of the new factory will in ' all probability be adjacent to the Knowlsley Park Estate. Already 200 1 cows have been promised, and several Bottlers have yet to be canvassed, if "Is there any possibility of a strike?” ' a Wellington Post representative asked Ur M. Laracy (secretary of the Sheep Shearers’ Union), In reference to the trouble which has occurred at the Tablelands shed over the shearing of what are known as "aaggy” sheep. “There is 3io danger of a strike," he replied. “We Bon’t strike. We simply refuse to work. The strike is out of date.” “New Zealand seems to be an Imperial Utopia," remarked Mr Evelyn Wrench, founder of the Oversea Club, to a Uanawatu Evening Standard reporter. “One thing that has impressed me is the general air of prosperity and wellbeing. There appear to be no extremes, but the people have what the Americans call a well-poised outlook on life. The ■people work to a legitimate extent, and then employ themselves in recreation.” Mr Wrench quoted, as an instance of this fact, the popularity of bowling greens in this country, and added that there was not that insane rush after ■wealth as existed in other parts of the world. From time to time the bush reserves at Bluff have suffered considerable damage through the ravages of fire, and from the flagstaff hill one cannot help noticing the bare unsightly patches where once ■was verdant forest. Bluff is not too richly endowed with native bush, and -this heedless destruction of some of its scenic beauty is to be regretted. There .is no reason why fires should be lighted )ln the bush at all; as a matter of fact m is forbidden to do so since fireplaces Stave been provided along the route of Ward’s Parade for those picnicers who Require to "boil the billy.” But there are some careies vandals who, oblivious of the. mischief that may ensue, kindle fires and leave them unextinguished. In view of the approaching holiday season H note of warning is necessary. t The clearing sale held by Messrs ’"Wright. Stephenson and Co., Btd.. in conjunction with Messrs Todd Bros., Ltd., on account of Mr C. McDonald, "Glencoe,” Crooks ton. last week was one i«f the most successful which ha.s taken [place in the district for some time. The horses were all real good sorts, having 1-won numerous prises in the show-ring. The highest price realised was for Kate, a. mare of exceptional quality, which ■was purchased by Mr Ja-s. Stevenson, of Wendon, at the handsome figure of iilll. The same buyer purchased Lady Stewart, sire Captain Stewart and clam Lady Wallace, for £92. A full report of the sale appears elsewhere. “I would like to congratulate you on your beautiful climate,” said Professor .Marshall at the prize-giving ceremony art the Gore Town Hall on Friday. “There are all the evidences of good «limatk; conditions,” added the doctor, and the audience was at once aware of Blight sarcasm, for it Is well known that 1 the learned doctor had been here before. Dr. Marshall at once detected the antagonism (says the Ensign). He added that he believed we had more strenuous weather sometimes. "However,” lie said, “our forefathers grew up among strenuous conditions, and the whole magnificence of the British Empire was brought Into being through them. Altogether I think it. is a tremendous advantage,” continued the speaker, “for the community and the individual to be brought np under a strenuous climate. The storms of winter are better for the character .and the temper of the community than ail the sunshine and enjoyable ease of the North.” Professor Marshall had by this time quite rehabilitated himself in the good graces of his hearers, and proceeded to the distribution of the prizes with an easy con-

science and the satisfaction of having made his point, Mr and Mrs Montgomery, of Little Ttiv-cr. Canterbury, who have just returned from a tour abroad, motored in England, and saw all ..hat could be crowded into the time available. They received an impression that the Old Country ia becoming more and more French! This ia the case in the large cities, at least. In the best of London hotels, for instance, ladies may be seen smoking at the dinner 'able. Tn one of the hotels a notice is po-'ted asking that guests should not smoke at breakfast, a practice which, apparently, was becoming popular, and had to be checked. The menus are now completely French, and there is nothing but French methods of cooking. The English waiter is seldom seen except in ''Litis and country houses. The Swiss and the Frenchman have supplanted him. Tie will soon become extinct. The hansom cab has gone for ever from the streets of London and the motor-’bus has come to stay. Throughout England the American motor-ear represents a phase of the American Invasion. Taxes, amounting -omutimes to £lO a pear, are keeping out the heavier motor-cars, and the lighter American ones are coming into vogue. In England, n.s well as on the Continent, roads are maintained in a wav that seems to he undreamt of in jg'ew Zealand. Cue of the most pleasurable features of the v;-i lot's’ stay in the Old Country was the kindness shown to »w Zealanders. I’eople at Homo said that people from this Dominion spoke like English people and were English In manner and ideas, and were, in fact, members of the same nation not only la name but also In all other respects.

Messrs D. R. Jones and Co. have just purchased from Mr T. Golden, of Fortrose, through Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., a very nice line of extra prime cattle with an extended delivery. Mr Golden’s cattle arc never lifted until they are absolutely as prime ns can be made, and Mr Jones has secuercd in these cattle a very good line. At the Police Court on Saturday morning, a professional wrestler. named Henry Pearce, was fined £2 for using obscene language in the Bluff train on Friday. A London cable states that the late Thos. Borthwick’s estate lias been valued at £3 15,437. A poll was taken in Invercargill on Friday with the object of raising special loans by the issue of debentures, repayable at any period of not loss than one year, and not in excess of twenty years, interest being at the rate of £t lOs per cent, per annum, payable half-yearly. The loans were for waterworks and tramways £32.000; electric power and light. £25.000: public works. £1.2.700, and gasworks £3OOO. Little or no interest was taken in the poll, as nut of a roil number of 4668 eligible voters, less than a hundred recorded their votes. The proposal was carried by 67 votes to 14. There were one or two lines of grass seed on offer on Saturday, but no sales resulted, merchants not being anxious to buy. There were also one or two lines of linseed: but these also did not change hands. There was nothing doing in potatoes: but a line of A Garton oats was purchased at Is lid. on trucks. The oat market, at present, however, is by no means brisk. Chaff is not in demand, merchants requiring their store space for wool, and no transactions were recorded on Saturday. There were very few farmers in town on Saturday, which was only to be expected after the A. and P. Show on Tuesday and Wednesday. Farm work is now well in hand. Turnip-sowing is proceeding apace, and shearing is being carried on on a number of farms in different parts of the province. The rain on Friday night and Saturday came as a boon, as things were being dried up considerably. The rain seems to have been fairly general, and nothing but good will result from it, although the high winds are by no means conducive to the promotion of growth. Dairy factory intakes have taken a spurt forward, and general Increases are reported. The high prices at present ruling all round are a source of satisfaction to farmers. By the New Zealand Shipping Company's steamer Ruapehu a total of 391 passengers who are booked to various ports in New Zealand will arrive at Wellington shortly. Of this number 85 are travelling saloon and the remainder (296) are in the third class and may be regarded as immigrants. Fifty of the immigrants are being assisted by the Government, 11 adults and 9 children were nominated by relatives or friends in New Zealand, and 27 adults and 3 children were approved by (lie High Commissioner. Among the "assisteds" are 11 farm labourers. 9 farmers, 12 domestic servants who are under charge of a matron, while five wives are coming to rejoin their husbands, who have previously settled in New Zealand, One of the possibilities which might accrue if the Dunsdale water supply scheme were carried into effect was mentioned to a Times reporter by Cr, Brent last evening, and It is safe to say that any promise that this possibility would eventuate would result in the scheme being very favourably viewed by the youth of the town. "It would be possible with the quantity of water we would have to establish municipal baths.” said Or. Brent, “and they could be, constructed near the tramway powerhouse, so that the water could be warmed by exhaust steam in the winter. Being so centrally situated, they would be handy to everyone and they would no doubt be very popular. A correspondent of the Melbourne Age says that on the west coast of Tasmania prospectors on the Savage and “Wilson rivers are making from 25s to 30s a day by mining for osmiridium. Tasmania seems to have become the chief producer of this useful but little known metal. Osmiridium” is a combination of the metals. osmium and iridium, which both belong to (lie platinum group. It is used principally In the making of scientific instruments, and also for pointing the tips of fountain pens. It is exeremeiy hard, and is one of the heaviest of all metals, and it resists the action of acids and of high temperature. .'Several years ago the greatest supplies came from the Ural regions of Russia, and before the metal came into much use, and consequently when it had little value it was rained at Turton’s Creek, in South Oippsland. But it is found In relatively substantial quantities on the west coast of Tasmania. In the year 1910 that State produced 120 ozs. valued at £530, and last year the yield amounted to 272 ozs., worth £IBB 8. As will be deduced from these’ figures, the market value varies considerably, and last year it was wort.li nearly £7 per ounce equivalent to 7 5 per cent, more than the value of gold. A Christchurch telegram states that Mr P. J. Carman, who lias retired on superannuation from the inspection of Machinery Department, and who for several years has been Inspector of Machinery in Christchurch, was the recipient of presentations on behalf of local users of steam and on behalf of his fellow-officers in the Departments. Captain Marciel presented Mr Carman with a lounge chair and purse of sovereigns on behalf of the users of steam, and Mr B. Duncan, on behalf of Mr Carman's fellow-officers in the Department, presented him with a gold watch with suitable inscription, and fo - Mrs Carman a jewel case. Eulogistic references to the tactful manner in which Mr Carman had discharged his duties were made by Captain Marciel, Mr John Anderson and others.

Among the latest additions to the Dominion Museum is a genuine cartcnnage. forwarded to Wellington by the Egyptian Exploration Society. This is a complete head mask (with the face outline in full relief), with which the ancient Egyptians were wont to cap the heads of their dead after the embalming process, and was intended as an extra protection against the ravages of time. Air A. Hamilton, the Director, has also received a magnificent collection of Australian dragon flies, more commonly known as horse-stingers, from Mr Tilyard. of Sydney, the first authority on these insects in Australia. The collection consists of 116 named species, and includes dragon-flies with a wingspread of six inches, down to tiny miles with thread-like bodies. Another exhibit. of profound interest to entomologists is a newly-mounted collection of palaeaxctic butterflies from the northern countries of the eastern and western hemispheres. Most of the butterflies are noted for the extreme delicacy of the wing colouring pale browns, greys, and occasionally pale greens of the rarest lints predominating. The collection is at present stored in a new cabinet in the museum library. The 2000-year-old Egyptian mummy, which has kept its silent watch and ward near the main entrance to the museum, has been provided with a new glass case of light varnished kauri. Keen buyers shop at The "Economic” Outfitters when buying clothing for their boys. Men have made Inventions, but a shrewd idea may still lead on to fortune. The simpler the idea, the better, so long as it is essentially new. The thing is to make, sure of your agent. Messrs Baldwin anal Hayward, whose local representative is Mr .1. F. Liilicrap (Hall, Stout and Liilicrap), Esk Street, have developed their profession to an art. They are specialists whose advice and methods are sound. • Never mind how bad the cold is, a few closes of Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion will cure it. Bottles 1/6, 2/6, 4/6. Oscar Asche and his Shakesperlan Company are now near at hand and doubtless will prove a great attraction. In connection with this event it might be noted that Price and Bulleld are showing in their Private Showroom some exquisite Theatre Coats just arrived from the Continent of Europe. They are gems and arc worthy of a visit; there; are 17 in all and cadi one differs from the other. Toe styles are quite new and the colorings elegant. Prices range from 42ato £6 10s. There is also showing a collection of Lustre Coats n dainty shades and trimmings that are suitable for clay or theatre wear; these range from 1.7/6 to 32/6, and they are a grand lot. Evening gloves and hosiery arc also now displayed on our counters, together with a fine shipment of head and shoulder scarves of handsome designs. * You can't keep a cold if you take Tonklng's Linseed Emulsion. 1/8, 2/6, MX

The name that should be in 'yoar hat; “UndrllJs,” opp. Post Office. Perfect-fitting, navy summer weight cloth costumes, can be got from THOMSON & BEATTIE at the very Bpecial prices of 39/6 and 43/- each. These are tailor-cut and are great bargains. Another bargain is white muslin embroidered Robes at 7/6 each, easily worth IT/G and parasols at 2/6, worth 7/6. So far this season there appears to have been a lack of enthusiasm among motor cyclists, so by way of stimulating interest P. H. Vickery has Instituted a unique race. This exciting event, which is well worth seeing, may be viewed in p jp Vickery’s large show window in Tay street, and it shows the B.S.A. after 24 hours’ steady running, an easy winner, and towing its rival competitor home. The race aptly illustrates the oft proven superiority of the B.S.A. * Keen buyers shop at The “Economic” Outfitters when buying clothing for their boys. * If you are a sufferer from Rheumatism. Gout, Lumbago or Sciatica remember that tIHEUMO is the only remedy that removes the cause of the trouble—excess of Uric Acid in the blood. KHKI'MO is a scientific preparation that seldom fails to effect a complete cure. Thousands testify to its efficacy. Sold of ail Chemists and Stores, 2/6 and 4/6 a bottle. 4? SYNOPSIS NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. On Page 1— Lost —Fur. Lost —Brooch. Wanted —Mechanic. Wanted —Two boys. Wanted —Position in office. Wanted —Experienced typiste. Wanted —Man used to wool-press. For Sale —Four-roomed house. K. P. Meek has sections from 5 to 20 acres for sale. Stephen Hunter has houses, sections, etc., for sale. S.s. Theresa Ward runs to Stewart Island every Wednesday and Saturday. On Pag® 2 . . The unapproachable trusty Triumph See Wilson. Fraser's ftdvt. On Page 3. — More seasonable bargains for Xmas from Thomson and Beattie's. On Pag® 6 , Fullers’ Pictures to-night at ». Hayward’s Pictures to-night at 8. Miss Margudrlta Jopp's farewell concert to-night. _ , ~ You still have time to «rder specially printed Xmas cards from the Southland Times. * ■ Lodge Waihopai meets to-night. Lodge Southern Cross meets to-night. Otautau Racing Club’s annual races on Boxing Day. Scouts' concert in Y.M.C.A. Rooms on 18th December. Xmas Gifts— Ladles’ handbags a specialty at Noble’s. On Page 8— Wallacetown Sale, to-morrow Invercargill Stock Agents. Furniture sale to-morrow —Wm. Todd Christmas poultry sale on 21st Inst. Wm. Todd and Co. Notice re Winton Horse Sade J. a. Mitchell and Co.