NEWS EPITOMISED

Southland Times, Issue 17464, 2 October 1913, Page 5

NEWS EPITOMISED

THIS MOfIXING'S ISSUE?. The Church Congress at Winchester is some knotty questions. The Legislative Council has rejected the Government’s Legislative Council Reform Bill.

Home Rule continues to excite close •attention.

Sunnyside Mental Hospital enquiry is proceeding. Severe comment is made in Christchurch regarding the late arrival of ferry steamers.

The X.Z. Trotting Association' dealt with several applications for licenses yesterday. Addington and Burnside stock sales yesterday. The Balkans trouble > continues to fizzle.

A remarkable tragedy is reported from England, Lord Roberts delivers a message on the occasion of his .birthday.

Parisians are feeling uncomfortable in regard to Germany. The suffragettes promise to devote •ome attention to the Church Congress.

The use of the railways provoked a debate in Parliament yesterday.

An investigation has disproved charges made against the Colonial Mutual Society.

Grove Bush notes appear. Town Council Committees’ reports are published. Fairly busy day at the Police Court yesterday. The late Count Tolstoy’s letters to his have been published. An inventor mysteriously disappears. Reference is made to the disposal of 4airy factory outputs. There Is a Continental demand for Australian meat.

It has been necessary on innumerable Occasions in the past for the Magistrate to call attention to the undue and disconcerting noises which arise during a sitting of the Court on busy mornings: but despite the frequent appeals for less clatter the noises still continue, and make the task of reporting the Court proceedings an unnecessary strain. They are contributed mainly by the public •who are permitted to shuffle in and out •of the Court without regard to the manner of their coming and going during the hearing of cases. It has also been tnoted that a large proportion of the noises are contributed by the gentlemen of the bar. To quote a case In bolnt, the reporters who were engaged in the Police Court yesterday were at extreme disadvantages on account of two of the gentlemen Indicated who kept up a peralStent conversation in undertones about >a yard from the press table. Two other solicitors were carrying on a discussion between the press table and the solicitor “Who was at the moment addressing the •Court, so that it became necessary for ■Xhe reporters to leave their seats and sit <at the solicitors’ table in order to follow ■the proceedings. It might be pointed wut that the gentlemen of the bar owe their brethren the common epurtesy of Silence which they themselves each in turn expect.

The Hibernian Band will give a concert in the Theatre next Sunday evening tin aid of the forthcoming contest funds.

Three members of a Xeg party who Blade their rendezvous in a section in *the vicinity of Dunlop’s blacksmith shop at the lower end of Leet street were taken into custody by the police shortly after “midnight last night, and will appear in the Police Court this morning. Mr Wm. Baird, the well-known contactor of Invercargill, was the successful tenderer .for the erection of the new ■Orawia Bridge, and his men are already

on the ground making the preliminary arrangements. Such promptness by the « contractor will be appreciated by residents of the locality. Air Baird was the successful tenderer also for the purchase of the old bridge, which will be of assistance to him in building the new structure. Otautau Standard.

Amongst the narcissi exhibited by Mr H. Hart, of Lawrence, at the Dunedin flower show opened yesterday, was a vase of a Leedsli seedling for the four bulbs of which Messrs Nimmo and Blair offered £25. They are the only four bulbs In the,.■jyorld of a flower that has gratified the owner and amazed everybody else. It is in form and substance a rarg flower, and it shows by night a marvellous bit of colouring In its green eye. Mr Hart does not sell his stocks and he refused the offe^.

Camden, New Jersey, U.S.A.. has just been the scene of a unique collision. A •vessel, carrying a cargo ofOiay, was being navigated up the Delaware' River, «nd proceeded to a creek to discharge. A high deck load obstructed the look-out and the vessel's bowsprit was thus permitted to project over a bridge carrying the railway lines over the creek. A passing locomotive carried away both bowsprit and- jibboom, and the vessel rapidly filled and sank, lying at the bottom of the creek for several days, and causing considerable inconvenience to navigation during that period.

Among modern nations the greatest eaters are the British, Germans, French, and Americans the ruling people of our civilisation. The diet of the Spaniards and the Italians is, notably less substantial than that of the British and Germans, just as their brains are less active and original. The Americans are, on the average, the greatest eaters In the world. Said Carlyle to Emerson —"The best thing I know of that country is that in it a man can have meat , Jor his labour.”

Reserved judgment was delivered by 'Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., in the Police Court yesterday In the Wynclham case of the Police v. Archibald Lindsay, who was charged on two counts, namely, keeping liquor for sale and sly-grog selling. His "Worship said that lie was ■quite satisfied that there should be a

conviction in regard to keeping liquor for sale, and he imposed a fine of i£37 10s. with £2 10s costs. Mr Stout, ■who appeared for the accused, indicated ■that it was possible that he would ask lor leave to appeal.

Ludicrous scenes followed a collision between a tramcar and a van near the Horns Hotel, Kennington. London, the other day. In addition to a large quantity of stationery, the van also carried a cask of liquid glue. Not only was’ the van capsized, but the glue, released, flowed freely over the pavement. Three tramcar conductors and a policeman who endeavoured to raise the vehicle were covered with the liquid. The liberated papers found their stickv clothes convenient resting places, and the men's struggles to free themselves kept a crowd roaring with laughter. Then a London County Council official ■walked up to take particulars of the accident. He got what he wanted, but •when he tried to move away he could not. He had stood in the glue, and the soles of his boots were firmly affixed to the wooden paving. Two conductors, regardless of their own danger and discomfort. rushed to the rescue. By dint Of great tugging the official was released, but part ()f bis shoe leather refused ito leave the pavement.

Tenders closed last night for cargo space on the Union Steam Ship Company’s steamers trading between Sydney and, Vancouver. As the tenders arc to be forwarded to headquarters at Dunedin, it is not known yet hoW many were received, or what amount of space was tendered for. This will be known later in the week. Practically the whole of the space for dairy produce on the San Francisco steamers —which make "Wellington their final port of departure—has been secured already by the wideawake agents for San Francisco buyers. Most of the space for these boats has been booked by Auckland agents, with ■whom a direct through freight fate has "been arranged. It is stated that Wellington agents have not been nearly so active in the matter as their Auckland confreres, who appear to be very much alive to the Importance of the transAtlantic trade In butter which Is now developing.

A somewhat singular case cropped up In the course of the sitting of the Police ■Court yesterday. A man who was recently Imprisoned for a term of three months for his failure to pay maintenance of four chllcfren at Lome Farm, on •whose account about £IOO of arrears had accumulated, lodged an application against the Secretary of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board (Mr T. Pryde) to have the order varied. It was stated that the order was for the payment of four shilling per wceek on account of each child. The applicant did not appear, but Mr Pryde said that he was willing to wipe off the arrears and cbntieht to a reduction of the order. The man had not paid anything yet. and it ■would serve the purpose if the reduction ♦ f -the order made him do so. The Magistrate accordingly reduced the •*d*r to tea shillings jjer weeW

Samuel Minlfie was committed for trial at Wellington yesterday on a charge of attempting to murder his wife by shooting her with a revolver on the 2Sth July.

A ratepayers’ poll yesterday at Fellding on a proposal to borrow £IOO,OOO for electric light and power was carried by a six to one majority.

During the last few days a rumour has been current in Invercargill that burglars had entered the Waratah store at the corner of Ythan and Tweed streets, and had taken tobacco to the value of £2O. On making enquiries at the Police station yesterday, however, a Times reporter was informed that the rumoui was unfounded.

Decayed teeth were reckoned in millions by Dr J. Sim Wallace. Of London, at the recent Medical Conference. He placed the value of a sound Tooth at £l. “Among the forty millions of people in the British Islands it Is estimated that there are between 250,000,000 and 400,000,000 of decayed teeth. During the South African War 2451 soldiers were Invalided home on account of defective teeth,” said Dr Wallace, who maintained that when the teaching of the past had been replaced by correct teaching dental diseases would be rapidly exterminated.

The volume of postal matter handled by the Post Office continues rapidly to increase. Of letters and other articles posted, the number had risen from 85,800,000 in 1902 to nearly 162,000,000 ten years later. The increase in parcel traffic had been even greater, the parcels posted In 1902 having been 244.000, and the corresponding number last year 1,624,000. The increase In respect of parcels continued and In the first halt of the present year it showed an advance* of 25 per cent, over that of 1912. That was largely accounted for by the reduction of inland rates introduced On January 1.

A somewhat novel suggestion has been received by Mr A. S. Cookson, secretary of the Beautifying Society, In connection with the approaching carnival. A correspondent, obviously a lady, who signs herself "A Probable Competitor,” suggests a beauty comeptltlon, and holds out the assurance that, if such were provided, there would be over a hundred entries. The writer instances a case in Dunedin where over 400 entries were received for such a competition. She says: “I would suggest that you put on one for children from one to five years, one for children froVn six to twelve years, and one for ladles up to twenty-five years, charge IS a ticket, and give a small prize. I think that, If you fall in with this, you will greatly swell the Society's funds.” The committee has not yet indicated what it will do in the matter.

A Wellington telegram states that Herman Lewis, whose whereabouts have not been known since July 29th, was today adjudicated a bankrupt on a creditor’s petition, the amount of this debt being £2OO. It transpired that other petitions had been Issued with the same object, but were unable to be served. One of these was in respect to a debt due to W. E. Halliday, of Wanganui,, for £IB3O. Another debt of £2703 was due to Mr Algar Williams. Among other creditors are the Empire Loan Discount Company. £1000; H. Halliday. £2900; F. Hill. £997; and F. Leslie, £464. The affidavits stated that a number of Lewis’s transactions had gone wrong. He had said that he had had bad luck. Cheques Issued by him were dishonoured. The present petition was served on the debtor's wife, who, with her children, had been left in Wellington. Mr T. H. Steadman, Mayor of Whangarei, who has -just returned from a visit to America, in an interview, referred to California, stating that lie thought the racial problem was going to be one of their keen social problems in the near future. "What strikes you very much,” he said, “is the comparative lack of children, or of any provision for the amusement of children. People live in apartments, and there is comparatively little home life such as we know it in this country. One man said to mfe: ‘Twenty per cent, of the women In this country are mad, 50 per cent, are bad. and the rest are real women, artd devote themselves to their homes.’ Everything (Mr Steadman went on to remark) tends to the living of the fast life. People rush about in the search for Pleasure. There are 196.000 registered motor vehicles in the State of California alone.”

As may be gathered from the weather returns published in another column, the rainfall for the month just ended was, with the exception of the month of August, when only 1.80 inches of rain fell, the lowest for any month this yqar. The rainfall for the month was 3.91 inches, as against 4-45 inches for the corresponding month of last year, and 2.23 inches In September. 1911. Altogether rain fell on 18 days; but on most of these days the fall was very slight, and the total of 3.91 Inches is practically confined to four or five days. Towards the close of the month fine weather was experienced, and on six consecutive days no rain fell. As a matter of fact since the 15th ult. only .95 inch of rain was registered, and ten out of twelve fine days were experienced during the latter half of the month.

. Information regarding officers in the Public Service who have attained the retiring age of 65 years, but whose services are being retained is given in a return presented to the House of Representatives. The services of Mr J. Bishop, who is 67 years and five months old, are being retained for a short time on account of his special knowledge of mining matters. The following officers (ages in years and months at August 31, 1913, shown in parentheses) are still in the Public -Service, but have been given notice of retirement on the dates indicated 1913: D. It. Purdie (66.4), December 31, 1913: H. J. Lewis (66.2), December 31, 3913: A. M. Smith (69.4), December 31, 1913: A, H. Richards (65.8), December 31. 1913; K. C. Kelling (65.9), December Si. 1913; J. Strauchon, Under-Secretary for Lands (66.5), March 31. 1914; J. Lomas, Secretary for Labour (66.6), March 31, 1914.

In the course of a statement .handed to the Christchurch papers for publication the Postmaster-General said that the wireless stations at Awanul and Awarua had been tested under varying conditions, and found to give good results. The power was obtained‘from 75 h.p. oil engines, and-communication during the day—the most difficult time for wireless operating—had been satisfactorily carried on with Sydney. It was expected that both stations would be brought into general use on November 7. They were equipped for communication with ships at sea by lower-power and commercial wave lengths of 600 and 300 metres, but for longer distances and high poWer, wave lengths ranging from 1800 to 3500 metres were used. Although extreme distances were not desirable or necessary for general working, it was interesting, as indicating the capabilities of the stations, to learn that daylight working between Awanui and the battleship New Zealand had been maintained over a distance of 1200 miles. Night working was carried out at a distance of nearly 3000 miles. A vessel trading between Honolulu and Japan had been repeatedly heard at Awanul at a distance of 4000 miles.

'lt is not yet known what the members comprising the executive of the Wellington Garrison Officers’ Club Intend to do with respect to the ultimatum which they have received from headquarters directing them either to admit a certain blackballed officer to membership of the club or hand in their resignations as officers of the Defence Forces. Bating the leek is not pleasant, and. In one or other of two ways, this the officers in question arc practically ordered to do. The only step which they have so far taken is to obtain legal advice as to the ownership of the chib room furniture. The advice was to the effect that their claim to these chattels would hold good in law. This does not nut them much forward, as the Defence Department is probably regardless as to what is the ultimate fate of a few paltry articles of furniture. Some think that the resignations will be sent In en bloc. The officer over whom the trouble arose is one Ateao Frandl, in command of the Y.M.C.A. Cadets. Captain Frandj’s un-Brltlsh name, of course, speaks for itself, and this, no doubt, has something to do with matters. Also, when Captain Frandi was in the thick of his troubles he took the somewhat dramatic step of parading and addressing the bovs, and giving his photograph to each cadet. This, it was felt at the time, was a rather unmilitary act. not in consonance with the traditions of British officers, at all events. Thirdly, it has been noticed that wherever Captain Frandl lias been in conflict with anyone a vast quantity of correspondence has thickened round his troubles. Rightly or wrongly, there is a tendency bn the part of other officers to associate him with Hie correspondence, which is also regarded as un■milltary, -

The Home mails despatched from Invercargill on 21st August, via Brindisi, arrived in London on 26th inst. two days early.

The Southland Horticultural Society's Daffodil Show takes place next Tuesday. Entries close at eight p.m. on Saturday, and may be made with the Secretary, Mr G. FeathCrstone, Crescent, With any of the local seedsmen, or with Mr W. X. Stirling.

The Magistrate. Mr G. Cruickshank. S.M., gave his decision in the case of a territorial who had applied for exemption yesterday. He said that he could not sec that the youth was entitled to any consideration. Captain Glendinning pointed out that there was nothing to prevent the youth in question from attending the prescribed number of drills, and it would then be possible that an arrangement could be made, regarding the annual camp.

Choose your Boater now from “Undrill’s” complete range 6s to lus 6d. — “Red Hat,” opp. Post Office. x In addition to the new . designs in Ladies’ Neck Wear just opened by THOMSON & BEATTIE, including Maltese Jabots, Peter Pan and Robespiere Collars, there is also a nice assortment of the new Vanity Lace Veils, in black and white, from 5s Gd to Gs 6d each, x Grand Carnival of Fashion. Words fail to describe the beautiful, nay the gorgeous array of novelties dictated by the Goddess of Fashion for the unique and inimitable display made by Messrs Price and Bulleid, Tay street, for their second Spring Show. Promenadcrs of fair forms are to be seen flitting from department to department like scientists in search of some rare speciment, and they find them, top, mark that, and the management find satisfaction in hearing such remarks as, “How dainty,” "how remarkably cheap,’ “What beautiful models,” etc. Do you want an outing? Join the promenade. Bring your girlies to listen to the real birds singing in real branches In the arcade of perfumed flowers. Music at intervals. —Price and Bulleid, x

New Sports Suits for Boys and Men, prices 21/6 to 66/-. The Economic Outfitters,' 60 Dee street. ’ x The eyesight is of paramount importance, and when the sight begins to fall or become weak no time should be lost In consulting Mr R. Sommerville, chemist , and eyesight specialist, Deo street, Invercargill, who, when necessary, will supply you with the proper spectacles. x

SYNOPSIS NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,

On Pago I* Lost—Money. Wanted —Apprentice. / For Sale—White Leghorn eggs. No trespassing allowed on “The Sanctuary," Waiklwi. Mrs Holmes has removed to Dee street premises. Flint’s fruit prices bring joy to many. Have a look at Essex’s prices for fruit. B. J. Gumming has Morton Mains property for sale. Southland County Council invites tenders for various works. Those seeking houses should peruse Colin McDonald's list. Mothers, be wise, and stick to , Flint and cheap fruit. J. S. Baxter wil welcome old friends and neV at his new shop. - On Page 3. See the 'extract from the , Cyclecar about the Douglas in Wil.son, Fraser’s advt. *> One word “Value" describes Thomson, Bridget's “Lian” lawn mower. On Page 6. Fullers’ Pictures to-night at S. Hayward’s Pictures to-night at S. "Milestones” in Theatre to-night. Rehearsal for opening march of the Beautifying Society’s Carnival to-,night. Meeting of Court Southern, A.0.F., tonight, Canterbury A. and P. Show on November 12th, 13th and 14th. Southland Club Hotel, the favourite house with the travelling public. Solomon’s Solution is a good remedy for diseases, abrasion and contusions of horses. On Page B. Clearing sale at Quarry Hills on 10th October by J. E. Watson and Co.