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Southland Times, Issue 17468, 7 October 1913, Page 5

It will surprise many people to leam that wilful damage to telegraph insulators in New Zealand amounts to fully two hundred pounds a year, apart from the inconvenience that such damage causes. man legally responsible for his brother in regard to charitable aid and Indigency?" This question 'was put to the secretary of the Waikato Hospital Board by Dr Kenny, and the answer was ••Yes." The secretary further affirmed that he had known a grandfather sued and made liable for his grandson's illegitimate child. Among the passengers who arrived by the Melbourne boat yesterday was Mr 14. C St. John David, city engineer, at Launceston. Tasmania, who is to report on the Waipori development scheme. While in Invercargill the gentleman was the guest of the Mayor, Mr D. McFarlane. with whom he visited the waterworks, powerhouse, and some of the Other reserves, and after having a comprehensive look round Mr David expressed himself as being much impressed With the works accomplished and in progress, and also with the general air of prosperity and solidity about the city. Though it has not yet been definitely announced whether the San Francisco mail contract will he renewed with the Union Company or not. It is generally understood that the agreement which expires on October Slst will be continued in some form. Sir James Mills (managing director of the Union Company) states that the Company is announcing steamers to leave Wellington for San Francisco as far ahead as January 2nd. I‘Jll. The Wilochra is only making one trans-Pacific trip, and on her return she wilt be placed in the intercolonial trade for the summer months. The Aorangl will take her place in the Wellington-San Francisco service. The Company recently called for tenders for the building of two large passenger steamers, but so far no tenders have been accepted. The mail contract, which expires at the end of this month, provides for the payment of a subsidy of £21,666 per annum for a term of three years- '

A- land deal on a fairly substantial scale has recently been effected by a Napier Arm in the purchase at Motoroa, and the Main Trunk, of some ten thousand acres of land for Mr A. H. Russell, of Hawke's Bay. It is stated that the purchase price runs Into about £70,000. U has been found necessary owing to the late rough weather and consequent damage to blooms, and the paucity of entries, to abandon the Daffodil Show. The principal of the Girls’ High School. Miss N. Jobson, reported to the High Schools Board last evening upon the improvement of the singing of the girls since they had been under Mr Chas. Gray, to whose work and musical enthusiasm a great deal was due. Mr J. Crosby Smith said that he, had , never heard such an improvement In class singing in so short a time. The Board decided to thank Mr Gray for his very valuable services. Now that the holiday season is coming on better things are looked for in the passenger and cargo steamer trade between New Zealand ■ and Australia. There Is no denying that business on the intercolonial boats has been very -slack during recent past months, and shipping companies have by no means had all the best of the deal financially. Now, however, passenger traffic at any rate Is on the increase. The Union Steam Ship Company’s s.s. Manuka, which arrived at Bluff about 5.30 yesterday morning had on board a total- of 89 passengers for New Zealand ports, as follows: —Bluff. 15: Dunedin, 33: Lyttelton, 16, and Wellington, 25. The work' of dismantling the 111-fatcd Norwegian barque, Okta, has been commenced at Bluff, and the principals in charge of'operations should meet with fair success if the present fine weather conditions remain in evidence. On Saturday the work was commenced, and on Sunday the vessel’s three spars were taken down as well as other portions of the deck gear. Yesterday the men engaged were at their posts again. Now that a start has been made operations will be pushed ahead vigorously while the wind and are all in favour of rapid dismantling of the barque’s fittings. . The ladles of GarSton held their annual ball on Friday, 12th Inst., and was a pronounced success. The hall was artistically decorated with evergreens and daffodils,, and a large banner with “Welcome” inscribed on it was hung in the centre The building was just comfortably filled for dancing, the floor being in excellent order. About fifty couples took part in the grand march, which was led off by Miss N. Soper and Mr A. Duthic. Excellent music was supplied by, Messrs Soper Bros., and the duties of M.C. were successfully carried out by Miss H. Soper. At a suitable interval Mrs McNamee and Miss O’Shaunnessy danced an Irish Jig, which was greatly appreciated by all. Following were some of the dresses worn —, Miss Cunningham, white silk blouse dark skirt: Miss M. Cunningham. white silk blouse and dark skirt: Miss Naylor, grey dress: Miss Jones, pink silk "dressy; Miss H. Soper, white embroidered silk dress: Miss Harvey, pink voile dress; Miss T. Soper, cream embroidered dress: Mists P, Butson, white silk dress; Miss J. Soper, pale blue dress; Miss L. Gibson, white silk dress: Miss L. Butson. blue dress; Miss G. Soper, cream silk dress; Miss O’Shaunnessy, cream dress: Miss Lafferty, cream dress; Mrs McNamee, cream satin dress, shoes to match: Mrs N. Soper, pink satin blouse, dark skirt: Mrs Peters, ~ white dress; Mrs T. Muirhead. violet crystaUlmdress. Refreshment were handed round at twelve o’clock', which were much appreciated by all, especially by those who had come a long distance. Dancing was then resumed, and was kept going till the small hours of the morning, when the singing of “Auld Lang.Syne” brought a very pleasant function to a close. Trouser Stretchers and Pressers, 5s to 25s —Undrill’s opposite Post Office. x The very latest in dainty net vests with frills and V yokes, suitable to wear with the new coatees, are being shown amongst the latest novelties at Thomson and Beatties, they are priced to sell from 4/6 to 6/6 each; also new^blouse and coat frills from 8d to 1/11 per yard. There’s not a shop in the city better able to supply you with a Suit than The Economic Outfitters, 60 Dee street. SOMMERVILLE’S Sulphur Hair Restorer stimulates the enfeebled glands of .the scalp into healthy action. A wellr known person . says:—“l -have come to the conclusion that your' Sulphur Hair Restorer is the best preparation ever I used. My hair was turning grey and falling out. but your Restorer has slopped it, and restored the hair to its natural brown colour. It is a splendid preparation.” Price. 3/6, from R. Sommerville, Pharmaceutical. Analytical and Dispensing Chemist, Dee street, Invercargill. x THE ARISTOCRAT OF CARS. THE SILENT KNIGHT B.S.A. There are many excellent cars turned out from the factories of England, Europe and America; but there is no car built anywhere in the world which has quite so much of the quality of fineness and distinction as the Silent Knight.' Daimler B.S.A. The assertion is not one that requires to be laboured. The fact Is recognised tacitly and without question throughout the motoring world. The Daimler is the aristocrat amongst cars, and as such is selected by his Majesty the King, and half a score of lesser monarchs. The B.S.A. Is the Daimler. a.nd the Daimler works are the property of the B.S.A. Company. Everybody knows that whatever the B.S.A. Company make it is the best. It is not alone the velvet luxurious silence attained by the Installation of the Knight engine, at the quietly beautiful, yet rich ■ finish of every detail that places the B.S.A. on a pedestal of its own, hut the absolute honesty and thoroughness with which every part is made, such quality, hence the lightness, the chassis being 12% cwt. only, the complete four seater car 16 cwt., and the complete single seater 15 cwt., every motorist knows what weight means in cost of tyres and running expenses. Although the slide valve Knight engine is new to us here, it must be noted that the B.S.A. car is guaranteed for two years. We have on view at our Show Rooms two sample B.S.A. cars. one touring car four seater, and one with single seat, seating three comfortably. The finish of the bodies is splendid, and such bodies always look and stand well after years of service. The surprise to all is the price of, these luxurious cars, £385 to £395, complete, with Rudge wire wheels. Call at our Garage and see the latest samples of the B.S.A. cars. We are prepared to give a demonstration to any prospective purchaser.—PJ H. Vickery, Tay Street, representative for the B.S.A. Company, Ltd. x SYNOPSIS NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. On Pag* I. Wanted —Nurse. Wanted—Youth. Wan t ed —Gen eral. Wanted —Steward. Wante'd —Sawmill-hands. Wanted —Country servants. Try Baxter's superior groceries. E. S. Perry has tomato plants for sale. Arthur Stone has Triumph motorcycle for sale. Property and Finance Co. have town and suburban sections for sale. Wyandotte, the best milking machine cleaner, from Wilkins Ltd. McSkimming and Son have several building sites for sale. Great bargains in all articles at Hyndman’s sale. McNeil and Clark make good suits to measure cheap. Several popular songs now on sale at Lllllcrap's. | On Pago 2. See the extract from the Cyclccar I about the Douglas in Wilson. Fraser’s 1 advt. i On Page 4. N. J. M. Rein is holding a great jewellery sale. On Page 6. — Fullers’ Pictures to-night at 8. Hayward's Pictures to-night at 8. Meeting of W.C.T.U. to-day. Daffodil Show is abandoned. Itinerary of Massey’s Electric Pictures. Meeting of Y.M.C.A. Swimming Club to-night. Opening of Southland Bowling Club's pavilion to-morrow.. Draw for tug-of-war at Orepuki Bowlers' Carnival. Additional events for Orepuki Sports on Labour Day. On Pago 7. Boots and shoes for all sports at McDonald’s City Boot Palace. On Page 8. — Furniture sale by Bray Bros, to-day. Clearing sale at Makarewa on October 29th by Southland Farmers’ Co-op. Association.