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Southland Times, Issue 17558, 23 January 1914, Page 5

The Dominion Band will give their first municipal concert on the Rotunda at S o’clock this evening. The following reports as to the state Of various fishing rivers were to hand at the Tourist Office yesterday:—Wallacetown—Weather fine, river in good order. Otautau—Aparima clear, weather fine. Clifden—Walau good fishing order, weather fine. Fairfax—Aparima low and clear, weather fine. At the Police Court yesterday morning an elderly woman, who was found in a helpless state of intoxication in the Gardens on Wednesday night last, was convicted and discharged for drunkenness. She is a recent arrival from Scotland. Two Chinese seamen, who were responsible for a fracas on the steamer Harfiete at Wellington on Monday, were convicted yesterday and ordered to pay costs amounting to £2 11s each. Cr Ott drew the attention of the Works Committee at last night's meeting of the Town Council to the state of the street crossings, and said that they were so worn down as to be very awkward to negotiate in a vehicle of any kind. He also drew attention to the necessity for rubbish receptacles at W:\inopai scenic reserve. Ten applicants participated in a ballot held at the Lands Office yesterday for section 65. block 24. Invercargill Hundred. 156 acres I rood and 9 perches. Mrs Bridget O’Neill, of South In%'ercargill, was the successful applicant. The land is held under occupation with the right of purchase. •

The force of a notice which tells pedestrians to "keep to the left" when it is designed to direct drivers of vehicles to follow that rule does not appeal to Cr Dunlop_ who, at last night’s meeting of the Council asked the Mayor to take steps to have the absurd notices removed.. He pointed out that a notice designed to direct traffic on the road had been placed above the footpath and was consequently confusing to pedestrians. The Mayor undertook to have the matter attended to.

The work of erecting the septic tank on the foreshore south of i’iy.;? street station is proc" ’ding satisfactorily. The T ank itself has been cemplvlcd and tne contractors are at present engaged in building the remaining portion of the concrete outfall whica passes under the railway line and joins the section leading to the tank, which has been built lor some time. The work on the seaward side of the tank, which consists of a series of wooden boxes as tlumip.g, Is also proceeding. In all there will be. about 3000 feet of boxing, and at the present time about 600 feet have been laid. This work has to be done when the tide is out so that progress is naturally not so rapid as it would be in the case of no interruptions, but nevertheless very fair progress is being made.

A steward of a popular interstate steamer, which arrived in Sydney at The week-end, complained bitterly about “ragtime" enthusiasts who travel nowadays. "At six o’clock, often as early as five," he lamented, "we have passengers knocking ragtime tunes out of our grand, and they keep busy until eleven o’clock at night. Once upon a time I used to enjoy an evening’s visit to a music hall, but that’s a thing of the past now. for one does not need to pay to hear about Alexander’s ragtime band —a steward gets to know all about it while at sea." The ship’s barber was no less friendly disposed towards "ragtime” singers. Ho held that no man could shave a seasick passenger while passengers played fast tunes in Hie loudest possible key. others clapped inharmonlously. and banged their feet like “corner" men. "If ragtime retains its present popularity I shall get the sack," added the barber.

In the report of the Tramway Committee laid before the Town Council last night there appeared the following clause —"That Messrs A. Dickenson and Sons. Birmingham, be offered, without prejudice, twenty-six pounds five shillings in full settlement of their claim, and that a draft for this amount be forwarded by the Borough solicitor." Cr Lillicrap, Chairman of the Tramway Committee, said that the claim was for services rendered in connection with the trvnway tenders. Messrs Dickenson and Pons had bad very little to do in the- matter, hut they put in a claim for fifty-two guineas as a retaining fee. This was considered excessive and they were offered ten guineas, and their solicitor wrote stating that they regarded this as an insult. The committee had gone into the matter, and they had come to the conclusion that ten guineas was perhaps a little too small a sum to offer. but they considered that twenty-five guineas was ample. Cr Dunlop, in seconding the adoption of the clause, said that lie thought it was a fair offer to make The clause was adopted.

An interesting question will he brought before the New Zealand Fniversity Senate to-day by the Rev. A. Cameron, who has given native to move—"That in view oi the influence of the prescription for the junior university scholarship examination on the work of the secondary schools, the Dunedin Committee be appointed to receive replies from the beads of secondare- schools and others to the following questions, and to report n»xt Senate —(a) What is ti:o general effect of the scholarship examination on the work of your school? (hj) is the present standard too high. (ci Have you evidence of over-pressure due to the preparation for this examination? A separate report to be made for girls' and boys' schools."

The international aspect of sport was alluded to by the Prime Minister of Australia (Mr Cook) at a luncheon to the visiting American baseballers reSently. "In playing your game here,” he told the visitors, "you are playing ft far bigger, more important, and farreaching game than is apparent on the surface. These national sports of ours are greater unifying forces between the nations of the world to-day than anything else I know of. I was talking to the Swedish Consul the other day, and he told me that the knowledge of Australia had increased wonderfully in Europe since we have been sending competitors to the Olympic Games." Mo. added Mr Cook, would games tend to draw closer still the bonds of friendship, affection, and good-will between the great branches of the Anglo-Saxon race, America, and Australia.

At the Magistrate's Court yesterday morning before Mr G. Cruickshank, S.m!, judgment for plaintiffs was giv.n in the following undefended civil cases; Or G. J. Yule v. Miss .1. Campbell (Invercargill! claim with costs ss; P. H. Vickery v. Jas. Moffett (Waikaia) claim £5 13s 2d. costs ISs lid; Thomson and < ’o. v. Geo. Smith (Matauraj claim £lO 14s 6d. costs £1; Wm. .Martin v. Ernest White (Invercargill; claim 6y (id, costs as. Everett v. W. W. Jackson (Wellington* claim £1 17s 9d; costs as; Southland Acclimatisation Society v. Alexande: Mennie (Waikiwi) claim f 1 ids, costs £1 12s: J. T. Peters v. Patrick Hogan I Invercargill) claim £,T, costs 11s; Grace and Co. v. Josepii Gilfedder (Invercargill; claim £l. costs IDs; A. E. King v. J no. Bassett (Invercargill; claim £■'• 12s Sd. costs 23s Cd; Thomson and Co. v. Alex Webster (Riverton) claim £77 3s Bd, costs £1 10s. In the judgment summons case. T. A. Dewar v. Jas. Newton (Ruahine; claim £9 16s. the motor was ordered to pay the amount on 22nd February, warrant to be suspended if lie pay £3 on that day and £3 on each succeeding month, in default three weeks imprisonment. In the defended case Henderson and Co. (Mr M. Macalister; v. McLeod Bros., Mabel Bush (Mr A. B. Haggitt), which was a claim for £33 11s 6d for goods supplied, judgment was given for plaintiffs for the full amount with costs £5 17a.

On account of the largo attendance of the pablip at last Sunday evening’s concert In Rugby Park, the Hibernian Band will give another concert next Sunday at the same time and place when another popular programme will be rendered. The Southland Acclimatisation Society resolved at its meeting last night to recommend to the Minister of Internal Affairs that there be an open season in Southland from May Ist to July 31st for the shooting of hares, grey spoonbill, teal and paradise ducks, pukeko and pigeons. No limit was placed on the number of game which could be shot on any one day.

The recent industrial upheaval was responsible for the dominion seeking in all directions for supplies of coal, and during the past month unusually large shipments have arrived from Newcastle, not only in Wellington, but at the four principal ports in New Zealand. Tho bulk has gone to Wellington, where so many Home liners are regularly bunkered. Transvaal coal has also come in big quantities .ex the steamers Maisie. Kilbride. Hans B, and Vinstra, and two more boats—the Hornfels and the Magdala—are yet to arrive from Calcutta. The Strathdene and the Achlibster are due in Wellington any time now. The Border Knight is also due from Japan, and coal from the same quarter is being brought by the Knight/of the Thistle. But perhaps the most important charter of all is that of the steamer Rags, which is to carry a cargo of the best coal from Hull to the dominion at eighteen shillings and sixpence per ton.

£SOO Reward.” is the enticing heading to a poster signed by tho Minister of Justice, and circulated by his Department, a copy of which document is displayed at tiie Christchurch police station. " Whereas on the 10th of November.” it reads, “an attempt was made by means of the explosion of gel ignite to wilfully damage machinery in tile colliery at Denniston, the property of the Westport Coal Company, it is hereby notified that a reward of five hundred pounds will bo paid for such information as will lead to the conviction of the person or persons, who caused the said explosion." A. L. Herdman, Minister of Justice, Wellington.

According to the Queenstown paper, the Ben Lomond climb is as popular as ever this year with visitors to that town. Usually parties up to twelve and sixteen in number make the ascent and the hour for leaving is generally about midnight. By starting at this hour the mountaineers are able to reach the top just in time to see the sun rise, which adds much to the fascination of the climb. Dn Sunday last four visiting young ladies, in company with a local guide, made the ascent of Cecil Peak. The last stage of the climb was made through snow and not without considerable difficulty. This is the first time that ladies have successfully negotiated the top. Tile view from the summit is said to be a magnificent one.

A small quantity of Stale coal was taken to Wellington by the s.s. Komata. which arrived from Westport on .Monday morning. It was practically all sold before arrival. The State Coal Department, having booked up a certain number of orders, bad then stopped doing business for several weeks. Even now the Department is taking no chances, but is doling out the fresh supply a bagful to eacli customer. At the time of the strike the price of the 21b loaf in Wellington was raised from to -Id, at which figure it still remains. During the industrial trouble Hour rose from fit to £lO 10s and £ll. H lias since gone down about 10s a ton, but that is not sufficient in the opinion of the master bakers to warrant a reversion to the ok! price of ;D~d for the 21b loaf. When (lour recedes to what may be considered its normal price of £'.'. t’ae bakers, it is anticipated, will make a reduction of Vid a loaf. It is said that before the strike

the charge for the 21b loaf in Dunedin and Auckland was 4d, although the bakers in those cities get their flour 10s a ton cheaper than the Wellington bakers do.

The Inspector of the Southland Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reports that during the past few weeks action lias been taken in throe cases of cruelty to animals, all cf which have been in favour of the Society. thus going to prove (lie usefulness and need of such a society. Several cautions have been given to drivers of horses, and also to .consignors of poultry and pigs, and it would be well for owners generally to use more care in handling animals, as it is the intention of the Society to prosecute in every case of at least aggravated cruelty. The Inspector anticipates that as winter advances there will be more cases occurring, and it would be well, therefore, if the public exercised due care so as to obviate the necessity of action by the Society. The membership is still very small, as the Society is doing a good work it is hoped that the general public will manifest greater interest in its doings and become members.

A man had a miraculous escape from being dashed to pieces at Henley on Wednesday afternoon, the sensational incident being the chief topic of conversation aboard the trains. The south express usually arrives at Henley first, and nulls into the" inside line, allowing the northward express ’ a clear run through Henley immediately alongside the platform. The amazement of passengers on the stationary express can he imagined when they beheld an elderly man in the act of stepping across the rails about seven yards in front of the fast approaching engine. The enginedriver must have observed the man, for the whistle was sounded and the brakes applied with remarkable promptness—not one whit too soon. Some passengers who witnessed the scene declare that the man was touched by the engine, while others aver that he just got clear. All agree, however, that he had a hairbreadth l scape. The man whose life was so gravely in peril slipped in between two carriages of tlm standing train and quickly disappeared. The stationmaster and a band of curious persons were quickly in pursuit of the adventurer, but apparently ho was not to be seen.

"Profit sharing is the finest thing in Cue world" was the remark made by a Belfast manufacturer now on a visit to Wellington to a Post reporter recently. He explained that the principle adopted by his firm was to pay its workmen the same interest, in proportion, on their wages as was pair] to the shareholders in dividends. [f a man's wages wore one hundred and twenty pounds petyear. tor instance, lie would receive interest on that amount. provided. of course, that the year's working admitted of a dividend being paid to the shareholders. If the shareholders did not receive a dividend then the workmen did not expect to receive one. This was a better method than the bonus system, as the employee did not understand, while the business was going on apparently in the same way as usual (although a loss might be occurring), why the bonus was withheld. The interest scheme meant taking the worker into the employer's confidence, but it paid in the long run. In the case of his own firm, the manufacturer»stated. the system had proved so successful that travellers who three years ago were earning one hundred and twenty pounds a year with travelling expenses, had increased their sales to such an extent that they were now' being paid four hundred pounds a year, and the firm's turnover had trebled itself in three years.

The second auction sale of 100 lots of salvaged cargo from the Tyrone drew a very large crowd to Messrs Park, Reynolds auction rooms on Tuesday afternoon (says the Otago Daily Times.) The sale was watched with keen interest throughout, and bids came freely for all classes of goods offered. Mr E. C. Reynolds opened business at 20 minutes past 2 by submitting five lots of whisky. Por five quarter casks of Dewar’s, bidding rose from 7>s to Gs 3d per gallon, the latter figure securing the lot. More of Dewar’s, and an octave of Thom and ''amerotfs went at the same price, and two oetav".- of M.C blend found a purchaser at -Is. The most important items on the catalogue were two Albion motor chassis for delivery vans. These had evidently favourably impressed the connoisseur s who inspected them, for bidding rose to £2lO in one case, and to £195 in the other. The first was purchased by Messrs R. Hudson and Co., and the second the car which slipped into the sea by Mr J. Maxwell, of Momona. The remainder of the goods on the catalogue included all sorts of ironmongery and metalware, machinery and implements, farmers’ requisites, and odd lots, such as cocoa and chocolates, coffee essences, tweeds, paper bags, saccharine, and plate glass. Business was brisk to the very close, and the average of prices secured must have been decidedly satisfactory to the vendors, Lloyds’ agents.

A wireless message received last night stated that the s.s. Rotorua was anchored off Nugget Point on account of foggy weather. She expects to reach Bluff this morning.

Mr W. G. Graves, solicitor, Oamaru, the discoverer of a practicable short route to Milford Sound from Wakatipu via Hollyford Valley, reached Queenstown from Elfin Bay on Monday evening In company with Messrs Monk and McEnnis, District Engineers. The party followed the route over the new pass into the Cleddan Valley but did not cross the river. The district engineers were very much impressed . with the possibilities of the route, and it is hoped that the report will induce the Government to expend a sum of money on it sufficient to open it to the tourist.

Last night, Mr John MacKay, of Georgetown, wrote to the Council stating that he would give gratis a seat for patrons of the car at the Georgetown terminus if he were allowed to place It on the western side of Pomona Road close against Mr Mitchell’s trees and clear of the asphalt. Cr Dunlop moved that the matter be referred to the Works Committee, and that Mr MacKay be thanked for his generous offer. The Mayor said that he hoped many other citizens would act In the same way, as such seats were of great benefit to the people who used the cars.

The employees and friends of Messrs Thomson and Beattie were favoured with excellent weather for their annual picnic, which they held at Ocean Beach on Wednesday last. The committee of management worked hard to ensure the outing being a success, and their efforts were amply rewarded, everyone appearing to enjoy themselves immensely. Many took the opportunity of having a sea bathe, while games and an excellent sports programme also helped to pleasantly while away the time. The results of the different events are as follow: Men’s open race. Mr Blodorn: ladies’ race. Miss Hunter; hop, step, and jump (gents), Mr J. Thomson, ladies, Miss Hunter; married men’s race, Mr Everett; married ladies' race, Mrs R. Thomson: single men’s race, Mr J. Newman; single ladies' race. Miss Hoy wood; three-legged race. Mr J. Harper and partner; cigarette race, Mr J. Thomson; potato race, Mr Tout Harper; high leap. Mr Blodorn; Thomson and Beattie’s Sheffield Handicap, Mr Bartlett.

Friday hist was one of the roughest days experienced on the lake for a great many years (reports the Wakatipu Mailt This was at least the experience of those who travelled up to the Head of the Lake in the. P.s. Mountaineer. The vessel was fairly heavily laden with timber forward and this probably caused her to plunge more than usual. An exceptional sea was running between Walter Peak and Mt. Nicholas, so the captain decided to put into the jetty at the latter place, where the steamer waited for throe hours. The timber was removed on to the jetty in the meantime. The journey was then resumed. but under no less trying conditions. and the Head of Lake was not reached till 5 o’clock, some five hours late. The wind fortunately lulled considerably after this, and the return journey was much smoother.

Messrs Baldwin and Hayward, patent attorneys, of 215 Lambton Quay, Wellington, report that they have filed the following applicants for patents for New Zealand from December 16th, 1913, until 12th January, 1014: —W. H. S. (Brewer. Wellington, improved pin; H. ii I. Stroud, Wanganui, construction of I concrete .buildings; G. H. Allen, bumsden. Southland, release contrivance for plough chains: .1. Trembath. Thames, Auckland, vehicle wheel; J. P. Prouse, Nelson, production of fibre from phorniiuni lenax; H. I*. Van Calcar, J. Lllerman and H. J. Marlin, The Hague, I Holland, process for drying and sterilising air: C. W. Cameron and J. S. Irvine, Brisbane, folding cot; D. Brodie, Croydon, N.S.W., and t\ . A. 3 homas, Burwood. N.S.W.. automatic pressure alarm for pneumatic tyres; .1. McMahon, Rt-efton, brake for vehicles; J. M. Sharrer, New Vork, folding tops for automobile touring cars; Hill’s Patent Motor Vacuum Hoad Cleanser, Ltd., London, road sweeping machine: .1. P. Sheehan, Port Ahuriri, baking tins; S. Cheney. W. Aus., combined air and momentum railway brake; C. H. McPherson, Springhurst, and X. Dolahenty, Lindeliow, cutting and distributing vermin destroyer; O, A. Pair. Whangarel. double hook; W. L. Adams, Tokomaru, pulley; J. H. Jackson. London, tube coupling' for electric ciruits; C. D. Times, I Adelaide, mountings of back chains upon lean saddles, etc.; C. Hopewell, Ottawa, i (lushing devices: J. Drage, filtering ma- ! chines, H. O. Humphries, Hokianga, | ointment for animals; G. Pain, Ascot (Vale North Melbourne, seed and ferlili--1 ser drill; F. J. Barnes, Hamilton, North Brisbane, starting internal combustion motors or engines: N. B. Wallis. Christchurch, castor for furniture.

Thomson and Beattie. Dtd. have been fortunate in receiving this week ex s.s. Kotorua a case of manufacturers’ seconds in Table Linens. Cloths from 2 yards to 3 U yards long, Serviettes x 22 R and 27 x 27. These are being opened at once and brought forward for the end of season -sale, starting on Saturday morning. This is an opportunity for bargains in Table Linens which you should not miss. x

Cool, hygenic. non-irritant. cellular Underwear 3s I'd and Ss a garment.— FndriH’s, opp. Post Office. x

The time has once more arrived for that stirring event. Price and Bulleid’.s annual great cheap sale, on Thursday. January 22. The doors will be thrown open to admit bargain-seekers of both household goods and wearing apparel. As this sale is now so well known little need Vie said relative to the big reductions that are always, made at this time. Tt might, however, be mentioned that as the major portion of the premises are in the hands of the builders preparatory to rebuilding, room is an important feature, and to obtain this extraordinary sacrifices are being made. Price and Bullcid invite your inspection. x

Bargains will be the keyword of Thomson and Beattie’s End of Season and Rebuilding Sale, which starts to-morrow morning. The stock must be very much reduced as space will be limited during the next few months. Be sure and participate in the bargains. x

Wo would respectfully urge upon any of our readers whose eyesight is Ruling or weak from any cause whatsoever to consult Mr R. Sommerville. chemist and eyesight specialist. Deo street, Invercargill, who is in every sense competent to render the necessary aid. and after careful investigation to supply the proper spectacles in every case, and at moderate cost. Good eye-sight is oil important to every one of us, and none can afford to neglect that faculty as soon as ever the sight begins to wane as a natural sequence. That period will usually be found to be between the ages of 10 and 50 years, while there are some whose sight from various causes needs artificial aid at a much earlier age. x SYNOPSIS NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. On Page 1— Wanted boy. Wanted man. Wanted general. Wanted blacksmith. Wanted Sawmill hands. Wanted farm labourers. Colin McDonald has some handy sections and modern houses for sale. Tenders invited for supply of brushbox decking to Cite Bluff Harbour Board. China and crockery in artistic designs and reliable quality at Smith and Lainga On Page 4. Reserve your purchases till Friday, Jan. 30th, the opening of Herbert Haynes's sale. On ii?age S.— Fullers’ Pictures to-night at S. Lyceum Pictures to-night at S. Hibernian Band concert. Theatre. Monday. Notice re sale of impounded horse. Two pounds reward for information regarding damage to tramway property. All accounts owing by John Jordan to be rendered by Saturday, Slat Jan. On Page 7. — McDonald’s big alteration sale now on. On Page 8— The auction of sections In Seaward Bush township has been withdrawn.