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Southland Times, Issue 17628, 17 April 1914, Page 6

In Melbourne and each of the other capital cities. remarks the Melhonne Arngs. suburban householders are perennially fared hy lie- problem of securing domestic help, hut their troubles are not to he compared with those of residents of the Northern Territory. The matter was brought up on the -nd insi. through an application to the Minister for external Affairs. Mr Glynn, for permission to introduce a limited number of indentured black girls to do household work, as the residents had despaired of securing the services of white ones. Mr Glynn turned an unsympathetic ear to the request, and Panvin wives will consequently lie compelled to continue doing their own housework. In the course of his enquiries .Mr Glynn learned some interesting facts about the servant girl finest ion in the north. Not the least absorbing was the assertion that bachelors as a rule fell victims to the charms of any of the white domestics who could he induced to leave the Southern States, and the girls often gained homes of their own and began to complain of Ihe scarcity of domestic help almost before they had become properly established witli their new employers. It was stated lurther that at present’! no white domestic was at work in Marwin. and in some instances household duties were being done hy men, at wages ranging up to two pounds a week. Chinese cooks are in deman at Darwin. and they draw sometime three pounds per week'. Tire Administrator of the Northern Territory, Dr Gilruth. stated that, so far as lie could sec. the only prospect of relief for hj ouseh o Iders in the north was in the commencement of the ra.ilway construction works, when he hoped some of the workmen would bring their families, and the girls would perhaps bo glad to earn good wages in domestic service—until they got married. A SWIFT PROPOSITION. During the next few days an opportunity will be given to purchase the Royal Club Swift Cycles at prices much lower than these machines nave ever been offered at before. The ladies' model is the finest bicycle in the world, unequalled for ease of running, beauty of finish, and luxury of equipment has been reduced from £ls to £l2 10s. This reduced price continues in force only unRie end of the present month, and as Rje stock of ladies’ models is being rapidlv depleted It is advisable to purchase'without delay. This bicycle is so built that it allows the rider to assume a position both graceful and comfortable " violent exertion is unnecessary, even’ when pedalling against a strong breeze. The Swift is par excellence the fashionable wheel, being the favourite bicycle of the peerage and aristocracy in Britain and on the Continent. Exceptionally easy terms may be arranged, good allowances on second hand bicycles. Call and see the latest models of ladles’ or gents’ Swifts. Godward’s Bike Shop. Don street, agent for Swifts, Rovers and J3-S-A.

While the Royal departure was rather amusing to the ordinary pakeha, one at least of the travellers is quite in earnest about the matter, says the Auckland Star in describing the send-off given to the Maori "King,” Rata. and his companions, on leaving for London on Saturday. Tupu Taingakawa is an old man entitled to respect, botli from his descent and his own character. In his time he has played no unimportant part He is convinced that there have been violations of the Treaty of Waitangi, more especially witli regard to dealings with Maori land. He thinks lie has not received the satisfaction from the Now Zealand Government the case demands. He has come to the conclusion that it is no use "talk J ing lo the son," as the Maoris .say, and he is now going .right to the King, "the father." Armed with letters of introduction from the Government to the High Commissioner and Lord Emmett, this a.ged Maori is taking his grievances Home. There has been a good deal of discussion about the trip among, the Maoris at Waalvi, the royal village bn the Waikato river, and opinions are divided as to the wisdom of the royal tour. Those who went away on Saturday morning said that the objection comes from a very small section. and is put down chiefly to personal reasons. No definite plans have been made as to the course of action once. London is reached but whatever happens the travellers will, no doubt, have a very Interesting story to tell when they get back to the bunks of the Waikato river. SWEARS BY IT. "My little grandchild Olive was attacked with bronchitis and nothing 1 tried did her any good,” says Mrs E. Headlfen. 186 Tasman street. Newtown. N.Z. "Having seen Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy advertised as being most effective in the treatment of bronchitis X thought I would try it. I did so and it gave her immediate relief from the first dose. Now I .swear by Chamberlain’s Remedy-”—.