The Waikato Argus, [PUBLISHED DAILY] THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1914.

Waikato Argus, Volume XXXVI, Issue 5726, 1 October 1914, Page 2

The Waikato Argus, [PUBLISHED DAILY] THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1914.

The measures of a man's life is the well spending of it-not the length.--Plutarch.

An earthquake yesterday disarranged the apparatus at the Cape Campbell lighthouse, preventing the light beinf »bown. White Island is again reported active. There is a powerful smell of sulphur at Opotiki. A writ for alleged libel, in which the sum of £SOO is claimed, has been issued by a school teacher residing in the Eketahjna district, against a settler in the same locality. The Premier has received an official message from Mr Fisher, Federal Premier, stating that the Commonwealth prohibition of the export of flour does not apply to contracts which New Zealand importers had made before the proclamation. A schoolboy gives the Hutt Chronicle the following conundrum:—"Why do the Germans think it best to shy clear of Cook Strait?" The tmswer is: "Because Nelson guards one Bide and Wellington the other, with Marlborough and Pieton close handy." After a hearing at Napier extending over two days, the jury in the case in which Dr Deck sued Dr Reed, both of Waipav.a, for £5Ol damages for alleged slander, returned a verdict of Is damages. The question of costs of the first trial is to be argued later. The Swiss Society of Public Utility for Women makes an appeal urging every young girl of marriageable age to undergo a physical examination by a doctor "for the sake of herself, her husband, and her country." The object of the society is the betterment of the race and the home until the day when the Government takes the matter in hand and demands certificates of health before sanctioning a marriage. A porter at Ngahauranga, close to Wellington, had a somewhat exciting experience on Monday evening. He was adjusting a signal wire, and turned the green light to the signalman. Immediately he was pounced upon by s ; x men from the fort, who alleged that he had been signalling in the Morse code, arid conveyed him to the fort. After explanations and cautions, the porter was released.

Mr sincl Mrs Philip Snowden, two distinguished social reformers from England, are planned to speak in Hamilton next Sunday and Thursday. Mr Snowden is Labour M.P. for Blackburn, and is force in politics, both in the country and in Parliament. There is always a full House when Mr Snowden speaks, including the two Front Benches. This is a high compliment to Mr Snowden's powers as an orator and debater, the British Parliament being very critical in these respects. Mrs Snowden 'is extremely cultured and well-read, and her reputation as an orator is not confined to Great Britain, for she attracts large audiences on the Continent also. It is not often that we are favoured by two such first rank speakers and thinkers, una the opportunity of hearing them should not be missed.

We regret to announce the death of Mrs Jno. Rountree, late of the Waikato Hotel, Hamilton East, which occurred at her residence, at Ellerslie, yesterday, at the early age of 39. The deceased lady had been in failing health for some time, and her end, though sudden, was not unexpected. During the time she was residing in Hamilton East Mrs Rountree made a largo circle of friends, and she will gratefully be remembered for many acts of kindnesses and charity extended to families less favourably situated. She leaves a husband and a large family of young children, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.

"The Defence Department has ordered Fluenzol for the Expeditionary force. "YOU CAN'T JUDGE A HORSE by its harness! " Nor can you judge the quality of Martell's by other Brandies. Marten's—favourite the world over,