THE HAWKE'S BAYTRIBUNE

6 EDITION

With which is incorporated "THE HASTINGS STANDARD; Established 1896

VOL. IV., No. 798 FRIDAY EVENING, /S 79/6.

ENTERTAINMENTS, taAsk anyone iiov to spend the mostpleasant evening, and tune persons

out of tea wii#say, visit the|pNOT fgtHEATBE, J|-AgnNGB.

TO-NIGHT At 8. TO-NIGHTAnd get acquainted with

Ting iQLLION DOLLAR MYSTERYthe million dollar mysteryThe MILLION DOLLAR MYSTERY

PjumA. Xo. 15,furnishes enonghKXCmSIENT FOR EVERYBODY.Leifnate men -do desperate deeds, and

to-nighi's instalment:THE BORROWED HYDROPLANETHE BORROWED HYDROPLANE

«a chock fall of desperate actions.

The fallowing six supporting items wiQplease the greatest critic:

'PATHE'SOAZEn® War IssueFor Love o€ Mary EUen A prettyFar Lore ofMary EDem Child DramaQUKEKIE OF THE NILE ComedyDeparture of tbet Bth Reinforcements.Demi-tare of the Bth Reinforcements.INffIWTE OF.H3M DnunaTheir First QoanW Syd. Drew Comedy

KING'S GRAND ORCHESTRA.Prices as usual. No extra for booking.

UtROiE ONIONS, 7/6 per cwt.—T.i* Harkm. Ltd.. Haatmm.Ontaw, Ltd.,Smia and Oak Bedsteads at

asaal k»w prices.—Christie, Queenstreet, Hutingi.pKA MEAL, Barley Meal, Pollard,1 bitdin food for pjn and poul-try.—T. Clarkaon, Ltd., Hastings.T>EACHES, Phnns, Nectarines, Ap>* plea, Toaataes, trosh daily.—Bead. BaHen andjCo., Hastings.\SW POTATOES, finest quality, 9/-

per cwt, 5/6 56Ibs: Onions, Id perlb-—T. (Sanson, Ltd., Bastings.

ALL STANDS, Settees, .Umbrella- Stands, alltat extremtiy low prices

—Christie.Qqeen street, Hastings.UTAICBD KNOWN.—Ladies* After-"ao4« Tee Aprons (muslin) from 1/3

to 3/6 —C. Koorey's, Hastings.IITASTKD to Char, Men's Tronsflrs™ fraa 6/9 upwards, at C. Koorey's,

. Hastings.TVONT JOSS ITi—Small Cat and

"Maitresa, only 14/6, at Christie's,Qaen gtrtfct,. Hastings.

\*TANTBI>-KNOWN—We nU Work-*� jag Shirts from 1/11, Negligeflhirta from 2/B.—C. Koorey. HMfagi.

There's a Photo-" gmte in yonr town at Elite

Stadias, Station street, Hastings. Goodwork, moderate)price.f^AJtDKN-Beed», Garden Tools, Gar-** den Sprays, can all be obtainedfron CSwtana i Stare in Heretaanga•treat, ffssfcfttgs.

Stotroom lott,'**!/- each,•11 the QroafcExpolsiga Clear-ance.—Westerman and Co.'a Thrt-ana-

ft Sale, Hastings.�BADY-TO-W2SAR Bo* .Suits, all* nam, best fitting, usually 63/- to

70/ , sobdsaie pHr» 09/6, 42/-; SportsMilm aS the latest styles, safe pricesSfil 42 sp/-.—Westerman and Co.tlOTs Mercerised and Hnckaback

Shirts, white,sale price 2/6; Boys'stiWg Flannelette Shirts, safe price1/6: Boys' Neglige Shirts, sale price2/11.—Westerman and Co., Hastings."TOTASHING TIES, sale price 3 for"* 1/-; long wfcteend "Res, nsnaDy

2/6, sale price 3 for 2/-; Derby Ties innub and dob stripes, sale price 9d;Knitted Ties, sale price 1/-.—Wester-man Co., Hastings.

A SPORTSMAN asked his friends tohmcb, ; whose appetites were fickle,aftmwaiila there was nothing left

—of the deKcions MILITARY PICKLENAILS used in making fruit

erases, 1} and 2 inches kmc. Yonean Voy any quantity atHemyWfßiamsand SomyLtd., Hastings Branch.WANTED KNOWN that yoo canww apt a Back of OatenShearCh&ff from Clarkaon's at from4/6 to 5/g drtyrered.#i\EPS for the Races.—Black or White,A- the delicious MILITARYPICKLE. Every sensible person eatsit, e<rety live Grocer sells it at a reason-awe pnee.X>AIRD AND CO (late Maddison's)," Hastings.—Motherk, bring your

hays for hard-wearing Suits, Shirts,Caps and Hose. Satisfaction guaran-teed.

BAIBD AND CO <late Maddison's),Hastings.—White Pique, 8d yard ;

double-widthCnun Dress Cord, 6d yd;Black and White Check Dress, 1/11 yd;Pink and Grey Ratine Dress, 1/6 yd.TJAIBD AND CO (late Maddison's),

Hastings.—Faucy Bags at verylow prices-to d«r; Ladies' Silk Belts,were 5/11, now 2/-; Ladies' Kid Gloves2/- pair. Remnants in all departmentsat-prices to quit quickly. -

now is your chance for•*-" Cheap Fresh Peaches, Plums,Nectarines, Apples. Tomatoes.—Beard,BnHea and Co., Hastings.ILIABY had a little lamb, whose gnar-■***- dian was fickle. Subsequentlythe lamb was ate with some de&cionsMILITABY PICKLE. Every KveGrocer sella it at the right price.M 7 ANTED.—Have yonr feet seen to." Corns, Ingrowing Toe-nail". care-

Hlly attended to at THE HYDRO,Tmbimb at., Napier. Absolutely pain-la*.—W. H. Hildabrandt. Chiropodist

IKTiIEN yon are asked to pap the""mustard, for some appetite to

tickle, remind yonr friend what thepeople say about the delicious MILI-TARY FICEIJL Every Kve GroceraeQa it at a reasonable,price.

SCHOOL OF DRESSMAKING.

J* 8880NS in Cwtuae and Dressmak--4 inc.bmby MISB BENZIES, 601

AVENUK ROAD W., HASTINGS.tTenu « application.

mnTß.—ftwhww ftrriwi on mnonalTINLIST TO-DAY!—JKtoys' Uniform

Suits, khaki, with cap to match,alt 'jrian* at big reductions saletime.Boys' Washing Suits, sale"price 7/6.—Weatwiuan and Co., Hastingg.A LL-WOOL Colonial Socks, usually

1/6 Jgeir, sale price 1/-; Men'sutroiig Mikado Braces, usually 1/11,mL» price 1/3; Men's White TennisShirts, sale price 2/6.—Westerman andfa, Hastings.TtyfTEVS Colonred NegKge Shirts, übu-iML aOy 5/6 to 7/6, sale price 2/6;Men's Navy Flannel Unders, sale price2/0; Men'a Wire Tweed Trousers, saleprice 8/9.—Weatennan and Co.ALLIf- yard.—Tussores, Voiles,

Embroideries. etc., tables ofRemnants all 1/-. Out-and-ont pricesr. fog Great Expulsion Clearance Days—Wettarniß ana Co., Hastings.

This is not a day for Pecksniffianplatitudes, nor for oracular epi-grams. Treaties broken, inoffensivecitizens, women and babes murderedwholesale by land and MS; wellspoisoned, deadly gases taking theplace of manly conflict, houses ofGodruthlessly destroyed, fair landsdesolated*, noble cities-ruined with-out provocation, or without reason-able object or purpose, the worldfilled with abominable lies, theHymn of Hate on the tips of child-en. Is it not time for all the worldto speak and act for God andrighteousness?

—Dean of Marlborough.

ENTERTAINMENTS. !•.

HAYWARD'S picturespeifpmic THEATRE. NAPIER.

TO-NIGHT At 8. TO-NIGHT

The Phoenix Films and Big ProductionsCompany presents a highly exciting and

Emotional Drama:PARTEDBY THESWORD

*

This is the chronicle of the adventuresof a young Englishman, Jack Moran,who was spending a vacation in a townin Southern Germany. He had, in amost intrepid manner, saved a younglady whose lifowas in danger throughher horses bolting. Later in the weekhe attends a gambling house, and thelady recognises him. While in thegambling room war is declared, and aGerman posse-arrives to arrest all Eng-lishmen. The lady discloses herself, andamidst an exciting scene leads himthrough an escape. Evenutually hereaches the French lines by making oneof the most exciting rides, and a won-derful leap over a chasm on a motor

cycle.

The latest KEYSTONE Whirl of Merri-ment—2oooft of Hilarious Laughter,

featuring Syd. Chaplin:—*o ONE TO GUIDE HIM—

—NO ONE TO GUIDE HIM—A weO filled and varied collection of

Animated News in theTOPICAL BUDGET No. 217

A splendid Heart Interest "Majestic"Drama:

BIG JIM'S HEART

A tremendously funny Comic Subject,filmed by the York Company:

ONE ON IKEV

GOD SAVE THE KING.PRICES—] /- and 6d.

TENDERS.are invited for the re-

moral of refuse for pig feeding.—Apply H.B. Fruit, Produce and CoolStorage Co.. Ltd., Hastings.rpO PAINTERS.—Wanted, SendersA for oil painting and distemperinghouse at Waipukurau.—Apply Cairnsand Paton, Havelock North.

TO BUILDERS.

FIIEXDERS are invited for the ercc-A tion of a Residence in Frederick

street, Hastings. Plans and specifica-tions may be seen at the Architect'soffice, where tenders close on SATUR-DAY, 26th February, 1916, at Noon.

H.»G. DAVIES, A.N.Z.I. A.,Registered Architect.

Heretaaaga strfet, Hastings.BAT HOSTEL, LTD.

fTIENDERS are invited for purchaseof the Company's Property consist-

ing of 10 acres (more or less), situatedat Havelock North, adjoining propertyof Mr. Fitzroy.

Tenders close with the undersignedon the 7th March, 1916.

For fnll particulars applyREGINALD GARDINER, Sec.

Tribune Buildings, Hastings.

BUY your Jam Fruits from Beard,Bnlleo and Co., at auction prices.

Fresh every day.

A FEW LINES in Kitchen Utensils,cheap, at Christie's, Queen street,

Hastings.ftHEAP Fresh Fruit daily at Beard,

Ballon and Co. Hundreds ofcases.

JJRITISH JJREAJ)HASTINGS.

I BEG to notify the Public that, inresponse to numerous requests, I

have decided to ran a DELIVERYCART in connection with my Breadand Small Goods business, commencingon about March 14th, 1916.

All persons desirous of having Breaddelivered at their doors are requestedto place their orders at the BRITISHBREAD DEPOT, HERETAUNGASTREET, HASTINGS, and they willreceive prompt attention.

PRICES: 41b loaf 9d delivered, atshop Bd.I take this opportunity of thanking

the Pnblic for their liberal support inthe past, and can assure them that inthe future I will continue to serve outa first-class article.

C. H. PEARSON,Proprietor British Bread Depot and

Rising Son Cafe, Hastings.

WHAKATTJ FELLMONGERY ANDWOOL-SCOURING WORKS.

TO SHEEPFARMERS OF HAWKE'SBAY & SURROUNDING DISTRICTS.

F you want the best results from your- clip, send it along to me to be scour-

ed. Some people will try to make yonbelieve that your wool after being treat-ed here has to be scoured again inLondon, bufrif yon ask them how theycame to know about that they will tellyon that somebody told them. Practicalevidencepats away all such doubt. Hereis an extract from a private letter fromMessrs. Buxton, Ronald and Co. to oneof my clients:—

" You can tell your scourer that hiswork is tip-top. The wools were cleanand yet not too dry. Some men seemto scour the inside oat of a wool, so tospeak. Your man knows his way aboutit all right, and your wool looked verylustrous and attractive."

And from another client, their lastreport from Messrs. Balme and Co.says:—" The scouring and get-up of this

portion of Igbe clip could not be im-proved upon?"

I have numerous other references toprove that my work does not need any-thing farther done to it; so send yourwoofalong and have it scoured. Bydoing so yon will greatly help the OldCountry in the_ life and death struggleahr is engaged in. __

R. TUCKER.T>AIRD AND CO (late Maddison's),D Hastings.—Ladies' Smart Blouses2/6, 3/6. 476, Summer Costumes 6/-,8/6 10/6, White Drill, Pique and LinenSkirts 3/9, 4/9, 6/6, Satin PrincessSkirts 4/6 each.-f> ATRn AND CO (late Maddison's).-D Hastings.—Wide Plain and FancyRibbons, 3 yards for 1/-; Hair Pins,giant Boxes of 300 for 3d; Wide SwissEmbroideries and Insertions, 4 yardsfor 1/-: special line of Cotton, 1/6 doz.reels.T>AIRD AND CO {late Maddison's),

Hastings, the Reliable House forMen's and Boys' Wear. See our stripedNeglige Shirts at 2/6. Men's Sadale-tweea Trousers, a few pairs only at6/11 pair.

ENTERTAINMENTS, ftc.

1oTH MONTHLY 1 oTH-*-<*' SHILLING "POP."

Organised by Mrs. T. W. Lewis. Undercontrol of Hastings Empire Defence

Committee.In aid of Wounded Soldiers Fund.

MUNICIPAL THEATRE, HASTINGS,TO-NIGHT

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 1916.PRICES: 1/- (6d extra to book),

Gallery 6d.Box Plan at Hall and Son's.

■J3RINCESS THEATRE, HASTINGS.

TO-NIGHT At 8. TO-NIGHTLast Night of the

THE LITTLE LUMBER JACK 2000ftAnd the Star Dtpma:

THE MAN IN THE ATTIC (3500ft.)Soul-«tirring Drama by" the LondonFilm Company. Thrills and Mystery

galore.__

Notforgetting the Laugh-maker:POKES AND JARS (1000ft Comedy)Don't miss this Programme—Your last

chance to-night.POPULAR PRICES—I/- and 6d.

MATINEE 2.30 TO-MORROW.Send the children to seel Billy Reevesin

CAPTAIN KIDD AND DITTOStar Feature:

THE LURE OF THE MASK

TAKAPAU CALEDONIAN SPORTS.T IKE JOHNNY WALKER—stil*

going strong "—in aid of Wound-ed Soldiers Fund, WEDNESDAY, 23rdFebruary, 1916. Great Horse Jump-ing Competition and. Juvenile Dancing,Running, Piping, Field Events anaMotor Events. Come and help! Giftsof Fruit, Lollies and Cake accepted.Brass Band in attendance. CheapRailway Faree.—For further particu-lars, apply '

~ J. MACKAY, Secretary.

MONEY TO tiENDOn Approved Securities at Lowest

Current Rates of Interest.

OOTTERILL & HUMPHRIES,SOLICITORS.

NAPIER AND HASTINGS.

TABLES of Remnants 1/-, scores ofTussore Silks 1/-, numberless Show-

room lots 1/-, Ladies' Frocks, Blouses,etc., at the Out-and-out, Clearance.—Westerman and Co.'s Sale, Hastings.

5 SANGUINARY Sale Days.—TheOut-and-out Clearance of odd lots

Frocks, Blouses, Dresses, Remnants,etc., at 1/- to clear.—Westerman anrlCo.'s Expulsion Sale, Hastings.

Hundreds more 1/- lots for thedrastic clearance days. Fire.

days' Hundredsof Remnants, "all sorts, 1/- each.—Westerman and Co.'s Out-and-out- Ex-pnlsion Sale, Hastings.

ANEMONES AND RANUNCULUS BYTHE THOUSANDS.

BEAUTIFUL BULBS. Plant noit forearly flowering.

ARTHUR SIMMONDS, LIMITED,Seedsmen and Florists,

HERETAUNGA STREET. HASTINGS

C. T. LOWIN'

LICENSED PAWNBROKER ANDSECONDHAND DEALER.

Opposite Flynn'a Hotel, HASTINGS.CASH BUYER

Of Bikes, Prams, Jewellery, Guns,Saddlery, also Gent's Clothing, Boots,

&c., &c.

BARGAINS IN FURNITURE FORCASH OR TERMS.

If yoe have anything to tell, look forthe Sign,

"WE BUY ANYTHING,"Next Bank of N.Z., Hastings.

WHOLE HOUSES OF 1FURNITUREBOUGHT.

P v.TAMA Girdles, sale prices 3d andfid; Pyjama Suits, sale prices 6/11,

7/6, 8/6, 9/6; Men's long White NightShirts, sale price 3/11.—Westermanand Co., Hastings.

WHITE Silk Shirts for men, allsizes, usually 10/6, sale price

6/11; Men's Tussore Silk Shirts, usu-ally 10/6, sale price 7/6. —Westermanand Co., Hastings.

ALL going for 1/- at the Out-and-Out Expulsion Sale of Remnants.

Tussores, Irish Embroidered Pillow-slips, Damasks, etc. Out-and-outClearance.—Westerman & Co.'s Sale.

IF a joint of meat could speak, itwould sav, " I am more tasty with

the delicious MILITARY PICKLE."Every sensible person eats it. Everylive Grocer sells it at the right price.

EN'S White Cotton Summer Sing-lets, sale price 1/- each; TJnder-

pants to match 1/3 ■ Strong Unbleach©uSinglets, sale price 1/6.—Westermanand Co., Hastings.

OYS' and Youths' Slip-on Singlets,with short sleeves, sale prices 2/-,

2/6, 3/-; White Cotton Jerseys, usually3/6, sale price 1/6.—Westerman andCo., Hastings.

MEN'S Strong Felt Hats for work-usually 5/11, sale price 2/6;

Men's Harvest Hats, sale price 6d;Men's Panama Hats from 9/6; TuscanStraws from 2/11. —Westerman <fe Co.

TtyflSS J£ING, ART DEPOT,EMERSON STREET, NAPIER,

Wishes her slients to know that sheti«m secured the services of MISSBARRETT, who has a justly-earnedreputation as a LADIES' HAIRDRES-SER AND TOILET SPECIALIST, totake charge of her rooms.

3 FOR 1/- and 1/- each for choiceEmbroiderery lines. Organdi Neck-

wear, some expensive Sunshades 1/-each, were 6/11. 8/6, etc. The greatexpulsion of odd lots, table lots, etc.Out-and-out Bargain Days.—Wester-man and Co., Hastings.SANGUINARY Clearance Days at

Westerman and Co.'s Sale,r _ IrishEmbroidered, Frilled and HemstitchedPillowcases, 15-, Tray Cloths 1/-.Sheetings 1/- yart^.—Westerman andCo.'s Clearance Days.

\\J ESTKKMAN & CO.'S Sanguinary* Clearance Days.—Hosts of Tus-

sores, 1/ -yard. Great ranges of Print-ed Crepes, 6d yard, at the additionalsaving days.—"Westerman and Co.'sSale, Hastings.

NOTICES.

MEMBERS OF 10th REINFORCE-MENTS (MOUNTEDS).

THE Countess of Liverpool FundCommittee will distribute 'Comforts

for Voyage' parcels to members of the10th Reinforcements (Hastings Enlist-merits) at the Hastings Soldiers Clubon SATURDAY, 19th February, 1916,at 3.30 p.m. „ „

M. J. LUCKIE,Hon. Organising Sec., Liverpool Funq.

HORSES WANTED.A RTILLERY HORSES will bf

bought atPUKETAPU on MONDAY, 21st Feh.HASTINGS on TUESDAY, 22nd Feb.

HAWKE'S BAY WAR RELIEFASSOCIATION.

Feb. 15th, 191&A PPLICATIONS, accompaniedby tfes-

timonials, for the position ofSecretary for the above Association;will be received up to 10 a.m. onFRIDAY, February 25th, 1916.

Applications to be addressed " ThePresident, H.B. War Relief Association,H.B. County Cottncil Office, Napier." *

The salary wiED commence at £250 per,annum.

The Secretary may undertake otherswork than that requred by the Associ-jation.

T. MASON CHAMBERS,President H.B. War Relief Association.

IMPOUNDING NOTICE.

IMPOUNDED by Borough Ranger atStortford Lodge:—

Bay gelding, white star, 3 white-fet-locks, indistinct brand near rump, old

(sore mark, wither, shod.I Brown mare, white star, short tail,no visible brand, shod. -

_.

If not claimed and all expenses paid,will be sold on SATURDAY, MaWfh4th, at 12' noon.

E. A. GRENSIDE, Poundkeeper."

\\TANTED Known—Stone's Taxi wjjl* » leave Market street Stand

Sunday for the Grange at 1.30. Setffcsbooked at J. Donovan's, Hairdresser.Fare 3/-. '

HAWKE'S BAY AGRICULTURALAND PASTORAL- SOCIETY.

HAWKE'S "DAYAWKE'S JDAY

Autumn ojhowUTUMN OHOW

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY,.MARCH 7th and Bth, 1916.

JjWTRIE&>

CLOSE

FEBRUARY 23rd.Schedules'and Entry Forms and ail'

particulars may be obtained from theSecretary's Office in Napier (or fromMr. J. R. Lanauze's office in Hastings),and Entries may be made at either 1*office.

CHAS. DOUGLAS,Secretary. Naper.

ELOCUTION.

]||-RS. W A- WHITLOCK, A.L.C.M.(Nee Gertrude Gallien),

GOLD AND SILVER MEDALLIST.Silver Medallist of L.C.M.

TEACHER OF ELOCUTION.923 HERETAUNGA RD., HASTINGS.

'Phone 873.

H/TISS NEILL resumes Classes from-J-*-*- February Ist at her Studio,BROWNING STREET, NAPIER.Tuition given in all branches of ArtWork. Particulars on application.Hastings: Thursdays.

ELOCUTION.

jy£RS. QEORGE JJARTSHORN,Teacher of Elocution and Dramatic

Art,PLUNKET ROAD, HASTINGS.

Telephone No. 865.

MISS J gT. £JLAIR J^ICKARDTEACHER OF PIANOFORTE.

Resumes TuitionFRIDAY, 4th FEBRUARY. 1918.

Address:806 TOMOANA ROAD, HASTINGS.

'Phone 768.

Q_IRTON T £IOLLEGEMETHODIST SCHOOLROOM,

HASTINGS STREET, HASTINGS.

FIRST TERM commences TUESDAY,15th February. Principal,

MISS A. F. DARBY,Box 58, 'Phone 865.

Parents may interview Miss Darbyat the schoolroom on MONDAY, 14th,from 3.30 to 5.30 p.m.

ART CLASSES for the teaching ofDrawing and Painting from Life areforming in connection with the aboveschool. Separate Classes for Childrenand Adults.

VIOLIN & PIANOFORTE TUITION.H/f ADAME LELIEVRE will resume

Lessons on FEBRUARY 12th ather Studio, between the Banks ofN.S.W. and N.Z., Heretaunga street,Hastings. Letters c/o Box 64.

NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS.

]|fiss JJAYES,DRESSMAKER AND COSTUMIER,Will resume business on March Ist.

OPP. GRAND HOTEL, HASTINGS.

TO KNITTERS.V\rE have just opened up another

* * consignment of Wool, comprisinga nice 6-ply Merino in three shades,Baldwin's 4 and 6-ply Fingering in twoshades, Heather Mixture, and anextraheavy Wheeling Wool in khaki. Limitedsupply.—R. A. STRANG,Store. Fferetannga street. Hastings.

OATEN Sheaf Chaff, best quality inHawke's Bay, £5 10./- per ton,

or from 4/6 to 5/6 per sack.—T. Clark-son. Ltd., Hastings.AT 1/- each, whole tables of Rem-

nants bundles of Pillowslips,Irish Embroidery, Towels, CushionCovers, Tussore Silks.—Westeraan andCo.'s Expulsion Sale, Hastings.

FOR SALE.

"EMDR SALE, Zonophone Record of thepopular song, "Our Territorials.'"

at Don's, Hastings.pIOB SALE, Triumph Motor Bike, 3i-

h.jx, free engine, in perfect order.-913 Heretaunga street, Hastings.

UOE SALE, L.M.C. 3Jh.p. MotorCycle, guaranteed in good going

order. Price £ls.—Apply Manager,Tribune Office, Hastings.

SALE, Horse suitable for spring-®-_ cart, farm work, etc.; reliable;trial.—J. Walker, France road, Hast-ings.TVEARLY 6 Acres, 200 Apples and

Pears full bearing,, 2J as?res grass,balance lucerne and crop. Only £IOOdeposit, balance 7 years 5i per cent.-Russell and Thornley.OOAA DEPOSIT will secure TwoS(/¥vU Acres good land. 7-roomedHouse and offices, numerous outbuild-ings, orchard, etc.—Russell and Thorn-ley.

ItyTOTOR CARS For Sale—Oakland 2-seater now in stock; also 5-seater

to arrive on the 18th inst. The Nat-trass and Harris Motor Co., Ltd., H.B.Agents, Napier.

£SO ONLY REQUIRED.K-ROOMED HOUSE, very good loeal-" ity, conveniences, washhouse, c. andt., p.w.c., gas, sewer, etc. £550, bal-ance • of terms easy.—KlNG ANDSYMONS, Heretaunga street, Hastings.TOOR SALE, 12-16h.p. 5-seater Sun-

beam Car, late 1913 model, acety-lene head, kerosene side and tail lights,horn, speedometer, etc., nickel fittings,newly painted grey; privately driven;in perfect order; owner leaving forEng-land; qucb saile, £47s.—Apply MauriceMason, Hastings.

FOR SALE.KQQ ACRES rolling ploughable lime-ifi/O stone land, well subdivided andpermanently watered; 6 miles fromrailway; good cropping land, now carry-ing 2 sheep to the acre and capable ofimprovement to 3 sheep. .Price £l210/- per acre. Terms arranged.—Apply" Wool," Tribune Office, Napier.

3 ACRES.A TIP-TOP CORNER BLOCK of

acres, frontage of 11 chains, wellfenced, only few chains from'StortfordLodge. Price £950. Terms: £250cash, or will sell one acre separately ifrequired. Terms: £95 down, balance

years.—SMlTH & CO., 'Phone 737,next Albert Hotel, Hastings.

FOR SALE. *5"DtJNGALOW, 6 rooms anff all raod--*-* ern conveniences, 5 minutes fromP.0., temporarily let at 25/- a week.Price for quick turnover, £650. Terms:Cash £3OO or as arranged. Now hurryup.—CHAS. MARTIN, Station street,Hastings. ■ ...»

:

CHEAP AT £&k4-ROOMED HOUSE (290/a), Cornwall

Park locality all conveniences, sewerconnection, etc. Quarter-acre Section.SSasy Terms arranged.—KlNG . AND/SXMONS, Heret&unga street, Hastings.

JOHNRICH, KAROOLA ORCHARD,HAVELOCK NORTH, has for saleDessert' Pears 7/6 per bushel case, Muiran dGold Dust Peaches 5/- and 4/- case.New Potatoes 9/- per cwt, JonathanApples 7/6 case, Cooking Apples 6/6case. New one-horse Waggon, £25;Hand Spraying Outfit, £7 10/- complete

FOR SALE.SUPERB BUILDING

ALLOTMENTS, main road andriver frontage, next. P.O. and PublicHall. Prices and terms to suit wartimes.—Apply,

W. F. HIGHLEY. Owner.FOR THREE DAYS.

"

ON OFFER for three days, thecheapest Building in Hast-

ings, board and wire fences, fullchain frontage, only 8 minutes fromP.O. Easily worth £2OO. Price £175.Terms: £ls down. This is the Wnartman's chancel—SMlTH AND CO.,next Albert Hotel, Hastings.

MUST BE GOINGTO THE FRONT.

"EMVE-ROOMED up-to-date BUNGA-LOW, lovely corner position, best

locality;, sunny aspect: every possibleconvenience; thoroughly 'up-to-date inevery respect. Just an ideal home.—Full particulars as to price and termsfrom C. R. WILSON AND CO. (GILLBROS.), Auctioneers, Hastings.

HAVING secured a larger farm, Iam offering for sale my Orchard

and Farm Property of 22 acres 3 roods27 perches-, lying between Orchard roadand Kiapo road! 1J miles from centreof Hastings. The orchard is about 14acres in extent, consisting chiefly ofapples, pears, peaches ana plums ofapproved varieties, unprofitable sortshaving been cut out during the 16years the owner has beei in possession.Balance is in grass and lucerne. Theproperty is profitable under presentconditions, and having two road fron-tages it adapts itself to cutting up.Price, including buildings, £2OO peracre. Terms: One-third cash, or wouldsell in lots. A considerable portion ofthe crop of apples and pears is still onthe trees.—Apply,

A, MOORE'

ORCHARD ROAD,(Opposite Stortford Lodge Saleyards),

HASTINGS.URGENT SALE.

QENTLEMAN'S JJOMEOF TEN ROOMS.

Electric light throughout; enamalbath upstairs and downstirs; largemotor sned and outbuildings.

2 ACRES LANDbeautifully laid out with shrubs, or-chard, etc. Three minutes' walk totheatre.PRICE £2500. CASH ABOUT £7OO.Immediate enquiry necessary; owner

leaving district about Feb. 20th.R. F. SORENSON, LAND AGENT,

HASTINGS.

g -gRATHWAITE AND SON.

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

AN IDEAL FARM comprising 14acres of rich flat land, well watered.

TEN-ROOMED UP-TO-DATE HOUSEand grounds, with garden; lawn andorchard. Acetylene gas plant, etc.

PRICE £3600, ON EASY TERMS.

Apply sharp,R. BRATHWAITE AND SON,

HASTINGS.REAT Expulsion Sale for five days.

Numbers and hundreds of 1/- lotsto go. Out-and-out prices for the Ex-pulsion Sale Days. Five days only toclear.—Westerman arid Co. s BargainQuittance, Hastings.

TO LET OR LEASE.

TO LET, Furnished House, 10 rooms,Havelock Hills.—Apply W. S.

Davidson, Havelock North. ,

TO LET, at Clive Grange, FurnishedCottage.—Particulars from Mrs.

Buree, Louie ptreet (near Beatson'sPark), Hastings.

TO LET OB LEASE, Premises suit-able for motor garage or- factory;

situated heart of Hastings.—Cliff# andCo., Queen street.

TO LET, comfortable House of sixrooms, near centre of town, roomy

and convenient.—Apply Gardiner andDouglas, Hastings.TO LET, 6-roomed Furnished House,

bath, hot and cold water; moder-ate rent to good tenant.—Apply 210Miller street, Hastings.

TO LET, 7-roomed Residence on Na-pier Hills; good view, every con-

venience! rent 25/-.—P.O. Box 155,New Plymouth.LET or LEASE, 5 acres first-classGrazing or agricultural land, on

Havelock-Hastings road; rent moderateApply Gardiner and Douglas, Hastings,or H. Cooper, Havelock North.mO «LET or Lease, 7-roomed House

with outbuildings, together withabout 2$ acres of land, situated in Jer-vois street. —Apply W. T. Dennett, 111Queen street, Hastings.

WANTED TO RENT OR LEASE.ANTED to Rent, a four or five-� » roomed Cottage.—Apply "A.H.,"

Tribune Office, Hastings, at once, stat-ing rent.

WANTED TO EXCHANGE.

WANT to Exchange 4-roomed House,all conveniences, J-acre of Land,

for Building Sections.—Nat. Beamish,Hastings.

WANTED TO PURCHASE.—, 1—

WANTED, a supply of first-classSeparator Butter.—W." Lynch and

Son, Stortford Lodge Store.

WANTED to Buy,Plough, F. Moore, Hastings,

'Phone 236. V ■WANTED, Second-hand Express,

full-lock. State price and parti-' culars to Tribune Office, Hast-i ings. '

WAITED to Purchase for cash, J-acre Sectionj must be cheap.—

Reply quick to "XYZ," Tribune Office,Hastings.~*T'- WANTED TO BUYpOOD BUTTER COW, just calved.—

Particulars to " 8.,". TribuneOffice .Hastings.

OLD FALSE TEETH BOUGHT.ANTED to Buy sound or broken

on gold, silver or vulcanite.Best possible prices in New Zealand.Post any you have' to J. DUNSTONE,Private Box 1053, Aucklafld- Cash byreturn mail. Established2s years. Allparcels should have sender's name andaddress inside. All kinds of DentalWaste bought for re-manufacture.

WE ARE BUYERS of APPLES,PEACHES, PEARS, PLUMS,

BLACK CURRANTS, RASPBERrRIES, APRICOTS, and all other kindsof Fruit and Vegetables. SplendidPrices given for good-class Fruit,

SYDNEY MARTELL, LTD.,KARAMU ROAD, HASTINGS.

'Phone 853.r|Y6 JpRUITGROWERS.

yffANTED IN

GOOSEBERRIES, TOMATOES,APRICOTS.

Telegraph at once toARTHUR TOOMAN, LTD,,

AUCTIONEER, AUCKLAND.Telegraphio Address:

" rjtOOMAN,LOST AND FOUND.

L'OST, pair of Motor Cycle OverhaulTrousers.—Apply Dalgety and Co.,

i Ltd., Hastings. ■. .LOST, in Nelson street, Motor Cycle

Pump. Finder _ rewarded.— Applyj Tribune Office, Hastings.,LOST, by widow, between Roach's

Ltd. and P.O. on Tuesday after-noon, a £5 Note.—Reward on return-ing to Tribune Office, Hastings.

SECTIONS, CHEAP AND IN GOOD£5 LOCALITIES:—164/b—J-ACRE for £9O; £ls cash,

balance easy terms.1627b—J-ACRE, high and dry. Only

£65, with £ls down.163/b—1 ROOD, handy to town, £67

10/-. Small deposit asked.171/b—2 SECTIONS, 2r lip each. For

sale at £BS each.172/b—2r Bp. £BO asked; £2O down,

easy terms for balance.177/b—4-ACRE, 2 Sections, shed on

* one, insured for £25. £75 each.180/b—i-ACRE, boarded and wire

fenced with double gates, shrubsand fruit trees. Cheap at £l5O.Terms. -

181/b—J-ACRE, also wire fenced anddouble gates. £llO. Terms good.

188/b—J-ACRE, live hedge and fencedall round. Only £l3O.

189/b—2 SECTIONS, 1-acre each, good.£125 each. Terms easy.

KING AND SYMONS,HERETAUNGA STREET. HASTINGS.

SOW NOW FOR WINTER FEED.fTIARES, Barley, Ryecorn, Oats, Field

Peas and Beans for Autumn Plant-ing.

ARMSTRONG AND HAINING,STATION STREET. WABTTNOS

ARCADIA TEAROOMS. HASTINGS.

JgURRELL AND JJELM,Proprietors (late of Invereargill).

Having numerous requests from thePublic and Business People of Hastingswe have decided starting daily from

Monday, February 7th, a

gD. COLD LUNCHEON qD.Try our BREAD AND ROLLS—no

other can equal them. WEDDING andBIRTHDAY CAKES a speciality.Small Goods in large variety. Cateringdone in all branches.

SEVERAL Lines in Petone Banketsfor sale cheap at Christie's, Queen

street. Hastings.

IT'S better than mother used to make,because all appetites it tiokles. It

pleases all palates, and the Grocers allsell the delicious MILITARY PICKLE./CHRISTIE'S China Cups and Saucers

are taking well, because they arethe best Crown china ait little prices.

MISCELLANEOUS.

10A ONLY LARGE-SIZE JAPAN-JL/«U ESE BEDSIDE MATS for 1/111each. Present price 3/11.

THOMSON'S GREAT REMOVALSALE, HASTINGS.

JjANG QUTHRIE,MEDICAL MASSEUR (Cert. London).Swedish Massage. Electrical Treatment

and Vibro-MSisage.6 BYRON STREET, NAPIER.

'Phone 1104.

ASK YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT

IJTHE JJYDROThe well-known Massage Institute,TENNYSON STREET, NAPIER,

For Scientific Massage, Medical Eleo-: tricitv. Physical Culture and Chiropody,

MR. AND MRS. HILDEBRANDT,

jy-RS. gMASSEUSE.

Patients attended at own homes.

11 GLADSTONE ROAD, NAPIER.Telephones 850 and 1181, Napier.

NOTICE.SCHOOL BOOKS REDUCED.

JJALL'S, HASTINGS, have reducedthe price of all High School Text

Books, and have Full Stocks to hand/

E. T. INGRAM

GROCER AND GENERAL STORE-KEEPER,

HERETAUNGA STREET, HASTINGSFor Low Prices combined with Quality.

RICE, SAGO, TAPIOCA, 6lbs for 1/-PRUNES, 31bs for 1/3

, CURRANTS, 6d per lb.ISEEDED RAISINS, 3 packets for 1/4' FIGS, 31bs for 1/-SALMON, IQd per large tin.GOOD POTATOES, 281bs for 2/9

FRESH COOKED HAM ALWAYSON OUT.

JQUCHESS £JHESTS&XL latest designs

AT £*OST.

CLEARING-OUT SALE, NAPIER.

Q.IFTS ! Q.IFTS 1

Largest Assortment in town tochoose from st

J^UNNINGHAM'S,JEWELLER ■ HASTINGS.

JUST ARRIVED !

'Phone 372.

" jjoss "

ISHIN■ AN

pOLISH.

pOLISHINGAND

JAMES AND QO.Modern House Furnishers,

AT RAILWAY CROSSING,HERETAUNGA STREET, HASTINGS

jyjASSEY-J£ARRIS

•pARM JMPLEMENTSDRILLS, HARROWS, CULTIVATORS

(Large-and Small). *

ROLLERS, DISCS.COLONIAL PLOUGHS

MAIZE SHELLING MACHINES.MANURE DISTRIBUTORS.

The only Reliable Implements on theMarket.

BEST OF TERMS.

ALL REPAIRS UNDERTAKEN.

JJROS.,HERETAUNGA STREET, HASTINGS

Now is the day when righteousnessand unrighteousness stand openlybefore God and the whole of thehuman race, face to face as theyhave never been seen to stand before.The time has come when ail the neu-tral nations should denounce Ger-many with the brand of Cain uponits brow—an outlaw from the humanrace.

—Dean of Marlborough.

WANTED.

I*7ANTED, 2 good Carpenters.—' ' JRlng up 705M, H. Bow, Builder.

ANTED, Girl for Tea Rooms.—Apply Mrs. Warren, Hastings.

STTANTED, a Joiner.—Apply. Phillips,* * Wright and Co., Hastings.IXTANTED, Smart Boy.—Apply H.B.» * Fruit, Produce and Cool StorageJo., Ltd., Hastings.S7STANTED, Girl to assist in houße-** work.—Apply Mrs. M. Wood,Fitzroy Avenue, Hastings.«\TANTED, Strong Lad for black-»* smith's shop.—Apply Faulknor'sCoach Factory, Napier.

ANTED, a Cook.—Apply Mrs. .1.*» W. Harding, Mount Vernon,Waipuknrau.

WANTED, General Servant.—Mrs.Hartshorn, 412, Queen street,

Hastings. 'Phone 410.ANTED, Man for felling and cut-ting pine trees, Longlands.—Ap-

ply Tribune Office, Hastings.mo CARPENTERS.—Wanted, 6 good

Carpenters.—Apply J. W. C.Monk, Builder; Karamu road, HastingsWANTED, Bogrs for orchard work.

—Apply F. T. McAnulty, Kaiapdroad, Hastings.

ANTE?!), Man to milk few cowsand do other farm work.—Apply

R. WedJwood, Raureka.CSYDNEY MARTELL has Tenants for" empty Houses. —Send particularsof your house at once.\\TANTED, Single Shepherd, 4 or 5T » dogs and horse; wages £2.—Nat.

Beamish, Hastings.\!VrANTED, capable Woman to do for

* T family at seaside for; few weeks.—Apply Mrs. Arthur Williams, Pukqfepu.XXTANTED at Once, Couple of Mte ;�� goodwages. Apply W. Siason,Mahora South.WANTED, Waitress and Kitchen"~ Boy ; good wages. Apply at tttU*

to Willie Wong, Karamu rd., Hastings.¥XTANTED, situation hv Married" * Couple (man good ploughman anjtteamster, wife good cook).—Apply"Capable," Tribune Office, Hastings.

V4/ANTED, Sewing town or country,"7 Plain Dressmaking, renovating,etc.; terms arranged.—'Needlewoman,'Tribune Officii Napier.EXPERIENCED "Working Houro-■L* keeper, middle-aged, desires en-gagement, town or country.—" 8.,"Tribune Office, Napier. .

TXTANTED, early in March, experi-*

™ enoed Nursery Governess to teadiiboy 61; must be good needlewoman.—•Apply Mrs. F. A. Price, Putretapu.

Station. street, Hastings.mjtfANTED, Man or Youth to milk a� � few cows and general work -.alsoPloughman.—Apply Mr. Arthur WeU*

Wood, Southland road, Hastings.Y\^ANTED, Men for grass seeding," also Cadet for station, Watroa

district: immediate application neces-sary.—Paterson, Mossman and Co.,Hastings.TK7ANTED, 12 Men for Wanstead

Quarry )good men, good wage*):8 Horse Drivers, £2 per weak: 1 goodCook, £3 per Week.—Apply R. McGaffinor at works.

__

"VXTANTED in private family, Young"

* Married Couple or Single Gentle-man as paying guests; comfortablehome; terms moderate.—"Urgent,"Tribune Office, Hastings*,

ANTED, thoroughly trustworthy*

~

and sober Man for bread deliverycart; good wages andApply British Bread and Small GoodsDepot, Heretaungastreet, Hastings.

ANTED, Slaughtermeu to buy*" Wilson's Peppercorn Brand Skln-

ning Knifesis these are shaped feadyfor use, at Henry Williams and Bona,Limited, Hastings Branch.

NAPIER LABOUR BUREAU, .T ■CHURCH LAN®. 'Phone 756,

(Under New Management.) ,X?rrANTED: 2 Married Shepherds with* * dogs. Lady-help, Cooks and Cook

Generals, Married Couples, Ploughman,Shepherd, Girls to assist. Waiting fih-gagememnt: Chef, Cadet, Woman day-work. Agent Domestic Vacuum CleanerDr. Gill's Pastille Cure. Stamps forreply. ■ ■WANTED, Woman for laundry work,

M. Couple, Waitress, Light Gen.(Hastings), Hotel Chef (Napier), 2 ex.Female Cooks (hotel), C. aaa H. Laun-dress, H.-p&rlourmaid (country). Lady-help for pvt. hospital. Waiting Engage-ment: Single Shepherd (references),Sheep Station Hand, Motor Mechanic.*-!-4KING & SYMONS, Heretaunga street,Hastings. 'Phones, Office 794, Resi-dence 467 W.WANTED; Farm Hand (able to

plough) 30/-, or Boy; MarriedCouple £l2O. Waitress £l, 4 Shepherds40/-, 85/-, CJowboy 25/-, Lady Help orGeneral (town) £l, General 25/-, Cook(for boarding-school) 30/-, 2 Kitchen-maids 15/-, 2 Cooks 25/-, Cook-Laun-dress £l.

MISS KINCAJD, 'Phone 19,STATION STREET, HASTINGS.

XXTANTED: Cook-Laundress and H,P."

» Maid (same place), Housemaid(Napier), Cook and H.M.-Laundress, 2Generals (Haveloek), Children's Nurse,Lady Helpsu Light. General Xeountry),General (Clive), Cook-Generals andGenerals (Hastings), M. Couple (Gis-borne), 4 M. Couples (H.8.), Plough*man, S. Shepherd, Cowboys.—NAT.BEAMISH, Hastings.

THE DOMINIONQENERAL £ABOUR j|GENCY.

CHARLES MARHN,STATION STREET, HASTINGS.

'Phone 480.WANTED AT ONCE: 6 Ploughmen

£2, Boy (shoot birds) IS/- andfound, Housekeeper, 6 Milk-Generals, 2General Servants £1 to Milk

imetal dray)* 2 Shepherds, Man ortoy (clean motor car and general) 25/-

to 30/-, Lady's Help,—A. MASTERS,H.B. Farmers' Labour Bureau, Queenstreet, Hastings. 'Phone 58$, Pvt. 716.TINCREASED Opportunity-*• days Bargain Quittance. GreatExpulsion Sale. Some 3/6 Embroid-ered Voiles, now 1/- yard: Tussores 1/-yard, Wide Embroideries 17- and 2 ydsfor 1/-. —Westerman and Co.'a Expul-sion Sale, Hastings.

D STEAM LAUNDRY, Thao-kerav street, Napie<r, have

. now installed all the latest machinery,

.including the celebrated ProsperityCollar Moulder. Bachelors' Mendingdone. Office open eiery day from 8ft.rn. to 6 p.m. Country parcels leceira

, prompt attention. Carters call anddeliver on request.

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.THE TURFFIXTURES. !

tfeb. 16, IT, and 19—Dunedin J.C.Autumn.

tteb. la and ii>—Smith Auckland E.C.Annual.

L<'cb. 19—'i'ologa Bay J.C. Annual,i'eb. 23—Rotorua J.O. Annual,c'elj. 2-i and 26 Wanganui J.C.

Autumn.March 1 and 2—Dannevirke lt.C.

Autumn.t ■*.

WOODVILLE MEETING.CONCLUDING DAY.

Woodville, Feb. IT.The second day's racing of the

Woodville Jockey Club's meetingcook place to-day in glorious wea-ther. As a mark of respect to theiate secretary (Mr. E. J. Gothard),dags were flown at half-mast, andthe stewards and jockeys wore crepeon an arm. The sum of £13,131 waspassed through the totalisatoiymaking £26,162 for the meeting,against £28,576 for the correspond-ing meeting last year. The follow-ing are the concluding results:—

Settlers' Hack, 6 furlongs.—Mary-land 1, Mystified 2, Tiora 3. Alsostarted: Miss Kelly, Rerarewa, Im-prove, Ally and Mastffr Boris. Wonby half a length, a similar distancebetween second and third. Time,lmin 15secs.

Shorts Handicap, 5 furlongs.—Interlude 1, Martlet 2, Lady Black 3Also star( "d : Pariform, Rymettius,and Otter. Won by two lengths,half a- length between second andthird. Time lmin lsec.

Hack Scurry, 5 furlongs.—Mahzol-(tov J, Florance 2, Orianda 3. Alsostarted: Waerenga, Montalvo, Sar-fcoline, Grange. Detroit, Ost.end,Princess Lucy,. Ilinemakuta, Kuku, iMartial Air, Altercation, Joey. Mah-jzoltov took charge at the end of afurlong and won by two lengths.!Time, lmin 2 2-ssecs. Princess Lucyfell and Kuku was left at the post.

Maharahara Handicap, 1 mile andabout 370 yards.—Miralma 1, Multi-ply 2, Marsinah 3. Also started:Gold Painting, Black Lupin, Miralmer headed the field at the bend,and won easily by four lengths, jTime, lmin 53secs. A protest after jthe last race was not upheld. i

prNEDIN RACES. jSECOND DAY. !

Dunedin, Feb. 17.The Dunedin autumn- meeting was

continued in line but windy weather.The attendance was fair. The total-isator handled £14.717, comparedIwifch X' 15,834 on the same day lastyear. The war tax amounted to

4/6. The following are thei concluding results:—

Domain Handicap.— Reval 1,IChiiraiilla. 2, Multoe 3. Scratched:Martuk. Won by a neck ; time lmin

| l(i 2-ssecs.City Handicap.— Wardancer 1,

Don Pacific 2, Kilboyne 3. All start-led. Won by a head; time lmin3secs. *

Suburban Welter.— Daringdale 1,[Palisade 2, Gnome 3. Scratched:'United Service, Countess Tolstoi,Golden Rupee. W Ton by a length ;

time; lmin 44secs.

WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB'.WEIGHTS FOR HACK EVENTS.

Wanganui, Feb. 17.For the Wanganui J.C. autumn

meeting, first day's racing, theweights for the hack events are as

l follows: —

Petre Hack 6 furlongs.—Tavistock110.2, ' Hushm&n 9.5, Coropet 8.9,

ITango 8.8, Mandoline 8.8, Paraoa8.5, Veto 8.5, Maid o' Gowrie 8.4,Bivouac 8.0, Mahzoltov 7.12, Vladi-neau 7.12, Coral King 7.10, Munition7.10, Gang Awa 7.10, Ticino 7.10,Aveno 7.9, Royal Chef 7.9, Mary-land 7.8, Manu 7.7, Improve 7.5,Iceberg 7.5, Bonny Dream 7:7, Ana-logue 7.4, Whisperer 7.3, Vestalis7.3, Haupai 7.1, Penniless 7.1, Revo-cation 7.1, Pergola 7.1, Madame Ris-tori 7.0, Starengo 7.0.

Taylforth Welter, 8i furlongs.—Tavistock 10.13, Florist 9.11, Ron-gora 9.7, Styrax 9.0, Bivouac 9.0,Collector 9.0, Miss Kelly 8.12, WhiteBlaze Zola 7.7, Whisperer 8.2,Lochaber 8.2, Penniless 8.0.

Wiritoa Hack, 8i furlongs.—Tavis-tock 10.1, King Chiara 10.1, Florist10. t, Ararat 10.1, Rerehau B.IQ,Styrax 7.13, Bronk Delaval 7.12,Bivouac 7:11, Sylvandale 7.9, Spain7.5, Henry Clav 7.5, Moutoa Tiki7.0.

CRICKET

TO-MORROW'S, MATCHES.Preniifers v. Y.M.C.A., at Kelson

Cricket Ground* play commences at2.30* p.m. sharp-Hamilton, Far-relly, Ford, Hansen, Harrison.Anderson, Brooker, Oilfoyle, Con-nnr.' Pnrlrlisnn Willrf-na

NAPIER SOUTH SCHOOLThe Napier South School Commit-

tee met last night. Present: Messrs.J. Hi Cooke (chairman), H. M"c-Kenzie, C. Dive, L .Fisk, E. Cox, F.Moger, W. H. Dunstall, and J.Buchanan.

The headmaster (Mr. W. G. Mar-tin) reported as follows:—"I beg toreport that I took charge of thisschool on Tuesday, February 8, andthat, all-the members of the schoolstaff were present: At the re-open-ing of the school 55 new pupils wereadmitted, anct 35 withdrawn, leavinga roll number of 387. The averageattendance" since the re-opening hasbeen 352. I found the building andplayground very tidy, and muchcredit is due to the caretaker for theexcellent way in which the annualcleaning .was carried oat. I wish, toexpress my thanks to the committeefor the resolution of pleasure passedat a recent meeting having reference'to r~ aPP°intmeut as headmaster,a?

,

veft ture to express the hopethat the members of the school com-mittee and the school staff will workharmoniously together in the futureas they have in the past, for thefurtherance of education in theschool district."The headmaster also sent a list ofmatters requiring- attention, and it Iwas decided to make application tothe Education Board to have thematters attended, to.

J. 'lf. Dodds, the late head-master, thanked the committee forthe manner in which they had treatedhim.—Received.Messrs. McKenzie and Cox wereappointed visiting committee for the

ensuing period.Accounts amounting to £lo 13/4were passed for payment.

TASMANIAN RAILWAY SMASH.THIRTY-ONE INJURED.

Hobart, Feb. 17.Ihe cause of the accident is notclear.Private Orr, no,t Hall, was killed.The injured list had swelled to

thirty-one and includes Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander and Miss Lang-ley, daughter of Bishop Langley.

Several are seriously hurt.The Rev. Baker was pinned under

the engine.The body of Missi Barras, who was

killed, was pinned by the samebeam and saved him from beingfatally crushed. „

PUBLIC SERVICE EXAMINA-TIONS.

HAWKE'S BAY PASSES.Wellington, Feb. 17.

The following Hawke's Bay can-didates passed the Public Servicesenior examination /held in Januarylast

L. A. Day, Gisborne.C. E. Lees, Gisborne.A. W. Mudgow,'Gisborne.W. C. Smith, Gisborne'.Deliee M. Williams, Napier.

A LINER ATTACKED.IN MEDITERRANEAN SEA.

AU STRALIA PERIL

An Australian captain, writing toa mend in Melbourne, gives par-ticulars of a thrilling experience onboard a liner. The letter was writ-ten on December 31st, on board,E,E's lonic, in the Mediterranean,iThe writer says:—"We had a rriostwonderful escape from a submarine.This is a very fine ship, 12,000 ton-nage, carrying 2000 people." Aftergiving particulars of many Austra-lians and New Zealand residentsaboard, th writer goes on to say"We left England on December 19thfor Malta, where we put in twodays. Knowing there were subma-rines about, we were rather concern-ed on leaving Sialta. . . - •

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certainly seemed strange that avaluable ship like this ... shouldbe sent out alone. . . . All wentwell until a . quarter to ten thismorning. When several of us wereon the port saloon deck suddenlywe saw the periscope of a subma-rine about 400 yards off. She imme-diately let fly a torpedo at us.Simultaneously with that the alarmwent—seven short blasts of theship's whistle. Only a few of usknew it was a genuine thing this

Itime. It was—what shall I say'!—fascinating, or was it bewildering 1to watch the blessed thing comingat us. On it came (and they comeat 40 knots), and we felt that what-ever happened' we ought to see itthrough. Whejther or not it wascoming through us literally wecouldn't say.

"Officers, men, stewards, etc.,were rushing about for their sta-tions. Everyone on board, from thecaptain to the paxftry boy, had beenwith his lifebelt on since we left-Malta. *

:

"Nearer and nearer this rollingthing „was coming, leaving a whitetrail in the water, and we felt thebig ship altering her course. On itcame. . Still we. watched it, and'—then it passed astern just where the.log line takes the water. The wholething only occupied a few seconds,but they were seconds in which onelived. The submarine only fired jthe one torpedo, but one was quiteenough. She immediately dis-appeared.

. . ~ We were going.as hard.as we could lick, but dialnot know the moment when weshould get another 'biff' at us. Oneof oUr chaps sat down, lit his pipe,and pulled a novel out of bis pocket.Another thought what? a. d— shameit was, for it might stop the semi-final for the boxing tournament,and all that sort of thing.

"The minutes slowly rolled by,and after half arp hour or so we feltthe tension lessen, and an hour orso later we were allowed to leaveour boats. The captain, who was onthe'bridge at the time, told usafterwards he and his watch "spot-ted' ' the submarine abreast of ou'amidships just as she fired: Hegave the order 'hard a starboard,'saw it carried out, and then shuthis eys. He reckoned the subma-rine was only 200 yards away, butwe considered it 400 or 500. Hethought, the ship was an absolute'goner.' . . Tliere, is little doubtthat the captain's promptitude sav-ed the ship."

LABY PAGET IN SERBIA.WHY THr I MT REMAINED AT

USIC ITB.Various more or lens imajfinative

versions of ljlie circumstances whichled Lady Paget and" her hospitalstaff, to remain in Uskub and fallinto the hands of the Bulgarianshave been published in different'quarters*. One fanciful story whichobtained some currency representedSir Ralph Paget, as. pleading withhis wife "with tears in his eyes" to.leave her hospital and escape withhim. The story, which seems tohave originated with an Americancorrespondent in Monastir, is quitewithout foundation.

The facts are that Lady Paget in-tended to leave Uskub with all herunit and the wounded in the hos-pital when/Sirfialph Paget left. Allarrangements were made to thisend, and some 20 of the nurses wereactually sent on ahead to Pristina.Owing to a lack of proper under-standing with the Serbian authori-ties, the transport for the rest ofthe party was not forthcoming whenit was needed, and the whole staffdecided to remain. The question ofLady Paget's leaving her unit or herwounded was never considered or atany time mentioned. What was indoubt was whether Sir Ralph Pagetalso could remain. But all the otherhospital units in Serbia were lookingto. him for guidance and help ingetting away. For tiheir sakes hehad: tio other course but to return toNish and leave Lady Paget with herhospital.

FIRESDUNEDIN MILLING FACTORY

DAMAGED.Dune din, Feb. 18.

Just before 6 o'clock this morninga fire was discovered in the topistorey of the Crown Milling Co's.mill, Maiior Place. For a quarter ofan hour- or more a fierce fight wasput up. by the Brigade, and' the out-break was theii confined to the topstorey. The machinery in this roomwas ruined; The roof is half gone,but the stone work is intact.

_The

insurances are <£Bsoo. . A rough esti-mate of the damage gives £3OOO.

STORE IN NEW SOUTH WALES,

TREMENDOUS DAMAGE.{run 'ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT. 1/

(Received 185 10.50 a.m.)Sydney, Feb. 18.

A fire has destroyedl Messrs. .BossLimited's. new store at Inverell. Thedamage is in the vicinity of £l4^ooo.■ ' ' I

INDIAN CORPS MOVED.MESSAGE FROM THE KING.A NEW FIEUTOF ACTION. j

At a parade of the Indian Army iCorps before their, departure fromFrance, his * Royal Highness thePrince of ales delivered the fol-lowing nv; Page from his Majesty theKing Emperor_

Officers, non-commissioned officersand men of the Indian ArjnyCorps:—

More than a year ago I summoned"you from India to fight for the safe-ty of My Empire and the honour ciMy pledged word on the battlefieldsof Belgium and France. Tho confi-dence which I then exprasEoi inyour sense of duty, your courage,and your chivalry, you havethen robly justified.

I now require your services in an-other field of action; but before youleave France I send my dear andgallant son, the Prince of Wales,who has shared with My Armies thedangers and hardships of the cam-paign, to you. in My name foryour services, and to express to youMy satisfaction. •

British and Indian comrades-in-arms, yours has been a fellowship intoils and hardships, in fcourage andendurance often against, great oddsin deeds nobly done in days ofever-memorable, conflict. In a war-fare waged under new conditions,and in peculiarly trying, circum-stances, you have worthily upheldthe honour of the Empire and thegreat traditions of' My Anhy inLndia. tI have followed your fortuneswith' the deepest interest, andwatched your gallant actions withpride and satisfaction. I mournwitliVou the loss of many gallantofficers and men. Let. it. be yourconsolation, as it was their pride,that they freely gave their lives ina just cause for the honour of theirSovereign and the safety of MyEmpire. They died as gallant sol-diers, and i shall ever hold theirsacrifice in grateful remembrance. ,

You leave France with a justpride in honourable deeds alreadyIachieved and with My assured con-fidence that your proved valour andexperience will contribute to fur-,ther victories in the new fields ofsaction to which you go. •, I pray God to bless and guard youand tQ bring you back safely, when jthe final victory is wort, 'each to hisown home—there . to be welcomedwith honour among his own people.

The justice of the King's tribute.to the services of the Corps inFrance will be admitted, but theIndian sfoldiers have found trenchwarfare under our leaden, sunlessWestern skies and drenching rainof the winter months extremelytrying, and there can be no questionthat the Government have been welladvised Jto transfer, them to oper-ations, ne&rer their Motherland;

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PRINCTvSSTKEATRE .HASTINGS.

Th London Filem Company's stardrama, a powerful and stirring humanstory on tho struggle for existence,was produced for the second tunc at•tho Princess Theatre last night. to agood "house." A charming "Majes-tic" drama of life in the "tall timbers"is a film entitled "Tire Little- LumberJack." Paul, a boy at tile cadet campteaches a little- giri woodcraft. She is-kidnapped, and her knowledge permitsher to mark a trail which leads to herdiscovery. A story of labour and[strife is interwoven., A well

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selectednumSer of, interesting topics is shownin the Australian Gazette. A highlyamusing comedy •» depicted in a film[entitled "Pokes a d Tal in Mjnrshersl,f>nd Splashes.", TJ o i r TamnTe willbe repeated tonight,

1 KING'S THEATRE.HASTINGS. .

The King's was well patronised againlast evening when he 15th episode of"The- Million poUar waJtshown. Interest m this story neverwanes, as each succeeding number isproductive of fresh stirring adven-tures. The showing of ibhesse episodeshas been accompanied by. unstintedapprobation. The remaining filmswere* very good, particularly tho mirth

! providers. "Queenie of the Nile" andj "Their Firsts Quarrel.". "The Depar-ture of the Bth Reinforcements" was

jnaturally a very interesting film, andI accompanied by th© orchestra's play-ing of "Onr Territorials" the screen-ing of. the film evoked greatl enthusi-asm.

*

"The P&the Gazette'' is also afine number and shows Corporal Bas-se! t, a New Zealand V.C. hero. Theprogramme will bo repeated this even-ing, and is certainly wall worth w it-nessinffl

WHY? NOW LONG?WHAT THE -MO'IHEES WANT TO

■ ' . KNOW. .

"Precisely because tlie Germanarmies are pushing out' far beyondthe national frontier, the mothers ofGermany 'ifiust ho asking themselveswhy ? artct how .long the NewYork "Nation."

"The War Office must speak.proudly of the nation's banner float-ins on the Morawa and the Nile.The Imperialist imagination maytake fire at 'the thought of theEuphrates and the Ganges. But the'peasant mother in the Harz Moun-tains* the workingman's wife inBerlin—what to her are GaTKpoli,Sue;z. India 1

"At the beginning she may havefound it more difficult than'von Hin-denbtirg to understand that, the onlydefensive for the Fatherland was astrong offensive; .vet she may havelearned in time. Hbt her imagina-tion cannot carry her along . OW/;'adefensive of the Fatherland wluchis conducted in the LithuanianMarshes, in the Balkan Mountains*in the Arabian Deserts. Where willit end ? All that the mothers m theHarz and in Berlin feel is that theirsons have died in Belgium, theydied iji France and ft-usaia, they ar«j

now dying in Serbia? they wiil hedying in Egypt arid around. Bag-dad, if all goes well. As the Ger-man armies push victoriously southand east, the Gorman General Staiicannot content itself with citing vic-tories. It is under the growingnecessity of explaining the casualtylists. .

"To the mothers of the invadedlands, in Belgium, France, Russia,and Serbia, the agonising doufetcannot present itself-in such fcttnuBecause the native Vnd in invaded,because the enemy is at the door,the necessity of sacrifice presentsitself as immediate. 5* must be thesame with the men in Hie trenches.

TH$ WAITING GAME."We call up a- picture ot400 miles

of ditchwork, from the North Sea to.the Swiss; bprders, 2,000,000 Germansfacing 2,500,Q<00 Frenchmen

?and, we

ask purßelvep wthether it is iic the /

German burrows or in the French,'rabbit warrens that the {greaterweariness- of war prevails. Berlin.asserts that it is the enemy who isweakening. The German troops- arsdug in ontheenemy's soil; they canplay the waiting game best. '

"But from what Ave knpw of thenature gd men,' ppiritoaT fiirces mustbe Working the other why. ■"The French soldier is planted inhis own soil; he is guarding hishome. lie may be. weary, bat hecan have no doubts a«vfc the bitter ■need of it qll. To the German, in-vader, the need is more remote*Fighting on the enemy's soil" is astimulus when the battle move& for-vrarrl swiftly!, when victory is ,Insight. But to be stuck in a ditch onforeign soil, with nq end in sigftt ?

"It does not neejj men a£ sfjntaialsusceptihflities tp feel the demorali-sation of doubt under such condi-tions. To the simplest mind, aftermore than a year of deadlock, thequestion must occur, What am- Tdoing;-here?- ■ • ,

"For the invaded nations there isthe spur <afr �necessity. Eor * thpinvader there is the natural humanrevolt against a tediumTbi&Aiiglkerand suffering .without the solace ofvictory." . , .

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COST OF LIVING ACT.-«■}<» vi-

THE NEW BOARD OF TPvAI3F■ '

Wellington, Feb. 17.The B/)aj-d of Tradfe Set up underthe. provisions, of the" Cost ot LivingAct last session will compriseMesars., J. B, Hart (AshbnrfcemX P.Hally (Wellington) and Ci. A.Doiaal43sx..Hart is 'a well-known ex-banker and farmer of independent'1rueans witli special qutULffcatfons foi 1the work ite is called upon to under-

take. .t

..Mr. Hally is Conciliation .Commis-

sioner: for the Wellington district,and will combine the sro functions..His conciliation work is well'ltnoxvufor thoroughness.

Mr. M«l>onald is a solicitor andbarrister, 'of Wlestporfc, whn was amember of the 1912 Cost of LivingCommission. He is well known, aftlegal advocate for the miners' unions,of the West Coast. His Re lectinnishould prove most acceptable to that;section of the community. Ha alsoholds a decree in social economics.

The board will commence ■ its ,duties on the Ist Apnl.

.According to the Act, the Ministerfor Industries and Cotmri&rfce i*president. This, however, -does not,mean that Mr, Massey wil have fc*work constantly' with the boaM,though all formal business must bereported to him. i '

The original intention of tie Aefc.thas not been strictly adhered tpfar as salaries are concerned, as ifchas not been thought ■necessary tomake an. appointment as chairmanon account of the fact that t&ere islegislative provision making theMinister/president. •

THE HAWKETS BAY TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1916.2

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TIME-TABLE.(Subject lit Alterations.)GISBORNE WHARF.

*Ahura, Ifcwdiy, Feb. 21, 8 p.m.GHSiOBNEt TOKOMABC SAT(aili 111in permitting) and AUCKLANDTmmn, Friday, Feb. 13, 8 p.m.

•Maoowai, Tuesday. Feb. 22, 8 p.m.TaAvera, Friday, Mar. 3. 8 p.m.

OIDNXT, via AUCKLAND.Tuavara*Friday, Mar. 3, 8 p.m.

to Niagara.)WELLINGTON TO LYTTKLTON.

Daifr, 7.45 a.m. (Sundays excepted).Thioagh Railway Tickets and Labelsinaad in coojunctioa with steamer tic-toU to all principal stations in South

ANDManuka. Thursday, Feb. 24.

andlutfna, Thursday, Feb. 24, noon.•Mmumm, Monday, Feb. 28, 2 p.m.

h£S' n'r^AJVUWmo, Saturday, Feb. 26.

AND TAHITI ROM* " AUCKLAND.

Floral, early.«***, urnxA, tonga and

' RAMOA (tram Aoeklaad).Monday, Mar. 8.

*e., via SAN PRANOS3OO.Adrertisaaiaßi.)

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JKRO BAT AND AUCKLAND.Wuafralis, Friday. Feb. 29, 8 p.m.VicUli*, Friday, March 10, 8 p.m.

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iturday, March 4, B b.i»-turday, March 25, 5 p«m.

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OANGITIKEI RACING , CIUB,BULLS.

To be held on theBULLS RACECOURSE

ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY,MARCH 22nd and 23rd, 1016.

programme!

FIRST DAY.I—TRIAL PLATE, of 80 sovs; second

horse to receive 10 sovs, and thirdhorse 3 sovs from the stakes.— Forhorses that have never won an adver-tised stake exceeding 25 sovs at thetime of starting. Weight, 9st. Nomi-nation 10,-, acceptance 1 sov. Fivefurlongs.

2—SCOTT MEMORIAL HANDICAP,of 150 sovs; second horse to receive20 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs fromthe stakes. Nomination 1 sov, ac-ceptance 2 sovs. Sis furlongs.

3—OHAKEA HACK HURDLE RACE,a Handicap of 90 ,sdvs; second horseto- receive-10 sovs, and third horse osovs from the stakes. Nomination 1sov, acceptance 1 'sov. One mile andthree-quarters, over 7 flights of bat-ten hurdles 3ft 6iu higti.

4—CARNARVON HACK RACE, aHandicap of 85 sovs; second horse toreceive 10 sovs, and third horse,osovs from the stakes. Nomination1 sov, acceptance-1 sov. Six furlongs.

S—RANGITLKEI CUP (open), a Han-. dicap of 300 sovs; second horse to

receive 50 sovs, and third horse 25savs from the stakes. Nomination 1sov, acceptance 3 sovs. One mile anda quarter. The rider of the winnerwill be presented with a gold-mouutedwEip bv- Mr. Jas. Bbll.

6—PUKtNUI WELTER HACK, aHandicap of'9o sovs; second horse toreceive 10 sovs, and third horse 5sovs from the stakes. Minimumweight, Bst. Nomination 1 sov, ac-ceptance 1 sov. Seven furlongs.

7—PAREWANUI WELTER (open), aHandicap of 110 sovs; second horseto receive 15 sovs, and third horse5. sovs from the stakes. Minimumweight, Bst. Nomination 1 sov, ac-ceptance 1 sov. One mile and half a

i furlong.' ■>B—NGATIAPA HACK HANDICAP, of

85 sovs; second horso to receive 10third horse 5 sovs from the

stake. Nomination 1 sov, acceptance1 sov. Five furlongs.

SECOND -DAY.I—CLIFTON HANDICAP (open), of

120 sovs ; second horse, to receive 15sovs, and third horse 5 sovs "from thestake.. Nomination 1 sov, acceptance1 sov. Five furlongs.

£—RANGITOTO HACK HANDICAP,of 80 sovs; second horse to receive10 govs, and third,horse 5 sovs fromthe stakes. Nomination 1 sov, ac-ceptance I sov. Six furlongs.

3—SA=NDON HACK HURDLE RACE,a Handicap of 85 sovs ; second horseto reeeive 10. sovs, and third? horse 5sovs from, the stake. Nomination! 1sov, acceptance I sov. One mile anda half, over six flights of battenJiunUgs 3ft 6in high.4—MAIt>EN HACK HANDICAP, of7.5 soys; second horse to receive 10sovs, and third horse 5 sova from thestake. For horses that have neverwon a stake exceeding 25. sovs at{he time of starting. Lowest weight,7st 71b, Nomination 10/-, acceptance1 sov. Six furlongs.

S—GB.EATFORD STAKES, a Handi-cap of 150 sovs; second horse toreceive 15 sovs, and third. horse 5sovs from the stake. Nomination 1sov, acceptance 2 sovs. One mileand a distance.

6—PUKEHOU HACK WELTER, aHandicap of 80 sovs'; second horse toreceive 10 sovs, and third horse 5 jsovs from the stake- Minimumweight, ,Bst. Nomination 1 sov,. ac-ceptance 1 siv. One mile and half a(furlong.

7—RAUMAI WELTER (open) a Han-dicap'of 100'sovs; second horse toreceive 15 sovs, and third horse 5sovs from the stake. Minimumweight, Bst. Nomination 1 sov, ac-ceptance' 1 sov. Seven furlongs.

B—FAREWELL , HACK SCURRY, aHandicap of 75 sovs; second horse toreeeive 10 sovs, and third horse 5sovs from the stakes. Nomination 1sov, acceptance 1 sov. Five furlongs.

NOMINATIONS ACCEP-TANCES. &c.

NOMINATIONS for all events, in-cluding the Trial Plate and MaidenHandicap Race, close on TUESDAY,29tli February, 1916, afc 9 p.iu,

WHIGHTS for the First Day's events,including the Trial Plate, will be de-clared tra MONDAY, the 13.th March,1916, and.for the Second Day's eventsat the offiee of at 7.30 p.m. onthe evening of the fir§t day.

ACCEPTANCES for the First Day'sevents, including the Trial Plate; willclose with the Secretary at the office ofthe OLnb, Bulls, on SATURDAY,, the18th March, 1915,. at 9 p.m., aiid forthe Second Day's events at the same

Elace at 9 o'clock on the evening of therst dam . •, . ;;; •.

PENALTIES.—The winner of anyrace after the declaration. of weightsmay be rehandicapped by the handi&ap-per.

H. A. GOODALL, Secretary.(Approved in accordance with theRules

of Racing this Ist day pf December,-• 1915.'—Mm. Hall. Secretary, tTahga-

nui Jockey Club).

A physician found a soldier lyingwith a bullet wound through hishead after an unsuccessful German-charge. When the physician triedto make -the soldier comfortable,the latter said, "For God; s sake,doctor, give me one more cut atthose devils! Don't fuss with meuntil I've had one more shot atthem." The soldier had be'en blind-ed by his wound. ''Where are they,doctor ? What's the range V' askedthe man. "Six hundred yards," saidthe doctor, .to humour the man."Fix my rifle sight for me," orderedthe■ soldier. The? doctor did.as or-dered, and the blind soldier fired itin the direction of the Germans.Then he sank back and was deadwithin a few minutes."It matters not how long we live, bat

bow."—Bailey.What pleasure is there in a life of

continual ailment—the : uncertainty ofnever hftowittg when the hand of sick-Bess will strike agfttn ? Be fortified witha battle of Paster's Lunf Preserver.It not only dispels till chest and: bron-chial troubles, but also tones up thewhole system, strengthening,it againstall attacks. Such leeling-of securitydoes indeed add to the pleasure'ofHv-ing. A Kg bottle of / "Baxt<H-'e"costs only 1/10 from the chemist or>tor«lc—pnr •

TOift " 6iiruth" Calf Food is nowprepared in two qualities?—;No. 1- (bis®brand) for feeding with* skim milk, andNo! 72 (red. brand) lor fMptt, w\t&either oasefin or choooo?»bl« * Kettle. Ltd..

THE 1916 HUPMOBILE IS GREAT_

. VALUE.It is a picture of grace, speed andl"comfort. Take the o-passenger model.The body is neat, low-slung, and com-pact, yet - there is ample room for the

full complement of passengers to relcline ia perfect ease; _ GTushions arepadded with -haevß more and larger springs. Themodel is well adapted'to Ne* Zealandrequirements. . The rough countoy efthe Dominion throws jt lieairy straiaajid tension on. the chassis, and, ft i»here the Hupp scares.. The.tLugp chas-es. is., the m©st;fitted of its Mnd in the \yorldj_' Fromevery poio.t of view the 1916 Hupp is.» splendid car—str&uglx built and.equipped with Bosch higji teoeLou mag-neto, khaki ono*man electric lightsand"* starter ether features. It sthe ear! for ywl Come ami see it orwrite for 191:® catalogue, A. Eta trickand •Co v Ltd., :WeH!«gton, Waoganuiand Waitara. Local agentsr; Davis andBoyd. Hastings.* 1

Included in-ihe Gisbocne draft- ofthe Thirteenth Reinformejnents(says a Gisborne papei) was a recruit6ft 9in in heignt, ana weighing 16stone. He was the tallest man inthe Government employ: in PovertyBay, and will be the tallest soldierin the Netfr Zealand Army, OnMonday night he walked along theParade with two fellow-recruits, bothtail men, but small in comparison,and amused himself by pluckingsmall branches from the bongßs ofthe pine trees eight or nine tfoethigh. "BabjT ," ais he is familiarlydubbed by his comrades, was at onetime a sergeant in the West Coast(Hokitika) Mounted, and by. trade isa locomotive driver. He hopes toinduce the military, authorities tomake use of his abilities in this con-nection.

The Minister of Munitidtis statesregarding men who hate intimatedtheir desire to proceed to the OldCountry to take part in: the manufac-ture of munitions that' these would,at is felt, be doing b&tter service TOthe Empire, by iremafning in' -New

to assist in; our primary.industries. Ihe Board of Trade,London, is unable tb guaranteethatJthe services of wsib•arrive in England for employment inconnection with the manufacture 01munitions can bo utilised, but thereis an unsatisfied demand for work-men in the following classesCapstan hands, turret lathe hands,grinders, millers, borers, shapers,slotters, planers, fitters, drillers,turners, toolmakers, toolßettlers, millwrights, coppersmiths, in-struinent makers,* chemical plumbersand lead burners. The board furtherstates that it does not recommeadany workmen not belonging to anyof- the above classes coming to Eng-land for employment, and" it regretsit cannot pay the travelling- expensesof workmen of any class fromZeaand.

"Put money in tby purse."—Othello.You save money as- well as time ami

worry by-- wsi»B Baxter's Lung Pre-server—a rfwaedy bas stood alltests for 50 y-e&rs. Ji is a q,ui«ls andeffective relief for coughs, colda, andobstijaate Uiag troubles, #8- veil as W-iug-au invaluable toBic to the. system.Get a big battle for 1/10 from yourchenjjpt or grocer tord&y. denH wastemoney experf{Besting woen J®# can ob-tain sit reliable » specific at rack mod-erate oovfe-*

| A small "parcel df paftj&r £<sU from.Ja height of several storeys At the-premises of L- D. Xatban and Co.on Tuesday arid struck a man namedWilliam Tyson .at lutHc of tfceneck, and rendered the- man uncon-scious lor a time.

[ "Sfliany people in New Zealand havfi ,received cablegrams from their sol-dier relatives iff England, most- '-ofthem with the request cable-Jfom**certain sums of mom\y "cawoVDeputy." Failing to untffCfitirad!who "Deputy" might be, "doubthas been sown in some.minds -as tft-whetilier fraud is not beingedon New Zealand people. If ma.y. ,relieve such to ie^n.that"Deputy" used iu bank cablesLondon in connection. with *>ur sol-diers simply means' "Caro H-igTi ,

Commissioner for New Zeftlamt,'''where all precautions are t&lseir toprevent- fraudulent prat; tic&R. The.banks do not charge exchangeremitting such money, bnt'make ftlittle on the cable charge, which i«ipaid for by tho sender in plan*.words, but • is forwarded in ftrttreVi« explained by the usa of t»h»»V6r«s"Deputy" for "High Commrssionef'New Zealand." t

THE MMOU* CABSuTK® fora'&ti Motor -t70.

?just Janded a sample shipmeat o£ flie-s'am cms "JfrgS" Geirs. * ■" -

These cars are of exceptionally RoptJrvalue and am well ocmstjriew*! &ndgoo 4 material.

. They see. fitted with the "Bailey J*»rtool" differenthd, which. ?is only .'fm«dta hlgh class; cats*. Itsis tiiifereati&£lyiilt ou tb£ wt>rn principle. »xttt i.'ihte';power is transmitted. to tfia- ttete.has the firmest grip. It is almost-'im-possible to. 6tl<jL s»nd get stqek oi»

slippery ground with the Argo.. The coaipol is also very * simple, lh»clutch brake being actuated I>>--the one pedal. A separate, gear bov i*fitted, also Dixie high tefcaaoA «w>ip*eto>and ©leHrio lifefit iwjd seU-CT&r|er. v■ Th» shipment comprises allS? ai&tojf.Tind the pried eoiaplet'e is only j'*MK ?

DEATH OF ELLEN LADYWILSON

WIDOW OF THE CAPTOR OFDELHI.

The death at her residence. Bel-vedere, Camberley. at the age ot88, of Elian Lady Wilson will recallto those old enough to rememberthe Indian Mutiny a time of nationalstrain and anxiety not since equal-led until the outbreak of the presentwar. ,

She was a daughter of Brigadier-General Warren Hastings Firth,colonel commanding the Bengal Ar-tillery. and 74 years ago marriedMajor Archdale Wilson, then Super-intendent of the Indian gun-foundryat Cossipur. Serving with distinc-tion at the opening of bhe 1857 in-surrection of a part of the NativeArmy, he was placed in command otthe Delhi field force on July 17th.and retained the position until thecity was captured on September14-17. This was one of the first andmost signal triumphs of our armsover the rebels, and as the newsbrought tihe first ray of relief to thesevere tension in our country, publicopinion heartily approved the be-stftwment of a baronetcy as SipArchdale Wilson of Delhi and theG.G.B. Charges" of vacillation andreluctance to order the assault weremade against Wilson by Mutiny his-torians. The voluminous contro-versy on the subject was reviewed in

/an article, defending him againstthese allegations by the late SirWilliam Lee-Warner in the "Fort-nighty Review" for March, 1913,which elicited a vigorous reply inthe contrary sense from Colonel R.H. Vetch, the military historian.

Lady Wilson, who survived herhusband by 41 years, was childless,and the baronetcy devovled uponthe second son of Sir Archdale'sbrother (Rear-Admiral G. K. Wil-son), Sir Ronald Wilson, late Readerin Indian Law at Cambridge. Evenin extreme old age Lady Wilson wasable to follow - public events withkeenness, and she had the privilegeof seeing another nephew, the pre-sent heir to the baronetcy. Admiralof the Fleet Sir Arthur K. Wilson,adding fresh lustre to the familyrecord of First Sea Lord, and nowduring the war as adviser to theAdmiralty on naval strategy.

OTHER LINKS WITH THEMUTINY.

It is worthy Of note that on De-cember 30th we announced thedeath erf the widow of another con-spicuous figure in the siege of Delhi—Colonel (then Lieutenant) WilbtT-force Greathead, who proposed aclever coup-de-main in an earlystage of the operations, and was

. severely wounded when directingthe left attack in the successful asr-saulfe. She was a daughter of theRev. Archer Clive, of Whitfielc,near * Hereford, apd of Garolin*Clive, the, novelist and poet. Shewas 72 years of age, and was themother of the late Lady Darling,wife of Mr. Justice Darling.

The Dowager Lady* Lawrence,widow of the first peer, John Law-rence, the saviour of the Punjab inthe Mutiny, and afterwards Viceroyof India, is now the oldest notablesurviving link with the great eventsof 1857 in India. She was bom in1820, and her marriage took placea year before that of the late EllenLady Wilson.

CLIVE SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

The monthly meeting of the Clivev school committee was held in the

schoolroom last evening. Present:—Messrs J. C. Hollyman (chairman),G. Merritt. A. W. Longly, H. Law-ton, J. Gushing and T. Cashing.

The headmaster reported that theschool reopened on February Bth.,after their mid-summer holidays,with a roll of 175, fifteen pupils hav-ing been admitted and nineteenwithdrawn. Miss Burns, first assist-ant, was unable to be present ow-ing to illness, and as no probationerhad been appointed to take theplace of Miss Ross, who retired inDecember, the school was decidedlyunder-staffed. This has been reme-died bv the appointment of MissesE- Julf and J. I. Smith as relievingteachers, and the school has beeuenabled to settle down to its year'swork.

Notification from the EducationBoard, re the transfer of Miss H-Goodwin, pupil teacher to Danne-virke South was received. •

It was decided in view of theshortness of time incolved, not toalter the school hours for the monthof February this year, but that thehoar of dismissal on very hot daysbe left to the headmaster's discre-tion.

A motion of sympathy with the re-latives of the late Mr. J. Burns, anex-member of the committee waspassed, the chairman feelingly re-ferring to the loss the communitysustained by the death of Mr.Burns.

Accounts for £22 6/- were passedfor payment.

MAGISTRATE S COURT.WAIPAWA.

(Before Mr. S. E. McCarthy, S.M.)(Own Correspondent.)

A sitting of the court was heldon Thursday.

CIVIL CASES.Judgment by default was given in

t!ie following cases:—Hood Bros. v.R. Reha, 15 3, costs £l 7/-; T. Hay-cock v. Wi Gillies, £5 15/0, costs £26/6; C. v. Moko Kingi,£l 1 7/6, costs £l 3/6; Moore andSimmers v. W. Stopford, £l 1/-,costs £l 91-; R. W. Todd v. W.Ropiha, £2B 5/-, costs £2 19/- ; samev. A. C. B. Mnnro, £3 13 6, costs£l 3/6.

, Judgment Summons. —W. Crose-ford v. W. Doughi, £2 10/6 forthwith,jin default 7 davs.

I POLICE CASES. |Joseph Fletcher, who did not ap-j

pear, was charged with being on'licensed premises during the cur-rency of a prohibition order and onanother charge of procuring liquorduring its currency. T. Wills,licensee of the Empire Hotel, statedthat he saw Fletcher being servedand although knowing the namewell enough he did not recognisethe man as Fletcher. A letter washanded in from defendant that hewas under the impression the orderhad expired. On the first charge hewas convicted and fined £2 andand costs 33/-. in default 21 days'hard labour, and on the second hewas convicted and ordered to comeup for sentence when called upon.

Identical charges were preferredagainst John HVmtly. Mr. Gilmour,who appeared for accused, pleadedguilty. For being on the premiseshe was convicted and ordered tocome up for sentence when calledupon and for procuring liquor hewas convicted and fined £2 andcosts, in default 7 days' imprison-ment.

Sam Humphries was charged ■withcreating a disturbance at thePatangata Hotel on February 11thwhilst drunk, and also for refusingto leave the premises when request-ed. Jlr. Gilmour, for defendant,pleaded guilty and asked forleniency. Accused was convictedand ordered to pay police' expenses(30/-) and to come up for sentencewhen called upon. At accused's re-quest a prohibition order wasissued.

SUPPLYING FIREARMS.Helen Mustchin was aharged with

supplying a Champion rifle to neison George and the latter wascharged with having it in his pos-session and discharging it in themain street. The defence was ig-,norance of the regulations. Eachaccused was convicted and orderedto come up for sentence when calledupon. I&te rifle was ordered to beforfeited to the Crown.

BY-LAW CASES.E. E. Bott and E. H. Brewer were

separately charged for exceedingthe speed limit in a car on January12th in Kuataniwha street, Waipawa.The former admitted a speed of 20miles and the police estimated thespeed of Brewer's car at- over 25miles an hour. The speed limit forthe borough is 16 miles. Convictedand fined 40/- and costs 7/'- each.

DEFENDED CIVIL CASE.W. Moir v. Tobi Roberts.—Mr.

Wedde appeared for plaintiff. Evi-dence was given Shy plaintiff thatone J. Newton purchased a bikefrom him to the value of £>2 4/6, anathat defendant had called and pro-mised to meet the liability. Theaccount had been rendered onseveral occasions and personal ap-plications made but without result,although the account had not beendisputed. Defendant denied thenroniise to pay for the bike. Afterlegal argument on points of law, hisWorship gave judgment for plain-tiff for the amount together withcosts.

ASSAULT CASE.Win. McLeod proceeded against

Lionel Isherwood, licensee oi theImperial Hotel, for assault. Mr.Jordan appeared for defendant whopleaded not guilty.

Complainant stated that he wasemployed by Ishtiwood as porter.About 'Xmas time, 1915. he wasstanding at the kitcaen door whena friend came to the door, to whichdefendant took exception, and latercame and said he would dischargehim (complainant). To;,k liim to

■ his whare, closed t'.H- door, grabbedI him by the throat and blackened his

' eyes.I by Air. Jordon: Was not habitual--1 ly sober, it happened about mid-i day. .Lodged a complaint to ttie' police the same day. Defendantasked him to start work agam» Mr.Jordon, to the Bench, asserted thatLie charge was a frivolous one, made

; by one habitually under the influenceof liquor, but he would put defen-dant in the box to give a denial tothe statements.

Defendant stated that on the dayin question two or three men weredrunk about the premises and com-plainant was helplessly drunk him-self. Went to the kitchen and or-dered these men out, taking com-plainant to his whare' and left himthere. Witness discharged him, butdid not strike him. The cook in-formed him later tuat complainantwas on the floor with a cut on hisface and bleeding. The next day hecame back and asked for anotherchance to which he said "Yes" if hekept sober.

Tihe information was dismissal,with costs against complainant of£1 1/-.

HASTINGS.FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18th.

(Before Mr. S. E. McCarthy, S.M.)VARIOUS OFFENCES.

Thos. Clay was charged with pro-curing liquor for one George Wil-liams, a prohibited person, on the24th of January, 1916. Defendant,who did not appear, was convictedand fined £lO and costs, in defaulttwo months' hard labour.

Edward Lonergan, was chargedwith procuring liquor during thecurrency of his prohibition order.Defendant said he was seeing afriend away who was going to thewar and had a few drinks. HisWorship said that was no excuse.Sergeant Hogan.—Defendant seemsto be qualifying for Pakaton. De-fendant was convicted and fined£7 10/- and costs 7/- or one month'simprisonment.

Sydney Wood, for driving atHavelock North, a motor car, with-out bearing the distinguishing num-ber, was convicted and fined 10/-and 7/- costs.

Edward Clark was charged on theinformation of Hastings Bor-ough Council, with driving a horseon the borough footpath. Mr. Par-kinson said the council did not wishfor a heavy penalty, but the casewas brought as a warning to others.Convicted and fined 1/-.

George Madigan, for refusing toproduce his ticket to the guard on

the X.Z. Railway between Tomoanaand Hastings, .was convicted andfined bi- and 7/- costs.

CIVIL CASES.Judgment- was entered for plain-

tiffs in the following undefendedcases:—Maddison and Co. v. W.Ness, £5 2/7, costs 23/6; G. J. Symesv. William Hicks, £6 2/3, costs 23/6:J. L. Mosley v. Rahena, £4 5/6, costs26 -: Maddison and Co. v. C. Jen-sen, £2 2/7, costs 18/- ; James Brownv. James Aislabie, £25, costs 54/2;Tourist Motor Co. v. A. Wilkinson,£5 13/9, costs 23/6

Judgment Summonses. MaryWalter v. Charles Henry LeighWalter, £46 19/10, to be paid forth-wtih or three months' imprison-ment.

In the east Isabella Stokes v. W.J. Lincoln and L. W. Paterson, aclaim for £B, alleged value of pipingand taps, which were plaintiff's pro-perty, and used by them in carryingout their contract to connect herpremises with the borough waterand sewerage system, and for damagedone in removing certain piping, wasfurther heard at the court this morn-ing. Mr. C. Croker appeared forplaintiff and Mr. E. J. W. Hallett re-presented defendants. After lengthyevidence had been given, Mr. Hal-lett contended that there was noevidence against Lincoln, and askedfor a non-suit. As far as Patersonwas concerned, he contended that he(Paterson) had made an allowancefor the piping on the ground in mak-ing up his estimate of the job.

OTANE..(Own Correspondent.)

A meeting of the PatrioticLeague was held in the Town Hallon Tuesday night, Mr. J. J. Lang-ridge in the chair. A communica-tion was received from the Premierre the new recruiting scheme whichwas discussed at considerablelength. Eventually a committeewas formed which met afterwardsand drew up a comprehensivescheme for canvassing the district.The feeling was expressed that allthe eligible n.on, with one or twonotable exceptions,had already en-listed ; that compulsion was theonly suitable remedy.

In view of the fact that a numberof the local (irys would be home onfinal leave next month, it was de-cided to arrange a farewell socialand presentation, particulars to besettled at the next meeting on the29th.

The annual school excursion toNapier takes placf on Friday, whenall the business places will beclosed for the occasion.

A pleasing incident in connectionwit hht elate fire was the kindlythought .shown by Miss Dillon, whobrought down a basket of cakes anda bucket of tea to the weary firefighters, which was very much ap-preciation. Mr. Powall was for-tunate in rescuing his motor lorry.This was actually on fire when itwas pulled out oi the burning build-ing.

It is to be hoped t»iat the TownBoard will consider the ways andmeans of putting in a town watersupply at the earliest possible op-portunity. A scheme has been sug-gested by the Waipawa Town Boardwhereby this town could be suppliedfrom Waipawa, bu the Town Boardare rightly very chary of trustingthemselves to the tender mercies otthe Waipawa council. The tele-phone service is controlled in Wai«pawa and it appears to be run forthe' sole purpose of victimising anaannoying the Otane subscribers. It|is practically impossible to get Has-tings and Napier without a wait ofat least one hour, generally two orthree, and then* one is almost in-variably cut off in the middle of aconversation.

3TllK HAWK K'M ItAV IIUiiUNE. L'HUUAV, .IKUIiUARV 18, 1916.

With the view of demonstratingwhat the military service rifle iscapable of doing in the hand of anexpert rifleman, Sergeant-majorHart, one of the instructors at theSchool of Musketry at RandwickRange, recently fired 104 shots infour minutes, hitting a second classfigure target (4ft. square) 96 timesfrom 300 yards. This averages 26shots per minute, bnt the sergeant-Major has in 60 seconds aimed andfired a rifle 46 times. The magazineand clipped cartridges were -used.

-THE BRISTOL " FOR MUSIC.Bay st "The Bristol" is sound ad-

tim to «r«ryone requiring Sheet orBook Music, a Gramophone or a de-nendable, high-grade Bind Instrument.Tbe newest songs and instrumentalnieces are on sate at "The Bristol"aocn after their first hearing

In "The Bristol's" GramophoneFarloors at Lambton Quay, Welling-toit) one can enjoy without charge ademonstration of that wonderful in-strument," His Maitei's Voice." Thestock of Records numbers many thous-ands. There is fct command an un-equalled selection. The noted double-eided "Zonophone" Records constituteremarkable value at the new prices.I%e tynJneh have been reduced from3/6 to2/T«Dd the twelre-inch from5/A to 4/-.

Bandsmen should note that " TheBrirtol" pewle ate the New ZealandfgMit* for the celebrated Hawke's

Instruments, which have playedso many famous bands to first place inlffuKng eompetitionß. The BristolPiam Cft, Ltd., Wellington. M. J.Brooke*. North Wand manager. Localrepresentative: Mr. 6 3. CUphamfdatiMMr. Heratamga Hastings *

HOW RHEUMO CUBESRHEUMATISM.

It cures in the one and only way—by

Itfcsitm*wm. Give it a trial. 2/6 and4/f bottle.

Hcan's EssenceFor making good cousrli mix-ture at home, was needed l >

the people. It is used bythousands, and appreciatedwherever used. Be sure you griHmon'a, original and tfcnninr

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J NERVES!*

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* You need a preparation of* merit when troubled with* Nerves.

f qEREGEN* HELPS TO REPAIR WASTE4c TISSUE AND TO RECUPER-* ATE PHYSICAL ENERGY.**

** CERECEN contains all the* elements of a com-* plete food, and* these elements are* present in a bal-* anced and concen-* trated form.* CERECEN consists mainly of* proteid in a readily* digestible form ; the* addition of a small* quantity of assimil-* able phosphates . .

* provides an ideal* concentrated food.* CERECEN is a flesh former,* body builder and* -head generator. As* a vitalising force it* invigorates the . -

* nervous, muscular* and digestive sys-* tems* CERECEN is prescribed by* medical men for all4c forms of Nerve* Disorders, Neuras-* thenia, Neuritis, .

* Anaemia, Indiges-* tion and exhaustion* from worry or over* work.* CERECEN is marketed in tins* selling at 4/6, 6/6* and 12/- each.4c CERECEN is sold and recom-*

.mended by

| J. W. BATES* CHEMIST - HASTINCS.***

4c All Postal Orders promptly4c attended to.4c*

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SHOULDER SUPREMACY.

IT is by the introduction and perfec-tion of new ideas that the world

progresses. The "6. M. HURST ;SHOULDER marks the greatest pro-gress in clothes-making in many years—a shoulder that stands supreme.

Various models are shown, fashionedof exclusive Worsteds, Flannels andBlue and Black Screes.

G. M. HURSTTailor and Costumier,

HERETAUNGA STREET, HASTINGS.

Summer Coldsare as un-

pleasant anddangerous as Win-

ter Colds. You cankeep free fromall

colds if youtake

TONKING'SLINSEED

EMULSION

riK

THEY'RE WANTING ALL *

THE LEAD FOR BULLETS. $,

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Without raw lead we cannothare whit© lead, and withoutwhite lead proper house paint-ing is impossible.With white lead getting scarcerevery day, it behoves everyhouse-owner to have the housepainted without delay—evento-morrow may usher in an in-crease.Let Tustin paint your HouseNOW tHis quote will be well withinreason, and all work will befirst-rate. Make up your mindstraightway.Leave orders at Everybody'sStore.

J B. TUSTINThe Cheapest and Best Painter,

QUARRY ROAD, HASTINCS.

'Phone 379. 'Phone 3~9.

PIGS ! PIGS !

IMPORTANT NOTICE.

Just completed, our NEW AND UP-TO-DATE COOLING AND FREEZINGCHAMBERS. We are now able totake any quantity of prime BACONPIGS. Pigs cured for owners."THE ELITE" MILD SUGAR CUREcannot be beaten for flavour and qual-ity. We are still giving top price forBaconers. Prompt payment. Call

and see us before going elsewhere.«' rr\HE ELITE " MILD CURE HAMA ANT") BACON FACTORY,lITCUETAIiNfJA STREET. HASTINGS

TO THE PUBLIC OF HASTINGS.PAKOWHAI, TARADALE & NAPIEBON and after December Ist an up-

to-date Motor Conveyance for Pas-sengers and Goods will leave Grahamand Gebbie's Stables, Hastings, everjmorning at 9 o'clock, going throughPakowhai and Taradale, returning itthe afternoon.

Telephones: Stables 159, Private 317.Napier Depdt 88.

W. J. GRAHAM.

KITCHEN S STARKEVSGREAT

WAR BONUS SUMMER SALEWILL PAY YOU BETTER THAN BANK INTEREST.

Every price in this establishment is reduced to a pointwhere profits vanish. Clearance is our sole thought, fornew shipments are at hand and we must have room forthem.Now's your time to secure DRESSES, BLOUSES, MIL-LINERY, GLOVES, HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR at tinyprices. Here's the chance to secure many additional itemsof Household Linens and Furnishings at far below theusual figures. But remember, low as our sale prices are,

We give an additional 10 o/o WarBonus for CASH.

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HERE ARE BARGAINSIndicative of Great Economy.

10 doz. MEN'S FLANNEL FILLMERSHIRTS-CLEARING PRICE 2/9, etc.

30 doz. TAPE PILLOW SLIPS-SALE PRICES 4£d & 6d, 8d & lOd

180 vards BORDERED CASEMENTCLOTHS—-

CLEARINC OUT, 6d and 9d350 yards GLACE RIBBON in all

shades ,4in wide—CLEARING PRICE 6d YARD

GOODS HAVE BEEN ON THE SHELVES ONLY TWOMONTHS.

NOW ! is the watchword of the thrifty. Forestall 1916'sheavily rising prices by buying all you can for coming

, months in this welcome bargain event.

KITCHEN & STARKEY, Ltd.,THE MODEL HOUSE.

HERETAUNGA STREET HASTINGS.

WITH A BLANK CHEQUEANYONK CAN FURNISH.

When expense means nothing, any home can be made luxurious; it's wherethere's a limit to the amount available for furnishing that "ALLEN'S"FURNITURE VALUES are appreciated.If you will just stroll through our Showroom, you will see on every hand the kind of designand styles m every kind of furniture that looks as if it cost half as much again as we askfor it.Xothing pleases us better than to be able to help our customers to make their homes com-fortable and artistic on a limited outlay. Look at the advertisement such a home is for\is!Will you accept our invitation to inspect?

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O. R. ALLEN'S The Recognised House torFurnishing,

EMERSOIST STREET, NAPIER

CLAPHAM'SPATENT HORSE-HOLDER

SOLD BY ALL LEAOINCSADDLERS

THROUGHOUT N.Z.Or from

G. S. CLAPHAMHASTINGS, N.Z.

J. N. CLAPHAMPALMERSTON N.

CLAPHAMSHORSE HOLDE

HOLDS .J\£O3

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ST. LOUIS DIPLOMA AND MEDAL, 1904.COMFORT, CONVENIENCE AND SAFETY !

EYES NEGLECTED—SOON REGRETTED.Eye-watering, aching, soreness and headaches—these areiVature s warnings that your eyes are being strained or weak-ened. failure to act at once means days of regret ahead.JJon t risk permanent injury—but CONSULT US NOW.As we are i*e only Ophthalmic Opticians in Hawke's Bay whogrind our own lenses, we can undertake to fit glasses exactlvas required in each distinct case.

OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN,BROWNING STREET, NAPIER.

'Phone 864. P.O. Box 67.

NOTICE.nTHE BUSINESSof BRICKLAYERaud LICENSED SANITARY CON-TRACTOR carriedon by the late Mr.

?• EBBETT willbe continued by thef • Doui wm oe continue*undersigned under the style of

EBBETT AND CO.The undersigned conducted the late

Mr. Ebbett's business for a considerabletime prior to his death, and customers,•nay rely on the new firm to give thestrictest attention to all orders.

As heretofore, all new drains will beguaranteed for six months.

Has an up-to-date stock of Pipes,Pouches, Tabacco, Cigars, Cigarettes,Toilet Requisites of every description,Razors, etc. His HAfRDRESSINGSALOON is the most up-to-date inH.B. Three chairs, cleanliness, andfirst-class tonsorial artists. Send yourRazors to be ground and set here, andyou will get satisfaction.

HAIRDRESSER AND TOBACCONIST,HEBETATINGA STREET, HASTINGS.

A. T. EBBETT,E. M. SHAW.

S. KEARNEY

ESTABLISHED 1860.ROBT HOLT & SONSThe OVlest-established Firm of Timber

Merchants in Hawke's Bay.SAWMILLERS,

TIMBER MERCHANTS,JOINERY MANUFACTURERS,

BUILDERS ANDOOAL A FIREWOOD MERCHANTS

Sawmills: Puketitiri and Kereru.Yards:

THACKERAY STREET, NAPIER.CORNER STATION STREET ANDST. AUBYN STREET, HASTINGS;

We can supply at the shortest notio*the following building and fencingmaterials: Timber, Joinery, Mouldings,Qalvanised. Corrugated Iron, Spouting,Bidging, Nails, Blocks, Posts, Strainers,Battens, Lime, Cement, Glass, Paints,and Builders' Ironmongery.

Large stocks of the following Coal*a* our Hastings Yard: —Newcastle.Wastport, Waipa, Taupiri

.

ROBRRT HOLT AND RON*.

REMOVAL NOTICE.

rjIHE £JASH JpURNISHING QOHAVE REMOVED TO LARGERPREMISES OPPOSITERAILWA Y

STATION.

WHOLE HOUSES OF FURNITUREBOUGHT RIGHT OUT FOR CASH.

W. A. SALMON, Manager.

LEIGH'SCOMPOUND

SARSAPARILLAMAKES RICH RED BLOOD.

When your blood is impure, re-:member that this is one of the most '

satisfactory blood and skin, reme-dies ;n existence. It cleanses theblood of all impurities, destroys;disease-producing germs, makesgood rich red blood, stirs up thesluggish blood, increases the circu-lation, and supplies nutrition to thebody tissues.

KEEP THE BLOOD IN AHEALTHY CONDITION.

The blood must_be pure in order tonourish the skin—it's the founda-tion of health. t

I.EICH'S SARSAPARILLA puri-fies the blood, and keeps it pure.

BOTTLES -2/6 AND 4/6

E. H. LEIGH,M.P.S. (by Exam.),

CHEMIST AND OPTICIAN.The Grand Pharmacy, HASTINGS.

HUMMER SPRAY.

g HERWYN-TjnTLLIAMS' T lift

QULPHURTHE ONLY SUMMER SPRAY THAT

HAS PROVED IT'S WORTH.

Sold in Barrels and Caaka.

WK ARK THE HAWKE'B BAYAGENTS.

The two Best Brands of Ars«nat*a;BHERW YN-WILLIAMS* and SWIFTS'

Stocked.AND £JO.S

HASTINGS.

G. D. WILSON-NURSERYMAN,

OMAHU ROAD, HASTINGS.

Rook your Orders now for next tVinftkrPlant.inar

SUPER BARGAIN WEEK ! jjala

{jWESTERMAN « CO.'S SALE!]— Hu

MUSLIN AND CREPE BLOUSES— 1/11, 2/11, 3/11, 5/11 jjVOILE BLOUSES with coloured Spot and Stripe—Were 8/11 SI

SALE PRICE 3/11 JJW HITE EMBROIDERED VOILE BLOUSES—S/11, 8/11 ,«/11 f|All WHITE AND TUSCAN HAT SHAPES— 1/ -EACH *(TRIMMED MILLINERY— FROM 1/11 EACH J|(URLS' WHITE MUSLIN DRESSES, trimmed embroidery and J?

lace, good assortment of sizes— 2/11, 3/11, 5/11, 8/11 J|GIRLS' COLOURED SCHOOL DRESSES in Gingham, Crepo Jand Cambric— 1/11, 2/6, 3/11, 6/11 ■■CHILDREN'S DUST COATS in all colours - FROM 1/11 j|COLOURED PIQUE, double width— SALE PRICE 1/- £|TUSSORE SILK— 1/- PER YARD 2jBRITISH CREPES, self coloured and spots—SALE PRICE 6ft •!

WHITE & UNBLEACHED DAMASK— SALE PRICE 1/- j|WHITE & UNBLEACHED SHEETING— IQid UP UBORDERED CASEMENT CLOTHS—Bid, 7£d, 9d, 1/- YARDWHITE FLANNELETTE—4/6, 4/11. 5/6, 5 11 DOZ. YARDS al

. HWESTERMAN AND CO. S jl

HASTINGS. HH

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. FURNITURE.The Honesty- Be&uty, Quality and Economy of Lifetime

Furniture.DIRECT FROM MY FACTORY TO YOU—NO " In BETWEEN "

PROFITS OR EXPENSES TO PAY.JN making this personal statement I want to go right to thopoint and tell you just - why ana how my new svstem ofmanufacturing Furniture will sav« you from 30 to 60 per cent,in the best and choicest designs of Furniture to suit every home.Your pounds are worth just much as they cost you to earnthem, and you are entitled to iuo per cent. v value, no matterwhat you buy, and peoplerequiring Furniture will get that valueby dealing Hth

EDWARD MATHEWSHERETAUNCA STREET, HASTINGS. 'PHONE 398.

DLA'

THAT'S IT !HOLDS ALL THE WORLD'B RECORDS for SPEED Ml*

RELIABILITY.Call and Inspect—-

-7-1 Oh.p. TWIN and 4*h.p. SINGLE CYLINDER.Also in Stock:—9h.p. TWIN DAYTON and 3}h.p. RUDCE-MULTI.

Cycles and Cycle Accessories and Sporting Good* in stock.H.B. CYCLE, MOTOR AND SPOfifs DEPOT,

<K. J. TONKIN, PROPRIETOR),Phone] BTATION STRCET, HASTINGS. |IH.

GREAT RE-ORGANISATIONOF THE

SCOULLAR COMPANY, Ltd.Now under the capable management of Mr. McKENZtE,

for many years with our Wellington House,

Under new and efficient management, THE SCOULLAR CO.,LTD., are more than ever able to give that complete satisfactionwhich hns m:ule them famed throughout the Dominion.Stocks have lately beeii replenished with the newest and best in

Carpels Lino's, s«n FinttsMigs miCeneroi Fumitwe o( Everj DcscripliM.

and patrons are invited to call at any time and view the manyartistic desigui." SCOULLARS" aim at Quality and Value—a combinationwhich brings certain satisfaction.

THE SCOULLAR CO., LTD.MARKET STREET - HABTINCS.

Head Office: LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON. Also atQUEEN STREET, MASTERTON.

DODGE BROS. MOTOR CARIT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF.

r\ODGE BROTHERS, DETROIT, hare manufactured mmany as 225,000 sets of motor-car parts this year. Thismeans millions of pieces, large and small. They have estab-lished costs on every piece, every part, every operation.They know to the fraction of a cent the most and the best it ispossible to get out of men, material and machinery.Wjth this exceptional experience and equipment, Dodge Brothers#re able to show in the motor car, we are now offering justhow much it is possible to give.

PRICE - £3lOPOINTS FROM THE SPECIFICATION i

MOA 'o%—4-cylinder en blo ° castings, 3Jin bore, 4*in stroke;00-35h.p.

IGNITION.;—High-tension magneto.,^^G —Pa™p circulation. CARBURETTER.—Stewart.vLii CondiGEAR BOX.—Coupled direct to engine, 3 speeds and reVerae,gate type.REAR AXLE.—Bevel, full-floating type, Timken roller (wr-

ings, enclosed propeller shaft.? nl^^V7Tirrev

®rßible wonn nnt «nd sector type.LUBRICATION.—By pump m sump.

STARTING. LIGHTING.—Combined equipment.HORN.—Electric.BODY.—Comfortable touring type, seating five, ret! leatiter «Mtdhorse-hair upholstery. HOOD.—One rftan.Screen, Speedometer, Lamps, Glove Box, Dash S|*reUim, Rug Rail, Foot-rest, complete Tool Kit, etc., ete.

DAVIS AND BOYDHASTIMCS.

Agents for HASTINGS, WAIPAWA ANO WAtPUKUIIAU.

TRIBUNE WEATHER REPORT.FRIDAY, FEBRUARY ISth. 1916.

9 a.m. 1 p.m.Baro««ter 30-18 .. 30.2CThcfßMjnietor '3

\l«rimnni tempeistore for 24 hoursended 1 pjn tfrw—78 deg.

afiammfe tenqwratnra for 24 hoursended 1Wn. to-diy—<4 deg.

IldMeE for 24 hours ended 9 a.m.to-day *»M

BaniMMvdafeV 19t§-.79 nidi.Raktfilll lor jiw 19k>—21.43 adM.Rainfall for Feb., 1916.11 inch.

. Rainfall for fab., 1915—-37incb.THE SUN. |

To-day—Rose 5.15 a.m., sets 6.351 - *

To-morrow—Rises 5.17 a.m., sets&34 p-to.

, WEAJVm FORECAST.Goraxnment Meteorologist's for»-

CMt .f«r4»*«* *ours from 9 a.m. this

ilidicaiioitis are for easterly mod-• crate *» st*odc triads, backing by eiast

to BOrth. .Mad and WW condfoons attirttiv - Expect dull Ireather, frith ittOeb

afcd fog in parts. Baronwster haslittle movement, but will fall alter•twotSD hoars. -

THE MAILS.Wellington and South Island—Daily •

8.40 a.m. and 3.40 p.m.Auckland—Daily, 8.40 a.m. and 3.4a

p.m.United Kingdom and Continent oi

Europe, *ia liftndon (dtfe inLon-doA S4«t'Marcfc). vin Monto V»dw>,for specially addressed correspon-dence-only i also, Sooth Aineneaand a£%y Islands, connectingwith s.s. Tainui—Per train, Satwr-das, Feb. 19th: Napier 2.40,IS&tmgs 3.45 p.m.

Guboow and Tomuni Bar—Per R.*.

Tarawera, Friday, Feb. loth:Napwr 7-0, Hastings 5.20 p.m.

Fanning Island,connecting with s.s. Niagara atAuckland, per train, Monday. Feb.SI, Napier <.50, Hastings 8.40 a.m.

* Vanejover and other parts of Canada,•MfeVUfMk&ttttea of America, Fiji,flf«a*>an bdands, Japan, West

jinn Central America; also,United Kingdom and Continent ofKar«pe, ria Vancouver (doe inLondon 23rd March), per s.s. ai-adua* from Aiiifilttont.—P*r train,

February, 8.40 a.m.Gisb&W ana Mmurn .Bay—Per s.s.

Mooowai, Tuesday, Feb. 22nd:Napier 7.0, Hastings 5.20 p.m.

Asicefieepowtonee lor all nentralcountries, is subject to cen«oratup_ it is

nyH that, in order- to avoid delaysthat soch correspondence be posted ir««I»L» time for the mail, the day pre-tioos to its despatch if passible.

Tk» beat despetcfa for corresjwndenoeto Uaited Kingdom and Continent oi

Itarbpe will be via Vancouver, closingnt Hastings on Monday, Feb. 21st, atH.40 &jk '■■Australia anal South Africa (due in

fisdnev 2Sth Feb.), ExpeditionarySttkc* <Egypt), Ceylon, Inffia,afentius, Straits Settlements,€Mm. Jipnn, aa&r Pfcilippi»e

rnnnrrtiiTr with s.s. JHann-U at Wellington—Per train, Wed-nesday, Feb. 23rd: Napier 2.40,Hastings 3.45 p.m.

P. PERRIX, Postmaster.

SHIPPING.Sydney, Feb. 17.

Arrived: Port Angara, Katoa fromAoeklaad.

Sailed: Mannka an 4 Niagara.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18. 1016.

rORT OF NAPIER.ARRIVALS.

Feb. 17.—Ripple, s.s.. from Welling-

Jgb. 18.—Westralia, s.s., from Aock-Feb. 18.—Te Aroha, a.s., from Wai-

m. , __ JL__DEPARTURES.Feb- 17.—Tanguix, for Wai-

iwa.Feb. 17.—Tu Atna, s.s.. for Wairoa.Feb. 16.—Westralia, s.s., for Dune-

din.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS.Feb. 18.—Tarawera, s.s., from Done-

<Kn.F<ib. 18.—RdMunood s.s., from Aock-

Feb. 18.—Ripple, s.s., from Gis-borne,

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.Feb. 18.—Tarawera, s.s., for Auck-

land....

Feb. 18.—Ripple, s.s., for Welling-ton.

The Westralia arrived from North at10»j».,Mid sailed at 3 p.m. for Soutb-

arrived back from Wai-m w» WMjang.

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Iba Tangaroa 'sailed for wairoa at12J30 40-day. Hie Tu Atu left at 10a.n. fur the same port.

Toe Rosamond arrived from Auck-land ilac manias, and sails again early

i io-«norro»r morning.The Mako Is working East Coast

beys en route to Gisborae and Napier,being due «n Tuesday morning.

Tli» Ripple is dw>4ram Owborne to-morrow morning, and sails a little lateriujbtf day. Tm Itarn is dtie at Tokomarn Daydaf. Sod thence proceeds toto lo*ft wool for Napier.

Tfcn Fannv is loading wool at Tiipa-

The Tamwera is due from South at6 p.m., MS is timed to sail for South-ern . .p.m.'

and Kootenai are ligh-teeinse* at ToktaaanJ Bay.

THE H.B. TRIBUNE.FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1916.

WAR PROFITS.

With a confidence that suggestsauthoritative inspiration. Southerncontemporaries are anticipating anautumn session of Parliament,which is bv some o£ them dated forearly April, with the added inti-mation that on its close .\lr. Masseyand Sir Joseph Ward will, in ac-ceptance of Mr. Bonar s invi-tation, proceed to London for a con-ference on matters of Imperialport as affecting the Dominion.With this most likely developmentin view, it is pertinent to considerthe subjects which urgently demandimmediate legislative attention. Uithese, to our mind, the most import-ant is that of an equitable schemeof taxation to meet the exceptionalburden that has been cast upon usby the war, and of that scheme themain feature should be a verv sub-stantial levy on war profits. Thereis no need to attach any suggestionof negligence to Sir Joseph Ward,in his capacity as Minister ofFinance, in omitting this factorfrom his Budget of last session, forhe, like the rest, of us, had probablynot then realised the full extent ofthose profits, or how appropriate anobject they were for the impositionof the extra taxation that even thenwas obviouslv required. But sincethe prorogation , the magnitude ofthis source of national finance hasbeen fully borne in upon us by thepublication of official figures, andno excuse can now be advanced forevading what has become a mani-fest duty. The phase of this ques-tion which is most apparent, lies, ofcourse, in the extra gains whichhave accrued to those whose goodfortune found them in the class ofprimary producers—the owners oroccupiers of land. They are suchobvious marks for the tax-gathererthat the popular gaze is apt to beon them alone, to the exclusion ofmany others,who have reaped unex-pected advantage out of abnormalconditions for which the communityat large will have to pay a heavyprice. We doubt very muchwhether those whose lot it is to bethe immediate dispensers of commo-dities in public demand are profit-ing much, if any, by the war, butthere can be little doubt but thatthe big men who supply them aregathering a rich harvest from com-mercial fields fertilised by the bloodof our very best.

There can be scarce any uncer-tainty about the proposition thatthe extra cost of importation, aris-ing from increased rates of freight,insurance and the like, has beenpassed on in magnified form to theretailer and that the importer hassecured for himself a very substan-tial return on his extra outlay—-something - very materially morethan sufficient to compensate far apossible reduction in the volume ofturn-over. In fact, in more thanone instance that might be cited,the wholesaler has put up his pricesupon goods which nave never paidany extra cost for importation andhas, with regard to them, exactedvalui?s which were wholly in antici-pation of the possibility of enhancedcost of future shipments. A case inpoint, which is, perhaps, not happilychosen, being as it is an entirelynon-essential commodity, but whichaffords a readily appreciable ex-ample, is to be found in that itemof luxury, whiskey. A cable mes-sage was received a few days backthat the British Government hadtaken possession of several distill-eries with a view to the employmentof their sites, and such part of theirplant as was suitable, for the pur-pose of manufacture of war mater-ials. Despite the fact that we wereat the same time advised that therewere a full two years' supply inhand and without awaiting the oper-ation of this probable reduction inoutput in the way of raising thecost of importation, the wholesalersHave notified an increase of some-thing over 30 per cent upon the bulkprices previously ruling. There maybe, for those intimately acquaintedwith the working of trade, fluctu-ations, some measure of justificationfor this, but it is difficult to divestthe ordinary mind of a shrewd sus-picion that, with regard to stocks inhand at least, the spirit-merchantwith a long roll of tied houses,is going to secure a surplus profitthat is, directly attributable to warconditions. As has already beensaid, this is an example which hasbeen taken simply because it isready to hand, and doubtless thosewho have to cater directly for thepublic could adduce many otherswhich have a much wider sphere ofapplication. It is, however, suffi-cient to point the moral which wewish io draw.

Wihen Germany began the GrtatWar she loudly proclaimed to herown people in particular, and to theworld in general, that she was com-pelled to it in self-defence, and thatit was prompted by no motive* ofnational aggression or of territorialacquisition. How thin this profes-sion was is well attested by someof the Christmas messages to thepeople which appeared in the Ger-man press. The National Liberalleader, Herr Bassermann, says:—"After the pause in West and Eastnew successes will be vouchshafedto our splendid armies and theirglorious leaders. Nobody in Ger-many doubts the final victory of ourarms and the permanant securityand extension of our frontiers, sothat we may be spared a freshattack. The year 1915,: with itsimmense battles and German vic-tories, is closing. With confidencewe enter upon the New Year, whichshall complete what 1914 began andJ915 continued." Herr Ballin, thebig German shipmaster and the con-fidant of the Kaiser, in his Christmasarticle, utters a strong protestagam any promotion of tne Berlin-

-1 Bagdad idea at the expense of Ger-jmany's naval ambitions. The articleibegins as follows:—"Once _ moreiJhristmas, the feast of love, is ap-proaching, and the peoples otEurope are still engaged m thomost horrible and most stupid warwhich the world has ever seen—•engaged in the sorry work of turn-ing this old and beautiful Continentinto a heap of ruins, to the benefitof the world, on the other side ofthe ocean, and to tihe joy of thevellow race. The fact that, this war

I was not desired by us is most clearly' evident from the circumstance thatwe* entered upon this fight without,

snv other aim but the consciousnessI hat- we have to fight for fche exist-ence of our Fatherland and for afree way by water and by Isnd forthe exercise ot our industry and oureffort. Yes, by iftnd and also by

A "stupid war* indeed,&& we confidently hope that Prus-sian Germany will fully realise when

it is over. How Germany celebrat-ed the "feast of love" may belearned by a reference to the historyof the day itself and of those im-mediately preceding and followingit.

Just as the German press seizeseagerly upon any public self-depre-ciating utterance' from British pub-licists and journalists, so we our-selves are apt to lay hold of any-thing of the like kind inthe German press. The followingcandid criticism of German finance,while gratifying us, will also serveto explain why the Socialistic Ber-lin newspaper "Vorwarts" has suf-fered suppression at the hands ofPrussian officialdom. It says that,while Dr. Helfferich (the Secretaryto the Imperial Treasury) will pro-bably follow his numerous pre-decessors into retirement, theGovernment schemes tend only to-wards an intolerable taxation of thework classes, and then proceedsthus: "The Secretary of State re-peated his ioke that the last finan-cial year ended with a surplus, andhe expressed the hope that the cur-rent year will end with a balance ofrevenue and expenditure. He addedthat one must bf under no illusions.Yes, indeed! The surplus and theexpected balance have been createdby the simple process of removingthe expenditure on the Army andthe Navy from the Budget, and bymeeting this expenditure out of theWar Loans. What is more, therevenue of these two years has beenswollen bv the non-recurring "levy"on property. It must also be ob-served that the interest on the WarLoan is not covered by ordinaryrevenue; at present the interest ispaid out of the money borrowed. Atthe same time all expenditure thatis not absolutely necessary, such asconstruction for the Post Office andthe railway has beenpostponed. If, therefore, revenueand expenditure are really made tobalance, this only means that therevenue is sufficient to cover farless than half of the normal expendi-ture.

It comes like good news froman old friend in a far country, tohear from tihe Grand Duke, anddoub.W erateful is it when his nameis associated wih a signal success,whose significance is emphasised bythose who profess to know its far-reaching influence. Ttfis war is notgoing to fulfil its functions if it doesnot take us Britons out of ourselvesa little, and enable us to recogniseand realise the value of the nationalfriendships that it has formed.Again we find _ that the GrandDuke, as he did in East Prussia atthe outset of the war, at whatproved grave cost, has risked a gooddeal in . order to afford relief to theJjard-prcssed Allies. We are toldthat, despite inauspicious conditions,he has expedited Ms attack-, onF.rzc-rurn with the express purposeof drawing off the forces destinedfor the destruction of General Town-shend's ittle army in Mesopotamia.With what happy results we nowknow. It is notable that Mr., Ash-mead Bartlett hastens _to assure usfrom Sydney, where he is on a moneymaking tour, that the importance ofthe Grand Duke's achievement can-not be over-estimated, and to sug-gest that it is a long step, on thelong journey to Constantinople.Many will think that it would havebeen, graceful for him to have addedthat, but for the Gallipoli campaignwhich he so loudly characterised asfutile and hopeless, this importantsuccess might have been renderedmuch more difficult of accomplish-ment. If the big army of Turksthat was hold up b*' toe Allied forceson the famous peninsula had beensooner let loose, it is easy to con-ceive that, a large section, if notall, of them might have been onhand to obstruct the Russian ad-vance in Armenia. _ Only

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thosewhose disposition it is to discoverand attribute unworthy reasons eversuggested that ti'.ie Grand Duke'stransference to the Caucasus wasthe practical equivalent of some-thing like disgrace, and it may be,yet. that we shall find him directlyresponsible for what will be forRussia the great achievement ofthe war—the dispossession of theTurks from control of the waterwaywinch means so much to her com-mercial development. We are not,of course, to be too much upliftedby this isolated success, but all ofus, mav reasonably unite in a sincerewish that further good fortune mayattend the efforts of one who hasbeen such a loyal and devotedcoadjutor*.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

j The building trade is brisk inPalmerston North.

I The proposal to manufacture ex-posive shells in New Zealand hasbeen abandoned.

Halfpenny pieces coined from ironto the value of £250,000 are shortlyto be issued in Germany."I am satisfied that there is no

splendour in war except the wayour men die," writes a New Zealand

: surgeon who is at the front.| In rescuing a man from the RiverTyne Robert Drone, of Lyme street,

jNewcastle, recorded his 103rd rescuefrom drowning.

Lady Sybil Grant, daughter of' Lord Rosebery, is running a news-paper for her husband's men at thefront, which tells them the news andtidings of their wives and familieshome. Lady Sybil collects and editsthe copy herself.

The Hastings National Reserveparaded HO strong last night, and,after assembling at the Drill Hall,the men were marched, with arms,to the Nelson Cricket Ground,where they were put through vari-ous company movements under Cap-tain Pegler. The evolutions andmarching were very well carriedout, the men showing great im-provement in this direction. A num-ber of recruits were put throughtheir first drill at the Drill Hall.Next Thursday night, the companywill be conveyed to Frimley, totake part in outpost duty and asham attack. This is bound toprove most interesting and instruc-tive. The Te Mata Mounted sec-tion of the Reserve is also expectedto take part.

In connection with the McHardyart union, Mr. H. R. Strahan, thewinner of the £2OOO section, donated£2O to the Patriotic Society's Sickand Wounded Fund.

Writing to a friend in PalmerstonNorth, a soldier in Egypt states thatthe men of the Main New ZealandExpeditionary Force who have sur-vived the fighting on Gallipoli areall to be given six months' furloughin England shortly.

During the hearing of a case atthe Magistrate's Court, Wanganui,on Monday, when a young lady wascharged with placing a used half-penny stamp on a letter, Detective-Sergea-nt Siddells said that accord-ing to the reading of the Act it wasan offence to remove an uncancelledstamp once it had been affixed to aletter. He added, however, that thepractice was a common one, and hehad done it himself.

The Miramar Borough Councillast night agreed to support thenew recruiting scheme to the full ex-!tent of its power, but is of opinionthat the exigencies of the militarysituation demand greater effortsthan can be obtained by voluntaryservice, and urges the Governmentto establish an equitable system ofcompulsory service. The OnslowBorough Council unanimously de-cided to conform with the views ofthe Recruiting Board, and to givethe central committee every possi-ble assistance.— Press Association.

In acknowledging the congratula-tions sent to him on his receivingthe honour of knighthood by theHawke's Bay A. and P. Society,Brigadier-General Sir Andrew Rus-sell writes:—"Cairo, January Ist,1916.—Please convey to your com-mittee my appreciation" of theirkind message congratulating me onmy decoration. Rils honour whichI have had the good fortune to re-ceive was earned by all those whoserved under me, and is a tributeto their work equally with my own.—Yours sincerely, A. H, Russell."

Despite thte efforts of the Agri-cultural Department, lucerne grow-ing has not been taken up as ener-getically as it should be. Suitablesoil for lucerns, exists in most of thefai;minEr districts of New Zealand,and this wonderful fodder plant,,where successfully grown, is a verit-able gold mine. A Hawke's Bayfarmer has earned a profit from tenacres of lucerne amounting to noless than £4O per, acre. The landused was previously a mass of Cali-fornian thistle, which the lucernehas completely killed out.

A legacy whieu may amount to£ 150,000 has been left to the Salva-tion Army by the late Mr. EdwardMossoni Owen, of London. The be-quest is the largest which has, eve*come to the Army, and is remark-able because the late Mr. Owen wasnot a Salvationist and neverpublicly identified himself with tint:work of the organisation. Mr.Owen was senior partner in thefirm of Myfte, Burt and Co., greycloth merchants, Manchester andJava. He died on October 30th, andhas left a fortune of £205,298, thenet personality amounting to£203,777.

At the request of the South Aus-tralian Football League the secre-tary of the Australasian FootballCoiihcil has forwarded to the variousState Leagues a Copy of the follow-ing resolution, wCiich was unani-mously carried at a meeting of theSouth Australian League on Januaryfifth : —"That this league arrange no'football programme for 1916, unlessthe' war should terminate before orduring the football season. . TheNew South Wales Lea sue unani-■monslv fell into line. The annual[meeting of the league will be heldtowards the end of Marcu, and inthe meantime consideration will begiven to the amendment of its con-stitution and rules.

Competition amongst picture showpeople in Wellington is being carriedto an extreme point. At two of thepicture shows there has been, in-augurated a system of supplyingdress circle patrons, free of charge,with a cup of morning or afternoontea—as the case may be. Inepatrons need not leave their seats,,the tea will be brought to them.Well, we suggest that if the dresscircle patrons are to be supplied freewith tea then the 'orny 'anded Bonsof toil in the pit should be suppliedwith steak and onions and a pipefulof baccy. No use doing things byhalves.

At a sitting of the HastingsJuvenile Court this morning, beforeMr. S. E. McCarthy, S.M., two lads10 and 11 years respectively, werecharged with breaking and enteringfrhe house of Frederick Hartshorn,and stealing therefrom various arti-cles, of a total value of £9 10/-. Oneof the boys pleaded guilty and theother not 'guilty. His Worship, Mr.S. E. McCarthy, said under the cir-cumstances, the case would have togo to the Supreme Court, Subse-quently the other lad also pleadedguilty, and the case was then pro-ceeded with. ! After evidence hadbeen heard, the boys were orderedto be further dealt with whenevercalled upon.

The present season has been verymuch more favourable for the grow-ing of vegetables than last summer,and a good entry is looked for bythe Hawke's Bay A. and P. SocietyCommittee for that section of theforthcoming autumn show. Messrs.A. Simmons and Co. offered a valu-able cup last year to be won threetimes not necessarily in succession,for a collection of eight kinds ofVegetables grown by amateurs.There are a number of amateurgardeners about Hastings and Na-pier, who should be in a position toenter for this cup. As the vegetable!section is divided into �42 classes,growers will see that prizes are pro-vided (for practically every vegetable,grown.

In connection with the York streetgarden fete, a report- of which ap-peared in our columns yesterday,the organisers omitted two import-ant items, which swelled the takingsconsiderably, viz., the flower stallheld by Mrs, Tosswill, assisted byMiss Kennedy, of Napier, and theconcert conducted by Mrs. Lewis,which was well patronised and muchappreciated. The correct weight ofthe sheep (giten by Mr. J. T. Blake)in the guessing competition was 84|lb, the winner of which is Mr. J. C.Mackersey, who guessed 83Jib, thenext nearest guess being Mr. It.Brathwaite, with 86|lb. Th« com-mitee desire to thank the numerousdonors, workers, and all who helpedto make the function the success itwas.

A slight shock of earthquake wasfelt in Napier shortly after midnightlast night.

If the war lasts long the. effect ofthe commandeering of British dis-tilleries for the making of munitionsmay mean that, whisky will go to tenshillings a bottle.

It will be news to business peopleto know that men gioing on militaryservice cannot be sued for debtunless the amount is over £3O.

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Itwas stated from the Bench at Feild-ing that such is the position.

A Press Association message fromWellington last night reported thatan Order-in-Council had been issuedprohibiting the export of leather ofall kinds, dressed nnd undressed,also leather belting.

At the Soldiers' Club on Satur-day afternoon, the Mounted men ofthe 10th Reinforcements who enlißt-ed from Hastings, are to be present-ed with "Comforts for the Vovage"parcels by the Countess of Liver-pool Fund Committee.

"The Defence Department intendsto make a careful examination intoevery complaint regarding the treat-ment of returned soldiers, providingthat the necessary details are forth-coming," said the Minister of De-fence (Hon. J. Allen) yesterday.

"I need not point the moral toyou. That is the way to' end theunhappiness, the discords, the con-fusion of Ireland. If the Irishpeople come together in £he trenchedand spill their blood together, thereis no power on earth which, whenthey come home, can induce themto turn enemies one upon the other."—John Redmond.

During the hearing; of a case attie Hastings Magistrate's Courtthis morning, in which two- juvenileswere charged with tbelti His Wor-ship, Mr. S. E; McCarthy, »stidthere appeared to be an amusingamount of juvenile crime in Hast-ings, and all he could say was thatlack of parental control was thecause ot it all. "Quite so," ■ re-marked Sergeant Hogan.

Captain Harry Bamston, M>P. forEddisbury division of Cheshire, Who■is serving with the. Cheshire Xeo-Imanry, has intimated that in futureduring the war he intends to returnthe cheque paying his Parliamentarysalary. Captain JBarnsfcon has alwayspaid his salary into a separate bank-ing account., has never ,spent it ex-cept for public sercicjps. and isstrongly opposed in principle,to.thepayment of members of, Parliament.

General Sir Andrew Russell hkßforwarded the .following ; letter, tothe secretary of the Hastings Cham-ber 'of Commerce: —"Please coiiveyto the Hastings Chamber of COni-on my thanks and appreciationof. their congratulations. We «re all*'very pleased, at the way New.',.Zea-tand is responding to the call for re-inforcements And believe out rein-forcements are coming forward in'bigger nv»'tiSber9 and better tramedthan is case from anywhere elsein the British Empire.

William Ho|iettzollern is eviftent-ly anxious to aVoi'd any suggestionof tender-heartedness, for the - Ex-change Telegraph Company, tells usthat Maximilian Harden s "Zukitfift'*was prohibited for publishing., astatment that the Kaiser had order-ed that a pardon should be grantedto Miss Cavell. He was quite right inendeavouring to preserve - his un-enviable, Prussian reputation for//frigfatfulness," for it will be theonly : kind of reputation left to (himshortly

Evidence in a case at the SupremeCourt in Christchurch this week,, inwhich a man was charged with pre-senting a spurious totaJisator ticketat the Canterbury Jockey Club Cupmeeting, showed that thorp musthave been an organised and,cleverlyarranged scheme to defraud theelub. Mr. Wanklyn, secretary ofJockey Club, said six other "faked"tickets purporting to be issued* atwindows 17,20, and 22 were receivedat the same meeting, which indi-"cated that somebody inside the.totalisator was manipulating • thestamps. The collection of "faked"tickets received fttj the meetingshowed that somebody was holdinga stock of tickets Nos. 3, 5, and 13,which were stamped improperly Andwere presented lor payment?shouldthose numbers happen to be win-ners. Chief-Detective Herbert • saidhe was convinced, after the way hehad to worm information nut of theaccused, that he was shielding some-body inside the totalisator. Th»case for the prosecution broke downand accused was acquitted by direc-tion of the Judge.

NAPIER WOOL SALE.KEEN COMPETITION".

The January-February Natterwoolsale commenced in the /MunicipalTheatre at 2 o'clock this'afternoon,the New Zealand Loanand Mercan-tile Agency Co., Ltd*, opening thecampaign with an offering of 1434bales. •

As the wool is nofc-'feo well condi-tioned as last year» being heavier ingrease, etc., a slight drop wasanticipated. Bidding was extremelybrisk from the jump, and l competi-tion was keener for Many sorts thanhas been the case for some time.Indeed the buyers practically "fellover themselves" in their endeavourto secure certain lots.

After the first twenty-five lots hadbeen offered bidding temporarilyslackened and several offerings of"lambs" passed off slowly, Follow-ing are some of the prices made by2.30: *

< • d. d.Crossbred, • .151 to 17Crossbred pieces MiCrossbred (hoggets 15 to 18$Lambs 18 to 16Crossbred scoured 16

HEAT WAVE IN MELBOURNE.(Received 18, 10.5Q Wn.)

jSydnex, Feb. 18.j Melbourne is suffenhg a. heatwave of 100 degrees in the shade-

TUB HAWKETS HAT TKIItUNK. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1916.!_

BLOUSES AND ONE-PIECEDRESSES

THE BARGAIN OF BARGAINS ATTHOMSON'S

GREAT REMOVAL SALE

PRtCES AT HALF WHAT THEY COBT IN LONDON.Our Loss—Your Gain!

SEE WINDOWS I SEE WINDOWS !

A Real Eye-Opener!REMEMBER I—FOR A FEW DAYB ONLY.

BLOUSES AND COSTUMESFOR NEXT TO NOTHING AT

THOMSONSGREAT REMOVAL SALE

m- BE EARLY AND OFTEN.

NOTICI or BEMOYAILMr. H. M. BKNNKTT,

9.1.0.0. (m.)> V.i.M.O. (umXCONSULTING OPTICIAN*

Rm REMOVED his HMtinn oAom Ulb* nnr Union Bank ChamMra, oonwrof H«ret*aitg»itiwl ud Kmrmmn rond,md ut b* oonsnlted bm «b-TUKS-OsftTS mm lO to 5. ippoiohMnb«b b« nd« with Mr. B. M. B»tMk|Otoia* 'PboM am.

E60ODSStocks of which are scares, but atpresent time can be supplied by us,as the following list will show: —

I i tj j j Galvanised Corrugated Iront | 1 \\ire Nails, all sizes; , ! Lead-head Nails, j j Flat-head Fruit Case Nails' j j Galv. Fly Gauze, 3ft wide| ! ' Turpentine; j j Methylated Spirits{ | Raw and Soiled Oil

; j Wire Clothes Lines, 60ft1 1 Tin Milk Pans| ; Milk Skimmers! 1 Cylinder ChurnsI ; Ice Chestsj Meat Safes, enamel lined| } and flyproof! Sunbeam Cleanser, 6d tin

i Galvanised Bucketsj j Galvanised Bathsj | Galvanised Water Cans' 1 t Galvanised Wire Nettingi j | Perforated Razor Hones, 3/6j j j Auto-Strop Razors, 25/-' j | Automatic Pistols now ar-! I ! riving! ! Enamel Pie Dishes from 8d! t j Enamel Basins from 1/6' ! I Tin Kettles from lOdI f | Atlas Jar Sings, 9d doz.? 1 ! Mason Jar Rings. 6d doz.I ! ! Copper Boilers, 12 to 20I I | gallons! ! I Osram Electric Lamps• ! !

As several shioments are now arriv-ing, we will be able to supply aoodswhich for some time have beenshort.

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$ Every Bargain is a genuine* Bargain—not a cheap article* offered at a supposed reduction.t| IT'S THE MAN'S OPPOR-* TUNITY OF THE YEAR.* So come along quickly and* benefit.

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HASTINGS.

FOOTWEAR

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LATEST IMPORTS OF HIGH-CLASSENGLISH BOOTS ANO SHOES.

HANNAH & CO..TV SPITE of war and difficulties

of mannfactnrers, are still ableto pluee before the people thelatent and roost perfect fittingFootwear in the colony.

BOSTOCK'B Men's Beet Footwear.

HARLOW'S Solid-value Boot* andShoes, always reliable.

Dainty White Poplin and CanvasWalking Ankle-bar, Court, 2, 3and S button, also Laoe Shoes,fine variety—Prices 7/6, 8/6, 9/6to 14/6

' Girls' Canvas and PopKn Walking

Shoes, lovely styles—6/6, 6/6,7/6

A fine shipment of BOSTOCK'SLadies' Walking Shoes, excellentitters, latest shapes.

THE LARCEST STOCK.THK BEST VALUE

And the most up-to-date in Bastings.

NEW YEAR FOOTWEAR

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Every stitch has to pass mypersonal inspection.I take no risks of losingfuture business—and Kindlyrecommendations.The fabrics I can show yon forthis season's costume are theneatest possible to obtain any-where.

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CIGARETTES.THE .NEW RED PACKING.

No. 333 Virginia 10 for 6d.StU Mmmfaaann:

Ardath Tobacco Co. Ltd., London.

■ iriiA. F. WOOTTON

(Lkta Robertson A Son),GLASGOW BAKERY.

PASTRYCOOK A CONFECTION®*,HASTINGS STEEBT, NAPIER.

FIRST-CLASS TEA BOOHS.All Classes of Catering nnd«rUk«.Absolute Satisfaction Guaranteed.Ball*, Wadding! and othar Partiaa

•paoially caterad for.CONFICTION ERY

jf IK* higbaaft quality, tha ofcoioaatmportad and tha flnaat Colonial makaa.

rilK NAPIER PICTURE FRAMINGWORKS.

JWiAYER,HASTINGS STREET.

rtiß Baa* and Cheapest for all kind* ofpicture snd photo, framing. 'Pbosa

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n. k a*""™™-DBNTAA ftUBOSOIV.

Impij ■f UNION SAUK iDHIMIIIiW,

HXEETAGNQA mUXT, HAtfTBtM.Hour*: ■ •.m. to • p.m. 'Phoa* 411.

Private lUtiitiM- 'PhoM 416.

SUTHERLAND'SSALE SPECIALS.

DRESSING GOWNSRipple Cloth, plain and trimmed,various colours—

Usual 11/6, 10/9, 18/6Sale 9/11, 8/11, 9/11

French Flannel Gowns, pink, sky,and rose colours—

Usual 12/6, 16 6Sale 10/6, 8/11

DRESSING JACKETSWhite Embroidered Lawn—

Usual 10/6, ."'6Sale 7/11, 4/11

Jap. Silk, trimmed Val. Lace—Canal 17/6Sale 9/11

Floral Crepe—Usual 7/11, Sale 8/6UNDERSKIRTSWell-mado and good quality.Moirette, coloured and black—

Sale Prices 2/3, 3/3, 3/11, 4/11

LADIES' BLOUSESValues here are really remarkable.Your Pick! Radiantas, Voiles,Muslins., white and colours—

Sale Prices 2/6, 2/11, 3/6Black Sateen Trimmed Blouses—

Sale Prices 3/6, 5/9Black Merv. Silk Blouses, fancyand plain—Usual 15/6 Sale 9/11LADIES' VESTS

Sale Prices 9d, i/-, 1/11 each

OVERALL PRINT APRONSWell made and full sizes—

Sale Prices 2/3, 2/6, 2/11

WHITE NURSE APRONSSale Prices 1/6, 1/11, 2/3

WHITE PIQUE COSTUMESUsual 29/6, 45./-, 45/-Sale 12/6, 32/6, 30/*

NAVY SERGE COSTUMESUsual 30/6 Sale 15/»

WINTER TWEED COSTUMESLined—a Real Bargain—

Usual 72/6 Sale 38/-

SPORTS COATSMoire, Cream, Saxe and Brown-

Usual 35/- Sale 19/8

SUTHERLAND'SWELLINGTON HOUSE,

HASTINGS.

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WE have pleasure in announc-

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AGENTS

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We have a complete line of their

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In our Showrooms, corner Mar-ket and Queen streets, togetherwith full stocks of

EXTRAS AND SPARES

For all Machines.

CATALOGUES ONAPPLICATION.

H.B. FARMERS'CO - OPERATIVE

ASSOCIATION, LIMITED,

ARRET <§TREET,

JJASTINGS.

GREAT COTTON DRESS SALE.The greatest bargain of your lifetime'

now on at the Sydney Cash. Clearingoat all Crepes, .Delaines, Voiles, etc. at6d yard, usUal prices were tfjd, 104d,1/-. This is something like.a sale bar-gain. Don't miss it. Worth comingmiles for. Now on , Great ShowroomSale. See the beautiful new milliner}going for 2/11, some were as high as11/6 and now only 2/IX. Come in thitday. this is too good a bargain to loos* *

Owing to the.War.nnd difficulty, inobtaining bottle supplies, PLOWMANAND CO., HASTINGS, request thatcustomers advise by telephone or post-card immediately bottles are empty,and same will be called for.*

H, J. Webber, F.S.M.C., F. 1.0.,London. Ophthalmic Optician, at Web-ber's Pharmacy, Hastings. Tuesdays,9 to 5,*

Tt is not the priee, hut the analvs sthat determines the valne of a food.When buying calf food be sure to getthe analysis. You will find there t»nothing to eqifal the "Gilrnth " CalfFood. Obtainable Williatnß «ft KettleLtd., Hastings.*

Eyestrain is really braiastoiifl* «ndsuch troubles as nervosa dyspepsia,giddiness, loss of nmmory, «tek , u notdirectly, attributable to eyestrai%often great - influenced by lt 4 wto ifproper glasses fttt worn the troiiMa.jnaybe greatly modified. If you hawaymp-torns of eyestrain, onr Knowledge -andskill are at your upwrice. BE. It Ben-nett, F.T.0., F.SJVf.a (Load,), WsltaUnion Bank Chambers, Battings, onTuesday*.*

The NvSS. K*pr««a Co, pack, store orromore #urnitnre, Tbey ship good*,live stock, etc,, to- any part- « theDominion or. abroad.. Tbeir;-toeg;ex-perience enables them, to hatfwtoyihi|>-meots quidkfcr, and by thetjaapftidfr end«nfe«t roirtM. Naffer offm; Bjronstreet. Hastings office; Ar«sw roM>*

The Pall of Erzeroum.Of iMhense Strategical Vakie.

Herculean Task Performed,

fighting in Deepest Sftow,

Five Days' Sform Attack.

Garrfeon in Full Retreat.[nui unoiiTios —oomran-l

Petrograd, Feb. 17.A communique states:—We captured seventy guns, besides

munitions and prisoners.In nine forts in the Deveboyun position, covering Erzeroum,

the defenders were dislodged at the bayonet point.The Turks are hurrying up reinforcements from the west

and south.The southern parts of Erzeroum are in flames.He garrison at Erzeroum was estimated at So,ooo. The

Turks are in full flight westward.The GrandDuke Nicholas has telegraphed to the Czar: "The

Almighty has lent such great aid to the valiant troops of theCaucasian army that Erzeroum was taken after five days ofan unexampled storm attack."

The Grand Duke Nicholas' master stroke at Erzeroum wascarried out despite the fact that the mountains were coveredwith the deepest snow. The absence of railway facilities andthe presence of fifty degrees of frost made the bringing up ofthe siege guns a herculean task.

The outer line of the fortress comprised fifteen forts, allfacing east, eleven upon the precipitous Deveboyun heights,and tpur eight miles east of the citadel, thus closing the Has-sanfcafla road.

The Deveboyun forts were arranged in groups, some ofthree, isome of two, and others single, supporting one another.At long ranges two single forts enfiladed the groups; anothernearest the citadel closed the gap between two groups. Duesouth Ire two forts echeloned on the Palantoken heights, cover-ing the road from Khinis. >

The remaining forts on the north side cover the Gurdjabogazpass, which is a few miles east of the Dumludagh pass, whichthe Russians occupied last week.Nicholas apparently first attackedand captured theKaragubekfort, sixteen miles north-east of Erzeroum, occupying a heightbetween two roads which unite at Kara river. When the lineof outer forts was broken there were only marshlands extend-ing for miles over the plain of Erzeroum between the Russiansand the citadel.

The capture of Erzeroum isjkely to break Turkish resistancein Armenia and have an excellent flaoral effect on the Russiancampaign in central Persia and British fortunes in Mesopo-tamia.

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TEN THOUBAND FEET ABOVE BEA LEVEL.London, Feb. 17.

The "Daily Telegraph's" military correspondent says it isdifficult to realise that these brilliantly successful operationswere carried out at an elevation of nearly 10,000 feet.

Notwithstanding the difficulties the Russians inflicted defeatafter defeat on the Turks, and crowned their victories by cap-turing one of the most notable strongholds in the world.

A MACMIFICENT BASE.THREATENS TURKS IN MESOPOTAMIA.

London, Feb. 17.The "Morning Post" says that the capture of Erzeroum is

a great event, opening the one route whereby Russia may enterTurkey.

Rnssiaa magnificent base for further operations,and is also important to the British, as it directly threatens theTurks in Mesopotamia."Even the muezzins in the minarets of St. Sophia may hear

the reverberations of its fall'and tremble."

CONSTERNATION IN CONSTANTINOPLE.Rome, Feb. 17.

At Constantinople there is constenu .ion among the popula-tion owing to the announcement of the disasters at Erzeroum,where the; Ottoman troops are refusing to c ont.nur the struggleon account of the lack of provisions.

FAR-REACH INC EFFECT OF THE CAPTURE.THE KEY TO ARMENIA

London, Feb. 17.The I 'Daily Chronicle's" military correspondent states that

Erzeroilm was the key to Armenia politically and military.The immediate consequences of its capture ire:—

The Turkish right wing at Lake Van is in a precarious posi-tion:

The Turkish pressure on Mesopotamia will be alleviated, asmariy troops will be drawn off;

The Turkish attack on Suez is indefinitely postponed.The Russians will never be driven out of the town, which is

strong by nature rather than by military fortification?.It is the pivot of the Turkish advance in Armenia, because it

commands the road from the centre to the frontier, the mainroad from Constantinople to the Caucasus, and roads fromTrebizond and Lake Van.

Its fall means the liberation of the Arrre.us-.i race.

REJOICING IN LONDON.RUSSIA'S GREAT RECOVERY.

London, Feb. 17.There is rejoicing at the news of the fall ot Erzeroum. It is

recognised that the triumph proves Russia to be fully recov-ered from the set-back of the summer. The movementsaroused intense satisfaction.

Optimists expected the fall to be deferred lor at least amonth in view of the terrible snowstorms. The Grand DukeNicholas evidently hastened the final attack in order to assistthe armies in Persia and Mesopotamia, acting- with the sameunselfishness which dictated his rush for East Prussia at thecommencement of the war.

THE TOWN OF ERZEROUM.Erzeroum lies in a circle of barren hills enclosing ? swamp

anil a flat baked-brick plain. The spot is of appalling dreari-ness? though it has 50,000 inhabitants.

It has squalid bazaars and gardens like swamps.

THE ENTENTE'S FIRST NEW YEAR VICTORY.

,(Received 18, Q a.m.)

. London, Feb. 17-"The 4< Daily Mail " says the brilliant feat of the Russians at

Erteroam is the first victory of the Entente in 191©.

EN ROUTE FOfl CONSTANTINOPLE/ "

ASHMEAD BARTLETT'S OPINION(Received 1.8, u a.m.)

Sydney, Feb. 18;I Mis. Asfemead Bartlett considers that the importance of th ra

capture of Erzeroum cannotbe over-estimated. It has formed■a vital turning-point in the Russian advance, and there isA\fcrv probability now, though it mav be a year later than wesiad hoped, that we shall find the Allied armies en route forConstantinople.

The Western Front.General German OffensiveForeshadowed

Heavy Bombardment on Both Sides.Twenty Fruitless German Attacks.

UtooiATion—coftbiw«t. |

(Received iS, g a.m.)Paris, Feb. 17.The bulk of military opinion is inclined to believe that the

German activity in the west foreshadows a general offensive.In nearly every case attacks have been made on salients totest the Allied lines. Practically all the enemy has achievedis the occupation of a few craters prepared at infinite expenseof high explosives and labour.

Sir Douglas Haig reports that the artillery bombardmentson both sides were heavy.

There was hand grenade fighting for the past 24 hoursbetween the Ypres-Comines canal and the railway. Thefighting continues.

Yesterday's capture of 600 yards of our trenches was pre-ceded by a heavy bombardment, rendering it untenable. Theattacks extended over four thousand yards of front, and wereeverywhere else repulsed with considerable enemy loss.

The trench captured has frequently changed hands duringthe past year, and is therefore known as the " internationaltrench." ,

Colonel Rousset, a noted Parisian critic, points out that theGermans have delivered 20 attacks in strength on the west—-two against the Yser between Ypres and the sea, eight be-tween Lens and Arras, three between Frise and Dompierre,two at Soissons, three in the Champagne, and two in UpperAlsace.

The result was practically nil.

BALKAN WAR THEATREBULGARIAN LOSSES

ARMY INSUFFICIENT FORSALONIKA ATTACK.

GERMAN GARRISONS.TO PREVENT REVOLUTIONS.

London, Feb. 17.A Rome telegram from a neutral

diplomatist recently at Sofia esti-mates the Bulgarians' losses at 150,-000. The army is reduced to 180,000,which is insufficient for the move-ment against Salonika. The soldiersare underfed, disheartened andtired. They accuse King Ferdinandof selling his country to the Ger-mans. Ferdinand, who is increasing-ly unpopular, went to Vienna andBerlin, to urge increased Germangarrisoning as a precaution againstrevolution.

RAID OhfsTRUMNITZATOWN AND CAMP BOMBED.

Salonika, Feb. 17.Thirteen French aeroplanes raided

the town and camp of Strumnitza,on the right bank of the river Var-dar, and dropped 158 bombs, pro-ducing several fires.

The aeroplanes were violentlybombarded, but returned untouch-ed.

ALBANIAN CAMPAIGNRome, Feb. 17.

The Austrians southwards of Ales-sio are advancing towards Durazzt>,on the Albanian coast.

They junetioned with the Bulgar-ians at Elbassan, south-east of Du-razzo.

Sharp fighting with Essad Pasha'sforces has begun.

ON THE SEAS.POSTED AS MISSING

London, Feb. 17.The Invermark has been posted as

missing.

THE ARABIS AFFAIRGERMANS RUN AWAY.

[ "TIMM" tHI "HTDNIT SUN" SKHVIOI.]

(Received 18, 9.0 a.m.)London, Feb. 17.

Berlin asserts that after theArabis incident British warships ranaway when the German destroyersappeared, whereas in reality it wastur warships that chased the Ger-mans all the way home. 1SUBMARINES IN THE ADRIATIC

TWO SUNK BY FRENCH SHIPS.Paris, Feb. 17.

The "Echo de Paris" states thereis every reason to believe thatFrench ships in the Adriatic duringthe past three days have sunk twoenemy submarines, perhaps three.

AERIAL WARFARE.IMPROVEMENT OF THE FIFTH

ARM.WHERE ENGLAND IS BEHIND.

London, Feb. 17.The House of Commons was

crowded during the discussion olthe amendment of Mr. JoynsonHicks, the Unionist member forBrentford, "That the House regretsthat the Speech did not mentionproposals for placing the air-ser-vice on a firmer basis." He saidthat the new arm 'had revolutionisedwarfare. Mr. Churchill in March,1914, had referred to the swarm 01hornets which would attack anyvisiting Zeppelins. Where were theyat present ] Our airmen on the westfront were outclassed. A letteifrom a member of the House at thtfront describes the' German machinesas cruising slowly along our lines,and treating with contempt our anti-aircraft guns. The air serviceshould be under the control of oneman absolutely. It was necessaryto know who was responsible for theair-service. Lord French had quiteenough to do without this. When theZeppelins were last here they passedthe coast in broad daylight, flyingvery low, but the anti-aircraft corpswere still armed with guns used inthe Boer War* which were utterlyuseless. A strong offensive wasmuch better than defensive warfare.

DEFENCES COULD NEVER BECOMPLETE.

MUST PROTECT VULNERABLEPOINTS.

Mr. H. -T. Tennant, Under-Secre-tary for War, replying, said that theair service was constantly develop-ing. It was intended for offensive,not defensive, purposes. The mostthat could be done was to protect

I vulnerable points in such a way thatthe enemy's losses would be so greatthat they would act as a deterrent.He would not give an assurancewhether the Government graspedtrie gravity of the situation. Hewould, simply state that the actionthe Government had taken weresteps towards providing proper de-fences. but the system of defence inevery part of the British Isles couldnever be complete.

From to-dav the Naw would dpalwith all hostile aircraft attemntingto reach the country, and the Armywith aircraft which reached theshores. A standing Navy and ArmyCommittee would be formed to co-ordinate the questions of supply andmaterials. ,

SIR PERCY SCOTT TNT CHARGEOF AIR GUNNERY.

Sir Percy Scott woul„d be trans-ferred to the War • Office in com-mand of the air gunnery service.The Minister of Munitions would be

j responsible for the armament of theaerial defence. Steps would be takento give adequate warnings of raids.He protested against the panicwhich the debate endeavoured tocreate, and assured the House thateverytubing was being done to pro-duce m6re aeroplanes, guns andpilots to meet the grave menace.

THE WORLD MUST KNOW.Mr. Herbert Samuel, Home Secre-

tary, said that the restriction otlighting order practically applied tothe whole of England. The systemof warning was nearly complete.They had also given greater libertyto the press in reporting the actualcircumstances of a raid. The whole |world should know the truth of thesemurderous outrages.

WE ARE STILL BEHIND.LIGHTER-THAN-Al2 SHIP

REQUIRED.Mr. Balfour, First Lord of the

Admiralty, said that the progress ofthe flying force had been prodigious.

| Everybody knew we were still be-hindhand, but orders were givenwherever possible. The manufactur-ing possibilities of Great Britainand her Allies and America had been

! used to the utmost. They were notyet supplying the full orders. Every-one desired aggressive action,especially the Government, but thisrequired powerful machines, whichit was difficult to obtain quickly.Every nerve was strained to theutmost to get the necessary guns foi*air defence. It was utterly mislead-ing to say that the Government hadshown neglect. Improvementswould ro on. He was sorry theyhad not developed a rigiit lighter-than-air ship, not so much for ag-gression or defence purposes as formaritime and othei> scouting pur-poses. The Germans had the advan-tage in this matter, which we weredoing our best to remove. The Ad-miralty had considered the possibil-ity of Zeppelins taking part in afleet action.

BRITISH AIR SERVICE EQUALTO OTHERS.

Mr. Bonar Lay, Secretary for theColonies, as a member of the WarCouncil, said he had special sourcesof information. He had made en-quiries and was surprised that therewere not greater defects in the airservices, since it was so unpreparedfor the kind of struggle it was nowengaged in. The greatest need wasfor engines. He had recently visit-ed Paris and took the opportunity tofind out the position of the Frenchair service. He came to the con-clusion that the British service atthe front was as good if not betterthan that of any combatant.

Mr. Joynson Hicks withdrew theamendment.

ZEPPELIN WRECKED

LANDED IN HOLLAND.

CREW INTERNED.(Received 18, 9.0 a.m.)

Amsterdam, Feb. 17.A storm in Belgium carried a Zep-

pelin adrift. It landed at Venaloand was wrecked. The crew wereinterned.

FIGHTING SERVICES FIRST

MILITARY EFFORT MUST NOTBE WEAKENED.

(Received 18, 9.0 a.m.)London, Feb. 17.

The "Daily Telegraph" and the"Chronicle" declare that the needsof fighting services in the matter ofaeroplanes must come first, and de-precate civilian clamour ifor theweakening of military effort.

The "Daily Mail," while doubtingwhether all sources of supply areproperly utilised, says: "If civilianclaims mean the withdrawal ofmachines and air-craft guns from thefront, then the civilians must go un-defended."

BRITAIN.IMPORT OF PAPER-MAKING

MATERIALS

CUT DOWN BY ONE-THIRD.

LFKBSS ASSOCIATION OOFYBIfiat. I

(Received 18, 9.0 a.m.)London, Feb. 17.

The imports of paper-makingmaterials are to be cut down by one-third.

SHORTAGE OF SUGAR["TI1IIC»" AMD "IYDNKY BUM" MBVIOB.J

London, Feb. 17.The Royal Commission on the

sugar supply notifies that the sup-plies available for the current yearwill probably be 20 to 25 per cent,less than in 1915.

An equivalent reduction in con-sumption is necessary.

CLERGY AND THE WARSTRENGTHENING THE

NATION'S SPIRITUAL FORCE.

CONVOCATION OF CANTER-BURY.

AND "SYDNEY SUN" BITIOl.)

(Received 18, 9.0 a.m.)London, Feb. 17.

At the convocation of Canterburythere was a large gathering. TheArchbishop said the clergy wereexempted from active service be-cause they were entrusted with themost important task of rallying andstrengthening the spiritual forces ofthe nation, upon which victory de-pended not less than upon men andmunitions.IMPORTATION RESTRICTIONSDO NOT INCLUDE DOMINION

FRUIT.iNB BUN" ÜBVIOI.]

(Received 18, 9.0 a.m.)London, Feb. 17.

It is stated the restrictions regard-ing the importation of fruit do notapply to the Dominions.

TAX ON AMUSEMENTS.[rams association —uoPYsraiiT.l

London, Feb. 17.Mr. McKenna discussed the ques-

tion of the taxation of amusementswith Sir George Alexander, actorand manager oi St. James Theatre,'and representativs of the cinemato-graph industry, football and theturf.

The result was not disclosed.

EMPIRE IDEALS.

BIND THE ANGLO-SAXONRACE.

London, Feb. 17.Canon Carnegie, preaching at an

overseas service in St. Ma< garet'sWestminster, said:—"We now knowwhat formerly we could only hope-that the Empire is a living organismbound by unbreakable ties, tradi-tions, ideals and ambitions."

"The ordeal had aroused race con-'sciousness and Imperial conscious-

!ness. The least imaginative now re-alised that the Anglo-Saxons weredestined to stand together, a po-tent instrument in God's hands forthe propaganda of the great* princi-ples of civilised progress.

"We must not lose the unique op-portunity when so many men of thedominions are in Great Britain todeal with the intricate and difficultproblems of reorganisation and con-solidation which will tax all ourforesight and intelligence to solvearight."GOVERNMENT'S WAR POLICY.

AN M.P. RESIGNS.

London, Feb. 17.Sir Wilfred Lawson, Liberal mem-

ber for Cumberland, has resigned011 the ground that he is unsympa-thetic with the Government's warpolicy.

THE COST OF THE WAR.A HUGE NATIONAL DEBT.

London, Feb. 17.In the House of Commons Mr.

McKenna, Chancellor of the Ex-chequer, said that the NationalDebt rose from 708 millions sterlingin 1914 to 2200 millions in 1915-16.

The Germans' gross war expendi-ture to the end of 1915 was 1500millions sterling.

The French war credits to Marchwere 15-11 millions.

PRICE OF FOODSTUFFS.

INCREASES IN ENGLAND, BER-LIN AND VIENNA.

London, Feb. 17.The Board of Trade reports that

since the war the prices of food haveincreased 47 per cent in the UnitedKingdom, 83 per cent in Berlin, and113 per cent in Vienna.

DISAPPOINTING DERBYGROUP YIELDS.

INCREASING AGE TO FORTYFIVE.

(Received 18, 1.40 p.m.)| London, Feb. 17.The "Manchester Guardian" stat-es that it is rumoured owing to thedisappointing yield from the earlierDerby groups, Government is con-sidering raising the military age to45, before summoning the married jvolunteers.

BELGIUM.NURSE CAVELL AVENGED.

HER BETRAYER SHOT.BRAVE BELGIAN EXACTS THE

PENALTY.[!•*«• ASSOCIATION OOPYMSHC.I

Amsterdam, Feb. 17.The Cologne "Volkszeitung" saysthe Belgians' secret .society proveda journalist, named Keels, guilty ofbetraying Nurse Cavell. A waiter,named Louis Brill, with a youth ofnineteen named Le Clerc, followedKeels for three hours in Brussels.They picked a quarrel with him ina side street and Brill fired his re-volver twice, killing Keels instan-taneously. Brill visited the Belgian'ex-officer Betrancourt and describedthe assassination. The Germans al-lege that Betrancourt is a smuggler,and the head of the Belgian SecretSociety, but they are unable to in-criminate him.

Brill was court-martialled, andshot, on the 11th inst.

Le C'lerc was sentenced to tenyears' imprisonment and his fatherto five.

PROMISED RESTORATION ANDCOMPENSATION

Havre, Feb. 17.The French, British and Russian

Ministers at the Belgian Courtcalled at the Belgian Foreign Minis-try on Monday and made the follow-ing declaration:—

"When the moment conies theBelgian Government will be calledon to take part in the peace nego-tiations. The Allies will not. endnegotiations until Belgium is re-stored to political and economicindependence and liberally indemnified for damages sustained, and willlend their aid. to Belgium to ensureher commercial and financial re-covery."

The representatives of Italy andJapan announced that they had noobjection to the declaration.

FRANCE.ALLIED COMMANDERS-IN-

CHIEF

CONFERENCE IX PARIS. 1ONE FRONT AND ONE ARMY.

LPHEM ASSOCIATION —COPYRIGHT. 1

London, Feb.. 17.The "Petit Parisienne" inspiredly

states that there is no doubt that theQuadruple Entente are on the eve ofa new phase. A conference of AlliedCommanders-in-Chief will soon beheld in Paris to compute the men andmaterial at the Allies' command, todraw up concordant plans and toregulate the mutual interchange ofmen and material. Such inter-changes will be rendered easier ifnecessary by fiscal customs conven-tions.

#This means practising the prin-ciple of the whole war from one end,and one only. It should be wagedon one front with one army and onestock of arms and munitions.

The day was not far distant whenItaly would take vengeance on Aus-tria by striking at Germany.

GERMANY.BROTHERS OF SATAN

PRAY FOR GOD'S BLESSING.

ROYAL HYPOCRITES.

irm*M AMOGIATion—

London, Feb. 17. 'A German wireless message states

that King Ferdinand and the Em-peror Franz Josef, breakfasting atSchoebrun Castle, prayed for God'sblessing.

The Emperor referred touchinglyto the trusting sympathy betweenthe Austrians and the Bulgarians.

King Ferdinand replied that Bul-garia was standing against herhydra-headed enemies, but was pray-ing for a lasting honourable peace"compensating us for the enormoussacrifices."

SCAREMONGERS SENTENCEDREPORTED BRITISH INVASION.

Copenhagen, Feb. 17.The German, general staff prose-cuted three women of Freusberg,Schelswig, on a charge of spreadinga report of a British invasion. Theywere sentenced to small terms ofimprisonment.

The scare caused a flight of thepopulation inland.

AMERICA AND THE WAR.WHERE THE STATES FAILED.

PRESIDENT WILSON DE-NOUNCED.

[FitCM AHOOIATION COPYKIGH*.]

New York, Feb. 17.At the Republican State Conven-

tion the Hon. Elihu Root denouncedthe Wilson Administration for fail-ing to protest against the killing ofAmericans either in Mexico or uponthe ocean.

American diplomacy had entirelylost the authority of tho UnitedStated, which used brave words butwas irresolute in action.

When America failed to tell thetruth about Belgium she lost the op-portunity cf the leadership of theworld's moral sense.

[The Hon. Elihu Root, has beenSenator for New York -since 1909.He is a member of the PermanentCourt of. Arbitration at the Hague,and President of the Society of In-ternational Law. He was theUnited States District Attorney inSouthern New York from 1883-85,and was Secretary for War (LT.S.A.)in 1905.]AGREEMENT

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WTTH GERMANYASSURED

["timm" Ul> "BYDNHY TON" ÜBTioa.:

(Received 18, 9.0 a.m.)London, Feb. 17.

Count Bernstorff has informed Ber-lin that the United States hasdropped the points which were un-acceptable to Germany, and anagreement is assured.

JAPAN.IMPORTS DECREASE AND

EXPORTS INCREASE(Received 18, 10.50 a.m.)

Brisbane, Feb. 18.Eastern reports state that Japan-

ese imports have decreased £IOO,OOOand exports increased to £50,000,000.

EMPIRE OUTPOSTSAFRICA.

A SOLDIER CRICKETER

REFORMING THE FAMOUSSECOND MOUNTED BRIGADE.

["TIMKB" AND "SYDNEY BUN" BEBVIOI.]

(Received 18, 9.0 a.m.)London, Feb. 17.

Schwartz, the cricketer, who wastwice wounded in the African fight-ing, has been appointed to the Head-quarters' 'Staff of General Botha,and is re-forming the famous SecondMounted Brigade, which was underColonel Brits in the East Africancampaign.

A CRISIS AVOIDED

BOTHA THREATENS TORESIGN.

IF RACIAL DIVISION FORCED.(Received 18, 9.0 a.m.)

Capetown, Feb. 17.General Botha declined the

Labour party's suggestion to raisean Egyptian Contingent at pay on alevel with East African contingents.He threatened to resign if a divisionwas forced on racial lines.

The Hon. Sir Thomas Smartt,Unionist Leader, while disliking thedecision, declined to precipitate acrisis, and moved the previous ques-tion.

[The South African party—inpower since the constitution of thej(Jnion—which is under the leader-;ship of General Botha, representsthe majority of the Dutch-speakingfarmers, as well as the greater por-tion of the moderate - mindedIcolonials of Dutch extraction in thecities. They stand for the realisa-tion of South African ideals underthe aegis of the Union Jack. TheNationalist party, a purely Dutchone, stands for the exploitation ofthe country for the Dutch-speakingpeople alone, and for independenceunder the flag of the old South Afri-can Republics. It is avowedly anti-British. The Unionist party is thepurely British party in South Africa,and is supported by the British-speaking members of the communitynot associated with the Labourparty. The business people of thelarger cities, the financial and min-ing houses of the Rand, are all re-presented by this party, which natur-ally aims at improving the oppor-tunties of the English-speakingpeople, and in moderating the SouthAfrican party's leanings towards theDuteh-speakmg people. The SouthAfrican Labour party has much thesame aims as Labour parties in otherparts of the world.]

AUSTRALIA.BROKEN HILL PROFITS

OVER TWO HUNDREDTHOUSAND. '

fP*BM ASSOCIATION OOPTRIGH*. 1

(Received 18, 10.50 a.m.)Sydney, Feb. 18.

The Broken Hill Proprietary's halfyearly profit is £242,969.

LOYAL ENGINEERS

OFFER TO WORK SIXTY HOURSWEEKLY.

TO ASSIST MUNITION MAKING.(Received 18, 10.50 a.m.)

Sidney, Feb. 18.The Amalgamated Engineers have

offered to work" sixty hours weeklyat Walsh Island to falicitate muni-tion making.

SOLDIERS' RAILWAY TICKETS(.Received 18, 10.5 C a.m.)

Sydney, Feb. 18.The Commandant has arranged to

issue soldiers' railway season ticketsat 1/- per week.

WHARFIES REFUSE TO LOADFLOUR

PALOONA SAILS 70 TONSSHORT.

(Received 18, 10.50 a.m.)Melbourne, Feb. 18.

Despite the court's decision, thewharfies apparently classed thePaloona as an overseas vessel, andrefused to load 70 tons of flour. Shesailed without it.

[The Paloona was recently placedon the Australian-New Zealand ser-vice.]

THE DOMINION.STATE AND PATRIOTIC

SOCIETIES

THEIR RESPECTIVE RESPONSI-BILITIES.

CONFERENCE OF SOCIETIES,[ru run amqoiatior . I

Wellington, Feb, 17.The conference of the represents

tives of the patriotic societies in NewZealand was continued this after-noon.

A motion to exclude the Ministerwas withdrawn, and the conferenceasked him to preside, then proceed-ing to discuss suggestions made byhim.

The first was: "To define therespective responsibilities of Stateand patriotic societies with regardto soldiers within or beyond NewZealand.'"

Several amendments were submit-ted, the controversy being as jtowhether the Government shouldundertake the responsibility of look-ing after New Zealanders in GreatBritain.

The Mayor of Wellington movedto make it incumbent on the Govern-ment to provide for the needs andcomforts of sfck and wounded sol-diers in Britain and overseas fromthe time of enlistment till discharge,patriotic societies to be leit to assist'in any form they thought fit.

The Chairman (Hon. G. W. Rus-sell) assured the delegates theGovernment would provide all neces-sities for the sick and wounded atHome, but not unessential luxuries.

The Mayor of Wellington's pro-posal was adopted.

On the motion of _Mr. Rodger(Southland), it was decided : —"Thatthq responsibility of restoring areturned soldier and his dependentsto as nearly as possible the conditionof life he occupied prior to his join-ing

. the forces is the duty of theGovernment." Two or

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three dis-sentients objected to the inclusion ofdependents.

On the motion of Mr. D. McLaren,seconded by Mr. Cyrus Williams, itwas decided: "That the responsebility of providing for the needs ofsoldiers' dependents rest upon theState, to be supplemented bypatriotic societies in special cases."

Delegates stated they simply askedthat the separation allowance bemade more adequate to the needs ofmarried men.

A resolution was carried affirmingthe necessity for establishing anational federation of patriotic war ,relief societies,and referring thewhole question of federation andorganisation to a committee to re-port at to-morrow's meeting of the ;conference.

Three committees were appointed :to deal respectively : (1) With thedefinition of the respective responsi- 1bilities of State and. patriotic :societies; (2) with the question of Ifederation; and (3) with generalrelief investments and the care of ]institutions.

The committees are to report to :the conference to-morrow.

BRITISH FIREMENREFUSE TO WORK WITH

GERMAN MATE.DISLOYAL MAN PAID OFF.

Wellington, Feb. 17.Owing to alleged disloyal utter-

ances by one of the firemen of thecollier Kaitangata, the crew of thatvessel downed tools to-day. The

difficult}' was overcome by the manbeing paid off. He is reported to bea New Zealander born of Germanparentage.

WAR RELIEF SOCIETIES

SUGGESTED FEDERATION.Wellington, Feb. 18.

At the patriotic societies' confer-ence to-day, the, report of the com-mittee set up to consider the ques-tion of federation in New ZealandWar Relief Societies was presented.The objects of the federation are:—(,1) To establish a common basis ofresponsibility in respect of eachsociety as applied to those entitledto relief; (2) to adopt means to pre-vent, exploitation of funds ; (3) totake into consideration all mattersaffecting the administration of fundsraised for the benefit of soldiersand their dependents ; (4) the federa-tion to be managed by an advisoryboard.

The report was adopted.CALL TO THE COLOURS

The following further recruitswere medically examined at Hast-ings yesterday:—

Cochrane, R., Glenross, Hastings.Jackson, T. K., Glenross, HastingsMcLean, D. C., Glenross, HastingsNAPIER PATRIOTIC FUNDSThe following further donations

have been received in Napier:—„French Red Cross.—Mrs. Herncfc

£B, Kinross White £5 and a sheepto the Women's National Reservestall on 12th inst. These donationswere incorrectly stated yesterday.

INFANTILE PARALYSISA DEATH AT NAPIER SOUTH,

ANOTHER CASE~IN HOSPITAL.A child named Percel, living in a

house at the corner of Latham streetand George's Drive, Napier South,died this morning of infantilesis. The case had not been diagnos-ed yesterday, but has, since death,been definitely pronounced as one ofinfantile paralysis. , The HospitalBoard is taking measures to preventthe spread of this dread disease,and the house has been isolated.

CASE AT CLIVE.

A further case from Clive was re-ported yesterday, and the child wasremoved to the Napier Hospital.This, also, has now been pronouncedas another case of infantile paraly-sis. -

DISEASE - CARRYINGMOSQUITOS.

At the present time Napier, anddistrict is visited by a perfectplague of mosquitos, and some child-ren are literally" covered with themarks left from the bites of thepeinsects. In tropical climates kero-sene is recognised as one of the best"things to use to prevent a child frombeing bitten. The smell, is n&% toopleasant, but that can. easily be re--moved in the morning bath. Kere*sene was largely used in .drivinginsects from swampy lands doring-theconstruction of the Panatiia-Canal, ■

According to an old resident, therehave not been so many mosquitos inthe district for the last twelve yeara.

The Sanitary Inspector (Mr. F. B.Gardiner) to the Hawke's Bay Hos-pital and Charitable Aid Board hasforwarded the following report -Onthe matter to the chairman of theboard (Mr. W. Shrimpton) :-r-

---"I regret to have to inform youthat a case of infantile paralysis has .been notified at Clive. I attach areport thereon. All dae precaution-ary measures have been taken*

"As this no doubt will cause someuneasiness locally, it might perhapsserve some good end to rec&pitalatdbriefly some of the possible source*of infection producing this d&fease,and the measures which should bataken to prevent danger from suchsources.

"I am advised that at the presentwe may look lor Infection from oneor more of the following sources:—

"Through the agency of flies ormosquitoes, from the bites of verminsuch as fle&s or bugs, excessive dust,and also direct infection front thesecretions of the mouth and throatof affected persons. Efforts shouldtherefore be taken to, exterminateflies both in the and larralstages of their existence. •

"Manure and dropping* of anisoalashould not be allowed to lie about,but should be swept into heaps, wellpressed down, and the borders ofsuch heaps be treated with helleboreor boracic acid. Putrescible house*hold refuse should be placed Only intins with tightly fittng lids, or bettorstill, be burnt m the kitchen grate.All food should be protected fromaccess by flies, and some preparationor method used to kill all flies whichreach the, interior of dwellings.Personal and domestic cleanlinessare obviously the only ways of deal*ing with vermin. Dogs and catsshould be banished from the interiorof dwellings. No child should beallowed to fondle or play with suchanimals. All food should be pro-tected from pollution by dust.

Bakers who Cart bread about un-covered on the tops of delivery celrtashould be boycotted. Indiscriminatedrinking from a common tap or mugby school children should not bepermitted. Direct infection mightbe caused by this practice. A rever-sion to the Eastern custom of drink-ing from the hands is preferableuntil the use of fountain drinkingtaps becomes universal in schools.Excessive exposure to extreme heator cold .is perhaps a factor in helpingthe incidence of the disease. It isapparently a bacterial disease, hav-ing a predisposition for settling inthe nervous system. It is obviousthen that any such extremes of heator cold which chiefly affpct thenervous system, sunstroke is an in-stance, must reduce the system tosuch a condition as to be favourableto the poison of the disease. Freshair is, however, beneficial providedsuch extremes are guarded agaihst.As in common 1 with all perm diseasesthe one under consideration loses itspotency of infection in the open air.As a protective measure, the spray-ing or gargling of the throat tfrth aweak solution of permanganate -ofpotash, -Condy's crystals, is bene-ficial, or of the throatby sucking a formamint tabloid. Iwould like to urge the necessity ofprompt notification of cases, if onlysuspected cases, that immediatemeasures may be taken."

SALVAGING THE SOCOTRACONTINUES SATISFACTORILY.

[riMl AMOCIATIOIt OOrnißll.l

(Received 18, 1.40 p.m.)London, Feb. 17.The salvaging of the P. and O.

Liner Socotra (6009 tons) continuessatisfactorily. Several hundredbales of wool, all the hides and muchzinc and lead hay© been salvaged.

[The Socotra was wrecked atBoulogne on December Bth. Salvershave been slowly recovering some .ofthe cargo, but bad weather has hia-dered operations.] 4

5TUB IIAWILE'S BAY TRIBUNE, FRIDAY', FEBRUARY 18, 1916.

LATE WAR NEWS.. THE FALL OF ERZERUM.

THE "METZ" OF EASTERNTUBKEY.

WILL INFLUENCE FROM TEHE-RAN TO THE BALKANS.

(Received 18, 1.40 p.m.)London, Feb. 17.

A correspondent of Reuter inter-viewed a British diplomatist whohas made a prolonged stay at Erze-rum. He states that the fall ofErzerum is what may be called theMete of Eastern Turkey. i\ willhave the greatest effect throughoutthe Ottoman Empire, and have aninfluence from Teheran to the Bal-kans. It throws all Kurdestan opento the Russians and it will enablethem to capture Bitlis Gorge. Itwill also greatly effect the situationin Msopotamia and end all solici-tude about northern Persia, and alsoinfluence the attitude of the Kurdswho are even now but doubtful sup-porters of the Turks. "Knowing theNear East as I do"' said the diplo-matists. "I think one can not easilyoverestimate the importance of thefall of Erzerum. The Russiansentered it at Camel Neck, which isalong winding pass. This

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was awonderful achievement which theTurks doubtless thought impossi-ble."

, ZEPPELINS' PIERCINGSEARCHLIGHTS

a frenchlnvention.SOLD TO GERMANY.

(Received 18, 1.40 p.m.)Paris, Feb. 17.

A sensation was caused" by theannouncement that the success ofthe recent raids was due to theZeppelin searchlights using Dus-saud's cold light rays. They wereso blinding that they pierced the mistlike the son, whereas the Frenchsearchlights were lost in the mist.Dussaud's invention asea_ the wholejelectric .current for illumination, in-stead of losing 80 per cent, fromheat. Dussaud, in 1911, offered hisinvention to the French Government,but being a victim of indifferentofficialdom, he sold the patent toGermany.

RECRUITING.

CONSCRIPTION FAVOURED.Ashburton, Feb. 18.

The Ashburton County Councilheld a special meeting to-day inconnection with the recruitingscheme. Two resolutions were car-ried, first, that the Council agreesto assist the Government on thelines suggested in its circular, andsecond, that the Government be ask-ed to bring in conscription.

The majority of the Council were ,< against the new scheme and strong-

ly favoured conscription, but agreedthat the scheme must be given afab trial.TASMANIAN RAILWAY SMASH.

(Received 18, 10.50 a.m.)Hobart, Feb. 18.

A passenger states that DriverGoodchild before his death had toldhim a steam pipe had burst on theengine just before the accident oc-curred.

f Goodehild was the driver of theLaunceston express. Cables statedthat ftfter leavingthe cab, and realis-

' iog the danger of the boiler explod-ing, he heroically crawled back andturned off the cocks at the cost ofa very bad scalding. He afterwardssnccoinbecbj -

ANOTHER HOLLAND FLOOD

FRESH DISTRICTS IMPERILLEDTROOPS STEMMING THE

FLOODS.(Revived 18, 10.50 a.m.)

Amsterdam, Feb. 17.A storm is imperilling fresh dis-

tricts of Holland. The waters arerushing in at Moniken dam and theinhabitants are again evacuating it.The Yolendam railway dyke betweenPar merand and Ottszaam has beendestroyed ,and the flood is threaten-ing a fresh catastrophe. Largeforces of troops are striving to stemthe floods. A rupture of the dykesat Salsrueer. near Amsterdam, ap-pears inevitable. It would involveseveral polders (tracts of marshylands which have been brought intocultivation).HASTINGS MONTHLY 1/- .POP

TONIGHT

The 12th monthly 1/- "pop" takesplace in the Municipal Theatre,Hastings, to-night, and the very factof its being the twelfth of the seriesis reason enough for the amount ofinterest that is being taken in it.It really is an achievement for atown of our size to have kept theseentertainments not only going, butimproving, month by month, andnothing but the kindly, wide-spreadinterest and co-operation of all con-cerned—the entertainers, the theatrestalls, the press, and the patrons—-has made it possible. It is due tono individual work or effort, but theAesult of everybody working to-gether.

The theatre has been booked forthe third Friday in every month forthe whole of the year, and thereare certain schemes afoot, to bemade public later, which should giveus plenty of local talent to draw onin the future. If short plays couldbe supplied by a dramatic school orclub, and dances by a school ofdancihg, who shall say that ourmonthly "pops" have not donesomething for the town by creatinga demand for the work of the un-doubtedly talented instructors thetown possesses.

Our music standard has steadilyimproved ever since Mr. PercyTombs and Mr. E. V. Hudson tookthe instrumental and vocal parts inhand. We now have Mr. Caerlyon-Bennett doing splendid work withvoices, and Mr. Tombs workingharder than ever.

To-night we snail have Mrs. Rose-warne, of Napier, to sing; Miss Yeo-lande, of Woodford House, violinist,Mr. "Lonis Hay, the Napier flautist;Miss Regina Whitlock, who will con-tribute a military dance; Mr. Reg.Peatte in a splendid rousing songwith a chorus and march arranged% Miss Grace Jones; two tableaux:arranged by Mrs. Fitzherbert to il-lustrate two recitations by Mrs. T.W. Lewis; and a merry ten orfiftefen minutes with Mr. and Mrs

''Avery." Book at Hall and Sons for 6d ex-

tra and you will find it worth yourwhile.

INFANTILE PARALYSIS.

XIXE MORE CASES IXAUCKLAND.

Auckland, Feb. IS.Xine cases of infantile paralysis

have been reported since noon yes-terday. making a total of 215 cases.

WHEAT AND OAT YIELDS.

ESTIMATES AND COMPARISONSWellington, F.eb 17.

The following estimated averageyields per acre of wheat and oatsfor the current season have beenmade up from reports of field in-spectors of the Department of Agri-culture throughout the Dominion:—

Wheat Oatsbushels bushels

per acre, per acre.Auckland 25.55 24.95Taranaki 30.67 43.61Hawjce's Bay ... 26.Sb 46.19Wellington 32.34 37.92Marlborough .... 23.5u 35.50Nelson 20.05 22.01Canterbury 20.54 24.83Otago portion .. 24.44 34.21Southland portion 38.00 40.00The averages (estimated) for the

season 1915-16 were 21.89 and 33.46.The averages (actual) for the season1914-15 were 28.94 and 39.77.

According to the above estimatesthe total yield for the Dominionshould be approimately as under (thefigures for previous season beinggiven for comparison):—

Estimated yields 1915-16: Wheat7,309.020 bushels ; oats, 12,722,733bushels.

Actual yields 1914-15: Wheat,.6,644,336 bushels; oats, 11,436,301bushels. •

PERSONAL.; Mr. W. Crighton, of Wellington.

1 is visiting Napier.Mr. and Mrs. J. Lomas,, Mr. and

Mrs. Whitin and Miss Jeffery (Wel-lington) are in Napier. _

Mr. J. B. Hine, membei for Strat-ford, has accepted a captaincy in theSixteenth Reinforcements. He willgo into camp in March.

Mr. W. D. Conley, manager of the"Sydney Morning Herald," is avisitor to Rotorua. He is accom-panied by Miss Conley.

Mr. T. Taylor, of the staff of theBank of Australasia at Palmerston,has been appointed manager of thebank's branch at WtLverley.

Miss D. Johnson, of Porangahau,wftio has been visiting Napier re-turned home by the mail train thismorning.

Corporal J. Morrisey, of Takapau,who recently returned from the Dar-danelles, arrived in Napier yestcr-dav from Auckland.

Corporal W. Goldfinch, o?who recently returned from theDardanelles, is spending a few daysin Rotorua before returning to thefront.

The Hon. Sir Charles Bowen,M.L.C., has received a cable mes-sage offering him an honoraryFellowship in Caius College, Cam-bridge, his old college.

Mr. D. J. Lundin, formerly of thestaff of the Napier Magistrate'sCourt, has received a commissionin the infantr"" of the 13th Reinforce-ments.

Mr. James Kelleher, of the localrailway staff, left by the 1.20 trainto-day for Farndon, where he willtake up the duties of assistantstationmaster.

A Sydney Press Association cableannounces the death of Mr. PhilipOakden, pastoralist, formerly of TeAnau Downs, Southland, and TapinDowns, Oamaru.

After serving "Punch" for t-hirty-five years Sir Henry W. Lucy, thefamous journalist, has retired fromthe staff ot that paper. Sir Henry isbest known on "Punch" for his"Essence of Parliament, extractedfrom the diary of Toby, M.P."

Mr. A. W. Pillar, of Messrs. Dal-gety's Wellington office, has arrivedin Hamilton to take over the mana-gership of the local branch of thefirm, left vacant by the promotionof Mr. F. W. G. Herdman to themanagership of the Wanganui

i branch.Mr. J. de Cordova, together with

his wife, Mrs. Harris, and MissShaw, all of'Boston, Mass., are tour-ing New Zealand. They have arriv-ed in Wellington, via the Wanganuiriver, with which they were delight-ed. The party left by the Pateenaon Tuesday for the purpose of doingthe Nelson-West Coast trip. Ontheir return they will visit Taupoand Rotorua, proceeding via Napier.

The following woolbuyers are atpresent staying at the MasonicHotel. Napier:—Messrs. R. Nettle-ton. L. Andreae, L. Miles, IT. T.Milncs, X. Andrews, x\. E. Brown,E. A. Barker. J. A. Parker; I.Carnev, T. Baker, W. Robson, T.Clark, F. Mvers, W. Hill. ft. Hill,A. Nicolls. H. Hall, E. Denny, T.Price, P. H. Brown, Oxley, Byron.Sant, Archer, Prevost, Aitcheson.Archer. Leitch. Morrison, and Tar-takover.

A very popular wedding was cele-brated at Hastings yesterday after-;noon, when Mr. Norman Westbrookwas united in wedlock to Miss An-nie Collins, of Lower Hutt, Welling-ton. The young couple, who arewidely known in Hastings and'Wel-lington. were the recipients of manyvaluable presents and hearty _ con-gratulations from numerous friends,

i Mr. and Mrs. Truman, of the Carl-ton Club Hotel subsequently enter-taiped a large number of guests,when the health of the happy couplewas drank in bumpers.

The late Mr. John Davies, whosedeath at Koputaroa (Near Levin)was announced a few days ago, was awell known breeder of Roscommonsheep and Shorthorn cattle, and asa land valuer, too, he was held inhigh repute. He was a prominentwitness (as to values) in the famouscase (between the owners of Flax-bourne ran and the Government)concerning the compulsory acquisi-tion and purchase of the Town ofWard (Marlborough) and its vicin-ities. Mr. Davies, who was well ad-vanced in the seventh decade of hislife ,came to New Zealand ffromWales, at an early age, and hadre&ded in the Koputaroa district forthe best part of fifty years. Death II was due to heart disease. ,

The 1 following passengers arrivedfro mthe north t-his morning by theTarawera:—Misses Patterson,* Sid-dells, Johnson, Image, Freeman,Johnson, Thacker, Bnshnell (2),Grey, Tickner, Dennehy, Goldfinch,Track, Smale, Greening, Williams,O'Donnell, Lomas, Chavanness, Mc-Lean, Thompson, and Fleming ; Mes-dames McFarlane, Oldridge. Holden,Caldwell. Grey, Oakley, Fitzgeraldand child, Lome and child; and'Louper; Messrs. Cox, O'Grady, Ais-tabie, Harris, Porter. Mackay, "Tem-lerton. Smith,* Coleman, Bush, Par-ker. Redstone, Orr, Wilkinson,Lome, Williams, Lawrence, Chad-wick, Sweet, Mulliny, C'athic, Kain,Stevenson, CoIvor. Henty. Ross,TTnvnes, Provost, Hunterm, GiJlon.Burgeßs, Lewis, Blewett, Hender-son, Gaffney, Thompson, Balmerand Pouper.-

LATE SPORTINGDUNEDIN RACES.

THIRD DAY ACCEPTANCES.Dunedin, Feb. 18.

The following are the acceptancesfor the third day of the Dunedinraces:—

Hurdles.— Bore 12.12, Moddite12.5. Peerless 10.4, Castiron 10.2,Lord Frederick 9.4, Glenfern 9.2.

Flying Handicap.— Reval 9.12,Robert Bril 9.8, Clvnelish, Buller8.13. Oxenliope 8.10, Charmilla 8.4,Multoe 7.0, Twelfth Night 6.10, Mal-volia, Fondrette 6.7.

Warrington Handicap.- nardshot8.13, Goiden Rupee, Sister Regis8.12, Miss Finland 8.8, Brooksdale&.2, Iviltcss, Baratone, Fiery Cross8.o! „ ,

,Jockey Club Handicap.— Rorkes

Drift 8.11, Meltchikoff 8.5, Snub 8.3,Palisade, Down, Ardenvlior 7.9, Ad-jutant T. 3, Fender, Ringform, -MareAntony 7.2, Ogier 0.9, Rongahere0.7,

Hopeful Stakes.—Don Pacific B.U.Kilkee 7.7, White King 7.3, Partisanti.ii.

Abbotsford Welter.—Palisade 9.13s Daringdale 9.11, United Service 9.9,All Ready 8.11, Martuk 8.9, Leading

i Lady 8.5, Snapdragon 8.3, Gnome7.10* Redowa 7.9, Golden Rupee,Baritone 7.9.

Waihold Handicap. Charlville9.13, Redshire 9.9, -Bon 9.5, Horn-beam 8.13. Malvolia 8.11, Hardshot8.10, Lady Trent, Ardmore 8.9, LionKentlock' Miss Finland 8.5, Brooks- jdale 7.13, Deltonio 7.12, Joan 7.10,Garetta, Reveller 7.9. Take Down.St ewe. Baron Northburn, Bene-fit 7.7.

Wingatui Handicap.— Magdala9.9, Silent Way 8.11, Countess Tol-stoi 8.3, Ogier, Martuk'7.ll, Fabri-koit, Multum-in-Parvo 7.10, TheCornet 7.3, Cortes 6.10.

WAXGANUI SCRATCHINGS.Wanganui, Feb. 18.

Postillion and Lochaber have beenscratched for all engagements atWanganui.

I DUNEDIN .THOROUGHBREDSALE.

j Dunedin, Feb. 18.Reval has been purchased at auc-

tion by Mr. Carlisle Studholme, o*Waihoa Downs, for 500 guineas.Warrington yearlings averaged from22 to 80 guineas.

PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES' CON-FERENCE.THE STATE'S DUTIES DEFINED.

"Wellington-, Feb. 18.At the Patriotic Societies' conference

the committee set up to deal with theresponsibilities of the Go-

vernment and tho Patriotic Societiespresented its report. The committeerecommended that all expenditure ne-cessary to enable a soldier to fullycarry out his to maintain him atthe highest point of efficiency, to fullyprovide for all his needs in the event ofsickness and disablement, and to fullyrestore him as nearly as possible to hisordinary position in civil life is theresponsibility of the Government; thatthe duty of providing in an adequatemanner for the dependents of a soldierwhile on service, or in the event of hisdeath or disablement, is also the re-sponsibility of the Government; thaithe duty of the Patriotic Societies is tosupplement the provision made by theGovernmentby supplying any addition-al assistance needea by the soldiers ortheir dependents, and by assisting allgenuinecases of need arising fromdeathor disablement of those soldiers havingdependents, their aim being to mini-mise the suifering arising Out of war.

The report was adopted.COMMERCIAL.

NO TALLOW SALES HELD.

London, Feb. 17.The tallow sales were not held.

SYDNEY WOOL SALES.

RECORD PRICES.

(Received 18, 9.45 a.m.)Sydney, Feb. 18.

The wool sales closed with animatedgeneral competition at full rates.

Fresh scoured wool is making recordprices; fleece 2/B}, pieces 2/7f, bellies2/o}.

HIDES.Melbourne, Feb. 17.

Moderate supplies of hides. Heaviesunchanged; lights passed, as competi-tion was lacking.

AUSTRALIAN GRAIN & PRODUCE.Sydney, Feb. 17.

Oats: Algerian 2/8 to 3/-, Tasman-ian white 3/6. Barley: Feeding 3/-,malting 4/-. Maize: South African■5/3 to 5/6; new £l6 to £l7. Onions,£7 10/- to £B.

Adelaide, Feb. 17.Bran, £lO 10/- to £ll 10/-. Pollard,

£1 2/- to £1 2/6. Oats, 2/-.VICTORIAN PRODUCE.

(Received 18, 10.50 a.m.)Melbourne, Feb. 18.

Bran, £4 10/-. Barley: English 3/1Cto 4/1, choice Chevalier to 4/3, Cape2'll to 3/1. Oats: Milling Algerians,scai*e, 2/2.V to 2/3, feed 2/- to 2/I}.Maize, 6/2. Potatoes, £ll 10/- to £ll15 -. Onions, £3 10/- to £5.

WELLINGTON SHARE MARKET.'[SPECIAf, TO TTTF '' TIIJaUNE." 1Wellington, Feb. 18. -

Messrs. Harcourt and Co., stock andshare brokers, report as followsat nooDcall to-day:—

QUOTATIONS.Buyer. Seller,s. d. s. d.National Bank 100 0

Bank of New Zealand(133/4 paid) 327 6

Union Bank 1010 0Wellington Investment

.11 0

Wellington Trust andLoan 139 0 141 0

National Insurance... 49 0

N.Z. Shipping (ord.) .. 375 0Union Steam (ord.)

... 27 3Well'gton Woollen (ord.) 98 0Westport Coal 28 3N.Z. Drugs (40/- paid) 44 9Ward and Co 115 0Wairarapa Farmers'

(100/- paid) 122 0Consolidated Goldfields 9 6Dominion Developing.. 35 0 •Murrav Creek (old) .. 42 6Ross Reconstructed .. 1Talisman Consolidated. 15 0Waihi 36 3Waihi Grand Junction 20 0 *

Worksop Dredge 31 0

NOTES AND MEMOS.Farmers are reminded of the Hast-

ings monthly sale of wool, skins andhides. Catalogues close with the auc-tioneer, J. A. Miller, Qvieen street,tiijstmgs, on Monday next at* noonBeard, Bvillen and Co., wit! offer iflarge entry of all claims'of live anddead sfooß at their market sale to-'morrow, commencing at 12 noon,amongst which are some good cowsand splendid line of pedigree poultryetc. See advt. in this issue. ' |

A newly planted orchard of bestcommercial apples and pears is seldomon the market hut such a propositionhas been entrusted to J. A. Miller andan announcement is made concerningit m this agent's advertising space onpage 8. ,

STOP PRESSNEWS.

This space is reserved for newsthat may arrive alter we havegone to press.

LATEST WAR NEWS.GERMAN DISCOVERY.

STEEL MANUFACTURE.

MAKING GERMANY INDEPEN-DENT OF IMPORTS.

(Received 18, 3.17 p.m.)Amsterdam, Feb. 17.

A semi-official Berlin messagesays a substitute for ferro-manga-nese for the production of steel hasbeen discovered. It is a substancewhich can be produced in largequantities, and will make Germanyindependent of imports.| TURKISH COMMUNIQUE.

HEAVY RUSSIAN LOSSES.

Amsterdam, Feb. 17.A Turkish communique states that

the British left many dead on theline of their retreat from Bathia.The enemy Jost during that battle2300 animals.

The Russians in the Caucasus, inthree days lost over 5000 dead andsixty prisoners. We almost annihi-lated an enemy detachment nearAden. The survivors fled, abandon-ing their baggage.

VALUE OF GERMAN MARK.FALLS HEAVILY.

RESULT OF CAPTURE OFERZEROUM.

Amsterdam, Feb. 17.(Received 18, 3.17 p.m.)

The value of the German markfell heavily following the news of thecapture of Erzeroimi.

AMERICA AND GERMANY.MERCHANTMEN MUST NOT

ATTACK SUBMARINES.(Received 18, 3.17 p.m.)

Washington. Feb. 17.Germany lias informed the United

States that if passenger liners leav-ing American ports with defensivearmament are to be immune fromsubmarine attack, as Germany pro-mised through Count Bernstorff.Germany expects definite assurancethat the liners will not attack sub-marines.

THE CAUCASIAN VICTORY.

A MILITAY MIRACLE.(Received IS. 3.20 p.m.)

Petrograd, Feb. 17.An official messenger estimated

the Erzeroum garrison numbered100,000, with 467 guns, while advanc-ed forts had 374 guns and the cen-tral forts 200.

The newspaper "Ruskv Invalid"states the Caucasian army perform-ed a miracle which military historywill remember for years to come.

Other newspapers emphasise thatthe town is the junction of great

roads. The Turks may try to regainthe fortress, but cannot bring rein-forcements in less than two months,and we shall have strengthened thefort meanwhile. We captured thetown by an adroit manoeuvre invol-ving a triple combined movementparalysing the enemy's centre, turn-ing his wings, and flowing over his

( means of communication.The fall will not pass unnoticed at

Athens and Bucharest.CONTROL OF SHIPPING.

THE ADMIRALTY'S WORK.

SHIPOWNERS' ASSISTANCE.(Received 18, 3.5 p.m.)

London, Feb. 17.In the House of Commons,, Mi- . E.

W. Peto (Conservative) moved anamendment to the Address-in-Replyregretting that measures were nottaken to utilise economically themerchant tonnage by placing itunder the control of a central expertauthority, with power to requisitionthe direct movements of vessels andlimit remuneration of transport ser-vices. "Every ship," he said, "inour merchant fleet shouldmake a full voyage out and cominghome transport coj.l, wheat or ore.The transport of munitions for thetroops should all be under this con-trol."

Mr. Balfour (First Lord of Ad-miralty) said the Transport Depart-ment of the Admiralty had donetheir work with great skill. It wouldhave been impossible to carry outtheir many duties but for the assis-tance and advice of distinguishedshipowners.

Mr. Balfour said if the proposedrequisition of British shipping wasadopted neutrals' shipping would beable to continue to earn at open

j market rate. He could hardly ima-jgine a more impossible proposal,i There was now a perpetual''conflictbetween the needs of tonnage andthe needs of war.

Mr. Robert P. Houston (Unionist)instanced the enormous freightsearned by neutral vessels, while Bri-tish ships had to be content with the !Blue Book rate. Italy and Portugalwere constantly applying for moretonnage, and were not exactly.play-ing the game. Italy was using Aus-trian ships, but was not using Ger-man vessels in Italian ports. IfItaly asked for more tonnage sheshould be asked to utilise the ships.in her harbours.FORTUNETELLER SENTENCED.

Auckland, Feb: 18, jThomas Lindsay, alias ThomasLewis, was sentenced to a month'simprisonment at the Police Courtfor fortune-telling.

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THIS UAVVKJE'S BAl' TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, FJ£BRUARY 18, 1916.6

estimation oof defects of the eyesI* a mathematical .proposition, and canonly be determined—accurately—by aproperly trained optician. We have theMai training' and specialise solely inthis work. H. M. Bennett, F. 1.0.,F.SJK.C. jLond.}, consulting optician,Hifi*; and at Union Bank Chambers,Hwrtinjp, 00 Tuesdaji.*

LATE ADVERTISEMENTS../NTED, tliorotfghly good" second-hand Lady's Bicycle; 110 dealers.

—Full particulars to_

"Advertiser,"Post Office, Havelock North.

\XTANTED, reliable Young Lady forI ** shop.—Apply with references toS. D. J. Cohen, The American Bar,-Heretaunga street ,Hastings. >

_

T OST, Lady's Panama Hat, blacksilk band; Karamu road towards

Clive Grange. Reward.—Tribune ApplyTribune Office, Hastings.

you want first-class and* * Reliable Cars,

RING UP YQQTouring, Wedding, and Picnic Parties

arranged.W. E. WHITE. D. L. LINCOLN.F. C. NEWRICK. F. J. PRICE.H. S. JOLL. 'Phone 792.

GREAT CLEARING LOTSGREAT CLEARING LOTS

At the

SYDNEY CASHHASTINGS.

50 Ladies' Newest Styles in beautiiulREADY-TO-WEAR HATSFor ONE SHILLING each.

Worth from 7/6 to 12/6Come Early for Best Pick!

6 PIECES6 PIECES

WHITE TUCKED EMBROIDERYLAWN

Worth from 1/6 to 2/-NOW YOUR PICK. 9d YARD.NOW YOUR PICK. 9(1 YARD.

50 BLOUSE LENGTHSAt ONE SHILLING each.

In Floral Crepe, Voile, Delaine andPique.

TWELVE—I2—TWELVELADIES' FASHIONABLE

ONE-PIECE FROCKSThis Season's Newest Goods

For 5/- each.Worth from 10/6 up.

AT THE SYDNEY CASH.

20 only CHILDREN'S WHITEMUSLIN FROCKSGood quality, to go at

HALF THE USUAL PRICES.

Only to be had at the

SYDNEY CASHHASTINGS.

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| : itnimii!llill m!i:• ' :•

Mil fl -I I■jiljl n A LITTLEjijlj, ill y , SUMMER ADVICE.ABOUT THE FEET.

4c Lighter Footwear is just as �4c essential as lighter clothing for �4c the warmer days. But you need 4<4c not sacrifice serviceability and 4c4c quality, for appearance. Choose �4c your Footwear needs from our �4c splendid new stock of Boots and �4c Shoes for men and women. �4c Style, comfort, quality are com- 4s4c bined in each pair, and there is 4c4c additional attraction in their 4s

decidedly moderate prices. We'd �4c like you to see this season's 4c4c Footwear. Will you call to-day? 4 1

4c GRIFFITHS AND COFFEY, 4c4c Between N.S.W. & N.Z. Banks, 41

4c HASTINGS. 'Phone 706. *

4c* *4c 4c *4c4c *4c 4= 4c 4c 4c 4c 4c 4c* 4c 4c 4>

" Say, old Sport 1 You know" CARLSON & DODDS,"Don't you?"Yes, of course I do—always buymy toggery there!" Well, they have just opened upthe" TIES OF THE MOMENT "

RECIMENTAi. STRIPES: v> . Hussars

DragoonsHighland Light InfantryLondon ScottishGordon Highlanders, &c.

Right, we will go along and seethem!

HERETAUNGA STREET,HASTINGS,

Is their address.

BAIRD and Co. 'sLate Maddison's

ALTERATION SALESTILL CONTINUES.

Even if you have paid a visit to BAIRD & CO.'S recently, itwill pay you to call again.Every Department contributes freely to the Bargain Civlng.

NOTE THESE SPECIALS !

LADIES' SMART UP-TO-DATE BLOUSES—Usual prices 6/11, 7/6, 9/6 NOW 2/6, 3/6, 4/6

Balance of our SUMMER COSTUMES—Usual prices 25/-, So/-, 42/6 NOW 6/ , 8/6, 10/6WHITE DRILL, PIQUE and LINEN SKIRTS—Usual prices 14/6, 16/6, 18/6 NOW 3/9, 4/9, 6/6

SATIN PRINCESS SKIRTS, all colours-Usual price 21/- NOW 4/6

GO yards Pink and Grey RATINE DRESS MATERIAL—Usual price 2/6 NOW 1/6 YARD

20 yards of 50i,i. BLACK AND WHITE CHECK TWEEDS—Usual price 4/6 yard NOW 1/11 YARD

20 yards NAVY AND WHITE STRIPED POPLIN, a smartdressy fabric— Usual price 3/3 yard NOW 2/3 YARDWIDE PLAIN AND FANCY RIBBONS—

Usual price 1/6 yard NOW 3 YARDS FOR 1/•WIDE SWISS EMBROIDERIES AND INSERTIONS—Usual price 9d yard NOW 4 YARDS FOR 1/-

Thrifty People are still buying our special line of COTTONAT 1/6 DOZEN REELS

HAIR PTNS, exceptional value. Giant boxes—300 PINS FOR 3dA Few Pieces of VEILING—UsuaI price 1/6 yd. NOW 6(1 YD.

DO YOUR BUYING WHERE SATISFACTION IS ASSURED—ATBAIRD AND CO.

(Late MADDISON & CO.),The RELIABLE House for Drapery and Men's Wear,

HASTINGS.

YATES & McPHAIL'SCASH PRICE LIST.

61bs FINE SAGO for 1/-31bs CHALLENGE CORNFLOUR, 1/231bs FRENCH PRUNES for 1/331bs DATES for 1/-5 tins SARDINES for If -

3 tins ABC JAM for 1/2Large tins SALMON, lOd and 1/- tinGOLD TIP TEA, 1/4 per lb3 tins DESSERT FRUIT for 2/64 bars LAUNDRY SOAP for 3/-

Above QuotationsNEXT CASH AT COUNTER.

YATES & MCPHAILShould be patronised because

THEY KEEP DOWN THE PRICESOF NECESSITIES.

HERETAUNGA STREET. HASTINGSRing 'Phone 520. P.O. Box 196.We are noted for Smart Delivery.

ITSSIMPLY

HORRIBLEI won't put up with it any longer.At times the stench is simply awful.You we have neither the feweror h.p. water laid on. It mu&t bedone at once, and I want you toput the work in hand right away ISo said Mrs. .

The work is now completed, andMrs. 's troubles are ended.Are you in the same predicament?

RING UP 82.

Your troubles will soon be ended.

JOHN FEAR,THE PEOPLE'S PLUMBER,

KA&AMU ROAD, HASTINGS.

'PHONES:Office and Showroom, 82.Private Residence, 753.

R. S. CARTY, Manager.

TB M ATA

GUARANTEED PURE AND WELLMATURED.

Made and Bottled at the Vineyard,HAVELOCK NORTH.

Winners of Six Gold Medals at Inter-national Exhibitions:—Christcburcb1907, Franco-British 1908, Imperial-International 1909. Franco-Britiab1910.

CLARET, CHABLIS, HOCK,MADEIRA, PORT.

PRICES FROM 28/- PER CASE.

Writ* theMANAGER, HAVELOCK NORTH

For Frioo I,i»t anW flriinilltri

NEW ZEALANDINSURANCE

CO., LIMITED.CXAVING purchased from Messrs

F. C, Tipping and Son theiiAgency in the Accident Department oithe above Company, I am prepared toarrange Insurance in all department*of the Company's business.

FIRE MARINE ACCIDENTIncluding:

Employers' LiabilityMortgagees' IndemnityPlate GlassFidelity Guarantee, etc.

The New Zealand Insurance Companyis recognised as being the premier coinpany ' n the Dominion, and has a record-eputation for prompt aud liberal Miof claims.

W. McCULLOOH,')«'UV STUKIFT f"43TIMO»

QOESNE AND 00 WANGENERAL PLUMBERS,

, QUEEN STREET. HASTINGS.Agents:

McFAKLANKS automatic OA*PATENT

Fix Lighting, Heat and Pow*r,Clmnpoat, eiaiest and riiost Kcouostuu*

Light known.(J»8 manufactured from Hydro-Carboi.WINDMILL WORK AND STATIONWATER SUPPLIES A SPECIALITJ.

MitchellsGREAT

HALF-PRICE WEEKIS NOW ON !

The Balance of our New Season's

COSTUMES V DRESSESTO BE CLEARED AT HALF-PRICE.

Don't Miss this Golden Opportunity of Saving Money.

WHITE MUSLIN AND VOILE DRESSES—Usual prices ig/6, 21/-, 25/-, 27/6, 32/6Half-Prices 9/9, 10/6, 12/6, 13/9, 16/9, 47/6 for 23/9

COLOURED VOILE AND CREPE DRESSES, Spot,Striped and Floral designs—

Usual prices 17/6, 22/6, 25/-, 32/67 Half-Prices 8/9, 11/3, 12/6, 18/9COSTUMES in Navy, Grey, Black, White and Tussore

shades—Usual prices 22/6, 42/6, 45/-, 52/6, 75/-, 130/-Half-Prices 11/3, 21/-, 22/6, 26/3, 37/6, 65/-

*THK LADICVSPECIALTY HOUIK*

HERETAUNCA STREET, HASTINGS. 'PHONE 6?1.And at 4Y ALDERMANBURY, LONDON.

KEWtZEAIfAKDiIWEE K-END

I CLOTHING'FACTOKYBOYS' SCHOOL OUTFITS.

Everything a Boy requires.

.WE EXCEL IN BOYS' WEAR.

SUITS, SHIRTS, BOOTS AND HOSEThat Wear Well.

3/11 BOYS' SERGE SHORTS 3/11SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY.

N.Z. CLOTHING FACTORY, HASTINGS.

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OURSENSATIONAL

SUMMER SALE18 STILL IN FULL BWINC.

SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY.

5 dozen WHITE AND COLOURED TENNIS SHIRTS—Usual prices 4/6, 5/6, 6/6 Balf PHfle 5/11

8 pairs only WHITE TENNIS SHOES—Usual price 7/6 Salt Price 4/6

3 dozen BOATERS, narrow and wide brims—Usual prices 6/6, 7/6 Sale Price 3/8

4 doz. HARD FELTS—UsuaI prices 10/6, 11/6 Sale Price 4/85 doz. CAPS, assorted sizes—

Usual prices 4/6 and 5/6 Sale Price l/-3 dozen HARVESTING HATS—Usual price 1/6 Sale Price «d

WARREN HASTINGS.OUTFITTERS - HASTINCB.

HHHI1

BARRY BROS.LIMITED,

ALL LEADING CLASSES OF COALSTOCKED.

FIREWOOD CUT TO ANY LENGTH.

AGENTS N.Z.' CARRYING CO.Goods forwarded to aay Addresß.

AGENTS EVERYWHERE.

Goods cleared through Customs withpromptness by a Competent Staff.

NAPIER AND PORT AHURIRIFIRST PRIZE PANAMA EXPOSITION

"CROWN"GASOLINE.

ACCEPT NO OTHER BRAND.Packed by the Standard Oil Co., Cal.

THE HICHEST GRADE MOTORBPIRIT IN THE MARKET.

FACTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES:Over 40,000 cases sold in the district

during the last 12 months.There is no oil in the market which is" AS GOOD" or "THE SAME,"

If yourMerchant, Storekeeper or Garagedoes not stock "CROWN," WRITE USDIRECT, and we will see that you get

it.

ZEROLENE AND CALOL OILAre the

CHAMPIONLUBRICATING OILS ONTHE MARKET. ASK FOR THEM.

For further particulars apply to

C. H. ORANBY & CO.TJMITEt) - SOLE AGENTS.

SALE NOW ON !

INSPECTION INVITED.

Huge Bargains in—MILLINERY,DRAPERY andCOStUMES.

MISS 'WHITEOPPOSITE ARCADE • NAPIER.

C. F. BRUNTON,ART CABINETMAKER AND

PICTURE FtIAMER.Heretaunga street, HASTINGS.

ESTIMATES GIVEN.

'Phbne 877.

£|AEREMAI jQAIRY.Thon. 7M.

3ERETAUNGA STREET. HASTING®(N«it OynpoM'*).

{applies loAg-fett wiin4. Atwsytan bendFRESH MILK. BUTTER, CRKAM.

CREAM CHEESES.HUMANISED MILK, AND EGGS

tn ebnndanoe. Quality guaranteed*)»rt« deliver to any piri of the to»*.

Hear*: t.SO t.a. in Wilt ».».

. **o ■

BOYLE AND CO.CASH GROCERS - HASTINGS.

LION BRAND VESTAS, per doe. 9d.RED JACKET SLIDE VESTAS. lOd.ROYAL WASHING POWDER, p«r

doz. 1/1 JLOOSE WASHING POWDER, 31b«

fori/- ISAND SOAP, 5 cakes f<|r 1/-LUCCA OIL, quart bott)es 2/9WOSTER SAUCE, quart? bottle* lid.

pint bottles Bd. xCREAMERY BUTTER, Rer lb 1/4

AGENTS FOR CREMtO TEA,1/1* and »/-

o. faulknorOOACHBUILDING *MOTOR WORKS

HASTINGS STREET, NA PI BR.EXPERTS IN MOTOR«CAII

RENOVATING.Repainting, Retrirumiiis Uptiotatariaa,Repairing, RofutinK of New Body.

executed on shortest Nctict.SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

ESTIMATES GIVENf«i til alaiaaa of &eeoy»tia« Bark*

COMMERCIAL.THE WORLD'S FRCJT MARKETS.

(Special to the "Tribune.")Messrs. Thompson Bros., Ltd., auc-

tioneers, Wellington, snbmit the follow-ing report of the world's fruit markets:

"London, 16/12/15.—Apples: English2/-.to 8/- per busHel, Californian New-towns 7/- to 8/6 per box, Oregon New-towns 9/- to 11/- per box, Spitz 11 /- to13/6, Jonathans 11/- to 14/-, Red Pear-main 6/- to 7/-, Winesaps 12/- to 13/-,Delicious 12/- to 13/6, Ortley 12/- to13/-; Nova Scotia, Kings 16/- to 18/-per barrel, Ribstones 14/- to 16/-.Wealthys 1.1;- to 16 -, Blenheims 15/-to 16/-*; United States, York Imperials21/- to 25/- per barrel. Aberinarles 26 -

to 30/-, Ben Davis 15 - to 16/-, Bald-wins 10/- to 18/-. Grapes: English,Alicante 8d to 1/6 per lb. Calranr 9d to2/-, Muscats 2/- to 5/-, Canon Hall 2/-to 4/6; Guernsey, Colmar 7d to 1/-,Muscats 1/- to 2/-, Alicante 6d to Bd,Almeria 13/- to 24/- per barrel. Pears:U.S. Keiffers 3/- to 6/- per box. 26/- to30/- per barrel; Californian W. Nelis12/6 to 14/- per half-case, 20/- to 21/-1per large case, Glou Morceau 10/- to10/6 .per half-case, Easter Bourro 8, 6to 10/6 per half-case.

Liverpool. 9/12/15.—Apples: West-Iern.Baldwins 11/- to 15/9 per barrel.Greenings 24/- to 26/-; Maine andBoston, Baldwins 7/3 to 20/- per bar- |rel, Greening 14'- to 18/9; Virginian, |York Imperial 17/3 to 23/- per barrel, ,Ben Dans 7/9 to 17/-, Albermarle Pip- Ipin 12/3 to 23/-, Baldwin 9/6 to 18/-, 'Winesap 9/- to 19/9, Gano 7/3 to 18/6;

"Hudson River, Baldwin 6/- to 11/6 per, barrel, Ben Davis 8/- to 14/-, Newtown18/6 to 19/9, Oregon Newtowns 7/3 to[ll/3 per box, Californian Newtowns,(» 6 per box. Pears: Western, Anjou23/- to -316 per barrel, Keiffer 22/- to

| 29'/-; Washington, Winter Nelis 10/-to15/6 per box.

Svdney, 31/1/16.—New South Walesfruits: Apples, dessert - perbushel case, cooking 4/- to 7/-. Pears:W.B.C. 7/- to 10/-. Tomatoes, 1/6 toiI- per half-bushel case. Peaches, 4/-to 10'.- Nectarines, 4/- to 12/-. Plums,3/6 to 7/6 per half-bushel. Victorianbruits: Apples. 4/- to 11/-; Pears,W.B.C. 7/6 to 8/6; Plums, light 3/6 to6/-, dark 3/6 to 6/6 per half-bushelcase; Peache3 8/- to 15'- per bushelcase; Nectarines, 2/6 to 14/-. Tasman-ian Fruits: Apricots, 4/- to 7/- per half-busbel case.

Melbourne, 31/1/16. Americanapples 8/- to 10/-, cooking 1/- to 2/-,eating"apples 2/- to 3/-; W.B.C. p#ars,local 4/- to 6/-, Mildura 6/- to 8/-;apricots, choice 6/ to 7/-, medium 3/-to 4/-: peaches, choice 5/- to 9/-, me-dium 3/- to 4/-; tomatoes, Bendigo 9/-to 11/-; nectarines, 6/- to 8/-.

Bendigo, 31/1/16.—Dark plums 5/6to 6/6 per case; peaches, 10/- to 12/6per case, do. (in trays) 3/- to 3/6 peresse; ripe pears, 6'- to 6/6 per case.

Ballarat, 31/1/16.—Apples, best eat-;ing 3/- to 4/-, best cooking 2/- to 4/-;apricots, 6/- to 7/6"; peaches, 4/- to7/6 ; nectarines, 5/-; plums, 4/- to 5/6;tomatoes, 8/- to 13/-.

Adelaide, 29/1/16.—Apples, eating3/- per case, cooking 2/- per case; apri-cots, 9/- per case; nectarines, 12/- to14/. per case; peaches, 8/- per case;pears, 5/- per case; plums, 6/- to 7/-per case.- Brisbane, 29/1/16.—Apples, primelocal eating 8/- to 13.3. inferior 3/- to5/-r Victorian cooking, large S/~ to 9medium 6/- to 7/-; peaches, 5/- to 8/6per quarter case; plums. 8/6 to 10, -;.nectarines, 6/-; pears, local JO/- to14/- per case, Victorian Williams 12/-to 14/-, small green 9;'- to 10;'-.

Perth, 2-5/1/16. —Apricots, 16/- tc"20/-, quarter-ciises to 9/6; peaches,in''- to 21-, quarter-cases to 10.-;

pears. 3'3 to apples, 3/6 to 10/-,rooking 3,6 to 10/9; nectarines, J1/ to20/9; plums, Burbank 3/6 to 12/3, Sat-suma 5/6 to 11/-, Orleans to 13/-, Wei-bon 7/- to 13/6.

Hobart, ■ 29/1/16.—Apples, dessertfair 4/6 to 5/10, medium and small to4/-, cooking to 4/-; choicelarge to 4/9 per half-cafe, medium 2/9to 4/-, small and over-ripe lots 2/6 to4/6 per case; pears, 2/- to 3/6 percase; plums, greengages 3/- per half-case, dark plums to 3/6 per half-case;peaches, firm, to 5/- per half-ease.

A Scotch minister from a largetown once visited and preached ill arural parish and was asked to prayfor ram. He did so, and the raincame down in floods and destroyedsome of the crops, whereupon oneelcler remarked to another: "This ■comes o' trusting sic a request to a 1meenistcr whae i«na acqueentit wi' jagriculture." I

"There are several hundreds, ofDanes fighting-for Britain at. Galli-poli," said Captain Perry Hansen,V.G., recently to a London reporter.'"Denmark is whole-heartedly withBritain in thi3 war; Ido not knowany two countries between whom tiesof fellow-feeling are stronger.Great numbers of Danes who hademigrated to Australia joined theforces directly hostilities began.One of the officers in my battalion,the 6th Lineohis, who suffered sobadly in the attempt to hold theGreen Knoll after the landing atSuvla Bay was a Dane. I do notknow what happened to him ; I fear (he was hit." It is not strictly correctto say that Captain Hansen is aDane. The Victoria Cross can onlybe awarded to British subjects, butboth his parents are Danes. ' I canimagine nothing more splendid thanbeing a British soTdier, although Iam proud of the Danish blood that isin me, the more so as Denmark is allfor Britain. One of the Consularofficials told me that when the warstarted constant streams of Daneswent to ask if they could join theBritish Army."

7THJB BAfl TRlßjUjm FRIDAY FEBRUARY 18, 1916.

SCHOOL BOOTSFOR YOUR CIRLS.

SCHOOL BOOTS~ FOR YOUR BIIYS.

lES,. I hare a bij? stock of themin all- sixes and all at reasonablepices.

Th© schools have aD started again,and the yonngsters most ho shod,so if yam make your way along toM yon .will find rde jnsta bit moreiWinable than other people.

J. A. CHALKBOOT - tfASTtNGS.

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pitiff Agent in H.B. for ISIS Footwear.

FARMERS !

* TIE HAVE THE FOLLOWINGSECONDHAND

JETSTONErjiintESHiNoFOR SALE.

No. 1 MILL-30-40 bns. per hour.•

•• (A.p. Oil Engine required).

Ka 2 MILL—4O-50 bns. per honr.\ . (6-Rh.p. Oil Engine required).

Beth these, machines are practically«ar having only done- 1 and 2

'aeseonsworfe respectively.- . %

GCARANTfcED IN PERFFXT WOHK-*< fXG\OBDER.

largerqs. to div,

~s *— posadf theni cheap.

"for fnrtheir particulars apply

H.Bj££KMEKS>'ASSOCIATION,3 "

.S&gITED,HASTINGS.

Legm

iof b§3 Iml ll*•toys 'the irritation,be tl* troahle isand ImU» onblw-

tmnmMszt fournni i* {»«> ii«is«

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SFBAYDiG TIME.A FBEY, WHTHE k COChare stocks of

-£*• Btaekona, fSherwin-Williains LimeSwfahnr and Arsenate of Lead. AlsoVafemim Bed OA and Barbas 03, in

and cases. All at mannfao-«*3c«- Special Mnto. Older'

and She* wm-WiflAns' Lines stocks are low and im- j

_._r¥*T At .same prices.— (Whrfe' Jfc Co.,' St. Anbyn street*

When your Baby starts toyou will know that your love an 3 devotion have brought him safelythrough the perilous first few months of life, and his sturdy limbs and

contented disposition will make you glad that you insisted,fioiil lIfB first, that Baby's food must be either his mother's milk—-<»rGbrto, Ihe onesafeand most economical alternative for breast milk.

A* a leading Infant SperiaH*t mitl when called ineoarattAtiaDoreradoctor'*ownhut*r."lr must be either(llixotf rnt fiiirsc." w.» < r.n-1 tenfalfa ■flinnirt i thedoctor irmtf : '"I am uiorethan■HlilWiil with the result of *Gtax<.' tWding in royeKfflfnae. Heis firm, fia* cnt his tee:h up to date,stsndw op welt ami liwre i» pl.-n ty of Itoue."

Bkto builds healthier. happier an«l brighterbabies than those fed utt starchy and flour fools, be-

milk i* the only foodsuitablefor a yoang ba>>\\ and Glaxo is entirely pure,

fresh milk enriched withfrxtra «-ream and milks:i«ttr. Oul.v the very bestmilk »■! marfe into Glaxo.And. so that u shall he

fre.-b. the milk iadelivered 10 the GlaxoI'siv.-!<>ry within two hoursof in dri»n fromlite cow. It is immedi-*i«!y pasteurised .and

A <«

Ulcered and the necessary cream and milk sugaradded. All the natural sweetness and purity isretained by the Glaxo process, which dries themilk and cream to a powder, and also causesnourishing casein of the milk subsequently to form in-to light, flaky particles easily digested, by even a veryweak baby. A* another dot-tor hag said: "Glaxo issuperior to cow's milk for infants, beingsomuch moredigestible, and should be absolutely invaluable tomothers who for any reason cannot suckle theirinfants."' (Si-jned) .l/./f.C.S'., L.R.C.P.

There is nothing a-jcret about Glaxo, becauseevery mother has a right to know of what the foodshe gives her baby is composed—and she knows thatstarch, flour, malt and cane sugar are nor in breastmilk nor in Glaxo. IfNaturehad thought them neces-sary or good for Baby, they would he inbreast milk.

Give your baby Glaxo, either as his sole food orin turn irith breast milk, and you will be giving himthe food which is cheapest in the end, the food whichdoctors recommend and give to their own babies t!.efood from which, even from birth, ba'ny win <ie; i\--everything b* needsto grow up big. strong, and bor»r.i.j

The Food that

Bonnie BabiesV. Ji r Tin* ofail Chevists and Store*

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OUDOn To-day for the FREE GLAXO BABY BOOK,i '""p!'-HEftX VTED TO EVERYONE WHO LOVES"A BABY. 72 wtll-iEaatratnipa*** foilof u»e-

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* To he styKph and attractive ** When in Heretaunga street, *

tYou must look quit esmart and *

active, ** Have good footwear on your ** feet. * ** Yon will need to keep the pace on *

flc Heels must ne'er downtrodden ** b«». *

To assist yon I will place on *Shoes bought here 'i'hk *

RUBBERS FREE. *

J. W."ffmiDCE' %Near Princess Theatre, *

HASTINGS 'Phone 137. *

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JEWELLERY of QUALITY[Wo procure the best only, and our excellent

judgment—the outcome of long experience in thetrade—ensures the highest quality every time.

WE HAVE EVERY DESCRIPTION OFHIGH-CLASS JEWELLERY,

all characterised hv really artistic designs and themost, perfect ".vorkmansbip.

The choice we offer gives our customers amplescope for exercising their own. particular' tastes,and our extremely moderate prices are still greaterattractions!

MORTENSEN'S LIMITEDJEWELLERS - - - HASTINGS.

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NEW&ICX B&QS.CARACE A TAXI

PROPRIETORS,KARAMtF ROAD,

HASTINGS

GfißS- drivers always available,day qr night. All classes of town or country trips undertaken.We hare a large stock of MALTESE GROSS and UNITEDSTATES Tyres for Motor Cycles andCars. Garagealwaysopen.

RINC UP 'PHONES—TAXI STAND 525, CARACE 285.

>1PRESERVING JARS have such a habit of getting broken thatthe supply needs replenishing each year, flow about YOURS ?

We have a special line with extra rubber rings, which are mostreliable and satisfactory in every way. Pfices, too, are ex-tremely moderate.We also have a comprehensive stock of PRESERVING PANSin Aluminium. Copper, Brass and Enamel—all firicGs and sizes—good value with every one. 1 '

JAM JARS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.BIC ASSORTMENTS AT LOWEST PRICES,

WILSON AND HARVEYTHE CHEAPEST IRONMOIICEAS . HASTINGS.

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HOUSE CLEANING TIMEHOUSEWIVES ! Equip yourselveswith the .right- labour-saving aids toefficient working—it will make all thedifference in the progress of things.WE ARE READY FOR YOUR NEEOS

WITH* A FINE STOCK OF THENECESSARY HELPS.

BRUBHES of all kindsMOPS, BROOMS,

CARPET SWEEPERS, &C.

All the latest and most approved appli-ances, which will effect thoroughcleaning in half the time.PRICES ARE LOW ENOUCH TOSATISFY THE MOST ECONOMICA^.Don't put off any longer—secure yonrneeds to-day from our splendid stock.

I■ TA. H. WILSON S HARVEYThe Cheapest Ironmongers, HASTINCS

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NAPIER AND OGILVIEMOTOR REPAIR EXPERTS.

Qive as a trial with you? next Repair. AIJ classes of worlf•ndertaken.

MAGNETOS RE-MAGNETISED. ACCUMULATORSRE-CHARGED. VULCANISING A SSPEItIALtY.

Foil range of AOCEBBOBIEB always on hand, iocluilioiDunlop and Firestone Tyres.'PHONES: Garage 560, Private 831 and Ml.

KING STREET - - HASTINGS.

F. L.X mas Goods to suit ail

Times.ALL PRICES REDUCED

INENGLISH ELECTRO-PLATED WARE.KtH¥ESrf FORKS, SPOONS, ll 1

Also a Fine Line inCOPPER AND BRASS VASES, FERN?OTS, COPPER * BRASS KETTLES,

Ao>i cCi

All Prices Reduced forNe*f Few Weeks.

ALL GOODS GUARANTEED BRITISHMAkE.

F. L. E| Q E,HASTINGS;

EDtl CATtONfet

JJIGH SCHOOL.

SPLENDID SITUATION IN AN IDEALCLIMATE.

EXCELLENT RECORD IN PUBLICEXAMINATIONS.

Boarders received by the PrisHnals.JUNIOR DEPARTMENT.Junior Pupils received fthd specially

■prepared for the Upper Schools, Schol-etc.Tuition.—Senior 9 guineas per an-num; Juniors, Boys 8 gkfrieae, GMs

V and VI, 8 guineas, Girls 11, 111, andIV, & guineas.

Board, £42 per annum.Weekly Boarders (Girls), £3.3 par

anflum. ° •'

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Physical Training tarefnlly attended to.

T. STYLESBUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. 1

OUILPINQ WORKof all descriptions Jcarried out under rity own super-1

vision, and" a job guaranteed !ONLYTHE BIST MATERIALS USED

Those people desirous to build would I3o well tor catt on ma before going else- |vhera. (

Address: jwiwt *itt yn tn rr tarrvoa I

IfART $ CO.Commercial and

OCMilUlt PIHHTpifQueen Street - Hastings

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Whatever your requirements,an order placed with us will becarried our promptly and tojriur satisfaction. . <

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Get address prin ted on en re-lopes to ensure letters reachingyour Boy at (tie Front. . i

W fTo be Published in September, 1916.

STONE'S 'WELLINGTON, BAY

TARANAKI COMMBRCfAIIMUNICIPAL AND OENBRALDtRKCTORY

AND NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL.20th Year of 1910. Publication. |

- Edited by John Stone.'Royal Svo, containing abont J2oQpages,toother with numerous Maps, correfct-e<l*to dat«s the whole hgndMniely Hotfnd

- in t'leth, gilt fettered; -'

' PRICE:If ordered before Publication 15/-,ATter -

STONE;, SON AND CO., LTD., iPrinters A Publishers': Sftrtioil" street,Dunedin; and ftt GhrfSfccbiirelt' "Mn

-WoH»ngton.-*> ;:;-

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London: FJT. j; RmS-Potter and Co.,aryoiip* Wte&Q.*-' -'*■

FOR BEST VALUE iu BOOTS, malastraight for MEBAN'S. Big. fitting

ment#o£a«w g«odj*iustwitt go further ai Mean's than els#where. Sotond by areliable 'ta» surew ieomowjr; fofr■bMmmp tniittf.•• ■- * ■.W.'lftS&tN. PORT AHUjQ&I.

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We've had a.-general all-round clearing up.%

ROACH'S L|D.

Sale days swept our shelves as clean as a whistle of all goods.

JtQ*£H'S LTD.

Of , course, in the cutting of Dress Lengths off complete rollsof material we expected to find a lot of odd pieces!

ROACH'S LTD.

In measuring these up to-day we find that fully 70% willeasily serve to make a dress out of.

ROACH'S WTO.

There are other remnants, too—Remnants of Ribbon—inSheetings—Cretonnes—and oddments in Gloves and Hosiery.

ROACH'S LTD.

There are so many of these little bits of "flotsam and jetsam"that it would take a full page to enumerate them.

ROACH'S LTD.

Come and take your choice—name your own price—and ifwe think the 'figure you name lets us off with a reasonableloss, you can take the goods away with you.

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SAMPLE SHIPHIHTTO HAND.

3WO-SEATER complbm hj»

Electric Light and Self-StarterElectric HornHood and Envel»p{j<?

Adjustable SeatAdjustable Wind-screenDixie High-tension Magneto

« BAILEY » patentCrowned Mudguards"1

SIMPLE, LIGHT MQ

PRICE £195 CASH.

MOTOR TOURIST Cft., ITS.,HASTINGS H*R.

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IS ADV4P|g$.THE LONDON TAILORS AND

COSTUMIERS,

BARLEY BROS.Are specialising in this Department.

A TRJ4L QRI>EHWill convince you that we can pleaseyou in every detail and ?ntisfy inevery particular.

OUR PRICESare within the reach of all.

1SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY.

Not* 4ddress—Nuar Princess Theatre,HASTINGS.

YIIJE IIAWKJTtt BAY TKJLBUiNE, FRIDAY, FEBRtiAltV 18, 1916.8

Printed and Published bv WilliaMCharles Whitlock, Havelock road,Hastings, for "The Ltd.,at the Registered Oatae of theCompany, Queen street, Hastings.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1916,

m*4 Kttfli, Ltd.

JJSTATE.Wo hare 5 BLOCKS erf the above

£atct» lor PRIVATE BALE in areas ofIran

ACRES TO ACRES.

ALL GOOD FLAT LAND.

CLOSE TO TAKAPAC,Alongside Railway.

REASONABLE TERMS.

For farmer particular apply

yyjLUAMS & ETI'LE, JjTD.

VALUABLEJJASTIXGS ]y[A!N gTREET

pBOPERTY FOB SALE.CONTAINING |-ACRE.

SituatedCORNER OF HERETAUNGA ANI>

- MILLER STREETS.

For further particulars applyA J^TD.

WILLIAMS ANDKETTLE, LTD.

merchants,ytHiffT STREET, HASTINGS.

DARVESTING f VESTING

1016-1910.

FOR SAULpniMH TWINE—This mmob'i Dona-

«hy'» and Boss's.KECK COVERS—AII sixes.OBEBN TARPAULINS—AU bum.

HAY FORKS. HAY BAKES.00YTHES.ntJB, MACHINERY OILS.

£»OttN gACKfI.FOB imAaR SEED AND OBAIN.

Oar mv mm'i supply has bow

•reived,. sad ire dull be plowed toimiw dienta* «dm promptly.

ftfrACHINERY.UcCOBMICK BINDERS, MOWERS

AND HAY RAKES.

We uo stock the following line*,,which am invaluableboth to the farmerand townspeople:—

LAWN MOWERS. RUBBER HOSE.KS CHESTS. MEAT SAFES.

MOTOR TYRES AND TUBES.CAMP STRETCHERS, end

ALTA-LAVAL SEPARATORS.AGENCIES:

International Harvester Company, andAsbestiKte Building Sheets, Roofing

Tiles, etc.

WILLIAMS ANDKETTLE, LTD.

HASTINGS.

> Kins and Simons.

HAWKE'S BAYSHEEP FARMS

EKTRA GOOD.

WQA ACRES L.I.P. (999 years>—All• <«V in grass, English and Native; 80

MW in rape, SiO acres oats; all nndu-lating, fair soil- 14 paddocks, good fen-cing, watered by springs and creeks.Guaranteed to carry 2 sheep, at presentcarrying 17U0 and wintered last season<191o) 1900 sheep.

SEX-BOOMED HOUSE, washhouse,bathroom, porcelain bath, h. and c.water, septic tank, verandah, etc.;stable, implement shed, chaffhous© andether onbnitdinga, also 2-roomed whare.16) mflee from Bastings by good roads,14 miles from Paki Paki railway sta-tion, 32 miles Maraekakaho school andP.O.

'■ PRICE ASKED: £8 per acre good-will, £3OOO cash, balance arranged.Iteatat 6/8 per acre net. House andoutbuildings insured for £7OO. Mort-gage £2OOOat 5%, about3 years to run.ifto ACRES ,Government Leasehold

8.P., all in mixed grass, 2 acresin'bosh, 30 acres in crop, 30 acres flat;8 paddocks, wire fencing, watered byriver and cum. Carries 800 sheep, 30cattle, team of horses.

FIVE-ROOMED HOUSE, bathroom,pentry and washhonse..IS nOes from railway station by

xpetal rowls, 10 miles creamery, 3 milesschools,B males P.0., 11 from saleyard*.jSHREP ACRE GOODWILL; £SOOouh, and will take smaller property in'CKBfcangs for remainder. Mortgage£1500,5 years at 6%. Rental 6/8 peram. Cbonty Bates £l2 13/-per year.<MA ACRES FREEHOLD; 140 acres«*v in grass, balance craps; good

plenty of water, carries 8

8-ROOMED HOUSE, all con-telephone, motor shed,dip, conerete shed, etc.; 7

"from Hastings by good roads, 14from school, 6 miles from sale-yards. Cream cart calls at door.

£OO PER ACRE. Terms arranged.Mortgage £9OOO at 5)%, 4} years toBf>-

Farther particulars on application toKING & SYMONS

LAND AGENTS,HERETAUNGA STREET, HASTINGS.

pATERSOX, A £O.UND AND FINANCIAL AGENTS,

HOUSE AGENTS, Ac.,' NAPIER AND HASTINGS.

W£ have for Exchange, cm behalf of; diesis, ft number of HOUSES.

Oar -"ff* are desirous of obtainingsn*Ai.r. OBCHABDB or FARMS. AU

stiiHiH strictly private.TO IST, AT PAKI PAKI.

ISAKIOSOUSE, Shop and DwellingooasiiHd; floor store, man's room,

OPM (225 loaves), 3-stalled stable anddiri; i-aen land; all in good ordw.Mmt.W'tbe lot.

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PUBLIC SALESJ^ARDS.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd, 1916Dairy Stock, 11.30 a.m.Other Stock at Noon.

640 4 and 5-year ewes2200 2 and 4-tooth ewes

1.50 s.m. ewes4450 5-year ewes600 mixed aged ewes

1200 s.m. 5-year ewes400 4, 6. and 8-tooth ewes

1 aged P.A. Shorthorn ball174 4-tooth wethers

4 fat. cows

JgTORTFOUD j^ARDS.9

WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 23, 1916.Dairy Stock, 11 a.m.Otnar Stock. Noon.

20 wethers500 f.m. ewes

1700 fat and forward wethers480 woollv lambs

1910 2, 4, 6 and 8-tooth ewes100 2 and 4-tooth wethers

QTANE YARDS-FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25th, 1916.

At 12.30 p.m.

2:3 4, 6 and 8-tooth Romney ranis25 shearling Romney rams20 12-15-months steers7 cows2 hulls

SALES FOR FEBRUARY.Otane—25.Waipuknrau—22.Hastings—23.Waipawa—2B.

C. R. Wilson and Co. (Gill Bros.).

gOMETHING JjTXCEPTlONA_L

IN

SECTIONS,

DON'T MISS HAVING ONE OFTHESE !

ONLY £IOO EACH

AND THE TERMS ?

READ FOR YOURSELVES :

25 DEPORIT 25%

Balance at 6% until September, 1918.

HIGH AND DRY—FINE & SUNNY.

QET IN

AS WE ONLY HAVE A FEW.

OXLY £IOO "XLV

BEST -ON THE MARKET.

Only from the Sole Agents,

C. R. WILSON * CO.GILL BROS.),

AUCTIONEERS,LAND. ESTATE, COMMISSION AND

INSURANCE AGENTS,STATION STREET. HASTINGS.

Fred Cassln.

JJERE IS A OHANCE t

FOB SALE:

10 SECTIONSSITUATE WILLOW PARK AND

RIVERSLEA ROADS.

AM) jq PERCHES EACH.

ALLPLANTEDIN EARLY POTATOESNEARLY READY FOR DIGGING.

BEAUTIFUL SOIL—HIGH AND DRY

Close to Borough Reserve, which willHome day be a Park.

PRICE FROM £245 EACH-

TERMS:On)? 10% deposit, balance 6 years 0%.

APPLY SHARP TO

FRED CASSINSOLE AGENT,

STATION STREET. HASTINGS.

C. A. C°°K '

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER(Late Boro' Council).

Workshop:•OS LAWRENCE ST., HASTINGS.

Private 'Phone 700.Rrioas quoted Cor all kinds of eleotoi-

aal work.Oonatry Plasts iMsaiid to at akort-

seft astiis.

Lindm, Sitwort «ni C(„ LH.

HASTINGSRUCTION gALE.

KABAMU ROAD.SATURDAY NEXT, FEBRUARY 19th,

Commencing at 12 Noon.

LUNDQN, STEWART & CO., LTD.will sell

Cows and Heifers in profit and tooalre.

HORSES ! HORSES !

Hacks, farm and harness horses.PIGS ! PIGS !

Baconers, porkers, slips and weaners.Good prices ruling at our mart.

POULTRY ! POULTRY !

Hens (table and laying), ducks, roos-ters, pullets and geese.

Keen demand for good birds.FRUIT ! FRUIT ! FRUIT !

Grain, Produce, Vegetables, etc.Peaches, cooking and dessert apples,

tomatoes, etc.; potatoes,onions, and vegetables of every descrip-tion.

Barley, oats, o.s. chaff, wheat, hay,pollard, etc.

Vehicles of every description, harness,farm implements, furniture and sun-dries galore.

2 heading and leading dogs. Trialgiven. Thoroughly recommended.

Two-seater motor car, 10-12h.p.,twin-cylinder, , magneo, in good run-ning order. j

Buyers, secure your requirements atthis Sale. It will pay you.

IP*RESEII VF.I>£JLEAKIN(; gALEOn the premises:

BERESFORD STREET, HASTINGS.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 23rd, 1910,At 1.30 p.m.

LUNDON, STEWART & CO., LTD.,instructed hy E. R. Burdekin, Esq.,

Deputy Official Assignee, to sell, in theestate*of R. E. Davis, a bankrupt, thefollowing Furniture: —

Bedroom suite in oak (wardrobe withbevelled mirror), duchess (bevelled mir-ror), washstand (tile back), dining-roomsuite in oak, 6 Sheraton chairs, hand-some sideboard, Morris chair, settee,easv chair, table, hall seat in oak, wireand* kapoc mattresses, tile-back wash-stand, wooden bedsteads, kitchenchairs, lawn mower, tools, steps, wrin-ger, and linoleum throughout house.

AUCTIONEER'S NOTE.—The furni-ture, which was made to order byMessrs. Brunton and Mathews, is oftasteful design, and has been in useonly since last August.

PfASTINGS JJORSE gALE.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28th, 1916,Commencing at 10.30 a.m. sharp.

LCNDON, STEWART CO., LTD..will sell,AT THEIR KARAMU ROAD YARDS,

HASTINGS,

100 C~

B 100Draughts, Spring-carters, Hacks andHarness Horses (broken and unbroken)

EARLY ENTRIES SOLICITED.

H. X. STEWART, Auctioneer.

PROPERTIESJUST OX THE MARKET.

LEASEHOLDAS A GOING CONCERNNEAR NAPIER,

oiy ACRES richest land, nearly all in** • splendid grass; great dairying,fattening and cropping farm: goodbuildings. Rent, 52/6 per acre. Twentysuperior cows in profit, 3 horses, milk-cart. gig, harness, farm implements, 3stacks hay, etc... Milk run, 27 gallonsdaily at 1/4 per gallon.

Price £520 as a going concern.Owner enlisting for the front. 1-112

A GOOD '« SPEC," RIVERSLEA RD.,HASTINGS.

1 r ACRES in grass and ilucerne;splendid cutting-up proposition

for building sites. Best position onRiverslea road. Price only £llO peracre. A temptation for any pessimistto launch out. Easy Terms given. 2-84

CHEAP TARADALE FARM.OO ACRES magnificent land; 20 acres

in thick sole of grass, balance incrop; ideal dairying, cropping and fat-tening farm. Buildings. Buy thisfarm if you love money.

Price only £65 per acre. Easy Terms.An inspection will make you buy. 1-115

gTEWART & £JO., LTD.

AUCTIONEERS, STOCK AGENTSAXD LAND SALESMEN,

HASTINGS.

Land Dept. - C'HAS. H. WALTER.

Waitemata Land Agency Company.

A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY.1 ACRES, first-class fatteningXOCHj country, North Auckland.Healthiest climate in New Zealand, allrich alluvial flats with exception ofabout 15 acres volcanic undulatingcountry, all plaughable. The whole olthe flat has just been drained, ringfenced and subdivided. Plenty _otgood rough feed, but fast coming intoclover, cocksfoot and other grasses.Will in its present state carry beast tothe acre. There is a small cottage,barn and yards. Property beautifullywatered by stony creeks. Railwaynow under construction will be within3 miles by good road. Stores, school,post office and two banks liandv, alsosaleyards. New freezing works will be4bout 20 miles distant. Only reasonfor selling is that one of the ownershas enlisted for the front.

PRICE £l2 PER ACRE. EasyTertnscan be arranged. LAND TRANSFERTITLE.

NOTE.—Thisproperty fully improvedwill be worth £35 per acre. First oneto inspect will buy.

GREAT BARRIER ISLAND, 60MILES FROM AUCKLAND.

HOO -ACRES, all in grass, ringu "fenced and subdivided into 7paddocks; about 40 acres rich swamp,balance undulating to hilly; first-classsheep country, carry 1\ to acre. Own-er just sold 1200 sheep off the place,and they averaged 36/7 per head (soldthrough Dalgety and Co., Auckland).; Ten-roomed House, billiard table;woolshed, shearing machines, yards,etc. About 550 acres partly improveaadjoining can be had. This is one ofthe cheapest properties on the market.Only reason for selling, owner's wifein delicate health, and has been order-ed awav. Post office two miles, storeand school 6 miles. Goods can belanded on the property by boat._

PRICE for 600 acres, £B' per acre,000 acres, £3 10/- per acre.Owner will give purchaser firstyear's interest free.

TERMS: £3OO to £SOO cash, balance6 years at 5 per cent. One of thegreatest chances ever offered. Easily£IOOO a year clear profit.We have other properties, improvedand unimproved, from 50 to 80,000acJ?s

,\on our. b001" to select from.Call or write. We can furnish you

NorthParticulars regarding "the

COMPANY.Hellaby's Buildings, opposite G.P.0..

QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. i

laari, lulled ani Ce.

gATURDAY jyjARKEI i^ALE.At their Mart,

STATION STREET, HASTINGS.SATURDAY, 19th FEBRUARY, 1916,

At 12 Noon.

gEARD, jgCLLEX AND £JO.Will sell

DAIRY STOCK, HORSES, PICS ANDPOULTRY.

1 Jersey heifer, springing1 Jersey heifer, calved 2 months;

about 3 galls. ; in calf to Hol-stein bull, due iu September

3 dairy cows in profit and to calveWeaner pigs, porkers, store pigs,

150 head prime fat table fowls | etc.S p.b. W.L. hens, Heretaunga strain

16 p.b. W.L. hens, Irvin's strain (a jgrand laying lot): details at sale

20 prime fat ducks12 pairs forward cockerels, geese, tur-

keys and other poultryNearly new Duchess Bradley and set

harness.Light spring cart, tip spring cart.Heavy waggon, sets cart and gigharness, saddles.Lot droppers, d.f. plough, tools,

empty sacks, bljiegum posts, odd tim-ber, concrete trough and sundries.

FRUIT AND PRODUCE.Apples, pears, peaches, plums, to-

matoes, water melons, rock melons,potatoes, onions, pumpkins,

citron melons, barley, chaff, bacon andgreen vegetables.

At 2.30 p.m.Under Warrant of Distress:Townall and Co. v. Ballard.

20 " Boss " floor polishers.Also, on account of various clients:

A large quantity Household Furni-ture, etc., including piano, in goodorder, English make (without reserve);2 handsome sideboards, several duchesschests, bedsteads, large Axminstersquare, chest drawers, linoleum, k.dresser, sets ware, pictures and dozensof sundries.

GEO. BEARD, Auctioneer.•

A COMPETENCY FOR LIFE.

MAGNIFICENT

8 ACRE ORCHARDAPPLES AND PEARS,

All best Export Varieties.

800 trees, 7 years old.All now in valuable crop.

FIVE-ROOMED RESIDENCE withevery modern convenience, large pack-ing shed, etc.

This is a very beautiful property, as"clean as a whistle," and quite closeto town.

Wonderfullv Easy Terms will buv.'323

ACRES, just' over Borough bound-ary, long frontage. SIX-ROOMED

HOUSE, all conveniences, dairy, motorshed, abundance of water; nice garden,etc! Price for the lot, £1250. Goodterms arranged.A Q.v' 1 ACRES L.1.P., close to Hast-

> j jngS an<j Xapier by main road,J-mile to school; permanently wateredby springs; 4 paddocks, sheepyards.THREE - ROOMED RESIDENCE,bathroom, scullery, pantry, large shed,etc.

26 acres in rape, 15 in oats, 10 insoft turnips. All go in with the place.

Goodwill, £5 per acre. Very EasyTerms arranged. Stock at valuation ifwanted. .124

BEARD, BULLENAND GO.

LAND AGENTS & AUCTIONEERS,HASTINGS.

R. F. Sorenson.

ARE THE

STAVES gAYING ?

EXCHANGEWITH BONA-FIDE EQUITIES.

EQUITY £3OOO.(1)—iiO ACRES. Hastings Farm.

XX/w Exchange for HastingsTown property.

(2)—A A ACRES, Hastings. Equity£I2OO. Exchange for Hast-ings property.

(3)—orr ACRES, Hastings. Equity*-*• £IBOO. Exchange Hast-

ings property.(4)—-| QO ACRESj Ormondville, un-X.iJA encumbered. Equity £4BOO.

Exchange Hastings 5 to 10acres with house.

(.5)—JAA ACRES, Dannevirke; nobuildings. Equity £4600.Excnange Hastings pro-perty.

(6)—QAA ACRES, Waikato. EquityOW £2670. Exchange Hast-ings rent-producing pro-perty.

(")—"I AQQ ACRES, Taranaki. Equity£38,004. Exchange Hast-

ings property.(®)—KJ.A ACRES. Hawera. Equity

* £4580. ExchangeHastings

All particulars are in no way inflated.

EARLY ENQUIRY.

R. F. SORENSONLAND AGENT,

STATION STREET, HASTINGS.

Chaa. Martin and Co.

IT MAY SEEM STAETLING '

BUT IT'S NEVERTHELESS A FACT.

\\TE HAVE AN ORCHARD OF 5}* * ACRES, with 200 trees of Apples

and Pears.THE PRICE AT BEDROCK—£IIOOAnd, mind you,

ONLY £2OO CASH

AND THE BALANCE AT 51%.

Now enquire about this at once.

CHAS. MARTINSTATION STREET, HASTINGS.

Agents for Royal Exchange Assurance.

TOMATO GROWERS.IW'OW is the time toorder yourPlants

any variety, any quantity. ;DOUBLEDAY, PARK ROAD |

(Near Beatson's Park), HASTINGS. ('Phone j" ' ?.

J. A. Millar.

HASTINGSgKIN. JJIDE gALEj

WEDNESDAY, 23rd FEBRUARY.EARLY ENTRIES REQUESTED.

J. A. MILLER, Auctioneer.

FRUIT FARMS.OUTSIDE FROST AREA.

q|. ACRES, HANDY TO HASTINGS.

1% acres planted in best commercialapples and pears.

Securely fenced, including hare-proot.Artesian water.

Splendid aspect.One acre lucerne, balance grass.

TRICE £BO PER ACRE.

TERMS:£2OO cash, balance easy payments over

4 years.THIS WILL GO LIKE A SHOT.

J. A. MILLERAUCTIONEER - HASTINGS.

LEASE WITH PURCHASINGCLAUSE.

A K/l ACRES, 14 miles from risingtcO" township in Hawke's Bay; 20Uacres ploughable, ring fenced and di-vided ; winters If sheep per acre be-sides cattle; 1J miles from school, postoffice, etc. Can purchase Freehold at£6 per aero at any time within 3 years.Rent 6/3 per acre. Goodwill 30/-. Nobuildings, but' house may be rentedclose by.

GOOD CHANCE FOR ENERGETICMAN.

Applv to—

J. A. MILLER'Stock and Station Agent,

QUEEN STREET, HASTINGS.

Wellwood and Wellwood.

IF YOU WANT A GOOD

JgEASIDE gUILDING JgITE,HURRY ALONG

Before they are all snapped up.

THE

CLIVE GRANGEAND

TE AWHANGASECTIONS ARE SELLING RAPIDLY.

BUY FIRST HAND.

ONLY £2Q DEPOSIT.

WELLWOODAND

WELLWOODQUEEN STREET, HASTINGS.

WHO WANTS AN IDEAL TOWNHOME ?

fine wstoey houseElectric light, h.p. water supply, hot

and cold, sewer connection, 2 bath-rooms.

10 LOFTY AND COMMODIOUSROOMS,

every possible convenience.This beautiful residence is nicely

Becluded in its own grounds of

I 2£ ACRES,

which are no doubt the finest and mostpicturesque iu the Borough of Hastings.

LAWNS, GARDENS AND ORCHARD.| Owner leaving district, and is pre-pared to sacrifice.

Full particulars from

WELLWOOD "

AND

WELLWOODQUEEN STREET, HASTINGS.

Oa Psdchst, McLeod and Co.

DE PELICHET, McLEOD A CO.,LIMITED,

HASTINGS, NAPIER, AND PORTahubibi*

Head Office: HASTINGS-

COMMISSION AGENTS.

Liberal Advances on Stock and en-siling Clip of Wool at lowest rates of

Money to Lend on Frcehold Swurity.Auction Sales m NAPIER of

Wool, Skins, Hides and Tallow.Fat and Store Stock so'd by Auction,

TTTHY pay for tough and tastelessW cow beef and old ewe muttonwhen you can obtain the best oxand prime juicy mutton, tender andjuicy, for the same price at

THOMPSON BROS.'. HABTINOB.

piPER AND C°- LmPORT AHORIHI.

Manufacturers of Horse Jfc Cow Coron,Oilskin Goats, Tarpaulins, Tents,Coversof every description, iWtts, Twine* RopeV# Mia Ck**4i«rz i*

Abraham and William*, Ltd.

IQA ACRES of rolling limestonecountry, 9 miles from Hasting*.

House, woolshed, stables and sheds.KTeil watered and subdivided. Goodpastures and lies well to the sun.

Owner going to the war and askingONLY £37 PER ACRE for a quicksale. Good Terms can be arranged.

Opf ACRES, 4} miles from our office.'J«J Flat land, wellwatered and fenced.A good proportion in lucerne, cuttingfive crops per year.

A BARGAIN AT £35 PER ACRE.£250 cash required.

6 ACRES O.R.P. at Havelock North,planted in 6-year-old apple, pear

and peach trees. Good 5-roomedHouse, sheds and all necessary conveni-ences. Rent, £ll per annum.

PRICE £IOOO for the improvementsand goodwill. Terms can be arranged.

1AA ACRES on the Flats, capable ofJLvF" running a beast to the acre. Achampion farm! House, bails, separa-tor room, stable, sheds, etc. Ten pad-docks, watered by springs and artesian.

PRICE ONLY £7O PER ACRE. Ad-joining owners asking £BS.rrA ACRES of ploughable land, 10OOv miles from Napier. New Houseand outbuildings. 200 acres flat, bal-ance easy hills. Long roar] frontage.Abundance of water, good pasture andfences. An ideal farm. Excellentland; will carry 3 sheep to the acre.

PRICE RIGHT, and £ISOO will puta man in possession. The ternr» areexceptional.q/?Q ACRES Freehold at Whitford,

near Auckland. Rich volcanicsoil, all rolling and ploughable; 8 acresin heavy bush, balance in grass. Tenpaddocks, watered by springs andcreeks. Will winter 3 ewes per acre.

PRICE £23 PER ACRE. A Bargain.Owner will exchange for H.B. property,town or country.

700 ACRES L.1.P., Hastings dis-trict. All ploughable. Eleven

paddocks, well fenced and watered.Good house, stable, woolshed, imple-ment shed. Winters 1400 sheep. Bent7/3 per acre less 10%. Good mortgageat 5%.

PRICE ONLY £6 12/6 PER ACRE.; Good Terms.

IQAAA ACRES of high sheep countryi uUVU in Hawke's Bay. Two-thirds

; ploughable and capable of great im-i provement; 28 paddocks. New House

I and all necessary station buildingß.Never-failing streams in every paddock.Will winter 6000 sheep well. Good pas-tures and shelter. Motor road rightto the .farm, school and P.O. 3 milesaway.

PRICE £6 10/- PER ACRE. GoodTerms can be arranged.

5-ROOMED HOtJSE and J-acre, cor-ner section, 15 minutes from our

office, for sale on a deposit of £75.Modern House with every convenience.Fruit trees, fowlruns, etc.

PRICE £875. £75 down, balanceon mortgage. An exceptional oppor-tunity.

ABRAHAM ANDWILLIAMS, LTD.

LAND AND STOCK AGENTS,MARKET STREET, HASTINGS.

Gr JJARTSHORN>

MANAGER.

W. P. MeCormicfc.

iYOUR CHANCE !

ONLY £75 CASH will put good busi-ness . man• or,woman into first-class

BOARDING-HOUSE of24 rooms, doingexceptionally good, business. The totalprice the half tho valye of the Furni-ture, Piano, etc.

RENT MOST REASONABLE.Owner selling on account of ill-health.

416 ACRESO.R.P.

Twenty miles from Hastings by goodroad. _

.,

26 acres Rape, 8 acres soft Turnip, 1acre Lucerne, balance grass.

Two-thirds plougbable.,

Four paddocks, < wire fences in goodorder. .

Watered by springs and creeks.THREE-ROOMED HOUSE, shed,

sheepyards.,

.__

440 Sheep, 360 Lamt>s, 4-tiorse team,new express, a.f. plough, tine harrows,M.H. binder and discs gowith property.

RENT LESS 10%An exceptionallg good property, and

THE TERMS AND PRICE ARERIGHT.

W. P. MCORMICKSTATION STREET, HASTINGS.

N.Z. Loan & Mer. Agency Co.. Ltd.

ftfANURBB ! jyANUBKB

gPECIAL JpERTILISERIOF ALL DESCRIPTIONO.

SEEDS 1 SEEDS!We can supply quantities of the IfIf

Htwkt's Bay Show

jpBIZI gSEDt.

gANDOW pP»Th* Simplest and Strongest on Alia

Market.FBICE £ll 10/- AT MABTON.

WOOLPACKfI, CORN BAOKf,FENCING WIRE.

CORRUGATED IRON.To arrive or Prompt Delivery.

Sola Aft&li for ILMHURfIT TMAS.OSOCERDDB

OC arary ieaoriptioa.

LOAN ANDMERCANTILE

AGENCY CO., LTD. - HASTINGS.

W. T. STOOD, Agent.

C. B. Hoadltytni Bm, Lttf.

C. B. HOADLEUAND SON, LIMITED,

AUCTIONEERS & ESTATE AGENTS,Head Office: Browning street, Napier.

Managers for Hawke's Bay for theCOMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANOI

CO.. LTD.,Fire, Marine, Accident.

LOWEST CURRENT BATES.

DIRECTORS;Hon. J. D. Ormond, G. P. Donnelly,

T. E. Crosse, R. D. McLean, H. B.Williams.

Managing Director H. V. Ffoadley.

Hastings Branch: Queen Street.

THE OLDEST LAND AGENCY ONTHE EAST COAST.

Established 1874.

THOSE IN SEARCH OF SOUNDINVESTMENTS will find it to

their advantage to consult

HOADLEY'Swho will supply to bona~fide enquirers

all particulars of desirableSHEEP RUNS,FARMS,RESIDENCES, Ac.

PRINCIPALS ONLY RECOGNISED.

O. B. HOADLEY AND SON. LTD.,Napier and Hastings.

JJJGMOVAL J^OTIOI,

We beg to notify that oar HASTING®BRANCH OFFICE is now in Messrs.EBBETT A BANK'S NEWBUILDING,QUEEN STREET,

C. B. HOADLEY AND SON. LTD.

JgEASIDE gECTIONSAT

WAIMARAMA

A FEW STILL AVAILABLE.

Apply,C. B. HOADLEY AND SON, LTD.,

Sole Agents,

NAPIER AND HASTINGS.

TO LET.

2 SHOPS, HERETAUNGA STREET.HASTINGS, close to Municipal

Theatre.For particulars of rents apply to

C. B. HOADLEY AND SON, LTD..QUEEN STREET, HASTINGS.

fJIANGAREWATAKAPU.

mHE BALANCE of the above Estat*A i s now open for PRIVATE SALE.

For Plans, Prices .and all further par.ticulars, apply to the Sole Agents,0. B. HOADLEY AND SON. LTD.,

Napier and Hastings.

TO INVESTORS. BUSINESS MENAND OTHERS.

JJASTLNGSJJUSINESS J>ROPERTIES.

FOR PRIVATE SALE.

In the Estate of late E. W. KNOWLEB

PART SECTIONS 9 and 10 of Here-tannga BVockj 28N., containing BSJ

perches, and having a frontage of 104Kks to STATION STREET by a depthof 217 links (north side) and 198 links(south side), together with the Buildingthereon at present occupied by Dalgetynnr< Co., Ltd., as Offices and Stores.

This is one of the most valuableBUSINESS SITES in the progressivatown of Hastings.Also, on account of Dr. H. M. Wilson:

HIS VALUABLE HERETAUNGAST. FREEHOLD PROPERTY,

containing 20.9 perches, with 2-storyBrick Building of Shops thereon, occu-pied by Messrs. Koorey and Voghter,situated in the business heart of Hast-ings, the town with a bis future.

For Prices. Terms and all particularsapply to0. B. HOADLEY AND SON. LTD.,

Napier and Hastings.

pAKOWHAi gMALL JjURM»,THE UNSOLD ALLOTMENTS are

now open for Private Sale.For Plans and Prices, and all furttMr

particulars, apply toO. B. HOADLEY AND SON, LTD..

Nagier and' Hastings*

•liliy Hartalt.

18 ACRES10 acres orchard, 8 acres graso,situated at Havelock North, oat ofthe frost area; all good commercial *sorts.PRICE £IOO PER WiUaccept £lO per acre deposit, bal-ance arranged; or will exchangefor House Property.

310 ACRESEDUCATION LEASE AT DANNE-VIRKE; 15 years to run at 7/-per acre with right of renewal.Subdivided into 8 paddocks, all ingrass and well watered.PRICE £ISOO. Cash £6OO, balancearranged.

Also, adjoining above—-

-200 ACRESFREEHOLD, all in English grassand well watered in every paddock.PRICE £ll PER, ACRE. If taken>in conjunction with adjoining pro*perty, £250 cash required, balancearranged.

SYDNEY MARTELL,"THE LIVE AGENT,"

QUEEN STREET, HASTINGS.

Agent for theYORKSHIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD.Fire, Marine, Accident and Live Stock.

9Currle and Evans.

TWO BARGAINSIN •

JJOUSE pPfcOPEBTYWHICH SHOULD BE SNATCHED

UP AT ONCE.

5 -ROOMED HOUSE, with outbuild-ings, .copper and tabs built ill, and

all conveniences; ga»l&id on.LARGE SECTION.

LOW PRICE. EASY TERMS.

r3-ROOMED HOUSfc and outbuildings.

Gas throughout.

GOOD sectionlBoth these properties are situated at

WESTSHORE, and are let to goodtenants.

For further particulars apply to

CURRIE 4 EVANSTENNYSON STREET, NAPIER.

MAIZE! MAIZE!

QOOD JjiOWL yyti^AT>

FOR PRIVATE SALEAt the

C & ETENNYSON STREET. NAPIER.

IN ANY QUANTITY AT AUCTIONPRICES.

CURRIE 4 EVANSauctioneers.

Smith wid C§.

BRAND NEWBUNGALOW

COME AND SEE THE SPECIALFEATURES.

Beautiful design, elaborate finish,extra-size porcelain .bath, the most up-Update electric fittihgs, 5 rooms.

Very little furniture required m »

home like this. Eswh room has splen-did wardrobe, besides a number of otherspecial points.

1 Don't put it off, but make appoint °*

seeing this AT ONCE.We guarantee you will be pleased, bo

GET IN EARLY.

PRICE £jgO PRICETERMS:

£l6O Cash, balance 4 or 5 year*.

SMITH AND CO.LAND SALESMEN - HASTINGS.

pRIMLEY JgSTATE.

20 SECTIONSIn that well-known fefook

tage to Pakowhai roadstreet (running from >J?«Jt©wl»M votatowards old factory blotw).ALL QUARTER-ACRE SEOTION&

PRICES FROM TO £95Terms: 25% Cash, balance 6|%.For Further Particulars apply

J OIRCOTTT,QUEEN STREET, HASTINGS.

£ JJRATHWAITE g*ON,MARKET STREET, HASTINGS.