PARLIAMENT

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2229, 15 August 1914, Page 9

PARLIAMENT

BRIEF BUT BUSY SITTING WAR CONTRIBUTIONS i (adjournment for a week i The Legislative Council met at 8 p.m. . / The Trustee Amendment Bill, 1914, and The War Contributions Validation Bill, J1914, were put through Committee -with .out amendment, read a third time, and passed. !•■ At 9.12 p.m., the Council adjourned till /Wednesday, August 26, at 8 p.m. • THE HOUSE J The House of Representatives- sat for ;mly an hour and a quarter last evening, but in that brief space of time transacted a good deal of business. Ministers' inade some interesting statements and announcements which are reported in the columns devoted to war news. .Both Houses have now adjourned to August 26. GONE TO THE WAR. Leave of absence for the rest of thesi«sion was granted (on the motion of Mr. Lee) to Mr, x W. H. D. Bell, member for Wellington Suburbs, on account of hiu joining the Expeditionary Force. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. ' Seven days' leave of absence were grant, ed to the Hon. J. A. Millar, on aocount ol m-health. MORTGAGES EXTENSION BILL. In reply to Mr. Russell, the Prime Minister- said fiat the Mortgages Extension Bill had received the assent of the Governor, and was now law.' THE HARBOURS BILL. . The Hafbours Amendment Bill was returned from the Legislative Council with minor amendments, which were agreed to. WAR CONTRIBUTIONS. The War Contributions .Validation Bill. wiiiuh ■ validates contributions by local bodies to the Empire Defence Fund (otherwise/the war expenses fund) was read a second time,- put through Committee, read a third time, and pnssed. A TRUSTEE BILL, i • The Trustee Amendment Bill was intraducwl by Governor's Message. The Hon. A. L. HEKiiMAN explained that the Bill was intended to safeguard trustees ui connection with the administration of trust funds. It had become customary to invest such funds in building and investment societies, and trustees who had done so now found their position affected by the Mortgage Extension ■Mil which has just become law. The Bill was put through all its stages and passed after a brief discussion. /AN: ADJOURNMENT. The.PRIME MINISTER moved that the House at its rising adjourn until August 26, at 7.30 p.m. He stated that he had put the proposal before his colleagues in Cabinet, and after looking at the matter in all its bearings they had come to the conclusion that as circumstances might wise at any; time which inight necessitate the convening of ParDament, it would not be 6afe to adjourn to a later date than August 26. \ SIR JOSEPH WARD' said that he recognised that ' the responsibility was With the Government. His duty was to accept the decision-in a philosophical spirit, which he did. He hoped that they mii{h( be in a. position, when they resumed, to go on with ordinary business in the ordinary way. j The House rose at 8.45 p.m. Makes you .warm, keeps you warm, and j cheers you ' up—Camp Coffee. : Take a .bottle, home with you.- Beware of imitations.—Advt. ' '= '■. ' 4 ' ORCHESTRAL INSTRUMENTS.'- ' Are you thinking of learning the violin, the 'cello;.the double-bass, the oboe, the clarinet, the flute, or the piccolo? Then ask the Dresden Piano Company, Ltd., for particulars of their big stock and reasonable prices, that is the first step towards getting a suitable instrument on -most favourable terms. We make a speciality of the best quality violin strings. The Dresden Piano Co., Ltd., Wellington.' M. J. Brookes, North Island managor.—Advi Adm in istration of Estates. -The Ocean Accident and Gnarantee Corporation ' iß«ura bonds gilaranteeinc the proper administration of decease- 1 pp'sons estates.— In every town of importance in New Zealand we-are represented. We forward parcels (collect on CO/Di'system if. required), deliver goods, pass entries, move furniture. You get extra care, without extra charge. Th 6 N.Z. Express Co., Ltd.. 87-91 Customhouse Quay.—Advt. BE BRITISH. I Before Buying a'\ MOTOR WAGON consider where you will send your money The DAIMLER WAGON is British and the proved best. Write for fiee catalogue and details to' GEO. BANNING, Sole' Dominion, Representative, Auckland.v. ■ THE SUPREME SUNBEAM. Holds all World's Records from 100 to 1000 miles' Average speed per 1000 miles -over 90 miles per hour. FOR SPEED, COMFORT. AND RELIABILITY,' the Supreme SUNBEAM' has no equal. .We have just landed a shipment of 1914 models in which are embodied all the latest refinements in Motor-car construe-' tion.' Inspection Invited. MAGNUS, SANDERSON. AND CO., LTD., Opera Garage, Wakefield Street (rear of New Opera House), Wellington. Agents for Sunbeam. Zedel, Vulcan, and Lagonda Cars; also Leyland Lorries.—Advt. A cold' in the head makes one miserable. Lose no time in getting "NAZOL." Clears out colds and catarrh in doublequick time. Costs less than a ha'penny a dose,—Advt. , ■''' Messrs. Lundon, Stewart and Co., Ltd., hold their Hastings .Spring Horse Fair al the Karamu Road Yards, Hastings, on Friday next, August 21, commencing at 10' a.m. The entries comprise 200 horses, including- draughts, spring-carters, hacks, and harness horses, cobs, and ponies, broken an'd unbroken. Here's good advice beyond price! If you have a Cold, Cough, Sore Throat, Influenza, or Bronchial Trouble, take "NAZOL" and get immediate relief. Sixty doses- for Is. 6d.—Advt. Messrs. Abraham and Williams, Ltd., violoria Street, Hamilton, announce, in this issue that there are still a number cf sections in the Maraetai Block, Waikato Valley, ranging in area from 250 to 900 acres. Full particu'ars of the remaining Mictions may be hod on application to the agents For Bronchial Coughs and Colds. Woods' G eat Peppermint Cure, la. (id.* Cabled information received from Liverpool istntes that war insurance risks have been affected on two shipments at four guineas per cent. MUSCULAR RHEUMATISM CURED. BY DR. SHELDON'S MAGNETIC LINI- • MENT. "I have been a great sufferer from muscular Rheumatism for a long time, and have used many things, but they were of no use whatever," writes Mrs. C. Wasley, 71 Rhodes Street, Waimato, N.Z. "My whole body was in a most frightful stato of excruciating pain and agony night and day. Dr. Sheldon's Liniment was mentioned to mo by a person who had used it, as a sure cure, and even from the first application I felt its curing effects, and by continuing to use it as directed I am now very grateful indeed for the benefits derived by the use of Dr. Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment." - Dr. Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment will relieve at once Rheumatism, Lumbago, Lame Back, Cuts, Bruises, and Burns, and repeated applications will effect a mire in a remarkably short time, J?ri«9 Is. ii. and Ss.-Aavt,

TROOPS AND THE ELECTIONS APPEAL FROM THE MODERATES. (liy Telesranh—Press Association.) Christchurchl Augnst 14. The Canterbury Committee of the Moderates has telegraphed to Mr. Massey regretting the decision to proceed with the elections at the present juncture, and requesting the Government to provide mem. bers of the Expeditionary Force with the opportunity to record their votes on the licensing issue; otherwise defenders of the Empire will be. disfranchised, and a possible alteration made in the condition of the country during their absence without their approval. DAIRY PRODUCE CREDITS ESTABLISHED AS HERETOFORE. 187 TslerraDh.-Prn" Association/! Dunedln, August 14. Mr. J. R. Scott, secretary of the South Island Baity Association, reports that helms received general cablegrams from London intimating that the Home firms are prepared to establish credits as heretofore against dairy produce shipped from the Dominion. This will apply to the new.' season's shipments, but Mr. Scott states that he does not expect any buying of out cheese outputs to take place for about a month. All the Home firms, however, are prepared at all times to accept consignments. This, said Mr. Soott, shows confidence in/being able to get the cheese to London.' ' = l ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. ,_- *_ FALL FROM A CART. A married man named William Drew fell from a dust cart yesterday, the wheel of the cart passing over his head. He was removed to tie Hospital, where it was found his head was badly cut about. The injured man is 45 years of age, and lives in Antico Street. ? A BROKEN. ANKLE. -, Charles Dickens, a married man, living in Majoribanta Street, and an employee of Campbell and Bourke, was admitted to the Hospital yesterday suffering from a fracture of his right ankle, caused by being nipped between two iron girders. The injured man is 30 years of age. 1 •' ' 1 SENTENCED TO DEATH V — By Telegraph-Press Association-Copyright .' ,_ Sydney, August 14. Frederick Glover has been sentenced to death for the murder of Frederick Lee. . [Frederick Lee, a well-known resident of Ulmarra (nino miles from Grafton), was found shot through the heart on 29th April. The motive was believed to have been the result of a feud between ,he and Frederick Glover.J ST, JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE OVERSEAS fr ', •The fortnightly meeting of tha, Wellington Corps was held.in the' Tramway Room, o.n Monday, and was attended by over 50 ladies and men from the town and Petone divisions. Dr. Gibbs, Corps Surgeon, delivered a special lecture on 'Wounds and their Treatment,", which was much appreciated by all present, and more especially eo on account of the present war. At the plose of the lecture three kearty cheers were' given for the members of the brigade who were leaving with the advance guard of the Expeditionary Force, as members of the Bearer Corps. Two of these members who were present (Mr. Nicol and Mr. Schulenberg, of the Wellington Division!, also received best wishes from all members present. THE "82 H.P. FOUR-SEATER HUPMOBII.E IS THE CAR FOR ALL CONDITIONS. It is the all-round car—right for crosscountry runs, right for the city streets, right for the "speed merchants," right, for the' family trip.' It's the Tightest, brightest,' speediest, 'smoothest, handsomest, strongest—Best car in its class in the world! And it costs but ,£330, or with Electric Starter and Lighting, .S3SO. Its long-stroke motor gives ample reservo power, the frame is built of special pressed steel and tested for the greatest strains, the finish and upholstery are all that the luxurious mo'tonst can wish, and the fittings complete in convenience and efficiency. The Hnpmobile should be your car, whether for rough work or smooth. : It will cost you less in upkeep and give you more in satisfaction than any other cai. -Write for catalogue or call for demonstration. Agents:— A. Hatrick and. Co., Ltd.. Wellington land Wanfranni, Afrents for North Island; Rett and Bavlv, Palmerston North and Feildin?; W.F.C.A., Masterton and Pahiatua—Advt. v . .- .' 1 The sudden deaths among men are eisht times greater than those among, women. "It is Nature's soap," says Prof. Kirk(Edinburgh) of M'Clinton's soap. Countess of Carrick savs: "M'Clinton's is beauti-ful."-Advt. Quick's the word when "NAZOL" gets to work. Gives instant relief-,from coughs, colds, catarrh, and sore throat. Pleasant to take. One trial proves its efficacy,—Advt. Fish", as a rule, increase in weight and length every year lip to their death. About one-half of the population of Greece are agrioilturists/and shepherds. Eighteenpence tor 60 doses! Thafs all it costs to buy the best of all cough and cold relievers— Shifts a cold like magic. Soothes and sore throats. 'Test'it yourself!—Advt. A peculiar water-animal is the synapta, which Nature has provided with an anchor, somewhat similar in shape to those used by ship* By mean« of this the ,inFeot holds itself firmly in any desired spot,. . • - To all public speakers and singers "NA'ZOL" is invaluable. Keeps the throat clear of phlegm and in perfect condition. Sold everywhere Is. 6d. a bottle — Advt. Want a Sewing Machine? Then let it be a AVertheim—it stands alone as the one perfect machine. Other necessities on the same plane, are Harrison's Home Knitter, and the Rotary. Washing Machine. Messrs. Oscar Hewett and Co. are.sole agents for each, and also handle the matchless Pathephone, the richest, clearest, and best toned machine on the market. From local agents, or direct from OSCAR HEWETT AND CO., 56 Cuba Street, Wellington.—Advt. Within the last 50 years 240 churches have been built in London, said the Bishop of London at Fulhim. ■ j The total cord-a,'je required for a first- ! rate man-of-war weighs about 80 tons, and exceeds JB3OOO in \aiue. i That's a nasty cough! Let "NAZOL" tackle it. A few drops taken on lump 6ugnr, will scon relieve you. "NAZOL is the surest cough reliever in New-Zea-land. Sixtv doses for 13. 6d.—Advt. The largest statue in existence is that of Peter the Great in St. Petersburg, which weighs 1000 tons. 1 People in feeble health rarely sneeze. A vigorous, resonant sneeze is indicative of a robust constitution. Feed a cold with "NAZOL," and you'll starve it out. No.cough or cold is proof against this honest, remedy. "NAZOL" acts like a charm with old and young. Sold everywhere eighteenpence for 60 doses.—Advt. A well-known actor-manager observed recently that an actor should be modest, and that most actors were. He went on to say that he once knew a young player who, at the,beginning of his career, carried modesty almost too far. This young aspirnnt inserted in all the dramatic papers a want advertisement that.read: "Engagemen wanted: Small part, such as dead body or shouts outside, preferred." Don't let catarrh clog your mind. Get a bottle of Nazol and a Nazol Inhaler, and the causo of trouble will be quickly and easily removed. Relieves sufferers from Sore Throats and Bronchitis.—Advt. Moscow has the largest hospital in Europe; it has 7000 beds, and a staff of 90 doctors and 900 nurses. Pins- have been found among the Egyptian mummies, and in the prehistoric caves of Switzerland. Think of it! —60 doses of "NAZOL" for Is. Gd., and every dose soothes and relieves. No wonder this honest remedy for coughs and colds is in greater demand every month, Prore ita efUca&y