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Southland Times, Issue 1737, 6 May 1873, Page 4

Public BTotices. IMPORTANT TO SODA WATER MANUFACTURERS AND OTHERS. 4 PPLIOATIONS will be received till 31st x\ May, 1873, for the purchase of the exclusive use for district of Southland, for Hogben's Patent Apparatus for supplying the Syrup in the Manufacture of iErated Beverages and other Liquids, and Stopper for' Bottles. The Pump supplies the required quantity of syrup into each bottle, at the same time as the bottle is filled with JErated Water. It saves the labor of two men bottling, and is also applicable to other purposes, such as drawing or measuring any required quantity of liquor, or forcing any required quantity of liquid to any place. The Stopper for bottles containing JJErated or Gaseous Liquids, such as Lemonade, Ginger Beer, or Soda Water, is self-acting, the Stopper closes the Bottle when it is filled, by the pressure of the Gaseous liquids from within, and the Bottle is opened by applying pressure on the top of the Stopper, from without. They never wear out, doing away entirely with Cork, Wire, and String, are inexpensive, &c, &c. The Stoppers being made of Lignum, or Glass Vitae, never wear out, are self-acting in stopping when filled, doing away entirely with Cork, Wire, and String. These patents are extensively used in England, America, and the Colonies. They can be eeen in full working order on our premises in Dunedin and Oamaru. Also for sale, a No. 1 Hayward Tylor Soda Water Machine. Apply to THOMSON & CO., Sole Manufacturers of the PATENT STOPPERED JSRATED WATERS, And Importers of Soda Water Machinery, and Cordial Makers' Goods of every description, Stafjobd-btbbkt, Dunbdin. WHAT IS THE PERMISSIVE BILL ? IT is a measure based upon the broad principle that the Liquor Traffic is inimical to the well being of the nation, and its preamble sets forth that — " Whereas the common sale of Intoxicating Liquors is a fruitful source of Crime, Immorality, Pauperism, Disease, Insanity, and premature Death, whereby not only the individuals who give way to drinking habits are plunged into misery, but grievous wrong is done to the persons aDd property of Her Majesty's subjects at large, and the public rates and taxes are greatly augmented : and whereas it is right and expedient to confer upon the ratepayers of Cities, Boroughs, Parishes, and Townships the power to prohibit euch common sale as aforesaid." Its provisions would simply give effect to the public opinion of the country upon a traffic which is confessedly dangerous and difficult to control. It would give ratepayers the power to prohibit the traffic by a decided majority, a right confined at present to Licensing Magistrates and landowners, who seldom permit a public house to be licensed near their ewn dwellings, and who frequently exercise their power as landlords to prohibit them over large districts. Its principal clauses provide— I. That any time after the passing of the Act, it shall be lawful for a given number of ratepayers in any Borough, Parish, or District, to require the Mayor or Overseers to take the votes of the ratepayers as to the propriety of bringing into operation the provisions of the Act.* IL That the Mayor or Overseers shall, on receipt of such requisition, cause voting papers to be delivered to, and collected from, all ratepayers within the district. 111. That if, on examining these voting papers, it was found that two-thirds of those voting were in favor of the adoption of the Act, no license could be granted or renewed within that district after the term for which the license was current. It is therefore a Bill which could only come into operation when a very large majority in any district were in its favor, and as a result would, after all, prohibit only a privileged monopoly. ALEX. HAY, R.S., Sons of Temperance. DAVID BONTHRON. W.S. Independent Order of Good Templars. *All details, such as the number required to sign the requisition, extent of the district, &c, would be decided in Committee, after the general principle of the Bill had been accepted. C. FREEMAN, PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, Opposite R. Sloan & Son's Boot Warehouse, Dee-street. JUST RECEIVED, a Choice Selection of Handsome Gold Sets, Brooches, Ear.rings, Necklets, Long Chains, Albert Chains, Pendants, Scarf Rings, Pins, &c. Very elegant Engagement and Dress Rings, in Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, and other precious stones, the choicest collection ever imported into the district. Now opening out, an excellent assortment of Gold and Silver Hunting Watches, and very handsome Presentation Watches, Gold Chains, &c. A large assortment of Clocks and Timepieces, all guaranteed for twelve months, without extra charge. OTAGO RAILWAYS. NOTICE. ALL Goods and Merchandise, whether bonded or free, and all Luggage, having arrived at its destination, shall be removed by the consignees from the platform and sheds within twelve working hours ; and any Free Goods, Merchandise, or Luggage not removed by that time, may be stored at the risk and expense of the consignees or owners, and will become subject to such charges as may from time to time be fixed by the railway ; and any Bon<led GdocJs or Merchandise which chall not be removed within the period aforesaid, .shall be subject to the payment of the sum oi two shillings per ton per day until the removal of the same from the railway premises. By order, WM. CONYERS, Railway Manager. Invercargill, April 30th, 1873. INVERCARGILL GRAMMAR SCHOOL. ARRANGEMEN IS have been made to open Evening Classes for Boys above 15, Girls above 16 years, on Monday, May sth, should a sufficient number apply during the present week — Fees (payable in advance) Ordinary English Branches, 20s per quarter Mathematics, French, or Latin, 5s per quarter extra each. Hours of Instruction — From 7 to 9 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Frilays. The Classes will be principally under the superintendence iof Mr Webber, assisted by the other teachers, as may be found necessary. Application to be made personally, or by letter, to the Rector, between the houra of 3 and 5 p.m., at the Grammar School. April 29, 1873. NOTICE. "QARTIES indebted to the firm of Brown, AnJL derson, and Findlay, Blacksmiths and Wheelwrights, are requested to settle their accounts on or before the 6th of June, 1873, in consequence of a change in the business. BROWN, ANDERSON, & FINDLAY. Invercargill, 28th April, 1873. •