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Southland Times, Issue 17477, 5 April 1915, Page 5

Applications for the position of inspector of schools. Auckland district, are invited by the Education Board, Wellington.

A Sydney cable late last night slated that the rain bad ceased though the weather was still unsettled.

Mails for the Veiled Kingdom, via Vancouver, which loft Invercargill on February 20, arrived in London on Mar. 'SO. five clays late.

Wyndham Dairy Factory Co. have sold their winter make of cheese at S l-16d, f.c.b., Messrs Henderson and Co. being the buyers. Tills works out at 7. r >s per ewt, which is probably a record for the dominion.

Of the many line wheat crops in the district, that on the property of Mr J. O’Meara. Daringdale, Drummond, will take a lot of beating. Judging by Its appearance it must yield exceptionally well —fully Mi or t>o bushels to the acre. The acreage is 60 acres.

Stacking is general in the Lochicl district. Tile potato crops do not promise as well as was expected. Babbits are coming in freely, some trappers making as much as tins a day.

The Minister of Finance announces that the Savings Hank returns, from March 1 to .March 23. show an excess of deposits over withdrawals amounting to £113.74 1. compared with an excess of withdrawals over deposits totalling £K3O3 during the corresponding period last year.

A London cable states that the Board of Trade Committee report that owing to the high price of domestic coal exports to neutral countries ought to bo restricted. If prices do not shortly reach a reasonable level the Government should consider a scheme for assuming control of the output of all collieries during the continuation of the war.

Two sums of £1 10s each having been kindly offered by Mr John Carmichael. of Mntaura Island, for the best kept plots in the local school garden (boys and girls respectively), oilier district set tiers supplemented the same to the extent of tbs, to provide two second prizes of 3s each. The judging of the plots was undertaken last week by Messrs S, Townloy and \V. I’. Smith, with the following result:—’Boys: Donald Wards and Geoffrey Evans 1, Win. Townshenq and Jas. Swain 2. Girls: Maggie Bute and Winnie Wards 1. Bella Webb and Mary Horne 2.

A Riverton correspondent writes;—A very successful fancy dress ball was held in More’s Hull at Riverton last week, got up by the male members of Oddfellows Wallace Lodge in aid of the Belgian relief fund. Tiie takings amounted to about £1 li. The music was supplied free by willing and capable musicians. Tiie ball was given to tiie committee at half tiie usual cost, anti the supper was provided by -Mr Craig at a very low cost. Frizes were given to the best-dressed, the successful winners being:—Among the ladies. Miss 1.. Helm, and among the men. Mr 11. Craig. Close on a hundred couples were present and seventy couples took part in the grand march.

The annual camp and conference of the New Zealand Methodist Bible Class I’nion is sitting at Dunedin. Nearly SJ delegates are present. The number is smaller than usual owing to the war, 23i members having responded to the Empire’s call. The report states that finances are in a healthy condition, and £SO was voted to foreign missions. The officers elected were; —President, the Rev. Seamer; vice-presidents, the Revs. Drake. Greenslade and Read: secretary, Mr Homer: treasurer. Mr Mclndoe. The Young Women’s Bible Class Union is also in conference. 230 delegates being present from all over the dominion. Mrs Armitage. of Auckland, the New Zealand president, is in charge. Auckland reported 37 classes and a membership of 4 16; Wanganui. 10 classes and a membership of 322; Wellington. 22 classes and a membership of 33; i; Canterbury 33 classes, memebrship 531; Otago 13, memebrship U.tfi.

At the annual meeting of the Ancient Order of Foresters at Dunedin on Saturday Bro. Mackie moved; "That we join with other friendly societies in asking th Government set up a friendly societies’ department.” He said that at present Mr. I laves was Registrar of Friendly Societies and also head of tlit? National Provident scheme. When lie was travelling about Ins duties had to bo taken over by Mr Traversi (Actuary), with the result that the work of the Department fell behind. What was wanted was an officer at the head of friendly societies who was not mixed up with the scheme run by the Government. Br.i. XV. Sampson seconded the motion, which was carried.

It nas stated at the annual conference of the Poultry Association, which opened on Saturday (says a 'Wellington telegram i that New Zealand's export of eggs had been moat disappointing, not so much on the score of poor market prices as the wretched shipping accommodation. which spoiled more than half Uie eggs. While eggs had not improved in price, food was costing exactly double what it cost last year. I’nless the lluvernment intended to see the industry absolutely ruined, something would have to be done to relievo the preaaura of dear food.

A Marten message states that at a conference of Sunday school teachers Tjo delegates resolved; "That this conference view with delight the lead shown to the Krnpire by Ills Majesty the King and leading statesmen banishing intoxicants from their respective households, and expresses the hope that Mr Floyd George will ho successful in his proposal for the national abolition of the drink traffic during the war. believing that such a traffic is a greater menace than the German guns.”

The annual conference of the New /‘■aland Poultry Association was opened at Wellington on Saturday. Mr A. G. .Muu.'ny presiding. The Mayor iMr .1. I*. l.uk“) formally Welcomed the delegates to W-Uington. The annual report staled that the Association had made good progress, several new societies had affUiaied anil many enquirie.s were reaching the Association from producers for information on starting egg circles. Oaniarn. Ashburton. Invercargill. Papakura and Mosgiel bad made advances and had either commenced operations or were about to do so. Much remained to be done, but it was gratifying to know that marketing on improved lines was attracting the attention of producers, much to tho advantage ~f ihe public in improved quality of eggs. The Association was free of debt. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £l7 ] Ss 4d, over fl’Ob had been collected by voluntary subscriptions, and affiliation fees indicated that the Association was warmly supported. Two thousand copies of last year’ conference reports were printed and were in keen demand by several countries. Advancement had been made by the appointment of two additional poultry instructors. whose services would add greatly to the development of the industry. The Government had continued to give valued assistance to producers. The chief poultry expert had been in keen demand and bad done excellent work in instruction. The Missouri egg-laying test had given publicity to several New Zealand poultry breeders, Messrs Browne, Jarrett and Green gained special distinction. Numerous enquiries from America and Canada bad reached New Zealand for stock. It was to be regretted that tho Association was unable to secure entries for the Panama egg-laying test owing to shipping difficulties. Mr Hopkins, for winning the Canadian test, and Mr Nixon and Mr W. Green, for winning the New Zealand tests, received congiatulations. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. The delegates spent the afternoon in visiting the poultry farm in the Hutt Valley, and visited Trentham military camp in the evening. They were entertained at dinner by local poultrymen.

The wintry weather experienced on Saturday had a marked effect on the railway bookings to the several resorts. Ttic decrease was specially noticeable on tile Kingston line, only 20(1 people, going from Invercargill, and DM being picked up between Centre Bush and the terminus. Consequently the T.S. Earnslaw carried only 231 passengers, as compared with 1030 the previous Easter Saturday. The hookings on the Bluff line were also light, only 200 people visiting ttic port. Comparatively few people travelled nortli by tr.e expresses and the incoming expresses did not carry titeir usual quota of visitors to tliis district. Unless today's weather is considerably better than that of the past few days the Easter bookings on the railway returns will drop to a very low leveL

Two men, who had not indulged too wisely, were Inmates of the local lockup on Saturday night, and will each appear before the Police Court in due course to answer a charge of drunkenness. The management announce the following results of the Puzzle Competition in connection with the drama "Seven Little Australians.” which is now appearing at tiie Municipal Theatre; —Edna Fleming 3, Raymond Dunnage 2, Kvelyn Lumsden 3. Jack Stevens 4. The prize-winners in the essay competition are;— Elsie Dykes 1. Vcrnard Troon 2. Edith Swan 3, Clarke Hannan 4. The prizes will be presented at the matinee performance this afternoon.

On Saturday afternoon DetectiveSorgcant Cameron and Constable Newman arrested In Invercargill a young man named J. D. McQuarrie, and .to-day at Bluff Detective Cameron and Sergeant Brookes arrested a man named Joseph Metzger, on charges of breaking into the National Mortgage Co.’s store at Bluff on or about March 2S, and stealing 70 bottles of beer. McQuarrie will- appear before the Invercargill Court, and Metzger before the Bluff Court to-day.

The Hon. J. Allen states that 100 nu will form the stationary hospital offere by New Zealand and accepted by to. Army Council. The complement comprises eight medical men. under the charge of a Lieut.-Colonel, warrant officer. non-commissioned officers and aminiim re men. Tito officers wil lie selected I; ;n the members of the New Zealand. Army Medical Service, preference being given |o those with experience its Territorial officers. Fifty nurses leave Wellington next Thursday for England. The twelve who left for Australia will proceed to the base hospital in France, which is connected with the Australian forces.

Mr G. I. Moffett received on Saturday from Mr Voter Scott, of Clifden, the head of a red deer which was stalked in the Lillbnrn district. The head, which is that of a fourteen pointer Is a very creditable one. and one that any sportsman might lie proud of. It shows a lot of quality, and, as it is the first Southland head to come to hand tills season, this is very gratifying, as it furnishes evidence of there lining good things awaiting Southland stalkers in the future. The dimensions of the antlers arc as follow:—Hearn, (i inches: length of horn. 30 inches; overall spread, .laL. indies. The points are nicely curled, and the tops beautifully bowed ami pearled, and are exceptionally well de - vcloped. Tiie head possesses a splendid weight of horn, being very creditable in this respect when the dimensions are taken into consideration. Mr Moffett stated to a Times representative that tiie deer was one of the offspring of parents which were presented to the .Southland Acclimatisation Society eleven years ago by Sir Rupert Clarke, of Victoria. It is worthy of note that the offspring that have so far been captured are superior to the animals from which the herd was founded, which speaks volumes for tiie feed available and the general suitableness of tiie country for deer.

A well known resident near Makaraka inn] an unpleasant surprise on Sunday last, states the Gisborne Times. On returning to his residence after a ride on horseback he was surprised to find that his motor car, which he had left carefully covered up with a tarpaulin, had been uncovered, the bonnet thrown back and left open, tiie throttle turned full on and the gear at full speed. Wondering what was the matter, h© stepped into the car to investigate further, and there discovered a heap of water-melon seeds and skin, the produce of a zealously guarded little patch saved for the Easter holidays. Still sorely puzzled, he sauntered in to his dwelling, where he found that his self-invited guests had made themselves’ a cup of coffee. The table was laid for two, and the visitors had helped themselves to biscuits, even going sa far ns to unearth an unopened tin. A neighbour partly cleaned up the mystery, when he reported that he had seen two young lads trying their best to start the car. even going so far as to jump on the starting handle to try and get the ignition gear going. What might have happened had the boys been successful in starting the car can easily be imagined. The owner is making further inquiries in the matter.

I'iji colonists to the number of fiftyeight, who have volunteered for active .service recently, arrived at Liverpool by the Allan liner Scandinavian. They are all men of means and position— Government servants and farmers receiving from £IOOO to £2500 a year. They have relinquished their homes and positions to do their "little bit” for the Old Country, and have equipped themselves with khaki uniforms and accoutrements. One man endeavoured to pay his own fare from l-’iji in order to work hand in hand with the Allies. The detachment was met by Captain Cinch, chief recruiting officer at Liverpool, who provided the men with lodgings for the night preparatory to their leaving for London. Their are Captain C. A. Swinburne tint! Lieutenant Alters. The general hearing of these volunteers is that of thoroughly good soldiers.

it is not always a blessing to live in the backblocks, removed from railways and with only make-believe roads leading to the section: hut some hackblock settlers in tho "Wellington district have lately received a small measure of compensation for the hardships they endure. They were anxious to got their wool out for the February sales, and they fumed inwardly, and outwardly when they hoard of the good prices more fortunate settlers were getting and they were missing. Their clips l\ul to wail the March clearing-up sale, but they were more than rewarded, for the buying power was strong, and the average of quality was not high, so that belated sales Irom the back country fetched Id and 1d per Hi more than they would have if they bad been in time for the February sales.

‘■Fantastic business” was the term applied liv Mr A. "W. Hogg at a meeting Of the Wellington Education Board respecting the regulation requiring members of Education Boards to declare their travelling expenses before a Justice of tho Peace, Some people, Mr Hogg thought might be tinder tho impression that members of Education Boards were dishonest or tried to. make money out of their attendances. He said he would lika to make it clear that members did not make a cent., or charge a cent, more than was legitimate. Mr J. Kebbeli remarked that the allowance for travelling by Jte railways was sixpence per mile one way onlv. The chairman (the Hon. J. G. \V. Ait'ken) expressed the opinion that an allowance which worked out at 3d per mile was very inadequate.

The Pledge to abstain from all intoxicants until the end of the war was stoned on Monday afternoon by most of the officers and several hundred of the men of the 3rd Regiment now m trainin'- at Oiahuhu. states the New Zealand Herald Tho camp was visited by a deputation comprising Colonel White, Mr C H. Poole, M.8., and Mr H. Dickin. secretary, appointed. by tho Genera Committee of the Patriotic Temperance Crusade, and the party were officially received by Colonel A. Bartlett, officer commanding the regiment About .00 men were assembled >n tho Y.M.C.A. marquee, and to this audience addresses were delivered by Mr Poole, who declared that Lord Kitchener's appeal had already resulted in increased efficiency in the fighting forces, and by Colonel While who emphasised the fact that while Ford Kitchener's reference to total abstinence was not a command, it was a clearly defined wish which was in "most quarters, receiving the respect to whicli it was entitled. Most of the officers of the, regiment then signed the pledge cards and a large number of the men followed their example.

What proportion of those persons using the Wellington Hospital deliberately sponge on the public? asks the Dominion. and adds: Xo one desires to sec every unfortunate person discharged front the tiospital ruthlessly hounded down for the fee of two guineas a week, but in view of the class of people who make use of the hospital something is radically wrong when payment is made by only one patient in eight. From the discussion at the Hospital Board meeting that appears to be the present position. It is difficult to believe that of the four thousand patients admitted annually only five hundred are in a position to pay tlie fees. It would_ be interesting to know what steps are" taken to collect the sums due. When the tariff was increased eighteen months ago Mr McDaren complained that there was no established principle that certain people would not bo forced to pay. The boot would seem to bo on the other foot. Is there an* established principle that anybody will be forced to pay A healthy step to reform would be to prosecute a few of those patients who, while known to be able to pay the fees, are so lacking in selftrespect as to decamp without doing so.

A special tramway service will run to-day. Full particulars appear In our advertising columns.

Testimony to the huge military Preparations being made by the British Government for the operations to commence in Europe In the spring is contained in a business letter received by Mr J. Gillett, of Messrs Holland and Glllett, of Auckland, from a very large manufacturing concern: “With regard to the spare parts ordered by you.” the letter says, "wo have to report that the Government demands for all commercial motor-vehicles hive been extremely heavy, and naturally the spare parts stock has suffered, not only for the making of new chassis, but also for the providing of replacements for cars already in France and in constant use. You may be interested to know that the value of the spare parts stock supplied to the military transport service is at the British base in loanee alone in the region of £1,000,000.” Small Profits. Quick Returns, that is ihi* principle •!. 33axter goes upon. r ryv sniail profits on his part, and unpt payments on the part of the lomers. (Inis avoiding booking, cleriexpensrs, and bad debts. x

"Think truly and thy thoughts shall he world’s famine feed. Speak truly and ouch word of thine shall bo a fruitful seed. Five truly and thy Ufo shall be a great and noble creed." —Advt.

Thomson and Heat lie. Bid., have a full range of'the celebrated IJorrocksos Flannelettes in white, pink, grey and stripes in plain and twill. The beautiful softness of finish of theso cloths make them most comfortable to wear. I’riccs from S/G to 13/G per dozen yards. x

Tour winter outfit, underwear, shirts, raincoat, etc. Get it now while prices are down. Undrill’s, opposite Post Office. x

G. W. WOODS and CO. are shifting Into new premises, and in order to reduce their stock have decided to make substantial reductions in bicycles, bicycle and motor accessories. To show that they mean business the following are a few of the prices: Chains, usual price. 5s 6d, reduced to 3s 6d; tubes, usual price 6s 6d. now 4s Gd; saddles, usual price Ts Gd. reduced to 5s 6d: motor cycle belts reduced from 17s Gd to 13s Gel; bolt punchers reduced from L’s Gd to Is 9d; spark plugs from 5s 6d to 4s Gd. ~ x

The English manufacturers are now using every effort to capture the trade of the British dominions and to further this end and assist as far as lays in their power Messrs Price and Bullcid have instructed their London Agents to ship samples from the best and most reliable sources. To-day they have unshipped a magnificent collection of Ladies’ London Tailor Suits and Coats, and it may be said at once that they are far and away the most magnificent lot that they have ever handled, and as they tiro to he sold at sample prices they are all the more attractive as coming within the reach of the modern purse. 'Two or three expressions roust be used in connection with this parcel, viz.—They are handsome in styles, exquisite in colourings, and all high-class tailor-finished. You are invited by Price and Bullcid to inspect them. x "What is your eyesight worth to you in these days of wars and rumours of wars? It is of paramount importance to you. Everyone with defective or failing sight from any cause whatsoever should consult Mr It. Sommerville, Chemist and Eyesight Specialist. Dee street, Invercargill. Good eyesight is all important to us, and none can afford to neglect that faculty, as soon as ever the sight begins to wane as a natural sequence. That period will usually be found to be between the ages of 4 0 and 50 years, while there' are some whose sight from various causes needs artificial aid at a much earlier age. x STOP CHILDREN COUGHING.

Stop tlie children coughing by giving them Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. A cough racks and weakens the entire system and quickly leads to serious bronchial trouble. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy acts quickly in giving relief from coughs, colds or bronchial troubles. U is easy to take and tastes good, and is safe for children for it contains no narcotics of any description.—Sold everywhere.

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On page 1— Lost —Key. Found —Heifer, Wanted —I.ad. Wanted —Girl. Wanted—Farm-hands. Tenders for electric lighting. Applications for plumbers’ permits. Applications for drain layers’ licenses. Notice re pay day for Starr-Bowkett Society. .1, St. McPherson Federal Buildings, trade assignee, etc. On page 4 Inspect Dame Fashion’s latest decrees at McGruer, Taylor and Co’s. Noveltv neckwear including mercerised mufflers'at the H. 8.; Dee street. On pa/fe 6 Fullers' Pictures, Zealandia Hall, 2 & S Lyceum Pictures, Lyceum Hall, 2 & 8 Continuous Pictures, Spey street. 2 and 7 p.m. "Seven Little Australians” in Theatre at 2.15 and S p.m. Notice re special tram service for to-

day. On page 8— Wairlo stock sale on Wednesday, iIU April. __ r _ -i r trr •’ ri' ' * f . ■ , |--■ v - 1 LIQUOR AND WAR PUBLIC HOUSES ABANDONED FOR TEA ROOMS. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright) LONDON, April 3. The King's example is resulting in a remarkable anti-drink uprising. Thomajority of the shipyard workers in Glasgow are refusing to enter public-houses, and are crowding into tea rooms. Mr Lloyd George and all members of the Cabinet now in London have intimated their intention to follow the King’s example. Lords Brassey, Sydenham, Cowdray, and many leading men make a similar announcement, Karl Grey suggests that a disinterested" management be applied to the publichouse area where munitions of war are manufactured. The public-houses might bo taken over for the duration of the war the holders being compensated to the amount of their average profit for tho last three years. LABOUR LEADERS’ APOLOGY. LONDON. April 2. The Labour leaders, while insisting that the declension of the output is mainly duo to tho men being overworked and unable to sustain the strain, assert that they are quite ready to welcome total prohibition if it is necessary for boating the Germans. WHAT FRENCH WORKERS DO. PARIS, April 2. In the Chamber Of Deputies M. Millerand said that thjs output of munitions had risen 600 per cent, compared with what it waj» prior to the outbreak of the war, and would soon be 900 per cent. The number of batteries had increased sixfold. TEMPERANCE REFORM, MEMORANDUM FOR MR ASQUITH. LONDON. April 3. The temperance reformers have forwarded a memorandum to Mr Asquith urging that the time is opportune for a reasonable measure of reform in the direction of Sunday closing, a vigorous curtailment of hours on other days, compulsory closing in the vicinity of camps or barracks and the refusal of new licenses during the war. The memorandum considers ttiat immediate prohibtion is impracticable but believes If the principle of compensation is accepted it is possible to obtain drastic temperance legislation by general agreement. The signatories include many leading churchmen, free-church adherents, physicians, artists, musicians, and society leaders.