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Southland Times, Issue 17483, 26 July 1915, Page 4

Australian papers just to band report a big property deal in Melbourne. Mr Ben. J. Fuller having paid fir.O.Ofn) for the properties enclosed in the Grand Central Hotel ("formerly the Palace i. including the Gaiety and Bijou Theatres, The location is right in the heart of Melbourne's theatre land, with big frontages to Bottrke street, and extending back to Little Collins street. Recently the statement was published that gifts of apples or butter for soldiers at the front and in Egypt should be addressed to the New Zealand Commissioner for Hospitals, Alexandria, and if sent this way that they should go to Captain Billington, Xo. 11 shed, Wellington, who would forward them. The Minister of Defence states that he did not know who had authorised the statement. Captain Billington had informed him that he had had many inquiries from people about to send fruit. Already they had had to refuse apples from various sources, and many cases intended for Egypt had been sent to Trentham. Fruit could not possibly reach Egypt at this season of the year unless carried in cool storage at a temperature of from 32 to 34 degrees, Fahr., and this was not likely to be available on the transports. Butter must be tinned and kept in a freezing chamber if it was to reach Egypt in good condition.

Recent reports from America indicate that there is a groat congestion of cargo at all Pacific Coast ports of the United States, and particularly at San Francisco. The chief reason is -said to be the passing of the new shipping law, which requires that 7.'. per cent, of the crews of steamers of American registry shall speak ami understand the English language. As most of the American steamship companies engaged in th* trans-Pacific trade carry Chinese or other coloured crews, they claim to bo very materially affected by the new late. The Pacific Mail Company notified tho cancellation of all through rates in connection with its line to China, Japan, and Nanila, and that all sailings between July ft and November 2 will be subject to cancellation without further notice. The railway companies operating into Han Francisco have given notice th.it they will not accept any export freight or sign any through export bills of holing for shipments routed via the port of San Francisco. A shipping agency firm in Christchurch has been advised that the embargo on the San Francisco gateway also applies to freight moving to Australasian ports, and because of the large tonnage offering for Australia and New Zealand, cargo is being shipped iu the order of its arrival in San 1- run - cisco. The letter further states that, as there is only a monthly sailing from Vancouver to New Zealand and Australia, and one steamer sailing every 60 days to the Orient, very little relief can he expected from the Canadian port.

**A Stay at Home” writes :—“Enclosed IBnd 2/$ for which please arrange to supply “Weekly Times” to wounded New Zealand troops In Egypt.” We have received several similar donations, and in each, case we are supplying the papers free, the money received defraying the postage. There is a big scope in this direction, and we invite* further small donations. No charge will be made for the papers, the fund being used solely to cover postage. From letters that have been received our wounded soldiers are hungry for the newspapers of their home towns, and we are confident that the appeal to fill the want so far as Southland’s wounded are concerned will meet with a generous response. The following amounts have been received in addition to the sum of £9 6s. which has already been acknowledged:—Mrs McLeod, Otahuti, ss; Marua Roscow, 2s 6d; “Mac,” Wyndham, 2s 6d: J. W.. 2s 6d. Mails for the United Kingdom, despatched from Invercargill via Suez on June 9, reached London on July 22. A fishing cutter, the Bennie Jean, came to grief on Te Wai's Point early yesterday morning, and was badly > smashed up. The three men on board got safely ashore. The Mayoress (Mrs D. McFarlane), hearing that the Southland contingent of the 7th Reinforcements were without a marching drum, has given instructions that the best obtainable be procured for them anti the cost of it charged to her.

Our Dunedin correspondent telegraphs •that there was a record house there for the final production of the Cinderella pantomime, which is voted to be the most stupendous and humorous production ever staged by J. C. Williamson. The gorgeous "March of the Allies” drew much applause, which became more enthusiastic on the appearance of the gallant Belgians.

Mr Barry Lupino. of the Ginderella pantomime, will during the interval tonight auction seme effects in aid of the Retailers’ and the Municipal Princesses In the Theatre. The panto, will arrive this morning by special train. Five carriages and two huge.trucks are necessary to carry the performers and scenery.

According to the Xew Zealand Trade Review, the value of the exports from New Zealand during the year ended June SO last totalled £26,24 1..".07. apart from specie, as compared with. £24,">6.1,699 for the previous year. The value of the "wool exported totals £9,907,67 0, as against £5,262,1 52; frozen meat. £5,514.521, as against £sll 7, 11 5; butter, £2,226,?62, as against £2,197,662: cheese. £2,277.709. as against £2,21 7,950. These four main lines of export account for £20,220,772 out of the £26,2 44,207 for the year.

The Em den salvage expedition is expected to leave Sydney for Cocos Island in about five weeks' time. Fifty men will form the party, all but one having had previous experience in salvage work. The exception is Mr Eric Felton. who will write the memoirs of the trip, and engage in zoological, biological and botanical research, there being ample scope for work of this kind in the group. A motion picture operator will also accompany the party. Captain B. M. Chellew Is to be the navigator, and Diver May Will be chief submarine expert.

A plea for the reduction of the physical standard for recruits in certain cases Was made in the House of Representatives on Thursday, when Mr Myers gave notice to ask the Minister of Defence whether in view of the many eligible men -who had been refused for active service solely on account of being slightly below the military standard of height lie would give instructions that where recruits were in every other way satisfactory a reasonable latitude should be allowed n the matter of height.

The Southland Patriotic Committee recently received a very generous donation. consisting of lilt's of sock wool, from Mr John Robertson, storekeeper, of "Woodlands. Owing t<> its scarcity Mr Tlobertson's gift was particularly welcome. but the requests for knitting woo! are so many that it was distributed immediately. and the stock at th', central depot is now exhausted. The committee also desires to acknowledge donations of socks, comforters, and mittens from Mrs Adamson, of F.tstlerock. anti socks from several anonymous donors.

A Dunedin telegram states that the Mayor of Dunedin iMr (dark) will leave for Wellington to-morrow to attend the conference of Mayors of cities re.yardinit co-operation and unanimity of action in connection with patriotic funds. Mr Clark intends to raise th- question whether it would not be in rbe best interests of the dominion in the present crisis to call public meeting's throughout the country to protest against the waste of time by Parliament, and pass a resolution emphasising that the dominion would be best served by a coalition Ministry, and calling on Parliament at once to give effect to the resolution. If other Mayors favour the project it will be proposed that meetings be held throughout The dominion on the same night.

It has been laid down. under the War Regulations Act. t!: a c nn person may publish. or cans-:- or permit to be published. any statement or matter likely to interfere with the recruiting. training, discipline. or administru! ion of His Majesty's Forres, whether by sea or land, <a- with t!ic effective conduct of the military or naval operations of His Majesty «.r his Allies in the pr--s--nt war, or likely to be injurious to *!:*• public safety in the present war. or to pr--ju-iice His Majesty's relations with foreign Powers, or any false reports relative to the present war and likely to cause alarm, or any statement or matter wide!; ip any Tnanner indicates disloyalty or disaffection in respect to the present war.

Messrs Harry Plimrner and Winter Tlall have submitted a statement i-f rhe fife cu.m ts concerning til ei r recent in eat ricul tour of New Zealand in aid of the Jleltrian Fund to the Prim** Minister. The s-um of ££FiS ITs - 1 1 has been handed ever to Mr Ma«sc-y, and i!io following inUlvidun! donations wore made to local

i'unds; —Fh urciu £1 - : Ashburton, il.'i; Tlmaru. til"; Far.iaru, iIFFi; Dunedin, £>K and

pier, £-F: ih-'. The total amount by v/nk-h the relief funds will henent hy the irr.ir is £HT. 1 L 1s Vi. The Prime flimsier ir.is deui-k'd that a voluntary effort of kind made by Messrs Pliir.mer and Hall did not demand a scrutiny, and r!ie (dTpi.- of i.ho<e sreuiU*Tnen to have the accounts audited was rot accepted.

‘•Although the Shops and Offices Act y.o.n be**n subject to a. number of amendments by the Legislature.” observes the fommil1♦ *of t r. \ Vei 1 in,cton Fni; • 1 oyers' .Association in its annual report, "it is notoriously imperfect in some respects. jV number of different classes of shopmake hitter < vuiiplalrit, avainst tue provisions of the Act rehitiny to the v orkiuyr of overtime. Shopkeepers feel ?i ved that tnpy arc red Hired by la'./

to obtain permits to employ assistant - tit nntent and necessary works damn"’ extended hours, while proprietors 01 factories (ir p at liberty to call upon their adult workers to work overtime without beins fomrelini to striire permits. It is felt that titer--* is ample protection for assistants hi 1..0 provisions of the Act rec;airins employers to keep wa.ttes and overtime books, and in the fact trait the minimum overtime rate chat can be paid is time and a-haif. A short rtili purporting to deal with the above matter was introduced in Parliament in tinsession of lull, but the proposed amendments were little better than the present unsatisfactory pro-visions, and were ■withdrawn. It is intended to urtte the Government to introduce a more comprehensive measure duriatt the approachins; Parliamentary session."

Borne months ago a Christchurch lady despatched a parcel of clothing to Europe for the use of the suffering Belgians, enclosing a tag requesting the recipient to communicate with the sender. The sequel was the arrival of a beauti-fully-written card letter tne other day, which has been shown to a Southland Times reporter, reading as follows;—• “This hrh May. 1915. —Dear -Mrs . Thorn-and excuses for the franchise 1 tale for you write without you not to );now. 1 come received of you a pretty present. I thank yon then very much, Jirsl for the pre.-'em, and secondly tor your good wishes. I am a Belgian uonommissioned ofllcer. I am in the battle

ncer L.iptte anti I have had two wounds, • » am at this time in the Veer's trenches anil expect anxiously for delivered my dear land with my Critish's Arms Prothers. Kor stive me iny faults because 1 Para Rnt;lish sim-er one tnontli. f am very happy for yon correspond because 3 have sought a miess for to hold a correspondence. Please to accept. Dear r.lrs . my Kindest regards—Voiiv sincerely Belgian's friend —Georges Jiichei ( soiis-ofticcr an Ist Chasseurs a X'ied 2/1 ill Division d'armee Beige, Bn Campaynej,

The application of the Blrchwood Hunt Club for the right to have a publican g booth at their racing event at Riverton on Wednesday next has been refused.

There were very few oats offering on Saturday, and In any case farmers’ ideas of values were not in accord with those of merchants, and no business was reported. Very little was doing in potatoes and chuff either, but some sales of oatsheaf chaff were recorded at as high as £6 5/-. The straw chaff market Is stagnant.

There were a goodly number of farmers in town on Saturday, but ttie amount of business transacted was not of great volume. The splendid winter that has been experienced has put farmers in good heart, and the remarkably tine prices for all kinds of farm produce that are in prospect are an added incentive to cultivate an optimistic frame of mind. Farm work is well ahead, and, altogether, things in the country districts are in good train.

There is a good deal of enquiry at present for Southland farm properties, and during the past week or so several have changed hands, both in tbe Eastern and Western districts.

‘•Bless the Lord O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.'’ Read Psalm 91 and 102. — (Advt.)

Have vou seen the "Military" Silk Blouse "THOMSON AND BEATTIE are now showing? They are the very newest style, beautifully made, and extremely smart. The quality of silk is all tnat can be desired, and at the price, 16/6, they will he favourites. x

"XAZOL" gives quick despatch to obstinate colds. Taken on tump sugar or inhaled, witli a little rubbed on the chest—that simple treatment has made thousands well.

Peace, perfect peace, Xleatii shadowing us, and ours. Jesus has conquered Death, and all its powers. (Advt.)

Reorganisation sale at Undrill’s. opposite Post Office. Quality goods at cheap prices. x

Groceries. —First-class Groceries at BAXTER'S, at low rates for prompt net cash. x

Troopers leaving for camp and tne front should each take a small outnt of Tablet medicines for emergencies. Macalister and Co. the well-known chemists in flee strcet t have arranged small pocket outfits. The sudden changes in diet, mode of living and climate frequently call for slight attention to the health, and tins is where the small bottle of Tablets comes in useful. Some of the boys have the above mentioned outfits with them in Egypt. The price nor outfit is five shillings. x

The cold 'weather has brought about an increased demand for warm Underwear. Ladies would do well to inspect the cheap lines that are now showing at PRICK & BULLEID'S. A special feature may be noted, viz., the heavy knitted Bloomers in Navy. These goods arc in great demand, and wool is gelling scarcer every day. Our cheap sale prices for these are from 3/11, 4/11, 5,11, 6,6, to 11, G. The Grey Woven Fleeced Garments arc very difficult to obtain. We have a few dozen left at 3/11 to 9/6. Grand value. Ladies’ Winter Weight Natural Wool Combinations 4/3, 5/6, 6/11, 7/11 to 13/9. Winter Vests, Spencer's Woven Nightdresses, in Natural. White, and Pink. During the sale we are clearing out all odd makes and sizes in our Corset Department. All new shapes, but oddments. These are very cheap. PRICK BULLEXD. x P.oad Bargain List on page 7. The Economic Outfitter*. 60 Dee street. x

During illness your own life or death may depend at some crisis on the quality of the medicine dispensed. Even in less serious cases you want strict accuracy. Mr K. 60M.MKKV1LLK, pharmaceutical chemist, Deo street, Invercargill, assures us that he treats every prescription as if he know that it meant the turning point in some desperate case. He treats every prescription as equally important, and he could no give better drugs, closer attention, or greater promptitude, if he were dispensing for ihc King. lon may place implicit reliance in his pharmacy. Doctors will tell you so. lie leaves nothing to chance. He supervises everything. Vou will be wise to take your prescriptions to him. Prices are always reasonable. — i Adv t. )

The keen nip in the air at nights is a sure sign that Winter is here. Both old and young feel the cold. An indiarubbex - Hot Water Bag is a great comfort on the coldest of nights. GEO. I. MOFFETT, Chemist, Dee street, has a full stock of the best make of Hot Water Bags. They will last for years, x SAVES CHILDREN PAIN. "VIM” LINIMENT.

Falls, knocks, bruises are inseparable from a child's existence; but parents van save their little ones unnecessary suffering by a liberal use of "Vim.” Rubbed well in, it brings relief almost at once. It banishes naiu, reduces swelling. Every mother should keep a bottle handy. Chemists and stores. I 6, 3 6. x SYNOPSIS NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

On paste 1— Lust, ring. Wanted, boys. Wanted, sacks. Wanted, checsemaker. Wanted, probationer. Teaching positions vacant. Warned, position as lady helfc. Wanted, married couples, etc. Wanted, waitresses, cook. etc. i'or sale, o-euw Victory plant and oil engine. Ca page 2 Final week of H. & -I. Smith's great mid-winter sale. On page 3 Thomson tv Beattie can ho.jt to cover your floors. On page 4 • • t’arpct squares and linol- ums i;l great value —Herbert Haynes and Go. On page 6 Fullers' Pictures at S. Lyceum Pictures at -S. Continuous Pictures at 2 and i. Retailers’ "night out" at Popular Picture Paiacr —Tuesday. ■•Cinderella" pantomime to-night in 'Hi eat re. Train arrangements rc Fdrchwood races. Meeting Sports Princess supporters on Tuesday. ’ Star Football Flub meets to-night. Southland Howling Club meeting on Prim-ess of the Hakes meeting to-night Army and Navy Princess meeting tonight. Witl'li for "Cinderella" Co.'s demonstration in street on Tuesday afternoon. Retailer.-' 'Wight Out" at the Popular Picture Palace, Tuesday—Plump for No.