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Southland Times, Issue 17485, 28 July 1915, Page 5

“A Stay at Home” writes: —“Enclosed find. 2/6 for which please arrange td 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, ss: J.W., 2s 6d; Mrs John Stinson, 3s; John Millar, us. A. A., 2s 6d. The child Jean Mableson, who was injured at the South School on Monday, was reported to be making satisfactory progress when enquiries were made early this morning.

The Wyndham Dairy .Factory Company have completed their payments to suppliers for the season. In the' opening months a progress payment of 1, - per lb butter-fat was made. Thereafter 14 was the rate. The final adjustment brings the payment for the export season to 16lid per lb butter-fat. This is very satisfactory indeed.

The afternoon tea to he held in the Victoria Hail this afternoon in connection with the Army and Navy section of the Queen Carnival promises to be an enjoyable affair and should be well patronised. Patrons are invited to bring their autograph albums and for a small charge obtain the signatures of the wounded men who have returned.

A Wellington message states: —Regarding the result of the Empire shooting competition, as annonneed by cable, the secretary of the New Plymouth High School has advised Air Okey, XI.P., that the High School team scored forty points above those credited to the published winners. This statement is supported by the Department's record.

A suggestion was made to the Government last week by way of a question by Mr J. Payne regarding the free carriage by train, steamer, or tram of all blind persons. Mr Payne has given notice to ask the Prime Minister whether he will this session introduce the necessary legislation to enable the blind to travel free of charge, within New Zealand, either on tram, train, or steamer, in order that “we may help to make brighter the sad lives of those unfortunate people who are compelled to spend their lives in darkness.

The lecture to be given in the theatre on Friday evening by Mr John Clegg will be one of the most interesting local audiences have had an opportunity of hearing. Mr Clegg's experiences while held prisoner by the Germans are interesting and instructive, and the lecture is highly spoken of by those who have heard it. Mr Clegg gives his services absolutely free, and pays all his own expenses, the whole of the proceeds going to local patriotic funds. Mr Clegg intends to tour the whole of New Zealand and the sum raised should amount to a very substantial figure. The lecture will be illustrated by limelight views.

Writing recently to the Hon. Thos. Mackenzie. High Commissioner, Admiral Sir John Jellicoe said: —"I feel it a great honour to write to you as representing Mew Zealand, as the* recent work, of the New Zealanders in the Gallipoli Peninsula. and their magnificent courage and tenacity, have tilled us with feelings of the deepest admiration. You may be interested to learn that Captain Halsey, of the Xew Zealand, is about to -join my staff. I feel I am depriving the ‘gift ship - of a most valuable officer, but I hope, and believe, that his successor will maintain the high standard of efficiency of the ship.”

Tire attention of members of the National Reserve is called to an advertisement appearing elsewhere, calling a parade fot ' 7. J0 p.m. to-night, at the old Garrison Hail, the object being to march to the Victoria Hail, where the annual meeting of the Reserve is to be held. As this is the first annua! meetiag since tiie inauguration of the Reserve, Lieut.Colonel Henderson is anxious that as many members as possible should attend. The annual report and balancesheet will be placed before the meeting, which will take the form of a smoke concert and oyster supper. Members intending to be present are requested to procure tickets early during the day, so that heads can be counted and the caterer advised accordingly.

At the conclusion of a social in the wee sma' hours held at Ulifden last Wednesday in honour Mr <’has. Mathers, who has sold his sheep run in the Lillburn district, the secretary (Mr Jules Tapper) informed the chairman (Mr -las. King) that two bottles still remained intact. These were at once submitted by Du'ch auction on behalf of the Wounded Soldiers' Fund, and in a few minutes were disposed of for the sum of fib). Following were the purchasers: Mes-rs .1. and R. Bradley, Cochran. Fowle, Grigor, Gardner, Jones, King, Mathers, Price, .1. and G. Tapper and Whyte. Mr .las. King proposed that the amount go towards the “Country Queen," whilst Mr .lues Tapper supported the claims of the “Sports Princess." On it being put to the tote the claims of the “Country Queen" found most supporters.

It has fur some tirn* been acknowledged that the maintenance of the physical fitness of the people is a matter of vital interest to the State (states Sir George Clifford in the annual report of the Sports Protection League t. The present great war lias shown That Close best equipped to take thrir places in the fighting line are the young men who have beep prominent in outdoor sport, and in this direction Xew Zealand van already look with pride upon the deeds of our own men. a very large proportion of whom were prominent amongst the various sports bodies throughout the dominion. The events in connection with, the war have held so much of the

people's attention that questions of local interest have been neglected. Although ia these circumstances it is not wise to allow th" interests of sport to obtrude themselves to the detriment of the work of national defence and recruiting, the policy of continuing usual pastimes lias be"n followed with a good healthy iti-Iluf-nce on the people and without impairing the work of the ista’e.

Some interesting personal reminiscences of the three days' trip from Auckland to V.'e'll p.gtop were related to a Wellington Post reporter by Mr S. K. Hornabrook, of Wellington. fie slated that many of the passengers nn the train were women, rind the suggestion at one stage was that they should go in the train back over a bridge which had been declared to be dangerens. They preferred, however, to sleep on the platform, and they, along with the other passengers, signed a protest, which was delivered to toe officer in charge. It had the desired effect, and tile crowd camped out at the station for the night. The next day they reached the bridge which was the scene of the accident recorded last week. One woman, apparently about 70 years of age, actually crawled across the bridge, which was nothing but a series of sleepers, with wide gaps, and a long way down to the ground. Another woman and a young girl had to be carried across. It was not a pleasant experience, and everyone was glad when the bridge had been cross’.' 1 without accident. On the train was a soldier who had been invalided for meningitis. He was returning in order to resume duty, but sutfered a relapse. Luckily, a nurse ami a doctor were on hoard, and the patient was well looked after. Mr I iornabrook -talcs that foe guards and stewards did their best for t; e comfort of the passengers, and that, when supplies of food came, it was a raae o£ "nuitvii and children firs L."

The Secretary of the New Zealand Council of Agriculture reports that the Government is making arrangements by which, should the number of harvesters offering, be insufficient, the number of men required will be released from the various public works. The Government anticipates that, with a supply of labour assured, farmers will be encouraged to proceed with sowing larger areas of cereals. Write to your M.P.’s., urging support of 6 o'clock closing of liquor bars.— (Advt.) THOMSON & BEATTIE'S Millinery is all under offer at very low prices. You can get any style of 1-lpt you require, trimmed or ready-to-wear, at a mere fraction of the original price. x Reorganisation sale at Undrill's. opposite Post Office. Quality goods at cheap prices. x • Groceries.—People in town and country require good groceries, and at low rates. J. S. BAT El I, exporter, supplies the very best Groceries at remarkably low rates for prompt cosh. The effect of the cash system is to cut out the cost of books, book-keeping, bad debts and other expenses, which buyers in the credit system have to pay for. x For Children's Hacking Cough at night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 'l/6. Troopers leaving for camp and the front should each take a small outfit of Tablet medicines for emergencies. Macalister ami Co. the well-known chemists in Dee street > have arranged small pocket outfits. The sudden changes in diet, mode of living and climate frequently call for slight attention to tile health, and this 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 per outfit is live shillings. x

Why waste time boiling and mixing compounds when in "XAZOL >uu gel ready for use a complete remedy for coughs and colds. 60 doses, 1/6. x

The cold weather lias brought about an increased demand for warm Lrvderwear. Ladies would do well to inspect the cheap lines that arc now showing at PRICE & BULLKID'6. A special feature may be noted, .iz., the heavy knitted Bloomers in Navy. These goods are in great demand, and wool is getting scarcer every day. Our cheap sale prices for these are from 2/11, 4/11, 5/11, 6/6, to 11/6. The Grey Woven Fleeced Garments are very difficult to obtain. We have a few dozen left at 3/11 to 9/6. Grand value. Ladies’ Winter Weight Natural Wool Combinations 1/3, 5/6, 6/11, 7/11 to 12/9. 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. PRICE & 11ULLEID. 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 R. SOMMERVILL 10, pharmaceutical chemist, Dee stieet, Invercargill, assures us that ho treats every prescription as if lie knew that it meant the turning point in some desperate case. He treats every prescription as equally important, and he could no give belter drugs, closer attention, or greater promptitude, if lie were dispensing for tiie King. You may place implicit reliance in his pharmacy. Doctors will tell you so. He leaves nothing to chance. He supervises everything. You will he wise to take your prescriptions to him. Prices are always reasonable. — lAdvl.) "XAZOL" is a wonderful reliever for colds, and no mistake! Easy lb take, swift in action, efficacious and economical. 60 doses for 1/0. x

At one time a cold was considered a trilling ailment, and is so considered now by many people. The fact is; All colds, no matter how trilling, arc dangerous if neglected—anyone who lias a cold should take MIXTURE as prepared by GEO, .1, MOEEETT, Pharmacist, Dee street. Mixture !)S is also an excellent remedy for inlluonzn, which is at present so prevalent. It lias gained a remarkable reputation locally. x BOB'S EXPERIENCE. Barker: “Halloa. Bob! My word, you look so much bettor than when X last saw you—bettor colour, and plumper. Been a holiday!” Bob: "No, no, couldn't afford that, old man. 'l've simply been taking a course of WILSON'S MALT EXTRACT. Wife got it for the kiddie, and it got so fat and jolly I thought I'd try it myself. Hirst-class, stuff. Makes mo eat like a navvy, sleep like a top, and a regular whale for work. You try it. Barker, and see how you put on weight.” Chemists and stores. Wholesale Agents: ROYDS BROS. & KIRK. LTD,. Invercargill. x Sufferers from Bronchitis or Asthma will get marked relief from "XAZOL." 'Take on sugar or through a Xazol Inhaler. Sold everywhere. HO doses, I. H. FOR RHEUMATIC SUFFERERS. What glad news it is to hear that you CAN be cured of Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sciatic or Gout—and cured permanently. Even if you have been suffering for years and have tried all kinds of advertised cures in vain you owe it to yourself to try KHEUMO. Liniments or embrocations only deaden the pain fur awhile KHEUMO cures in the one and only way—it penetrates the blood, cleanses it of excess uric acid and tints removes the CAUSE. Once the cause is removed, the pain and swelling disappear. Why use salts with foreign names and socalled “remedies'' which claim to euro Rheumatism .anti everything else? Try RHEUMO —a specific intended to cure Rheumatic complaints only. Thousands of Xew Zealanders have been cured quickly —permanently, and we have their letteis of 'praise for RHEUMO. Mr William James of the Terminus Hotel, Christchurch, was cured by this powerful remedy after suffering for 1 1 years. Cur*' your Rheumatism, bnm or Lumbago— start it to-day. - 6 and f«. SYNOPSIS XEW ADVERTISEMENTS. On page 1— To Fg t, shor>. To let, cottage. Wanted, boy. Wanted, contractor. Wanted, ploughman. .-strayed on property, cow. Wanted, married couple, etc. Xew books at Wcsney Bros.' On page 3 Follow the crowd to see the patriotic bicycles at P. H. Vickery's, Tay st. On page G Fuiier.s’ Pictures at S. Lyceum Pictures at S. Continuous Pictures at 1’ and 7, Parade of National Reserve at 7.::o. Lecture by Air John Clegg on Friday. Coin afternoon and evening on Thursday. Lost, shell bangle. See Army and Navy Pirncess offer. l.aoFs' committee (travellers) 'meet 7. :i 0. Grand disp'ay Aug. I, Rugby Park.