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Southland Times, Issue 17539, 29 September 1915, Page 4

Knlries for the tug-of-war to he field this afternoon at Rugby Park can be made at the Town Hall this morning or on the grounds. The competition for the .22 rifle at Nurse O'Shea’s shooting gallery will finish to-night. The prices of milk and cream for the summer to be charged by the Invercargill Dairymen's Association appear in this issue. The monthly meeting of the Teachers' Institute will be held on Saturday to arrange for the visit of Mr Caughey. During the twelve months ended March 31. 19J5, the mortgages registered in X«v Zealand amounted to £19,269,621, as against £21,952,695 in the previous year, and the mortgages discharged totalled £1 1,276,289, as against £12,726,773. As there are sufficient bands engaged to-day, members of the Regimental Rand will not be required, but will parade on Thursday evening at 7.15 in uniform. Tiie art union for a gold nugget, valued at £IOOO, conducted by the Queen of the Seas' section in connection with the recent Otago Queen Carnival, was drawn on Friday. The value of the prizes was subsequently reduced, however, the first prize being worth about £625. Mr A. XI. Sdiugar, a member of the reporting staff of the Otago Daily Times, won the first prize.

"The .Sixth Reinforcements, as far as ] know, are already fighting at Gallipoli," said the Hon. Mr Allen in the House of Represents lives recently. He was commenting on the fact that the fourth and fifth drafts had been so well trained in New Zealand that they wore able to go right past Kgypl to Hie firing line, and be, believed that the excellent training of the Sixth's bad also made it possible for the men to be taken direct to the front. The. Hermitage at Mount Cook will he open for tourist traffic from October 1. It is anticipated that this \ ear there will be considerable, tourist traffic from Australia. and it is also expected that a number of American tourists will this year turn their attention to ,\>w Zealand. owing to the Knropean war precluding their .journeying to the Continent. Mr <I. I. Moffett has bad forwarded to him from the < )ld Country a trench periscope, of which instrument so much lias been heard since (lie outbreak of the war, hut before it was allowed to be sent out of Fngland the consent of the Privy Council bad to be obtained. The contraption is worked by mirrors and is simple but very effective. It is strongly constructed, and loins into a handy size for carrying about. The periscope will probably be on view at tiie forthcoming big carnival, and doubtless will attract a lot of attention. It is certainly a curiosity in this part of the world, and will repay inspection. The diversion of £209 of the sum of £ti-IO voted by the shareholders of Hdendalc Hairy Factory Company for the purpose of providing leather waistcoats for the soldiers in the trenches proceeded f rom a desire to recognise the sacrifices of the men lighting the battles of each and all of ns. It seems to us Isays the Wi ndham Herald t, to tie a sensible application of the funds being raised to do all that is possible for the comfort of the men engaged in the rigots of warfare. The primary necessity is to support and strengthen them in their arduous wort;, so that the enemy may be defeated and our own righteous cause won. Tin* care ot the wounded must lie the responsibility of the State, and it must be accepted and discharged in a full and generous spirit.

,\n unusual assault case was disposed of at flic Dunedin Police Court yesterday. when Arthur .lardine Bookie was sentenced to two months' imprisonment for assaulting a Mrs B'.shcrwood, who is a Pout 70 years tv? age. On-the night of the lath inst., Bookie caught Mrs I’shcrwood hy the throat and threw her down, severely bruising her. There was no suggestion of indecency. The case lor the defence was that accused had two or three whiskies on an empty stomach, and remembered nothing more until next morning when he awoke in a police cell. Further evidence, however, showed that accused had at least five whiskies and was very drunk. The Magistrate described the assault as a very bad one. Plow a German monopoly was circumvented hy Xrv.’ Zealand ingenuity was modestly hut lucidly explained by Professor T. H. Basterfield in a lecture de-

livered lie fore the members of the Wellington Philosophical Society (says the correspondent of the Pyttelton Times!, lie was talking about the manufacture of searclilight carbons which, prior to the Avar, was pre-eminently a German and Austrian industry. It was said that onlv four years ago the whole ol lie British fleet was supplied with German carbons. Carbons sent for our own torts were made at Xurnberg by the big German firm of Conradi. It was also stated that a few years ago it was pointed out to tbe British Government that it would not be able to play any searchlights if war broke out, that they were independent on foreign carbons, and in c<>use.l nence the P.rilisb Government subsidised one or two linns in Kngland to put down searchlight carbon factories. Nevertheless, practbally the whole of the world’s supply was made in Germany hy Conradi at Numbers', Siemens at

Chariot tenburg, and the rest in Austria. When I lie war broke out. said Professor Kasterfield, the liefenee Pcparlnipnt asked him if he could supply it with searchlight carbon. lie was not a manufacturer, and he trusted that he knew something of his own limitations, and before he replied lie got into touch with Mr William Ferguson, managing director of the Wellington Gas Company, and Mr Archibald Dougall. and consulted them as to the making of that product. The Gas Company and various other manufacturers in Wellington had done everything in their power to assist, and the result was that they had been able to make a carbon which would do its work.

At the Bluff Police Court on Monday Harry Cross, for discharging a rifle, in a public place, was lined £2, with 4s costs. Blacksmiths, farriers and saddlers are wanted for service at the front with the Kew Zealand Veterinary Corps. A Melbourne cablegram states that the military authorities are experimenting with a periscope attachment for rifles, invented by a Swede, with a view to. equipping the forces with it. A Press Association telegram from Auckland states that at noon yesterday there were. 242 patients in the various military hospitals of the dominion. The official opening of the Te Rangl Bowling Club for the season will lake place this afternoon at 2.30. An enjoyable afternoon is promised bowlers and the general public. This week’s Sydney boat to Wellington, the Manuka, was not expected to reach Wellington till late last night, and would not communicate with the shore till this morning. Shortly after seven o'clock last evening the Fire Brigade were summoned to the premises of Poole’s woodwaro factory. where it was found that a portion of the building at the rear of the engine was burning, Xu damage was done as the fire did not have a hold when the brigade arrived. On October ISth, 19th and 20th, the O’Connor Opera Company, by arrangement with J. C. Williamson, Btd., will play a season of three nights and will produce "The Girl In the Taxi,” "The Girl in the Train,” and ”The Orchid.” The company has just concluded a twelve months’ successful tour with the above operas in Australia, and is now entering upon a run through the dominion. A Press Association telegram- from Wellington states that Annie Rudd was yesterday convicted by Air Cooper, S.M., on a charge of sending to the Minister for Justice a postal packet which contained grossly abusive words. The information was laid by Constable Price, of Kilbirnie, about whom Rudd had communicated in offensive terms to several high police officials in Wellington. The letters were in the nature of serious complaints against the constable. A fine or £lO was imposed. Patriotic committees and others who have been agitated by the uncertainty of the legal position in regard to raffles will be interested to know that the Government is asking Parliament to pass legislation permitting raffles which are held in the interests of the War Funds and which may be approved by the Minister of Internal Affairs. Legislation is also being passed to enable persons other than licensed auctioneers to conduct auction sales in the interests of the Patriotic Funds. The chief provisions of the bills are explained by our Parliamentary reporter in his political notes this morning. Attention is drawn to the programme for to-night’s P.U.P. concert in the Theatre, which appears in this issue. Extra seating accommodation has been installed, the doors will be opened at 6.30 p.m., and the early comers will get the best seats. All seats except the boxes are 6d. The Minstrels, who take op all of the first part of the programme, will put their work through will) a swing—new songs, local hits, funny sayings, coon songs, dances, ballads anti choruses. In the second part Air Frank Booth will sing a patriotic song with a striking tableau. "Do your little bit for the Umpire, boys,” is the name of the song, and it is a local production. The music was written by Miss Grace K. Paton, A.T.C.L., and the words are by Air S. G. August. The song has a good swing and the words are appropriate. Copies of this song will be cold in the theatre. "Our heroes are dying, for arms they are crying, on you they're relying, no time for drinking now." Sign Kitchener's pledge at P.T.S.A. next Sunday, 3 p.m., Amethyst Hall. — (Advt.) Classy, Economical, Delicious, Appetising—'Taylor's” Old Port Cheese. Combines the best qualities of cheese in highly concentrated form. Grocers. s Voui- Hat Trade wanted. See advertisement page —. UNDJKILL'S. 'The flatters, opp. Post Office. x Ye lovers of Welsh Rarebit) Here's something good! Try "Taylor's” Old Fort Cheese on Toast. Spreads like butter. Delicious. Grocers. x Parasols are shown in good variety at ) THOMSON & BEATTIE'S. The new sticks witli fashionable handles in Clack, Satin, Silk, and Aloirc at to-6. 11 0, and 13 6. There is also a large and well 1 assorted stock of Children's Coloured Parasols. Prices from 1 - to 3 it each. How very cheap Flour is getting. At J. S. BAXTER'S you can purchase 2001bs for 28/-, lOOlbs for 14/9, Oolbs for 1/1 Vs, holbs for 4, -. Bran reduced to 9/ 6 for loOlbs. Pollard per sack uf ISOlbs for 10 9, and please remember Groceries of the best at very low prices at Baxter's lor prompt cash. x Quite a large number of people suffer from sluggish liver, with all the attendant discomfort of Giddiness, Pains in the Side, Headache, Backache, Constipation, and a characteristic languid easily tired feeling. it is well to know that there is a skilfully-prepared and efficacious remedy at hand. This valuable Liver Tonic is sold by Air K. SOMAIERVILLI), Chemist. Dee sued, Invercargill, at 3/6 a bottle, regarding which Mr J. T. Ivey, farmer, says:—“ For a number of months I had a bad taste in the mouth, want of appetite, was easily tired, and till my food felt alike, tasteless to me. Before coming to you 1 had taken medicine, but with no benefit. I lb.cn decided to try your Liver Tonic, and i am delighted to say that one bottle made a new man of me, and 1 cannot speak too highly of it.” x There may be seen in Price and X'-Rield's showrooms a most unique exhibition of Hummer novelties —Smart Costumes in the latest materials and styles. Dainty Robes in two shades of Crepe and Sponge Ciotiis, Piques. Tussores, Aluslins, etc. Never before has a greater collection been exhibited. There are Blouses in a variety of new fabrics, fashionable Spots and Stripes, and the prices arc incomparable. Ladies' Dress Hkirts to wear with blouses are very useful and all kinds of these are showing. .Special mention might be made of the new Belted Sports Coats; tiic cloths and colourings are very smart. See Price and Bulieid's windows to-day. x

The tCONOMIC OUTFITTER’S stocks cl Clothing and Mercery are now removed to newly acquired premises, No. L, Let street, opposite Post-office. x The first consideration of the careful, discriminating pharmacist, in buying drugs, is quality. We have built up a splendid prescription business by specialising in this branch of our profession, and take every care in our power to secure only the purest, freshest, arm most modern drugs. You can eliminate all chance and worry by sending your doctor's descriptions to GKO. 1. MOFi LTT, Family and .Dispensing Chemist, 57 Dee street. x. DO YOU CYCLE TO BUSINESS? To ride a bicycle to business means a saving of at least 2/ <> per week in Ham fares, and more than that it you buy your tyres cheaply. An exceptional opportunity is offered by Messrs U. \V. ’.i oODS & CO., Federal Buildings, Dc© street, for bicycle covers and tubes. Covers usually sold at 12/6 are now ottered at 4 j\i\ lubes, usual price 5/-, now Z/'J. every cover and tube sold is guaranteed to give satisfaction. fcj V NOI’SLS A'lvW ADVEKTISK.MK.\'TS. On page 1— Wanted, ploughman. Wanted, tailer-out, hushman. To lei, on lease —Private hotel. to’t rayed from I'nnnva, dark hack. Gold Crc:t tomatoes, lOd a tin, yt Mathcson's, Ltd. On page 6 Lyceum Pictures at 8. Popular Pictures at 2 and 7. Grand Pictures at 2 and 7. P.S. concert in Theatre. .Schools’ Hay at Rugby aPrk. i'cm nit al Queen indices. .Notice to members Bth Regimental Band. Blacksmiths, farriers, and saddlers Wanted for Kxpcditionary Forces. Southland Starr-Bowkett Society’s annual meeting of shareholders on Monday, October 1. Southland Kducation Institute monthly meeting on Saturday, at 1.20. Sale of work in Stobo Hall to-day. .Notice re price of milk. On page 3 Slock .‘•ale at Thornbmy ou October I. Charing sale, Mabel Bush, October 27. '’rient.il sale—McKay Bros.’ rooms, on Friday, October i.