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Southland Times, Issue 17659, 17 February 1916, Page 4

Questioned regarding the recent rapid rise in the price of kerosene and benzine Mr A. G. Cate, Wellington manager of the Vacuum Oil Company, told a G> s " borne Herald representative that freights for kerosene and benzine from New York were now at the rate of 100 cents per case, or equal to about 6,-t> and 0/8 (according to‘ exchange). it was now practically impossible to charter steamers from New York t0 Zealand and Australian ports, and th question of future supplies was one tw was likely to occasion some nttia anxietr.

According to information supplied by visitors to the North of Auckland (sa>s the New Zealand Herald), rain has been falling almost incessantly for the past three weeks in that part of the province. Many of the rivers overflowed their banks and flooded the surrounding country. The roads are in a deplorable condition, and are said to be worse now in some places than they are in the nnddle of winter. Very little damage, however, has been caused by the floods, and, as a result of the rain, the country :a stated to be as green as it is in spiing. Farmers arc jubilant, and a record dairying season is anticipated.

At about eight o’clock last evening the Fire Brigade was summoned to Bath’s coach factory in Yarrow street, where it was found on arrival that some shavings and other refuse near the furnace ha<l become ignited. The hose was quickly in place, however. and the incipient blaze without much trouble subdued. No damage was done.

At a meeting of the Gore Camera Club on Tuesday evening members decided to offer their services to the parents of relatives of those at the front. -Many no doubt would like to send their boys snapshots of their homos, and this work tlie club members are prepared to do to the best of their ability and so contribute a little to cheer those who arc fighting for King and country.

There are many large transactions taking place in fat cattle, ami probably a

record was established on Tuesday, when Mr J. s?. Rleming. of Springfield estate. Titiroa, sold to Air James 'Watson. *■*-' Kirk sind Co.. Ltd., 200 prime bullocks at £ll 10s per head. Since early in October Mr Fleming has sold to date fat stock to a value of over £5:100 off Springfield estate, and this property is still carrying GOO head cattle besides 600 to 700 sheep.

The South School Committee is compiling a Roll of Honour, which is to show the names of all ex-pupils who have enlisted for service of any kind at the Front. Such a list should be as complete as possible ami, to make it so, the committee is appealing to all who have any information concerning old boys of the school now at the front, or preparing to go there, to forward that information to the headmaster. The Committee will be glad if parents and friends will give immediate help in this direction.

An exciting experience has been met hy the P. and O. steamer Benalla. On the voyage to Australia a fire broke out on the vessel and it has recently had a narrow escape from destruction by an enemy submarine. Writing from London on December 17 to his father, Mr C. E. Morgan, Epsom, the third engineer of the Benalla, Mr Morgan, says: “We arrived here to-day after a very eventful voyage, details of which I am not permitted to write. We were chased by a submarine while we were in the Mediterranean Sea. We were extremely lucky to get through all right. Wc brought from Malta the crews of nine chips that had been sunk.”

At the Dairymen’s Association’s smoke concert last evening, Mr J. Robertson, of Waikiwi, made reference to the change in the conditions that appertained now compared with those when a Dairymen’s Association was first mooted in Invercargill twelve or thirteen years ago. He said that he was a lad at the time, but the retail prices for milk ruling then so far as he could remember were:—Per pint, 2d; per quart, two quarts, 7d; three quarts, Sd. Of course, at that time, he added, everything was cheaper. Land was then about one-third its present value; the very best dairy" cows could be purchased for £8; and other tilings necessary" to the dairymen were similarly cheap.

In last week’s Gazette is published an Order-in-Council suspending the provisions of the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, and all awards and industrial agreements preventing or restricting the employment of discharged soldiers. A discharged soldier who desires employment in an industry which is the subject of an award or an agreement may apply to the inspector of factories, who, after making inquiry as to the fitness and ability of the applicant for such employment, and after giving the union concerned a reasonable opportunity of expressing its views, may issue a discharged soldier’s permit for employment in the industry for such term, at such rate of wages, and upon such other conditions as he thinks fit.

The following reorganisation scheme was adopted by the Locomotive Enginedrivers' Conference at Christchurch on Tuesday: “That the head office of the association be situated at Wellington; that the president of the association be elected by the Grand Council, not necessarily from their own number; that the subscriptions be increased from Is to Is 6d per month: that a general secretary be appointed to devote his time exclusively to the association at a salary of £3OO per annum; three months’ notice from the general secretary and a thi;eefifths majority vote from the association members shall be necessary to remove the general secretary from office: the “Loco Record’ to be published at the head office of the association, the general secretary to be editor and manager, Mr W. McArley, the present general secretary, Was appointed to the position.

A tribute to the officers of the Railway Department was paid by Mr S. Ken. nedy (ex-president of the New Zealand Locomotive Engine-drivers’, Firemen’s, and Cleaners’ Association) at a smoke concert to the conference delegates on Saturday night. He said there appeared to exist an impression that the management was antagonistic to the men. He had had a good deal of experience in connection with appeal cases and enquiries, and his opinion was that the general manager, the assistant-general manager, and the heads of departments generally were kindly disposed towards the men, and honestly tried to be fair. He could recall only one case in which a man did not get justice—he referred to .Carter’s case, in Invercargill.—(Applause.) That was a case where an en-gine-driver did not get justice, and he ■was sorry that the department had not keen able to put it right.

Replying to the representations made fcy Mr J. C. Thompson, M.P., in support of the acceleration of the passenger train between Waimahaka and Invercargill on Saturdays, the .Minister of Railways eays that an analysis of the traffic indicates clearly that there is not sufficient business on the branch to warrant running passenger trains. The afternoon passenger train from Invercargill has already had the shunting restricted to certain stations, and if the balance of the shunting wore put upon the 11.15 a.m. train it would be necessary to increase its schedule time by 30 minutes or more by despatching it earlier, which would reduce the time available to passengers arriving by the 10.30 a.m. train, and thereby give cause for complaint. Further, the effect of such an arrangement would simply be to expedite one set of passengers at the expense of the other, ■which he thought was not desirable. In the circumstances he regretted he could not sec bis way to accede to the request at the present time.

In a recent number of the Radies' Field comment is made on the fact that a new fashion in weddings has crept in. It is the abandonment of the reception and wedding tea. which was often regarded by the guests as the most important part of the entertainment. The new rule is to let friends know, without the formality of an invitation, Unit they will be welcome at the church, and, for the rest, if there be any domestic hospitality at all, it is confined to the near relatives of the bride and bridegroom, and no friends at all beyond the bridesmaids and the best man are present. Of course, the innovation is what is called a "war fashion," and is not at all likely to become a permanent custom, for it would not be in keeping with the traditions of marriages. Nor would it meet with favour in the eyes of the florists, dressmakers, caterers, and others to whom a smart wedding means extra trade. Nevertheless, tiic simplicity, together with the lack of gaiety, are felt to be more in keeping with the times, and also with the fact that many of the bridegrooms are home from the trenches on furlough, in the description of at least ten of the weddings of importance which wore celebrated in Kngland during the early part of December it was stated that, "in accordance witli tlie custom of the hour, there was no jtvedding reception,"

A return lias been prepared by th ■> [Agricultural Department showing the quantities of hemp, tow, and stripper slips graded at tin; ports of the dominnion during last mouth. The total number of bales of hemp graded was 10. 533 as compared with 60111 for the corresponding month of last year, an Increase of 3SSO bales. For the twelve months ending January ill, 1916, the number of bales graded was 134,703 as compared with 0i1,301 for the previous twelve months, an increase of ill, 101 bales. Of tow 333-1 bales were dealt with as compared with 1901 for the corresponding month of last year, an increase of 1333 bales. For the ewelve months the number of hales graded was 21,303 as compared with 37,616 for the previous twelve months, an increase of 666.” bales. During the mouth the number of bales of stripper slips graded was gni as compared with 11.7 for the corresponding month of last year, an increase of 716 hales. For the tear the number of bales was 1773 as compared with 1274 for the previous twelve months, an Ancrease of 3499 bales.

The Invercargill representative of Cook's Agency lias addressed a letter to the chairman of the Otago expansion League with respect to his remarks concerning preference to one tourist resort over another. The writer says; "Wo have never suggested to, advised, or recommended any person not to visit the Cold Lakes of Otago and Southland, and wc have never suggested to, .advised, or recommended any person to visit the Mot Lakes of the North Island in preference to the Cold Lakes or holiday resorts of the South Island. The person who told you that Cook's Agency tit Invercargill had done so told you an untruth.’’

To pass over 3500 of the correspondence students through the matriculation, senior and .junior public service, solicitors’ general knowledge, teachers' and university exams.. and over 1500 through the accountancy degree and university book-keeping exams., and over ISO through the various law exams., i.s a record any educational institution may ho proud of. Stioli is the record of Hemingway and .Robertson's Correspondence Schools of Auckland, in addition, through its splendid organisation, the firm assists every year several hundred of those who study its home study courses to better their positions. Those desirous of passing any of the above exams, or of obtaining better positions by learning thoroughly, expeditiously, privately and inexpensively, book-keep-ing, shorthand, accountancy, advertisement writing, or receiving a sound business education, have an opportunity of obtaining expert help and advice, for to-dav and this evening the director of the schools, Mr W. H. Hemingway may be interviewed at the Grand Hotel. Dee street. Mr Hemingway will be in Gore on Friday and Saturday. x

2/- to 5/- in the £ having on Underwear.—Undrill’s Sale, opp. Post Office. A GOOD PLACE TO STAY': RAILWAY HOTEL, INVERCARGILL. Right opposite Railway Station. x

Great Patriotic effort by W.C.T.U. Mrs Lee Cowie gives £SOO house, to be sold on Monday, 21st, at Rialto, by Todd. Roll up patriots and purchase. x THOMSON & BEATTIE’S End-of-Season Sale finishes on Saturday night. Among the final week's bargains, you will find a large assortment of Neckwear in Coloured Bows, Coat and Blouse Collars and "White Blouse and Coat Collars. Usual prices from 1/- to 4/11. Sale prices from 6d, 9d, 1/- to 1/3. x

Eczema is the most common and most annoying skin disease that flesh is heir to, and, as many have found, is extremely hard to eradicate. A portion of the skin becomes irritable, smarting, burning. red, inflamed, stiff, sometimes scaly, and the intense itching is hard to put up with, giving rise to much suffering and broken rest. Obstinate cases of this complaint are really difficulty to cure unless experience shows the way. Mr R. Sommerville, chemist and optician. Bank Buildings, Dee street, Invercargill, has had the necessary experience, and now sells the medicine and ointment to effect a speedy cure, and at moderate cost. x

In order to make room for our New Season’s Goods, which will shortly be to hand, we are thoroughly overhauling our stocks in all departments, throwing out all Remnants and Oddments. So that these will sell quickly, they are being marked at extremely low prices. They comprise smart, up-to-date goods and materials, by viewing which the public will have an opportunity of securing some extraordinary bargains. Remnants of Tweeds and Dress Fabrics: Remnants of Silks; Remnants of Voiles, Muslins, Prints, Poplins, Linings, etc., etc., all to clear at half marked prices. We invite inspection. PRICE & BULLEID. x Buy for prompt cash and save your money. One of the most effective ways of saving your money is to buy for ready money from BAXTER'S —if you buy on credit you keep paying for other people’s bad debts. x The travelling public can obtain all Newspapers, Magazines, Latest Books. All brands of Clgaiettes, Tobaccos and Confectionery. No half-holiday at the Bookstall. C. RODGERS, Proprietor, x

The reason why the B.S.A, Company are able to give such good deliveries of the B.S.A. motor cycles is very largely due to the fact that the British Government have recognised the tremendous efforts of the B.S.A. Company to supply various forms of munitions and military equipment, which have been necessary for the successful carrying out of the present war. The B.S.A. Company are turning out such quantities of military rifles, machine guns, and other munitions, also a very large number of the special military folding bicycle, having spent something over half a million pounds in the erection of special buildings and plant for this purpose since the outbreak of war. Their Daimler Works at Coventry have also been placed almost entirely at the disposal of the Government, and are turning out huge quantities of motor transport and aeroplane equipment. A large number of B.S.A. motor cycles have also been purchased by the British and the Allies for military purposes, and in view of the tremendous output of other munitions by the B.S.A. Company, they have been allowed to retain a portion of the motor cycle output for the export trade, which is giving an opportunity for the New Zealand agents to obtain good deliveries of this machine. the sales of which have more than doubled throughout the dominion the past year. It is, of course, impossible to say for a certainty, that future deliveries will be as good, and intending purchasers will be wise to take out of the stocks which are due to arrive in Invercargill during the next few weeks. G. W. Woods and Co. fire Southland Agents for the B.S.A.

SYNOPSIS NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

On page 1— Wanted, man. Wanted, housemaid. Wanted, thrcshingmill men. For sale, two sashes for shop. Young lady wants position in office. Auction sale of fruit to-day at Exchange Sale Rooms. Applications called for teachers by Southland Education Board. On page 3 The Exhibition sale at Thomson and Beattie’s finishes on Saturday night. On page 6 Grand Pictures at 2 and 6.45. Popular Pictures at - and 6.45. Week-end excursion tickets to Queenstown issued each Saturday until Mar. 25. Meeting St. .lohn Ambulance Brigade (.Nursing Division), Keb. IS. Sale of unclaimed property by Police Department. hunch at the A.C.M. tearooms or Hie Federal. The Wnntton Studio are the people ■with the "taking” way. On page S Kapnka stock sale, February 25. Dipton stock sale, February 2S.