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Southland Times, Issue 17783, 12 July 1916, Page 4

In the Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., Nicholas Walsh was convicted and fined £2 on a charge of procuring liquor during the currency of a prohibition order. On a further charge of drunkenness Walsh was convicted and discharged. Labour is reported scarce for the coming soring work (says the Tapanui Courier). The State Nursery Forestry Department reports that returned soldiers will not stihk to a job, although worth from 9s to 10s a day on contract digging holes in preparation for trees. A farmer stated yesterday at Wallacetown that breeding ewes had advanced in price since May last by fully Ss per head, the demand coming principally from Canterbury, At 30s per head it is contended that, at present prices, there is still a good margin for profit for North Otago and Canterbury buyers. A Washington cable reports that a bill aimed at the - ‘Tellow Press" has been, introduced in Congress. It makes it punishable to publish a false report or rum. our bearing on the international relations of the United Stales tending to affect peaceful relations with other countries. The inspectors of the Stock Department were very busy yesterday at the Wallacetown stock sale placarding pens in which were contained sheep that were allegedly "lousy." A good deal of comment was occasioned in consequence. Prosecutions will follow in each instance as a result.

Addressing the Labour League Mr Griffith, Minister for Education in New South attacked jurymen. He said it was hopeless for a prominent Labourite to expect a verdict from a jury of property-owners on account of the Fair Rents Act, no matter how gross the injury or how complete the evidence.

We have often heard of animals dying from a "broken heart." The other day Mr R. Jamieson killed one of two pigs that had been reared together from suckers. The next morning lie discovered the remaining one dead in the sty. A district resident had at one time two pet lambs. One died. The other was so heart-broken that it was afterward* found dead alongside its mate.

The Auckland Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution that the suggested tax on war profits was wrong in principle, and will in numerous cases result in grave injustice. It recommended more liberal provision to meet cases of hardship, and resolved that the proposed method of assessing the standard of income must prove ineffective in the case of farmers. The chamber considers that a tax on all exports which, have increased in value since August, 1914. should he imposed.

q;ii C Commonwealth Ministry has decided to take action in conjunction with the States to eradicate venereal diseases by the establishment of clinics for treatnient at an estimated expenditure of 125,000 annually. It is estimated that 16 per cent, of persons'in receipt of invalid pensions became invalids through the effects of syphilis. If the diseas* were eliminated it is believed tile present number of invalid pensions would be reduced 10 per cent, and result in an annual saving of £60,000.

A number of Southland draught horsebreeders and owners are taking consignments across to Melbourne, notwithstanding the somewhat pessimistic reports that are arriving regarding the draught horse market on the other side. A fairly big consignment will leave Bluff on Thursday, and included amongst the prospective shippers are Messrs M. J. Dooley (Kapuka). Andrew Clirystall (Lochiel), Robert Kennedy (Drummond), Wm. Kennedy (Bayswater), and J. B. Forde (Heddon Bush). Mr .). T. Cox will also make the passage across.

A meeting of Winton ladies, convened by the Mayoress will) the object of making a united effort to provide the soldiers with what is known as "Dominion Parcels,” was held in the Council Chambers on Friday afternoon, and was very largely attended. The Mayor outlined the proposal which was taken up wholeheartedly, and a strong executive wm formed. Mrs Walker was elected president of the branch formed under the auspices of the Southland War Funds Association, Mrs Dr Gow vice-presftent, and Mesdames Walsh and T. A. Me William joint secretaries; committees—works, knitting, collecting—were formed and a monthly report of progress will b» made. .

A Press Association wire states that a mass meeting of railway employees at Petone Workshops passed a resolution protesting against the withholding of the war bonus to railway workers until the Appropriation Act is passed. The secretary of the Regimental Band desires to thank the employers of bandsmen who have most generously assisted the band to turn out to the various patriotic functions, often at great inconvenience, and especially in connection with the visit of the 14th Reinforcements. Tt is understood that a conference ■will be held in regard to the question of the early closing of hotels during war time, between the representative of the two parties, wires our Parliamentary correspondent. The supporters of early closing will be represented by .Messrs Anderson, Craigie, and Wilkinson, whilst the other side wilt he represented by .Messrs W, If. Field, Htatham, and Wilford. On all sides opinions are expressed that the weekly stock sales at Wallacetown have come to stay, and the usual expression is in the direction that it is n pity that they did not happen sooner. The entries collectively , taken on a monthly basis, show a marked increase compared with any similar period during which fortnightly sales were held, and, apart from the extra revenue derived and the greater importance given the Southland's metropolis as a stock centre, the convenience accorded all round is so well realised and appreciated that a reversion to the old order Of things would prove most unpopular. Our Parliamentary correspondent ■Wires:—The continued absence from the House of the Prime Minister owing to indisposition is delaying the business of the session to some extent. Practically the whole of yesterday afternoon’s sitting of the House was filled in by marking time on a departmental report presented by Sir J. G- Ward which, as it related to public buildings, afforded members an opportunity of initiating a discussion regarding the delay in the progress of the new Parliament building. The fact that several members have been, or are now, suffering from influenza and colds, rightly or wrongly attributed to draughts and defective ventilation, was seized upon as an argument for hastening the transfer of members to the chamber in the new buildings, even before the remainder of the building, has been completed. The Hon. A. T. Ngata, who made a speech edged with keen satire, said that in the opinion of the public the work done by Parliament, even at the best of times was "rotten," and that therefore it did not matter a great deal in the said public’s opinion where the Legislature did their work. In regard to the embellishments of the new buildings he made an eloquent plea for recognition of the beauties of Maori architecture. Mr Glover asked that the architecture of the Cook Islands should not be forgotten in the adornments of the new building.

Mr T. -McKenzie has sold His farm at South Hillend to Mr Diamond, of Waianiwa.

STOCKING SALK—Bargains in Men’s Wear. UNDRILL’S, opp. Post-office, x There hag recently been a strong revival in the popularity of Cream Serges. They are being very extensively used in England this season. THOMSON AND BEATTIE, LTD., received an early shipment of these goods at the old prices, and can offer pure Wool Cream Serges at 3/6 to 7/6. They are worth 1/- to 2/- over marked prices, x

Lovers of good Tea should not fail to drink BAXTER’S CHOICE. HAVA TEA Trom the Rava Tea Gardens —the quality is good, the liquor rich, the flavour excellent. Price only 1/8 per lb. Absolutely the best Tea at the money in Southland. Also in 51b tins and 101b tins. Try it. x

During the currency of the COIAJSSAL WINTER SALE at & BULLEID’S (LTD.), the Millinery Department has done exceptional business in all lines of Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats. As the stock of Hats must simply go, extra inducements are being offered to effect a speedy and complete clearance. Young and old may participate in the Special Price quotations, as all lines arc under offer. x

Only one remedy for coughs and colds bears the name “NAZOL.” And “NAZOL” is the quickest, surest, cheapest remedy. Beware of “Just as goods." Accept nothing but "NAZOL." ■ x “As this is the quietest season for Cycle and Motor Cycle Repairing, Messrs T. W. VICKERY, LTD.’s, Staff are busy rejiewlng and renovating secondhand Motor Cycles and Cycles. Included among these Motor Cycles are Indians, Singers, Auroro 2-strokes, Matchless Twins, Triumphs, and several of them are under twelve months' old. Some are practically new and merely require thoroughly cleaning up to bo new again. These newer ones will be available first, as they take least time to do up. All engines and parts are overhauled, whether necessary or not. If you want to secure a practically new Motor Cycle at less than two-thirds cost, you want to earmark one of these machines as it is going together. Once fitted up they arc soon disposed of, as this firm dispose of all secondhand Motor Cycles at actual cost.’* x

Difficult breathing, due to Nasal Catarrh, can bo promptly relieved by “NAZOL.” Its penetrating properties kill the germs of Catarrh. Use the Nozol inhaler. x Life itself often hangs in the balance when a prescription is being dispensed. On the quality, purity, and freshness of the drugs—on the care exercised in weighing and measuring them depends the health and well-being of the patient. Because of our experience and training —because of the exacting and scrupulous care exercised in the careful reading and accurate dispensing of prescriptions, this Pharmacy has secured the confidence of our medical men and the general public. Mr R. SOMMBRVILLE, chemist, D?e street, also says that his prices for dispensing pure drugs arc as low as you dare pay if you want the best prescription service. x

SYNOPSIS NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. On page 1— Lost, watch. Found, parrot. Lost, pocket-book. Wanted, housekeepers. Wanted by married man, farm managership. Buy your clover seed from Boyd’s Agency. Applications called for dairy factory sum is tan ts. Tenders called for book debts, etc., of David Meredith (bankrupt). The Federal Tearooms or A.CJM. post cakes to the soldiers. Procure genuine liquorice by buying Folazzi liquorice from Mathcsons, Ltd. On pag* 3 Lewis's big bi-annual clearance commences to-morrow. On pag* 3 Popular Pictures at 1.45 and 6.45. Grand Pictures at 1.43 and 6.45. Albion Pictures at 2 and 7. Notice re accounts in connection with 14th Mounted Reinforcements. Get your piano tuned by F. B. Howell. See H. & J, Smith's windows this week. On pag* *— Special bargains this week at McGrucr Taylor's. On paga 6 Lumsden stock sale, July 19. Sale of trotting stock (on account Max Friedlander, Ksq.), horse bazaar, jGore, July 22. Woodlands stock sole, July 13.