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Southland Times, Issue 17784, 13 July 1916, Page 4

A meeting of representatives of seven women's societies in Auckland passed resolutions protesting against the war regulations relating to women and drink and the prevention of disease, expressing the opinion that matters of such supreme importance should be fully discussed bjr Parliament before becoming law. A Christchurch telegram states:— Nurse Elsie Crichton, aged 20, whose parents reside at Rangiora, left a nursing home last night early, and was crossing Papanui road, when she was struck by a tram. Her skull was fractured, and she died shortly afterward* in the General Hospital. •The case of Maria Jackson against Michael O’Brien, in which a jury of four returned a verdict for the defendant at the last sittings of the Supreme Court at Invercargill, was the subject of further proceedings in Dunedin recently, when Mr W. G. Hay applied on behalf of Mrs Jackson to His Honour, Mr Justice .Sim, for a new trial on the ground that the verdict was against the weight of evidence. -Mr W. Macalistcr opposed the application, and after hearing argument His Honour reserved his decision, which he delivered in Dunedin on Tuesday. In the course of his judgment His Honour stated that he was unable to say that the verdict was one which tlie jury, viewing the whole of the evidence reasonably, could not properly find. He accordingly dismissed the application, with costs to defendant, £7 7/-.

An enquiry was held on Tuesday before the District Coroner, Mr George Crukkshank. into the circumstances surrounding the death of IValter William Leash, of Halfmoon Bay, who died in the Southland Hospital on .Inly ii, while undergoing a serious operation for Grave's IMsease. Kvidence was given by Thomas Leask, hoatbuilder, of Stewart Island, to the effect that deceased had been in had health for some time prior to his admission to the hospital.—Dr Brown, Medical Superintendent, stated that deceased had been undergoing medical treatment at the hospital for four months for Graves’ Disease, and after consultation witli Dr Voung, it was decided that an operation was the only chance of saving deceased’s life. During this operation portion of the thyroid gland would have to lie removed, and in his opinion death was due to acute thyroid poisoning, caused by pressure on the thyroid gland during the necessary manipulations, driving the poisonous secretion contained in the gland into the blood circulation, and thence to an already much weakened heart. —After taking the evidence of Drs Young and MeCaw, which corroborated that of Dr Brown, the Coroner returned a verdict accordingly.

'Tails which left New Zealand on the 25th May arrived in London on the afternoon of 10th instant. A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that owing to u clerical error the resolution adopted by tic Anglican Synod on Monday evening was made to appear as if the Synod favoured s o'clock closing <d; hotel bars. it should have read six o oolock. The secretary of the Farmers' Union reports having received a donation ot £SO to the European Allies’ Belief Fund from Mr .Ino. McQueen, and has remitted to the High Commissioner, London, a num of £75. This fund was established some time ago by the executive of the Farmers' Union, and a sum of £1625 has been remitted to date. A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that the conference of watersiders held on Tuesday to consider the Military Service Bill is stated to have been attended hy delegates representing 20,000 workers. The result of the deliberations as to the attitude to be taken up towards the Bill was not communicated to the press. At Christchurch yesterday a motor cyclist was charged with carrying a pillion rider in addition to a passenger m u side-car, contrary to the Council bylaw. Evidence was given to show that the practice was commended in America and other countries as giving stability to the cycle, especially in climbing hills. The Magistrate said that he saw no danger in the practice when a side-car was attached, and dismissed the charge to allow the Council to alter the by-law. in response to the circular issued by the Education Board embodying a suggestion from the Minister of Education, the Lumsden school pupils busied themselves on duly 10 to earn money for the help of the Belgians. Though winter time does not lend Itself well to such efforts, many and ingenious were the methods employed to raise funds. Babbiting was in favour, and boys earned somewhere about £2 in this. Other employments were digging the garden, grubbing gorse, clearing paddocks, clean, ins fowlhouses, chimneys, spouting, otables and harness, pulling turnips. One boy chopped wood, another cleaned a motor-bicycle and, being something of a smith, he converted a horse-shoe Into an iron stand. Girls helped at home, sewed, scrubbed, ironed and churned, while not a few sold vegetables (.carrots, parsnips, beetroot, and cabbage plants), fruit, eggs, bacon, and ducks. Several girls were •successful in the sale of lollies, otheis sold mitbread, cups of tea, buttonhole bouriuets, cigarettes, and Mags. Altogether the efforts of IHO children realised £ls. While those immediately concerned ■would be the last to boast of the results of their efforts, it may he mentioned that since Belgium Day in March last year, by. work, by concert, and lecture, and especially by the generous help of the residents of the district, the Lumsden school has raised over £l2O for war funds, or nearly £1 per pupil (131 on roll). *

STOCKING SAUK—Bargains in Men’s [Wear. UNDRILL’S, opp. Post-office, x

A good selection of Perfumes can he obtained at THOMSON & BBATTIK’S, old Lavender Water from Hd to <l/6 per bottle. Eau-de-Cologne from 1/- to :: ’ll per bottle. Wicker-covered bottles g/t>. The best quality perfumes. Sweet .Lavender made up in bags at L- per bag. x

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

During the currency ot the COIX)SS.\L [WINTER SALE at PRICK & BULL.KID’S (LTD.), the Millinery Department lias 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 are under offer. x

A GOOD PLACE TO STAY; RAILWAY HOTEL. INVERCARGILL* Right opposite Railway Station. x

“As this is the quietest season for Cycle and Motor Cycle Repairing. Messrs T. W. VICKERY, LTD.’a, Staff arc busy renewing and renovating Motor Cycles and Cycles. Included among th«se Motor Cycles arc 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 be new again. These newer ones will be available first, as they take least tune 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 are soon disposed of, as this firm dispose of all secondhand Motor Cycles at actual cost.’’ x

Life itself often hangs in the balance when a proscription 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 Hit confidence of our medical men and the general public. Mr R. SOMMERVILLE, chemist. Dee street, also says that his prices for dispensing pure drugs are as low as you dare pay if you want the best proscription service. x

CUT DOWN TV RE COSTS—USE “FIRESTONES.”

Extra tread, extra side wall, extra Coating of finest rubber between fabric plies—these are three of seven reasons ■why ‘‘Firestone" Tyres give "Most Miles lor the Money." The demand for "Kireatonea” has made the manufacturers the largest producers in America, specialising on tyres ami rims. Try out a “Fire*tone" tyre on your car, and demonstrate lor yourself that they give greater mileage. Further particulars from A. FI AT RICK & CO., LTD,, Wanganui, *nd Wellington, Agents for New Zealand. THE EXPLANATION. Mrs Smith was curious for a long time to know why her boy was always so eager to go into his aunt’s next door. She didn't like to think that Aunty could manage children better than she. it •was Willie himself who explained; ‘‘Muvvcr." he cried out one day, "why don't you give mo Extract on my bwed, like Aunty?” Mrs Smith soon learned All about WILSON'S .MALT EXTRACT, and Willie Is now happier at home amt healthier in body. Wilson's Malt Extract 1a the concentrated essence of the finest malted barley, and embodies great power of nourishment in small form. Children derive Immediate benefit from its use. Chemist and Stores. Wholesale: ROYD3 BROS. AND KIRK. LTD. 3 SYNOPSIS NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. ©a page 1— Lost, watch. Lost, parrot. For sale, engine. Wanted, overseer. For sale, 50 shares. Wanted, kitchenmaid. Carpenter wants work. Wanted, tradesman and improve!. Buy your hot water bag from Macaiister's. Try Baxter's for benefit of the cash system. Don't let your cough get worse, but ■visit R. Sommervilie. Big bargains this week at 11. & .1. Smith's. On page 2 See the Globe "steel" churns at A. and T Burt’s. Lewis's bi-annual clearance sale is now on. On page 3 Albion Pictures at 3 and T. Grand Pictures at 3 and 7. Popular Pictures at 2 and 7. If you want good footwear visit John Kingsland and Co. Notice re sitting of Assessment Court. Week-end excursion to Queenstown ■tart on July 15. On page 4 The Economic sale is still drawing good business. On page 6 Furniture sale. North In'gill, July 11. Weekly furniture sale to-day —Win. Todd and Co.