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Southland Times, Issue 17786, 15 July 1916, Page 4

At yesterday's meeting of the Southland County Council the tender for maintenance gravel on the Bay and North road of £BS preferred by Win Dawson was accepted. Twelve ounces of gold from the South, land County were purchased by the Bank of New Zealand, Invercargill, daring th* month of June, and declaration* in regard to 989 ounces were lodged with th« Collector of Customs, Dunedin, during the month of April. A London cable states that the Bank of England rate is 6 per cent. In the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning, before Mr G. Greickshank, S.M., John Steven McPherson, late of Invercargill, was charged that he, having received the sum of £45 14/9 from one Sarah Ann Chambers on terms requiring him to pay the same to her creditors, did fraudulently omit to pay the same, thereby committing theft. Mr H, A. McDonald appeared for i the accused, while De-tective-Sergeant ' Cameron prosecuted. On the application of the police the accused was remanded till July 19. bail being allowed in two sureties of £6* each. The general rates for 1916-17 were yesterday fixed by the Southland County Council as follow;—Waihopai riding, I%d in the £ on the unimproved value of all rateable property; Aworua riding, 1 5-16 d; WaHacetown riding, I 6-16 d; Winton riding, l%d; Oretl riding, l%d; Hokonui riding, l%d; Waikaia riding, lUd; Mataura riding, l%d; Toetoes riding, 2%d. The hospital and charitable aid rate was fixed at l-9d; the mining property rate at 2d; the Otarala road district rate at X-XOd; the Wyndham road district rate at %d; the Tuturau road district rate at %d; the Colllngwood special rate at l%d; the Grassmere special rate at lid, and the Walmumu pte at %d in the £. "See your own country first” is, doubtless, and admirable injunction, but it might be improved by the addition of “and persuade the other fellow to sea it too.” The latest innovation of the New Zealand Railway Department is the issue of what is known as “poster stamps.” These take the shape of artistically coloured New Zealand views of about 2 by 1% inches surmounted by the words "Visit New Zealand,” and bear, ing an Invitation to apply to the General Manager, New Zealand Railways, for further particulars. The stamps are gummed on the back and are being supplied in lots of 500 for 5/-, or booklets of 80 for 1/-, and are intended for affixing to correspondence, preferably that to other countries, with the object of advertising New Zealand. Captain Whitney, of Auckland, is at present on a visit tp Wellington to mako arrangements for the enlistment of yachtsmen, motor boat enthusiasts, and others for special motor boat patrol service on the coats of Great Britain and the shores of the Mediterranean. The British naval authorities, represented by a small party of officers under Commander F. P. Armstrong, are visiting the various British colonies to secure recruits, and Captain Whitney is enrolling men for this exciting service pending tlie arrival of Commander Armstrong from Canada. Captain Whitney has received a cablegram from the Admiralty, giving him full power to act as agent for Commander Armstrong. On the latter’s arrival he will interview yachtsmen as to their experience and suitability for inclusion In the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve. Professional sailors, with Board of Trade certificates, will also be considered for commissions in the Reserve, provided they are able to furnish a five years' testimonial. Those who are successful in entering the Reserve .will be taken to Capetown by the New Zealand Government, and the Admiralty win arrange passages from that port Home. The boats used in the patrol work will be hj£h-powored launri*e«,_

The Paloona left Melbourne for Bcluff direct on July 13th with 343 packages of adails for New Zealand. In the Magistrates Court yesterday morning, before Mr G. Crulckshank, J. B. Forde. jun, (Heddoa Bush>. a judg- . Tnent debtor, was ordered to pay £» Os -d by August 1, in default 10 days imprls- | onment. Another debtor. chas(Makarewa), was ordered to pay £- Os 6d by August 1 or undergo " days imprisonment. Miss E. A. Rout, of the Volunteer Sisetrhood, has sent from Cairo, to Mrs C. H. GUbv, as secretary of the Christchurch ' Lady Liverpool Committee, specimens of dowers that had been placed on the graves of New Zealand soldiers in the Old Cairo Cemetery, and the Chatby Cemetery, Alexandra. Members of the Sisterhood visited the cemeteries on Anzac Day and placed flowers on all the New Zealand grates they could discover. In t,he evening they returned to the cemeteries and gathered a few flowers from each grave, and placed them in envelopes, each envelope bearing the name of the soldier burled in the grave from which the flowers were taken. These envelopes have been sent to Mrs LUb>, with a request that the envelopes should be given to the next-of-kin. The expense of obtaining the flowers and or going to the cemeteries was met by the Y.M.C.A., but all the work was done by members of the Sisterhood. Miss Rout, In her letter, says:—"More than 100 wreaths were made the night before the commemoration service at Anzac Hotel. They were hung along the walls of the central hail, and at the close of the service were taken to the Old Cairo Cemetery—one for each grave. The service was short and simple. The crosses were not yet erected on all the graves, but that will be finished soon. They are durable and suitable in every Way to mark our soldiers* graves. STOCKING SALE—Bargains in Men’s .Wear. UNDRILL’S, opp. Post-office, x COST OK LIVING REDUCED BY BUYING YOUR GROCERIES FROM BAXTER S FOR PROMPT CASH. x Prior to stocktaking you can get some great Bargains in Carpet Squares and Passage Linoleums at THOMSON AND BEATTIE’S. The prices of these have gone up to a great figure, so any reduction off old prices makes a bargain which the thrifty should not miss seeing. x Many a one to-day is suffering ver> great inconvenience and pain for the want of proper Spectacles to enable them to read and write and get about their business with any degree of comfort and pleasure to themselves. These visual defects can be speedily rectified by consulting Mr R. SOMMERVILLE, Chemist and Eyesight Specialist, who has a branch of his now well-known Pharmacy in Bank Buildings, Dee street, Invercargill, fitted with all modern appliances for sight-testing by scientific methods. . By this means Glasses can be supplied to suit any and every sight. The Spectacles only are charged for, notwithstanding the great care that Is taken in properly testing the eyesight. x There are Bargains big enough to bring smiles to the face of every woman whose expenditure on personal attire is limited. The variety is immense. The very latest in Trimmed Millinery can be purchased for 3/11 at PRICE & BULLEID’S, LTD., Tay and Kelvin street. Now is your opportunity to buy at Colossal Sale Prices. Com© and see for yourself. Inspect the Millinery display in their windows. 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.’s, Staff are busy renewing and renovating secondhand Motor Cycles and Cycle's. Included among tiiese. Motor Cycles are Indians, Singers, Aurora' 2-strofces, Matchless Twins, 'Drllimphs, 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 time to do up. All engines and parts are overhauled, whether necessary or not. 11 you want to secure a practically new Motor Cycle at leas 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 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 Life itself often hangs in the balance when a prescription Is being dispensed. On the quality, purity, and freshness «f 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. Dee street, also says that his prices for dispensing pure drugs are as low as you dare pay if you want the best prescription service. x Difficult breathing, due to Nasal Catarrh, can be promptly relieved by “NAZOL.” Its penetrating properties kill the germs of Catarrh. Use the Nazol Inhaler. x "Delay of Justice is injustice.” 1 —Lander. Mothers and beads of families should. In justice to themselves and their chiid>yen, know the great value of BAXTER’S LUNG PRESERVER as a remedy for all cheat and bronchial troubles. A great deal of distress would be saved. “Baxter’s” invariably gives relief In the Severest cases of coughs, colds, sore throats and like worries, besides toning np the system that has been weakened by , constant suffering. A big bottle costs 1/10 at all Chemists and Storekeepers. . x If your child has a nasty cough, give the little one “NAZOL” Five drops on sugar will work wonders. "NAZOL” always relieves. 60 doses cost only 1/6. CUT DOWN TYRE 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 for the Money.” The demand for “Firestones” has made the manufacturers the largest producers in America, specialising on tyros and rims. Try out a "Flrestone” tyre on your car, and demonstrate for yourself that they give greater mile, age. Further particulars from A. PATRICK & CO., LTD., Wanganui, and Wellington, Agents for New Zealand. SYNOPSIS NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. •n page 1— Lost—Bag. Wanted —Boy. Wanted —Motor car. Wanted—Married couples. Wanted —Cheese factory manager. Applications for gardener called. Applications for temporary clerks celled. Buy your groceries from Baxter’s for cash. Big bargains in millinery, etc., at Price and Bulleid’s. Colin McDonald, Ltd., have small dairy farm for sale. G. P. Keddell has money to lend on approved security. On page a— Before buying a piano Inspect the famous makes at Begg’s. Big bargains now offering at Copeland’s. On page 3 See the Globe separators at A. and T. Burt’s, On peg* 4 Buy your Derby boots from the H.B. On page 9 Popular Pictures at 2 and 6.46. Grand Pictures at 2 and 6.45. Albion Pictures at 1.45 and 6.45. Pink Dandles in Municipal Theatre on July 24. Help the Dominion Gift Parcels Fund by visiting the two Sea Elephants, now on view. Meeting of objectors to city valuation on July 17. Special meeting of Wairio Jockey Club on July 21. On page 8— Bray Bros.—Weekly market. McKay Bros.—Weekly market. W. Todd and Co.—Weekly market. Wright, Stephenson and Co.’s hors© gale. Wallacetown stock sale on July IS. Lumsden stock sale on July 19.