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Southland Times, Issue 17788, 18 July 1916, Page 4

About 14,000 cases of bananas from the islands have, been condemned by the inspector at Auckland on account of being largely affected by scale. The value of the bananas is about £5950. Instructions from the Agricultural Department headquarters are awaited as to how the condemned fruit is to be dealt with.

At the Magistrate’s Court James Clark was committed for trial at Hamilton on a charge of a serious offence against a boy. The evidence of the parents, Dr Macknight, and of Constable Acheson, was taken. Bail was allowed in two sureties of £250 and the accused a own recognisance for £250.

A call from the Don and Jed street corner box was responsible for leading the Fire Brigade on another wild goose chase at 11.35 last night. Members of the Brigade think it a pity that they cannot catch red-handed some of the "idiots" who indulge in such pranks ae giving false alarms. In the case of such a happening the wrong-doers would receive a warm welcome.

People who are particular about the cleanliness of their mouths will appreciate the following from "Oral Hygiene." A farmer went into a drug store and asked the price of tooth brushes. The dealer said he had them from twelve cents up to fifty cents. The farmer said —"I reckon I had better take the best you have. There are nine of us including me and the missus.”

A correspondent writes: —The {residents in several localities close to the city arc being troubled a great deal by the sneak thief at present. Coal and firewood seem to be wanted most by the prowlers, and after losing the best part of a ton in two weeks, one resident out Georgetown way has decided to get a door padlock. Fowls, linen, and even pigs have been silently wafted away ia the night. It is to be hoped that the police will be able to get hold of th* gentry and deal in a drastic manner with them.

A transfer of license, involving the closing of the Ohiwa hotel, near Opotiki, has been granted by the Bay of Plenty Licensing Committee. Mr Barry produced evidence before the committee, showing that the license fee for the Ohiwa hotel had not been paid, and con. sequently the license lapsed. He stated that the committee therefore had power to grant another license, and applied for a license for the Mariutahi hotel in th# Tuparoa district between East Cape and Gisborne. In granting the application the committee fixed the license fee at £2o.—Press Association. The inquest on David Adamson, who died suddenly in the Victoria Hotel on Sunday, was commenced yesterday before the district coroner, Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M. Plvidcnce was given by two seamen belonging to the brig, Rachel Cohen, to the effect that deceased accompanied them from the hotel (where they have their meals) to the boat, afterbreakfast on .Sunday morning. There was whisky and beer on the cabin table and all were drinking. Deceased had about four drinks and left the boat at about 10.30 when he seemed all right, A resident at the corner of Tweed and Clyde streets stated that when decease* passed his place at about 10.45 he wa» helplessly drunk and had to be assisted to the hotel by a passer-by. The inquest was adjourned sine die pending the medical examination.

The monthly meeting of Court Southern's Pride Juvenile Foresters held in the Paris Hall, South Invercargill, C.R. Bro. Thomas Jerrome presided over •

large attendance of members. The following were elected to the various chairs for the ensuing term: —-C.R., Bfo. x D. McDermid: 5.0. R., Bro. A. Angus; S.W., Bro. James McEwan; J.W., Bro. W. Petrie; 5.8., Bro G. McQuarrie; J. 8., Bro. E. Jerrome. P.C.R; Bro. Thomas Horan and Bro. Richards, of the Adult Management Committee, installed the newly-elected officers. The Presiden (Bro. G. B. Mark) offered a trophy to the boy introducing the largest number of new members during the next six months. A vote of thanks was accorded the retiring C.R., Bro. F. Jerome. The fortnightly meeting of the Court Star of the South, A.0.K., took place in. the Friendly Societies’ Hall, Tay street, on Thursday evening. C.R. Bro. T. Me. Natty presided over a large attendance of members and visitors. During the evening three candidates were initiated by the C.R., assisted by P.C.R. Bro. H. Allen. It was decided to pay an official visit to Court Southern Star, Bluff. D.8., Bro. A. W. Jones, spoke on several matters of vital interest to the Order. ,

A Dunedin telegram states that Alfred John Mills, a young man, pleaded guilty to bigamy by marrying Sarah Adelaide Whisker, a barmaid at I'hristehureh. oh the Ttii inst, while lie had a wite living in Oil mam. He was committed to Hie Supreme Court for sentence.

A later Auckland telegram states that the consignment of bananas from the Islands, which were held up by the frills inspector have been released for delivery on production of the shipper's certificate that the fruit had been fumigated before leaving Fiji.--Press Association.

An application from the corporation printing and stationery contractor for a bonus of 10 per cent, on contract pi ices, ii'i view of the present heavy '/’St or material, was received by the Wellington City Council at their last meeting. It vas not entertained. "It was unthinkable.” said the Mayor (Mr J. P. Luke), -and, at any rate, would not he legal."

■'Better than gold.” was the opinion expressed by the president of the Council of Agriculture at the conference when ho was urging that'every effort should bo made to discover phosphates in New Zealand; Such a discovery, lie declared, would be better than a gold discovery to this country.

Some of the units of the Expeditionary I’orce that left New Zealand took dogs with them as mascots. Those that survived the trip on the transport usually "were lost sight of in Egypt, where the animals sometimes develop a profound dislike of the natives, with inevitable results. Word has been received at Auckland that a bulldog taken by the 4th Battalion of Lord Liverpool's Own Ims reached the trenches in Prance, where it was reported to be healthy and cheerful.’ The dog wears a collar presented by an Auckland resident.

Home years ago a Sydney firm needed something to keep the office door ajar. They used a lump of stuff that had some from one of the Pacific islands. One day a man strolled in who thought the stuff might be phosphatic rock. He got it analysed: his suspicion was confirmed. He tracked down the sea captain who had brought it to the office years before. Jie inquired where the thing came from. He made a sea voyage, and he discovered th'e Ocean Island deposit of millions of tons of phosphate.

The hearing of t,he charges against Tiua were continued in the Supreme Court at Auckland yesterday, when the cross-examination and th«*‘ re-examina-tion of accused was concluded. Rua entered the witness box on Wednesday at noon. His evidence in chief covered twelve hours, and the cross-examination, which concluded this morning, occupied seven hours. Mr Lundon's re-examina-tion was concluded just before the Court adjourned. evidence in rebuttal has still to be called on behalf of the Crown. —Press Association.

A young lady had a narrow escape from death at the Avondale railway station, Auckland, on Tuesday morning. She ran down an incline from the overhead bridge to the platform, and tried to hoard a train which was just moving out. She missed her footing, fell between two carriages, and was thrown against the face of the station platform. She had the presence of mind to keep quite still. When the train had passed out those on the platform went to her assistance, ami were surprised to find her unhurt, though she was suffering from slight shock. She refused assistance. and walked to the station-house, where she rested herself, and caught the next train to town.

That the effects of the war are being experienced by the Chinese community was exemplified at the Magistrate's Court at Palmerston North last week, when an aged son of the Flowery Land appeared as defendant in a debt claim. .He stated in evidence that he was residing near Napier when tlie war broke out, and two months after that plaintiff asked for an order for groceries. "I tell him 1 want no more tick,” said defendants "but he say all right and send all same.” Counsel; And are you not working? Defendant: Me can't get work now. Can you give me job? , Counsel; I don’t think so. Have you no money to buy tobacco or opium? The mention of opium brougnt an Instant light to the eye of the ancient one, who exclaimed; "I wish 1 had opium; make fortune.” (Laughter). No order was made.'

The fact that the Waipu district still retains a numerous following of the original settlers from the Highlands of Scotland was amply; illustrated the other day in a list of doriutiohs- forwarded to the committee of the naval relief fund. Out of 106 contributors' the name of no fewer than 7S commenced with "Mac.” The MacKay clan headed tlie list with contributors, the McLeans with 11, the MacKenzles 6, McLeods and McLennans 5 each. Of the remaining contributors only about 25 bore names of other nationality than the Highlands. The lead taken by the MacKays was further illustrated subsequently, when a cheque was received from the Walpn Dairy Company, which was made payable to Mr \V. R MacKay, signed by Mr George MacKay- as director of the Company, and countersigned by the accountant, Mr John -MacKay. By a coincidence tlie treasurer of the Navy League fund is Mr A. F. MacKay.

A GOOD PLACE TO STAY; RAILWAY HOTEL, INVERCARGILL Right opposite Railway Station. x Many a one to-day Is suffering verygreat Inconvenience and pain for tho 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 15. SOMMEIIVILLE, 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 eupplled 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 COST OF LIVING REDUCED BY BUYING YOUR GROCERIES FROM BAXTER'S FOR PROMPT CASH. x

“As this is tho quietest season for Cycle and Motor Cycle Repairing, Messrs T. W. VICKERY. LTD.’s, Staff are busy renewing and renovating secondhand Motor Cycles and Cycles. Included among these Motor Cycles arc Indians, Singers, Auroro 2-strokcs, 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 time to do up. All engines and parts are overhauled, whether necessary »r not. If you want to secure n 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. Os this firm dispose, of all secondhand Motor Cycles at actual cost." x

EXTRA QUANTITY AND QUALITY IN "FIRESTONE” TV RES.

In Firestone, Tyres you buy INBUILT EXTRAS. There are, seven extra values —the tread is extra tough and extra thick, so is the side wall, and the head. These are features wh icli you can see for yourself by looking at a cross-section of a Firestone tyre. That is why you get “Most Miles for the Money'' with Firestone Tyres—that is why you should lit them to YOUR car. Get Firestones. Further particulars from A. Hatrick & Co., Ltd., Wanganui and Wellington, Agents for New Zealand. 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 ami 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 It. SOMMERVIL,LK, chemist. Dee street, also says that his prices for dispensing pure drugs are as low as you dare pay if you want the beat prescription service. x QUITE A DIFFERENT MAN. Yes, there is no doubt, he is quite a different man from what he was. At ono time he was known as "Skinny" Tom! He used to say; "1 cannot make it out. 1 eat like a horse; yet look at me! My landlady declares I do her no credit." That was a few months ago. Now, Tom is a well-fllled-out handsome man. He attributes the change to improved digestion, consequent upon his taking Wilson’s Malt Extract. There is no doubt that WILSON’S MALT EXTRACT helps the assimilation of starchy foods (analysts say that): but it Is in itself a splendid constitution builder. Prepared also with Cod Liver Oil. Chemists and stores. Wholesale Agents: ROYD BROS. AND kirk; LTD, ' _ ' I

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

The host of New Zealand-made Clothing for IJoys is stocked by THOMSON AND BEATTIE, LTD. See the stock, yon will lind the host values in ’Varsity Suits from 0/6 to IH/6; Hangor Suits from 18/6 to 24/6: Sports Suits from 10/6 to •IS,/-; Tweed Overcoats for hoys are stocked in all sizes. Prices from IT 6 to :iy/6 cadi. x

To effect a complete clearance in all Millinery Lines, TUP# BON MAHCHK STOCKS (PRICE * HCI.T.PI l>'S. LTD.), where the COLOSSAL WINTPU SALL is now running, have again applied the pruning knife to Millinery Prices. There are some serviceable lines in Ladies , Maids’ and Gills’ HATS in assorted styles to be procured at phenomenally low prices. The selection is daily diminishing, and if you want a Plat Bargain don’t delay. They are showing a few of ttie goods here mentioned in the window, hut the Millinery Department has a full assortment to select from x

SYNOPSIS NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

On page 1— Dost, dog. Lost, wether. Lost, bicycle. Lost, gelding. Wanted, men. ■Wanted, manager. Wanted, rabbiters. Wanted, ploughman. Wanted, motor body builder. Wanted, capable engineer's titter. Koi* sale, bungalow* by R. J. Gumming. Buy your bulk lard from Mathesous, Ltd. Buy your enamelwarc from Smith and Laing's. Obi page 3 Popular Pictures at 2 ami 7. Grand Pictures at 2 and 7. Albion Pictures at 2 and 7. Pink Dandles, Municipal Theatre, July 2). Notice rise in Plume petroleum spirits. On page 4 Bargains at McGruer. Taylor's sale. If ymi want to send home a suitable present visit N. J. M. Rein. On page G Special sale, TCdendaie sale, July 39. Sale of Municipal leaseholds, July 22.