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Southland Times, Issue 17933, 26 January 1917, Page 4

A number of Wanganui girls haw®, says an exchange, made something of a name for themselves in the North Island as the pioneers of female farm labour in New Zealand. There has been a great shortage of labour for harvest work in that district, as well as in other parts of the dominion, and tH® girls, all of whom are daughters of well, to-do people, offered their service to fill the gap. Their names are the Misses Stevenson, Allison, Christie, Nixon, Harper, and Mrs Bionel Chamberlain. They were first employed by Mr Harry Wilson, a well-known farmer in the district, and were set to work weeding mangolds. They weeded an area of fiv® acres, and also thinned out three or four acres of soft turnips. They started work at 7 am. and worked till 5 p.m. on th* contract basis. Mr Wilson was so pleased with the result of their work that he took them on again for haymaking, and they raked and stooked eight acres of hay, and assisted in building the stack. The same team of girls is now working for Mr Allan Cameron, at Marangi, and here their work is stacking and carting fifty acres of oats. Both Mr Wilson and Mr Cameron are experienced farmers, and they are loud in their praises of the work which thes® girls arc doing. They are now working for I/, an hour, and doing a nine-hour day. .

One question which has lately bees before Mr Mackinnon, Director-General of Recruiting in Australia, is that o t finding room for the services of volunteers over 45 years of age. It is well known that many men over this age understated their years when volunteering at the recruiting depot, but have since been found unable to withstand tile strain of warfare. They hav« been invalided home to Australia. Investigations made by the Defence Department some months ago showed that even medical men over 45 years of age were, generally speaking, 100 old for exacting service in the field. Recently it has been found necessary in regard to ordinary volunteers to demand the production of a birth certificate in doubtful cases. The question, however, of the fitness of men over 45 years of age has been raised by Mr Mackinnon because of the numerous applications he has already received from elderly citizens who desire to take part in the war in any capacity. Mr Mackinnon has placed this question for decision before the military authorities, but, though Mr Laird Smith. AssistantMinister, declined to make a statement, it is understood that there is no intention on the part of the Department to extend the age limit for active service abroad.

Voluntary enlistment for the 27th and 2Sth Reinforcements closes on Saturday next (February 3». after which will be taken the ballot to rill shortages in both these drafts.

At the annual meeting of Messrs Dalgety and Co., the chairman staled that out of a total male staff of 1271 of all ages, some 165 have joined the colours. As a matter of fact something over 90 per cent, of the eligible had joined, and every one was a volunteer.

In yesterday's issue it was reported that the case brought by the inspector of Awards against the Southland Saw - milling Co., for failing to pay a secondclass engine-driver the weekly allowance of 5s for getting up steam, was decided in favour of the Inspector. As a matter Of fact the -Magistrate decided in tavuur of the defendant company.

Mr George Cruickshank, S.M.. yesterday gave plaintiffs judgment by default in the following cases: —-J. M. Brown and Sons v. Alfred Haynes (Mataurai. HU, costs 8s; I. Copeland v. J. Bourke (Bluri.i for 17s 6d, costs ss; Same v. H. F. Elliott (Gore), for £2 3s 6d, costs ss; lies and Boscow v. A. Scott (Gore), for £3, costs 10s.

Mr D. McDougaJl, of Gore, is essentially a democrat with no very great respect for New Zealand ’’House of Lords. Dealing, at the dairymen’s meeting yesterday with a certain body of gentlemen whom he believed to have done some thing which did not quite coincide with his views, but who, as afterwards transpired, had really nothing at all to ( o with the matter, Mr McDougail concluded by exclaiming, "If they’re responsible, then it just beaxs out my contention that they are fit for only the I pper House the ’Lumber Boom’, 1 call it."

Farmers in Southland have been exercised on account of the fact that the approaching Territorial camp would leave them short of labour at ttioir busiest time of the year. Several have paid visits to Major Crowther, who has convinced them that the authorities are anxious to dislocate harvesting operations as little as possible, and exemptions are granted when it is shown that hardship would be suffered by any employee going into camp at this time. There are later camps which these men can attend, and if larmers will write to the local Defence Oflice they will find that their requests will receive the most considerate attention.

An opinion was expressed recently at a meeting of the Taranaki executive of the Farmers' Union that it was time the farmers made a determined stand to combat certain hostile elements. An alteration, of the constitution was urged, and the following resolution carried: —"That it be a remit to the next Dominion Conference, that with a view to the proper safeguarding of the interests of the producers of the Dominion, the time has arrived when they should be represented by a united body of members of the House of Representatives pledged to protect those Interests first of all; and that in order to promote the organisation of such a party, members of producing institutions bo requested to support the movement and take any steps that are necessary to originate the formation of such a party amongst members now in the House."

The suburb of Kensington was the scene of a very unusual event on Tuesday evening, when the wife of Mr Michael Keogh, contractor, Footscray road, was safely delivered of four children —three boys and a girl—at the same birth (says the Melbourne Argus of the llth Inst.). Mother and children were doing well, under the care of Dr H. J. Cahill, Flemington, until the other afternoon, when two of the male infants died. The trying heat of the day, in conjunction with the fact that the birth was premature, militated against all the infants surviving. Mrs Keogh is making satisfactory progress towards recovery. Prior to Tuesday’s event five children had already been born to Mr and Mrs Keogh during the ten years of their married life. Of these, four survive, the eldest, a girl, being nine years old. Both parents of this interesting family are in the prime of life .—between 30 and 40 years of age.

The attitude of the Southland Land Board and, it is understood, of the Department as a whole, with regard to men of military age taking up Crown land, ■was made very clear in a statement which one of the departmental officers made to a Times reporter yesterday. This is what the official had to say;— "lt is

not desired that men of military ago should be allowed to select Crown land, or become transferees thereof, unless they have been rejected as permanently medically unfit for active service beyond the seas. The Defence Department states that any man so unfit tor such service can be so certified by voluntarily enlisting and going before a .Medical Board under the .Military Service Act, 1916. Any prior examination does not exempt from medical examination under the Act mentioned so that, unless a man is obviously permanently unfit or can produce a certificate of rejection under the Act he will be rejected as an applicant for, or transferee of Crown land."

A correspondent forwards to the Sydney Sun the record of an Australian soldier enlisted in Canada. He says; "We read so much about the ‘too old at fortyfive’ theory from the military authorities that I, who know so many of the countrymen who have been turned down for that reason alone, wonder do the recruiters really know the men they bar, seeing that most of these men have throughout their lives been battling, and are toughened specimens. Apropos of which the following letter from a lieutenant in a Canadian regiment to the sister of the soldier is interesting reading. The soldier. Dave .McGregor, of Coonabarabran, has been one of the class referred to —bush worker, farmer, shearer, starting at Longreach (Queensland) and finishing the season in New Zealand. Probably the softest job he ever took on was in the K.A.A. at Victoria Barracks, Paddington, going from there to Coolgardie in the early dal’s of the rush, and from there to Klondyke ■with other early rushers. When his country called Mac took the long trail and enlisted with a Canadian company, and, although nearly sixty years oid, this Australian was there when wanted." The letter referred to is from Lieutenant A. B. Watson, of the 29th Canadian Battalion. fie says; "I may say that your brother is one of the two men of 1) Company recommended for decoration, and he is thoroughly deserving of the honour. We always expected good things of ’Mat,' for he had impressed all as an earnest soldier whose example under the most trying conditions would do credit to a far younger man. As Mr .Reynolds, the company commander, says, ‘Mae w;is a marvel.’ The wound your brother received was in the groin. He was sniped when carrying U.K. material and wounded in ’No Man’s Land.’ He had made throe trips across to the captured German trenches, and assisted wounded to our own trendies, before some of the ’young 'tins' had returned from their first.” Rubbing makes washing so tiring. “Easy Monday” Laundry Help does away with rubbing. Packets. I/-. BETTER IN SEVEN PLACES—FIRESTONE tyres; Here are seven superior features of Firestone Non-Skids—7 plies of Sea Island fabric —some tyres have only 6. Extra coating of finest rubber between fabric layers—not in ordinary tyres. %-inch Para Rubber Cushion .Layer—none in the ordinary. 3/33-inch breaker strip of Sea Island fabric —less in ordinary. Vs-lnch side wall of strongest rubber —less in ordinary. Bead built into tyre for clincher rims. Get Firestones .—seven times better! If your garage can’t supply, get particulars from p. H. .VICKERY, Southland Agents. The summer holidays are approaching and many people will be arranging for the vacation tha: they have so well earned. Holidays are necessary in the best of times, and they are all the more necessary in these days when those who are not fighting are shouldering extra burdens. The utmost elfort of the Empire’s manhood and womanhood is called upon, and it is essential that everybody should keep absolutely fit. There must be hundreds, in fact thousands, in Southland for whom a Change Is essential, and these will be Interested In bags and trunks in which to carry their belongings. A little good advice may not be cut of place. There are bags and bags. You can buy a suit case, a Gladstone bag, a kit bag, or a brief bag. that will last one journey, or, for a few shillings more you can buy a real leather article that will last for years. Which is the better bargain? la any argument needed? Go to Ritchie and Co., Dee street, where you can buy guaranteed real leather bags, and wlisre you will have the biggest selection in Southland to choose from. You run no risk. You get an absolute guarantee—and you will get satisfaction. You will also get better value, because Ritchie and Co. are large buyers and can cell on a small margin.

Walter Preston was charged at the Auckland Police Court yesterday that, being a bookmaker, he made a bet at the Ellerslie racecourse on January 2. Ho pleaded guilty. The Chief Detective slated that defendant had a long list of gaming convictions, and mentioned that a line of £75 had been imposed on him a few months ago and was still unpaid. The Magistrate imposed a fine of £IOO, in default three months’ imprisonment. As the deefndant had no property upon which distress could be made, an order was made for his immeiate committal in respect to both charges, the warrants to run concurrently. William McLeod was lined £2.'. for betting in Queen street. —,I’rt‘ss Association.

A large amount of borough rates are still outstanding, and ratepayers would be well advised to pay during this next week, as legal proceedings will bo taken against those who neglect to pay by Ist February. x

Washing clothes mere child’s play when yon use "Easy Monday,” tho norub laundry help. 1/- packet lasts eight weeks. x

THOMSON' & BEATTIE’S End-of-Season Sale starts to-rnorrow morning at 9 a.m. If it is at all possible, pay a visit in the morning as it is usually impossible .to attend to everyone properly in the afternoon. x

Legal proceedings are threatened against those ratepayers who fail to pay their rates on or before Thursday, Ist February next. x

For washing ladies’ muslin and print dresses and all Summer tinery “No Rubbing Laundry Help” is best; no rubbing required and guaranteed not to injure the most delicate article, —G. McKenzie.

That is perfectly true. The readymoncy system saves time, saves money, and saves worry. The moral is obvious; Buy Groceries on the most approved principle —that is for prompt cash—at Baxter's, Dee, street. x

Why wear yourself out rubbing clothes? Let "Easy Monday" LaundryHelp do the work for you. Packets, I/-.

A huge sale of woollen and merino underwear for men, boys, ladies and children, at a time when the most rigor, ous economy is so necessary and when warmer goods are just wanted. We are fortunately holding heavy stocks, thus enabling us to offer better selection and bigger bargains. Large stock of men's wool pants and singlets, sale prices 3/11, 4/11, 5/6, 5/11, 6/6, 7/6, 8/6, 10/6. Men’s lambs wool pants (.guaranteed thoroughly shrunk; valued at 7/6, sale price 4/6. Men s cotton and merino pants and singlets, sale prices 1/11, 2/6, 2/11, 3/6, 4/6. Bargains in boys' pants and singlets, large stock of ladies and children’s woollen and merino underwear at exceptional bargain prices at 11. & J. Smith's Great Sals,

FIRE AT BLUFF. THOMSON & CO. wish to advise their numerous clients that stocks of all lines are on hand at their Bluff Store, and orders will receive prompt attention as in the past. “Chance will not do the work/ —Scott. To bo healthy, happy and prosperous do not depend upon chance, but upon certainties. Put your faith in Baxter's Lung Preserver, the certain remedy for coughs, colds, sore throats, and lung weakness. "Baxter's” is a health-builder of remarkable efficacy. For over fifty years it has been a friend in need to people all over New Zealand. Based upon an old tested formula, it is good for ah ages. Strengthens the lungs and throat, invigorates the constitution, helps to •■erist chills and epidemics. To-day, get a big 1/10 bottle of "Baxter’s" from any chemist or storekeeper. FIBE AT BLUFF, MACKERRAS & HAZLETT, LTD., advise that their temporary premises in the Club Hotel Buildings are now in working order. As they will be short of jars for a short time they will be obliged if customers will make a point of returning any they hold as early as possible. Prominent amongst the sale lines on offer at the Bon Marche .Stores (Messrs Price & Bulleid, ltd.;, is a fine collection of Dainty Summer Frocks, Dresses, and Costumes. These, owing to the holiday season being past, are being thrown out at exceptionally low prices. For end-of-season purposes they will be found exceptionally suitable, being principally manufactured from washing materials of good quality, they will prove most economical in wear and, as already stated, the prices are exceptionally low. This is a line that should appeal especially to the younger ladies; x The largest and most up-to-date Garage in the Dominion is now being constructed for Messrs G. W. WOODS AND CO. on the same site as their old premises. In the meantime the Garage is in Leven Street, and the Offices upstairs in the Federal Buildings. Full stocks of cars and accessories are now on hand. x Do you rise in the morning with a groan Do you feel that you are getting old? Having made up your mind that you are a martyr, do you vent your Ul-humour on the family? After a while the pain and stiffness leave you. and you forget your troubles until the next morning, when the same dull pain in the small of your tack, the difficulty of bracing your nerves, brings back all the Oire forebodings of the day before. This is the way Kidney Trouble creeps on its victim, and you are starting on a long journey towards ill-health and intimity. The kidneys are overtaxed with the work of cleansing out the impurities from your blood. Each day there is an accumulation of waste which must upset the body. It torms Uric Acid, and Uric Acid is the most insidious form of poisoning that can take place in your body, it is the duty of every man, not only to himself, but to the world at large, to keep his health in the proper condition for his dally task, and for the victim of Kidney Trouble Dr Sheldon’s Gin Fills give just the little boost hia organs need to make them his slave. Instead of his being a slave to ill-health. Price 1/6 and 2/6. Obtainable at William Lewis and Son. SYNOPSIS NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. On page i Wanted, man.. Wanted, girl. Wanted, boy. Wanted, machinist. To let, cottages. For sale, house. Wanted, enginedrivers. Wanted, thrcshingmlll men. Furniture for sale at Iggo’s. For sale, horse and cart, etc. Bargains at Price & Bulleid’s Colossal Sale. On page 2 • Drink Tiger tea, the national drink of New Zealand. Dodge Bros.’ motor car—it speaks for itself—P. H. Vickery. Tay street. On page 3 Albion Pictures at 2 and 7. Grand Pictures at 2 and 7. Popular Pictures at 2 and 7. Reading made easy by visiting J. D. Gilmore. Myross picnic and sports. Wednesday next. Mr W. T.illicrap resumes teaching January 29th. Miss Bell resumes teaching on 30th, Sheepbreoders’ Association nominations close 14th February. Notice re estate of John Peter Peterson. Notice re estate of Wm. Jas. Lindsay. On page 4 Herbert Haynes’ great Summer Cash Sale starts Friday, Feb. 2. On page 6 For sale, dairy farm.