The Southland Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Luceo Non Uro. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1917. NATIONAL EFFICIENCY.

Southland Times, Issue 17967, 7 March 1917, Page 4

The Southland Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Luceo Non Uro. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1917. NATIONAL EFFICIENCY.

Perhaps the most important body in the dominion to-day, with the sole exception of the legislature, is the National Efficiency Board, and it is highly desirable that the public, most of whom are as yet scarcely aware of the Board’s existence, should quickly appreciate the Board’s place in the scheme of national organisation for war purposes and its claim upon their sympathy and support. The scope of the Board’s work extends beyond the war, but it has been brought into existence by conditions created by the war and the problems for which solutions are most urgently needed are those created by the war. The Board consists of five members. The dominion has been divided into four areas, each of which has been taken over by a member of the Board. The fifth member is the Chairman, Mr Wm. Ferguson, of Wellington, who is the channel of communication between the Board and the Government. Mr W. D. Hunt is the member who will act for the Board in Otago and Southland. The functions of the Board, as stated by the Acting Prime Minister last week, are published on another page in this issue, aud it will be seen that the order of reference is extraordinarily wide. In fact it embraces the whole economic system of the country. As we have said, however, the most urgent matters are those arising directly out of the war, and the Board has first of all devoted its attention to the question of providing competent managers for the farms or businesses of men called up for military service. That is a matter that has been neglected too long. Already sacrifices have been enforced which no citizen should have been called upon to make and it is a question whether there are not now men on active service who have legitimate claims for compensation against the State. However, the delay that has occurred is only another reason for acting with promptitude now, and it is to be hoped that when the Board’s report and recommendations are made to the Government the Government will carry them into effect immediately. The calling up of men makes it absolutely necessary that the dominion’s labour resources should be used to the fullest advantage. The first consideration is that all the men of

military age, physically fit to bear arms, should be set free to join the colours. That means a shortage of labour—the shortage is already felt and will become more acute as soon as the Second Division of the Reserve is drawn upon. This shortage of labour will cause hardship and inconvenience all round, but from the State’s point of view it is not equally serious in all industries. In other words some industries are essential and must be carried on with undiminished vigour throughout the war. The manufacture of munitions at Home is part of the organisation that will win the war. In New Zealand we do not manufacture munitions but we produce large quantities of food, and food is necessary to the people of Britain and to the armies in the field. No matter how many men may be called up, essential industries must be kept going, partly by recruiting labour from new sources, partly by taking labour from non-essential industries and diverting it to new channels. Part of the duty of the Efficiency Board is to classify the dominion’s industries and show how labour can be obtained to keep them going. This is a task of enormous difficulty, especially when it is taken up in the third year of war. It is one of those great schemes of organisation which ought to be perfected by a nation ten years before it goes to war. However we are a lot wiser to-day than we were three years ago and we have got to meet things as we find them. The point we desire to make is that the Efficiency Board can only get through its work it is meets with co-operation and support on all sides, and we trust that Sir James Allen may confidently expect a cheerful response to his appeal to the people of New Zealand “to spare no efforts to help our country to profit by the lessons and experience of this time of trial.”

The Mayor of Port Chalmers (Mr T. Scollay) on Monday received word that the hospital ship Marama is due to reach Port Chalmers at daylight on Saturday. There will be 70 Invalids on board for the Otago district.

Regarding the Orepuki-Round Hill road Mr .1. C. Thomson, M.P., has been advised that a sum of £250 is available for the work, and the District Engineer intends laying off a contract during the present season.

The Second Otago Appeal Board will sit in Southland on the following dates: Riverton, on Saturday, March 10, at 10.30 a,m.; Invercargill, on Monday, 12th, at 10.15; Winton, same day, at 3.30; Gore, on Tuesday, 13th, at 2 p.m.

At the Wallacetown stock sale yesterday a steer, the gift of Mrs Major Mitchell, that was offered on behalf of the Waikiwl Patriotic Committee realised £3 18/-, the purchasers being Messrs Boyd (at 10/-) and Barber at £3 8/(tinal).

Mr John Stead, at present a member of the Invercargill Town Council, has been petitioned by a number of ratepayers to advance himself as a candidate for the mayoralty at the forthcoming municipal election. Mr Stead is considering the question before giving his answer. i

It is stated (says a Dunedin telegram) that an important fihd of scheelite has been made in the Barewood district. A' Dunedin syndicate has secured an option, and opened up the reef. It is said ex■perienced miners are of opinion that it is the richest and most important discovery of scheelite yet made in New. Zealand.

An Auckland Press Association message states; Two small parties of returned soldiers arrived yesterday. Sir James Carroll, who -is a passenger by one ship, said Mr Massey and Sir Joseph Ward were doing splendid work in the Old Country, and appeared to be well in touch with everything.

The Dunedin Presbytery yesterday passed a resolution In favour of equality of treatment of the clergy under the Military Service Act, with special reference to the justice of putting home missionaries on as good a footing as curates.

The friends of the men serving on the Philomel will be interested to know that the vessel is due to return to New Zealand before the end of the present month. Sir James Allen, in making this auuoncement, stated that the Philomel’s men had been doing splendid work in parts of the world where it was not very pleasant to live. New Zealand, he said, might well be proud of what these men had done in very trying circumstances.

When the Grand Jury was empannelled at the Supreme Court sittings yesterday, the lusty call that echoed throughout the court precincts for "Isaac Jenkins,” failed to find a response. Later, a police constable entered the witness box and solemnly testified to the fact that he had duly served the summons on one "Isaac Jenkins.” Later Mr Jenkins arrived, having been communicated with by telephone. His explanation to the Judga was not audible at the press table, but Mr Justice Sim could be heard admonishing the delinquent, telling him that lie must attend such calls punctually, but concluding by saying: “I won't fine you this time.”

At the conclusion of the Mossbum stock sale on Monday, a pair of fowls (donated by Mrs J. Cournane) was offered on behalf of the local branch o£ tiie Red Cross Society. As the fowls were not offered till the stock was finished, there were not many farmers present. Bids, however, were plentiful, and the fine sum of £lO 2/6 was realised, the principal contributors being Messrs J. Wardrobe (£2), Thos. Giller and Jno. Reid (30/- each), G. Che wings and Smith Bros., (£1 each), and C. Beer, W. Gibson, Healey Bros, and J. Watt (all 10/-). The pair was ultimately sold outright for £1 10/-.

Something in the nature of a scene was created at the Supreme Court yesterday, when Frederick Martyn received his sentence for cattle stealing. Your Honour,” said the prisoner, "I would ask to be allowed to say something of the treatment I have received at the hands of tho police.” His Honour: “No, I cannot go into that.” As the prisoner was being removed from the dock, he turned round and said something to the warder who was escorting him. The warder's response consisted of several shoves and the abrupt command; "Go on: Go on! Go on!" to which accompaniment th» prisoner disappeared from the ken of the Court.

We have all of us heard of the Y.M.C.A. huts for our soldiers, but less is known of the Y.W.C.A. “huts” for the women workers in munition factories in England. There are already 120 new. Y.W.C.A. hostels, clubs, canteens, rest and recreation rooms in Britain, specially erected and equipped to meet war-timo needs. Before the huts of the Y.W.C.A. and of kindred societies the workers had no place at all to which to go and wero compelled to spend their whole timerest intervals included —amrid the samo uninviting surroundings. It is impossible to exaggerate just what these huts and hostels mean to the girl workers of Britain. Our local Y.W.C.A. has the true interests of women and girls at heart, and so that the work may be wider in scope, and more efficient, increased funds are necessary. For this purpose a. Garden Fete is being held to-day in aid of the Association in the grounds of A. F. Hawke, Esq.. Duke street, Gladstone (or at the rooms in event of wet weather) at 2.30 p.m.

Three exemptions from the common jury were allowed at the Supreme Court by Mr Justice Sim yesterday. One was that of a tobacconist and hairdresser, whoso partner had been chosen to attend the Friendly Societies’ Conference, and in consequence the business was shorthanded. The second appeal came from a man who was in charge of a grass seeding plant at one of the mercantile firm’s stores, who had no one to replace him. The third applicant was a bookseller and stationer, who stated that he had a young man in his office who was incapable of taking charge of the shop, which he would have to close until he was released. His Honour excused each of the applicants, after taking into consideration all the circumstances.

“I fear are losing sight of the art of education,” said Mr W. H. L. Foster at Friday night’s meeting of the Wellington Educational Institute. “The art of education," he added, “is being swamped by the theory and science of pedagogics.”

The first consignment of oil —10 gallons — taken from the whale which was stranded on the beach near the mouth of the Rangitata river, arrived in Ashburton on Saturday, and experts announce the oil to be of good qualityOwing to the appliances used for the melting process being so small, it has taken a longer time than was anticipated. and a large quantity of the oil was lost in the sand.

Mr Bernard Tripp, of Timaru. has received a letter from Lieutenant-Col-onel Parkes (who is head of the New Zealand Army Medical Corps in England) in which he .‘States ; —“1 have sent a cable message to Colonel Moorhouse that money Instead of bandages was pre. ferred. It is certainly not economical to pav the higher rate for material in New Zealand when the 1 andagea can be made cheaper in this country, and I am pleased that you have drawn the attention of the New Zealand lied Cross Committees to the matter.”

“It is better to be born lucky than rich." has been lately exemplified by a returned soldier in Christchurch, he fought throughout the Boer war, and ■was not even wounded. He went right through the Gallipoli campaign without a scratch, and took his part “Somewhere In France,” being wounded just enough co cause his discharge. He returned practically well, and shortly after his arrival home, his employer died and left him a nice little income for a term of years. The returned soldier looks upon himself as born on the lucky side.

AKAROA —A fortnight’s holiday there, enjoying its delicious fruits and fish, beautiful domain, boating, bathing, and quiet restfulness, means recovery tor the •weary worker.

MATHESONS, LTD,, stock the genuine ••No Rubbing” Laundry Help. 1/- packets with “Thinkers" Notebook free. Don t be humbugged with mere imitations.

A very extensive range of Silk Scarves has just been opened at THOMSON & BEATTIE’S. They are in aJI the leading shades and fashionable striped effects. Practically any colour you require you ■will find in this selection. Prices from 3/11 to 14/6 each.

Save your money and buy your Groceries for prompt cash, from BAXTER’S, Dee street. “Small profits; quick returns.”

All British, new Tweed Caps, Neckwear, Shirts, etc. —UNDRILL’S, opp, Post Office.

Beautifully clean clothes without rubbing. "Easy Monday" Laundry Help does it. Packets, i/-; does eight weekly \ askings.

For general excellence the new season’s range of Ladies’ Costumes, specially manufactured to the order of Messrs PRICE & BULLEID, LTD., Tay street, compares more than favourably with any previous selection this firm has ever submitted to the ladies of Southland. The materials and styles were personally selected by the lady in charge of the Mantle and Costume Department, who has had considerable experience of Southland’s requirements in Costume goods. The Garments have been produced by the leading Costume manufacturers of the Dominion who specialise in this work, and the make, fit, finish, and furnishings are of the best. The materials are varied and include the best numbers in Navy and Black Serges, Worsteds, Tweeds, and Gabardines. The firm guarantees every Costume sold to give perfect satisfaction, and the price in every Instance is most moderate considering the superior qualities of materials and the superior make and finish of the garments. x

“We know not till we try.”—Shelley. You cannot tell what benefits you might obtain from Baxter’s Lung Preserver until you try it yourself. Why not let it cure your cold, build up your lungs, vitalise your system? “Baxter’s” has been doing that for thousands of people during the last fifty years. It will do the same for you if you procure a bottle from your Chemist or Store, and use It as required. 1/10 buys a large bottle, and a better investment is Impossible. Obtain a bottle to-day and keep it handy.

SUFFERERS from Hay Fever will enjoy speedy relief by breathing in “NAZOL.” A unique never-failing remedy. Use the Nazol Inhaler.

Simply steep, boll, rinse; don't rub. Use "Easy Monday" Laundry Help. Clothes spotless. 1/- packet lasts eight .weeks. Grocers.

Bargain Sale of men's and boys’ Tweed, Hydrotyte, and Waterproof Overcoats. The largest and most up-to-date selection we have had tho pleasure of showing, at the following exceptional bargain prices. Men's D.B. and S.B. Ulsters in very superior quality Tweeds and Furnishings. Bargain prices, 15/6, 19/6, 22/6, 27/6, 30/-, 35/-, 39/6, 42/6, 45/-, 50/-, 55/-. 57/6, 60/-, 65/-, 67/6. Men’s Hydrotyte Coats, Raglan Sleeves, first-class finish, sale prices 19/6, 22/6, 27/6, 35/-, 45/-, 50/-, 55/-, 57/6. Men's Mac and Waterproof Coats, sale prices 15/6, 19/6, 22/6. 25/-. 27/6, 30/-, 35/-. 40/-, 45/-. Boys’ Tweed Coats, sale prices 9/6, 12/6, 14/6, 16/6, 18/6, 22/-, 35/-. Being overstocked in youths’ sizes they are going at bedrock prices. You are Invited to inspect. H. & J. SMITH, LTD., Prompt Service Store. ARE you coughing and sneezing? Feel feverish and ill? Have you got it badly in the nose and throat "NAZOL” will put you straight In no time.

To* largest and most up-to-data Garage In the Dominion la now being constructed for Messrs Q. 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

Sheets, table-cloths, everything in the washing made spotless without rubbing by using “Easy Monday" Laundry Help. THE best friend of the family Is “NAZOL." Simple and pleasant to take. Safest and quickest in relief. Try the “Nazol” Inhaler.

A cold neglected In Summer becomes g serious menace In Winter. Shake it •S right away with “NAZOL” Sixty doses in every bottle, 1/6.

SYNOPSIS NEW ADVERTISEMENTS*

On page 1 — For sale, cow. Wanted, general. Wanted, lady help* Wanted, salesman. For sale, engine. For sale, property. Wanted, office assistant. Wanted, threshing mill men. > Get your sight tested by Summerville. Tenders called for erection of store. Notice re estate of Jas. Cole, Otautau. Applications Invited fo- temporary police. Wallace County Council—Tenders Mlled. On pag* 3 Albion ilctures at 2 and 7. Grand Pictures at 2 and 7. Popular Pictures at 2 and 7. Sketches of Anzac open dally In Victoria Hall. Rabbits wanted at Ocean Beach freezing works. Highest prices for rabbits in any quantity at Makarewa. Primest beef, etc., lowest prices—D. K. Jones and Co. Lake County races, March 12 and IS. See N.Z. railways advt. re admission to Invercargill platform, March S. Ticket No. 90 won the raffle of the fcorse "War Chimes.” Send-off to 27th Reinforcements in Theatre, to-night, at 8. On page 6 Invercargill horse bazaar, Saturday, March 10. Sale of contractor’s plant at Otautau saleyards, March 9. Sale motor ears—Clearance price see P. H. Vickery’s advt. For sale, farm at Seaward Bush by W'm. Todd and Co. Furniture sale, Earn street, March 9. Weekly furniture sale in Rialto, Thursday.