SOLDIERS’ FARMS.

Southland Times, Issue 17970, 10 March 1917, Page 4

SOLDIERS’ FARMS.

The first business to which the National Efficiency Board devoted itself was the establishment of a scheme to manage the farms of soldiers going to the front. After consideration the Efficiency Board recommended to the Government the appointment of Boards of Trustees to deal with the matter, and at the same time took under review the position of soldiers who bad to leave businesses behind them as well as those who were obliged to give up their farms. Under the scheme there will be eight Boards of Trustees in Otago and Southland, two each in Dunedin, Invercargill, Oamaru and Gore. One of the Boards in each centre will be charged with the duty of arranging for the management of the farms of reservists called to the colours, while the other will exercise a similar function with respect to the businesses of reservists summoned to arms under the Military Service Act. What may be called the farm Boards for Dunedin, Invercargill and Gore have been announced, and ;it will be conceded that the gentlemen appointed by the Government on the recommendation of the National Efficiency Board are well qualified for the important duties they will be called upon to discharge. The personnel of the Oamaru farm board has not yet been decided upon, nor have the business trustees for any of the centres yet been appointed. In this matter the appointment of the National Efficiency Board has produced important results very quickly. It should be possible in the interests of reservists called up for service to avoid the loss generally entailed in the compulsory sale of a farm or business. It is surely possible in most cases to arrange for neighbours to carry on the soldier’s farm in bis absence, or for a retired farmer to come forward and take up the work. Similarly in the case of businesses it should be practicable to pat in a manager under the supervision of competent trustees and carry on in the soldier’s absence, so that when he returns he will be able to resume his calling with little or no material loss. The Trustees take up their duties voluntarily and their aim will be to obtain voluntary, though of course not gratuitous, assistance to carry on the farms and businesses of reservists. Trustees who are themselves expert and who have a wide knowledge of the district in their care will be able in very many cases to lay their bands upon the right man for the job. In one or two cases already the Military Appeal Boards have referred appeals to the National Efficiency Board; that is to say, they have brought under the notice of the National Efficiency Board cases of hardship entailed upon servists called up. In due course these cases will be referred to the Trustees for the district concerned, and it may confidently be anticipated that at least in a substantial proportion of cases the trustees will succeed in making such arrangements as will enable the reservist to take up Ids military duties feeling assured that in his absence his interests will bo looked after, and that when his duty is done he will have his business or his farm to return to. The scheme is fraught with great promise of success, and its working will be followed with much interest by the public.

Gold lodged with the Collector of Customs at Dunedin from the Southland County during the month of January amounted to 459 ounces.

The invalided soldiers arriving in Dunedin by the Marama to-day are expected by the second express to-night, when an official welcome will be extended to them by the mayor and councillors.

A Christchurch telegram states : —Mr S. H. Manning an indent agent, was charged with trading with an enemy firm through one, Imamura, in Japan. He ■was fined £25 on each of two informations.

The Matron of the Southland Hospital acknowledges doations from the following :—Mesdames Jobson, Kerr, Clint, Miller, S. Brown, Cruickshank, Iggo, Miss Officer. Miss Thomson, Mr Tapper and Mr Menlove: also Red Cross Society lor returned soldiers.

Mr W. H. Hickey, surfaceman. Wendonside, intimated to yesterday’s meeting of the Southland County Council that he was leaving for the front, and asked that his situation be kept open lor him. The request was granted.

The members of the No. 2 Otago Military Board arrived in town by the second express last night. The Board sits at Riverton to-ay; on Monday morning a sitting will be held in Invercargill, and in the afternoon the Board will journey to Winfon to hear cases in that district. On Tuesday afternoon a sitting will be beld at Gore.

This evening the Regimental Band will give, a programme of music from the Band Rotunda at T. to. A collection ■will be. taken up and the proceeds devoted to the Red Cross. As the invalid soldiers will arrive by the express members of the Band are requested to appear in uniform.

William Blackler, of Dome, was at yesterday's meeting of the Southland County Council appointed dog tax, collector for the Awarua riding at the rate of lOd per dog commission. Jas. Redman was appointed surfaceman in the Tuturau district, Mataura riding.

Alexander Hill. aged 5.'), a bootmaker employed by George Styles, of Wendon Valley, fell off a haystack about 5 p.m. on Thursday and broke his neck. Deceased leaves a wife and family at Walkaka. At the time of the accident be ■was coming off the stack to have lunch, ■when he slipped and fell heavily to the ground.

It was decided at yesterday’s meeting of the Southland County Council, on the motion of Crs. White and Hunter, that the Council consents to the taking and closing of the roads under section 13 of the Land Act, 190S, in section 5, block 7, Waikaka survey district, and authorises the plan to be signed and sealed by the jCouncil.

The following work in the Oreti riding was authorised at yesterday's meeting of the Southland County Council : Longridge north road, metalling, £BB. Mataura riding: Wensole’s road, Chatton, £SO: Crawford's road (deviation), dESO: Pukerau-Otaraia road, transfer from Gardiner’s-Kaiwera road, £IOO. ■Work in the Walhopai riding was authorised to the extent of £651; Winton riding. £291; Hokonul riding, £360: WalJacetown riding. £918; Toetoes riding, £976; Awarua riding, £3970.

When the mid-day express to Dunedin Was nearing Woodlands yesterday a straying flock of sheep got on the line, and raced along in front of the engine i<whlcb had slowed down considerably) for two or three hundred yards. Seeing that the "go slow” method and blowing the whistle was ineffective in clearing the line, the driver introduced his “cow” catcher, but unfortunately with fatal results, one of the woolly wanderers being killed outright and another having a leg cut off.

The natives at Bluff have now completed their arrangements to visit the muttonblrd Islands, and the first party leave this evening for the islands by the oyster steamer Rita, which upon her return will take the Riverton and Colac natives also. The present splendid weather should allow the Rita to make a speedy trip to the scene of operations. The various parties are all being transported by the oyster fleet this season, and the Despatch, Savaii, and Loyalty ore engaged for that purpose.

The overseas vessel now loading at Bluff is creating considerable interest, and she is a fine illustration of modern shipbuilding, and a tribute to the patriotism of British women, as the whole was principally built by the latter, assisted by boys and old men over military age. The vessel is fitted with electric light, Wireless, carries her own refrigerating plant, and represents the most modem type of cargo carrier. She was completed at Glasgow towards the end of last ycaft - , •nd this is her maiden voyage. The firemen and stewards are Chinese, but the grew hail from Glasgow.

John Dillon, retired farmer, aged 73, accompanied by his two sons was returning from the Mandeville sale on Thursday in a motor car amd when attempting to pass a. dray on the approach to the Otamita bridge (about two miles from Corel crashed into the top rail with ■violence, overturning the car. Dillon, who was driving, was killed Instantaneously, his sons escaping with a few bruises and abrasions. Dr Todd, of Gore, was summoned but could only propounce life extinct. The body was removed to the son’s home at Otama, where an inquest will be held at 10 a-m. to-day by Mr H. A. Young, S.M., of Core.

A Dunedin telegram states that intense heat in Central Otago on Thursday afternoon was followed by a storm, with heavy rain, extending to a waterspout in various parts. The greatest force was ■within a few miles of Cromwell, where the low-lying land soon became miniature lakes. Mr J. R, Webb's orchard was practically ruined. Before taking up fruit growing Mr Webb was a partner In the firm of Kirk and Webb, and his many friends in Invercargill will be »orry to hear of his misfortune. The Dunedin Star’s correspondent states that the storm exerted its greatest violence behind the orchard, of Mr J. R. Webb, and wrought havoc. The fences of this property were levelled, tree roots bared, and the residence and the buildings flooded. The volume of water at that spot was so great that the gates on the lower side were forced open by the rushing waters. This is probably the worst case.

The following tenders were accepted *t yesterday’s meeting of the Southland County Council ;—Main Wendon, etc., roads, maintenance and gravelling, M. Ferris and Sons, £ll4 16s 6d; Davidson’s Bush road, clearing, forming, gravelling, etc.. £ll3 13s fid, Wright Bros: Shand's, etc., roads, maintenance, £173 15s, J. Dixon; Otama block, etc., roods, maintenance. £149 17s fid, Jas. Moir; Mande-vllie-Gore road, maintenance, £ll7 2s fid, D. Lyttle; Gore-Reaby, etc., road, maintenance, £lO5 Us 2d, D. Lyttle; GoreMataura. etc., roads, gravelling and maintenance, £124, R. L. Reid: Woods cemetery, etc., roads, maintenance, £lll 10s, T. Shields; Kemrington-Walmatua road, gravelling and top-dressing, £55 16s 6d, Wright Bros.; Wilson’s Crossing road, regravelling, £4OO, Murray McKenzie: Cross road. Spar Bush, reforming and gravelling £7S 13s 3d. Millar and McDowall; Trotter road, gravelling, £93 15s. H. D. Dawson; Orion road, topdressing with truck gravel, £56 ss, Wright Bros.; Hawkin's road, ditching and grubbing. £2l, S. W. Hawkins; Calder and Leonard’s road, metalling, £llß, 35. F. Dray.

Arrived To-day from Japan, two large hales of Towels, in white and unbleached. As these Towels were purchased before the rise, we are now able to offer the following exceptional bargains:—2oo dozen extra large White Turkish Towels, bargain price, l/l 1, 2/6, 3/11. 4/6, 5 / 6 a pair. 160 dozen Unbleached Towels, large size, bargain price 1/11, 2/6, 3/6, 3/11, 4/6. 4/11 a pair. Towelling in white and unbleached at keen prices. A bargain line in Marcella quilts Single bed size 7/11. double bed Bize 12/6, extra large size X 3/6. Ask to see these. 700 pairs double bed blankets in white and grey all one price, 20/- a pair at H. & J. SMITH'S Prompt Service Store.

"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.

QUICK'S the word when "NAZOL” gets to work. Gives instant relief from coughs, colds, catarrh, and sore throat. Pleasant to take. One trial proves its efficacy, x

Attention is directed to the Railway Department's advertisement announcing that in connection with the arrival of the invalid soldiers ex "Marama” tonight, admittance to the Invercargill station platform will be restricted to relatives of returning invalid soldiers and others holding orders issued by the Town Clerk.

The Hibernian Band, under Conductor A. Rl Wills, will give one of their popular concerts at Rugby Park to-morrow evening after church services, when the park will be illuminated by electric light, and the following programme will be rendered —March, “The Bullfighters” (Kottean); selection, “Faust” (Gounod); euphonium solo, “Hand of Hope and Glory" (F.lgarl; march, “The North Star" (Rimmer); descriptive fantasia, "Joan of Arc" (Round); idyll, “Harvest Moon" (Picquard); march, "Ballarat City” (Orel Hume). Admission, silver coin. All cars stop at the gate, penny section from post-office.

I>arge quantities of Pears, Tomatoes, dessert and cooking Apples, are coming forward, but light and dark plums are nearly finished. To-morrow, from 10.30 to 12.30 and from 2.30 to 4.30 Messrs F. Bowden and So. will hold special sales, and will offer over 300 cases of choice fruits.

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

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

J. S. BAXTER sells and recommends “No Rubbing” Laundry Help. It lightens the toil of washing tremendously! A "Thinkers” Notebook with 1/- packets. Socks for the little ones. THOMSON AND BEATTIE, LTD., are showing a capital range of these in half and threequarter lengths; all sizes; in Black, Tan, and Cream, Threequarter Socks with Coloured Tops, sizes 3 to 7. Also a line of very warm Ringwood Gloves in all good dark colours, from size 00 to 6; prices, 1/6 to 2/5.

“New days are on your track."—Bernal. Though you suffer from a cold or sore throat to-day you will begin to feel better to-morrow If you start to take Baxter’s Lung Preserver at once. This famous tested remedy gives new health to those who have weak lungs or are run down. It is a tonic medicine as well as a lung preserver. Splendid for young and old. Pleasant to take, and every dose benefits. Prove its goodness and reliability NOW. Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for a big 1/10 bottle, but be sure you obtain "Baxter’s."

To-day’s visitors to the shopping centres of Southland’s capital should not fail to see the big range of new season’s goods now on view in tiie Bon Marche Stores, Tay street, PRICK & BULLEID’S (Ltd.). All Departments, in spite of the great disabilities in procuring goods froms Overseas and locally, are exceptionally well represented in this, the first display of the season. The goods are all right up to the moment from a fashion point of view, varieties are well assorted, qualities good, and prices moderate. The firm is now booking orders for Easter for their Millinery, Dressmaking, and Tailoring Departments, and Tor each section have an exceptionally fine range of goods from which selection may be made.

FIRESTONE DOUBLE-CURE TYRES—DOUBLE DISTANCE TYRES.

In addition to extra quality in seven places. Firestone Tyres are Double-cured —slowly and gently. This makes the rubber and fabric one uniform whole—the tyre is no longer a series of layers, but one unit of strength. Because the

"curing” is slow and gentle, there Is no terrific beat to scorch the stamina out of the rubber and fabric —Firestones are truly "live rubber" Tyres. Theae are reasons why you get "most miles for the money” in Firestones. If your goragi is out of stock, write to P. H. VICKERY, Southland Agent. x

For the past 17 years the Progressive Drapery Store in Tay street have specialised in children’s outfits, made in their own factory, which enables them to offer the following exceptional value. Infants’ gown in flannelette and cambric, daintily trimmed, 2/6, 2/9, 3/6, 3/11, 4/3, 5/3, 6/6. Beautiful robes In silk and cambric from 10/6, 11/6, 12/6, 16/6 to 22/6. Flannel and flannelette barras from 1/11 to 4/6. Infants' dresses In silk and muslins, very smart and dainty, 2/11, 3/3, 3/9, 4/6, 5/6, 6/6 to 17/6. Infants’ hats abd bonnets, newest sbapes and styles from 2/3, 2/6, 2/11, 3/3, 3/6, 3/9, 4/6 to 12/6. Infants’ pinafores neatly trimmed with embroidery and lace, 1/6, 1/9, 2/6, 3/6. A large assortment of shawls, 3/11, 4/3, 5/9, 6/6, 7/11, 9/6, 10/6, 12/6, to 22/6. 100 dozen bibs, bargain prices, 3d to 1/6. Remnants waterproof sheeting, 1/11 to 3/6. See windows. Inspection invited; no one asked to buy. H. &J. SMITH’S Prompt Service Store.

Xn« largest and most up-to-date Garage la the Dominion is now being constructed for Messrs Q. W. WOODS AND CO. on the same site as their old premises. In the sdeantime 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 Simply steep, toil, rinse; don’t rub. Use “Easy Monday" Laundry Help. Clothes spotless. 1/- packet lasts eight weeks. Grocers. All British, new Tweed Hats, Caps, Neckwear, Shirts, etc.—UNDRILL'S, opp. Post Office. Beautifully dean clothes without rubbing. "JBasy Monday" Laundry Help does It. Packets, 1/-; does eight weekly Washings. SYNOPSIS NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. On page I—Wanted, girl. Lost, umbrella. Wanted, tinsmiths. Wanted, talloresses. For sale, bungalow. Wanted, threshlng-mlll men. For sale, Walkaka butchery. Tenders called for skinning rabbits. Try Baxter's choice Rava tea. Try Alex. Rodie for men’s overcoats. McKay Bros, sell fruit and timber to-day. Try Copeland’s for mens and boys’ clothing. Brewer, Arcade, has the choicest fruit. Get some headache wafers from Sommerville’s. Sale of 300 cases fruit at auction by BDWtl»n, to-day. V.'; .ted to exchange, properties, Hodges and Penny. On page 6 Albion Pictures at 2 and 7. Grand Pictures at 3 and 7. Popular Pictures at 2 and 7. ’ Sketches of Anzar, Victoria Hall tonight. Grand Irish National concert, Municipal Theatre, March 14. See advt re Mayoral election. Wanted, gatemen for Southland Racing Club’s Autumn meeting. Avenal Swimming Club’s grand aquatic carnival, March 14. Jurors' services not wanted in Supreme Court on Monday. See N.Z. railways advt. re admittance to In’gill platform, March 10. See advt. re District Electors’ List. On page 8— Bray Bros.’ weekly market to-day. McKay Bros.’ weekly market to-day. Wm. Todd and Co.’s weekly market to-day. Wright, Stephenson and Co.’s weekly horse sale. Sale at Mount Burk Station, Lake Wanaka, March 29. Special entry of Hereford cattle at Balclutha saleyards, March 16. Try "Rockland” basic phosphates—Recommended by highest authorities.