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Southland Times, Issue 17707, 11 July 1917, Page 4

Feed for stock in the Kamahi district, states our correspondent, has lasted well, but it is now going- off. Some good turnip crops are to be seen in the district, and the wheat that was sown a short time ago is looking well.

The Pacific Cable Board notifies that the Atlantic companies have suspended acceptance of “Soldiers’ messages at cheap rates” from United Kingdom to Australia and New Zealand. These messages are still accepted in New Zealand to the United Kingdom.

At First Church on Sunday morning an ordination service of elders was held. Messrs A. Bain, T. Crawley, K. Evans, G. W. Fraser, and R. R. MacGregor were ordained and inducted into the eldership At the same service it was intimated that Messrs A. Adam, R, Browlie, J. Boyd, .1. Kirkpatrick, D. McKenzie, G. J. McLean, .1. H. Reed and A. Wilson had been elected to the Deacon’s Court.

At the Magistrate's Court, Wyndham, on Monday, Joseph Tikey was fined £1 (costs Ts) for failing to notify the military authorities of the change of his address. On the information of Joseph Kirby, EdcndaJe Town Board Inspector, three residents were fined for cycling without lights—James Crane 10, Thos. Deenis 20s, and John Cook 5s —no costs in any case.

The Hon. J. A. Hanan (Minister of Education) announces (says our Wellington correspondent) that six school nurses have been appointed in connection with the school medical service. They will have their headquarters at Auckland, Wanganui, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Invercargill. The nurses not only assist the medical inspectors during their examination of the children, but, where necessary, visit the parents in their own homos and give assistance and information.

The Borough authorities are drawing the attention of ratepayers to the necessity of their rates being paid promptly this year. The Government has adopted a regulation whereby Boroughs must not borrow either by way of loan or overdraft from tiie Bank without the express permission of tbe Governor-in-Counoil. As the Borough is close up to its authorised limit it is absolutely necessary that the rates should he paid this year earlier than usual.

A most interesting letter concerning the doings of the Motor Boat Patrol has been received by Mrs A. .1. Canning, of Wellington, from her son, Motor Mechanic Douglas Pulsford, who left the dominion with the New Zealand section last year;—"l love this job,” he said, “although the hours are so long and the work so hard, but somehow the North Sea fascinates me. I have heard some tales of it too, but even my own experiences would startle you. Talk about cold and rough, well, its just too awfuL I’ve seen our boat stand up like a nlnepin and the next second have her nose five feet under a big sea. The crew laugh at my terror-stricken face, but they don’t seem to have any sense of fear. They are all off trawlers, and have been in the North Sea all their lives. They are really wonderful men. You should see them handle a gun. It would do your eyesight good. With all Its hardships this life Is splendid, and I would not be out of it for anything. To see those destroyers work, dashing in all directions like lightning and to feel our boat almost pull from under you when we open our engines ffe worth 10 years of a man’s life. There’s no doubt about the navy. It works like a clock, only more silently. Our actual experiences will have to wait till we meet, but I can assure you we are not wasting time.”

Complaints were frequent, and more than usually bitter, yesterday in connection with a pile of mud that has been heaped up at Wallacetown Junction on the north side of the road extending from nearby the railway crossing to the Junction Hotel. In some places it was quite a foot deep, and had evidently been scraped off the road from time to time. One sheepowner complained that when a sheep fell into this mire it was with great difficulty got out, and in such a state the price of a sheep was materially affected when it was offered at the yards.

A meeting of the directors of the United Press Association is to be held in Wellington to-morrow, when opportunity will be taken to meet Mr W. R. Morris, secretary of the General Post Office, for the purpose of discussing the question of the curtailment of the telegraphic service. The taking of telegraphic men for military service is now becoming so general that it is thought some action in the direction indicated should be taken. It is understood that a proposal will be submitted whereby all the telegraph offices should be closed at 8 o’clock at night, and only cablegrams and parliamentary telegrams transmitted after that hour.

An unusual position arose in a case involving the interpretation of a will in the Supreme Court at Christchurch on Wednesday, in which a party, in his dual capacity as a trustee and a beneficiary, was joined as both a plaintiff and a defendant. "Surely a man can’t sue and appear against himself,” said his Honour Mr Justice Denniston. "Does a man, as a trustee, brief a solicitor, and then, as a defendant, go round to another solicitor and get him to do his best in the opposite direction? This man is only one of the trustees, but it is the same thing as if there were only one trustee and he was suing himself.” His Honour quoted authorities to show that it was irregular and Inequitable in common law to make the same party both plaintiff and defendant. His Honour eventually decided to hear the argument in the case without making any further pronouncement.

On Friday evening a well-attended meeting of farmers and interested persons was held in the Thornbury Hall to discuss the matter of forming a company to secure a site and proceed with the erection of much required up-to-date sale yards and accommodation paddocks for travelling stock Mr Geo. Carmichael was voted to the chair and after a lengthy discusion it was decided to form a company. Provisional directors were appointed, also a number of canvassers to canvass the outlying districts. It will be gratifying for people who have to truck at, or travel stock through, Thornbury to know that accommodation will soon be available without having to trouble private people, who, by the way, have always been very willing to assist in the past. Now that stock-owners have awakened there is no doubt the Thornbury sale yards, like the Thornbury dairy factory, will soon be going strong, especially as Mr Riddle has done his best for the new company by making available a first rate site of four acres at a very moderate price.

“For the first time in the history of the board a lady has been elected to represent one of the contributing bodies,” said Mr Scott, the chairman of the Christchurch Technical Board of Governors, in his report presented at the monthly meeting of the board held recently. "I refer,” continued Mr Scott, “to the appointment of Councillor Wells to represent the Christchurch City Council. As we have a very large number of girls attending our classes, both in the day and in the evening, I feel it is very fitting that there should be a lady member on the board, and that we shall receive much assistance from her co-operation. I trust that before long the board will be in a position to extend its operations for the training of girls for the work of the house. During the chairmanship of Mr Allison the establishment of a nursery in connection with the hostel was mooted in order that students in training might be given an opportunity of instruction in the care and management of young children, and when the board is in a position to take this work into consideration the co-operation of ladies will be essential.”

The fact that large shipments of oats are now being brought to the North Island from Australia in overseas boats which have made the Commonwealth their first port of call and have then come on to New Zealand has created the Impression that a suspension of the Shipping Act was necessary bo allow this to be done, or that otherwise the crews of the vessels referred to would have to be paid the intercolonial rates of pay. These rates are, of course, higher than those paid to British seamen. Inquiries made by a Dunedin Times reporter show, however, that a suspension is not necessary. As long a those vessels are registered under the British Shipping Act they can convey cargo from one British country to another, but cannot load cargo at one port for another port in the same country. It is said that some years ago a British owned vessel arrived at Wellington en route to Port Chalmers. She called in at Timaru, and took on board some hides for Dunedin, at a freight charge of 15s. By doing so her master committed a breach of the Act, and the crew had to be paid the difference between the British rate of pay and the New Zealand rate from the time the boat arrived in Wellington till her arrival in Port Chalmers —a sum of £75 in all:

Inquiries made at all of the leading boot manufacturing firms in the dominion go to show that as regards boots for soldiers there are plenty in stock at the present time. These boots are made principally by Wellington and Auckland firms. So far as New Zealand supplies of sole leather and chrome leather are concerned manufacturers here do not anticipate a shortage, but certain classes of leather, such as patents, willow calf, and box calf are already getting into small compass. The majority of makers, however, are holding large stocks of glace kid. but these were purchased at high prices. Hides only are now imported by Britain from New Zealand, but the tanners here can buy all the hides they require from the New Zealand Government, which has commandeered the output on behalf of the Imperial Government. Even without any importations from other countries it is confidently asserted that dominion manufacturers can cope with the demands made on them, though people may have to wear coarser tops. There is a rush of orders, however, and prices are rising. The absence of imports of high class light boots ha* stimulated New Zealand manufacturers to make such footwear, and they are turning out a very fine article —one, indeed, which can hold its own with any class of Imported goods. It is said that as high as five guineas is the price of certain very high grade ladies’ boots on offer in iSunedin. These, of course, have been imported.

“The one intolerable criticism,” says an English writer, “constantly aimed at the English people is that the majority of us do not know that there is a war on. ... It is of all criticisms the most unjust, the most cruel. How can it be made? There is scarcely a home that does not feel the pinch of straightened means, scarcely one also that has not lost some one dear in the war. That each man should take the universal misfortune in a different way was only to be expected, and the way is admirable or the reverse, according to what the man is. In all great calamities, at all periods of human history there have been those whose policy was to ‘eat, drink, and be merry,’ but in contrast to these are the men, women, and children who have suffered at the post of duty and given life itself for an ideal.” The writer goes on to speak of the wonderful sympathy which has arisen between classes as a result of the war. Quaint tilings are told of the reduction of sugar, and the annoyance of the domestics in many cases, as they failed to understand that all and sundry would be effected, and looked upon it as a personal grievance. The “rise of the potato in the social scale’ is sketched, comically taking him first as a very common person, and finishing him finally as a monarch in the vegetable world. “So, amidst an apparent greed and indifference,” concludes the writer, “the same now as amazed Noah in his own convulsive days, it is plain that all men and women suffer, and even children feel the war now it is nearing the completion of its third year.

WTien ordering NAZOL, avoid imitations and substitutes. Get genuine NAZOL —the money-saving remedy for coughs and colds. No cold is NAZOLproof. 60 doses 1/6.

Our' Kamahi correspondent states that a serious accident befell Mr and Mrs Adam IJalliday on Saturday evening. It appears that at about 8 o’clock they were driving along the fiat after passing the Edendale cemetery, when their trap collided with a motor bicycle and side-car, which was conveying three young men and coming from the direction of Edendale. Mr and Mrs Holliday, and their infant child, who was-in Mrs Halliday’s arms, were thrown out on to the road. Mr and Mrs Halliday were both injured about the head, but are recovering from the effects of their misadventure. The infant, happily, escaped unhurt. The motor bicycle and side-car was also damaged, and it is understood that the occupants escaped -with cuts and bruises.

AKABOA, premier seaside health resort, all the year round. Its modern accommodation and cheap rates provide the least expensive holiday in dominion. Motors from Broadway’s Corner, Christchurch, dally. x

Special Bargain for Wednesday— Children’s All Wool Singlets, all sizes, 1/- to 1/11; made in England. THE LADIES’ ECONOMIC, 60 Dee street. Most wholesome, stimulating and refreshing BAXTER’S High Grade Choice RAVA TEA at 2/- per lb; better prices. 1/8 and 1/10 per lb.

"New Zealand rejoices;” "NO RUBBING” Laundry Help cleanses the dirtiest clothes without rubbing. Housewives delighted! "Thinker’s Notebook” free with every 1/- packet. R. Sloan, grocer.

During stocktaking there are usualij a few odd lines brought to the surface, which have been overlooked during the season. THOMSON & BEATTIE, LTD,, have just come across one of these overlooked parcels containing soiled pure Linen [Serviettes at pre-war prices. This line is to be cleared, and it is a chance to buy the almost prohibitive Linen at under old prices. Prices from 6d to 2/6 each. ;

Carry On! You will do your wibrk more cheerfully and if you drink an occasional cup of DESERT GOLD, the Queen of Teas. Delicious, refreshing, stimulating, wholedodie. Order to-day.

We have determined that the output of goods during the following weeks will be on quite an unprecedented scale. In the preceding years of our business wo never held such variety, value, .and quality as to-day. The goods for every department have been selected on account of the genuine value and .high standard they possessed. Our goods are guaranteed to be as represented, and are such that the buyer gets perfect satisfaction. This week we are showing some exceptional House Furnishing valqes. Evejy article in our House Furnishing Section is under offer at very substantial reductions —Linoleums, Carpet Squares, Hearthrugs, Colonial Blankets, Eiderdowns, Quilts, White Quilts (all sizes), Curtains and Curtain Materials, Sheetings, Towels, Flannelette. Flannels ("Doctor" and Colonial), in fact everything In the House Furnishing and Manchester Department is for disposal at sale prices, and we guarantee the value. PRICE & BULLEED, Tay street.

’For this relief much thanks.” —Shakespeare.

Many people of this district are thank* ful for rapid relief from chest and bronchial troubles through taking BAXTER’S LUNG PRESERVER. This popular preparation has become famous because of its efficacy in all cases of coughs, colds, bronchitis, etc. It soothe* the sore throat and bronchial passage*, relieves coughing, and builds up health and strength. Thousands of delighted users have benefited during the past fifty years. All Chemists and Stores sell and recommend “Baxter’s," price t/10. When your child cannot sleep because of cold in the head, use NAZOL. Sprinkle some drops on nightgown or pillow. Quick relief will follow. Sixty; closes 1/6.

BUY —8 pkts Hudson’s Powders 1/-, Clever Mary lOd, Carrie 6d, 6 Sand Soap 1 /-, 5 Nugget 1/-, Dutch Cleaner 6d, Herrings in Sauce lid (large 1/1), bag Blue 10 d, 6 Sapon 1/-, 3 tips Zebra Paste lb%d, pkt Raisins 6d, 3 bots. Essence 1/-, Cornflour sd, jar Salt 6d, 13 B.W. Soap 1/-, quart Sauce 1/-. At BAXTER’S.

A good quality Gabardine Raincoat for 60/- (special line) at UNDRILL’B, opp. Post Office.

Onr-Mid-Winter Sale is drawing to a close. As we have a few lines that must be cleared we are offering them at the following special prices:—lo Men’s Neglige Shirts Csmart patterns, all sizes) to clear at 3/11, 4/6; 5 doaen Boys’ Shirts, collars and bands, 1/11, 2/3, 2/6, 3/6; Men’s Flannel Undera, 6/6, 5/9, 5 /xx, 6/6, 6/11; Men’s All-wool Underpants, 4/U, 5/6, 6/3, 6/6; Men’s Buckskin Trousers, 8/11; Men's Tweed Trousers, 10/6; Boys’ Tweed Knickers, all sizes, 4/6; Men’s Mackintosh Overcoats, 19/6; 12 Boys’ Tweed Overcoats, to clear, at 12/6; Men’s All-wool Sox, 1/6, 2/6; Bovs’ Sport Suita, 19/6, 22/6, 25/-. 27/6. 30/-; Men’s Sports Suits, 46/-, 47/6 50/-, 55/-; Men’s Sac Suits, 30/-, 37/6, 42/6, 46/-, 50/-; Men’s Lounge Felt Mata, 5/6, 5/11, 6/6, 6/11, 7/6, 8/6, 10/6; Boya and Men’s Caps, 1/-, 1/6, 2/6, 2/11, 3/6, 3/11 4/6, 5/6; Boys’ Golf Hose in two piles, 2/6 and 2/11. H. & J. SMITH, LTD., Prompt Service Store, Tay St. 'Phone 288. Everybody’s praising it—KAZOL. Better than mixtures or syrups for relieving coughs and colds. Ready-fer-use In office, shop, or home. 60 done* 1/6ANAEMIA —ITS CURE Want of fresh air, unsuitable food, lack of exercise, lay foundations for anaemia. By avoiding these causes, and taking a course of WILSON’S MALT EXTRACT, a cure can be effected. This extract is not a medicine in the ordinary sense, but a genuine tood which possesses great tonic properties. Barley, as a food, expert says, is a most nourishing food, and by taking it as recommended the anaemic person gets the full benefit of this great cereal. Its restorative properties are indeed wonderful. It banishes Ustlessnees, enriches the blood, imparts strength and energy. Pleasant to take. Chemists and stores. Obtainable with or without cod liver oIL

We have pleasure in announcing to you that our new aarage is now open. It being the largest and beat-equipped mechanically and otherwise in the Australasian colonies, and every convenience Is provided for our visitors. Therefore we would be pleased to have the pleasure of a visit from you, and, at the same time extend to your our a.ppreciation of the courtesy that you have extended to us during the disarrangement of our business as the result of our disastrous fire, and we hope that we may have an opportunity of demonstrating to you as well as the many other motorists of Southland our appreciation of such. No matter what make pf motor car it is, our staff is so well organised, combined with our mechanical appliances, that we can do repair* io any make of car more expeditiously pan any other firm in Southland, and such being the case, we look to you t* 4o us a favour by paying us a visit. Thanking you in anticipation, 1 ours faithfully, G. W. WOODS & CO.

Tackle coughs and colds by using NAZOL. That's the sensible and cheapest way. NAZOL 1s penetrating, germkilling —and most economical. 60 doses 1/6.

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For sale, glass. Lost, feather boa. Try Baxter’s honey. Buy Waitaki butter. Wanted, ploughman. Wanted, married ploughman. Sale of work, Jubilee Hall, to-daj. Notice re application for new leas*. First Church choir practises Friday. Notice re payment of borough rates. Loyal Orange Patriotic Concert tomorrow. Grand Red Cross parade in streets to-morrow. Colin McDonald has porperties for disposal. Tenders called for grazing on Crown lands. On page 3 See the choice scarves at Herbert, Haynes and Co.’s sale. On page 6 Wm. Todd's weekly furniture sale tomorrow. Wm. Todd and Co, sell plumber’s plant on Friday.