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Southland Times, Issue 17732, 9 August 1917, Page 4

A Masterton telegram states that another very pronounced shake was felt at 11.30 a.m. yesterday.

The N.M. and A. Co., Christchurch, advise us that at Addington yesterday they sold on account of William Kennedy, Otautau, seven teen fat wethers, which realised from 66/- to 120/- each. The secretary of the Southland War Funds Avociation has received a contribution from the Riverton branch for various funds amounting in all to £243 6s 6d. Of this sum £72 IS* 6d is to be devoted to the Wounded Soldiers’ Fund ; £7O for hj .M.C.A. trench comforts; £4O tor the Soldiers’ Chib; and £2O to the General War Funds of the V.M.C.A.

It will be of interest to the local public to learn that although the price of tea has already been raised by 3d per lb in Dunedin, the Invercargill retailers do not intend to raise their prices in the meantime. Furthermore the Invercargill grocers have lodged a strong protest against the action of the northern retailers in raising their prices for stocks already on hri’.d. Speaking at the Wools.loa patriotic meeting on Saturday night, ihe Rev. F. Copeland, who was in German Samoa when the war broke out. said that the Germans there showed great elation over the advance through Belgium. When the German Governor heard of the fall of Liege, he “shouted” champagne for the Samoa garrison, and when Namur fell he distributed cigars. Lager beer was served out when the next town fell, but as the Australian Navy arrived the following day. no further “shouting” took place. (Laughter. I Constable Dunlop made a lucky “catch” on Thursday fsays the Dunedin Start when he accosted a man in the city and asked him to produce his registration papers. The man’s answers did not satisfy the constable. who took him to the police station for the purpose of fuller enquiry. An investigation into matters proved that the man was Thomas William Little, who was “wanted” by the military authorities. It appeared that, after being drawn in the sixth ballot and passed “fit,” he had disappeared, and all efforts to trace him had failed. A warrant for his arrest had been applied for, but had not been issued when Constable Dunlop so unexpectedly ’‘roped him in.” Little has been handed over to the military authorities. At the Police Court yesterday, before Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., a number of defaulters under the Military Service Act appeared. For failing to attend drill, John A. Aitken was fined os; Malacdi Crowe (Makamvai, 20s and 7s costs; Chas. Fred. Rask (Otatarai, convicted and discharged; Albert Edward Collett (Makarewai, £2 and 7s costs; James Carter (Makarewai, £4 and 7s costs; Henry Jas. Cox, 10s and 7s costs; David Harper Anderson, £2 and 7s costs; Thomas Jerrome, £2 and 7s costs; John Jas. Crenglo, £o and 7s costs; Thos. White, £5 and 7s costs. For failing to attend camp, Andrew Crighton (Waimahakal was fined £1 and 7s costs. A similar charge against Thomas Muir (Balfour) was dismissed, he having been drawn in one of the ballots.

There was a large attendance at the meeting of the Soldiers’ Mothers’ Association which was held yesterday, when it was reported that 42 new members had been enrolled. The intentions of the Government in regard to the Main Body men, as outlined "by Sir James Allen, Minister of Defence, were fully discussed, and it was decided to go on with the petition that the men be given six months’ leave of absence in New Zealand, additional to the time taken coming and going from the front. It was also decided to institute a scheme for helping returned soldiers who required it, and later to, if possible, found a small home for returned soldiers with a workshop attached. The constitution of the Association has been widened, and all mothers and sisters of soldiers at the front, no matter what contingent they left by, are eligible for membership. Robert McLauchlan, who had been remanded until Wellington had been communicated with, he being suspected of be ing a deserter, appeared before Mr Gruickshank, S.M., yesterday. Deter; Sergeant Cameron said that it was q clear that the accused was a deserter, an he had admitted it. According to his statement, he was down on final leave and got into trouble for theft. He had served a sentence for theft, and it was suggested that he now lie handed over to the military authorities. He had also been charged with being a rogue and a vagabond, and had “taken down” a taxi-driver for £2. He was also charged with disobedience in regard to the payment of a maintenance order, hut there was no desire to press that so long as arrangements were made for tlr' future. The best way to arrange (hat would be to deduct it from his military pay. The Magistrate convicted the accused, and ordered him to come up for sentence if he did not leave with the reinforcements.

Under the heading "Practical Patriotism the Grey River Argus refers in eulogistic terms to the fact that Mr Tom Pollard was giving his thirty-sixth motion picture benefit in Greyraouth in aid of the patriotic funds, benefits in which the manager bears all the expenses himself and gives all the proceeds to patriotic purposes. “Whether it is the spirit of the profession with which that gentleman’s name has been connected all over the Southern Hemisphere that inspired him k> make his generous- offer, says the Argus, "we cannot say, but at the beginning of the war he made a promise that each month he would give one mght to a picture benefit (o raise funds to help the patriotic funds. That promise has been faithfully kept, and recently at the Opera House Mr Pollard gave his thirtysixth benefit. We do not know what the total returns have been, but they must have been very large. Mr Pollard’s action stands alone in the dominion, a fact which makes his effort the more praiseworthy. We wish that all other picture managers would act similarly, and that they would show by their action an appreciation of their having escaped taxation ’’

A call which hurried the Fire Brigade to Avenal about 9.30 yesterday morning was occasioned by outside observation .•©I, a burning chimney in the house of Mr .Macalister. The Brigade’s sendees were not required.

Regarding the Lillburn-Woodlands road, the Minister of Public Works has informed Mr J. C. Thomson. M.P.. that the District Engineer at Dunedin was in communication with the local body on the subject, and he was in a position to furnish a report directly an application was forwarded to him by the Council. He regretted, however, that lie was unable to see his way to make a transfer of money to this road until a formal application was made by the county council.

Of one thing respecting the new taxation (says the Dominion i the public can he quite satisfied. 'That is that on this occasion at least no one got an inkling of the direction in which the extra taxation was to be imposed. As for those engaged in the wholesale liquor trade, they were rather surprised at the extra duty being placed on wines and spirits, as it was generally understood among them that none was to be imposed. The tobacco-men were taken completely off their guard. Had they' known what was to be done there would have been very big clearances made early in the present week. As it was, the clearances of cigars and cigarettes were only normal. “If it’s any good to Sir Joseph to know,” said one wholesale man, “he caught us all napping!” Before Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., at Orepuki, on Monday, George Woollett was charged with on or about July 6, 1917, stealing timber valued at 15s, the property of Jacob P. Kailsen, Tuataperc. Defendant pleaded guilty. Constable Phillips prosecuted. The Magistrate inflicted a fine of £3, costs 8s 7d. Cecil Albert Acker, of Papatotara, was charged with on or about March 9 last that he did steal motor accessories (tools), to the value of £2 10s, the property of Ernest H. Hill, Clifden. Defendant pleaded guilty. After facts were stated by Constable Phillips, the Magistrate imposed a fine of £7 10s, and costs 16s lid. Mr Cruickshank looked upon this case as a serious one, and warned defendant that if he ever came up before him again, he would be sentenced to reformative treatment. Robert Wright (Stock Inspector) proceeded against Harry King, farmer, and William Watson, Pahia, for exposing lousy sheep for sale. Both pleaded guilty. A fine of £1 and costs 7s and 10s without costs w:vs imposed in each case respectively. The , Asseir-ment Court, comprising the Magistrate and Messrs J. Me Naught on and W. Forde, assessors, heard several objections to the rating value of properly.

A special meeting of the Cheviot Efficiency Committee was held recently' to consider a letter from the Canterbury Commissioner, enclosing a number of names of persons who were willing to manage the farms of men who would he called up in ihe S'i-oiid Division. The chairman (Mr ’]’. Mr die I said that some of the applicants had offered to do the work free, but others asked up to £259 a year. Personally he knew of very few farmers in the district who could afford to pay £5 a week for a manager. In addition, he did not sec why a man who was called up, and who only received 5s a day, should be forced to (urn his wife and family out of their home while he was away fighting for his country, when there were scores of rejected men in the district who were lit to work on farm-. He was of opinion that labour should be conscripted at a standard wage, and men who were passed for home service should be available for work on the farms when the owners were called up. He did not think it fair that men on active service, who were only getting os a day, should be compelled to pay high wages to men classed for home service. After discussion, the following motion, proposed by Mr Mevcnson ana seconded by r Mr Barnes, was carried unanimously:— "That thus meeting is of the opinion that the efficiency Board should have first call on men who were rejected as unfit for military service, to work *on the farms of those called up for service, at a standard wage.”

Special for Thursday—Ladies’ Costumes, fashionable styles, to be sold before stocktaking 63/-, worth double. THE ECONOMIC, 60 Dee street. A Wellington correspondent writes: —A large number of entries have been received in the DESERT GOLD Tea Competition. The coupons arc now being counted, and re : suits will be announced as early as possible. ‘‘Good advice is oeyond price,”—Proverb. \ou cannot au'om to overlook any good advice abetting tne health of yourselt or your children. When coughs or colds make their appearance, the best reniedv you can obtain is BAXTER'S LUNG PRESERVER, winch has been used and praised for over fifty years. It not only relieves chest and bronchial troubles, but also tones up and vitalises the whole system. Keep "Baxter’s” handy at ail times. A big bottle costs only 1/10, and an occasional dose will help to keep you fit and well.

Bargain week at the Progressive Drapery Store. All Oddments and Ends are being sold at real bargain prices. Tabling Damask in white and coloured in Linen and Unions, bargain prices 1/4, 1/6, 1/9, 1/11, 2/3, 2/6, 3/C, 3/11 to 5/6. All ends at real bargain prices. 47 pieces Sheeting in white and coloured, Herringbone and Twills, this week’s bargain prices 1/6, 1/9, 1/11, 2/3, 2/6, 2/11, 3/3, 3/6. A large showing in white and coloured Calico in Horrockses and Crewdson’s famous make, Sale prices per dozen yards, 6/11, 7/6, 7/11, S/6, 9/6, 10/6, 11/6 to 17/6. A beautiful selection of Casements, Madras, Muslins and Curtain Net at these keen bargain prices, 6d, Bd, 9d, lOd, 1/-, 1/4, 1/6, and 1/9 a yard. See Manchester Department for specials at H. & ,1. SMITH, LTD,, Big Cash Store, Tay street. ’Phone 288. AN AUTHORITY WRITES ON THE VALUE OF MALT. "Malt.” says Science Siftings,” is not only nutritious, but on account of the diastase it contains, it materially aids digestion. It is also ot considerable aid to the constipated, and of great utility to consumptives and adults. The most effective way to take mall is to lake WILSON’S MALT EXTRACT. It is the concentrated e-v-enro oi the finest malted barley—Nai . - great tonic food and body builder. ,i-ii simply love it. for it not only does out tastes good. Prepared with or

it cool liver oil. Be sure you get

■ .....oil’s"’ Mall Extract. Wilson's is cheaper, fresher, belter. Chemists and stores. After every sal? there are bound to be Oddments and Remnants Lett over. It does not pay an up-to-date business house to cany those forward to next season, so this week PRICE k RULLEID will clear all Oddments out at any reasonable price. The prudent housewife would be well advised to call early. General Drapery is rapidly advancing: in price, and it is an open secret that many ones n.ienng to day will not be procurable nexl year at the same price. KOI “HOW CHEAP,” BUT “HOW GOOD.” Is the wutchworu of Dr Sheldon's New Discovery. When you buy medicine, you want something that is effective, something that will get to the root of the matter at once, witnout in any way upsetting the system; and this is just exactly what Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery does. It acts directly upon the Throat, Chest, and Lungs, and in no wise upsets the Digestive Organs or in any way puts the system out of tune. Other remedies may have been considered good when your grandparents were children, hut an up-to-date remedy for quality and effectiveness will be found in Dr Sheldon’s Now Discovery for Coughs and Colds, Tiie price is 1/0, and this size bottle is often all I hat is necessary for two or three in the family. Larger bottles, holding two and a-half limes the quantity, are sold at 3/-, and these are the cheaper for larger families. Remember, when you are ill, it's quality, not quantity, that counts. Take a bottle of Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery home with you to-night. Obtainable at W. Lewis and Son. NAZOL, though imitated, has no equal as a remedy for coughs and colds. Get genuine NAZOL—better than any mixture or syrup. Sixty doses 1/6.

The “Thinker’s'’ Notebook given free with every 1/- packet of “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help is greatly appreciated by housewives. It’s so handy! W. T. McGill and Co., grocers.

A splendid line for children's wear on offer at THOMSON <fc BEATTIE’S End-of-Season Sale is an assortment of Velveteen Dresses. Good quality Velveteens in Brown, Saxe and Navy; usually 14/6 to 26/6; Sale prices 11/6 to 21/6. Best possible value for every shilling you spend at BAXTER’S. In a word, when you buy for ready money' from Baxter’s, you only pay for your own goods, and don’t help pay for other people’s. Let NAZOL protect your family against coughs and colds. One dose a day keepa colds away. Good for old and young. Sixty doses 1/6.

The shipping problem has made the question of motor spirit for the future a consideration for motorists. G. W. WOODS dc CO. have just landed 2000 cases, which should relieve the pressure to some extent in Southland, and are prepared to quote at reasonable prices.

Character Hats by British, American, and Italian makers: 8/6 to 27/6. UNDRILL'S, Leading Hatters and Mercers, opp. Post Office. Before the “annual cold” grips you get NAZOL. Take it on sugar, or by inhalation —either way its a splendid safeguard. 1/6 buys 60 doses. SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

On page I Wanted, lad. For sale, fruit trees, etc. Wanted, governess. Wanted, flaxcutters. Wanted, lady help. W T anted, board anr residence. Wanted, pipe organist. Buy a North British hot water bottle. "Intolerance” starts at the Grand, Monday next. On page 2 Buy Engelbert’s oils from A. & T. Burt, Ltd. On page 6 Furniture sale, North Invercargill, Aug. 10. COEIIESEON den ce TEMPERANCE AND EFFICIENCY. To the Editor. Sir,—l read with considerable interest and pleasure your leader on this subject. I also read an effusion from Mr Hughes and a modest disclaimer from “Temperance,” both of which give cause for thought. Mr Hughes has not rea 1 your article with any intelligence or he would never have declared that you instituted a comparison between whisky and tea. Ail that 1 could make of your point was that, if the majority were permitted to exercise authority in the matter of whisky there is no saying where they will end. Tea and tobacco may go next, and after that possibly they may revert to the stringent ways of Knox who forbade the wives of ministers to wear anything but hodden grey. Was I right in my reading of your article '! The suggestion of “Temperance” that Prohibitionists should practice some of the Temperance they advocate is very timely; but my chief objection -to tV >e prohibition movement is that I cannot see now' any God-fearing man can pray for the blessing of the Almighty' on a movement which is engineered in a manner that is clean against His own way of doing things. Prohibition was never God’s method or He would have crushed sin long ago. But that plan would have given Him a whole of onunwilling converts and that is the last thing He wants. It ought to be the last thing that Temperance people want too, and if they force matters they will have a very unwilling minority ready at the first chance to revive the question, and cause much trouble otherwise. The cure for drink does not lie in punishing th y many, but in adequately punishing the fev t who drink. I would like to say somethin, I on that point but space forbids.—l ar etc., TEMPERANCE (2). August 8. [Our correspondent is quite right. No other meaning could be taken out of our article by anybody who read it with care and intelligence.—Ed. S.T.]