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Southland Times, Issue 17733, 10 August 1917, Page 4

A Gore message states that a poll to borrow £20,000 for flood protection works in Gore was carried by a majority of 155. It has been found necessary to postpone the class for motor-car drivers arranged for this evening at the Technical College till next week at the usual time.

Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., yesterday gave judgment for plaintiffs by default in the following cases:—lbbotson and Son v. Jno. Hamilton (Hedgehopc) for 17s 6d with 16s costs, and Alex. Sutherland v. Wm.' Medder (Half Moon Bay) for £1 8s 6d with 5s costs.

The First Church choir have fixed on Wednesday, October 3, for the date of their Recital. A splendid programme of operatic choruses, part songs and male choir items has been in constant rehearsal for the past five months, and the choir may be depended upon to reach the high standard to which they have attained in the past. At the Auckland Police Court yesterday William Ryan, a bookmaker, was fined £IOO for betting on licensed premises. Mr Fraser, S.M., said that where a bookmaker had a reputation for honesty and square dealing he didn’t believe in imposing imprisonment. The defendant, however, had got to a stage when he must expect to be fined the maximum every time he was caught. The meeting of members of the liberal party on Tuesday was rather poorly attended (says our Wellington correspondent), owing to so many country members being out of town. The principal business which was to be discussed was postponed, and the meeting generally discussed its plan of campaign in regard to the Budget. It is understood that the proposed tax on tea will be combated and the substitution of an extra duty on beer urged. A leading member of the Liberal party states that the next meeting will be a caucus, at which some interesting developments are expected. In supporting the proposed tax on tea Mr Pearce stated in the House of Representatives on Wednesday that the beer drinkers would be making some sacrifice through the introduction of 6 o’clock or other earlier hours of closing of hotels, and he considered that the tea drinkers should make some sacrifice. In England the tax was Is as against the proposed duty of 3d here. He believed the ladies would netobject to drinking less tea and weaker tea. Some people drank tea six or eight times a day, and surely that was not good for them.

At St. Mary’s Sale of Work in Victoria Hall the stalls again did a roaring business last evening and those in charge were gratified with the results. The entertainment provided by the pupils of Mr Sutherland was greatly enjoyed. The sale closes on Saturday evening, when all goods remaining unsold will be disposed off by auction, as also will be three live sheep. Mesdames Sheehan and Maloney in charge of No, 2 produce stall were especially successful last night, being an easy first with their takings. The officer in charge of the Government War Funds Office (Mr J. W. Kinniburgh) recently came down from Wellington to enquire into the necessity of the whole of the branches of the Southland War Funds Association making quarterly returns in addition to the head office, and decided that in future quarterly returns will only be required from those branches situated in townships where there are Borough Councils or Town Boards. Mr Kinniburgh commented favourably on the administration methods of the local Association, and staled that he considered its constitution and general scheme of control was a model one.

It now transpires that our local of yesterday morning with reference to the price of tea was hardly so accurate as it might have been. The position is that two of the larger grocery firms raised the prices of the proprietory teas as soon as the Budget proposals were published, since they had to restock some lines that morning or very soon afterwards. Other retailers, whose stocks have not run out so soon, are still selling at the old prices in those cases in which they have not had to replenish at the new rates. In all cases teas which the retailers themselves import are still on sale at the pre-Budget prices since the grocers have on hand larger stocks of these than of the proprietory teas. The prices of these latter have been raised by the packing companies as from the publication of the new Customs scale, but it has in common fairness to be stated that when duties are reduced these firms are said to reduce their prices right away, irrespective of stocks on hand, so that the position “cuts both ways.” “I don’t think the people of the present day realise the conditions under which the old settlers of New Zealand lived,” stated Sir Robert Stout at a meeting of the Early Settlers’ Association in Wellington. “There arc great outcries now against the price of food. Only the other day I found a document which shows the prices of food when I first arrived in New Zealand 53 years ago.” A 41b loaf of bread cost Is lo Is 6d, beef Is per lb, mutton 10d to Is, ham Is 6d to 2s, lamb 10s to 12s a quarter, pork Is to Is 3d per lb, veal Is to Is 3d, milk 8d quart, butter 2s 3d to 2s 6d per lb (“there was no butter-fat then,” commented Sir Robert, amidst laughter), cheese (colonial) Is 6d, eggs 3s 6d to 4s per dozen, fowls 10s to 12s per pair, potatoes Ijd lb, tea 2s 6d to 3s per lb. Sir Robert said that it would bo seen that some of the articles were much dearer than they were to-day, although the wages were lower. However, there were never any grumblings, and everything went along smoothly, and the people seemed extremely happy.

The Invercargill Tobacconists’ Association and also the grocers, as a result of the new duties, have decided to increase the retail prices of all tobacco and cigarettes. The increases decided upon are:—Cigarettes ; 6 packets and tins to be 7d; Is packets and tins to be Is 2d; 9 packets to be iOd; higher priced cigarettes will be increased in price correspondingly. All tobacco sold in tins at Is will be Is Id.

Mr W. Barrington Jliller, of Sydney, late of New Zealand, states that Charlie Chaplin has just completed w T ith the National Exhibitors’ League—an amalgamation of the principal theatre-owners in America — a contract for £200,000 for eight pictures. On this basis Chaplin’s salary for the ensuing year will be £3BOO per week! Mr 'Miller, who is associated with the Australasian Films, Ltd., spent some time recently at Los Angeles with Mr Chaplin, of whom he says:—“ln two years’ time Mr Chaplin will be in Australia; he has given me that definite promise. His present engagement will carry him into 1919, and then he writ make a world tour. In all sincerity he has promised me this —in his tour to make Australia his promised land, and probably enact a picture in Sydney during his stay.” Charlie Chaplin’s present age is 28.

Mr T. M. Wilford, M.P., stated at Lower Hutt on Saturday evening that he had every reason to believe that America had been with the Allies for the last two years, and had only waited till the Allies were fully munitioned before declaring war. The proof of the justice of the Allies’ cause was shown in the entry of 16 countries into the war on our side. America did not seek territory’, but was fighting purely for a just cause. Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Holland would join the Allies to-mor-row were they not in terror of Germany. Sweden was only held back by the power of her Sovereign. She had elected to Parliament a large majority favourable to entering the war on the side of the Allies, as against a minority in favour of neutrality, but in spite of the fact that not one representative was elected in favour of Germany the King had appointed Ministers with German sympathies.

The Magistrate, Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., yesterday gave judgment in the case Matheson v. Galt, in which John Matheson (Mr Russell), farmer, of Timpany’s claimed from David Galt (Mr Haggitt), timber merchant, Invercargill, £25 'as an instalment of the purchase money of certain timber and £lO for injury done by the defendant to the plaintiff’s farm lands by wrongfully blocking up several watercourses and thereby causing flooding, by pulling down fences on the roadline and also by sledging timber obtained from other lands over plaintiff's lands. The debt of £25 was admitted by the defendant, who, however, disputed the £lO and coun-ter-claimed for £ll7 19s 6d under fifteen different heads, the largest individual claim being that of £SO for damage to bush alleged to have been destroyed by fire. Almost the whole of this counter-claim was disallowed, the only items on which part judgment was given for Galt being £1 10s for timber taken by the plaintiff for a fence and £5 for other timber burnt while lying on or near the railway loading bank. On the claim judgment was given for the £25 admitted and for 10s damage sustained by the cutting of the fence. The matter of costs was held over for the attendance of the plaintiff’s solicitor.

The Women’s National Reserve (Christchurch) has the names of nearly 50 thoroughly capable and willing women who are anxious to take up work on farms (states a Christchurch exchange). Not long ago a Canterbury farmer went into the Women’s National Reserve rooms, met several members of the committee there, and told them he had a farm which carried 2000 sheep, and he stated that he could run that farm with one man and three women. He detailed the standardised work in connection with shearing that could be done by women equally as well as men. It included penning-up, fleecepicking, wool-rolling and carrying away, keeping shed books, tallies, and assisting with the mustering, and, indeed, almost everything in connection therewith. It would be a fine, healthy life, and in Canterbury most of the country is fairly easy, and almost any strong and active woman could manage the work. The women of England, of France, and other countries have been doing work on the land for some time past. Comparatively only a few have commenced it in New Zealand, but it is likely that many more will follow the example of our over-sea sisters before long.

“The retreat from Mons will ever remain one of the brightest pages in British history. It is without example, notwithstanding the glorious pages of the past, and probably will never be equalled,” said the Mayor of Auckland at the Town Hall on Saturday night. “Following the retreat from Mons, and taking advantage of the assistance which the British Expeditionary Force had rendered, the great battle of the Marne stemmed the tide of the German invasion, and it was probably on the battlefield of the Marne that the first seeds of victory were sown. (Applause.) Lord Hamilton says, with reference to .the British Expeditionary Force, representing the regular standing army, that of those 120,000 men 40,000 sleep on the soil of France and Flanders; 40,000 Were permanently disabled, never to return again to the battlefield; and the remnant of 40,000 were finally absorbed in other units of the British forces. (Applause.) From that small regular army of about 120,000 the British forces have grown, firstly, to half a million, then a million, until they now reach over five and a-half millions. For all this marvellous work of the British Army there is one soldier whose memory to-night we can again revere, and to whom the British nation cannot sufficiently do homage, namely, the lamented Lord Kitchener. Without him we could never hav« done this thing.” (Applause.) The Mayor went on to say that as Napoleon’s power had been broken so would the Kaiser’s. The Collection Committee of the Rod Cross Society wish to acknowledge the following donations given at the Red Cross Shop on Saturday, 4th August:—lnternessary Service, £3 1/-; Mrs McGruer, 5/-; Mrs C. Gray, 5/-; Mrs Forbes Northope (Lochiel 1, 4/-; Mrs Gresham, 3/-; Mrs G. Munro, 2/6; Mrs G. McLean, 2/6; Mn J. G. Petrie, 2/6; Mrs Haggitt, 2/6; Misa Grieve, 2/6; Mrs Crawford, 2/6; Mrs Gellately, 2/6; and Miss Jean Laing, 2/6. Also to (hank the following for donation* of produce, fancy goods, etc.:—Mrs Pilcher, Mrs R. Roscow, Mrs Lumsden, Mrs A. S. Browne, Mrs Ball, Mrs Harker, Mrs Prain, Mrs H. Royds, Mrs Bobbie, Mrs Littlejohn, Mrs R. McKenzie, Mrs Welsh, Mrs W. J. Taylor, Mrs Mitchell, Mrs Rabbidge, Mm Longuet, Mrs G. McLean, Mrs V. Scandrett* Mrs W. Rennie, Mrs Cruickshank, Mrs A. Watson, Mrs Todd, Miss Birch (Kapuka), Mrs Peace, Mrs Bryson (Ot at ara i, Mrs A. E. Smith, Mrs A. S. Browne, Mrs R. Roscow, Mrs Tucker, Miss Palmer, Miss Crofts, Miss A. Macdonald, Mrs Young (West Plains), Mrs Bobbie (Thornbury), Mrs Crawford McKenzie, “Northend,” Mrs Steele, Miss Thomson, Mrs Cochrane, Misa Birch, Mr Baird (Otatarai, “Argyle,” Mrs Pilcher, Mrs Bey, Mrs Littlejohn, Mrs Welsh, Mrs Ge'.lately, Mrs Coveney, Mrs Longuet, Mrs Anderson, Mrs Ewart, Mrs McDougall, Mrs G. Munro, Miss Rena Grey, Mrs A. Macdonald, Miss Gardner, “Mrs G.,” Mrs Gresham, Miss Wild, Miss Manson, Mrs Crosby Smith, Mrs Nathan Robertson, Mrs Rigg, Mrs Gilford, Mrs Bowie, Mrs Lumsden, Miss Bryburgh, Mrs Lillico, Mrs J. H. Lewis, Mrs Strettell, Jack Hannah, Mrs Vickery, Mrs Dunlop, Miss Watson, Misa McKay, Cedric Beuzoni, Mrs R. J. Gilmour, Underwood Factor}', Miss Muir, Mrs W. Thomson, Mrs Hinton (Kenningtonl, Mrs Pike (South Ilillend), Mrs James, Miss Knuckcy, Mrs R. McKenzie, Mrs Searell, Mrs W. Macalister, Mrs C. J. Broad, Mrs Taylor, Mrs J. W. Hay, Mrs J. Anderson, Mrs V. Smith, Mrs Boyce, Nathan Robertson, Mrs J. Mcßonald, Mrs T. Hazlett, Mrs A. Stuck, Mrs C. Jones, Mrs F. Leary, Mrs Leary, Mrs Young, Mrs Bonifant, Mrs Robertshaw, Mrs Hawke, Mrs Brooksmitb, Mrs W. Thomson, and Miss Ingram.

The great strike in Australia is ostensibly due to the objection of the men to the introduction of the card system. Some time ago the American Taylor system was introduced by cards being distributed to the men, and some of the men tore the cards up. Other men, who arc alleged to have been introduced from America, were put on to watch the men with stop-watches mid time-recording sheets. This action was resented by the men and the unions. The explanation was made that it was necessary to ascertain the time taken by the men in performing certain operations. The timerecording men were then withdrawn. Another attempt was being made to introduce the card system. The men and the unions had always resented, "speeding-up, ’ Mr Fox, one of the Railway Commissioners, in an interview a few days prior to the outbreak of the strike, referring to the new system, said that it was by no means an innovation in regard to private workshops and workshops of other Departments. They were merely introducing something which would improve organisation, and would show what the various jobs were costing.

In view of a recent regrettable incident, in which a Rotorua resident lost his life through eating honey, it will, perhaps, interest the public to know (says the Rotorua Chronicle) that the plant which, in all probability, causes the trouble is known by the Natives as rangiora or wharangi, the botanical name being brachyglottis repanda. It has a large leaf, almost white on the underneath parts, and flowers in the early spring. Whether the bees are injuriously affected by it is unknown; probably they would not gather the nectar from it, but that flowers of any kind are very' scarce at that time of the year. There is an idea, also, that wariki, a ranunculus, one of the New Zealand buttercup family, is another source from which the bees gather poisonous nectar, which they manufacture into honey in their laboratories. This is not so well authenticated as the other plant, but it is known that stock die after eating it. The plant grows in swamps, and bears a small yellow flower like all the buttercup family’. You will be surprised when I tell you that I shook hands with a German, after capturing his trench (writes a Palmerston soldier). We had just taken this particular trench (his support line) and were consolidating a new line about 200 yds in advance when, on looking up, I saw this German coming straight towards me with his hands up. He beckoned me towards him, and then I noticed that he was terribly wounded. The whole of his lower jaw had been blown off. I motioned the poor wretch into a shell hole, and he gave me his field dressing, and begged me to tie him up. It was a frightful wound, and very awkward to tie up, but I did my best for [him. When I had finished, he produced a •second dressing and opened his shirt and ■showed me a bayonet thrust in his chest. This also I tied up for him. When I was at work on him the poor fellow took a crucifix out of his pocket and gazed intently at it. I felt terribly sorry for him, and just as 1 left he held out his hand. "We shook hands, he nodded very gratefully, and that was the last I saw of him. He was a fine, big fellow about 42 years of age. 3 suppose he died very soon after this. Special for Friday—Oddments in Ladies and Children’s Corsets put out while stocktaking. Bargains while they last. THE ECONOMIC, 60 Dee street. The “Thinker’s” Notebook given free with fevery 1/- packet of “NO RUBBING” Laundry Help is greatly appreciated by housewives. It’s so handy! W. T. McGill Co., grocers. A Wellington correspondent writes: —A large number of entries have been received in the DESERT GOLD Tea Competition. The coupons are now being counted, and results will be announced as early as possible. In the Men’s Department at THOMSON & BEATTIE'S End-of-Season Sale a splendid line of Men’s Pyjamas is being cleared at 5/6 the suit. The whole stock of Men’s Hard Felt Hats, usually 9/6 to 12/6, now 4/11 each. Good reliable W.P. Coats for youths at 19/6, thoroughly rainproof. You now have an opportunity of securing all lines in men’s and boys’ wear at bargain prices.

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.

Character Hats by British, American, and Italian makers: 8/6 to 27/6. UNDRILL’S, Leading Hatters and Mercers, cpp. Post Office.

Do you need a new Suit at prices which Represent a big saving to you ? The Suits are made in good material with our usual high-class finish. Only the best of lining, etc., have been used. Every Suit carries our guarantee of satisfaction. Should any garment prove unsatisfactory' we will exchange or refund your money in full. Boys’ Sport Suits, sizes 0 to 6, all 19/6; sixes 7 to 12, 22/6, 25/-, 27/6. Youths’ Sport Suits in plain or walking Knickers 27/6, 30/-, 32/6. Men’s Suita our special make, newest patterns, 27/6, 30/-, 32/6, 39/6, 45/-, 50/-, 55/- and CO/-. Splendid sizes made to measure. You are personally invited to inspect our up-to-date Clothing Department at H. & J. SMITH, LTD., Leading Clothiers, Tay St. ’Phone 288. AN.-EMIA—ITS CURE. Want of fresh air, unsuitable food, lack of exercise, Lay foundations for antemia. 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 food which possesses great tonic properties. Barley, as a food expert says, is a most nourishing food, and by taking it as recommended the amende person gets the foil benefit of this great cereal. Its restorative properties are indeed wonderful. It banishes listlessness, enriches the blood, imparts strength and energy. Pleasant to take. Chemists and stores. Obtainable with or without cod liver oil.

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 prices.

After every sale there are bound to be Oddments and Remnants left over. It does pot pay an up-to-date business house to carry these forward to next season, so this week PRICE & BULLEID 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 hues otfering to-day will not be procurable next year at the same price.