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Southland Times, Issue 17865, 16 January 1918, Page 4

An English and American mail will reach Invercargill to-morrow afternoon. Fort-rose is gradually coming into its own as an ideal watering place, “far from the madding crowd,” (says the Wyndham Farmer). At present, several families are holi-day-making there; and on Sunday afternoon upwards of a dozen car loads of passengers spent the day on the beach. There is an abundance of Ssh in the Wyndham Domain lagoon particularly perch; and, in consideration of that fact, the Wyndham Domain Board at last meeting resolved to open the water for fishing; the privilege to be recalled if any damage be done to the trees, property, etc. The Domain is a sanctuary for fish and fowl, and is one of the local beauty spots. The soldier of the Stars and Stripes has apparently some admirers in “God’s Own.” There is at least one soldier’s hat in Invercargill from which the familiar puggairee has been removed and replaced by the hat cord of the warriors who “guess” they’re going to end this little European squabble in a month or two. The increase in the price of iron owing to war conditions was brought clearly before the Mount Boskill Road Board, Auckland, at its meeting held last week, by Mr Henderson, engineer. He said that when the Board’s present iron reservoir was constructed about three years ago, the iron cost £l2 10/- per ton. The same class of iron is now £BS per ton. The Wyndham Farmer reports that unusual heat during the past few days culminated in a stifling atmosphere on Monday afternoon, caused by electrical disturbances. Vivid flashes of lightning and ponderous thunderclaps led to much rain southward of Wyndham; and it was reported here last night that there had been a regular cloudburst at Mataura Island, where the river-flat farms were for a time literally deluged with water.

Through the generosity of Mr Kingston, manager of the West Dome station, Mossburn, the Southland Museum .has become possessed of a fourth, and particularly fine, specimen of the shining cuckoo. This little bird, which winters in New Caledonia, arrives in New Zealand in September-October —in the North Island first. It breeds in New Zealand, and leaves the south parts of the country during the first two weeks of January, although the young birds sometimes remain considerably longer. The times of arrival and departure of the old birds in both North and South Islands are wonderfully regular. The specimen forwarded by Mr Kingston is a young bird. Responding to the toast of the Public Service Commissioners at the Post and Telegraph Officers’ Association’s reunion on Saturday night. Mr D. Robertson remarked that the Public Service Act was far too inelastic. There were many things the Commissioners would like to do, but could not, as they were bound by the four comers.of the Act. He hoped that members of Parliament would take the matter into consideration and give them some amendments which would make the Act more workable. If the Act could not be amended at present he thought that the' schedule should'be amended. Times had' changed, apart from the war, since the schedule they were working under came into force. He assured members of the Association that anything that could be done to improve their position the Public Service Commissioners would use their best endeavours to forward it. Although the Bluff Borough Council was forced to raise its rates last year, it is unlikely that the extra revenue resulting will meet the demands being made on the borough coffers. Charges have jumped considerably since the war. The sanitary contract is now costing the borough an extra £36, while the supply of material for this department has increased to almost double pre-war rates; the electiic current has been raised a penny a unit to the Council, and this must also be passed on to the consumer. The term of the general loan having expired, the Council has been involved in increased expenditure, as on the new term oj per cent, will have to be paid as against 4] per cent, previously. On £SOOO this amounts to £SO, while on the other hand sources of revenue are not increasing. Public body financing is not all beer and skittles. The Dunedin Times reports that a returned soldier, speaking of the deadly work sometimes carried out in the night raids of the German aeroplanes, told how one night, an aeroplane dropped two bombs — one at each end —on the horse lines, and that, when they had finished shooting, of the horses badly or mortally wounded there were. 84 horses dead out of a total of 85! Andrew Thaw, who went to the front from Balclutba, was spoken of as. a man with iron nerves—or, rather, with no nerves at all —who paid no heed to shrapnel or anything else, and was as strong physically as three ordinary men. On one occasion relays of men were detailed to secretly carry slabs 6f concrete at night up a steep hill to make an emplacement. The work went on for several nights. One slab at a time was plenty for every one of the soldiers, with the of Andrew —he carried one under each arm, and would reach the emplacement and be half-way back again before the others got there. Andrew’s father was 'a Hudson’s Bay trapper. The bravery of the stretcher-bearers was referred to in enthusiastic terms, and the heavy proportion of their casualties deplored. “I am no drinking man, as you know,” stud the soldier, “but I will say that the issues of rum Have saved more lives than anything else. We would be standing' ail night in the trenches, mud up to the tops of our thigh gum boots, perished with cold, hardly able to lift our guns. Then we would each get a small tot of rum—it was but a small tot, but it was good rum. It would make the blood How, put life into us, and make us feel hungry, and then, when the dixies of hot Btew ctoe along,’ we would fall to with the keenest appetites.”

In order to place its finances, on a sound footing,-the Southland A; and P. Association is to make, in. the next month or so, an attempt to raise £IO,OOO. Mr Edgington, the Corporation gardener, surely received a high compliment when a party of tourists from Auckland, the “Queen City,” told him on Monday that both for greenhouse and garden display, they had in their journey down seen none so good as the beautiful show just now presented by the municipal gardens. And certainly the compliment was well ' merited. A blaze of colour, formed of some of the most beautiful and j most rare hot-house plants, meets the eye at every turn. Individual inspection reveals perfection in every flower. Of especial beauty are the fuchsias, giants of their variety, they are trained umbrella fashion, the effect of the pendant blooms thus becoming startling in its beauty. The outside gardens are also looking Well, the bands of red geraniums, yellow violas, and royal-blue lobelia, which form the borders, being well adapted for this purpose. The effect is very striking and pleasing. Yesterday was fairly warm and it was noticeable that none of the garden’s many seats were vacant; also that there was more than a liberal .sprinkling of children on the grassy swards near the hothouses.

Writing from England to the Railway Review, Major D. Barclay, 8.D., of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, formerly of the railway service, states: “Notwithstanding the disabilities caused by the war, railway travelling is- fairly comfortable. The running of dining cars has been discontinued on most of the lines, but the passengers appear to willingly' submit to any little inconvenience, and make the best of the existing facilities—viz., luncheon or tea baskets, and the station refreshment rooms. A great many trains have been cut out, stations temporarily closed, and in some instances unimportant branch lines have had traffic suspended for the time being. On nearly all the railways women are being fairly largely used to take the place of the men, and it is somewhat astonishing* to notice the expert way in which they handle even the heavier classes of passengers’ luggage: There are still some good fast trains running, and you can get a run bn a good many miles without a stop.” Mr Mosley, of Clydevale (one of the judges of the Shorthorn and crossbred cattle at the Owaka Show last week), in the course of conversation (writes the Balclutha correspondent of the Dunedin Times), strongly condemned the Government for not doing more to assist the farmers in the South Island to improve the breed of their cattle. It had always seemed strange to him that, while there were experimental farms in the North Island for the improvement of stock, nothing was done by the Government for the farmers in the South. ' The time had come when the South should get its due, and the State, in view of the fact that taxation would be increased, should face its responsibility.'" The more the individual farmer was helped the more the State was helped, the State being simply, an aggregation of farmers. The large in the past used to import stock which improved the strain of cattle for both beef and milk purposes, but since the breaking up of large estates this had ceased, and it was now the duty of the State to see that the right class of cattle was imported.

Akaroa, the seaside holiday resort, where the orange and lemon trees grow to perfection. The cheapest motor trip in the Dominion, Christchurch return, 25/-.

If you are seeking a really good temperance drink try KOLA-NIP. Its keen delicious flavour will deftht you. Contains all the excellent qualities of the Kola Nut. Hotels and Stores. Men’s Collars.—The all English made Collar, “Metropole Brand,” can be procured at THOMSON & BEATTIE’S. These Collars are cut and designed to give appearance and the maximum of comfort. Made from Pure Linen with a strong interlining, in all the fashionable shapes; stocked in all sires. Double shapes, 1/- each; wing shapes, lOd each, * WIN THE FIGHT AGAINST COUGHS AND COLDS.

We are all more or less susceptible to sore throats, coughs and colds in the Summer. We are not prepared for them so well as in the Winter. The most effective weapon in fighting these health-enemies is Baxter’s Lung Preserver. It has won 'confidence through its high curative qualities. Children love it because of its pleasant taste and soothing effects. A 1/10 bottle is needed in every home. It is generally anticipated that the Colossal Summer Sale which starts to-morrow (Thursday), 17th inst., at Messrs PRICE & BULLEID’S (LTD.), Tay street, will receive the usual generous support that the Firm’s Sales have enjoyed in the past. They are well and favourably known as dealers in good-grade goods and that the reductions they offer at Sale tune are generous in the extreme. For the coming event big supplies arc under preparation for the Bargain tables, and in addition to these and the Remnant and Oddment lots the Firm give a substantial reduction off all fixture goods during Sale time. It is certainly an opportune time for the Buyer who is on the lookout for Value. *

Sufferers from Hay Fever *wul enjoy speedy relief by breathing in “NAZOL." A unique, never-failing remedy. 60 doses 1/6. Use the Nazol Inhaler. Holiday Shopping made Easy at UNDRILL’S, opp. P.O. Men’s and Boys’ Suits and Apparel needs in Great Variety. * Another Busy Day. We can assure you that a big effort is being made to make this the biggest week’s trading in our history. Customers would be well advised to call early. Here are a few specials. We have the reputation for good value. See these Striped Flannelettes; Sale price per dozen yards, 8/6, 9/6, 10/6, 11/6, 12/6, 14/6, 15/6, 16/6, 17/6. White Flannelettes, free from dressing; Sale price per dozen yards, 8/11, 9/6, 10/6, 11/6, 12/6, 13/6, 14/6, 15/6, 16/6, 17/6, 18/6, 19/6. Winceys in stripes, 29in.; Sale price 1/1, 1/7, 2/2. Winceys in white, 40in.; Sale price 1/10, 2/2, 2/11. Unions, 29in.; Sale price 1/5, 1/6, 1/10. Drills in dark and light ground; Sale price 1/1, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8. Flannel; Our values in these are good; a good selection in greys, Orkneys, Shetland, white and dark; Sale price 1/6, 1/9, 1/10, 2/2, 2/5, 2/8. See windows and Manchester Depuartment for Big Values. —H. & J. SMITH, LTD., Progressive Drapery Store, Tay street. ’Phones in all Departments. *

A vigorously healthful drink is KOLANIP. Its beneficial effects drive away depression and tiredness. .Refreshing—keen—delicious. Quenches stubborn thirsts, relieves parched throats, cools high temperatures. Try it. An ideal drink with meals or between meals is a little KOLA-NIP in a glass of aerated water. Pure—healthful. Snappy and full of twang. Try it to-day.

For washing Lace Curtains, Prints, Nurses’ Clothing, Creamery • workers’ Overalls, etc., use ,“N0 RUBBING” Laundry Help with “GOLDEN RULE” Soap every time. Sold all Stores. *

We have landed a few of the latest model countershaft 4i h.p. B.SA.. Motor Cycles; excellent for solo and ad^car; economical and reliable British machines. Terms, etc. G. W. WOODS AND CO., Dee street, Invercargill.—(Advt.J

No Taxation—Pay cash and you obviate certain undesirable forms of taxation as booking, bad debts, etc. Try Baxter’s. There Small Profits, Quick Returns .is the rule. *

People from every part of the province speak in the highest terms of “NAZOL” as a remedy for Colds, Coughs, and Nasal Catarrh. It relieves and cures more quickly than anything else. Price 1/6.

Make the ECONOMIC your Shopping Centre dozing the Great Holiday Season. There, are many reasons why you will benefit—large Stocks, Style and Quality, and above all, Prices that will please the moat Economical Shoppers. * Don’t worry about the Tea tax. At 2/« per lb your grocer can supply you with the. famous DESERT GOLD Family Blend fee. It is a full-flavoured Ceylon tea —’ delicious, wholesome ,and economic pL—* i.Advt.) SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS On page I Wanted—Day porter. Wanted—Hairdresser. Wanted—Ploughmen. Wanted—Cabinetmaker. Wanted—Married couple. Wanted—s-seater motor car. Wanted—Miners, truckers and homodrivers. .... Tenders called for gravelling, etc. Rates due to Borough of S. Invercargill to be paid not later than Feb. 1. Monthly meeting of N.ZJF.U. in Allen’s Hall on Jan. 19th. Confectionery business for sale. A cure for rheumatism, sciatica, Price and Bulleid’s Colossal Sale starts to-morrow. For-' bathing caps, see R. Sommeryille, Dee street. Wanted to purchase farm of about 100 acres.. Wanted to rent a cottage at Riverton, Wanted—Furnished house on Bluff line. For Sale—4-roomed house. • Wanted —Board and residence. For -Sale —Buick -3-seater car. Wanted board by young lady. Two temporary positions offered by Towaj Council. Handicapper wanted by Riverton R.C. Tenders invited for renovating church. On page 2 Go to Herbert, Haynes and Co. for fun nishings. On Page 4. For values in stationeiy see T. Hide. Sale of land and stock at Otautau oh January 31.