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Southland Times, Issue 17877, 5 September 1918, Page 4

Runhoiders and others interested met at Queenstown yesterday to decide on the best means of combating the kea pest. At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning (before Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M.i, a first offender, charged with drunkenness, was convicted and discharged. It is stated that up to date fully £150,000 has been subscribed in the Wairarapa for various patriotic purposes, which represents about £8 per head of population. It is officially estimated that at the fall of Kut-el-Amara, the British lost stores worth approximately £99,048 and £131,000 in cash. “ I have had a letter from an officer who knows all about the Rarotongan soldiers,” said Sir James Allen, Acting-Prime Minister, on Saturday. “ Writing from ‘somewhere in Palestine,’” he says: ‘From my experience I am more than ever convinced that, from a military point of view, you have in the Cook Islanders a splendid asset to the manpower of New Zealand. They are remarkably practical and quick to learn.’”

Some patriotic societies have from time to time been imposed upon by returned soldiers seeking to obtain money easily by fraudulent statements. This subject was considered at a meeting of the executive of the New Zealand Returned Soldiers’ Association at Wellington on Saturday. After discussion the executive passed the following resolution; —“ That this association gives its hearty support to the prosecution of any returned soldier who has defrauded a patriotic society, or similar body, and urges this course in (he best interests of returned soldiers generally.” Is there any profiteering in New Zealand? The answer to that question depends upon what you consider is profiteering (remarks the Eltham Argus). For instance, a purchaser went into a business place in New Plymouth and purchased a hundredweight of soap at 44/-. In the afternoon he met a friend who advised him that there was going to be a rise in the price of soap, and recommended him to purchase some more. Accordingly he went back to the same store a few hours later to purchase another hundredweight. He got the surprise of his life when he found that the price had jumped from 44/- to 86/-! Is that profiteering? The question of the employment of returned soldiers was.considered at a meeting of the executive of the New Zealand Returned Soldiers’ Association at Wellington on Saturday. Several speakers explained that in their respective centres matters on this head were rapidly approaching a critical stage. It was decided to constitute committees in the four chief centres of the Dominnion, and ask them to investigate in detail the local situations in regard to present needs, as well as future demands connected with repatriation. The committees are to he requested to report regularly to the headquarters of the association in Wellington on the matter, and the general secretary was instructed to obtain the fullest information on the subject from other countries.

Consideration was given at a meeting of the executive of the New Zealand Returned Soldiers’ Association at Wellington on Saturday to the subject of the treatment of returned soldiers suffering from tubercular trouble. Instances were quoted of men, generally in the early curable stage of tubercular disease, who were moving about in public freely, and who declined medical treatment. It was decided to urge that the Pensions Board should recommend such cases to the Defence Department for treatment, and that steps should be taken to prevent the discharge of such men until a cure had been effected.

Y’esterday afternoon and night the ladies of the Wesley Church, Teviot street, held a sale of work in aid of the Missions Fund. The sale, which was largely attended, was opened by Mrs A. F. Hawke. All kinds of articles and eatables were on the stalls and good business was done. The .stallholders were: Works stall, Miss Cheync, Mrs Roberts and Miss Paton; produce, Mr J. Hail; cakes, Mrs Lawrence, Mrs Brown; sweets. Miss Jessie Brown; tearooms, Mrs Walker, Mrs Raines. Among those who worked so well to ensure a successful sale Miss B, Cheyne deserves special mention.

It is some solace to the minds of the Melbourne Harbour Trust Commissioners in their efforts to prevent the broaching of cargoes at Melbourne to be able to prove occasionally that some of the goods missed at that port have been stolen at the port of embarkation. A particularly interesting instance has been brought under notice, states the Age. Recently the barque Olivebank discharged, among other cargo, a case which should have contained cutlery. The case actually enclosed bricks, which bore the brand of a New York firm, thus proving conclusively' that he goods had been stolen before the vessel left America. In another instance 160 dozen handkerchiefs had been appropriated at London, and replaced with grass and rubbish. A resident in America for many years writes to her sister in Dunedin as follows: “ The American women are doing everything to conserve food. In order to save white flour we use cornmeal, oatmeal, barley, or any r of the other substitutes. You say’ that where you live one would not think that a war was on, but over here prices of everything have so advanced that it will make you remember that there is a war on. Food, clothing, and fuel have increased in price greatly. I have had my order for coal in all summer,-but there is little prospect of my getting it. Soft coal isn’t so hard to get; hut even of this people could get only a bushel at a time last winter, it was so scarce. All the cars are tied up carrying food to the soldiers, and the hard coal is needed for the ships carrying the troops. If there are not sufficient single men to fill the next draft the young married men with no family will have to go.” Thus the annual report of the Otago Expansion league;—-The Tourist and Amenities Committee during the year have striven to improve the conditions of the roads, and of these the Main North road, the WaipahiPukerau road, and the Lumsdcn-Te Anau road have been brought under public notice. In conjunction with the Southland League the condition of the road from Waipahi to Pukerau was brought under the notice of the authorities, and improvements effected on what is the main trunk road to the South. The road from Lumsden to To Anau was the subject of a vigorous correspondence between the league and the (?|3vernment, the final result being that a grant of £1 for £1 subsidy up to £2OO was secured from the department for road renovation. The decision of the Tourist Department to close the Milford track was vigorously protested against by' the league, and. largely as a result of the agitation raised, the track was kept open.

The secretary of the Post and Telegraph Officers’ Association (Mr H. L. Combs), in the course of some remarks at the annual reunion of the Napier section of the association, said that six years ago an Act had been passed which was expected by its authors to root, out the evil of influence in connection with appointments and promotion, and it had to be admitted that the Act had failed of its purpose. No doubt the time would come when public sendee reform would again be a controversial question, and in the general interest, as well as their own, he would like them to consider this proposition:—“ That there be set up a National Board to hear all complaints of citizens and public servants as to the use of improper influence in connection with appointments to, or promotions in, the public service; such board to have power to subpoena witnesses, to take evidence on oath, to call for all papers and documents, to investigate abuses, to publish the results, and to call upon the Crown Law Department to prosecute offenders where prosecution is needed.” As a student of the question he was of the opinion that this would be a big step in the direction they all desired, and perhaps round it could be built up a system that would ensure a straight deal to the lieople, and the 'State servants alike. For Sale —Large quantities of first-class Groceries in quantities to suit purchasers. Quality high, but prices so low as to give real satisfaction to every purchaser At BAXTER’S.— (Advt.) ‘‘STICKING IT OUT.” The war is a test of endurance. Tj ‘‘stick it out,” it is incumbent upon soldiers and civilians alike to keep fit and strong. This is beet achieved by taking a course o; WILSON’S MALT EXTRACT. Being the concentrated essence of the finest Malted Barley, it is the most nutritious food tonic imaginable. Moreover, the diastase in it enables’ one to assimilate other foods properly, and to get every particle of nourishment out of them. Thus it is strength-producing, flesh-forming, unsurpassed for anyone who needs building up. Try taking at mealtimes a spoonful of this great extract, and see if it’s not the best tonic food you ever tasted. Prepared also with Cod Liver 0.1. Chemists and Stores. THE HOUSEWIFE WHO IS “CANNY” WITH HER FURNITURE Gets us to remove it. Furniture costs money, and it’s just wasting cash to put the work of “shifting” into the hands of someone who has neither the ability nor the facilities to do the work properly. Our hands are experienced and our vans eminently suitable. As a result you get a splendid “shift" from us. THE NEW ZEALAND EXPRESS CO., LTD.—(Advt.) Keep NAZOL handy in your office, shop or home. A few drops or whiffs will prevent coughs and colds. Prevention is better than core.

An interesting quarter-page display advertisement dealing with the question of National Efficiency will be found on page 2 of this issue, and should be carefully considered by every reader. 4Ax617 The colouring of Gravies and Soups by the old system is always tedious and certainly unnecessary nowadays for GARLAND’S GRAVIS has all the essential elements of a full rich dinner flavouring. A few grains will brown and flavour enough Gravy for the ordinary joint. GARLAND’S GRAVIS is absolutely pure—contains no more than Sugar, Salt and a little Vegetable flavouring—obtainable all Grocers. "If it’s Prepare for those hotter days that arc coming and give THOMSON' & BEATTIE'S staff the pleasure of showing you the various lines bought for your approval. The snowy mountain of white goods looks cold just now, but will look deliciously cool by the time you have them made up and ready to wear.— (Advt.) "Foresight is the weapon of the Wise.”— Proverb. Foresight always pays. That’s why wise mothers all over New Zealand keep a large 2/- bottle of BAXTER’S LUNG PRESERVER on a handy shelf. At first signs of a cough or cold .on the little ones, a dose of Baxter’s is given. Quickly dispels all troubles and protects against return. As a tonic it stands alone. A splendid vitaliser and blood-purifier. Just as good for adults as for kiddies. Chemists and Stores. Buy A strong demand is already being experienced by PRICE & BULLEID, Ltd., for Costumes for Spring and Summer wear. Their new stocks recently to hand are certainly up to the minute in every respect. The materials are good in quality and well assorted. The styles are simply the last word in the Costume maker’s art, and the make and finish are of the best. The greatest care has been exercised by the buyer responsible for this department in selecting the various lines with the result that customers have the opportunity of making a selection from a really good range. Every costume is priced down to. the lowest limit, and is undoubtedly good value. — (Advt.) SECOND DIVISION MEN. Family men should know the immense value of FLUENZOL, which is indispensable in camps for throat and nasal troubles. Striking advances by the Allies on the Western Front is glorious news to eveiyone, but the advances that are occurring in the Drapery line are like the British, ever onward. H. & J. SMITH, Ltd., The Popular Drapers, Tay street, are direct importers, and by being right on the spot in the Home markets we are able to buy large quantities to be delivered, during certain seasons. In our Dress Department we hold large stocks, and owing to' our keen buying we can offer these goods at a figure that will not allow competitors to touch it. It is not necessary to state prices, but come along and see for yourselves. Our Mail Order Branch is under the supervision of Mr W. Lyall, who personally sees to every order sent. H. & J. SMITH, Ltd., The Progressive Drapers, Tay street. — (Advt.) Delays are danggrous with colds and influenza. Get NAZOL to-day. Better than mixtures or syrups. No cold is NAZOLproof. 1/6 boys 60 doses. See UNDRILL’S about Shirts—a big range at prices lower than market value.— (Advt.) MOTOR HIRES. WOODS & CO. have NOT raised the pries of Motor Car Hire. Ring up phones 643 and 647—day or night.—(Advt.), Now showing—Spring Millinery and Ready-to-Wears. THE ECONOMIC, Ladies’ Outfitters, next George Munro’s.— (Advt.) Tackle coughs and colds by using NAZOL. That’s the sensible and cheapest way. NAZOL is penetrating, germ-killing—and most economical. 60 doses 1/6.