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Southland Times, Issue 18810, 1 May 1920, Page 4

It is reported that a farm recently sold in the Waiwera district has again shanged hands at a clear profit of £IOOO to theseller.

It is practically certain that the retail prices of butter and cheese will be fixed for the coming season in England. Owing to the heavy floods in all south rivers, both south coach services to the West Coast have been held up since Saturday (says the Hokitika Guardian).

About 100,000 small Union Jack flags have been printed on calico by the Government Printing Department for the use of schools during the Prince’s visit.

The Wanganui branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association has now a membership of 2300, and 50 per cent, of these have joined within the past six months.

At a well-attended meeting of the Palmerston Collie Dog Chib, held on Saturday night, it was decided to hold the first trials about the second week in June.

Feilding is becoming a recognised market place for cattle and sheep, and in order to cope with the increasing entries an extension of the saleyards is contemplated.

The Cromwell Canning Works are out of commission at present, and the Aligns understands a similar state of affairs exists at Alexandra, the position being probably due to the uncertain state of markets and shipping problems.

A home for returned soldiers suffering from permanent disabilities is to be established at Auckland from the surplus funds of the Joint Committee of the Auckland branch of the Red Cross and Order of St. John.

It is said that consequent upon the death of her father. Sir Charles William Cayzer, who was head of the shipbuilding firm of Cayzer, Irvine and Co., Viscountess Jellicoe comes into a fortune approximating £1,000,000. The Southland A. and P. Association received another inquiry at its meeting yesterday for plans of the lay-out of its ground and also of the buildings. The inquiry on this occasion came from the Bendigo A. and P. Association, Victoria,

A Wanganui plumber informed a Herald representative that the work on a small cottage, which in pre-war days, could be carried out for about £27, now costs £75, and there was less in it, so far as the plumber’s profit was concerned, than at the old figure.

“The harbourmaster reports that there has been a considerable shoaling adjoining the Railway Wharf, due to coal falling into the harbour from discharging vessels,” states the annual report of the engineer to the Wellington Harbour Board. “Steps should be taken to minimise this evil, and. if need be, offenders should be prosecuted.”

■ The monthly social gathering of the St. Andrew’s Scottish Society in the Friendly Societies’ Hall last evening was largely attended. In addition to a most attractive musical programme Dr Stewart read a very interesting and amusing paper on “Why Scotchmen are Disliked.” A very enjoyable evening’s entertainment was concluded with a dance.

“Yon have a beautiful organ here,” remarked the Prince of Wales to the Auckland City Organist (Mr J. Maughan Barnett), who was presented to His Highness after the Anzac Memorial service at the Town BLaIL The Royal family is noted for its love of music. When the Duke of Edinburgh, (the great uncle of the Prince) was in Auckland 50 years ago he played at a performance of the Choral Society, being a very fair player on the violin.

The Prime Minister (Hon. W. F. Massey) remarked to a Palmerston resitfen* that, it was the intention of the Government to try a “daylight express” between Wellington and AucMand almost immediately (states the Manawatu Times). The trains, instead of leaving either end at night, will leave early in the morning, thus avoiding a night on board. Leaving at 5 or 6 a.m., the destination could be reached well before midnight, and give a daylight view for the main part of the journey.

An incident that occurred while the Prince of Wales was motoring back from the Narrow Neck Military Hospital provided a striking illustration of the Royal visitor’s courtesy and charm of manner. A little girl threw a chrysanthemum at him, but it fell behind the motor car. The Prince stopped his car and an aide-de-camp picked up the flower with the intention of giving it to him. His Royal Highness, however, directed that the bloom be handed to the child and she was lifted up to the car and bhishingly presented him with her gift. The Prince smiled his acknowledgms-st

A fresh point in the matter o. terminating the tenancy of anyone occupying a dwelling house came to light in the New Plymouth Magistrate’s Court this week (states the Taranaki News), In the case under consideration, the tenant was a Maori woman, and the ' owner was a European. The notice ‘"to quit” was served by the owner homseli, but it was given only in the English language. It transpired during the hearing that the woman could not read either English or her own Native language. Counsel for plaintiff held that there was nothing to show that a notice terminating a tenancy should be served with translation. The Magistrate held, however, that to be effective the notice should have been translated, notwithstanding the fact that defendant could not read Maori.

Mr Herbert Baillic, who wrote an account of New Zealand’s first navy, which appeared in the Wellington Evening Post recently, has received a letter from Admiral Hammick, who was in charge of one of the gunboats constructed in Auckland and used on the Waikato, and who later as a lieutenant of H.M.S. Miranda, saw service on the East Coast and was wounded at the attack on Gate Pa. Another letter is from Admiral Sir E. R. Fremantle, who was commander of H.M.S. Eclipse from 1864 to 1867, during which time the Eclipse took part in the rescue of the Rev. T. Grace, who had been captured by the Pai Marire fanatics in 1865. Both officers have lively and pleasant recollections of their service in New Zealand. Admiral Fremantle has sent a photograph of H.M.S. Eclipse to Mr Baillie.

The demoralisation of exchange has resulted in considerable retrenchment on the part of European buyers in the United States. One recent viator to Auckland, referring to this matter, said: “It seemed a good thing for America at first, but turned out a boomerang as it landed where it started. The result has been a great drop in buying from Great Britain and it may divert business from other countries to England.” The Guaranty Trust of New York referring to the position, has the following:—“ Certainly Europe cannot continue to buy here at such extraordinary pram rums, and, with the general curtailment by bankers of loans on commodities in stock or storage, there is some likelihood of liquidation at lower prices than have been current. The prevailing opinion is, however, that in the face of the world shortage of goods, such a sitaation would quickly pass. Roctfficption of the exchanges would soon invite a resumption of purchases by Europe, which would tend to stiffen prices.”

The duck shooting season will open today. A number of sportsmen last night expressed their intention of tiying their luck.

A Belgian has been sentenced to 20 years’ extraordinary detention and permanent loss of civil and political rights for supplying Germans with materials stolen from Belgian factories during the occupation.

One of the largest blue sharks ever caught in Tauranga waters was captured by a launch party in the vicinity of The Mount on last Friday night. It measured 13ft 3Ln. Before hooking the shark the party landed about 100 schnapper.

The Defence Office has received advice that the Remuera, originally due at Auckland on April 26, will not now arrive at the northern port until May 1. She has 21 soldiers on board. The lonic, due at Auckland on May 12, is bringing 24 soldiers.

The vital statistics for the Invercargill registration district for the month of April compare with the returns for the corresponding month of last year as follows; — Births 73 (39) ; deaths 17 (24) ; marriages 26 (33).

Miss Ada Reeve, who took such a lively interest in the Anzac Club in London, and interested herself in the comfort of soldiers generally, sent the following cable to the Wellington R.SA.: —“My thoughts are with you all this never-to-be-forgotten day.”

Surprise was expressed at the Wanganui Magistrate's Court recently when the Truant Inspector preferred 25 separate charges against a parent for failing to send his five children to school (says the Chronicle). Another had 20 charges against him, the case being adjourned for three months.

To restore gardens and orchards in the devastated areas of the British Allies, £20,000 has been collected by the Royal Horticultural Society's War Relief Fund. A consignment of 30 tons of horticultural tools, comprising some 21,000 articles, is to be sent to France immediately. These will be distributed amongst 20,000 families.

A considerable amount of damage was done to the electrical system and telegraph indicators on board ELM.S. Renown by visitors who inspected the vessel at Auckland on Sunday. It is thought the damage was done by children who thoughtlessly mishandled the machinery. Several miniature searchlights were stolen from the model of the Renown which* was on exhibition.

An effective amusing ruse to make an obdurate man quit the People’s Palace was used by a Salvation Army official late one evening last week (says the Auckland Star). The person outstayed his welcome —although only a short one—but when asked to remove himself resented the suggestion. The official, evidently with the assurance of past successes with the camouflage, took from his trousers pocket a pistol used by schoolboys for firing nothing but a cap, and pointed it at the man, who very quickly got into his stride and decamped, the sound of his clattering boots sounding through the street.

It is perhaps thoroughly characteristic of the Prince of Wales (says the Auckland Times) that when he was asked before leaving England when he would be “home” Sgain he replied in that natural, boyish way that is one of his greatest charms, “I hardly know what you mean by ‘home’; surely the Empire is my home!” He realises to the full that in the ordinary course of events he will one of these days be called upon not only to rule over the United Kingdom, but the entire British Empire, and he is anxious to a degree that is only known to those in intimate contact with him, to make himself acquainted with the whole of our dominions overseas.

A striking example of the wide variation in the prices of some lines which exists among local merchants was related to a Southland Times reporter by a well-known business man yesterday. He stated that recently he called for quotations for a quantity of cotton waste, and the prices received ranged from 90/- to 168/- per cwt. He eventually purchased a supply at 110/which was far better than that for which the top price had been asked. Since then, however, a traveller from the north had quoted 75/- a cwt. for waste to be delivered within two months, which was superior to any of the..samples he had been shown by local merchants.

A parly of Napier police under Sergeant Cox on Wednesday of last week arrested Archibald Philson Bergensen and Henry Frederick Bergensen, military defaulters, who have been hiding in the Ruahines since 1917. A warrant for the arrest of A. P. Bergensen was ..issued on July 12, 1917, for failing to parade for medical examination. On October 18 of the same ywrr a similar warrant was issued for the brother for failing to proceed to camp. About a fortnight ago Frederick Bergensen was recognised at Woodvilie, arrested, and handed over to the military authorities. While being taken to the court-martial Bergensen escaped from his escort in the Manawatu Gorge. He was known to have taken to the bush in the Ruahines. Attempts to find the men have been made on several occasions between 1917 and 1920.

The Hibernian Band will play the following programme on No. 2 Garden Rotunda to-morrow afternoon, commencing at 2.30: —March, “Dawn of Freedom,” (Rimmer) ; Overture, “Lustpiel” (Bela) Grand Selection, “Tannhauser,” (Wagner); Cornet Duo, “Ida and Dot” (Losey) by request) ; March “Arabian” (Rimmer) ; Air Varie, “Simeon” (Arr. Rimmer)); March, “The North Star” (Rimmer).

“Selling like hot cakes.”—This is what is happening with the Ladies’ Knitted Woollen Jerseys at PRICE & BULLEID S, Ltd. There you find a superb assortment of all the right colours and styles at prices which appeal immediately to every buyer. The stocks are secured from leading Colonial and British houses who specialise in the production of such garments. Every Jersey is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction in wear. There are no “shoddy” or “job lots” on offer —only first grade garments.— (AdvL)

Exceptional values in Men’s Coats and Hats. The pricing: by lightening the strain on the purse we get the goodwill of men. Our Ready-to-wear Service Overcoats show a refinement of detail, individual style, and character. They are Storm Coats and pleasant day Garments combined. Tweed Coats, 105/- to 155/-. Raincoats, 90/- to 189/-. Macintoshes, 75/- to 85/-. Hydrotites, with wool lining, 108/- to 189/-. Oil Coats, 90/to 100/-. Men’s Hats, brimful of style. Three shapes—plain, felt edged, bound or unbound brims, that can be turned up or down, front back or sides, from 15/- to 30/-. Caps, 4/11 to 10/6. Tweed Hats, 7/11 to 15/6. Drop in to-day and look over our splendid assortment at H. & J. SMITH, Ltd., Progressive Stores, Invercargill, and Gore. —(AdvL)

“Chance will not do the work.” (Scott). —No one can afford to take chances with health. Yet how many during the Winter when coughs and colds axe so dangerous, experiment with preparation after preparation. Take BAXTER’S Lung Preserver immediately and be sure. Mr Baxter did all the experimenting 54 years ago and now you can promptly remedy cough, cold, sore throat, chest and bronchial troubles. This sterling specific is quick in its action, permanent in its relief. Get large 2/6 bottle vo-day from chemist or store, — (AdvL) MASTERS, LTD., were the originators of the 10 per cent, discount to i»turned soldiers. Other storekeepers have copied us and we now go one better. We now invito ail discharged soldiers and those waiting discharge to have their military hats reblocked, free of all cost, by the only batter in Southland. We still give a 10 per cent, reduction to all returned soldiers.— MASTERS, LTD., Dee street.— (AdvtJ

You get best value for ready money—indeed the cash system is the only one whereby you get full value for every shilling you spend. The quicker the sale the cheaper the price. Buy your Groceries from BAXTER’S Grocery. S.P.Q.R—<Advt)

For Coughs and Colds, never fails, 1/9, 2/9. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure,

THOMSON & BEATTIE, Ltd., are efeill to the fore with Manchester goods. Qualities as of old. All the best makes are represented and you will there find full stocks of Finlay’s and Horrocks’s Sheetings. Horrocks’s White and Stripe Flannelettes, Horrocks’s and Crewdson’s Calico and Longcloths ; White and Unbleached Damasks; Honeycomb and Marcella Quilts; Towels; Forfars; Tickings; Glass Cloths; Drills; Shirtings; and a lovely selection of Eiderdown Quilts. —(Advt.)

“ORWELL” ELECTRIC LORRIES Have no change speed gear, a low maximum speed, no reciprocating parts, easily controlled in traffic. Best lorry for short distance, frequent stop service. The “Orwell” electric lorry is built by famous British firm, Ransomes, Sims and THE NEW ZEALAND EXPRESS COMPANY, LTD., Sole Agents.—(Advt.) "They come as a boon and a blessing to men—the Pickwick, the Owl, and tha Waverley Pen.” That's the old rendering. The new slogan adds the “Cameron.” This is the famous self-filling fountain pen with the Waverley nib. The “dernier cri” of the pen world. Hyndman’s sell them, 22/6, 30/-, 35/-, with a lifetime of service. Don’t wear out your fine lingerie and Cotton things by rubbing in the weekly wash! Use “NO RUBBING LAUNDRY HELP,” it revolutionises the washing, abolishing rubbing! 1/- packets. AH storekeepers,—(Advt.) MOTORING IN HOT WEATHER. An American lady touring ILZ. Q-TOL as a skin emollient. Prevents skin becoming ingrained with dirt, —(Advt.) A Special Display of Exclusive Evening Frocks, Silk Dress Skirts and Blouses, now being made at THE “ECONOMIC,” LidiW Outfitters. Prices exceedingly reasonsbia, j —(Advt.)