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Southland Times, Issue 19230, 21 May 1921, Page 4

A.The Farmers’ Union rifle shield was won this year by Greytown with a score of 563. Marlborough was second with 560. jjAs a protection against motor-car thieves, several Hastings owners are now training dogs to stay in the cars and mount guard during the the drivers. -At the Auckland Supreme Court, William Joseph O’Dwyer, who admitted obtaining £74 by valueless cheques, was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment, says a Press Association telegram. “One is apt to be rather dazed on occ assions such as these,” remarked a newlycapped speaker at the Auckland University Graduates’ Association luncheon. “Personally, my attitude, as well as I can define it, is a certain bewildered satisfaction at having diddled the examiners.” American exchanges to hand record the completion of plans for the erection of a 24-storey office building on Pershing Square, New York, at a cost of £1,000,000. The site in the square was purchased for a sum considerably in excess of £1,000,000. The secretary of the Rugby Union (Mr G. Compton) received the following information yesterday:—South African Rugby representative footballers will probably play Southland on July 27, but the N.Z. Rugby Union are still awaiting definite advice of the sailing of the team.

The Thames Borough Council has received a communication from the State Advances Office to the effect that the application made by the borough for a loan of £98,000 for drainage has been provisionally approved by the board, the loan to be for 36| years, bearing interest at 4| per cent, per annum. Giving evidence before the Commision inquiring into cargo pillaging, says a Sydney Press Association message, Detective Inspector Dendit said he was satisfied robbery was carried on to a serious extent. He had many times seen cases of supposed cargo when opened contain bricks and ashes. He had seen in the holds of vessels, most of which came from Wellington, evidence of pillaging prior to arrival. A Wellington Press Association telegram states that the number of false alarms of fire has been on the increase of late, and in some instances the Brigade has been seriously handicapped by being called on when engaged in fighting flames elsewhere. During the present year there have been a large number of false alarms. At the Police Court two ex-members of the Brigade were fined £lO for giving false alarms, and another person £5. A mishap, which might have resulted in a serious accident, occured to the Main Trunk express near Papakura, the engine striking a horse which had wandered on to the line. The animal was practically cut in half. One portion was thrown clear of the line, but the other was caught, upder the engine, and the work of removing the obstruction proved a difficult task. The train was delayed for a considerable period, arriving at Frankton 35 minutes late. During a ninformal discussion at the A. and P. Association’s meeting yesterday, the chairman, Mr A. Campbell, asked if the Association should not do something with regard to getting a reduction on the freight of stud cattle. At present it cost £45 to import an animal to Australia, while to New Zealand it was £9o—just double. A member said it would be better if they secured a Government subsidy on the exportation of stock. If a breeder was certain of getting a market for his stud, he would not mind paying the extra freight on‘imported animals. Though the general tendency of prices is now downward in one popular line, that of sporting goods, there is not only no reduction of price, but even prospect of an increase, advice having been received from England by one Auckland firm of an increase of 10 per cent, on all goods after March 31st. Among lines which are selling freely are golf clubs, which have advanced more than 200 per cent, over prewar prices. The increase is said to be. due to the fact that the woods used for the clubs, ash and hickory, were in heavy demand for the making of aeroplanes during the war, and are still in short supply, owing to the tremendous increase in demand for all classes of sporting goods which has taken place in z England during the'last few years.

At the last Palmerston North Borqugh Council meeting (writes the New Zealand Times correspondent), the following resolution from the Invercargill Borough Council was considered:—“Having carefully considered the legislation regarding the collection of income tax on debentures we recommend: (1) That this council emphatically protests against the responsibility for collecting income tax on its debenture coupons being placed upon its officers; (2) that all local authorities and chambers of qdmmerce be asked to support this protest.” The Mayor moved that the resolution be ribif supported. He pointed out that under dfe present system a check could be kept Qjr people who, unless the local bodies deflected the tax often evaded it The rpotion was carried. morning, Mr G. Cruickshank 9»M., delivered his reserved judgment in the’ case, the Borough Inspector v Richard A&filey, which had been adjourned from April 6. The information charged defendant with driving a motor car through Victoria Avenue, a part of the Corporation Reserve, contrary to the by-laws of the Invercargill Borough. In the course of his judgment the Magistrate said that Mr Broughton, counsel for the defendant, ably raised the ingenious defence that the Tennis Club were entitled to use the old Victoria Avenue, which his Worship held was land appertaining to the Park, as a way of necessity. Whenever an owner leased to another a section of land which was situated like an island in the middle of land of the same owner so that the lessee was land-locked and could not get to any road without crossing the owner’s other land, the law allowed such lessee a right of way called a “way of necessity”; for without, that the lessee would derive no benefit from his lease. It only existed when the lessee had no other way of reaching his own land from the highway, but mere inconvenience would not give a “way of necessity”, which depended on the nature of the necessity at the time the lease was entered into and upon the obvious intention of the parties. .If the lease contemplated the carrying on of a particular business upon the demised land, the way of necessity was confined to a way suitable to that business. The Tennis Club had not any right or interest in the tennis court, and was not in any sense a lessee. It could not therefore claim the right of necessity; even if it could be shown that it was necessary for a tennis club to have a road whereon to cart luncheon when matches were being played. The old, closed Victoria Avenue was now part of the Park and the Council had the power to forbid vehicular traffic along it. The defendant motored along the forbidden patch and he was guilty of a breach of the by-law. There was no need of a fine, but the defendant would have to pay 10/6 solicitor’s costs.

Cleverly-split £1 and 10s notes are at present in circulation in Masterton and in several instances have been passed on to business people. One £1 note shown to an Age reporter would have easily passed muster, notwithstanding the fact that the back had been removed by some process. At the monthly meeting of the Southland A. and P. Association yesterday the president, Mr A. Campbell, occupied the chair. A letter from the Invercargill Cricket Club with regard to the grounds was referred to the Grounds Committee. The other business transacted was of a routine nature. “It is very difficult to lie in Hebrew',” stated the Very Rev. Dr Hertz, amid laughter, at the Wellington Town Hall. “More difficult than in any other language (Laughter). It is so easy to circumnavigate the truth in other languages; but in Hebrew it is impossible. The language is too direct.” A London cable message to the Australian papers states that the pressure of the times is causing a break in traditions even in the public schools. The wellknown tailcoat was recently abolished at Harrow on the score of economy, and though the monitors protested at the innovation, demanding a return to the “traditional and respectable,” the authorities have now gone further and ordered school tailors to stock a supply of ready-made suits. These have hitherto been tailormade. A Wellington firm which is doing the actual field work for installing a generating plant to supply electricity for operating traffic in the Otira tunnel is getting appliances ready in order to make a start as soon as possible. A site for the powerhouse has been excavated, and a start , has been made to put in the concrete foundations of the power-house and the boilerhouse. Rails for the permanent way through the tunnel have arrived in New Zealand. There are 1020 tons at Arthur’s Pass, i and between 50t) and 600 tons at the Addington Workshops are being made into points and crossings. j) At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday,- before Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., Cecil Woolidge (Christchurch and W. and H. Roberts (Christchurch) proceeded against E. H. Craze for judgment summons orders. Plaintiffs obtained judgment in the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court against defendant on March 31 for £l7 14/- and £7 5/6 respectively. Judgment debtor having defaulted in regard to payment, plaintiffs applied to the Invercargill Court for an order. Debtor was ordered to pay his debt to Cecil Woolidge before October 21, in default two weeks’ imprisonment; the warrant to be suspended if he pays £2 on October 21 and £2 on the twenty-first of each following month. In the second case he was ordered to pay the debt before June 21, in default ten days’ imprisonment, the warrant to be suspended if he pays £2 on June 21 and £2 on the twenty-first of each followr ing month. Costs were allowed plaintiffs, £1 and 10/- respectively.

A report has been received by the Minister for Health (the Hon. C. J. Parr) on the work of the Division of Dental Hygiene for the year ended March 31. Six dental surgeons are now working in the public schools, and the following w a summary of their operations from October to March: Fillings, 5619; extractions, 3798; minor operations, 1328; total, 10.745. In addition, many children have been examinee and their teeth charted. This has resulted in the treatment of many ca&es by private practitioners or at. hospitals. Education boards and school committees have been very sympathetic in assisting vo provide accommodation, so that practical!,,’ no cost has been incurred by the country in thia respect. A considerable saving has been effected through the foresight shown in acquiring dental equipment used during the war by the milita'y authorities. The training of dental nui ses is also referred to. The Gore correspondent of the Southland Times writes that a meeting*of representatives of users of electric light was held yesterday in the offices of Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., to discuss the question as to whether or not it was in the interests of consumers that the change over should take place at the present time. It was stated that no definite opinion had been received from the electrical engineer in forests of consumers that the change-over take. Different engineers were of opinion that should the change-over take place at the present time the town would be without electric light for a period of from two to three weeks. It was eventually decided that a deputation consisting of Messrs F. Wallis, senr., G. Morrison and A. Latham wait on the Council with a view to getting some definite guarantee as to exactly how long the change-over will take, and should it take more than ten days that- the Council be asked to seriously consider the question of postponing it until some later date. Speaking at a luncheon in his honour in London, the Hon. J. Storey, head of the New South Wales Labour Government, said he believed, and had not hesitated to impress that belief upon his party, that if they were to succeed as a political force, if they were to be a party that wofild last, it would only be by establishing in the minds of the people the fact that they were going to do the right thing. At the House of Commons he had told a our M.P.,.- that it was useless to think of turning over society in a day. Evolution was the only sound and proper method of obtaining reforms of a lasting character. They could obtain reforms by bloodshed, but they could only retain them by bloodshed. Let them, on the other hand, obtain power by the will of the people, and they could retain that power as long as they commanded the support of the people, and no longer. He represented a party which, whatever the future might hold in store, would be true to the Empire, (cheers) Getting a divorce in New Zealand is becoming a much simpler matter than it used to be (says the New Zealand Herald). It is also apparently still increasing in popularity. Mr Justice Adams this week dissolved 15 marriages in an aggregate hearing-time of four hours, an average of one decree every sixteen minutes. Some of the cases took a much lesser time than this to dispose of. One barrister, for instance, inquired of the Judge at the end of the day, “Will your Honoyr hear two more'petitions which I have feady? They will only take a few minutes!” It was three or four actions in which that bugbear of barristers, “corroborative evidence,” was the trouble that lei gthened the average. The amendments made to the Divorce Act last year are already having an effect. The number of decrees granted was probably a record for Auckland, and possibly it will not be long before we attain the Sydney rate of seven and a half minutes for each divorce, and the facility with which five Law Courts in London recently untied 92 matrimonial knots in an hour and a quarter.

The Magistrate’s Court was occupied during the greater part of yesterday in. the hearing of a fencing case, J. C. McDonald (Mr C. S. Longuet) v. Sarah McDonald (Mr Eustace Russell), an application under the Fencing Act 1908. Mr Longuet said .that the parties occupied adjoining land uiider the terms of their father’s will, and it I was over this that the present action arose. A considerable amount of evidence was taken on the question, as to whether the fence between the two parties was properly erected. An agreement was finally reached, by which the Magistrate made an order appointing Jernes Thompson and Francis perrard to act as assessors in fixing the give and take for the line of fence along a creek between the parties, and also in repairing and erecting a new rabbit-proof fence the whole length set out in the notices given, the assessors to get the work done as they thought fit and to assess the half cost payable by each party. In the case of a dispute, the Magistrate to act as umpire. Both parties were to be bound by the assessors’ decision as to half cost, the fence erected to be a standard fence according to the Act. Defendant was awarded costs, £8 19/-.

A deputation of fellmongers asked Sir Joseph Cook for the removal of restrictions on fellmongers’ wool shipped overseas, or, failing that, that it be taken over by the B.A.W.R.A. at fixed prices, says a Melbourne Press Association cable. Unless something is done to relieve the situation the industry will be financially crippled and doomed. Neither the tanks nor the Asso ciation would give them an advance on large hold-up stocks. Consideration was promised and the hope expressed that the situation would be relieved through negotiation. Some 200 Senior Cadets, drawn from the whole of the secondary schools of the dominion went into camp at Trentham-last week, to undergo a fortnight’s course of training. Thirty-five schools are represented, including the Southland Days’ High School, whose little contingent travelled further than any other company attending the camp. The lads (states the Wellington Post) are of a fine type, and judging by the enthusiasm with which they have entered into their training promise to achieve the maximum results within the time at their disposal. In addition, quite a number of secondary school masters are undergoing a course of instruction at the same time. The Cadets have been divided into three classes for purposes of instruction, one taking infantry drill, another musketry, and another physical and recreational training. I For one hour each day the whole school is taken in physical drill, the remainder of the day being spent by the classes at their own subjects. On Sunday afternoon, by permission of the 0.C., the Band of the 2nd Batt. Otago Regiment will give a choice programme of music in the Rose Gardens at 3 p.m. Collection.—(Advt.) By the courtesy of Mr J. A. Doig, Sports Depot, opposite Post Office, a box to receive pony weight-judging tickets for the Scottish Fair & Clan Gathering will be placed at his shop from this date. — (Advt.) Attention is drawn to a special sale of drapery, clothing, and boots at BRAk BROS.’ auction mart this afternoon at 2.30. The goods are not old stock, but up-to-date lines, and must be sold regardless of cost.— (Advt.) Many complaints are heard just now regarding the high cost of books. It is good news to learn, therefore, that during the present month the Bible Depot is offering many 2/6 novels at 1/6, and 6/- novels at 3/6. These include such well-known authors as Marie Corelli, S. R. Crockett, Cyrus Brady, and Jeffery Farnol. To delay is dangerous, so call to-day and lay in a stock of cheap literature for the winter.— (Advt.) Everyone is ambitious, and knows that to progress it is necessary to watch “opportunity.” We are giving Southlanders the opportunity to save 10/- on each horsecover this season. Hundreds are taking the advantage. Don’t be sceptical. Send your order as satisfaction is guaranteed. Particulars, No. 6 American duck, felt lined, riveted, and sewn, double seam down back, etc., price 45/- rail free. Riach & McLennan, Universal Providers, Dunedin.— (Advt.)

It is some weeks now since the Mutual Benefit Butchery opened their shop in Esk street and their advent into the meat trade was at once welcomed by the housewives of Invercargill. Every week their business has increased and their large staff of assistants are kept busy all day long. The very fact that their customers return to them every week is surely.the best advertisement they can get and the best testimonial that the quality of their meat is of the best and that the prices they are charging are the lowest. To-day will be another record day with the Mutual Butchery, but it will be wise to shop early. The afternoons are always busy and it is no uncommon sight to see a large number of patient customers waiting outside the shop just opposite the Times Office. — (Advt.) Sale News—Special offer of 75 Ladies’ Costumes, 30 Coats, and 80 Jerseys at half price for one week only at THE “ECONOMIC,” Ladies’ Outfitters, 60 Dee street.— (Advt.) AKAROA has the mildest of eiimates, where the orange and lemon trees grow—the place to spend a restful holiday. Cheap trips. Good accommodation.—(Advt.) Make a habit of seeing what THOMSON & BEATTIE, Ltd., offer before buying elsewhere.. This is good advice any time, but especially so in these days of tumbling prices. Amongst other bargains in the Showroom they offer the following sensational bargains—Tweed Coats, all sizes, for 60/-, were 115/6; Tweed Skirts, assorted colours, 49/6 for 25/-; Fur Ties, ysually 45/-, for 36/ j ; Opossum Ties, 72/6 to 45/-; Dark Blouses, 8/11 for 4/11; Corsets, 13/6 for 10/6; 9/11 for 6/11; Vests, 3/6 for 2/6, etc. — (Advt.) Here you’ve got it! The combination that makes the ideal gift—charm and utility. Selected for HYNDMAN’S, Dee street, by their London buyer Mr C. S. Syrett, the new Dixonian Chinaware now being shown comprises Teapot and Hot Water Sets; Rose, Salad, Cress and Cucumber Bowls, Biscuit, Honey and Pickle Jars; Cake and Sweet Dishes; Cups and Saucers and Vases, popularly priced at from 4/- to 37/6. Booking, bad debts, clerical expenses, ledgers, postages and collecting accounts is too expensive a luxury for retail buyers. Moral: Buy your Groceries for prompt cash from BAXTER'S.—(Advt.) All Departments at PRICE & BULLEID, Ltd., are offering up-to-uate special quotations to meet the altered conditions of the trade. Men’s Clothing and Underwear, Manchester Goods and House Furnishings, Fancy, Glove, Hosiery, Ribbon and Lace Goods, Dress Fabrics of all kinds, Silks, Coatings, every garment in, the Mantle, Corset and Underwear Departments, and all Millinery comes under keenly cut prices. Undoubtedly this -firm Is giving all round value second to none.— (Advt.) Saturday closing for the Shops will take effect from June 1. This leaves only two Saturdays as the popular market days. Make these two Saturdays something to remember about. We will help you by giving tfie finest values in Drapery Goods in New Zealand to-day. Our Children’s Department have these supreme values:—2s Children’s and Maids’ Coats in brown, covert, and colonial tweeds, new styles with large wfap collars, usual price 67/6, Sale price 34/6; 10 Coats in gabardine, sizes 30 to 39in, usual price 49/6, Sale price 19/6; Children’s Cheviot Coats in saxe and rose, sizes 18 to 22in, usual price 25/6, Sale price 13/6; 10 only Children’s Black Rubber Coats, sizes 30 to 42in, usual price SJ)/- to 65/-, Sale price 35/- to 49/6; Infants’ Coats in velveteen, wool, teddie, and silk, Sale prices 19/6 to 39/6. Slashing Price Reductions on all our Children’s Dresses, Millinery, and Underclothing. You are cordially invited at H. & J. SMITH, Ltd., Progressive Stores, Invercargill, and Gore. — (Advt.) Read UNDRILL’S Special Extra Discount offer and- note startling prices page 4 this issue.— (Advt.) PILES. NO CUKE—NO PAY IS THE ZANN WAY. Why endure the agonising and annoying pain end discomfort of Files when the Zann Double Absorption Treatment is available. If, after the first few applies tions, you experience no relief, your money will be gladly refunded. This wonderful remedy can be had for 10/6 Postal Notes sent in plain wrapper, also a valuable Booklet on “The Cause and Cure of Piles." All correspondence confidential. Address: The Zann Proprietary, P.O. Box 952 Wellington, — (Advt.) MASTEIto, LTD., were the originators o' ihe 19 per cent, discount to returned diers. Other storekeepers have copied us, and we now go one better. We now invitt all discharged soldiers and those writing discharge to have their military h&U reblocked, free of all cost, b, the only batter m Southland. We still give a 10 per cent reduction to all returned soldier*.— IMsi'ERS. Ltd.. Dee street. — (Advt. J Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. For Coughs and Colds, never fails. (Advt.) <