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Southland Times, Issue 19256, 21 June 1921, Page 4

The Winton horse sale, which hitherto has been held on the last Friday in each month, will in future be held on the last Saturday in the month.

At the Magstrate’s Court yesterday morning, before Mr G. Chewings, J.P., a first offender for drunkenness was convicted and ordered to forfeit the amount of his bail.

A London Press Association cable states that the airship R 36 carried forty members of the House of Commons, including several members of the Cabinet, on a trip over the North Sea, covering 200 miles.

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning, Joseph McDermott and William Wood were convicted and fined 10s each on charges of drunkenness. Mr G. Chewings, J.P., occupied the bench.

Harold John Salmond, a clerk of the Aotea Land Board, pleaded guilty in the Wanganui Magistrate’s Court to stealing certain sums aggregating £333 13 lid, the property of the Government (says a Press Association telegram). It was mentioned that restitution had been made. Salmond was committed to the Supreme Court for sentence.

For the first time in the history of advertising, publicity is about to be adopted by the medical profession (says the New York Fourth Estate). The Anglo-Franco-American League Against Cancer favours advertising by reputable medical organisations to counteract the exploiting of “quack” remedies and the misrepresentations of unscrupulous and over-sanguine physicians who claim that they have discovered a cure for the disease. This step was recommended by Dr Recard, of the Pasteur Institute, as the only way to educate the public as to the causes and prevention of the thus-far incurable disease.

A Sydney Press Association cable states that the Profiteering Court reduced the wholesale prices of kerosene and benzine by a shilling a case to 19s and 29s respectively.

A Melbourne Press Association cable states that the All Australia Unions’ Conference has opened. Over 400 delegates are present, representing the industrial and Labour political organisations of all the States.

“Could you tell us how best to keep fireblight out of the South Island?” asked a speaker of Professor Foster at the annual conference of the Fruitgrowers’ Federation at Wellington. “I would suggest,” said the professor, “that you would have to bury the North Island, widen the straits, or, to be successful, bury both Islands,” (Laughter.)

At the annual meeting of the Christchurch Tramway Board, says a Press Association telegram, a net profit of £BB5 was shown. The total earnings were £251,354. Nearly a million and a half fewer passengers were carried than in the preceding year, but the increased fares saved the situation. During the coming year, said the retiring chairman, the Hon J. Barr, the utmost care would have to be exercised that a farther increase in fares might be avoided. The claim for £5,000 damages, in respect of alleged wrongful arrest, by Bridget Mary Partridge (formerly Sister Liguori) from Bishop Dwyer, of Wagga, has been fixed for Thursday of this week. The hearing will take place in Sydney, before a judge and a jury of four. At least 12 witnesses, including medical men, will be called in support of Miss Partridge’s' case, and it is expected that the defence will occupy three days or more. The entire case, it is anticipated, will last over a week. Each side has retained a formidable bar.

Probably more than its full share of the windy blasts that now and again come whistling through the town is stopped by the Post Office clock tower. It is some time now since the northern face of the clock was damaged by a gale, and, although in response to a request from the Chief Postmaster, the Town Council voted a sum towards its repair, nothing has been done in this direction as yet. The tower itself does not look as fresh as it once did, and the paint has come away from its sides in several places, leaving fissures that are anything but decorations.

Over fifty years ago there was a Penny Bank in Wellington, but it got into shallow water, and that was the end of it. Taranaki has revived the idea (says the Post). The New Plymouth Savings Bank has opened a Penny Bank, receiving, deposits of Id and upwards, and allowing 4i per cent, per annum on all accounts of £1 and upwards. The scheme has been so far approved by the Taranaki Education Board that permission has been allowed the bank trustees to circularise the schools on the advantage of this aid to thrift.

That there is a housing shortage in Wellington is a platitude, but that there are also some people with more houses than they can conveniently live in is less commonly known (says .the New Zealand Times). We all remember the status of the gentleman with his two town houses and “a place in the country,” but that meagre total is eclipsed by the possessions of at least one resident of Wellington. In the box as witness in a civil case on Wednesday this man admitted that he was the possessor of 120 houses, “enough to start an agency with,” as counsel humorously remarked.

“The physical exhaustion entailed by this work deeply appeals to me,” said the Rev. J. Ings at a meeting of the Auckland Presbytery last week in reference to the strenuous work of the Presbyterian minister at Coromandel, the Rev. T. E. Norrie. The district, said the speaker, was an uninviting one, and the minister’s work, which included riding' for miles along a rocky coast on a 15-year-old horse, was of an heroic character. The minister’s annual stipend was only £l6O, raised to £2OO by a home mission grant, a salary, added the speaker, “which would be refused by an Auckland tram conductor.” Mr A. J. Entrican said that Mr Norrie was continuing the pioneering work done by the latter’s father. He described the salary as shameful. The meeting referred the matter of stipend to the Home Mission Committee.

At a meeting of the committee of the Old Boys’ Association ‘of the Southland High School, held last evening, it was resolved to recommend to the parents the names of Messrs John T. Carswell and T. D A. Moffett as Old Boys suitable for election to the Board. The opinion was expressed at the meeting that the Old Boys of the School were desirous of securing due representation on the Board of Governors of the hundreds of ex-pupils who have passed through the school. The parents have been invited to elect representatives on the Board, and the Association’s view is that no more fitting representatives can be found than Old Boys of the School. The Association, in making this suggestion, is following in the footsteps of northern associations who have found that the Old Boys thus elected have evinced the warmest interest in the welfare of the institutions. The nominations close at the end of \e month, the parents being asked to elect tvSo representatives for the ensuing two years.

A remarkable stand has been adopted by the Theatrical Employees’ Union regarding the production of “Chu Chin Chow” at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Brisbane (says a message to the Australian papers). Included in the staff being brought to Brisbane by J. C. Williamson (Ltd) are six or more electricians, who have been specially trained to manage the lighting arrangements for this show, and who have been with the company continuously during the Sydney and Melbourne seasons. The Brisbane Union has adopted the absurd position that Brisbane electricians should be employed, and objected to the southern unionists coming to Brisbane, alleging at the same time, the existence of an agreement limiting the number of staffs brought to Queensland. Mr George Mathieson, manager of the production, states that no objection was raised in any other centre during the Australian tour, and it was impossible for certain work, peculiar to the performance, to be carried out with a new staff. The management, he said, had no objection to the employment of Brisbane unionists —as a matter of fact 84 Brisbane residents would be employed in the production. He denied the existence of any agreement, and added that he believed the trouble would be settled amicably.

Instances of destitution among superannuated public servants were given at last Wednesday’s conference by Mr W. Dickie, a Canterbury delegate (says the Wellington Dominion). He knew of a former schoolmaster who was now “peddling” in Christchurch. “This man,” said Mr Dickie, “was laid aside by illness, but he was obliged to come out because the few shillings he was able to add to his income by peddling were urgently needed at home.” Another man, Mr Dickie had known as a school teacher 30 years ago. “I found him,” Mr Dickie told the conference, “looking very badly off indeed. I followed him to his house. There were two or three bits of crockery on the table, and some cases on the floor to sit on. It was the middle of winter, and the people had no firing, and not a mouthful of food in the world. The principal bed-clothing was merely sacking. The man was 67, his wife 65. He was unable to help himself, and his wife was glad of a half-day’s charing to help things along. I am happy to say that now an old pupil has come to the rescue and made it his business to see thit these peopre do nor ger into such straits again. You may ask: What kind of people were these? They were steady and did not waste their money, but they had had a lot of misfortune in the way of sickness. They would not consent for anything to go upon the Educational Institute’s benefit fund. They considered that they had a claim upon the Government. They paid in a percentage of their miserable pittance to get superannuation, and yet in their old age they were left like this. They said to me that it should not be possible; the Government ought to look after its old servants in a proper Dinner.” -~ i -nt thefts from business premises.

A Gisborne Press Association telegram states that Walter Andrew Foote, aged 17, employed in a racing stable, was before the Court to-day on the charges of burglary and remanded . A quantity of stolen goods was recovered. The police stated that accused admitted being concerned in

“Why do they give school children such impossible subjects for composition as: “If King William I. came to life and met King George, on what lines would their conversation be?’” This question was put to the Auckland City Schools Committee at its last meeting by a visitor who waited upon it to advocate a reduction in the amount of homework given to the pupils attending the city schools (states the Herald). “I do not advocate the abolition of the homework system,” said the speaker, “but no child should sit up until 10 o’clock at night doing homework. I think that anything more than reading and spelling is unnecessary at home, and composition could be left out of the homework syllabus with advantage.” The speaker added that the essay he had mentioned was set to the pupils of Standard IV of a particular school, and that his attention was called to the subject by the sight of an 11-year-old child crying over an attempt to write upon the subject late at night. He urged the committee to investigate the facts regarding the amount of homework set for children in Auckland schools, and to submit such facts to the higher authorities. The committee decided to acquaint itself with the conditions prevailing, and consider the matter at a later meeting.

The Sale of Sales: “LEWIS’S 118th Bi annual Clearance commences on Thursday next, 23rd inst.— (Advt.) GROCERIES. —Groceries at low popular prices, and of very high quality. This is effected by our method of business, namely, prompt cash payments. BAXTER’S motto as usual is: Small profits, quick returns. — (Advt.)

Clothing Department out for big business. Goods heavily discounted at H. & J. SMITH’S, LTD.—(Advt.) Trays at less than cost price! Nine special lots of English nickel-plated, embossed trays are offered by Hyndman’s, Dee street, at these low prices: 1/9, 2/6, 2/11, 3/9, 4/6, 5/11, 6/6, 7/6, 8/6. There are three shapes, round, oblong, and oval, with and without side handles. These eminently useful trays were specially purchased at a big discount off, landed cost, and provide a distinct buying opportunity.

Virginia’s finest crops supply Red Jacket Cigarette Tobacco to the connoisseur. Are you one?

The thriftiest of shoppers will be more than satisfied with the big values to be offered at LEWIS’S 118th Bi-annual Clearance.— (Advt.) Flannels are a necessity during the Winter in Southland, and a full range can be inspected at THOMSON & BEATTIE’S. For Children’s Dresses and Costumes the better qualities are recommended, such as Navy from 3/3 to 6/11 yard and Dark Grey 5/11 to 6/3. Other makes and qualities—White Doctor 3/6 to 6/11; Pink Doctor, 3/9 to 5/6; Dobb’s White, 5/6 to 6/9; Shetland, 2/9 to 3/9; Orkney, 2/6 to 5/11; Natural, 3/3 to 5/9; Scarlet, 3/6 to 5/11; Heavy Shetland Plaiding, 5/3; and the famous Cream Stella Flannel for Children’s Wear at 7/11 yard.—(Advt.)

Cet your cigarette bill down by using Red Jacket Tobacco. Not only economical but fine flavour and pleasant aroma. Big Millinery Revel at THE “ECONOMIC,” Ladies’ Outfitters. Hundreds of beautiful Hats being sold at a fraction of the original cost. Hurry along!—(Advt.)

“Let wise counsels prevail.”—Steppes. It always pays to listen to sound advice on health matters, especially now, when winter colds are so prevalent. Baxter’s Lung Preserver has been curing coughs and colds for over fifty-five years. It possesses unrivalled tonic properties; helps you to feel well and keep well always. “Baxter’s” gets to the root of stubborn colds and hacking coughs, giving gratifying relief. Get this rich, red warming specific in your home at once—nowl Large 2s 6d bottles obtainable from all grocers and chemists.—Advt. 4

The big values to be offered at LEWIS’S 118th Bi-annual Clearance on Thursday next are to be magnet values, so-called because of their power to draw the thrifty shopper to Southland’s Shopping Centre.—(Advt.) INFLUENZA PRECAUTIONS. An absolute saleguard against influenza uj to keep the nasal and throat passages irrigated and disinfected twice daily by gargling and sniffing up “FLUENZOL.” 1/6 and 2/6. —(Advt.) The 118th is to be the biggest Bi-annual Clearance we have ever organised. Every item of our immense and comprehensive stocks has been marked regardless of cost.— LEWIS’S, LTD.—(Advt.) “Without an awl the cobbler’s nobody.” With Red Jecket Cigarette Tobacco he is sure somebody.

Quality English Hats at Big Reductions. —UN DRILL’S, The Hatters, Deo street, opposite Post Office.— (Advt.)

The values that we are offering at our Big Bi-annual Clearance are to be both irresistible and incomparable. Convince yourself of this on Thursday next, 23rd inst.—LEWIS’S, LTD.—(Advt.)

A woman when shopping examines materials through two pairs of eyes—a woman’s first and then a shopper’s. Instinctively because she loves good things, and the best values. That’s just the point where it pays you to shop at the Progressive Stores. Pricecutting is extraordinary to-day. Here are some of the great values: —Ladies’ Black Silk Hose, usual price 17/6, sale price 10/6; Ladies’ Silk Hose in grey, coven and black, usual price 10/6, sale price 6/6 pair. Big reductions in Ladies’ Cashmere Hose in black and coloured, usual price 8/11, sale price 6/6. Children’s Red Sox from size 1 to 4, sale price 2/- to 2/6 pair. 50 dozen Cash-mere-finished Hose in colours, usual prices 6/6, sale price 2/11. Ladies’ double Suede Fabric Gloves in grey, beaver, brown, black and white, usual price 6/6, sale price 3/11. Ladies’ Wool-knitted Gloves in heather and dark grey, usual price 4/6, sale price 2/6. Perrins’ best makes in Suede Gloves in grey, black, and beaver, usual price 18/6, special sale price 13/6 pair. We are confident a visit of inspection will please at H. & J. SMITH, LID., Progressive Drapers, Invercargill and Gore.—(Advt.) MASTERS, LTD., were the originators of the 10 per cent, discount to returned soldiers. Other storekeepers have copied us, and we now go one better. We now invite all discharged soldiers and those writing discharge to have their military hats reblocked, free of all cost, by the only hatter in Southland. We still give a 10 per cent, reduction to all returned soldiers.— MASTERS, Ltd., Dee street.— (Advt.)

A comprehensive list of astounding values to be offered by LEWIS’S, LTD., the Sale of Sales, will appear in this paper to-morrow morning.— (Advt.)

In the Ladies’ and Children’s Outfitting and Underclothing Department, PRICE & BULLEID, Ltd., are offering exceptional and unprecedented values at the present time —Children’s Woven Stays, assorted sizes, 2/6, 2/9, 2/11, 3/6; Children’s Corsets, 1/6 pair; Children’s Combies, assorted sizes, at 2/11 pair, reduced from 5/11 and 7/6; Ladies’ Fancy Bloomers, Directoire shape, 5/11, 6/11; Ladies’ White Cotton Bloomers, 3/11 pair; Ladies’ Fleecy Underskirts, 8/11, 9/11, 10/6; Ladies’ Dainty Evening Vests, 3/11 each; Ladies’ Cream super-quality Flannelette Nightdresses, only 13/11 each; Ladies’ Winceyette Nightdresses, 12/6 each; Ladies’ Woven Bodices, long sleeves, 3/3, 3/11, 4/6; ditto, short sleeves, 1/11; Ladies’ Corsets, 3/11, 4/11, 5/11, 7/6, 8/11, 12/6, assorted sizes and makes; Children’s Bibs, 7d, 9d, 1/3, 1/6; Children’s Cream Fleecy Gaiters, 3/6; knitted do., 3/3; Infants’ Cream Teddy Bear Coats, 19/6, were 39/6; 1 only Child’s Cream Cord Velveteen Coat, 20in, 18/C; 1 only Child’s Oil Silk Cape, with hood, 33in, 15/-, was 29/6.—(Advt.)