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Southland Times, Issue 19295, 5 August 1921, Page 4

Melbourne notifies that the Hobart cable is broken, and business will be delayed in consequence.

The Otapiri Gorge telephone bureau, which has been temporarily closed, was re-opened yesterday.

■ A London Press Association cable states that during yacht racing at -Cowes, FieldMarshal Sir Henry Wilson fell overboard from a yawl but was able to keep afloat until rescued. A Wellington Press Association telegram states that the estimated total population of the dominion on June 30 was 1,284,050. Between April 17 and June 30 births exceeded deaths by 3768, and immigration exceeded emigration by 561. At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning before Mr G. Cruicksha.uk, S.M., judgment by default for plaintiffs was given in the following undefended cases:—Matheson’s Ltd. v. Fred Stevens, for £ll 3s Id, costs £lss; Stevenson Bros. v. W. J. Paterson, for £27 0s Id, costs £2. It is not often that a theatrical company travels 4000 miles between stands in the course of an ordinary tour, yet that is what the “Welcome Stranger” Comedy Company did, which arrived in Auckland on Monday by the Tahiti. They left Perth by the Transcontinental express on July 20, arrived in Melbourne on Saturday week, left Monday week, arrived in Sydney the next day, left again on July 29, arrived in Wellington on Monday morning and left by the midday express for Auckland, where they opened on Tuesday night. i A curious story is being told just now of the horrible hiatus in a beachcomber’s repertory (states the Star). The B.C. was in Hawaii, that land of dusky dancers. He saw a girl dancing to a most attractive air played on the ukelele, and so taken was he with it that he was convinced all the world would like it as well. So with the dusky maiden and a ukelele hied him to Broadway, New York, where on the first night after arrival he heard a gramophone , give out the very tune on which he was I staking his fortune. What, he asked, is | that? Why, it’s the tune we’ve been jazzing to for months. Only then did he discover that the ukelele girl had caught the air i from a passing liner on its way south the I line. He returned to his beach.

Already the rates paid in advance of demand to the Wellington City Treasurer amount to £8594.

In an interview with Dr. Symes, who for many years was Government medical officer in Christchurch, the “Samoa Times” learnt that the doctor had been investigating while in Tonga, the condition of the natives, which he thought very satisfactory so far as he had the opportunity. The birth rate now is 39 per thousand and the death rate only 17 per thousand, a favourable figure for a tropical country, though much above the New Zealand rate of nine per thousand. The population of Tonga now is well over 23,000,

Poutamu, one of the group of mutton bird islands off the mainland, is rapidly becoming famed for “row's” which usually find their way into the Native Land Court, and the other Courts of the Dominion. A party of natives put in an appearance at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning and encamped there for the greater part of the day. “The island where all the litigation comes from,” remarked Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., and counsel for the defence also seemed to be familiar with the name. “I think the name ought to be changed to the Maori for ‘Lawyers’ Island,’ ” he suggested.

Wellington has the only 60-pounder battery in New Zealand. Just recently six 60-pounder guns, each weighing about 90 cwt., came to hand for the 19th Battery, N.Z.A. (formerly No. 9 Company, N.Z.G.A.). The guns are the heaviest type of mobile artillery at present in the country, though three batteries of 6in. howitzers, for Auckland, Wellington, and Dunedin respectively, are expected to be complete at no very distant date. The 60-pounders are horse-drawn and require a team of eight heavy draughts. The diameter of the bore is five inches, and the maximum range 13,500 yards. The recoil after discharge is absorbed by hydraulic buffers and by powerful springs, which serve also to run the gun back to firing position. The mechanism is very simple. It is not known when it will be possible to hold the first “shoot” with the new battery. At present, it is stated, there is no 60pounder ammunition in the country.

“Robbery Under Arms,” which is to commence its Invercargill season at the Albion Theatre on Tuesday, is a story that has been read by two generations. It was adapted for the screen by Kenneth Brampton. Some of the scenes are played in Terrible Hollow, Starlight’s famous hidingplace. The cast includes Kenneth Brampton as Starlight. Tein Hogue as Aileen Marsden, Nan Taylor as Mrs Marsden, Rowlan Conway as Dick Marsden, Stuart M‘Rae as Inspector Goring, Tommy Jones as Warigal, Starlight’s faithful black tracker, Ned Fitzgerald as Ben Marsden, and Roy Redgrave as Dan Moran. Features of the production are the duffinc of over 1000 head of cattle, the sticking up of the gold escort, the breaking of wild horses, the race for the Turon Gold Cup, the bailing up of Knightly’s station, the wonderful ride of a plucky woman to save her husband’s life, and Starlight’s last stand. The box plans are now on view at the Bristol.

For a good many years past mention has been made from time to time of the intention of the Telegraph Department to introduce the Murray telegraphic printer, the invention of a New Zealander (says a Wellington Press Association telegram). The war intervened and the machines are only now beginning to come to hand in parts. Keyboards and distributors for eight sets arrived some months ago and operators have been learning how to handle the instruments which are extremely delicate. Eight receivers have just arrived but these are of the Bordeaux type, which differs from Murray’s. ’ They are preferred in America as errors are more easily corrected, but they print on the tape instead of filling up the whole page like Murray’s. The latter, however, are in such demand that they could not be obtained for another year. The instruments are very costly, two complete sets running into £4OOO. They will be employed in the cities to begin with and some large provincial towns will then be connected up but it is not likely that any will be in practical working order till the end of the year.

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., gave his reserved judgment in the case of Macdonald v. Bulling, a claim for damages arising out of a collision between defendant’s motor car and the plaintiff, who was cycling. The Magistrate said he had considered all the evidence and had visited the scene of the mishap. The gravel portion of the road was 16 feet wide, all the rest being fairly long grass, both. on the road and western footpath. Bulling was coming along the road in his Ford car at a very moderate pace, on his proper side, and Macdonald was cycling towards him on his wrong side. When two chains from the car Macdonald, to use his own words, “crossed at a slant,” when half way across the gravel he got flustered and swerved back a little to his wrong side and then he swerved back to his proper side. In the meantime Bulling was crossing from his proper to his wrong side in order to give the cyclist room. The result was that the motorist ran over the cyclist. His Worship said he thought it was one of those cases of pure accident where two parties approaching one another, in trying to avoid a collision, brought one about. Judgment was given for defendant, with costs £3 Is. Mr Haggitt appeared foi the plaintiff and Mr Eustace Russell for the defendant.

The annual general meeting of the Invercargill branch of the \New Zealand Society of Accountants was held on Wednesday evening in Alien’s Hall, when the annual report and balance-sheet were submitted and aaopted. During the year two meetings have been held, one at which the retiring president of the Society (Mr W. E. Best) gave an. address on the aims and objects of the New Zealand Society of Accountants, and the other on the occasion of the recent visit of the Commissioner of Taxes (Mr D. G. Clark), when a large gathering of the commercial community attended to hear Mr Clark explain the Act of last year dealing with the Land and Income Tax. At the conclusion of the annual meeting Mr C. B. Rout gave a very interesting and instructive paper on “Bankruptcy Practice”, dealing with all the many ami varied aspects of bankruptcy law. Mr Rout also replied to many queries from the members and everyone present felt that the paper had been of great educational value. The following were elected the local Committee for the ensuing year:—Messrs W. A. Ott (chairman), F. A. Webb, F. A. Barclay, C. W. Brown, Geo. Featherstone, G. Hannan Wilson, E. V. Paul, R. S. Green, and J. B. Reid.

A Wellington Press Association telegram states that, speaking at the annual meeting of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, Mr Carr (president) referred to the fact of imports exceeding exports, and that prices were inflated. He said before one could form an opinion when the position would right itself, it was necessary to examine the economic condition of the principal Countries. The inter-dependence of nations had been brought home to the commercial community. If the capacity for production of any nation or group of nations was seriously impaired that position was reflected in the trade of other nations. Until distressed countries recovered. the revival of the world’s trade must be slow. He urged economies in Government and private concerns. Regarding taxation, the whole system was crying for reform. The method of assessment of income tax on companies had been a constant source of complaint. In his opinion the method of imposing the graduated income tax was entirely wrong, as it applied to the income of companies. New concerns could be carried on only after large capital expenditure. To tax such incomes on the graduated scale was inflicting considerable injustice on shareholders, the great bulk of whom could not be regarded as capitalists. If the present system continued, capital should first be allowed a fair return, and the graduated tax made only on the surplus over a fair return. There wa« a limit to taxation, and he believed the limit had been reached

A private letter received in Wellington from Niue Island (says a Press Association relegram), states that in connection with the recent murder of a policeman, Martin, one. of the accused, has been sentenced to death, and another native, Ulu Motu, to ten years’ imprisonment.

In the course of his reply tc an address of welcome at Oamaru, Lord Jellicoe referrred in eulogistic language to the memorial oaks that the town and country planted along the highways in memory of the North Otago men who fell in the Great War. Lord Jellicoe said that in all his travels he had not come across a more fitting form of memento to the fallen. It was a living memento that would keep evergreen the memory of the brave sons of this district who did their duty at the cost of their lives in the Great W?r.

A Wellington Press Association telegram states that at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday William Edward Parker was charged with having attempted to obtain £l4 14/from the New Zealand Insurance Company by falsely representing that as a result of an accident on the steamer Rama he had been totally incapacitated and unable to work for a period. He told the company that he had done no work since the accident when, as a matter of fact, he had worked on the steamer Kennedy. A fine of £lO afterwards reduced to £7 on the appeal of counsel, was imposed.

The secretary of the Memorial Fund notifies that matters are progressing towards receiving competitive designs. Mr W. H. Gummer, of Auckland, has notify d his wil lingness to act as assessor of the competition. There is a strong felling amongst the committee that the memorial fhould be constructed of Southland ston?, if it is found that such is suitable and procurab’e, and in this connection it is interesting to know that a very fine sample of Southland marble has been submitted for approval; further inquiries are being made regarding this and other local stones. The total collection at present date is £9,263 18/1, including £2646 outstanding promised amounts. A donation of £2O has been handed in by Mr J. Macintosh, hon. treasurer of the Invercargill Golf Club, this amount being the proceeds of a recent tournament on the club’s links 1 at Otatara. The prizes won by the school children in the Essay Competition have now been distributed, the first prize w’nners receiving 12/6 and the second 7/6 each.

Those who are unfortunate enough not to secure inner ring seats at to-morrow’s match will have an opportunity of securing boxes on the ground, from which they will be able to view the game. An enthusiastic rugbyite has secured the sole rights for the sale of boxes on the ground, and he will have an abundant supply. By this manner many will view the match in greater comfort than having to stand around on the soft, damp ground.— (Advt.)

Special purchase sample lot of 500 Boys’ Sports’ Suits in splendid quality Tweeds; all shades; sizes from 6 to 16. Prices were from 49/6 to 63/-. All to go at 35/- suit HALLENSTEIN BROS., Dee street.— (Advt.)

On Saturday morning a complimentary tea is to be given the “Springboks” at the Tearooms of LEWIS’S, Ltd. A fine programme of instrumental music has been arranged which should greatly assist in providing a pleasant hour's entertainment for the visitors.—(Advt.)

The latest evidence of the increasing popularity of the use of gas in the home is an order received by the Corporation Gas Department to fit up a large residence with a complete gas installation, consisting of a cooker, gas water heater for bath, wash basin and sink; also gas fires in all except the living room. This order was placed by a prominent retired builder who has had long experience in these matters, and should be a good judge of the merits of gas appliances as compared with the obsolete coal system. Another builder is now negotiating for a similar installation, including a gas wash boiler. The Corporation Gas Department supply and install gas apparatus of all kinds for cash and on terms. Those building or about to build should call at the temporary showroom above W. H. Boyes’ Shop, Tay street, and get full particulars.— (Advt.)

How can Groceries be sold so cheap at BAXTER’S? There is only one way: Buying for cash and selling for ready money. Mr Baxter says himself that that method of business is the best and safest and most satisfactory. Buy from BAXTER'S. Small profits; quick returns. — (Advt.)

The End-of-Season Sale at THOMSON & BEATTIE’S affords a great chance to secure Dress materials at a fraction of previous prices. Cotton Suitings, Crepe Armure, Melisande and Poplins, 20 ends, 40 inches wide, usually 3/6 to 4/6, clearing at 1/6 yard; 60 Costume Lengths in tweed, plain stripe and check, English Worsteds, Armures, Serges, Tricotines, Gabardines, etc., from 60/- to £lO 10/-, to clear at half price. A special offer—Guaranteed Navy and Black Serges, 54 to 56-inch, usually 32/6, 37/6, 42/- to 50/-, for 16/6, 19/6, 21/- to 25/-; 3 pieces English Grey Worsteds, 50-inch, usually 35/-, for 17/6. For other bargains see displayed advertisement on page 3. — (Advt.) A live paper for live boys! The Meccano Magazine, published bi-monthly, can now be obtained regularly at Hyndman’s, Dee street, price Id copy. New Meccano models are shown, articles and helps and hints for Meccano boys —three numbers now on sale. A fine lot of new Meccano parts have just arrived, also the latest Meccano sets at 8/-, 14/-, 27/6, 42/-; also accessory outfits. Meccano is real engineering for boys! Our Millinery experts have now returned from the North and their selection of Models and Novelties from leading warehouses; also many Models from London and Faris, and the famous Henderson Hats of Sydney make our selection complete. Experts proclaim them the smartest showing for a number of years. The Hats worn this year are a decided change, fruit and berries being a dominant feature with a number of models. The styles are very varied, especially in the new sport models. The Matrons’ Toques are of exquisite design. Our local productions are a splendid addition; your favourite style is amongst our new Spring Hats and many shapes you ought to see. It will be to your advantage to pay an early visit as the prices are decidedly lower than in previous years at H. & J. SMITH, LTD., The Progressive Drapers, Tay street. Invercargill, and Main street, Gore.— (Advt.)

Men’s Hat Sacrifice Prices: 7/6, 9/6, 10/6, 13/6. UNDRILL’S, The Leading Hatters, Dee street. — (Advt.)

“When the Iron is hot strike!”—Heywood. Whenever you feel the approach of a cold, whenever you get that out-of-sorts feeling, act at once—get Baxter’s Lung Preserver. A timely dose often nips winter complaints in the bud—a course of this splendid remedy and tonic reinforces the cold-resisting powers of your body, enabling you to ward off prevailing epidemics. "Baxter's” benefits young and old alike. Keep it handy in your home. Invest in a large 2s 6d bottle now. All chemists and grocers.—Advt. Oh, how lovely, and similar expressions, were heard expressed by ladies who, visiting PRICE & BULLEID’S Reorganisation Sale, just caught a glimpse of the Spring Millinery being displayed. The display is now completed, and you are cordially invited to come into our Millinery Showroom as soon as possible so that you can see everything before the choicest are selected. This is an advance display. Further shipments are almost to hand, and will be displayed as soon as possible. But see this advance display now is sound advice. — (Advt.) The Irish question need not trouble you if you have on hand a supply of Red Jacket Cigarette Tobacco. Ladies! Your purse says: Shop at Till “ECONOMIC” Ladies’ Outfitters for Genuine Bargains in Coats, Costumes, Milliner, Blouses. Furs, etc., etc.— (Advt.) INFLUENZA IN SYDNEY. This recent outbreak should forcibly remind people that during our big epidemic, “FLUENZOL” was the surest safeguard against infection. Firmly refuse substitutes. — (Advt