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Southland Times, Issue 19330, 15 September 1921, Page 4

The New South Wales Wheat Board has increased the price of flour ten shillings a ton and it is now’ £2O 17/6, says a Sydney Press Association cable.

The Crown Law Department has abandoned the charges against King and Jenkins who were arrested in connection with the murder of Sheards at Beaconsfield, says a Melbourne Press Association message. An Adelaide Press Association cable states that the State Treasurer announced at the Agricultural Conference that the Government had decided to legislate to provide for the annual registration of all bills.

The Jubilee Year Book is finding a ready sale on the streets and at booksellers. The book is full of interesting information and views of Invercargill, and is specially published as a souvenir of the Jubilee.

To-morrow will be Children’s Day and the Jubilee Committee are sparing no pains to gi\e the future citizens oi Invercargill a good time, one that many will remember when the centenary is being observed 50 years hence.

A pleasing feature of the Jubilee Celebrations is the display of the red ribbon badge of honour by old identities. Groups of pioneers are to be seen at all times exchanging interesting reminiscences, and judging by the laughter, some good stones are being told.

Old identities and children up to 15 years of age will be admitted free to the Show Grounds on Friday, this being Children’s Day. On Saturday the School Sports Association cordially invites all old identities wearing the ribbon to be present.

Last Christmas holidays a party that was cruising about the Mutton Bird Islands, led by Mr Karl Hansen, dropped a bottle containing a message into the sea. Mr Hansen has now received a letter from Mr Owen C. Mitchell, Koingaroa, Chatham Islands, who found the bottle in July while riding along a beach in Hansen Bay. Most of the message was decipherable At Christchurch yesterday, says a Press Association telegram, William Love, a watersider, pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing various articles valued at 10/-, the property of the Union Steamship Company., and was sentenced to a month’s imprison nient. The evidence showed that accused had gone aboard the Paloona and when coming off was stopped by Customs officials in possession of the articles. The Mag istrate said that this class of offence was carried on extensively in the Dominion, many persons engaged in transport work looking upon pillaging as a fair means of increasing their incomes.

A Nelson Press Association telegram states that a fire was discovered in a wall of the Cathedral at 10 o’clock on Tuesday night. The building was undergoing repairs. At midnight a detached shed at the rear of the Grand buildings was found to be on fire. While this was being put out another was discovered in the rear of the premises of the Grand Cafe just opposite.

A Carterton Press Association telegram states that Walter Dear, a settler of the Ahiaruha settlement, staying at the Marquis Hotel while sleep-walking at 3 o’clock yesterday morning opened the bedroom window 16ft from the ground and stepped out. He was picked up with his face cut and bruised and both wrists broken. He was taken to the Hospital.

The Christchurch Presbytery (says a Press Association telegram) passed the following resolution: “That this presbytery would be glad to see the Bible read in the public schools of the Dominion as part of the school syllabus with a conscience clause for both teachers and parents, and would commend this step at the present juncture to the Bible-in-Schools Committee of the General Assembly.”

The Jubilee functions for to-day are the Old Identities’ “At Home” in the afternoon and the “Old Timers’ ” concert in the evening. For the former ample provision has been made, and the unique gathering will undoubtedly be most enjoyable. For the concert in the evening the bookings have been very heavy, and a full house is assured. The programme, already published, is a most attractive one, and those who have not booked seats are advised to be early in attendance.

A record number of entries has been received this year for the New Zealand University Degree examinations. Following are the figures, those for 1920 being given in parentheses:—LL.B, and Law Professional, 930 (866); Bachelor of Commerce and Accountancy, 1454 (1074) ; Bachelor of Agriculture, 16 (16) ; Diploma in Education, 9 (4); Diploma in Journalism, 9 (4); Honours, M.A., M.Sc., and LL.M., 90 (94); Engineering. 123 (90); 8.A., 715 (592); B.Sc., 187 (150); Certificate of Proficiency (B.A. standard), 99 (83).

At Apia, Samoa, on August 29, was celebrated the anniversary of the hoisting of the British flag there (says an Auckland Press Association telegram). Wreaths were placed on soldiers’ graves. Colonel Tate (Administrator), held a reception of Samoan chiefs. The flag was raised at the courthouse, Apia, and a salute of 21 guns was fired. The Administrator delivered an address and urged them to place all animosities in the back ground and pull together with a view to making the territory as happy as it was beautiful.

The last conference of the New Zealand Returned Soldiers’ Association decided to urge Parliament during the coming session to increase war pensions of those suffering disability of 50 per cent, and more, by 75 per cent., the figure being based upon the increase that has taken place in the cost of living since the scale was fixed. The Auckland executive last week received from headquarters a plan off campaign to be carried out, and it was decided to appoint a sub committee to act with the district committee in putting it into operation.

Stories of distress among returned soldiers, due to the prevailing unemployment, were told by members of the executive of the Wellington R.S.A. last week. One member told of an ex-soldier who was turned out of his house by his landlord early in the week. The soldier’s wife had just given birth to their first child, and he was depending on jobs he received of half a day’s duration here and there. Another told of a farmer, who, with his wife and two children, walked from Palmerston North to Feilding last week, looking for work.

No extra ferry boat will be run to Wellington on Friday night in connection with the third test match, although the Mararoa is just about fully booked up. There is plenty of accommodation on the Thursday night’s ferry boat. The Union Company considered the possibility of putting on an extra steamer or increasing the accommodation on the Mararoa, but the applications for berths on Friday night were not suffici(ent to warrant the company in going to the expense entailed by either course, consequently the usual service will be maintained.

At a meeting of the Dargaville Borpugh Council (says a Press Association telegram) the Mayor (Mr Hornblow), referred to the prospects and condition of the Borough. He said the appeal to ratepayers during the first few days had resulted in £7OOO out of a total of £lO,OOO owing for rates being collected. He said this was a record for the Dominion and spoke well for the financial stability of the town and district. Referring to unemployment the Mayor stated that he had only had one application since last meeting. The local Government and labour offices had received no inquiries from unemployed.

Payment of riding allowance on account of children who ride to school because the road is dangerous to a child driver has again been declined by the Education Department. Intimation to this effect was received by the Auckland Education Board on Tuesday. The letter stated that approval of payment of riding allowance was entirely dependent upon whether, by reason alone of its formation and without regard to the age or ability of the driver as a contributing factor, the road to be traversed was dangerous or impracticagle for wheel traffic. The board, which had previously made representations on the subject, merely “received” the letter.

There appears to have been a reduction in the maximum amounts which may be granted by the Government by way of loan to returned soldiers for the construction or acquirement of dwellings. No official announcement has been made on the matter, but in respect of grants now being approved through the Canterbury Land Board the reduction is apparent. Hitherto the maximum was £9OO for the building and £250 for the section. The maximum now appears to be £750 for the building and £lOO for the section. The impression is also apparent in some quarters that the granting of loans to returned soldiers by the present methods will not be continued for many more months.

A Christchurch Press Association telegram states that comment on the increase in crimes against property was made by Mr Wyvern Wilson. S.M., yesterday, when a young man was charged with theft of harness. The Magistrate said a deplorable state of affairs existed. On looking over recent statistics he found that one crime had increased more than any other, and that was crime relating to property. Offences against the persons had not increased, but crimes against property had increased 50 per cent., and he was sorry to say that by far the. greater number of offences had been committed by men between the ages 21 and 25. It looked as if a great many young thieves were growing up in the Dominion. There was only one way to deal with crime of this sort, and that was to impose severe sentences in cases which came before the Court.

Permission for the immediate erection of a school of the movable type recently suggested by the Minister of Education, is to be made by the Auckland Education Board (says the New Zealand Herald). Application was recently made by the board for grants for schools on the Royal Oak and Mennie’s Reserve sites, in reply to which the department asked if schools of the movable type would not fill the immediate need. The board’s architect, Mr J. Farrell, reported that the movable schools would probably cost more than the orthodox wooden building of the same size, but they would possess the great advantage of befing movable. It would be a good idea to erect one building at once, so that the board could determine the actual cost which would probably be rather higher than the Department anticipated. The general principle of the movable schools was approved by the board and a committee appointed to decide whether the first one should be erected on the Royal Oak site or as an extra class-room at Onehunga School.

A new mine will shortly be opened at Greenvale in order to work deposits of cinnabar. The Mataura Ensign understands that there is a possibility of the mine giving employment to upwards of 20 men. A street collection organised by the Swankers’ Club in aid of the funds of the local ' Karitane Home (says a Wanganui Press | Association telegram ( resulted in over £350 being netted. The total, with donations, ; will exceed £4OO. Invercargill crowds are noted for their orderliness and it is very seldom that any disturbing elements arise to mar any such j gatherings as that which took place yester- | day. The police experienced no difficulty i in controlling the good humoured crowd, and at the end of the day the only arrests made were of a couple of “drunks.” At a largely attended meeting of the South Canterbury executive of the Farmers’ Union (says a Timaru Press Association telegram! it was decided to empatically protest against the suggestion that the Postal Department should levy £2 on all rural mail boxes. It was further agreed that only those who contribute should be served with mails.

A Wellington Press Association telegram states that, a development, which is held to be worthy of special notice, is the work oi the International Chamber of Com merce. This organisation is a federation of the main ecoonmic forces of the countries included in its membership. The international headquarters in Paris has a board of directors as well as various national organisations. The first congress of the International Chamber was held in London recently, delegates being invited from all countries eligible for admission to the Chamber. For the purpose of the congress the subjects for discussion were grouped under five headings—finance, production, distribution, transportation, and devastated regions. Each was considered by a separate committee, whose conclusions were brought before the whole conference. By arrangement with the High Commissioner the New Zealand Government appointed Messrs P. R. Pargood and A. Michie to represent the commercial interests of the Dominion. These gentlemen will forward a report in due course. The development is regarded with great interest, and the question of New Zealand joining in the movement is to be seriously considered. Papers relating to the matter are in the possession of the Department of Industries and Commerce.

The Salvation Army Band will render musical items in front of our premises, tonight, Thursday. Special window display at H. & J. SMITH, Ltd.—(Advt.)

People who are fond of good meat should not fail to make a visit of inspection to J. L. Hannon <fc Co.’s display in their bhop in Tay street to-night, where the best meat obtainable in Invercargill will be on exhibition. No one should miss this opportunity.—(Advt.)

The most conspicuous turnout in Invercargill’s Jubilee procession was the Austin motor tractor bringing up the rear display of the trade exhibits. It was pulling in an easy manner a large waggon loaded with implements of various kinds. An exhibit of general interest was Southland’s first plough, used as far back as 1848 by the late devoted Rev. Mr Wohlers at Ruapuke island. For comparison, the firm’s latest double furrow, complete with latest improvements was on view beside it, marking the great strides in plough manufacture. The “Macalister” gold medal ridger and scuffler—known to thousands of Southland pioneers and their descendants, and now exclusively made by Messrs Booth Macdonald and Co., Ltd., who lately bought out that firm—were also mounted on the waggon, as well as a busy little windmill that kept up a merry pace as the procession moved along. This latter only requires oiling once a year. The whole exhibit was worthy of the progressive firm and district, and of the motto displayed on the waggon: “Machines that brought prosperity to Southland fanners,” and “All British.”—(Advt.)

Jubilee Week is the occasion of special displays of all kinds, not the least attractive being the shop window displays. See THOMSON & BEATTIE’S Windows, then go inside and see the attractive inside displays. New shipment Kid Gloves, the best value since 1914. In Tans, Browns, Slates, Black and White, 2-dome, fine self point. Price, 12/6 pair. See the N.Z.-made White Washing Suede Gloves. Every pair fully guaranteed; 2-button, elastic wrist, plain gauntlet, also fringed gauntlet.—(Advt.)

A fine collection of Photos of early Invercargill is now being shown in Hyndman’s windows, Dee street. These were kindly lent by J. L. McG. Watson, Esq., and others, and the descriptive data were furnished by William Smith, Esq., of Esk street. Old-timers will view with keen pleasure these links with the past and names such as Hatch & Hayes, Hunter & Hawkahaw, Hall & Pratt, R. D. Yule & Co., Matheson & Cameron, “The Dantzig” and Pentelkow, Hood & Co., Eldon Chambers, Calder & Blackiock, Greville & Manning, Strang & Memiplay, etc., etc., will conjure up reminiscences well worth recounting. And young ’2l comparing the “then” and “now” will be dull indeed if inspiration is not gathered to carry the “torch of progress” courageously into the future. HOSIERY AT REPLACEMENT PRICES.

It is pleasing to advise we are holding large stocks of Hosiery, all of which have been marked down to Replacement Prices. This means a big saving to you. Best quality English Cashmere Hose, satisfaction guaranteed, were 11/9, 12/6, now 5/11. Colonial Cashmere Hose in navy and black, 5/6, 7/6. Grey Caalimere Hose, seamless, reduced price 4/11. Silk Hose in black, 6/6, 10/6, 13/6. White Silk Hose, 4/11, 5/6, 6/11 to 13/6. Lisle Hose in black, 5/11, 6/6. Black Cotton Hose, Hawleys’ dye, 2/6. Coloured Cotton Hose -to clear at 2/3. Slashing price reductions on all our Children’s Socks and J-hose in black, white and colours. Ladies’ Chamois Washing Gloves, were 15/6, now 10/6. Locally-made Suede Gioves, washable, in natural and white, every pair guaranteed, short lengths, 16/6, Gauntlets 21/-. Perrins’ famous Suede Gloves in black, brown, beaver and grey, were 18/6. now 13/6. Fabric Gloves all much reduced in price. The Salvation Army Band have kindly consented to supply must cal items in front of our premises to-night (Ihursday). See special window display at H. & J. SMITH, Ltd., The Progressive Drapers, Tay street, Invercargill, and Main street, Gore.— (Advt.)

Jubilee Groceries —Groceries for the jubilations. Superior choice dried Fruils— Canned Fruits, Peaches, Pears, Apricots and Pine apple (in syrup). Pure Ceylon Teas, Coliee and Cocoa. Jams. Cordials in goou variety. Canned Salmon, i.lcbards, Sardines, etc. Sauces, N.Z. ana imported. Green Peas. Buy from BAXTERS.— (Advt). IMMUNITY FROM CUhDS Is assured by daily sniffing up or gargling, as per directions, a teaspoonlui ol healing and cleansing Fluenzol. 1/6 ai>a 2/6. (Advt.) LADIES!—For variety, values, in the New Pleated Skirts, IHE “ECONOMIC” Ladies' Outfitters is undoubtedly the btore. (Advt.) Some wonderfully cheap quality O.t. coats and Underwear ai uNUKILL’S, posite P.O. See advt. page 4. (Advt.' ITCHING PILES CURED. DESCRIPTIVE BOOKLET FREE Mr W.S., Napier, writes:— ‘Your Zann Double Absorption Pile Cure has given me greal relief. I feel like a new man and have told other sufferers of your wonderful treatment.” A special booklet, “Pilee—Their Cause and Cure,” has just, been published. Send two penny stamps for a copy to-day, and learn how Piles can be quickly cured in your own home without operation. Address, in confidence, The Zann Proprietary, P. 0., Box 952, Wellington.— (Advt.) A “move” can be a really trying experience to a housewife. Besides unnecessary trouble, an inexperienced earner causes breakages, annoyances, loss. Skilful, careful men, like ours, lighten the burden. The housewife will find it a great help to enjoy a firm she can rely on. THE NEW ZEA LAND EXPRESS COMPANY, LTD.(Advt.)