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Southland Times, Issue 19479, 31 March 1922, Page 4

An Australian mail arrived in Invercargill last night.

Of the 450 teachers in the Southland Education service at December 31 last, 309 were females and 141 males.

Under the new regulations of the New Zealand Defence Force sick pay in future will be at the rate of one week on full pay for under three months’ service to six months on full pay and six months on halfpay for over thirty-five years’ service.

At the end of last year there were 192 schools in the Southland Education District, an increase of six during the year 1921. The roll number on December 31 of last year was 12,424 (6500 boys and 5924 girls), a record for the district, and an increase since the previous year of 364 pupils.

“I’ve said before that this is a very excellent by-law, which has been the saving of very many lives,” said Mr F. K. Hunt, SAI. (Wellington) of the prohibition of passing a stationary street car, in a by-law case yesterday. “And it behoves every motorist to know all the stopping places of our cars.”

“With roofing iron given in, it would cost £4OO to build a two-roomed cottage,” said a witness—a builder —in the Masterton Supreme Court on Monday (reports the Age), when he was asked to estimate the price of replacing a dwelling on a farm on the Carterton-Greytown road, four miles from the former place.

A reference was made in the annual report of the Southland Education Board to the proposed scheme for the instruction of children living in districts where no primary school is accessible. The report states that seven applications were received from parents in the Southland District, and it was hoped that the scheme will be in full operation early in the new year. The Blackball Coal Company announces that on account of the falling off in tonnage handled from the mine it has been found that more satisfactory arrangements can be made for the freighting of coal by placing it in the hands of the Union Steam Ship Company, and this accordingly has been done, and will take effect to-morrow, the Union Company taking over the Blackball Company’s steamers and other vessels on charter.

Several typographical errors occurred in a report of the mariage of Miss Ruby Kingsland and Mr Percy Price in yesterday morning’s issue of this paper. It was made to appear that the late Mr Daniel Kingsland arrived in New Zealand in 1892, and was followed by his brother, John, about ten years later, whereas the latter arrived in 1862 and the former in 1868. In another place it was stated that the father of the bride was Mr D. Kingsland. This should have read Mr T. D. Kingsland.

'One can leave London nowadays at 11 o’clock in the morning, and in three or four hours can be in a foreign country,” said Mr A. P. Maine, an English visitor, at a Rotary Club’s luncheon. His experience showed him, however, that he could travel five or six weeks and still be at home. (Applause.) It was a wonderful thought. One could never fathom exactly what a foreigner, particularly of the Latin races, thought of one, but there was no mistaking what a New Zealander thought of a visitor. (Laughter.) It was good to be at home so far away from home.

It may come as a surprise to manypeople, especially those who have ever experienced doubts, perhaps qualms as to the age of an egg that it takes about six weeks for the first flush of youth to pass off one kept in a reasonably cool place (states the Levin Chronicle), “An egg is fresh enough to hatch after that time, let alone eat,” said a prominent poultryman to a Chronicle representative. This being the case, poultrymen forsee few difficulties in conducting an export trade if lucrative markets can be found.

The Auckland correspondent of the New Zealand Times writes: “The majority of the immigrants who arrived by the Dorset were Scottish and Northern Country people, and were considered to be a very good class of intending settler. One of the officers of the Dorset remarked that, although he had seen a good many drafts arrive, he thought the present number on the ship to be one of the best all-round detachments he had seen arrive in the country. ‘They are a particularly solid class, taking them altogether,’ he said, ‘and I think the very class of settler you want. You know it takes some moral courage for people to sell up their homes just now in the Old Country, and face a life in a new land, particularly when we hear of such bad conditions prevailing in the Do minion.”

In the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, before Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., judgment was given for plaintiffs in the following undefended civil cases :—G. W. Woods and Co. v. Jabez W. Lyons £l3 12/6, costs £2 15/- ; Alexander Peterson v. J. W. Lyons £l3, costa £2 15/- ; E,. A. F. Birss and others v. John W. Sinclair £5 11/-, costs £1 11/- ; A. Peat and Coy., Ltd., v. W. Kain £7 9/1, costs £1 14/6 ; Invercargill Tourist Coy. v. C. D. Taylor £8 15/3, costs £1 10/6 ; McNeil and Clark v. D. Ritchie £7 15/-, coats £1 10/6 ; J. H. Geddes and Son. v. P. Holland £1 5/-, costs 8/- ; Charles McDonald and others v. Joseph Marshall £B6 0/6, costs £5 14/- ; J. H. Milne and Co. v. T. A. Carstove £3 8/7, costa 18/- ; Todd and Co. v. Janies Mpr JKwrift £48.3/X

In the Magistrate’s Court yesterday John Miller (Mr Reed) claimed £1 7/6 from James Harvey, for veterinary services, in which amount was 7/6 for a syringe. The plaintiff gave evidence of attention, stating that the syringe had been left for defendant. When examined Harvey said that no one had authoried Mr Miller to call on the visit in question. The horse upon which the operation was performed was not worth the value of the claim. The Magistrate, Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., gave judgment for plaintiff for £l, costs 10/-, syringe to be returned.

A novel scheme is in operation amongst returned men who have registered at the Returned Soldiers’ Association for employment. They have had a special writing tablet printed, and this, with envelopes, is being canvassed from house to house for sale. The city has been divided into districts, and each salesman has his own particular locality to work. Six men are engaged on the canvass, and means have been adopted to prevent exploitation of the publicity given to the venture. Each salesman carries a letter of authority to sell, and the writing tablets are specially branded. As writing paper is a necessity in every home, it is hoped that a ready sale will result. The canvass has been successful in Dunedin, and an Invercargill boy has undertaken the work of conducting the venture locally.

One unusual incident occurred during the recent voyage of the Australind from Pana ma to Auckland says a nothern paper. The ship was steaming along in fine weather about lat. 15 deg. south and long. 130 east, a position not far from Taumotu Island, when a dark object appeared some distance ahead. It was soon apparent that it was a large whale, nearly 200. feet in length, and as the steamer passed close by it it was observed from the bridge to take a sudden fright, and as it dived tnose on the bridge saw it flick the iron plates with its tail. It commenced spouting water vigorously, and appeared again about fifty feet astern. Apparently the whale had been asleep basking in the sun, and was disturbed by the approach of the ship. To find a whale so far north appeared somewhat unusual, but it i*i stated that they make for the tropics at breeding time and suckle the young whales there.

“Is August the last month of winter in New Zealand, or the first month of spring?” inquired a correspondent in the Wellington Post. On the matter being referred to the Dominion Meteorologist (Mr D. C. Bates), he stated:—“Great differences of opinion have arisen as to the actual dates of the commencements of the seasons, mainly through astronomical conditions. Of course the sun is the ruler of climate, but meteorological effects follow the (what may be called) astronomical seasons. Thus, the wannest part of the year follows Midsummer Day; and some people would make the midsummer, midwinter, and equinoxee only the commencement of the seasons, while others make them the middle of the seasons. But neither would be correct in a meteorological sense, and the division adopted by meteorologists is (in this hemisphere) to divide the seasons as follows:—Winter: June, July, August; summer: December, January February; autumn: March, April, May. As al. meteorological records are kept in months, the coming of winter and spring is different in different years, and there are differences in the harvest in the North and South Islands of New Zealand. The seasons also differ in length in different countries, but as a general rule the seasons, divided as I have given you, on this side of the world and their corresponding months in the Old, answer all practical purposes.”

About ten years ago a city dweller built a bungalow of five rooms at a cost of a little under £500; the land cost £2OO, so the total cost of his property did not run into more than £7OO (says the Auckland Star). Two years later he decided to go into the country and commence pioneering; he could not sell his bungalow for what it cost him, but he managed to lease it at 18/6 per week. After a year or two he got his price and sold it, the proceeds helping him to live while he tried to develop | his backblocks farm. It was slow work, however, and, getting tired of the bush, he decided to sell out and take up a highlycultivated farm. For this he paid £9O per acre, and got along splendidly for over two years. Then the slump came, and when he tided to realise the land would not bring £5O an acre. It had to go, however. Then he came back to the city to his old trade to work and save so that none of his creditors might suffer. Here it was that he got the greatest shock of all. The house he had sold for £7OO was empty, it was ten years old, had never been painted since it was built, and yet the owner wanted £l2OO for it, or was willing to lease it at 37/6 per week! In a few years the house had nearly doubled in value and the Tent really had doubled. The man is back in his old bungalow at the high rent and he says that, with the experience he has gained during the past eight years, he should not make many mistakes in the future. A BARGAIN OFFER ; 250 dozen best Black Cashmere Hose, satisfaction guaranteed, were 13/6, for 4/6 pair at SMITHS’. (Advt.). Mr R. B. Nicholson, for a number of years property salesman for Messrs Scandrett & Sons, has commenced business as a land agent on his own account at No. 4, Arcade, just off Esk street, and will be pleased to receive particulars of all property for sale.— (Advt.) GOOD FURNITURE AT CHEAP PRICES. Messrs W. S. Robinson & Co., Furniture Manufacturers, Kelvin Street, notify that in anticipation of a general fall in the cost of manutactured goods, they will offer from April Ist, the whole of their stock of Oak and Rimu Furniture, etc., at from 15 per cent to 20 per cent deductions. This is an absolutely bona fide offer to the public generally as the firm are making room for their new stock. Come early and secure your pick of the Bargains.—Advt. Owing to a typographical error in yesterday’s edition H. and J. Smiths’ address was given as Spey street instead of Tay street. Several people called on Mr Smith and claimed the 10/- for pointing out an error. This error is not an occasion for reward. 10/- will be paid to any person who can point out where H. and J. Smith advertise goods at certain prices which cannot be pro cured in the shop. The anticipated fall in clothing factory wages is sure to reduce the price of clothing in the near future. We have decided to sweep our whole stock of clothing right out now, so, to-day we are offering you bargains in all boys’ suits, odd tweed aborts, men’s tweed trousers, men’s suits, overcoats, etc. Our aim is a rapid and wholesale clearance, so reductions arc big. McNEIL and CLARK, 94 Dee Street, Invercargill—(Advt). “ For this relief much thanks.”—Hamlet. An invaluable cough and cold remedy that gives grateful relief to young and old alike is Baxter's Lung Preserver. It has a soothing and healing effect on the lungs stops the cough, allays the soreness and intlamation, and improves the breathing. Besides being an effective cough remedy, “ Baxter’s ” has a most invigorating tonic influence on the general health. “ Baxter’s !’ is comforting to the aged when they are troubled with asthma or bronchitis. Keep Baxter’s Lung Preserver always handy. 2/6 large bottle —(Advt.) BROWN’S BLOOD PILLS—No tiiment is responsible tor so much misery as anae mia. It gives rise to a perpetual feeling >1 utter weariness and, if neglected, the patient becomes a chronic invalid. A pale face is an indication that there is a deficiency of iron in the blood, and these pills by supplying this deficiency quickly remove t/it distressing, sallow, and bloodless loos. Weakness, langour, and incapacity for exertion rapidly disappear, and in other respects their use is certain to be attended with great benefit. 3/- bottle of 100 pflh> from G. H. BROWN, Chemist and Optician,

Speaking at the annual festival of the National Advertising Society of Great Britain, Lord Burnham, referring to the presence at the dinner of the American Ambassador (Mr Harvey), said that if there was a triumph of judicious and well placed advertising it was in connection wth the Washington Conference. If they compared it with the amateur bungling of the Peace Conference on the Continent they saw where the true artists came in. (Laughter and cheers.) He should not be surprised to learn that the agent who drew up the scheme of advertising was the Ambassador of the United States. Advertising was the key industry of the universe. It opened every door. It led through the street to the market place, through the market place to the home. It was only advertising that established truth in the long run.

An important circular has been issued by the Director of Education in regard to sick pay. He says: “The question has been raised as to whether teachers on sick leave are entitled to full pay during holidays, and I have Deen directed to say that if a teacher is on eick leave both prior to and subsequent to any school vacation and returns to work immediately the school resumes, salary is payable only from the time of recommencing duties, unless he submits a medical certificate from a practitioner approved of by the Board showing that he was fit to resume work at an earlier date than the reopening of the school. If this evidence of fitness is sent to the Department and found satisfactory, favourable consideration will be given to an appli- ! cation for the payment of salary from the date when the teacher is shown to be fit for duty.”

Hygiene is the order of the day, and the public recognises this to its fullest extent, as' evidenced by the phenomenal increase in our bacon trade. Our latest electric stacker, which eliminates handling of this appetising and favourite foodstuff to a minimum, is rapidly gaining renowned fame throughout Southland. It's the cutest piece of machinery imaginable—see it working at MATHESON’S LIMITED, Dee Street.— (advt.)

“I am 62 and your remedy hae made a new woman of me.” Send for Booklet free. DOMINION RHEUMATIC CURE PTY, Hellaby’s Bldgs, Auckland.— (Advt.)

Guaranteed gloves at Thomson and Beattie’s—T. and B. stand behind every sale of leather gloves and guarantee satisfaction to the customer. Not showing a full range of kid gloves in tans, beavers, browns, greys and blacks at 12/6, 14/9 t« 17/6. Reindeer gloves in brown, mole ano grey—The most serviceable glove procurable at 22/6 pair. Suede gloves in mole, beaver and brown at 23/- and 24/-. See the New Zealand made suede guaranteed gloves.— (advt.) Startling Values in Raincoats, Macklogan, Burberry’s, etc, —Undrill's Advt, Page 4.—Advt. Tea markets. No nse in the price of famous Rava Tea, far-famed because good, only 2/6 per lb. Reduction of 3d per lb in 51b and 101 b packets. Drink choice Rava, stimulating and delicious at Baxter's (advt.) The crowded aspect of our Store testifies that the Ladies are delighted with the unparalleled savings offering each day at THE ECONOMIC, Ladies’ Outfitters. —(Advt.) REMOVE THE CAUSE Of colds and sore throats by the scientifie method of sniffing up or gargling, as directed, a teaspoonful of cleansing and healing FLUENZOL. 1/6 and 2/6. (Advt.) A HUGE SALE OF SHIRTS AT WHOLE. SALE RATES. The residents of Southland are invited to participate in this big offering. These attractive bargains will mean a speedy clearance. Men's band shirts, light fashionable stripes and best quality materials, sale prices 7/6 to 10/6. 50 dozen Ceylon flannel band shirte, sale price 7/6. Union shixui band or collar, sale price 10/6. Men's wire twist working shirte, sale price 10/6. Men's dark tweed shirty sale price 7/6 ana 7/1 i. Silk fronted shirts 12/6. Boys’ light striped drill shirts, sale prices 4/6 and 5/6. A tew only boys’ flannelette band shirts, sale price 3/6. Boys’ wincey shirte suitable for winter wear, sale price 4/6. See new stores for ■piles of Bargains at H. & J. SMITH LTD, the Men's and Boys’ Outfitters, Tay Street, Invercargill and Main Street, Gore.—(advt) The run is on "NO-RUBBING" Laundry Help, "Golden Rule” Soap, and "Keep Smiling” Floor Polish. Exceptional merit—that’s the reason why. Yours truly, T. Brown, agent for “NO-RUBBING.”— (Advt.)