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Southland Times, Issue 19511, 10 May 1922, Page 4

Australian English and American mails arrived in Invercargill last evening. The first vehicle to pass through the Otira tunnel was an L.A. waggon (No. 8193). It went through on Thursday.

At a Palmerston North conference, a proposal to give preference to non-union men was favourably received, both by employers and working men (state® the Maaawatu Daily Tunes).

A start has been made by the Public Works Department of the Town Council to link up East Invercargill with the sewerage system. Owing to the rainfall work has been held up in the Avenal area, the gangs being shifted to the drier area.

A meeting of the Sir Aruthur Pearson Memorial Fund Committee will be held in the Town. Hall to-night.

The New Zealand Pine Company’s mill, which closed down last week for the want of orders, resumed operations on Monday.—• Western Star.

Sir W. C. Buchanan, speaking at a meeting of farmers at Masterton, stated that the banks in New Zealand had altogether too much power. This was not a healthy state of affairs.

An Eketahuna tradesman states that hawkers with all sorts of goods are swarming in the town of late, and a great deal of shoddy is being passed off at a comparatively cheap rate on a credulous public. A Press Association telegram from Wel.lington states that Lily Cook, aged 45 years, was found hanging dead at her residence by her husband. The reason for her suicide has not been ascertained.

The work of replacing the water mains along Leet, Leven and Wood streets is now almost completed, and the mains should join up with the mains in Kelvin street in about a fortnight.

The first farms from the reclamation area will shortly be offered for lease by the Town Council. They comprise three 40 acre farms at the corner of Bay road and Curran’s road. It is expected that the farms will elicit keen competition.

It was mentioned by the relieving officer at a meeting of the Nelson Hospital Board (reports the Mail)., that £45 in notes was found among the effects of a deceased person, who had been in receipt of charitable aid for a lengthy period. It was only by chance that the money was discovered.

As showing the wide disparity that exists in the estimates of different men, even for labouring work, it is worthy of note (states the Levin 1 Chronicle) that tenders ranging from 17/6 per acre to £6 per acre were received by a Levin farmer for the stumping of a block of land on his farm.

The demand for the debentures issued by the Invercargill Corporation for maturity in October 1934 has been so great that practically all the money has been subscribed and the Council has decided to withdraw the sale in the meantime. The Invercargill Corporation sahnot paid more than 6 per cent for its money, while in the North Island some of the boroughs have paid as high as 6i per cent.

At the Magistrate’s Court to-day (says a Press Association telegram) Mr E. Maunsell, S.M., convicted a sailor who was charged with the theft of stores valued at six shillings from the Union Steamship Company, Ltd., and sentenced him to fourteen days’ imprisonment, stating that as thieves appeared to be still reaping a great harvest on the wharves he intended to send then; to gaol in all but exceptional cases. Mr A. A. Aitken told us that he recently saw a kingfisher bird at the old gravel-pit on Menzies Ferry Road, and now Mr C. W. Hunt tells that a solitary kingfisher was in his neighbourhood for some weeks (f.tates the Windham Farmer). The bird is becoming rare, and the question is whether it is the same bird in each case. Wo notice that comment is made that, the bird is said to be practically extinct in the Manawatu district, where at one time it was to be found in hundreds.

“You say that the Bolshevik’s religion is his politics. Does that religion recognise God?” was a question addressed to Professor Goode at his meeting in Gisborne. “I can only say I have not heard God mentioned,” was the reply. “We have heard a great deal about the peasants of Russia,” said another member of the audience. “As one of the peasants of New Zealand, I should like to ask the Professor what he would advise us to do?” (Laughter.) The Professor replied that the question was one which he would answer in a private room.

An object-lesson to all tree-growers is the magnificent Wellington Gigantea outside the tourist office at Rotorua. This tree, states the Chronicle, was planted some 33 years ago by Mr W. Croker, still resident in Rotorua. It measures 16 feet in circumference at the base, and 13 feet some 30 feet from the ground. Another object of instruction is an oak tree in the grounds of Arawa House, owned by Mr R. Griffiths. This tree was planted by the Rev. F. Spencer in 1888, and measures, above the swell, 12 feet in circumference. Its branches overshadow 80 feet, a splendid symmetrical mass of foliage in the summer time. A little child of 15 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Bell, of Glenham, died under distressing circumstances on Monday morning (says the Wyndham Herald). She had been left sitting up in a wicker pram while her parents were out at the milkingshed. Mrs Bell had taken out a cup of tea to her husband, and then started the copper fire in preparation for washing, being absent about half-an-hour altogether. When she returned, she found the child suspended from one of the upright finishes on the corners of the pram. She had overbalanced, and, being caught by her nightdress, was choked. The child was brought with all haste to Wyndham to Dr Baird, but appears to have been dead when brought in. A remarkable instance of what farmers have had to contehd with was placed before us iu the form of account sales for 545 sheep .frozen and shipped by a local farmer on his own account and sold in Lon don in March last (states the Dannevirke News). The sheep cost in the first place 28/9 per head, the total amount being £786. They realised a net return to the fanner on the London market of £35 7/7, the loss on the transaction being £750 12/5, or 27/5 per head, excluding interest and grazing. The freezing and shipping charges swallowed up £569 5/6, while the London charges ran into £ll4 14/8, leaving the net return of £35 7/7. This is the sort of thing that the Meat Pool was introduced to counteract and farmers have since reaped the benefit of reduced freights and materially improved prices. That the public men of this country should pay occasional visits to other parts of the Empire in order to keep in touch with Imperial affaire, was the subject of an article on The Times this week (says the London correspondent of the Christchurch Press, writing on Maroh 31). The same journal has since been inviting Dominion representatives to express their views. “There can be no two opinions on the subject to anyone who understands the Dominions,” says Sir James Allen. “Travel in the Dominions is necessary te give public men an idea of such things as the difficulties and the conditions of labour. The public man visiting a Dominion should make it his duty to meet all classes of people and collect all shades of opinion. Ido not wish to criticise heads of Departments and secretaries in London, but I am afraid many of them are out of touch with Dominion affaire. The question is all the more important when Ministers and others whose duty is concerned with Dominion relations are not always able to give as much time to Dominion affairs as we in the Dominions could wish.”

It is likely that an interesting test case will be heard at the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court in the near future, the question te decide being as te whether employ ere are liable to pay their employees who were given a holiday on Anzac Day (says the Press). While some employers paid without demur, others refused, while in a number of cases the men were paid without prejudice. Recently the officer-in-charge of the Department of Labour at Dunedin stated that where a weekly wage is fixed, deductions for Anzac Day may not be made, unless the particular award provides. In the case of hourly workers and those paid at per day rates, payment for Anzac Day cannot be claimed. The decision of the Arbitration Court at Wellington that Anzac Day counts as a Sunday, fails to make the position clear regarding payment to those who were not working that day. The action will probably be brought by the unionists.

The authorities in New South Wales refused permission to exhibit a moving picture entitled ‘The Gun ADey Murder.” Two Bolshevik prisoners, deported from France, have arrived en route to New Caledonia where they will serve sentences of life transportation, says a Press Association cable from Melbourne.

An additional list for £26 11/6 in connection with the sale of poppies for Anzac Daj’ was received by the secretary of the local Returned Soldiers' Association yesterday. A large deputation of citizens will wait on the Dunedin City Council this evening to urge upon it the desirability of taking a poll of the ratepayers upon the proposal to raise a loan for the erection of a Town Hall. It is estimated that the amount of the loan that would be required is £63,000.

A Sydney Press Association cable states that Mr Ley, Minister of Justice, is inaugurating prison reforms. He desires to make the gaols self-supporting. His idea is to make prison more a reformatory than a place of confinement or punishment. Prisoners last year earned £52,500 in various forms of employment. The cost of upkeep of prisons totalled £113,832.

Apparently all the immigrants, who have come out to New Zealand during the last year or two, have not found the road to success as easy as they were led to expect. In reply to a letter from the secretary of the Southland League, a resident of Harwich, England, stated that his brother-in-law, who emigrated to the Dominion last year with his wife and a grown-up family, had returned Home—minus £4OO.

The new Cymric Hall at Tuatapere is to be erected in reinforced concrete on the site of the structure destroyed recently. Provision in the way of additional floor space will be made te meet the growing needs of the town. As formerly, Mr Coughlan will occupy the business premises fronting the street, his hairdressing and billiard saloons being in position as before. The new hall will be 50ft by 90ft, and will embody all modern conveniences.

One of the tasks ahead of the Wellington City Council is to reduce its estimates for the year 1922-23 by about £58,000 to make the expenditure balance with the revenue (says a Press Association telegram). The Finance Committee’s recommendation will be considered at a special meeting of the Council. The expenditure will be relieved to a considerable extent if the reduction in the cost of living bonus granted by the arbitration Court is put into operation.

The new headquarters of the Chinese Nationalists’ Party in Australia is a handsome building (says a Melbourne Press Association message). The delegates at the official opening included New Zealand representatives. Chinese speakers declared that their aim was to get rid of the present system of military dictatorship in China and to establish constitutional government in a united China. They had not much sympathy for either party at present fighting in China, as both were employing military practices which the party wanted abolished and so be able to establish political conditions that would promote the world’s peace.

When does a man present a firearm at another person? The popular opinion doubtless is that a rifle is presented when it is pointed at an object; but the local Stipendiary Magistrate (Mr G. Cruickshank) took a different view at the Orepuki Court on Monday, when he dismissed a case in which a man was charged, under an amendment to the Arms Act, with presenting a firearm at another (the amendment provides that every person commits an offence who, except for some lawful reason, presents a firearm at another, whether or not it be loaded). As the gun was pointed from the alleged offender’s hip and not from the shoulder His Worship considered that there had been no demonstration of the correct definition of “present.”

A firm stand was taken by the executive of the Otago Rugby Football Union with regard to a complaint from Mr S. Larkin, line umpire st the Caledonian Ground, against a man of using highly insulting language towards him. Mr Larkin stated that it was the third time this had occurred, and that he had reported the matter to the police. Mr H. H. White remarked that the committee dealt with players who insulted their umpires, and he did not see why they should not deal in the same way with a spectator. The president (Mr V. Cavanagh) said that if the police did their duty they would clear a lot of these undesirables off the grounds. It was decided to warn the offender off all the grounds under the union’s control. 12 Sensational Bargain Lines at SMITHS’ this week in the Manchester and Dress Department.—(Ad vt. ) There is no worse nuisance to a housewife, than not being able to get her clothes dry, on account of wet damp weather such as we are having now. This can»be overcome by purchasing from Vernon Smith and Co. a Kitchen Drying Rod with pulleys and cords all complete for 7/9, next P. 0., Invercargill.—(Advt) The 2nd Battalion Band will hold their usual weekly Dance in Ashley’s Hall tonight at 8 p.m. Duerden’s Orchestra. Sub : Gents 2/6, ladies 1/-. —(Advt.) Invercargill sufferers from eyesight troubles should consult Mr R. T. Bickerton, Eyesight Specialist, without delay, as Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will be his last days in Invercargill. Address, Deschler’s Buildings, Esk Street.—(Advt.) You will find the smartest and serviceable juvenile clothing at Thomson Beattie’s. Boys and youths of to-day are particluar about their dress, so set them up in the smartest to be got at reasonable prices. Smart styles now showing in Overcoats for little boys, prices from 15/-, youths’ prices from 25/-. Sports Suite, all wool, from 25/-. College Shirte and Shorts, all wool, from 8/6.—(Advt.) Millinery Revel now on at the “Econ* omic” Ladies’ Outfitters. Come and see the Bargains.— (Advt.) “Hope is the parent of faith.”—Bartol. You can always hope for immunity from prevailing colds and bronchial troubles if you put your faith in Baxter’s Lung Preserver. “Baxter’s” is pleasant to the taste, therefore ideal for children’s complaints. It affords sure protection from all throat, chest and lung affections. Baxter’s Lung Preserver has a twofold use—it is also a splendid tonic, promoting big dividends of better health. 2s 6d large bottle at chemists and stores. —(advt.) Fine Wool Worsted Suite at £5 19 6d. “Sincerity” Make, super finish, graduated sizes. Wonderful value. The Economic, Opposite P.O.— (Advt.) ATTRACTIVE MILLINERY ! Ladies, a pleasant surprise awaits you at Smiths’ Big Millinery Show in their New Department Store, all on the ground floor. A huge showing of fresh, perfect Millinery in the latest styles. It’s the splendid quality of materials and the rich colourings used in their manufacture which makes them famous throughout Southland. At these specially reduced prices they are doubly attractive. Ladies’ trimmed Models, 22/6 to 49/6. Smart semi-trimmed Hate, in velvet, silk and straw 19/6 te 35/-. Black and coloured velours in the newest shapes 24/6 to 47/6. Smart ready-to-wear Felts 12/6 to 29/6. A special table of velours and felts all 5/11. Coloured Tams 7/6 to 25/6. A table of coloured silk velvet Pull on Hate all 1/11. Coloured straws in all the newest shapes 12/6 to 35/-. Also many other specials. If we cannot suit you from stock our Expert Milliners are at your service. You are cordially invited to personally visit and inspect at H. and J. SMITH, Ltd , The Progressive Drapers, Tay Street, New Sbcp, and Main Street, Gore (Advt.)

A Wellington Prew Amoeiation telegram etates that in connection with the recent cable announcing the repeal of Iceland’s prohibition law relating to wines, the New Zealand Alliance has received a cable from the International Temperance Bureau at Lausanne, dated May 8, as follows:—“lceland is obliged for one year to admit wines under 21 per cent, of alcohol.” This admission of wines is stated to be in conformity with a demand made by Spain on the expiration of the treaty with Iceland under which she took an important quantity of Iceland’s fish. Spain refused to renew the treaty unless Iceland would repeal her prohibition law and admit Spanish wines. Iceland had not previously imported wines from Spain even before she adopted prohibition. That’s it! To think, to act, to buy Baxter’s choice Rava Tea, from sunny Ceylon. There is quality and satisfaction in the far-famed Rava Tea. It is good.—Advt.

Doctor’s prescriptions! when a doctor writes a prescription he bases hi* calculations on the effect obtained by the uae of standard drugs, usually known as 8.P., meaning “of the strength mentioned in the British Pharmacopoeia.” In the dispensary of G. H. Brown, chemist, only English drugs are used for dispensing doctors’ prescriptions, as English drugs are the standard of purity and strength. By taking your doctor’s prescription to G. HL Brown, chemist (iate Neils Dispensary), you are sure of having it dispensed with the purest English drugs—Advt.

Cheapest, underwear in town: All Wool Colonial ribbed pante 6/11, 7/11, 8/6, Allwool Colonial shirts 7/11, 9/6, 10/6. Shetland flannel unders 7/6, 8/6. Navy flame! unders 7/6, 9/6. Huge stocks of Colonial wool socks and boys' school hone at gift prices. McNeil and Clark, 94 Dee street.— (Advt).

For Bronchial Coughs, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.— (Advt) Hurrjfii! The Cooties are here! The Cootiee are here! The gayest little black fellows imaginable, expert tumblers and as slippery as eels. The "Cooties” is the latest puzzle game and the puzzle ia to capture the Cooties and gaol them securely. The fun is great. Price 1/6 each, Posted Is 9d. Obtainable at HyndmanX Dee street.