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Southland Times, Issue 19517, 17 May 1922, Page 4

The dates of the annual Dominion conference of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union have been fixed as from July 25 to 28 inclusive. The post and telephone offices at Wendonside have been combined under the charge of Mrs E. E. Hurley as from yesterday. A Hastings Press Association message reports that a warm drenching rain with the appearance of continuing has relieved the anxiety of the pastoralists. The last rain of importance was on March 28, but the February fall was heavy. It is the intention of Messrs H. & J. Smith, Ltd., to make considerable alterations and additions to the premises they recently acquired from Messrs Price & Bulleid, and the work will be commenced almost immediately. At the Magistrate’s Court held at Bluff yesterday, before Mr G. Cruiokshank, S.M., judgment by default with casts was given in the following cases:—W. H. Johnston v Thomas Fitzgerald for £1 13s 4d, A. H. King v same for £3 3s 3d.H. Burtenshaw v Robert Tipene for £3 8s 6d. A Hamilton Press Association telefram states that a farm school was opened at the Ruakura State Farm yesterday, seventy farmers, including several ladies, being present. A comprehensive syllabus covering all branches of agriculture has been arranged for the school. A Wellington Press Asociation telegram states that the annual conference of delegates of the Miners’ Federation will be held in Wellington in July. It is reported that a proposal for reconstruction of the Federation will be discussed by the conference. Last year the contracts for the carriage of overseas mails via Vancouver and San Francisco were extended for a year. That contract would be expiring at the end of June, but the Postmaster-General stated that an arrangement had been made for a further extension of the contract for a year. The terms are the same as those of the existing contracts. —Press Association. At a special meeting of the Borough Council held before the ordinary meeting last night an order was passed declining a dangerous goods area at the western end of Spey street, extending from the boundary of the Recreation Reserve to the existing foreshore, and for an average depth of 250 links north and south of the street alignment. A Wellington Press Association telegram states that the dispute over Bryant and May’s factory, which has been before Parliament and the public so long, is sufficiently settled to enable the projected buildings to be undertaken. A number of tenants have moved out and it is understood that in view of the generous offers both by the Government and the company, the others will not persist in their attitude. It is understood (says a Wellington Press Association telegram) that arrangements are on the eve of completion for the transfer of the Cashmere Sanatorium as a going concern from the Defence Department to the North Canterbury Hospital Board. All the parties concerned have agreed to the terms of transfer, which are somewhat similar to other transfers, the position of the soldier patients being adequately safeguarded. Ordinances have been approved empowering the Governor-General to sell land in fee simple in nlandated territories previously obtainable only by lease (says a Melbourne Press Association cable). Provision is also made for the right to search for gold, silver and other minerals, but not for shale, petroleum or mineral oils which are exclusively reserved for the Government. The timber ordinance provides for an area of 5000 acres 1 for 15 years, being reserved to the Crown with the absolute right to acquire on the lands owned by the natives.

Councillor A. H. Mackrell informed the Council meeting last night that while in Wellington he had called on Mr Marks, the Government Printer, in regard to the cessation of the supply of free Government publications to the library. Mr Marks had stated that a Publicity Committee had been set up and that applications, for publications should be sent to this committee of which he (Mr Marks) was chairman. Councillor Mackrell said he believed it likely that applications would have favourable consideration. The question of the sufficiency of a signature to a deed was mentioned in the course of a judgment by the Chief Justice yesterday, says a Wellington Press Association telegram. The deed, said Sir Robert Stout, was witnessed by Thomas McDonnell, and he signed the deed thus: “Thos. McDonnell, J.P., Wanganui,” and it was contended that “J.P., Wanganui” was a designation sufficient of his residence, but not sufficient of his position or employment or office. He was doubtful if this contention was correct and would assume that “J.P.” standing for Justice of the Peace, was sufficient identification of the attesting witness and that the deed would not be set aside on that ground. The latest return furnished to the Post-master-General of telephone installations shows that good progress has been made with the work of installing new lines, but there is yet a heavy demand to meet (says a Wellington Press Association telegram). During March 221 subscribers were joined up in the Auckland district, and at the end of the month there were 2898 applications on the waiting list. In the Wellington district 349 were joined up, and there were 1346 waiting. In Canterbury 61 were joined up, and 1314 were waiting. In Otago 114 were joined up, and 574 were waiting. Altogether 745 new connections were made for the month and there remained 6132 on the waiting list. Slackness of business appears to have had practically no effect upon the number of applications for telephones. ‘I think the roads of Invercargill are being damned when they don’t deserve it,” declared Councillor T. D. Lennie at the meeting of the Town Council last night. “That is the trouble, they want darning,” broke in Councillor H. J. Farrant. Councillor went on to state that the roads compared very favourably with the roads of other places where the thoroughfares were not asphalted. However, no matter how good they were, the Works Committee hoped, with the new. machinery it had been decided to order, to improve the roads. Councillor R. P. Meek suggested that an improvement would be brought about and most of the criticism levelled against the roads removed if the main street from the Post Office to the Waihopai and then on to Wallacetown was put in proper form. Councillor A. Glass pointed out that, by passing the clause under consideration (recommending the purchase of an asphalt device and mixer costing (£2470) the Council was committing itself to a reading policy or else there would be a good deal of plant idle. The chaise was passed,

Drawing attention to “the glare and strength” of the headlights on the new tram cars, the secretary of the Motor Association (Mr J. E. Winsloe) had a suggestion before last night’s Council meeting that anti-glare reflectors on some such contrivance similar to those now attached to motor cars be used. The letter was referred to the Tramways Committee to act. A committee of the Southland County Council, consisting of Messrs R. Baird, T. Fraser, W. Norman and G. Clark, accompanied by the County engineer, Mr B. C. Basstian, visited the locality of the proposed road at Grove Bush known as Ctox’s road, and met all parties concerned in a conference on the site. After considerable discussion Mr Cox agreed to sell the County Council sufficient land to enable a chain road to be constructed. The road will not make the deviation proposed at the County Council meeting on Friday, but will proceed straight through the sawdust heap, suitable arrangements having been made for the removal of the extra sawdust. The work will be put in hand as soon as possible, and will thus provide the soldier settlers in that locality with a short route to the Grove Bush factory.

“The attention that is paid to agricultural education in Japan at the present time is most remarkable,” said Mr C. H. Opie, chairman of the Board of Governors of the Christchurch Technical College, at the last meeting of the hoard. “A recent return, showed that over a quarter of a million Japanese boys in their teens are receiving the same type of education as is given in New Zealand in the agricultural high schools. This attention to agriculture is similar to what is being given there in connection with trades, as the aim of their educational authorities is now to provide a form of secondary instruction including the study of their own language, art subjects, mathematics, and the sciences bearing on agriculture or one of the industries. This corresponds to the instruction given in our technical high schools.” In moving that the McMaster street car stop be re-instated as requested by a recent petition of 105 residents, Councillor F. W. Preddy said, at last night’s Council meeting, that the corporation was losing revenue through its present policy. He undertook that there would be a considerable increase in revenue if the stop was re-instated where there was suitable shelter. Councillor J. Miller seconded the motion. Councillor A. H. Mackrell thought that the policy of eliminating some of the stops had found favour with most of the tram-users. The present stop was considered to be the best from all points of view. Councillor A. F. Clark stated that he compared McMaster street stop with the Princess street stop and if the Princess street stop was moved forward as far as that at McMaster street there would be a drop in revenue. The clause in the Committee report recommending that no action be taken in connection with the petition was adopted.

During April 6439 books were issued from the library—464l of fiction—as against 8697 in April of 1921. The issue from the juvenile department was 1293. There were 32 new subscribers to the main library and 56 subscribers withdrew. In his monthly report the librarian expresses thanks to the donors of the following books and periodicals : —R. A. Sterndale “Seonee,” H. Melville “Moby-Dick,” R. A. Sterndale “The Afghan Knife,” D. Livingstone “Missionary Travel and Research,” Mr W. Y. H. Hall; “My Lawyer,” Mr J. F. Lillicrap” ; Southland News, January-December, 1921, 3 vols., Southland News Co ; Southland Times, MayDecember, 1921,2 vols., Southland Times Co; “Digger,” 3rd March, 1920, to 14th January, 1921, Mr F. G. Blake ; New Zealand University Calendar, 1922-1923, Registrar ; Auckland City Council abstract of accounts, 1920-21, Town Clerk ; John Barr “City of Auckland,” Town Clerk ; New Zealand Official Year Book, 1921-22, New Zealand Government. A Sensational Bargain: 50 Ladies’ Furs and Muffs, beautiful qualities at Gift Prices at SMITHS.’—(Advt). MEN—For Gloves and Hosiery you should inspect the showing at Undrill’s, Opp. P. 0., Dee Street.—Advt, As youngsters outgrow their clothing so does a well-conducted business outgrow their premises. This is what has happened to the Upland Tea Company. They have found it necessary to seek larger premises and from to-day they will be found at No 115 Tay Street two doors from Conon Street. The new premises are specially adapted for the tea trade; the shop is larger while immediately behind a special blending room has been fitted up where all blending can be done under the personal supervision of Mr Smith. The Upland Tea Company are the sole blenders of the “Real McKie” a tea so popular in many Southland homes and they have pleasure in announcing that they have been appointed the sole agents in Southland for the celebrated Doctors’ China Tea.—(advt.)

Evening Dress, House Frocks and Dinner Dress Materials are on view in a beautiful range of materials and colours at Thomson and Beattie’s. Crepe-de-Chenes in all the latest evening shades, 40 inches wide at 11/6 to 15/6yd. A special line of best quality French Crepe-de-Chene 40 inches wide at 17/6 in a magnificent range of colours. Bengaline Caprice, a silk and Wool Mixture for housefrocks or Semi Evening wear, 42 inch at 14/6. Satin Marquise and Silk Faille 40 inches at 23/6 and 27/6. Duchesse Mouselline, Satin Oriental and Satin La Tosca 38 and 40 inch—l7/6 and 19/6.(Advt). That’s true. Pandora in her wonderful box, had nothing so nice as the far-famed Rava Tea—an excellent beverage 2/6 per Ux, 5 lb box reduced 3d per lb at Baxter’s. (advt.) Just opened up 50 special N.Z. worsted boxed suite in black, navy, brown, dark greys etc. In build they are equal to tailormade, the worsteds are of first-class quality nd the shades fast. We will be pleased to show anyone these unique and superior ready-to-wpar suits. McNeil and Clark, 94 Dee Street.—(advt.) Millinery Revel now on at the “Economic” Ladies’ Outfitters. Come and see the Bargains.— (Advt.) “Thought is parent of the deed.”—Carlyle. Always be forearmed against the risk of colds and coughs by Keeping Baxter’s Lung Preserver handy. A dose in time saves trouble—nips incipient maladies in the bud. “Baxter’s” is a time-proved remedy for all lung and bronchial complaints. Ensures prompt and gratifying relief. Also efficacious re-building tonic. 2s 6d large bottle at chemists and stores. NEW ARRIVALS AT SMITHS.’ It is pleasing to advise recent shipments of lower priced goods are now on sale. These have been scarce lines and are now in large supply. Men’s fleecy lined pants and Singlets in beautiful pre-war qualities were 12/6, for 7/11. Men's all wool cashmere sox were 5/6, 7/6, now 2/6, 2/11, 3/6. Men’s hemstitched handkerchiefs were 3/6, now 1/6 each. Men’s wide end ties were 4/6, now 2/6. Men’s police braces were 4/6, now 2/6. Men’s all wool gloves were 5/6, to 7/6, now 3/6 to 4/6. Men's Fur Felt Hats, were 29/6, now 15/6, 17/6, 19/6. Borsalino Hate were 39/6, now 25/-. Men’s linen collars 1/- each. Also special reductions in Men’s and Boys’ Shirts. Men’s Shirts for office wear 7/6, 10/6, 12/6. Men’s working Shirts 7/6, 10/6. Heavy all wool shirts 13/6. Flannel unders, large sizes 5/6, 7/6, 9/6, 10/6. Wool scarves in heather, grey and cream were 7/6, now 5/6. Men’s Suits in best colonial makes, fit and style guaranteed, special discounted prices 59/6, 65/-, 75/-, 80/- to 120/-. Men’s Tweed or rainproof overcoats, 49/6, 65/- to 95/-. Boys’ heavy colonial tweed suite, 32/6, 35/-, 39/6. Boys’ Overcoats 19/6, 25/-, 35/- and 39/6/ Also many other exceptional offerings now showing at H. & J. SMITH LTD., The Mens and Boys’ Outfitters, Tay Street, Invercar ,gdl and Main

Very little has been done in the past in the matter of extension of trade relations between New Zealand and the Dutch East Indies, (says the Post). The Netherlands Indian Government, however, now intends to make every effort to find a market for its produce in New Zealand, while on the other hand it is anxi us to ascertain what -p« oq übo nioij »>onpojd vantageoiudy imported by Java and Sumatra. New Zealand is already a customer for mineral oils, sugar, kapok, and tea pro dues in the Dutch Fast Indies, a trade which probably could be increased; but apart from these, the Dutch colonies named are large producers of an almost endless variety of product* which are geogr&phir ally ideally placed to supply, especially if shipping communications between New Zealand and Java should be materially im proved. To assist in this object an exhibition. of the products and manufactures of Netherlands India is b-nng made in Australia, and will be shortly brought to New Zealand and exhibited at Wellington. The exhibition will be in charge of Mr Teppema Acting-Consul General for the Netherlands for Australasia. It has not been possible yet to fix definite dates of the exhibition in New Zealand. Ashley’s Hall to-night, 8 p.m. The 2nd Battalion Band will hold their usual weekly dance to-night. Come along and dance to the best music. Gents 2/6, ladies 1/-. (advt.) Mr Chiaroni, who for many yean, conducted an art depot in Dee Street, has re turned to Invercargill and has re-opened in Messrs A. & T. Burt’s buildings, comer Tay and Nith Streets. Mr Chiaroni invites inspection of a very fine collection of Oil and Water colour painting! which were ae lected by his brother while on a recent visit to Europe.—(advt) 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.O, Invercargill.—(Advt.) When baby snuffles or sneezes, sprinkle pillow or nightgown with “NAZOL.” Instantly relieves and soothes.—(Advt.) Hurrah! The Cooties are here! The Cooties are here! The gayest little black fellows imaginable, expert tumblers and a* slippery as eels. The “Cooties” is the latest puzzle game and the puzzle kj to capture the Cooties and gaol them securely. The fun is great. Price 1/6 each, Posted Is 9d. Obtainable at Hyndman’s* Dee street.

Refuse substitutes. Insist on “NAZOL,” the scientific remedy and preventive of coughs and colds. 60 doses 1/6.—(Advt.) Doctor’s prescriptions I when a doctor writes a prescription he bases his calculations on the effect obtained by the use of standard drugs, usually known as BJP, 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. H. Brown, chemist (late Neil’s Dispensary), you are sure of having it dispensed with the purest English drugs.—Advt.