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Southland Times, Issue 19659, 9 October 1922, Page 4

It is understood (says the Christchurch Press) that in a day or two another member who sits on the Opposition benches will make an announcement that he will vote for Mr Massey on a no-confidence motion. “Because of the fashion for fine wools, many farmers in New Zealand are going in for Corriedales,” said Mr William Perry at the Masterton Technical School. “The Corriedale is a fine sheep on hard, rocky country, but. I am convinced these farmers will be sorry they ever went in. for this breed.” Mr J. R. Hamilton, M.P., remarked at the banquet to Mr W. H. Field, M.P., states the Levin Chronicle, that some speakers were like a cart-wheel —the longer the spoke the greater the tire—(laughter)—that he would make that an excuse for curtailing his remarks as much as possible. Civil servants in New Zealand as well as mercantile officers will marvel at and perchance envy the splendour and generosity of the East .(says the Manawatu Times). A gentleman, now in Palmerston North, is enjoying his triennial holiday, of seven months, in which the time coming and going is not counted, provided he does not miss the boat at every port. A taxi man, rushing to catch a train at Aramoho, happened to pass through a “trap” on Somme Parade (relates the Wanganui Chronicle). On the return journey the chauffeur told Inspector Fear that he was travelling fast all right, but he thought the passenger should pay the fine. “He may be able to collect it,” said Mr Barton, S.M., as he entered up a conviction with 20/- fine and 7/- costs. Victorious in its battle with the horse, the motor-car is now waging war against the iron animal of the line (says an exchange). Certain motor companies are running a Wanganui-Palmerston North motor service, which cars, says a driver of the service, cariy an average of 90 persons monthly. Although the iron horee is in little danger of extinction, it is interesting to watch the progress of its competitor. Anglers are enthusiastic over the excellent trout fishing since the season opened (telegraphs (he Christchurch correspondent of the Southland Times). The hauls have been large and (he condition and size of the fish much better than is usual at this period of the year. It is the most favourable opening of any season for many years past. >Such is the opinion of experienced anglers. A witness, who was very indignant, regarding a suggestion made to him under cross-examination at the Auckland Supreme Court (relates the Star), turned round to Mr Justice Herdman and in wounded tones said: “With regard to the statement that Mr and his brother seeing the car a few days after and reporting to me, that is absolutely false, Your Honour.’' “Wo are ljuite accustomed to that here,” was the Judge's dry recognition, with an additional remark that conflicting views in evidence were no novelty to the Court. The directors of the Trustees, Executors and Agency Company of New Zealand (Ltd.) have invited Mr David Allan to fill j,he seat on the board of that company vacated by Mr Charles Holdsworth, whose resignation was occasioned by the removal of the hehd office staff of the Union Steam Ship Company to Wellington, and his consequent absence from Dunedin. Mr Allan is well-known throughout the Dominion, having been a director of Messi’s Wright, Stephenson and Co. (Ltd.) for the last nine years. A Canadian gentleman on a vist to Auckland, told a Star reporter that New Zealand was infinitely superior to North America as the place for the average man to earn his living. Men lived here—and lived well—who would elsewhere be in the •bread line within six months, faced as they would be with stern competition in the race for existence. It was all very well to say that the general run of New Zealanders were of a sturdy type, possessed of any amount of initiative, and that they would come out on top and rise superior to the worst and hardest circumstances; the fact remained that the people of this young country were not educated to the hurlyburly of competitive business life on which the American thrived. It was not a question of adaptability, rather it was a matter of habit. To be really successful in his country a man would have to be “dyed-in-the-wool” stickler for business'.'

A manwho had been drinking too freely to have full control over his movements, wandered in front of the Police Station about ihid-day yesterday. He was promptly arrested and placed in the lock-up.

The Fire Brigade received a call at about 11 o’clock yesterday morning. Investigation disclosed that a chimney in the premises occupied by Mrs Maider, fruiterer, opposite the Police Station, had caught fire. No difficulty was experienced in putting out the fire and within a few minutes the brigade was back at the station. The assurance that Christchurch will have a new 'theatre in the not very distant future has been given by Mr John Fuller, Junr., ’ governing director of Ben and John Fuller, Ltd. Mr Fuller stated that a start with a new theatre would be made in the coming autumn, and that the plans were noy definitely in train. “It will be a theatre that Christchurch will be. proud of,” he said, but he volunteered no further information. The last: attempt to form a rabbit board in the Pohangina county failed because of some informality. The menace has since become so serious that some settiers declare that (hey now depasture more rabbits than sheep. The county clerk again has the matter under way. The Government reserves as in other districts have long been regarded as a sanctuary and breeding ground for these posts as well as for the blackberries which shelter them. As a member of the visiting committee, Dr Gow reported to the Levin School Committee the other night, that he visited the school on Tuesday morning and found the gardens in front of the school in an untidy stale “owing to the large number of politicians scattered about the grounds.” This humorous reference to the visit of the Parliamentary party (states the Chronicle) raised hearty laughter among the committee. In forwarding a Union Jack to the chairman of the Curran street school, Auckland, Mr Charles H. Palmer, of Ponsonby, wrote that the flag was a memento of bis service as a lieutenant, R.N.V.R., in the navy during the great war. It had the unique distinction of being flown on a patrol boat of the “Rhine Flotilla” in Germany. The doifbr stated that lie would like the Navy League to be remembered in connection with this Union Jack, and he hoped that many junior members would join up from the fine new school. No further information has been received with regard to the wreckage washed ashore at Mercury Bay. The opinion is expressed in slupping circles that the wreckage is from the Willshire. The auxiliary schooner Houto, when en route from Tauranga to Auckland on Wednesday, passed a quantity of drifting wreckage off Mercury Island. There was a large amount of broken woodwork from galvanised crates among the wreckage, similar to that which has drifted ashore at Mercury Bay, a few miles further south. The autograph hunter was in evidence at the school ceremony at Levin the other day, and the fact that the Prime Minister readily consented to comply was not lost on certain of the scholars (says the Chronicle). When Mr Massey reached the station to join the train quite a numerous band of pupils were awaiting in readiness with their autograph books and he smilingly signed them all. It was a happy little company that waved the train adieu as it pulled cut of- the station. Two Wanganui boys ran away from home, and got as far as Taihape, where their escapades caused some alarm. They annexed two shotguns, and when a horseman overtook them On the road they imagined that, he was following them to effect a capture, so they covered him with their empty guns. Soon he persuaded them to the contrary, and, giving them good advice, proceeded home. At one place they begged for some kind of employment, but as they would not give their names, were fed and sent off. It is said that the police eventually took them home. Referring to the Anglican Pension Fund, the Bishop of Nelson at the meeting of the Synod last week, said he was perfectly aware that he courted criticism by insisting that they had no right to risk the livelihood of their agexl clergy, their widows and orphans on anything short of a scientific guarantee that the fund was sound. “It is said that the clergy live longer than other people and consequently the Trustees of Pensions Funds need not be. so strict in their administration. It is a happy thing to find (hat clerical life has something to its credit; , but flattery must not mislead us into improvidence.” Owing to the generous gift of Mr J. W. Marsden and the proposed apportionment of the late Miss Marsden’s estate, the Fund had been very materially strengthened. The exorbitant rates of interest charged to poor people by a certain Wellington moneylender were recently mentioned in the House by Mr G. Mitchell (Wellington South). The member returned to the subject again on Thursday, when he urged the Government to legislate for the piptec tion of people who were being charged as much as 86* j>er cent for loans. The Minister of Justice replied that in the case he had investigated the cbmplaintants had declined to avail themselves of their legal remedy on account- of the publicity that would be given to their affairs. He was afraid that little could be done for those who refused to avail themselves of the existing law. Mr Mitchell: Here is another: Borrowed £l7, paid back £l6, then they took away the goods. The Minister: Web, the answer Ls, don’t pay. Jhe police evidently do not intend to permit the distujrbing of public meetings at Port Chalmers. Before Mr E. C. Gotten, SAI., John Laird was prosecuted for disturbing a public meeting in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. It was Mr “Pussyfoot” Johnson’s meeting. The accused pleaded not guilty. After hearing the evidence of three constables and of (he Mayor, who was chairman and ordered the accused’s removal from the meeting, the Magistrate commented on the fact, that there were not many interruptions and that the accused left the building quietly when told to do so by the police. A criminal intention to disturb had not been shown. The Magistrate was afraid that if interjectors at political meetings were prosecuted, the. Courts would be kept busy. The charge was dismissed. Mr T. E. Y. Seddon, M.P., has received the following communication from the Minister of Public Works: “With reference to the representations you made respecting the desire of the Greymouth Trotting Club to have horses conveyed through the Otira tunnel, it is regretted that arrangements cannot be made in this direction at present. The main desire of the Government is to have the tunnel completed at the earliest possible date, and if requisitions of this nature arc given effect to, the ultimate completion of the tunnel will be seriously retarded. Quite apart from this, I would point out that owing to the overhead electric wires being low, it would be extremely risky to allow Iwrses to be conveyed through the tunnel at present, and in the circumstances, I regret I cannot sec my way to accede to your request.” Referring to’ the recently-published statement that Ratana has decided to play a part in the coming general election, the Auckland Church Gazette states: —Mr Reweti T. Kohere has all along refused to accept the claims of Ratana and has given warnings of the dangers ahead. He kftqws what happened to similar movements in the past. In a letter published in the New Zealand Churchman last February he referred to previous Maori faith-healers who went up like rockets and came down like sticks. “These men,” said Mr Kohere, “make a great stir and play upon the superstition and credulity of the ignorant and simple-minded, but before long are found out, and then get. off the stage to make room for another. This fate awaits Ratana unless he decides to lead a political movement. After bls tour of the Dominion and his big hui on Christmas Day he will be just about played out.”

Mr Murrell, of Manapouri, has purchased the well known local motor moat Constance, recently owned by Mr Tattersfield, for the purpose of tourist traf fic in Doubtful Sound. At the present i time Mr Murrell takes parties across the i track he recently cut from Manapouri to i Deep Cove, Doubtful Sound. The launch • will sail for Puysegcur on Tuesday from I Riverton with a parly consisting of Messra ■ Murrell, de Bere and Gus Tapper on board, j While a large crowd of people were waiting on the railway station platform for the'express to come in on Saturday night, a man riding a motor cycle suddenly appeared through the main entrance gate.-. He continued his ride along the platform, steering the machine in and out of the people in a manner which suggested Jong requaintance with heavy traffic. Several men in blue were at the elation, however, and before the motor cyclist had proceeded far he was accosted by the. police and had to alight. His name and address are now in the possession of the police and in due course he will appear before the Magistrate. The question of ownership of liquor seized recently by the police in connection with the Lyttelton Working Men’s Club seemed likely to cause a. dispute. A suggestion was therefore mode that it should be handed to a hospital. The superintendent of the police, Mr B. Sheehan, has now received a communication from Mr W. N. Toy, president, of the club, suggesting that the liquor should be handed to the officer in charge of the Caslunere Sanatorium for returned soldiers. Mr Troy states that, he would like it understood that the gift is made without prejudice, and with the good wishes of his club. Superintendent Sheehan expressed the opinion that the club had met the position very fairly. A Hawke’s Bay sportsman (states an exchange) recently won £lO at a race meeting, and on his return home placed the money in a pocket of an old garden coal, not being desirous that his wife should know of his success. A few days afterwards he found himself in want of funds, and so decided to get the £lO. On going to the place where the garden coat was hung, however, he found that it was gone. He instituted the most diligent search for it, but all his efforts to locate its whereabouts ended in failure. He then approached his “better half,” and asked if she knew where it was, and she. replied that she had char it ably given it away to a person who had called for old clothes. A return showing the number of meu in various occupations, who left with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force up to and including the Fortieth Reinforcements, was presented to the War Pensions Commissioner yesterday by the representative of the N.ZR.S.A. The principal figures are as follows:—Farmers and farmhands, 22,854; labourers, 590; clerks, 6448; carpenters, 3009; carters, carriers, etc., 2939; bushmen, 1801; engineers, 1821; butcher?-, *1259; blacksmiths, 1367; bakers and cooks, 1133; railway employees, 2027; P.O. employees, 1277; paperhangers and painters, 1024; motor drivers, miners, 1748; seamen, 114; teachers, 810; dairy factory employees, 968; grocers, 894; horse trainers and jockeys, 725; plumbers, 919; store men, 794; warehouse assistants, 777; printers, 727; wool-sorters, etc.. 730; hotel employees, 504; gardners, 538; drapers, 540; contractors, 624: commercial travellers, 618; acountants, 481. One effect of the unusually dry season that is being experienced in the Otago Central area promises to bring some compensation at any rate for the loss that is otherwise threatened. The Clutha, Manuherikia, and Kawarau rivers are at an exceedingly low level, and full advantage is being taken of the opportunity, thus presented by those interested in thp damming of the Kawarau. The scheme is making rapid progress, and a recent visitor from Dimedin states that there is every prospect that its latest developments will be crowned with success. So far it has not been possible to raise the water level sufficiently to make it available to drive the turbines which are to lift, water for the irrigation of the Cromwell flat. A month’s time should be sufficient to determine whether the full power of the turbines can now be made available by the raising of the dam in the gorge, but at present the party’ engaged on the work feel t hat the prospects are very bright. A large stock of the newest in linoleums just arrived from Britain’s foremost manufacturers. Visit the Progressive Stores and see the values. H. &J. Smith.—Advt. Thomson and Beattie’s guaranteed gloves are increasingly in demand. Fabric gloves in all the newest styles in guaranteed qualities at 4/6, 4/11, 5/9, 6/11 to 9/6 pair. All “The Exhibition” skin gloves are made from specially chosen skins. Kid gloves in fawn, beaver, brown, grey, black, and white at 11/9, in guaranteed quality. Ladies' suede gloves in all colours, 2-dome, cord points, perfect fitting, guaranteed, price 15/- per pair.—Advt. Wisdeu’s new “Standard” lawn tennis and hardcourt balls has arrived in Inver cargill. These balls are claimed to be the most perfect balls made. True as a billiard ivory they ensure perfect flight—and more accurate play. There are no stretches and consequently no raised seams. These new balls are to be had at Hyndman's, Dee street, price 3/- each. Also tennis ru quets from 4/6 up to 60/-. (Advt.) The “Maclark” Suit is the one men prefer for its sterling merit, the good taste shown in thef choice of material and style, and its faultlessly correct fitting. Its name is a warrant for reliability, and the very moderate cost places it within the reach of everyone. This Suit is sold only by McNEIL & CLARK, The Leading Clothiers, Dee street.—(Advt.) By test the best: BAXTER’S Far-famed RAVA TEA has been tested and has been found to be the best—best in value in the tea market at his popular prices. 2/6 per lb. Liberal reduction of 3d per lb in 51b and 101 b packets.—(Advt.) Three things go to the. making of a good lawnmower: —1. It must run easy. 2. It must cut clean without dragging. 3. Be easy to regulate and stand hard wear. This is the kind that Vernon Smith and Co., are selling at very low prices according to size. We would recommend you to see and handle them before buying elsewhere. Next P. 0., Invercargill.—Advt. “Chills lurk even in Spring.”—Mayes. People are often caught off their guard in Spring-time, and as a consequence contract severe coughs and colds. These ailments, however, are quickly banished with a dose or two of Baxter’s Lung Preserver. A unique remedy is “Baxter’s”—so rich, l>enet.rative and dependable. Gratifying relief follows each soothing dose, pivalpabie also as a building-up tonic. 2s 6d large bottle at chemists and stores.—(Advt). Special Purchase.—l2s Ladies’ Sample Coetumes, smart styles, well tailored, reliable materials, quick-selling prices 39/6 to 79/6. "ECONOMIC” Ladies’ Outfitters, 60 Dee street.— (Advt.) HOME FURNISHINGS Just arrived from one of England’s foremost carpet manufacturers a huge .shipment of carpets, carpet squares, hearth rugs, sofa rugs, slip mats, carpet runners, and linoleums. It is a pleasure to us to be able to announce the arrival of such a beautiful .selection of furnishings. The colour effects are entirely new and prices are now within the reach of all. Tapestry carpet squares seamless from 97/6. Axminster carpet squares £l5 15s. Hundreds of hearth rugs in Axminster, velvets, etc., and Wiltons ranging in prices from 19/6, 23/6, 25/-. 29/6 to 59/6. Tapestry sofas 4 feet by 7 feet 6 inches, at 29/6. Velvet sofas at 50/-. Wiltons 79/6. Axminster at 95/-. Tapestry carpet runners at 14/11. Linoleums, best quality superior Scotch make at 11/9. Passage at 6/11, 8/11. See our beautiful selection of turtain nets, madras muslins, casements, shadow tissue, and cretonne. A visit of inspection will convince you. H. &J. Smith, Ltd., Progressive Stores, Tay. street, and Min street, Gore. —Advt. Sure and certain. WADE’S WORM FIGS. Children like them.

‘Two eases have occurred in this (listrid where a member of a school committee should be disqualified for assault on teachers, one a male and the other a female," stated Mr Stewart (Wellington! when moving lhe following remit at the meeting of th? Education Boards’ Association last week: “That the Act bo amended so as to empower boards to terminate the school committee membership of any person proved to have been guilty of such misconduct as in the opinion of the board unfits him for efficient service.” The remit waft adopted. That a police constable may know some* thing of the fine points of cattle as well M of the working of the law was illustrated in Ibe Magistrate’s Court at Ashburtoa. An elderly man who was charged with allowing cattle to wander stated that a constable came up to him at his gate and started a conversation about some of tha defendant’s cattle which were grazing on the roadside (states the Guardian). “He yarned there for about an hour,” said the defendant in a complaining voice, "and from the way he talked I thought he waa a cattle dealer; he knew so much about them. But he was only a humbug after all,” he concluded, amidst laughter. The Incorporated Societies .Act Amendment Bill, which was introduced in the House on Wednesday, provides that there may from time to time be appointed such assistant registrars of incorporated societies as may be required, and that subject to ths direction of the registrar or the regulations, an assistant registrar may exercise all ths powers, duties, and functions of the regirtrar. A new clause provider that the rules of a Society may make provisional for the imposition on any member of reasonable fines and forfeitures, and for the consequences of non-payment of any subscription or fine. There is also an amended provision for the winding up of Societies and the disposal of assets. The schedule to the principal Act is amended by the doubling of all the fees payable to the registrar. Aji important departure is pro)»osed by the Meat Producers’ Board in the introduction of standardised grading of meat for export and the elimination of small parcels (says the Dominion). The matter is not a new one. It has been, discussed time out of number. The multi|>licity of marks used and the difficulty and cost of sorting out small parcels in shipments of meat have been recognised as having a prejudicial effect, on the handling and .-aie of our meat, but. it has been impossible up to the present to induce ship|>ers to come to any practical working agreement which would remove this handicap. Now the board has decided on a system of grading of the different clashes of meat which is derigned to afford warranty of quality and simplify e handling. In addition it has fixed the nunimum number of sheep or lambs which may be shipped in one Lot as 300. This in some cases will necessitate pooling of small lota. At. the outset, no doubt, there may life difficulties in giving effect to this scheme, and some objection may lx? raised by those who have brands of established value. This latter complaint has been forestalled, however, by the provision that private brands may be used in addition to the standardised grade marks. The fanning community is just now much interested in Nauru Ocean phosphates. Inu there is a good deal of misunderstanding on the subject. Although this product i.‘ of the highest standard, yet in its raw slate, its use can hardly be profitable, on account of its insolubility. To bring the phosphate content into a condition in which it will be readily available to growing crops, it requires to l>e treated with sulphuric acid and converted into superphosphate. The “Rockland” Turnip and Rape Manures, advertised in our columns, contain a large proportion of this available phosphate, together with potash and nitrogen in proper I>ercenXages for the development and nutrition of the crops. These are claimed to be thoroughly reliable, and profitable fcrand the evidence of those who have used them, goes to justify every claim put forth by the manufacturers - Mc.-i-ts Kempthome Prosser and Co’s. N.Z. Drug Co. Lid., who. by the way, are the largest makers of manures in the Dominion. —(Advt). A friend for you! “NAZOL” instantly relieves coughs and colds. Get a N azol Inhaler.