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Southland Times, Issue 18938, 11 May 1923, Page 4

A commencement has been made by the contractor (Mr Ferguson) with the erection of the poles on the Invercargill circulation section for carrying the main transmission lines of the electric power from Monowai.

A Timaru message states that at the Magistrate’s Court fines and costs amounting to £147 0s lOd were inflicted by Mr E. D. Mosley, S.M., in a case in which James Lewis Baxter, hotelkeeper, pleaded guilty to charges of failing to furnish income tax returns, and three charges of furnishings false returns.

The Band of Mercy had a very succesful meeting in the Y’.M.C.A. rooms last evening, a fair number being present. Mr Hutchins read several short stories touching on the great need of kindness and justice to dumb animals and all living creatures. Items were also given by Muriel Melrose, Elsie Goodwich and Hazel Johnson. Mr Johnson provided the music.

The fact that many returned soldiers were breaking down in health through being dunned for debt by business firms, was stressed by a delegate at the Dairy Farmers’ Conference at Palmerston North recently when speaking on the question of returned soldier settlement (says the Manawatu Times). The delegate went on to state that something should be done to alleviate the position until the "digger" saw financial daylight again.

A Wellington message states that it is understood that Mr Fletcher, editor of the School Journal, is to be promoted to take charge of the new correspondence school department in connection with the Education Department. There are already 230 pupils connected with correspondence classes, and the work is increasing rapidly in regard both to the number of pupils and the importance of its work. Should Mr Fletcher be promoted the School Journal staff will then be reorganised and the new editor advertised for.

At the Chamber of Commerce meeting yesterday afternoon, Mr A. H. Mackrell stated that during the course of his recent visit to Melbourne he paid an unofficial visit to the President of the Melbourne Chamber of. Commerce (Mr Swanton), who was very pleased to reciprocate the good wishes expressed through him by the Invercargill Chamber. "One of the matters discussed,” said Mr Mackrell, "was the question of the Melbourne-Bluff steamer service and the president assured me that his Chamber would be only too pleased to do everything it could to assist us in bringing about an improved service if representations were made.”

One of the few remaining links with the pioneering days of Anglican Church work in New Zealand has been removed by the recent death of the Rev. Canon Frank Gould, at his residence in Whittaker street, Gisborne (says the Gisborne Times). The late Canon Gould was born in England Tn 1827, and came out to New Zealand in 1846, in the sailing ship Clara. He joined Bishop Selwyn here, and, after his oidination by the Bishop, was stationed for nine years at Russell. He was then moved to Otahuhu, and was stationed there for 42 years, and, while Jhere . passed through the troublous times of the Maori wars.

The Band of the Second Otago Regiment has decided to play next Sunday week (May 19) in the afternoon and evening in aid of the Fund for the Sufferers in the Dunedin Flood. Particulars will be given later.

After some discussion at Wednesday’s meeting of the Southland Acclimatisation Society it was decided to draw Mr Moffett’s attention to the fact that he had not carried out his promise to write to the Hon. W. Downie Stewart.

The Chamber of Commerce has received advice that a steamer is shortly to commence loading at West of England ports for Bluff direct and that she will be due about the middle of October. The Kaikoura is also to leave London on June 20 direct for Bluff.

Reporting to the Southland Hospital Board at its meeting yesterday the Medical Superintendent of the Southland General Hospital, stated that the total number of patients remaining in the hospital under treatment at April 30 was 128. At Gore Hospital the Medical Superintendent there stated that the numbers under treatment on May 1 were 15 males and 8 females, a total of 23.

It is said (reports the Bruce Herald) that the Bruce Woollen Company, Messrs Hitehon Brothers, and some private householders in the south-western portion of Milton are contemplating taking action against the Bruce County Council and Milton Borough Council to recover damages for lessee sustained by the recent floods alleged to be caused through inefficient provision for flood drainage.

An Auckland Press Association message states that as the result of the motor-car accident in Queen street on Tuesday, when a widow, Mrs Bessie Sharpies, sustained injuries from which she died yesterday, Sydney Murphy and Thomas Laurence McQuold were charged in the Police Court with manslaughter. The original charge against the accused was having caused actual bodily harm. They were remanded for a week, the bail of £5OO each being forthcoming.

Local housewives will be glad to have the information contained in an announcement in this issue, which states that the prices of most varieties of Adams, Bruce cake have been reduced. It is declared that this saving is due to new arid advantageous contracts which have been made for supplies of fresh eggs, factory butter, and new season’s fruit. The policy of Messrs Adams, Bruce, Ltd., is to give their customers full benefit from their methods of big-sale manufacture of the best quality cake. A complete new price-list is given in another column.

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, Mr G. Cruickshank, B.M. presiding, judgment by default was given for plaintiff in the following undefended civil claims:—Frank Donovan v George Dawson for £6 13s 6d, with costs £2 0s 6d; W. Strang and Co., v Isaac McQueen for £2 19s 6d, with costs £1 10s 6d; Labour Department v Mary McKenzie for £2, no costs. The Magistrate also gave judgment in the defended civil action A. Pryor (Mr Eustace Russell) v C. S. Trillo (Mr Reed), which was heard some time ago. Judgment was for the plaintiff for £l4O, with costs £2O 9s 6d.

“The directors of a dairy company represent the brains of the people who put them there, yet they are damned with destructive criticism every morning of their lives,” forcibly remarked a director of the National Dairy Association, at the Dairymen’s Conference at Palmerston, reports an exchange. “That is the spirit which depreciates the good work they do accomplish, yet everything they do to their credit is forgotten. Constructive criticism is not given as it should be, and that is the rotten part of our co-operative companies,” he added.

At the Magistrate’s Court, yesterday before Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., W. Williamson (Mr G. McDonald) proceeded against Walter Kennedy (Mr Eustace Russell) to recover the sum of £4l alleged to he due as wages. The only matter in dispute between the parties was in regard to the rate of wages which the defendant agreed to pay, the plaintiff alleging that the amount was £3 10s per week, whereas the defendant claimed that he had agreed to pay £2 10s per week. After hearing the evidence the Magistrate gave judgment for the plaintiff for £2 10s, no costs. In another defended case Edgar Griffiths (Mr Reed) claimed the sum of £1 from Charles Jamieson (Mr Eric Russell) in respect of damage to a bicycle. It was alleged by the plaintiff that the damage had been caused by the negligent driving of a motorcar by the defendant. The Magistrate gave judgment for the defendant.

100 dozen ladies’ black heavy all wool ribbed hose, good value for 5/6, special price 2/11 at SMITH’S. (Advt.).

The Band of the 2nd Battelion will give a programme of music on Sunday week. When you require small articles such as Booters, Garters, Pilchers, Vests or any article of Infants’ wear, be sure to see Thomson and Beattie’s ranges first. They import direct from the manufacturers and offer at the keenest value. See the All Wool Vests at 2/3 for small sizes to 6/- for a Maid’s size.— (Advt.).

£.S.D.—Pounds, Shillings, and Pence—can be spent profitably by buying your groceries for prompt cash, at Baxter’s. Small Profits —Quick Returns.— (Advt). Why feel miserable when you may comfort yourself for the whole Winter in an all-wool Sweater Coat. Cali to-day and get one from McNEIL <fc CLARK, Dee street. A very special value line in grey or heather at 14/6; other prices, 12/6, 17/6, 29/6. (Advt.) PROMINENT BANDSMEN. The recent band contests have once again proved that there is nothing to equal Fluenzol for keeping the mouth moist and cool, and Q-tol for cracked lips.—(advt.). A GRAND SHOW. Of dainty Underwear, Corsets and Brassiees. Coming as they do, right off the looms of the foremost makers of the world to ns, also much additional stock from our famous workrooms, the enormous turnover enables us to undersell minor dealers, and you benefit thereby. See these specials. A large variety of Ladies’ Dressing Jackets, in newest styles and colourings, suitable for Winter wear, usual price 16/6, our special offer 14/6. Also a new stock of Dressing Gowns, ranging from 32/6 to 65/-. Flannelette Nightdresses in good heavy quality, suitable for young and old. prices were from 14/6 to 22/6, special prices, 7/11 to 17/6. Ladies' Winter Vests in wool, wool and cotton and heavy cotton, prices were from 2/6 to 18/6, now 1/11 to 16/6. Also Combinations and Bodices in all styles and qualities. A large range of Corsets, just landed, in newest shapes and styles, superior quality, prices were from 7/11 to 35/6, our special offer, 4/11 to 29/6. Brassieres in all styles, and shapes in pink and white, prices ranging from 2/6 to 12/6, at H. and J. SMITH, Ltd., Progressive Stores. Tay and Kelvin streets, Invercargill, and Main street, Gore.—(Advt).

Plentiful supplies of meccano sets, meccano accessory sets, meccano spare parts, including a big lot of new deeigns, meccano clock-work trains, meccano rails, meccano shifting points and crossings have just arrived at Hyndman's, Dec Street. The meccano trains are splendid models of British quality and workmanship. Meccano products'meet the needs of bright boys.— (Advt). PILES CURED.

Mr J.C., Miramar, Wellington writes:— “I was a martyr for 15 years with Piles. I tried lots of so-called cures, without benefit. The doctor ordered an operation. For. tunately a friend advised your Zann Double Absorption Treatment. The first application relieved, and after a week’s treatment the Piles disappeared.” Send for free copy of Booklet in plain wrapper. Address, in confidence, Zann Proprietary, Box 952 Wellington. Booklets and stocks of “Zann” can be obtained from W.m. Stewart, Chemist, Dee Street, InvercargilL—(adyt.).

Steady progress is being maintained by the Power Board with the work at Lake Monowai. Within the last few days pouring in the concrete at the intake has been completed, while all the concrete work connected with the forbay has practically been completed. In addition some 'OO out of the 600 cradles have been finished, as also have the examinations for the foundations of the Search tank. The excavations for ihe power house foundations are also well forward, and are now down as low as the ultimate level of the turbine floor.

“A lot has been said about the effect on the teeth of the lime in New Zealand water,” said Colonel T. Hunter, C.8.E., Director of the Division of Dental Hygiene, at the opening of the school clinic at New Plymouth, “but the Maori? drank the same water and they had very good teeth. The trouble if’.” he added, “tint people give the bulk of the lime in foodstuffs to the hens so that they can make eggshells. It should be given to the children so that they can make teeth.”

The suggestion that the protection should be removed froijt pukekoe does not meet with the approval of the Minister of Internal Affairs, according to a telegram sent to the secretary of the Auckland Acclimatisation Society. Replying to the society's representationa, the Hon. W. D. Stewart has stated that he regrets that the protection cannot be lifted this year, but

promises that the question will be favourably considered before the opening of the season of 1924.

“They are now trying to force toothbrush drill on you,” said Mr A. Burns, a member of the Auckland Education Board, at the gathering of headmasters, when •peaking of the crowding of the syllabus. He said it was an excellent idea to encourage the use of the toothbrush among the children, but the school was not the place for such a campaign, a statement which was greeted with unmistakable approval. Mr Bums caused a laugh by adding that if this effort succeeded the teachers would next be called upon to organise a fine-tooth comb drill in the schools.

The Minister of Public Works, Die Hon J. G. Coates stated that the nucleus of the main Highway Board, has been decided upon. The necessary Order-in-Council making appointments would be prepared soon. When prepared he would be in a position to make an announcement as to the personnel of the Board. In the meantime much preliminary work was being done. The Department was gathering such information as was thought the Board would require. This would enable the Board to go to work quickly, says a Wdlington message.

“Wanganui is the black spot in the North Wand just now,” remarked an underwriter, in referring to pillage of cargo. An instance was given of 25 cases of whisky sent from Wellington to that port, only 22 arriving or being delivered to the consignees. Particulars were given of claims made for pillage of drapery sent to Wanganui firms. It was noticed that since insurance companies had suspended the arrangement by which they made claimants for loss by pillage or theft carry 25 per cent, of the loss there ha? been a slight increase in the number of claims, suggesting carelessness as to packing goods.