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Southland Times, Issue 18965, 13 June 1923, Page 4

To-day will see the inauguration of the Wednesday half-holiday in place of Saturday. The annual meeting of the Riverton and District Progressive League will be held on Friday evening. The rapidly-growing Western district town of Tuatapere will have the services of a resident doctor in the course of a few months. The Boy Scout movement organised in Orepuki by Rev. L. Brooks is growing rapidly, and the organiser and the two Scoutmasters, Messrs J. Sorenson and C. Hardy, have brought the boys along in good style. Both the fat cattle and sheep markets showed an improvement at the Wallacetown sale yesterday, and graziers were wearing a more satisfied look in consequence of the increases. Double figure prices were obtained for several pens of fat cattle, while the top price was £l3 10/-. Many theatre-goers, and the public generally, who were looking forward to the. arrival of Sir Harry Lauder and his company, will regret to learn that the proposed tour to Invercargill has been cancelled, as a telegram was received by the Town Council last evening cancelling the dates which had been booked for the Municipal Theatre. A Christchurch telegram states that the City Council rose at 3.10 yesterday morning, following on an all-night stonewall by Labour members on a proposal that the Council wages and bonuses should be those fixed by the Arbitration Court. A final division on this subject was reached at 2.40 ajn., when the clause was adopted by nine votes to six.

A wide variety of subjects will be discussed at the annual Provincial Conference of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union to be held in Invercargill on Friday. Remits have been forwarded from practically every branch in Southland, and no fewer than 56 remits will come before Conference. Among the subjects to be considered are those of herd-testing, Dairy Pool, educational matters, immigration, roads and bridges, cost of living, rabbit pest, railways and taxation.

During the past week the local fishermen have been securing fair quantities of blue cod and hapuka in the straits, reports the Western Star. Their operations have been retarded on the middle grounds to some extent by a large shark, who has a habit of biting the hapuka in two when being hauled into the boat, the fishermen generally having to be content with the head of the fish. Special efforts have been made to hook the shark, which is about 15 feet in length, but so far they have not been successful. The Baths Committee submitted the following recommendations to the Thwn Council last evening:—“That the Southland High School Board be approached with a view to ascertain whether they would be willing to cancel their present lease of section 1, block 13. That the Government be asked whether they would be prepared to sell the two sections adjoining the said municipal leasehold, namely, sections 2 and 3, block 13, Town of Invercargill. That steps be taken to procure plans of swimming baths from Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, and Te Aro.”—The recommendations were adopted.

Sir Robert Nolan was well-known in Opunake in the early days, having conducted a branch of his auctioneering business here (says the local Times). Me gave many a struggling farmer a helping hand, and his good deeds will live after him. In those days he was a strikingly handsome man, and >a fluent talker; and one local lady who attended a furniture sale at which he wielded the hammer, was so taken with him that she could not keep her eyes off him. But every time she looked at Sir Robert, he, like a good auctioneer, registered the look as a bid. When a few articles of furniture which she did not need were knocked down to her, the lady in question realised that if Sir Robert's personality was a magnetic one, it was also an expensive one, and thereafter refrained from gazing upon him.

“ I take the blame off the Finance Committee in regard to this matter,” said the Mayor last evening when a recommendation was made that the charges to the waterworks for electric power used for pumping purposes should be placed on a different basis. Councillor Farrant interjected with the remark, “Should you not say credit instead of blame,” but the Mayor said he did not mind which way it was stated, his opinion being that the Waterworks Department should not be charged too much by the Electricity Department, especially as the latter had shown a big surplus and was charging the waterworks more than what the public consumers were paying for power for heating and cooking. Councillor Glass retorted: “You played a different tune when you were chairman of that committee,” but Mr Bain declared that it was not so, his contention being that they should get it at the lowest cost price. Objection was taken by several councillors at last night’s meeting of the Town Council to a reduction of the Public Works estimates by £5OO, their contention being that the Council should spend as much as it possibly could in this direction, and not seek to reduce the rates at the expense of the public works. Councillor Geddes maintained that since he had been on the Works Committee he had seen nothing but cheese paring, and he would like to see a more liberal attitude adopted consistent with funds being available. The streets, he considered, especially in the suburban area, were a disgrace to a town of the size of Invercargill. The Mayor reminded the Council that £43 more was available this year than last, and he had no doubt but that when all things were considered, they would be able to get the required work done economically, and so be in a position to avoid placing an additional £509 at die disposal of the committee.

“When you go to Rotorua for a change and a rest you get the change and the Maoris get the rest,” said Mr J. A. Nash, M.P., amidst laughter, at the farewell to Mr and Mrs G. H. Espiner, at Bunnythorpe. Renewed hilarity followed Mr D. Matheson’s observation that, when people went to Palmerston North they got the rest all right, but the business people got the change.

“Can you tell me what the total rate in the £ is going to be this year, compared with that for last year? That is all the public want to know.” This was the question asked by Councillor Miller at the meeting of the Town Council last night. The Mayor and Town Clerk informed Cr. Miller that it was impossible to give the exact figure, but this did not altogether satisfy Cr. Miller who thought that such information should be available.

The Gas Manager (Mr O’Toole), reported to the Town Council last evening, that the position with regard to coal supplies still continued to be very serious and there was no indication of an early settlement of the strike at Newcastle. The Council had, however, been able to secure small supplies to carry on for the present and further orders had been placed which would be delivered in the near future to tide them over the present difficulty.

The Tauherenikau Hotel, destroyed by fire a few days ago, was known to thousands of soldiers as the “Tin Hut” (states a northern paper). During the time of the encampments at Featherston and Tauherenikau the “Diggers’” coins gingled over its bars in bucketfuls, more particularly on leave afternoons, and taxi proprietors did a splendid trade in hurrying thirsty soldiers to its open doors. Sometimes the “Diggers” would drink rather too freely, and then passers-by would witness one or two sturdy bouts of fisticuffs on the roadside. The provision of seating accommodation in the witness box at the local Magistrate’s Court has been sufficiently long a part of the Court furniture that its novelty, as far as regular attendant of Court sittings are concerned, has worn off. However, those present yesterday morning were not a little amused at a witness who climbed up into the witness box with the air of a former habitue and remarked: “Ah! I see you’ve got a chair here now. You didn’t have one when I was here last.” “David’s Mighty Men,” was the subject of Mr Spottiswodde’s address last night. Those who attached themselves to David in his rejection, the distressed, the needy, the dissatisfied, were the ones who were specially honoured by David when he came to the throne. These were days of Christ’s rejection but those who took sides with Him now would share in His coming glory, the lecturer said. These meeting continue tonight and Thursday night only. When the report of the Library Committee was under discussion at last night’s Council meeting, a clause recommending the appointment of a fifth assistant for the Public Library was taken exception to by Councillor Miller, who stated that from his knowledge of the staff’s work such an appointment was not warranted. He therefore suggested that some further information should be placed before the Council as to the necessity for such an appointment. Councillor Miller stated that a similar request had previously been before the Council, but had been held in abeyance. The Mayor explained that he. had been present at the last Committee meeting when the matter was under discussion and he was surprised to know now that a previous request for such an appointment had been made to the Council, as no mention of such has been made to him at the meeting and he understood that the appointment was required. The clause was accordingly referred back to the Council for further consideration.

An Aeroplane sale of ribbons, a wonderful offering, were 4/6, 5/6, 6/6, one price to clear, 1/6 at Smiths.—Advt. Have you heard about E.P.G.? JJ333 All interested in Prohibition are reminded of the important Conference to be held to-day in the Y.M.C.A. Rooms as per advertisement on the front page.—(Advt). For Winter—Rava Tea is the beverage for Winter. You will agree there is nothing so nice as a well-made cup of Rava Tea, comforting and refreshing, superior tea, 3/per lb, 51bs 2/10, 101 b packets 2/9. Drink Baxter’s Rava Tea.—(Advt). E.P.G. has arriver in Invereargill. JJ333 Saturday, 16th June, restoration of the People’s Market Day and late night shopping. On Wednesday we close our premises at 12 o’clock nocn. Meantime all our gent's woollen winter underwear is to be sold at strictly Sale Price, marked in plain figures, standard lines to be sacrificed. Don’t miss the opportunity. McNeil and Clark, Dee street. —Advt. KORTLANG AT PAPEETE. Mr. Kortlang enthused Messrs. Bambridge Dexter and Co., who have taken over the Oceania Agency for Fiuenzol and Q-tol. They ask for an urgent shipment.— (Advt). Visit Thomson and Beattie’s Millinery Salon for best values. Trimmed Hats from 10/6, 15/6, 19/6 to 25/6. Ready to Wears 5/11. 7/11, 10/6 to 30/-. See also the All Wool Flannel School Dresses, usually 10/6, 15/6, 17/6 to 37/6, clearing at 6/11, 7/11, 8/6 to 22/6 each.— (Advt). You will be interested to hear about E.P.G. JJ333 Schoolboy—schoolgirl—commercial man or business woman—in fact everybody will appreciate the “Onoto” people’s latest pen production “The 1923 Everybodys” pen at the popular price of 7/6. In this case you cannot measure merit in terms of price. “Everybodys” looks, acts, and feels like the guinea article. Who’s to say it isn’t ? The “write” gift. Hyndman's sell it. (advt.)

The following are some of the many different diseases and ailments we have successfully t routed by Professor Kirk’s methodes in our Institute: Asthma, bronchitis, Ulceration and dilation oi stomach, 1 hip disease, synovitis, sciatica, lumbago, rheumatism, eczema, bladder troubles, neuritis and nerve troubles of all kinds. Consult Mr D. Marshall, Kirk’s Institute, Leet street. Tel. 315. (Advt.). OPENING DAY. Fifty-seven cases and bales of new, fresh, perfect goods, secured for spot cash, from the glutted warehouses in the north. We know that these goods have only to be shown to sell. They ere the newest styles, and splendid qualities, and the prices are the lowest in the Dominion. The following Aeroplane bargains will long be remembered as the fastest sellers it has been our privilege to show. Sixteen pieces navy flannel, English make, wholesale price 2/8. Aeroplane price 1/-. 75 pieces dress fabrics and heavy coatings, the most wonderful value we have ever shown, honest value for 10/6 to 22/6. Aeroplane price 2/11, 3/11. 50 pieces calicoes, Findlay’s world famous make, 36in wide, pure, honest value for 2/-, Aeroplane price 1/-. A real sale of all wool cashmere hose, 150 dozen, wholesale price 4/7, Aeroplane price 2/11. 100 dozen men’s heavy wool socks, heather, wholesale price 3/2, Aeroplane price 1/3. 98 dozen boys’ golf hose, heather all sizes, wholesale price, 3/7 to 4/8, Aeroplane price 2/11. Shop early and avoid the crush at H. and J. Smith, Ltd., Progressive Stores, Tay and Kelvin streets, Invercargill, and Main street, Gore.—Advt. PILES CURED. Mr J.C., Miramar, Wellington write*:— “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 Wm. Stewart, Chemist, Dee Street, Invar* eargilL—(advt.).

At the Christchurch Poultry and Canary Show Mr S. Lithgow, Ettrick street, oi> rained first and champion in Yorkshire canary, and was also nmner-up. Competition was keen.

Those who are in the habit of paaamg through the public gardens after the hour of sunset will be pleased that electric light poles have already been installed in Nos. 2 and 3 gardens, and in the near future they will be illuminated just as the streets

Two record* have been achieved in the last four-weekly period at the port of New Plymouth, says a Press Association telegram. The shipping tonnage handled reached 51,287 tons, and cargo 15,659. Among the overseas vessels was the Waiwera, which inaugurated the service in 1917, and was also the hundredth liner berthed.

Nature in playful mood is most diverting, but one would not expect her to have on her hands any time for freakishnesa when she is raising up our forest trees (relates the Oamaru Mail). The other day, however, we were shown a piece of sawn rimu on which the grain lines most plainly displayed a human face to the minutest detail. On the same board the heads of • dog and a pig were delineated. An important aspect of the county council problem as it affects the main highways scheme, is touched on by the Minister of Public Works (the Hon. J. G. Coates) in the course of a private letter to a wellknown resident of Marlborough, who is interested in the matter. Mr Coates says, inter alia: “The position as fur as road boards are affected and their relation to the Highways Act, is that unless a county is formed the locality will not benefit by the provision of that Act. This is serious and will penalise the people of your district.” In the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning before Mr G. Cruickshank, 8.M., William C. Shirreffs (Mr Reed) proceeded against Thomas Ritchie (Mr Stout), claiming a return of five doors. Defendant coun-ter-claimed £2 2/-, damages alleged to have been caused by the trespass of plaintiff's cow in Ritchie’s garden. Evidence was given by plaintiff that about three year* ago he leased a property from defendant adjoining defendant’s own residence, and shortly after the tenancy had commenced had handed the doors, which had been through a fire, to Ritchie, who undertook to take care of them until plaintiff required them. For the defence, evidence was given by defendant and his wife to the effect that the doors had actually been given by the defendant to plaintiff and as a matter of fact the defendant had in turn given some of the doors away and used others for his own purposes. On the counter-claim the evidence was that Shirreffs’s cows had entered Ritchie’s garden and had caused damage to vegetables there. MrsShirreffs gave evidence that she had seen by means of a pair of field glasses Mrs Ritchie drive the cow into her own property, pie Maps trate gave judgment for plaintiff on the claim for the value of four doors at 5/each and the return of one door and, on the counter-claim, assessed the damages at £l, and ordered each party to pay his own costs.