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Southland Times, Issue 18967, 14 June 1923, Page 4

The new sawmill erected on the banks of the Waiau River commenced operations last week. The logs are floated down the Waiau and brought to the shore by means of a motor launch.

The Farmers’ Union Provincial conference resolved to emphatically press upon the Government the necessity for legislation to enable farmers to form agricultural banks.

A conference was held yesterday afternoon between a committee representing the Bluff Harbour Board and representatives of the dairy factories in Southland in reference to the cool stores at Bluff. No particulars of the conference are yet available.

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, before Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., James William Dixon was fined 5/- without costs for being in possession of an unregistered firearm. Alfred Bread was fined 5/- on a similar charge. Gordon Dawson was fined 10/- with 7/- costs on a similar charge.

During laot month. 4 oversea, 4 intercolonial and 22 coastal vessels of 34,411 total tonnage entered the Port of Bluff. The outward sailings were 6 oversea, 4 intercolonial and 21 coastal, - of a total tonnage of 42,662. Compared with May of last year there was a decrease inward of 2,655 tons and a decrease outward of 5,138.

At the, Timaru Police Court yesterday morning, James Murray, a telegraph operator in Timaru Post Office, was charged with the alleged theft of a sum of £65 12/from the Fairlie Post Office whilst temporarily attached to its staff. He was remanded till June 20—bail himself in £2OO and two sureties of £lOO. Additional charges are probable.—Press Association.

In one of the paddocks on the Winton area various sowings of ryegrass have been put down, ranging from 10 pounds to the acre to 50. During the demonstration conducted by Mr R. B. Tennent yesterday he invited the farmers present to express their opinion as to which was the 501 b plot, and which was the ten. A number voted for each, but the 50 plot received the larger number.

The recent Supreme Court decision regarding the pollution of streams by dairy factory refuse, was referred to at the meeting of the Acclimatisation Society last evening. It was alleged that the waste products of sawmills were seriously affecting fish in certain localities. A member remarked that the discharge from dairy factories wu really a serious economic loes. He continued: “That’s our only hope that in time it will be. utilised.”

Entries for the Invercargill Poultry Show will close on Saturday night. Donations of £lO 10/- to the Bluff Sailors’ Rest and £lO to the Southland Museum were made by the Bluff Harbour Board at its meeting yesterday. The date of the General Meeting of the Commercial Travellers’ and Warehousemen's Association has been changed to to-morrow (Friday) at 8 p.m. The secretary of the Bluff Harbour Beard reported yesterday that the work of wharf widening was nearing completion. The last pile was driven on May 29, just eleven months from the time the first pile was driven. There was still some of the under-construction to be finished off, but it was expected that this would be completed by the end of the present month. An interesting point was revealed by Mr L. F. de Berry, at a meeting of the combined school committees at the Central School, Palmerston North, when he stated (reports an exchange) that parents have the alienable right of placing their children at whatever school they wish (irrespective of school boundaries) and the headmaster cannot refuse admission, provided he can accommodate a further pupil. The sneak thief has descended to even lower depths still (states the Waikato Times). Not content, with lifting articles displayed outside shop doors and on stalls at the Hamilton Show, he has new sunk so low as to even prowl around back doors picking up billies and jugs placed outside to receive the milk. Several such cases were reported to our office. Householders are therefore warned to await the arrival of the milkman before presenting the receptacles to be filled. J. G. Ward and Co., Ltd., wrote to yesterdays meeting of the Bluff Harbour Board, stating that the Board’s circular in reference to the shipping companies contributing to the cost of erecting two beacons at Murray River, Stewart Island, had been referred to the Federal Steam Navigation Co., Ltd., Wellington. The latter company had given the matter due consideration, but could not see its way to contribute. Henderson and Co., Ltd., forwarded a similar reply tb the Board’s circular. The letters were received.

Extensive timber yards on the old baths site in Tweed street, are about to commence operations and in order to assume control cf the new venture Mr H. F. Drewe, who has been local manager of Messrs Briscoe and Company, Limited, for the past 21 years, has resigned his position. Messrs R. A. Andersen and Peter Daly are associated with Mr Drewe in the business and it is their intention to procure a fair sized steamer in which to convey the timber from the mills at Port Craig, and also to carry general cargo between the various ports of call. In addition to securing the old baths’ sight, the new firm has secured a portion of the foreshore to the extent of four acres which will either be reclaimed or a staging erected for landing the supplies direct into the yards. The somewhat involved affairs of a young Maori, and his young wife occupied the attention of Mr Justice Reed in the Wanganui Divorce Court (states the Wanganui Chronicle). The young couple appeared to have drifted widely apart*. the only point in common being that efcch had a similar grievance, and alleged desertion on the part cf the other. According to the husband’s evidence the marriage was a failure from the start, he objecting to his wife going to bed with her skirt on, while the honeymoon was proceeding. On this point he sought parental advice, but apparently without avail. The respondent's version was that petitioner could advance no satisfactory reason for leaving her' There was a direct conflict of evidence between the two and his Honour at one stage of the case said that it was evident that somebody was telling lies.

Immense stocks are piled out at greatly reduced prices .in Southland’s largest stores, H. and J. SMITH, Ltd.—(advt.). Shop at Lewis’s to-day, 1862 to 1923. (advt.) You will enjoy Rava Tea. Rava Tea grows more and more popular with the people of Southland all the time because of the good quality and rich liquor.— (sldvt) Shop at Lewis’s to-day, 1862 to 1923. (advt.) 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.) E.P.G. is the New Footwear for Children—Advt. Everybody welcome! Free exhibition of meccano models, built by the boys of the Meccano Club, will be held in the Y.M.C.A. Rooms on Saturday evening next the 16th inst. You will be surprised and delighted ht the wonderful display of working models that are on show. No charge tor admission! Don’t miss this unique show. Shop at Lewis’s to-day, 1862 to 1923. (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 lea.— (Advt). Shop at Lewis's to-day, 1862 to 1923. (advt.) Saturday, 16th June, restoration of the People's Market Day and late night shopping. On Wednesday we close our premises at 12 o’clock nocii. Meantime all our gent’s woollen w.nter 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. Shop at Lewis’s to-day, 1862 to 1923. (advt. I KORTLANG AT PAPEETE. Mr. Kortlang enthused Messrs. Bambridge Dexter and Co., who have taken over the Oceania Agency for Fluenzol and Q-tol. lhey ask for an urgent shipment.—(Advt).

Shop at Lewis’s to-day, 1862 to 1923. (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 Wean 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). E.P.G. stands for English Premier Goods. —Advt. The following are some of the many different diseases and ailments we have successfully treated by Professor Kirk’s methodes in our Institute: Asthma, bronchitis, Ulceration and dilation of stomach, 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.). PILES CURED. Mr J.C., Miramar, Wellington writes:— “I w as a martyr for 15 years with Piles. 1 tried lots of so-called cures, without bene fit. The doctor ordered an operation. Fortunately a friend advised your Zann Double Absorption Treatment. The first application relieved, and after a week’s treatment the Pika 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, Invercargill.—(advL),

In the course of his address when openin gthe Taranaki A. and P. Society’s Winter Show, Dr. C. J. Reakes, Director-Gen-eral of Agriculture, showed that there had been decided increases in production all

round—butter-fat for the Dominion 81 per cent, on last years and 180 per cent, on the figures pf ten years ago, and for Tara naki 19 per cent, and 69 per cent, reaper tively. In those ten years Taranaki had become the greatest exporter of dairy produce in the world, and this was brought about largely by a better standard of fanning and better stock.

When discussing the Reserves Committee’s report at the Town Council on Tuesday on the proposals for carrying out a policy of afforestation at the Sandy Point Domain, Councillor Farrant, chairman cf the Committee, gave some interesting particulars of what return the Council would receive if the scheme were adopted. Of the Council’s area of 4,800 acres, some 3000 acres could be utilised for afforestation purposes, which in 45 years would produce some 240,000 superficial feet cf timber. The royalty at present being paid in Southland on pious insignius was 2/- per 100 feet, but in Nelson, where a good deal of deforestation had taken place, as much as 6/6 and 7/6 per 100 was being paid. Basing his figure at 5/- per 100, Councillor Farrant said this would give a return of £2OO per acre or a total of £600,000 if the whole area of 3000 acres was taken into account. This could be achieved on an outlay of £BO,OOO though of course such an expenditure could, if necessary, be spread over a number of years, though of course for the first year the expenditure would have to be heavier than in the preceding years. If cur forefathers had had the foresight to provide us with so many good things in their day in the shape of roads, bridges and other facilities, surely it would be equally right for that Council to provide a similar heritage for the future citizens of the town and province. It would be necessary of course, to educate the public on right lines and if the returns in France from afforestation were so satisfactory, surely they could be just as profitable in New Zealand. Only the other day it had been discovered by the State Forest Officers that a small plantation of pinus pinaster trees in Southland had shown far better results than had ever been obtained in France.