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Southland Times, Issue 18969, 16 June 1923, Page 4

The annual ploughing match of the Drummond Association will be held in Mr R. Kennedy’s paddock, Drummond, on July 4.

An Ashburton message states that the Ashburton Farmers’ Union resolved unanimously to ask the Government to immediately place an embargo on imported potatoes, until the local price reaches £lO.

During a discussion upon the advances made by the Government Advances Department, Mr W. Couser said that the advances were being gradually reduced. “At present,” he said, “the Advances Offices could not run a hen farm.”

At the Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., William Lane was charged with failing to register under the Defence Act. Accused was 16 years of age and admitted that he had not attended any parades during the past two years. He was convicted and fined 10/-.

John Christopher Collins appeared at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday before Mr G. Cruickshank, 8.M., on a charge of causing bodily harm to Geoffrey Blanks. He was remanded till Friday, when the case will be finally disposed of. The evidence'of the injured man, Blanks, will be taken at the Southland Hospital next Thursday.

A stock demonstration will be hold at Clifden on Wednesday under the auspices of the Waiau branch of the Farmers’ Union. The following are the demonstrators:— Messrs R. Patterson (Romneys), John Ewan (Clydesdales), James King (Herefords), G. P. Johnston (Borders and Shorthorns), T. Prendergast (working dogs), G. V. Snowball (ailments of horses), and W. Brash (Friesians),

A special general meeting of the Southland Commercial Travellers’ and Warehousemen’s Union was held yesterday evening in order to consider ways and means of assisting the Northend Bowling Club with their proposed carnival. Mr A. Springford presided over an attendance of about 20 members. It was agreed to assist in every way possible, and committees were formed for this purpose.

A Dunedin Press Association telegram states that a petition was heard by Mr Justice Sim at the Supreme Court by the widow of Dr. Geo. Hodges for the appointment of a new trustee to administer her late husband’s will, it being alleged that the present trustee, Wilson Hodges, agent of Invercargill, had failed to observe the terms in applying the trust money without a written consent. The judge granted the petition.

On May 24 a motor-car mysteriously disappeared from the place where it was left, says a Wellington message. Inquiries were made, but without result. The owner giving up hope, left for Auckland. He received a call to Wellington, and on arrival found the local detectives had recovered his car in a garage at Kilbirnie. It appears that a person who illegally made use of the car stopped at a garage to take in petrol. His request for supply “On Tick” was not granted, and he decided that he would leave the car there. No more was seen of him.

A remarkable feat was performed by a ten months’ old Airedale recently. The dog was born in Lyttelton, and had never been out of the port. Recently his master became an inmate of the Cashmere Sanatorium. He had been there a few weeks when he was surprised to see his dog appear at his bedside one evening (states the Lyttelton Times). No relatives had visited him since the clog was seen at his home in Lyttelton the previous clay, and the manner in which the animal found his way across the hills and located his master in a strange locality is still puzzling all concerned.

The annual dinner of the Provincial Conference of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union was held in the A.C.M. tearooms last evening, the president, Mr Peter Arnott, presiding over a large attendance of delegates, as well as representatives of other local bodies, including Mr A. Bain (Mayor of Invercargill and Chairman of the Bluff Harbour Board), Mr A. le H. Hoyles (President of the Chamber of Commerce), Mr J. H. Reed, representing the Stock and Station Agents’ Association. A very excellent dinner was served, after which a fairly lengthy toast-list was honoured.

A request has been made by the residents of Arrowtown to the Southland League that a concession should be granted to them in the matter of telephone toll communications between that town and Invercargill. The matter was referred by the League to the Post Office, and the Chief Postmaster has, in reply, advised that the concession recently granted by the authorities to Queenstown, whereby the toll is levied on messages between Queenstown and Invercargill, on the basis of the distance between Queenstown and Dunedin, cannot be applied in the case of messages from Arrowtown and vice versa.

A gathering of directors representing 49 dairy factories met at Stratford yesterday to further discuss the Dairy Produce Control Bill, Mr A. Morton presiding. The chief criticism was directed at the lack of detail of finance for the scheme. It was finally resolved on the voices, “That this meeting is satisfied that the information laid before it is riot adequate to warrant granting powers asked for in the Bill.” It was also resolved, “That in any agreement for an improved shipping service, New Plymouth must be included in the main port list in view of Taranaki’s large export of dairy produce.”

Exception to the large number of uncertificated teachers, especially in the country districts, was taken at the Provincial Conference of the Farmers’ Union yesterday. Delegates stated that these teachers were generally sent to the country districts, with the result that the training the children living in the rural districts received was greatly inferior to that in the town schools. One representative also drew attention to the constant changes made in the teaching staffs at the country schools and instanced a case where his own child, who had just gained her proficiency certificate, had had during her school training, no less than sixteen different teachers. Mention was also made of the method of appointment, one member holding that it was wrong to allow uncertificatcd teachers to assume control of the various standards without first having had adequate training to carry out the work.

The urgent necessity of the local streets receiving some attention, has been impressed upon the mind of at least one Invercargill resident—a diminutive but sturdy young New Zealander of some four summers even if it has not similarly been impressed on the minds of our city fathers, that the time for doing the work is now and not later. Last Thursday afternoon, this fair-haired little fellow was to be seen in Leet street, armed with a long-handled shovel and a small but strong wheelbarrow, gathering up the loose metal on the side of the street and placing it in some of the many ruts which adorn the thoroughfare in question. One person who noticed the little fellow at work asked him why he was doing it, and the prompt reply came back, “I have to do it.” “Such an example,” said the aforesaid gentleman, to a Times representative who happened to come on the scene and see the work in progress for himself, “is worthy of emulation by our city councillors who apparently are loth to make a start with this much-needed under-

An experienced local rabbiter, who arrived in town during the current week, admits having killed 2,116 rabbits in the period of four weeks and two days, the return being £92 12/6. He was assisted by a lad as cook, but otherwise carried out his own trapping operations.

It is understood that, now the supplies of ironbark poles have become available, Messrs Butler Bros., contractors to the Power Board, are proceeding with the erection of the pole lines at a very satisfactory rate of progress. Die two gangs employed by the contractors are erecting a total of approximately 70 poles per day, equal to about'three miles of pole line. The question of legislation being passed to prohibit the sale of dairy cows of stock affected with forms of contagious disease was referred to at the Farmers’ Union conference yesterday, and it. was suggested that the matter, which had been placed before the Board of Agriculture for some time past, required early attention. Mr Marshall, who is a member of the Board of Agriculture, remarked that the Board had had this question under consideration for the past twelve months, but the principal reason that no legislation had been enacted wm on account of the want of unanimity among the parties concerned. His personal opin ion was that legislation was essential.

A remit recommending the establishment of a crushing plant at Bluff to deal with rock phosphate was moved at the Farmers' Union conference. yesterday by Mr Harri son, Dipton, who said the plant would be of great, benefit to Southland farmers. Mr J. Martin supported the remit. Mr D. J. Heenan said the Union should gn further and form a company for the establishment of a plant, and he would like to see such a clause added to the remit. .Mr Dickie said that the railage on raw rocks was cheap, and he would prefer to see the plant erected in Invercargill. They would have to take a certain quantity of rock and they might find themselves with rock on hand. The remit was lost.

During the recent cruise of H.M.B. Chatham in the Pacific, Commodore A. G. Hotham held conferences at each island visited on the subject of improving the reporting of weather by means of wireless (states the New Zealand Herald). Wireless weather reporting in the Pacific has been carried out for about two years, and arrangements are being made to extend the operations. Meteorological reports are sent out each day from the wireless stations at Suva, Nukualofa, Apia, Velu, in the New Hebrides, and Awanui, and also by cable from Norfolk Island. The various data is collected by the stations at Apia and Buva once a day in ordinary seasons, and twice a day in the hurricane season. After the various reports have been tabulated, they are broadcasted. This will prove most valuable to vessels at sea, as they will be thus kept informed of any approaching storm and the route it is taking.

We wish to draw the attention of all interested in the work of the School Sports Association to the fact that membership subscriptions are now due. The official collector, Mr H. L. Cooper, will be canvassing the town during the next week and will be looking out for new members. (advt.)

Aeroplane sale of pure wool cashmere hose, ribbed and plain ,full fashioned black. 150 dozen to select from, wholesale price 4/8, aeroplane price 2/11 at SMITH’S.

(advt.) Rava Tea always gives satisfaction, pure, popular and most refreshing. Sales increase because it is good. Drink Rava and feel happy all the time. Baxter’s Rava is a choice beverage.— (advt.). “The Day of the Beast,” Zane Grey’s latest literary effort is unlike its predecessors in that it is not a Western tale but a novel of life in America after the war. For those who are tired of cowboys and gun play in fiction this new book by Zane Grey should be in strong demand. Die Bible and Book Depot sell it at 6/-. (advt.) BOOTS FOR CHILDREN. THE E.P.G. Boots for men and Boots for women but children are neglected and permitted to endure unending plainness because their wants are not studied. McDonald’s have ended this reproach in New Zealand by introducing the E.P.G. line of footwear. We have found the goods and we are proud of them. They are so expressive of good taste, good fitting and good materials. They are E.P.G., England’s Premier Goods. Will you call for your children’s sake. McDonald’s City Boot Palace.—(advt.). Everybody welcome I 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 at the wonderful display of working models that are on show. No charge for admission! Don’t miss this unique show.

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).

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.

AEROPLANE BARGAINS.

To welcome back the people's favourite shopping day, Saturday. Mothers will be pleased to view our extensive stocks, and Ihe wonderful offerings of children’s and infants’ clothing and wearing apparel of every description. Our goods are famous throughout Southland, for their splendid quality and reasonable prices. Here are a few of the many aeroplane bargains on sale. Children’s serviceable all wool tweed dresses, size 16 to 39ins, usual price 12/6 to 35/-, sale price 6/11, 7/11, 8/6. 10/6 to 25/-. Velveteen dresses 16 to 40ins, sale price 13/6 to 48/6. Maids’ and Misses costumes in serge and flannel tweeds were 57/6 to 85/6, a snip at 35/- Maids’ and Misses’ tweed coats in mixed tweeds, usual price 39/6 to 49/6, now 15/6 and 27/6. Heavy brown tweed coats, size 16 to 42ins, sale price 15/6 to 59/6. See assortment of heavy woven combinations, were 4/6 to 5/11* all 3/11. Our heavy fleecy lined knickers, were up to 3/11, all going at 2/6. To clear our large assortment of Childrens’ wool dresses, value for 12/6, 18/6 to 35/-, all 8/6 to 12/6. Also tables of millinery, value for 19/6 now 5/11, 20 dozen ready to wears at 3/11. Good quality velveteen pull-ons, were 9/11, a snip at 3/11. Beavers usual price 19/6 to 27/6, sale price 15/6 to 19/6. Dainty silk bon nets going at 2/11 and 3/11. Also large assortment of large cream honeycomb shawh, value for 12/6 to 19/6, going at 7/6. Infant’s outfitting at special reductions, at. H. and J. SMITH, Ltd., Progressive Stores, Tay and Kelvin Streets, Invercargill and Main Street, Gode.— (advt.).

The following are some of the many different diseases and ailments we have auccessfully 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.). “Don’t sport with health.”—Jackson. You cannot afford to take chances with your health, especially in chilly weather. Keep ills at bay with Baxter’s Lung Preserver. For 55 years this famous remedy has given relief to countless thousands of sufferers from colds, coughs, bronchitis and influenza. “Baxier’s” has unique penetrative qualities that quickly root-out the trouble. Also a dependable tonic. Get a large 2s 6d bottle- now from chemist or grocef.—