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Southland Times, Issue 18990, 11 July 1923, Page 4

While the store cattle sale was in progress at Wall acetown yesterday, an old man overbalanced and fell from the railing on to the ground below. He was later admitted to the Hospital, where it was found that he had sustained injuries to his back. £ Reporting to the Town Council last even ing, the Borough Inspector (Mr A. Bleahley) stated that during the past month the number of cases of infectious disease reported were as follows:—scarlet fever, 1, diphtheria 6, C.S.M. 1, influenzal pneumonia

Farmers in the Wanganui district express the opinion that in some respects the present winter has been the worst ever experienced. As the result of constant heavy rain there is little nutriment in growth, and sheep that ought to be fat are singularly lean.

A first offender, for drunkenness, who was found in a helpless condition on the railway station at 6 p.m. on Monday, was convicted and discharged by Mr W. N. Stirling, J.P., at a sitting of the Police Court yesterday. The defendant stated that he had come by train from Nightcaps and that £ll, which he had in his possession, was missing. Another first offender was convicted and ordered to forfeit the amount of his bail, 10/-.

The. Christchurch City Council has decided to charge 2/6 registration fee for bicycles, the fee to include a numbered red reflector, a quantity of which have been landed from England at a cost of 5Ad each. During the discussion it was stated that the registration might be ineffective in checking thefts,, but reflectors were necessary for traffic safety. A new by-law will be necessary to. give effect to the decision. —Press Association.

The yield per acre of wheat grown in Taranaki last season was 22.20 bushels, and of oats 33.98, the average for New Zealand being 32.91 and 40.09 per acre, showing the unsuitability of Taranaki in a wet season like we have had for cereal growing. In grass and root-growing, however, Taranaki more than holds its own.

At Stratford on Tuesday, Mr C. E. Bellringer, chairman of the New Plymouth Harbour Board, said that on a low estimate the province had been saved a sum of £20,000 in freights on its direct imports during the past six months. He also mentioned that the filip given the trade of the port by the Farmers’ Meat Company had saved a harbour rate being imposed.

A Westport Press Association message states that a movement is on foot in Westport to indeavour to induce the members of Parliament en route to the Otira tunnel official opening to come to the Coast via Blenheim, Nelson and Westport, proceeding to Greymouth and Hokitika, and on to Otira, completing the tour at Christchurch.

At the Town Council meeting last evening, the chairman of the Reserves Committee (Councillor H. J. Farr ant) stated that as several of the Seaward Bush leases would shortly expire, a conference between the Committee and the leasees had been arrangea for July 23, when it was hoped that an arrangement, satisfactory to both parties, would result.

The Southland Electric Power Board has accepted the tender of Messrs Bullers, Ltd., London, for the supply of 500 high tension telephone insulators and 56,200 distributing insulators of various voltages at a total cost of £5,000. The tenders of Messrs Briscoe and Co. for the supply of 16,000 bolts and 75,000 coach screws at a total cost of £667 and of Messrs Anderson’s, Ltd., Christchurch, for 30,000 U bolts and 57,500 cross arm braces at a cost of £4,077.

The Head Gardener (Mr W. Smith), in his report to the Town Council last evening, stated that owing to the heavy rainfall at the end of last month, the Puni Creek had risen very rapidly, but by the removal of the buttresses supporting the weirs, it had a free course, and did not overflow its bank. The reverse would have been, the result had the weirs not been removed. As a further precaution against flooding, he advised that the Engineer be ,asked to report on the advisability of removing the pipes under the bridges.

The Electrical Engineer (Mr A. C. Carman) reported to the Town Council last evening that the outputs for the weeks ending June 23 and 30 were 76,850 units and 78,310 units respectively, while the corresponding coal consumptions were 198 tons and 203 tons. For the month of June, the units generated were 324,700, as compared with 259,660, in the corresponding month of 1922. The coal consumed for the montp amounted to 843 tons. The works cost per unit generated was 0.731 d, or including interest and sinking fund 1.03 d.

“I was very pleased to see the success that attended your effort to inaugurate a stack building competition,” said Mr R. B. Tennent, Instructor in Agriculture, to a Times reporter yesterday. “The building of stacks is too frequently overlooked as unimportant by farmers, whereas they should regard it as the culmination of their year’s labours to see that their crops' are properly housed. Travelling through Southland and Otago recently, I was struck with the number of stacks in which the seeds had begun to sprout as a result of the heavy rains. This means that a year’s work has been set at nought, and with proper stack building there should be no need for this to occur.”

The Traffic Manager (Mr B. J. GlJflWßfield) reported to the Town Council last evening, on the tramway traffic returns for June, that the revenue showed an increase of £lOl 9/9, while 19,286 more passengers were carried. The mileage showed a decrease of 61 in the number of miles run. The receipts per car mile were 16.92 d, as against 16.09 d. The percentage of revenue disclosed that there w r ere 23.08 per cent, concession fares over cash fares, as against 18.62 per cent, for the same period last year. The car miles run were 30,389 (1923), as against 30,450 (1922) ; the revenue., £2,143 12/10, as against £2,042 3/1; the passengers carried, 291,477, as against 272,191; and the units used 47,170, as against 46,522.

Mr R. B. Tennent, Instructor in Agriculture for Otago and Southland, arrived in Invercargill on Monday and delivered a lecture to the Gorge Road Junior Agricultural Club on the same evening. Yesterday Mr Tennent journeyed to Isla Bank at the invitation of the branch of the Farmers’ Union in that district and delivered an interesting and instructive lecture on “Fertilisers.” The lecture was well illustrated by a fine range of lantern slides. Mr Tennent dealt exhaustively with lhe respective merits of farmyard manures, lime, and the nitrogenous and phosphatic manures. At the conclusion of the meeting the speaker was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his instructive lecture. Mr Tennent leaves again for Dunedin to-day. RUGBY APPRECIATION. Mr Geoff Pownall, President of the Wanganui Union, writes:—“Q-tol proved a boon to our Team in the South tour.” Rapidly heals bruises, abrasions and shin soreness.— (Advt). The following are some of the many different diseases and ailments we have successfully treated by Profesuor 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.). THE BUSINESS THAT PROSPERS, Is one wherein everything is conducted with maximum efficiency and minimum expense. Our Furniture Removal Staff if composed of expert packers who work expeditiously saving your time and money. Try us and see the difference.—THE NEW ZEALAND EXPRESS CO., LTD.—(ndyt.),

Special resolutions in regard to the striking of the rates for the present year, and also concerning the Supplementary Loan of £1250, were passed at last night’s meeting of the Town Council.

The dairy cows in New Zealand number 1,238,891, rattle 3.475,449, horses 331.922. sheep 22,928,864, and pigs 396,648. All the figures show an increase over last year's, sheep increasing by over 700,000.

A real Aeroplane special. Ladies’ allwool ribbed cashmere hose, wholesale price was 4/-, our price 2/11. Visit the aero plane sale for bargains.— (Advt.)

The full programme of the Grand Concent being held by the Loyal Orange Institution on Thursday, 12th- July, will be found on Page 1 of this issue. Seats may be reserved at the Bristol free of charge.

Entries for the vocal and instrumental sections of the Inver’gill Competitions Society’s Programme are not good and it is to be hoped that Piano Players, Violinists and Singers will not hesitate to do all in their power to ensure the success of this year's Festival. Entry forms may be obtained from the Secretary, c/o R. B. Caws and Co., corner Dee street and Crescent.—Advt.

Readers are reminded that the • annual Orange Concert takes place in the Municipal Theatre on Thursday, 12 July next at 8 p.m. The accommodation on this occasion will be severely taxed, and the public are advised to book their seats without delay at the Bristol Piano Co., Ltd., Esk street. Admission: D.C. and •Orchestral Stalls 3/- (booking free), back stalls 2/- and gallery 1/-. — (Advt.)

Just landed, a very fine selection in wide end silk tiesj, colourings and designs are very choice, also a new range of gents superior caps in the latest shapes, styles and tweed effects. These goods are direct from the manufacturers and without doubt the finest shown here for years—McNeil and Clark, 94 Dee Street.—(Advt.)

So that you may know what the average saving is on each 20/- worth' of goods purchased for prompt cash, compare the prices in Column 1 with those in Column 2. It pays handsomely to buy your groceriea from Baxter’s.— (Advt.)

The annual concert held by the Orange Institution has in past years attained a high standard. This year the committee have endeavoured to eclipse past achievements and a glance at their programme, appearing on page 1 would indicate that they have been successful. The concert takes place on Thursday, July 12, at 8 p.m. Seats may be reserved without extra charge at the Bristol. Admission 3/-, 2/- and 1/-.—? (Ad<t.).

Two notable books. “Ponjola” by Cynthia Stockley and “Desolate Splendour” by Michael Sadlier. “Ponjola” is the story first of a woman’s redemption through man, and then a man rescued from degradation by a woman’s courage and love. “Desolate Splendour” is a dramatic narrative of family rivalry—a strory of passion and self-sacrifice. 6/- each at Hyndman’s, Booksellers, Dee Street.—(advt.).

A novelty window display of, real Isle of Man Homespun suiting is to be seen at McNeil and Clark’s this week. The designs are almost all in the heather mixtures and of heather tints, making a unique and exclusive choice of suitings. Those interested are making an early selection. McNeil and Clark, Gent’s Outfitter, Dee Street.— (Advt). .

Have you seen the beautiful Velour Coatings at Thomson and Beattie’s. Special Stocktaking Prices this week. Cut stripe Velour in L. Brown, Saxe, Kingfisher, Nigger and Navy. Plain Velours in Fawn, Beaver, Brown, Grey, Mole, Henna and Black; 56in. wide, were 27/6; to clear 24/6. Also a few short ends of Napcloth in all colours, 54 inch, 22/6, for 19/6 per yard. Write for samples if you cannot call.— (Advt.) MANTLE DEPARTMENT AEROPLANE SALE BARGAINS.

The wonderful success of this sale has been attributed entirely to the extraordinary cuts, made on all goods. Every garment, although new season’s goods, has had the prices considerably reduced. See these for Aeroplane Sale values. Special line of smart frocks, in gaberdines and serges, braided and stitched, from 45/- to 6gns. Costumes in gaberdines and serges, braided and beaded, were-6gns to llgne., now 79/6 to 9gns. Special line of top dress skirts from 5/11, 12/6, 17/6 to 39/6. Wool jersey coats, jumpers and cardigans, from 14/6, 15/6, 19/6 to . 84/-. Special line of print and flannelette morning blouses from 3/6, 5/11, to 8/11. Velour coats in all shades from 45/. to ’ Tweed coat* from 25/6 to 75/-. Moirctte underskirt* in all shades from 4/11, 7/6 to 29/6 See our special line of Fugi blouses, striped, from 12/6, 15/6, 17/6. White silk blouses from 10/6, 12/6, 15/6 to 29/6. Fur stoles in brown and black, from 72/6 to lOgns. Black Coney coats from lOgns to 18gns. Musquash coats from £37. Squirrel coats from £37. Inspection invited at H. and J. Smith, Ltd., Progressive Stores, Tay and Kelvin streets, Invercargill and Main street Gore. — (Advt.)