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Southland Times, Issue 20010, 26 October 1926, Page 6

At a sitting of the Magistrate’s’ Court yesterday, Mr James Ward, Justice of the Peace, presiding, one first offender was fined 17/6 on a charge of drunkenness. “Last season proved a disastrous one to the apple-growers of the Dominion, 0 stated an orchardist. Quite a big consignment of the apples exported to England did not realise more than 6/- per case, which was insufficient to meet freight and other charges, while there had been a pronopneed glut on the Auckland market. A Morven farmer, speaking to a Waimate Daily Advertiser reporter, stated that a fanner in the Morven district lost 182 lambs out of a comparatively small flock owing to the recent cold rains. He further slated that the snow saved the farmer for, if there had been more rain, there would have been a flood. Judging by the quantity of timber that is being sent away from the sawmills in the Gatlins district there does not appear to be much slackness in the sawmilling industry (report the Free Press). During the past £pw weeks there have been from five to seven special trains a week from Chtlins stations. Most of the timber is consigned to Dunedin, and indirectly it. may be inferred that business with builders is fairly brisk at present.

“In playing the game of football, I learnt a lesson that has helped me in business,” said Colonel 11. E. Abery, replying to the toast of “The Guests” at the combined smoke concert of the Wellington Coach and Motor Vehicle Trades. “It taught me to play the game hard for all it was worth. That principle, applied to whatever one takes on in life, cannot put you far wrong, and if I might be permitted to give a little advice to the young fellows present, that would be it. Play hard, work hard, and be loyal.”

Hie Nelson Acclimatisation Society for the last few years has been endeavouring to stock Lake Rotoiti with rainbow trout. Two years ago 75,000 fry were put in at the head of the lake; but little evidence has been obtained that the fish have survived. Mr. W. Andrews, the secretary of the society, has established a hatchery at the lake, from which it is hoped to obtain sufficient ova to stock the rivers and streams in the province. The society intends shortly to place 250,000 brown trout fry in various streams in the district.

That all chaff coming from Australia to New Zealand should be certified as being free from weeds is the contention of Mr D. Jones, M.P., who has communicated with the Minister of Agriculture (the Hon. O. J. Hawken) on the subject. Mr Jones contends that, as Australia was very exacting in her demand for high quality in New Zealand potatoes, the Dominion should use equally stringent measures in dealing with Australian chaff, in view of the Minister’s consideration of the question of dealing with Australian seeds coming into New Zealand.

Those in the vicinity of the corner of Ingestre street and the avenue enjoyed a novel turn the other night (remarks the Wanganui Chronicle). A young man with a lady on the back of his motor cycle was negotiating the corner when the approach of a car compelled him to apply his brakes so suddenly that the lady fell off. The plight of the crestfallen damsel was aggravated when her charioteer so far forgot the precepts of gallantry as to swear at her with much zest because she had not been able to hold on.

The sudden variableness of the weather for months past is becoming a source of anxiety to agriculturists and gardeners in the Clutha district. “Not since I came to Balclutha 27 years ago,” said a man to a representative of the Clutha Leader, “have I experienced such a changeable season. No sooner does the weather clear up and we get a glorious day of sunshine, than the sky suddenly becomes overcast and more rain falls. Very few people have potatoes in yet, and those that are planted are only small lots. It has been a very bad season for gardeners in this district.

The walls of the Ratana Tempje are now complete and a commencement has been made to place the roof in position (reports tlie Wanganui Herald). The work has taken longer than was anticipated, owing to delays through wet weather, and in all probability the building will not be completed by Christmas. However, it will be sufficiently advanced to house the large gathering which will be present for the opening ceremony at Christmas. The temple is massive structure and dwarfs the other halls and houses in the pa.

Provision for new electric car bodies the electrifying of tram trailers, converting to one-man cars, and the providing of buses and garage additions, are among the improvements for which the Christchurch Tramway Board is empowered, by a special order just gazetted, to raise a loan of £27,000, and to levy a special annual recurring rate of .024 d in the £ on the capital value of all rateable property in the Christchurch tramway district, for the purpose of meeting interest and sinking fund. The £27,000 will be repayable on or earlier than October 1, 1934.

During the past Wanganui wool season the number of bales sold totalled 55,431, realising the sum of £931,027 7/7. The average price per bale was £l6 15/1, while the average price per lb was 10.99 d. During the 1924-25 season 47,761 bales of wool were sold in Wanganui. They realised the large sum of £1,408,334 11/8, the average, price per bale working out at £29 15/9. During the past few weeks consignments of the first wool of the season found their way into the stores of the city (reports the Herald). Hie majority of this early wool comes from stations adjacent to Wanganui, and is in good condition.

"I think the system of land tenure of the Zulus is the best and simplest in the world,” said Mr H. A. Young, S.M., when giving an address on the race to the Justices of the Peace Association at Christchurch. “No one owns the land, but the chief portions out sufficient for a garden and the person’s descendants hold that land as long as it is cultivated. All pasture is held in common which is the simplest and probably the best system bf tenure possible. The areas are not fenced and if cattle tresspass at night the owner must pay, btit if they wander by day there is no penalty as the men should be cultivating the. ground and it is their duty to see that cattle are kept off.” Changes in the land laws were made last session, the most important being the widening of opportunities to Crown tenants to become freeholders (states the Wellington correspondent of the Lyttelton Times). Regulation have been approved by the Gover-nor-General-in-Council prescribing new conditions for implying for land on cash, deferred payment, or renewable lease. The applicant in each case will be required to sign a sworn declaration, including the following clause: —“That including the area of the largest allotment now applied for I am not the owner, holder, or occupier under any tenure, of more than one year’s duration, either severally or jointly or in common with any other person or persons of any land anywhere in New Zealand exceeding in the whole 5000 acres, computed as follows (a) every acre of first-class land is reckoned as 74 acres; (b) every acre of second-class land isvreckoned at 24 acres; (c) every acre of third-class land is reckoned at one acre.” Purchase terms are based on interest 54 per cent, plus 1 per cent, sinking fund payable in half yearly instalments for 34| years. Under this table in respect of every £lOO purchase money each instalment is £3 ss. The first includes £2 15s interest and 10s repayment of principal. The latter is a steadily increasing proportion, though it is not until the forty-fourth instal- , ment that it balances the interest MSyment.

“'The ranger missed a mob of straying cattle in the bend of the river near my place the other day,” said Cr. Andrew at a meeting of the Waitomo County Council. “A settler who had been recently fined for having stock on a road came and told me that the ranger had thought these cattle wefe mine and had deliberately passed them by. He said that if I did not get his fine remitted he would exppse this corruption. (Laughter.) I told him to go ahead and ‘sool’ his big dog .on for all he was worth, but to be careful that it did not turn round and bite him.”—-(Laughter.) Recently the Marlborough County Council has found cause to be dissatisfied with the rate of progress being made by some of its contractors. As a consequence tlfe council adopted recohimendations made by the engineer for a general tightening up of the hold on the contractors. A councillor remarked that delay in the completion of contracts might very easily have a far-reach-ing effect in connection with public * works grants. If contracts were not completed promptly, the work of the council in uplifting grants, would be delayed, and the county would be penalised by losing some of the Government funds available.

Something in the nature of a bacon war is at present raging at Aramoho (states the Wanganui Chronicle I, where price-cut-ting between the suburban tradesmen has resulted in a marked drop in price, despite the fact that elsewhere throughout the Dominion bacon prices have shown a general advance. In city storey in Wanganui the juling price for the breakfast commodity is Is 5d per lb., while at Aramoho it can be purchased for 4d lees. The reduced price is one that must leave a very small margin of profit for the retailer, but it is an ill wind that blows no one good, and the housewife benefits accordingly.

The progressive New Zealand youth of to-day has a shrewd eye to the value of the currency of the realm, and will go to great lengths to augment the funds of the personal purse. Motorists passing along the Napier-Hastings road the other day observed a young boy paddling across the mud of the Waitangi washout on a pair of rude mud shoes made on the pattern of snow skis from long boards. The youngster was busily engaged collecting bottles flung from passing trains, with a view to profitable retail business by canvassing’firms ever ready to buy the cast-offs at a nominal figure. A false step in the slimy ooze of that huge mud flat would have seen that enterprising boy sinks out of right for ever beneath its darkened surface. When asking for Dewar’s Whisky, don’t forget to say “Dewar’s Imperial.”— (advt.) Lady readers will do well before purchasing furs to await the return to New Zealand of Madame and Mr Meneres, the noted furriers. They cable from Canada that they will return to New Zealand early next year with the finest range of fur coats, etc., ever imported into this Dominion, as they have made some really wonderful purchases. (Advt.) If you care for choice Table Coverings you can see a lovely selection at Thomson and Beattie’s in any price you require. 56 inch White Cotton Damask, lovely patterns at 2/11 yd. A new White Satin Damask with, open worked design—63 inchas wide at 3/11. 60 inch Pure Linen Damask in neat Floral designs at 5/9 and a 70 inch Fine Linen Damask—beautiful patterns in a splendid quality at 8/6 yd.—Advt. For the friends in the Homeland an appropriate gift is one of the illustrated New Zealand Annuals. This year all are equally excellent. Brett’s with its coloured supplement “The Champagne Pool, Wairaka”; The Pre® with coloured supplement “Droving On The Coast”; the Witness, with coloured supplement “Fishing in Lake Taupo,” price 2/- each, Id postage by direct steamer. New Zealand Book Depot* Esk street, Invercargill. (Advt.) The Albion Salon are now showing a new range of Jumper Suits and Summer Frocks, also new Silk Jumpers, etc. . Ladies would be well-advised to pay a visit to the Salon. The variety and values will please you. Note address: First Floor, Albion Buildings, Dee street. ’Phone 1710. W. F. Lewis, Manager. (Advt.) More miles per gallon, more smiles from the owner of the car run on “BIG TREE” MOTOR SPIRIT.—(Advt.) About Cameras.—Summer time and Holidays are approaching. You will need a camera. Before buying make a point of examining Stewart’s stock of British Carbine and Apem cameras. Complete range of Kodaks also in stock to compare with the British article. When the American Kodak and the British Carbine of the same price are placed side by side, we are proud to say the British article sells every time—it is so superior. The latest models of Carbines are in a class by themselves. The tropical model is a perfect beauty. Come and see it. And don’t forget that Stewart’s Pharmacy is the place to leave your developing and printing work for absolute satisfaction. —(Advt.) Annual stock-taking sale at Baxters. Genuine reductions in new brooms, buckets, basins, scrubbing brushes, bannister brushes, mops etc. Save money by buying your requirements from Baxters.—Advt. Messrs Andrew Wilson, Limited, advise that they require large quantities of Calfskins, and must procure them early. As they are paying the highest prices, they should have no difficulty in obtaining supplies.— (Advt.) Raise the value of your property. A wellkept garden adds considerably towards it. Our seeds and plants will help you. For quality none better, few as good. Try our Lawn seed, you assured of the best results. Thomas Bros., Briscoe’s Buildings, Dee street. — (Advt.)

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The question of hardship of taxation was being dwcussed by the Solicitor-general in the Supreme Court at Wellington the other afternoon, when Mr Justice Sim interjected: “Isn’t all taxation hardship, Mr Fair? It’s all a question of degree.” Mr Fair agreed that no doubt it was, on those who had to pay it.

Red deer to the number of 700 have been killed in the Rakaia Gorge in the last few months. The work was done by Messrs Muir brothers, on behalf of the North Canterbury and Ashburton Acclimatisation Societies, which bodies, deciding that the deer were so numerous as to become a nuisance, resolved upon thinning them out.

It is considered practically certain that should sufficient stock be offering, and the weather conditions be favourable, the Timaru freezing works will be open before Christmas (states the Herald). The experiment of opening as early’ was tried a good many years ago when it proved a failure, owing to the fact that sufficient stock was not offering at that time to keep the works going steadily after they had opened.