TOPICS OF THE TIMES

Southland Times, Issue 21275, 22 December 1930, Page 4

TOPICS OF THE TIMES

“This fatal checking of the outflow not only appears to be largely responsible for our present troubles but is an evil that is going to increase on us year by year in arithmetical progression,” says Earl Jellicoe, in a letter to The Times, in which he reviews the effects in Britain of the virtual suspension of overseas migration. “What is the remedy? It is a commonplace to say that it lies in the better distribution of our people, or, in other words, the transference of our people from these crowded islands to the great spaces overseas. The immediate answer to this is that in the present state of affairs the Dominions are quite unable to accept people, nor even when the present troubles arc past arc they likely to be able to accept them in large numbers. Where lies the remedy? The remedy can only be in a large businesslike conception of planting such of our people as are willing to make the move in communities overseas at the expense of Great Britain, who must also be prepared to bear for a period the expense of the return of unsuitable. The Empire Settlement Act of 1922, from which so much was expected, envisaged the Dominions desiring a large income of population and being prepared to pay half the expenses of it. The march of circumstances has now shown that that conception has not eventuated. The 1922 Act requires amendment so that the Imperial Government shall be free to bear the whole of the expenses should it deem fit,” Earl Jellicoe suggested that the organizers should undertake, on behalf of the British Government or various public bodies, the settlement of certain areas in the Dominions under proper organization and under the control of his Majesty’s Government financially, while otherwise according to the rules and jurisdiction of tho Dominions.

Attention was recently directed by a correspondent of The Times, who quoted official statistics, to the rapid increase in paper currency in Soviet Russia, the total issue having been nearly doubled in the last 12 months. One evidence of enormous depreciation is that whereas 9J roubles to the pound is the official compulsory rate of, exchange, a person in possession of a £F note in Russia can obtain for it, from illicit dealers, 60, 80 or 100 paper roubles. Another obvious correspondence is found in the fact that import duties on articles imported into Soviet Russia by private persons for personal use range from 1000 to 3000 per cent. "By all currency tests,” the economic controllers of Soviet Russia lost control last April and the economic regime is now speeding to a crisis,” says the writer. “The official index-numbers of retail prices for the Soviet Union show no more than one or two points change down to August 1 last. There is one economic law that operates inflexibly in all countries, whether under Soviet or capitalist control, and that is that if the volume of currency in circulation increases more rapidly than the volume of consumable goods coming to market, prices will rise. Nowhere is it suggested that in Soviet Russia the volume of consumable supplies is increasing; all reports and admissions are to the effect that they arc decreasing. One

of two conclusions is to be drawn: Either the Soviet authorities are depending on false reports of what is happening to prices or they are themselves issuing falsified figures. Whether the authorities will attempt again to stem the outward torrent of currency paper, and temporarily succeed, as they did in the early part of the year, remains to be seen. It is believed by many in Russia (and the hoarding of silver coins and foreign currency is a visible effect of some such belief) that by next spring the rouble will be worth only its weight in waste paper and the country will be again on a permit and barter currency. ’

Last evening the Government Meteorologist issued the following forecast: The anticyclone east of. New Zealand has intensified somewhat. Slight cyclones have been centred to-day west of the Auckland peninsula and off the south-east coast of Otago respectively, while pressure is also low between southern New Zealand and southeastern Australia. Winds variable to strong. Northerly to westerly prevailing, increasing from Cook Strait . southwards. Seas rather rough generally in New Zealand waters. Tasman Sea moderate. North to west winds in the eastern Tasman Sea with moderate seas in the nortnern. Rather rough in the southern portions. The weather is unsettled. Dull, misty rain in most districts with some heavy falls in the North Island. Mild temperatures.

Advertisements relating to Racing, Public Notices, Tenders, For Sale, etc., appear on Page 2, and Railway Notices on Page 8.

Particulars of Saturday's cricket, matches will be found on page 13, tennis results on page 12, school break ups on page 14, commercial news on page 3 and letters to the editor on page 9.

On Saturday morning a pretty white flower, known as a Double Brompton, was brought into the Times Office. It was stated that when it had been picked that morning there were 35 blooms on it. The grower was Miss Hamilton, of Ryal Bush.

The auction sale of the leases of sections at ..the Oreti Sands township was held on Saturday afternoon. All the sections in the township were offered and two were leased at economical upset rentals. It is anticipated that further sections will be sold privately.

The Southland Caledonian Pipe- Band gave a concert to the inmates at Lorne Infirmary on Friday evening. In addition to enjoyable items by the band, songs were given by Misses Clark and Brown and a ventriloquial item by Mr Gilchrist. The sum of 1/- admission was charged to residents and £7 3/- was raised.

The Governor-General (Lord Bledisloe) is taking a keen interest in New Zealand native plants, and is causing numbers to be planted around Government House. His Excellency has also offered a trophy of £25 value, which is to be supplemented by a gold medal from the Wellington Horticultural Society, for the best competing garden in the Wellington district which makes New' Zealand plants its main feature.

As the result of recent bank hold-ups in Australia, all bank clerks were now reoeiving revolver practice, said Mr G. Bishop, ef Gore, after his return from a visit to Australia. Targets were erected on the roofs of the banks and some of the staffs had become very efficient. “I read a paragraph in one newspaper,’’ he said, “in which a bank manager said he could guarantee that fully 80 per cent, of his staff could hit a 2/- piece at a distance of 20 paces.” The president of the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce (Mr A. C. Cameron) has written to the Minister of Industries and Commerce (Hon. P. A. de la Perrelle) stating that the Chamber was much gratified with the Minister’s announcement that the Government had decided to prohibit the issue of all forms of trading stamps and trading gift coupons after June 30, 1931. In the name of the members, Mr Cameron expressed warm appreciation of the Minister’s action in having acted upon the Chamber's representations so promptly. The Railway Department draw attention this issue to train arrangements and issue of cheap excursion tickets in connection with the various events Christmas holidays.—Advt. In order to avoid disappointment through delays during the holiday rush on the railways, it is earnestly requested that orders for Xmas cheer from the Bluff be posted as early as possible. THOMSONS LTD.—Advt. A BROWNIE is the simplest camera in the world to get good pictures with. Large selection at lowest prices. BROWN, The Chemist. GEO. H. BROWN, Chemist, 125 Dee street.—Advt. SERVICE SHOE STORE, TAY STREET. Christmas Week Special Bargains. This week assigned stock bought at 9/5 in the £. Sandals and Sand Shoes for the Children. Tennis, Croquet and Bowling Shoes for all sports enthusiasts, all at Sale Prices during Christmas Week. Holiday Shoes, latest up to the minute styles. See our Pink Ticket prices. Look for the Blue and Silver Sign.—SERVICE SHOE STORE, next Single Profit Store, Tay Street.—Advt. THE IDEAL CHRISTMAS GIFT A CAMERA. Other gifts are acceptable, but few bring such lasting joys as a camera with its unlimited possibilities. STEWART’S have a magnificent selection of all the latest cameras from which you can choose. Come in and inspect them. STEWART’S PHARMACY, Corner Dee and Don Streets. —Advt. Right in the midst of all the rush and hurry of Xmas Gift Buying—you are quiet likely to overlook your need of new travelling equipment. Ihomson, Beattie wish to remind you of their special values in strong suit cases, the prices for which range from 8/11, 12/6, 35/-, to 2gns. Advt. BROWN’S PHARMACY makes all prints on VELOX because VELOX gives the best prints from your films. GEO. H. BROWN, Chemist, 125 Dee' street.—Advt. On a certain day prior to Christmas a worried and anxious father might have been seen hurriedly wending his way along Invercargill’s busy thoroughfare. He was plainly searching for a certain shop. At last it was found and into the N.Z. BOOK DEPOT LTD., ESK STREET, he dashed to purchase for the children Chums Annual (16/65, Girls Own Annual (16/6), Judge Acheson’s fine story The Plume of the Arawas (7/6); Doctor Dolittle in the Moon (7/6) ; and a Mickey Mouse Fountain Pen (2/6). LUCKY CHILDREN!—Advt. “Steeped to the lips in misery.” —Longfellow. Bright summer’s day—picnic party—light summer clothing—sudden change—cold wind—and a resultant cold. You certainly do feel "steeped to the lips in misery.” You need the soothing and relieving properties of Baxter’s Lung Preserver to brighten things up again. “Baxter’s” soothes and relieves from the very first dose. Possesses unique tonic properties which protect the system against further attacks. Now obtainable, from all chemists and stores, with a new screw cap which preserves the contents. Large, economical family size, 4/6; medium size 2/6; bachelor’s size, 1/6.—Advt.

The railway station bore a very animated appearance last evening prior to the departure of the night express. There were many families travelling northwards for the holidays armed with sporting gear.

At a meeting of the committee of the Winton Horticultural Society on Thursday evening it was decided to abandon the Autumn Show this year.—Winton correspondent.

A Gisborne Press Association message states that Mr Oscar Garden and Captain Haig took off for Hastings at 10 a.m. on Saturday, being farewelled by a large gathering of members of the Aero Club and. the public.

With the idea that he would plead not guilty to an allegation that he had failed to observe the olf-side rule, an Auckland motorist appeared before Mr E. C. Cutten, S.M., in the Magistrate’s Court. His case was called. “Since coming to the Court,” he said, “I have learned that the car I took advantage of was driven by the chief traffic inspector, Mr George Hogan. I intended to plead not guilty. I have changed my mind.”

Dainty underwear makes a useful gift. Nightdresses, knickers and princisses in juti and eelanese, also fancy vests in great variety at Miss Noble’s, The Baby Shop, Dee Street.—Advt.

Our values for silk hose and ladies’ silk underclothing will please you for usciul gifts. See our windows. Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Dee street. —Advt.

“If you like the best you will insist on getting Thomson’s ’Purity’ Waters and Cordials.” —Advt.

Christmas Gifts.—See our splendid selection of Christmas Novelties, Unique Hand Bags, Kayser and Mercury Hosiery, Gloves, Toiletries, Handkerchiefs, Brass Ware etc. Shop for Christmas at Chas. Lewis, Grand Corner. —Advt.

CAMERAS. Finest selection of models from best makers. See our stock at BROWN, The Chemist. Best value in cameras ever offered. GEO H. BROWN, Chemist, 125 Dee street.—Advt.

CHRISTMAS WEEK AT McDONALD’S CITY BOOT PALACE, DEE STREET. Christmas week and lower prices. Selling this week newer styles bougnt by Mr S. McDonald, when in England. Lovely cosy toe slippers—prices lower than ever. Holiday Dress Shoes for Men and Women. Delightful designs and qualities. Bostocks, Marlow’s and Mocassin Shoes.. New Zealand made shoes in great variety. Sports shoes for all sports. Patton’s assigned stock balance at half his usual prices. Christmas week sales bandied by big staff of assistants. No waiting. See our windows and doors. McDONaLD’S CITI BOOT PALACE, DEE STREET.—Advt.

.. For Boys! Boys like toys which they can do something with. A toy which will endure and can be put together and taken apart ana transformed into other things, is an ideal toy. Such is MECCANO—the all-metal engineering hobby. Hundreds of models can be constructed —a book of designs and models with full instructions goes with each set. Meccano is suitable for boys of from 5 to 18. Prices of sets: No. 1, 14/-; No. 2, 23/-; No. 3, 37/6; No. 4, 75/-. Also smaller sets 3/-, 5/-, 7/-. hull stocks at Hyndman’s, Dec street. —Advt.

Having decided to give up our hosiery department we are going to clear out all our new season’s stocks at below cost price. They include such well-known lines as Dainte Maide, Dorothy White, Lady Jane, Tre-zur, also pure wool, wool and silk at prices .that will make gift-giving a pleasure. It is at a very decided saving. Dainte Maide Hosiery were 5/11 now 3/11; Dorothy White were 5/11 now 3/11; Trezur Pure Silk pointed heels were 12/6 now 8/6. These arc only a few of the bargains.—The Mutual Fur Company, Tay Street.—Advt. CHRISTMAS SNIP! Dubarry Bath Salts only 1/6 and 2/6 in bottles, tubes or cakes. Bath salts make ideal Christmas gifts. In addition to Dubarry we have a fine selection of Yardley, Houbigant, Atkinson, Bourjois etc. all at greatly reduced prices. You can save money here. STEWART’S PHARMACY, Corner Dee and Don streets. (Advt.) CAMERAS from 7/6 to £3O at BROWN’S, The Chemist. Finest range ever shown in Southland. GEO. H. BROWN, Chemist, 125 Dee street.—Advt.