TOPICS OF THE TIMES

Southland Times, Issue 21428, 24 June 1931, Page 6

TOPICS OF THE TIMES

“The chief question suggested by the various reasons advanced in favour of war debt revision is whether the economic maladjustments from which the world is now so plainly suffering would be materially lessened if the debts were either to be scaled down or even entirely cancelled,” the London Financial News remarked recently. “There can be no doubt that the debt payments have contributed to the maladjustment. At the same time it wouk. surely be an exaggeration to suppose that they have been a factor of the first importance. Moreover, in some degree the war debt payments have already led to the adjustments in international trade consequent upon the expansion of German exports. The cancellation of the debts would create a new factor of maladjustment. In a word, unless the revision comes quickly the argument from maladjustment will rather support the continued payment of the debts than their cessation. It would seem, then, that the war debt problem, as an economic question, remains as it was considered by the Young experts, primarily a question of German capacity to pay. There is, of course, an entirely different aspect from which the question may be regarded—the political aspect. From that point of view the all important consideration is the bearing of reparations upon the sentiment of the rising generation in Germany itself.”

An audience of 3000 members of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce was addressed last month by the Prince of Wales on his observations during his South American tour on matters affecting the interests of Great Britain as an exporting country. He particularly emphasized the necessity for more activity in salesmanship, especially in advertising, in which connection he advised British traders to take a leaf out of the American book. “To grasp the extent to which the influence cf the United States has penetrated the commercial and industrial world of South America, you must realise the daily experiences of the average business man resident in one of the great States there,” said the Prince. “His telephone was of North American manufacture; 99 times out of 100 his car came from the United States; his newspaper was well stocked with news from that quarter of the world; his office furniture and equipment was something up to date and efficient from the same source, and when he finished his day’s work and went home, and his mind turned to relaxation, he would find his American radio and his American gramophone, or American films in the “movie” theatres waiting to entertain him —films portraying the life and culture of the United States, but with captions printed in his own language. And any time after dark he would find the manufactured goods of the United States attractively and prominently advertised on illuminated signs in every available position in the city. Well we may hope that he will be pleased, when he takes off his shirt at night to see if it is clean enough to wear the next day, when he finds that that article at least comes from Manchester.”

The Dominion Meteorologist last night issued the following information: —An intense disturbance has been centred east of Cook Strait to-day. An anti-cyclone is moving across the Tasman Sea. Winds southerly, strong to gale force. Seas in New Zealand waters heavy in Cook: Strait north of Kawhia and south of East Cape, elsewhere rather rough to rough. In the eastern Tasman Sea strong but decreasing southerly winds and rather rough seas. Weather still cold and squally with showers in most districts and in places snow or hail. Mainly fair on west coast of South Island.

Owing to a typographical error in Abraham Wachner’s Stocktaking Sale advertisement yesterday, Musquash Fur Coats were advertised at £6. This should have been £6 less than advertised price.

The only business before the Police Court yesterday morning was the fining of a statutory first offender for drunkenness the amount of his bail (20/-). Mr T. Pryde, Justice of the Peace, officiated.

A Te Aroha Press message states that an eight-roomed modern residence at Te Aroha owned and occupied by Mr J. Farrelly and his wife, was completely destroyed with its contents by fire at 3.39 yesterday morning. The house was insured for £1099 in the Royal Insurance Company and the furniture for £2BO in the Northern Assurance Agency.

A sentence of three months’ imprisonment was imposed on George Brock Aaron Forgcson for theft from a car of a case of medical instruments valued at £lO, says a Wellington Press Association message. Otto Robert Lahman, a chemist’s assistant, for receiving was fined, £5. .

Condemnation of the powers conferred upon the Minister of Finance by the Hawkes Bay Earthquake Act, passed during the emergency session of Parliament, was expressed by the council of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce last evening. The matter was referred to the Associated Chambers for action.—Press Association.

Upon her arrival from Norfolk Island on Monday .night the steamer Hikurangi was boarded by detectives and searched, states an Auckland Press Association message. It is understood they were looking for a sum of £590 in notes recently, stolen from the Administrator’s safe at Government House, Norfolk. It is understood that nothing was found on the ship.

The Invercargill Dental Clinic committee announces that an annual charge of 5/will be made for each child receiving treatment. at the clinic, July 31 having been fixed as the last date for payment. In the event of hardship parents will be asked to state their case to the committee in person. The charge is due to the fact that the committee has now to contribute £75 a year more to the Government, which has authorized the levy in order to enable the committee to meet its obligations.

The fortnightly meeting of the North Invercargill Band of Hope was held on Wednesday, June 17, at 7 p.m. in the Presbyterian Hall. The president, Mrs Martin, presided. There were 51 children and five adults present, and the collection amounted to 4/9, The speaker for the evening was the Rev. Mr Olds who gave the children a very good address on “The Evils of Strong Drink.” Mrs Laythem sang a solo first in Maori, then in English. The following items were given by the children: recitations, George West, Cyril Hunt, Winnie Millar, Star Millar, Colin Martin, Douglass Fletcher, Enid Fletcher; songs, Betty Martin, Nita Anderson and Q. Hutchison.

A well-known Sydney resident who recently returned from a trip to England tells the following story as a good example of Cockney humour: A water-main was being laid in a London street, and a party of true-blue Cockneys were at work in the trench. One of them, who was plying his tools in a rather leisurely manner, was addressed by the ganger. “ ’Ere, 'Awkins, jump aht o’ that there ‘’ole.” ’Awkins jumped out. “Nah jump in agin.” Again ’Awkins did as he was bidden. “Nah jump aht agin.” “Nah jump in agin.” “Nah jump aht again.” The ganger’s commands were given in rapid succession. But ’Awkins had had enough. He objected. " ’Ere, mister, wot are yer a-givin’ us ?” he asked, indignantly. “D’yer fink a man’s a blinkin’ cocksparrer, or wot?” “Nah, I don’t, ’Awkins,” explained the ganger, “but every time yer jumps aht o’ the blinkin’ ’ole, yer brings aht more clay on yer boots than yere chucks aht wiv her blinkin’ shovel!”

The Railway Department advertise in this issue the extension of Market day tickets to Invercargill on Fridays commencing June 26.—Advt.

See Railway Advertisement this issue re special passenger trains between Invercargill and Bluff on Fridays.—Advt.

Ladies, have your Dressmaking done at sale prices. All ladies and Children’s wear made to order. Your own material made up at Miss Noble’s, The Baby Shop, Dee street. (Advt.)

The proprietors of the best shops and soda fountains who value quality and purity stock Thomsons pure fruit syrups which are guaranteed free from preservatives and artificial .colouring. Always insist on having “purity” brand.—Advt.

New shades in all Wool Hose 2/6 and 2/11, also a genuine Full Fashioned Cashmere Hose at 4/11; all new shades at Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Dee street.— Advt.

Chilblains cured by using Disperse; knows its work and gently does it; stops the itching at once, 1/6.—Geo. H. Brown, Chemist.—Advt.

Big drop in prices. Men’s genuine Twist shirts 5/11 quality reduced to 3/6. Also enormous reductions off all suits and overcoats at Carter’s Surplus Stock Sale.—Advt.

Albanian Hair Restorer not only stimulates the growth, but adds beauty to the hair. Easy of application, the good results are soon noticeable bringing back original colour to grey and faded hair. A very liberal sized bottle sent post free for 3/3 from Miss Price, Riverton, if your chemist cannot supply.—Advt.

A GREAT MISSIONARY MARY SLESSOR. A wonderful story of Heroism. Cheap edition, Paper 1/-, Cloth 2/6. (postage 3d extra).

N.Z. BOOK DEPOT LTD., Esk Street, Invercargill—Advt,

This is our third winter season in Invercargill, and we are pleased to say that we have never had one single complaint about either the workmanship or wearing qualities of any goods sold in that line, the reason being that we only sell the finest quality goods the world’s markets have to offer at prices that- are very reasonable. The old adage, The best is always cheapest, is, where Fur Coats and Furs are concerned, a fact. Buy quality goods and be satisfied THE MUTUAL FUR COY., Tay street.— Advt.

Disperso soothes and relieves the smart, burn and itching of Chilblains; 1/6.—Geo. 11. Brown, Chemist.—Advt.

Sabatini’s Great Novels—offered at special stocktaking prices: Scaramouche 2/6 for 1/6, Bellarion 3/6 for 2/6, Justice of the Duke 3/6 for 2/6, The Snare 2/6 for 1/6, The Sea Hawk 2/- for 1/6, Bardleys'the Magnificent 3/6 for 2/6, Love at Arms 3/6 (or 2/6. Sabatini’s stories can be read and re-read. Besides being well written the story interest is intense. Read them all this winter. Hyndman’s, Booksellers, Dee street.—Advt.

Your trip to the city will be enjoyed by more than one in the home if you visit Thomson and Beattie in Tay street and secure three or four pair of their snowy white all wool N.Z. made blankets. The Special Stocktaking prices of these warmthgiving blankets ranges from 19/6 pair for single bed to 32/6 pair for the extra large size double bed. —Advt.

Disperse; a soothing preparation which relieves the irritation of Chilblains; prevents the skin cracking, 1/6.—Geo. H. Brown, Chemist. —Advt. WHY BUY RAZOR BLADES? You can get hundreds of shaves from one blade if you use a LILLICRAP HONE, simple, effective, everlasting costs only 2/-. Get one now and save while you shave. Stewart’s Pharmacy, corner Dee and Don streets. —Advt. “Is there no hope? the sick man said." —Gay. When you are down in the depths with influenza, or racked with coughing, don’t despair! Get Baxter’s Lung Preserver. The first dose of this rich, red warming compound soothes and relieves. Y’ou know you will soon be well. “Baxter’s” has been famous for 69 years as a prompt and effective remedy for coughs, colds, and influenza, and also for, its,valuable tonic properties. Economical family size, 4/6. Smaller sizes, 2/6, 1/6. Handy new screw cap. All chemists and stores.—Advt,

“No doubt we are influenced by American mannerisms and customs,” said Mr J. M. Thompson, of Canada, when addressing the Auckland Creditmcn’s Club. “We live side by side with them and we can go to lhe United States without a passport. We cannot, however, come to New Zealand without a passport.”

A n-ovel method of evading motor registration was reported at a meeting of the Waitomo County Council. It was stated that one local motorist owned a private car and a lorry. The former had been registered, and one number plate bad been placed on the front of the car and the other on the front of the lorry. It was decided to take action against the offender.

“Probation officers have remarked that few children who are Sunday school trained get into the Courts, and 95 per cent, of those appearing in the Children’s Courts are from the non-churchgoing class,” declared the Rev. E. O. Blamires, preaching on the question of Bible-in-schools from the pulpit of the Masterton Methodist Church. Mr Blamires added that of these there were 8,000 of school age in New Zealand to-day.

“Some bakers have told me that it would be possible to pay farmers 5/6 a bushel for wheat and sell a loaf at. Bd," said Mr H. C. Revell, Labour candidate for the Kaiapoi seat at the forthcoming election, addressing a meeting in the Marshland Hall. “There is something between the farmer and baker which gets a lot of profit. We have an idea where it is, and if we could put our finger on the spot wc would rub it out.”

The North Invercargill W.C.T.U. held its monthly meeting in the. Baptist Church, Sydney street, on Tuesday, June 16. As it was Mothers’ Day, Mrs Fraser, cradle roll superintendent, welcomed the mothers. Mrs P. L. Bryan addressed the meeting, taking for her subject, “Moses’ Child Lite.” Miss Langskaill, on behalf of all W.R. members, presented the speaker with a bouquet. After a recitation by Miss Holland, Mrs Lovatt sang a solo. Four new members were enrolled.

A protest against the annual issue of motor registration plates was made at a recent meeting of the Waitomo CountyCouncil, and a resolution to that effect was forwarded to the Government, stating that the annual renewal caused unnecessary expense, to the motorist. Mr C. R. Wilson advocated the adoption of the system in vogue in England, whereby the same number plate is retained each year and a paper disc pasted on the windscreen to indicate re-registration. The suggested change was unanimously approved.

A moving picture about Sydney Harbour Bridge has been made and was shown for the first time at sea on an Orient liner. The engineer, who was in charge of the erection of the structure, gave a lecture in conjunction with the screening of the picture, and those passengers who were privileged to listen to the address, say that it was a most interesting one. No doubt in the near future this picture of the building of the giant bridge will be sound synchronized, and will thus be shown in the local theatres.

“The seventh man's not shaking the bag properly,” called out one of the spectators at the. drawing of the Golden Key Art Union at Wellington on Saturday evening. He repeated a remark to the same effect shortly afterward, and was invited by the man who was holding the bag to come up and see if he could do better himself. This he did not do, but continued to grumble at the way the bag was being shaken. Finally Sergeant Bonisch, who was present for the Police Department, rose to his feet. “Just be quiet,” he said threateningly. “I'll come, mind . . . .” At this the man relapsed into silence.