TOPICS OF THE TIMES

Southland Times, Issue 21717, 1 June 1932, Page 4

TOPICS OF THE TIMES

Britain’s Prestige. Referring to the balancing of the Budget in a recent speech Mr Baldwin said:—“We have already restored for good and all British prestige. We cannot remember too clearly or too often last August. We were indeed then on the edge of a precipice. We have been saved by that amazing courage and common sense of the ordinary people of these islands, who can always be relied upon in a time of crisis. There is a new spirit of hope and confidence at home and, what is very remarkable, this country has more than regained the old confidence that foreign countries had in us as, with all our faults, the safest and the most stabilized country in the world to-day.” Referring to the new fiscal system, Mr Baldwin continued:—“Some play has been made by those who disapprove of the changes by saying that we have imposed a permanent system of protection on the country. Nothing is permanent except the folly of mankind. The fiscal system is going to be judged on its merits alone. I rejoice that we are now out of the region of academic discussion. We are going to put to the proof whether the fiscal system upon which we are entering is going to do that good to the country or a portion of it which we have believed it would do. If it does do good, the system will continue so long as it does. If it fails, the system will be changed, and that is the common sense of the matter.” Looking to Ottawa. “I think that all economic matters which concern the various countries composing the British Empire might well be discussed; I would not shut the door on anything,” said Mr Walter Runciman, President of the Board of Trade, in reply to a question in the House of Commons as to whether currency would be considered at Ottawa. “One thing I can assure my friend, and that is that in any efforts we make to extend the trade of the British Empire we are not going to try to do so on a basis which would make us exclusive, that is to say, which would shut us off from the rest of the world. Do not let us put out of our minds the outlook of the dominions themselves. You cannot imagine Canada, for instance, wishing to shut off her trade from the United States of America. She will, we trust, continue to extend the preferences which are already given to individual traders, merchants, manufacturers, and producers alike in this country; but we must not imagine that she is going to have nothing more, to do with the United States of America, any more than it means that we are going to have nothing to do with the foreign countries in which we have most excellent and welcome customers. We must proceed by stages, and we have chosen the course of making our position secure in this country first. That we have already done. The next stage is to make sure that we can extend our traffic within the confines of the British Empire. That we hope to do and, ultimately, to extend our trade along freer channels throughout the whole world.”

Control of Skywriting. The consequences that might follow the commercilization of sky-writing recently invented by Major Savage, have received the attention of the amenities group of the House of Commons which, while not proposing a total prohibition of sky-writing, has asked that it should be brought under effective Government control before large vested interests were established. The Home Secretary, Sir Herbert Samuel, said he was entirely in sympathy with the object which the group had in view, and had already brought the matter before his colleagues. Legislation would be necessary and it was desirable that the passage of. a bill should be facilitated by an inquiry into the various aspects of this problem. He suggested that the best course would be to ask the House of Commons to appoint forthwith a strong Select Committee, who would hear evidence from Major Savage and others concerned, including the Defence Departments. He hoped that within a few weeks such a committee would be able to advise the Government and Parliament on the best way of dealing with the matter. He thought that it would be desirable that not only advertising by the projection of light, but also the possibility of advertising by projection of sound should be included. “Sky-shouting” seemed to him to threaten even worse possibilities.

The Dominion Meteorologist last night issued the following information: The anti-cyclone over New Zealand has been losing intensity and a depression appears to have developed to the northwards. Barometers have commenced to fall also over Eastern Australia. Winds easterly to north-easterly north of New Plymouth and Napier, elsewhere variable with westerlies prevailing. Moderate to strong generally and reaching gale force in the far north. Seas in New Zealand waters rough north of East Cape and in Foveaux Strait, elsewhere moderate. In the eastern Tasman Sea strong east winds and rough seas in the northern portions. Moderate but freshening north-east to north winds in -the southern portion with moderate seas. Weather still fair in most districts but becoming unsettled in the Auckland province with rain developing. Some showers also in the far south and parts of JVestlani

Owing both to heavy traffic en route and a delay at Wingatui waiting for passengers from Central Otago, the express which usually reaches Invercargill shortly after nine o’clock did not arrive till 9.30 last evening.

Further donations in response to the Red Cross Society’s appeal on behalf of the Waipiata Sanatorium patients are acknowledged from Messrs Thomson and Beattie (£1 1/-), Herbert, Haynes and Co. Ltd. (50 new books) and Mr W. A. Brown, Dee Street (parcel of books).

The annual meeting of the Southland Young Men’s Baptist Bible Class SubUnion was held in the Esk Street Baptist Church last evening. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mr W. Brown; vice-presidents, Messrs W. Ward, H. Schroeder, J. Inglis and J. B. Harper; secretary, Mr C. Schroeder; treasurer and mission fund collector, Mr R. Osborne; auditor, Messrs Ward and H. Schroeder.

Judges of the Supreme Court, Magistrates, and Justices of the Peace, when presiding in the interests of Justice are often addressed in various ways by those not conversant with Court procedure. In a civil case at the Wanganui Magistrate’s Court, however, the presiding Magistrate (Mr J. H. Salmon) was given a title distinctive from all the rest, reports the Chronicle. A witness was under cross-examination and made an appeal when faced with what he believed to be an irrelevant question. “I don’t have to answer that, do I, your Majesty?” he asked.

At 1.50 yesterday morning, the City Fire Brigade was summoned to suppress an outbreak of fire which occurred in a small shop, with dwelling attached, owned and occupied ,by Mrs Jessie Anne Heywood at 46 Lindisfarne Road. The fire started under the counter of the shop, and the contents were severely damaged before the outbreak could be extinguished. The dwelling itself was damaged by smoke and water. The cause of the fire is unknown. The building was covered by a policy for £7OO in the Norwich Union office, while the stock was insured for £l5O in the 1.0. A.

The fortnightly euchre social was held in the Heddon Bush Hall on Friday evening, and was well attended. Miss Daphne Homer won the first prize of the ladies’ section and Miss Jean Mathieson the consolation prize. Mr W. Moylan won the men’s section and Mr W. Andrews was awarded the men’s consolation prize. In common with the rest of Southland, this district experienced a fair sprinkling of snow last week. The storm was preceded by heavy hail showers intermingled with light snowfalls, and on Wednesday one of the coldest periods experienced set in. Mild days followed, but once more the weather has become chilly with hard morning frosts.

The following is a copy of a ruling received by the Chief Postmaster (Mr Clouston) Dunedin, from Head Office in connection with the following points with reference to the Unemployment Amendment Act, 1932: 1. The position regarding the liability of estates to pay such tax where the deceased persons died between July 22, 1931, and the 30th ultimo (the date of the passing of the Act), where the deceased was:— (a) A male. The estate of a person who dies subsequent to the passing of the 1931 Act is liable for the tax on income to the date of death only, (b) A female with income of less than £250 for the year ended 31/3/31. No liability, (c) A female with income of more than £250 for the year ended 31/3/31. Same as (a). 2. When does a female child become a “woman” for the purpose of the Act? The Unemployment Board rules that any female child is liable as a woman. The most fastidious of connoisseurs find DEWAR’S WHISKY gives the utmost satisfaction in quality and flavour. —Advt. Floral Winceyette, 36 inches wide; assorted pale colours IOJd yard.— Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Dee street. —Advt. Children’s warm fleecy lined rompers 16, 18 and 20 inch; assorted colours. At Miss Noble’s, The Baby Shop, Dee Street. —Advt. Ask for Ayson’s 3d packets delicious Walnut Almond and Cherry Candy at stores throughout Southland, and at Ayson’s two shops, Dee street. (Advt.) Great Alteration Sale in full swing at Carter’s. Petone Pants and Singlets half price. Mosgiel Pants usually 8/-, reduced to 5/9. All Suits and Overcoats to be cleared at huge reductions. See Carter’s advertisement front page. —Advt Have you seen the revised edition of PEARS’ ENCYCLOPAEDIA? 960 pages 4/-. 4/8 posted. Marvellous value! N.Z. Book Depot Ltd. Esk Street. Advt Why pay high prices for hats, when Thomson and Beattie Ltd. can supply you with a fashionable “Prestige” hat as low as 9/11 and 13/6. Smart hats to suit all styles are offered at these prices, in shades of green, brown, black, navy, red, and wine. No better value than this is offered in Southland. Call and see them at your earliest opportunity.—Advt. TEDDY, KITTY, BUNNY HOT WATER BAGS. Ideal for the Children. Highest quality Dunlop rubber. We guarantee them. Price 5/- each. All fresh stock at Stewart’s Pharmacy, comer Dee and Don Streets.—Advt. There is a vast difference in the quality of Musquash coats at present being offered the ladies of Southland, and a few shillings saved in price may means pounds thrown away later on, so the old saying penny wise, pound foolish is certainly something to remember when buying a fur coat. We guarantee all our coats to be true to description. The MUTUAL FUR COY., Tay street. —Advt.

PERSONAL GHARM! Its possession delights every woman. In her heart of hearts she glories in her dressing table, with its powder, puffs and patches. On the erfectly appointed dressing table, there should always be a box of Godet Face Powder and a jar of Godet Face Cream. Godet preparations have been used by lovely women for a quarter of a century. They are perfectly harmless to the most delicate skin. Godet Toilet Preparations are sold by GEO. H. BROWN, Chemist, Optician, 125 Dee Street. —Advt

A GRAND OLD REMEDY. In the entire annals of New Zealand business, it is difficult to find a more striking example of a continued respect and confidence in a line, as is the case with Baxter’s Lung Preserver. To-day “Baxter’s” is given to children whose fathers and mothers, grandfathers and grandmothers, and greatgrandmothers and great grandfathers have also benefited by this grand old remedy for coughs, colds, chest and throat afflictions. It is a wonderful tribute to a wonderful preparation. All chemists and stores sell “Baxter’s” in three sizes, 1/6, 2/6 and 4/6. The larger sizes are more economical. -Advt

"I don’t suppose you realize you are liable to fines totalling £60,” said the Magistrate to an offender charged in the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court during the week with cycling without a light, a bell, a reflector and a white rear mudguard. The defendant said he did not, but Mr Mosley assured him that it was a fact.

An Auckland telegram states: Strong criticism of the refusal by the Labour Department to permit men classed as unfit for camps to be employed . on relief work by local bodies was voiced by the chairman of the Hospital Board, Mr W. Wallace. He said the position had been made intolerable and if hospital boards had to assist all unfit men they would be unable to carry on.

“I believe we are suffering to-day from the ignoring of the Biblical injunction, ‘By the sweat of thy brow shalt thou eat bread,’ ” said Mr C. L. Rollo, addressing the Canterbury Advertising Club. He looked forward with dread to the further development of machinery in industry, where a few machine-minders would do all the making and the rest of the world would be lined up as unemployed. The alternatives were to give the people the wherewithal to become consumers, or to return to hand labour and the methods of the Middle Ages. With regard to the late shopping night this week the officer-in-charge of the Department of Labour (Mr P. C. Weenink) states that it is competent for shopkeepers to keep their shops open on Thursday evening provided their shops are closed and no assistants are employed during the whole of Friday, June 3, which is a holiday under most of the awards of the Arbitration Court. It is necessary, however, that notice in writing shall be given to the inspector of factories of the day it is intended to observe as the “late night.” Shops in the following trades are required to observe a full holiday on the Sovereign’s Birthday: Soft goods, boot and shoe, fancy goods, leather fancy goods, hardware, crockery, book and stationery, and furniture. Grocers’, butchers’, and hairdressers and tobasp'Jxusts’ shops will also be closed. (