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Southland Times, Issue 18821, 14 May 1920, Page 4

An automatic street traffic control device is being tried in Melbourne. At the annual meeting of the Wellington Harbour Board a profit of £29,000 on the year’s workings was disclosed. Business men in Wellington are greatly concerned on account of extensive thefts from goods in transit. The treasured pipe belonging to the Prince of Wales, which was advertised as having been lost in the Hawke’s Bay district, has been found. In his report to the Southland Hospital and Charitable Aid Board the medical superintendent of the Southland Hospital, Dr D. Macdonald Wilson, stated that S3 patients had been admitted during April, while 77 had been discharged, 94 remaining us in-patients on May 1. The number of deaths in April was 5.

Plans have been prepared for the erection of a new post office at Patea. The estimated cost is set down at £BOOO. The little ball in honour of the Prince of Wales, held at Government House (says the Auckland Observer) has been the means of causing a fearful epidemic of jealousy. One very interested spectator of the Prince’s reception at Palmerston North was an old lady of 97 years, whose brother had been a footman in Queen Victoria’s household 50 years ago. “I’m thinking that even the youngest of us here will not see the power turned on at Mangahao,” observed Mr Cohen at a meeting of the Wellington Harbour Board recently. The engine of the goods train going north from Oamaru last Thursday afternoon became derailed near Studholmo, and caused a blockage for some time (says the Oamaru Mail).

A return recently called for by the new Minister of Education has disclosed the fact that there are in New Zealand 166 teachers’ residences in the country not at present occupied by teachers.

Lately 6000 sacks of wheat were secured for poultry keepers by the New Zealand Poultry Association, and over 1000 sacks have been distributed in Canterbury’, and a large number shipped to the North Island.

The Timaru municipal hot salt water baths, which are being erected on Caroline Bay, are approaching completion (says the Post) and it is expected that they will be available for use by the public about the end of Juno.

The action of Messrs Mackie and Co., I td., 217 West George Street, Glasgow, the well known firm of distillers, in distributing to the Hospital Boards throughout New Zealand the proceeds of the sale of a quantity of barley, resulted in the finances of the Southland Hospital and Charitable Aid Board receiving £B4 2s 9d as its share of the proceeds. A letter was forwarded to Messrs Mackio thanking them for their donation.

The Matron, of the Southland Hospital in her report to the Southland Hospital and Charitable Aid Board meeting yesterday, acknowledged donations from the following; Red Cross Society, Edendale Red Cross Society, Salvation Army, Editor of the “Digger,” Mesdames Hide, Harknoss, Hannah and McKenzie. The Loohiel Ladies’ SendOff Committee sent a donation of £1 3s and numerous useful articles for the soldiers. The Matron at Lome thanked Misses Birss and Birch, Mesdames A. C. Miller, Drew, Lawrence and Bell for donations.

Speaking as a member of the deputation that waited oh the Minister of Public Works (the Hon, J. G. Coates) in the vicinity of Waimumu yesterday, Mr J. Graham stated that he understood that a block of 7000 or 8000 acres in the neighbourhood was shortly to be subdivided. He had also been assured by the Hon. G. J. Anderson that legislation would be introduced securing bush land reserved in the vicinity of Hedgehope for landless natives for sawmilling purposes. The Hon. G. J. Anderson, the newly-ap-pointed Minister of Internal Affairs, paid a warm tribute to the Hon. J. G. Coates (Minister of Public Works), before the hearing of a deputation by the latter yesterday. “There is only one thing wrong with him—he does not belong to the South Island,” concluded Mr Anderson. In replying, Mr Coates declared that, so far as the administration of his portfolio went, it mattered not where his home was located. The object of his present visit was to meet his engineers so that he might learn what kind of a staff he had. He had not learned all that lay before him yet, but he intended to do so, and, on his next visit, works would be given most of his attention. Southern journalists have' remarked in their descriptions of the Prince of Wales’s tour down south that the Royal visitor has a turn for bright extempore speech (says the Auckland Star). Habitues of the Maungakiekie golf links endorse this. When he was in Auckland the Prince on two occasions escaped to have a quiet round of the links, only to find himself unremittingly followed up by knots of feminine link-loung-ers, and it is on record that his bright little extempore speeches of exasperation when the embarrassing hero-worship put him off his game kept his male companions chortling with joy. It was so beautifully human, and in keeping with the traditions of the royal mid ancient game. At the Supreme Court last Monday, Mr O’Leary, whose client and candidate for liberty drew first position in the dock, or, in other words was the first man called to stand his trial, found himself in a rather awkward predicament. Donning his robe, ho left his wig in the robing room and went his way about the court awaiting the calling of the case. Just on time ho discovered that the wig had disappeared. It could not be found, so there was nothing for it but to explain the matter to the court. This task the wigless advocate got through in his usual easy fashion, but the merriment increased when he explained tiiat he had a very big head, and that the only wig available was so email that it would make him look ridiculous. Mr Justice Herdman suppressed a smile, and agreed to the prisoner being defended by the wiglcss lawyer.

A very interesting part of Dr Fulton’s historical lecture ’’■'in Dunedin on Tuesday evening on the Maori wars dealt with the hatchments or standards of famous British regiments that are to be seen hung on the walls of St. Mary’s Church in New Plymouth (says the Otago Daily Times). These banners record and symbolise in impressive fashion the history of the regiment to which they belong, and recall the immortal honours it won on historic fields in bygone days. Dr Fulton went on to express keen regret that under modern conditions of warfare it is evidently impossible for our regiments to carry colours. It seemed to him deplorable that from these epic scenes from which our boys have returned they did not bring back with them regimental standards, permanent visible historic records of a value not to be estimated, around which would bo gathered all the glamour and glory of the battlefields, sacred relics that could be hung upon the walls of our colleges and cathedrals. Medals would be struck and books written, but nothing would produce the same solemn effect, the same thrill of pride and sadness as do the colours of a regiment which has seen service. Dr Fulton recently wrote expressing these views to the Minister of Defence, and the Minister, in his reply, conveyed the very gratifying information that King George has recently given 13 standards to different New Zealand regiments.

Writing to tho Christchurch Press, “Temporary Gentleman” says ; —Appeals for courtesy and consideration have been made to tho careless and thoughtless persons in our midst during the visit of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. The following anecdote should therefore prove of considerable interest, and will go to prove that our Prince is a worthy grandson of the “First Gentleman of England.” In September, 1918, when returning to the Western front from Italian leave, I was accommodated, with three other officers, in a suite of compartments on the Paris Moueme Express. I entered the lavatory for a wash and brushup, when I found a cheery young gentleman .surrounded by toilet gear. I apologised, and was about to withdraw when he begged me to stay, saying: “I will clear up the litter for you in a jiffy.” I protested, saying: “But you were here first,” to which he replied, “But you are the elder, and I really don’t mind waiting, for the water is jolly cold!” With charming insistence he made me perform my ablutions, and afterwards donning his tunic, accompanied me to my cabin, where ho seated himself upon my bunk for a friendly yarn. To my astonishment, the tunic sported a triple row of decorations, and my dawning recognition only just checked the exclamation, "You have got a of a lot of decorations for a young ’uii!”

It is reported that a fine specimen of the brindle bull dog type came in of use to a prison warder last night when an inmate of the Borstal Institute made an unsuccessful attempt to escape. A motor car party returning to Auckland after seeing the celebrations in honour of the Prince at Rotorua, passed no fewer than 67 motor cars which had come to a standstill in the mud caused by the heavy downpour of rain. At a meeting of the Canterbury Fruitgrowers’ Association recently it was agreed that the Department of Agriculture be written to asking it to experiment with ladybirds as a means of combating the black and the green aphis. At a meeting of the Reception Committee last evening a member suggested that it might be advisable to advertise the names of those invited as official guests. The Mayor, however, slyly suggested that it might be easier to advertise the names of those not invited. The list of those to form the official party includes 255 names. It is customary to fire a salute of 21 guns immediately a Royal visitor goes into residence but as it will be dark by the time the Prince goes into residence in Invercargill no salute will be fired. At the military parade at the showgrounds, however, a Royal salute will be given by the troops who will come to the present arms. “Half the parents nowadays don’t teach their children the things that they should be taught. They leave the moulding of their young lives and general well-being to the school teachers,” was the remark of Mr Wallace (chairman) at the annual meeting of the Wellington School Committees’ Association. Attention is drawn to an advertisement on page 2 which gives the arrangements made by the Railway Department for the visit of the Prince of Wales next Thursday. The Department advise that in view of the material alteration to the train services, and especially in respect to journeys involving a change of trains, full enquiry should be made about the services. The stick insect, which is uncommon in Southland, usually measures from three to four inches in length, but an exceptionally fine specimen recently discovered by Mr T. Daniels measured at least nine inches. In shape and colour the insect bears such a close resemblance to a twig that only a very minute inspection would see through ’ its disguise.

The Sister in charge of the Kew infectious diseases hospital stated in her report to the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board yesterday that seven patients remained in the fever hospital and the sanatorium on May 1, while four remained in the smallpox hospital. Three patients had been discharged from the fever hospital during the month.

The report of the Executive Committee presented to yesterday’s meeting of the Southland Hospital and Charitable Aid Board stated that eight applications for charitable aid were received and dealt with as follows:—Four granted out-door relief to the extent of £3 5/6 per week, two held over and two declined. The weekly expenditure on out-door relief was £26 12s as against £24 8s 6d for the corresponding period of last year.

Vaccination, especially amongst the Maoris of the community, was urged by the medical superintendent in his report to the Southland Hospital and Charitable Aid Board yesterday as a safeguard against the slight outbreaks of modified smallpox that had occurred within the district recently. The report further stated that there was no appearance of any general spread of the outbreak throughout the community, and that all contacts had been isolated at Kew. The patients were now convalescent.

Tire health inspector in his report to the Southland H. and C.A. Board stated that during the month of April, 1620, infectious diseases to the number of 135 ware notified us follows; —Scarlet fever 7, diphtheria 14, tuberculosis 3, influenza 103, pneumonia 5, C.S. meningitis 1, chicken pox 1, tetanus 1. They were contributed by the following districts: —Southland County 15, Invercargill 29, Gore 4, Bluff 6, Mataura 8, Winton 8, Wallace County 7, Otautau 1, Lake County 49, Queenstown 6, Arrowtown 3. Deaths occurred from-the following causes:—Pneumonia 2, tuberculosis 1, tetanus 1.

A stack of empty fruit cases piled up along the edge of the footpath in Tay street yesterday was the subject of great wonder to all who passed that way. In all there were 745 cases and although piled to a height of several feet the row extended to a length of about 20 yards. A visitor from the north was heard to comment on. the size of the pile and stated that he had never before seen such an array of cases. They certainly looked very formidable and made one wonder where the owner found room to put them all within the comparatively small space which his business premises occupy.

The greenstone necklace, which the girls’ branch of the Wellington Navy League have presented to Princess- Mary is a very fine piece of work, being made of long links of very clear translucent greenstone, alternated with heavy gold links, and is finished with a little carved mere. The necklace is contained in a satin lined case, with a gold painted card bearing greetings to H.R.H. Princess Mary, from the girls’ branch of the Navy League in Wellington. The gift was presented at the Navy League dance on Saturday night to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales for his sister, the presentation, which was quite informal, being made by Miss Lulu Dyer, the secretary of the branch, and a grand-daughter of the late Right Hon. R. J. Seddon, a name well-known to all the Royal family in connection with New Zealand. The Prince expressed great pleasure at the gift.

Speaking at the annual meeting of the parishioners of St. Mark’s, Wellington, on Monday evening, the acting-vicar, Rev. A. T. B. Page, said that he had an unpleasant matter to mention—that of the theft of articles from the church porch. From what was said it appears that pilfering has been going on for some time, and that occasionally the porch has been policed. A letter from a parishioner stated that last Sunday his son left his £5 Stetson in the porch and it was stolen. An incident was mentioned of a man who by saving for some time got enough to buy an overcoat. On his first Sunday at church the expensive garment was taken. The acting-vicar said the matter was a very serious one, and something to stop the pilfering would have to be done. Some time ago the boxes had been broken open and he had not had them mended because they were standing witnesses of this wickedness.

At a meeting of the Canterbury Industrial Association on Tuesday, Mr Harbutt, vice-president of the Auckland Association, made an interesting comparison between the industrial methods in Britain and in the United States, from which country he haa just returned. Mr Harbutt stated that he was impressed with the magnitude of most industries in America, which was now leading Britain in the industrial world. Marvellous organisation and the use of machinery, the speaker thought, were responsible for that, together with the manner in which the machinery was made use of. The American worker did his utmost to get “one hundred per cent, efficiency” out of his machine, whereas from the British point of view machinery was regarded as labour-saving, and the British worker was inclined to “go slow” in order to make the work go round. The proportion of machinery, output and wages (based on the pre-war standard) was roughly as three to one compared with Brftain. The manufacturers and workers of the States had gone through a period of distrust, but the speaker thought that there was a growing desire on both sides to come together and endeavour to see eye to eye with one another. Mr Harbutt concluded his remarks by stating that there was another side to the question: he did not think that British manufacturers were paying as much attention to the efficient management of their businesses as they should do.

Although there has been a steady return stream to New Zealand since the end of the war there are still many New Zealand war Workers in England.

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning before Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., judgment by default was given for the plaintiff in the case W. Wills, iun. v T. Carson for 13/-, with costs 20/6. AH other cases were adjourned or struck out.

In honour of the visit of the Prince to Wellington, all the prisoners in the local prisons were given two days' holiday. The men each received an extra stick of tobacco, and the women were also given extra consideration.

The sale of freehold and leasehold farms to be held at Browns on Monday next should attract the attention of the small farmer. The property is subdivided into handy lots and situated alongside railway station, dairy factory, lime works and school. Lot 3 has a good roomy house and all necessary outbuildings and the property is admirably suited for mixed farming. Lot 1, freehold, has a good building suitable for milking shed, but there are no buildings on lot 2. Both these farms are classed as being firstclass for dairying. Lots 4, 5, and 6, leasehold, are also without buildings, but are recommended to the man on the look out for a small dairy farm adjacent to factory and school.—Advt.

The Hibernian Band will play a fine programme of music in No. 2 Gardens next Sunday afternoon, which will include the splendid overture “Zampa,” a severe test for a brass band, and which the band intend rendering before His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales at the evening function next week. Also the selection “Lurline,” with which the Wellington Watersiders’ Band won the B grade contest at Dunedin recently. Another number new to Invercargill is an air varie, “Simeon," which concludes with an imitation of bells, and is the finest arrangement of the kind heard locally.—(Advt.)

FRIDAY and SATURDAY.—A special show of Drapery Novelties from all parts of the world is being made at THOMSON & BEATTIE’S just now. Many good show* have been viewed in this firm’s premises but it is safe to say that none of them have been equal to the one showing at present. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to view the display.—Advt.

Everybody! “The Prince 1" Here’s how we assist Invercargill to make the welcome as warm as the visit is short. “Welcome Pennants,” each on stick, with the word “Welcome” in white letters on red and blue grounds, 6d each. Red, white and blue tricolour paper rolls, 1/6 each. Streamers with seven Allied flags, 1/6 set. Small silk flags, 3d and 6d each. Other flags up to 2/6 each. At Hyndman’s, Dee street.

Choice Dried Fruits—Prime Sultanas, Currants, Seeded Raisins, Seedless Raisins, Prunes, Lemon Peel. Abo choice Canned Fruits at BAXTER’S.— (Advt.)

PRICE AND BULLEID, LTD., are selling ladies’ knitted woollen jerseys most freely. They bought early in the leading manufacturing centres the best and latest goods procurable. These jerseys are pure wool, smart in colour and style, and FELICE AND BULLEID, LTD., are content to turn them over at a medium figure to ensure quick sales.—Advt.

“Chance will not do the work." (Scott). -—No one can afford to take chance# with health. Yet how many during the Winter when coughs and colds are so dangerous, experiment with preparation alter preparation. Take BAXTER’S* Lung Preserver immediately and be sure. Mr Baxter did air the experimenting 64 years ago and now you can promptly remedy cough, cold, core throat, chest and bronchial troubles. This sterling specific is quick in its action, permanent in its rebel. Get large 2/6 bottle to-day from chemist or store. — (Advt.)

The future is in the cradle. This week the Sixpenny Clothing Club are going to have their funds greatly augmented with your cooperation. 2/- in every £ you spend will be handed over to this band of workers, also bear in mind that exceptional offerings are being made in all departments. That not only will you ne helping the society, but also you will be helping yourself. See these for values. Infants outfits, carrying shawls in cream and grey 7/11 to 39/6. Infants’ robes, dainty embroidery trimmings, 9/6 to 35/-. Infants’ gowns in wincey, flannelette and cambric 5/6 to 8/6. Robe petticoats very dainty 6/6 to 9/6. Barras in flannel 5/9 to 8/6. Barras in flannelette 4/6 to 5/9. Infants dresses, very pretty ia silk, radianta, cashmere etc. 5/11 to 19/6. Infants’ hand made wool coats 7/11 to 29/6. Bibs in endless variety 7d to 3/6. Special in vests, pilchers, bootees, shoes, powders, sponges, puffs etc. See windows and ail departments at H. & J. SMITH, LTD., the stores where supreme value can be acquired under the easiest and most pleasant conditions. Invercargill and Gore. 'Phones in all departments.—Advt.

A friend for you! “NAZOL” instantly relieves coughs and colds. Get a Nazol Inhaler. —(Advt.)

Keep the kiddies well. "NAZOL" is sura protection against coughs and colds. Sprinkle baby’s pillow. Older children can taka it on sugar. 60 doses 1/6. — (Advt.j

MASTERS, LTD., were the originators of the 10 per cent, discount to returned soldiers. Other storekeepers have copied us and we now go one better. We now invite all discharged soldiers and those waiting discharge to have their military hats reblockcd, free of all cost, by the only batter in Southland. We still give a 10 per cent, reduction to all returned soldiers.—» MASTERS, LTD.. Dee street.— (Advt.j MOTORING IN HOT WEATHER. An American lady touring N.Z. considers Q-TOL indispensable as a skin emollient. Prevents skin becoming ingrained with dirk (Advt.j A Special Display of Exclusive Evening Frocks, Silk Dress Skirts and Blouses, now being made at THE "ECONOMIC,” Ladies’ Outfitters. Prices exceedingly reasonable. (Advt.) Don’t wear out your fine Lingerie and Cotton things by rubbing in the weekly wash! Use "NO RUBBING LAUNDRY HELP,” it revolutionises the washing abolishing rubbing! 1/- packets. All storekeepers.—(Advt.)