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Southland Times, Issue 18822, 15 May 1920, Page 4

The famous band of H.M.S. Renowu (a full military combination) gave two recitals in Wellington. The total value of the butter and cheese production of the Auckland district for the year ended June 30, 1919, was approximately £3,157,000. The dairying season at Centre Bash is almost at an end. This month will pretty well see the factories close for the winter. —Win ton Record. The system of “jury-squaring” has become so prevalent in Victoria thav an agitation is afoot in that State to abolish the jury system of trying persons charged with crimes and establishing a method of trial by three judges. Investigation of the reports that the exKaiser held several million dollars’ worth of property in Western Canada under the name of Alvensleben has produced an official denial. In New York State alone during last year, 1000 rural communities had to close their schools. The number of teachers in the States who abandoned their calling last year was 143,000. Of the teachers now working it is stated that 65,000 are admittedly unfit for their posts. Boor pay is one explanation advanced. Mr J. S. Hawkes, president of the Canterbury Automobile Association, stated on Wednesday that supplies of petrol were likely to become shorter. It was possible that the United States would .absolutely stop the export of petrol from that country. In that case New Zealand would he in a very peculiar position as fur as petrol was concerned. The reports received from residents in the vicinity of Grecnhills stated that the quail liberated by the Southland Acclimatisation Society in that district are making good progress. On numerous occasions the quail have been seen, and during the hatching season many broods of chicks were noticeable. No very large bags have so far been reported of grey duck since the opening of the shooting season (says the writer of the Centre Bush notes in the Winton Record). Quito a few have managed to get up to five or .Ax birds. Ducks seem to be getting scarcer every season now. It would be a good thing to have three or four close seasons, and give them a chance to become more plentiful. What might have been a serious accident happened on the Limehills road the other day (says the Winton Record). A young man riding a motor cycle came to a dead stop through colliding with a young cattle beast grazing on the roadside. It appears the motorist was just getting opposite the animal when it leisurely crossed in front of him with the result mentioned. The mishap cost the motorist a great deal of trouble and also expense. This shows the danger of permitting cuttle to stray on. the roads. Asked in Christchurch for his general impressions of his recent visit to the United States, Mr J. R. Templin said that he was surprised to find throughout the country, and among all classes, the lack of popularity of President Wilson. It was not true that the average American thought the war was won by the men of ihe United States, as it was realised that comparatively little had been done compared with the Allies' efforts. Many were the tributes paid to the Anzacs, whose heroism was generally acclaimed. There was very little anti-British feeling among Americans, except perhaps among the Irish-Americans. Mr F. W. Johnston, at a meeting of the council of the Canterbury Automobile Association on Wednesday night, said that as the winter months had come it should be generally konwn that there was great danger in motorists, when approaching other vehicles or persons at night, turning out their dazzling headlights and running on their dimmers. Every car should have a glass deflector. Every motorist who turned off his headlights and ran on the dimmer was courting a charge of manslaughter. Mr J. S. Hawkes supported Mr Johnston’s remarks, and said that lenses should be used to control the lights. The practice of dimming the lights was a very dangerous one. It might easily lead to a motorist running down a cyclist. It was decided, on Mr Johnston’s motion, seconded by Mr Hawkes, that the council should express an opinion that the dimming of lights in any highways except well-lighted ones in the city, should be discountenanced, owing to the great danger of the practice, and that no car should be used on the highways at night unless it was provided with one of the anti-dazzlers on the market.

New York State registered 571,662 motor vehicles in 1919 and the automobile receipts for the year approximated £1,200,000. The “Abstract of Statistics” states that returns of threshings up to April 19 showed that 1,048,313 bushels of wheat had been threshed, giving an average yield of 34.54 bushels to the acre. The Southland Acclimatisation Society is anxious to procure some grey duck to include in the menu of the Prince’s dinner while he is in Invercargill, and would be pleased to receive the assistance of sportsmen in that direction. At the monthly meeting of the Southland Acclimatisation Society last night a member remarked that stoats were now taking to killing opossums. In some instances the opossums were three-parts grown when attacked. According to Mr S. J. Harbutt, of Auckland, the general opinion of manufaceturere in America is that Prohibition is the grandest thing that ever happened to the United States. Mr Harbutt, who addressed members of the Canterbury Industrial Association, made a point, on his recent visit to the States of questioning all large employers as to the effect of Prohibition; and he found only one or two differing from the general opinion. Some of the most decided in the declaration that the change was for the better were certainly not teetotaler*. Says the New Zealand Herald (referring pf course, to an Auckland matter): —The impression is general that members of the City Council are travelling on free tickets on the corporation’s tramways. This belief, a member of the council stated, la quite erroneous. Though the suggestion was made that the privileges of free passes previously enjoyed by directors of the Auckland Tramway Company should be extended to the city councillors, no action was taken, as it was pointed out that there was no power to vote free tickets for tramways, any more than there was to grant free fish from the municipal fish market. The New Zealand Times says that a little misunderstanding on the part of someone gave rise to a curious but not unpleasant incident during the civic reception to the Prince. The City Organist, Mr Bernard Pago, played a portion of the National Anthem, and immediately he started the people joined in to sing it. Mr Page played a few bars and then stopped, but the singers continued, and after a while the organist picked them up again, and played on to the end. It has since been mentioned to a Times representative that Mr Page was correct in playing only half of the anthem; that is the custom when the Prince is present. Were the King or the GovernorGeneral present, the whole anthem would be played. The question whether mothers-in-law deserve all the unkind things said about them at times is very debatable, experiences being obviously varied. At the Magistrate’s Court, Wanganui, this week, one mother-in-law was very much discussed because of alleged interferences on her part. The house was divided against itself to such an extent that she was made the ground for an application for separation. The Magistrate considered that if such a suit were successful numerous cases of a similar nature would be constantly coming before the Court. He held that whether a mother-in-law was desirable or otherwise to have about the house was no ground for a separation either on the part of the husband or wife.

A gentleman connected with many cheese factories in the Wairarapa states that the lifting of the Imperial commandeer on cheese will certainly bo responsible for a rise in the price of butter-fat next season. Although manufacturers will be given an open market, the retail price in Great Britain has been fixed not to exceed 1/8 per lb, which will mean that the cheese factories vail receive approximately 1/1 per lb, in lieu of IDAd. What can be exported to outside countries depends entirely on the shipping facilities. He predicts that local retailers will have to pay more for their cheese, although he does not think the price to the consumers will be iucreaseciv At present the retailers pay 10id per lb>. and pass it over to their customers at 1/8. The profit, he thinks, can stand a fair reduction.

A double bereavement has befallen Mr John Green, railway porter, Edendale, with startling suddenness and under poignant circumstances, within five days (says the Wyndham Farmer). On Wednesday, May 5, his 4i-yr-old daughter, Mavis Lorraine, was accidentally killed at Edendale by being run over by a railway engine; and on Monday, May 10, his father, Frederick Green, aged 59 years, died from the effects of shock following multiple injuries on head, right ear, and shoulder-blade, and lower left ribs, also hemorrhage of aorta as it passed down the chest. The evidence at the inquest showed that the unfortunate man was a fellmonger by occupation, and at the time was employed by William Begg, N.E. Valley. He had fallen down a 10ft bank, into a creek used at the fellmongery on to rough boulders, thereby causing his death in the manner indicated.

A proposal is under consideration for the installation of generating machinery at Kaitangata to supply electric light to Kaitangata, Stirling and Balclutha (says the Clutha Leader). Suitable machinery is under offer from n Australian firm, and it is contended that, with an unlimited supply of coal close at hand, sufficient power could be generated at a cost that would compare very favourable with that to be derived from the proposed Lake Hawe a scheme, and, moreover, it is considered that whereas some six or eight years will elapse before the Hawea scheme is an accomplished fact, the Kaitangata proposal could be placed in operation before next winter. The proposal is backed up by an enterprising coal mine proprietary and other Kaitangata business men. while there is also a strong public feeling in its favour in the coal mining township. A Mastcrton settler had a unique experience in a northern township recently. He was driving through in an up-to-date motor car with a young man, who resemble:! the Prince of Wales in appearance, and was about to leave for a trip to the Old Country. He pulled up in front of an hot-el, and behind him was a car containing a large quantity of luggage. People began to flock out of the hotel and to grasp the hand of the young man, and soon there was an excited crowd of several hundred people, in the locality. The young man who was the centre of so much attention blushed profusely, and explained that it w r as a case of mistaken, identity. Ho was merely a tourist en route for America. The crowd enjoyed the joke almost as much as the stranger, and the barmaid who had given the rumour a start collected many sixpences.

Mr William Blyth, of Opunake, has just returned from a nine months’ tour of America with the Chautauqua. Speaking to an Opunake Times reporter, Mr Blyth said that prices of commodities in America were sky high. Sugar was being retailed in New York in March last at 8d per lb, and in Vancouver at 1/- per lb. Meat also was very dear and of not nearly as good quality as the New Zealand article. An ordinary tailor-made suit of clothes cost from £l7 upwards, whilst foodstuffs of all descriptions were much dearer than in New Zealand. Despite the tremendous cost of living the people seemed to have plenty of money to spend on amusements and dress. This, of course, was accounted for by the high wages prevailing. As elsewhere, the housing problem in America was a most acute one, it being estimated that in the city of New York alone there were 75,000 houses short of requirements. “There is in America at the present time,’’ said Mr Blyth, “strong evidence of bad feeling between the American people and the British, the former regarding Britain as a bankrupt nation. This hostile feeling is being greatly engendered by the Ilearst newspapers. The radical papers all over America are extremely hostile to Britain. They desire that New York be regarded as the financial hub of the world and are, in' this connection, very jealous of London.”

At the meeting of householders for the election of a ecbool committee at Gladfield only two were present, and no committee was elected.

The Collector of Customs notified to yesterday’s meeting of the Southland County Council that the amount of gold purchased in the Southland County for the month of March was 23 ounces.

Messrs Dalgety and Company Limited, have sold on account of Mr D. McLennan, a portion of Beaumont Station known as The White Hill block, comprising over 3000 acres; the purchasers being Messrs Janies and John Price, who are well known in Otautau and the surrounding districts.

The harbourmaster in his monthly report to the BluS Harbour Board stated that 31 vessels with a total tonnage of 11,033 tons arrived, and 34 vessels with a total tonnage of 6289 departed. The increase on the inward shipping for the same period of last year was 1059 tons, while the outward shipping showed a decline of 3518 tons.

A very painful accident was suSered by Mr T. Wright, of the firm of Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Go., when he waa playing for Invercargill against Waikiwi on Wednesday. At the time it was thought that only one ride of the jaw bone had been broken, but a subsequent examination revealed a fracture on each side. Mr Wright is progressing favourably.

The report on the cool stores of the Bluff Harbour Board at its meeting yesterday stated that 34,243 crates of cheese remained in store at the beginning of the month.The Tainui took 9905 orates away, while 8481 crates were received during the month, leaving a total of 32,819 crates in store, of which 14,000 had been allotted to the Opawa, which was expected to load about May 20.

During the inquest on the Edendale level crossing fatality, Senior-Sergeant Eccles, in cross questioning J. Milne, the driver of the engine, revealed the fact that under the present railway regulations a driver was only compelled to sound bis whistle once when approaching a crossing. The distance laid down in the regulations at which the warning was to be given was 300 yards from the crossing.

The Southland County Council at its meeting yesterday decided to donate £5 to the Boy Scouts’ Association. The donation was made in response to an appeal from the Association which stated that it was endeavouring to raise a fund with the object of consolidating the work of the Association and extending its usefulness in other directions. A road roller, engaged in crushing coal on the public highway, is a somewhat novel spectacle (says the New Zealand Herald). The operation was in progress the other day in Customs street, adjacent to the tramway power house. The coal from Newcastle is of such size as to necessitate its being crushed to admit of its entry to the receivers, hence the use of the road roller in crushing operations. The Suva correspondent of the Christchurch Press writes:—A dance was given at Suva to the officers of the Renown, and the Prince and his staff attended. The ladies were in a flutter of expectation as to whom - the Prince would dance with, and there was a sensation when his aide-de-camp approached a pretty girl tjqfist (not in society) and she danced with the Prince. During the evening his Royal Highness cast aside convention by personally inviting Miss Mitchell, the pretty young daughter of Mr Mitchell (of Burns, Philp and Co.) to dance with him. A second dance resulted, and the Prince let] her to supper. As the hero took the heroine in his arms everyone in a certain picture show in Christchurch on Tuesday afternoon knew the inevitable moment had come, and with romantic sighs settled down to enjoy the ecstatic climax (says the Press). The climax came, and maidnely hearts beat faster. Then, without warning, the spirit of romance was dispelled by a startled and youthful voice from the back of the theatre, “Sweets! Sweets!” The spell was broken and the audience were back on earth; the hero and heroine finished their embrace amid loud laughter. A lolly boy, dozing in the back row, had cut short his piloting of the Renown up the Avon, seized his basket and commenced to sell his sweets quite unaware that he had anticipated the lights by several moments. When the question of finance was being considered at the meeting of the executive of the Farmers’ Union yesterday, Mr J. D. Trotter mentioned that he did not know how the Invercargill branch was going to get along now that Mr W. Ford had resigned. “I will say now as I have said before, that I have no time for the Invercargill branch,” announced the president (Mr W. Couser). “It is composed of men who would have done better if they had kept alive the branches in their own districts. Other branches pass on matters to the executive for consideration, but not the Invercargill branch. It is evidently composed of men too big for their districts. I predicted a bad time for it at its beginning and still bold to the belief.” Several present objected to the president’s remarks and defended the branch. Mr Ford said that it was valuable in that it was the means of giving publicity to matters of interest to farmers through the papers. Mr Trotter said that, from the president’s remarks, he gathered that he (Mr Trotter) was blamed for breaking up the Woodlands brunch, but that was not his fault and could not be helped. Even lately, his efforts to resuscitate the branch had shown how hopeless was the effort.

Commenting upon the arrangements made for the Maori welcome to the Prince of Wales at Rotorua, Sir William Herries said to a Wellington reporter that the transportation of between 5000 and 6000 Natives was satisfactorily undertaken by the Railway Department, while the Defence Department gave great assistance in catering and the provision of tents. The sanitary arrangements, carried out under Dr Buck’s supervision, were excellent, and there was very little sickness in camp. Practically all cases came under the heading of bad colds rather than influenza. There were only three deaths. There was sufficient food in camp to last for a fortnight or three weeks had the railway strike continued, and arrangements were already being made for the evacuation of the camp through the port of Tauranga when the strike ended, and the people were able to travel to their homes in the usual way. "The function itself was a huge success,” said the Minister, “and in my opinion was superior to that which was arranged for the present King when he visited New Zealand. I had the good fortune to see both displays. It may be of interest to note that two or three tribes that would not come in when the King was here were present at this function, notably a section of the Waikatos, headed by Tapu Taingakawa, who, subsequent to the function, was introduced to the Prince. The Taranaki Natives, who, in 1901, were under the influence of Te Whiti and did not put in an appearance, came in large numbers to this function. His Royal Highness expressed himself as greatly pleased with the welcome he received, and I think everyone connected with the affair from first to last may congratulate himself on having achieved a great success.” MOTORING IN HOT WEATHER. An American lady touring N.Z. cor*siderj Q-TOL indispensably as a akin emollient. Prevents skin becoming ingrained with dirt. •—(Advt.) A Special Display of Exclusive Evening Frocks, Silk Dress Skirts and Blouses, now being made at THE "ECONOMIC,” Ladies’ Outfitters. Prices exceedingly reasonable. (Advt.) Healthful Hygienic and Cool Underwear —a fine ran^e—4/- to 15/- a garment as UNDRILL’S, opp. P.O, Dee street. — (Advt. i 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.—(Adv*.)

New Zealand mails despatched by SJt Arawa via Panama arrived in London on May 6.

At the meeting of the executive of tha Farmers’ Union yesterday, Mr P. Amott reported that the committee appointed to do so had placed the Southland country schools’ drawbacks before a meeting of the Southland members of Parliament. Asked if they could make any recommendation, the deputation said that they could suggest nothing but a rise in salaries to the teachers. The deputation had been very sympathetically received, and the members had promised their support. Continuing, Mr Arnott said that the members had been assured by the president (Mr W. Couser) that the Union was not favourable to centralisation. Mr J. D. Trotter expressed the opinion that in at least soma districts centralisation would stand in tha interests of the children. They could not expect country members to favour centralisation. If tney did they would go out, and be, as a member of the Education Board, was in the same position. It waa decided to bring the question before the conference in the form of a remit.

The Hibernian Band will play the following programme at No. Gardens tomorrow afternoon:—March, “Prince of Smiles” (Marie Louka) ; overture, “Zampa” (Herold) ; hymn, “Guard Those We Love” (Ord Hume) ; march, “Dawn of Freedom” (Simmer! ; grand selection, “Lurlino” (Wallace) ; air varie, “Simeon" (arr. Bimmer) ; march, “North Star" (Rammer), Collection.—(Advt.)

By the courtesy of Mr Fowler (propria-; tor of the Civic Pictures), the drawing of the Great Dominion Fair Art Union will take place on Tuesday next in the Municipal Theatre. A splendid programme has been arranged. Full particulars will be advertised on Monday. All persons who have art union books are advised to send them in at once. Mr Sutherland will be at hi* rooms (over Wesney Bros.’), on Saturday evening from 8 o’clock to receive same.—(Advt.)

There is to be seen in the show window of Bath’s new garage a splendid example of this firm’s well-known motor body building in the shape of an exceedingly stylish and handsome three-passenger roadster body. This car is one of an order for four from Messrs J. E. Watson & Co., Ltd., and is intended for use at their Gore branch. The generally graceful and stylish finish leaves nothing to be desired. It ia beautifully upholstered in red morocco leather, and is liberally endowed with flexible springs in squab and cushion. The painting, also, is above the ordinary, the colour effect being very pleasing. It is fawn, nicely picked out with carmine lines and facings, the car being another demonstration that for comfort, elegance, and durability the local body, mounted on a good reliable chassis, is a combination indeed hard to beat. The car is well worthy of inspection by the public, and adds still another instance of Bath & Sons’ high-class workmanship.— (Advt.)

■ What’s the time! Isn’t it worth while to get the exact minute at a glance and to know that the watch is right? Punctuality may be the soul of time, but it is also a mighty slick oil to lubricate the machinery of everyday happenings. Get a watch 1 A reliable “fit for a prince” watch. Hyndman’s, Deo street, have just received by post a magnificent fully jewelled lever, selling at 50/-. Guaranteed ten years. Keep tab on time for 5/- a year.

PRICE & BULLEID, LTD., are quoting very moderate prices for their 1920 Millinery stocks. Some exceptionally attractive models are on view in their showroom and the Velours, Beavers, and Felts ara selling freely as every Hat is priced down to bedrock. The colours and styles ara right up-to-the-minute.— (Advt.)

FRIDAY and SATURDAY.—A special show of Drapery Novelties from all parts of the world is being made at THOMSON & BEATTIE’S just uow. Many good shows 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.

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

“Chance will not do the work.” —No one can afford to take chances with health. Yet how many during the Winter when coughs and colds are so dangerous, experiment with preparation after preparation. Take BAXTER'S Lung Preserver immediately and be sure. Mr Baxter did ail the experimenting 54 years ago and now you can promptly remedy cough, cold, sore throat, chest and bronchial troubles. This sterling specific is quick in its action, permanent in its rebel. Get large 2/6 bottle io day from chemist or store. —(Advt.)

Care and prudence is shown in the makeup of our Underwear. You get unusual wear and warmth out of these because they are pure wool and substantially knitted. Men’s Wool Pants and Singlets, 8/11 to 17/6. Flannel Unders, 8/11 to 12/1). Boys’ Wool Pants and Singlets, 7/6 to 8/6. Boys’ Flannel Unders, 6/11 to 8/11. Men’g Wool Socks, 2/6 to 4/11. Bays’ Golf Hose, pure wool, 3/6 to 7/6. Boys’ Wool Jerseys, 7/6 to 14/6. Men's Sweater Coats, all wool, 25/- to 39/6. Men’s Sweaters, 12/6 to 15/6. Wool Scarves, 6/11 to 10/6. Men’s Motoring Gloves, 26/6. Travelling Rugs, 39/6 to 55/-. A splendid selection in Men’s Shirts, in our famous make, 9/6 to 27/6. Boys’ Shirts, 3/11 to 12/6. We are wide awake to the wants of the sleeper. Pyjamas for big and little folk. 2/- in every £ you spend this week goes to the 6d Clothing Club. Any clerk in our store wants to see you to-day, whether you are in a hurry or not, at' H. & J. SMITH, Ltd., Progressive Stores, Invercargill, and Gore. ’Phones in all departments.—; (Advt.)

Keep the kiddies well. “NAZOL” is sure protection against coughs and colds. Sprinkle baby’s pillow. Older children can take it on sugar. 60 doses 1/6.—(Advt.)

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 invito all discharged soldiers and those waiting discharge to have their military hats reblocked, free of all cost, by the only hatter in Southland. We still give a 10 per cent, reduction to all returned soldiers.—. ■MASTERS, LTD, Dee street. — (Advt.)

Get rid of that stubborn cold. Take “NAZOL,” the penetrating, prompt and pure remedy. 1/6 buys 60 doses.— (Advt.),