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Southland Times, Issue 18824, 18 May 1920, Page 4

The daily attendance at kinema theatres in America is 25,000,000 peo.ple, or one in every four of the population. Two motor cyclists, one proceeding up Esk street and the other along Dee street, collided about 1.45 p.m. yesterday. Fortunately, neither was going at a fast speed, and no damage of consequence resulted. It iB stated that « man who has recently been buying and selling f arms in the Studholme and Oamaru districts, made a clear £3OOO out of an Oamaru property without going near it. "Unless we can find a remedy for the present state of affairs, we need not worry nbout the next generation, for there will be no, next generation,” declared a speaker at n recent meeting of Auckland women called to protest against the continued high prices of the necessaries of life. For the two weeks ended May 11 the exports from the port of Invercargill were valued as follow; —Lamb £15,350, mutton £18.843, other frozen meats £192, hides and skins £6806, phonnrum £7332, tallow £2612, wool £45,198. This would, principally, represent the produce taken on board by the Tainui. An interesting point as to what was the definition of an orchard was raised by counsel in a case recently before the Wanganui Court, who stalted that there were plenty of unattended orchards in the district where the apples fell off and the birds consumed them. Mr Wyvern Wilson, S.M., said it must be technically held that where fruit trees were growing, whether attended or not, this constituted an orchard. There has been some considerable discussion lately about the possibilities of grooving cotton in Australia. There is certainly a payable market. The Federal Ministry, it is stated, bar guaranteed a remunerative price for the next three years. Many years ago a small area was tried in Queensland, and as a result, the traveller may now, in certain districts, gather large quantities of raw cotton from plants that have been selfsown and have spread like weeds. Yesterday the newly elected committee of the South School made a tour of inspection accompanied by the headmaster, Mr liain, and saw the senior and junior scholars at work. The junior scholars under Miss Bellamy put on an effective tableau of a crowning, while the seniors went through the movements of their march for the Prince. It was stated that a definite promise had been made by the Department to commence the. new school in about two months’ time. Says the Dominion: We know what sort of impression the Prince of Wales has made in New Zealand. But what impression has New Zealand made on the Pnnce? Straws show how the wind blows. In a letter to a little Maori girl at Greytown who presented him with a mat, the Prince says ho is pleased to accept it as a souvenir of his first visit to New Zealand. This may legitimately be taken as indicating a desire on the part of our Royal guest that bis fiist visit shall not be his last. New Zealanders wall hope that before many years have passed they may have the pleasure of entertaining next time both a Prince and a Princess of Wales.

A strange coincidence has occurred in ■connection with the preparations for the planting of a kauri tree in Christchurch Public Gardens by the Prince of Wales. While the gardeners were digging the hole on the site at the bottom of the archway lawn, they unearthed a medallion struck in 1901 to commemorate the visit to Christchurch of the present King and Queen. The find was so significant that the curator (Mr J. Young) decided to ask the chairman of the board (Mr George Harper) to present the medal to the Prince when he planted the kauri. The medallion is just a little copper token, bearing the heads of the King and Queen on one side and H.M.S. Oplur on the other. It will be handed to the Prince in a little case just aa it was found. The time for the tree-planting ceremony has not yet been fixed.

It is reported, that an amalgamation of three large land agency businesses in Christchurch is pending.

A keen reader of the New Zealand School Journal is Admiral Halsey, who has asked the Prime Minister to see that a copy is regularly sent him.—N.Z. Times.

It is estimated that the iron deposits at Yampi Sound, West Australia, contain 97,000,000 million tons of ore of unusual purity.

A “lady” making her 178 th appearance before the Wellington Police Court last week pleaded; “The Prince arrived and I' took a drop too much.” She was fined 20s and a prohibition order was issued against her.

The Christchurch correspondent of the Southland Times telegraphs that there was sold by auction yesterday afternoon, "Strowanlea,” a residential jroperty in Park Terrace, in the estate of the late' Mrs G. G. Stead. The purchaser was Mr J. D. McGruer, lately of Invercargill, but now of Christchurch, the price being £6OOO.

Messrs Dalget3 r and Co., • Ltd., draw attention to a mistake in their advertisement which appeared in yesterday morning’s paper. The auctioneers will sell at the Lumsden Stock Sale to-morrow 400 2 and 4-tooth hill wethers, not ewes as was previously advertised, in place of the 1000 4, 6, and 8-tooth hill ewes which were sold privately.

The anticipation of hearing a fine programme of music by the Hibernian Band drew a large crowd of people to No 2 gardens on Sunday afternoon, and the band’s splendid rendering of a difficult and classical programme was highly appreciated. The overture “Zampa” and the air vario “Simeon,” with its imitation of bells, were probably two of the finest numbers heard locally from a brass band.

A Ponsonby woman who omitted to lock the door of her residence when leaving it on a shopping expedition one day last week returned to find that some person or persons had entered the building and taken £ls from a handbag. Otherwise the contents of the house (states the Auckland Star) went undisturbed. The intruder must have had a fairly good knowledge of the movements of the lady in question, for she was only absent from the house for a few hours.

During last month, according to the Gazette, the total arrivals in the dominion from all oversea ports was 3326, while 3553 people left the country. As usual, the great bulk of the passenger traffic was between New Zealand and the Commonwealth, but in the period mentioned there were 328 arrivals from and 311 departures to the United Kingdom. By way of comparison it is interesting to note that during April of 1919 the total arrivals in the dominion were 1112 and departures 1743. In no case do the figures of arrivals include members of the Expeditionary Force.

The reporters have been ‘letting themselves go” in describing the journeys of the Prince. One enthusiast, describing a journey by train, writes about ‘‘the landscape beaming as a face that had been washed by tears of sadness at parting,” and he also gets to work on the piston roda of the engines “singing a song of triumph.” Next please! No one has yet written about the coal shining like the eyes of fair women; or the sweat-rags of the loco, men exhaling lovely incense, or the sleepers singing a psalm of joy. There is really no reason why the sleepers should not have a chorus. Come on, ye knights of the pen. “Let her go, Gallagher!”—Foxton Herald.

When the Prince returned to the city from the Roy*! race meeting he and Admiral Halsey paid an informal visit to the Canterbury Club, telegraphs our Christchurch corrosjiondent. They left the Club on foot at 6.15. When crossing the Worcester street bridge and Oxford Terrace the Prince was very nearly run down by a motor car, the occupants of which, recognising the Prince, stopped immediately. The men in the car had evidently looked upon good red wine, and we.re at that stage when social values had become slightly vague. “Hullo Ted. Cheerio Teddy,” they called in unison, and the Prince, who did not appear to mind their familiarity, bowed his acknowledgments.

An Auckland youth went to the police station recently for a permit to buy ammunition for a pea-rifle. At the Police Court subsequently Mr J. E. Wilson, S.M., was introduced to George Walker, who sold the rifle at auction (without a permit) to James Hartley, who came along for selling through Arthur’s agency (without a permit), and A. H. Jones made his bow as the auctioneer who sold (without a permit) to Joseph Murphy, who bobbed up in Court as a dealer who sold (without a permit) to the youth who had completed the circuit by contacting with the police. All the parties declared that they were ignorant of the law which required a permit for the sale of firearms, and they were ordered to pay costs.

A correspondent writes to the Dominion to say that the bowling team in Australia at the present time referred to almost daily in the cable messages as the "New Zealand team" is by no means a New Zealand combination. It is purely and simply an Auckland team and should be known as such. It may seem peculiar to the untravelled bowlers in the Dominion to learn of a team going to Australia to play during the winter, but though the weather is not always suitable, nearly all the big clubs have their winter greens, on which they can play should they so desire, all the year round. As the winter weather in Sydney and Melbourne is mild, frequently very' fine bowls can be enjoyed by members of clubs with winter greens practically without extra expense, ts the greens have to be looked after all the year round in any case.

At the annual meeting of the Hamilton Law Society on Friday Mr H. T. Gillies said that the fees had recently been increased, but in view of the ever-increasing cost of living he thought that the incoming council should consider whether they should not be again increased. He also pointed out that the salaries of the Supreme Court judges had not been altered for 10 years, with result that some inferior practitioners were earning as much as judges. The number of judges was also quite inadequate, and it w r as his honest belief that many of them worked 75 hours per week. The same applied to the magistrates. The recent increases granted to them were not high enough. The clerks in the magistrates’ courts were also underpaid, and should be granted increases. Mr Gillies said that the society should also advocate the appointment of a resident judge at Hamilton, where business was quite as great, if not greater, than in Dunedin.

Appreciation of kindness received while travelling is expressed in a letter to the Wellington Post from a correspondent (“A Travelling Mother"). The writer says;— “I travelled down from Taumarunui on the night of April 16 with a baby, and received great kindness and thoughtfulness from the gentlemen in my carriage. Everyone knows how awkward it is for a mother with a baby to get out to get any refreshment. In that way I did not experience such awkwardness, for I had just got nicely settled when a gentleman came to me and offered to get me refreshment and hot water when I desired it. I was most grateful; he got refreshment twice for mo, for which I neglected to pay him, somehow feeling he was travelling right through. So 1 feel that the travelling mothers of to-day have a lot to be thankful for, and my letter is meant to be a tribute to the kindly courtesy of some gentleman who disappeared into the night, not, I trust, with the feeling that women with babies will take all without any sense of obligation. I was, and am, most grateful, and I’m sure all women with children will feel the same towards thoughtfulness and kindness so well expressed; for most people these days look askance when a woman with a baby enters a carriage. Babies are so much wanted, and mothers must travel sometimes. Flappers are the mothers of the future, and it behoves them to be considerate when travelling."

“I would suggest to the Welfare League, which is composed of charitably-minded, very wealthy people, that it should donate a challenge cup, open to the whole wide world, for the worst slum,” stated Mr J. McKenzie at a housing demonstration at Wellington last Wednesday night. “That cup would never leave New Zealand. I recently visited the slums of Dublin, and I thought they were bad enough, but there waa nothing in England, Scotland or Ireland, to equal the alums of Wellington.”

The theft of an electric bulb from a motor car recently had an unpleasant sequel for the owner of the car, as he had to answer a charge at the Auckland Police Court (states the Herald) of' having driven his car without sufficient lights. It was stated by defendant’s counsel (Mr Greville) and shown in evidence that the bulb had been extracted from the lamp while the owner was on the Newmarket station platform. He and a friend were on the way to obtain another bulb when the car was stopped by the police. The information was dismissed without costs.

The arrival of a shipment of 4500 tons of sulphur at Auckland by the Port Melbourne marks an interesting stage in the importation of this material (says a northern exchange.) Until recently the Dominion depended upon its supplies of sulphur, used in the manufacture of phosphates, on the markets of Japan. Recent operations in the industry have made the markets of America a better commercial project. The sulphur landed in Auckland came from Texas. Describing the method of obtaining the sulphur, which is 994 per cent pure, an officer of the ship stated that it is raised from 3000 feet below the surface by means of a shaft, into one end of which are placed steam pipes which convey steam to the deposits and this melts the sulphur rock. In a molten state the sulphur is pumped up the shaft, and run into bin®, where it solidifies and is ready for shipment. The method provides commercial sulphur of high purity.

Much the most interesting presentation made by the Mayor to the Prince at the Wellington Town Hall (says the Post), was that of a greenstone Maori mere, handsomely polished, about 9 inches long. The presentation was made on behalf of Mrs Riekus and her brother, Mr Teone Pohio, of Otaki. The mere presented is a portion of a historic mere, about 2ft 6in long, which has been in the possession of the Pohio family in Otago and Canterbury since long before the arrival of Europeans in New Zealand. It was used with great execution in the stirring days of intertribal fighting, and has been cherished as a family heirloom ever since. Twenty years ago the historic weapon was cut, and the handsome ornament handed to His Royal Highness to-day is a genuine part of it It is of the finest greenstone, and is splendidly cut and polished. Needless to say, the Prince was delighted to receive this truly valuable gift.

The many people who listened to the delightful music of the Royal Artillery Band when it visited Auckland at the time of the 1913-1914 Exhibition will be pleased to learn that a number of the bandsmen were so favourably impressed with this country that they have announced their intention of re-visiting it and settling here (says the Auckland Star). They hope to make a living in the musical profession, and with the talent they possess, and the regard in which they are held, they should experience no difficulty in this respect. It is understood that they will arrive at Auckland in a few months' time. It has been a matter of speculation with many people as to how the band fared in the war. These will be glad to learn that while the band took an active part, both as fighters and players, yet the majority of the members who visited the dominion were fortunate in coming through safe and sound.

Mr J. H- Stringer, who was among the veterans presented to the Prince of Wales at the military parade in Christchurch served in the Crimean War as a gunner in the Royal House Artillery. He was then only 18 years of age, but this did not prevent him winning a medal for distinguished conduct in the field. In September, 1855, during the final bombardment of Sebastopol, the officer in charge of the gun of which Mr Stringer was No. 2, ordered that a shot be fired into the protecting parapet that the gun might be brought to bear on a body of Russians. The shot was fired, but when the smoke cleared it was seen that a gabion had been blown into such a position that it was impossible to lay the gun. On the call for a volunteer Mr Stringer at once stepped forward, left the protection of the parapet, crossed the fire-swept space in front of the battery, and cleared away the obstruction, returning uninjured. In addition to the medal he received for this deed, Mr Stringer was also awarded one of the 500 French Crimean medals distributed among the English troops, and the English and Turkish Crimean medals.

The extraordinary advance made in wireless telephony during the last year or two is indicated by the British Department of Overseas Trade in an official bulletin. Commercial wireless telephony can now be effective over considerable distances, and the Marconi Company is producing portable wireless telephone sets with a guaranteed range of 150 miles, this range being half the maximum obtainable in favourable circumstances. For fixed stations, sets with a guaranteed range of over 1000 miles are on the market. A feature of the wireless telephone is the absence of the distraction found in the ordinary telephone; the sound is short and sharp. Wireless telephony has been adopted as a regular means of communication for the London-Paris airplane service. A traveller by airplane can maintain conversation with a land station 150 miles away, and miniature telephone exchanges can be established on airplanes so that they may talk to one another as well as to land stations. A calling device has been evolved so that continuous attendance at the receiver is not necessary.

Commenting on the Prime Minister’s statement with reference to the sugar supply, a Wellington correspondent says:— Mr Massey has already stated publicly that the people of New Zealand, who have had the cheapest sugar in the world for the whole period of the war, must not ex;>ect to get their sugar at the same price for very much longer. However, on the same occasion, be said that he hoped and believed that, even at the new price, New' Zealand would still have the cheapest sugar in the world. The probabilities seem to be that the new price will be about 6d per lb. The price in Australia is 6d, but to keep the price at this level the Australian Government is paying some sort of subsidy. Sugar cannot be imported into this country, from Java or elsewhere, to-day, at less than £BO per ton, which is a little more than Bld per lb. The other day some sugar was stolen from a ship in Wellington, and when the thieves were caught, the sugar was valued in the charge sheet at lOd per lb. That was the value put on it by the ship—an American vessel.

A remit for the annual conference of the R.S.A. was moved by Mr A. B. Sievwright at a meeting of the Wellington R.S.A. last Wednesday 7 evening as follows:—“ That the R.S.A. demands preference for returned soldiers, sailors, and nurses when public appointments are made, and recommend that preference be given by private employers also.” It was stated by Mr Samuels that in New South Wales there existed a law under which preference had to be given to returned soldiers where available. In one case a penalty of £lO had been inflicted for a breach of this law. Mr H. Brown said that a returned man was not only on some occasions up against the employers, but in many cases against the unions and the union secretaries. It was one thing to get preference from employers, and another to obtain it from the union secretaries. There was also the case of the juvenile labour. The matter was discussed at length. Mr W. Bell suggested that the matter be referred to a subcommittee to draft the remit. It was a most important matter, and should be very carefully gone into, so that it might be presented in the best possible, form. It was decided to refer the remit to a committee comprising the three conference delegatee for them to frame it in accordance with the expressed, wish of the mooting.

An important departure in the policy of public works construction is announced in connection with the Wairoa-Waikokopu branch line (says a Gisborne correspondent). Hitherto the Department has rigidly adhered to the system of day labour under the co-operative system, but it is now calling for tenders for a large cutting on the route. Gangs of Maoris are engaged on the construction works on the flat, near Whakakia, and they are working on the cooperative system, but this cutting is too large, and requires skilled work. The district engineer stated that he would shortly be calling tenders for the construction of a large cutting on the Gisbome-Napier line, near Ngatapa. It is anticipated that under contract the work will bo carried through much more expeditiously than under the co-operative system.

The Auckland profiteering tribunal eat at Hamilton last week for the purpose of receiving complaints. A number of complaints were forwarded, . covering alleged overcharges on timber, tobacco, meat extract, painting and hotel charges. In the case of meat extract and tobacco excessive prices had been charged in both instances. The default was considered to be trivial, nad it was decided that the cases would be met by an immediate correction of prices and refunds on previous sales. The firms concerned were notified accordingly. In future similar cases prosecutions will be recommended without further warning. The painting, paperhanging and hotel accommodation charges were under investigation. The tribunal was impressed by the small number of complaints received.

The perfect figure moulder is the frontlacing Goddess Corsets. These Corsets are sold by THOMSON & BEATTIE, Ltd., in sizes 22 to 27 inches. Prices, 19/6 and 24/6; and are guaranteed not to rust, break, or tear. If they prove unsatisfactory they will be replaced free of charge. If ordering by letter do not overlook mentioning size required.—(Advt.)

Here is a souvenir of the Prince’s visit to Southland that should meet with a big demand. A specially produced “Prince of Wales Writing Tablet,” combining a good shilling’s worth of correspondence paper, with a fine reproduction of the Prince in soldier’s garb. This is well worth having, and early buying is necessary to secure one. Price 1/- (posted anywhere 1/3). Hyndman’s, Dee street, Invercargill.

HATS for men, youths, and boys— a fine showing of ail the popular styles and value prices. UNDRILL’S, opp. P.O.— (Advt.)

Every week new Models, Ready-for-wears and Untrimmed Hats are appearing in the stocks at PRICE & BULLEID'S, Ltd. There the styles are smart and attractive and the colours the most recently introduced. The Millinery section is one that receives the best possible attention in buying. Every style is right up-to-date. Prices for all Hats are quoted right down at the lowest possible margin of profit. A feature with Messrs Price & Bulleid’e, Ltd., Millinery trade is their made-to-order flection where all orders are promptly and efficiently executed at a reasonable charge. (Advt.)

“Chance will not do the work.” (Scott). —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 aii the experimenting 64 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 ita relief. Get large 2/6 bottle io-day from chemist or store.—(Advt.).

Great preparations for the Prince's arrival. All our departments are aglow with special offerings. See windows and showroom for exceptional offerings in Coats. Black Sealette Coats, 190/- to 500/-; Coats in smart velour cloth, 147/-, 254/-. Covert Coats, really new, 105/- to 168/-. Tweed Coats, new designs, 84/- to 147/-. Black Rubber Coats, 99/6. Oil Coats, 119/-. Smart Gabardine Coats, 84/- to 144/-. Wool-knitted Coats, warm and comfortable, 35/- to IXO/-. Wool Jumpers, 70/- to 119/-. A splendid selection of smart Winter Costumes, Serges in Navy and Black, 75/- to 294/-. Tweed Costumes, 84/- to 190/-. Smart Black and White Check Costumes, 117/6 to 147/-. See special bargain table of Silk Blouses, your choice 22/6. Call and see our lovely show at H. & J. SMITH, Ltd., Progressive Stores, Invercargill, and Gore. ’Phones in all departments.— (Advt.)

MASTERS, LTD., were the originators of the 10 per cent, discount to returned soldiers. Other storekeepers have copied ui and wo now go one better. We now invite all discharged soldiers and those waiting discharge to have their military bate reblocked, free of all cost, by the only hattex in Southland. We still give a 10 per cent, reduction to all returned soldiers.—e MASTERS, LTD., Dee street. — (Advt.) MOTOBING IN HOT WEATHER. An American lady touring N.Z. considers Q-TOL indispensably as a skin emollient. Prevents skin becoming ingrained with dirt, (Advt.) ft Sixty doses of “NAZOL" cost only 1/6. Splendid for coughs, colds, throat and cheat soreness. Get busy with “NAZOL" to-day. (Advt.) Get rid of that stubborn cold. Taka "NAZOL,” the penetrating, prompt and pure remedy. 1/6 buys 60 doses.—(Advt.) Choice Dried Fruits—Prime Sultanas, Currants, Seeded Raisins, Seedless Raisins, Prunes, Lemon Peel. Also choice Canned Fruits at BAXTER’S.—(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.) “Something worth talking about!” Th+ marvellous way “NO RUBBING LAUNDRY HELP” enables the washing to be dona without any back-breaking rubbing. Avoid “Just-as-goods.” 1/- packet sufficient for 7or 8 washings. — (Advt.; Be emphatic. Insist on genuine “NAZOL.” Nothing like it for preventing or relieving coughs and colds. No cold is Nazol-proof 60 doses 1/6. (Advt.) A friend for you! “NAZOL” instantly relieves coughs and colds. Get a Nazal Inhaler. —(Advt.)