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Southland Times, Issue 18826, 20 May 1920, Page 4

The fund to assist self determlnalson for Ireland has realised £231! in the Greymouth dh.rict (says the Star). Established to popularise the wearing of veils by women, the Veiling Association of New Vo: k, lias arranged a national vet! week. It i". Hated that the Union Company will resume the monthly Sydney to San Francisco service in November, converting the vessels to oil burners. It is estimate;! that fully 1000 black swans have been shot on the Wairarapa Lake since the opening of the shooting season. A reccnl Gazette contains a notification of the creation of a now office-—that of Under-Secretary of the Immigration Department. Between 40 and 50 men arc now engaged on the initial construction operations in connection with (he erection of the Hicks Bay Freezing Works. A young woman inmate of the Auckland Mental Hospital, who had been missing for five days, was discovered recently at Grey Lynn, wandering about in male attire. An important meeting of the litigant, shareholders in the New Zealand Farmers’ Fertiliser Co., Ltd., will be held in Allen's Hall on Saturday next. Fuller particulars arc advertised in this issue. The Palmerston gasworks were down to the last shovelful of coal or thereabouts recently, but a truck load turned up in the late afternoon of that day, and saved the situation —temporarily. Evidence of cargo pillaging was forcibly brought to the notice of a Wanganui tradesman recently. A box of hats consigned to him had originally contained 59 articles of headgear, hut when the box was opened there were only two or three loft. “Join the R.A.F. and see the world,” reads a big recruiting poster for the Royal Air Force in Dublin. Ami underneath a ifinn Feincr, with an obvious gift of humour, has added: “Join the R.I.C. (Royal Irish Constabulary), and see the other world I'’ Ellham is sadly lacking in accommodation for the travelling public (remarks the Argus). Recently some of (ho male members of the English Pierrots Company had to sire)') in a railway carriage, all the hotels being full. The lady member;:- were billeted in private houses. To commemorate the Prince’s visit the Mayor (Mr John Stead) very thoughtfully invito:! the school children of the town to a matinee in the Civic Picture Theatre yesterday afternoon. About 2000 youngsters accompanied by the teachers availed themselves of His Worship’s hospitality, and, judging by the pandemonium that was general during the screening of n suitable programme, they enjoyed themselves to the full. A private screening of the Fox film, “The Honour System,” to lie shown at the Municipal Theatre on Saturday, proved that the picture is a very fine production. It deals with the United State., prisons’ system before and after the recent prison reforms were introductl. The drama (lords with its subject- with the gloves off, and the horrors of Sing Sing prison in its won; I, days are shown in a maimer that creates a lasting impression.

At the Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., Robert Marshall Gilmour was charged with assaulting Morgan O’Brien by catching him by the throat and aho with trespassing on O’Brien’s property at Makarcwa. In asking that the accused be remanded Senior Sergeant. Eccies stated that Gilmour had just been liberated from gaol after having served fourteen days on a charge of trespass, and ho was satisfied that the accused was mentally deficient. The Magistrate remanded the accused for one week for medical observation.

A son of Dr Falconer, medical superintendent at the Dunedin Hospital, was among the visitors at that instituiion to witness the visit of the Prince of Whiles (says the Otago Daily Times). The boy— Murray Alexander—was in possession of a rather curious relic, a baton passed on to him by Ids grandfather on the boy’s first birthday—May Id, 1911. His grandfather had explained that the stall had belonged to the lad’s great-great-grandfather, James Murray, whose stall it was as a member of the Society of High Const-allies of Edinburgh. This society was instituted in 1011, but. one branch dated back to the 11th or 12th century, when David I of Scotland founded the Abbey of Holyrood. The members are elected from well-known and respected residents of Edinburgh. It is th» duty of the members to be ready when called upon by the Lord Provost and magistrates to attend as a guard of honour at Holyrood Palace when royalty is there, also to attend (he King’s Lord High Commissioner to the Church of Scotland, on the occasion of the election of Scottish peers to rhe House of Lords when the freedom of the city is presented to notable people, etc. The James Murray mentioned above belonged’to Calton Ward, No. lof High Notables. G.R. on the baton probably dates from King George 111, and probably the holder was in attendance during the visit of King George IV to Edinburgh in 1822. He was born in 1782 and died in 1826.

After the supper room had been locked up ut the conclusion of the Royal ball in Nelson gome miscreants broke in and stole goods to the value of between £2O and £3O.

An Auckland Press Association telegram states that resentment is expressed by the trustees of the will of the late Major Brown at the attitude of the authorities in Wellington in endeavouring to secure his collection of insects for the Dominion Museum. One of the trustees stated to-day that in a letter cent to the trustees last October the prohibition against export was absolute and final. There was nothing about it being merely for a time. As a matter of fact the object of prohibiting the collection from leaving the Dominion seemed solely that it should go to the Wellington Museum.

Parisicnncs arc up in arms against a proposal before the Parliamentary Financial Commission to prohibit the importation of eilk stockings. It is stated that 20,000,000 pairs of silk stockings are imported into France annually, and that it is essential, so as to prevent the further depreciation of the franc abroad, to prohibit the purchase of useless luxuries like perfumes and silk hose. When the subject was raised in the Commission one deputy, who employs feminine labour,on a large scale, stated that he had recently opened for his hands a co-opera-tive store, and he found that members paid more for silk stockings and similar articles than they did for food and rink.

Growth is admittedly a sure sign of success—and success is the result of straight dealing—of consistently meritorious service. This must then be taken os the reason why Messrs Bath & Sons have found it necessary to build for their own occupation, a new and commodious reinforced concrete garage. It is up-to-date in every respect, with electric light throughout, and provided with every convenience for the quick handling, repairing and storage of motor cars. Other appreciable features are the Ladies’ Waiting Rooms (gas heated), Special Dark Room for Tyres, Washdown Pit, abrcnc-e of pillars, etc., etc. In short, the opening of (his Garage murks the advent of a distinctly bettor service for motorists. Call and inspect to-day, when in for the Prince’s reception. .). BATH & SONic, Yanow street, Invercargill.—(Advt.)

Honour our Prince, Free to the Children. —An attendant will be in front of our premise.; on Thursday morning between the hour of 10 to 11 a.m., to present flags free to all school children. Roll up and secure a flag at 11. & J. SMITH, Ltd.. The Progressive Stores, Tay street, where supreme values can be acquired under the easiest and most pleasant conditions. — (Advt.)

The largest and best selection of Eiderdown Quilts that THOMSON & BEATTIE, Ltd., have ever had the pleasure of showing is now on view in (heir Manchester Department. They are all from the best English makers, McLintoekV, Woolvena and j Veio. Pram sizes, (J/9 to 19/G; Cot sizes, 32/(1 to 30/0. Single Bed sizes, at 59/6. Double Bod sizes 40/6 to 12 guineas. Colourings to match any roam.—(Advt.)

The “Aqunbacta’’ is the name of a high grade English Rainproof Overcoat for men. These Coats, which are made of an 80 per cent, wool cloth, proofed, can be procured from THOMSON & BEATTIE, Ltd. Skilfully cut, well tailored throughout, and lined with a woo! check lining. Prices run from £7 7/- to £7 15/-. (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 eaily buying is necessary to secure one. Price 1/- (posted anywhere 1/3). llyndman’s, Dee street, Invercargill.

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

.Every week new Models, Rcady-for-wears and Untrimmed Hals arc appearing in the stocks at. PRICE & BULhEID’S, Ltd. There the styles are email 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’s, Ltd., Millinery trade is their made-to-order section where ail 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 alter preparation. Take BAXTER’S Lung Preserver immediately and be sure. Mr Baxter did ah the experimenting 54 years ago and now you can promptly remedy cough, cold, eora throat, clicst and bronchial troubles. Thin .‘telling Hjeci/ic is quick in its action, permanent in ns relict. Get large 2/6 bottle to-day from chemist or store. — (Advt.)

iIASTEXiS, LTD,, were the originators oi the 10 per cent, discount to returned soldiers. Cither 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 reblocked, free oi all cost, by the only hatter in Southland. We still give a ID per cent, reduction to all returned soldiers.—■ MASTERS, LTD., Dee slice:. — (Advt.)

Sixty doses of “NAZOL” cost only 1/6. Splendid for coughs, colds, throat ami chest soreness. Get busy with “NAZOL” to-day. (Advt.)

Choice Dried Fruits—Prime Sultanas, Currants, Scfeded Raisins, Seedless Raisins, Prunes, Lemon Peel. Alsu 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!” The marvellous way “NO RUBBiNG LAUNDRY HELP” enables the washing to be done without any back-breaking rubbing. Avoid “Just-as-goods.” 1/- packet sufiiciciu fur 7or S washings.— (Advt.)