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Southland Times, Issue 18829, 24 May 1920, Page 4

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS. “Citizen.” —Yes. A Wanganui County Councilor at the meeting recently stated that a few days ego he had been obliged to pay 2s (id each for grass seed sacks. It i« estimated that the expense of sending the Wanganui Garrison Band to the Ballarat contest in October, 1921, will aggregate about £IOOO. To most people the idea of selling butter by the yam is, to say the least, unusual, but this is the custom in Cambridge, England. Two young seamen aged 16 and 18 years deserted from the sailing ship Huin recently (states the Greymouth Star) and so far have not been arrested. An elderly sailor charged with drunkenness at the Thames Police Court recently said, “I had a couple of pick-me-up:;, and they knocked me down.”

“It is 20 years since the railway tariff was reviewed. It is quite obsolete, and one mass of anomalies,” said Mr A. Leigh Hunt, at the meeting of the Central Chamber of Commerce at Wellington recntlju

Cotton is largely used nowadays in the making of artificial silk, which is produced by dissolving the fibres and reducing the resulting thick solution to fine threads, in which there is no trace of the original cellular construction of cotton.

An Irishman who was fined at the Thames Police Court for being drunk was stated to have pulled a bush out of a front garden ami tried to put it in his buttonhole. When spoken to he said ho was a Sinn Feiner, and could do what he liked.

The Marine Department announces that the Auckland rock oyster season commenced on May 10. Th price of these oysters is £1 Os Gd per tack, as against 14s Gd, the price lust season. The increased cost is attributed to the higher rates for labour, sacks and other charges.

The annual meeting of the North Chnttnn School committee fjm May 3 was attended by five householders, Mr A. McQueen presiding. The statement of accounts submitted by the retiring committee showed that (he receipts for the year amounted to £33 .Is old ami the expenditure to £l4 Ss 0;1, the ltalar.ee in hand being £lB 17s s?d. The average attendance for the year was 15. The following were elected to the new committee: —Chairman and secretary, Mr A. McQueen; Rev. J. S. Young, Messrs C. Colder. A. P. Rennie and J. Nicholson.

The Irish terriers were inadvertently omitted from the report of the Kennel Club’s show in Saturday's issue and in this class Mr J. Doc scored in the dog entries with two fine terriers. The dog that was awarded the special for the best Irish terrier in the show was a compactly built terrier, well set upon good legs with a fine set of feet. The dog that was placed second was the father of the previous animal, but did not. show the same quality as his son. The bitches were not so good as the dogs, and lacked Irish character. Mr O'Connor secured the majority of winning tickets in the bitch classes.

The sale is reported of part of Rakahouka estate. The area is 800 acres, being the homestead block anti known throughout Southland as Mr James Fleming's farm. When Mr Fleming retired from active farming he sold out to Mr James Milne, who has since worked the property. The new owner is Lieutenant-Colonel J. Hargcst, D.5.0., late of Mandcviilc. Colonel Hargest has a brilliant war record and returned soldier settler- in Jivcrcargil! district will be pleased to hear that lie hn? settled in their midst. The sale was effected by Messrs Colin McDonald, R. LI. Caws and Co.

The respondent in a divorce suit heard by Sir John Suhnond in Wellington last week was a patient in the Porirua Mental Hospital, and the.cfore required to have a '■guardian.'’ In his former capacity of So-licitor-General, S;r John Salmond hat! been guardian to the man in question, but his elevation to the Bench had deprived the patient of his tutelage. So before the petition could be proceeded with somebody had to fill the gap, and the appointment (which would have gone to the SolicitorGcneinl had there been such a person) fell to one of the solicitors in the Crown Law Office. The case was then heard.

The legal habit nf feigning ignorance concerning common things sometimes leads to elaborate explanations in Conn (says the New Zealand Herald). A member of the Bar engaged at tiic Supreme Court on Tuesday did not, however, indulge in any such nibterfupe when a witness was telling him how much liquor he had hud on an occasion in question. The witness said lie had had two diinks of beer. Counsel promptly asked whether they were long ones. “One was,” said the witness. “The other was what is call?:! a half-handle. ’’ “it’s quite all right,” said counsel promptly. "I understand what you mean.”

These are stirring times for local chemists and doctors (says the Dominion). In reply to an inquiry one city chemist admitted that the busiest time since 1918 had been experienced since the visit of the Prince of Wales to Wellington and they could not but draw the conclusion that the assembling of large crowds had been a factor in the spread of the latest wave of influenza. Most of the business being done was in cough cures. It seemed that the influenza this time had brought with it a very severe and obstinate cough. A feature that could not. [ail to be noted was the wholesale manner in which it was attacking children, who were subject to bleeding at the nose, as were many of the subject? of influenza in 1918.

The arrangements for the transport of the Prince’s party (hiring: their stay in Invercargill was entrusted to the Invercargill Tourist Company. They were asked lo supply 10 cars ami it was their aim to provide the ears a? near uniformity as possible. The cars comprising II Studcbaffeiv, a Nash, Buick, Overland, Dodge and Oddsmobile made a striking procession as they slowly made their way to the railway station to await the arrival of the Royal party. Each car was numbered and as the members of the party were provided with cards, so many being allotted to each car, everything went off without a hitch. Before leaving with the Royal train on Thursday night Mr Davy?, the officer in charge of transport, complimented the management of the Tourist Company on the smart appearance of the cars, and the attention of the drivers to detail and instructions.

“Residential buildings in most of the American towns are generally of wood," says Mr W. H. Morton, in his travel report to the Wellington City Council, “and frequently have great architectural merit in the designs. In New York City such is not the case, and the great majority of the population appeared to live in apartment houses, which were generally seven or eight stories in height. The use of apartment houses euch as these would not, I venture to believe, be looked upon with favour in this country. There are, however, apartment houses, or flats as they are sometimes called, which aro in every way satisfactory, with sufficient air space about them for the lighting and ventilation of the various rooms. In many of the older of the blocks of buildings to be found in America built as apartment houses it is impossible to believe that satisfactory conditions in regard to ventilation and lighting can be effectively provided.”

The Rev. C. J. Bush-King has just received a letter with a history, in the respect that it has taken 575 days to come from England to Dunedin. Originally posted in Sling Camp on October 24, 1918, it bears the post-mark of London, October 25, 1918. The next date shows March 7, 1919; then March 29, 1919; followed by May 17, 1920. There is n gap of 419 days which is not accounted for.

The London correspondent of the Christchurch Press writing on April 8, says;— The bar with stars, indicating years of service, which arc attached to the medals issued to the workers of the New Zealand War Contingent Association, is very greatly appreciated by the recipients. Mr I. W. Raymond, late chairman of the executive, on whose initiative the medals and bars were sanctioned, has received scores of letters from his old associates expressing delight at the design of the bar.

From inquiries made by a New Zealand Times reporter, there appears to be little hope of householders in Wellington obtaining more than a meagre supply of coal while the winter lasts. Dealers advise that trie shipments coming to hand are "totally inadequate to meet the demand,” and in the majority of instances orders are booked up a long way in advance. Householders have persisted in ordering and paying for supplies in advance, and as the coal arrives these orders will have to be filled before later ones can be considered.

Corporation leaseholds were sold by Messrs Bray Bros., Ltd., at their salerooms, Dee street, on Saturday morning. The town leaseholds were, in each case, taken up by the present occupiers at the upset annual rental. The Roslyn Bush lands were knocked down to the present occupiers at upset value with the exception of sections 8, 9 and 10, block X and section 20, block XI. which were secured by John Christopher Fahey and James Kennard respectively. Lot No. 3, comprising sections 4 and 5, block X, was passed in by the auctioneers.

Mr Andrew McKeating, son of the late Patrick McKeating. Wilson street (says the Galloway Advertiser) lias, through Messrs Moyr, solicitors, Edinburgh, received intimation that, by the death of his uncle in New Zealand, he has become heir to a fortune which amounts to £50,000. McKeating served during the war in the Royal Scots Fusiliers, and since his discharge from the army has been working on farms around Ballantrae and on the improvement scheme on Lord Inchcape’s estate at Glenapp.

The intended flight by Captain Dickson and Mr T. D. Burnett from Fairlie to the Hermitage was commenced on Friday, but was not completed. Starting about 10.30 in bright, calm weather, they struck a nor’west gale overhead, but made their way over Fox Peak range, and over Lake Tekapo against the gale. The Alps and valleys were hidden by clouds, and it was useless to go further. The situation of the Hermitage and the lie of the valleys could bo made out, and Captain Dickson is satisfied that the Mackenzie basin and the hills between it and Fairlie are good flying country.

One of the sights of Dunedin which the Prince and his suite voluntarily attended was the Otago Early Settlers’ Museum. The Prince was particularly interested in a sewing machine that has a history. It was brought out by a lady who, when in London, sewed for Queen Alexandra when she was Princess of Wales. After the machine had b??n used by its owner for family work for years, she sold it, with other things, it auction, and lost trace of it, but on coming to Dunedin on a visit from Wellington, she found it in the Early Settlers’ Museum and recognised it, not only by its number, but also by its type, which she had made in London out of a box got from a grocer.

The short supply of coal is again causing the Dunedin gasworks engineer (Mr J. Hungcrford) considerable anxiety (says Saturday’s Otago Daily Times). The Flora, which was bringing a supply of coal from the West Coast, was delayed, and this left the gasworks with only sufficient coal to carry them over Monday. The local Coal Board hud the shortage explained to it, and it has allowed the gaswarks to secure a supply from the Kaituna’s cargo to tide the works over till the Flora’s cargo conies to hand. The prospect:; for future supplies arc, however, not too bright, and it would appear that (lie gasworks will have to work on small stocks for some time to come. It may be remarked that within the last three months the position has at times been most uncertain, and that on one or two occasions the works have been left with ns little as one day’s stock of coal in hand.

Thn Admiralty has announced that H.M.S. Zealandia is to bo scrapped and sold, as being out of date. Originally, this vessel was named the New Zealand, and she carried trophies and monetary gifts contributed by the people in the Dominionmore especially from residents in Timaru raid Christchurch —and there was the carved bell, the present from the Maoris. All the frophic= and funds {after the official

audit i were transferred to H.M.S. New Zealand, and they wore on hoard the newer vessel a! the time of Admiral Jellicoe’s official visit to the Dominion. The funds ;übscribed to provide prizes and awards to the crew of the Zealand!:! were naturally not drawn on during the course of the war, end the accumulated interest will make provirion for Immhome awards from now onward. to the personnel in the New Zealand. H.M.S. Zealandia was one of the King Edward Nil type, and the only warship of this class now in commission is H.M.S. Commonwealth, which is stationed at Invergordon as a gunnery training ship, under (he orders of the Commandcr-in-Chief, Scotland. The battleships Africa, Hibernia, Hindustan, and Dominion (all King Edward VIPs) have also been placed on the sale list.

A General Headquarters instruction announces that war medals and the N.Z. Government certificate of honourable service in connection with the Great War 1914-19 will no-t be issued to men who belong to the following categories: —fa) Those found guilty by court-martial of desertion or an offence under sections 17 or IS of the ArmyAct (fraud, embezzlement, stealing, malingering, wilful self injury, producing or aggravating by means of misconduct, disease or infirmity'or delaying cure, or disgraceful misconduct), (bi Soldiers who have been discharged with ignominy or expressly on account of misconduct or an conviction b,r civil power or on beimt sentenced to penal servitude, (d Soldier; who have been convicted bv civil power In sentences of six months or more, (d> Soldiers who have been returned to New Zealand and discharged with ignominy or expressly on account of misconduct wi'hout. having actually taken port in military operations against the enemy, (e > Soldiers who deliberately evaded service with their units by refusing to submit to vaccination or inoculation, or who deliberately or by misconduct rendered themselves unfit for active service and were returned to New Zealand and discharged without having actually taken part in military operations against the enemy. These disqualifications will not, however, prejudice claims on account of services subsequently and satisfactorily rendered.

Good Nows. —Prime Factory Butter reduced in price-only 1/7 per lb. All finest Dairies, 1/7 per lb, in quantities to suit purchasers. Cost of living reduced at Baxter’s Grocery, Dee street. — (Advt.)

NEW FURS. —Attractive, beautiful Furs, just to hand at PRICE & BULLEID’S, Ltd., Tav street —lovely glossy Furs of the very latest styles in collars and muffs, teal squirrel, brown bear, skunk, black wolf, black fox, opossum. They arc wonderfully effective and beautiful in every way.—(Advt .) PROPORTION OF WORKING DAYS. At Glasgow recently an authority stated that the ratio of working days to days in commission for motor lorries was electric 95 per cent., petrol 90 per cent., steam 85 per cent. You save money on maintenance alone bv using “ORWELL” Electric Lorry. THE NEW ZEALAND EXPRESS CO., Ltd.. Role Agents.— (Advt.)

The Prince of Wales has come and gon and his visit is now but, a memory. Th 6 wintry conditions however are still with us, but there is something else still with us of greater moment than passing showers and icy winds, and that is the Bible Depot Sale. For nine days more it will be possible, provided you purchase at the Bible Depot, to secure 10 per cent, reduction off all your stationery, . Bibles and new fiction; for nine days more 5/- novels by authors such as David Lyall, Marie Corelli and Silas Hocking will be obtainable at 2/6 and for nine days more all war books and many religious books will be procurable at halfprice; but on the tenth day from now it will be too late. Remember, the 31st May is your last opportunity. Bo wise and buy now.— (Advt.)

Basket ball! Full stocks of hide balls' for this splendid outdoor game may be had at Ilymiman’s, Dee street, Invercargill. Three sizes are here at 12/6, 14/6, and 21/-; postage, 4d extra. Rugby footballs, whether for the small bairn or the hefty player are here in best qualities. Prices from 5/-.

Blouses of style and distinction in super quality Crepe de Chine. The daintiest and neatest finish. We :are confident will please. Crepe de Chine Blouses in all shades, 27/6, 35/6 to 79/6. Coloured Silk Blouses, special bargain price 22/6. White, Black and Navy Silk Blouses, 14/6 to 29/6. Wincey and Flannel Blouses, 18/6 to 22/6. Striped Winceyette Blouses, 8/11, 10/6 to 15/6. Flannelette Blouses, 5/6 to 8/11. White and Coloured Voile Blouses, 8/11 to 27/6. Wool Jerseys in endless variety, 35/-, 39/6, 47/6 to 89/6. Silk Jerseys, 37/6 to 126/-. Excellent value in Furs, Costumes, Coat?, Millinery and Underwear at H. & J. SMITH, Ltd., The Stores where tupreme value can be obtained under the easiest and mo.-t pleasant conditions, Invercargill and Gore. — (Advt.)

MASTERS, LTD., were the originators of the 10 per cent, discount to returned soldiers. Other storekeepers have copied ua and we now go one better. We now invite all discharged soldiers and those waiting discharge to have their military hats rehlocked, free os all cost, by the only hatter in Southland. We still give a 10 per cent, reduction to all returned soldiers.—i MASTERS, LTD., Dee street.— (Advt.)

Eighteen Ladies’ Coats at 03/- each is a special line at THOMSON & BEATTIE’S Ibis week. These Coats are stylish quality garments worth 5 guineas each and should be seen early in the week. If ordering by letter enclose remittance as the low price quoted is strictly cash. S.W., W., and O.S. sizes.—(Advt.)

"Chance will not do the work.” (Scott/. —No one can afford to lake 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, sor* thrert, chest and bronchial troubles. This sterling specific is quick in its action, permanent in its relief. Get large 2/6 bottl* 10-dry from chemist or store. — (Advt.)

A Special Display of n-xclusive Evening Frocks, Silk Dress Skirts and Blouses, now being made at THE "ECONOMIC,” Ladies’ Outfitters. Prices exceedingly reasonable, (Advt.)

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