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Southland Times, Issue 18844, 9 June 1920, Page 4

constitution. During April 24,(144,14(1 gallons of wain' wcic used for household pu:poses in Napier. The .American Depart mem of Agriculture I nui-oume.» tint al least 5ti,000 farmer.- in | the L nitcii Mates o.wi motor trucks. The di-tovery of the growth of sugar on lir ir ,'s in Bi.tkdi fo’iiMiU:: is ;n...a-.n a-., ./V the Aiatiu .in I'oreot.'y alagazdie. A new serif- of Ur. Jinnee maps is now | ;f.;.;! :i dc i:i r 'm.lano. livery of ifie ■ >imt; ys.i n. a .a,urn-t; , :mu .tit in*.- )- .-ho.•. a on iiic.e oi the seme, L'.’.n 0 ihe mile. [ The t.xi of a resolution tp which ihe j.’i.:a;oia. Doti'.ugh Coma'll is see.cmy tie 1 ;.Uj pint .'.I ...l!.r local o.iutc.- is: ".oat me I : i,,..; i.t ijf a. itcu to mite .-tar.- to name ,-i |.ji ..it- nmi'ii a n.J mm - n...may a. me,.a,111 l.te n0;.,.0.0,1.' Dming a recent trip around, in tlie course at \vh;e!i 1 i.iatelhal o; cr ne..r:y the •, ;;,,.e a; ihe North Islam! railway.-, vs ays ;n : V. a,i::.ra correspond! Nt of toe Taranaiti Herald, i sm.v no natter com.try ana inue as good . - mat ol Taranaki. To ext mi the electric iL’hl service to .v.va.oto in . onjunel.on iia the Taradaie .■, In me v.ouki, in the opinion ol the local .■lectrieai engineer, inert a saving of ‘.2ddo ..-ays ill- i. mis. s iia;. licr..l;l>. tmn'epuiniiy the Hoi: ugh t'odivil lia.- ay; ae-.l to i.nf.t rli.ke the two extension:. together. A further sign of the trend of the times in regard to the form..l ion of industrial associations [ ■ a.\.- tiK .UtSi.ian,, Mar is Hie .'.1,.;-., .i a lo.niaton oi a un.oii to j sola. I toe interests of life in.-uran e ;,y.nd il is uii.a-me that a meeting \wn .-.u wily he it. 1.1 \v.tit a view io taking steps in tats .i.ect ion. "Concrete ships are a comylevc fmhne. 1 hey CO, t t .v.aa as ntu-.h as stem \,> ~ ami take twice as long to build." So .-,..i,i .'ui (.». if. i.U'dcr, head ot the "real shiplrtt.lt mg linn ul .s.w.i., Hunter's, in aimo'.neing the ao.,noon;.icol o; in ■ scheme to amid concrete chips on \\ earside. Speaking to a deputation from tlie New Zealand Automobile Association on Frida;,', the Minister of Internal A.ia.ia (the lion. (J. J. Anderson l suit! that since he had assumed oiliee as minister lie had had under consideration the «p;e- i.on o; intro,.ucing legislation dealing with the registration of motors and molor tranie generally, it was not unlikely that .-ome legislation on the subject would be biought down during the coming session. In view of the public interest in raising funds to relieve the Central Kuropeau popuh.t.i.n mlleiing from lannne, the lion. (.1. J. .Uii.er.-on, aumster-m-Ghaige of War Funds, states that although the Government, in pursuance of the War Funds Act, cannot authorise street collections, bazaars and art unions for the p.urposc, it is lawful to raise Funds by general appeal, by public meetings for the purpose, or appeals to church co.ngrcga tions. The money raised will be : emitted to the High Commissioner, free of cost. ‘‘A farmer must be something of a philosopher,” said Mr F. Deverill, of the New Zealand Refrigerating Company, at the luncheon tendered to the Lincoln College students, and must be prepared for disappointments.” Farmers, like most others in the community, had a tendency to expect to buy their needs at pre-war prices, but wanted to sell at post-war values. That could not be done.

A district council of the New Zealand Defence League, with Mr W. Downie Stewart, M.P., as chairman, has been formed in Dunedin. “Hard work has never done me any harm, end 1 am not young, ’ sa 1 Sir William Fraser at Gore last night. “I 1; is worry that kills you, so I always try to let other people worry.” “I did not notice any anti-British feeling in California,” stated Mr F. F. Haggitt, of FeiidinfT who has returned from a trip to the United States. The chief complaint of the Americans seemed (o be that they received very little assistance from the Allies in winning the war! A correspondent writes correcting a misprint in the leuer from “Iona” published in the Southland Times on Tuesday, to say that in the list of Protestant leaders in the “fight for Irish independence” John Mitchell should have been spelt John Mitehel. He adds that the late W. S. M tchel, of Manapouri Station was a direct descendant of this distinguished Irishman. The supply of coal for the Palmerston North gasworks is still extremely short—in fact, the works have barely sufficient to allow them to keep going (says the Manaveatu Standard), anti the Mayor has sent an urgent tequest to the Minister of Railways to let the borough have a small quantity of coal to enable the manufacture of ius to be continued.

“ If ever a misnomer was applied it is in 'ailing tile Upper House the Gilood Chamber. for a more unhygienic, uninhabitable and li.sgnxcfui place for legislators to sit and mike laws for you it is impossible to u.'t:eive. I have travelled the world and lave never seen the like of it." —Mr Mark, ’open at the complimentary social to the lion. G. J. Anderson last night. An advertisement from the “agony” column of the London Times reads as follows: "Baronet, 26, unmarried, hig game shot, sportsman entirely without funds wants employment or advice; will do anything, go anywhere, preferably America or East ; can ikle anything from army mule to elephant, scooter to Rolls-Royce; literary’ and artistic .isles; tactful and entertaining.” The Horticultural Society are holding an instructive evening on Thursday next in the T.M.C.A. Rooms, when lectures will be given on chrysanthemum growing anil an open-to-all competition will he held for best arranged vwes of separate colour chrysanthemums for which special prizes will be given. Full detail? can be obtained at seed shops. In the Police Court yesterday morning, icfore Mr W. Barrett, J.P., Robert Kilpatrick Coirie was further remanded on a charge ■f assaulting Robert Douoghue. SeniorSergeant Fccles, in asking for the remand .stated that Donoghue was in a serious eonmmii, and had not yet regained consciousness. A striking evidence of the honesty of invercargillites was provided yesterday. In Tuesday’s Southland Times there appeared n adveiliso-ment announcing the ioss of a 110 note. Yesterday alternoon the lost oank note was delivered to the Times Tfice with a statement showing when and .-.here it was found. The finder did not apply his name bul requested that its re-c-ipt should be acknowledged in the Times. A largely attended meeting of the committee that have in hand the arranging of in* presentation to Mr O. W. H. Strettcil .vas hell last night, when good progiess was reported. It was decided that all h.-ts oe returned to the secretary, Mr James Smith, Bux 55, Invercargill, on or before ri.itunlay, June Id, without fail as it was Iclinildy arranged that the presentation Lie made early next weak. Considering the ■tate of Mr Strettell’s health the conimillej nave decided to make the presentation at us private residence. The inlluencc of their wives on many men of mark has been often commented ■n, and tl.e Mayor ol Gore (Mr A. Martini id ißi forget Mrs O. J.- Anderson in the our. :• of his praise of lu r husband at Gore msl evening. He declared that Mrs And,cron had had a mel.owing c-uVct on Jut 'worse half.” She was one of those women who would say “.Mm!” in a winning ton:-, and ihe clouds would roll away. — (Laughter.) She was a great wife for a public nan and a splendid citizen as those who lived in tiie same town knew. T’t the opinion of Mr A. Simpson, who poke at the social tendered to the lion. G. J. Anderson last night Southland people, despite their original nationally, are lacking in the spirit of tine Highlander who prayed, "Clod, pie me a pood conceit o’ tnysil,” People in the North., .said Mr Simpson, it ad the idea that Southland was a place of rain, hail, winds and snow. In reality it was the iirrt pro'.luce in the dominion. Yet Southlamiers did not make this clear to others, and it was “it)' to” their Parliamentary represent at ives to disdhision as many a? pos.-'bF in this eonnec:i>n, Sel.’-e-1 cent was what was needed I Hear, hear i. Re; lying to an Auckland importer the (h'n,i'' : l,.T of Cu-toms writ'--;- -'it would appear that the purchain.; of goods in France, Laly and cl her countries having a depre-

rbiicd currency, ho", et cr much it may detrimental y a fleet the manufacturer.: there, i.- noi to the disadvantage of importers from the e countries. It is regretted that the in-s-.tactions which have been issued with resy c,l to the conversion, at current hank r.i!r:< of exchange of invoices made out in ihi hj currency for goods impelled from Ft,.tu eor Italy, and -their reconversion at mintage par rate of exchange, cannot he withdrawn.” "The .hotelkeepers in (his town are bein'; robbed daily to a large extent by people win* pocket glasses,” declared Hub-Inspec-tor Wothmann in Au-klaivl on Mimoay when a man came befote the Police Court admitted having been drunk on Saturday. but could not remember having . toleii a beer -da.-.s. which was found in ha- ; m bet when he was ar’e.-ted. The glass leferred to was a "half handle.” and. was valued at h:df-a-cn;wn. .Mr Wollimann : u.i'.i to the general statenuni of tne irequcncy of this class of petty tacit, that ■imam a recent race meeting at Id He; site me piop’ictors of the licensed booth to.; bb dozt u .Masses in one day. Accuse:!, wiio had never been lieio.e convicted of drunk c.ness, and was generally of good charac- (, r, was convicted of the theft and fined 20s. Tiie cost of footwear was discussed by Gounciilor 11. F. Herbert brefly on Monday night at the meeting of the Christ ( hureh city Council, and ne was listened to with interest, since the subject is one ol wined he has some knowledge. In opposing trie proposal of the Hawcra Borough Council that ihe duty should be removed from children’s footwear, he said that New Zealand could manufacture more cheaply than Australia or England, and only recently bootmakers in Melbourne had been sending to England. Orders placed to-day might not be filled for eight months. The shortage- of hides was acute, but if labour was available they could make the boots. One Christchurch manufacturer had told him that he could employ two hunciml more lianas. The letter from Ilawera was received. The Hon. G. J. Anderson was in humorous vein at the social given in his honour last night when he explained just exactly how easy a portfolio to till is the Ministry of Internal Alfairs. He defined the Department as that which deals: with matters that no other department will touch. “If you want a toialisator permit, you write to my department,” lie said, "iou do the same if you desire a passport. If you live in a district where opossums are protected and they are eating your apples you apply to me for permission to kill them. If you run a Borough Council and want to alter a by-law you tell us all about it. Should you desire to raffle something at a bazaar I see that you get permission. If you have a missing friend we find him for you. Then, we deal with rivers from their sources to their mouths, and there are some 60 or 70 Acts to master. Oh, yes, it is a very- easy position to fill.”— (Laughter.)

The men’s first aid classes in connectioa with the St. John Ambulance Association commenced on Monday night. There was a good attendance which listened patiently to the lecture delivered by Dr W. Stewart. Any who wish to join may commence next Monday night. The Mayor of Gore (Mr A. Martin) announced last night that he had just received back from the Education Department the approved plans for a hostel to be attached to the High School. This would accommoaate between 5!) and 60 pupils. Building operations would be begun as soon as possible. “Of course we expect more yet from him,” remarked Lieutenant-Colonel Bowlef at the complimentary social to the Hon. G. J. Anderson last night when paying a tribute to the value of the guest’s activities on behalf of the soldiers. “You see,” ho went on, “when at the front the soldier did not have to pay anything in order to live. He had plenty of good rations and even wore Mr Massey’s boots—his term was more colloquial than ‘Mr’. Now, on coming back, he is faced with a steady rise in the cost of things. He is tired of it.” Four handy-sized farms will be sold by the National Mortgage and Agency Co. at their rooms on Saturday afternoon. The properties are situated adjacent to the Wright’s Bush railway station, and the land is classed as some of the best grazing country in the Western District. Terms are exceptionally easy and the auctioneers will be pleased to show prospective buj'ers over the property.— (Advt.) A line which cannot fail to interest ladies in search of something nobby for odd Skirts can be procured at THOMSON & BEATTIE’S. This is a line of all-wool Check Tweeds in smart stylish designs; 54 inches wide at 18/0 per yard. See early, as quantity is limited.— (Advt.) Meccano! The engineering hobby of boys of all ages. Meccano provides the material, bolts, nuts, wheels, girders, cranks, also the s.peeilicat ions, the boy builds. Meccano is indestructible, fascinating and highly educative. Delight your boy with a set. Hyndman’s. Dee street, Invercargill, have all sizes, 9/-, 16/-, 31/6, 47/-. Study economy and live like lords—by buying your Groceries for prompt cash at BAXTER'S.— (Advt. I

Just to reduce stock and effect a good clearance in their Millinery Department of all Winter Meek, Messrs PRICE & BULLEID, Ltd;, arc ollering a tempting discount of 3 5 per cent, lor ten days. This is not a ease of “unloading” old stock, but a genuine offer covering all their latest importations for the Millinery Department.— (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 sufficient for 1 or S washings.— (Advt.) Here is a line of Hosiery, comfortable, good-looking end long-wearing, that is absolutely dependable. Their many sizes, weights, styles, colours and prices meet every n-'iuirrment• Best Cashmere Hose in English makes from 5/11 to 10/11 pair. Rosedale all-wool Cashmere Hose, double spliced toes and heels, 8/11 pair. Rosedale plain knitted Hose in black only, 5/6 pair. Biuco-knitted Hose in browns, grey and heather, a bargain line, 3/11 pair. Cashmere Hose in nig,gar coatings, grey, navy and cream, 7/6 pair. Mercerised Lisle Hose, extra heavy quality in champagne, niggar, fawn and grey, 5/11 pair. Lisle and Cotton 110.-e in black, white, and colours, 3/3, 3/11, 4/6 to 5/11 pair. A special lot of heather mixture Hose in pretty shades, all 5/0 pair. Children's Rosedale knitted Hose in 5 and G only, 3/11, 4/3 pair. Also a .splendid selection oi Children’s Sox and J-ho.-.e in black, white, and colours. A visit of inspection will r.pay at 11. & J. SMTIH, Ltd., Invercargill and Gore. — (Advt.; HATS for men, youths, and boys—a fine shewing of all Lite popular styles and value prices. UNDiULi/b, opp. P.O.— (Advt.; “Chance will not do the work.” (Scott i. —No one can aliord to take chances with health. Yet how many during the Winter when coughs and colds are so dangerous, experiment with preparation after preparation. Take BAXiEIT'S Lung Preserver immediately ami be sure. Mr Baxter did ■m: the experimenting 54 years ago and cow \ c-t; can promptly remedy cough, cold, sor* U’.rur.t, chest and bronchial troubles. This sterling specific is quick in its action, permanent in its relief. Get large 2/G bottlo to-day from chemist or store. — (Advt.) MASTERb, LTD., were the originators ol ui*; ro per cent, discount to returned soldiers. Other storekeepers have copied or and we now go one better. We now invito ail disc: barged soldiers and those waiting discharge to have their military huts rebiotked, free of all co.-t, by the only hatter in Southland. We still give a 10 per cent, reduction to all returned soldiers.—* MASTLUS, LTD., Dee street. — (Advt.) A Special Display of Exclusive Evening 1 rocus, milt Dress Skirls and Blouses, now •je.'iig made at THE “ECONOMIC," Ladies’ OvtiiUeis. 1 rices exceedingly reasonable. Ticn’t wear out your fine Lingerie and Ccuuu things by rubbing in tire weekly washi Lse “NO KuLiilNG LAUNDRY HELP,” it revolutionises the washing; abolishing rubbing! 1/- packets. All storekeepers.— (Advt.)