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Southland Times, Issue 18853, 19 June 1920, Page 4

Four hundred toms of coal a day are being carried over the Ohai railway.—Western Star.

Tallow to the value of £BOO was exported from Greymouth during the week ended Tuesday, June 8.

It is stated that one Auckland firm has announced a reduction of Gd per lb in the price of all brands of tea.

According to the Svcnska Dagblad, the cost of living in Sweden has increased since 1934 by 160 per cent.

An overcharge of Gid on a rabbit cost, a Hatldswonh tradesman a fine of £2O, with £2 2/- costs.

The population of Napier (says the Daily Telegraph I consists of two parts—those who own motor car, and those who dodge them.

Clocks to the number of 200,884 were exported to England by Germany in the first two months of this year.

The Western Star says that during the past few days of fine weather fish to the value of £3OO have been securer! by one fishing launch.

Twelve degrees of frost were registered at Ashburton on Tuesday morning (states the Guardian), which is equal to the highest recorded this winter.

The circus company which appeared at Otaki recently (says the Mail) stated that it paid £l7 per ton for chaff locally, whereas the cost in Wellington was £l3.

At the Dunedin Kennel Club’s show Messrs Critchfield and Porteous gained successes with a fox terrier dog, which finally accounted for 1 shield, 2 cups, 1 special and 5 first prizes.

A Maori boy named Hone Heke fell into one of the boiling springs at Ohinemutu, Rotorua, on Saturday morning, and was severely scalded on his legs and the lower part of his body.

According to the Bluff Press the report that a smallpox patient admitted to Kew last week came from Bluff is incorrect, Ur Torrance stating that the port was entirely free from the disease.

The Minister of Finance is, I believe, wise in not endeavouring to obtain his requirements in Britain or elsewhere outside the Dominion; such borrowing if practicable would at present be unduly expensive.—Mr Beauchamp on the recent Government loan.

Voting closed yesterday for (he election of a member to the Southland Land Board to fill the vacancy caused by the expiration of Mr J. King’s, term of office. Mr .1. King sought re-election and the scat was also contested by Colonel 1 largest and Mr J. C. Gardner. The voting papers will not be counted until Monday, when the result of the election will be known.

A speaker at the Fanners’ Union conference yesterday took a view in regard to the relative working capacities of the Now Zealander and the Home product that is seldom voiced. “Give me the new chum, even if it takes me two years to teach him,” he said. “I would sooner pay him £3 a week while leaching him than give it to the colonial, for I know that he will be a man,”

Tiie Hibernian Band will, weather permitting, play the following programme, tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 in No. 2 Gardens: -March, “Washington Grays” (Grafulla i ; overture, “Tampa"’ (Heroldi; hymn, “God of Love” (Haydn I; grand selection, "’William Tell"’ (Rossini); march, "Harlequin” (Rimmcrl ; air varie, “Simeon” (Rimnieri ; inarch, “North Star” (Rinimcrl ; “God Save the King.” Collection.

A Wellington Press Association telegram states that a scheme under which returned soldiers, who have secured Government assistance to purchase or erect houses are to have the benefit of a rebate on prompt payment of interest due lias been gazetted. Speaking on the matter, the Minister of Lands said that a rebate would be deducted from ail prompt payments or, money due on or after July 1. lie added that as soon as staff and other conditions would allow an adjustment, would be made on prompt payments made in the past, so that the scheme would be retrospective.

Another manufacturer has been attracted to the Dominions. Messrs Fred Walker & Co., the makers of "Bonn:;" fluid beef, Had Feather cheese, etc., have opened a factory in Wellington, their activities being confined at present with the preparation of luncheon cheese. Mr Angwin, their Wellington manager, in an interview stated: "We had been supplying our cheese to the New Zealand market for some time, but we came to realise that New Zealanders are cheese connoisseurs and that we had to come for our supplies to the country that makes the finest cheese in the world. With our processes of blending we will turn New Zealand cheese into the best luncheon cheese ever put on the market, and we expect to asport it in big quantities. It is only a nfiitter of months before we will extend our operations and make “Bonox” in the Dominion also.”

.Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., District Coroner, held an inquest yesterday touching the death nf Mr John Janies AYanl, which occurred suddenly on Sunday evening last at his residence in Fsk street. The evidence of relatives showed that deceased had a fall from a scaffold on which he was working about three or four weeks ago, and had since complained of pain, though he continued at his occupation. Dr McDonald Wilson stater! that a post mortem examination revealed valvular disease of the heart and disease of tiie aorta. The stomach was slightly larger than normal. The disease of the heart was of long duration. As far as he could see there was no other injury, but this disease was in itself sufficient to cause death. He did not think that the fall had accelerated death. Ho thought that probably the deceased bad an attack of indigestion and that that led to the heart failure. The Coroner returned a verdict that the deceased died on June 13 from valvular disease of the heart.

Messrs Carswell and Co. report the following recent sales of land: —On account of Mr J. T. Cunningham, Balfour, his farm of 646 acres to Mr David Crump, of Limehills ; on account of Mr David Crump, 1010 acres of heavy alluvial " land near Centre Bush, known as the Old Man Flat, originally owned by the late Mr John Shand, to Mr J. T. Cunningham, of Balfour; on account of Mr Alex. Roy, junr., his line farm near Mossburn, comprising 1100 acres, to Mr Charles Hamlyn, of Brydone; on account of Mr W. 11. Crooks, his farm of 155 acres, near Tokanui,. to Mr D. W. McPhail; on account of Mrs Hyndman, Tokanui, her farm of 124 A acres to Mr W. H. Monk, of Lochiel; on account of Mr Harrison McDowell, Taramoa, his farm of 195 acres, to Mr Thomas Miller, of Taramoa, a really good farm originally taken up by Mr McDowell when in heavy bush; on account of Mr James G. Templeton, his farm near Morton Mains, 190 acres, to Mr D. Swain.

“In my opinion it is not the struggling i man that borrows a lot of money,” said j Mr IS. Bowniar at the provincial conference lof the Farmers’ Union yesterday. “I know i farmers worth thousands who have thous--1 ands borrowed on mortgage.”

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning, before Mr G. Cruiekshank, S.M., in a judgment summons case T. C. Maltby v, Charles Pratt, the debtor was ordered to pay £7 14/6 on July 1 or in default 14 days' imprisonment, the warrant not to issue if he pays £1 on July 1 am! £1 on the first day of each succeeding mouth.

A very enjoyable evening was spent in Victoria Hall on Wednesday night by (he friends and staff of H. and J. Smith, l.td., some 100 couples taking the floor to the excellent music of Mr Duerden’s orchestra. The splendid supper reflects credit on Messrs Dyer and Son, who had charge of the catering. Mr Wilson acted as M.C.

The executive of the Red Cross Society at Wellington yesterday agreed to supply underclothing to soldiers discharged from the military and civilian hospitals. In reply to a telegram from the London branch asking for a vote of £SOOO towards the establishment of an agent at Calais to assist visiting relatives wishing to see New Zea-. landers’ graves, it was decided that it was not a matter for the Red Cross Society.

When speaking to a remit dealing with land agents at yesterday’s Farmers’ Union provincial conference, a delegate said that many farmers had to (hank the land agent for a considerable amount. Many farmers were put on the land by the big mercantile firms, who made virtual slaves of them, and many would to-day still he slaving away to pay a mercantile firm had the land agent not come to their assistance.

The mail boat Waira had a narrow escape from being destroyed by lire after leaving Dargavilie yesterday morning (says a Press Association telegram). When passing Mount Hex last evening smoke was noticed coming from her coal bunkers, but the crew pul the fire out. When passing Tokataka lire again broke out. The engineer pluckily stuck to the engine, although the heal was intense and brought the boat to Dargavilie wharf, where the Fire Brigade was called out, and after some hours got the lire under control. The lire burned through two skins only. The outer skin was charred and if the fire had gone half an inch more it would have burned through. Had there been a draught there would have been no hope of saving the vessel.

“Tiie circumstances of the time demand that business men should rather take in sail than crowd on canvas; and all would be well advised not to stretch their financial commitments too far,” was a warning uttered by Mr H. Beauchamp at the annual meeting of the Bank of New Zealand. “The civilised world has been suffering from an excess of ‘idle fancies’ which have contributed to a mass of social and economic theories that have clouded people's minds and led many of them actually to believe that they can and will live and prosper by these theories rather than by work. There are certain economic principles by which men and nations live and prosper, and never before, at least in living memory, was there such a need to bring back a full recognition of these principles. The world’s need for reconstruction is real and pressing, and the attitude so generally prevailing toward work and production must undergo a change unless disorganisation or perhaps disaster is to eventuate. Diminished production, decreased thrift and curtailed credit furnish the essential elements of a financial crisis and such a crisis seems inevitable in the not distant future unless we abandon dreaming and settle down to work and the practice of thrift. ‘lncrease production and avoid extravagance’ should be the slogan for the people of New Zealand.”

Dealing with (he position in Europe as a result of the war, Mr TI. Beauchamp at the annual meeting of the Bank of New Zealand said; “Although the armistice was signed as far back as November 11, 191S, and the Peace Treaty ratified some time ago, the cloud of war still hangs over a large part of Europe, and the natural spirit of restlessness, engendered by and consequent. upon the strain of the five years of war, has not yet died down. Manufacture in (he greater part of the Continent is almost at. a standstill owing to the impossibility of securing raw materials. Further, the disorganisation of Governments and the exchanges, as well as the difficulty of transport, resulting from a long and arduous struggle, delay and hamper the resumption of international trade. Europe is heavily in debt, taxation is high and oppressive, commodities are scarce and dear, the cost of living is excessive, and hunger and starvation are affecting many millions of people. The position is intolerable and cannot last much longer. There is, however, a ray of hope in flic fact that sorely stricken Belgium has made a serious and to a large extent successful effort to repair the ravages of war. The inflated paper currency of the country' has been reduced lay 300.000,000 francs, and the public debt has been reduced. The production of coal is now equal to (he pre-war standard and the industrial production generally is ranging from 3d to 60 per cent, of that of 1913.”

in his references to production, Mr H. Beauchamp at the annual meeting of the Bank of New Zealand touched upon wheatgrowing. At this particular juncture, he said, the growth of cereals —ninie e- pecially wheat—was the department of agriculture which demanded the most, general attention. There was an undoubted shortage in the world’s supply at. the present time, and the prospects for the future were decidedly gloomy. New Zealand should certainly grow all the wheat required for its own consumption; but for several years it had not been doing so. The area under wheat crop had for some time been steadily declining. Ten years ago, there were 311,000 acres devoted to wheat, and the yield was 8,001,100 bushels. Last season it was estimated that the area under wheat crop was only 141,000 acres, and the estimated crop 4,100,000 bushels. In view of the certain deficiency in the world’s supply and the consequent probability of high prices ruling for wheat, if was to lie hoped that New Zealand farmers would be encourage;! to sow wheat liberally, so that at least the Dominion’s domestic needs might be supplied if not a surplus made available for export to some of the countries that were faced with starvation. “To encourage this industry, we may reasonably look to the Government la guarantee a remunerative price to producers,” he added. “From an Imperial standpoint, an event of the first importance lias been the vtsit last month to this Dominion of his Royal Highness (he Prince of Wales,” said Mr Harold Beauchamp yesterday at the annual meeting of the Bank of New Zealand. "It was obviously desirable that the future King and Emperor should acquire knowledge of bis future realm and subjects by travel in and among them, and the deci-

don that he should visit these far-off Dominions was sagacious and statesmanlike. Ilis Royal Highness is having the opportunity to gain at first hand information regarding the lives and circumstances of the people in these lands, which it would he otherwise quite impossible for him to obtain. He has also come into direct touch with the loaders of political parties and with the rising public men in these farflung portions of the Empire; and the knowledge he has thus gained will be of the greatest use to him, and of the greatest benefit to us, when the time arrives that the responsibilities of King and Emperor devolves upon him. The visit has also had the advantage of enabling his future subjects to know something of their future sovereign; and owing to his singular personal charm, kindliness of heart and general consideration for all classes of the community, he has greatly endeared himself to the people and won golden opinions on all hands. Wherever he has gone, he has been received with enthusiastic manifestations of genuine pleasure and the most unfeigned loyalty; and it is safe to say that, as the result of his visit, the Royal House of Britain stands more firmly established than ever in the affection and admiration of its overseas subjects.” HATS for men, youths, and boys—a fin« showing of all the popular stales and value prices. UNDRILL’S, opp. P.6.—■(Arivt.) i

J Emphasising the need tor economy, Mr i Harold Beauchamp at the annual meeting lof the Bank of New Zealand, said: “Unj fortunately, the public does not yet appear 1 to have appreciated this necessity, because | expenditure of every kind continues for I the most part on as lavish a scale as ever. 1 But in this respect New Zealand is not | singular nor by any means the worst of- | fender. The whole civilised world has been ( indulging in a riot of extravagance, and ! the reckless outlay has contributed to feed | a llanic which, if not quenched, may shorti ly develop into a conflagration which may i threaten the very* foundations of ordered ; civilisation.”

‘‘lt seems to me that one of the pressing needs of our country at the present time is population,” said Mr H. Beauchamp yesterday at the annual meeting of the Bank of New Zealand. Ail classes of the community are snllering from lack of labour, and the present production of field and factory could be. with case, almost doubled if the necessary labour were available. The energetic prosecution of public works in the country is also greatly impeded by the dearth of necessary labour. The natural increase of the population is much too slow to meet the needs of the country. According to the last census—that of 1916 —the European population was then 1.099,449. The increase in ten years from 1905, when the number was 888,578, was equivalent to only 23.7 nor cent., or an average increase of only 2.37 per cent, per annum. The average annual increase for the twenty years ended in 1915 was 2.81 per cent. This, of course, includes the increase resulting from ordinary immigration during the period. Such an increase is far too email for a country calling for population to win, its latent wealth and develop its capabilities. If has not been the policy of former Governments in recent years to give that encouragement to immigration which the needs of the country seem to demand: but I am glad to say that there is every prospect of greater immigration activity on the part of the present Government, Unless some special effort to be made, immigrants will undoubtedly be attracted elsewhere and be lost to New Zealand. The Commonwealth Government, it was recently announced, have an immigration campaign in view and intend to adopt extraordinary measures to divert the surplus male and female population of the United Kingdom to Australia. It is to be hoped that the New Zealand Government will be no less aggressive.”

Home-made Handbags have an added touch of smartness when the handles receive proper consideration. Hyndman's, Dee street, are showing just the right lines for utility and appearance. Round cane handles, I/- pair; round nickel plated, 3/11 pair; round coloured ivaroid, 3/- and 3/6 pair; folding chain handles 1/6 each. Start bag-making 1

Cheaper Living.—Stop paying for booking, clerical expenses, ledgers, and. bad debts, but save your money by buying your Groceries for ready cash from BAXTER’S. (Advt.l

Do your shopping at THOMSON & BEATTIE’S to-day. There you will find many seasonable and serviceable bargains which are reduced in price to effect clearances before stocktaking. See the advertisement on page 3 of this paper for bargains. Blouses at 7/11. Costumes at 84/-, wool checked Shirts at 32/6 are other lines worth, attention. Economise when you can (Advt.l

One of the most pleasurable occupations for children on indoor days is that of crayon drawing or water colour painting. Harrap’s (of London) have issued a delightful set of outline books for colouring, Robinson Crusoe, Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, and Hiawatha. In addition to the pictures there is descriptive reading and a page of suggestions for colouring. liyudman’s, Dee street, sell them at 1/- each, or 3/0 set of 4; frosted, 3/9.

By' consistently supplying a good class of Apparel and General Drapery, PRICE & BGLLEID, Ltd., find the demand yearly greatly' increasing for their “Red Ticketed” lines at Sale time. The ['resent “Colossal” now in its first week of nrogress promises to enormously eclipse any previous effort. They have been generously' favoured by buyers from ell points of the compass, many' journeying many miles by rail or road to participate in the benefits offering.— (Advt.)

‘ Ladies who want to preserve their stylish figure” must abandon the toil of rubbing the weekly washing and instead, let “MO RUBBING LAUNDRY HELP” do the hard work.— (Advt.j

“What muddle superfluous preparation makes.” —St anus. Certainly be prepared, for wise preparation means also the battla half won; but .superfluous preparation la ill-advised. Always be prepared during winter time, which to the unprepared is chronic cough and cold time. Baxter's Lung Preserver is ample preparation, for this sterling remedy is a sure, safe, and prompt remedy. it nips the trouble in the bu<i and fortifies against the return visit. The home that knows "Baxter’s” is cough and cold proof. Get large bottla of this 54-year old specific to-day. 2/(i at chemist and store. — (Advt.J

It's sale time at SMITH'S and exceptional bargains are on sale in all departments. Reliability is our watchword. If our good* please you tell your frienils; if not. Tel! us. (Air Children's Department is showing ihesa supreme values. Children’s Millinery’ as these bargain prices—Models/ 6/11 to 17/6; Ready-to-wear.-; in Eeit and Velvets, .i/11 to !)/].]. Stitched Velvet and Gabardine Hats. 3/11 to 6/Tl. Cidkircn’s Dresses in endless variety, all sizes, in a host of serviceable materials, G/Xl to 49/6. Children,'* and Maids’ Coats in Tweed, Hydrotite and Rubber, 19/6 to 79/0. Tunics for hoys in drill, velveteen and tweed, 5/11 to 17/6. Trousers to match. Girls' Jersey Coats with Hafs to match, 19/6 to 32/0. Children’* Pur Necklets, 6/11 to 9/11. Children* Woven Combinations to clear at 2/11. Ail our splendid stocks of Children’s Underwear and Infants’ Outfitting at greatly reduced prices at H. & .1. SMITH. Ltd., Progressive Stores, Invercargill and Gore. — (Advtj RAPID FIRST AID. By promptly rubbing Q-TOL into a cut, burn or bruise, all dangers of inflammation or festering wounds are avoided.— (Advt.; i<- ASTF-i-tri, LIU., were the originators of tcif iv per cent, discount to returned sol* Oiera. Other storekeepers have copied u* and we now go one better. We now invit* all discharged soldiers and those waiting (kacharge to have their military hats reOiocked, free of ail cost, by the only haUe{ in Southland. We still give a 10 per cent,

reduction to ail returned soldiers.—* klAi/i'EttS, LTD.. Deo street. — (Advt.)

A Special Display of Exclusive Evening Frocks, SJk Dress Skirts and Blouses, now being made at THE “ECONOMIC,” Ladies' Outfitters. Prices exceedingly reasonable, (Advt.) Ready for instant use, “NAZOL” is euro protection against coughs and colds. (Ml doses 1/6. — (Advt.)