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Southland Times, Issue 19122, 14 December 1923, Page 4

The Government Meteorologist last evening wired the following forecast: Present indications are for westerly breezes veering to freshening northerlies. The weather will be warm to sultry in the northern and East Coast districts but cloudiness is increasing generally and a change may be expected about the beginning of the week. The barometer is falling steadily in the south in the meantime.

The scholars of the Technical College are holding their annual picnic at Colne Bay to-day.

The Colonial Sugar Company announce that the price of sugar has been increased by £3 per ton. The rise, which applies to all grades of raw and refined sugar, is attributable to the further strengthening of the world’s market.

The secretary of the Southland Patients’ and Prisoners’ Aid Society has been advised that Samuel Levy, retired draper, late of Invercargill, who died on November 23, bequeathed £lOO to the funds of the Society.

There were 116 patients in the Southland Hospital on October 31, while 96 were admitted during the following month. During that period 77 were discharged and 10 died. One case of diphtheria was admitted during the month. There were 125 patients left in hospital on November 30.

No fewer than 3362 passengers were carried on the trains from the different country stations to Invercargill on Peoples’ Day at the Show, the numbers for each line being as follows:—Bluff 498, Tokanui 360, Clinton 1023, Lumsden 766 and TuatapereRiverton 715.

The Finance Committee of the Southland Electric Power Board at its last meeting authorised the payment of accounts totalling £12,640, as also was an account for £3846, being the balance of the amount due to Messrs Hay and Vickerman by the Board.

The proposal emanating from the Town Council that its interests in the Invercargill Harbour should be handed over to the Bluff Harbour Board was briefly referred to at yesterday’s meeting of the Invercargill Chamber of Commerce and it was decided to write to the Council suggesting that a conference between representatives of the Council, Board and Chamber should be held before any definite policy was decided upon.

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, before Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., a youth named Roy Wittingham was charged with unlawfully converting to his own use a motor car, the property of A. Neiderer, Gorge Road. He was further charged with stealing several articles of clothing. On the application of the police a remand was granted till Wednesday, bail being fixed at one surety of £lOO.

An Auckland message states that at the Police Court yesterday George Horry, aged 164 years,' pleaded guilty to twenty-two charges of thefts frem dwellings in the suburbs, his total collections amounting to £6O. He operated by finding door keys left in convenient hiding places by the occupiers when locking up. Accused who had been on probation for assaulting a girl was sentenced to one month’s hard labour and three years’ reformative treatment.

The idea, says a Wellington telegram, that the find of petrified bones in Taranaki is a specimen of the ichthyosaurus, is not shared by the Government Geologist (Dr Henderson). His opinion is that the remains are those of a whale and that it is quite impossible they are the bones of a reptile. The rocks in the locality are too young to harbour a skeleton of a reptile of the Mesozoic period. So convinced was he, that he did not consider it necessary to examine the specimen for the purpose of identification.

“From time to time we are urged to support our natural port, the Port of Bluff, and we have every sympathy with the movement but the delay between the time of acceptance of draft on arrival of the ship and delivery of goods is too great to justify such a course,” was the complaint made by a Gore business firm in a letter to the Invercargill Chamber of Commerce when they complained of the delay in the delivery of goods ex the Remuera. The Chamber decided to obtain more particulars regarding the delivery of the goods referred to before taking further action.

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday before Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., judgment was given be default in the following undefended civil cases :-Carrol and Thompson v Henry William Boyer for £1 12s 9d with 17s costs; Official Assignee in the estate of James Hunter v James Dawson for £9 10s with £2 12s 6d costs; William Hartley Inglis v Frank Anderson for 10s; Broad Small and Co. v Thomas A. Dawson for £1 9s 5d with 8s costs; Francis T. O’Beirne v . T. Hogan for £9 5s 4d with 19s costs; Linton Coal Depot v F. Donnelly for £7 9s 5d with costs £1 10s 6d; W. J. Boyce v Thomas Kincaid for £9 17s 6d with £1 Is 6d costs; J. L. Hannon and Company v John Wilson for £7 19s 9d with £1 10s 6d costs; Dominion Electric Company v Thomas Kincaid for £l2 9s 3d with £3 5s costs.

At the Police Court at Hamilton yesterday, a Dalmatian named Shire Dominikovick pleaded not guilty to a charge of carrying on the business of bookmaker and was committed for trial.

The Auckland City Council last night rescinded its ban on boxing contests in the Town Hall on condition that the Boxing Association guarantee to assume full responsibility for conduct in the hall and annexes and prevent certain practices such as smoking, drinking and standing on the seats.

A Dunedin Press Association wire states: The long drought has reduced the storage water at Waipori more than half, causing difficulty regarding the city’s power and light. The stand-by plant is taking part of the load and street lighting is to be cut out after 11 p.m. The storage water at the normal rate represents only three weeks’ supply.

Mr Frank Brookesmith, F.N.8.A., is holding an exhibition of pupils’ work at his studio, Alexandra Buildings, Don street. There are some ninety paintings and drawings on the walls of landscape, figure, marine, still life, etc., executed in oil, watercolour, pastel, charcoal and pencil. Some of the advanced work is decidedly above the average, but of course in a mass of student effort® the quality varies, but one wall consisting of the beginners, none of whom are over 14 years of age, is a great source of interest to visitors and the collection as a whole reflects great credit on both teacher and pupils. The exhibition will be continued to-day and on Monday.

Captain Hooper, Government representative with the Norwegian whaling fleet now in the Far South, yesterday wirelessed the Governor-General and Acting-Prime Min ister: “Ross Sea—The parent ship and the five Stars are now within the dependency. Captain Larsen desires to mark the occasion by respectfully tendering his compliments to the Governor-General of New Zealand and to the # Prime Minister. The temperature is plus one centigrade with some snow.” His Excellency sent a wireless reply thanking Captain Larsen for the message and extending Christmas greetings. Sir Francis Bell sent a similar wireless wishing Captain Larsen and the party a prosperous result of their enterprise.—Press Association.

The Chief Telegraph Engineer has written as follows to the Southland Electric Power Board:—“ln connection with the suggested method of carrying low voltage service lines and telephone circuits on the same poles oyer private property this matter has been given careful consideration and it is regretted that permission to use power lighting wires on poles carrying power telephone wires cannot be granted. The risk of trouble occurring is probably greater if such wires were erected over private property than would be the case along a road, as on private property the lines are seldom inspected or under observation and frequently in grain-growing districts large loads of hay, etc., are likely to foul the power or telephone circuits.”

Showcard and ticket writing are one of the main essentials of commercial life at the present day, especially in a retail establishment, and for that reason it was not surprising that there was a large attendance of both ladies and gentlemen at the display held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms last evening of the work performed by the pupils of Mr A. C. Seivewright. The lecture hall, which was tastefully decorated for the occasion, contained some very excellent designs of ticket writing and showcard work carried out by the pupils apd they evoked the admiration of all present. Mr R. MacPherson briefly addressed the visitors on the great benefits which such a course of study conferred on those who were enterprising enough to take it up and also as a valuable adjunct in business. Mr Seivewright also spoke and gave a few details of how the work was carried out and the ease with which it was accomplished by the pupil after the first lesson. During the evening a musical programme was rendered by an efficient orchestra and expressions of appreciation were voiced on all sides at the enjoyable and profitable evening which the visitors had been privileged to spend at the invitation of the principal and his pupils.

T. Whitaker wishes to announce to the general public that he is opening up in the cooked meats and small-goods line in Dee street, next door to the Singer Sewing Machine Company. Come along and try our pork, and steak and kidney pies.—(Advt).

The Hibernian Band will render a programme of music in No. 2 Gardens next Sunday afternoon.— (Advt.).

A special parcel of real Hand-embroidered Madras has arrived per post at THOMSON & BEATTIE’S. These goods were specially selected and sent out for the Christmas trade and are a treat to look at. All sizes D’Oyleys at 1/9 to 3/3; Traycloths 14 x 20-inch, at 10/6 to 15/6; 16 x 24-inch, at 14/6 to 22/6; 18 x 27-inch at 23/6; 36 x 36-inch at 25/6 to 65/-; 45 x 45-inch at 37/6 to 84/-. The assistants are only too pleased to show you these goods, whether you are a buyer or not. — (Advt.).

Prices to please. Please note our low prices. Best of goods for Christmas cheer. Canned Fruits, Dried Fruits, Cordials, Summer Drinks, Walnuts, Crystal Ginger, Crystal Jellies—at BAXTER’S.— (Advt.) A cheerful Christmas! Kiddies’ balloons or picture handkerchiefs free to buyers! To-day we are offering the best value in the trade in boys’ and youths' suits, odd shorts, boys’ shirts, knitted hose, boys’ caps, etc., McNeil and Clark, next News, Dee street.— (Advt.).

Bon-Bons (Christmas Crackers) just arrived in great variety at Hyndman’s, Dee Street. lor birthday parties and festival occasions the Bon-Bon Cracker with its Cap or Mask just puts the finishing touch to the fun and gaiety. Prices 1/9, 2/-, 2/3, 2/6, 3/6, 3/9, 4/6, 5/-, 6/6 and 7/6 per dozen. Buy your Christmas requirements now—at Hyndman’s, Dee Street. (Advt).

Aboard the Marama, a preminent Australian developed septic throat, which was, however, promptly relieved by gargling with Fluenzol. AU chemists and stores, 1/6 and 2/6. — (advt.).

We are fully stocked with the latest productions in watches and jewellery. Our full range of ladies’ wristlet and pocket watches from 14/- to £l4, cannot be surpassed, each watch being guaranteed. Gent’s watches in metal cases, from 9/6 to £3 10/-; silver, £2 10/- to £9; gold, £4 10/- to £3O. Buy your watch from the practical watchmaker, T. M. Rankin, Ta} 1 street, Invercargill.— (Advt.).

Invercargill, even more than northern cities, opens its portals to the ambitious in the way of opportunities in the business world. In order to make available the best that the market affords and to offer Southland business people the result of many years’ experience in some of the Dominion’s largest commercial stationery and printing houses the services of Mr G. H. Clapham, late representative of Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs, Ltd., Wellington, have been secured by the Craig Printing Company, Ltd., for their new Stationery Department in Tay Street, where every detail in commercial stationery can now be procured.—(advt.).

Reduce cost of removal! How can it be done? By employing the N.Z. Express Co., whose men are experts, whose conveyances are up-to-date and commodious. N.Z. Express Co. Ltd.— (Advt.) PILE QUICKLY CURED. Mr D. C., Ngahauranga, Wellington, says: —‘Your trial treatment of Zaun Double Absorption Pile Cure gave me great relief in short time. I can go about my work now with pleasure.” A generous trial sample of “Zann” will be sent to all Pile sufferers. Mention this paper and enclose one shilling in stamps for packing and postage. The Zann Proprietary, Box 952, Wellington. Booklets and rtocks of “Zann” can be obtained from Wm. Stewart, Chemist, Dee street, Invercargill.—(Advt.)