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Southland Times, Issue 19123, 15 December 1923, Page 4

The Dominion Meteorologist forwards the following forecast: Present indications are for strong north-west to south-west winds, unsettled and squally weather with rain following in many parts, but conditions will be warm and sultry for a short time in East Coast district. The barometer is rising temporarily in the South. The endowment fund of All Saint’s Anglican Church, Dunedin, receives £7OO under the will of Mrs Emma Bernard. A foundation parishioner, who died in October, aged 100 years.—Press Association. A Christchurch telegram records the fact that Sir R. Heaton Rhodes has subscribed £lOOO and Lady Rhodes £lOO to the fund for the establishment of a Church of England Hospital in Christchurch. The New Zealand Labour Party has sent a cablegram to Mr Ramsay MacDonald (chairman of the British Labour Party), urging him to use every influence to secure the release of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian non-co-operative movement. —Press Association. It is reported that a section of the Taupiri Company’s coal mine at Huntly, has been sealed in consequence of a fire smoldering there for some time. The men have been drafted to the company’s mine at Rotowaro. No further trouble is anticipated in dealing with the fire.—Press Association. The season’s compliments were exchanged between the members and Chairman of the Southland Education Board yesterday, when the Board met for the last time before the Christmas vacation. Reference was also made to the competent manner in which the members of the staff had carried out their duties, special reference being made to the services given by the secretary. At the Police Court at Dunedin, Irvine and Stevenson were fined £5 for selling a tin of apple and raspberry jam containing red coal tar dye contrary to the regulations. The prosecution stated that in 1915 formal warnings were issued to firms, including defendants. It was not suggested the colcuring was deleterious, but measures were being taken to protect the public from being deceived into the belief they were getting rich raspberry. It was stated for the defence that the senior partner was absent, and that the colouring matter was used without his knowledge,

It is probable that the new school in the course of erection at Mataura will be ready for occupation after the completion of the Christmas vacation. A telegram from Tuatapere last evening stated that the Waiau River was in good fishing order, there being a strong southwest wind. There is every probability that hydraulic sluicing will be started in the Longwood ranges in the course of a few weeks. A company has secured an area of ground in Sloan’s Gully, and as a good supply of water is available, there is every prospect of good returns being made.—Western Star. “I suppose that in Taranaki children are assets and that in other parts of New Zealand they are liabilities,” observed Mr Justice Salmond in the Supreme Court at New Plymouth on Wednesday, when the part played by children in farm life in Taranaki was mentioned. The Auckland City Council has decided to allot prizes of £lOOO, £3OO and £250 for competition for a design of a civic centre. Mr Cecil Wood (Christchurch) and Mr Gray Young (Wellington), with two members of the Council and the city engineer were appointed a jury of awards.—Press Asssociation. The Post Office advises that 32 bags of United Kingdom newspapers ex s.s. Tahiti are due at Invercargill by the first express to-day, while three bags of United Kingdom letters ex s.s. Kent should come to hand by the second express. The newspaper portion of 17 bags should arrive by the second express on Monday. At the Supreme Court at Christchurch yesterday Thomas Willian, a young man, said to he not normal, and unable to resist the impulse to theft, was sentenced to three years’ reformative treatment for theft cf a friend’s fountain pen. The Crown Prosecutor said he was a nuisance in the district. Since childhood his normal occupation had been theft.

At yesterday’s meeting of the Southland Education Board, Mr J. C. Thomson stated that he had received a letter from the chairman of the Ohai School Committee requesting that the Wairaki School be consolidated with the Nightcaps School. The chairman stated that the Board had received a copy of the letter, but it was not intended to take any action because the consolidation of a school like Wairaki with 40 or 50 pupils was not intended under the scheme. The educational programmes for school children which are screened once a month, were the subject of some adverse criticism at yesterday’s meeting of the Southland Education Board. The Chairman reported that, together with the inspector, he had been present when the last programme had been screened and he had come to the conclusion that the whole thing, as conducted at present, was a farce. The travel picture was not a suitable one and the children ccfuld not be expected to gain any educational value from it. A comedy picture was an insult to anyone’s intelligence. Other members also commented adversely on the class of pictures shown. The Secretary of the Board stated that school teachers considered it an unnecessary intereference with school work. It was decided to communicate with the Education Department, expressing the view that it was very necessary that there should be an improvement in the pictures shown or else the programmes should be

Quite an amount of excitement was caused in the town on Wednesday morning at about 2 o’clock, writes the Wyndham correspondent of the Southland Times, when it was found that the building on the corner of Balaclava and Malta streets was on fire. The alarm was given by two men who were doing night work at the dairy factory and soon a crowd arrived on the scene. A bucket brigade was quickly in action and it was only the good work® of these firemen that saved the shops of Messrs H. McKerrow and Ball and Walker. The fire was by this time beyond control. Part of the destroyed building was used by Mr James Burns as a depot for storing wool and skins and everything was lost. The books of the Wyndham Horticultural Show, which were kept in the office, were also destroyed. The building, which was at one time used by Messrs H. C. Oettle and Co. as a blacksmith’s shop, was insured for £2OO and the office for £75. Mr Geo. Williamson, of Gore, was the owner. How the outbreak occurred is a mystery. The Bridge of Remembrance, over the Avon at Cashel street, Christchurch, is to be completed by Anzac Day, 1924. The bridge is now taking shape. The monumental work is excellent, and hundreds who pass daily over the small footbridge north of the memorial express admiration of it. On both the northern and southern parapets, eight wreaths have been chipped out of Tasmanian stone, and the monumental workers have just completed the inscription. The spring of the three arches has been reached and the contractors expect to make an early start on the three arches, which will have two lions, facing north and south, on the abutments. The bridge construction has been finished, but a little coping remains to be done. The centring from underneath the bridge will probably be removed at the end of December. Labour is causing some difficulty (states the Lyttelton Times), but the contractors anticipate that the bridge will be ready for traffic by Anzac Day, 25th April. Tasmanian stone, which has an attractive white appearance, and is said to weather well, is being used in the construction of the bridge, which will cost £16,078.

Bon-Bons (Christmas Crackers) just arrived in great variety at Hyndman’s, Dee Street. For 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 prominent Australian developed septic throat, which was. however, promptly relieved by gargiing with Fluenzol. All 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/- lo £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, Tay street, Invercargill.—(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 Zann 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 stocks of “Zann” can be obtained from Wm. Stewart, Chemist, Dee street, Invercargill.—(Advt.) CORNWELL’S VINEGAR RECIPES. OVER £7O IN PRIZES. You will know “Cornwell’s” Vinegar on the Grocer’s shelf by its attractive bottle. The contents are equal to the World’s besti mild, mellow, clear as a mountain pool, and possessing definite food value. Write to-day to “CORNWELL’S VINEGAR COMPETITION,” P.O. Box 325, Christchurch, for full particulars of the £7O Prize Recipe Competition. Competition closes definitely March 10th, 1924.—Advt.

The Southland Education Board at its meeting yesterday passed a resolution protesting against the Department’s proposal to withdraw its grant for clerical assistant for inspectors. An Auckland Press Association telegram states that a claim against the Protestant Political Association of New Zealand for £l2l 10s for services rendered as organising secretary was made by Robert Ernest Odd in the Supreme Court before Mr Justice Stringer. After a lengthy hearing His Honour said he was satisfied that plaintiff had failed to establish any contractual relations between himself and the P.P.A. He held that plaintiff had no claim against lhe Association. If he had any it was against the local executive. The plaintiff was nonsuited. It will be good news to the hosts of inquirers to know that “Wistaria and Jade,” by W. Quinn is to be published to-day. So great has been the demand that it is confidently expected the entire edition will be exhausted at an early date. Full supplies at present obtainable at The Bible Depot, Dee street corner. (Advt.) Miss J. Todd will hold an exhibition of her pupils’ work in her studio, No. 5, Federal Buildings, Dee street, on Saturday and following days. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, 2.30 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, 2.30 to 9 p.m. All interested, cordialiy invited. (Advt.) Athletics.—Mat aura Society: The attention of athletes is directed to the fact that acceptances for the Mat aura Sheffield Handicap of £24. and entries for other events, Nos. 2,3, 4, 5. 6,7, Il and 12, are due with the secretary, Mr James Reid, Mataura, next Friday, December 21. D. Livingstone, auctioneer, Grand Picture Theatre, Invercargill, having opened yesterday to a large audience; announces that he will continue sales daily until all of the £3OOO of stocks are cleared. A huge consignment of toys including Dolls, TeddyBears and a fine range of mechanical toya are arriving, and these are to be sold at your own prices. Do not miss this chance, as opportunities such as this are rare. (Advt.)

Visitors to Riverton Beach on Sundays and holidays have in the past been considerably inconvenienced through the difficulty of securing water and boiling it. In order that pleasure-seekers will have no trouble in the future as a local resident has decided to provide boiling water eech holiday at a nominal fee. Cordials and fruit may also be purchased at his stand which will be close to the finger post. (Advt.) On Sunday afternoon the Hibernian Band will render a programme of music in No. 2 Gardens. Given fine weather, a very fine afternoon can be spent, for No. 2 Gardens, being provided with a rotunda, the public will be able to appreciate to the full tho playing of the band. Mr Wills will submit a first class programme, including the contest march and “Don Giovanni,” by Mozart. A collection will be taken up in aid of contest funds. (Advt.) Bring the children to the Magic Cove at Lewis’s. Dips 6d and 9d. This is a novelty that will delight and interest the little ones. Lewis’s Ltd.—Since 1862 Southland’s Shopping Centre. (Advt.) 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). Buy your Christmas gifts before the rush days. Every day gets busier and selection becomes harder. Go to THOMSON BEATTIE’S to-day. Suggestions: Needle Cases 1/9, 2/11 to 5/3; Handkerchiefs, 3d, 44d, 6d, 9d, to 5/6 each; Boxed Handkerchiefs, 2/6, 2/11, 3/11 to 19/6 box; Giove and Handkerchief Boxes, 1/-, 1/3, to 5/6 each; Perfumery in high grades at 2/6 to 21/6 bottle. (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.)

These are a few of the bargains now obtainable at Lewis's Bargain Basement.— Corsets, 1/11 to 7/11; Ladies’ Singlets (trimmed lace), 1/11 to 2/11; Brassieres in best makes, 1/11 to 4/11; All-wool Vests, 4/11 to 5/11; Longcloth Nightdresses, from 5/11; Flannelette Nightdresses, 5/11 and 6/11; Children’s Combs., all wool, from 3/11; Child’s Dresses, 2/11 and 3/11; Ladies’ Dressing Jackets, 4/11 and 5/11; Moleton Gowns, 10/6; Crepe Gowns, all colours, 13/6 and 14/6. Ihese big values at the Bargain Basement only. Lewis’s Ltd.—Southland’s Shopping Centre. (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.). A novel invention which is at present being demonstrated at Lewis’s, is an attachment for sewing machines. This simple little contrivance can be fitted to any make of machine and will turn your darning worries to ease and pleasure. Demonstrations daily from 10 to 12.30 and 2 to 5 p.m., at Lewis’s Ltd.—Southland’s Shopping Centre. (Advt.) HEARD IN A HOSPITAL. A patient in the infectious diseases ward in a big hospital was the recipient of a packet of “Pulmonas” sent by a friend. So useful did she find them for stopping coughing and relieving her sore throat that soon she was giving Pulmonas to all the patients in the ward. “Give her a PplDiona” was the cry as soon as anyone started coughing. Before “Pulmonas” came the ward was harly ever free from the sound of coughing, now it is hardly ever heard. For coughs, colds, sore throats and similar affections, try “Pulmonas”—relief by inhalation. 1/6 and double size 2/6 from stores and chemists. — (Advt). Invercargill, even more than northern cities, opens its postals 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 b* procured.— (advt.).