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Southland Times, Issue 19171, 15 February 1924, Page 4

The Government Meteorologist last night wired from Wellington as follow's: Present indications arc for variable winds, but moderate to strong northerlies prewailing and veering to easterlies. Expect warm and humid conditions, with skies cloudy to overcast at times and drizzling rain probable in the northern and southernmost districts. Barometer shows little movement.

Mr P. de la Perrelle, M.P., for Awarua, will introduce four Winton deputations to the Minister of Railways at Invercargill tonight.

At a public meeting helfl at Helensville on Tuesday night, Mr W. Parry M.P., announced that Labour would next election contest the Kaipara electorate at present represented by the Hon J. G. Coates.—Press Association.

The monthly meeting of the executive of Invercargill Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday afternoon, Mr A. le H. Hoyles presiding. The only business was that of arranging the deputations to the Minister of Railways.

Mr P. de la Perrelle, M.P., stated to a Times reporter last evening that he had obtained a straight-out grant of £3OO from the Minister of Public Works, Hon. J. G. Coates, for the erection of a small traffic bridge at North Makarewa.

At the annual meeting of the Otago Ironmasters’ Association, held last night, strong exception was taken to the payment of apprentices while away at military camps, reports a Dunedin Press Association telegram. It was decided to strenuously oppose such payments.

Notification is proclaimed in last night’s Gazette, telegraphs the Wellington correspondent of, the Southland Times, of the State guarantee of the loan of £750,000 (balance of £1,5000,000) applied for by the Southland Electric Power Board for the construction of works for the generation and distribution of electric energy.

A Press Association telegram from Christchurch states that fire destroyed a two-storey house of 11 rooms in St. Martins, owned and occupied by Mr N. K. MacFarlane, a poultry fanner, who was absent at the time. The house being, situated high up on the hills, the blaze attracted thousands of spectators.

“Look at the hundreds of people that went to Riverton in motor lorries yesterday,” said Mr R. M. Strang at yesterday’s meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. “Why is it that the railways make no effort to get some of this traffic?” “If you do travel in a picnic train,” said Mr Mackrell, “they put you in a cattle truck and cover you with a tarpaulin.” “The beautifying of railway stations,” said Mr T. D. Lennie during the course of his lecture to nurserymen at Dunedin, “is a system which might well be adopted in New Zealand. One or two stations in the Dominion have some very pretty gardens and approaches, but they have been grown solely by the man in charge, and there has been little encouragement on the part of the Department.”

According to a return published in the Gazette issued at Wellington last night, the total births registered for the urban areas amounted to 1102 as against 996 in December, an increase of 106. The deaths in January were 437, a decrease of 13 as compared with the previous month. Of the total deaths males contributed 240 and females 197. Sixty of the deaths were of children under five years of age, being 13.73 per cent, of the whole number. Forty-five of these were under one year of age. Six deaths (three males and three females) occurred over 90 years of age. Deaths over 65 years totalled 180.—From the Wellington correspondent of the Southland Times. A correspondent who resides about a mile from the Waipiata Sanatorium submits to the Otago Daily Times the following figures which illustrate the extent of the very dry spell which has been experienced there for the last seven months: —July, 1923, two wet days, 24 points of rain; August, four wet days, 77 points; September, three wet days, 60 points; October, four wet days, 75 pointe; November, four wet days, 81 pointe; December, seven wet days, 136 points; January, five wet days, 82 pointe; a total of 535 inches for seven months. No rain has fallen yet this month. For the most part January was very hot, and on the 20th and 27th 98 degrees were recorded in the shade. On several days this month the thermometer has registered 90 degrees in the shade.

By Order-in-Council, it is notified that as from February 1 the private Act of the Parliament of New Zealand, known as “The Grand Lodge of Freemasons of New Zealand Trustees Act, 1903,1 k shall apply to Samoa in the same manner as if that territory was part of New Zealand.

Dissatisfaction is felt by applicants for Mount Pisa runs in the fact that at the last moment the homestead block has been withdrawn from the ballot. Inquiring at the Otago Lands Office, the secretary of the R.S.A. was informed that no reason had been given for the withdrawal. The Premier will be approached on Jhe matter to-day.—Press Association.

To yesterday’s meeting of the Southland High Schools’ Board the new Lady Principal (Miss E. M. Johnston) reported that there were 298 pupils at school, 96 of these being new pupils. The Rector of the Boys’ High School (Mr T. D. Pearce) reported that the attendance was 291, 83 being new boys.

Judgment for the plaintiff by default was given in the following civil cases by Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M. in the Magistrate's Court yesterday morning:—William Wilson

v H. R. Bartleet £6 3s, costs £1 10s 6d; E. S. Kent and Son v T. Kincaird £l2 Is, costs £3 6s; H. Grace v Jas. O’Halloran £3 10s, costs £1 5s 6d; A. E. Arthur v Thomas Bell £2O, costs £2 14s; County Council v Robert Robertson £56 19s 4d, costs £2 10s; County Council v John Scott £3 4s lid, costs 13s; Macalister Bros, v William Hamlin £s* 2s, costs 15s.

The monthly meeting of the Southland High Schools’ Board was held yesterday. Those present were Mrs J. A. Hanan and well and Mr R. M. Strang. Mr J. .T. Carjwel and R. M Strang Mr J T Carswell was elected chairman of the Board for the ensuing twelve months The Lady Principal and Rector both wrote protesting against teachers having to buy text books in use in the schools, and requested the Board to provide the books. It was decided to accede to the request, it to be understood that the books are to remain school property. It was decided to make a donation of £5 to the Southland Cricket Association for wickets, etc Messrs Carswell and Strang were appointed a visiting committee for the month.

At a meeting of the Bluff Borough Council on Tuesday night, it was decided to invite Mr Grace, of the Afforestation Department, to visit Bluff and advise further in regard to tree planting. Mr J. Silvester's offer to lease a section of land fronting Blackwater Street at £2 per annum was accepted subject to the pleasure of the Council. In reply to a letter complaining of a bull being allowed to roam, Mr E. Bradshaw replied that he understood that the Harbour Board was going to fence its property adjoining his land and he would then be able to complete his own fence and prevent a recurrence of the trouble. The Southland Cool Stores, Limited, returned accounts rendered for supply of electric current, stating that they had paid the SJ.M. & P.E. Co., Ltd., for same and the matter was referred to the Electric Light Committee for investigation. Accounts amounting to £7Bl 18s 3d were referred to the Finance Committee and the meeting adjourned.

A plea of not guilty was entered by Mr Gordon Reed as counsel for a well known resident of Wallacetown who was charged before the Stipendiary Magistrate (Mr Geo. Cruickshank) at Invercargill yesterday with having driven a motor car in a negligent manner on the main road between Underwood and Wallacetown on the night >f December 12. The evidence went to show that the defendant, who had had two very strenuous days as a steward at the Show, was returning home at night along with his wife and family and that a sudden desire to give way to drowsiness caused him to lose momentary control of the wheel. As a result the car which was travelling at a moderate rate of speed left the road and before the driver realised what had happened, had crashed into a gorse fence on the roadside. Fortunately none of the occupants was injured whilst no damage of any kind was sustained by the car. Counsel for defendant submitted that whilst it might be contended that a prima facie case of negligence had been made out there was nothing to suggest that defendant’s action had either any criminal intent or civil responsibility. His Worship replied that he rather thought negligence had been shown and that being so he must record a conviction. His Worship furthermore in response to a suggestion by Senior Sergeant Scandrett that defendant’s name should be withheld from publication said that he had no jurisdiction in the matter but that in view of the circumstances of the case the Press would doubtless act in the direction desired.

To those requiring choice building sites the sale of Gladston sections on account of the Trustees Estate late J. T. Thomson in Rialto to-morrow. Saturday evening, present a great opportunity to secure a firstclass residential section on very easy terms, viz., 10 per cent, deposit, 10 per cent. 6 months, 10 per cent. 12 months, the balance of purchase money to remain for a term of five years at the low rate of interest of 5 per cent. Plans are now available from the auctioneers, Messrs William Todd and Co., Ltd. ’ The sections adjoin the Gladstone Tennis Courts, and Bowling green, and are in close proximity to the Boys’ new High School and Waihcpai River. The sale will commence sharp at 7.30 p.m. (Advt.)

The Scotch Zephyrs in Checks and Stripes at Thomson and Beattie’s End of Season Sale are exceptional value at 1/6 and are great washers. See also the washing Bead ora Voiles in smart range of shades. Usually 5/6, for quick sale 3/6 yard, and Floral Voiles, usually 3/11 and 4/6, now 1/6, 1/11, 2/6. (Advt.) Ensure Correct Digestion. That tired feeling accompanied by slight headache after a heavy meal is the result of an irregularity in the system. Relief will be found in Senior’s Effervescing Saline which is not only effective in such cases, but in a pleasant cooling drink. Only 2/6 per bottle from your chemist. (Advt.) Big Fact. —The people of Southland do their full share of tea-drinking. Rava Tea from the Rava Tea Gardens is first favourite. Price 2/8 per lb, or 51b packets for 12/6; 101 b packets for 25/-, at BAXTER’S. (Advt.) Tennis Racquets at end-of-season prices. Hyndman’s, Dee street, have a few choice quality Racquets on hand that are now being offered at Bargain Prces. Early application will be advantageous to tennis players. — (Advt.) AUSTRALASIAN A.A. CHAMPIONSHH»S. Practically every member of the N.Z A.A. team, at the suggestion of Manager McHolm and P. Munro, took Q-tol with them to Hobart for embrocation purposes. — (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, Tay street, Invercargill.—Advt. CUTLERY AT WHOLESALE PRICES. For one month only, LOW’S, LTD., 69 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, offer j-dozen Extra Quality Sheffield Stainless Dessert Knives at 20/- per i-dozen. Table Knives, same quality, 22/6 per 4-dozen. Dixon’s Nickel Silver heavy quality Tea Spoons 5/-, Dessert Spoons and Forks 9/-. Table Spoons and Forks 12/-, all per 4-dozen. —Advt. "Good-bye—thou Wintiy blast.” '-Anon. Although Summer is wjtb Us agrin we must still, guard against possible risk of colds and coughs. It always pays to have Baxter’s Lung Preserver handy in case of emergency. “Baxter’s” has a knack of nipping colds and bronchial complaints right in the bud. It is a rich, penetrative specific, and every dose does good. Also reliable tonic. All chemists and stores. Generous-sized bottle 2/6. or familv size 4/6.—(Advkj