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Southland Times, Issue 19202, 22 March 1924, Page 4

The following is the Government Meteorologist’s forecast: Present indications are for moderate to strong easterly winds northward of New Plymouth and Napier with westerlies to south-westerlies elsewhere. Weather changeable, dull and overcast, with passing showers, especially in the West Coast and southern districts. Barometer unsteady with a rising tendency.

Monday next, March 24th, being Anniversary Day, the Banks will be closed throughout Southland.

Since the beginning of the present year the Invercargill Town Council has issued a total of 87 building permits, having an aggregate value of £43,859.

The Mayor and Councillors of the Gore Borough Council together with the Town Clerk and the Engineer will pay a visit of inspection to the Hydro-Electric Works at Monowai during the week-end.

Owing to the unsuitable weather conditions at Bluff yesterday, the swimming carnival, which was to have been held in the afternoon, has been postponed indefinitely.

Yesterday afternoon the Chairman of the Southland Power Board (Mr A. W. Rodger) addressed a meeting of residents at Otama on matters concerning the distribution of electric current in that district.

In connection with the Bank Holidays at Easter time, it is now announced that these institutions will not close this year on the Tuesday following Easter in consequence of the Wednesday being St. George’s Day, which is a compulsory holiday.

A Blenheim Press Association telegram states that Mrs Wedde, wife of Mr R. Wcdde, solicitor, of Waipawa, who was visiting Picton, disappeared in her nightdress on Wednesday night, and has not been seen since. She had been suffering from a nervous breakdown.

The Milford Track is in excellent order at present, following on the spell of line weather, and it is confidently expected that .many will avail themselves of the opportunity offered during Easter tc make this world-renouned walk. The track is to be kept open until April 30.

The opening celebrations in connection with the Teviot Power Board’s new works will take place at Roxburgh next Thursday and Friday. The opening ceremony is to commence at 1.30 p.m., after which the visitors will proceed to the Power Station which will be open for inspection. On the following day, Friday, a picnic is to be held at Teviot Station.

The canvassers representing the Southland Electric Power Board have now commenced their work in the Otautau and Birchwood districts and the replies received from the houses so far called upon in the latter district indicate that the applications for electrical energy will equal those already obtained in the areas which have been completed.

The special correspondent of the Southland Times telegraphs that the death occurred yesterday of Mr Gavin Moffatt, a well-known public accountant of Timaru, at the age of 52 years. Mr Moffatt was born in Milton, Otago, and came to Timaru in 1904, when he took up duty as secretary to the Westland Timber Co., Ltd. After a time he went to the North Island, when he became manager of a timber business trading at Cambridge. He returned to Timaru later and shortly afterwards commenced business as a public accountant. He was very popular in business circles.

At the Wellington Police Court yesterday, states a Press Association wire, a seaman named Peter Seaton, was charged with deserting from the Corinthic. Evidence showed that defendant had come out from England two years ago and had signed off on reaching New Zealand. Recently he had signed on the Corinthic at the England rate of wages which was lower than the Dominion rate. Because of this he met with a great deal of antagonism from the rest of the crew and was compelled to leave the ship. He was convicted and dischasged. ,

The work of renumbering the houses in the’streets constituting the old portion of the town has now been completed and the lists showing the new numbers in the different streets are now available for perusal at the Municipal Offices. At New Plymouth the Arbitration Court dismissed an appeal against the decision of the Stipendiary Magistrate in July last awarding a penalty of £3 against each of 54 watersiders for taking part in a strike in connection with the discharge of the steamer Opawa, says a Press Association message. The President said that the appeal must be dismissed, as the law stood, but he could not understand why the law had not been amended. Several Christchurch motor importers have been advised from American factories of an increase in the prices of some of the leading American cars (states a southern paper). This will mean an increase in the cost of future shipments. One importer states that it looks as if the constant drop in car prices had come to an end, and the public may, with the risen cost of production, look for dearer cars. A Press Association message from Westport states that the proposals yesterday put before the ratepayers to raise a loan of £26,500 for a hydro-electric lighting scheme for the town and also machinery for road improvements, and to established a Fire Board, were all carried, the voting being as follows:—Electric lighting: For, 430; against, 206; electric connections to private houses: For, 381; against, 206; street improvement machinery, for, 409; against, 193; Fire Board, for 322; against 319. A convention to celebrate the 30 years of No-License in the Clutha electorate was held in the Presbyterian Church at Clinton yesterday, states a Dunedin Press Association message. This historical event brought together many old campaigners whose part in the fights of the past laid the foundation of the No-License movement. Addresses were delivered by Rev. Dr. Currie, Messrs John Edie, M.P., A. S. Malcolm, C. Todd and many of the old veterans. A similar was held at Balclutha in the evening. Strong support was forthcoming at a meeting of the Marlborough Provincial Executive of the Farmers’ Union for the following remit forwarded by the Seddon Branch, says a Press Association wire from Blenheim: “That this branch objects to the practice of Justices in sending objectionable persons into the country, on account of the isolation of homes, and the poor protection generally attached to the police, who have large areas to control.” The motion was carried unanimously after several members had expressed themselves strongly on the matter. The Commissioner of Taxes draws the attention of taxpayers to the notification appearing in to-day’s issue that Returns of Land must be furnished not later than the Bth April. Forms of return may be obtained at any postal money-order office; they will not be sent to taxpayers from the office of the Commissioner of Taxes unless written application is made for them. Lessees in occupation of land owned by Natives are required to furnish a return of land so occupied.—Advt. Those of our readers who &re interested in the “Moose” hunting expedition now at the Sounds, would do well to peruse the first of an interesting series of illustrations entitled: “On the Trail of the Moose,” which appears in our advertising columns. (Advt.) The Newest in Ladies’ Winter Woollen Scarves just opened at Thomson & Beattie’s are a very attractive lot. The designs are most attractive and are in all the leading colours with stripes and designs in contrasting colours. A great variety of widths and weights. Prices 7/6, 14/6, 15/-, 17/6 to 37/6 each. See early, as in many cases there is only one to a pattern.—Advt. Did you ever hear of a SCEPTIC making money ? Be as CAUTIOUS as you like, sift the proposition thoroughly, weigh the PROS and CONS, but keep an open mind and DON’T DISPUTE FACTS. Here are a few: MORLEY COLLERIES Ltd., is the FIRST COMPANY to be formed by Public subscription in Southland. The directorate is composed of sound business men. The Prospectus has been carefully drawn up and contains nothing that cannot be substantiated. The area controlled by the Company contains practically inexhaustible supplies of the BEST COAL IN SOUTHLAND. You may never get another opportunity to “get into Coal” in Southland. Estimates by EXPERTS as to PROFITS are conservative. Morley Colleries Ltd., is one of the Soundest propositions ever placed lief ore Southlanders. (Advt.) “Where The Pavement Ends.” Twelve stirring stories of the South Seas by John Russell—we offer 60 copies of tlds beek that every man will enjoy, at 2/9 each (usual 6/- edition). Apply Hyndman’s Quick March Sale. Don’t miss it! (Advt.) Naturally enough, when large warehouses are continually purchasing gigantic stocks of the many lines they handle, it sometimes happens that one or more of their various departments become overstocked. Recently a very large trading concern discovered that its boot section was considerably overstocked, and as ready money was wanted quickly, the whole of their surplus boot and shoe stocks were disposed of to Mr S. McDonald, City Boot Palace, Invercargill. Certainly the price was a satisfactory one, and it is now Mr McDonald’s intention to hand on his satisfactory buying to the public. This huge footwear sale will commence to-day, and if you would like some criterion of the bargains being offered, read McDonald’s advertisement elsewhere ;n this issue.—(Advt). Cheap food—-but good. That has been Mr J. S. Baxter’s motto for the last forty years. Mr Baxter has always aimed at supplying the people of Invercargill and Southland with the best of groceries at the lowest prices for prompt cash.—S.P.Q.R. (Advt.) While showing one of the finest selections of made-up linen goods to be seen in New Zealand, consisting of D’Oyles, Tray and Supper Cloths, Pillow Cases —Bolster and Pillow Cases to match —Huck Guest and Hand Towels, Thomson and Beattie Ltd., also show a splendid range of Linens by the yard. 36-inch 3/11, 4/6 and 4/11 yard; 40-inch 5/6 to 9/6. 54-inch 14/6. 63-inch Linen Sheeting at 8/6 and 80-inch at 14/6 yard. (Advt.) If you are moving we want you to note that efficiency is the keynote of our system. The best tribute to its merits is the number of people who employ us. The N.Z. Express Co. Ltd.—(Advt.) Mr A. W. Martin, Rupture Specialist, and Sole Controller of Dr J. A. Sherman’s Method of curing rupture, without operation, will make his 19th visit to Southland this month. He will be at the Southland Private Hotel, Gore, from Thursday, the 20th, to Monday the 24th. Southland Club Hotel, Invercargill, from Tuesday, the 25th, to Monday, the 31st. Consultations free. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sufferers in Southland should make an early appointment with Mr Martin, as it will be impossible to extend the visit beyond the dates mentioned. Those who rely on trusses for relief are simply putting off the evil day when more drastic treatment must be resorted to. The obviously proper thing to do in all cases of rupture, whether of recent origin, or long standing, is without delay to seek out and obtain the permanent cure which modern science has placed within the reach of all. Send for free booklet and read the testimony of others. Mr Martin’s headquarters are in Samson’s Buildings, Dowling Street, Dunedin.—(Advt.) N.S.W. CRICKET TEAM. The Sydney players were not long in realising the value of Q-tol for shin soreness and Fluenzol as a throat gargle and _ <

A hard nut was handed the Canterbury' athletes to crack, when Mr G. E. Perkins, at a conversazione to visiting athletes, who competed in the New Zealand championships, said that there was £lOO to back two West Coasters against any two Canterbury representatives in a programme of all-round sports. The challenge is reminiscent of the old-time wagers to “run, walk, swim, and fight yer,” and the Canterbury men were somewhat surprised (says the Greymouth Star), but Mr Perkins declares his challenge is serious, although he refuses to divulge the names of the marathons, until there is “something doing.”

“Chemists!” said one of the delegates at the Auckland Grocers’ Conference, and there was a touch of scorn in his voice, “why they only remedy the trouble caused by the goods we hand out over the counter!” At this point (says the Star) there was a good-natured interruption of laughter and protest, and it was some time before the delegate could proceed. The point that was being emphasised in the discussion wae that the grocer should have Government recognition so that he could have some control over the wholesomeness of the food that was sold. The delegate explained that what he meant was that very often very unwholesome things were done up in very attractive fashion, and it was in such matters the grocers could educate the public to take the thing that was most likely to promote health. His point was that if chemists should be registered, then grocers were equally entitled to registration.

A certain brand of Schnapps, extolled on an immense hoarding outside the Railway Entrance of “dry” Ashburton, resulted in an interesting prosecution against J. L. Webb, namely, that he advertised liquor in a No-license area, says a Press Association telegram. Defendant’s counsel said that the advertisement had since been removed. It was an anomaly that defendant should be proceeded against when the Railway Station walls advertised the merits of at least six brands of whisky and other liquors. The Police Sergeant, said he would be dealing with the Railway Department without delay. Mr E. D. Mosley, S.M., said that it was the first case of its kind that had com# before him. As long as the Railway Station advertisements were in existence, the “common garden sort of British public” should not be penalised. It 1 was unjust to fine defendant when a Public Department persisted in allowing such advertisements to appear. Webb would be convicted and discharged. His Worship added that future offenders would not be treated so leniently.

The extraordinary and unprecedented demand for Bonds in N.Z. Perpetual Forests, Ltd., whose local office address is P.O. Box 151, Invercargill, clearly proves that the public are fast realising the wonderful return from so small an outlay, from planting trees commercially. Probably this is the first time in the history of finance when the working man or woman have equal opportunities of investing, with their more fortunately placed friends, frequently termed the Idle Rich, but the fact that for » deposit of 25/- down, 25/- one month following and 25/- every 3 months until £25 is paid, the working man or woman can buy a Bond in this Company which will return at least £5OO in 25 years, amply explains why the Company’s Office is inundated with applications from all classes. Another fact that has gone to swell the ranks of the applicants is that the Company’s land is situated at Putaruru, w’hich afforestation experts from all parts of the world have declared to be the finest tree growing district in the Dominion. The information that is sent to applicants on receipt of a post card is of extraordinary interest, the points that an intending investor should study such as security, etc., are so carefully laid out and clearly shown that one immediately realises the vast possibilities of this great investment.—Advt.