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Southland Times, Issue 19206, 27 March 1924, Page 4

The Government Meteorologist wired last night as follows: “Present indications are for varied breezes freshening east to north winds ruling. Expect increasing clouds and haziness with rain following shortly on the West Coast and southern districts. the barometer will be falling everywhere.” 1 A young man employed in the Alexandra Post Office was arrested yesterday by Detective Farquh arson on a charge of theft .of £l5 from the Post Office. Accused was taken to Dunedin and will appear before the Police Court there this morning. The Wellington correspondent of the Southland Times telegraphs that the Dairy Control Board will consider to-day applications for the position of secretary at £lOOO a year. They have narrowed down to two men who are likely to be called before the Board to-day for a personal interview.

According to a Press Association message, a proposal to borrow £9OOO to reticulate the district for electric current from Napier was yesterday carried by the ratepayers of the Taradale Town District, the voting being as follows: For 192, against 38. About 45 per cent, of the ratepayers voted.

A fire at Timaru yesterday completely destroyed a five-roomed house in Marchwell street, Waimataitai, owned by Mr Toynbee, who had just purchased it. The occupants, Mrs Nash and two children, had a narrow escape. Practically nothing was saved. The fire had a strong hold when the Brigade arrived, and a shortage of water handicapped their efforts to extinguish the flames. A meeting of the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce resolved to congratulate Hon. J. G. Coates, Minister for Public Works, on the success of calling for tenders for a section of the East Coast railway and trusting it would be an incentive to the Government to adopt the policy in respect to ether public works of the Dominion.—Press Association.

Complaints are beginning to be made of depredations in orchards at Tuatapere by opossums. A settler was for some time puzzled to account for damage to his apples • the fruit was left undisturbed on the trees with pieces bitten off the sides. At first he was inclined to blame children, but later set a trap and a fine black male opossum was caught.

According to a Press Association telegram preparations are well in hand for the Lib-eral-Labour campaign, which will be opened at Auckland by Mr Wilford (Leader of the Opposition). The campaign will be carried right through the country. Mr George Forbes, M.P., one of the Executive of the Liberal-Labour Party, will be visiting Australia at the end of this month, but will be back in New Zealand at the end of April, and take part in the campaign.

An unusual accident, which fortunately was not attended by any serious results, occurred last evening. As a baker’s cart turned from Tay into Doon Street a man seated on top with a bicycle slipped off the back of the cart on to the roadway. The bicycle also slid off and the two fell in a heap. Apart from a few bruises’the man was uninjured and but slight damage was caused to' the bicycle. The driver of the cart carried on for a short distance before he realised what had happened.

A Wellington telegram states that David Borne, who was arrested on board the barque Hesperian lying in harbour ready to sail for San Francisco, pleaded guilty at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday to a charge of theft of £ll5 from his partner, in a builder’s business, Frederick Newman. Evidence was given that Borne had received from a client £l5O which was not accounted for, and had drawn £BO from the bank without his partner’s knowledge. When arrested he had four £5O notes in his possession. Accused was committed to the Supreme Court for sentence.

An Auckland Press Association wire states that Herbert John Tylor, aged 39, a blacksmith, of Turua, Thames, was drowned off Huia Point, Manakau Harbour, on Tuesday evening. With his brother, Norman Taylor, he went out in a dinghy to inspect his fishing nets. Three sharks were in the net and their struggles upset the boat. Both men started to swim ashore, Norman landing, but Herbert, who was a good swimmer, got into difficulties, the effort of his brother to rescue him being unsuccessful.

It will be remembered that some twelve months ago the Department of Agriculture, in response to requests from the Southland Farmers’ Union and the A. and P. Society, decided to hold a farm school in Invercargill in May of this year. Mr R. McGilivray, instructor in Agriculture for Southland, has had the preliminary arrangements in hand for some time past and at the beginning of the week he proceeded to Dunedin to meet Mr R. D. Tennent to make final arrangements. The dates as fixed in January, viz., 19th to 23rd May will be adhered to. The school will probably be held in the Boys’ High School or the Y.M.C.A. building.

At Lyttelton yesterday the Labour Department proceeded against the Waterside Union for £lOO as a penalty for an alleged breach of the Award in causing a general stoppage of work for the purpose of holding their.'picnic on a day other than that provided in the Award, states a Christchurch Press Association wire. The facts were that the day set aside for the picnic was wet and the outing was held a few days later and no response was made to calls for labour on that day. The defence contended that the Union as a corporate body had not done anything to make it guilty of creating a stoppage., Whatever charge might be laid against individual members of the Union, there was no case against the Union. The Magistrate reserved his decision.

Harvesting, threshing and all attendant jobs are now finished in the Mandeville district. Farmers are in a good way for being well advanced with the oncoming season's work. Many acres are already turned over with the plough. Stock of all kinds look very well. Winter feed is now one of the certainties. The occasional showers of rain which we have been getting lately with surprising regularity have done an immense amount ’of good. An exceptionally good growth of grass is very encouraging to all concerned. A very large number of fat lambs have left the district for the freezing works. A “boost” for the Border Leicester as a mutton grower has been provided by Messrs Millar brothers this season. From a flock of over 1100 lambs they have at present less than 150 left on feed, the remainder, with the exception of a few studs, having all left the farm as first grade.

The yarding of sheep at the Gore sale on Tuesday was the largest recorded for many a day, over 10,000 being penned. The yards were practically filled on Monday night, and some who came in next morning returned home with their sheep. Others when the sale started had to hold their sheep pn the rdad and wait their chance of getting in. There were sheep everywhere, and when pens were taken up, races were filled and partitioned off with hurdles. Even the cattle penis were utilised, and the state of the yards caused many mix ups. Many lines of sheep that would have been drafted had to bKput in the yards as they arrived. Under the circumstances, however, the auctioneers handled the situation very satisfactorily, and with the two-minute limit the yarding of sheep was disposed of by 4.30 pan., the sale thus occupying five and a-half hours. The yarding of cattle, whioh was not very large, was disposed of the progress of the sheep sale.

A Press Association telegram from Dunedin states that William George Millar, aged 19 years, was driving a dray in Opoho (suburb of Dunedin) yesterday afternoon, when the horse took fright and bolted. Millar, who was sitting on the shaft, was thrown off into the gutter, where he was kicked and sustained a broken jaw, the dray then passing over his chest, the unfortunate man dying almost immediately. The horse continued on its way and another workman, named Allan Adams, in attempting to stop it, sustained a fractured ankle and was removed to the Hospital.

Ex-nurses trained in the Southland Hospital are requested to attend a meeting at Mrs Peter Wilson’s residence, 36 Robertson Street, Lindisfarne, to-night at 7.30 p.m. For particulars ’phone 1385 M.—Advt.

The Corporation should not be allowed to sell that valuable land known as the Abattoir lands and situated in the highest part of the Suburbs. Close to the Waikiwi car and handy to town, it is bound to increase in value, and yet the Council are going to sell it by auction to the highest bidder next Saturday night.—(Advt).

The Billeting Committee have discussed preliminary plans for arranging to accommodate the large influx of visitors during Carnival Week. Messrs H. J. Farrant (Convenor), R. P. Meek and T. Rutherford are busy with detail work, and will be glad to hear from anyone able to take in paying guests. Night accommodation will be the principal requirement, it being anticipated that many private householders may supply “Bed and Breakfast”; hotels and restaurants in the city catering for other meals.—(Advt).

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 v'onderful 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 a 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 fpct that has gone to swell the ranks of the applicants is that the Company’s land is situated at Putaruru, which 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).

The February Butterick Publications are now to hand at Thomson and Beattie’s. The Delineator, the Butterick Quarterly, the Needle Art and also the Monthly Free Sheet—Call or write for copies. See also the latest in Millinery Ribbons, a great variety including the latest Draw Ribbon for making Roses and Flowers. Prices run from 5d to 4/6 per yard.—(Advt).

Now that the tearooms at Southland’s Shopping Centre have been renovated, the effect produced is veiy pleasing. In fact, it is doubtful whether this popular rendezvous has ever before been so attractive. The beautiful carpets' which were specially manufactured in England for the purpose, have now been laid, and form a particularly striking effect. Lewis’s, Ltd., have always maintained that in a modern emporium pleasant environment is essential, and this fact has been forcibly borne out in the renovation of their dainty, restful tearooms. In conjunction with their Grand Autumn Display, which commences on Friday, a special programme of popular music will be rendered by a full orchestra from 3 till 5 on Friday afternoon. For delightful and profitable shopping visit Lewis’s, Ltd.— (Advt). JUST A LITTLE! REASONING. Southland has produced coal for over 40 Within the last decade new areas have been opened up and worked in every case by Private Companies. The output has steadily increased each passing year. This is owing to two very important factors: (1) THE COAL is easily better than any offering elsewhere in the South, and (2) effective advertising. Morley Collieries, Ltd, is the first big Company to take Public in as shareholders. It will own working areas in excess of the total of all Private Mines now operating at Ohai. It will produce a high grade of Coal at the lowest cost of Prod’-ction and market it extensively and economically. The share List is NOW open, but will close shortly. Can you afford to miss this unprecedented opportunity ? (advt). Notice to Public Libraries! Big offerings of fiction are being made at Hyndman’s Quick *March Sale. Now is the time to send your orders in. All 2/6 books 2/-; all 3/6 books 2/9; 6/- fiction offered in 3 lots at 2/6, 4/6 and 5/- net prices. Big selection of excellent titles.— (advt.). Mr A. W. Martin, Rupture Specialist, and Sole Controller of Dr. J. A. Sherman’s Method of curing rupture, without operation, is now on his 19th visit to Southland and may be consulted at the Southland Club Hotel, Invercargill, up 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 irupture, 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). Definite aim.—Mr J. S. Baxter’s definite aim has been to supply the people of Invercargill and Southland with food stuffs of highest excellency at lowest margin of profits. The answer is, steadily increasing business and the appreciative remarks made by new customers and old ones of 40 years’ standing.— (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.)

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.S. Express Co. Ltd. —(Advt.) SEPTICAEMIA. Many matrons in maternity homes find diluted Q-tol a valuable antiseptic for checking inflammation or the development of blood-poisoning.—(advt.) “Sound Health is priceless."—Dormer. You can keep free from colds and coughs the whole year round if you take Baxter’s Lung Preserver. It is a pleasant-tasting remedy, wonderfully penetrative, rich and soothing. Lasting relief follows the first dose. “Baxter’s” is also celebrated as a tonic—rebuilds and fortifies weakened constitutions. You can obtain a generous-sized bottle from your chemist or store for 2/6; or, better still, get the family size at 4/6. XAdvt.)