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Southland Times, Issue 19278, 24 June 1924, Page 4

Following is the Dominion Meteorologist’s weather forecast:—Present indications are for westerly winds, strong to gale, and weather cloudy and unsettled, with heavy showers on all western coasts and in the southern districts. The barometer is unsteady, with a falling tendency. There will be stormy weather probably for a few days.

A Magisterial inquiry into the recent fire at the Imperial Oil Company’s Store in Spey street, will be held in Invercargill on Friday next.

For the 1923-24 season 35,000 boxes of butter were exported from the cool stores at Bluff, as compared with 49,000 boxes for 1922-23.

During last week the local office of the Labour Department received 22 applications for employment. Of these, 17 are fit for heavy work and five are fit for light work. Employment was found for two applicants.

A brick building in Singer’s Avenue, off Willis street, was gutted by fire yesterday morning, says a Wellington Press Association wire. It was occupied by Johnson, cabinet maker, Meyer and Kean, engravers, and others.

The Ngapohata Post Office, which is usually open during the tourist season only, will now remain open during the winter months. There will be a daily telephone attendance from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a thrice weekly mail service until December 1.

A Dunedin Press Association telegram states that a runaway carrier’s van knocked down and slightly injured a woman. Further, along Princess street'- it knocked down a middle-aged man, so far only identified by the surname Cropp, causing severe' head injuries, necessitating an immediate operation at the hospital.

Advice was received in town yesterday morning that a man named James Morton Niven, storekeeper at Birchwood, and who is also the postmaster and mail contractor for the district, was found shot dead at his own home. At a late hour last evening the local police had received no official report.

At a sitting of the Police Court yesterday morning, Dennis Moynihan, alias Denis Quinn, appeared before Mr J. Ward, J.P., charged with being found drunk. He was further charged with a breach of his probation license and with a breach of a prohibition order. He was remanded to appear on Wednesday.

A good deal of interest is being evidenced in country football circles in the annual match between Town and Central District at Waianiwa on Wednesday. Central have always been noted for the games they put up against Invercargill sides, and a strong team has been chosen from the Invercargill clubs to make the journey to Waianiwa to-morrow afternoon.

The West Shore Hotel in the suburbs of Napier was burned to ashes at 3 a.m. yesterday, reports a Press Association message. No water supply was available. Nothing was saved. An adjoining cottage and small hut were also totally destroyed. The hotel was owned by E. Austin, of Auckland, and the licensee was F. Rhodes. The insurances are £3420. The boarders escaped in their night attire, saving nothing.

A taxi, driven by Mr J. Haase, caine to grief on the Nelson Port road on Saturday evening, reports a Press Association wire. Something seemed to go wrong with one of the back wheels, which came off. The car zig-zagged for about 60 yards, when one of the front wheels collapsed and the car capsized. The five passengers aboard had a lucky escape. One was hurt and was taken to the hospital, but his injuries are not serious.

Only six attended the householders’ meeting at Scott’s Gap for the purpose of electing a School Committee. Mr J. G. Paterson presided. A balance of £7 3/- was shown in the annual statement. The following were elected a Committee for the ensuing year:—Messrs W. Aitken (Chairman), J. G. Paterson (Secretary), A. Saunders, R. L. Dickson and C. Sutherland. At Grove Bush Mr W. J. Hanning presided, and the following were declared elected as members of the School Committee:—Messrs R. Ross, W. J. Hanning, J. Caulfield, C. Hanning and P. Duggan.

Tenders for the installation of a refrigerating plant at the Bluff Cool Stores and the erection of the necessary buildings to house it were dealt with at a meeting of directors of the Southland Cool Stores Coy., Ltd., held in Invercargill yesterday. The successful tenderers for the construction of the building were Messrs Chester and Olive, of Invercargill, and for the plant and machinery Messrs Wildridge and Sinclair, of Auckland. The plant will consist of a 30-ton Linda refrigerator, manufactured by Messrs Davey, Paxman and Coy., of England, together with a 70 h.p. Parkinson electric motor, both of which are entirely of British manufacture. Several tenders were received, ranging from £5906 13/- to £9575, those accepted being the lowest. At the inquest concerning the tragic death of Mr H. V. Duigan, of Wanganui, it was disclosed, says a Press Association wire, that there was nearly another tragedy. William John Hartwell, a railway porter, of Aramaho,, who was getting his boat in near Aramaho bridge, heard a cry like “Hey” further down the river. He answered, and getting no reply, proceeded down the riverbank, where he noticed a lantern alight. He searched for a while, returned and got his boat, and set off down stream in the dark. He fouled a rope, and the boat capsized. Luckily he caught hold of the rope and dragged himself on to deceased’s launch, from which he was taken in an exhausted condition Hartwell. was unable to swim, and the river was in heavy flood at the time. A verdict of accidental death was returned, the Coroner commending those who assisted on their promptness.

The danger of meddling with electric installations is not realised by some people, says the Otago Daily Tunes. The other day the staff of the Electric Power and Lighting Department of the city learned that a woman householder at Maori Hill had taken, what might be termed dangerous steps to cut off her electric power. She was repapering a room, and, desiring to remove the switch, she simply took a pair of scissors and cut the wires in two. The repapering work done, she bound the cut ends together again with a piece of tape. Subsequently she discovered that what she had done might not be really effective, and she rang up the department to report her action. Needless to say, the department was rather startled to hear of the method adopted to cut off the power, and as a result of its vigorous protest it is quite unlikely that the householder will ever again adopt such a risky course.

Owing to the carnival, the Victoria Home Committee put its usual sale off from May 24 until Wednesday, June 25. At 3 pjn. on that date the Home will be thrown open for the public, and those interested in the work of the Home will have an opportunity of inspecting the Home for themselves. Afternoon tea will be provided at a moderate cost, and an American “Bring and Buy” sale will be in progress. Friends are asked to bring something towards the sale and to buy something to help it on, but they will be equally welcome though they neither bring nor buy. The President and Committee have no hesitation in once more appealing to the public whose generous help has so often enabled the Home to keep its door open, not only for its original purpose, but also to succour the homeless and the helpless. “Youth” and “Typhoon,” two stories by Joseph Conrad, the great contemporary novelist (whose recent book, “The Rover,” has attained the distinction of a best seller), will be the subject at the weekly meeting of the W.E.A. Literature Class, to be held in the Y.M.C.A. Rooms, Tay street this evening, at 7.30 o’clock, as usual. Those interested are invited to attend. — (Advt.)

To-day at WICK’S Introduction Sale:— Extra Large Size Ladies’ Vests, 2/11 each; Fleecy-lined Bloomers, 2/6 pair.—(Advt.)

Nice beverage! There is no tea on the market that sings ore merrily the song of the sunbeam, than Baxter’s Choice Rava Tea. Pure, fragrant, rich liquor 2/8 per lb. 51b 12/6; lOlbs for 25/-. (Advt.)

“Silk Velvets” make a beautiful Frock for Evening or House wear, and can also be worn for street wear. The range of these Velvets at THOMSON & BEATTIE’S is the most exclusive in town; all the beautiful new colours and black; usually 22/6 yard; stocktaking price 18/6 yard. Call and see them or send for samples.— (Advt.)

Having had thirty years’ experience In the buying and selling of Diamonds, we are in a position to offer you the best value in Invercargill. All gems sold by us are without blemish, of fine brilliancy and latest style cutting. Our stock of gem rings are well worth inspection. T. M. Rankin, Watchmaker, Jeweller and Optician, Tay street. (Advt.)

One of the legacies of the Great War which New Zealand has received is the alarming number of persons with lung and chest complaints or with symptoms pointing thereto. Give a cold but half a chance and trouble is threatened. Nip it in the bud with KOFGO, the great cough cure which, though containing creasote, is most palatable to the taste. The first dose of KOFGO is guaranteed to give immediate relief and one bottle generally, cures. Kofgo is sold at 2/6 by leading <hemists and stores, and by Matheson’s, Ltd., corner Tay and Dee streets, and at Edendale, Otautau and Wairio. — (Advt.) Visit WICK’S Introduction Sale:—Ladies’ Wool Hose, 2/3 pair; Wool Gloves, 1/11 pair; Tea Towels, 1/- each; Flannel, 1/9 yard.—(Advt.) FOOTBALL CLUB COACHES Sam Abrims, the popular Petone Coach, endorses “Dorrie” Leslie’s high opinion of Q-tol for abrasions, and Fluenzol for the throat.—(advt.) “A truce to this unpleaaantuMa.”— D’Aubrey. Nothing is more inconvenient and unpleasant than an Autumn cough or cold. Occurring right at the commencement of the cold season, such complaints may lead to serious complications unless treated at once. The ideal remedy is, of course, Baxter’s Lung Preserver—the rich, wanning, penetrative specific that is always to be relied upon. A dose in time may save trouble later on. Also a splendid tome. Generouaaized bottle 2/6; family size 4/6. and stores.—(Advt.)