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Southland Times, Issue 19293, 11 July 1924, Page 4

Following is the Government Meteorologist’s weather forecast: Present indications are for moderate to strong easterly to northerly winds northward of New Plymouth and Napier, and northerlies increasing strong to a gale elsewhere. The weather will be fair in east coast districts, but skies clouding over for a chance to follow generally, with rain soon in West Coast and southern districts, the barometer falling elsewhere. A grateful ex-patient of the Southland Hospital forwarded a donation of £5 to the board at its meeting yesterday, it being received with thanks. An Auckland telegram states that a man, named Richard Shiels, was killed at a building on the Beach Road through a mortar trestle falling on him. An alarm of fire was sounded at Hokitika last night, reports a Press Association wire, the outbreak being at “The Rivoli,” in the centre of Revell street. The fire had a big hold when the brigade arrived, but a splendid save was effected, the adjoining premises not being damaged. The Rivoli premises were completely gutted. At the Police Court at Auckland yesterday, reports a Press Association wire, William Becker was fined £l5 in default fourteen days for having published a double chart. He laid odds of £25 to 5s with two men and when he refused to pay out a complaint was made to the police. The second annual report of the New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board will be considered by delegates representing sheep farmers throughout the Dominion at a meeting to be held at Wellington on August 28. At this meeting two vacancies for producers’ representatives on the Board will be filled. Messrs T. A. Duncan (Hunterville) and Adam Hamilton (Invercargill) retire under the statute, and offer themselves for re-election. A Masterton. Press Association telegram states that the Borough loan proposal for £28,300 for extending water reticulation, which the ratepayers rejected at a poll six months ago by 313 to 249, was yesterday again rejected by 664 to 530. In the byelection for a seat on the Council Mr F. C. Evans was returned by a 400 majority over two other contestants. Mr Evans unsuccessfully contested the Napier seat in the General Election in 1919, and the Masterton seat in 1922. At 2.15 o’clock this morning, a fire was discovered in the jobbing department of the Southland Times. Fortunately the outbreak was noticed in its incipient stage, and the application of a hand extinguisher soon suppressed the fire, without any material damage being occasioned. Upon the occurrence being noticed, the Fire Brigade was communicated with, and were on the scene with commendable promptness, though their services were luckily not required. Hie term “bitumenous concrete” sometimes employed to describe the type of road which it is proposed to adopt in Invercargill should the road loan poll be carried, may be apt to create a wrong impression with those not familiar with this method of road formation. The term may suggest to ratepayers that concrete is to be employed in the formation of the roads. With a view to clearing up this point Mr J. Miller, at the address given by the Mayor in the Victoria Hall on Wednesday evening, asked the Town Engineer, Mr T. O. Fox, to explain the meaning of “bitumenous concrete.” Mr Fox stated that bitumenous macadam, bitumenous concrete or asphalt all meant one and the same thing. Advice was received by the local branch of the Farmers’ Union yesterday that a party of 100 farm labourers was shortly to arrive in New Zealand from the United Kingdom and that the Dominion Executive was anxious to have positions available for them immediately after their arrival in the Dominion towards the end of next month. The opinion was expressed by several speakers that though they wore anxious to assist immigration as much as possible, they believed that it was hardly desirable to take a man into employment without an opportunity of interviewing him. The meeting, however, decided to advertise the information in Hie Press and invite farmers requiring labour to communicate with the Provincial Secretary so that he could advise the Dominion Secretary how many labourers could be provided with employment in Southland.

The fortnightly meeting of the Acorn Lodge, U.A.OD., was held on Wednesday evening. The Lodge, which was largely attended, was opened in due form by A.D. Bro. G. McDermott, who was assisted by V. Bro. T. Donaldson, After routine business had been transacted, four candidates were initiated into the mysteries of Druidiam and three proposed for membership. GJP. Bro. F. C. Barham installed m their respective offices A.D. Bards Bro. J. P. Gregg and Bro. W. Strang, the latter as Master of Ceremonies. The Arch Druid made feeling reference to the death of Bro. T. McDermott and a letter of condolence was ordered to be sent to his widow. During the evening a competition in reciting the Vice-Arch Druid’s ritual was held. Right members had entered and were handicapped by G.P. Bro. F. C. Barham. At the conclusion it was found that the judges (PJDT. Bro. G. Miller and PA. Bro. W. Strathearn) had been unable to separate three competitors—Treasurer Bro. A. A. Low, J.P-A. Bro. A. Fraser and O.G. Bro. L. Boivan— and another recital was held, when Bros. Low and Boivan tied and divided the prixe. After the Lodge had been closed in unity, peace and concord, the -brethren .spent a few iHranun.

Palmerston pig-hunters are on the alert for the first really severe frost or fall of snow on the Ruahine range, which will bring a score of half-starved animals down for food, says the Manawatu Times. During the milder weather they live, as the Maori did, on the succulent fern roots, and sleep in the shade of the bracken. In winter they seek the.open pastures or the stimulus of animal food, in the form of a lamb—dead or alive. When the change over to the automatic telephone is made in Auckland, all numbers will necessarily be of five figures, as the system is a five-figure one, with provision for an ultimate capacity of 99,999. At the present time I here are about 8000 subscribers in the Auckland area, and the rate of growth is such that a four-figure system with an ultimate capacity of 9999 would very soon require to be altered to provide for a five-figure system. Tlie negotiations between representatives of the Town Council and of the Electric Power Board in respect to the Municipal Power Plant were re-opened yesterday afternoon when a further conference was held. It is understood that a proposition was made by the representatives of the Power Board respecting the future of the town plant when the current from Lake Monowai becomes available, and though the proposal was not definitely agreed upon, the Council’s representatives asked the Board to submit its terms in writing with a view to further consideration. An unfortunate mistake was made by William Hayden recently, when he addressed a policeman in terms which constituted a breach of the law, but which he thought he was addressing to his wife. Mr P. W. Jackson, who represented the accused at the Police Court, Wellington, on a charge of using indecent language., said the aacused was a good, hard-working citizen, but when he was the worse for liquor he did not know what he was doing. “He did not know that he was using the language to a policeman,” said Mr Jackson, “he thought he was having a row with his wife.” The defendant was fined £2, in default seven days in custody. The Government Printer has just Issued in a single volume a Roll of Honour for the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces. As is fitting with what is practically a monument to our fallen soldiers, the publication is well printed and bound. The number, rank, name, unit and particulars of casualty of every one on the roll are shown, while much valuable information is given in tables and lists. There is a list of all the operations in which the N.Z.E.F, took part, and the book has illustrations of many of the battlefields and memorials. The following are the casualties in the various theatres of war: —Gallipoli, 114 officers and 2607 other ranks; France and Belgium, 566 of<> ficers and 11,917 men; Palestine, 24 officer* and 357 men; Egypt, 20 officers and 239 men; all others, 49 officers and 804 men, a total of 773 officers and 15,924 other ranks. From the returns showing the number of casualties in the different units it is indicated that the Otago Infantry Regiment (incorporating the Southland battalions) had 73 officers* and* 1718 other ranks killed in action, 27 officers and 579 other ranks died of wounds, one officer and 115 other ranks died of sickness, and four officers and 23 other ranks died from other causes, a total of 105 officers and 2435 other ranks. A meeting of the Executive of the Invercargill Competitions Society was held last evening, the President (Mr Gordon Brown) being in the chair, while there were also present: Miss Cran, Mrs S. Brown, Dr Brown, Messrs M. N. Hyndman, J. J. W. Pollard, W. Carswell, D. Torrance, R. Camm, J. D. Gilmore and the Secretary. The President reported that as a result of the recent recitals given by Professor Newlands, the Society had received a substantial credit balance which would materially assist in defraying the expenses for the forthcoming festival. The Secretary reported that the entries were coming in very satisfactorily and would be quite up to last year’s standard. Arrangements were, made in regard to the details for next month’s festival and the Chairman and Secretary were deputed to ascertain what arrangements could be made for members to book their seats at the Theatre for the whole season prior to the opening of the box plan for the first night’s programme. The Secretary reported that publicity had been given to the additional sections decided upon at the last, meeting, and in order to secure additional entries, it was decided to extend the closing date for all entries until Thursday next, the 17th inst., at 5 p.m.

The Battalion Band (by kind permission of the 0.C.) will play a programme of music in the No. 2 Gardens on Sunday, the 12th inst.,, at 2.30 p.m.— (Advt.). . Monday next, July 14, is the last day on which Thomson and Beattie, Ltd., can accept their cash receipts for their Cooperative Bonus discounts. Under no circumstances can bonuses be paid on slips not to hand by that date.—(AdvtJ. Although entries officially closed to-day, competitors please not that late entries will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Thursday next. Nothing is gained by delay. Sent! your entry along now and so avoid a rush at the last moment. J. G. Cuthill, secretary, Competitions Society, c/o R. B. Caws and Co.—(Advt.). Mr W. J. Thompson, late of the Cycling and Commercial Clubs, Invercargill, wishes to notify his many friends that he has recently opened the Cecil Billiard Saloon in Kelvin street, and trusts that they will give him a fair share of patronage.—(Advt.). No taxation.—Don’t be taxed for other people’s bad debts for booking, clerical expenses, for ledgers, etc., but buy your groceries from Baxters where you get the most value for your money.—(advt.). We are now displaying several trays of useful goods in our windows. If you require scissors of any description we have them by the best makers at reduced prices. Fruit Knives, Pocket Knives, Jam Spoons, Butter Knives, Cake Forks and a large assortment of other goods are also displayed. You choice from the 3/6, 4/- or 4/6 trays and you are assured of a bargain. T. M. Rankin, Jeweller, Tay street.—(Advt.),