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Southland Times, Issue 19346, 11 September 1924, Page 6

Following is the Dominion Meteorologist’s weather forecast:—Present indications are for moderate to strong south-west breezes, veering to freshening northerlies; weather fair to cloudy generally and a falling barometer everywhere shortly.

Fifty-two deaths from cancer occurred in New Zealand during the month of July.

Contagious mammitis has made its appearance in a number of the dairy herds in North Otago.

The Fire Brigade was called out at 4.45 pun. yesterday to extinguish a chimney that was on fire in a house occupied by Jessie Baird at 165 Tweed street. The average yield of wheat per acre in the Otago province last season was 21.69 bushels. The average for the Dominion was 24.38 bushels. The members of the Taranaki Rugby Union were the defendants in a suit for one shilling. The case was not proceeded with. The rivers and streams in the Oam aru district are reported to be in good fishing order just now. Anglers are already getting their gear in readiness for the opening of the season next month. The hare can see backwards as w'ell as forwards, its large and prominent eyes being placed laterally. This faculty is very useful to the hare during coursing, for it can see when the dog is nearing it without looking round. No leas than three motor accidents, all, fortunately, of a minor nature, were reported to the police as having occurred on Tuesday, two of them being collisions between bicycles and motor-cars, and one being a collision between two cars, one driven by a local medical man.

Flounder fishing has (according to the Tuatapere Guardian) started on the beach along Rowallan way, a party from town having commenced netting a few days back. Fish are reported as scarce, the presence of sawdust in the bay being blamed for the scarcity.

The figures quoted in the special message from Wellington, published yesterday, which stated that the Southland Hospital Board had only granted Matron Ewart £5O per annum for four years, are incorrect. The Board’s grant to Matron Ewart is £2 a week for four years.

“Some New Zealand level crossings are very dangerous,” said Hr J. G. L. Hewitt, S.M., during the hearing of a case in the Invercargill Magistrate’s Court yesterday, “and we all know that even with the greatest passible care it is, in seme cases difficult, in fact almost to avoid an accident.”

The United Friendly Societies’ Hall was well filled last night when the Marist Brothers’ Debating Club held a mock court, which took the form of the hearing of a breach of promise case. At the conclusion Mr A. C. Davis thanked the large audience for their attendance.

The Band cf Mercy held its fortnightly meeting in the Y.M.C.A. last evening, a large attendance being present. Items were given during the evening by Muriel Melrose, Bettie Caddie, Gladys Melrose, Maud Hollard, Mary Caddie, Norman Burden, Bettie Horsbourgh, Mavis Hilton, Bettie Horsbourgh and Elsie Goodrich. Mr Hutchins entertained the children with several good stories.

It is not often that the table around which local bodies meet to conduct matters that come up for consideration is adorned with a full-sized and shapely pair of ladies’ white stockings, but such was actually the case at the meeting of the Nelson Hospital Board. The stockings went the round cf men members of the Board, some of whom protested ignorance of such matters. The lady members, however, were not so keenly interested. It is understood that their presence is accounted for by some little mistake that occurred in connection with supplies.

In the Supreme Court at Auckland yesterday, by consent of the parties, following a decision previously given on the main question by Mr Justice Herdman for the payment annually from the estate of the iate James Mennie of £l5OO yearly to his widow, instead of the income from a fund of £5OOO, the latter clause in the will being cancelled. The estate was valued for probate at £93,000, and after payment of all dues, the nett value was £63,000. Counsel for the executors and counsel for the Presbyterian Church Property Trustees did not oppose the application.—Press Association.

The interesting subject of the number of currants in a bun caused a brief discussion in the Supreme Court at Auckland last week, when a bakery case was being heard by Mr Justice Reed, states the New Zealand Herald. His Honour, to a baker who was giving evidence: How many currants are there in a bun ? Witness: That all depends. His Honour: It’s usually about three. Counsel: I understand it is compulsory to have at least one currant in one bun. It is not in the bakers’ award, is it? Witness: No, it is not in the bakers’ award.

A distinct feature oi the proceedings at Rugby Park yesterday afternoon was the presence of the Invercargill Hibernian Band and the Pipe Band, and the selections which they contributed prior to the match and during the interval were greatlyappreciated by the large number of spectators present. The takings at the gate totalled £4OO, which is about £BO less than the Rugby Union secured for last Saturday’s Rugby match against Otago, but then the diminished amount of booking for the grandstand as compared with that for last Saturday would practically account for the smaller takings.

“ America as a whole is not friendly towards England, except the people to be met with among the educated classes who know something about history and know, also, what England has done in the way of furthering civilisation,” said Mr S. W. Fitzherbert to a Manawatu Standard reporter. “The man in the street thinks that England is a small reactionary country ruled by a King, but they forget that everything that is good in their institutions came from England in the first place. “As far as I could see most of the intellectual work was being done by the foreign element, that is by the imported Englishman, Scotsman, and Polish Jews.”

The ordinary mortal does not regard a cold as a matter of serious consequence; but it is quite a different affair when that common complaint affects a star like Dame Nellie Melba. Speaking of the enforced postponement of her appearance as Desdemona during the grand opera season in Sydney, because of a cold in the head, Melba told a pressman that she once neglected a cold and went on the platform when her vocal chords were “pink.” As a consequence she was unable to sing for six months. “That cold,” she said, “cost me about £20,000.” This, it has been remarked, works out at something like a pound a microbe.

The Taranaki Herald’s Opunake correspondent reports that an accident which might easily have been attended by serious results occurred at the railway works the other day. It appears that one of the workmen was riding with one foot on an engine and one on a truck, and when the train was crossing the bridge over the Waiau River the truck parted from the engine and ran back, and the workman fell on to the bridge. He caught hold of the engine as he fell, and was drageed along by it, receiving a very severe shaking and one or two broken ribs. Had he fallen right through between the sleepers on the bridge, he would have been killed without doubt, as there is a good drop to the river.

Founded in 1874, at Dunedin, the Standard Insurance Company on Tuesday celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. The first directors were Messrs James Anderson, G. Young, J. Curie, L. Thoneman, D. Baxter, G. F. Reid, and J. Paterson. Following the flotation cf the company with a paidup capital of £23,500, Mr Charles Reid was appointed general manager. Mr T. R. Fisher, branch manager for Canterbury, was brought to Dunedin as general manager in 1877, and with his advent the policy of the company was changed. The American and London branches were closed, and the operations of the company were confined exclusively to New Zealand and Australia, with the London organisation retained merely as an agency for the conduct of general marine business outward. In 1908 the company commenced to underwrite general accident business. Mr Arthur H. Fisher was appointed general manager in 1912 in succession to his father. To-day the capital is £1,000,000, the net annual income over £210,000, and the officials number 175, supported by 2500 agents.

Four small boys whose homes are at Waitane appeared at a sitting of the Juvenile Court at Mataura on Tuesday, to account for a recent playful though dangerous act. The four pleaded guilty to charges of committing mischief by placing nails on the road with intent to catch passing cars. One unsuspecting motorist fell a victim to the joke, and was in Court yesterday to testify to that effect. The Juvenile Probation Officer (Mr McCarroll) told the Court that the boys had acted in ignorance of the danger of the deed. Parental control was good and he suggested that the case should be adjourned in the meantime, the boys to be under his control, and he could report on their behaviour, when the case could be finally decided. Mr Bannerman (who appeared for tw’O of the boys) said that they had already received a thrashing from their parents, and probably that could be regarded as punishment as far as they were concerned. The (Mr H. J. Dixon) agreed to the Probation Officer’s suggestion, and adjourned the case for six months, the parents of the lads agreeing to meet the cost of the prosecution.

The Franklin Memorial Hospital at Waiuku has been very full lately. Mr J. D. Chalmers, who represents that district cn the Auckland Hospital Board, stated at the last meeting that no fewer than eleven healthy babies were born in that institution recently, entering life under the most favourable conditions. Mr Wallace, Chairman of the Board, stated that it was the intention at all the small branch hospitals to provide for the requirements of the maternity cases, and develop very fully that branch of hospital work. The district nurses are doing splendid work in the outlying districts.

An accident occurred at the building in course cf erection for the National Mortgage and Agency Co. in the Crescent yesterday morning, when one of the workmen, a youth named John Crowther, aged 19 years, fell from a height of 40 feet and sustained a broken finger and a smashed wrist. At the time Crowther, who resides in Oteramika Road, was carrying out plastering work on the top cf the building, and apparently losing his balance he fell through a shaftway on to the shoulders of a workman, who was on the ground floor. But for. this fact he would undoubtedly have received serious injuries; as it was he was removed to the Hospital suffering severely from shock, and on inquiry at midnight from the Hospital authorities he was reported to be doing as well as could be expected.

Although a great deal of criticism has been levelled at New Zealand’s display at the Wembley Exhibition, it would apj>ear that the disparagers of the Dominion’s effort had overlooked our wool exhibit (re marks the Dunedin Star). At a recent meeting of the Otago A. and P. Association, the secretary (Mr E. L. Duthie), stated that a letter had been received by Mr R. Jopp, of Chatto Creek, from Hon. W. Downie Stewart, who enclosed the report of Mr A. F. Roberts (New Zealand Commissioner) .on the display. Mr Roberts said that the Dominion’s wool exhibit was the best and most comprehensive collection shown at Wembley, and he was particularly eulogistic about the way it hail been arranged in order to facilitate practical examination. Mr Slewart conveyed the Government’s appreciation to Mr Jopp for the efforts he had made in assisting to bring about such a splendid display.

Much has been said amongst poultrymen as to the necessity of obtaining a larger egg if the full benefit of the scheme of export to Great Britain which has lately been inaugurated, Is to be reaped by the producer (states the Levin Chronicle). The ideal egg for export is one of lAoz, and from that up to lioz, and practical confirmation of the opinion expressed comes from the fact that of the eggs graded at the Levin Poultrykeepers’ depot last week, only 40 per cent, came up to the required standard. Strangely enough one small poultryman has had his eggs rejected as being over the required size, many being of 2oz and over. It is a fact that by breeding hens from large eggs, a hen can be produced which in turn will lay a larger egg. This being so, a ready basis for improvement presents itself, and should the export of eggs assume the proportions which are confidently expected, a marked improvement in the standard of egg produced will speedily follow.

At the Wanganui Magistrate’s Court, when John Downer appeared to answer two charges in respect of allowing cattle to wander at Mosstown, counsel for the Waitotara County Council pointed out that the defendent was in the habit of taking the whole day to remove his stock from one paddock to another about a mile away. He understood that the defendant had not sufficient grazing room in his paddocks, so grazed them on the road, where they were a continual source of trouble to people in the vicinity, as they broke down fences and damaged drains. This sort of an offence, remarked counsel, was exceedingly difficult to detect. The defendant said that he was under the impression that so long as someone was in charge of the stock it was not termed grazing on the road. Mr Barton, S.M., pointed out that the defendant’s interpretation of the law was wrong, and that stock were to be grazed in paddocks and not on the roads. He then convicted and fined the defendant.

“Football in the King Country- A regular Donnybrook” is the description given to the closing scenes of a football match played last Saturday at Otewa between the Otewa juniors and the Huia juniors (said the Chronicle). The trouble is alleged to have had its origin in ill-feeling in regard to an accident in a previous match in which a hefty Otewaite sustained a broken leg. Shouts of hostility were among the early indications of trouble, and when at the end of the match two players set out to settle a little argument between themselves things became really lively. Some of Otewa’s fair supporters did a haka to encourage their men folk, palings were torn from the fence and converted into ready-to-wear shillelaghs, the Huia supporters went to the rescue of their fifteen, and the “foight” was on in earnest. Just how it all ended is not clear, but fortunately no one was seriously hurt. Speculation Is rife in Otorohanga as to what will happen when Otewa visits that town for a return match.

Among the new goods at Thomson and Beattie’s is a special London purchase of Black Satin Mousselines. These Satins make a very smart semi-evening Frock or odd skirt suitable for all occasions, 40 and 36 inches wide, 8/6, 10/6, 12/6 to 21/- a yard. The 8/6 and 10/6 lines are very special values.— (Advt.).

A cold in the head makes one miserable. Lose no time in getting “NAZOL.” Clears out colds and catarrh in double-quick time. 1/6 for 60 doses.— (Advt.).

Lower Prices.—The best thing one can do for the people of Southland is to sell them the best groceries at lowest prices for prompt cash. Send your orders to Baxter’s small profits—quick returns.— (advt.).

When buying a clock it is advisable to patronise a man with practical experience. T. M. Rankin has had over 30 years’ experience in the clock trade, and is prepared to guarantee any clock sold by him. Oak, Imitation Marble, Xylonite and old standard Kitchen Clocks in great variety. T. M. Rankin, Watchmaker and Jeweller, Tay street. — (advt.). “Sound health’s an asset.” —Bankes. However, incipient maladies often under, mine the most robust constitutions. Colds, coughs and influenza arc always in waiting to attack you, but they can be given short shift with Baxter’s Lung Preserver. “Baxter's” is a dependable remedy. It gets right to the cause of the trouble rooting it out neck and crop. And it also possesses ideal tonic properties. Fills you with vigour, health, strength, and vitality. Get a large 2/6 bottle from your chemist or grocer NOW! Family size 4/6. (advt). In conversation with the writer a leading chemist the other day stated that colds were far more prevalent in the Spring than in the winter and at the present time there was quite an epidemic of them besides many cases of whooping cough and croup amongst children. He had found that it handsomely paid to keep a bottle of Kofgo in the house, as one dose from it frequently prevented a severe cold from coming on. Kofgo, the great cough cure, is obtainable at 2/6, a generous-sized bottle from Matheson’s, Ltd., Corner Tay and Dee streets, and at Edendale, Otautau and Wairio.— (Advt.). Don’t let tills unsightly complaint annoy and embarrass you any longer. Start on a course of DR. WANLESS’ GOITRE REMEDY NOW! It is pleasant to take, and if directions are faithfully and consistently followed, results always follow. R.D., Ashburton, says:—“ . . . Send me another bottle of DR. WANLESS’ GOITRE REMEDY, as I think it will just about cure my goitre. There is not much trace of it left now, but I may as well make a clean job of it.” By the exercise of patience and by closely following directions you may have this experience, too, at a moderate outlay. DR. WANLESS’ GOITRE REMEDY is obtainable at all chemists.— (Advt J..