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Southland Times, Issue 19895, 14 June 1926, Page 6

The Government Meteorologist (Mr D. C. Bates) last night issued the following forecast: —Expect south-west gale, weather cold and squally with heavy showers. Barometer rising fast soon. A New Plymouth Press Association message states that as a result of the gutting by fire of five classrooms at the Boys’ High School, the board has made arrangements to carry on a portion of the work of the school in the racecourse buildings. At 7.15 p.m. yesterday at Bluff a sixroomed house occupied by Mrs Donne was found to be ablaze. The brigade was called out but the building had been practically destroyed by the time the fire was extinguished. The origin of the outbreak is unknown. —Own Correspondent. There was some increase on Friday in the number of unemployed registered at Auckland. The total, which has been round about 1,200 for some days, has passed the 1,300 mark. The Labour Department found work for thirty-three men on Wednesday, twenty-five on Thursday, and ten yesterday. Since the Unemployment Committee was established the Society of Engineers has placed eight men this week and the Returned Soldiers’ Association has found work for sixty-six in the past ten days, although only twenty-five of the number obtained other than very temporary employment.— Press Association.

The Native Land Court sessions will commence in Allen’s Hall to-morrow morning. Saturday’s through express from Lyttelton arrived at Invercargill 37 minutes behind schedule time. A young man from Invercargill named Hall was charged before Mr. G. R. George, Justice of the Peace, at Bluff, with being drunk in a public place on Friday. He was fined £l. A Press Association message from Gisborne states that David Pole, alias John Fry, who had escaped from Roto Roa Island and was arrested at Gisborne, was sentenced to three months in gaol and ordered to be returned to the island. An Otaki Association message states that at a meeting on Friday night a motion was carried unanimously expressing grave concern at the closing or reducing of the Otaki Hospital, and calling upon the Minister of Public Health to retain the hospital and bring it to a state of up-to-date efficiency. The vexed question as to the constitution and scope of the junior high school system is being discussed by the present session of the Education Council. As one member put it, “If we ourselves as educationists do not know clearly what we mean or intend to mean by the term junior high school, how can we expect the man in the street to have any clear idea on the subject?” The lengthy discussion which the subject evoked may lead to a subsequent clear definition of a junior high school and of its aim and scope. At a gathering at The Bristol at Dunedin, Miss Clara Hughes, the accompanist to the soloists of the Kaikorai Band and the Invercargill Battalion Band at the Exhibition contests, was presented by Mr W. P. Goughian, on behalf of the Kaikorai players and Mr G. Milward (of Invercargill) with a xylonite toilet set as a thankoffering in recognition of her services. Reference was made to the graciousness and the expertness of Miss Hughes during this engagement and at other times. The young lady, who was genuinely taken by surprise, made her acknowledgments in a few becoming phrases. A pressman is apt to find himself in peculiar positions on many occasions, but it is seldom that he is taken for a “bookie.” Such, however, happened recently, when a Herald representative was chatting with a friend in Gladstone road, Napier. The merit of a certain poem was the subject of the discussion, and the pressman had a clipping of the piece in his hand. An elderly Maori who was strolling down the street stopped nearby, and leaning confidentially over the shoulder of the pressman, asked if he could have a look. His surprise was apparent immediately. “Oh,” he said in a disgusted tone, “isn’t that te double card for te Wingatui.” It took several minutes to convince him that he was trying to “lay them” with the wrong man. A meeting of the Champion Ploughing Match Association was held at Invercargill on Saturday morning, Mr James Drain presiding over an attendance of 12 members. It was resolved that membership tickets be procured and that the fee be 12s 6d a member, the tickets also entitling the header to a free luncheon. Final arrangements wei'e made in connection with the ploughing match to be held on July 14, it being reported by Mr A. S. Ronald that arrangements had been made for a football match, Town v Central, to be played in conjunction with the fixture. The following judges were appointed:—Messrs C. Gray, R. Smith, W. .A. Young and W. T. James. Messrs James Drain, junr., Charles Clarke and T. McFetrich were appointed special judges, and Mr James Young was appointed field superintendent. Southland Bowling Club. Annual meeting to-night. All members and intending members invited to attend.—Advt. The St. Andrew Scottish Society’s Annual Social and Dance will be held in the Progressive Club Rooms, Esk street, on THURSDAY, 24th inst. NOT Friday, 25th). Tickets may be had from the secretary and members of committee. Remember—Star of Bluff Annual Social and Euchre Tournament takes place in the Drill Hall, Bluff, to-night. A host of novelty dance® special decorations and exquisite lighting effects. —Advt. Remember: The Government Tourist Bureau, Esk Street, makes reservations anywhere in New Zealand, by rail, steamer, or motor. All tickets issued at no extra cost. —Advt. Messrs Andrew Wilson, Ltd., announce that their store will observe the Saturday half holiday, commencing on June 19th inst. Clients are requested to call before 12.30 on the 19th to obtain the best prices for their rabbitskins.—(advt.) Only a small bottle but it contains 60 powerful doses for killing coughs and colds. “NAZOL” the scientific remedy. Safe for all ages. Is 6d. Lovers of good tea enjoy Baxter’s FarFamed Rava Tea—pure, popular, pleasant. Most reasonable in price, most excellent in quality—slb for 13/6; 101 b for 26/-. 701 b Sugar 14/10 at BAXTER’S. (Advt.) Women have learnt to prefer “BIG TREE” BENZlNE—easier starting and freedom from carburettor troubles.— (Advt.) Our Watches are reliable day after day, and they will not fail you. Expert workmanship produces perfect timekeepers. Give one of our watches a trial and you will find it Right All The Time. For Watches and Clocks of every kind—at every price—Come to T. M. Rankin, Watchmaker, Tay Street. (Advt.) On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday oi this week, Thomson & Beattie are making a special display of evening wear. The whole of the large windows are dressed out with the latest models from the best English and French houses. The display is effectively arranged and has already created a great deal of complimentary comment. Now that the festive season is at hand this display is of special interest to those who desire distinctive anparel. — Advt. ’ The Great Stocktaking Sale at the Albion Salon commences on Thursday. This wonderful event includes high quality goods in Fur Coats, Velour Coats, Frocks, Coat Frocks, Costumes, Jumpers, Etc. . They are offered at Record Reductions, in many cases at half their actual prices, providing an exceptional opportunity for every woman to select a winter garment by a very great saving. Commencing Thursday. First floor, Albion Buildings, Dee street. W. F. Lewis, Manager. (Advt.) “Bottles of unfamilar outline and content are everywhere”—Proctor. Don’t hazard your health by trying many unfamilar remedies and so called cough cures. Baxter’s Lung Preserver, with its sixty years’ reputation of successful cures, offers you a safe protection from all coughs, colds and chest maladies. “Baxter’s” is also helpful as a tonic. Buy Baxter’s Lung Preserver at. any chemist or store. Generous-sized bottle 2s 6d; family size 4s 6d. Be certain you get “Baxter’s” !—Advt.