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Southland Times, Issue 19897, 16 June 1926, Page 4

The Government Meteorologist (Mr D. C. Bates) last night issued the following forecast—Present indications are for strong south-west to south-easterly winds, dull, cold and squally conditions with heavy showers. Barometer rising everywhere. The application of S. McMillan for a coal lease was dealt with by the Lands Department yesterday, and recommended for approval to the Minister of Mines, Hon. G. J. Anderson. At the monthly meeting of the Gore High School Board of Governors on Monday afternoon it was resolved: “That the board, having decided to renew the singing classes this year and the department having declined to approve of same on the grounds that there are no funds available, the board request the department to review its decision.” At 7.20 on Monday evening the car to Georgetown ran off the rails when negotiating the loop from Conon to Tweed street. There were few passengers aboard at the time, and save a slight delay little inconvenience resulted. The cause of the derailment was a piece of metal in the groove of the rail and the car was put to rights within 10 minutes. “No doubt most of you noticed recent Press reference to the activities of the Rotary Club,” remarked Mr W. Macalister (president) at the . meeting of the Civic Band last evening. “The Rotary Club does accomplish something, and it is due to its activities that the Civic Band was formed. (Applause). I think it is just as well that this fact should be made public.” Yesterday Mr A. W. Rodger (chairman), Mr T. A. Buckingham (member), Mr L. B. Hutton (engineer) and Mr C. Campbell (secretary of the Southland Electric Power Board) visited the Strathvale soldier settlement for the purpose of considering matters relative to the proposed electrical installations in the various homesteads. The views of the settlers will be placed before the next meeting of the board. In the Y.M.C.A. rooms last evening Mr A. G. Butchers, M.A., gave his tenth lecture of the season before the WJE.A. literature class. The subject of the address was Sinclair Lewis, author of Main Street, Babbitt and Martin Arrowsmith. The lecturer illustrated his remarks with numerous extracts from the author’s books. At the conclusion of the session a general discussion took place on Sinclair Lewis’s works. “Regarding the buses,” said the Hon. R. F. Bollard, at a gathering in Wellington, “the matter is in the hands of the people themselves. If they want to scrap the trams and go in for buses it is their business, but personally I would be very sorry if it became necessary to do away with the trams. It’s a big question, but,” as his eye dropped on the Pressmen present who had exchanged glass for pencil, “I don’t think it would be wise for me to enter into the matter any further at present.” Early in May Mr W. I. Hessell, District Traffic Manager, met some Kelso farmers and informed them that it was the intention of the department to withdraw the stationmaster at Kelso. The district residents entered a strong protest and approached the Prime Minister, Hon. J. G. Coates, and the member for the district, Hon. G. J. Anderson, on the matter. As a result of the protest the stationmaster has not been withdrawn, and the residents still have his services. It is interesting to recall that a similar move by the department about eight years ago was also defeated by the Kelso Deople. A visitor at the Auckland Rotary Club’s luncheon recently, Mr W. H. Sawyer, of Columbus, Ohio, said he was impressed by the cordial greetings extended to him by Auckland Rotarians since his arrival (reports the New Zealand Herald). “I think that I have always been a pretty good Rotarian in my own club in my own country,” he said, “but I did not know what international Rotary meant until I came over to this part of the world. Before I came, I thought that there would be a good few differences between you and ourselves, even though we are tied together as Englishspeaking people. Since I have arrived I have found that the only difference between us is in our ways of speaking English.” The monthly meeting of the Catholic Debating Club was held in Young’s Rooms on Monday evening, a large attendance being present. The greater part of the evening was given over to general business. Several new members were enrolled, and arrangements made for holding a mock banquet at an early date. At the conclusion the members indulged in an impromptu debate upon the existing immigration scheme, the chairman leading in support of the scheme. The subject proved a good one and allowed large scope for the zeal of following speakers, who made the discussion a lively and interesting one. At the conclusion a vote was taken, which gave the victory to those in favour of the scheme. Speaking at Hamilton to a deputation of the New Zealand Alliance the Hon. J. A. Young (Minister of Health) is reported as saying that he stood for abolition of the liquor trade, but he would prefer the present system to State Purchase. The people did not want State Purchase. He considered that although holding out for the total abolition of the trade it was as well to accept any slight advantages whichmight be employed to further their objective. So far as the general issue was concerned he was with the Alliance; but he claimed the right to exercise his own discretion when required to act. He could assure the deputation that Parliament would shortly consider a Licensing Bill, and it was practically certain that theJßill would come before the House during the session.

A Dunedin telegram states that the new Dental School was opened to patients on Monday, 85 attending. A Napier telegram states that Alexander Mortimer Lyon, co-respondent, was ordered to pay Robert Mclver £lOO in successful divorce proceedings against Daisy Annie McIver on the grounds of adultery. “The petrol stations which are being built everywhere in the city are an abomination,” said Mr S. Hurst Seager, who presided at a lecture on “Architecture” in Christchurch. He contrasted the stations with those which were seen in the American cities. The latter were given a setting which, far from detracting from the appearance of their surroundings, made them a thing of beauty. In America the motor garages were set back from the street frontage, the space in front being laid out as a garden. Mr. Murray G. Thomson, of Musselburgh, Otago, possesses a Captain Cook medal, which was struck in 1772 by Captain Cook, for distribution among the Natives on the occasion of his second expedition to the Southern Seas with the ships Resolution and Adventure. The medal, which was found by Mr. Thomson at Murdering Beach, in 1863, and has remained in his possession ever since, has become extremely rare. One is preserved in the Dominion Museum and another is included in the A. H. Turnbull collection in Wellington. Most of the small shopkeepers in the Dominion lost a considerable amount of business by having to close at an early hour. It is the object of the New Zealand Small Shopkeepers’ Association to get as many as possible to sign a petition, to be presented in Parliament, to have removed froin the Arbitration Court the power of fixing the closing hour for small shops, and to have the hour definitely fixed at 8 p.m. by Act of Parliament. Any small shopkeeper prejudicially affected shall have the power to apply to a magistrate for exemption. At a general meeting of hockey supporters held last evening it was decided to go on with the idea of holding a Queen Carnival to raise funds for the forthcoming New Zealand ladies’ hockey tournament to be held in Invercargill in September. It was originally decided to hold a massed display of school children, but the Schoolmasters' Association would not agree to the idea. A committee consisting of Messrs H. J. Kilby, J. Brass, E H. Battin, J. Donaldson and R. Surgenor was set up to arrange for the carnival. The chairman advised that picture benefit's had been arranged for. Mr A. J. Hamilton was appointed secretary and treasurer and Mr R. Surgenor as assistant. A slight general improvement is reported on the Dunedin produce market. The demand is .firming for first-class varieties of produce, but the inferior grades are meeting with poor sales. Delicious, Cleopatras, Scarlets, and Jonathan apples and Winter Nelis and Winter Cole pears are reaching good prices. The market for oranges is bad. A recent consignment made from 8s to 10s per case, much of the consignment showing wastage. Cabbages are still selling at a low price, but a firming tendency is noticeable. This morning first grade cabbages were sold at 4s per sack. Cauliflowers were sold for 12s per sack. In the marts potatoes are firming, the present quotes being from £8 to £8 10s per ton. Premises lately occupied by the Hardware Company (next Grand Hotel) have been taken, and for the next few days ladies of Invercargill and district will be given the opportunity of obtaining the latest imported models in coats, costumes and frocks at half-marked prices.—(advt.) We issue tickets for all New Zealand travel and reserve seats on trains and motors and berths on steamers and hotel accommodation. THE GOVERNMENT TOURIST BUREAU, Esk Street.—(advt.) Nose passages stopped, head heavy with cold? Take “NAZOL.” Penetrating, powerful. Kills germs. Allays inflammation. 60 doses Is 6d. —Advt. There are hundreds of ladies throughout New Zealand who have vivid recollections of the wonderful bargains that have been offered from time to time by Arthur Barnett Ltd., Dunedin, but great as these have been, they pale into insignificance compared with the sensational offerings that will be made to-morrow in fashionable coats, costumes and frocks. For Winter Time-—Big shipments of very choice dried Fruits —Dates, Figs, Prunes, Raisins, Sultanas, Preserved Ginger, Almonds, Walnuts. Small profits, quick returns at BAXTER’S.— (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.) The first dose of “NAZOL” gives relief. Pleasant and safe to take. 60 doses Is 6d. Breaks a cold up straightway. Women drivers say, “ 'BIG TREE,’ please.” They appreciate the easy starting that “BIG TREE” MOTOR SPIRIT in the tank ensures.— (Advt.) The Albion Salon on the first floor of the Albion Buildings, Dee Street, are holding their annual stocktaking sale of ladies’ velour coats, costumes, coat frocks, jersey suits, raincoats, etc. Pay a visit to the Salon and participate in the reductions we are making to-day. Nothing but the best class goods stocked and our prices defy competition. Entrance Albion Picture vestibule, Dee Street. W. F. Lewis, manager.— (advt.) Friday next will see the commencement of the Bible Depot’s lease expiring sale. We are shortly removing to premises in Esk Street, and stocks must be reduced to a minimum. During the currency of the sale latest 6/- fiction will be sold at 4/6, and 2/6 reprints at 2/1, five for 10/-. 10 per cent discount off all stationery and general literature. Remember, Friday next. (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 tins display is of special interest to those who desire distinctive apparel.— 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.