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Southland Times, Issue 20002, 16 October 1926, Page 6

Tenders and Motor Cars and Cycle advertisements will be found on Page 8 this morning.

The Government Meteorologist (Mr D. C. Bates) last night issued the following forecast—Present indications are for variable winds, but moderate to strong westerlies prevailing. Weather changeable generally with scattered rainfall, particularly in the western districts. Barometer unsteady.

Considerable mortality among dairy cows is reported from Kohatahi Valley (Hokitika), where the winter has been very severe. About 100 head have been lost.

The Postal Department advises that mails W’hich left Invercargill on September 13 by the Makura via San Francisco arrived in London on October 13.

It does not take much sunshine or wind to dry up Invercargill’s streets. A sign that summer is fast approaching was apparent yesterday morning when the Corporation water sprinklers were seen at work on the roads.

At last night’s meeting of the Southland Centre of the Now Zealand Athletic and Cycling Union the president was instructed to write to the secretary expressing the society’s deep sympathy with him in his illness.

A start has at last been made with the construction of the waterfront roadway at Auckland. The plans and specifications for the scheme have been completed and the work has been commenced on the erection of the stone wall which will skirt the seaward ride of the road and protect it from the inroads of the sea.

There are at present about 70 men working on the Balclutha-Tuapeka Mouth road, and it Is likely that this number will be maintained for some time (says the Clutha Leader). The crusher at the Public Works Department’s quarry has started operations, and already about a quarter of a mile of road, from the far side of the Barnego flats upwards, has been metalled and rolled.

Word has been received in Otaki that Jock Reid, who has been absent from Otaki for about four weeks, is in Wellington, states a Press Association message. It will be remembered Reid’s car was found over an embankment in a gorge and that his whereabouts were a mystery. Search parties were out on several occasions but no trace was found.

In his address to the staff and pupils of the Nelson Park School at Napier, the Minister of Education, the Hon. R. A. Wright, stressed the point that too much thanks could not be bestowed upon school committees for the work they did in furthering the progress of education. “Mayors of towns, councilors, members of harbour boards and members of Parliament, all come into the limelight, but school committee members seldom do,” he said.

The Milford Track staff, including hutkeepers and trackmen, leaves this morning for Glade House to make preparations for the tourist season which commences on November 1. Already several parties have signified their intention of visiting the track soon after the opening, but as yet the majority of the bookings at the Tourist Office are for December and January, although inquiries have been made for trips later in the season.

It is not generally known that the youth of the town is being tutored in the methods of fire prevention. This laudable idea, which deserves every encouragement, became an established fact a few weeks ago, and every Friday evening at the Fire Station a squad of Boy Scouts can be seen being put through their paces by DeputySuperintendent R. Robertson. The deputysuperintendent stated to a reporter that the lx>ys are very • enthusiastic and taking to their work in real Scout style. He hopes to take further squads in hand in the near future.

At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning Herbert Murray Gardiner appeared for sentence in connection with the theft of motor spirit valued at £2 12/6, the property of the Vacuum Oil Company. The Magistrate (Mr G. Cruickshank) entered a conviction, prisoner to be released on probation fpr three years, to take out a prohibition order for three years and all work to be approved of by the probation officer. He was also ordered to pay JO/- witnesses' expenses.

For some months past the Invercargill Amateur Operatic Society has been rehearsing Sydney Jones’ musical comedy “The Geisha,” the intention being to stage the production early in November. However, owing to unforeseen circumstances over which the society had no control, it has reluctantly been compelled to postpone the production until early in the new year. At present the members are rehearsing enthusiastically under the direction of Mrs J. W. A. Prentice with a view to giving a novelty entertainment in the Municipal Theatre on Wednesday, November 3. It is fitting and pleasing to relate that the last public appearance of Mrs J. W. A. Prentice on the Invercargill platform will be in conjunction with the Invercargill Amateur Operatic Society of which riie .has been musical directress from, its inception.

A most interesting and instructive address on “The Value of Music” was given yesterday by Dr E. Douglas Tayler, supervisor of musical education in New Zealand schools, at the Invercargill Rotary Club’s luncheon gathering. At the conclusion of the address, which lasted half an hour, the speaker was accorded hearty applause and the president (Mr R. J. Gilmour) expressed the warm thanks of the club for Dr Tayler’s kindness.

An official report of the Dominion Methodist Sunday School examination just to hand shows that the following scholars of the Gore Sunday School passed: —Junior grade—Raymond Anderson 82, Jack Gresham 51 and Elsie Smith 51. Intermediate grade—Dawn Smith 76, Edith Watson 67 and Owen Anderson 67. Master Raymond Anderson secured second place for the Dominion in the junior grade.

At the Magistrate's Court yesterday before Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., William Russell proceeded against the Ohai Coal Company for the sum of £9 10/6, made up of two amounts. He claimed that on February 22 a box of coal was taken and the weight found to be lOcwt 701bs. He alleged that it was agreed that the ’company would pay for that amount of coal per box. Instead they paid for lOcwt. only and he claimed £5 7/6 as the difference during the period March 6to June 26. He also claimed £4 3/- for carting dross at the rate of 4Ad per ton between July 25 and July 29. Lawrence Edmond laid a similar claim. They were represented by Mr T. Meredith, who contended that the mine manager had power to make such an agreement with the miners. Mr. H. Macalister, for the Ohai Coal Co., admitted the amount due for dross but said the manager had no power to make the agreement. D. W. McKay, managing director of the Ohai Coal Company, gave evidence that no such agreement had been brought before him for ratification. His Worship reserved his decision.

See Railway advertisement on page 4 of this issue re cheap fares and train arrangements Gore Races, 25th and 27th October, and excursion to Queenstown, Labour Day. —Advt.

Dr E. Tayler, supervisor of musical education, who visited the town schools and spoke at the Rotary Club yesterday, is holding a meeting at St. John’s Memorial Hall this morning at 11 o’clock to which all interested are cordially invited to attend.— (Advt.)

The Band of the Bth Regiment will give a programme of musk? in the No. 2 Gardens to-morrow afternoon at 2.45 p.m. This will be the Band’s first public appearance under Conductor E. Smith.— (Advt.)

For inexpensive Curtains see the Check eline at Thomson and Beattie’s, priced at 1/3 yard. These are 36 inches wide with coloured borders. A good range of colours to choose from. See also the Cream Madras with scalloped edge, in neat designs 1/9 yard. Other qualities at 3/6 yard. —Advt.

Attention is directed to a notification in this issue of interest to business people and others to the effect that the Weights and Measures Act, 1925, and Regulations made thereunder will come into operation on Ist January next.—Advt.

OLIVER TRACTOR DISC HARROWS— Fordson size 7ft, 28 blades, £37 10/-’ Other sizes stocked. Also OLIVER DISC PLOWS, PULVERISERS, etc.—CARSWELL & CO., Agents for T. & S. Morrin & Fenwick, Ltd., Auckland (Advt.)

The Main Grocer. The main grocer in the Main street is Baxter, who is mainly famous for high quality goods which are mainly sold at very low prices at Baxter’s. (Advt.)

Messrs Andrew Wilson, Limited, advise that they require large quantities of Calfskins, and must procure them early. As they are paying the highest prices, they should have no difficulty in obtaining supplies.— (Advt.) New supplies of the ever delightful “Peter Pan” have reached the N.Z. Book Depot, Esk street, one for little people with beautiful coloured illustrations, the other an unabridged edition. Both are 2/6 each, 2/9 posted. ‘Bib and Bub” is another good children’s book. Paper covers, two parts, 2/- each, 2/3 posted, in cloth binding 4/-, 4/4 posted.— (Advt.) Ladies, before purchasing your Summer Coat, Costume, Frocks, etc., be sure jmd pay a visit to the Albion Salon. Here you will find all the latest in the new season’s goods and always something fresh arriving daily. For exclusive and quality good# our prices are far below those charged elsewhere. Note address —First floor, Albion Buildings, Dee street, entrance Picture Vestibule, opp. G.P.O, Telephone, 1710; P.O. Box 347. W. F. Lewis, Manager.— (Advt.)

When asking for Dewar’s Whisky, don’t forget to say “Dewar’s Imperial.”—(advt.) “Since I filled up with “BIG TREE” MOTOR SPIRIT she takes all the hills on top gear.” Use it in your car too!—(Advt.)

KODAK DEVELOPING IS BETTER. Have your Films developed the Kodak way at Brown’s Pharmacy. Get better holiday snaps! Developing films is a work of skill; you will get better results if you let Brown’s develop your holiday snapshot for you. In the developing, printing and enlarging of both films and plates we are second to none; our workrooms are fully equipped with the best appliances for turning out successful work. We employ specialists in every branch and all orders are finished promptly in the shortest time possible. To ensure getting the best results from your negatives entrust the developing and printing to Brown’s same-day service. There is no organisation which can quite equal Brown’s quality. At Brown’s Pharmacy is the largest and most varied stock of Cameras and Photographic Goods to be found in any shop in Southland. Ensigns, Carbines, Kodaks, and Brownies- to be had in box form, folding models, watch pocket models, Reflex models, which sell at prices ranging from 10/6 to £36 17/6 at Brown’s Pharmacy, the House for Good Cameras.G. H. BROWN, Chemist and Optician, Dee street, Invercargill. We will be glad to give you further particulars.—Advt.

Good Pictures- the aim of every photographer. Unfortunately many good pictures are spoiled by improper developing and poor printing. To avoid disappointment and to £3t the best out of your camera let Stewarts develop and print your snapshots. Quality is our first aim—care, promptness and reliability are the elements of our surpassing service. A satisfied client writes: “Your work is splendid, showing the master han4 in each picture.” Bring your next films to Stewart's Pharmacy, corner Dee and Don Streets.—You will be Pleased with your Prints.—Advt. • Raise the value of your property. A wellkept garden adds considerably towards it. Our seeds and plants will help you. For quality none better, few as good. Try our Lawn seed, you are assured of the best results. Thomas Bros., Briscoe’s Buildings, Dee street.— (Advt.) Our Watches are reliable day after day. and they will not fail you. Expert workmanship produces perfect timekeepers. Give c j of our watches a trial and you will find it Right All The Time. For Watches and Clocks cf every kintal evary price—Coma to T. M. Rankin, Watchmaker, Tay Street "The fit’s upon me now. Come quickly!” —Beaumont. Fits of coughing are not only troublesome, but dangerous. They can be quickly relieved, however, with Baxter’s Lung Preserver. This dependable specific, with a successful reputation of sixty years, offers you a safe {>rotection against coughs, colds, and all chest and lung troubles. Helpful, too, as a tonic. Pleasant tq take, powerful, and penetrating. “Baxter’s” is obtainable at all chemists and stores. Generous-sized bottle 2/6; family size 4/6. He flU l ® “Baxter’s!”—(Advt)

Owing to a break in the cable between Bluff and Port William, communication with Stewart. Island by telegram or tele phone has been interrupted for the past three weeks. From tests made by the Post and Telegraph Department engineers, the break is estimated to be a distance of u mile or half a mile from the Bluff end. The cause is probably the, chafing of the cable on the rocky sea floor in that locality, where strong tides are usually experienced A spare cable is being sent from Wellington to-day, and once it arrives here the work of repair, which will be carried out from one of the local fishing boats, will depend solely on the weather. Communication should be established again in a fortnight’s time.

Prior to the screening of the picture programme at the Municipal Theatre yesterday evening through the courtesy of the Civic management some forty children from the institutions controlled by the Free Kinder garten Committee were seen in a novelty entertainment under the direction of Mis* Hamilton, Principal of the South Invercar gill Kindergarten. The programme included songs, recitations and dances contributed by diminutive performers and the audience was kept amused until the curtain was rung down after the children had spent an hour on the stage. As a result Of the function the funds of the committee will be substantially augmented, the proceeds going towards the running expenses of the three schools under its supervision.