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Southland Times, Issue 20014, 30 October 1926, Page 6

The Government Meteorologist (Mr. ,D. C. Bates) last night issued the following forecast; —Present indications are for strong winds between west and southwest and changeable squally weather with heavy showers, especially in districts with a westterly aspect. The barometer has a rising tendency. Motor and Cycling advertisements will be found on Page 8, and Tendera on Page 4 of this issue. A Suva message states that the &s. Tofaa has departed-for Auckland cases, of bananas.

An inquest will be held this morning into the death of the little boy Gibbs, who died from injuries received aas the result of being knocked down by a motor car in Biggar street last week. “Unless a football match is advertised for that date, there will be difficulty in getting the farmers to attend the Last Judgment,” wrote a dairy company secretary to the Dairy Farmers’ Union relative to the calling of a meeting in that district. Edith Amy Gerraty, of Thames, against whom two charges of unlawfully using an instrument on a married woman in April, 1925, and July, 1926, were preferred was found not guilty in the Supreme Court yesterday, states an Auckland Press Association message. The substitution of electric power for water and steam power respectively t is taking place in connection with Messrs Arnold and Son’s flaxmill at Wairaikiki and Duncan and Sons’ flaxmill at Mataura. The work in both cases is being carried out by the Dominion Electrical Engineering Ltd., Gore. The outbreak of diphtheria among the pupils of the Maungawhau School is not considered as serious as was at first thought, states an Auckland Press Association message. Apart from five definite cases one of which died, tests with the swabs taken from nearly 200 children have disclosed diphtheria germs in only four.

An Education Board Commission consisting of the chairman (Mr P. de la Perrelle) and Mr A. W. Jones visited the Thombury, Wairio, Scott’s Gap, Feldwick and Ohai schools on Thursday, inquiring into various matters. The site of the recent fire at Winton was also inspected. Messrs. J. D. Trotter and F. G. Stevenson accompanied the Commission.

“The present situation seems to be that the Protestant Sunday, as formerly understood, is gone beyond recall, and the only Sunday left is the Catholic Sunday, with its eucharistic, worship and its liberty for wholesome recreation,” said Archdeacon F. N, Taylor, when preaching on “That Sunday Question,” at St. Luke’s Church, Christchurch, bn Sunday.

In the claims made by William Russell and Lawrence Edmond (Mr. T. Meredith) against the Ohai Coal Company (Mr H. Macalister) for the sums of £9 19/6 and £lO 18/2 respectively for supplies of coal and the carting of dross, reserved judgment was yesterday given by Mr. G. Cruickshank, S.M., for the amounts claimed and costs as follows: —Russell—Solicitor’s fee £1 6/-, court fees £l, witnesses’ expenses £1 o/-; Edmond —Court costs 30/-, witnesses’s expenses £1 and solicitor’s fees £2 12/-.

“It has been asked in the newspapers where the late Sir James Carroll secured his wonderful flow of language.” said Mr D. A. Strachan, M.A., when speaking at the St. Andrew’s Scottish Society, yesterday evening. “I should say he gained if at the tribal meetings of the Natives of his race. At these gatherings everyone is encouraged to speak and even if a child of five has something to say he says it. A naivete of expression comes naturally to one accustomed to speaking in the presence of one’s elders.”

Mr C. E. MacMillam, M.P., was telling Mr A. M. Samuel, M.P., Te Aroha, of the disappointment caused amongst the Natives because Mr Samuel had failed to accept an invitation to an important function at Tauranga. A Native asked why the popular member of Parliament had not availed himself of the hospitality offered. “We get te kai, te waipiro, te big cigar. Why he do come?” On satisfactory explanation being offered, the Maori said: “He te good fellow, Samuel, Poland no good. He been in Parliament 20 years and do nothing. Samuel there only one year and open all te pubs.”

Mr. G. Cruickshank, S.M., yesterday delivered his Reserved judgment in the case in which Annie Hall Lillicrap (Mr. F. G. Hall-Jones) proceeded against John Sadlier (Mr. Eustace Russell) for £6l 8/- for repairs to damage suffered by her motor car in a collision with defendant’s car at Cooper’s corner recently -Defendant entered a coun-ter-claim for £lO 0/1. The Magistrate entered judgment for defendant on the claim with costs (solicitor’s fee £3 3/-; witnesses’ expenses £1 5/6; court costs 6/-) and judgment for defendant on counter-claim for full amount with costs £1 5/- and solicitor’s fee £1 1/-.

The motor-drivers and garage employees engaged in passenger transport throughout New Zealand have filed claims for a Dominion industrial award, and a conciliation sitting is to be held at Wellington on November 3. The principal claims are for a 48-hour working week of six days for drivers, and a 44-hour week for garage hands; drivers’ wages £5 5/- per week for 7-seater cars, £5 10/- for vehicles with seating capacity of 8 to 15 passengers, £5 15/for vehicles with seating capacity of 16 to 25 passengers, and £6 for vehicles carrying more than 25 passengers. The wages claimed for drivers of service cars and special cars engaged on country runs are £6 per week, and those in respect tb taxi-drivers and garage employees are £5 5/- per week.

Fresh regulations relating to the retail sale of coal are proposed to be brought into effect by the Government from January 1 next. They provide that coal shall be sold retail only in certain stipulated quantities. Coal merchants are protesting to the Government on the ground that the regulations, if brought into effect, will increase the retail price. The proposed regulations are under the Weights and Measures Act, 1925, and they provide, inter alia, that “no person shall sell by retail any coal in any quantity other than 141 b, 281 b, 561 b, lewt, licwt, or multiples of lewt nett weight.” Under present conditions retail merchants sell coal by the bag of 186 2-31 b, 12 of which go to the ton. The suggested regulations would not hamper them so far as ton, half-ton and quarter-ton lots go, but they would prohibit the sale by the bag of 186 2-31 b. The nearest approach to the filled bag would be a Ijcwt lot of 1681 b.

The Rev. George Renwick, formerly of Saskatchewan, Canada, where he had an extensive experience on some of the outstations, has arrived in the Dominion with his wife and four children. Although Mr Renwick was trained in the vigorous climate of Scotland he found the climate of Canada on the highlands very severe. One of his stations was four thousand feet above sealevel, where the cold in the winter time is almost too severe to do much outside work or travelling of any kind. He has come to New Zealand to get a more congenial climate, and is at present living in Devonport. It is his intention to apply for admission to the Presbyterian Church in this country when the Assembly meets at the end of the year. The rev. gentleman, who is a keen observer, is much impressed with what he has already seen of our fertile little country, which for compactness is in strange contrast to the vast open spaces of the Northern Dominion, and where the year is divided into two distinct seasons.

A mass of information and material bearing upon the customs and characteristics of the Cook Islanders, with a view to comparisons being made with those of New Zealand Natives, has been gathered by Dr P. H. Buck, Director of Maori Hygiene, who returned from the Islands on Monday last, after making investigations on behalf of the Board erf Ethnological Research (states the Evening Post). The board felt that researches should be made before the passage of the years rendered investigation difficult. Finding the time at his disposal too short to enable him to go into all channels erf inquiry and observation, Dr Buck dealt fully with two- aspects of his mission—material culture, embracing house construction, canoe building, and the making of clothes, weapons, etc., and measurements connected with the physical characteristics of the natives. These researches were confined principally to the Island of Aitutaki. The material gathered is to be prepared for presentation to the board. It was found that the design and method of native house construction in the Cook Group differed from followed by* thaAfanris.

“The educational value of the competitions could be very great if competitors entered, not with a view to pot-hunting, but with the idea of benefiting by the judge’s comments,” said Mr C. W. Kerry (Wellington), judge of musical and instrumental work at the Auckland competitions.

“If I should be born again, I should be a Zulu,” declared Mr H. A. Young, S.M., in the course of an address given by him to members of the Canterbury Justices of the Peace Association on Saturday evening (states the Lyttelton Times). They had no wants, he explained, and were convinced that civilisation only increased one’s wants. T j eating plain foods and living a natural life, they enjoyed splendid health, had no need for dentists, and lived to a ripe old age. The young men sometimes entered the service of Europeans with a view to earning sufficient money with which to buy cattle, which was the sole means of wealth in Zululand, and which enabled men to get wives. The young women also worked for white people at times. In every case, however, when they returned to their own people they went back to theft original habits.

All those interested in sawmilling and Afforestation are cordially invited to be present at the official opening of Messrs Halliday Bros, new electrically driven sawmill at Waitane on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 3, 1926, at 3 o’clock. The Southland Motor Association is holding its annual run to the hill on that afternoon, cars leaving the Crescent at 1.15. Hot water, tea, sugar and milk will be provided on the ground. Visitors taking the mid-day train to Mataura will be met there and motored to the mill. —Advt.

The special attention of readers is directed to page 8 of our advertising column, containing bargains in Used Cars now being offered by Messrs. A. Russell and Co., Limited. Before buying elsewhere you will be well repaid by visiting the Buick Garage and inspecting the wide range of Cars, which are being offered at very attractive prices to clear stocks. —Advt.

The modern delivery can which Mews Lange Bros, have recently added to theft .fleet of motors for the distribution W their quality bread has attracted widespread attention from pedestrians during the few days, and not a few have remarked th» attractive appearance of the vehicle which is finished in white enamel relieved with touches of gold. The chassis is manufactured by the Reo Company, and is fiUud with one of its latest six-cylinder engines. In passing it is interesting to mention the fact that the first motor car introduced to Southland many years ago was a Reo, aid many people will recall the performance that it accomplished in a race from Invert cargill to Dunedin and back. It will serve to make a comparison with th® latest model specially imported by the Central Garage for Lange Bros, and ahows the tremendous advancement made in motor car design and power during the past 20 years. The body was built by Messrs W. and R. Walker at theft local shops, while the painting and signwriting work was ried out by Messrs Greer and Diack respectively. The van is capable of carrying no fewer than 400 large loaves, and will be a decided acquisition to the fleet operated by t-his enterprising firm in meeting the rapidly growing demands made by the public for its quality bread.—(Advt.)

Suit Bargains are all the go just now. Thomson and Beattie’s is the best of the lot. A New Zealand made Tweed in a real good-quality was bought at a sacrifice price and the saving is being handed direct to the customer. Pick your own Tweed and a Suit will be made to your own measure for the small sum of £3 17/6. These Suits are worth £5 10/-.—Advt.

The Albion Salon are now showing a new range of Jumper Suits and Summer Frocks, also new Silk Jumpers, etc. Ladies would be well-advised to pay a visit to the Salon. The variety and values will please you. Note address: First Floor, Albion Buildings, Dee street. ’Phone 1710. W. F. Lewis, Manager. (Advt.)

To gladden the hearts of friends in the Homeland send them the Christmas Number of the Witness, Press, Auckland Weekly and ; Free Lance. All beautifully produced and j the cost 2/- each, postage Id. by direct I steamer. Christmas View cards 6d and 9d, books of Views 6d, 9d., 2/-, 3/6 and 6/each, and leather calendars 1/- and 2/each. N.Z. Book Depot, Esk street. Headquarters for Christmas Annuals and Novelties.—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.)

About Cameras.—Summer time and Holidays are approaching. You will need a camera. Before buying make a point of examining Stewart’s stock of British Carbine and Apem cameras. Complete range of Kodaks also in stock to compare with

the British article. When the American Kodak and the British Carbine of the same price are placed side by side, we are proud to say the British article sells every time—it is so superior. The latest models of Carbines are in a class by themselves. The tropical model is a perfect beauty. Come and see it. And don’t forget that Stewart’s Pharmacy is the place to leave your developing and printing work for absolute satisfaction. —(Advt.)

WTien asking for Dewar’s Whisky, don’t forget to say “Dewar’s Imperial.”—(advt.)

Annual stock-taking sale at Baxters. Genuine reductions in new brooms, buckets, basins, scrubbing brushes, bannister brushes, mops etc. Save money by buying your requiremente from Baxtos.—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 difficttlty in obtaining supplies.—(Advt.)

KODAK DEVELOPING IS BETTER. Have your Films developed the Kodak ■ way at Brown’s Pharmacy. Get better holiI day snaps I Developing films is a work of ' skill; you will get better resulte 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. Bedding plants, sB annuals 1/6 per dozen. Asters, Nemeda, Lobelia, Clarkia, Phlox, Ten-week Stock, Larkspur, Marigold, Zinna, Antirrhinums, Coreopsis, Dimorphotheca, Cosmos. Perennials 2/- per dozen. Carnations, Canterbury Bells, Gaillardia, Delphiniums, Aquilegias, Brampton Stock; also Viola, Pansy, Geraniums, Aubrctia, Paris ' Daisy, Gazania, Pyrethum, Daisy, Tomatoes and Marrows, etc. Thomas Bros., Briscoe’s Buildings, Deo street.—(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.) Our Watches are reliable day after day. and they will not ftil you. Expert workmanship produces perfect timekeepers. Give c-j of our watches a trial and you will find it Right AD The Time. For Watches and Clocka of every kind—at every price—Come to IL M. Rmlob. WatcteraUr. T«y Staeck

Daylight trips, in addition to the ordinary trips, will be made by the ferry steamers Maori and Wahine between Wellington and Lyttelton on December 23 and 24. On the dates mentioned the Maori will leave Wellington at 8.15 a.m., and will sail from Lyttelton the same evening on the return trip. The Wahine will leave Lyttelton on the same day after the arrival of the 7.45 a.m. train from Christchurch, and will leave Wdlington the same evening on the return trip. This time-table means that the Maori will leave Lyttelton on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (December 22, 23 and 24) nights after the arrival of the 11.30 a.m. express from Dunedin, and that the Wahine will sail from Wellington at 7.45 p.m. on the dates mentioned. When running under the ordinary schedule the Maori and Wahine leave each port alternately.

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.)