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Southland Times, Issue 20200, 10 June 1927, Page 6

Advertisements regarding Tenders appear on Page 2. The Government Meteorologist (Mr. D. C. Bates) last night issued the following forecast: Present indications are for strong and squally westerly to southwesterly winds and cold changeable and showery weather generally. Barometer rising everywhere soon. “Producers have not been getting a fair go for cheese all this season. The system in operation was absolutely a butter system.” —Mr Timpany at Mataura yesterday. He added that the advances on cheese had been ridiculous. “I hope that Mr Todd’s name will go down in history as the president who carried the Prohibition flag to victory,” said Mr R. J. Cumming in calling upon Mr C. Todd, President of the New Zealand Alliance, to address the members of the Civic Club at a luncheon yesterday. “I believe that boxing should be part of the regular training of the football teams,” said Mr C. A. Stewart (principal of the Technical College) at last night’s board meeting. “So do I,” heartily endorsed the chairman (Mr J. H. Reed). Other members were also agreed that boxing was good training for football. What did they mean ? A recent Gazette notice declared all land within a radius of five miles of the Palmerston North Post Office a fireblight area under the Act. That means that all hawthorn (which is recognised as a host for the disease) growing in that area has to be completely eradicated in order to protect orchards from the ravages of the blight. During the past few days departmental inspectors have been locating the hawthorn, and owners on whose property it is growing have been given until June 30 to get rid of the trees. Speaking at a conference of West Coast farmers, Mr A. Vallance (Rotomanu) made a strong protest against the suggestion that it should be compulsory for every farmer to join the Farmers’ Union (reports the Westport News). What was required, he said, was co-operation, and nothing else would get the farmers anywhere. He thought the head office of the union in Wellington spent far too much in circulars, which were of no interest to West Coast farmers. The farmers complained that the assessments were too high for the benefits of membership. He knew non-members shared any advantages secured by the union, but that happened in every other association. He declared that co-operation was not usually the result of compulsion. “I am informed by the department that last year there were no fewer than 59 varieties of apples exported from New Zealand,” said the Hon. J. A. Young, who, in the absence of the Hon. O. J. Hawken (Minister of Agriculture), addressed the Fruitgrowers’ Conference at Wellington. “That cannot produce the best results. What you should do is to concentrate on, say, a dozen varieties, which, it has been proved, you can produce to the best advantage, and which have been proved to market well. Then better resuite will be obtained. This cannot be accomplished at once, but your individual and collective experiences, exchanged and solidified in conference, should enable you to effect an improvement by concentrating, standardising, and perfecting your product.”

To-day is the 21st anniversary of the death of the Rt. Hon. R. J. Seddon. According to a resolution passed at a meeting of shareholders of the Mataura Dairy Factory Company Ltd. yesterday, the factory will in future be a co-operative concern. Mr Owen Longuet who was seriously injured in the motor car accident on Tuesday night was operated on yesterday morning and his condition at a late hour last night was reported to be satisfactory. The hours of attendance at the Gore telephone exchange have been extended from 7 a.m. to midnight to 6 a.m. to midnight (writes our correspondent). The change took place as from yesterday. The innovation, however, will not apply to Sundays or departmental holidays. A farmer in North Otago, who possesses a chemical laboratory, claims to have discovered a new motive power, which is both cheap and effective. The demonstrations given are said to have produced remarkable results. It is probable that the discovery will be brought under the notice of the Government at an early date. Last week it was announced that owing to completion of their special contract thirty-eight men at the Hikurangi Coal Company’s mine would be discharged yesterday. The welcome announcement has just been made that the contract has been renewed, and the men continue in their employment.—Whangarei Association telegram. Advices from Whakatane by telephone last night stated that five members of the crew of the launch Scout, who have been missing from Opotiki since Friday, were picked up by the auxiliary schooner Motu on Whale Island to-day, states an Auckland Press Association message. It is understood the launch was driven on the island during a gale while the men were ashore and wrecked. Those who were present at the express accident over the week-end, heard some varied explanations of the cause of the accident. A Timaru reporter overheard a young girl giving her personal opinion. She stated “on good authority” that “the engine-driver was not watching where he was going!” Evidently she was under the impression that drivers have to steer the “Iron Horse!” They must have a straight eye and a steady hand! At yesterday’s meeting of the Southland Hospital Board the Matron of the Southland Hospital acknowledged the following donations during April and May—Women’s Division Farmers’ Union, flowers; Red Cross Society, cakes and fruit; Wyndham Angling Club, trout; “Friends,” books, flowers, eggs; Messrs Blomfield and Connor, papers; Messrs Featherstone and Gardner, books; Mrs Lumsden, books; Miss Cowley, dolls, and Miss J. Gilmour, books. “I would have no hesitation in commending the Technical College to any working man to send his children to,” said Mr A. W. Jones at the Technical College Board table last evening, when reporting as a member of the past month’s visiting committee. “I was impressed with the useful work of the college and the fine tone in the classrooms; also the goodfellowship existing between the principal, staff and classes.” Mr Jones added, that despite statements to the contrary, the work exhibited by the college at the recent Winter Show was solely the work of the pupils and not “copied or lithographed.” The destruction of trout through the ravages of eels, which was described as a real menace in the angling streams around Wellington, was referred to at the annual meeting of the Wellington Acclimatisation Society. Mr. S. G. Nathan said eels had become as great as pest to anglers as rabbits had to farmers, and war should be declared on them. It was announced that the council of the society had ordered a million brown trout ova from Lake Te Anau and a quarter of a million from Otago waters. From Taupo 120,000 rainbow ova are being obtained. It was also stated that additions may be necessary to the hatchery at Masterton. In the course of their peregrinations on Kawarau Falls station last week, Messrs D. Rowe and Miller came across an interesting find in the shape of a quantity of moa bones, reports the Mail. The discovery was made well up at the back of the Remarkables range, and it consisted of portions of the skeletons of six mo as. The breast bones, almost packed together, were intact ; and a few of the leg bones, which were partly covered up with big stones were undamaged. Others were broken, while some were covered up in a land slide which had apparently overtaken the birds. It is intended to prosecute the search for the missing portions of the skeletons. An Ashburton resident, who was on the south-bound express that was derailed on Saturday, told a Guardian reporter on Monday that this was the third smash he had been in. Interviewed at Timaru, he said: “I was on the train on April 14 last when the engine was derailed at practically the same spot as Saturday’s mishap occurred. I was in the Opapa train disaster in the North Island, when some of the passengers were seriously hurt; and I was in Saturday’s little affair. It would seem, therefore, that I am something of a Jonah. I am going on to Dunedin to-day, and I hope I get there all right. I think I will, but I don’t intend to get in the carriage next to the engine.” “We should take a leaf out of the Japanese book and use all imported timber, thus conserving New supplies,” said the secretary of the Master Builders’ Association (Mr. W. H. Winsor) in the Arbitration Court last Saturday (reports the Christchurch Press). His remarks followed on comments by Mr Justice Frazer, who said that the price of timber seemed to be increasing. He was not going to discuss timber prices, for that was a political matter; but, whatever one might think about the present price, it appeared that, as the New Zealand bush was cut out,, wood would become dearer, as there would be further to haul it. The timber supplies of the world were not inexhaustible. Judgment by default was given for plaintiff in the following cases at a sitting of the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., presiding:—Booth Macdonald and Co., Ltd. v. William Henderson £7 6/2, costs 15/6; Lewis’s Ltd. v. John Keane £lO 10/-, costs £2 14/-; Matheson Ltd. v. William Lloyd £7 8/3, costs 15/-; E. Tressider v. William Tunnicliff £2 17/8, costs £1 13/6; same v. H. Tunnicliff 6/10, costs 19/-; H. M. Jarvis v. P. Mumford 6/6, costs £1 10/6; Peter Fraser v. G. W. Paton £4 6/6, costs £1 5/6; McGruer, Taylor and Co. v. Willie Watson £5 6/-, costs £1 10/6; State Advances Department v. David Shaw £22 15/3, costs £4 3/6; Lewis’s v. J. Thompson £5 8/-, costs £1 15/6; Carswell and Co. v. John Robert McMullen £52 11/6, costs £4 13/6; W. W. Brown v. W. Millar £4. costs £1 5/6; Lewis’s v. Henry Hill £7, costs £2 7/6; Lewis’s v. Joseph Stokes and Agnes Stokes, costs only, £2 19/-; John Daniel Campbell v. H. C. Herriott £7 15/-, costs £2 11/6; Progress Industrial Co-op. Society v. Harold Barrar £2 5/6, costs 9/-. A little valuable advice on the subject of gear changing was given to New Zealand motorists by Mr H. Spurrier, managing director of Leyland Motors (Ltd.), during an interview with an Otago Daily Times reporter on Wednesday. “The majority of New Zealand motorists hang on to their top gear too long,” he said,” he said. “They are evidently used to driving the big cars, which are now being replaced by the lighter and more efficient cars, and they avoid changing down on hills until they are forced to do so. New Zealand motorists should use their gears far more often—failure to change down frequently is a sign of poor driving.” He also remarked that motorists should become used to taking full advantage of the four forward gears with which the majority of English and Continental cars were equipped. They were much more popular in England than the American three-gear type. It may be added that Mr. Spurrier is no armchair critic. He is an expert driver, and, during tests, has piloted a Leyland fire engine at over 60 miles an hour through the streets of an English town#

Crops of wheat at Greenfield have recently threshed out as high as 65 bushels to the acre. Nearly eight chains of the Waihua Hill tunnel, on the Napier-Wairioa section of the East Coast railway, have been completed (states the Poverty Bay Herald). The steam navvy is now doing good work on the southern side. Ninety-nine people died of heart disease in New Zealand during April. No other one disease claimed so many, though cancer swept away 64, 20 of whom lived in Auckland. Thirty-six New Zealanders died of old age. Tuberculosis resulted in 32 deaths, and accidents accounted for 21. Scenes of wild enthusiasm took place the other day in Napier at the close of the Ranfurly Shield match (states an exchange). Members of the Wairarapa team were carried shoulder high from the ground by a battalion of almost delirious supporters, who had come from the Wairarapa to follow the representative side. The visitors had the freedom of the town of Napier at night, and celebrated the Ranfurly Shield victory with inexhaustible enthusiasm. Pulling up in response to the agitated signals of a lady who waited on the NapierWairoa road at about 9 o’clock on a recent evening (says the Poverty Bay Herald) the driver of the first of a long line of service cars had his momentary visions of tragedy dispelled by the query l “What won the Great Northern?” Not being a racing enthusiast, he could not supply the information, but volunteered the statement that he did know who won the Ranfurly Shield, “a bloke named Cundy.” The new tug Kahanui has been viewed with no little interest by those who go down to the sea in ships, and she has been the subject of criticism from thosie who know how playful the sea can be at times (states the Wanganui Herald). It has been suggested by oldtimers that the topworks will be sadly battered through contact with the big boats when undertaking towage or similar work for which the vessel has been obtained. The lack of a powerful winch in her equipment has also been commented, on. An error was made in the advertisement which appeared yesterday morning in connection with the bazaar to be held in the Balfour Public Hall. It was stated that the function would take place on June 9 and 10. This should have read June 16 and 17. (advt.) Ladies’ heavy knitted vests, fleecy lined, shaped at waist and the price only 2/6 at Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Dee Street. (advt.) Special attention is directed on Page 12 of this issue to Messrs A. Russell and Co’s, new list of Second-hand Car Bargains. Prices have been drastically reduced to effect a clearance and buyers would do well to call and inspect the wide range of models.— (Advt.) In cold, damp weather, always keep “NAZOL’’ handy. Take some drops on sugar, or inhale occasionally. The surest safeguard. 60 doses Is 6d.—(Advt.) Marcia was 20. She lived in a dull part of London, companion to a spinster lady. She did the flowers, read the paper aloud and exercised the spinster’s pet pugs. Then came news that she had been left £BOO. The prudent thing to do was to invest it and draw an assured income of £4O. Instead she purchased a small motor car and set off into the blue in quest of adventure and romance. Read the result—it is delightful in “The Loveliest Thing,” (Dorothy Black), 3/G at Hyndman’s, Dee street, Booksellers (posted 3/10). (Advt.) What place more popular than Baxter’s un-Limited for service, courtesy and prompt attention? Baxter’s for superior groceries at lowest prices. Small profits quick returns. — (Advt.) New books just arrived at Hyndman’s, Dee Street: —“The Small Batchelor” (Wodehouse), “The Feathered Serpent” (Wallace), “The Romance of Vikko Cheyne” (Pertwee), “The Magic Garden” (Gene Stratton Porter), “The Gates of Brass” (Joan Sutherland) —6/-each. Also “The Final Count” (Sapper) 3/6, H. C. Bailey’s thrilling detective stories, “Call Mr Fortune,” “Mr Fortune’s Practice”—3/6 each. Hyndman’s, Dee Street, Booksellers. —(advt.) That stirring writer of Western Tales, Clarence Mulford, has added fresh fame to his already wide popularity in his latest venture “Corson of the J.C.” Another tale that merits attention, but in different vein, is “The Gilded Sign” (Scotland Liddell), a pleasant lively story of Scottish village life. Ridgwell Cullum’s latest thriller is “The Wolf Pack.” Finally don’t forget “The Splendid Rascal” (George Challis) a breathless romance along Sabatini lines. 6/- each, 6/5 posted from the N.Z. Book Depot, Esk street, Invercargill.—Advt. Inhaled, or taken on sugar, “NAZOL” gives immediate relief from coughs, colds and all bronchial complaints. A scientific, common-sense remedy. 60 doses Is 6d. (Advt.) Stewarts again! As an added attraction to our display of May Fair photographs we are showing this week snaps taken of the railway engines being buried in the Oreti river at Oporo. We have decided to leave our May Fair photos on show for another week and would like those who still want some of these interesting prints for themselves or their friends to let us have their orders as early now as possible. We are highly gratified with the interest shown in the efforts of our photographic staff, and it will be our constant aim to give the Southland public just as fine a photographic service as can be found in the Dominion. Stewart’s Pharmacy, corner Dee and Don streets. (Advt.) If there is one place where you can get better Manchester value it is at Thomson and Beat ties. Fine twill pillow cases 3/6; 36-inch striped flannelette, heavy qualities 1/6; double bed white twill sheetings at 2/3 and 2/11 per yard. Linen serviettes at 22/6 per dozen. Flannelette blankets, size 52 x 70-inch at 11/9 per pair; 58 x 78-inch at 15/6 per pair. All wool blankets, single bed size at 21/-; double bed size at 27/6. (advt.) PERFECTLY FEMININE. Jewellery items that are so perfectly feminine that they will prove a delight to any woman owning them, supplies the theme of our new displays . Our prices are moderate. We welcome your inspection. T. M. Rankin, Jeweller, Tay street.—Advt. Here is one sure and speedy remedy for coughs and colds. Its name is “NAZOL.” Most economical, and always efficacious. 60 doses, ready for use, Is 6d.— (Advt.) MEMORIES! Those snaps you cherish deserve the New Permanence Process. Behind every print from Brown’s stands a reputation of many years, in itself a guarantee of the best that can be obtained from your negative—and a best that will last indefinitely. If you have not already tried Brown’s same day de\eloping and printing service you may be surprised at what your camera can do, for the organised care given to every negative by acknowledged photographic experts assures the fullest definition in clean, life-like relief. Bring your films with confidence to Brown’s, secure in the knowledge that your memories will be recorded properly by those who know how. “Since 1900—The House for Good Cameras.” Brown’s Pharmacy, Dee street, the Kodak specialists.—(Advt.) “HAPPINESS LIES, FIRST OF ALL, IN HEALTH.”—G. W. Curtis. A cough or cold makes happiness impossible and may quite easily undermine your constitution. The one standing health rule for all homes should be “Keep ‘Baxter’s’ Handy.” Baxter’s Lung Preserver roots out the moat stubborn cough or cold and acts as a tonic by enriching and renewing the blood-cells. Penetrating, warming, soothing, and pleasant to take. Be sure you get “Baxter’s.” All chemists and stores; 2s 6d, for generous-sized bottle, or, better still, get the family size at 4/6.—(Advt,