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Southland Times, Issue 20226, 11 July 1927, Page 4

The Government Meteorologist (Mr D. C. Bates) last night issued the following forecast —Present indications are for moderate to strong northerly wind giving place to increasing south-westerly after about 20 hours. Weather dull and misty with rain probable generally. Snow on higher levels and a cold snap following. The barometer is due to rise everywhere shortly.

There is every possibility of a re-union dinner of Waitaki Old Boys resident in Southland being held in Invercargill on the evening of July 27, the date of the Otago v. Southland Rugby match.

The large crowd of Saturday evening shoppers had the pleasure of hearing the Southland Caledonian Pipe Band playing from the rotunda. Under the baton of Pipe-Major Sutherland the band gave a most enjoyable and varied programme. A collection was taken up in aid of the Unemployment Relief Fund. On Friday evening the Gore branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union held a highly successful rally in the Gore Town Hall, residents from all parts of the Eastern District attending. A very pleasant social evening was spent, and the opportunity was taken of making known the objects for which the Women’s Division of the Union was formed.

As a result of the visit of the Minister for Labour, Hon. G. J. Anderson, to Mataura, when the matter of the Gore Dental Clinic was brought before him, the Mayor of Mataura (Mr C. D. McConnell) has received the following communication from the Minister—“ Since receipt of your first memorandum on the subject, the matter has been gone into, and I am now in a position to inform you that satisfactory arrangements have been made whereby the children of Mataura School will receive treatment at the Gore Clinic on two days a week. The children will travel to Gore in charge of the teacher who conducts the senior pupils to cookery and woodwork classes.” Mr Anderson explained that the policy of the department was to concentrate treatment at approved centres, and only in very exceptional circumstances can any departure from this policy be considered.

Fourteen bankruptcies were reported in New Zealand during the past month, seven in each Island.

Ten acres three perches, more or less, have been set aside at Mimihau as a site for a public school, under Section 5 of the Education Reserves Amendment Act, 1911.

Two of those who contributed to the silver coin collection in aid of the unemployed at the Band Concert last evening salved their consciences by wrapping silver paper round half-pennies.

An ex-secretary of the Drummond Ploughing Match Association informs us that the first match of that association was held in 1897 in Mr John Stormworth’s paddock, not in Mr John Ewan’s paddock. Neither Messrs Malcolm Gray nor David Hardy was ploughing on that occasion.

A Blenheim telegram states —The gates closing the diversion tunnel of Waihopai hydro scheme were closed last evening and the official switching on of power is now within sight. The scheme will provide power and light practically for the whole province at a cost of £300,000.

“The smallest hotel in the world is at Tophouse, near Murchison,” said Professor A. Wall in a lecture at Christchurch, reports an exchange. “When my companions and I arrived there, already there were three or four people in the hotel, which, of course, was a crowd, so we had to sleep in the hay, and spent two days there.”

In the course of his lecture on top-dress-ing at a winter farm school at Cambridge, Mr T. H. Patterson, provincial fields division officer, said the increasing use of phosphates was being blamed for fires in hay stacks (states a northern exchange). This contention was a grotesque one. Green crops were the outstanding cause of the trouble.

The common spelling of “ti-tree” instead of “tea tree” was vigorously condemned by Mr J. W. Shaw in a lecture on New Zealand pioneers at the Grey Lynn library (states a northern exchange). “Ti-tree” was “an utter abomination,” he said. The Maoris never called the manuka that, but it was so named by early pioneers because they used it in the making of tea. “Whenever you see ‘ti-tree’ remember it is wrong,”

Fifty-four Chinese laundries dotted about Auckland streets contend for trade with 12 European competitors (says the Sun). Some citizens take an interest in the trend of the laundry at stake. But, even a greater number are quite apathetic, and either deny or ignore any question of principle involved. In whose favour is the tide of business going? There seems to be a “use-more-linen” campaign, for both factions of the laundry trade prosper and neither seems to lose ground.

Recently citizens of Timaru were awakened to the call of art by a stranger who hailed from the south, and called himself an artist, promising to give lessons for a substantial fee. Apparently his call was heeded by many, but they are left lamenting, as the artist has taken up his easel and disappeared. He has left an elaborate sign-card in the hands of the police, who believe that he has left to make himself known in the north, as he has already exploited the South Island from Invercargill to Timaru. An old man named Samuel John Lawson Sutcliffe from Lome Farm who was found helplessly drunk on the Makarewa road on Friday afternoon was remanded for a week’s medical treatment when he appeared at the Magistrate’s Court on Saturday morning. Accused had been convicted on a similar charge the previous morning. He had also one other conviction for the same offence against him. Sergeant Hewitt said the authorities were prepared to take him back into the home after he had received treatment. The old man pleaded for “one more chance.”

A movement is on foot to form an auxiliary organisation in connection with the Auckland Hospital (states the New Zealand Herald). The objects will be to try to foster a spirit of sympathy between the public and the hospital authorities, to get in touch with patients’ relatives and friends to give help in cases of need. It is proposed that all existing societies should both help and receive help from the auxiliary and have representatives on its council. Various committees will also be formed to take charge of particular departments of work.

In certain spots in the flower beds of the Government Gardens at Rotorua, pipes have to be let into the ground on account of sulphur fumes (states a northern exchange). They have proved to be almost perfect traps for the blowflies. The flies come along, get a whiff of the sulphur and drop down to explore. That is the end of them, for within two or three seconds they are asphyxiated. The effectiveness of the traps can be gauged by the fact that when one of the pipes was removed lately there were found at the bottom of it enough blowflies to fill a three-gallon bucket. Speaking of Australia at Hawera recently, Mr A. D. McLeod explained that there was not the same publicity given there to troubles as in New Zealand. In one district alone in Queensland, 7,000,000 sheep had died in the last 10 months, yet very little mention was made in the Press. But in New Zealand, if 700 cows died, there would be a great deal of publicity given to the fact. “We have large numbers of people in this country employed in our secondary industries,” said the Minister, “and we must not revert to free trade, otherwise we will render many thousands of families homeless. We are doing too much community singing instead of community thinking.” The geographical isolation of New Zealand makes the meeting of old wartime comrades at times surprising. An Englishman, now a New Zealander, was amongst the unlucky ones whose duty it was to ford the Modder River under fire of Cronje’s riflemen. He happened to drop into an Auckland hostelry the other day (states the Star). A quiet, gentlemanly old fellow was seated at the table. “Am I mistaken?” he asked. “Are you an old campaigner?” “I am not a soldier now, but I went through the South African war,” was the reply. “Where?” asked the elder man. Further conversation led to the fact that both were in the Royal Buckinghamshire Regiment in 1900. The elder man was a captain, and his newly-discovered comrade was a private. What must be the record in brief church services was held during the Maori ceremonies at the opening of a meeting-house at Parihaka recently (says the Taranaki Herald). The call to lunch had interrupted the conclusion of the speeches of welcome, and before dispersing for the midday meal Atua suggested, as it was Sunday, they should hold “clutch.” However, he said, they were in a hurry to go to lunch, so he would make it short. At his request Maoris and pakehas respectfully removed their hats and cigarettes. Mounting a chair, Atua explained that he would ring the bell he carried three times for “chitch.” “One! two! three!” he counted and then announced that “chitch” was over, much to the amused astonishment of the gathering, which promptly dispersed to the several dining-rooms for lunch. An excerpt from a letter from Mr G. A. U. Tapper now in England gives an instance (one of many) of the changes being made there owing to post-war conditions. “When at Shrewsbury we went to see an old home of the Cholmondeleys, Condover Hall, with 4500 acres. A beautiful Elizabethan house built by Judge Owen in the 1500’s. The family only sold it recently. The church contains the tombs and statues of many of the Cholmondeleys in beautiful marble life-sized figures. The place is now owned by a Jew of the name of Cohen, the head of a large drapery concern in Wales, Lewis and Co., Ltd. This is typical of the changes passing over England. The old families, due to the heavy taxation, cannot keep up their homes in their pre-war style; and rather than reduce their mode of living prefer to sell and live in quiet retirement. The farms are mostly purchased by the tenantry, who are becoming freeholders, which will in time be a good thing, perhaps the salvation of England.”

Among the attractions which it is hoped to obtain for the processions during Carnival Week at Gore is an old-time bullock waggon manned by early settlers of the district and drawn by bullocks.

Sir W. Buller’s two volumes on New Zealand birds were sold privately after the auction sale by Messrs William Todd and Co. on behalf of Dr James Young for £25. The Dictionary of National Biography was also disposed of privately for £25.

The Gore Stock Agents’ Association has decided to commence the next Riversdale stock sale on Friday next at noon, and to offer any sundries after the sheep and cattle have been put up to auction. This decision should meet with the approval of district farmers.

In the Police Court on Saturday morning, Harry Albert Park, on a charge of fraudulently stating that he had posted a postal packet containing a money order for £5, whereas in fact he had not done so, was committed to the Supreme Court for trial, states a Dunedin Press Association message.

The fact that radio is becoming increasingly popular was brought forcibly before a reporter on Saturday when he learnt from three independent sources the result and details of the Ranfurly Shield match between Hawke's Bay and Wairarapa. One listener stated that he had heard the description of the match from the kick-off to the final whistle and had been extremely interested despite the fact that he had never been a follower of the game.

The fact that a middle-aged resident of Masterton, who has been deaf and dumb from birth, could hear plainly the playing of a piano, the stirring music of a band, and the soft refrains of a song per medium of wireless, was the remarkable result of an experiment carried out by Mr W. D. Ansell, of Masterton (reports an exchange). Mr Ansell had great difficulty in conveying the meaning of the sounds to the afflicted, but delighted listener, but eventually that knowledge was imparted.

About 10 a.m. on Saturday quite a crowd collected at the Ythan street railway crossing to view the comparatively novel spectacle of an engine, billowing huge quantities of steam, apparently unable to get under way. From the conversation of officials a reporter gathered that a pin of some sort was missing, the technicalities being too involved for the lay mind to grasp. Eventually, however, after several futile attempts, the engine with its load of trucks and carriages proceeded on its way to the station. See railway advertisement this issue re timetable alterations Glenham branch. (Advt.)

Just received another parcel of Washing Satin Bloomers in Pale Blue, Pink, Mauve and Cream. Price 5/11. At Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Dee street. (Advt.) Quick dispatch to stubborn colds is certain with “NAZOL.” Take a few drops

on lump sugar, or inhale. Powerful, penetrating, and acts like a charm. 60 doses Is 6d.—(Advt.)

A Scotsman resident in London was always boasting about his native land to his English friends. “Why didn’t you stay there,” asked one of them. “Oh it’s just like this” he replied, “they were a’ owre clever for me there, but I get on fine here!” from stories by James Taggart 2/6. Also “Mair Canny Tales,” ‘Taffy Tales,” “Now You Tell One!”; “Canny Tales,” all 2/6 each. Posted 2/9. Hyndman’s, Booksellers, Dee street. —Advt.

Every week novelty lines are arriving per parcel post from London to Thomson and Beattie’s. Some of the latest include a good assortment of Ladies’ Spattees in many colours in long and three-quarter styles 6/6 and 7/6 pair. Ladies’ Belts—hundreds of new styles and colours. The very latest novelties 1/-, 1/2 to 6/11. See also the special value, Stumpy Umbrellas at 7/11 and 10/6 each. (Advt.)

The dried fruit season is here all right and you can purchase the choicest Prunes, Dates, Figs, Sultanas, Seeded Raisins, Seedless Raisins, Dried Apricots, Preserved Ginger at lowest tariff at Baxter’s Un-Ltd. See advt. over leader.—Advt. No cold can make any headway against “NAZOL.” Powerful and penetrating, gives instant relief in most stubborn cases. Acts like a charm. 60 doses for Is. 6d. —Advt.

To all who would possess a library of the most popular classics of all ages the N.Z. Book Depot, Esk street, recommends Nelson’s Pocket Classics edited by Sir Henry Newbolt. Printed in good type on thin tough paper complete and unabridged they are excellent for young and old. The series comprises over 100 volumes including Guy Mannering (Scott), Essays of Elia (Lamb), Jane Eyre (Bronte), Tom Brown’s Schooldays (Hughes), Mill on The Floss and Silas Marner (Eliot), Cranford (Gaskell). Price 2/- each, 2/4 posted.—Advt.

The All-Distance Ensign arrives at Stewart’s Pharmacy. Our stocks of this wonderful little camera have arrived and clients who are waiting can now have delivery. The All-distance Ensign is the smallest box camera in the world taking 2| x 3i pictures. It takes anything from portraits at a distance of 3-ft. upwards to panoramas. By an ingenious device the film is held absolutely as flat as a glass plate. The camera opens like a book and has no loose parts. It is fitted with two view-finders for use at either eye or waist level. The price is 30/- and the camera is British through and through. See it at Stewart’s Pharmacy, Dee Street.—Advt.

T. M. Rankin, jeweller, is offering tha whole of his high-class Chinaware stock at greatly reduced prices. See window display for bargains.—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.) FIVE REASONS. Why you should have your prescriptions dispensed at Brown’s Pharmacy. 1. Quality Counts in Drugs.—Quality in drugs is only emphasised by vital remedial activity. It is for activity that the doctor orders medicine. If the quality is not there, there’s no support to his work, and no benefit to his patient. For prescriptions that contain high quality drugs, Brown’s Pharmacy should be your Pharmacy. 2. Any Drug any Doctor can Order.—So complete is our stock of chemicals, pharmaceutical and biological products, that we rarely find it necessary to delay the filling of prescriptions. At Brown’s Pharmacy you can get what you want, when it is wanted. 3. We Take our Time.—Quick work in simple prescriptions when required. “Our own time” in complex prescriptions where extra care is necessary. Emergency wants treated as such, with no time lost. For careful, conscientious prescriptions work, remember Brown’s Pharmacy. 4. Very Economical Prescriptions.—Prescription prices are based on a nominal profit on drugs, with a fair service fee for our experience and care. Often times our prescription prices are regarded as low. In every case, you can take our word for it they are very fair. Bring your prescriptions to Brown’s Pharmacy for better drugs, better service and fair charges. 5. Service.—Service is very important in the prescription department. For emergency wants, special delivery service—and promptness assured all others. Use your ’phone freely. We will send for and deliver your prescription if you cannot come to us. Make Brown’s Pharmacy your Pharmacy. (advt.) “THERE IS A REMEDY FOR EVERYTHING.” —Emerson. The best known remedy for coughs, colds sore throats, bronchitis, influenza, and all throat, chest, and lung troubles is Baxter's Lung Preserver. Let “Baxter’s” safeguard your own and your family’s health. Its secret is in its rich, soothing, penetrating qualities that always touch the affected spot and give gratifying relief. As a tonic, too, it is unrivalled. AB chemists and stores sell Baxter's Lune at 4/6. —{Advt.