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Southland Times, Issue 20396, 27 January 1928, Page 6

A two-storey residence of eight rooms in North River road, Waipu, owned by Mr Colin McCrae, and occupied by his aged parents, was totally destroyed by fire, together with its contents, yesterday afternoon. A few minutes sufficed to reduce the whole structure to ashes. There was an insurance of £450 on the building. The furniture was not insured.—Whangarei p ress Association telegram.

The Dominion Meterologist last night issued the following forecast: —Weather chiefly fair to cloudy and warm but with scattered showers on the highlands and West Coast of the South Island and in Southern Otago. The express with about 100 passengers on board arrived half an hour late last evening. For bringing opium into the country unlawfully, John Corrin, a seaman on the Ulimaroa, was fined £5O, states a Press Association message. Corrin tried to sell the opium to Chinese in an Auckland laundry. Phyllis Back, who on Saturday escaped from the local lock-up, was recaptured yesterday, states a Palmerston North Press Association message. She was sentenced this morning to 12 months’ imprisonment for having no lawful visible means of support. Accused created a scene in Court and had to be forcibly removed. She had a lengthy record of previous convictions which were detailed by the police sergeant, who described Back as a menace to society. Haymaking has practically concluded in the Thames Valley and Thames coast farming areas (says an exchange). The crops in most cases have been rather light, but the quality is good and no losses have occurred through wet weather, conditions having been most favourable for cropping. A feature of the harvesting season has been the more extensive on farms where large herds demand a plentiful supply of winter fodder. It is expected that shearing in South Canterbury will continue for another month (reports an exchange). Under the influence of the fine weather being experienced in the district at present operations are going ahead fast, and lost time is being made up. With the improved weather the quality of the wool has advanced considerably, and the yolk which was nursing in the earlier part of the season is now evident in quantity. This should have a beneficial effect on the February wool sale at Timaru.

A Bluff resident who noticed the paragraph in yesterday’s Issue referring to old Bibles produced two for inspection by a Times reporter. One bears the date 1599, and contains the Apocryphal Testament in addition to the Old and New Testaments, and the other is dated 1791. He also has in his possession an old edition of Thomas A. Kempis’ "Imitation of Christ,” which he considers must be very valuable. The date of publication is not known as the fly-leaf has been destroyed. Before Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., yesterday morning at the Magistrate’s Court judgment by default was awarded the plaintiffs in the following cases: Robinson Bros v. Frank Dunick £l2, costs £2 14/-; H. C. McGavock v. C. Ironsides £6 15/6, costs £1 13/6; H. C. McGavock v. Robert Duncan £3 10/-, costs £1 5/6; R. A. Elliott and Co, Ltd. v. H. F. Pope 4/7, costs 3/-; Matheson’s Ltd. v. John Curry £1 0/2, costs 8/-; Mathesons’s Ltd. v. Herbert L. Popham £5 0/9, costs 15/-; P. R. Sutherland v. William O. McKendry £ll 17/5, costs £3 4/-; E. A. Williams v. M. Wilson £2 10/-, costs £1 3/6. “So far as this firm is concerned there has been no falling off in orders from Samoa,” said an Auckland merchant when asked by a reporter if the reported boycott of New Zealand goods had affected his business. The merchant said his company sent large quantities of soap to the islands of the Pacific and had done so for many years. There had been no diminution in the orders during the last twelve months. It would be a big loss to the firm if the soap orders were given to Australian firms. “Next month should tell a tale,” he said, “because February is invariably our busiest month. We usually receive large orders from Fiji and Samoa. Strangely enough, February is also our busiest period for New Zealand orders. Perhaps it is because the school holidays are over, people are back in town, and there is a great deal of washing and cleaning.”—Auckland correspondent of the Evening Star. If sufficient support can be obtained, H. & H. Motor Service will run a modern six-cylinder char-a-banc to Dunedin on Saturday morning, leaving Invercargill at 6.30 a.m. and returning leaving Dunedin 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. ’Phone 1621. Fare 25/-.—Advt. Ladies’ cotton Fuji bloomers 4/6. Camiunderskirts 9/11. O.S. sizes 4/11 and 10/6. See these goods at Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Dee street. —Advt. Cheap—Cheaper—Cheapest. Various brands of Laundry Soap have been reduced to very low prices at Baxter’s. Cheap by the bar, cheaper in six-bar lots, and cheapest of all in box lots at Baxter’s, Small profits; quick returns. —Advt. Schools will be open next week. Orders are now being filled for school supplies. Full stocks are here of Beacon Readers, Pacific Geographies, Story British Nation, Progressive Arithmetics, Murihiku pen drawing books, large bottles pen drawing ink, drawing books, copy books, Lessons in English. Pronouncing and Etymological Dictionaries, Oreti exercise books, Murihiku exercise books, Takatimo exercise books, bags, cases etc. Hyndman’s, Dee street, Educational Booksellers. —Advt. Another little drink wouldn’t do us any barm. Certainly not —if it’s CATTOrf GOLD LABEL. — (Advt.) This morning (Friday) Southland’s best Drapery Sale starts at Thomson and Beattie’s. It is an extra special sale this time as the usual End-of-Season Sale is combined with a very necessary Alteration Stock Reduction Sale. This is the place where you can spe.nd money to save money.—Advt. BETTER PRINTS. Leave Your Films at STEWART’S PHARMACY. The Fastest and Best SAME DAY SERVICE in Southland. Just a few more holidays left and then school begins; school with its inevitable reminder of new books and stationery. But buying will be easy at the New Zealand Book Depot, for every preparation is being made for quick and satisfactory service. Remember, the New Zealand Book Depot, Esk street, Invercargill, is the “good value” shop for school requisites. (Advt.)

The extra care we taKe In selecting Watches for stock is reflected in the perfect time they keep. One of these should suit you. Ladies’ 15-Jewelled Gold Wrist Watch with silk wristlet £2 15/-, Men’s (fancy shapes) Omega Wrist Watchel from £4, and a line of English Rotherhams Silver Hunting and open face. This is an ideal presentation line. Buy your Watch from an expert. T. M. Rankin, Watchmaker. To Street. (AdvtJ “So that I go, what signifieth the manner of my going?”—Sabatini. There can be no question about the manner in which coughs and colds go when confronted with Baxter’s Lung Preserver. This tried and trusty remedy never fails to give immediate relief. Rich, warming, dependable, and an excellent tonic as well. “Baxter’s” safeguards your health, and prevents coughs, colds, and all chest and lung troubles. All chemists and stores. Generous-sized bottle 2/6. Be sure you get “Baxter’s.” Bachelor size 1/6.—Advt. “LET THE BROWN WHO FILLS YOUR PRESCRIPTION DO YOUR PHOTOGRAPH WORK AS WELL!” The first person in Southland to commance a one-day developing and printing service was Geo. H. Brown, Chemist and Optician —at the corner of Spey and Dee streets. To-day he still leads the field for the quality and finish of his photography work. BROWN’S PHARMACY. The Kodak Specialists. CORNER SPEY AND DEE STREETS, INVERCARGILL. (Advt.)

The French warship, Csssiope, which is now at Noumea, will visit Auckland early in April, primarily for docking and cleaning. The commander is Captain Pauvernex. —Press Association. The local Storemen’s Union is holding its annual picnic and sports at Bluff on Saturday next, and judging by the enthusiasm shown the event promises to eclipse all previous efforts. The train leaves at 9.10 a.m. not 9.20 a.m. as previously advertised. Weeping willow trees in North Otago have been attacked by a blight or insect of some kind, and are rapidly dying off. By some people it is believed that the disease is the same as that which attacked blue gum trees. It is hoped that a natural enemy will be discovered, as the weeping willow is one of the most beautiful trees that graces the landscape of this district. Word was received last night that W. Cameron, one of the visiting Lyall Bay Swimming and Life-saving team, will make an attempt to break the New Zealand intermediate 100 yards record at the demonstration in the Municipal Baths on Saturday evening. Cameron is considered by many to be the speediest intermediate swimmer in the Dominion and he will at least put up a very good try for the record. From the number of hands down with influenza it looks as if there will presently be “no man standing” in some of the business concerns in Westport (states the News). The complaint is not regarded seriously, but leaves the victims for the time being, in a wretched state of mind and body. It is alleged to be due to the prolonged spell of dry weather, affecting the water supply. Some say only those who put whisky in the water are immune from the germs. It might be some consolation to the farmers of the coastal district where cattle tick has been found that the outbreak might be far more serious than what it really is (says an exchange). As an instance, it is stated that the type of tick in some parts of Australia are disease carriers, in that they carry germs from a disease infected animal to others that are immune. The New Zealand ticks, it’ has been proved, are not such carriers. A short time ago some of the New Zealand ticks were sent to Queensland, and tests in this respect were carried out in order to ascertain whether they were disease carriers, but with negative results. “Pig Farmer” writes to the Auckland Star as follows:—“We read from time to time of the wonderful scope for pig-farming in New Zealand, but may I ask who is getting the profits? We have been getting practically nothing for our pigs for some time, but we have now reached the nothing. I bought eight small pigs in August at a total cost of £6 11/-. They were fed on milk, sharps and green feed. I sent the same pigs to Westfield as well-done porkers and received a cheque of £6 14/6, leaving me the handsome sum of 3/6 for five months’ feed and attention. The public are charged anything from 8d to 1/6 for pork and bacon, while we producers get from a Id to 2d.” In the opinion of a Maori writer in the paper “Te Toa Takitini,” the highest of all the professions is that of teaching the young. He places that above the medical profession and the sacred ministry, for he contends it is the foundation of all the other professions, and its sphere is more extensive, whereas that of the medical and clerical is limited (says the Wanganui Herald). Every child is brought under the influence of the teacher, who moulds his character, and thus the character of the nation. The teacher’s work is preventive rather than curative, which is far more important. The writer states that in the opinion of the majority of the Maori people, the highest calling is being a member of Parliament, for a member is always in the limelight. He admits there is a great deal in politics, but “it is a dusty business,” he considers.