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Southland Times, Issue 20498, 29 May 1928, Page 6

The dates upon which a number of examinations will be held this year have been announced. They are as follows: Senior National Scholarship, November 20 and following days; intermediate examinations for senior free places in secondary schools and district high schools, November 20 and following days; Junior National Scholarship (candidates for junior free places who will be over 15 on December 1 next must now take this examination), November 28 and 29; Public Service Entrance, November 20 and following days.

The Dominion meteorologist last night issued the following forecast:—The cyclone which has dominated conditions during the past three days is still covering the Eastern Tasman Sea, but is apparently gradually filling up. Moderate to fresh northerly winds, later back to southerly. Seas rough between Akaroa and East Cape. Elsewhere moderate in New Zealand waters. Moderate to strong northerly winds backing to southerly in the Eastern Tasman Sea, with rough but decreasing seas. Weather still generally unsettled and changeable, with scattered mist or fog and rain in many districts. Colder temperature soon.

The express was forty minutes late in reaching Invercargill last evening.

An Adelaide message states that the steamer Maria Christina brought 1,200 Italian migrants.

Eggs are much more plentiful in Southland than they were a fortnight ago, when an acute shortage was experienced.

A - Wellington telegram states:—Four months’ imprisonment was imposed on Abraham Novak, a compositor, in connection with the theft of three typewriters and £5 while employed on the Dominion.

At the North Auckland Dairy Company delegates’ conference, a resolution was passed unanimously opposing daylight saving.—Press Association message.

The gift by the Government of the Provincial Council Chamber to the Provinces of Canterbury and Westland was announced by the Hon. Francis Bell at the Jubilee luncheon. It will be controlled by a trust. —Christchurch Press Association message.

There is evidence of considerable sporting activity in the local motor cycle world, The entries for the Southland Motor Cycle Club’s Reliability Trial closed yesterday afternoon, and 38 have been received. Included amongst this number are seven sidecars. The solo machines range from 2.1 to 10 h.p. The furthest entry was received from Dunedin. The trial takes place next week, the starting point being in the Crescent, and from 8.35 to 9.12 a.m. competitors will be leaving at one-minute intervals. The first rider is due back at the Crescent at 5.7 p.m.

It is anticipated that it will be at least another month before the oyster beds in the Hauraki Gulf are ready for picking. Reports on the various beds are now being forwarded to the Secretary of the Marine Department, who decides the date on which the season is to open. Indications are that the shell-fish will be in good condition this season, and a higher quality is expected compared with last year. The season opened on June 10 last season, but the actual date rests with the Secretary of the Marine Department, who will not sanction the picking of a new season until he is satisfied that the oysters are in a fit condition.

“He travels fast who travels light,” may be true enough in the case of the average man, but the Prime Minister manages to cover considerable ground in quick time, despite the small mountain of baggage which he is compelled to carry on district tours. The Prime Minister and his staff are the most efficient travellers in New Zealand. There is not a centre of any importance which Mr Coates has not visited after elevation to Cabinet rank, and since becoming Prime Minister he has called at little, out-of-the-way places with impossible Maori names that the ordinary person would never see in a lifetime. When he tours the country, everything runs strictly to time-table—-a time-table worked out by a member of the secretarial corps, whose brisk efficiency has earned him the soubriquet of “Steam Engine.” Mapping out a Dominion tour for a big circus would be a simple matter for this member of the Prime Minister’s staff, since his knowledge of hotels, roads, ferries, railway schedules and prominent people, from one end of New Zealand to the other, is encyclopaedic.—Auckland Star. You save a few pence every time you purchase hose, vests or underclothing at Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Dee street.— Advt. The Sales of DEWAR’S IMPERIAL Whisky considerably exceed combined sales of other brands.—Advt. Arthur Malcolm, the Rheumatic expert, |'ill be out of town till Friday night. He will be at his rooms 46 Leet street (residence of Mrs Holmes) for free consultation on Saturday next, June 2, only. Hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—Advt. Where is good bacon bought? At Mil ton down the line Cured by Hitchon Bros. I tell you it is prime.— (Advt.) Outstanding books just issued in cheap editions now on sale at Hyndman’s, Deo street. “Sally in Rhodesia” now 2/6 “The Key Above the Door” now 2/6 .. .. “Emily’s Quest” now 2/6 “The Blue Castle” now 2/6, Sabatini’s great story “Bellarion” now 3/6 Lawrence’s “Revolt in the Desert” now 17/6 (Advt.) Groceries, Mr. J. S. Baxter wishes to draw your attention to prices enumerated over the leading article. The goods as usual are of highest quality and the prices bedrock for prompt payment. Small profits quick returns at Baxters.—Advt. There are many particularly choice lines in the children’s department at Thomson and Beattie’s. Children’s woven frocks with plain tops and dainty pleated skirts, sizes 16 to 30 inch 19/6 to 35/-. Girls’ coats. A very smart selection 37/6 to 69/6. Maid’s navy coats with smart tucked effect and pleats 37/6 to 63/-, also a lovely range of infants brush wool brushette sets in pretty soft shades 29/6 to 39/6.—Advt. Everything is reduced at the Book Depot Sale. For instance, 10 per cent, discount is allowed off the latest 6/- novels and oft all general literature and religious books; 1928 Diaries are selling at half-price, latest 2/6 editions are now 2/1, 5 for 10/-, 6/Fiction (older stock) now 2/6 5 for 10/-, Boy’s Own Annual now 9/6, Portia Writing Pads now 1/- formerly 2/-. Sale closes shortly. N.Z. Book Depot, Esk Street, Invercargill.—Advt. MAYFAIR SNAPS! MAYFAIR SNAPS! Watch the Windows of STEWART’S PHARMACY For latest views of CARNIVAL EVENTS. Victory belongs to the most persevering.” —Napoleon. The most persevering of all cough and cold specifics is Baxter’s Lung Preserver. With “Baxter’s” victory is certain. As a remedy for coughs, colds, sore throats, bronchitis, and all chest and lung troubles it has stood supreme for over sixty years. Baxter’s Lung Preserver safeguards your health, because it is an excellent tonic, too. Rich, red, warming and soothing. All chemists and stores sell the three sizes. Bachelor’s bottle 1/6. Generoussized bottle 2/6. But the best plan is to get the large, economical size at 4/6.—Advt. CROW’S FEET AT TWENTY! My Dear, she had the most perfect eyes you ever saw! Just the sort of eyes which are worth the little extra care that means so much! But she refused to have them seen to in spite of all the reading and sew. ing that used to tire her so—and look at the result! As if all those wrinkles and that poor, strained, tired-looking face are worth such trifling vanity. Why, everybody tells me that these dainty glasses actually improve my appearance. DO NOT RISK YOUR GOOD HEALTH OR YOUR GOOD LOOKS BY NEGLECTING YOUR EYESIGHT. Let us advise you. Consultations daily. BROWN’S PHARMACY, Geo. H. Brown, Chemist and Optician, 125 Dee street.—Advt,