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Southland Times, Issue 20499, 30 May 1928, Page 6

The Dominion Meteorologist last night issued the following forecast : —A cyclone is covering the New Zealand area and is now centred off the east coast of the North Is» land. Moderate to strong westerly winds reaching gale force at places north of New Plymouth and Napier, backing to southwesterlies elsewhere. Moderate but freshening southerlies. Seas rather rough from the eastern coasts and on the west coast of the North Island. Elsewhere moderate. Moderate to strong south-westerly winds with patches of rough sea in the eastern Tasman Sea. Weather unsettled and changeable with showers generally. Some heavy falls likely in the east coast districts south from East Cape. Cold temperatures.

A Rotorua Press Association telegram states that a heavy thunderstorm swept the town at 9 o’clock yesterday morning, two inches of rain falling in two hours.

Taranaki Oil Fields report: —Gisborne No. 1, well 2940 feet in soft shale, 6| inches diameter. Gisborne No. 2, well to 700 feet in hard sandstone and shale.—Gisborne Press Association telegram.

Mr James Liversey, of Gummies Bush, had the tops of the fingers of the left hand injured through his gun bursting when being discharged. He cannot account for the gun, a breech loader, going to pieces.

“The council some time ago passed a resolution that Victoria Hall was not to be let when a council meeting was being held,” remarked the Mayor last evening as the noise of the applauding music-lovers disturbed the meeting of the City Fathers last evening.

In the early hours of Tuesday morning the Gore Fire Brigade was called to attend a fire which had broken out in an old shed in Mersey street, formerly used by Mr T. Latham as a carpenter’s shop. The fire did not have a very strong hold when the brigade arrived and was quickly extinguished, very little damage being done.

The following endowments have been made subject to the consent of the Gover-nor-General in Council, by the trustees of the Invercargill Savings Bank: £5OO to the Invercargill Plunket Society, £2OO to the Gore Plunket Society and £lOO each to the Plunket societies at Riverton, Winton and Otautau.

A grave charge of carnally knowing girls between the ages of 10 and 12 years was preferred against John Henry Appleby, aged 62, a well-known resident of Palmerston, at the Palmerston Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Accused who reserved his defence was committed for trial at the Supreme Court at Dunedin, bail being allowed.— Press Association message.

Councillor Campbell suggested at the Council meeting last evening that the gravestones at the cemetery which were neglected through families having left the district or died out should be cared for by the Council. The suggestion met with a mixed reception and nothing was done in the matter, though it was mentioned un officially that the Reserves Committee would note the remarks of the councillor.

Following the good season for primary produce in the Wanganui district, there has been a noticeable revival in rural property dealing. The principal of one of the largest firms of agents operating at Wanganui said there was a very steady demand for farm holdings, and several good sales had been effected in the past fortnight. Holdings of all descriptions were changing Jiands with a readiness that had not been equalled for over two years.

A Palmerston North telegram states: The Minister for Health, the Hon. J. A. Young, on Monday afternoon opened the maternity home erected by the Hospital Board from donations by public and Government subsidy. Referring to hospital expenditure Mr Young said the Department, with the aid of expert officers, criticized very carefully all applications for capital expenditure. With regard to maternal mortality the Minister said he would not be satisfied until the rate ■ was reduced below three per thousand of live births.

While engaged on a job at Nukumaru last week a Wanganui surveyor found a large number of human bones in a heap. There were nine skeletons, but, strangely enough, only one skull. History records that a desperate fight occurred in this vicinity, 30 Europeans and 100 Maoris being killed when the Natives made a surprise attack on soldiers camped in a swamp. The surveyor is inclined to the opinion that the missing skulls were probably cut off during the fight and deposited elsewhera

Something akin to a plague of rats has been experienced of late in that area of Oamaru adjacent to the waterfront. A vigorous campaign is being waged against the vermin.

Councillor Reed gave notice of motion at last night’s meeting of the Borough Council to repeal the by-law in the Public Library permitting a subscriber reserving a book on payment of a fee of threepence.

Under the will of the late Mary Jane Tait bequests totalling £BOO have been left to the Presbyterian Church for various purposes, chiefly mission work, including £l5O to the Maori Mission.—Dunedin Press Association telegram.

A Dutch seaman, Abraham Van Katwyk, aged thirty-seven, was charged in the Magistrate’s Court, Wellington, with deserting the Port Nicholson in June, 1926. It was stated that accused left the ship with the intention of settling in the Dominion, and he was described as a steady, thrifty worker. A remand was granted, pending consideration of accused’s application to remain in New Zealand.—Press Association.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Timaru, Leo Scott pleaded guilty to selling liquor at a dance without being the holder of a license, and was fined £2 and costs. Austin Culling, licensee of the Makikihi Hotel, on a charge of selling liquor after hours, was fined £4 and costs. For being found on licensed premises after closing hours David Stowell and Ernest/ Gladstone McCunn were each fined £2 and costs.—Press Association.

It has been announced by the Wellington War Memorial Carillon Society that the whole of the bells of the memorial carillon have been named, and are being cast with both their names and inscriptions upon them. This is in accordance with the wellestablished tradition in England and Europe, where the greater bells are commonly called by name. Many people can even tell their individual notes. The object has been to impart a personality to each bell, and the hope is expressed, therefore, that when the carillon in Wellington rings forth, as will probably be the case by July of next year, each bell will so become known to the people.

A demonstration that will be of interest to farmers will be given to-day at Mr A. E. Blatch’s farm at Wallacetown at 2 p.m., when the Whakatane Harrows that attracted so much interest at the recent Winter Show will be tried out under working conditions.— (Advt.)

Ladies’ all wool gloves 1/11, all wool knitted hose in black and grey 2/6. Save money. Shop at Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Dee street. — (Advt.)

Arthur Malcolm, the Rheumatic expert, will 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.

Outstanding books just issued in cheap editions now on sale at Hyndman’s, Dee 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.

Is your hair healthy, or are you troubled with that wretched scurf and dandruff ? Price’s Albanian Hair Restorer is a never failing remedy for this unpleasant condition. Ask your chemist for it, or it may be obtained post free for 3/- from T. J. Price, Chemist, Riverton.— (Advt.) The make of car doesn’t matter; it’s what you feed it on. Big Tree is the powerful car food.— (Advt.) You can always be sure of getting some bargain lines at Thomson and Beattie’s. This week the Manchester is offering the following lines:—Beautiful Linen Table Cloths 2 x 3yds, superior, 75/- for 42/6; double-width Pyjama Cloths, good stripes 1/11 for l/9yd; double-bed Honeycomb Quilts 25/6 for 19/6 and 29/6 for 25/6; all wool single-bed Blankets 27/6 for 22/6 pair; double-bed 40/- for 29/6 pair.— (Advt.). Saturday is the closing day of the Book Depot’s Big Book Sale. Be wise and call to-day and secure that 6/- Fiction at 2/6, 5 for 10/-; The Business Man’s Library (10 large illustrated volumes) at £2, formerly £4 2/6; Boys’ Book of Battles for 2/6, formerly 5/-; up-to-date 2/6 Novels at 2/1, 5 for 10/-; story books for Boys and Girls at half-price, Religious and General literature, also stationery at a discount of 10 per cent. New Zealand 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 sewing that used to tire her so—and look at the result! As if all those wrinkles and that poor, strained, tired-looking face aro 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. A WORD TO THE FARMER. Manuring is an important question which demands the immediate attention of all farmers for the upkeep of the pastures and an increase in production. To-day it is generally admitted that the use of artificial manures is becoming more and more common to prevent impoverishment of the soil. Nitrogen is the most important plant food and must be present in sufficient quantity and in easily soluble form if the vegetable protein is to be quickly built up. Recent pronouncements go to prove that Blood and Bone, High Grade Superphosphate and Saychelle Guano must be used to achieve the best results, and all these ingredients are to be found in Crossed Keys Brands of Fertilizers. Assuming that the soil contains the requisite content of lime, any increase in crop will depend on the quantity of the thjee essential plant foods, nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash, which are present in available form. Nitrogen being the most important, fertilizers manufactured at a freezing works should commend themselves to the farmer looking for good results. The Southland Frozen Meat Company are in a position to supply mixtures for all requirements, and shall be pleased to answer inquiries.—Advt.