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Southland Times, Issue 20522, 26 June 1928, Page 6

The Dominion Meteorologist last night issued the following forecast: —A moderate anti-cyclone is advancing on to northern New Zealand, while a low pressure disturbance covers the western Tasman Sea. Light to moderate south-westerly winds becoming variable and later backing to northerly and freshening. Rough seas in the far south. Elsewhere moderate. Winds tending northerly in the eastern Tasman Sea and freshening with moderate seas. Weather mainly fair but with some showers in the far northern and southern districts and later elsewhere in districts with a westerly aspect. Cold night temperatures with many frosts.

A Hamilton telegram states:—The New Zealand Co-operative Dairy Company’s payout for the season, June, 1927, to May, 1928, was £3,541,012, against £3,120,274 last season.

Burglars entered the Auckland Meat Company’s shop in Karangahape road early on Monday morning, blew open the safe and secured about £3O, reports an Auckland Press Association message. Evidently it was the work of experienced operators. Neighbours heard an explosion about 2.40 a.m.

A man who was arrested on Saturday night in the Crescent in a drunken condition and who spent the rest of the night in the lock-up was charged with his offence in the Police Court yesterday morning before Mr W. T. Gilbert, Justice of the Peace. As he had been bailed out on Sunday morning he was mulcted of the amount of his bail, £l.

It is generally recognized that the farming community is opposed to daylight saving. Few have been more condemnatory in their criticism of the measure than Taupaki settlers were during the course of an address by Mr Bertram Bunn, who is contesting the Auckland Suburbs seat at the general election in the Reform interest (says the New Zealand Herald). “Do you believe in Sidey time?” was a question fired at the candidate like a shot out of a gun. “If you do, just hop out of that side door,” was the advice of another of the audience. Mr Bunn was non-committal. He replied that the issue as to whether summer time was to be tried again was to be decided at next session, and consequently he would not be in Parliament to vote one way or the other. “Thank the Lord you are not,” chimed in a voice. “He wants his neck screwed,” suggested a further voice, which indicated the settler’s regard for Mr Sidey. Mr Bunn satisfied his audience when he explained that, like all farmers, he was opposed to the Summer Time Bill, which, he thought, from a business aspect, was not a good piece of legislation.

The nomination of a Labour candidate to contest the Mataura seat has been referred to the National executive.

To taste fruit in the Isle of Wight grown by himself in New Zealand was the pleasant experience of a member of the New Zealand bowling team at present touring England. Mr T. Horton, of New Plymouth, was able to purchase in the shops Cox’s Orange Pippins from his own orchard at 1/- per lb.

A sitting of the Teachers’ Appeal Board which discusses matters concerning the grading of teachers will be held in the Education Board office on Friday morning when, in addition to a representative of the teachers, there will be present—Mr A. D. Thomson (in the chair) and Inspector W. W. Bird (chief inspector for primary schools).

“It is practically tempting suicide to try to do anything with motor-cycles at night now,” said Mr R. Day, at a conference of Taranaki inspectors the other day. “It is only a waste of time. What is wanted are bigger, plainer numbers on both sides of the front wheel, as they are on racing machines.” It was decided to ask the Government to make a regulation in this direction. Mr Day said he thought cyclists might as well have no numbers at all as those used at present. If his suggestion were adopted the inspector could flash his torch to some effect.

Prospects are very bright for the 1928 Winton competitions festival which will be held in the first week in July. No fewer than 152 entries have been received in the musical section, 135 in the elocutionary and 23 in the dancing. The judges are Messrs H. Coop (musical), S. H. Osborn (elocutionary), both of Dunedin, and Miss M. Thorn of Mataura (dancing). Entries are practically the same as last year which constituted a record for the society. Competition is very keen in the majority of the classes. The elocution section is popular, there being as many as 21 in one class. The Winton competitions have broken many records during the past few years and indications point to this year’s event being second to none. Competitors hail from all over Southland.

The question whether the Crown can lose its right to land through the land be ing open for a period of years to the public is one that has never been decided in New Zealand, the matter not having been brought before the Courts for an interpre tation (says the Lyttelton Times). It was suggested recently that the land in front of the Christchurch Supreme Court buildings on which two of the German guns stand, and on which the third gun is to be placed, has become the property of the city through usage by the citizens. When asked on Monday by a reporter as to the position in regard to this land, which has been open to the public for many years, Mr W. Stewart, the Commissioner of Crown Lands, said that the Department was guided by the Nullum Tempus Act, an English Statute, but the matter of whether the Crown lost its right to land through its being used by the public had never been tested in New Zealand. It was held by some that, if the public was allowed to use the land for 60 years, it then became public property, but the Department was guided by the English Act, and held that the land ever since it ceased to be a towpath and reverted to the Crown, was Crown land.

It is a year ago to-day since the Mary Elizabeth first began her busy and interesting career. She wishes to publicly share her birthday celebration and so an extra special luncheon will be served between the hours of 12 and 2 p.m. and during the day a piece of her own home made birthday cake will be served to each guest.— Advt.

Grey flatte rompers. Ideal for the kiddies for morning wear. Only 4/3 and 4-6. Snip these while the snapping is good at Miss Noble’s, Children’s Outfitter, Dee street. The Sales of DEWAR’S IMPERIAL Whisky considerably exceed combined sales of other brands.—Advt.

Buying to the best advantage—you will do this by purchasing your groceries from Baxter’s. Low tariff, study economy and live like lords. Small profits—Quick returns.—(advt.)

Superior quality, newest shades, all wool hose 2/11 pair at Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Dee street. —Advt. Birds of a feather flock together, And so do pigs and swine; Rail them to Hitchon, whatever the weather, They take them wet or fine.—Advt.

For a good useful Fountain Pen—well made by English craftsmen—fitted with 14ct. gold nib and lever self-filling mechanism, we recommend the special “Norwood” —at present being offered at the low price of 6/9 (post free). The medium Norwood is the popular writer—finer or broader points can be supplied. Hyndman’s Sale, Dee street. Our Stationery Department advises “Higgins’ Eternal Jet Black Ink is great for fountain pen use” (1/- bottle).— (Advt.)

“Many Happy Returns of the Day” is what the numerous patrons of the popular “Mary Elizabeth” Tea Rooms will be wishing to-day, as it is the anniversary of the opening of these rooms. Miss Paterson will, unfortunately, not be able to be present herself, but every visitor is to receive a piece of specially made birthday cake in celebration.—Advt.

The make of car doesn’t matter; it’s what you feed it on. Big Tree is the powerful car food.— (Advt.)

Get a share of the profits on your business by making your cash purchases at Thomson and Beattie’s. For the past year’s business hand in all your cash receipts, for good paid at time of purchase, by Monday, July 1. As bonuses are paid pro rata to amounts handed in by that date, slips handed in later cannot be considered. Cash receipts dated from July 1 1927, to June 30, 1928 only.—Advt.

Chilblains are easily cured by using Stewart’s Electric Chilblain Liniment to relieve the inflammation and irritation and by taking chilblain tablets internally. These two remedies have proved wonderfully successful. Only 1/6 each at Stewart’s Pharmacy, Dee street.— (Advt.).

For those who would like more detailed information regarding Grand Opera there are few better books than Kobbe’s Complete Opera Book. It is a substantial volume of over 600 pages p'rofusely illustrated with portraits of great artistes, yet it is sold at the London price of 15/-, postage 1/- extra. N.Z. Book Depot, Esk street. Invercargill.— Advt.

“There is no evil without a remedy.

And the greatest remedy for coughs, colds, sore throats, bronchitis, and all chest and lung troubles is Baxter’s Lung Preserver. Penetrating, warming, soothing and pleasant to take. Famous in New Zealand for over sixty years. “Baxter’s” is a splendid tonic too, bracing up the system and enabling you to resist colds more readily. Be sure you get Baxter’s Lung Preserver. All chemists and stores. Generous-sized bottle 2/6. Large family size 4/6. Bachelor size 1/6. (Advt.)

TAKE A PAIR OF SPARKLING EYES. Take and keep them if you can! Clear, bright, beautiful eyes are an asset and an ornament. They are the observed of all observers. “Beauty cannot keep her lustrous eyes,” sang the poet, but he didn’t know everything. It is very largely a matter of commonsense. The strain that modern life imposes on your eyes can be counteracted by expert optical advice such as you receive at Brown’s Pharmacy. Give them the care they need and they will sparkle with the right Primethean fire. In the name of beauty and common sense do not neglect your eyes—dainty glasses ini’ prove the appearance. To see well see Geo. H. Brown, Chemist and Optician, Brown’s Pharmacy, 125 Dee street, Invercargill.— AdvU