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Southland Times, Issue 20523, 27 June 1928, Page 6

The Dominion Meteorologist last night issued the following forecast: —A cyclone is now centered in the north west Tasman Sea and an intense anti-cyclone extends over Australia to the south west Tasman Sea while a slight low pressure disturbance is crossing New Zealand. Northerly winds north of New Plymouth and Napier, later backing to south and southeast westerlies prevailing. southwards but a southerly change is advancing from the south. Wind increasing generally and reaching gale force at places, especially on the East Coast and in the far north. Freshening north to northeast winds in the north east Tasman Sea and strong southwest to southeast in the southeast portion and extending northwards with generally rising seas. Weather becoming unsettled with rain developing in most districts.

A Wellington Press Association message states that early yesterday afternoon De-tective-Sergeant Holmes and Thompson arrested a middle-aged woman named Marion Koerbin on a charge of attempting to murder her husband by poisoning. Mrs Koerbin will appear before the court this morninfr

A first offender for drunkenness, who appeared before Mr W. T. Gilbert, Justice of the Peace, at the Police Court yesterday morning, was convicted and discharged.

The south express was an hour late last night, arriving in Invercargill at 10 p.m. The delay was caused by time lost in the Canterbury run, the express leaving Dunedin over three-quarters of an hour late.

A mass meeting of citizens of Palmerston North last night passed a resolution in favour of the introduction of Bible teaching into the curriculum of the primary schools. —Press Association message.

The Auckland provincial branch of the National Beekeepers’ Association resolved: —“That this meeting views with concern the attempt being made by commercial interests to upset the market arrangements of our product, and reaffirms its confidence in the Honey Control Board and the system of marketing it has adopted.”— Hamilton Press Association telegram.

Despite the inclement weather there was a good attendance at the fortnightly meeting of the Georgetown Band of Hope. Mr H. Schroeder presided, and after the opening exercises called on the Rev. Fisher to address the meeting. Mr Fisher’s address was on “Cheerfulness,” and was listened to with much interest, his address being very helpful. The programme submitted was interesting and varied.

On Wednesday evening last, Constable McCulloch, of Tuatapere, received severe injuries to his head, caused by some per eon throwing a brick at him, which necessitated four stitches being put in, reports the Western Star. It appears that a visitor in charge of a motor car was under the Influence of liquor and Constable McCulloch locked his car up, and later on put him in the lock up. Shortly after some persons visited the police station with the object of bailing him out, and it was here that the constable was assaulted.

An interesting legal point arose in the Wellington Magistrate’s Court to-day (says a Press Association telegram) in the case in which Leslie Gordon Dunn, aged 23, was charged with drunkenness and with obtaining credit by fraud by incurring a debt for taxi hire for £1 3/-. Accused hired a taxi and at the end of the journey found that he had only 1/- in his pocket. He said he thought he had more money and could not understand where it had gone. The Magistrate said he was not satisfied that a fraud had been intended. The case differed somewhat-from that of a man going into a restaurant and obtaining a meal under false pretences. Accused was convicted for drunkenness and the second charge was dismissed.

An extraordinary position has arisen in the South Invercargill Borough following on the resignation of the Mayor, Mr G. Brown, whose letter was received at a meeting of the South Invercargill Town Council on Monday evening. Mr Brown said that the crux of the situation was that he had to discuss and debate affairs in which he had no interest, following on the amalgamation of part of the borough with Invercargill. Cr. McChesney said the situation was that twofifths of the £l6OO interest in credit should be available to hand over to Invercargill. The balance-sheet showed only £940 in the bank at March 31 and that amount had since been reduced. The overdraft limit was £l2OO and with the reduced area it would be about £BOO. He wanted to know where the difference would come from when Invercargill demanded it. He asked the Mayor to remain in office in the meanwhile to assist negotiations. His Worship insisted that he went out of office automatically, and said that as soon as his present duties were completed his resignation would take effect. After some discussion it was decided that the matter be adjourned, to be finalized at a further meeting.

Miss Noble, Children’s Outfitter, Dee street, is showing a special line of school jerseys in fawn, red, grey and blue. Also navy with striped collars. Sizes 2 to 7. (Advt.)

Wonderful. It is simply wonderful the popularity of Baxter’s Tip-Top Teas at popular prices—Rosa 2/2, Hono 2/6 and the famous Rava Tea 2/10; stimulating and refreshing. All teas subject to 2d per lb. reduction in 51b pkts, at Baxter’s.— (Advt.)

For Winter Hose, Vests and Underclothing—ladies you will save money if you shop at Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Dee street. — (Advt.)

Dame Fashion hath decreed that woman shall sacrifice Nature’s greatest adornment, her beautiful flowing tresses. If what is left shows signs of greyness use Price’s Albanian Hair Restorer, which will quickly bring back its natural colour. Post free 3/- from T. J. Price, Chemist, Riverton.— (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.)

For extra special values in Men’s Wear see these stocktaking specials at Thomson and Beattie’s Clothing Department during this week: —Men’s Colonial All Wool Sox 1/3 for 1/- pair: Men’s Wool Felt Hats 10/6 for 8/11 each; Men’s Fleecy-lined Singlets and Underpants 2/11 a garment ; Men’s Twist Shirts, collars attached, 4/11 for 4/6 each; Boys’ Navy Reefer Coats, sizes 00 to 3, were 16/6 to 21/6, to go at 12/6 to 17/6 each. — (Advt.)

Here are entrancing birthday gifts for boys and girls: “The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle,” “Doctor Dolittle’s Post Office,” “Doctor Dolittle’s Zoo,” "Doctor Dolittle’s Caravan,” 7/6 each; “When We Were Very Young,” “Winnie the Pooh,” “Now We Are Six” (A. A. Milne), 10/- each; and with music: songs from “Now We Are Six,’ ? “Teddy Bear” and other songs; songs from “When We Were Very Young,” 10/- each. N.Z. Book Depot, Esk street, Invercargill. —(Advt.) “There is no evil without a remedy. Sannazaro. 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. AU chemists and stores. Generous-sized bottle 2/6. Large family size 4/6. Bachelor size 1/6. (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 three 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 L shall be pleased to answer inquiries.—Advt.