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Southland Times, Issue 20524, 28 June 1928, Page 6

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“Balynlidde.”—Amusing but not helpful. The Dominion Meteorologist last night issued the following forecast:—A small cyclone is centred now near Auckland and another in the south Tasman Sea. Variable winds east to north prevailing but backing to westerly in the north. Strong at times and possibly reaching gale force Jen parts of the east coast and in the ftr north. Rough seas north of East Cape. Moderate but rising elsewhere in New Zealand waters. Strong northerly winds and rough seas in the eastern Tasman Sea and strong southerlies to gales in the western half. Weather unsettled generally with variable rains and some heavy falls.

It is said that Macaulay could understand Greek at the age of three. “I could talk it when I was a year old,” remarked a speaker at the Bible-in-Schools’ meeting in Wanganui recently, amid laughter.

Data to assist Captain Kingsford Smith and party in their flight across the Tasman to Christchurch is being prepared at the instance of the Canterbury Progress League (says the Times). Experts in aerial navigation have been asked to collect information regarding the magnetic declination at various points along the proposed route, and this, along with a map showing the physical features of New Zealand, will be sent to the airmen in Australia. Information concerning upper air currents will be placed at the disposal of the party by officials at the Magnetic Observatory in Christchurch.

At the Gore Orchestral Society’s concert to be given this evening the soloists will be Miss Irene Horniblow, L.R.A.M., and Mr Frederick Tuohy, of Dunedin.

In the four weeks ended May 26 last close on 4,000,000 feet of timber was shipped from Greymouth, the actual quantity being 3,921,226 feet.

His Excellency the Governor-General has (says a Wellington Press Association message) received the following cable from the Prince of Wales:—“Please convey my cordial thanks to the Government and the people of New Zealand for their birthday congratulations, which I much appreciate. Edward P.”

Seamen visiting Auckland will in future have the opportunity of using a city sports ground, as the Auckland City Council has granted a request by the Rev. H K. Vickery, of the Auckland Mission to Seamen, that an area by made available for seamen on ships from overseas. The Parks Committee of the council has of fered the Victoria Park ground for cricket and football on week days, excepting Satur days, or when the grounds are engaged on holidays.

It is ’flue time. Some take their “annual cold” cheerfully and between coughs say: “Well, I suppose it will be all right soon.” Others blame the weather, which has no doubt been an ally of coughs and colds lately, and spread their complaints with their sneezes. Influenza, coughs and colds, helped by chicken pox, has taken its toll during the last two weeks in Nelson (says the Mail). The college attendances have been seriously affected, 150 being absent from the Boys’ College.

To illustrate the lack of knowledge of the Prayer Book among many of the people of this land, the Rev. Mr Harry, of Wellington, at the meeting of Bible-in-schools supporters in Wanganui, said that he had heard the following story. A racehorse owner was arguing with a jockey about religion. “Why,” he said, “I was brought up on Christianity.” “I bet you a tenner you can’t repeat the Lord’s Prayer.” “Done. ‘The Lord is my Shepherd. I shall not want ’ ” “Jingo,” said the jockey, “I’ve never lost a tenner so easily.”

Something of a shock to customary con ceptions of the popularity of the word holiday among school children was administered at Hawera Main School the other day (says the Star). The advent of an unexpected day free of school lab our is usually hailed with delight, but though an overwhelming majority voted in favour of the holiday at a recent gathering, when the Governor-General (Sir Charles Fergusson) asked for a show of hands on the question, the hands of two children were raised against the proposal.

Much amusement was caused at the conference of the Electric Supply Authority Engineers’ Association in Wellington when reference was made to the artificial lighting of recreation grounds (says the Post). A certain bowling green “in a city well to the south of Christchurch” was mentioned as having a strong artificial light at each end of the ground. But the canny Scots saw to it that at no time were both lights used at the same time. When the bowlers were at one end and the “jack” was at the other, the only light used was the one which illuminated the end to which the bowls would be sent.

Members of the Dairy Assistants’ Union are reminded that the annual meeting will take place in the new Labour Hall, Esk street, on Friday, at 1.30 p.m. (Advt.)

The Sales of DEWAR’S IMPERIAL Whisky considerably exceed combined sales of other brands.—Advt.

Ladies, see our window of Knickers and Hose all at such low prices that you will want to come back for more at Miss Noble’s, Ladies’ Outfitters, Dee street.— 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.)

Of all the girls that Billy knows, It's Molly he thinks best. And of all the bacon ever tried Hitchon’s stands the test.—Advt

Every day we are busy because we give always the best value. Come along and prove it yourself.—Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Dee street. —Advt.

The Home University Library—Evolution; Introduction to Science; Sunshine and Health; Health and Disease; Birds; The Growth of Europe; Modern Geography; Trees; Master Mariners; Canada; The English Language; Dr Johnson and His Circle; The Civilization of China; Pollard’s History England; Evolution of a Garden; Electricity and many others provide a comprehensive series for the general seeker after knowledge. Reduced price, 2/- volume, posted 2/4. Hyndman’s, Booksellers, Dee street. — 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.).

Leopard Skin Trimming 4 and 6 inches wide is one of this week’s stocktaking bargains at Thomson and Beattie’s. Very suitable for Coat and Frock Trimming, 3/3 and 4/3 for 2/11 and 3/9 yard. See also the special line of Fabric Gloves, all sizes, fancy and plain styles, 2/11 to 5/6 pair; your choice at 1/11 pair. Ladies’ Silk and Wool Hose, N.Z. make, good wearing and fashionable colours, 5/11 quality to go at 4/6 pair.—Advt.

Don’t run a risk with Oils you don’t know! The name of Big Tree Motor Oil is sufficient for anyone. —(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. 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 tLem 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 improve the appearance. To see well see Geo. H. Brown, Chemist and Optician, Brown’s Pharmacy, 125 Dee street. Invercargill.— Advt.