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Southland Times, Issue 20525, 29 June 1928, Page 6

The Dominion Meteorologist last night issued the following forecast: —A deep cyclone is now centered between Cook Strait and Chatham Islands. Pressure is rising rapidly over the Tasman Sea. Winds backing generally to southwest and south. Moderate to strong and in places reaching gale force. Moderate seas between Castlepoint and Tauranga. Elsewhere rather rough to strong southerly winds to gales and rough seas in the Tasman Sea. Weather col.d and still unsettled with scattered showers but improving in most districts. Many frosts inland.

“Few people like to see themselves as others see them,” said a speaker at the Bible-in-Schools’ rally in Wanganui recently (says the Chronicle). “It is said of Queen Elizabeth that when she saw a wart on her nose in a mirror, she promptly smashed the glass.”

Judgment by default for plaintiffs in the following civil cases was given by Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., in the Magistrate's Court yesterday morning: R. H. Bates (Pukemaori) v. John Wybrow (Tahakopa) £5 0/5, costs 15/6; N.Z. Express Co, Ltd., v. A. C. Tansley, £1 12/-, costs 8/-; John Peter Butler v. Robert Crozier Beath £2 1/-, costs 13/6; James Graham v. Herbert Watson. £1 17/-, costs 8/-; Linton Coal Co. Ltd v. Arthur Ernest Dawson (Kennington) £lB 6/8, costs £2 19/-.

A Wanganui Press Association message states that ratepayers yesterday decided to revert to the system of rating on annual value by 2,413 to 1,924.

Representatives of the South Auckland Dairy Companies yesterday decided to support the proposal of the National Dairy Association for a national co-operative scheme in the export of boneless veal.—Press Association message.

The maintainance officer, proceeded against Francis S. Kelly at the Police Court yesterday afternoon for arrears of maintenance in respect of his wife. After hearing defendant’s explanation the Magistrate (Mr G. Cruickshank) adjourned the case until this morning to enable further evidence to be taken.

The weekly meeting of the Marist Old Boys’ Debating Club was held last evening, Mr M. Miller presiding over a fair attendance of members. The evening was devoted to impromptu speeches which proved most interesting and instructive. It was decided that next meeting would take the form of a night with the poets, special attention being given by members to the following poets: Bracken, Shelley, Byron, Scott and Moore.

“The Sword of Ferrara” and “Lord Randal,” will be two of Mr Arthur J. Lungley’s solos at the Male Choir concert next Tuesday evening. It will be remembered that Mr Joseph Hislop, the English tenor, who some months ago visited Invercargill, scored one of his biggest successes with his spirited rendering of “Lord Randal.” “The Sword of Ferrara” tells the story of a sword which has been in many battles.

Many amusing and fertile excuses are made for illegally taking trout. One such instance came before the meeting of the Otago Acclamatisation Society on Monday evening when a report was submitted with respect to discovering some boys busy on the banks, of a stream with long sticks. They made off, but one was induced to return, and when questioned as to what he and others had been doing with the sticks, he apparently adopted an jnnocent air, and replied, “measuring the deep holes for swimming.” It is reminiscent of the man who, when caught illegally killing a sheep, excused himself by declaring that he would kill any man’s sheep that tired to bite him.

The question of the validity of an agreement of sale was argued at length before Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday when the New Zealand Mortgage, Trust and Bond Corporation, Ltd, Dunedin (Mr T. E. Meredith) proceeded against Orloff Edward Johnston, builder, of Invercargill (Mr G. Broughton). It was claimed that on or about November 9, 1927, the defendant offered to sell the plaintiff two securities: a second mortgage for £230 carrying interest at 7 per cent, per annum, payable by fortnightly instalments of 30/-, including interest and any balance due on October 1, 1932, being payable on that date, and given by William Augustus Joshua Hollamby to the defendant ; also, a second mortgage on which there was owing the sum of £lB3 8/3 plus interest at 8 per cent, from September 30, 1927, and plus £5O payable to the first mortgagee on September 12, 1927, and carrying interest at 8 per cent, per annum, principal and interest repayable at £3 per month, given by John William Patton to the defendant. The offer was accepted by the plaintiff on December 1, 1927. The price agreed upon for the said securities was fixed at a discount of 25 per cent, in respect of Hollamby’s mortgage, calculated on the said sum of £230 and at a discount of 20 per cent, in respect of Patton’s mortgage, calculated on the sum of £lB3 8/3. The defendant refused to carry out the agreement for sale, therefore the plaintiff claimed to recover the sum of £94 3/8, made up of 25 per cent, of £230, and 20 per cent, of £lB3 8/3. After the evidence of several witnesses was taken and after hearing lengthy legal argument, the Magistrate reserved his decision.

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.)

Something warm for the Kiddies in flannel rompers in red, grey, saxe. rose and navy from 5/6 to 7/6, at Miss Noble’s, Children’s Outfitter, Dee street. — (AdvtJ

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.)

Ladies’ all wool vests, made in New Zealand, 5/11, 7/11 and 8/11. Buy N.Z. goods cheaper at Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Dee street. — (Advt.) Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure

For Influenza Colds.—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.).

Here are a few of this week’s stocktaking bargains at Thomson and Beattie’s Manchester Department—2o-inch figured Huckaback, pure linen, 1/9 for 1/4; superior quality linen serviettes, lovely designs, soiled, just need washing,' 32/6 for 19/6 a doz. Southland’s best blanket value, all wool, white, single, 22/6 per pair; double 29/6 per pair; extra large, 39/6 per pair; coloured honeycomb quilty, double bed, great wearing, 29/6 for 25/6.—(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 anJ 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 improve the appearance. To see well see Geo. H. Brown, Chemist and Optician, Brown’s Pharmacy, 125 Dee street, Invercargill.— Advt,