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Southland Times, Issue 20539, 16 July 1928, Page 6

The Government Meteorologist issued the following forecast last evening:—A rather intense anti-cyclone is advancing on to the Dominion. A vigorous low pressure disturbance is centred over south-eastern Australia. The indications are for south-west to southerly winds strong on parts of the east coast and rough to moderate elsewhere, with rough seas between Castlepoint and Akaroa and elsewhere moderate. There will be smooth to moderate seas in the eastern Tasman Sea with south to east winds later backing to north-east on north in the northern portion and south-easterly becoming variable and later northerly in the southern portion. The weather will be dull and misty at times on the east coast with some light showers, but otherwise mainly fair to cloudy and cool with some frosts in the south. The Invercargill Fire Brigade received a call at about 9.20 on Saturday night to Mr. C. O’Toole’s house, 33 Eye street. The trouble turned out to be merely a chimney fire and no serious damage was done. What may be a case of anthrax is reported from the Selwyn County where a cow is stated to have died from this disease. A veterinary surgeon has gone out to investigate, states a Press Association message from Christchurch. A five-roomed unoccupied house in Bury street, Gore was completely destroyed by fire last evening. When the brigade was called at about 9.30 the fire had a good hold and as the building was outside the water area, nothing could be done to check the outbreak. The house, a wooden one, had been empty for some time and was condemned. It was last occupied by Mr G. Blackwood. In the course of an address at the Bible-in-Schools demonstration held at the Wellington Town Hall on Monday afternoon, the Rev. E. O. Blamires, secretary of the Bible-in-Schools League, said that Archbishop Averill had been_ criticized in the Press on the ground of a report that had been widely published to the effect that New Zealand led the world in illegitimacy, divorce, suicides, etc. He had the authority of the archbishop for stating definitely that the report was completely misleading. Attention was drawn to the serious nature of the statistical information concerning these things in New Zealand, but no such statement as that New Zealand led the world was made. In his letter, said Mr Blamires, the archbishop writes: “With regard to my address on civic responsibility, I never said a word about the comparison of New Zealand statistics with the rest of the world. ... It was, of course, gross misrepresentation to broadcast to the world that I had said that ‘New Zealand, led the world in suicides, divorces, eto.’ **

The wrecked trawler Thomas Bryan, owned by Sanford, Ltd., which was driven ashore near Cape Colville during stormy weather on June 10 has been sold to a syndicate who intend to salvage the wreck. The salvage party has left for the scene, states a Press Association message from Auckland. The improvement in the prices for Nelson apples, reported from Hull, together with the saving in costs in direct shipments from Port Nelson, will be good news to shippers by the Mahia (says the Nelson Evening Mail). It is again demonstrated that the fears of a section of growers that fruit loaded at Nelson was at a disadvantage owing to being a fortnight or more in New Zealand waters after being placed on board are groundless. The saving to some growers through direct shipping is stated to be as high as lOd a case, while all shippers benefit to the extent of several pence a case. This saving, added to the prices realized at Hull, will make the Mahia’s shipment amongst the best of the season. Charged with being illegally in possession of opossum skins and with shooting imported game in Fiordland National Park, Thomas Jackson Smith appeared before Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M., on Saturday morning. Pleading poverty, he explained that he had been on a mining claim in which he knew there was gold, but could not get at it for want of machines. Knowing that his wife and two children were in need, he was desperate and trapped the opossums to get the necessary machines. He had failed, however, to get the gold and was entirely inpecunious except that he had just got a job as rabbiter at £1 a week plus fourpence a skin. He was fined £lO to be paid in two months, in default one month’s imprisonment. An interesting new fruit introduced into Auckland recently is a seedling grape-fruit raised by Mr Tiniura Wichman, of Rarotonga. Mr E. A. Reid, director of agriculture for the Cook Islands, who sent the fruit to the office of the New Zealand Herald for the purpose of obtaining opinion regarding its quality and its commercial possibilities, says: “The new fruit was raised by Mr Wichman from grapefruit and procured from the experimental nursery in Rarotonga. The tree in growth resembles a mandarin, except that the leaves have small secondary leaflets. The fruit is pale yellow and the shape of segments and colour of flesh are typical of the mandarin. The flavour when ripe is rich, with a tartness similar to the pomilo family. The sample of fruit sent is the first which the tree has borne. It is named the tiniura grapefruit mandarin.” The new fruit has been carefully tested by a number of people who have some experience with imported and locally-grown grapefruit and other citrus products. The general opinion expressed is that it is of exceptionally fine flavour and likely to become popular. It is considered to be much more like a grape fruit in character than a mandarin. The skin is remarkably thin and fine and is certainly not loose. The fruit is somewhat smaller than the imported grapefruit, but it is exceptionally rich in juice and, although it has pips, it has practically no pith. Infants petticoats in flannel and winceyette. Cosy for the cold weather at Miss Noble’s, Infant’s Outfitter, Dee street. Bargain price of 1/11 to 3/3.—Advt. For new dried fruits, choice teas, pure cocoa, also foodstuffs of excellent quality at remarkably low prices, see Baxter’s advertisement over leading article. Motto as usual: “Small Profits; Quick Returns.” —Advt. 2/11 qualify hose for 1/9. These are in a dark shade and make a good house or morning hose. Get a pair to-day. Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, 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 Steward Pharmacy, Dee street.— (Advt.). In order to fittingly mark the tercentenary year of John Bunyan’s birth, the Religious Tract Society has published a cheap edition of The Pilgrim’s Progress. Bound in a pictorial paper wrapper, in clear type, and with four coloured illustrations by Harold Copping it is wonderful value for 9d (postage 3d.). Other editions obtainable are 2/6 (postage 4d.) 4/-, (postage sd), 7/-, (postage 10) and annotative at 11/6 (postage 10d.). N.Z. Book Depot, Esk street, Invercargill.—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.) This week’s Stock-taking Bargains at Thomson and Beattie’s Dress Department include 54-inch Black Face Cloth for Dressy Coats 14/6 for 12/6 yard; 56-inch Grey Suiting 19/6 for 12/6 yard; Viyellas in smart checks with plaid to match 6/11 for 5/11 yard; 30-inch Crepes in a good range of shades 1/6 for 1/- yard; 38-inch Silk Duchesse in good shades for Dresses or Underwear 6/11 for 5/11 yard; 30-inch Pure Silk Fuji 2/6 quality for 2/3 yard. (Advt.) On Thursday, July 19, Captain P. C. Wren’s great new story of the French Foreign Legion “Beau lideal” will be on sale. The story tells of the adventures of John Geste and also narrates the further exploits of Hank and Buddy and finally clears up the mystery of the “Blue Water” and of MichaeVs beau geste. A tale of love and high adventure. Price 6/-. Hyndman’s, Booksellers, Dee street.—Advt. “Chattering his teeth for cold that did him chill.” —Spenser. Whenever teeth begin to chatter, it’s time for Baxter’s Lung Preserver to get to work. Let this wonderful specific safeguard your own and your family’s health. Rick, red, soothing and dependable, it has been relieving coughs and colds in New Zealand for over 60 years. An excellent tonic, too, and pleasant to take. Obtainable at all chemists and stores. 2/6 for a generous-sized bottle. Large, economical size 4/6. Bachelor’s bottle 1/6. (Advt.) YOUNG BRIDE’S ACT. The old story is often told of a young thoughtful bride who made her husband take his cough mixture every morning before he left her lo work in the city. But nowadays young men are different. Especially in Invercargill men have learned to fear neither the colds nor influenza. If threatened with any symptoms they take Pectol. Some fellows carry it in their pockets. You see Pectol and colds cannot agree. Keep Pectol and lose your cold. Obtainable at Brown’s Pharmacy only.— Geo. H. Brown, Chemist and Optican, 125 Dee Street.—Advt.