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Southland Times, Issue 20567, 17 August 1928, Page 6

The Dominion Meteorologist last night issued the following forecast:—The cyclone is now centred north of the Chatham Islands. A new depression is located near Tasmania, the barometer reading 29.60 at Hobart. Moderate to strong easterly winds south of Oamaru veering later to southwesterlies. Elsewhere moderate to strong west to south winds reaching gale force at times north of Farewell Spit and Akaroa but moderating gradually. Seas moderate on the west coast of the South Island. Heavy in Cook Strait and on the east coast between Akaroa and East Cape. Elsewhere rather rough. Moderate to strong southwest to west winds and rather rough seas in the eastern Tasman Sea. Weather still cold, squally and unsettled with showers in most districts but improving.

One application has been received for the position of Town Engineer. The final date of reception of applications is August 21.

As a result of the continued dry weather in North Otago residents in the country districts are suffering considerable inconvenience in respect to water. At Weston and other places tanks are completely dry, and water has to be proceured from considerable distances. Such conditions as these in the month of August have not been experienced for many years.

Strong exception to the Government allowing Angora and Chinchilla rabbits to be brought into New Zealand was taken at the annual meeting of the Canterbury Sheepowners’ Union. A motion was passed unanimously condemning the action of the Government in permitting the introduction of rabbits of any description whatever.—Christchurch Press Association telegram.

George Francis Shaw’ appeared in the Hastings Police Court before Justices to answer a charge of having obtained at Nadi, Fiji, in or about June 1, goods and money from one Fyfe by means of valueless cheques. Accused was remanded to appear in Napier on Monday, Detective Fitzgibbons stating that an extradition order would be applied for. Bail was fixed at £2OO and two sureties of £2OO each.—Napier Press Association message.

At the monthly meeting of the Southland League last evening Mr H. F. Drewe stated that he had just received a communication from the master of the s.s. Oreti (Captain McKenzie), that the vessel which had left Invercargill at 12 o’clock that day had received word from Centre Island when passing that one of the keepers had cut his hand badly and that the wife of another keeper was seriously ill, thus requiring medical attention. Mr Drewe said this opened up an important question as there was no method of communication between Centre Island and the mainland. Since receiving the message the Collector of Customs had been told and Riverton had been communicated with and a launch sent out. The president (Mr W. Alexander) said the matter of communication should be referred to the Marine Department and a motion to that effect was passed, it being considered that the Southland League was the only body that could take steps towards having Xhe matter rectified*

A golf ball, which had been driven by a woman player from the tee at Scales’ Knoll hole on the Avondale links, Christchurch, on Saturday, struck a thrush. The bird fell to the ground and died almost immediately.

Mr. D. Cuthbertson’s daylight saving scheme was before the meeting of the Southland League last evening, and on the motion of Mr C. Campbell, seconded by Mr H. B. Fam all, it was decided that the Southland League support the idea of a public meeting to consider the question.

Three sports teams left for the north by yesterday’s first express—the Auckland Rugby team, the Otago ladies’ hockey team and the Technical school Rugby team. The Technical school boys are visiting Christchurch to take part in the annual Rugby tournament.

The weekly meeting of the Marist Brothers’ Old Boys’ Debating Club was held last evening, Mr. M. Miller presiding over a fair attendance of members. After the formal business was disposed of, the evening was devoted to impromptu speeches on such subjects as “Public Health,” “Causes of Unemployment,” “Necessity of the Soup Kitchen,” “Blindness v. Deafness,” “Public Speaking” and “Improvement of the Public Service.” It was decided that next meeting take the form of a variety evening when each member will give an item of his own choice.

There was a good attendance at the first annual concert and dance conducted by the Lochiel branch of the Farmers’ Union on Wednesday evening and the function was highly successful. The president of the Southland Provincial Executive (Mr D. Dickie) was present and spoke on the work of the union. The concert programme was contributed by Mr W. Aitchison’s Invercargill party. Songs were given by Mrs D. Thompson, Miss Simon, Messrs Aitchison, D. Thomson, A. L. Adamson and Jones, a duet by Mr and Mrs D. Thompson and a musical monologue by Mr G. D. Reed. Mrs A. L. Adamson played the accompaniments.

Fruit merchants throughout the Dominion had a genuine reason yesterday for reviving the old ballad “Yes! we have no bananas.” Advice was circulated that the whole of the Government motor ship, Maui Pomare’s cargo of bananas from Samoa and Niue Island was completely ruined and all orders would automatically be cancelled. The Maui Pomare is scheduled to arrive at Dunedin on Monday and considerable interest was attached to this trip as the vessel was making a direct passage, thereby ensuring early delivery of her fruit cargo to southern ports. Over 10,000 cases of bananas were to be landed in New Zealand, 4,500 cases being consigned to Dunedin and 450 for Invercargill. The remainder was for despatch to northern ports. This is a distinct loss to traders who will now be required to wait another four weeks for a consignment of bananas. No explanation of the loss of the shipment has been given.

Judgment by default for the plaintiff was given in the following undefended civil cases yesterday by Mr G. Cruickshank, S.M.:—W. E. Butcher v. W. McQuarrie (Bluff), for £6 6/-, costs £1 16/6; Lewis’s Ltd. (in liquidation) v. S. Roberts (Lindis Valley), for £2 19/8, costs 28/6; Southland Electric Power Board v. T. J. Bell (Wyndham) for £6 3/7, costs £1 13/6; Southland Electric Power Board v. H. L. Popham (Orepuki), for £8 14/6, costs £1 13/6; Southland Electric Power Board v. R. A. Taylor (Roslyn, Dunedin), for £231, costs £9 6/6; N. and W. Crosbie (Lumsden) v. William Demouth (Lumsden), for £3 10/-, costs £1 3/6; N. and W. Crosbie (Lumsden) v. George Small (Lumsden), for £2B 18/5, costs £4 1/6; F. Bowden and Co., v. Josiah Lines for £27 4/1, costs £4 1/6; Charles William Patton (South Island Traders’ Agency) v. J. Robertson for £1 16/-, 8/costs; Mackay and Aitchison (South Island Traders’ Agency) v. E. Kelleher for £3 19/6, costs £1 5/6; A. S. Prentice and Co. (South Island Traders’ Agency) v. Thomas Waddell (Mossburn) for £4 15/-, costs £1 5/6; William Todd and Co., Ltd. v. Stephen McDonald for £7 3/6, costs £1 14/6; Borough of Invercargill v. Estate of Mary Campbell for £lO 10/1, costs £1 3/-; Dr. A. A. Stewart v. Arthur E. Dawson (Kennington), for £4 5/-, costs £1 4/6; Loyal St. George Lodge v. William Mitchell for £1 11/6, costs 8/-.

Silk Laces of big range always to be seen at the lowest price in town at Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Dee Street.-—Advt.

Tea, Sugar and Cocoa, at low rates. Sugar 701bs 14/6. With 51b packet of any of our choice teas, 701bs for 13/6. Prices of Baxter’s teas—slbs for 10/- and 12/6 and 13/6. Coupons and free gifts. Superior Bulk Cocoa l/61b. Best value in Southland at Baxter’s.—Adxt.

“Oh! what a lovely shawl! Where did you get it?” “Why at Miss Nobles, Infants’ Outfitter in Dee street, and she has a lovely selection at lowest prices.”—Advt.

Here are new Crochet and Knitting books for the busy housewife: Weldon’s Crochet Laces, Smart Styles for Outsizes, First Woollies for Babies, Leach’s Up-to-date Woollies for Baby, Best Way School Outfits, Children’s Washing Frocks, Weldon’s Ladies’ Underwear. Price 9d. each, lid. posted from the N.Z. Book Depot, Eek Street, Invercargill. Phone 327.—Advt.

Thomson and Beattie are determined to make a thorough clearance of all End of season millinery—Quite smart little felts trimmed with ribbon or buckle, that usually sold at 19/6 and 25/- can be secured now at 5/11 each. All the Ready to Wear Hats of felt, velvet and velour are clearing now at 2/11 each. Showing in Millinery Department.—Advt.

INFLUENZA COLDS. Are quickly cured by taking FLUENE. Two or three doses will relieve the painful and feverish conditions. STEWART’S PHARMACY. Dee .Street. “The Sea Devil.”—A thrilling history of how Count von Luckner ran his blockade in the Seeadler, a pre-historic old-fashioned sailing ship, added to which he had . the enviable and unique reputation of disrupting Allied shipping without taking one human life. This book is well illustrated and gives map with dates and details of his voyages. The story of von Luckner and the Seeadler is as thrilling as any pirates’ tale and full of humour as a Gilbert and Sullivan opera, 10/6, Hyndman’s.—:(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 auJ 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.)

EPIDEMIC OF COLDS. Pectol, the cold remedy, manufactured at BROWN’S PHARMACY, is rapidly proving itself a prompt, sure, and effectual cure for coughs and colds. It quickly relieves the breathing, removes feverishness, and running of the nose and eyes being usually checked by the first few doses. There are many persons, delicate as regards the respiratory organs, who on the least change of temperature, or exposure to inclement weather, are attacked with bronchial discomfort, wheezing on tfle chest or “stuffiness in the head”, hoarseness, sore throat, and partial loss of voice; to such PECTOL is a veritable boon. Obtainable at BROWN’S PHARMACY, Dee Street, at 2/6 a bottle. Wholesade only from Rattray and Son., Ltd—Advt.