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Southland Times, Issue 20619, 18 October 1928, Page 6

The Taranaki Oil Fields report for the week ended October 13 states: At Gisborne Nd. 1 well we are continuing the effort to overcome the caving and the position is now more favourable. Gisborne No. 2 is well drilled to 1,710 ft in sandstone and shale, and lOin diameter casing is fixed to 1,670 ft. —Gisborne Association message.

The Dominion Meteorologist last night issued the following forecast:—The depression located yesterday over the Tasman. Sea is now crossing New Zealand, and a weak cyclone has developed in its northern portion, the centre being between Cape Maria and Norfolk Island. An anti-cyclone of slight intensity covers the western Tasman. Moderate to strong northerly winds north of Otago, reaching gale force at places. Moderate to strong south-westerlies thence southwards and gradually extending to more northern districts. Seas rather rough in New Zealand waters. Light to moderate southerly winds and decreasing seas in the eastern Tasman. Weather becoming cloudy generally with some showers. Mild temperatures at first in most districts, but with a cool change working up from the southwards.

A report from the hospital last evening stated that there was no change in the condition of Frederick Griber, who ■ was injured on the North Road on Tuesday afternoon.

A sentence of 14 days’ imprisonment was imposed on Henry James Reid, aged 24, for conversion of a motor car at Te Aroha. He abandoned the car when pursued by the owner in another car.—Hamilton Press Association message.

The shooting competition in connection with the South Invercargill Kindergarten was decided on Tuesday night. The prize, a dressed doll, was won by number 27, held bv Mr F. H. Shaw, Elies Road, South Invercargill.

On the 3rd inst., in the Supreme Court at Wellington, on the application of the solicitor for the Public Trust Office, his Honour, Mr Justice Macgregor, granted probate of the will of James Taylor Bell, ,late of Ashers, farmer, to the Public Trustee.

At the conclusion of a hearing which continued till 10 on Tuesday night at Whangarei, Frederick William Webster was committed for trial on nine counts of failing to account for moneys totalling £1,505, collected on behalf of the Whangarei Building Society.—Press Association.

An Ashburton cyclist who did not happen to posses a red reflector (says the Guardian), which is required by law to be displayed at the rear of his bicycle hit on the happy expedient of painting a neat disc in royal mail red on the back of his rear mudguard. He seems to “get away with it!”

Apparently the lot of the young married man is a pleasant one these. days (says the Auckland Star). According to Mrs C. E. Maguire, official Reform candidate for Auckland East, the Plunket Society has done much to alleviate his lot. No longer does the young father have to walk the floor at night. Under the Plunket system babies are trained from their earliest days when to go to sleep and how long to stay asleep. The Plunket Society, the'candidate said, was rendering a definite social service which had attracted world-wide notice.

“The land which will always be home to me,” was the manner in which Earl Jellicoe, former Governor-General, recently expressed his opinion of New Zealand. He had been invited to a function arranged by Colonel Freyberg, V.C., in honour of the New Zealand team which competed at the Olympic Games, and it was in a letter of regret at not being able to attend that he indicated that extent of his fondness for New Zealand. In wishing the team a pleasant return voyage to New Zealand, Earl Jellicoe also expressed the wish that he could go back there with the members of his family, who also had the.same desire. A farewell social and presentation will be tendered Mr and Mrs W. J. Campbell in the Waimatuku Hall on Friday evening, 19th inst. All interested invited to attend. —(Advt.) Just arrived! Infants’ dainty Voile Frocks from 4/6 to 9/6. Inspect these at Miss Noble’s, “The Baby Store,” Dee street. (Advt.) Guaranteed- Ladderproof Silk Hose, 12 shades, 3/11 pair. Girls’ School Hose and three-quarter socks at Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Dee street.—(Advt.) “It stands pre-eminent: DEWAR’S WHISKY.” No doubt about it. Buyers of groceries will get the best possible value at Baxter’s. Goods of best quality, service the most satisfactory, prices at bedrock tariff. Customers at Baxter’s always well pleased.— (Advt.). When Adam gave the pigs their name Hitchon’s bacon had no fame Now it’s eaten East and West Hitchon’s bacon is the best.—Advt. “Luvisca” Silk Pyjama Suits for ladies. Thomson and Beattie offer a particularly smart selection of striped Luvisca Silk Pyjama Suits, long sleeves and smart turndown collar on coat, price’l at 39/6. Lovely new figured Dressing Gowns, beautifully finished, with plain silk to tone. You will simply adore these gowns—showing in showroom and priced at 39/6. (Advt.) Don’t just buy petrol! Buy reliability as well—Big Tree Motor Spirit. (Advt). Two novels of the week are “The Deuce” (Der Teufel) from the German of Alfred Neumann. The scene of this big romance is the somewhat sinister court of Louis XI of France. This book has all the fascination of the modern historical novel. Price 8/6. The second book is Zane Grey’s “Nevada.” This story of Nevada’s fight to regain honour and happiness is one of Zane Grey’s finest stories. Price 6/-. Hyndman’s, Dee street, Booksellers.—Advt. Labour Day generally the beginning of the summer photographic season. Realizing this, Stewart’s Pharmacy is specially prepared to deal promptly and efficiently with the rush of work. The plant in use is the most up-to-date obtainable and the staff, like this firm’s prescription staff, are expert trained men. The high quality of work on which this firm has built its reputation will be more than maintained this season. You want good prints—take your films to Stewart’s Pharmacy and you will get them.—(Advt.) Every reader of Western tales remembers Clarence Mutford’s characters, Hopalong Cassidy, Red Conners and Johnny Nelson. And now we have Mesquite Jenkins in one of the most thrilling Western stories Mulford has given us—Mesquite Jenkins (Clarence Mulford). Another fine Westerner is William Patterson Whyte’s Cloudy in the West. Price 6/- each, 6/5 posted from the N.Z. Book Depot, Esk Street, Invercargill, ’Phone 327.—Advt. “The best laid schemes o’ mice and men gang aft agley.”—Burns. You can guard against anything going wrong with your throat, chest, or lungs by I taking Baxter’s Lung Preserver. Its vvonI derful penetrative properties get right to the effected spots, and give immediate relief. “Baxter’s” never fails, and it is also a splendid tonic. With sixty years’ successful reputation, you can depend on Baxter’s Lung Preserver for all coughs, colds, chest or bronchial troubles. Obtainable at all chemists and stores. 2/6 generous-sized bottle; family size 4/6; bachelor’s size 1/6. Be sure you get “Baxter’s”! —(Advt.) Twenty-one years ago a prescription was dispensed at BROWN’S PHARMACY (then known as Neil’s Dispensary) for a patient; on Saturday last we were asked if it could be repeated for the same patient. We were able to find, dispense and deliver the medicine in a very short time to the surprise and satisfaction of our customer. Thousands of prescriptions have been dispensed since then without an error, which has earned for us the name of the Painstaking Pharmacy, for Particular People. Careful, accurate dispensing with standardized English drugs, and the finest medicinal preparations that money can buy, is supplied when you come to BROWN’S PHARMACY, I the Modern Pharmacy, noted for its high quality goods and excellent service.— J (Advt.)