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Southland Times, Issue 20642, 14 November 1928, Page 6

The Dominion Meteorologist last night issued the following forecast:—A moderate anti cyclone extends from the north Tasman across Canterbury towards the Chatham Islands, while a depression is moving across the south Tasman. Strong but decreasing southerly winds north of Cape Egmont and Napier. Freshening northerlies south of Westport and Kaikoura. Elsewhere moderate southerly, but later veering to northerly winds. Seas rough north of Castlepoint. Rather rough in places south of Cape Egmont. Otherwise moderate fresh to strong but decreasing southerly winds in the north-east Tasman with decreasing seas elsewhere. Winds becoming northerly, and in the southern portion strong with rising seas. Scattered showers on the east coast north of Castlepoint and becoming unsettled and showery later on the west coast of the South Island and parts of Otago and Southland. Otherwise fair to fine with rising temperatures.

In a biography published yesterday it was stated that Mr Adam Hamilton, Reform candidate for Wallace, had been on the Southland Electric Power Board for the past five years. He has been on the board for nearly three years now, but was on for three years previously.

Subscribers are requested to show consideration for the staff of the Southland Times this evening by refraining from telephoning the office to inquire for election results.

Beautiful weather now prevails in Waipukurau district (reports the Napier Daily Telegraph), and shearing operations are again in full swing.

On the 9th inst., at Wellington, the Public Trustee was by the Supreme Court constituted administrator of the estate of Annabella Mackintosh, late of Aparima, spinster

The first shipment of strawberries for the season, consisting of two crates, was made by Mr F. Edelsten, Motueka, on Wednesday last, per Nikau to Wellington (reports the Nelson Evening Mail). The fruit was of good size and well coloured.

The weather and the rivers both favour the angler at the present time, for while the rivers might be better they are good enough to provide very fair sport. The Makarewa is in good order and the Aparima, though cloudy, is in excellent trim for minnow fishing. The New River is still dirty in the lower reaches, but will probably be in fair condition higher up.

“I am not going to take on the censorship of newspapers,” said Mr A. Burns, chairman of the Auckland Education Board, recently, when the Birkenhead School Committee wrote drawing attention to the prevalence of American spelling in newspapers and suggesting the board should point out the matter to the papers (says the New Zealand Herald). Mr H. S. W. King said the question was one of education, and American spelling should not be brought to the notice of children. As no specific examples were supplied, the board decided not to take action.

On Monday evening Messrs Carr and Hall-Jones, representing the Southland Returned Soldiers’ Association, visited the St. Peter’s troop of Boy Scouts and gave short, interesting addresses, Mr Carr basing his upon the Scout promise and laws and revealing to the boys the inner meanings of those laws. Mr Hall-Jones, on behalf of the Returned Soldiers’ Association, stated that its members were keenly interested in the scout movement and should their services be required they would willingly give their support. In conclusion the scoutmaster, Mr E. P. Townson, on behalf of the scouts committee and boys passed a vote of thanks to Messrs Carr and Hall-Jones for visiting the troop and the interesting manner in which the address was delivered.

“When in Napier, you must do as Napier does (remarks the Gisborne Times). A visiting Magistrate, motoring through the town, was informed of this with due dignity, by a constable. The “beak” had the tail-light of his car set high up in the centre of the hood, when he drove into the Hawkes Bay capital. “Why haven’t you got your tail-light in the proper place?” asked the constable who stopped him. “The police allow us to have the tail-lights there where I come from.” “But you’re not in

now; you’re in Napier, and the regulations say it shall be as near as possible to the right-hand side, on a level with the chassis,” replied the man in blue. The Magistrate had the light shifted without further ado.

Where are the highest buildings in Auckland clustered? Answering without thought, the reader will say, “In Queen street,” which in specific terms is wrong (reports the Auckland Sun). The highest group of buildings in Auckland is at the Shortland street end of High street, where Gleeson’s, Nathan’s and the new South British building rise side by side. Across Shortland street is the National Bank, another tall block, and a few yards up the road is the commanding Yorkshire building. Glee-; son’s and Nathan’s buildings were the skyscrapers of their day, and there are tales of friendly rivalry over their construction. The popping of bottles and carboys when the top floors of Nathan’s were burned out is still remembered by those who witnessed one of Auckland’s greatest fires.

Is there any sign of the depression in the timber industry on the West Coast passing over?” was the question put to a wellknown sawmiller in Greymouth recently. “Yes,” he replied, “the white pine trade is now improving and there seem to be better prospects ahead, while the removal of the embargo on the export of red pine to Australia is anothr favourable development. We are now filling Australian orders for 30,000 feet of red pine, but Australians require only first-class timber. There is, however, some demand for second-class timber in Canterbury. The slump in the industry on the West Coast has been a trying experience for all millers. For the past 16 months my loss has averaged £5O per month, bqt we have had to face that and keep going in order to maintain our connection with customers.”

About a fortnight ago a particularly mean theft was reported at the Wellington Public Library, a copy of the Mercantile Law of New Zealand being missed from the shelves of the reference department (says the Evening Post). Happening at a time when university students were busily preparing for the annual examinations, the theft caused much inconvenience, and the more so as the book, on the score of cost, is not easily replaced. Realizing that there was a great demand for the book, the author, Mr Percival R. Waddy, 8.A., LL.M., has very graciously presented a copy of his valuable work to the library to replace the stolen copy. This thoughtful act on the part of Mr Waddy is very much appreciated by the library authorities. It is hoped that the stolen copy may yet find its way back to the library shelves, and that students will be in the fortunate position of having two copies available for study.

“I understand,” said Mr L. P. Leary, when examining Dr John Mark, of the Auckland Hospital, in the Onehunga Police Court, “that when a doctor knocks a man down on the street, a stomach pump is applied to the victim to reveal traces of alcohol. But when an ordinary motorist runs a man down this process is not resorted to.” The point arose out of a case in which James Frederick Mills was charged with driving past a stationary tramcar in Onehunga, running over a ship’s steward named Arthur Whimster, breaking his ankle, and inflicting other injuries. Dr W. Howard Thomas said when he examined Whimster, after the accident, he had detected no sign of liquor on him. Dr Mark also said Whimster was sober, but he had never heard of the stomach pump test. Mr Leary informed the Court that a medical friend had told him it was done. The Magistrate (Mr F. H. Levien) : “The medical men run a risk if they do such a thing, and if I knew of it, I should want to know something more from the medical authorities at the hospital.”

A good deal was heard at the fruitgrowers’ meeting at Stoke the other evening regarding “stickers” (reports the Nelson Evening Mail). Growers were not referring to themselves, as their friends might be led to imagine, but to what they apparently regard as very objectionable little pieces of paper which have to be attached to the labels of export cases to give a further distinguishing mark to the public. It would seem that the paste brush is not popular in the packing shed, and the Control Board representatives were asked to try and provide all the information on the labels themselves. Mr Benzies, the shipping supervisor, was present, and explained the position to growers. What often seemed a simple matter at first sight bristled with difficulties. For instance, if all information suggested were provided on different labels, it would be necessary to print 2,000,000 labels fo? the 60,000 cases sent to South America alone for the reason that growers would not know how their “sizes” would come out until the fruit had been packed. Also, they would need to have a full supply for each of the various divisions. It was obviously far better to resort to the “sticker” on the ordinary label.

It is authoritatively stated that Deschler’s Hotel, Esk street, changed ownership within the last day or so.

The first cherries of the season to reach the Dunedin market were auctioned yesterday morning. They were a good sample, grown in Canterbury, and realized up to 2/3 per lb wholesale. The cherries from Central Otago will shortly come to hand.

Mr Walter Henry Bailey, a retired farmer formerly of Kimbolton, Feilding, died in Wellington on Saturday, aged 78. It is understood he leaves substantial bequests to public institutions, including the City Council.—Press Association.

A Wellington telegram states: When Armits, Ltd., were convicted last week in respect to vending cigarettes by automatic machine after closing hours, the Magistrate deferred sentence to allow the decision to be considered with a view to appeal. Yesterday he imposed a fine of £l.

The fire brigade received a call yesterday morning at 10.35 to a fire in an outbuilding in the back yard of a house in Nith street. The fire, which was caused by a spark from an open-air boiler, caused very little damage, the brigade effecting a speedy save.

Less than a stone’s throw from the heart of the city of Auckland a colony of blue herons has lived for some years (says the Star). Occasionally one of these rare native birds may be standing on the log booms in Freeman’s Bay, and sometimes ferry passengers catch a glimpse of one flapping slowly and heavily across the harbour. The resting place of the colony is known to only a few on the waterfront, and its secret is carefully guarded, lest a horde of amateur ornithologists descend on the haven and drive the birds away.

Cook’s bus will leave Clifton at 6.40 on election night. Usual route. — (Advt.)

While waiting for the election results on Wednesday evening you will have time to get a cup of tea at the Southland A. and P. Rooms, Wright, Stephenson and Co’s, buildings. Proceeds in aid of Town Princess Carnival funds.—(Advt.)

The “Mary Elizabeth” will be open all day Wednesday. Hot lunches will be served between the hours of 12 and 2 p.m.; hot teas. 5 to 7 p.m. Afternoon tea as usual and supper.—Advt.

Cotton Fuji Bloomers, 2/11; O.S. size 3/3; Cotton Fuji in all colours, 30 to 31 inches wide, 1/3 yard; at Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Dee street. —Advt.

Shopping Bags of natural straw, with bands of mauve and fawn, red and black, etc., are selling in Thomson and Beattie’s Fancy Department at 2/6 each. These strong bags, with heavy plaited handles, are easily worth 3/11 each. If you cannot call your order by letter or ’phone will be attended to promptly.-—Advt.

Charming little Hats for the children; prices to suit everyone at Miss Noble’s “The Baby Shop,” Dee street. —Advt.

There is no need to ask why JOHNNIE WALKER WHISKY has the largest sales of any whisky in the world.—-Advt.

Cheap Living.—That’s Baxter’s aim all the time. You get the most for your money at Baxter’s. You save shillings in every pound you spend at Baxter’s. S.P.Q.R.— Advt.

If absence makes the heart grow fonder, then there should be a rush to post Christmas novelties before the week-end. Here are some suggestions: Books of Invercargill views 9d, 1/6 and 2/- each; Christmas Cards with N.Z. Emblems Bd, 9d and 1/-; dainty suede N.Z. Calendars 6d to 4/6 each; lastly there are the popular illustrated Christmas Annuals 2/- each. Call before Saturday on the N.Z. Book Depot, Esk street, Invercargill, for Christmas mementos. The outward Christmas mail closes on the 17th. at 6.30 a.m.— (Advt.)

The fashion of the day which tends to remove the natural moisture from the scalp and hair by the frequent use of shampoos can be remedied by the occasional use of Price’s Albanian Hair Restorer. A bottle sent post free for 3/- from T. J. Price, Chemist, Riverton. —Advt.

Carry your mascot—Big Tree Motor Spirit—in your tank. Good luck will follow in your wheel tracks. (Advt.)

After Five Years—But read what she says: “I should like you to know how much enjoyment I’ve had from my camera. This is my fifth year with it. I am enclosing three snaps taken with it to let you see what good results I’m getting. I’m shortly going on a holiday once more; needless to say my camera will go with me.” BROWN’S PHARMACY has the largest and most up-to-date assortment of cameras at prices that appeal. You can’t go wrong when you come to BROWN'S PHARMACY, lowest possible prices, and the most private easy payment. Make no mistak’e: BROWN, the Chemist. We guarantee satisfaction.—Advt.

The publisher of “The Masquaraders” writes to us. “You can specially recommend this book to your customers with a sure knowledge that they will be satisfied. It is clean, healthy romance, full of adventurous situations, written wtih a lively wit, but entirely free from questionable sex problems. I know you prefer to handle this kind of novel. Buy with the utmost confidence. I would not write in this strain unless I were quite sure of its worth.” “The Masqueraders” is by the author of “These Old Shades” and “Simon the Coldheart.” Price 6/- at Hyndman’s, Dee Street, Booksellers.—Advt. CAMERAS, CAMERAS, CAMERAS. The very latest and best in cameras are to be seen at Stewart’s Pharmacy. New season’s stocks are to hand and all our stock is absolutely fresh. Come and see the new "Agfa” at greatly reduced prices, the most wonderful value ever offered in cameras. Big stocks of Ensigns, Carbines, Apems, Agfas, Kodaks, Brownies, etc., to select from at prices from 9/6 upwards. For best results from your camera use Stewart’s Same-day Developing and Printing Service, well-known throughout Southland for promptness, quality and reliability.— (Advt.). “A wretched soul, bruised, with adversity.”—Shakespeare. There is nothing on earth more wretched than a bad cold, but there is no cold bad enough for Baxter’s Lung Preserver. “Baxter’s” has achieved wide fame for its marvellous efficacy for sixty years. Never fails to give prompt relief in all kinds of coughs and colds, influenza, and all chest and lung- affections. Pleasant to take, and an excellent tonic as well. Baxter’s Lung Preserver is sold by all chemists and stores. Generous-sized bottle 2/6. Family size 4/6. Bachelor’s bottle 1/6.. Be sure you get “Baxter’s”!—(Advt.) “Ay me, how many perils do unfold.” —Spenser.

THE SYSTEM OF MANURING. * Time and money can bfe saved to the farmer by making searching inquiry into the ingredients of the fertilizers he contemplates using. In applying fertilizer, a farmer should seek to return to his land the valuable constituents removed in milk and mutton, and a little consideration on this point should convince him that there is no sense in putting on his land what is already there in plenty. The outstanding feature of Crossed Keys Fertilizers is the fact that they contain the essential proportion of Blood and Bone, and little more need be said on this point. The same remarks apply to top-dressing, and realizing the everincreasing demand for this class of manure the Southland Frozen Meat Company are taking the precaution to produce a mixture that will give the desired results and demand a repeat, order.— (Advt.)