ANSWER TO A CORRESPONDENT.

Southland Times, Issue 20648, 21 November 1928, Page 4

ANSWER TO A CORRESPONDENT.

M.A.P.—lnquiries are being made. The Dominion Meteorologist, last night issued the following forecast: —Pressure is falling in New Zealand with the approach of a depression from the westward. A rather intense anti-cyclone is centred over southeastern Australia. Moderate to strong northerly winds but a change to squally southerlies setting in shortly in the south and gradually extending over the whole Dominion within about 36 hours. Seas rather rough About parts of Cook and Foveaux Straits and later rising on the east coast south of Castle Point. Otherwise smooth to moderate. Fresh to strong northerly and later backing to southwesterly winds and rather rough seas in the eastern Tasman Sea. Weather mainly fair to fine at first but becoming unsettled shortly in western districts with scattered showers later becoming more generally unsettled and showers extending to parts of the East Coast. Temperatures mild at first but becoming colder during the next 24 hours. Strawberries were retailed in the shops yesterday for the first time this season. The price was 3/- per pottle. Before the cleaning out of the water mains the baths took 19 hours to fill. Now it takes only 10 hours to fill them. This improvement was mentioned by Councillor Campbell at the council meeting last evening. On Tuesday next the members of the Southland Electric Power Board will make an official visit of inspection to the powerhouse on the Waiau River and the headworks at Lake Monowai. "Recommend that consumers of water be warned by advertisement that any person having a leaky tap on his premises is liable to be prosecuted,” was a clause in the Works Committee’s report which was adopted by the council last evening. A recommendation in the trading committee’s report that the tramway time-table between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. on all routes be amended to provide for a quarter-hour service was adopted by the council last evening. A very successful concert and dance in aid of the Eastern District Princess of the Southland A. and P. Queen Carnival was held at Tokanui on Monday evening when the princess, Miss Rita Clark, and her maids of honour, Misses Imelda Tither (Edendale) and Mavis Milne (Kapuka) were present. The arrangements in connection with the concert were ably carried out by Mr J. Fraser of Tokanui. A similar entertainment, held at Woodlands last evening, proved to be equally popular and successful. A Dannevirke telegram states: —When the charge of attempted suicide against T. H. L. Hitchings was called before the Magistrate, Mr Miller, it was stated by the police that the accused had been committed to a mental hospital and Sergeant Martin asked that the charge be withdrawn. Hitchings was the man who a few days ago at his home at Dannevirke, early in the morning, allegedly presented a loaded gun at Police-Sergeant Martin when he went to the house in response to an urgent summons owing to accused’s peculiar conduct. The request for withdrawal of the charge was granted. At an enthusiastic meeting of the Allied Building Trades Picnic Committee, presided over by the president, Mr A. McCulloch, last evening, a sports programme was drawn up and'prizes allotted. The committee authorized the president to visit Orepuki to meet, with members of the league and to finalize all arrangements for the picnic to be held there on Saturday, January 12. Special consideration was given to the children’s part of the programme, and it was decided that each child receive a prize, and be supplied with refreshments on the train. The Southland Pipe Band has kindly offered its services for the day. In preparation for her forthcoming voyages to Milford Sound and other West Coast Sounds, the finishing touches are being applied to the small steamer Kotare which, at present berthed at the Invercargill jetty, underwent annual overhaul and survey at Dunedin recently. In conversation with a Times reporter yesterday, Mr D. W. McKay stated that early next week the vessel would be thrown open for inspection at Invercargill. That such trips embracing some of New Zealand’s most famous scenic beauties, are increasing in popularity is evidenced by the large number of applications already received from various parts of the Dominion seeking information about the excursions, and it is anticipated that in connection with these a record tourist traffic will be handled this summer. The fact that accidents were costing the Palmerston North Hospital £l2OO a year was revealed in a report to the board, when the secretary stated that in the last three months 29 cases had been admitted at a cost of approximately £lO each. The chairman, Mr James Wilson, remarked that at the best the board could not expect to recover more than £6OO of the £l2OO. A new Act, he said, was providing for third party insurance, and it was suggested that the next conference of hospital boards should be asked to request that hospital fees should be the first charge upon the insurance. Mr J. A. Nash, M.P., stated that the insurance would cover only the driver and not the passenger, though the Act might be enlarged a little later. The board adopted the chairman’s suggestion’. “Over 2000 tons of honey remained in New Zealand for consumption last year, when over 1000 tons had been exported. The mild winter to a certain extent hampered its clearance, but sales are reported to be very satisfactory, considering the extra amount which had to be absorbed. The public are realising the value of honey, and a better demand has been created,” said Mr D. S. Robinson, apiarist instructor for the Department of Agriculture, to a Manawatu Standard reporter. Mr Robinson added that the number of beekeepers in Wellington and Taranaki was increasing, and that several new men were starting operations as commercial apiarists in the Manawatu district. Given good climatic conditions, the outlook was favourable for production. Many commercial beekeepers had increased the number of their apiaries.

A resident of Earn street already has sweet peas in bloom. This is early for Invercargill. Taranaki Oil Fields report: Drilled to 1895 ft in shale, lOin casing to 1875ft—Gisborne Press Association telegram. At a short sitting of the Police Court at Bluff yesterday morning before Messrs W. B. Dixon and E. A. Nichol, Justices of the Peace, a young man named John Richard Roderique was convicted and discharged for failing to attend military drill. “I’m not quibbling, I’m talking common sense,” said Councillor Macalister at last night’s meeting of the Council when the Mayor remarked: “Don’t let’s quibble.” His Worship’s next retort was that common sense was a scarce commodity at times. The market for city property in Christchurch has shown signs of quickening during the past few weeks and another sale to be recorded is that of a property, in Armagh street, with a frontage of 67 feet at £2OO per foot. Property in Armagh Street has shown a big rise in value for four years ago the property was offered at £4O a foot and was difficult to dispose of.—Christchurch Press Association message. An order was made in the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning by Mr E. D. Mosley, S.M., for the issue of a warrant for the arrest of Ernest Witte, a bankrupt who failed to appear to answer a charge laid by the Official Assignee. The charge was that on May 11 being a person adjudged bankrupt, he did not to the best of his knowledge and belief fully and truly disclose to the Assignee all his property. As Witte did not appear the Magistrate made an order for the warrant. —Press Association message. The routine report from the baths superintendent (Mr E. S. Williams) to the council last evening was as follows:—“I beg to report that the attendances at the baths have improved considerably and revenue proportionately during the past fortnight. The water in the pool is not so clarified as usual, the primary cause being no doubt due to the cleaning out of the town mains but an improvement is anticipated. I have examined the filter medium and have found the constituents in order and functioning correctly. Evidently due to the warmer temperature the secondary and primary schools classes are increasing in numbers. Swimmers from the various clubs are getting down to serious and solid training in view of the near approach of the carnival season. The Invercargill Club intends staging one shortly. The secondary schools also intend holding a carnival this year.” An article in Kai Tiaki, the New Zealand nurses’ journal, says: “The constantly recurring question of the superannuation of nurses gives rise to much thought, more on the part of those who are trying to evolve some scheme which will suit all classes of nurses than on the part of those whom the provisions will ultimately benefit and for whom it is very necessary. It has been suggested that nurses should be allowed to transfer to the Civil Service superannuation without losing the period of time during which they have already contributed to the Hospital Board scheme; or that the superannuation of all nurses should be the responsibility of the present Hospital Board scheme, whether the nurse is in employ of the hospital boards or of Government hospitals. This would mean that the Health Department would act as a hospital board governing all the State institutions.’’ To-night at Waikiwi sees the commencement of the Tug of War and Bazaar Waikiwi-ites have prepared—a sumptuous display. There will be hosts of attractions. —Advt. Enormous Sales —no wonder—Large Size Cotton Fuji Bloomers 2/11 pair, at Wicks’, Speciality Shop, Dee Street.—Advt. Chums, the boys’ favourite annual 16/6, Boys’ and Girls’ Own 16/6 each, Tiger Tim 8/-, Playbox Annual 8/-, Chatterbox 7/-, Empire Annual for Boys and Girls 10/- each, School Adventure Annual for Boys and Girls bumper value for 2/6 each —all are here at the N.Z. Book Depot, Esk street, Invercargill. Secure them now.—Advt. Fine weather dem’ands fine clothes. Have you got them for the kiddies? If not, Miss Noble, The Baby Shop, Dee street, can supply you at lowest prices.—Advt. There is no need to ask why JOHNNIE WALKER WHISKY has the largest sales of any whisky in the world.—Advt. Coming and coming soon—Christmas. Christmas cheer in great variety. Choice dried and canned fruits. Summer drinks, Essences, Spices, Sauces, Cordials, Teas and all that is wanted for a right merry Christmas. Order soon from Baxter’s. S.P.Q.R.. — Advt. Woven Silk Scarves, 61 inches long and 18 inches wide in lemon shade grounds with Helio, Sky, Apricot and Creme, Rose stencil designs are offered in Thomson and Beat tie’s Fancy Department, at 4/11 each. Oiled Paper Sunshades, extra size, strong frames and handles, White Sale prices range from 4/6 co 7/11 each.—Advt. Further supplies of Thornton Wilder’s books have arrived “The Bridge of San Lius Rey” and “The Cabala.” Both books have had and are still having a great vogue. The critics are unanimous in their laudations. Of the former it has been said that here is “one of those perfect little masterpieces of art,” “An absolutely first-rate book.” The Observer’s comment on “The Cabala” is: “The best written thing of its kind for many years.” Secure copies now for Christmas gifts. (8/- each) at Hyndman’s, Booksellers, Dee street. —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 mistake: BROWN, the Chemist. We guarantee satisfaction.—Advt. “Ay me, how many perils do unfold.” —Spenser. You are never free from the risk of catching cold. At all seasons of the year germs are lurking somewhere. There is nothing that will rout them so easily, and so quickly, as Baxter’s Lung Preserver. Thousands of people all over New Zealand have proved the worth of this dependable specific famous for over half-a-century. The surest preventive of coughs, colds, influenza, bronchitis, and all throat, chest, and lung complaints. Invaluable, too, as a tonic. Obtainable at all chemists and stores. Generous-sized bottle 2/6. Family size 4/6. Bachelor’s size 1/6. (Advt.) THE SYSTEM OF MANURING. Time and money can be 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 ot 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 mixtuie that will give the desired results and demand a repeat order —(Advt.)