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Southland Times, Issue 20676, 24 December 1928, Page 4

The Southland Times will not be published to-morrow (Christmas Day). Advertisements regarding Excursions, Sports Meetings, Racing, Holiday and Borough Notices, Lost and Found, For Sale, Tenders, etc., appear on Page 2. The Dominion Meteorologist last night issued the following information: —The anticyclone is now centred east of New Zealand. Pressure is commencing to fall in the eastern Tasman Sea under the influence of a depression advancing slowly from the westward. Moderate to strong north to west winds, freshening to gale force in places in and south of Cook Strait. Seas rather rough south of Cape Egmont and in Cook and Foveaux Strait. Elsewhere smooth to moderate. Moderate to strong northerly to westerly and later backing to southerly winds in the eastern Tasman Sea with rough seas. Weather still fair to fine in the eastern districts but becoming cloudy and unsettled in western and central districts with showers developing and later extending to other parts. Warm temperatures but later a cool change. Owing to exceptionally heavy traffic the express was an hour and a-quarter late on reaching Invercargill on Saturday evening. The Postal Department advises that the mail via Vancouver which left Invercargill on November 17 arrived at London on December 20. An Auckland Press Association message states that an important real estate transaction was completed on Saturday in the sale of the Arthur Myers’ residence “Cintra” and its 5« acres. The property was the only remaining large block in the city area under private ownership. The purchasers are the Fletcher Trust and Investment Company, Ltd., of Wellington, who propose forming a garden residential area. In an interview with an Otago Daily Times representative Mr J. A. Hanan, M.L.C., who returned to Dunedin last week from a world tour, had a word to say in respect to the excellent conduct of the Borstal Institute at Invercargill. He stated that he had visited similar institutions in England, which were being conducted on the most approved lines and the institution at Invercargill compared most favourably with them in the matter of its methods of treatment and results achieved. A meeting of the Bluff Regatta Committee was held on Saturday, Mr V. Metzger presiding. A letter was received from R. Hamilton concerning the running of excursions by the Awarua on Regatta Day. A committee was appointed consisting of Mr McQuarrie, the president and secretary to finalize arrangements in this respect. Several letters were received from various clubs dealing with entries for sailing and rowing events. It was decided to write to the Bluff Borough Council thanking it for the facilities placed at the committee’s disposal on Regatta Day. It was decided to hold a further meeting on Friday next when the draw for positions in the rowing events will take place.

The members of the Southland Sawmill Workers’ Union are reminded that the annual meeting will be held in the Labour Hall to-day at 12.30.—Advt. Merry Christmas —What helps to make a right Merry Christmas is to make your purchases for Christmas Cheer at Baxter's. Choice variety of good things at lowest cost. S.P.Q.R.—Advt. Readers are directed to page 8 of our advertising columns, where will be found the list of Agnew, Grieve and Co.’s offerings in reliable used cars. Each has been thoroughly overhauled and is mechanically right. An invitation is extended to intending buyers to call and inspect.—Advt. If you have any difficulty in deciding about a gift for your friend go to The Christmas Gift Emporium of Tay street, the Service Shoe Store, and your difficulties will immediately cease. Serviceable shoes and slippers for men. Lovely designs in walking shoes and slippers for ladies, and the dantiest of shoes for children. Service Shoe Store, Tay street (late Fairweather’s),A. Tull (manager).— (Advt.) Gifts that will please --Handkerchiefs, Garters, Hose, Powder Puffs, Duchesse Sets, Tray Cloths, Handkerchief Sachets, D’Oyleys, and' Fuji Underwear at Miss Noble’s, The Baby Shop, Dee street.—Advt. “The proof of the pudding is in the eating,” and the proof of the drink is found in Thomsons’ high-class waters.— (Advt.) Best possible value at smaller prices keeps us busy. Buy your Christmas gifts to-day at Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop.—Advt. Bath Salts, Crystals and Tablets in endless variety at Pollok’s Pharmacy, 99 Tay Street. —Advt. How much extra enjoyment can be added to your holidays by the ownership of a motor car! Perhaps you do not feel disposed to spend the price of a new car at present. Then call and inspect our range of reliable used cars, carrying pur guarantee, which offers values to the motoring public not exceeded anywhere in the _ Dominion. Agnew, Grieve and Co., Ltd., King’s Hall Garage, Clyde street, Invercargill.—Advt. Red-blooded holiday books tor men. Put one of these in his stocking: Mesquite Jenkins . . Clarence Mulford The Crouching Beast . Valentine Williams Nevada • . Zane Grey Mystery of the Barren Lands, Ridgwell Cullum The Twister • • . Edgar Wallace The Gunner . . Edgar Wallace Tide of Empire . . Peter Kyne Colorado . . . McLeod Raine The Plains of Abraham . Curwood Blue Eyes and Grey . Baroness Orczy All 6/- each at Hyndman’s, Dee street.— Advt. Toyland! Toyland! In Thomson and Beattie’s Toyland—electric trains, paint boxes, clowns, tractors, motor cars, seaplanes, road sweepers, etc., are showing. The prices range from 1/- each to 4/9 each. Bring the kiddies to Thomson and Beattie’s Toyland.—Advt. XMAS GIFTS XMAS GIFTS Suggestions for quality gifts from Stewart’s Pharmacy: British Xylonite ware. A fine selection in Mayfair, Deauville and Perlex series. Beautiful hand mirrors, brushes, brush trays, puff boxes, toilet tidies, jewel boxes and manicures in white, pink, blue, vieux rose and silver. Quality perfumes, Eau-de-Colognes, lavender waters, Caskets, perfume sprays and bottles. Very choice selection of cameras at all prices ranging from 9/6 to £l7 17/-, camera cases and albums. Stewart’s Pharmacy, corner Dee and Don Streets.—Advt.

In the Children’s Court on Saturday morning, a young girl, alleged to be not under proper control, was committed to the care of the Child Welfare Superintendent. Fire destroyed early on Saturday morning (says a Greymouth Press Association telegram) a seven-roomed house at Dunollie, occupied by J. Hutchison, who, with his wife and family, just had time to escape. Nothing was saved. The insurances arc not available.

World-famed for its traditional quality. “DEWAR’S WHISKY.” —Advt. Christmas Gifts; a fine assortment of Lavender Water from 2/6 upwards.—Pollok’s Pharmacy, 99 Tay Street.—Advt. Say it with BOOKS from the BOOK DEPOT Esk street. —Advt. Toilet Soap in fancy boxes for Christmas gifts—Pollok’s Pharmacy, 99 Tay St. —Advt. Christmas gifts are appreciated when they answer the following tests: Is the article a necessity? Is it the best, and the best possible at the price? Is it fashionable and up to the moment in style? McDonald’s shoes and slippers comply with all these requirements. Buy your Christmas gifts and needs at the City Boot Palace to-day.— (Advt.) Buy her a Powder Bowl. That is to many women a vital necessity, and we believe we have the largest selection to be seen anywhere. 3/6 to 5/- at BROWN'S PHARMACY, The House for Good Cameras. —Advt. A very wide selection of Powder Bowls is offered at Brown’s Pharmacy. The loveliest gift creation of the season, 3/6 to 5/-. BROWN’S PHARMACY, The House for Good Cameras.—Advt. A Perfume Spray with or without the necessary bottle of perfume is always a safe gift for a lady. A nice selection at BROWN’S PHARMACY, The House for Good Cameras. —Advt. Many beautiful gifts present themselves as one looks through the stock shown at BROWN’S PHARMACY, The House for Good Cameras. —Advt. The choice of perfumes offered at Brown’s Pharmacy is almost endless. A fine selection of the best known French perfumes are obtainable at this pharmacy. BROWN’S PHARMACY, The House for Good Cameras. —Advt. Lavender Water has always been a favourite, and can always be relied upon to give pleasure. Lavender Water from 1/6 to 17/6 at BROWN”S PHARMACY, The Pharmacy for Quality Gifts.—-Advt. Eau de Cologne is just as popular as ever, and should be on this list of gifts. We have the famous 4711 besides other makes at BROWN’S PHARMACY, The Pharmacy for Quality Gifts—Advt. Bath Salts as a gift is always appreciated by the ladies. Our stock is selected from the finest makers. Either in boxes or bottles 1/- to 12/6 at BROWN’S PHARMACY, The Pharmacy for Quality Gifts.—Advt. “Delays have dangerous ends.”— Shakespeare. A delay in treating an annoying cold with Baxter’s may lead to serious bronchial trouble. Take a dose at the first warning of impending trouble. Baxter’s Lung Preserver, the popular specific for over 60 years Is excellent for coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, and all throat and lung troubles. Keep a bottle always by you. In three sizes at all chemists and stores —Generous-sized bottle, 2/6; large family size, 4/6 bachelor size, 1/6.—(Advt).