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Southland Times, Issue 20662, 18 April 1929, Page 6

At the Ashburton Police Court, Terence James Rose, aged 35, was charged with stealing £2 and was fined £lO, in default one month. He was ordered to refund 7/6 found in his possession and to pay 30/- expenses, states a Press Association message.

The Dominion Meteorologist last evening issued the following forecast: The cyclone has passed away east-ward. There is still a rather intense anti-cyclone between Sydney and the West Coast of the South Island but pressure is falling over the south Tasman. Fresh westerly winds about Foueaux Strait, elsewhere moderate to strong southwest to southeast, decreasing somewhat. Seas generally smooth to moderate in New Zealand waters. Moderate south to southwest winds with moderate seas in the central and northern portion of the eastern Tasman. Fresh to strong westerlies and rather rough seas in the southern portion. Weather is still cloudy in places with scattered showers but improving temporarily and mainly fair. Cold night temperatures with some frosts inland in the South Island.

Douglas Arthur Burnett, on nine charges of stealing postal packages while employed as a postal officer, was ordered to two years’ detention in the Borstal institution, states a Wellington telegram.

Charles Gear, a wharf labourer, aged 29, when under the influence of drink, forced his way into a dance hall in Abel Smith Street without paying on Tuesday evening and after being induced to go out, wanted to fight the police, states a Wellington telegram. In the court yesterday he was fined £3 for disorderly behaviour while drunk and £5 for resisting arrest, in default 21 days in each case.

In the recent sheep stealing cases at Ashburton, the police had considerable difficulty owing to the failure of farmers to register their brands. In order to impress on them the importance of obeying the law requiring registration, the police yesterday prosecuted Edwin Charles Shepherd, a farmer in the Huntley district, on two charges relating to failure to register brands. Detective White said there was no reflection on the integrity of defendant. The Magistrate (Mr, Wilson) imposed a fine of £1 on each charge, states a Press Association message.

A Wellington Press Association message states that Margaret Irene Clark, who appeared before Mr Justice MacGregor in the Supreme Court yesterday for sentence on a charge of bigamy, was ordered to come up for sentence if’ called upon within two years. Counsel stated that her first husband was a drunkard and waster and the woman left him, coming to Wellington, where she received an offer of marriage which she accepted. Both parties of the latter union appeared to be happy and hoped to find themselves in the position to marry in the near future.

Outdoor-grown grapes were selling more cheaply in Auckland on Friday last than at any time during the past 20 years (says the Star). Wonderful crops have been produced in the Te Kauwhata vineyards, and the fruit is of excellent quality. Prime Te Kauwhatas sold at from 5/6 to 6/6 a case, and hothouse varieties at from 6d to 1/9 per lb. In the old days grape growing was a flourishing industry in the Albany district, which supplied all Auckland’s requirements, but of recent years many vineyards have been established in other districts, and, following an exceptionally good season, there is at present a very abundant supply.

Albert Hong Duk, aged 29, a Chinese clerk, was remanded till Apr.'l 24 on a charge of obtaining £5O from Sin Loo ’Young by falsely representing that he required £7O to pay to the Collector of Customs to obtain permission for Young to remain in New Zealand for four years, states an Auckland telegram. The police asked for substantial bail, stating: "Duk is a pretty tricky gentleman and we’ve been looking for him for some time. He adopted a system of taking down other Chinese, and other charges are pending.” Accused was granted bail in one surety of £2OO and a personal surety of £2OO.

In the Dunedin Police Court a young married man whose name was suppressed and a son of a North Island clergyman, was charged with attempted suicide and obtaining from George Walker at Auckland £3B by falsely representing that furniture was his property, states a Dunedin telegram. It was shown that accused had suffered an injury at birth and the war had hurt his mentality. He had studied as a medical student and had also been a teacher. The Magistrate said it was practically a border line case. Accused was ordered to come up for sentence within twelve months, a condition being that he entered a mental hospital as a voluntary patient.

General Orders issued by the Defence Department state that the following persons will be transferred to the Reserve on June 1, 1929: (a) All serving territorials, except those non-commissioned officers who agree to continue to serve, who have attained or will have attained by December 31, 1929, the age of 21 years, (b) All serving territorials who are married and who desire such transfer, (c) All members of the noneffective list who have attained or will have attained the age of 21 years by. December 31, 1929. Warrant officers and non-com-missioned officers of the territorial force are to be given every encouragement to extend their service.

The stories of alleged hardships suffered by a teacher in an isolated part of the Coromandel Peninsula were refuted at a meeting of the Auckland Education Board yesterday, when a letter was received from a district resident, states an Auckland telegram. The teacher at the last meeting had applied for a transfer because the home provided was not fit for human habitation and he had to live in two dirty rooms with a musty wire mattress and an overcoat for bed. The board then decided to write ■to the Education Department asking that a shanty be erected alongside the school. The resident stated that the teacher was offered good lodgings. It was decided that an advisory inspector be sent to the district to investigate.

In reminiscent mood at his public farewell recently, Mr W. E. Bush, the retiring Auckland city engineer, said that immediately following his arrival from England 23 years ago the rains descended almost without intermission for a period of three weeks (reports the Star). This demonstration was of value to him ,in his approach to the problem of a water supply for the growing city. In fact, as he gazed towards the Waitakere Ranges he had no doubt as to the potential source of supply. Mr Bush went on to say how fortunate the people of Auckland should consider themselves in their ample rainfall, for not only did it solve the problem of water for the city, but also it. provided the moisture which was essential for assisting the rich pastures of the province. The Mayor (Mr G.. Baildon) expressed the opinion that posterity would realize the wisdom of utilizing the Wsitakeres as the source of the city's main water supply.

“While ranging the upper reaches of the Rangitikei River, I was amazed at the number and variety of native birds to be seen,” stated Ranger T. Andrews, in a report to the Wellington Acclimatization Society. “We camped by a block of bush comprising about 3000 acres. This bush was composed of black and brown birch, with an occasional totara. The bellbirde were literally in their thousands. Whiteheads, Rifleman Uren, and white-eye were also very numerous. Tomtits were m fair numbers, and an occasional pied fantail was to be seen. Tuis were there, but were not plentiful. The harrier hawk, the sparrow hawk, and another hawk that was strange to me was observed. This st range hawk was smaller than the harrier and appeared to have no fear, allowing me to approach within four or five yards of it. Two kaka put in an appearance about dusk, but they were the only ones seen. At night woodhens and morepork were to be heard on all sides and appeared to be very numerous. Kiwi were heard calling, but they did not, appear to be plentiful. To hear the bellbirds calling was indeed most beautiful. I cannot understand how such a variety of birds find sustenance in such unpromising surroundings as birch forest."

The Auckland Education Board has resolved that no photographers be allowed to visit schools during school hours without the written authority of the board.

Although the weather for the opening of the deer season was rather disappointing, sportsmen have had good shooting during the last week, and several parties that went out at the week-end returned with good bags (says the Auckland Star). No record heads have so far been reported, but the sport is good and deer plentiful.

A Press Association telegram states that the building permits issued in Wellington for the year were £1,834,588, which is somewhat lower than the previous three years, but still ahead of any other city. Of the total more than half was in the suburbs. It is considered that the war shortage is now overtaken, and estate agents say that building operations arc being curtailed.

“Several accidents have occurred recently to territorials and cadets through the moving of guns in and out of drill halls, also through carrying out of recreational training on slippery floors,” state General Orders issued from Defence Headquarters, Wellington. "Officers and non-commissioned officers concerned will exercise special care to avoid such accidents.”

Mr J. 0. Paterson, Wcndonside, has received a letter from the Hon. H. Atmore, Minister of Education, in which he states that he proposes to take an early opportunity of discussing the representations of the leaseholders in that district with the Hon. G. W. Forbes, Minister of Lands, and he hopes that a settlement satisfactory to all concerned will be. arrived at, Mr Atmore also states that he will be glad to spend a day in the Wendonside district and meet the settlers when he visits Southland again.

A special meeting of the Gore Municipal Brass Band was held in the bandroom on Tuesday evening to discuss various matters pertaining to the progress of the band. Amongst other things it was decided that a meeting be called early in May for the, purpose of electing a citizens’ committee to' assist in the management of the band’s affairs, as this has been done in other towns with marked success. It was also decided that in future learners be charged 1/- per week until such time as they are regular members of the band, and that the rules of the band be enforced more strictly in future.

At a meeting of the Auckland Hospital Board it was stated that during the year ended March 31, £44,479 had ’ been spent in relief payments, exceeding the estimates by £14,479. The chairman, Mr W. Wallace, said the winter had not yet started, but the board was spending about £4OOO per month in relief. The number of unemployed in Auckland was fast approaching 1100. The board exceeded estimates for charitable aid this year by £14,479, having actually spent £44,479. The board decided to communicate with the Government again asking for relief by way of subsidy or otherwise.—Press Association message.

Enterprising schoolboys dropped upon a novel method of turning an honest penny at Waitoitoi beach on Thursday (says the Taranaki Herald). Between the "saddling paddock” and the finish for the Waitoitoi Club's beach races was a small stream across which the boys constructed a log bridge. At each race the lads lined up, and their insistent shouts for a penny toll did not altogether fall upon deaf ears. One small boy, however, who had apparently not secured as many pennies as some of his bigger companions, issued a warning that they had better look out if the teacher came. “Garn,” rejoined the leader, “I've collected a penny from her already.”

In an address at Nelson (interpreted by the Rev. A. J. Seamer), Ahoote Rangi Pahama described the difficulties which the Maoris experienced in adopting European ways. The Maori’s own dress was easy to put on and easy to take off. When, however, the Maori became clothed in European dress, he did not find it so adaptable as his own. He often got wet through and it took a long time to dry European clothes standing by the fire. The consequence was that he soon caught cold and suffered severely. The Maori was also unfortunate when adopting European food. His own food of fish, birds, and roots served him well, and there were no dangers attendant on over-eating. With European food, however, it was quite different, and overeating, he said, quickly ended in disaster. The chief paid a great tribute to all the missioners, men and women, who were giving devoted service to Maoris and showering many blessings upon them.

See Railway Advertisement in this issue re train service—Anzac Day.—Advt.

Best Possible Value in All-wool Hose 2/11 and 3/11; Silk and Wool 4/11; Hexcello Silk and Wool 5/11, at Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Dee street. (Advt.)

Flowers: Beautiful and gorgeous flowers are grown in Ceylon. Also Baxter s Farfamed Rava Tea is growm in that beautiful island. 2/10 per lb, 2/8 in 51b pkts (701bs sugar 12/6 with 51b pkt tea). Rava Tea in 101 b pkt 2/7 per lb (701bs sugar reduced to 10/- per bag).—Advt.

You’ll notice the difference the moment your foot goes down on the starter —the first time you try Big Tree in the tank. Instant response to the first snap of the spark — prompt acceleration — noticeably smoother idling—even firing—bigger mileage. Try Big Tree for a change and see. — (Advt.)

Stock-taking month calls for a clearance of Used Car stocks. We are determined that the list of Used Cars appearing on Page 2 of this issue will be sold before the end of this month, and we have cut the prices to move them out. Our values more than compare w’ith those offered anywhere in the Dominion. Agnew, Grieve and Co., Ltd., Clyde street, Invercargill. (Advt.)

Never before have children had the opportunity to display their artistic tendencies, as now. We have in stock Stephens’ coloured inks at 6d per bottle, in tonings to furnish elaborate colour schemes for homework headings. We mention violet, magenta, green, orange, crimson, scarlet, etc. Also for older people, fashion decrees the use of coloured ink this season. You can buv it at Hyndman’s, Dec street. (Advt.) That the public are quick to realize good values is amply borne out, by the sales boom in Reliable Used Cars experienced by us during the past six months. Following on the adoption of new methods of thoroughly reconditioning before merchandising Used Cars, our sales established a new high record in the history of our business, being no less than 255 per cent. u.b»ve the sales of the corresponding six months of last year. In anticipation of our annual balance on April 30, our present stocks of Reliable Used Cars, Trucks and Motor Cycles, are being offered during the present month at specially written. down prices which show values never before offered in the Dominion. Call, write or ’phone us for particulars. Agnew, Grieve and Co., Ltd., King’s Hall, Invercargill. (Advt.) HOT WATER BAGS. Eclipse and Unique brands, all fresh stock, big assortment of sizes, prices again reduced —6 x 10, 5/-; 8 x 10, 6/-; 8 x 12, 7/-; 8 x 14, 7/6; 10 x 12, 8/-; 10 x 14, 9/-; 12 x 16, 10/6. Velour covers to fit all bags except 6 x 10, from 2/-. Stewart’s Pharmacy, corner Dee and Don streets. —Advt.

No Motor Tyre has earned a better reputation for long wear and all round merit than the famous “Firestone” Gum Dipped Balloon. At present we are offering un-heard-of discounts on “Firestones” and also on all . other makes, including “Goodrich,” “Goodyear," “Dunlop” and “Michelin.” We offer a special discount for cash and no charge for fitting. Write, ring or wire us your order. AGNEW, GRIEVE AND CO., LTD., King’s Hall Garage, Clyde street, Invercargill.—Advt.

A proposal to obtain a Chinese evangelist to minister to his compatriots in Auckland is before the Foreign Missions Committee of the Presbyterian Assembly, stated the Rev. E. R. Harries at a meeting of the Auckland Presbyter}-. No definite decision has been made, but the suggestion had found considerable support.

Three offences of burglary in the Tirau district, were admitted at the Hamilton Police Court yesterday by Leslie Arthur Marsh, aged 21, who came from England four years ago, states a Press Association telegram. He was committed for sentence for breaking his probation order and on the burglary charges was sentenced by the Magistrate (Mr Wilson) to the Borstal for a term not exceeding two years.

Bookings made by the shipping companies, Thomas Cook and Son, and other travel agencies, indicate that a larger number of New Zealand people than ever will spend the winter overseas. For the past two months all passenger steamers leaving New Zealand have been well filled with NewZealand holiday makers, while steamers due to sail within the next two months will carry many more.

“If an alien race landed in New Zealand would you defend your country or would you make a beeline across the plains to Arthur’s Pass?” This question was asked by a military official in the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court on Saturday morning, when a youth was applying for exemption from military training (reports the Lyttelton Tinies). The answer was. "I would do neither. I would trust the Lord to keep me.” "Don't you know that our liberty has been won by the sword?” continued the military official. “During the war some of our highest, clergymen jumped into the breach. We are going to celebrate Anzac Day. I don’t suppose that day means anything to you?” “No,” said defendant. After hearing the father of the lad, Mr E. C. Levvey, S.M., granted the application.

Ladies’ Silk and Wool Hose in the newest shades, 4/6, 4/11, 5/6 and 6/6, at. Miss Noble’s, “The Babv Shop,” Dee street. (Advt.)

It is easy to guess why the sales of Dewar's Whisky are steadily increasing.— (Advt.)

By referring to Page 2 of this Issue you will find details of the exceptional stocktaking bargains which we are at present offering in Reliable Used Cars. Each Car is exactly as described and you can rely on the service which we give. Inquiries by letter, 'phone or personal call receive prompt attention. Agnew, Grieve, Ltd., King's Hall Garage, Invercargill.—Advt.

The special attention of country clients is directed to Messrs Agnew, Grieve and Co.’s advertisements offering a special discount of 20 per cent, on all makes of Tyres and Tubes and a further 5 per cent, discount for cash. Full fresh stocks of “Firestone,” “Goodyear,” “Goodrich,” “Dunlop” and “Michelin” Tyres are offered and no charge is made for fitting. Mail orders addressed to AGNEW, GRIEVE AND CO., LTD., Box 225, Invercargill, will receive prompt attention. —Advt.

The name and trade mark are the sure guarantees of the quality of Thomsons "Purity” waters. — (Advt.)

For cosy night attire —dainty Floral Winceyette, in a width that helps makes inexpensive garments, price per yard 1/4; 36-inch Heavy Twill Winceyette, in white, priced 1/3 yard, and special saving on all wool colonial Flannel, price 1/9 yard. Thomson and Beattie’s Manchester Department. — (Advt.)

Hitchon's bacon is the stuff, We like it better than plum duff, As we eat it more and more, We’ll send to Hitchon’s for rolls galore. —Advt.

Students will be pleased to hear that collections of popular plays can now be obtained at 2/6. For instance Nelson’s Nine Modern Plays contains one each by Galsworthy and Synge, while Milne and Noyes contribute to Nelson’s Eight Modern Plays. Postage, 3d each. Two collections of Milne’s Plays are now available in the delightful Phoenix Library; 4/6 each, 4/9 posted. N.Z. Book Depot, Esk street, Invercargill.—Advt.

Tyres in “Ford,” “Overland” and “Chevrolet” sizes at unheard-of prices. “Oldfield” or “Pathfinder” 30 x 31 cords at 30/- nett and 29 x 4.40 Balloons at 36/6 nett. This provides an opportunity to reshoe your car at prices which cannot be beaten. Write, wire or phone us your order. AGNEW, GRIEVE AND CO., LTD., Headquarters for Tyres, Clyde street, Invercargill.—Advt. FILMS. Buy them at Brown the Chemist, for freshness. —Advt. CAMERAS. All the best models kept in stock prices from 7/6 tv £35 10/- at BROWN, The Chemist. —Advt. FILMS. Leave them with BROWN, the Chemist. You will get perfect prints.—Advt. CORRECT ADDRESS. GEO. H. BROWN, Chemist and Optician, 125 Dee street, MAKE NO MISTAKE.—Advt. “There is no evil without a remedy.”— Sannazaro. And the greatest remedy for coughs, colds, sore throats, bronchitis, and ad chest and lung troubles is Baxter’s Lung Preserver. Penetrating, wanning, soothing and 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.).