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Southland Times, Issue 20664, 20 April 1929, Page 6

Mr J. D. Campbell, candidate for the Invercargill mayoralty, will meet supporters in the Southland League Board Room (Power Board Buildings) Dee street this evening at 7.30. The ladies of Invercargill are specially invited to be present.

Last evening the Dominion Meteorologist issued the following forecast: Pressure has again fallen eastwards of New Zealand. An anti-cyclone is crossing the north Tasman Sea and a fresh depression is approaching Tasmania. West to south winds, moderate to strong generally and reaching gale force in places between Cook Strait and East Cape. Rough seas south of East Cape and rather rough north of East Cape and Farewell Spit. Moderate elsewhere. Moderate to fresh south to west winds and moderate seas in the eastern Tasman. Weather mainly fair but still some scattered showers south of East Cape and on the West Coast of the South Island. Cool temperatures with some light frosts inland.

Advertisements regarding For Sale. To Let, Lost and Found, Financial, Public Notices, etc., appear on Page 2, and Tenders on Page 4.

The Wellington City Council’s revenue for the past year was £640,766 and all was expended except £513, states a Press Association message. The rates produced £431,628 and rents £52,879 interest. The sinking funds swallowed £210,000.

“At whaf pace were you travelling?” asked a defending lawyer of a witness in an accident case heard in the Palmerston North Magistrate’s Court. “About 12 miles per hour,” was the answer. “Oh, the usual Court pace,” remarked the Magistrate.

On the 15th instant in the Supreme Court- in Chambers at Wellington on the application of the solicitor to the Public Trust Office, his Honour, Mr Justice Ostler, granted probate of the will of Henry Wilkie, late of Waikaia, bootmaker, together with a codicil thereto to the Public Trustee.

Before Justices of the Peace at the Stratford Court yesterday Arthur McPhillips, of New Plymouth, was fined £25 on a charge of being intoxicated in charge of a motor car. The accused’s car had mounted the footpath and a shop window was broken.— Press Association message.

An Auckland Press Association message states that Raymond Lewis, aged 40, Francis Brewer, aged 41, and Robert Francis Bennett, aged 45, were each fined £lOO or three months’ imprisonment, for using premises in the city as common gaming houses. Austin McCormick, aged 33, and Frederick James Dryland; aged 27, who assisted in the management of the houses, were each fined £lO, while Alfred Nicholls, aged 66, and Louis Alger, aged 22, were fined £2 each for being found on the premises.

Probate has been granted by Mr Justice Ostler in the wills of the following deceased persons:—Mary Elizabeth Wilson, late of Invercargill (Mr S. Ritchie); John Young, late of North Invercargill (Longuet and Robertson) ; Marion Young Watson, late of East Invercargill (Watson and Haggitt) ; Frances Heath, late of Invercargill (Stout and Lillicrap) ; James William Lamb, late of Wendon Valley (Smith and Dolamore) ; Eli Broomhall, late of Tuatapere (Hunter and Mackenzie) ; letters of administration were granted in the estate of Benjamin Bain, late of Invercargill (Watson and Haggitt).

Major Segrave, who has recently returned tn England after his successful attempt to set a new motor car speed record of 231 miles per hour, stated that English car manufacturers had nothing to fear from their American rivals as English engines on land, sea and air could hold their own against those of foreign manufacture. By the t.m.v. Rangitiki, now discharging at Bluff, a full range of the latest Morris overseas models were imported by Messrs Watts and Grieve Ltd. and these cars and trucks are now on view in their showroom at “Morris House,” Esk street. The public are invited to inspect these Morris English cars and trucks that have been built by the largest English car manufacturer specially for the New Zealand market.—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 sec. -(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. Wc mention violet, magenta, green, orange, crimson, scarlet, etc. Also for older people, fashion decrees the use of coloured ink this season. You can buy it at Hyndman’s, Dec street. (Advt.)

By referring to Page 24 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.

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.)

‘‘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, warming, 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.).

i A Dunedin telegram states that a Princes street property with a frontage of 87 feet 8 inches, with a depth of 132 feet and containing one rood 13.3 poles, has been sold for £40,000.

Wo'ng Wai, a Chinese fruiterer with two previous convictions was fined £6O, or, in default, three months for keeping a gaming house, states a Wellington Press Association message. Counsel said that it was not right that the Chinese should suffer when anyone could gamble in Tattersall’s tickets, but the Magistrate held that the morality of the proceedings was a matter for the legislature.

The Gore Operatic Society will shortly be resuming work for the season, the opera chosen for presentation being “Kanaldar,” a romance of old Egypt. This work will give the members much more scope than did “Pearl, the Fishermaiden” last year. This year’s opera is entirely new to New Zealand. It created a sensation when produced in the Old Country and the score will be arriving soon. There is more vocal work, and anyone desiring of joining should communicate with Mr Mirams or Miss F. Hinchev.

Orders were made in favour of judgment creditors in the following judgment summonses heard before Mr W. H. Woodward, S.M., in the Magistrate's Court yesterday morning:—Broad, Small Ltd. v. James D. Stancombe. debtor ordered to pay £24 14/- within one month or in default 14 days; Southland News Co., Ltd. v. If. R.. Bartlett, judgment debtor ordered to pay £33 9/- within one month, in default 14 days’ imprisonment, warrant not to be issued if debtor pays 5/- per week; New Zealand lx>an and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd. v. E. Winter, judgment debtor ordered to pay £ll 7/3, forthwith in default seven days’ imprisonment, warrant not to be issued if he pays 10/- even- four weeks.

A Waipukurau Press Association telegram states that a farmer named Donald McLeod, owning 1910 acres at Porangahau, was charged before the Magistrate, Mr Moslem, yesterday on the information of the Hawkes Bay Rabbit Board of failing to take adequate steps to cope with the destruction of rabbits. The defence was that poisoning and other methods were employed but the rabbits came from surrounding properties. The magistrate said -that it didn’t matter whence the rabbits came the onus was on defendant to take steps to prevent them. The law governing the matter couldn’t, be flouted. Any breaches must be treated seriously in view of the depredation and heavy losses caused by rabbits in other parts of the Dominion. McLeod was convicted and fined £lO.

The monthly meeting of the North Invercargill W.C.T.U. was held in the Baptist Church on Tuesday afternoon, Mrs Chalmers presiding over a fair attendance of members and friends. Miss Dewar led the devotional exercises, taking as her reading John 14th from the 12th verse. It was resolved that a letter of sympathy be sent to Miss Hardie in her illness. The treasurer submitted a statement of the recent jumble sale, the result of which was deemed very satisfactory. Miss M. Hardie desired to be relieved of her duties as reporter on account of sickness in the home. Mrs T. Walker was appointed in her place. A letter from Mrs McGregor enclosing £3 3/- was received; it was sent as a recognition of help received from members at the rest rooms in connection with the recent A. and P. Show. Mrs Chalmers and Miss Dewar were appointed correspondents to the Bluff, Winton and Otautau Unions. A solo by Mrs Tinnock was much appreciated. Miss McCallum gave a lengthy and comprehensive report of the recent W.C.T.U. Conference.

On Sunday, train for Tuataperc leaves Invercargill 9.0 a.m. Return fares: Riverton 2/-, Colac 2/6, Orepuki 3/-, Tuataperc 3/6, second-class. Civic Band accompanies train. Return fares to Bluff, Sunday, 2/and 1/6.—Advt.

Come to the Mary Elizabeth to-night and then you will share in our special oyster supper, special music and extra special singing.—Advt.

To-day come along and sec our range of Winter Underclothing and note the low prices. Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop.—Advt.

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

Must be true. Those who have travelled from the North Cape to the Bluff affirm that the best dressed grocery windows are those of Baxter’s. Dee street. Those goods so splendidly displayed with artistically designed price tickets, Is due to Mr N. J. Brokenshire’s skilful talent in window dressing. S.P.Q.R. —Advt.

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

Look! Ladies’ Winceyette Nightdresses in coloured and cream, wiah fancy work and lace from 5/9 to 14/6 at Miss Noble’s, “The Baby Shop,” Dee street. —Advt.

That irritation of the scalp caused by scurf and dandruff and the distressing loss of hair and lack of lustre can be remedied by the use of Price’s Albanian Hair Restorer. Get it from your chemist, or post free for 3/- from T. J. Price, Chemist, Riverton. —Advt.

Hitchon’s bacon at the sales. Is the lively pig, Then it’s weighed upon the scales In case it is too big.—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 with those offered anywhere in the Dominion. Agnew, Grieve and Co., Ltd., Clyde street, Invercargill. (Advt.)

Here’s value, long complete novels in cloth binding at 1/- each: Ben Hur, The Crowd (from the film), The Chinese Parrot (Biggers), Luck of the Kid (Ridgwell Cullum), Beloved Vagabond (W. J. Locke), The Blue Lagoon (Stacpoole), The Melody of Death (Edgar Wallace I 1/2 posted from the N.Z. Book Depot, Esk street, Invercargill.—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, above 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.

FILMS. Buy them at Brown the Chemist, for freshness. —Advt.

CAMERAS. All the best models kept in stock prices from 7/6 tu £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.