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Southland Times, Issue 20791, 4 June 1929, Page 6

The Dominion Meteorologist last night issued the following information:—Pressure is still very high over New Zealand but is now falling. A cyclone is advancing across the north Tasman Sea and a deep depression over the southern portion. Winds north east Io northerly' moderate to strong generally but rising to gale force in some parts of the north. Seas in New Zealand waters smooth to moderate, but increasing, especially north of East Cape. Strong north east to northerly winds to gales and rough seas in the eastern Tasman. . Weather cloudy and becoming unsettled with rain at first in the far north, but extending gradually to other districts. Milder temperatures.

A statutory first offender for drunkenness appeared before Mr James Ward, Justice of the Peace, in the Police Court yesterday morning, and was fined £l, the amount of his bail.

The estimated attendance at the Otago Winter Show yesterday was 15,000, probably a record' for one day. The takings for the day totalled £602 15/6 as against £525 2/- for the second day last year. — Dunedin Press Association message.

The railway passenger traffic to and from Bluff and Invercargill is suffering as the result of. the inauguration of two separate motor services. Whereas formerly the trains were fairly well patronized, the number of passengers is now considerably less, many preferring to take the speedier route by road.

Arrowtown is the birthplace of the Minister of Internal Affairs (the Hon. P. A. de la Perrelle), who is at present in Dunedin. On Saturday afternoon the Minister received a surprise visit from several of his school fellows and former friends of "Arrow,” now resident in the Otago province, who warmly congratulated Mr de la Perrelle on his elevation to Ministerial rank, and the hope was expressed that he would be long spared to carry out the important duties allotted to him. In replying, the Minister said that the impromptu meeting gave him a great deal of pleasure. Recently he had had an opportunity of visiting the far north of Auckland; he had been almost to the top of the other island, and wherever he had journeyed he had pleasant visits from callers, who at. one time, were residents of either the Otago or Southland districts. “They arc all making good,” said Mr de la Perrelle, "and the North was glad to receive them. In my travels I have certainly learned that the northerners and southerners are distinctly good pals. That is a fine spirit.”

Yesterday, as the 64th birthday of his Majesty, King George V., was celebrated as a close holiday throughout New Zealand. In Invercargill, at least, full advantage of it was taken by sporting bodies. As far as Rugby football supporters were concerned, it was Country Day and three matches were played between teams from the various sub-unions. Those interested in soccer were given the opportunity to watch two matches, while two good men’s hockey matches were also put on between local teams and teams from the Dunedin High School Old Boys’ Club. Both Invercargill and the Queen’s Park Golf Clubs arranged matches which were keenly supported. A large basketball tournament was also held and a ladies’ hockey seven-a-side tournament was held at Gore. To add to the list of outdoor attractions, the Southland Motor Cycle Club held a reliability trial and the Invercargill Rifle Club ran clay-bird matches. Many Invercargill residents visited Dunedin for the races, so there was no lack of diversion for the public. Probably largely as a consequence, the police report very little trouble with drunkenness during the day.

A meeting of the Marist Old Boys’ Debating Club was held last evening, and Mr. M. Millar presided. The night was given up to prepared papers and readings. The Rev. Brother Egbert was the first speaker. He spoke first on life in Australia in the early days and introduced the name of Michael Dwyer. The Rev. Brother spoke of burial grounds of the early days and of how they had been neglected. Several citizens afterwards decided that several of these people buried in their old graveyards were worthy of a more honourable resting place and their scheme met with success. One of the first to be removed to a new cemetery was the Michael Dwyer mentioned An inspiring address was given ,by Dr. Nicholas O’Donnell which the speaker took as his reading. He concluded with the well-known recitation “Who fears to speak of ’98?” Mr. M. Millar gave an interesting recitation entitled "Michael Dwyer. Mr. J. Miller gave a reading from Stephen Leacock, Mr. J. Grindlay gave, a small recitation entitled “Sea Shanties, Mr. Cooney gave an address on his impressions of a trip through Ireland, while on leave from Active Service, and Mr. M. Millar spoke on the Rimutaka Incline in the North Island of New Zealand.

A most unusual matrimonial tangle came before Mr Justice Kennedy for solution during the hearing of divorce cases in the Auckland Supreme Court last week, when Mary Eliza Johnston sought a declaration of the nullity of her marriage with James Patrick McGowan in June, 1922. The facts as disclosed to the court, were that in 1906 the petitioner married a man named Alfred Johnston. In March, 1922, she obtained a decree nisi to be made absolute after three months, and exactly three months later she was married to James Patrick McGowan by the registrar of Te Kopuru. She was in ignorance of the fact that the law required her to have a decree absolute sealed before she could contract another marriage. Petitioner said that the registrar told her the position was quite in order, and that there was no need for any other papers. Subsequently she learned that the marriage was void, and she desired a declaration of nullity from the court. His Honour: Is Alfred Johnston still alive?” Petitioner: So far as I know. 1 have not seen him for 15 years. His Honour intimated that he would make a decree absolute on his being satisfied that Johnston was alive at the time of petitioner’s marriage to McGowan,

Power from the first 15,000 kilowatt unit at Arapuni was switched on to the Auckland lighting service on Sunday night (says a Hamilton Press Association message). A Palmerston North Press Association telegram reports that under the will of the late Dennis Joseph McDonald £3OOO has been bequeathed to the Home of Compassion, Island Bay. A thing of beauty is a joy for ever. The Minister of Education (Hon. H. Atmore) is a firm believer in the truth of the old saying, and he intends to apply it in connection with the erection of new school buildings. He informed a deputation from the conference of Education Boards on Thursday that recently he had seen fit to reject the plans of three buildings which had been submitted to him, on the score that they did not reach his standard of architectural beauty. It should be their aim, the Minister said, to instil into the minds of the children a love of the beautiful, and one way in which this could be done was to provide the children with well-designed schools. The necessity for fish ladders being provided in dams constructed for hydro-electric purposes was urged in a resolution carried at the annual meeting of the Wellington Acclimatization Society. Mr Dyer mentioned that he was at the Huka Fulls the other day and had been interested to see a fine lusty fish trying to get up the falls. Though the fish made gallant efforts, and in some instances got into heavy water, it was beaten back. He hoped that all would agree with the resolution, for it was an important matter. He understood that where dams and weirs were erected in rivers at Home provision was made for fish to get by. A resolution was carried impressing on the Government the importance of enabling trout and salmon to reach the headwaters of rivers to spawn. Four Ministers of the Crown will be in Auckland on the occasion of the visit of the Prime Minister (Sir Joseph Ward) this week. It was originally thought that nearly the whole of the Ministry would be in the city (says the Auckland Star), but a number of the Ministers are unable to' make the trip. The Minister of Education (the Hon. H. Atmore), the Postmaster-General (the Hon. J. B. Donald), the Minister of Health (the Hon. A. J. Stallworthy), and the Minister of Railways (the Hon. W. B. Taverner) have arranged to be in Auckland during Sir Joseph Ward’s stay. The Pririie Minister arrived at Auckland on the Limited yesterday morning, and afterwards attended the races at Ellerslie. A civic welcome will be accorded Sir Joseph Ward at the Town Hall at mid-day to-day, and in the evening the Prime Minister will deliver a pre-sessional address in the Town Hall. On Friday morning the Prime Minister will leave for Rotorua, where he will deliver an address, to be followed by a social gathering. On Saturday the Prime Minister will return to Auckland, leaving on Sunday night, for Wellington. After his return he will be busily occupied in the preparation of legislation and arrangements for the session of Parliament, which is to open on June 27. For these frosty nights what could be warmer than one of our Winceyette or Flannelette Nightdresses? Daintily embroidered from 5/11 to 14/6 at Miss Noble's, Dee street. —Advt. PECTOL prompt, sure and effective cure for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Throat Troubles —2/6. Brown’s Pharmacy. (Advt.) To-day we offer a new range of Ladies’ Overalls, 2/6 and 2/11 each; Waitress’s White Aprons 2/6 each—Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Dee Street.—Advt. They Tell. Baxter’s well pleased customers tell their friends of their satisfaction of the wonderful value they get at Baxter’s. And so the business grows after being established for 44 years. S.P.Q.R. — Advt. It is easy to guess why the sales of Dewar’s Whisky are steadily increasing.— (Advt.) PECTOL will cure in half the time, for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis —2/6. Brown’s Pharmacy. (Advt.) The cook brought in the dinner, Roast beef, peas and lamb, But none of us would eat it, Cause we wanted Hitchon’s Ham.—Advt. Games for Winter Evenings: “Down Mail,” "Ludo,” "Going to the Dogs,” "Tobogganing,” "Snakes and Ladders,” Football Steeplechase, Highwayman, Puff Bagatelle, Tiddleywinks, Sinnett (Tennis), Gliding (Aeroplanes), Happy Family (Card game), and Scouting, lOd each Sale price; postage, 3d extra. Ako plentiful supply of Table Tennis Balls, 2/6 dozen, at Hyndmans, Dee street. —Advt. PECTOL cures a cold like one o’clock. Pleasant and soothing for children and adults. 2/6 Brown’s Pharmacy. (Advt.) Habit is the great economiser of energy. That’s why so many motorists have the habit of saying " — gallons of Big Tree, please.”—(Advt.) Winter time is reading time and the N.Z. Book Depot’s Big Drop Sale affords an ideal opportunity for securing reading matter at little cost. A few examples will convince you: Sunday at. Home Annual originally 16/6 now 6/6; Boys’ Own Annual originally 16/6 now 9/-; Chatterbox Annual (latest) 7/- now 5/-; latest popular Reprints (Seltzer, Sapper, Swan, Zane Grey), etc., 2/1, 3 for 6/-; Days With The Poets Series (artistically illustrated) 1/6 now 1/-. Address: Esk St., Invercargill—Advt. HOT WATER BAGS. Eclipse and Unique brands, all fresh stock, big assortment of sizes, prices again reduced -6 x 10, 5/-; S x 10, 6/-; 8 x 12, 7/-; S 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. PECTOL orders your coughing to cease-; gives quick relief to Children and Adults—2/6. Brown’s Pharmacy. (Advt.) A stocktaking special at Thomson and Beattie’s that all thrifty housewives benefit by—soo yards 40in Cream ground Lacey Net for bedroom curtains, etc. This net has an inset border of coloured art silk in Gold, Pink, Helio. Price, 2/6 per yard.— Advt. The recent visit of the contingent of Taranaki farmers to Southland has had many beneficial results not the least important of which is the fact that many of the visitors now acknowledge they were entirely ignorant of the fine lands, stock, and general conditions existing here for successful farming. They were even more surprised when they learned that hundreds of people in the southernmost province during the winter months earned good cheques simply by trapping rabbits, securing the skins, and then sending them to Andrew Wilson, Ltd., where the invariable rule is to give top market values throughout the entire season. Many folk have openly stated to friends and acquaintances that their season’s catches have resulted in more money being made simply' because they have selected Andrew Wilson, Ltd., as the firm where top values are certain to be obtained.—Advt. “It is a nipping and an eager air."— • Shakespeare. When the air '‘nips’’ you are more than ever liable to contract a chill. Fortify yourself with a dose or two of Baxters Lung Preserver, the proven remedy for over sixty years. Soothes inflamed bronchial passages and eases breathing. "Baxter’s” is rich, red, and soothing, and is, moreover, an excellent tonic. Half-a-crown secures a generous-sized bottle at any chemist or store, or, better still, get the large, economical size at 4/6. Bachelor size 1/6.— (Advt.)

Flour exported from the port of Tiinaru for the six months ended March 31, 1929, equalled 84,394 sacks of 2001 b each (states the Tiinaru Herald). The German cruiser Emden is to go into dry dock at Devonport during her visit to Auckland. The vessel is due on June 26, and is expected to leave for Wellington about July 5. The incoming council of the North Canterbury Acclimatization Society was recommended by the annual meeting to ask the Marine Department to prohibit netting of salmon in the Waimakariri next year. The proposal to establish a municipal golf course in Christchurch has not been lost sight of, and the City Council is obtaining information from the different golf clubs regarding their courses and finances (states the Lyttelton Times). The matter will be gone into further when replies have been received. "The pay given to a relieving teacher is a disgrace,” said Mr J. Wallace (Otago), when a remit was before the conference of education boards at Wellington the other day urging that the Education Department should be asked to amend the regulations by reinstating the right of a married relieving teacher to the payment of married allowance. The remit was carried. When a case involving a charge of negligent driving was called in the Ashburton Magistrate’s Court the other morning it was stated that a civil action had been started, so the magistrate adjourned the present case until the hearing of the other (says the Guardian). “You know,” he said, "I have convicted both parties in one case of negligent driving, and have not given damages to either party. It is unusual, but the law allows it.” During the hearing of a case in the Wellington Supreme Court last week, lively argument ensued across the lawyers’ table (says the Dominion). Finally, counsel rose to his feet. "I object, your Honour,” he said, “to my learned friend’s contention. It is most improper.” Mr Justice Blair, who had been writing, put down his pen. With a smile, he remarked: “What is the objection? I don’t take much notice of counsel when they argue among themselves.” Recently a swordfish was found ashore on the beach at Hokio, near Levin. The full sword was missing, but. another had commenced to grow. There were no hooks in the fish, which had a length of about 9-ft., and speculation was rife concerning the presence of the swordfish so far from its accustomed haunts. Another interesting discovery made on the beach two days previously was a heavy accumulation of shrimps at. high tide mark, the deposit being about a foot deep, and extending for several miles. Seagulls were enjoying a rare feast, and residents in the locality collected pailfulls of shrimps, although their removal was unnoticed from the vast quantity. Southland farmers were well represented at the opening of the Otago A. and I’. Society’s Winter Show on Saturday. While inspecting the various exhibits, the Minister of Internal Affairs (the Hon. P. A. de la Perrelle), accompanied by the president of the society (Mr W. O. McKellar), Mr J. Sutherland Ross, and others, had to make frequent halts in his inspection to exchange greetings with Southlanders. It seems to me.’’ remarked Mr de la Perrelle, “that the title of this show is a misnomer; it should be named "The Otago and Southland A. and P. Society’s Show.” There was laughter at the Minister’s gentle sally. A visitor to Invercargill, who called at the Times Office, gave the following interesting particulars of the Woolworth building, New York, to a reporter. The Woolworth building is 784 feet high and has 29 passenger elevators to serve the numerous floors. Express elevators to the top floors are used and travel 700 feet a minute. Tenants and employees in the building number 14,000 and the building staff of postmen, liftmen, window-cleaners, etc., numbers 300. There is an electric power plant in the basement of the building which could supply heat and power to a town of 30,000 inhabitants and the coal bunkers in the basement hold 2000 tons of coal. An underground tunnel connects the building with the New York tube railway, and permits employees to go to their homes without going on to the streets. On an average 150,000 pieces of mail matter are posted in the building every day. The founder of the building was a farmer’s son, and he started work in a country store at the age of 13 for 14/- a week. At about the age of 20 he went into business on his own account, but failed. He started again and later founded a chain of five and 10 cent stores and at the time the Wooltvorth building was built he owned 1000 stores. The Woolworth building cost 42,000,000 dollars, which was paid out of his bank credit, and the building was opened free of debt. On a clear day a view may be obtained for 25 miles in every direction from the top of the building. It would take about 10 buildings the height of Newburgh’s building, at the corner of Dee and Esk streets to reach to the height of the Woolworth building.