The Southland Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Luceo Non Uro. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1929. A MEMORABLE EVENT

Southland Times, Issue 20955, 12 December 1929, Page 6

The Southland Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Luceo Non Uro. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1929. A MEMORABLE EVENT

Favoured by typical Southland Show weather, People’s Day at the Royal Show of 1929 was in every way record-breaking, and the results of this great fixture will ensure, we believe, that there will be no more talk of establishing the Royal Show in one or not more than two centres. If statistics can be taken as a guide the location of the Royal Show has been amply justified by the entries, the number of which in the main classes will compare favourably with those obtained in Christchurch and Palmerston North, where the largest figures so far have been obtained. In one or two sections the Southland Show was slightly down, but the deficit was balanced by the magnificent show in cattle. Canterbury can boast a larger entry of sheep, but the Southland Show will be remembered for many years for the magnificent exhibition of cattle it made possible. Yesterday’s attendance showed that Southlanders are alive to the importance of the Royal Show and the influence of this year’s fixture organized by the Southland A. and P. Association will be felt throughout the province. From this viewpoint the 1929 Royal Show really excels its predecessors. Another excellent feature of the Show has been the attention it has drawn to this province. People of the north who hear Southlanders praising their own district may be inclined to think that local patriotism may sometimes outrun judgment, but Southlanders are always keen to have their statements tested by practical demonstration, and the Rojyal Show, by attracting an unusually large number of visitors from the north at this time of the year, has provided opportunities for the test the province welcomes. At the Royal Show dinner last night the speakers were unstinted in their praise of Southland, and it is pleasing to note that our visitors are satisfied with the manner in which the Show was conducted and the support given it by the farmers and the public. Although the demands of the Show may leave for most of the visitors very little time in which to inspect the country itself, the conditions of the stock put forward for exhibition and the splendid record of the province as a breeding centre will serve to drive home to those who do not know Southland through personal contact the magnificent opportunities presented by the south, where there are no booms and no depressions such as the more mercurial districts of the north experience. As dairying has developed, Southland has become more and more a province of small holdings, and to-day it stands pre-eminent in the Dominion as the province promising most to the energetic farmer of small means. Trade figures show a steady* rise in output, and the high quality* of the stock is reflected in the magnificent achievements of the Southland dairy factories in the Old Country. The pastoralist regards Southland as a great domain, and it Is obvious, too, that the agriculturist is also proud of the provinces’ record. These facts may lie outside of the activities of the Royal Show, but really they are behind the success of this week’s fixture, because without them Southland would not have been able to hold one of the most inspiring Royal Shows this Dominion has seen. These facts were generally' conceded by the speakers last night. The Show has been so emphatically successful that its impression on our northern visitors will be lasting and many inaccurate impressions will be cured by this weeks events. The Southland A. and P. Association is to be congratulated on the general excellence of its arrangements, and we feel we are not saying too much when we declare that the province is indebted to the officials who did so much to make the Royal Show’ of 1929 such a memorable event.

The Dominion Meteorologist last night issued the following information: The northern anticylone is passing east of the Dominion. The first of a series of deep depressions is advancing on to southern New Zealand. A tropical cyclone is centred near Fiji. Winds northerly, chiefly moderate to strong and reaching gale force at times about Cook Strait. Seas in New Zealand waters smooth or moderate, but rising on the west coast south of Cape Egmont. Strong northerly winds and rising seas in the eastern Tasman Sea. Weather dull and misty generally, with rain in the western and southern districts, and later extending to other parts. Warm temperatures. The Supreme Court, on November' 11, granted administration of the estate of Annie Pearse, late of Invercargill, married woman, to the Public Trustee.

A Wanganui business man made a point of timing the loading of passengers into a one-man tram at Guyton street one night recently (says the Chronicle). “It took eight minutes," he said.

The Taranaki oil report states: In the Gisborne No. 2 well we are running a drill pipe into the well, and circulating the mud. There is a very slight show of oil in the return mud.—Gisborne message.

Arrested at Hamilton, Leonard Parkes, alias McKay, alias Lyle, alias Van Brunt, was admitted to probation for two years for obtaining goods by false pretences from a garage proprietor, states a Gisborne Press Association message.

Rotarians from Dunedin and Invercargill visited Gore on Monday evening, when a provincial conference was held with the local club. Contributions to an interesting Rotarian programme were provided by the visiting and local members and an enjoyable period was spent.

Fire broke out in the workroom of McKendrick’s tailoring premises at Wairoa late on Tuesday night. The brigade quickly extinguished the outbreak, and the damage was confined to the workroom. The cause is believed to have been an electric iron left with the current on. —Press Association.

“A great deal of nonsense is talked about the education system,” said Mr I. E. Newton, principal of the Wanganui Technical College, at the break-up celebration the other day. “Everybody seems to be condemning it, and nobody can suggest much improvement.”

About 324 gallons of beer were nearly precipitated into the gutter in the main street of Hamilton the other day (says the Waikato Times). The beer was driven on a horse-drawn waggon, there being six hogsheads, weighing approximately 6cwt, and containing 54 gallons each. The front lefthand wheel of the vehicle was slowly coming off the axle, and only had an inch more to go before it fell off, when it was noticed by a pedestrian who warned the driver. The waggon was stopped immediately, propped up, and the barrels transferred to a lorry.

In reference to the Royal Show sale of stud sheep held on the Showgrounds yesterday afternoon, Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., report that the competition for most classes was not very keen, but outstanding quality sheep met with a fair demand. The following sales were effected: On account of G. P. Johnston (Alma), one Border Leicester ram 20gns to Alex. Drummond (Five Rivers); on account of Messrs J. Mosley and Sons (Riverslea, Clydevale) one Romney ram 60gns to J. Scott (Dalgety and Co., Ltd.)) on account of client; on behalf of same, one Romney rain 75gns to E. E. Short (Parorangi, Feilding); on behalf of same, one Romney ram lOOgns to G. E. Allen (Masterton); on account of W. Kennedy (Bayswater, Otautau) one Shropshire ram 174gns to W. Swale (Limehills).

The manager of the Stoney Creek Gold Mining Company, Gore, reports that the preliminary work and the erection of the plant in connection with the claim is practically complete. A, start should be made on the first drive within the next few days. No difficulty has been experienced in controlling the water in the hole, and it appears that by blowing a tail race a short distance from the claim to the creek, no pumping will be necessary, as there is a fall from the bottom of the claim to the creek. This development was entirely unexpected, but was disclosed by survey. It enhances the value of the company’s property to a marked degree. It was anticipated that pumping would be necessary, but this will now be practically avoided, and will save a considerable amount of initial expenditure. The powerhouse and workmen’s huts have been completed, the train lines are in order, and the trucks and necessary gear are on the property.

For the benefit of visitors to Invercargill and for Southlanders generally, Thomson’s, Ltd., have kindly consented to open for inspection their up-to-date Factory in Leven street (behind St. Paul’s Church); 2 to 4 p.m., to-day. Visitors will be interested in inspecting what is claimed to be the most modern Factory in the British Empire to-day.— (Advt.)

Farme-s participate in advanced prices Quinn and Co. are paying for pigs before factory closes for holidays on December 20. —Advt.

Fancy Handkerchiefs, Garters, Silk Hose, Gloves and Fancy Linens make useful presents. Buy at Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Dee Street.

The sweetness of low price never equals the bitterness of poor quality. For quality in presentation toilet goods see the fine display at BROWN’S, The Chemist, BROWN’S PHARMACY, 125 Dee street.—(Advt.)

Your children will want a new rig-out for the Show. Buy a dainty frock and hat from Miss Noble’s, The Baby Shop, Dee street.—(Advt.)

Visitors to the Show.—Should you get tired please use our showroom for a quiet rest. You will find plenty of easy chairs, and you are always welcome. Our showrooms are open every day and every evening. We are showing the latest Dodge cars, Dodge Trucks and Austin cars. P. H. VICKERY, LTD., Corner of Dee and Leet streets. — (Advt.)

Show me the way to go home, Said mother to my young man, He only smiled and pointed to A roll of Hitchon’s ham. —Advt.

Visitors to Royal Show.—No doubt you will take this opportunity of buying your Christmas presents. We invite you to call and inspect our stocks of Cut Glass Ware, Amphora Ware, Manicure Sets, Cutlery, Copper and Brass Ware, Leather Travelling Bags, etc. Our prices are right. Judge for yourselves. The Southland Hardware Co., Ltd.—(Advt.)

As fine as human hands can make them is the fine range of cameras shown at BROWN'S, The Chemist. Prices to suit all pockets. BROWN’S PHARMACY, 125 Dee street. — (Advt.)

Here’s a Book!—just out. J. B. Priestley’s “The Good Companions”—A notable monumental word of fiction, 10/6. A fine Xmas Gift. There are a lovely lot of Leather and Glossine Books and Booklets for Xmas Gifts now displayed and myriads of novel Calenders that will carry a year long greeting. Inspection is invited of the big stocks of Books for Adults and Books for Boys and Girls —Inspect where you will with perfect freedom and at-homeness at Hyndman’s, Dee Street.—Advt. The thoughts of all interested in the woo] trade are centred at the present time on the prices likely to be realized and the progress of the’ northern sales is being watched with interest. It is fairly evident that the ruling prices of last year will not be reached this season, and while it must be disappointing to growers there is consolation in the fact that they can secure the utmost price for their clips by forwarding them to Andrew Wilson, Ltd. By this means they will save commission charges and at the same time reap the benefit of being able to sell at top market values. —(Advt.) FOR BETTER SNAPS. Snap it with a Zeiss Film. The quality of the results leaves nothing to bo desired. Detail is preserved in the high lights and the shadows. The prints from the negatives are brilliantly rich and show a fine range of gradation. We have given these films a rigid test, and find that the speed claimed is not overstated. The best film by test; sold at standard prices. BROWN’S PHARMACY, Geo. H. Brown, ChemistOptician, 125 Dee street, The House For Good Cameras. —(Advt.)

Coloured rain fell at Studholme Junction yesterday morning. Collected in a basin by a resident, the colour w*as pale red with a yellowish tinge.—Press Association message.

Two Canterbury hotels have changed hands, the Chertsey, near Ashburton, for £20,000, and the Phoenix, at Papanui, for £2s,ooo.—Christchurch Press Association telegram.

“Buy woollen goods manufactured in the town!” remarked a man to a Wanganni Chronicle reporter. “Why, it’s a joke. I entered a shop and asked for flannel shirts, manufactured in Wanganui. The man behind the counter laughed and stated there were none to be had. The only things manufactured in Wanganui ready for use were blankets and rugs. ‘And how often does a man buy a rug or blankets’’ asked the man.”

Among the waiting passengers on the Hamilton ' Railway Station the other day was a figure which attracted no little interest (says the Waikato Times). She was a young Indian woman, attired in the picturesque dress of her country. Inserted in the side of her nose was a gold ornament, commonly worn in India, while draped around her body and over her head was a robe of blue and gold. She was evidently a new arrival in New Zealand and was travelling eastward to a farming district.

“There are plenty of humorous incidents aboard the ship,” remarked one of the crew’ of the Carissa (an American ship recently in Wanganui), “but the most recent one was the Chinese cook being locked in the refrigerating room for two hours. John did not treat the matter at all as a joke, and by the time he was found he was as near a" frigid Chinaman as he wanted to be. Now we have a blue light which is switched on when anyone enters the refrigerator and indicates that someone is inside.”

Dry smut has made its unwelcome appearance in the North Canterbury wheat crops, especially in those on lighter land. The heads of wheat affected bear only a small proportion to the whole, but as no grain can form in those heads the yield will be affected, in some cases by perhaps up to half a bushel an acre. Wheat on heavier lands managed to maintain its growth during the drought, and has consequently not been visited by smut. —Christchuch correspondent of the Evening Star.

Freezing works in North Canterbury will open their killing season on Monday, December 16. They will work throughout that week to dispose of the available stock, and will then close down for the usual Christmas and New Year holidays, reopening on Monday, January 6. In some cases a certain amount of killing will be done during the coming week. Supplies of stock for the works are reported to be less plentiful than they -were last season, largely because of the recent rains, which have encouraged farmers, now that a supply of green feed is assured, to hang on to their fat stock, so that they can finish them off. Had the dry weather continued, there is little doubt that large numbers of stock would have been sent forward for the works.

A Wanganui business man had an unfortunate experience last week (says the Herald). He left Auckland by the Limited express, and was enjoying a quiet read in a smoker, when, at Frankton, his companion left the train, the vacant seat being taken by a middle-aged woman. The new arrival began to talk, and continued to talk through the long watches of the night. The Wanganui resident, who is one of those people who cannot sleep on a train, became so exhausted listening to the stranger that he dosed off just after leaving Taihape, and, instead of leaving the train at. Marton, did not awaken until the train had carried him to Feilding. Needless to relate, he was not in a very happy frame of mind when he reached Wanganui several hours behind time.

Christmas Poultry. Lindsay and Co. have pleasure in announcing having secured a splendid lot of plump young geese, also nice Boiling Fowls, for the Festal Season and are now booking orders. Ring ’phones 424 or 703. — (Advt.)

Exclusive, but not expensive is the fine range of toilet goods shown at BROWN’S, The Chemist. All selected from finest makers. BROWN’S PHARMACY, 125 Dee street. — (Advt.)

Xmas Novelties —We invite you to inspect our display of Xmas Gifts. A wide range reasonably priced. See our splendid assortment of Hand Bags at all prices. Chas. Lewis’s.—Advt.

It has always been mine. It should always be yours. Other brands may be good, But the best brand is “Dewar's.”—Advt,

Where Quality Comes First. You are safe in purchasing your presentation toilet goods at BROWN’S, The Chemist. All new stock at reasonable prices. BROWN’S PHARMACY, 125 Dee street.—(Advt.)

The latest idea now is to buy a robe length of Printed Satin and with the aid of a Butterick pattern —make a stylish frock “at home.” Thomson and Beattie offer 50 assorted printed Satin robe lengths of 3Jyds. each—floral and modernistic designs on Navy, Black and Brown grounds. The Jubilee price is 19/1 each length. Butterick patterns from 1/6 to 2/- each. —Advt. THE LIFETIME PEN MAKES A LIFETIME FRIEND. GIVE ONE FOR CHRISTMAS. 50/- and 57/6. N.Z. BOOK DEPOT, ESK ST. —Advt. THE IDEAL CHRISTMAS GIFT—A CAMERA. Gives pleasure not only at the time of giving, but all the year round. The possibilities of your camera arc unlimited. Stewart’s Pharmacy have a wonderful collection of Box and Folding Cameras, all reliable makes, from 10/6 upwards, suitable for Xmas gifts. The policy of this firm is to advise you to purchase not necessarily the most expensive camera, but the one that will suit your purpose the best. For absolute satisfaction in all photographic work and goods try Stewart’s Pharmacy, Dee and Don streets.— (Advt.) Good Service makes Good Friends. We have an experienced staff of photo experts at BROWN’S, The Chemist. Procure your camera from BROWN’S PHARMACY, 125 Dee street. — (Advt.) “Danger rides on every passing breeze." —Heber. This is especially true in summer, for when you get overheated a slight breeze can easily mean a severe cold. Keep that popular and effective remedy—Baxter’s Lung Preserver —ever handy. It will quickly rid you of any such complaint. Possesses unique tonic properties which tone up the system. All chemists and stores sell “Baxter’s.” Generous-sized bottle, 2/6; large, economical 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 of Blood and Bone, and little more need be said on this point. The same remarks apply to topdressing, and realizing the ever increasing demand for this class of Manure, the Southland Frozen Meat Company are taking the precaution to produce a mixture that will give the desired results and demand a repeat order.—Advt.