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Southland Times, Issue 21001, 6 February 1930, Page 4

Last night, the Government Meteorologist issued the following weather forecast from Wellington:—The cyclone is now moving away to the eastward of East Cape and an anti-cyclone is moving on to the Dominion. Indications are for south to south-east winds still strong from Cook Strait northwards, but decreasing gradually elsewhere to light to moderate and later becoming variable. Seas in New Zealand waters will be rough about Cook Strait and on the East Coast of the North Island, but moderating gradually and smooth to moderate elsewhere. In the Tasman Sea there will be moderate southerly winds in the Eastern Tasman later becoming variable with seas smooth to moderate. There are still some showers in North Auckland and in the East Cape and Gisborne districts, but the weather is improving and fine elsewhere with temperatures cool to moderate.

Ronald Collins, aged 21,. and James Sharp, aged 36, who were stowaways on the Uhmaroa from Sydney was each fined £1 and ordered to pay the second-class fare, £6, in default seven days, states a Wellington Press Association message.

The monthly meeting of the committee of the Gore District Angling Society was held at the residence of Mr R. Allison on Tuesday evening. Mr O. Howells presided. Preliminary arrangements were made for the general field day to be held at Pyramid bridge on the Mataura on February 23, and it was decided to invite all district angling clubs to participate in this function. Arrangements were finalized for the third Roche Cup competition to take place on February 16, the competition to be open to members of kindred societies. The secretary was instructed to write advising the various clubs to this effect.

For beach wear. Children’s gingham sunbonnets, sale price 2/9; children’s washing hats, sale prices from 1/9 to 3/6 at Miss Noble’s, The Baby Shop, Dec street — (Advt.)

The man who says he never makes a mistake, probably doesn’t know one when he sees it. He is" always right, however, when he asks for Dewar’s Whisky.—Advt.

School days are just around the corner. Black gym hose, double knees, splendid quality, only 5/6 pair. Gloves 2/6 pair, Lisle hose 1/6, Selwyn hose 2/11. Shop and save at Charles Lewis’s. —Advt.

Every mail brings in a sheaf of orders from all parts of Southland to Thomson and Beattie, Ltd., for their “Bargain Parcels.” The prices for “Bargain Parcels” range from £l, £2 10/- to £5 each for men’s wear or quality manchester goods. In a manchester parcel you get 1 pair of white double bed blankets, 5 yards strong linen Forfar, 1 pair white double bed twill sheets hemmed, 1 pair large white towels for £2 10/-. Carriage free.— (Advt.)

We are at the present time making up a very nice line of Sable Dyed Foxes in the animal shape which have been in keen demand of late. These goods are of nice quality and at the price 85/- are the best value ever offered in Southland, the reason of this being that we are direct importers of the skins, and the saving in duty alone is a big thing, then there is no middleman’s profit; these goods being made up on the premises by local assistants keeps the prices down to bedrock. —THE MUTUAL FUR CO., Maufacturing Furriers, Tay Street.— Advt.

Everybody knows BROWN, THE CHEMIST, for VELOX PRINTS, clear, bright and sparkling. Velox paper is made by Kodak Ltd., especially to meet amateur requirements. That is why your snaps turn out better even than you expect when you take them to BROWN, THE CHEMIST, 125 Dee street. —Advt,

A monocoupe aeroplane piloted by Captain Sparks (Wellington) with its owner, Mr O. B. Cottrell (Lower Hutt) as a passenger, arrived at Blenheim at 6.20 on Tuesday evening after a pleasant 40 minute run from Wellington. The machine was expected to continue the journey to Christchurch last evening.

The combined Gore schools held their annual excursion yesterday, when favoured by excellent weather conditions an exceptionally large number of local residents and school children left by special train for Riverton. The business houses observed a holiday for the occasion, many employees taking advantage of this to join the excursionists. Approximately 820 passengers joined the train at Gore. The employees of Fleming and Co.’s Creamoata. mills also held their annual picnic yesterday leaving Gore by motor to spend the day at Colac Bay. *!

Miss N. M. Hill, the Hair and Skin Specialist, begs to announce that she has secured the services of Mies Louise de Reya as from Monday last. Miss de Reya has had six years’ experience in Sydney in all branches of hair work and beauty culture, including cutting, tinting, marcel and water waving. She is an expert in Permanent Waving. Miss Hill is pleased to be able to place such valuable experience at the disposal of the ladies of Invercargill, who should call or ’phone 1078 for appointments and advice.—Advt. Five splendid farms near Centre Bush for selection on February 18th. Apply to Commissioner of Crown Lands. —Advt. Children’s 20inch Navy Crepe Bloomers 1/- Pair; Ladies’ Vests 1/11; Brassiere 1/6 to 3/11. All sizes at Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Dee Street. —Advt. To make a home as it should be, Have Hitchon’s bacon at night for tea. A quick made meal so do not shirk, Give it to‘Dad before going to work.—Advt. BOYS AND GIRLS, NOW IS THE TIME TO SECURE YOUR SCHOOL BOOKS from THE N.Z. BOOK DEPOT, Esk St. —Advt. The yacht—the new car—that special gathering of family and friends—those picnic groups —ah! Isn’t it worth while making sure that your snaps will turn out well! Bring your film's to BROWN, THE CHEMIST, and then ‘rest easy.’ If your negatives are not real “duds” we’ll give you the best possible pictures to show your friends.—'Advt. GET BETTER PRINTS. let STEWART'S PHARMACY do your DEVELOPING and PRINTING. (Advt.) For school and home use a dictionary is a necessity. Blackie’s “Handy” Dictionary at 1/6 has sundry useful appendices, foreign words, phrases and noteworthy sayings, abbreviations and contractions, principal monies of the world and British weights and measures. Cassell’s Simplified English Dictionary 1/6, Cassell’s Concise Dictionary 2/6, Blackie’s Standard Dictionary 3/6 and the Pocket Oxford Dictionary 4/6 are recommended to those who are wanting a medium priced reliable dictionary. Hyndman’s, Dee street, Booksellers, can supply.— Advt. "The grief soon passes.”—Brydges. No matter how severe a cold you may have, if you take Baxter’s Lung Preserver you will find that the “grief will soon pass.” t "Baxter’s” soothes and relieves the worst cough or cold—instantly. Sones up the system, too, against further attacks. Get your bottle to-day from your chemist or storekeeper—generous-sized bottle, 2/6; large, economical size, 4/6; bachelor’s size, 1/6.—Advt.