ANSWER TO A CORRESPONDENT.

Southland Times, Issue 21264, 10 December 1930, Page 6

ANSWER TO A CORRESPONDENT.

'’Satisfied With One Job.”—That is a private matter and if any complaint is to be made it should go to the official concerned.

Last evening the Government Meteorologist issued the following forecast: A slight anti-cyclone is passing to the north and a moderate depression is advancing over the Tasman Sea. Freshening northerly winds but a change to southerlies advancing over the southern half of the South Lsland during to-morrow morning. Seas smooth to moderate. Winds later backing to southerlies in the eastern Tasman. Seas smooth to moderate and weather fair to fine at first with mild temperatures but showers developing in districts with a westerly aspect and later extending along the eastern districts of the South Island.

A Press Association message from Gisborne states that the Taranaki Oilfields Company has started drilling at its new location, the report yesterday stating that the Waitange No. 1 well water supply installation was completed, drilled to 47 feet and cemented with 22-inch stove pipe casing at that depth in sandy, shale. All the equipment was running satisfactorily.

The monthly meeting of the Thornbury branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union was held last Thursday afternoon, the president, Mrs T. H. Anderson, presiding over 20 ladies. It was stated that £37 had been collected by members of the division towards the Cancer Research Fund. A euchre and dance evening had been held during the month to raise funds for this branch. A letter to all new branches was received from Mrs Jackson, the Dominion president. After the meeting a social hour was spent in music and competition, the following ladies contributing items: Song, Mrs J. McLean; violin solo, Miss A. Anderson. Mrs McFarlane played the accompaniments. The various competitions were won by Mrs D. Hillis, Mrs J. McLean and Miss V. Hillis.

Every show brings forth something sensational in the way of engineering improvement. This year the ■ most interesting exhibit is made by Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd. on their motor stand. The Commander Eight Studebaker with free wheeling gears has proved the sensation of the year in the moto.r industry. These cars show a saving of from 12 to 20 per cent, on running costs, they are silenced to a super degree and give added comfort, to the traveller. If you are interested in motor cars, visit this stand.— Advt.

Attention is drawn to an advertisement in this issue stating that Pilot John Smith, of the Southland Aero Club, will be giving passenger flights daily during Show week from Myross Bush hangar.

Lambing percentages in the Central Hawkes Bay district this season were 10 per cent, below normal, according to tallies which have been made at shearing time on some of the larger properties.

Through the courtesy' of Mr.W. T. Johnston, Chief Postmaster, about 20 of the pupils from the Marist Brothers’ School were shown through the local telephone exchange yesterday afternoon. The boys were greatly interested in the explanations of the apparatus given by’ the operators and the mechanician, Mr Clarke.

Messrs H. & J. Smith’s Oup, which was donated to the Winton A. and P. Association for the best dairy cow exhibited, was won for the third year in succession by Mr W. Archer’s Jersey cow Aparinia Jewell. The handsome cup is at present displayed in a Tay street window of the departmental stores. An enlarged photograph of the wining Jersey cow accompanies the display.

A Press Association message from Christchurch states that three charges of breaking, entering and theft were admitted before the Magistrate (Mr E. D. Mosley) by Leonard Gordon Hamilton, aged 22, a clerk. He also pleaded guilty to two charges of forging cheques and was committed for sentence on all counts. It was shown that the accused broke into three premises in the Regent Buildings after climbing on the roof.

A meeting of the committee of the Gore Boy Scouts’ Association was held on Monday evening. Owing to the unavoidable absence of Mr E. C. Smith, Mr W. D. Shelton presided. Representatives of the Gore Girl Guide troops were also present. Mr Darracott, of Mataura, submitted a proposal to stage the Mataura Amateur Revue Company’s comedy, “The Haunted Room,” on Tuesday', December 16, in the Princess Theatre, the proceeds to be devoted to the Gore Boy Scout and Girl Guide movements. It was stated that the comedy had been very successful at Mataura and those present had been lavish in praise of the high standard of the performance. After a discussion the offer was accepted and a committee was set up to arrange the necessary details. Mr Shelton was appointed secretary and treasurer.

A special boat arrived to-day’ with a large catch of Groper, Blue Cod and Travalli fol Pasco Bros. Luncheon on all day, also some fine smoked Blue Cod and 'Travalli at Pasco Bros, Dee street. —Advt.

See new 1931 Rugby and Triumph Super Seven at Show to-day on J. Bath and Sons’ stand.—Advt.

In H. and J. Smith’s advertisement yesterday Navy and Black Repps were wrongly advertised at 5/11 yard, the correct price being 9/11 per yard. A reward of 10/- has been paid to Mrs Halpin, Grassmere, who was the first to point out the error.— Advt.

ABRAHAM WACHNER, Dalgety’s Building, Don street, opens up a most glorious range of valuable mantles and furs. Also N.Z. and English footwear including Bostock, Bective and Crockett and Jones exclusive shoes for ladies and gentlemen. We wish to thank our numerous clients for their substantial patronage during 1930 and wish them the season’s greetings. ABRAHAM WACHNER, Dalgety’s Buildings, Don street. —Advt.

Fugi Silk 1/6, Canterbury Locknit Silk Bloomers 6/11, Pair Vests 6/11, Pyjamas 17/6. Wicks’ Hose and Veat Shop, Dee street.—-Advt.

“If you like the best you will insist on getting Thomson’s ‘Purity’ Waters and Cordials.” —Advt.

See new 1931 Rugby and Triumph Super Seven at Show to-day on J. Bath and Sons’ stand. Advt.

CAMERAS. Finest selection of models from best makers. Sec our stock at BROWN, The Chemist. Best value in cameras ever offered. GEO H. BROWN, Chemist, 125 Dee street. —Advt.

Hand Bags.—Buy your Hand Bag from a specialist. Wc offer a selection of 350 latest bags to choose from at prices ranging from 2/9 to 49/6. Wc are featuring the New Brown and Navy Tonings. For Christmas novelties —shop at Chas. Lewis’s.— Advt.

A lady client from Auckland writes—“l think your Albanian Hair Restorer is just wonderful, it has brought my hair back to its natural colour.” Purchase a bottle and remove those grey hairs—sent post free for 3/- from Miss M. Price, Riverton.— Advt.

Startling value! Children’s Coats and Children’s Rayon, Voile, Crepe-de.-chene and Fugi Frocks at half-marked price for show week at Miss Noble’s, The Baby Shop, Dee street. —Advt.

A BROWNIE is the simplest camera in the world to get good pictures with. Large selection at lowest prices. BROWN, The Chemist. GEO. H. BROWN, Chemist, 125 Dee street. —Advt.

Our rebuilding sale has started. Stocks must be reduced before the builders take over, and prices are being slashed. This is an opportunity for those who require quality Fur Coats, Stoles, Fur Sets and Hosiery to save themselves pounds.—THE MUTUAL FUR CO—Advt.

THE IDEAL CHRISTMAS GIFT A CAMERA.

Other gifts are acceptable, but few bring such lasting joys as a camera with its unlimited possibilities. STEWART’S have a magnificent selection of all the latest cameras from which you can choose. Come in and inspect them. STEWART’S PHARMACY, Corner Dee and Don Streets. —Advt.

See new 1931 Rugby and Triumph Super Seven at Show to-day on J. Bath and Sons’ stand.—Advt.

A new novel makes an ideal Christinas present for a man or woman. Some of the latest: Edgar Wallace’s new thriller, “The Lady of Ascot,” Ethel M. Dell’s, “Storm Drift,” Harold Bell Wright’s “Exit”, Sanzara’s “Lost Child”, Florence Riddell’s “Valley of Suspicion”, Galsworthy's great novel, “On Forsyte ’Change” and lastly Priestley’s wonderful novel, “The Good Companions.” With the exception of this last which Is 10/6, the selling of each price is 6/- each. N.Z. BOOK DEPOT LTD., ESK STREET, the Ideal Shop for the Ideal Gift —BOOKS. —Advt.

Ladies’ chiffon summer weight felts at Thomson and Beattie are priced ever so low. We offer the following shades: Mushroom Pink, Powder Blue, Sand, Opal, Pink and Putty. Medium sized brim, daintily bound with lin binding in self colour and bow at side. W'orth 17/6 each. An attractive bargain for this week of Expansion Sale at 12/6 each. —Advt.

BROWN’S PHARMACY makes all prints on VELOX because VELOX gives the best prints from your films. GEO. H. BROWN, Chemist, 125 Dee street.—Advt.

CAMERAS from 7/6 to £3O at BROWN’S, The Chemist. Finest range ever shown in Southland. GEO. H. BROWN, Chemist, 125 Dee street.—Advt.

Christmas cards and 1931 Gift Calendars are now fully displayed. Autograph and art designs Christmas and New Year cards in assorted boxes 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, 2/-, 2/3 to 3/6. Single cards 3d to 1/-. Calendars in a wonderful assortment of beautiful designs, sepia tones, reproductions, quaint, comic and mottoed 6d to 4/6. The “Home Hints” is a good one for mother. Hyndman's, Dee street.—Advt.