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Southland Times, Issue 21427, 23 June 1931, Page 6

The Dominion Meteorologist issued the following report last evening: The northern cyclone has passed eastwards and a slight secondary has been crossing the Dominion to-day. An intense anti cyclone is now advancing across the Tasman Sea. Winds variable at first, but moderate to strong southerlies soon prevailing and reaching gale force at places. Seas (New Zealand waters) rough generally. Eastern Tasman Sea strong, but decreasing southerly winds with rough seas. The weather cold and unsettled with showers in most' districts, heavy on parts of the East Coast. Snow on the ranges of the South Island. The weather improving shortly on the West Coast of the South Island.

Two first offenders for drunkenness who had been arrested in Dee street on Saturday, appeared in the City Police Court yesterday morning before Mr E. C. Levvey, S.M., who convicted and discharged both.

For failure to pay arrears of maintenance amounting to £192 up to March 11 last, Edwin Alphonsus Gawn was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment with hard labour in the Invercargill prison by Mr E. C. Levvey, S.M., at a sitting of .the City Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning.

During the week-end the door of the safe at the Ashhurst Railway Station was blown open with gelignite and £3 in cash taken. Nearby residents heard a faint explosion at 2 a.m. on Sunday. The burglar gained an entrance to the building by smashing a window-pane. This is the fourth and only successful attempt on the safe over a period of years.—Press Association.

William Richard Holmes, formerly Postmaster at Mt. Eden for nine years, was sentenced to two years’ reformative detention for the theft of £6OO of Government money, to which he had pleaded guilty. Mr Justice Smith said he did not think the prisoner should be held in close confinement and the court took into consideration the fact that Holmes would lose £3OO superannuation money.—Auckland Press Association message.

Meetings of householders who have not elected school committees at the annual meetings will be held on July 13, advises the secretary of the Winton District High School Committee. Nominations for a committee for the Winton District High School will close at a meeting of the committee on Monday evening next. It will be recalled that the householders of Winton failed to appoint a committee when nominations were last called. On that occasion only two nominations were received when nine were required.—Winton correspondent.

Only two members comprise the permanent staff of the Winton Borough Council, and at Friday evening's meeting it was suggested that a 10 per cent, cut in their respective salaries be made. Different views were held on the subject, but the general feeling seemed to be that previous councils had underpaid the permanent staff. The Town Clerk signified her willingness to fall into line with others as regards a 10 per cent, reduction in wages. After a discussion it was agreed not to reduce the salaries of the staff.—Winton correspondent.

An adjourned meeting of creditors in the bankrupt estate of Henry Evan Jones, clerk and beauty parlour proprietor, formerly of Invercargill, now resident at Nelson, was held yesterday, the Official Assignee (Mr H. Morgan) presiding over an attendance of four creditors. Mr A. F. Hogg appeared on behalf of bankrupt, who was not present and telegraphed stating that he could not secure the finance necessary for the trip. The creditors present discussed the question of providing the funds to bring bankrupt to a meeting, and the meeting was adjourned until such time as all the creditors had expressed their views on the question.

No-license. As the executive for the N.Z Alliance found the Municipal Theatre engaged for Wednesday, July 1, they have secured the Victoria Hall for the celebrations of the semi-jubilee of carrying nolicense in Invercargill on the First of July. —Advt.

Ring us and tell us the running your car does in a year, and we will advise you the cheapest and most satisfactory way to keep it in good order. ’Phone 421. After hours motor ambulance ’phone 191.—P. H. Vickery Ltd., Motor Works, Leet Street.— Advt. “The Summit of Perfection” DEWAR’S WHISKY. —Advt. Hosiery at sale prices. Cashmere 2/6 to 3/11, Silk and Wool 3/6 to 4/11, Silk 2/6 to 7/11, at Miss Noble’s, The Baby Shop, Dee street. —Advt. “Buy New Zealand-made goods,” Now displayed in the shops, But the demand now for Hitchon’s Bacon, I hope never stops. —Advt. Ladies’ Art Silk Fleecy Lined Bloomers 3/11. All Wool Knitted Hose in grey and black 1/11 pair at Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Dee Street.—Advt. A GREAT MISSIONARY MARY SLESSOR. A wonderful story of Heroism. Cheap edition, Paper 1/-, Cloth 2/6. (postage 3d extra). N.Z. BOOK DEPOT LTD., Esk Street, Invercargill—Advt. PECTOL Cures in Half the Time. Coughs, Colds, Influenza. A sure protector of weak lungs. 2/6, GEO. H. BROWN. Chemist.— Advt. Prices advancing slowly, but surely, is a very good sign, in that it will inspire confidence in the public to buy goods which cannot to-day be replaced at our selling prices. This is an absolute fact, but our stocks are large and were bought when the markets were at rock bottom, we had big quantities of skins and have still the finest range to be seen in Southland at prices that will not be heard of again in many years, so if any lady is contemplating buying a Fur Coat or Furs now is the time.—THE MUTUAL FUR CO., Tay St. —Advt.

A property of about 38 acres, with a large house overlooking Manuka Harbour, has been purchased for the Roman Catholic Order of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, the members of which will come to Auckland in July from Melbourne and Christchurch to begin social work for girls.— Auckland Press Association telegram.

A Christchurch telegram states: The discovery of number plates that proved to be last year’s re-painted and altered led to the appearance of Donald McKenzie a motor cyclist, op a charge of using an unregistered motor-cycle. The Magistrate, Mr Mosley, imposed a fine of £2O, remarking that the offence was a deliberate fraud.

A Napier telegram states that a handsome grandfather 'clock is to be presented to Napier by the Governor-General and Lady Bledisloe. The movement of the timepiece will be the product of British workmanship and the case of New Zealand woods. Arrangements have been made by Lord Bledisloe for its early delivery. Their Excellencies left for Wellington by the express train yesterday morning. During the week-end the Vice-Regal party was much interested in Napier’s shopping centre, where they made some purchases.

An inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of George Alfred Gray, single, aged 31 years, whose decomposed body was found in manuka scrub at Mabel Bush on Sunday after a disappearance of over two months, was held yesterday morning before the Coroner (Mr E. C. Levvey, S.M.). Sergeant Abel represented the police. Evidence of finding the body after a search extending over many days was given by William Sparkes, farm labourer, of Hokonui, and John Thomas Stanley Clark, a rabbiter, of Hokonui. DetectiveSergeant Hewitt stated that the deceased had been missing since April 13 and when about a fortnight ago his motor-cycle was found in manuka scrub on a side road oft the Hedgehope Road, a search was commenced of the scrub which covered an area of from 2000 to 3000 acres. This resulted in the finding of the body on Sunday. The Detective-Sergeant produced a gladstone bag containing an opened bottle of poison which had been found near the body, and also a letter written by the deceased to his uncle at Woodlands. The latter, Arthur Dewe, factory assistant, gave evidence of last seeing the deceased alive on April 13. The deceased, who at the time was in good spirits, announced his intention of returning in a fortnight’s time to see his uncle. As far as witness knew the deceased did not have any financial difficulties. This concluded the evidence and the Coroner returned a verdict that the deceased committed suicide by taking poison on April 13.

Big drop in prices. Men’s genuine Twist shirts 5/11 quality reduced to 3/6. Also enormous reductions off all suits and overcoats at Carter’s Surplus Stock Sale.—Advt.

HOT WATER BAGS. A large assortment of high grade bags just received from makers. We are offering these at reduced prices to sell quickly. GEO. H. BROWN, Chemist.—Advt.

Sabatini’s Great Novels—offered at special stocktaking prices: Scaramouche 2/6 for 1/6, Bellarion 3/6 for 2/6, Justice of the Duke 3/6 for 2/6, The Snare 2/6 for 1/6, The Sea Hawk 2/- .for 1/6, Bardleys the Magnificent 3/6 for 2/6, Love at Arms 3/6 for 2/6. Sabatini’s stories can be read and re-read. Besides being well written the story interest is intense. Read them all this winter. Hyndman’s, Booksellers, Dee street. —Advt. Your trip to the city will be enjoyed by more than one in the home if you visit Thomson and Beattie in Tay street and secure three or four pair of their snowy white all wool N.Z. made blankets. The Special Stocktaking prices of these warmthgiving blankets ranges from 19/6 pair for single bed to 32/6 pair for the extra large size double bed.—Advt. WHY BUY RAZOR BLADES? Y’ou can get hundreds of shaves from one blade if you use a LILLICRAP HONE, simple, effective, everlasting costs only 2/-. Get one now and save while you shave. Stewart’s Pharmacy, corner Dee and Don streets. —Advt. “Is there no hope? the sick man said.” —Gay. When you are down in the depths with influenza, or racked with coughing, don’t despair! Get Baxter's Lung Preserver. The first dose of this rich, red warming compound soothes and relieves. You know you will soon be well. “Baxter’s” has been famous for 60 years as a prompt and effective remedy for coughs, colds, and influenza, and also for its valuable tonic properties. Economical family size, 4/6. Smaller sizes, 2/6, 1/6. Handy new screw cap. x All chemists and stores.—Advt.