ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Southland Times, Issue 21659, 22 March 1932, Page 6

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

N.SF. —Your letter is unsigned. “J Ji.” and others—Enough has been said to make the protest emphatic.

The Dominion Meteorologist last night issued the following information: Intense anti-cyclones, are situated respectively over Australia and to the eastward of New Zealand, while a depression is advancing from the Tasman Sea. Winds east to north, strong in the far north, elsewhere moderate. A southerly ’change setting in shortly in southern districts. Seas in New Zealand waters rough north of East Cape, later rising about Foveaux Strait. Otherwise smooth to moderate. In the eastern Tasman Sea north-east to northerly winds, strong in the northern portion, moderate in southern. A change to southerlies •is advancing from the westward. Seas rather rough. Weather becoming unsettled in the far north and north-east with rain developing and extending gradually southwards. Some heavy falls likely. Temperatures warm.

At last night’s meeting of the Gore Borough Council, the Mayor (Mr A. T. Newman) mentioned that it was practically 50 years since the first governing body was formed in Gore. In 1882 the Town Board was constituted, the late Mr Thomas Green being the first chairman and Mr McNeil the secretary. Gore was not formed into a borough, however, until 1885.

A proposal by the principal of the Technical College, Mr G. J. Park, to commence woodwork classes during the day for unemployed youths, was discussed at Thursday’s meeting of the Auckland Technical College Board. A letter was received from the Education Board stating that it was investigating conditions, and a further reply would be sent as soon as possible. A motion commending the principal on his action was passed.

The Nelson Education Board supported Auckland’s resolution that before definite action by the Government, Parliamentarians should hear the board's case, says a Press Association message.

Charles Harris, of Patea, possesses "Lucky Strike” Art Union ticket E 44270, “Will I win,” which is credited in the telegraphed report as the second prize having been won by*a Christchurch resident, says a Hawera Press Association message.

Wreckage from the yacht Teddy, including several pages of manuscript in Norwegian, a small case of photographic film, which was intact, and a few boards, have been picked up near Omaha. A search of the beach has been arranged and any valuables will be forwarded to the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.

The two-seater autogiro which was imported by a Wellington syndicate about a year ago was sold at Wanganui last Wednesday for £9O. The machine suffered damage to its motor at Wanganui after comparatively little use, and it has been out of service for many months. The auction was conducted under instructions from the bailiff under a distress warrant.

The police are looking for the driver of a motor car with lamps and possibly other parts damaged, says a Christchurch Press Association message. The motorist drove into two men on the Ferry road at. 1 o’clock yesterday morning and continued on his way, turning out his lights. The two men were taken to hospital, one with a fractured leg and the other with a dislocated elbow.

A shark attacked a boat in which a crew from the St. George’s Rowing Club, Auckland, was training on the harbour. A hole was smashed in the skiff, which was at once rowed to shore. The crew had rowed 150 yards from the Tamaki Drive, off the eastern gap, and they were manoeuvring for a mile sprint on the harbour when with a crash a shark struck the hull of the skiff, stopping the boat instantly. The oarsmen then saw’ the shark, a fairly large one, leap from the water and dive away. The oarsmen immediately returned to shore and on drawing up the skiff they found a hole about six by two inches in the bqttom.

Between 70 and 100 New Zealand delegates are expected to attend the Eucharistic Congress to be held in Dublin in June. The delegation will be led by Archbishop Redwood, of Wellington, who will be 93 years old on April 8, and is stated to be the oldest Roman Catholic bishop in the world. Archdeacon Holbrook, of Auckland, will attend the congress in the capacity of chaplain to the New Zealand delegation. Preparations are being made to accommodate 80,000 persons in Phoenix Park, Dublin, where the High Altar is to be erected. Schools and colleges, and even ocean liners, will be utilized as hotels to accommodate the visitors.

In connection with the golden jubilee of the Wairio School the following programme will be carried out: To-morrow (Wednesday)—Assembly, 12.30; official welcome, 1 p.m.; roll-call, 1.30; addresses by past teachers and fnipils; afternoon tea, 3 p.m.; photographs ot succeeding decades, 4 p.m.; old-timers’ ball, 8 p.in. (ex-teachers, pupils and well-wishers only). Thursday—Excursions to coalfields, leaving between 9 and 10 and returning about 1 p.m.; luncheon; sports and picnic commencing at. 1.30. A young people’s dance till 11.45 in the evening will bring the celebrations to a close.

The Rev. A. J. Seamer’s party of Maori singers and musicians, who have been accorded rousing receptions at their concerts in the north, arrived in Invercargill yesterday and are to visit the Eastern District this week. They are expected to return to this city on Friday and the first concert will be given on Saturday evening, full particulars being advertised later. In their presentation of native music and customs, the members of the party have shown themselves to be gifted singers and orators, and as poi dances, haunting Maori melodies, weird waiatas, pastimes and ancient games are to be included in the programmes of the concerts to be given here—a veritable treat awaits those who attend.

Last Saturday the Meccano Club held its fortnightly meeting. Nineteen members attended and an interesting two hours were spent. A programme for the year was drawn up by the committee and adopted. It contained a wide variety of items to cater for most of the hobbies of the members. Model building competitions, stamps, photography, indoor games, fretwork, etc., all find a place on a very interesting programme. A standing committee was formed to deal with the business of the club, and the arrangement of any trips or exhibitions. At the meeting several models built by members were exhibited. These included an excellent model of a motor lorry with eight forward speeds and two reverse and internal expanding brakes on all six wheels, a steam crane showing considerable lifting power, a monoplane, and some smaller lorries, each model showing the adaptability of Meccano to all branches of model building. Attention is drawn to Railway advertisement in this issue regarding Good Friday train services.—Advt. Queenstown Regatta, Easter Saturday. Train leaves Invercargill 7.48 a.m. Return fare 14/2—Advt. Silk Hosiery—Why pay more. Get a pair of Wicks’ Popular Wearer. A Superfine Silk Hose at 2/6; all shades.—Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Dee Street.—Advt. Happy, happy children make happy mothers and fathers at Easter when the eggs and chicks are purchased at Ayson’s two shops, Dee Street.—Advt. Books at liquidation prices at the N.Z. Book Depot Ltd., Esk Street: Latest 2/6, Reprint Novels now 1/9 3 for 5/-; Ivanhoe (beautifully illustrated library edition) 10/-, now 7/6; Outdoor Games 6/-, now 2/6; Maeterlinck’s Classics 4/6 now 2/-; Goodwill Envelopes (with Invercargill views) 6d packet, 3 packets for 1/-. Remember, everything reduced this month except magazines.—Advt. Something new. Thomson and Beattie have just opened a shipment of the latest all leather Dominion made “Hold-all” Bags. These bags are extremely well made and have strong solid leather handles. The measurements are as follows, length, 9in height, 4Jin in width. A reliable Zip fastener closes the top—shades of brown trimmed with leather strips in diagonal design across corner. The price is 27/6. Ideal for Easter or week-end trips.—Advt. OVERSEAS INTEREST IN AFFORESTATION. During recent years a considerable amount of capital from overseas has been arriving in the Dominion for investment in New Zealand industries and in Commercial Afforestation in particular. The tremendous possibilities that he ahead of this new New Zealand industry seem to be well recognized in other countries, and N.Z. Per. petual Forests Ltd. the largest Company of its kind in the world announced that over £3,400,000 has been invested in its Bond Issues by investors in Australia, England and other countries. —Advt. "What perfect pictures!” Clear, bright sparkling snaps that will smile up at you from ypur album, years after you place them there. That’s the kind you get from BROWN’S PHARMACY. Careful developing of course is the first requisite for good pictures. And after that good printing. We use only the famous VELOX PAPER, so wonderfully graded to meet all amateur requirements. So when we get a flat dull negative, we use VELOX "Regular,” or for one with harsh contrasts we choose Velox "Special.” Others we print on Velox "Medium.” Result—a perfect picture from every negative and more pleased customers for BROWN, THE CHEMIST, 125 Dee street.—Advt. ' ,