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Southland Times, Issue 21729, 15 June 1932, Page 6

The receipts from the Tepid Baths for May were £4O 0/6 as compared .with £3l 16/11 fot May, 1931,

The Dominion Meteorologist last night issued the following information: A shallow cyclone is advancing over the Tasman Sea and an intense depression extends from Tasmania across southern Australia. Winds easterly to northerly, light to moderate generally at first but later freshening. Seas in New Zealand waters smooth to moderate. In the eastern Tasman Sea freshening northerly winds and rising seas. Weather becoming cloudy to overcast with much mist or fog and scattered rain developing. The following are additional donations to the Waipiata appeal: T. A. Anderson, parcel of magazines; Mrs J. N. Armour, parcel of books and magazines; “Friend,” parcel of books; H. S. Bayes, parcel of magazines. A clause in the Works Committee’s report recommended the City Council to suspend the cutting of grass on street flanks for the current financial year. At last night’s meeting several councillors opposed the clause which was deleted. The dairying season in the Winton district is now rapidly drawing to a close and to date the Hedgehope, Northope and Hokonui factories have closed down for the season, while it is expected that the remainder of the group will be closed by the end of the month. —Winton Correspondent. A large number of Maoris in Invercargill yesterday ma‘y have given the impression that they were visiting the city to attend a tangi. Their presence, however, was due to quite another reason, for they were either litigants or witnesses at the sitting of the Native Land Court which commenced yesterday before Judge M. Gilfedder. The following business people have lent cars or donated petrol to assist the relief workers’ country “drive” which commences to-day: J. E. Watson and Co., 10 gallons of petrol; Reliance Service Station, 3 gallons; Clark and Hemmings’ Service station, 2 gallons; Russell and Co., 8 gallons, also car and driver for two days; Watts and Grieye, car at disposal of organizers. The City Council last evening granted the Plunket Society, in connection with the Great Southern Coster Fair, the free use of Victoria Hall on June 29 and 30. Requests for free advertising on the trams and the free installation of a gas stove in Victoria Hall were left in the hands of the chairman of the Trading Committee, Councillor Tattersfield. At Ryal Bush six householders were present at the annual, meeting and Mr T. E. Hodgkinson presided. The average attendance at the school for the year was 39. The annual statement showed a credit balance of £l6. The following were elected a committee for the ensuing year:—Messrs T. E. Hodgkinson (chairman, R. E. Fortune (secretary), A, Fraser, G. Wishart and V. Hartley. The sudden death of Mr Robert J. Harris, of South Hillend, on Monday, came as a shock to Winton district residents who held the deceased gentleman in high esteem. Mr Harris left his home on Monday morning in his usual good health to do some work on the farm and was later in the day found dead in one of the paddocks. His death is attributed to heart failure.— Winton Correspondent. At a sitting of the Gore Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning, Mr H. J. Dixon, S.M., presiding, Leslie Bates, charged under the Borough By-laws with having left his motor car on a public street without reasonable excuse, was convicted and ordered to pay costs 12/6. The borough traffic inspector mentioned that the car had been left in Grant street for several days and was partly on the roadway. The salaries of a number of City Council employees were discussed in committee at last evening’s meeting. Among the officers whose salaries were under consideration was the superintendent of reserves (Mr J. A. McPherson), who was voted an increase of £5O. This brings his salary to £374. Prior to the 10 per cent, cut he was receiving £360, which was reduced to £324. The following clause appeared in the report of the Finance Committee to the City Council last evening: “Having considered the annual grants or subsidies to be paid to local organizations for the' financial year 1932-33. Recommend that the donation to the Workers’ Education Association be discontinued and that the grant to the Southland League be reduced from £9O to £80.” His Worship the Mayor criticized the discontinuance of the W.E.A. vote. It was decided to donate £lO to the association. With this amendment the clause was adopted.

At a large and representative meeting held under the auspices of the Gore Chamber of Commerce last evening, interesting addresses on the provisions and application of “The Mortgagors’ Relief Act” and “The National Expenditure Adjustment Act” were given by Messrs D, L. Poppelwell and D. Paterson, local members of the Law Society. Both speakers dealt very interestingly with the more important aspects of the Government’s recent legislation, to which reference has been made in these columns from time to time. On the motion of the Mayor (Mr A. T. Newman), the speakers were accorded a hearty vote of thanks.

A clause in a special report of the Library Committee presented to the City Council stated that the attention of the Finance Committee had been drawn to the fact that in no other city in New Zealand were rates levied on a public library. The request was made that the Library Committee should be exempted from rates on the portion of the library building occupied by the library; and it was mentioned that the stamp duty on interest payable by, the library account amounting to £6O was credited to the reduction of rates instead of to the library account. The Finance Committee reported merely that it had no recommendation to make.

The Zealandia Skating Company, Limited,, have pleasure in announcing that they have acquired the services of Mr Pratley, of the De Luxe Rink, and will open the season on Friday evening. The Zealandia Hall, which is the largest skating rink in New Zealand, has a 2 inch black pine floor, specially built for the purpose. At least a fortnight has been spent in renovating the walls and getting the floor in order. For a good skate come to the Zealandia Hall. Beginners will receive special attention. Private lessons by arrangement. (Advt.)

The acknowledgment of quality by expert judges has made DEWAR’S WHISKY the popular favourite.—Advt.

See our values in Ladies’ Vests— Cotton priced from 1/11, 2/3, 2/11, 3/3 to 6/11; Wool Vests 3/9 and 6/3. At Miss Nobles, The Baby Shop, Dee street. (Advt.)

House Stockings, all colours 1/- pair; also All-Wool Knitted Hose in Black and Grey 1/11 Pair, at Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Ltd., Dee street, (Advt.) DISPERSO, the Chilblain Pencil, knows its work and gently does it. Soothes and relieves the itching and burning. 1/6.—GEO. H. BROWN, CHEMIST.—Advt.

Good sellers. Coconut Caramels, Chocolate Delight, Walnut, Almond and Cherry Candies. Delicious flavours, all at Ayson’s two shops. Dee Street.— Advt,/ "

At Saturday’s meeting of the Gore branch of the Farmers’ Union Mr D. Dickie, in referring to a newspaper paragraph which, he said, some people read as a statement that Sir Francis Boys was going to the Ottawa Conference as the Farmers’ Union representative at the expense of the Government, states that their information was that the Government was not paying Sir Francis Boys’ expenses. Mr Dickie was previously reported as saying that Sir Francis was paying the cost of the trip himself. On Sunday, June 26, the Rev. Raymond Preston, of England, a missioner of world-wide repute, commences a series of mission services in St. Peter’s Methodist Church. At last evening’s meeting of the City Council an invitation was received from the secretary of the church to the Mayor and councillors to attend the opening service at 11 a.m. on June 26, it being mentioned that the civic authorities in northern towns were attending such services. The council accepted the invitation.

Half-price Barbains at Carter’s Alteration Sale. Good quality Irish Linen Men’s Handkerchiefs 2/-, Now 1/-. Boys’ Wool Pants 7/6, Now 3/9. Boys’ Jerseys, size 1 and 2, 7/-, Reduced to 3/6. All Overcoats and Suits reduced. See Carter’s Advertisement front page. - (Advt.)

Books on Knitted Wear are in demand just now. Some of the latest: Smith’s Toddler’s Woollies 1/3; Weldon’s Blouses etc. for Outsizes 9d; Bestway Outsize Lingerie 9d; Bestway Sports Wear 9d; Bestway Easyknit Woollies for Baby 9d; Weldon’s Swimming Suits 9d; Ladies’ Companion Babies Woollies 9d; Postage Id extra for each publication.—N.Z. BOOK DEPOT LTD., Esk Street.—Advt.

SOL VEX for hard and soft corns and warts. Specially prepared for the painless removal of corns and warts. 1/6 -GEORGE H. BROWN, CHEMIST.— Advt.

Ladies requiring collars or sets in any class of skin, can have same made up as required to the exact style and size. We are also carying a big range of skins of all kinds and make same up at short notice in Musquash, Coney, Flank, Fetch, Beaverlamb, shorn lamb, American opossum. All shades Skunk and White Rabbit etc. Inspection invited. The MUTUAL FUR COY., Manufacturing Furriers, Tay street.

The Stocktaking Bargains at Thomson! & Beattie, Ltd., are worthy of notice. Among the many low-priced values offered at the fancy counter are a line of Black Patent Leather Shopping Bags, bound in colours, offered at 1/6 and 2/11 each. Imitation leather music cases, usually 6/6, are also offered at 3/6» " '■ v XAdvt).