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Southland Times, Issue 21831, 7 October 1932, Page 6

The Dominion Meteorologist last night issued the following information: While an intense anti-cyclone remains centred to the eastward, a low pressure wave has moved on to Southern. New Zealand. Winds moderate to strong northerly, of gale force at times in Cook Strait, backing to westerly in the South Island and temporarily to south-westerly in the far south. Seas in New Zealand waters rough south of Cape Egmont between Castlepoint and Kaikoura and in Foveaux Strait. In the eastern Tasman Sea northerly to easterly in the northern portion, northerly to westerly in the southern portion. Moderate to fresh generally with moderate to rough seas. Weather mainly fair to fine. Scattered showers in districts with a westerly aspect and in the far north and south.

Amending regulations under the Fisheries Act 1908 governing whitebait fishing were Gazetted last night.— Press Association message.

“We have all learned much through this depression, and have become better men because of it,” declared Mr H. W. Heslop at the annual meeting of the Canterbury-Westland branch of the Real Estate Institute. “It remains for us to exercise greater care in advising clients regarding their buying.”

“I shall not be making the flight to New Zealand until next year,” stated a letter received at a meeting of the executive of the Christchurch Returned Soldiers’ Association from Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith. “Therefore, I shall be glad if you will give me another reminder regarding my carrying the greenstone memento kindly presented to me on my last visit, as I shall be only too happy to bring it across in order that a bar may be attached showing the second crossing.”

At a meeting of the Canterbury Sheepowners’ Union, the secretary reported on the steps being taken by the Lands Department to meet the position with regard to Crown rentals (reports the Press). As a result of representations made for some time past, the Minister had agreed to substantial concessions and postponements of rent in those cases where conditions warranted this step being taken. It was generally agreed that the Government had met the position fairly, having due regard to its responsibilities to other taxpayers, and it was resolved that a letter of thanks be sent to the Minister of Lands for the assistance rendered to sheep owners by the department in this connection.

Citizens of Invercargill will shortly have the opportunity of hearing their own boy soprano, Master Bobby Wilson. in concert numbers from a local platform. Master Wilson is reputed by Invercargill music lovers and experts to possess a voice of rare purity and sweetness, and the ability to give musicianly interpretations of his numbers. They also claim for him that he bids fair to follow in the footsteps of Master Lex Macdonald, the Dunedin boy soprano, who recently took New Zealand and Australian audiences by storm with his art. Master Wilson is a native of Invercargill. He will make his bow to an Invercargill audience at the Civic Theatre during the progress of the Battalion Band’s concert on Sunday evening.

While the railway surfacing gang was at work on Wednesday afternoon near Waipahi uprooting willows and clearing a passage for a creek adjoining the line a crane which the gang was using to pull out willow trees and stumps at a point about half a mile on the north side of Waipahi toppled over and blocked the line. The result of the obstruction was that the 6.30 p.m. train from Gore to Clinton could not get beyond the obstruction, neither could the morning train from Clinton to Gore get through. Passengers and mails and parcels were transhipped at the point in question, and brought to Gore. The train, however, did not leave Gore at 7.26 a.m. for the south as usual, but passed the up-express at Gore instead of at Mataura.

“The Ottawa Conference was not a place for ‘smart’ men. We were dealing with cold, hard facts. New Zealand, by her very frankness, got further than some of the other countries that were not so frank,” said Mr David Jones, at the complimentary luncheon tendered to him by the Christchurch Citizens’ Association.

A Stratford Association message states that information has been received that the last spike will be driven in the Stratford main trunk line on November 7, when a special ceremony will be held. A silver spike will be used, but later will be withdrawn and a steel one substituted. The official opening of the motor road from Stratford to the plateau, 4000 ft up Mount Egmont, will also take place that day.

At the fortnightly meeting of Court Queen of the South, A.0.F., the Chief Ranger presided over a large attendance of Sisters. Official visits were paid by Courts Star of the South and Southern. P.C.R. Bro. A. McGregor and C.R. Bro. Haywood acted as scrutineers and P.D.C.R. Bro. A. W. Jones, assisted by P.C.R. Bro. A. McGregor, installed the new officers in their respective chairs. The following officers were elected: C.R. Sister G. Edge; S.C.R., Sister C. Hamilton; S.W., Sister Sim; J.W., Sister McCartney; 5.8., Sister M. Fraser; J. 8., Sister P. Cookson; Treasurer, Sister C. Martin; Secretary, Bro. W. Bridges; Minute Secretary, Sister C. M. Cook; delegates, C.R. Sister G. Edge and I.P.C.R. Sister M. Hislop;; auditor, P.C.R. Bro. C. Jack; trustee, P.C.R. Bro. J. Forrester. After the meeting terminated the Sisters entertained the visitors at a dance and supper.

Slackness in the coal trade has compelled a shortening of hands at several mines, states a Greymouth exchange. Wallsend, Roa, and Blackball Creek companies have already reduced the number of their employees, and now the Blackball Coal Company finds it necessary to do likewise. It was at first considered necessary to close down several working places in the pit, but as that would mean definite dismissal for the men working in such places, the company has decided on a rearrangement of the whole underground system. This will enable a more equitable method of dismissal being applied, and although some 50 men have received notice, the actual number to be ultimately thrown out of employment, will be approximately 30. This is the first occasion that the Blackball Company has had to consider the matter of dismissals. There are 84 men employed at the Blackball mines.

A charge of cruelly ill-treating a cow by spraying it with kerosene and setting it alight was brought against a boy at a sitting of the Children’s Court, Oootiki, over which Mr S. L. Paterson, S.M. presided (states a local correspondent). Evidence was given to the effect that the boy was -oen chasing a cow, whose tail was ablaze. The boy’s statement was to the effect that he was using a blow-lamp outside the cowshed when a large flame shot from it. He threw the lamp away from him, and it hit the cow, setting the tail alight. He then chased the cow with the object of putting the fire out. Evidence was given by the boy’s father to the effect that the boy had used benzine instead of kerosene in the lamp, resulting in a jet of flame about 20 feet long. The Magistrate said that if the boy had deliberately set fire to the cow he would have ordered a whipping. In view of the evidence, however, he would give the boy the benefit of the doubt and dismiss the charge.

The prospects far a very successful dairying season in North Auckland are very bright (states a Wangarei correspondent). The recent warm rains, although not heavy, have resulted in a splendid response, and feed is now in abundance throughout the Whangarei and surrounding districts. Warm, dull days, and then bright sunshine, with a comparative absence of cold winds, following rain, have resulted in the pastures receiving the maximum benefit. Dairy factories report a large increase in cream supplied compared with the same period last year. This is largely due to the fact that more cows are being milked. Orchards in the North are looking particularly well. The heavy frosts in July and August retarded growth, but the condition of the trees, with an abundance of blossoms, indicates a plentiful supply of fruit. Vegetable gardens are making rapid growth, although delayed by the late cold weather. Should fhe present warm weather continue all varieties of corps will make good progress.

A total of 3215 applications for the grant of letters patent and for the registration of designs and of trademarks was received during the year ended March 31 last, rt'tes the annual report of the Commissioner of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks, presented to Parliament on Tuesday. “It is satisfactory to record,” says the report, “that this figure is onlv 322 less than the total for 1939, and in this connection it is to be noted that, while the total applications from oversea countries have fallen from 1786 in 1930 to 1273 in 1931, the number of applications from within New Zealand in 1930 and 1931 have risen from 1751 to 1943 respectively. This indicates a marked local activity in regard to industrial property at a time when the reverse might have been expected. The receipts for the year amounted to £13,390 11/6, a sum which exceeds the average receipts (£13,326 10/4) of the office over the previous five years. Expenditure to the extent of £5466 7/8 was incurred, being a decrease of £365 19/6 on the corresponding figure for 1930.”

Ladies’ Art Silk Hose; all colours, 1/6. Lisle Hose; plain or with clox 1/11. Wicks’ Popular Wearer, the best Silk Hose for 2/6, all colours.—Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop Ltd., Dee Street. —Advt.

The ladies of Southland are cordially invited to inspect our stocks of quality furs for spring wear. Throwovers, Ties, Bows and Foxes. We have the best assortment in the city, at prices that defy competition. It’s the quality that counts. The Mutual Fur Co., Manufacturing Furriers, Tay street. —Advt.

Good quality toffees and candies and a great variety of all confectionery at Ayson’s two shops, Dee street.—Advt.

We have bought a sample range of dainty Frocks, fit children one to three years from 7/6 to 13/6 at Miss Noble’s, The Baby Shop, Dee Street. —Advt. KEEP YOUR EYES in working order. Our lenses are true and will give comfort. They help to preserve the sight. We-make NO CHARGE for testing your eyes. Sensible people come here to have their eyes examined. If you want glasses, let us fit them for you. We give you the best expert' attention. Glasses that do not fit are very injurious to the eyes. All risk of errors in fitting is avoided if you consult us. We are qualified to treat the most difficult cases where glasses will be of use. GEO. H. BROWN. Chemist-Opti-cian, Brown’s Pharmacy, 125 Dee street. (Over twenty-one years practical service.) —Advt.

The makers of the “Swan” Fountain Pen gained a signal distinction when a “Swan” Fountain Pen was used for the signing of the great Lausanne Reparation Agreement on July 9, 1932. We are reminded that a “Swan” was also used for the signing of the Hague Agreements (1929) and the London Naval Treaty (1930). With such a proud record no wonder the “Swan” is popular. Prices: Standard model 25/-; Eternal 40/-; Swan Ink 1/3 and 2/6 bottle. N.Z. BOOK DEPOT, Ltd., Esk street, Invercargill.—Advt.

In all probability a speedboat regatta will be held at Queenstown over Labour Day week-end, and if the fixture eventuates it is the intention of several members of the Invercargill Outboard Motor Club to make the trip to he Lake as competitors. The secretarj of the local club (Mr E. J. Greenwood) expects official advice from Queenstown within the next day or so whether the proposed holiday attraction has been finalized. Why pay high prices? Special purchase of dairymen’s bib overalls and coats, usual price 9/6. Special purchase price 6/9. Also big purchase of newest suits at huge discounts at Carter’s Mark Down Sale.—Advt. GET PERFECT PICTURES. by using SELO FILMS, the popular new ENGLISH films. We thoroughly recommend these. Stewart’s Pharmacy, corner Dee nd Don streets. —Advt. The “old time” prices for fresh fashionable drapery, will make Thomson and Beattie, Southland’s favourite shopping centre this week-end. Washing prints are going at 6d and 9d per yard, Tea Towels 7|d and 9d each, and Pure Silk Fuji Bloomers at 2/9 per pair. Further particulars are available on Page 3. —Advt. New books just received: Denis MacKail’s “lan and Felicity” (6/-); Parkman’s Adventure Story “Account-Clos-ed” (6/-); “The Three Gentlemen” A. E. W. Mason’s latest; Gerald Fairlie’s new thriller "The Rope Which Hangs” 3/6; Oppenheim’s latest “Crooks in the Sunshine” 3/6; Taffrail writes a sea mystery “The Lonely Bungalow” 2/6; Annie Swan writes “The Forerunners” and “Young Blood” both 2/6 each.— Hyndman’s Booksellers, Dee street.— Advt. TO AID CLEARER SPEAKING. Clear thinking is essential for clear speaking. And so is a clear throat. Constant coughing and throat-clear-ing is a great drawback and a nuisance. Huskiness can quickly be relieved by taking Baxter’s Lung Preserver. “Baxter’s” cuts the phlegm and clears the air passages. If you need this correction, or know someone who does—get a bottle to-day at the nearest chemist or store. 1/6, 2/6 and 4/6.—Advt.