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Southland Times, Issue 21846, 25 October 1932, Page 6

At a sitting of the Gore Police Court yesterday before Mr A. Martin, Justice of the Peace, a first offender for drunkenness was convicted and fined £l.

A handsome specimen of hand lettering executed by a Japanese was received by the Auckland University College Council last week as a gift from Mr H. T. Goldie. It was a copy of the official translation of the Japanese Imperial rescript on education, translated by the Imperial authorities and printed by Mr Hirata, who handwrote the famous Portsmouth Treaty of Peace between Japan and Russia.

The arrangement and decoration of the New Plymouth Opera House stage for Madame Galli-Curci’s recital last week provoked many expressions of admiration from members of the audience, and it also greatly pleased the great prima donna. Large bowls of brilliant pink azaleas were placed appropriately about the stage, which was carpeted over half the floor and richly furnished with drawing-room furnishinos, and the soft light from a standard lamp at one side made a most artistic effect.

Practical jokers with a misdirected sense of humour w’ere in evidence at the Gore Bowling Club’s green and the Gore Citizens’ tennis courts during the week-end, causing a great deal of inconvenience to the members of both clubs, who desired to take advantage of the holiday to enjoy their respective sports. At tlie bowling green the discs were removed and thrown among the shrubbery, several of them having disappeared altogether. At the tennis courts the net strainers were removed and these also could not be located.

Great interest is centred on England’s fight to regain the cricket Ashes which they lost to the Australian touring team in 1930. The first Test match of the present series will commence in Sydney on December 2. Cricket enthusiasts in New Zealand are given a last minute opportunity of witnessing this match by sailing on the Aorangi which leaves Auckland on November 28 on a fast trip to Sydney, arriving there on December 1, just in time for the opening of play the next day. Those whose time is short can return by the same vessel on the following Thursday, December 8, for Auckland or by. the Monowai on the next day for Wellington.

On a recent evening a St. John’s Hill (Wanganui) resident states he had a most interesting experience while reading in his sitting-room shortly after dark (says the Herald). All of a sudden there was a commotion of bird life outside and a blackbird flew into the room. Simultaneously he heard a thud outside and procuring a torch went out to investigate. There he noticed a morepork in a dazed condition lying alongside the house. The morepork had evidently disturbed the blackbird from a hedge close by and it flew straight towards the lighted room, with the morepork in pursuit. The light must have dazzled the morepork, and it apparently struck the side of the window with some force.-

The nightingales that were liberated a couple of years ago at St. Heller s Bay appear to have settled down, as reports have been received from time to time that the bird’s well-known song has been heard—from places as far apart as Mount Eden and tbe Waikato (states the Auckland Star). The latest report comes from Mr H, Edwards, of Tawera road, Green lane. A fortnight ago he heard the notes at about 4 a.m., and again on Monday, just before daylight. He is a keen bird fancier, with a large aviary, and says, he has no doubt whatever that the bird he heard was the nightingale. He thinks there were two' birds. On October 20, the Eltham Co-oper-ative Dairy Company paid a final bonus to suppliers for last season totalling £5OOO. Cream suppliers will receive ,86d per lb butterfat over the whole season, on milk supplied for cheesemaking the company is paying a b °nus of .lid for September, 1931, and .36 from October 1 to May 10. Suppliers of milk for buttermaking will receive .86 per lb butterfat. These additional payments make the total for butterfat in milk used for cheesemaking (September 1 and May 10) 12.11 d per b. For milk used in buttermaking (July, August, May 11 to 30 and rJv total payment is 11.61 d per lb. The average payment for all milk supplied during the year is 12.07 d per lb butterfat. Reference to the £5OOO compensation money handled yearly by the Taranaki Maori Trust Board, with headquarters at Hawera, was made at Tuesday s meeting of the Taranaki Hospital Board by Mr A. J. Brennan, who considered that part of that sum should be used to afford relief to those Maoris in need of food and at present a charge on the hospital boards throughout the province. No provision for the feeding of destitute Maoris had been made when the money was granted by the Government (reports the. Taranaki Daily News). The renovation of buildings in different pas and the improvement of the Natives’ accommodation were the objects upon which the money appeared to be expended. Both at Waitara and Parihaka money iroiri the fund had been spent in that way. There were numbers of Maoris being assisted by hospital boards in order to prevent starvation, and Mr Brennan thought that part of the sum should be devoted toward that end. As the Home Science lecturer, Miss McMillan, cannot visit the different centres in Southland at present, it is hoped that all ladies interested will make an effort to be present at Everybody’s Hall, Tay Street, at 2 p.m., Friday, 28th inst.—Advt. PULPWOOD SUPPLIES. Lord Rothermere, head of the largest group of newspapers in the British Empire, stated recently, when referring to the world’s supply of pulpwood, that it was being consumed at a rate which caused grave concern to people acquainted with the facts. According to this authority it is inevitable that the price of pulpwood will rise within the next few years, and pulp and paper companies possessing large timber limits must reap considerable advantage. Bondholders in N.Z. Perpetual Forests Ltd., therefore hold an asset with an increasing potential value, and must benefit by any increase in the value of pulpwood—Advt. However good a thing may be There’s mugs will never try it Hitchon’s Hams right at your door Don’t be a lemon —BUY IT.—Advt. Many farmers have proved that it is little use attempting to grow crops without the use of fertilizers, but it will be readily seen that it is necessary to restore those properties which are taken from the soil by continual cropping and grazing of stock. By using “Crossed Keys” Fertilizers which contain the correct ingredients to supply the essential plant foods, the farmer is also assured of getting full value for his money. The Southland Frozen Meat Co, have large stocks of Blood and Bone, and mixed fertilizers, and will be pleased to answer enquiries. They also stock boneflour for Stock Licks, Liver Meal for calves and Meat Meal for poultry,—Advt. Dainty Frocks for Baby in the new Angel Skin Crepe de Chene, Art Silk, etc. Prices from 5/11 to 15/6, at Miss Noble’s, The Baby Shop, Dee Street.— Advt. Last to sun and washing. A 36 inch plain colour dress material in nine shades, selling for 1/2 at Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Ltd., Dee street.—Advt. Outstanding bargains at Carter’s Big Purchase Sale. 7/6 Grey Work Shirts now 3/11; Black Cashmere Hose half price 1/9; Men’s Pure Wool Sports Coats 39/-, reduced to 22/6; Boys’ Lumber Jackets 15/- reduced to 10/6 and 11/6. See Carter’s advertisement. —Advt. A message of goodwill and Christmas happiness is easily and pleasurably conveyed by a charming golden brown leather greeting novelty, a local view Christmas card or calendar or one of New Zealand’s own illustrated Christmas annuals depicting in plate and story New Zealand’s wonderland and Dominion life generally. Hyndman’s, Dee street, now display a great collection of Christmas greeting gifts just in time to send to friends far away. Inspection invited.—Advt. “THE DEVIL’S CAMERA.” Read this scathing critcism of the modern ‘Talkies.’ Price 1/-. 1/2 posted. From the N.Z. BOOK DEPOT LTD., Esk Street, Invercargill—Advt. The new Rangatira shirts, made in New Zealand by the manufacturers of the well-known Summit shirt, are now offered at Thomson and Beattie’s man’s shop. Offered in a large range of smart stripes in every size, these shirts are extraordinary value at 7/11 each. —Advt. Pure Silk Hosiery at less than Cost Price. The well-known Lady Jane Pure Silk Hose, finest quality, were 9/11; our Price 6/6 a pair, also Tre-zur Pure Silk were 12/6 pair; our Price 6/6 pair. We have all the latest slides in both these High Grade Hose and the quantity being only twelve dozen we advise you to be early. THE MUTUAL FUR COY., Manufacturing Furriers, Tay Street.—Advt. BARGAINS IN CAMERAS. We have a few cameras which are slightly shop-soiled, but which are in perfect working order, and we are offering these at greatly reduced prices to clear. A glance at our window will convince you of the splendid values we aj-e offering. This is a great Opportunity to secure a NEW CAMERA at a BARGAIN PRICE. STEWART’S PHARMACY, Dee street, Invercargill.—Advt. PLAYING TILL EIGHT O’CLOCK. Tennis players, golfers, and children all appreciate the extra daylight. Children especially will keep on playing until darkness falls or until the chill of the evening drives them indoors. That is wh; chills are common at this time of the year. Be prepared with Baxter’s Lung Preserver to check a cold. Happily children love this rich, red, soothing compound. Always ask for “Baxter’s” at any chemists or store. 1/6, 2/6 and 4/6.'