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Southland Times, Issue 21852, 1 November 1932, Page 4

The Dominion Meteorologist last night issued the following information: An anti-cyclone covers New Zealand but a fairly deep depression is advancing across the south Tasman Sea. Winds south-westerly at first north of New' Plymouth and Napier. Elsewhere variable but northerlies soon prevailing and becoming strong in and south of Cook Strait. Seas in New Zealand waters smooth to moderate, later rising south from Cape Egmont. In the eastern Tasman Sea strong northerly winds. Seas becoming rough. Weather fair to fine at first and becoming warm, but unsettled conditions with rain developing in districts with a westerly aspect and the far south.

The art union in connection with the St. Catherine’s Convent jubilee was drawn on Saturday evening under police supervision. The results are published in our advertising columns.

In the report of the Queen’s Park Golf Club’s social on Saturday evening it was stated that Mr A. C. Steele had donated silver ferns for a cock-o’-the-walk competition during the summer. The ferns are not silver, but gold, and have engraved on them the letters “Q.P.G.C.”

In the Police Court yesterday, before Mr E. C. Levvey, S.M., on the complaint of the maintenance officer (Mr J. H. Fulton), Ernest Didham for arrears of maintenance amounting to £22 to October 10 was convicted and sentenced to three months imprisonment with hard labour, the Magistrate ordering that he be released on payment of arrears to date.

A short sitting of the Otautau Magistrate’s Court was held yesterday before Messrs G. B. Burns and G. Sinclair, Justices of the Peace. Judgment for plaintiffs by default was given in the following cases: W. B. Reekie v. Allan Sharp for £1 10/6, costs 12/-; same v. James Flynn for £1 1/-, costs 14/-; Public Trustee v. Hugh Duncan for £l9 19/5, costs £1 5/-, solicitor’s fee 10/ - .—Correspondent.

As a sequel to the rioting at Wellington last May the police traced the ownership of a coat with looted property in the pockets to Roy Alfred Byford, a farm labourer, who pleaded guilty yesterday (states a Press Association telegram) to charges of stealing coins and a brooch valued at £5 10/-, the property of Walter Smart, and three pairs of sox valued at 6/-, the property of Kean’s, Ltd. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a months imprisonment.

Exception has been taken to a paragraph in the bowling notes in Saturday’s issue, in which it was stated that the writer of the column did not notice any representatives from the sister (Winton) Bowling Club present at the official opening of the Central Bowling Club’s green at Winton last Wednesday afternoon (writes, our Winton correspondent). Although the writer in question might not have noticed any members of the Winton Club present, the club was well represented by two rinks, including the president, Mr P. A. Bradley.

“It is often said that the clergy generally are ‘on a good wicket compared with persons in other occupations in these days,” stated Canon A. H. Norris at the Christchurch Diocesan Synod. “I might point out that there are in the diocese 28 parishes where the stipend is under £3OO a year, 24 where the amount is between £3OO and £4OO, and four where it is in excess of £4OO. Those 28 clergymen on less than £3OO a year, even if they have no family, can scarcely be said to be on a good wicket, if they are to live as a clergyman is expected to live.”

Considerable amusement was caused in the Supreme Court in Christchurch when Mr R. A. Young, counsel for the defence in the case in which two men were charged with fraudulent misrepresentation in connection with medals sold to gold buyers, compared gold buying with buying a horse at a horse sale. “You go to a horse sale,” said counsel, “and the auctioneer leads out a beautiful, big, sleek mare with a shiny coat and ribbons on her tail. You think, ‘There’s a good horse; she might win the New Zealand Cup, and you bid up to £5 for her and buy her, and when you get her home you find that she would not win a hack race at Ashburton.”

Sir Joseph Smith, the eminent irrigation engineer from India, who is now resident in Auckland, intends visiting Canterbury shortly on behalf of the Public Works Department. While in Wellington recently Mr P. R. Climie, organizer of the Canterbury Progress League, arranged with the Department for Sir Joseph to meet the combined committee of the Progress League and the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce to discuss in general the committee’s plan on the irrigation of sections in the province. Mr Climie, on his return from Wellington, said he thought that Sir Joseph would be given an opportunity of making himself generally acquainted with the potentialities of irrigation in Canterbury.

It is encouraging to note the success which has attended the Unemployment Board’s scheme for assisting gold prospectors. “Steady returns of gold are being made by quite a number of miners, who have been assisted from the unemployment funds,” states the deputy-chairman of the board, Mr Jessep. From the Unemployment Board’s point of view the assistance given is turning out not a bad investment. Ten per cent, of the value of the gold won is returnable to the board, to be used for equipping other prospectors from the ranks of the unemployed. During August and September the value of gold won by 800 men in Central Otago approximated £3600, so that the board recovered £360 from its expenditure in assisting the men.

At a sitting of the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, before Mr E. C. Levvey, S.M., finality was reached in the case commenced last Friday in which Margaret E. Smith, of Dipton, widow, claimed from Christina Healey, of Dipton, married woman, the sum of £2 10/8, the value of wool from seventeen sheep, the property of plaintiff, allegedly shorn by or on behalf of the defendant. There was a counter claim for £3l for damage to 20 acres of cocksfoot and 20 chains of boundary fence, it being alleged that the damage occurred from a fire so negligently and unskilfully managed by plaintiff that sparks spread to defendant’s farm. Details of the counter-claim were: Damage to cocksfoot £2O, half-share of boundary fence burnt £lO, damage to subdivisional fence £l. Mr J. Tait appeared for the plaintiff and Mr Gordon Reed for the defendant. The claim and counter-claim, not being interdependent, were taken separately. After evidence had been heard on both claim and counter-claim, his Worship said he did not regard the claim as unreasonable and plaintiff was entitled to judgment for the amount claimed. This was set off by defendant with a counter-claim for damage to property and on the evidence of an independent party it appeared that Healey was entitled to damages at the rate of five shillings per acre for 10 acres of grass burned in the fire. Judgment would therefore be given for £2 10/- for each party. The parties could call it square and each pay her own costs. Counsel elected to take judgment with costs against the opposing party in each case.

A conference was held yesterday regarding the dispute at the Westport Coal Company’s mine which has been idle for eleven weeks, but proved abortive.—Westport Press Association message.

“I was astonished to find there is no demand for passion fruit in England,” said Mr J. L. Brown, formerly chairman of the Fruit Export Board, who returned to Auckland by the Rangitiki on Thursday from London. “It has been tried without success in all the leading hotels and restaurants. The people complain of the number of seeds.”

“We must get rid of the idea that the only type of education is academic education,” said Mr T. B. Strong, Director of Education, speaking to members of the Addington School Committee. “I do hope,” he added, “that we have got past the stage when we are satisfied with examination results. Our system should move in the direction of testing the children for their future needs in various walks of life. Our system at present is far too narrow.”

Spring lamb is cheaper than it has been for many years, states the New Zealand Herald, Auckland. Leg is obtainable at lOd a lb, which is 4d cheaper than at this time last year and 7d less than in 1930. Other cuts are selling at prices 5d and 6d a lb below those of two years ago. “The export price of lamb is also lower than it has been since the war,” said a merchant on Thursday. The low prices ruling locally were in accordance with the weak state of the fat stock market generally, he added.

A good story is told (says a northern paper) of an elderly man, who, shortly after a visit to Wairoa during the earthquake season, was making the trip to Lyttelton by the Rangatira. “I awoke about half-past 3 in the morning feeling everything trembling and rocking,” he complained. “My first thoughts were for the safety of my wife and son, who normally sleep in the front of the house. In hopping out my head struck the iron railing of the berth above me, and I let out a yell, under the impression that the earthquake was knocking down the building. . . . The next thing I heard was a steward explaining to someone in an alleyway: ‘S’orl right: only some old joker with the ding-bats.’ ” TIMBER-GROWING POSSIBILITIES. Mr A. C. Forbes, Canadian delegate to the British Empire Forestry Conference in 1928, stated:— “New Zealand is the only country in the Southern Hemisphere with soil and climate really suited to grow softwoods. Afforestation in New Zealand affords wonderful opportunities, which business men should utilize.” The foregoing merely substantiates N.Z. Pernetual Forests Ltd’s, policy when in 1923 they founded what is today the world’s largest commercial afforestation scheme. Because of the comparatively quick growth of pines in New Zealand compared with other countries, and their suitablity for woodpulp, this project assures bondholders of a profitable return in a relatively short period.—Advt. This Hitchon’s Ham is causing me To rack my brains in misery One word that rhymes with Ham! know But would the printer let it go?—Advt. This week we are making our first display of Christmas Handkerchiefs for oversea mail. Come in and inspect. Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Ltd., Dee street.—Advt. Our superior mixture sweets, only 9d per lb at Ayson’s two shops, Dee street. See our window.—Advt. Ladies’ silk and cotton knickers in fawn, jade, pink, saxe and helio. Splendid wearing. Women’s and O.S. 2/6 pair. At Miss Nobles’, The Baby Shop, 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. To-day one of the big events in Thomson and Beattie’s history occurs: the commencement of their 50 YEAR CELEBRATION SALE. For 50 years this firm has led fashion in Southland from its present premises in Tay street, and to celebrate its achievements, a sale is being held, offering the best at greatly reduced prices. See the bargains in the windows.—Advt. The Good Companions—J. B. Priestley’s big rollicking book of 646 pages—has been reprinted twenty-three times since its publication in July 1929 such has been its warm reception by the reading public. In a cheaper edition local price 7/- its sales will keep steadily on. Of course it is good fare. Josiah Oakroyd, Inigo Jollifant, and Jerry Jerningham have become national characters. Capital for a birthday, wedding, or occasional gift. Posted anywhere in N.Z. for 7/8. Hyndman’s Booksellers, Dee 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 are offering. This is a great opportunity to secure a NEW CAMERA at a BARGAIN PRICE. STEWART’S PHARMACY, Dee street, Invercargill.—Advt. From the wealth of artistic greetings now available there should be no difficulty in choosing appropriate mementoes for oversea friends. Here is a selection: Witness, Star and Auckland Weekly annuals (2/-), books of Invercargill views (9d, 1/6 and 2/- each), suede calendars and bookmarks (1/6 and 2/- each). See the N.Z. Book Depot’s attractive display. Address: Esk street.—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 shades 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. SNAP HAPPINESS WHILE YOU CAN. Nothing occurs again exactly the same. Possibly that is why we cherish happy but somewhat vague memories. Snap the children, snap friends, places, and situations as they appear this Holiday, and keep a permanent record of past happiness. Then bring your rolls of films to BROWN, The Chemist. The Best Pictures come from BROWN’S. There is no service quite so good as BROWN’S Permanent Process for bringing out the best results.—GEO. H. BROWN, Chemist-Optician, Brown’s Pharmacy, 125 Dee Street.—Advt. BUSY DAYS AHEAD. For some —exams. For others—athletics. Some have pressing business problems. All must have perfect health to tackle the job in front of them. Lingering coughs and colds sap the strength and impair efficiency. Clear them right out with Baxter’s Lung Preserver. The sooner you start with “Baxter’s,” the sooner you’ll feel fit and well again. You’ll appreciate’ “Baxter’s” tonic properties too. Get “Baxter’s” from any chemist or store. 1/6, 2/6 and 4/6 bottles.

The earnest young inquirer gazed at the towers and w’ires and insulators of the Addington sub-station. The openair type electrical gear, fairly high and covering a pretty big area, similar to that at some power stations, seemed to interest him vastly. Two engineers stood nearby. “Not finished yet?” the earnest young inquirer stated. “Not quite,” said one of the engineers. “You’ve got to put the roof on yet, of course,” came back the inquirer. Collapse of engineers!

The existence of the Internationa] Relief Union was mentioned by Mr J. Abel, Wellington, in conversation with a Taranaki Daily News reporter. This body was formed after the Messina earthquake by the president of the Spanish Red Cross Society, and was actually a huge insurance company. Had. New Zealand been a member' in 1931 it would probably have received £1,000,000. The premium was based on the League of Nations contributions, and for New Zealand this year would be about £250.

Owing to the reductions in the grants by the Education Department to the boards of governors of secondary schools there will be an effect of the economy measures even in the amounts set aside by the boards for the provision of school prizes. At the New Plymouth Boys’ and Girls’ High Schools special certificates are to be presented this year instead of book prizes. It was commented in Auckland the other evening that such a change was occasional only by the need for economy, it being necessary for boards of governors to provide for prizes out of revenue. In the larger’schools the value of prizes was a not inconsiderable sum.

■While travelling on the main north road the other morning the driver of a small car of the “baby” type had an unexpected shower bath which did not appear to be appreciated by the recipient (says a Wanganui paper). He was passed by a much larger car which was being driven at a fairly high speed, the driver of which drew on to the side of the road to pass by. A large pool of water beside the bitumen surface was reached as the two cars were abreast, and a sheet of water from the wheels of the large car completely enveloped the smaller vehicle.