The Southland Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Luceo Non Uro. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1932. TIMELY ADVICE

Southland Times, Issue 21894, 21 December 1932, Page 6

The Southland Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Luceo Non Uro. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1932. TIMELY ADVICE

Mr Downie Stewart gave the country sound advice when in his address to the Dunedin Manufacturers’ Association, he issued a warning against “hysterical rumours and wild reports that were so apt to meet, with credence while the public was highly strung and nervy.” Men who served in the Great War will have vivid recollections of the extraordinary and impossible stories which were distributed through the trenches and" found ready believers among men who were undergoing a severe nervous strain, and they will appreciate the significance of Mr Downie Stewart’s warning. It is difficult to find how some of these wild rumours originate, and it is even more difficult to check these reports; but much damage can be done by them unless people keep their senses and hesitate to call deductions facts. When the House adjourned a series of wild reports of pending disaster began to move; but the simple explanation was that given by the Prime Minister: that the Government wished to consider methods by which help would be given the primary producer. There was no other reason, but the industrious repetition of a report that there was something else behind the Government’s action gained for it a number of adherents who accepted as fact something which at best could have been no more than a deduction, and was a wild deduction at that. To say that the position to-day is satisfactory would be foolish; but it is a fact that New Zealand’s condition is much better than that obtaining in many other countries, and that the situation is much better than it was. The accumulated burdens are heavier, of course, but it is

clear that the Government’s grip of the domestic problems is firmer than it was a year ago, and that the Treasury is able to forecast events with greater accuracy. Outside New Zealand, whence the real solution must come, there is increasing confidence. One of the biggest shipping men in the United States speaking recently said that there was a definite upward lift in trade, and he believed it was not a mere spurt or a temporary improvement. He had waited to see if it was merely a spurt, but he could see that the lift, though slight, was very widespread and persistent. He was sure that the depression was being conquered by business. There have been many statements that the corner was being turned, but few have been so quietly positive. The fact that it came from a shipping man was significant because the shipping industry is the first to feel the fluctuations of world trade. He was careful to say that the lift was slight, but he was just as careful to make it clear that he regarded it as a sustained upward movement. No country can expect a sudden leap, and any reports suggestive of anything of the kind must be firmly discounted; but at the same time credence should not be given to rumours of sensational, undisclosed developments. The Government could not withhold anything of the kind. Mr Downie Stewart did not say much in Dunedin about the present situation, but he said the thing that was needed: a warning to our people to avoid panic, to co-operate and to have confidence, as well as patience—the outlook to-day is better than it was a year ago.

The Southland Times will not be published on Monday, when the Christmas Day holiday will be observed.

The Dominion Meteorologist last night issued the following information: An anti-cyclone moved on to New Zealand with its centre over the southern portion. Pressure is low over the greater part of Australia and there are indications of a cyclone having developed over the western portion of the Tasman Sea. Winds moderate southerly to south-easterly, backing shortly to easterly. Becoming strong in places. Seas in New Zealand waters rather rough north of Castlepoint and about Cook Strait. Elsewhere moderate. In the eastern Tasman Sea moderate but increasing east to northeast winds. Seas rising. Weather mainly fair to cloudy but some scattered showers in eastern districts, especially between Kaikoura and East Cape. Later rain developing in northern districts.

The Secretary of the Post and Telegraph Department advises that mails which left Auckland on November 15 per s.s. Niagara, via Vancouver, arrived at London on December 17.

Several North Taranaki daily .companies have received offers of 9 l-16d to 91d per lb for limited quantities of butter, but it is understood that directors in all cases have declined to do business on these terms, preferring to send their produce Home on consignment.

As Monday night’s meeting of the Gore Borough Council was the last to be held before Christmas, the Mayor, Mr . A. T. Newman, took the opportunity of extending to members the compliments of the season and of expressing appreciation of their co-oper-ation during the past year. Appreciative reference was also made by the Mayor to the loyal service given by the members of the staff. The DeputyMayor, Mi- J. A. Baldey, reciprocated the expressions of goodwill on behalf of the members of the council. At the conclusion of the meeting the councillors, Town Clerk and Press representatives were the guests of the Mayor at supper.

Arrangements have been finalized for the establishment of a special information bureau in Invercargill, and an office, in charge of Miss McGill, of the Southland Technical College staff, is to open to-day at two o’clock in the Southern Cross building. The aim of the organizers is to assist the public in any way possible, such as by providing information regarding trains, trams, etc. Anyone, too, desirous of help in drafting an important letter will secure aid from the officials. Several secondary pupils have already expressed their willingness to assist in the clerical work during the present vacation. A small charge of twopence a parcel will be made on all goods left and the proceeds will help to defray the incidental expenses. Linoleum, a dividing curtain, typewriters, a screen and large and small pigeon holes are needed for office fittings and the loan of such articles would be greatly appreciated. All furniture on loan is covered by insurance.

In this issue the Railway Department advertises particulars of train arrangements in connection with the Gore trotting meeting, Riverton regatta and Limehills sports, also cheap day excursion fares to the Gore trots and Riverton regatta.—Advt. It still maintains its world-wide reputation as the best procurable. DEWAR’S WHISKY.—Advt.

Christmas bargains. Cracker bonbons and chocolate novelties at wholesale prices. See other bargains in our windows. Aysons 2 shops, 5 and 72 Dee street. —Advt.

Selling like hot cakes. Our 1/11 quality silk hose in all colours reduced until Christmas Eve to 1/8 pair. Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Ltd., Dee street. — Advt.

EAU DE COLOGNE is just as popular as ever, and should always be on the list of gifts. Those at BROWN’S, The Chemist, are selected for quality. BROWN’S PHARMACY, 125 Dee street where the good toilet gifts are. (Advt.)

Christmas specials at Carter’s Big Suit Sale. Boys’ suits, latest styles, 19/6; Youth’s suits, long trousers, from .29/-; Men’s £5 suits selling for £3 13/6 at Carter’s Christmas Suit Sale.—Advt. CAMERAS. Bubbling over with bargains in good CAMERAS at BROWN’S, The Chemist. See the latest models at Brown’s PHARMACY, 125 Dee Street, Kodak Depot. (Advt.) THE IDEAL ’XMAS GIFT A CAMERA. STEWARTS are offering some wonderful values in Cameras for this ’Xmas season. Practically all prices are GREATLY REDUCED, some models being marked down to HALF-PRICE. ALL CAMERAS GUARANTEED. YOUR opportunity to secure a Camera this ’Xmas. See window display for values. STEWARTS’ PHARMACY, comer Dee and Don Streets. (Advt.) A PERFUME SPRAY, with or without the necessary bottle of perfume is always a safe gift. We have a fine selection at BROWN’S, The Chemist. BROWN’S PHARMACY, 125 Dee street. (Advt.)

Good stories for Christmas giving: The ever popular “War Birds” Dairy of an Aviator 3/6; George Ogden’s Western romance “White Roads” 6/-; The big Edgar Wallace volume containing 4 stories 4/6; “Jock the Scot”—Alice Rosman’s delightful dog book 6/-; “The Losers”—a fine fresh happy story of spinster Rachel Boone 6/-; Maurice Walsh Gaelic story “Blackcock’s Feather” 6/-; Warwick Deeping’s good fiction ‘‘Smith” and “Old Wine and New” 6/- each; for a man also Charles Snow’s “The Fighting Sheriff” 3/6. Hyndman’s Dee street for hosts of Christmas books.—Advt.,

No gift is so appreciated by a man as something to wear. In Thoms.: and Beattie’s “Man’s Shop” is a huge selection of useful things to wear. Among them are “Bruce” Sox in gift boxes, 2 pairs, 5/- box. “Bruce” Tweed Ties, 3/11 each. “Parisian” Ties, from 2/6 each. Shirts, white or coloured, from 6/11 each. “Pyramid” handkerchiefs, white or coloured borders, 1/3 each or 6 in smart box, 7/6. Tie Presses, 3/6 io 7/6 each. A visit here will simplify your gift problems.—Advt.

Christmas rompers. Cotton 1/11 to 3/6. Fuji handworked 4/11 and 5/9. Fuji suits with buttoned on knickers, handworked 5/11 at Miss Nobles’, The Baby Shop, Dee street. —Advt.

PHOTOGRAPHY. Good Sc-vice makes Good Friends. We have an experienced staff of photo expert: at BROWN’S, The Chemist. Procure your camera from BROWN’S PHARMACY 125 Dee Street, Kodak Depot. (Acvt.)

PERFUMES. The choice of PERFUMES offered at BROWN’S, The Chemist, is almost endless. Such wellknown products as those of Houbiqant, Moray, Coty, etc., can always be obtained at BROWN’S PHARMACY, where the good toilet gifts are. (Advt)