The Southland Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Luceo Non Uro. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1932. AT THIS SEASON

Southland Times, Issue 21897, 24 December 1932, Page 4

The Southland Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Luceo Non Uro. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1932. AT THIS SEASON

No trial there is that is not made easier by cheerfulness, and no day can be too dark for hope. It is this thought that prompts the exchange of those greetings which bid people be merry at Christmas and to spend a happy New Year, because otherwise it would be a mockery to give utterance to such words. Recently Mr Downie Stewart commented on the fact that the tribulations of the country had served to inspire people to assist those less favourably placed than themselves, and undoubtedly all about us there is evidence of that charity which is not cold, that charity which has its origin in the wish to help. Virtually everyone in the Dominion has suffered loss through the depression and the fellow feeling has helped to make them kind. Isolated cases in which this could not be said, like the few instances of ingratitude, do not affect the statement, and everywhere there is more evidence of genuine cooperation and sympathy among New Zealanders than at any time since the War. This spirit of kindliness should and has found expression in efforts to make the season as cheerful as possible, and those who are making preparations for their own Christmas celebrations can spare something to brighten the lot of someone less fortunate than themselves. It is good for the people that for a few days they should set aside their cares, and enjoy as well as possible, this period in which we seek goodwill to all men. The celebration of Christmas as a time of j°y goes back many centuries, even beyond the great event in Biblical history which has sanctified it and when Tusser wrote in his “Five Hundred Points of Good Husbandry,” At Christmas play, and make good cheer

For Christmas comes but once a year, he was merely recording an observance already weighty with age. He was recording, too, the fact that good husbandry required this break in the ardour of work, and that the claims of industry justified merry-making*. Actually, too, the world has reason for hope and this country full reason for confidence. The sky is lighter than it was and the international situation suggests that the United States will be compelled to cooperate in relieving the world of the intolerable burden of war debts. • That alone is enough to justify the confident declaration that the general outlook is more hopeful than it was this time last year. With this knowledge, and confidence in New Zealanders’ capacity to emerge from their difficulties, we see good reason as a practical measure, and as advice in wishing people A MERRY CHRISTMAS.

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

The Dominion Meteorologist last night issued the following information: Since yesterday afternoon a rather deep depression developed rapidly over south-eastern Australia, while pressure remains high to the east of New Zealand. Moderate to strong east to north winds. Seas in New Zealand waters rather rough on the east coast. Smooth to moderate elsewhere. In the eastern Tasman Sea moderate but freshening north-east to northerly winds and moderate but rising seas. Weather cloudy, warm and sultry with fairly general rain, especially in the North Island, where some heavy falls. More scattered at first in the South Island.

Advertisements relating to Country Sports Meetings appear on page 2.

An improvement in general cargo imports for November was reported to the Wellington Harbour Board. The chairman (Mr Norwood) said that the figures were satisfactory as showing a tendency towards a movement in trade in a direction which would be helpful in a small way to the board’s finances and the country generally. It was the first month for a considerable time that the figures had shown an upward tendency.—Press Association message.

At the fortnightly meeting of Loyal Pioneer of Southland Lodge, No. 27, N.G. Bro. T. J. Wilson presided. Several brothers were reported sick and sick pay was passed accordingly. One proposition for membership was received. Visitors were present from Star of Waikiwi, Aroha and Pioneer No. 1 (Dunedin), and the N.G. extended to these brethren a warm welcome. Responses were made by N.G. Bro. W. C. Erickson, on behalf of Star of Waikiwi, V.G. Bro. G. Mannix. Aroha Lodge, and Bro. Jones, Pioneer Lodge (Dunedin). After the lodge closed a pleasant social hour was spent, the following brethren contributing items: P.G. Bro. W. Jenkinson, P.G. Bro. W. Atkinson, M.G. Bro. W. C. Erickson, and Bro. J. Reidy. Prior to the commencement of the meeting a Christmas tree party was held for the members’ children. About 250 children were present and each received a gift from Santa Claus.

The Christmas hamper donated by the Caledonian Pipe Band has been won by Mr J. Mclntyre, Greenhills.

“I believe we have struck bottom in the depression,” said Mr W. T. Strand, Mayor of Lower Hutt, at a meeting of the Borough Council. “Not,” he said, “that things are showing any improvement, but because the people are meeting the difficulties in a better spirit, and are realising that this is not a man-made depression, but a worldwide calamity, and when that spirit is abroad an improvement is possible.”

Judging by the number of callers and inquiries yesterday at the Information Bureau, it is anticipated that to-day will be a very busy day as the office will be open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. The organizer would be pleased to hear of any who would assist so that those who have offered need not be on duty for many hours at a time. The services of several juniors would be helpful, especially those with a knowledge of commercial work and also conversant with the business places in the city. Yesterday afternoon the Mayor and Mayoress called at the bureau.

The remarkable scarcity of small change among passengers in tramcars on Sundays was commented upon by a conductor to whom a two-shilling piece was tendered for a two penny ride the other evening (says the Auckland Herald). The conductor said he received a surprisingly large number of florins and half-crowns on Sundays, probably because most people when changing their clothes neglected to transfer their pennies and other small money. An alternative possibility was that all the small change had been given at church.

At the Information Bureau is a copy of the Commercial Magazine, the first of its kind published. On request this may be perused. It is edited by Mr T. L. James, of the Wellington Technical College staff, who used to be on the staff of the local college. It contains 31 pages, with a foreword by Mr W. S. La Trobe. One page is taken up by the editorial article and an article on book-keeping by the same writer. The magazine is for the interchange of ideas, and although for commercial teachers, it will prove of interest to all students of commerce, as it deals with a wide variety of subjects. It will be of special interest to those who have studied under the various instructors who have contributed items to the first number.

The Railway Department advertises in this issue particulars of train arrangments in connection with Winton Trots on December 29.—Advt.

It still maintains its world-wide reputation as the best procurable. DEWAR’S WHISKY.—Advt.

Gifts for the small folk: Pinafores, sox, rompers, frocks, bonnets, feeders, bibs, shoes, bootees, coatees, bathing suits and caps etc. at Miss Noble’s, The Baby Shop, Dee street. —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.

Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Ltd., wish one and all a happy Christmas and more prosperity in the New Year.— 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. See Advt. Front Page.—Advt.

Women who have had difficulty in obtaining riding breeches for holiday wear will be pleased to know that a consignment of these comfortable garments has just been opened by Thomson and Beattie Ltd. They are made in the wide-kneed style, ensuring maximum comfort, neatly finished in a khaki shade. For hiking or any other outdoor sport these breeches are ideal. See them in our men’s department, priced at only 16/6 per pair.—Advt.

PHOTOGRAPHY. Good Service makes Good Friends. We have an experienced staff of photo experts at BROWN’S, The Chemist. Procure your camera from BROWN’S PHARMACY 125 Dee Street, Kodak Depot. (Advt.) A LAST WORD FROM FATHER CHRISTMAS. Dear Girls and Boys,—O dear, let me get my breath, Christmas Eve is here and lam a tired but happy man. I haven’t much time to talk as I am busy collecting all the nice things for good girls and boys. I carry all sorts —toys, handkerchiefs, fruit, lollies and best of all—Books. I’m calling at the N.Z. BOOK DEPOT, Esk street, for a big supoly of Picture Books, Adventure Books, School Stories, Playbox, Chums, and I don’t know what all. Well, goodbye until to-night, Yours happily, FATHER CHRISTMAS. (Advt.) A new tennis racquet for Christmas would be welcomed by the young people—three good value numbers at 12/6, 19/6, 22/6. Spring handled cricket bats for boys and youths 7/6, 7/11, 8/11, 10/6, 12/6. Sets of wickets and bails 4/6 and 7/6. Balls 1/- to 4/6: Full Christmas stocks of Meccano sets and spare parts of this excellent constructional hobby and here also Hornby Trains and Engines and trucks and rails. Daisy air guns at 9/6 and 12/6. Hyndman’s, Dee street. —Advt. PERFUME SPRAYS. Like most things there are sprays and sprays. Those at BROWN’S, The Chemist, are all of the trouble-proof variety. BROWN’S PHARMACY, 125 Dee street. (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.)