IN TOWN AND OUT

Southland Times, Issue 21996, 21 April 1933, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

NEWS OF THE DAY Helping Hew Zealand Producers. A fortnight ago reference was made in the Southland Times to the campaign instigated by the High Commissioner to encourage the sale of New Zealand produce in Huddersfield. The campaign has been extended to the big agricultural centre of Wakefield where a strong appeal has been made through the Wakefield Express to citizens to “buy from those who buy from you.” ♦ * » ♦ Taking Wings. “Our secretary, Mr Dick, is associated with the Aero Club, but I have not taken wings yet,” remarked the president of the Southland League (Mr W. Hinchey) at last evening’s meeting of the executive, when it was suggested that an important visitor to Southland might like to fly over Southland. “You will, though, Mr Chairman,” retorted Mr A. le H. Hoyles, “either up or down.” (Laughter.) * » * * New Bank At Winton. The erection of new premises for the Bank of Nev/ Zealand at Winton is now well under way. The foundation work has been completed, while the construction of the walls of brick has been commenced. The strong room, a formidable concrete structure, has been erected, while the pillars of the main entrance have also taken their place. The new building promises to enhance the already fine array of buildings of the main thoroughfare of the town.— Winton correspondent.

Sales Tax Legislation. The intracacics of the regulations under the Sales Tax Act, which have worried many a taxpayer recently, were clearly explained by Mr H. S. Cordcry, Collector of Customs, to a well-attended meeting held under the auspices of the Invercargill Chamber of Commerce in the Rosev/ood Lounge last night. Mr W. Grieve (president of the chamber) expressed pleasure at the representative gathering of business men and introduced the speaker. Mr Cordery dealt exhaustively with his subject and at the conclusion of his address answered many questions. He was accorded a hearty vote of thanks.

Fine Wapiti Head Secured. After five weeks spent in the Glaisnock Valley, Te Anau, Messrs Nitz Brothers, the well known Wairarapa sportsmen, have emerged with a magnificent trophy of their quest for wapiti. They were severely handicapped by bad weather, only eight days oi the thirty-five being fine, but the hours of discomfort were forgotten when they brought down a sixteenpointer. The head is one of the finest that have been secured. It measures 58 inches in length and has a spread of 50 inches. It is beautifully proportioned and true to type. The brothers also brought out a twelve pointer measuring 55 inches by 401 inches. They report that the wapiti were fairly plentiful and in good condition.

Anzac Day Cross.

With the approach of Anzac Day, thoughts naturally turn to the imperishable deeds performed by the Australian and New Zealand soldiers on Gallipoli and in France; and to those who made the supreme sacrifice. Each night for the past two months Mrs D. Lockerbie, of 118 Spey street, has been at work fashioning a particularly fine floral cross as a tribute to the Glorious Dead. Some idea of the intricacy of this labour of love may be gauged from the fact that 700 roses were used in the main field of the cross which stands sft 6in in height with a cross piece 3ft in width. Adorning the cross are the Union Jack Flanders poppies and maidenhair fern. This beautiful emblem, which has been given to the Returned Soldiers’ Association, is at present on view in a window of Messrs McGruer, Taylor and Co., Dee street.

English Visitor. Mr J. L. Fisher, a member of the staff of the Overseas and Foreign Department of the Bank of England, is at present on an official visit to New Zealand and will arrive in Invercargill by to-morrow evening’s express and remain in Invercargill until Sunday evening when he will leave for Dunedin. In a letter received from Mr D. Ardell, of the Department of Internal Affairs, at last evening’s meeting of the executive of the Southland League, it was stated that the Government would welcome the co-operation of the league in enabling Mr Fisher to gain firsthand knowledge of the protentialities and resources of Southland. “In anticipation of the continuance of the helpful assistance of your league m regard to distinguished visitors to this Dominion, may I leave the details of the visit to Southland at your discretion?” continued Mr Ardell. Mr Fisher,” he added, “will not have an opportunity of seeing a freezing works in operation in any other portion of the Dominion, and perhaps you will agree that it would be appropriate for him to see over the Southland Frozen Meat Company’s works at Makarewa. It was stated that arrangements were being made for Mr Fisher to see as much of Southland as possible.