IN TOWN AND OUT

Southland Times, Issue 22009, 8 May 1933, Page 6

IN TOWN AND OUT

NEWS OF THE DAY Bible Sunday. Yesterday was “Bible Sunday,” and in many of the local churches special services were held at which the important part played by the Bible in the progress of the world was emphasized. * * * * Fall Down Stairs. When climbing stairs yesterday afternoon Henry Thomas Smith, aged 26, residing at 22 Catherine street, fell and injured his ankle. He was removed to the Southland Hospital where it was found that his left ankle was fractured. ♦ * * * A Freak Marigold. Mrs W. T. Parker, of Terrace road, Mataura, has sent forward to the Times Office a freak marigold.. This plant bloomed and seeded ordinarily, after which seven shoots have grown from the main stem adjacent to the seeds and each of these shoots has now a bloom. * * * * Dwelling Severely Damaged. At 3.56 a.m. yesterday the fire brigade received a call to a seven-roomed wooden dwelling situated at 91 Avenal road. When the brigade arrived the house was well alight, the call having been a late one. The building, which was occupied by Mr Michael Kelleher and his wife, was severely damaged. The occupants, together with a young girl who was staying with them, escaped in their night attire. Mr Kelleher made an attempt to rescue some of the contents of the building which he most prized but the flames had too strong a hold. The unfortunate occupants, who were suffering somewhat from shock, were provided with warm clothing and shelter by Mr and Mrs J. N. Armour who live next door. * * * ♦ Wintry Conditions. A loud peal of thunder . awakened many residents of Invercargill at about 6.30 yesterday. This was followed by a severe hailstorm which made roads and lawns as white as if snow had fallen. Conditions remained wintry throughout the day. That Southland is not alone in experiencing low temperatures is evident from a Press Association message which states that Auckland had its first taste of winter on Friday night when a severe thunderstorm and heavy rain were experienced. The electric disturbance affected the power system and for an hour and a-half most of Onehunga was in darkness. Some of the other districts were affected for a few minutes. Heavy showers with a suspicion of hail fell on Saturday morning. * * * * Band Concert. Considering the unfavourable climatic conditions there was a good attendance in the Civic Theatre last evening when the Civic Band gave one of its popular concerts, the proceeds of which were in aid of the Oreti Surf Club. Those who attended spent a most enjoyable evening, for the band was in good form and the other items were excellent. The band opened the programme with the hymn “Rochdale and then played the overture “Raymond.” Mr J. Stewart’s songs “When you come home” and “Mary of Argyle ’ were very well received as were Mr R. L. Pettitt’s violin solos “Pierrot’s Serenade” and “Humoresque.” An intermezzo “The Piper’s Wedding’ by the band was followed by two recitations by Mr A. Credginton, “The Glory of the Garden” and “The Token of a Rose.” Mr W. Derbie and his xylophone are always popular, encores being insisted on. The concluding item was the march “President” by the band. Miss Collins, L.T.C.L., was accompanist. '