TOPICS OF THE TIMES

Southland Times, Issue 22012, 11 May 1933, Page 6

TOPICS OF THE TIMES

“Nalure’s Revolutionary.’ “It is the lack of kindness (without which understanding is impossible) that seduces men to ape ffie evil of military organization and band themselves together in a mass to achieve a purpose which they consider good for the community,” writes Mr Hugh de Selincourt in the Aryan Path. “Nazis are born on the one side; Communists on the other, each banded together for freedom, and the rights oi man —which is never possible for either until the other is overcome or destroyed. The enemies of life are greed and selfishness, and the stuffiness of habit generated by the stiffness of age. They are most easily observed in others, but they can never be destroyed in others. They are less easily observed, where alone they can be effectually overcome, in ourselves. Kindness, which is the simplest form of creative good, can never be organized; and can never be generalized; It begins with those nearest to us, and as it glows develops a power of understanding whose influence may spread, quietly as light, who knows how far? Moreover, every baby born, rightly viewed, is Nature’s perfect revolutionary—challenging by its pressure of new life the old order, cleaning us from the accretions of habit that stiffen and dull the perceptions—the baby allowed to grow! There now and always lies both the rejuvenation of the present and the hope of the future: there and only there. Nature’s simple process, which we need all our human . intelligence„to fathom and incorporate in our lives. Left-handed Children. It is stated as a scientific fact by a correspondent of The Times that a lefthanded child is likely to stammer if it attempts to learn to write with its right hand. “There is this in common between the cultivation of manual skill and the act of speech,” he says. “They are both actions calling for the cooperation of many different muscular mechanisms requiring the most delicate co-ordination. Every student of human evolution must be aware of the part played by the cultivation of muscular skill in the attainment of those qualities of mind which brought man into being. The attainment of dexterity was the last stage in the process of conferring upon man the ability to experiment and so acquire real knowledge. The attainment of manual skill involves the control of all the muscles of the body. The skill of the tennis player, golfer, or cricketer does not depend solely on the hands but on the body as a whole—the posture, poise, and rhythm which, with what, the sporting journalist calls ‘footwork,’ enter so largely into the attainment of the perfection of skill. The cultivation of skill in the hand involves the education of all the muscles of the body. The attainment of these distinctively human qualities puts at the service of the complex series of muscles concerned with speech the control which is essential for their co-operation in speaking. In a right-handed person the control of these delicate functions is effected by the left side of the brain, which also controls the right hand. The attempt to direct the right hand by the left side of the brain in a congenitally left-handed child, when aptitude for the acquisition of skill depends on the right side of the brain, is likely to disturb the harmonious functioning of the parts of the brain which control not only the right hand but also the instruments of speech.”

The Dominion Meteorologist last night issued the following information: The.general situation remains unchanged. Pressure is still very low East of New Zealand, while over the Western Tasman it is high. Winds south-west to southerly, moderate to strong generally and in places still reaching gale force, but moderating somewhat. Seas in New Zealand waters heavy south of East Cape, elsewhere rather rough to rough. In the Eastern Tasman Sea strong southerly winds. Rough seas but moderating somewhat. Weather mainly fair in Western districts, elsewhere still unsettled with showers at times, more especially on the east coast and in the far north. Temperatures cold with many frosts and on the ranges snow and showers.

The Secretary of the Post and Telegraph Department, advises that mails which left Auckland on April 4, per s.s. Aorangi via Vancouver, arrived at London on May 7.

The opening rehearsal of the Operatic Society for the 1933 season was held on Tuesday evening last. The musical comedy chosen is “The Messenger Boy.” Judging by the attendance and the interest shown in the opera by the members, the Invercargill public will be treated to a performance of high standard.

The Southland Rugby Football Union has donated 50 passes to be issued weekly from the Relief Depot to relief workers. This week they will be given out to-day and to-morrow. The same passes will be issued each week and any man receiving tickets and not using them on the first Saturday after getting them is requested to return them to the depot.

What is probably the highest prices received for fat lambs for some time was paid at the sale of show stock at the Drill Hall last night for the first and second prize winners in the butchers’ class. The lambs were Border Leicester-Romney cross and were bred by Mr A. C. Gray, Wallacetown. The first pen of three brought 24/3 and the second pen 23/-, the purchasers being Mr A. W’. Taylor, Collingwood, and Mr George Low, Bayswater. The selling agents were Messrs Henderson and Co.

The North Invercargill Band of Hope met for their fortnightly meeting in the Presbyterian Sunday School Hall on Saturday, May 6, at 7 p.m. There was a good attendance. Miss Douglas. Southland organizer, gave a very interesting address. The following children supplied the programme for the evening: Recitations, Shirley Lilley, Joan Nunn, Ernest Bradshaw, Lindsay King, Winnie Millar, Irene Millar, Roy Atley, Cyril Hunt, Gwenneth Bradshaw, lan Millar, Laurie Cook; songs. Roberta Marshall, Shirley King, Neta Anderson/Corrine Hutcheson.

A demonstration and lecture on the manufacture of artificial silk clarofoil and cellulose lacquers from New Zealand flax will be given in Everybody’s Hall to-night at 7.30, and'also on Friday at 10.30 a.m., 2.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m., and on Saturday morning at 10.30. The lecturer and demonstrator is Dr J. W. Brown, chief chemist of the Flaxgrowers’ Pulp and Cellulose Products Company. Admission is free by invitation and those interested are requested to apply for invitations at Everybody’s Hall or from the Southland School of Shorthand and Typing, Bank of New South Wales Buildings (Telephone 535). ,

All Rugby football and basketball fixtures in the Eastern Southland competitions were postponed yesterday on account of the wet weather conditions. Hockey matches, however, were played.

There are divergent views regarding the ability of ragwort seed to travel through the air. Mr N. Wright, of Rahotu, Taranaki, said at a meeting that he was definitely of the opinion that the seed could not travel more than 10 yards. “Ten times that in miles,” at once countered Mr T. Putt. Other speakers considered that with a strong south wind the seed of ragwort was capable of being carried as far as 500 miles.

Great News—Watch for “The Messenger Boy.”—Advt.

John Murray, coal merchant, Esk Street, Tel. 207, sole agent for Wairaki Coal, advises that this favourite coal is again on the market and is still sold at the reduced price for cash.— Advt,

Mr A. W. Martin, the well-known Rupture Specialist, from Dunedin, is now on his twenty-eighth annual visit to the centres of New Zealand. He will be at the Southland Club Hotel, Invercargill, from Tuesday, the 9th, at 10 a.m. to Friday, the 12th, up to 5 p.m., when he will leave for the Southland Private Hotel, Gore. Consultations free. Hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m..—Advt.

Rheumatoid Arthritis is curable. Sufferer in Canterbury who was unable to use knees and legs is now able to enjoy the use of limbs without swelling, pain and stiffness. Full information J. Tavener, Arthritis Specialist, High street, Christchurch. 5 weeks’ treatment 17/6 posted.—Advt.

ECONOMY IN CLOTHES is not a question of price but of value. J. H. Geddes and Sons, Tailors, Dec Street, offer their (genuine) Tailored Suits and Overcoats made in -their own workrooms at prices that must interest you. (Sac Suits and Overcoats from £6 6/-). As well as studying your own interests you are also circulating your money in Southland to keep Southlanders employed.—Advt.

Infants’ shawls. A beautiful selection from 7/11 to 32/6. Cot quilts, pink and blue, 3/6; padded silk quilts 7/6 at Miss Noble’s, The Baby Shop, Dee street.—Advt,

Good value for your money is our aim. Raspberi-y toffee 8d per lb. Try oui’ malt toffee, great flavour. Ayson’s 2 shops. 5 and 72 Dee street.—Advt.

Best place in town for hosiery and underclothing. Come in and look round. No one asked to buy at Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Ltd., Dee street. —Advt.

That swelling, stiffness and pain caused by Rheumatoid Arthritis joints will not worry you much longer if you take a course of Tavener’s Arthritis prescription. Hundreds of cases already helped, why not you? Full information from j. Tavener; Arthritis Specialist, High street, Christchurch — Advt.

A NEW WAY TO BETTER GOLF. By Alex J. Morrison. This famous American teacher has improved the game of tens of thousands with this book. WHY NOT YOURS, TOO ? Price 9/-, posted 9/6. N.Z. BOOK DEPOT, 49-51 ESK STREET, INVERCARGILL. —Advt.

Just opened up newest goods for Easter. These goods go in at sale prices with the stock we bought at huge discounts. Best quality worsted socks usually 2/11 reduced to 1/9. See Carter’s advertisement front page.—Advt.

Show Week bargains for the man. Shirts, all sizes, in smart striped materials, with collars to match, 5/11. Meridan Knee Drawers, of hard-wear-ing cotton interlock, 4/11 per pair. Fancy Sox, all wool and silk and wool, 1/11 per pair. Heavy all wool working sox, 2 pairs for 1/11. No wise man will neglect these Show Week bargains at Thomson and Beattie’s “Man’s Shop. —Advt.

THERE’S A LITTLE BIT OF DEVIL IN EVERY LITTLE ANGEL!—and that applies to babies more than to any other kind of angel especially where books are concerned. But here s something that will defy even Baby’s strong fingers. Try “Mrs Strang’s Unbreakable, Untearable Playbooks next time Baby wants, amusing—full of pretty coloured pictures of animals and children at play. Prices 1/-, 2/-, 2/6 and 3/- each.—Hyndman’s, Dee Street, Booksellers.—Advt. . • ..