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Southland Times, Issue 22013, 12 May 1933, Page 6

Arising out of raids by the police on Easter Monday, seven men were convicted for breaches of the Gaming Act, the fines aggregating £256, states a Gisborne Press Association message.

The Dominion Meteorologist last night issued the following information: Pressure is rising slowly over the New Zealand area, but otherwise the situation is unchanged. Winds still southwest to southerly, moderate mainly but strong at times in exposed positions. Seas in New Zealand waters rather rough to rough with heavy but decreasing southerly swell. In the eastern Tasman Sea moderate to strong southerly winds. Seas rather rough to rough with heavy southerly swell. Weather still variable with passing showers at times in most districts. Some hail in the far south and snow on the ranges. Temperatures cold with many frosts.

In yesterday’s report of the installation of the Mayor and new council the name of Councillor O’Byrne was inadvertently omitted from those congratulating Mr Miller on his success.

The matron of the Gore Hospital acknowledges the following donations for April: Flowers, Presbyterian Church, Waikaka Valley; Mrs Spence, Pukerau; apples, Mrs Mclntyre, Wigan street, Gore; Mrs J. McDonald, “Diamond Peak,” Gore; books, H. and J. Smith, Ltd.; children’s books, Gore Railway Library; journals, Mrs Mathews, Gore; apples, Women’s Division of Farmers’ Union, Gore; vegetables and fruit, Brydone Presbyterian Church.

The amazing spread of ragwort was discussed by the Sub-provincial Executive of the Northern Thames branch of the Farmers’ Union. One member stated that the weed would prove a problem in a year or two of greater magnitude than any monetary problem at present occupying the minds of farmers. It was decided to forward a remit to the provincial conference urging the Government to take some action in combating the menace.

The mushroom season this year has been a longer one than has been experienced for some years, but is now over. According to ancient English law, mushrooms are common property, for the law has never been repealed. A test case occurred in New Zealand some years ago (says the Wellington Dominion), and the decision upheld the ancient law. People trespassing on private lands in search of mushrooms may be ordered off _by the owner, but the owner cannot insist on the trespasser leaving behind any mushrooms gathered.

A young man at least six feet in height was a witness in the Supi’cme Court at Wellington on Friday in a motor collision case (states the Post). He said he had driven a “baby” car of the same type as that which had been involved in the accident. “Can you get into such a car?” inquired Mr H. F. O’Leary, counsel for the defendant, somewhat increduously. A pleasant smile spread over the witness’s face before he answered. “Well,” he, said, “it may be remarked that I don’t get into it, but that I put it on.” (Laughter.)

The following is the list of donations for the month of April acknowledged by the acting-matron of the Southland Hospital: Red Cross Society, fruit; Invercargill Home Mission, fruit; St. Paul’s Girl Guides, flowers; St. John’s Girl Guides, greenery and flowers; Ivlesdames Lindsay, flowers; Taylor, box of apples; Brown, books; Anderson, flowers; Misses Raines, magazines; Scott, woman’s Mirrors; Reins, Auckland Weeklies; Mr Mayhew, flowers and book; "A Friend,” flowers; “A Friend,” books; “A Friend,” magazines. At Lome Infirmary papers were received from Mrs Caverhill, Gore.

Instances of cruelty arising from the use of bird lime have been causing the Wellington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals some concern. Boys are the principal offenders (states the Dominion), and birds which are captured are sold for a few pence. Still less fortunate birds are not collected, and, handicapped by the bird lime, they starve to death. Efforts have been made through the schools to discourage the practice. The use of bird lime on city reserves is an offence. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is advocating that the Government should either prohibit the sale of bird lime or exercise control over its sale.

In the Supreme Court yesterday, before his Honour Mr Justice Kennedy, Elizabeth May Aitken, of Invercargill, married woman (Mr Gordon Reed), petitioned for permanent maintenance from her husband, George Aitken, of Invercargill, labourer (Mr Eustace Russell), against whom a decree nisi was pronounced in favour of the petitioner last November. Mr Reed agreed with his Honour that having regard to the small earnings of the respondent there seemed no fund out of which any maintenance could be found, but counsel suggested that the petitioner’s rights could be preserved by the making of an order- for a mere nominal weekly payment, as, for example, one shilling a week. Mr Russell said petitioner’s rights should be preserved and suggested that the petition should be adjourned for twelve months. His Honour said the proper course seemed to be to adjourn the application for twelve months as even if a small nominal sum was ordered it was quite unlikely that it could be carried out. An order accordingly was made. The petitioner was also granted a decree absolute against her - husband. Winifred Maude Coates (Mr Reed) was granted a decree absolute against her husband, William Henry Coates.

A decision on the question of academic freedom of speech has been made by the council of the Auckland University College, which has instructed the Executive Committee of the Professorial Board to handle all questions in that regard on its own initiative as its own particular duty, reporting to the council when requested, and on such other occasions as it might think it desirable to do so. In reporting on the subject, after observing the practices overseas during his recent tour of the United States and England, the registrar, Mr M. R. O’Shea, said: “I would recommend that every endeavour be made to leave university consideration of any particular case in the hands of a standing executive academic committee of deans of faculties as a place for consideration in the first instance. If such a standing committee were set up as representative of the academic side of the college, with instructions to handle such questions as this on its own initiative as its own particular duty, there should be very little trouble in this regard,” added Mr O’Shea. “Most members of a staff are accurately estimated by their colleagues and such judgment should carry sufficient weight to be accepted by the public.” This suggestion was approved by the Professorial Board and has been endorsed by the council in the terms indicated.

“If we could double production an acre, and halve the land values, which at present are far too high, there is no doubt that we could undersell any competitor on the British market, said Mr T. W. G. Page when addressing the Palmerston North Citizens’ Lunch Club on “Butterfat.”

A practical illustration of faith in the future of Napier as a seaport is given by the decision of )he New Zealand Shipping Company to spend £lO,OOO on a new wool store in steel and concrete. Since the earthquake no less than £70,000 has been spent on wool stores in Napier, proof of mercantile firms’ belief in its future.—Press Association message.

A Wanganui farmer ventured forth with his dog and gun before the dawn on May 1 to celebrate fittingly the opening of the shooting season (says the Herald). On his property is a small lagoon, and on the lagoon were five ducks, quite oblivious to the fate that was in store for them. The shooter’s two barrels barked twice, and four of the five birds were killed. The faithful dog retrieved them, and laid them at his master’s feet, but the glow of triumph which warmed the farmer s heart turned to an icy chill when he saw four of his best-laying ducks lying dead on the ground.

Members of a jury empanelled in the Supreme Court, in Wellington last week to try an action for damages arising out of a motor collision showed no hesitation in asking witnesses questions; indeed, they piled the plaintiff himself with a number of questions, the nature of which indicated experience as motorists. One question asked of the plaintiff was whether at the time of the accident he was driving off the hand throttle or from the accelerator on the floor of his car. In explanation to the Chief Justice, Sir Michael Myers, the juror said that if a motorist was driving off the hand throttle there was. a considerable difference in the event of an emergency arising suddenly. “You know more about it than I do,” said his Honour, smiling. “I’ve had 20 years of it,” replied the juror.

Rupture sufferers are reminded that Mr A. W. Martin, the well-known rupture specialist from Dunedin, who is now at the Southland Club Hotel, will complete his twenty-eighth annual visit to Invercargill this evening at 5 p.m. and will leave for Gore to-mor-row and will be at the Southland Private Hotel, Gore, until Monday evening, May 15. Consultations free. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—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.

Rheumatoid Arthritis sufferer writes- “ Your treatment wonderful success, no more depression, no more pain, am very active now, can thoroughly recommend treatment to others suffering with Rheumatoid Arthritis.” Write Tavener, Arthritis Specialist, High street, Christchurch, for full information—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. Raspberry toffee 8d per lb. Try our malt toffee, great flavour. Ayson’s 2 shops, 5 and 72 Dee street. —Advt.

“Beautyform” corsets corselettes, wrap ons and brassiers arc the best and lowest in price not only in Southland but in New Zealand. Agents: Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop Ltd., Dee street. — Advt.

Bargains in religious books. Dozens of books at various prices all offered at 1/- each, postage 4d. A few of the titles: “The Divine Names in Genesis,” by John Skinner D.D.; “The Right to Believe,” by E. H. Rowland Ph.D.; “Natural Christianity,” by W. N. Freemantle D.D.; “Modern Minor Prophets,” by H. Jeffs; “Silver Chains,” by Dinsdale T. Young; “The New Outlook,” by W. P. Livingstone. See special window display. 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.

Canterbury sufferer who was crippled with Arthritis claims that he has been cured of this dread affliction with Tavener’s Arthritis Prescription. Hundreds of others broadcast the good news of their relief. Write Tavener, Arthritis Specialist, High street, Christchurch. Five weeks’ treatment 17/6.—

WHAT’S THE MATTER WITH MARY ‘ JANE? Won’t eat her _ nice pudding? Yes, she will; when it’s in one of our lovely enamel plates with the A.B.C. round the rim. In blue and green at 1/- each. And did you tell me she doesn’t like her milk? Then I know why. She hasn’t got a pretty blue enamel mug with a picture of Little Mr Baggy-Breeches on it. Just you buy one to-day. In attractive colours, 1/- each.—Hyndman’s, Crockery and Fancy Goods Merchants.—Advt.

STUNNING! That is the word that describes the MURIEL ASTOR BEAUTY PREPARATIONS, the complete series of which are to be seen at STEWART’S PHARMACY. If you are interested in seeing the most reasonably priced and attractive Home Beauty Treatment on the market just look in at Stewart’s and see “MURIEL ASTOR.” Ask for the Muriel Astor free booklet “The Women Of To-day.” STEWART’S PHARMACY, Dee street. (Advt.) CATCH AS CATCH CAN. Now is the time when coughs and colds are chasing you. In and out your home. Up and down the street. But never let a eold get you down. Ward it off with Baxter’s Lung Preserver. “Baxter’s” is the best protector. Over 70 winters have proved it. Buy “Baxter’s” to-day and be prepared. At your chemist or store, 1/6, 2/6, 4/6. —Advt.

SIGHT IS PRICELESS; it has no market value. Sight can be neither bought nor sold. It is a precious gift from the Creator. It is man’s duty to try to conserve and preserve sight. Do not abuse, but try to appreciate what sight does for you, by giving the eyes the care they require. Do not overtax them. When they become tired, rest them. If they need glasses, procure and wear them. Glasses should only be worn after a scientific test such as 1 use at BROWN’S PHARMACY, or they may do more harm than good. My careful test and exact methods of measuring and fitting glasses leave no room for doubt. Eyesight tested daily. Charges strictly moderate. Enquiries cordially invited. GEO. H. BROWN, M.P.S., 1.0.N.Z., Chemist-Optician, 125 Dee street., Invercargill. (Over 21 years’ optical service.),—Advt,