IN TOWN AND OUT

Southland Times, Issue 22073, 21 July 1933, Page 6

IN TOWN AND OUT

NEWS OF THE DAY Special Rugby Trains. The following arrangements have been made for the special trains from Invercargill on the occasion of the Ranfurly Shield match: The first train leaves Invercargill on Friday, August 18, at 9.10 p.m., arriving in Christchurch at 9.10 a.m. on the Saturday. The second train leaves Invercargill on Friday at 9.30 p.m. and arrives in Christchurch at 9.16 a.m. next day. The first return train leaves Christchurch at 11 p.m. on Saturday, arriving at Invercargill at 10.59 a.m. on Sunday, the second leaving Christchurch at 9.40 a.m. on Sunday and arriving at Invercargill at 9.45 *p.m. * A Rare and Lovely Bloom.

There will be on view to-day in the window of H. S. Young’s florist shop in Esk street a large specimen, tubgrown, plant of Luculia fratissima rosea. Although the plant was first introduced from the Himalayas in 1823, it is rarely seen so far south. In warmer districts,. and particularly around the Auckland suburbs, it flowers freely in lhe depth of winter when the delightful fragrance of its delicate nink flowers is most refreshing. In northern gardens specimens cf the Luculia Bft to 12ft high are no uncommon sight, and even in Invercargill this plant of distinction will thrive in a cold glasshouse. ♦ * * *

Building Stimulated. Something in the nature of a boom has occurred in the building trade in Invercargill since the inception of the Unemployment Board’s No. 10 (Building Subsidy) Scheme. To date the number of applications for subsidies under the scheme received by the Invercargill office of the Labour Department has totalled 105, the total cost, including labour, amounting to £167,636 17/10. The total cost of labour is estimated at £49,241 6/6. So far 94 applications have been sent to Wellington for approval. Forty have been approved and two declined. The majority of the applications relate to new. dwellings and alterations and additions to business premises. * * ♦ * Theft Charges.

In the Police Court, before Mr E. C. Levvey, S.M., yesterday morning two young men were remanded until next Monday on theft charges involving rabbitskins of considerable value. Albert John Saunders, aged 21, was charged with, on or about July *5, having stolen two bags of rabbitskins valued at £l9 15/- and also that on July 18 he did break and enter the warehouse of William Campbell Wilson and commit theft therein. James Charles Fraser, aged 32, was charged with the theft of two bags of rabbitskins, valued at £l9 15/-. DetectiveSergeant Hewitt, who appeared for the police, asked for an adjournment on all charges and this was granted.

In the Magistrate’s Court, before Mr E. C. Levvey, S.M., yesterday morning the following orders in favour of judgment creditors were made: W. Checkctts and Son v. D. Lillburne, Piko Piko, for £2 12/6 forthwith, in default two days’ imprisonment. F. Bowden v. Henry Andrews, Invercargill, for £1 14/8 forthwith, in default 24 hours’ imprisonment; Wilson, Fraser and Tappers, Ltd. v. Stanley Deisher, Invercargill, for £l4 16/6 forthwith, in default 14 days’ imprisonment.

Four Chinese demonstrating a game of Mah Jongg in the Magistrate’s Court in Christchurch on Tuesday, while the magistrate, the police prosecutor, counsel for the defence, and court officials gathered around the gaming table in the body of the court, formed a group seldom seen in a court. The demonstration was given (says the Press), in response to a request by the magistrate (Mr E. D. Mosley) to allow him an opportunity of deciding whether the game was one of chance, as the police alleged. The moves were explained by one of the players and Sergeant L. Moore, who claimed an acquaintance with the game. At the finish the magistrate remarked that the game closely resembled “Coon Can,” although more skill was apparently needed in Mah Jongg.

“A very great improvement is noticeable,” said the Dunedin building surveyor (Mr L. D. Coombs) .when questioned on Thursday morning in regard to the number of permits being issued for building work. For the month of July to date thirty permits of a total estimated value of £6BBl have been issued, while for the whole of last month the total was only £3610. In June, however, work was obviously held back on account of the announcement of the subsidy, but Mr Coombs anticipated bigger figures from now on, as it was taking some time before the grants were made by the Unemployment Board. The permits issued cover seven new dwellings, the value of which range from £550 to £1639. It is Mr Coombs’s opinion that all employable building labour will be engaged from now on until next winter.

Ginger Candy, a real food, our latest production, only 1/- per lb., and other delicious sweets at AYSON’S Two Shops, 5 and 72 Dee Street. —Advt.

Ladies’ overalls and aprons were 4/6 to 5/6, all to clear at special sale price 2/11. See window display at Miss Noble’s, The Baby Shop, Dee street. — Advt.

CONSTIPATION is the direct cause of many ailments. Headaches, biliousness, indigestion and dizziness can all be traced to constipation. NYAL FIGSEN corrects constipation. Naturally and gently it cleans out the impurities from the system and allows the various intestinal organs to perform their natural functions. FIGSEN is equally good for young and old and is nice to take. Get Figsen at STEWARTS PHARMACY at 1/6 per tin.-Advt.

Positive Proof that Rheumatoid Arthritis is ourable. Sufferers in your own town state that never before has any treatment given them such remarkable results; swollen and painful knees, ankles and limbs have been restored to normal after a few weeks. Write Tavener, Arthritis Specialist, 183 High St. Ch. Ch. 5 weeks treatment 17/6 posted.— Advt.

When your doctor writes a prescription he bases his calculations on the B.P.—that is, the British Pharmacopeia—and desires results obtained by the use of medicinal preparations of B.P. standard. Bring your prescriptions to BROWN’S PHARMACY. We use only preparations complying with the requirements of the B.P. For accuracy and care in dispensing make GEO. H. BROWN your chemist. If unable to call, we will send for your prescription, dispense, and deliver your medicine promptly. Telephone 328. GEO. H. BROWN, Chemist-Optician, 125 Dee street. —Advt. FRESHNESS AND PURITY. One of the many advantages of Baxter’s Lung Pr server is that wherever you buy it you do not purchase from old stock. “Baxter’s” is the fastest selling cough remedy by a long, long way. This brisk turnover of “Baxter’s” means that you are absolutely assured of freshness and purity. And “Baxter’s” sells best, of course, because it is the best. All chemists and stores are busy selling the 1/6, 2/6 and 4/6 sizes.—Advt- i