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Southland Times, Issue 22130, 26 September 1933, Page 6

The Dominion Meteorologist last night issued the following information: An intense anti-cyclone is advancing on to New Zealand, its centre to-day being over Tasmania. Winds southerly, strong and squally along the east coast and about Cook Strait, but decreasing and otherwise moderate. Seas in New Zealand waters rough north of Farewell Spit and south of East Cape; elsewhere moderate. In the eastern Tasman Sea moderate southerly winds; seas moderate, but with considerable swell at first. Weather mainly fair to fine in western districts; elsewhere changeable with scattered showers, but shortly becoming fine again generally. Cold temperatures with inland frosts.

Work on the erection of business premises (two shops) for Mr H. Liddell at Winton commenced yesterday. Mr W. Young was the successful contractor. —Winton correspondent.

Yesterday, the 26th anniversary 01. Dominion Day, was commemorated in Invercargill, the staffs of the banks, legal offices, local bodies and mercantile firms observing the occasion with the customary holiday.

In the Police Court yesterday before Mr E. C. Levvey, S.M., William James Wybrow, labourer, of Invercargill, pleaded guilty to the theft at Invercargill on Saturday of a bicycle valued at £lO. He was remanded for sentence until to-morrow.

Jerusalem artichokes were becoming more popular as a vegetable owing to women practising slimming, said Mr J. T. Sinclair in an address on vegetable growing in Christchurch recently. He stated that the artichoke contained no starch, and was a valuable food for invalids.

. Squadron-Leader McGregor, pilot instructor of the Manawatu Aero Club who was seriously injured in a crash at Milson last December and recently came out of hospital, at the week-end made his second solo flight, proving he is still adept at the controls of a plane, states a Palmerston North Press Association message.

In the Police Court yesterday before Mr E. C. Levvey, S.M., a first offender was convicted of drunkenness and discharged.

Proceeded against by the maintenance officer for arrears in maintenance amounting to £6 15/6, Wesley Withers, of Auckland, was yesterday sentenced by the Magistrate, Mr E. C. Levvey, to a month’s imprisonment with hard labour, warrant not to issue if the amount is paid.

Consumers paying cash for their electric accounts are to receive a 2J per cent, reduction on the net amount. This was a decision reached by the Otago Electric Power Board at its meeting last week. The chairman said he hoped this action would be appreciated by the consumers, and that the money paid to the meter-reader would be greatly increased.

Over 60 applications, received from Invercargill to Christchurch, for the position of male cashier and rates clerk were dealt with at the meeting of the Oamaru Borough Council last week, 15 being received from Oamaru applicants. It was agreed that, all things being equal, preference be given to local applicants. After full consideration, Mill. Rae was appointed to the position.

“Do not allow Mr Baxter to persuade you on sentiment,” said Mr Eliot Davis, of Auckland, when speaking to a meeting of farmers in Palmerston North, and expressing his opinion on the pleas likely to be put forward by Mr Baxter, representing the National Farmers’ Union of Great Britain, on his visit to the Dominion. The pleas, he said, were that New Zealand should abandon the exportation of cheese to England and concentrate on butter.

The secretary of the Buller Mining Committee has received advice from Wellington that the Unemployment Board has agreed to lift the disqualification regarding single men being allowed to take up gold prospecting, and the matter is left in the hands of the Mining Committee. This means that single men disqualified through refusal to go to camp are now eligible for the prospecting subsidy at the discretion of the Mining Committee.

New South Wales has more citrus production than any other Australian State, and has noted the opening of the New Zealand market to South Australian oranges. A Sydney writer remarks: “The loss of the New Zealand market should not be accepted as an established fact, as the embargo has already been lifted in regard to South Australian oranges, and, owing to inconsiderable quantities only of Valencias being available from that State, probably very little persuasion would be required to raise the embargo for the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area Valencias.”

Helene Millinery, Majestic Chambers. Summer Felts from 7/11; Tweed Hats made to order. We remodel.—Advt.

For the correct figure try a pair of our corsets or corselettes. Corsets 4/11 to 17/6; Corselettes 3/6 to 22/6, at Miss Noble’s, The Baby Shop, Dee street.—Advt.

Delicious home made candies and toffees, always freshly made in our Home Owned Stores, try them at Ayson’s 2 shops, 5 and 72 Dee street. — Advt.

Ladies’ Fadeless Smock Coals, 200 assorted shades, bought at a special price, selling for 5/11 at Wicks’ Ltd., Cash Drapers, Dee street.—Advt.

Mr Alex S. Holms, Waimahaka Estate, writes: “We have been using Mackintosh’s Antiseptic for some years now, and find that for tailing and marking lambs, shearing, scald in sheep’s feet, cuts, and wounds of any sort there is nothing to equal it.” 3/6 bottle sufficient for 200 lambs. Geo. I. Moffett, Chemist.—Advt.

A MOST SERVICEABLE TIMBER. In an article on the properties and uses of Insignis Pine, Mr C. E. Dickson, M.Sc., New Zealand State Forest Service, states: “Insignis Pine is an extremely valuable soft wood with a wide diversity of uses. It will probably find a wide use for farm purposes, mine timbers, and outdoor construction in general.

“Insignis Pine may be reduced by the Mechanical, Sulphite and Sulphate Processes to yield pulps of fairly high grade suitable for the production of newsprint, printings, wrappings and boards.

It is for this purpose that the large tracts of forests have been established by N.Z. Perpetual Forests, Ltd.—Advt.

Add a touch of colour to your entertaining. Thomson and Beattie, Ltd., Tay Street, can help yc-n with Tea Waggon Covers and Table Cloths, in plain pure linen, in shades of blue, green and primrose, 14 x 20, 1/6 each; 16 x 24, 1/9; natura' colour in same size, 2/3; 36 x 36, 3/11 each. Also Serviettes to match. All edges hemstitched, at lOd each, Manchester Department.—Advt.

Sample Trousers bought at a big discount. All Wool Tweeds and Saddle Tweeds, also large range of newest Flannel Trousers and Blazers to be sold at Bargain Prices at Carter’s. See Carter’s advt. on front page.—Advt.

1500 Rheumatoid Arthritis sufferers cannot be wrong; creaky, swollen inflamed, stiff and painful joints restored to normal. Write for Free Book which describes how you, too, may be relieved of your aches and pains. Tavener, Arthritis Specialist, 183 High St. Ch. Ch. 5 weeks treatment 17/6 posted.—Advt.

NEW EDITION 1933. SOUTH ISLAND MOTORISTS’ ROAD GUIDE Has reached the N.Z. BOOK DEPOT ESK STREET, INVERCARGILL. PRICE 3/6. POSTAGE Bd._Advt. Why worry? Send your films to GEORGE H. BROWN, Chemist, and you know they’ll be safe. Expert developing brings out the best in each negative. The famous Kodak-made VELOX PAPER picks up the detail, softens too harsh contrasts and in all ways meets the amateur’s needs. Velox is made in three grades, and thiee surfaces. We use the grade and the surface best suited to your snaps. Careful return of all negatives. GEORGE H. BROWN, Chemist, 125 Dee street. Make no • -’stake—BßOWN, The Chemist. We have no agents, post direct to us. Our prices have been considerably reduced.—Advt.

NYAL CREOPHOS A strengthening Tonic and Tissue Builder. Recommended for General Debility, Nervous Weakness, Stubborn Coughs, Bronchitis and Chest Cold; 2/6 and 4/6 per bottle at STEWART’S PHARMACY, corner Dee and Don Street.—Advt.

OAKS AND REEDS. “Oaks may fail but reeds brave the storm.” A loud, lusty cough may soon ease off, but a small persistent cough may be harder to dislodge. But don’t take risks with any cold. Get busy with Baxter’s Lung Preserver. This rich warming, soothing remedy gives relief with the first dose and its excellent tonic properties bring quick recovery.

Insist on “Baxter’s”—it’s better. 1/6, 2/6 and 4/6 at all chemists and stores. —Advt.