The Southland Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. "Luceo Non Uro." SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1933. 1934 DAWNS IN SUNSHINE

Southland Times, Issue 22210, 30 December 1933, Page 4

The Southland Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. "Luceo Non Uro." SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1933. 1934 DAWNS IN SUNSHINE

There is every reason to believe that the sunshine heralding the dawn of 1934 will put to flight the mists of depression which have for so long been enshrouding this Dominion and almost every other country in the world. Not for many years did these words ring so true:

“Night’s candles are burnt out, and jocund day Stands tip-toe on the misty mountain tops.”

For countless weary months the nations have been groping their way through a pall of financial chaos wondering when night would give place to day. At last the dawn has come and though clouds may still gather and storms arise it should not be long ere the high noontide of prosperity is reached. It is, of course, easy to be carried away at the threshold of another year by an optimism which is not justified by hard facts; but there are incontrovertible reasons for believing that with the death of 1933 the worst ravages of the slump will disappear. In recent months heartening messages of trade revival have been received from Britain, culminating in the highly optimistic note sounded at Christmas when the stock market, industrial undertakings and the retail trade all reflected the confidence of the people that the depression had definitely ended. In the Motherland, and to a lesser extent in the Dominion, a sure sign of returning prosperity has been the restoration of wage cuts, with a consequent increase in the purchasing power of those affected. Of vital importance to New Zealand has been the buoyant state of the wool market and the highly satisfactory sales which have already been held in northern centres. The rise in the price of wool represents a gain of approximately £6,000,000 to the sheepowners of the Dominion; still more has it meant a stimulus to all branches of commerce, since the keen and continued demand for wool kas encouraged greater spending and has converted many hoarded clips into ready money. The frozen meat market is also in a healthy state and the season has been an excellent one from the point .of view of production. The dairy farmers may have less reason to feel cheerful, but they can at least rest assured that their chief customer, 'Britain, will as soon as necessary adjustments are made in her revised trade programme readily absorb high quality butter and cheese at reasonably remunerative prices. There has been a very healthy revival in the tourist trade, the number of overseas visitors entering the Dominion in the last two months being greater than for many years. This is of particular importance to Southland since the fame of its tourist attractions is becoming much more widely known, with the glory of the Eglinton Valley strengthening the southern province’s claim to pre-eminence. It is difficult to gauge the vast possibilities of the tourist traffic to a country so richly endowed as New Zealand, but there will certainly be a very rapid and remunerative reaction to returning prosperity. The railway returns, the post and telegraph revenue, the savings bank deposits, customs revenue, building returns and the volume of business done by retailers all bespeak better times. It is of considerable significance that the year 1933 was a record one in the history of Southland’s port. Many other concrete indications of financial recovery could be cited, but even more reassuring than facts and figures is the firm conviction on the part of the great bulk of the people that the economic barometer is definitely rising after being so long depressed. Inspired by this belief they can in all sincerity wish one another A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.

The Southland Times will not be published on Monday—New Year’s Day.

Last evening the Government meteorologist issued the following weather report and forecast: A deep depression is still located east of New Zealand, but is gradually moving away, while an anticyclone is approaching from the Tasma i. Southerly gales, moderating in the west and south and later also in other districts. Seas (New Zealand waters) moderate south of Farewell Spit, elsewhere rough to heavy, but decreasing to-morrow. In the Eastern Tasman Sea moderate to strong, but decreasing southerly winds. Weather fine west of the ranges, but elsewhere still changeable and rather unsettled, with scattered showers especially on the east coast of the North Island, but improving to-morrow. Temperatures cold.

The Post Office advises that mails which left Wellington on November 28 by the Makura via San Francisco arrived in London on December 28.

An Auckland Press Association telegram states that the first shipment of chilled beef to be loaded at Auckland will leave for England by the Sultan Star early in January. The consignment consists of 1000 quarters.

A consignment of 500 tons of wcod pulp, ex the s.s. Cambridge, now discharging at Bluff, is at present being received into yard by the New Zealand Paper Mills, Ltd., at Mataura for the replenishment of stocks.—Correspondent.

Business in all departments at the Mataura Post Office showed a considerable increase this Christmas season as compared with 1932. The most noticeable increase, stated the postmaster, Mr T. M. Mitchell, was in the number of greetings telegrams despatched.- —Correspondent.

A party of 38 secondary school boys from all parts of the Dominion, under the supervision of two masters, will leave Auckland by the Monowai to-day on a month’s tour of Australia. The boys, whose ages range from 16 to 19 years, are drawn from 18 different schools.—Auckland Press Association telegram.

The two girls of a set of triplets living at Karori, Wellington, came top equal in their form at Marsden School and their brother came top of his class at Karori West School, in the recent examinations. This event is thought to be unique for triplets. Two years ago the girls were top, equal in their class and l®;t year one was top with the other girl a few marks behind.

There is every likelihood that girls will be seen rowing in four-oared boats at the Wanganui regatta to take place on January 20. Mr V. Clapham, chairman of the Novelty committee of the Wanganui Rowing Association, stated recently that the girls were showing great keenness in their training and were turning out for practice rows at 6 o’clock in the morning. He is hoping that arrangements may be made with a ladies’ crew from New Plymouth to be present to compete with the Wanganui girls, and is confident that a good class of rowing will be produced.

The Rev. G. H. Gibb, formerly minister of Knox Presbyterian Church, Parnell, and until recently in charge of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, has been inducted to St. Columbia’s Church, St. Lconards-on- Sea. A son of the Rev. Dr. Gibb, Mr Gibb was born in Dunedin, and, after attending the Otago Boys’ High School, he graduated from Victoria College, Wellington. His first engagement was at Queenstown in 1914, and he was later called to Nelson and to Knox Church, Parnell. Mr Gibb has held the pastorate of Trinity Church, Lancaster, for over three years.

“In the large Australian cities all seems well to the casual visitor, said Mr Albert Spencer, president _of the Auckland Employers Association, on his return to New Zealand by the Monowai on Monday from a two months’ tour of the Commonwealth. “The visitor sees the picture theatres, racecourses, tea rooms and restaurants filled to the doors day and night. Is this a sign of prosperity? In every large city there arc plenty of wealthy people, with a fair number of middleclass citizens, who can always fill these places to capacity in good times and bad so it is almost impossible to say if all is well. One must go much deeper to see the other side of the picture. The New Year Spirit. DEWAR'S WHISKY. —Advt. Children’s Cotton Frocks for the holidays, 16 to 34 inch. Beach Hats in Floral Creton or Plain Linen at Miss Noble’s, The Baby Shop, Dee street. (Advt.)

Selling only first-grade Goods—good service and civility has made us many friends during 1933. Our aim: better still during 1934.—Wicks, Ltd., Dee St. —Advt.

Large selection of New Year Gifts Real quality goods at very low prices at Carter’s Christmas Suit Sale. Initial handkerchiefs 1/-, anti-crease ties 2/6, fancy socks 1/6 and 2/6; men’s white canoe shirts 5/6. See Carter’s advertisement front page.—Advt.

For finest results possible and prompt service let us develop and print your holiday snapshots. George I. Moffett, Chemist.—Advt.

Bits of broken glass in joints is howone Arthritis sufferer described his condition. Thanks to Taveners’ Arthritis Prescription he now states that he is completely cured, hasn’t an ache or pain. 5 weeks treatment 17/6 Tavener Chemist and Arthritis Specialist, 183 High St. Ch.Ch.—Advt.

No matter how you spend your holiday, Thomson & Beattie Ltd. can outfit you in the most fashionable and comfortable clothes possible. For hiking, climbing, -swimming and all summer sports, we have the latest in convenient apparel. Call and select yours at your earliest opportunity.— Advt. THE USEFUL CHRISTMAS GIFT IS APPRECIATED. You’ll earn the grateful thanks of your friends if you give them a Christmas Presentation tin of the famous Tiger Tea. This famous tea has been specially packed ir. attractively decorated 21b tins, obtainable at all grocers at th- usual price of 2/8 per lb. When empty, the tins are ideal containers for biscuits and cakes.—Advt. A PRESENT NOBODY WANTS There are many presents everyone likes for Christmas, but there is one that nobody wants—and that is a cold —one of those miserable summer colds that spoil your holiday and make you unpopular with everyone. The worst part of it is you cannot avoid getting colds—they just come when you least expect them. Be prepared, see that you have Baxter’s Lung Preserver at home or in your bag if you are going away. Even if you don’t need it somebody else is sure to. All chemists and stores sell “Baxter’s.” 1/6, 2/6, and 4/6—Advt.