IN TOWN AND OUT

Southland Times, Issue 22214, 5 January 1934, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

NEWS OF THE DAY Shearing Performances. “Rouseabout” writes: “As regards shearing performances, can Redcliff beat this one? At Warwick Downs Station, six shearers shore 9800 sheep in 14 full shearing days, without the loss of a run.” Motor Car Trade. Wellington is not the only city where good business over the holidays was done in the secondhand car trade. In Invercargill the local garage proprietors met with quite a keen demand for the lighter makes of cars, which were readily disposed of. Sales, however, were on the slow side in the case of the heavier type. There have been additional inquiries of late for new cars.

Sporting Action. A particularly sporting action was carried out by the professional runners at the Otara sports meeting yesterday. Full of admiration for the way in which Janies Chisholm, aged nine years, ran in the boys’ half-mile race under 16 years, they made him a presentation of several shillings in the dressing room at the end of the afternoon. James, who comes from Fortrose, is only a small boy, but he led for the greater part of the way without succeeding in winning the race.

* * * • Gore Motorist Injured. Corrugations on the road are be.lieved to have been responsible for causing a motor car driven by Mr T. Ford, of the Gore staff of the National Mortgage and Agency Co., Ltd., to swerve as it reached a bridge near Bx-ydone and collide with the bridge on Wednesday. The railing was torn off and the car considerably damaged. Mr Ford was later admitted to the Gore Hospital and it was stated yesterday that his condition was satisfactory. As fax- as could be ascertained his injuries consisted of bruises only. * * * * Gore Pest Office Business.

An increase in business in all sections was recox'ded at the Gore Post Office during the busiest part of the Christmas period, and although figures are not available for the mail and parcels traffic it is stated that this department also showed an increase. Following are the details of the volume of business from December 20 to December 23 inclusive, those of the previous year being given in parentheses: Telegrams (forwarded, received and transmitted), 2206 (1327); greeting telegrams, 823 (478); tolls, outward, inward and through, 3411 (3105).

♦ * * Young Lady Deer-stalkers.

Deer-stalking as a recreation is generally indulged in by the hardier members of the male sex, but it now appears to be finding favour among the weaker sex. During the New Yeaxholidays two young Invercargill ladies, Misses M. Godward and H. Brookesmith, made a trip from Monowai to Green Lake, where they camped on the shores at the western end. During their stay they made a climb on to Mt Burns, from which they obtained a very extensive view. They report game plentiful and excellent shooting, and their stav in this little-frequented locality was made doubly enjoyable by the glorious weather experienced. » » * ♦ Nothing Saved.

Despite a search of the ashes of Dr. J. G. Macdonald’s house in Don street, which was totally destroyed by fire on Tuesday, practically nothing has been recovered. All the doctor’s instruments were twisted and ruined beyond use when found and all the documents in the house were destroyed, with the exception of the ledgers, which, strange to say, were practically unharmed. Even the insurance policies could not be recovered. With the use of the Southland Hospital’s instruments and a colleague’s rooms, however, Dr. Macdonald will be able to carry on his practice until he secures a permanent residence. No clue to the origin of the fire has been found.

Pleasing Views of Eglinton Valley. Appearing in Messrs Thomson and Beattie’s shop window are some exceedingly interesting photographs taken from various points of vantage on the Eglinton Valley road. These include views of the Te Anau Downs Station, photos of Cascade Creek, a view of the Milford Sound road, another of Lake Gunn, and a photograph from the road showing the snow-capped End and Annie peaks in the distance. Two pleasing panoramic views show the Eglinton river and part of the Milford Sound road and also the workmen’s camp at Cascade Creek. Other photos include views of Lake Fergus, and of Lake Gunn from the Key summit. These pictures illustrate artistically the charm of river, tree and mountain, with the white road winding gracefully beneath all the majestic beauty that is to be found in this region. * . * * » Pounawea-bound.

The organizers of the Children’s Health Camp have had a busy few days lately packing groceries, blankets and clothing for Pounawea. The stores were all in readiness yesterday and they left with the advance guard by the seven o’clock express for the north, fl he 1.45 p.m. train to-day will convey the main party, which, in addition to the 60 children, includes a nurse and four teachers. The task of providing for the comfort and happiness of the youngsters is by no means a light one and the organization must, perforce, be sound. However, it is believed that everything is now in readiness to ensure a wonderful month’s holiday for the children. Donations of fruit or foodstuffs will be received with gratitude by the committee. Such stores should be left at the depot, c/o Messrs Meek and Oughton, Esk street, or if Mrs E. V. McKeever (telephone 731) is communicated with she will see that any donations are collected.