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Southland Times, Issue 22217, 9 January 1934, Page 4

The Dominion Meteorologist last night issued the following information: A moderate anticyclone now envelops the Dominion. An extensive cyclone is still situated over eastern Australia, but is apparently losing intensity. Winds light to moderate southerly becoming variable and tending northerly to-morrow in many places. Seas in New Zealand waters smooth to moderate. In the eastern Tasman Sea winds light and variable, but soon becoming northerly and freshening. Seas smooth to moderate. Weather fair to fine generally. Temperatures cool, but gradually becoming warmer.

Returned soldiers interested in the formation of a Returned Soldiers’ Association Bowling Club are requested to attend a meeting to be held in the club rooms at 8 p.m. to-morrow.

Charged before Mr E. C. Levvey, S.M., in the Police Court yesterday morning with assault on December 13 with intent to commit rape, James Edward Pope, aged 26, of Grove Bush, was remanded to appear again on January 15. Bail was fixed at £5OO and one surety of £5OO. DetectiveSergeant Hewitt represented the police.

A Wanganui man who has been greatly impressed with the value of the Australian kookaburra’s call as an advertising medium, has made-a suggestion that the notes of the bellbird might be similarly used for the benefit of New Zealand. He points out that the initiative of Australian film producers in recording the peculiar notes of the laughing jackass is worthy of commendation and emulation. _“I have heard the bellbird at odd times,” he states, “but I understand that in certain localities it is possible to get a volume of sound from hundreds of these birds and so reproduce what Captain Cook heard when he first became aware of them. It is time New Zealand had a distinctive means of introducing films produced in this country.”

Timaru for years has been able to boast of the splendid weather it has been able to offer visitors, but this year conditions have been more like midwinter than mid-summer (says the Herald). Judging By a placard on a car some of the visitors have not taken the weather too kindly, and are apt to blame the town for it. Conspicuously placed' on the car was the following: “Come to Sunny Timaru. No more for us.” An unusual feature of the tennis doubles match between E. D. Andrews and J. N. Lowry and C. E. Malfroy and I. A. Seay at Wilding Park, Christchurch, was the fact that when the four men walked on to the centre court three of them were wearing Cambridge University blazers. The famous light blue blazer is something of a rarity in New Zealand, and the crowd was considerably impressed when Andrews, Malfroy and Seay all walked on in the same distinctive garb. Lowry wears the darker blue of Oxford.

Two things forcibly impressed themselves upon the mind of a Taranaki man who for many years has been a resident of England and has just paid a flying visit to his people and friends. One was the number of wooden houses in Wellington and all the way up to Taranaki that were dilapidated and wanting paint. The other was the amount of driftwood on the beaches that no one seemed to think was worth taking home for firewood. It was different in England, where there was a rush for every bit of timber the sea gave up.

At a sitting of the City Police Court yesterday before Mr E. C. Levvey, S.M., a married man, whose name was suppressed, pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted suicide. Senior-Sergeant Packer, for the police, said that as a result of domestic differences accused threatened to cut his throat. He tool: some lysol, but was seen by his wife, who had him removed to hospital. Accused said he had not swallowed any of the lysol, but had spat it out. He took it to frighten his wife. He was admonished by the Magistrate and ordered to pay expenses, 4/6.

The firing of an air pistol shot at a first floor shop window to attract the attention of a man working inside cost Lester Gerity £5 and costs in the Magistrate’s Court, Christchurch, yesterday morning. Gerity, who pleaded guilty to a charge of wilfully damaging a pane of glass, said the shot was fired in jest. He realized now that it was a foolish action. He had intended to attract the attention of the mechanic by striking the wood at the side of the window, but unfortunately the shot hit the glass. The police said the weapon was an extremely powerful type of pistol, and it was ordered to be confiscated.—Press Association.

With the advent of holiday-makers to North Beach, Christchurch, sneak thieves have been utilizing their opportunities (remarks the Times). Articles of all descriptions have been missed, and frequently clothes hanging on lines at the rear of holiday premises have disappeared. Last week a party of girls living together in a small house lost their bathing suits after hanging them up to dry, and in addition a fairly large supply of provisions disappeared. Tragedy also stalked into another dwelling inhabited by a party of young men. A quantity of liquid refreshment had been laid in for the New Year’s Eve celebrations, but some thirsty person watched where the key was hidden, and was able to decamp with the whole stock when the way was clear.

The traditional practice of first-foot-ing, accompanied by a carefree interchange of gates, may no doubt subsequently bring about a number of jocund reminiscences in lime to come, but one should heed the caution provided by this narrative (says the Auckland Star): On New Year’s Eve a party of youths were having a riotous time, gaily lifting gales off their hinges and distributing them ■willy-nilly around the neighbourhood. One gate they came to had patent fasteners, which refused to yield to the concentrated efforts of three lusty heavers. Someone else came along, halted, and was asked to lend a hand. Instead of lending a hand he applied a strong kick to one of the bent figures before the gate. It was the owner. He made subsequent strong claims to his property, to the discomfiture of the gate-lifters.

In connection with the Pioneer Athletic Club’s sports meeting being held at Gore on Wednesday, the Railway Department advertises in this issue particulars of train arrangements.—Advt.

Ladies’ cream fugi princesses from 5/6 to 11/6; O.S. from 5/11 at Miss Noble’s, The Baby Shop, Dee street. — Advt. Ladies’ Vests, no sleeves; a real large vest for the money. Only 1/- at Wicks’ Ltd., Cash Drapers, Dee street.—Advt. For finest results possible and prompt service let us develop and print your holiday snapshots. George I. Moffett, Chemist. —Advt. PLANTATION PROFITS. Anyone travelling through N.Z. at present and seeing the large number of pine plantations now being milled cannot fail to appreciate the potential value of the large pine forests established by N.Z. Perpetual Forests. Ltd. Sawmillers are finding that it costs less, and is much more profitable to mill plantations instead of natural forests, which are now mostly inaccessible. The importation of foreign boxing timber has dropped considerably, and the milling of Insignis Plantations has been responsible for this. Very satisfactory returns are being received for trees planted without any thought of profit.—Advt.

For the man interested in hiking or climbing, Thomson and Beattie’s “IVJan’s Shop” offers a variety of quality Suede Finished Khaki Shirts, at prices ranging from 9/6. These shirts are strongly built from splendid wearing materials and are fitted with two breast pockets. See them in the “Man’s Shop.”—Advt.

Great Bargains to be had at Carter’s Make-room Sale. Men’s Overcoats half price, £1 19/-; Men’s Sports Coats half-price. 22/6; Boys’ Singlets, all sizes, lid.; Youths’ Suits, size 3, half-price, £1 15/-, at CARTER’S Make-room Sale. See advt. front page.—Advt.

Results speak for themselves. Young girl in Canterbury confined to crutches (for 7 years) with Rheumatoid Arthritis is now able to ride a bicycle. Could you hear a better testimonial for Tavener’s Arthritis Prescription (17/6 posted). James Tavener, Chemist and Arthritis Specialist, 183 High St. Ch. Ch—- .

You have the fun—we’ll do the work! Keep your camera merrily clicking. Bring your films to BROWN’S PHARMACY for printing and developing. We know how to bring out the detail and give you clear, sparkling prints. We use “VELOX” PAPER—made in three grades and three surfaces to suit every need of the amateur photographer. No matter whether you made your snaps late in the afternoon or even in the rain, you can be sure of good “Velox” prints for your album if you bring your films to BROWN’S PHARMACY, 125 Dee Street. Full stocks of cameras, films and supplies,—Advt.