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Southland Times, Issue 22471, 6 November 1934, Page 6

Last evening the Dominion Meteorologist issued the following information—Pressure is still fairly high over the Tasman Sea and the greater part of New Zealand, but a slight depression is now passing in the far north. Forecast:—Winds: Variable, with light to moderate easterly to south-easterly predominating. Seas: New Zealand waters rather rough north of East Cape, elsewhere smooth to moderate. Eastern Tasman Sea: Moderate to fresh south-easterly winds in the northern portion, and light variables in the southern portion; seas smooth to moderate. Weather: Some scattered rain still likely in northern and north-eastern nortions of the North Island, but shortly improving; elsewhere fine. Temperatures becoming gradually milder.

A Press Association telegram from Wanganui states that a frost yesterday morning did considerable damage to early potato crons in local gardens.

During October 28 cows, 105 bullocks and heifers, and 368 sheep were slaughtered at the Gore Abattoirs. One sheep was condemned and one bullock partially condemned.

Entries are already being received for the Dominion Brass Bands’ contest in Timaru in February (states the Timaru Herald). In the cornet solo, under 17, the first entry was from a boy of nine.

The Salvation Army Headquarters announces that General Evangeline Booth is leaving Sydney on April 25, and will arrive at Auckland. She will attend a congress at Wellington on Mav 7, states a Press Association message from Wellington.

A short sitting of the Otautau Court was held yesterday before Messrs W. J. Wesncy and G. B. Burns, Justices of the Peace, when H. Smyth obtained judgment by default against W. Cartwright for £1 6/6 and costs 11/-. —Otautau correspondent.

The Frivolity Fair, which will be opened to-morrow evening by his Worship the Mayor (Mr John Miller), promises to provide bright entertainment for all. The fair, which will be held in the Orange Hall, Nith street, comprises competitions, sideshows and stalls, and there will be a musical programme each session.

Several runholders from the Mackenzie Country told a representative of the Timaru Herald that sheep were showing the effect of the wet weather. Ewes in particular were, in comparison with other years, weak in condition. In some instances there had been a heavy lamb mortality. It was generally agreed that a few weeks of fine weather would make a great difference in the condition of stock.

While fishing off the Town Wharf, Tauranga, last Wednesday evening, Mr C. Webber, of Auckland, hooked a large stingray, which fought determinedly for half an hour before it was landed (states the New Zealand Herald). After it was hooked it took three men to hold it, and the use of a dinghy had to be requisitioned before it was killed. The stingray was 7ft long and measured 4ft lOin across. Earlier in the evening Mr Webber hooked a shark, which was estimated to be 9ft or 10ft in length, but after a brief encounter it made its escape.

The annual sale of work of the Ladies’ Guild connected with the Georgetown John street and Tisbury Presbyterian congregations was held on Saturday in the Georgetown Hall. His Worship the Mayor, Mr John Miller, opened the sale and congratulated the organizers upon their efforts. Brisk business was the order of the day, and a good financial return resulted. The stalls were in charge of Mesdames Woods, Cox, Rodger and Gibbs. Miss Rodger looked after the refreshments, while Mesdames Inglis and Rose presided over the tea rooms. A beautiful Christmas tree for the children was superintended by Messrs McKenzie and West. A short musical programme was given in the evening.

Under the heading “Where the Telephone •is Really Used,” “The Electrician” (London) gives a comparison of the telephonic business of various countries: —“In 1932 the people of Canada made 224.5 telephone calls per capita, followed by New Zealanders with 205.8 and the citizens of the United States with 204.6. No European countries approach these figures, the number of calls in Denmark being 151.8 and in Sweden 137.6 per capita. In Great Britain and Germany the figures were 33.0, and in France 20.5. Canada has 21.22 telephones per 100 inhabitants in cities of 50,000 and over, being second to Sweden, which has 22.45: The United States follows with 19.52. In the case of smaller towns and villages the ranking is:—United States, 10.17 per 100 inhabitants; New Zealand, 9.62; and Canada 7.96.”

45 x 45 coloured border Supper Cloths 1/6; 50 x 68, 2/6. You get real bargains at Wicks’, Drapers, Big Extension of Business Sale.—Advt.

Corsets and corselettes at our famous low prices. Three specials. A side fastening corset, 3/6. Back lacing 3/6 and 6/6 at Miss Noble’s, The Baby Shop, Dee street.—Advt.

Linen handbags are the height of fashion as they complete the “Linen” ensemble perfectly. Thomson Beatties offer practically every colour in linen underarm bags and fabric bags in the same style at 7/6 each, fully equipped with purses and mirrors.—Advt.

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Special offer of 50 dozen sample shirts worth 7/11 to 11/6 now all one price 5/11, collars 6d. Also newest arrivals in grey, brown and navy worsted mens’ suits to be sold at Make Room Sale prices at Carter’s, Tay street. See advertisement front page.—Advt.

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