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Southland Times, Issue 22499, 8 December 1934, Page 6

Last evening the Dominion Meteorologist issued the following information: An extensive depression has remained practically stationary between New South Wales and northern New Zealand, while the anti-cyclone lying to the southwards is gradually losing its intensity. Forecast: Winds north-east-erly to easterly north of Kawhia and East Cape, and elsewhere south-east-erly; moderate to fresh in force. Seas in New Zealand waters rather rough about Cook Strait, with a considerable swell on the east coast of the North Island and elsewhere smooth to moderate. Eastern Tasman Sea: Strong winds, of gale force in parts; northeasterlies prevailing in the northern portion and south-easterlies in the central and southern portions; seas rough. Weather cloudy and humid generally, with much mist or fog in eastern districts; scattered showery rains still likely, and thunder in places.

The annual garden fete conducted in aid of the Dominican Nuns in the grounds of St. Catherine’s Convent was opened yesterday afternoon and continued last evening. This afternoon many attractive stalls will be open for the benefit of bargain-seekers and the function will come to an end in the evening.

A committee of judges at the Invercargill Garden Club’s annual Rose Show yesterday awarded a certificate of merit (awarded to the outstanding exhibit of the show) to Thomas Bros.

Included in the allocations from the proceeds of thp next art union which were announced by the Hon. J. A. Young at Wellington last evening is the sum of £lOO for the Invercargill Sixpenny Clothing Club. The sum of £lOOO is also included for Children’s Health Camps.

It sounds like a fairy story, but to see Marie Van Ramp’s troupe of educated pigs going through their performance is a revelation. This troupe of trained pigs will be on view at the Royal Show, where they will be seen jumping over hurdles, through hoops, blowing horns, and walking the tight rope; in fact, to see Toby, the clown, on the flying trapeze is a show all by itself, but is only one of the many remarkable feats these clever little fellows perform. The act will be located in the sideshow area.

Advice has been received that of the fourteen candidates from the Southland Shorthand School (Miss A. O. Giller) who sat the New Zealand Public Service Entrance examinations for short-hand-typists held in Invercargill in November, the following twelve were successful: Senior, Annie Pollok, Dulcie Downs, Edna Marshall, Ruth Winning, V. A. White, Janet Pack; junior, Lois Mehaffey (first year student), Beryl Haydon, Janet Pack, Mildred Burgess, Leonore Millard (first year student), and Wyn Murray.

The All Saints parish hall was well filled yesterday afternoon when the pupils of Miss Hoyles’s private kindergarten gave their break-up entertainment. The first half of the programme consisted of charming action songs, recitations and drill by the children. Then came a musical play in which a number of tiny tots received visits on Christmas Eve from dainty fairies and from Santa Claus, whose sleigh was drawn by human reindeer. It was all very tunefully and prettily carried out, the audience bestowing enthusiastic applause on the clever little pupils.

Many Southlanders know Curio Bay by hearsay only: it is a place—somewhere. But this year the Toi Tois branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union is going to establish Curio Bay as a holiday resort. Lying about fifty miles from Invercargill by road, this holiday resort can easily be reached in fine weather and provides an ideal picnic spot. It is famous for its petrified forest, though it is regrettable that every possible loose curio has been commandetered as a souvenir. There is a good bathing beach, plenty of shelter, rocks, etc., and it is probable that Curio Bay will prove one of Southland’s most popular holiday resorts this summer.

An Education Reserve section in the Town of Lumsden comprising 1 rood, is advertised for lease by auction in this issue.

The Invercargill Returned Soldiers’ Association will hold their annual reunion in Smith’s Hall on Tuesday next at 8 p.m. The Right Hon. G. W. Forbes, Prime Minister, will be guest of honour. All returned men are requested to be present.—Advt.

Acceding to numerous requests Dr. Poliss has consented to stay for a short time in Invercargill before proceeding further afield with her work. On Sunday night at 7.15 in Everybody’s Hall her subject will be “The Great Experiment.”

M. N. Hyndman’s Adventures in Buying (No. 10): The Caledonian Canal is as straight as one of the old Roman roads of England, and steamers go right ahead by means of locks. But the road of the motorist wanders round those lovely lakes, Lochs Ness, Oich, Lochy, Linnhe and Leven. The glory of the Western Highlands is thus unfolded, craggy hills and sleeping waters, with wreathing mists or lowering clouds part of their beauty. Two towns, Fort Augustus and Fort William, retain their prefix from eighteenth century days, when forts were erected to check the Highland rievers, Ben Nevis, Scotland’s highest peak, overlooks Fort William. The road that runs from Ballachulish to Tyndrum and Crainlarich is unforgettably grand and wild, for it runs through the stark beauty of Glencoe, the scene of the treacherous massacre of 1692. Modern bridges and roads have tamed, in some measure, this scarred land, smoothing out its deep gashes, but nothing can take away its air of invincible grandeur. There is about its people this same unconquerable air, though they are essentially friendly. “Scotland for Ever” is not a boast; it is a prayer of appreciation If you cannot visit Scotland, read about it in well-written romances or in vivid travel books which impart its loves hates and loyalties. I selected a good representative supply. See them at Hyndman’s, Ltd., Dee street. —Advt. You will never regret it, if you ask for DEWAR’S WHISKY.—Advt. “ECONOMIC BARGAINS.” Thomson and Beattie’s Sale of Surplus Stock, preceding alterations at the Exhibition, produces bargains like the following: Coats 9/11; dresses 7/6; English full length coats 39/6: costumes 39/6; Pique Voiles 1/11; uncrushable crepes 2/11; sheets 6/11 pair; towels 1/11, 2/3 pair. No entry, no appro, no returns. Cash only.—Advt. Your money will go a long way if you shop at Wicks’ Ltd., Cash Drapers’ Sale. See our window display.—Advt. A XMAS SUGGESTION. Your friends will appreciate a gift of famous Tiger Tea packed in the new handsome gift tins. These new oblong tins are attractively painted, have curled edges, and when empty are ideal for sandwiches and cakes. From all grocers.—Advt. Children’s hats, black flops 3/11; organdi 4/9, cretonne sun hats 2/6, fadeless sun hats 3/6, helmets 1/11 at Miss Noble’s, The Baby Shop, Dee street. — Advt.

Latest Xmas goods on sale at Carter’s Xmas Suit Sale. Boy’s Zip Shirts 3/11 and 4/11; men’s zip shirts 7/6; silk interlock 8/11; streamlined anti-crush ties 2/6; men’s shirts 4/11, 6/5, 8/6 with collar to match. Also big reductions off all suits at CARTER’S XMAS SUIT SALE.—Advt.

The Most Acceptable Gift. A CAMERA.

Nothing else gives such lasting pleasure. A great selection of reliable box cameras from 7/6. to 25/- and folding pocket cameras from 25/- to £8 15/- from which to choose. Come and inspect these at STEWART’S PHARMACY, Comer Dee and Don Streets.—Advt.

We don’t Know of anything more pleasing as a Christmas gift than a piece of Madeira Hand-embroidered Linen. Due largely to Mr Rodan Thomson’s buying activities in England T. and B’s. 1934 Christmas selection of Madeira is more lovely than ever previously shown. Tea waggon covers, table cloths, tray cloths, etc., etc., at prices ranging from, 1/11, 5/6 to £9 15/-.—Advt.