The Southland Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. "Luceo Non Uro." MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1934. SOUTHLAND’S WEEK

Southland Times, Issue 22450, 10 December 1934, Page 6

The Southland Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. " Luceo Non Uro." MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1934. SOUTHLAND’S WEEK

It is five years since the. Royal Show was first held in Invercargill and those who look back to that auspicious event must be conscious of the fact that Southland, having demonstrated its capacity to support and manage the national exhibition, is fully entitled to a second opportunity. The Royal Show’of New Zealand can have no fixed location. Transport difficulties which may be. said to weigh against the holding of the major show in different centres each year, also provide the most powerful argument in favour of the annual change, because it is essential that the Royal Show shall bring together the cream of the champion stock of the Dominion in competition for national honours, and if the show is given a fixed site those districts which are placed furthest from this centre will be so seriously handicapped that the chances of making the show the meeting place of champions will be small indeed. It is also obvious that by moving the annual exhibition to various strategic points a larger number of those people who are most vitally interested, the men on the land, are given better and more frequent opportunities for seeing for themselves the best stock the Dominion can produce. These are the two main qualities in the Royal Show —the competitive and the educational —and in each case the movement of the fixture has unassailable advantages. Five years ago the Royal Show in Invercargill by its emphatic success directed attention to the great qualities of the province of Southland, and the show this year will reveal to* the rest of New Zealand the strength of this province in the face of adversity. In the five years separating this December from the December of 1929, New Zealand has passed through the trough of the economic depression, and while Southland has not escaped the effects of the slump it can show through positive results that it has weathered the storm more sturdily than any other part of the country. This it has done in spite of the delay in the recovery of the dairy industry, one of the province’s chief activities. The explanation of this sturdy resistance to adverse circumstances is to be-found in.

the remarkable capacity of the land and in the soundness of its farming population, which in days of prosperity did not indulge in speculative land dealing to the extent that unfortunately was the case in other provinces. There have been no land booms in Southland, and as a result it has been in a better position to meet the conditions brought about by the fall in prices. Now that the prospects are brighter, now that there has been a definite evidence of recovery, the province is in a position to reap all the benefits, as a result of its farmers’ strength. With the opening of Royal Show week to-day, when all the circumstances forecast a fixture which will eclipse that held in 1929, Southlanders will look back on those difficult five years with feelings of satisfaction, and they will look to the future with confidence. It has been the custom to allude to Southland as the Cinderella of the provinces, and while this is recalled it is well to remember that the little girl of the old fairy tale who was neglected and scorned by her elder sisters ultimately won the favour of her prince and was the heiress of her own virtues. Southlanders know that their province is still not sufficiently known to people in other parts of New Zealand. Visitors who come south are surprised at the wonderful land and its extraordinary potentialities, the beauty of the country, and its unrivalled attractions for tourists. Their surprise is the surest indication that in spite of all that has been done the province is yet an unknown land for many people in the north. The Royal Show of 1934 offers an opportunity for a further revelation of Southland’s natural advantages and of the development that has taken place since the last of the provinces was established. This is a country of beauty and romance, and we hope in the course of this week to be able to assist in making known some of its rich store of both, in addition to achievements in industry and commerce.

Last evening the Government Meteorologist reported as follows: A deep depression still extends across the northern Tasman Sea and northern New Zealand, while a slight anti-cyclone is centred east, of the South Island. The forecast is for winds moderate to strong between north-easterly and southeasterly prevailing; reaching gale force in places in the far north. Seas in New Zealand waters rough north of Farewell Spit and Kaikoura, elsewhere smooth to moderate; eastern Tasman Sea—Moderate to strong east winds, gale force in northern portion; seas rough with heavy easterly swell in northern central portions. Weather: Fine on the west coast of the South Island; elsewhere, mainly cloudy to overcast in places; misty or foggy with scattered rains, more especially in the northern and eastern poi’tions of the North Island.

The train that is being prepared at Otahuhu for the Duke of Gloucester s use in the North Island is to have its counterpart in a special for the South Island that is to be turned out at the Addington Workshops.

Flags were flown at the half-mast on the Bank of New Zealand building and commercial houses in Invercargill on Saturday as a mark of respect to the late Sir Henry Buckleton, who died on Friday.

On the motion of Messrs Watson and Watson, probate was granted by his Honour Mr Justice Kennedy last week in the following estates: Catherine Fleming, of Invercargill, spinster; Duncan McLaren Malcolm, of Heddonßush, farmer; Charles Hunt, of Invercargill, retired blacksmith; Murdoch Mcßae, of Browns, farmer; Elizabeth McLauchland, of Wyndham, widow; and Henry Barry, of Invercargill, labourer.

A concert of great merit and variety was given at the Borstal Institution on Saturday by the Old-Timers’ Concert Party. This band of entertainers have certainly discovered the secret of the “joy germ,” and all who had the pleasure of hearing them on Saturday night forgot the mundane things of life and for two hours revelled in an atmosphere of mirth and music. The programme which was a well-chosen, one, consisted of: Bagpipe selections, Piper I. McKenzie ; songs and duet,. Mrs Clode and Mrs Macpherson; violin selections, Mr A. M. Dawson; Mr H. Anthony in humorous songs and duet with Mrs Macpherson; songs, Mrs Paton. Mr W. Baldwin was heard in humorous songs and a duet with Mr Anthony. Humorous trio, Mrs Macphersoh, Mr Anthony and Mr Baldwin. At the conclusion Mr R. W. Arnold, acting superintendent, passed a vote of thanks to the performers which was carried by acclamation.

The success attending the opening day of the annual garden fete of the Dominican Sisters was eclipsed on Saturday, the concluding day, when both afternoon and evening there were large attendances - of people who had not merely come to look on, but who purchased liberally from the various well-laden stalls and who participated freely in the competitions. Though the final figures are not yet available the Sisters are more than pleased with the amount in sight. Competitions were won by the following: Mr Taylor, West Plains; Mrs J. Milne, 258 Elies road; Miss Hanning, Hedgehope; E. Traynor, Ritchie street; Mrs P. Sharpe, Victoria street; Mrs D. Pottinger, Don street; Mrs B. Miller, Spey street; Shirley Swain; Mrs Rodden, Clifton street; W. Gonley, Otautau; M. McMullan, 302 Ettrick street; Jim Fenton; Marjorie Corbett; Mairu Searle; Mr Gorinski; Mrs Ballantyne, Ward street; Mr McKenzie, Centre street; Mrs J. Scully; Mrs Crosbie, Nith street; Mrs Reid, Eye street; Miss Devany; Miss W. Kearns, Doon street; Mrs O’Brien, Sunnyside; Miss Eileen Wills, Yarrow street; Kathleen Dwyer, Waikiwi; Mrs Upjohn; Mrs Dyer, Morton Mains; Marie Winders; F. Brown, Bowmont street; Irene Ashley; J. A. McGaskill; W. Scully, Venus street.; Maurice Coumane. - ■ _ *

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand £5O notes are now available. The design is similar to the other denominations and the colour is a deep shade of crimson combined with tints of mauve and green.

The special train which travelled all night from Christchurch bringing North and South Island stock for exhibition at the Royal Show arrived at Invercargill yesterday morning. Almost immediately unloading’ operations were commenced at the Showgrounds siding and the stock 4 penned little the worse for their long train journey.

It is becoming a habit in the Gore district for wheels to part company with their cars, three incidents of a similar nature having occurred in the town within the last week. On Saturday afternoon a motorist was proceeding at a slow pace through Main street when the rear axle snapped and the wheel came off. No damage was done by the collapse and a wrecking car quickly removed the vehicle.

If it be true that when a star falls a lover and his lass are entitled to a wish, many fervent pleas must have gone up on Saturday night, for, at about 10 minutes past 11 o’clock, a shooting star of considerable brightness and velocity made its way across the heavens. It left in its wake a long trail of light which was visible for some ten seconds afterwards, and, if a shooting star does not come into the “wishing” category, it should still have the desired effect for, immediately after the phenomenon had occurred, two other stars fell in quick succession.

Although it cannot be said that birds are very numerous in the Eglinton Valley most of the native birds of the Dominion are represented there. On lakes and streams are to be seen grey duck, blue mountain duck, Paradise duck, black swans and the crested grebe. Among the smaller birds in the bush are fantails, riflemen, robins, tomtits, warblers and native canaries. The whistle of the shining cuckoo may be heard near the Cascade Creek accommodation house at night, accompanied by the almost human call of that once common but now rare owl, the morepork. The long-tailed cuckoo may also be observed in the beech trees, annoying small birds and uttering an unmelodious shriek which some believe predicts wet weather. Occasionally a pigeon will fly from tree to tree with a whirring of wings. Those lovely songsters, the bell-bird and the tui, are fairly plentiful and parrakeets are sometimes seen. Keas have made friends, with the men and have made themselves free with their belongings. Kakas are also to be seen. A survey party came across definite traces of kiwis in the Hollyford and kakapos and wekas also inhabit the bush, though probably not in large numbers.

Preparations for making the tunnel that is to pierce the Darron Range under the Gertrude Saddle are being thought out by the Public Works Department’s officers, says the Dunedin Star. The work from each end is to be concurrent. The operations on the east side now going on by the party that is forming the Te Anau-Milford road will give easy access to the tunnel-makers from the east side. The longer preliminary job will be to form a road on the western side, leading from the point where boring' is to begin to the base in Milford Sound. There are no engineering difficulties to overcome on that sloping stretch, but a firm road for heavy haulage will have to be made over broken country, through which so far the only track is that cut by the surveyors. The department has already made preliminary observations of the site of the Milford base. Mr Ball (the district engineer) and his staff know the locality thoroughly. One of the observations that may mean much in the future is in regard to Milford Sound as a harbour. A first rate berthing place, suitable for the biggest vessels in the world, has been found at Harrison s Cove, round by the Lion, reached by a four-miles run across the sound from the hostel.

• The drawing of the “Lucky for Me” Art Union is scheduled to take place in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall,

Wellington, to-morrow, the 11th instant, commencing at 9 o’clock.

M. N. Hyndman’s Adventures in Buying (No. 11): One of the most pleasant of our experiences was the lazy evening wandering we enjoyed, when the long twilight began to draw in. Then it was that we saw London night illumination at its best. Many of the streets were brilliant as gems, notably Piccadilly Circus, Tottenham Court, Liecester Square, and Victoria Station. But there were countless others, for an Oriental lavishness is manifest in London night lights. Sometimes these were incongruously utilitarian, serving to light the many workmen who at night-time repaint and alter business London. Theatre crowds and sightseers walked the streets in-a blaze of artificial light; mostly electricity, but we were interested to see a gaslighter methodically using his pole on gas-lamps in Regent Street Other lighting effects we also noticed in the best shops. The standard lamp has been superseded, and soft glowing effects are produced by means of electric fitments on top of glass vases. The light is beautifully diffused by this novel method, and shades, to tone in with the vase, give wonderful harmony to a room. Among the very newest effects is Gold Crystal with matching shade. I bought these to give Southland people the opportunity to buy London’s smartest home decorations. See them at Hyndman’s, Ltd., Dee Street.—Advt. You will never regret it, if you ask for DEWAR’S WHISKY.—Advt. VISIT THE EXHIBITION DURING ROYAL SHOW WEEK. THOMSON AND BEATTIE’S DISPLAY INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE FASHIONS AND CHRISTMAS GIFTS FROM ENGLAND AND THE CONTINENT.— Advt.

White Lisle Hose 1/11, White Silk 2/6 and 2/11, White Gloves with Organdi Cuffs 2/11. WICKS LTD., Cash Draper, Invercargill and

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.

Northern Fiank Musquash Coats of the finest quality, full lengths in the latest styles £l4. Black Sealine Coneys, real good wearing coats in plain or spot effects £8 15/-. Plain Black Coneys with good strong linings to match £6 10/-. Mole Coney striped effect £5. These coats are all great value and inspection is cordially invited. THE MUTUAL FUR CO., Tay street—Advt.

The Most Acceptable Gift. A CAMERA. Nothing else gives such lasting pleasure. A great selection of reliable bpx 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.—Ad.vi. t

English oysters are marketed at between 3/- and 4/- a dozen, which is an exorbitant price, as compared with that obtained in New Zealand, where as many as three dozen or more oysters in the shell may be bought for 1/- during the height of the season. A visitor from the Old Country, speaking of the respective values in the two countries, said that it was unfortunate a means could not be devised whereby oysters could be shipped to England in a manner similar to that used in the primary products trade.

Where variety and value go hand in hand—is at BROWN’S, The Chemist. We have the finest selection of Cameras for presentation purposes. We are always the earliest with the latest models, and our prices are the lowest for the best quality goods. We have not the right to succeed unless we are of real service to our customers, and in purchasing a camera from BROWN’S, The Chemist, you get the service of a real camera expert, who shows you how to use it, giving you a practical demonstration if requested. Call, and see our selection, before purchasing elsewhere. Our stock is so great that we are sure that we can please you. BROWN’S PHARMACY, 125 Dee Street, where the Good Camera Gifts are.—Advt.