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Southland Times, Issue 22508, 16 February 1935, Page 4

Last evening the Dominion Meteorologist issued the following information: A moderate depression is centred northwest of the North Island; barometers are rising slightly over the South Island. Forecast: Winds moderate northeast to north in the northern portion of the North Island, elsewhere south to south-east, becoming strong in parts of the Cook Strait area; elsewhere light to fresh. Seas in New Zealand waters rough in the Cook Strait area, and rather rough on parts of the East Coast; elsewhere smooth to moderate. Eastern Tasman Sea: Moderate to fresh southeasterly winds; moderate to rather rough seas. Weather fine in western districts of the South Island, and elsewhere cloudy to overcast; fairly general rain over the northern half of the North Island; scattered and mainly light to moderate falls over the remainder of the North Island and eastern districts of the South. Temperatures cooler.

Authority for signing an agreement with the Wellington Education Board for the purchase of the Clyde Quay School property for the site of a new central fire station was given by the Wellington Fire Board. The purchase price is £25,000. The agreement provides for the payment of £5OOO by the end of the month, the balance on final possession, which will be given by June 30.—Wellington Press Association message.

A Hawkes Bay County Council employee who was cutting dogs-eye daisy, unwittingly passed his hand across his perspiring face and somehow, it is believed, some juice from the plant went into his eye (states the Hawkes Bay Tribune). Inflammation developed and he lost the sight of the eye.. The subject was raised at a council meeting, the chairman, Mr F. B. Logan, saying that it was a matter for regret that an employee should suffer in this way. He mentioned that the incident should be a warning to gardeners and others. The council agreed that as the man, Mr S. Cunningham, was on the point of retiring he should be given a month’s holiday on full pay.

The New Plymouth Borough Council decided at its last meeting to grant to blind persons the right to use the municipal trams and the baths free of cost. Mr P. E. Stainton pointed out that in Auckland when a blind person, who was identified by his white walking stick, was seen waiting at a street corner, tramway conductors assisted him on to the tram and saw him to whatever destination he desired to go by tram, and no charge was made. He urged that the same concession should be made in New Plymouth and that they should also be permitted the free use of the baths. The concession should apply to a blind person, though not to the 'attendant. The suggestion was adopted unanimously.

A boy was severely bitten by. an insect, believed to be a katipo spider, while playing on Sunday at the Oakura Beach, about eight miles from New Plymouth. He was given medical attention on the spot and was taken by car to the New Plymouth Hospital, where his condition was later reported to be satisfactory. The hospital authorities were unable to say definitely whether the bite was inflicted by a katipo spider, but several people on the beach, having regard to the favourable circumstances for the presence of the katipo spider—grass, lupin and debris—and the after-effects of the bite, gave the opinion that no other insect could have caused the boy’s injury. He was in considerable pain until medically treated.

Dissatisfaction with the accommodation offered by some hotels in New Zealand to tourists from overseas was voiced by Mr D. G. Davidson, a retired London banker who is making a tour of New Zealand, and who is at present in Christchurch (states the Sun). He said that British' tourists, who were used to the comforts of European and Canadian hotels, would hardly be satisfied with the accommodation now available at all points in New Zealand. Older travellers were in the majority, and for them in particular, the living conditions were not always pleasant. “Something should be done to remedy this, or you will not get as many tourists from overseas as you anticipate,” remarked Mr Davidson. “New Zealand is very well advertised, and the scenery is marvellous, but it is necessary to see that there is better accommodation for tourists.”

In continuation of his Southland tour the deputy leader of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Fraser, spoke in the Masonic Hall, Winton, on Wednesday evening. There was an attendance of 70 present, his Worship the Mayor, Mr Thomas Walker, presiding. Prior to the commencement of his address Mr Fraser referred to his personal friendship with the member for the district, Mr P. A. de la Perrelle, and expressed regret at his temporary indisposition. The speaker proceeded on the lines of his previous addresses in Southland, and traversed the Labour policy, which he contended would bring the country back to prosperity more quickly than the lines adopted by the present administration. An attentive hearing was accorded the speaker throughout, and at the conclusion of his address he was accorded a hearty vote of thanks on the motion of the chairman. The Labour candidate for the Awarua constituency, Mr T. F. Doyle, of Bluff, was also present and spoke briefly .—Winton correspondent

The members of the Otago team to compete in the athletic championships at Rugby Park to-day, accompanied by the manager, Mr W. J. Holley, arrived by last evening’s express.

The use of the word “jack” to describe policemen was commonly referred to in a criminal trial. heard before Mr Justice Herdman in the Supreme Court at Auckland, and was the subject of comment by his Honour while summing up. “The police used to be called ‘johns’ at one stage in the history of New Zealand,” he stated. “Now, apparently, they are being called ‘jacks’.”

A tribute to the help and courtesy of the Press was paid by Archbishop Averill, who completed 21 years’ service as Bishop of Auckland on Sunday in the course of a sermon in St. Mary’s Cathedral. “I often use the prayer for a clean Press,” the primate stated. “I am thankful to know that that prayer is answered in Auckland, and in New Zealand generally.” Archbishop Averill further thanked his friends in other denominations for their co-operation in upholding Christian principles in social and national life, and he also praised the clergy and the laity for their constant work.

The Southland Motor Cycle Club will hold a race meeting at Oreti Beach this afternoon, record entries have been received and some thrilling sport is promised. See advertisements this issue. —Advt.

Girl’s Black Italian Bloomers, sizes 12, 14, 16 and 18 inch, all one price 1/-, at WICKS LTD., Cash Drapers, Invercargill and Gore. —Advt.

Children’s hats must be cleared. Panamas 2/11 and 3/11, flops 1/6 and 1/11, helmets 1/-, straws 9d to 1/11, floral bonnets 1/6 at Miss Noble’s, Dee street. —Advt.

SNAPSHOTS that are • pictures. Brown, The Chemist, will produce the best possible results. GEORGE H. BROWN, Chemist, 125 Dee Street.— Advt.

Big savings by shopping at Carter s Stock Reducing Sale. Men’s Twist Shirts 2/11; good Khaki Shirts 3/11; Business Shirts 3/11; Collars 6d. Petone worsted Socks 2/9 quality now 1/11. School Hose, all sizes 2/6. See Advt. front page.—Advt.

Keep cool, in one of THOMSON BEATTIE’S dainty uncrushable silk crepe frocks, selling during the firms sale period at 21/-, 35/- and 3gns. .All sizes are available in florals and stripes etc. A drastic showroom clearance is taking place at The Exhibition. Come! Share in the Bargains!—Advt. AFTER SHOPPING. What a pleasure after a busy day’s shopping to sit down and sip a hot cup of Tiger Tea. How it soothes and refreshes. You can buy this full, rich, wholesome tea at any grocer’s for 2/10

per lb. Order it to-day.—Advt.

PRINTS that will not fade, discolour, or lose their first day brilliance. That’s the kind we make. GEORGE H. BROWN, Chemist, 125 Dee Street. —Advt.

Fur collars for winter coats in all the latest styles are now showing in our windows at prices that will suit your purse, in all shades of Northern American opossum (not southern) that will give you every satisfaction. The. wearing quality of northern opossum is outstanding and our prices for these goods are the lowest in the trade. The Mutual ‘Fur Co., Tay street.—Advt.

FOR BEST RESULTS Let STEWART’S PHARMACY Do your DEVELOPING and PRINTING. —Advt. AN AXIOM FOR COLDS The axiom that it is better to build a fence at the top of a cliff than to keep an ambulance at the bottom suggests Baxter’s Lung Preserver at the first sign of trouble instead of waiting until a cold pulls one down. “Baxter’s” quickly clears huskiness, soothes soreness and drives all chill out of the system. Has unique tonic properties. “Baxter’s” never fails, its popularity' is ever increasing. Chemists and stores everywhere sell the three sizes, 1/6, 2/6 and 4/6. (Advt.)