WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Southland Times, Issue 25342, 22 July 1935, Page 6

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Every Englishman worthy oj the name loathes boiled cabbage.—Mr Robert Lynd.

I gather there is a scheme on foot to make all judges retire at fifty-two, which means, on the theory or relativity, they would retire before appointment.—Lord Hewart.

In the glamorous simple world of the shop-people’s imagination every debutante. —quite respectably, of course—becomes a matron without the least delay.—Miss Jan Struther.

Last evening the Dominion Meteorologist issued the following information. —An anti-cyclone has remained stationary over the Dominion, with relatively low pressure to the north. The depression on the western Tasman Sea appears to have been losing its intensity. Forecast: Winds south-easterly at first in the Cook Strait area and otheiwise north-easterly to northerly prevailing; light to moderate, but freshening in the south. Seas in New Zealand waters smooth to moderate. Eastern Tasman Sea: Moderate to fresh north-east to north winds, with moderate to rather rough seas. Weather fair to fine generally, but cloud increasing in western districts and the far south with some showers developing. Cold night, with sharp inland frosts, but milder tomorrow.

“It gave you the impression that a foreigner must have been jealous at not being an Englishman,” was the description given by Mr A. F. Carey, on his return to Christchurch of. the celebrations in London of the Silver Jubilee of King George V. Mr Carey, who spent more than a year in England, said that the celebrations were marked by a spontaneous outburst of enthusiasm from millions of people. “The jubilee was certainly a thrill; there is no other word for it,” he declared.

“It is useless telling people of the value of research, but the introduction of wool substitutes will do more than anything else to make New Zealand farmers realize the value of science in improving the natural product,” said Dr. H. N. Parton, in an address, “The Frustration of Science," which he gave at Christchurch. The realization also that the present policy of the British Government was unlikely to expand the market for products in England, and the New Zealand farmer would soon come to realize that he should devote his energies and enlist the help of research in devising ways of producing export goods which wood sell in other markets. The value of science would not be realized by all the force of rational argument, but by the direct coercion of the force of circumstances.

Two whirlwinds, one severe and the other of a minor nature, were experienced at the North Egmont mountain hostel last Tuesday morning. The first one, at daybreak, lifted a corrugated iron motor garage bodily and hurled it, a wreck, against a cottage a chain away. The structure, about 25ft long and 18ft. wide, was torn to pieces, the roof coming to rest leaning over the roof of the cottage. In its passage the garage was hoisted up a 12ft. bank. Later in the morning a similar whirlwind, but of less intensity, occurred in the same locality, and tore several sheets of iron off the verandah of the Old Mountain House. When the garage was wrecked it contained no cars, so that the only loss is the building. The disturbances appear to have been purely local, as the weather in the lowlands of the province was fine, with only a light breeze.

An unfortunate accident befel Mr J. Brown, a bushman employed by Messrs Thomson and McKenzie, on Friday. He was working in the vicinity of the hauler when he was struck across the chest, suffering injuries which necessitated his removal to the Riverton hospital for X-ray treatment. Interviewed at the hospital he expressed the opinion that he was struck by a rope, which presumably bruised his ribs. —Otautau correspondent.

“New Zealand is on as good a keel to-day as most countries,” said the Hon. Adam Hamilton, Acting-Minister for Finance, at Auckland. All the Government’s basic reconstruction measures had been passed, and although they had been fiercely attacked time had not proved them wrong. Attacks had been made on the payment .of high salaries and the sending of representatives overseas; but these critics were greatly in the wrong. From a business point of view, the benefits which New Zealand reaped as a result of the leaders of the Government going abroad would compensate for the expense a thousand times.

By prompt action a porter at the Waipukurau railway station last Wednesday morning brought the southbound express to a stop in time to prevent a fatal accident. As the train was moving out of the station a woman who was in one of the carriages bidding farewell to a friend attempted to alight. The porter on the station, realizing that she would fall under the train, jumped on the carriage and prevented her from carrying out her intention. At the same time he applied the Westinghouse brakes and stopped the train. A few weeks ago an elderly woman was killed at the Waipukurau station in similar circumstances.

In connection with the 1935 healih stamp which the Post Office will issue towards the end of the year, the department has been fortunate in securing the voluntary assistance of Mr L. H. Hooker, of Hawera, whose organizing ability has been frequently shown in connection with altruistic objects. Mr Hooker, who is a member of the Hawera Hospital Board, will carry out an active campaign with the object of interesting all sections of the public in the twopenny health stamp, one penny being for postage, the other penny going without deduction to the funds of the various children’s health camps throughout New Zealand. An attractive design has been prepared and the stamps are to be printed in Australia.

A young man who teaches in a Sunday school at Onehunga picked up from the street the other day a woman’s purse which contained £5. He left it with another person for the owner to retrieve it, and in due time the Sunday school teacher received a reward, which consisted of a letter of thanks and a half-crown ticket in an art union. The young man’s antipathy to gambling is so pronounced that if he knew the ticket entitled him to the first prize he would not use it. He still holds the ticket, but if he should happen to draw first prize there is just a possibility of the Government getting it. In that case the young man would have the satisfaction of contributing to his country’s revenue by sticking to his principles. In the meantime, he is not prepared to sell the ticket.

Sheep-worrying has been reported from several parts of the Taranaki district and on two farms on the Frankley Road over 20 animals have either been killed .outright by dogs or have been drow’fibd in their attempts to get away from the killers. Mr E. P. Webster has lost 16 sheep and Mr A. Pike, whose property is. adjacent to the back paddocks of Mr Webster’s farm, has lost six sheep. In the latter instance the sheep in attempting to escape from the dogs jumped into a creek and were drowned, while on Mr Webster’s property some of the sheep had actually been killed and others had been drowned in a small swamp. On a recent night Mr Webster’s sheep were driven into a small holding paddock near the house and about dusk a dog appeared and began worrying. It was shot, and efforts will be made to trace the owner. Parties will continue their nightly watch and hope to get more of the marauders.

The Railway Department advertises in this issue the running of a Sunday Excursion on 28th July from Dunedin to Invercargill. The two excursion trains will arrive at Invercargill shortly before mid-day as usual.—Advt.

S. Women’s and Women’s Twill Winceyette Pyjamas, assorted colours. See our windows for these Special Garments. Only 3/11.—Wicks’, Ltd., Cash Drapers, Dee Street.—Advt.

Children’s Wool Gloves, sale prices from 1/6 to 3/3. Wool Caps, assorted colours, 9d and 1/-. Sox from 1/- at Miss Noble’s, The Baby Shop, Dee street. —Advt.

Bigger Bargains than ever. Fresh Bargains put out daily at Carter’s Rebuilding Sale. The builders are here and we must sell to avoid damage. See advt. front page. Carter’s Clothing Store, 36 Tay street. —Advt.

A week of “Special” Bargains at Thomson & Beattie’s Sale. Children’s strong winceyette Pyjamas, all sizes, good colours. Sale Price 2/11. Ladies’ Fully Fashioned Silk Hose in best shades. Sale Price 3/11. 80 inch White Twill Sheeting, a super grade, was 3/11. Sale Price 2/11. Use the Safety Zone when crossing to T. & B.’s.—Advt. STEWART’S HAND EMOLLIENT for cracked hands, rough hands, dry hands. Soothing and healing. Keeps the skin beautifully soft and pliable. All housewives, gardeners, milkers and anyone with a tendency to dry skin should use this HAND EMOLLIENT. In pots at 2/- from STEWART’S PHARMACY. Dee street. —Advt. All the latest styles in collars for your Winter Coat, in any class of skin, in any shade you require. We have the finest range of quality goods in the city, at prices so low that we have not the slightest doubt you will fill your requirements at LESS than you thought of paying. See our windows, we are showing a few of the many styles and colourings that are fashionable, and make collars to your own individual taste, at no extra cost. For satisfaction and Service, try us. THE MUTUAL FUR COY, Manufacturing Furriers, Tay Street.—Advt. STRYCHNINE. B.D.H. FOR POISONING RABBITS. GUARANTEED LARGEST KILL. GEORGE H. BROWN, Chemist and Optician, Dee street. (Advt.) FIRMLY INSIST ON “BAXTERS.” Buy Baxter’s Lung Preserver at the outset and save money in the long run. “Baxter’s” gives surest results in the shortest possible time. There are no “ifs” or “buts” about “Baxter’s” —70 years of success supply proof positive of its efficacy. Three sizes at all chemists and stores. 1/6, 2/6 and 4/6.—Advt.