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Southland Times, Issue 25360, 12 August 1935, Page 6

The Government Meteorologist last evening issued the following weather report and forecast: Regarding the general situation, there is little change in pressure distribution. An intense anti-cyclone is still covering the New Zealand area and there is a shallow depression over the western Tasman Sea. The forecast is for winds light and variable, but tending northerly and freshening about Cook and Foveaux Straits, with seas in New Zealand waters becoming rough about Foveaux Strait but otherwise smooth to moderate. In the east Tasman Sea, moderate but freshening north-east to north winds, with seas moderate to rather rough. The weather will still be murky and fair to fine, but with some showers likely in the far south and later at scattered places on the west coast of the South Island. It will be a cold night, but with mild day temperatures.

At the Mataura Methodist Church yesterday afternoon in the presence of a good congregation representative of all denominations in the town and district a memorial service for Nurse Wallace was conducted by the Rev. H. C. Orchard, of Gore. Favourite hymns of the deceased were sung and the hymn, “Nearer, Still Nearer,” was sung by Mr L. Stevenson. In the course of an eloquent ’discourse the preacher extolled many of the outstanding characteristics in Nurse Wallace’s life of service to this community and of her interest in the' work of this congregation.

The title of the children’s bird talk to be presented this evening from Station 4ZP is the “Native Robin.” This talk will be broadcast at 7.15. •

At a sitting of the Children’s Court on Saturday morning, before Mr W. H. Freeman, S.M., two boys charged with riding bicycles on the footpath were convicted and discharged. Two indigent children were committed to the care of the State.

As a result of a cargo-hook attached to the gear of the liner Rangitane becoming caught in his clothing, a waterside worker, Mr A. J. Smith, was suddenly lifted about 6ft into the air from where he had been working on Queen’s Wharf at Auckland. Mr Smith fell when his clothing gave way, and suffered abrasions to the left leg. He was taken in a St. John ambulance to his home.

It is probable that the Napier subcentre of the St. John Ambulance Association will shortly form a bloodtransfusion service, which will be available to all hospitals and doctors in the district, said the secretary of the Wellington service, Mr C. Meachen, recently. A member of the Dannevirke Rotary Club, through the junior round table league, is establishing a service in that town similar to the service in Wellington.

For the purpose of augmenting the funds of the Rest Room Princess in the forthcoming Queen Carnival contest at Mataura, a community sing was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Saturday evening and was well attended, Mr Buster Brown, of Gore, making an efficient leader, while Mr S. Bringans presided at the piano. Several articles were auctioned and a collection taken up, and as a result a good sum was raised towards the object.

A verdict in accordance with the medical evidence that death was due to degeneration of the coronary arteries of the heart was returned by the Coroner (Mr W. H. Freeman) at the inquest on Saturday into the death of William John Lemin, a Corporation employee, who collapsed last Monday while working in Simprin street. Evidence was given by Dr W. J. Barclay and James Henry Williamson, who was working with the deceased.

Spring is here—and a spring fete, in aid of the St. Mary’s School fund, will be opened by his Worship the Mayor at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday, when a delightful playette by the children of St. Joseph’s School will be staged. The fete will continue until Saturday night. An entertainment by the school children will be held each evening. Other attractions include a baking competition on Thursday, a monster baby show on Friday afternoon and a fancy dress parade on Saturday afternoon.

The importance to most industries of the trades school scheme discussed at a conference in Auckland last week was emphasized in a report on the conference submitted at a meeting of the general committee of the Auckland Manufacturers’ Association, and the matter was recommended for the serious consideration of members. It was suggested in the brief comment which followed receipt of the report that the scheme might be applied more widely than was at present contemplated and that some amendment of the Apprenticeship Act seemed to be desirable. A further conference will be held next week.

In view of the great success Gisborne citrus growers have had with new types of sweet oranges, more trees of these varieties arc being planted in the district this year. The Golden Nugget navel, the Groverley navel, and the Ruby Red varieties have proved to be eminently suited to the New Zealand climate, and they have produced oranges equal in every respect to imported varieties. The demand for them by the public has increased, and citrus growers can see a big future in the growing of sweet oranges, providing the quality can be maintained. It is believed that 200 more trees of the most suitable varieties will be planted in sheltered localities on the flats.

A conductor’s baton that has not been much used, but is highly prized by the owner, and by judges of craftsmanship, has been deposited by Signor Raphael Squarise with the Otago Early Settlers’ Association (states the Evening Star). It is of ebony, richly overlaid with gold, and was presented to Signor Squarise by the Government of South Australia on September 5, 1885, on behalf of the members of the Militia Band of Adelaide, of which he was lieutenant bandmaster. As a young man Signoi- Squarise was for- foul’ years a bandmaster in the Italian Army. Coming to Dunedin in 1889 as leader of the Exhibition Orchestra, he settled here and soon became known not only as a violin teacher but as a bandmaster. At the bands festival in Dunedin, 1891, the Garrison Band, of which he was conductor, gained first honours from 16 others, but as it was a military band it had to be content with second prize. Signor Squarise also founded the Citizens’ Military Band in 1893.

A theory to explain the heavy mortality of toheroas on North Auckland beaches at certain times was advanced by Mr A. W. B. Powell, conchologist on the staff of the Auckland War Memorial Museum, during a lecture. Toheroas were practically exclusive to the West Coast iron-sand beaches, particularly from Kaipara north to NinetyMile Beach, said Mr Powell. All those beaches were backed by extensive sand dunes, where fresh water collected and seeped through to the sea, causing a prolific development of the diatoms which apparently were the staple food of the toheroas. The presence of the diatoms was frequently indicated by patches of thick brown scum near the water’s edge. On occasions a heavy mortality of toheroas occurred, Mr Powell continued. That was due, it seemed; not to any infection, but to starvation. Normally, westerly winds prevailed on the beaches and had the effect of keeping inshore the rich diatom food. But after an extended period of calm or of winds off the shore the food that was normally available was carried out to sea and the toheroas were starved.

The offer of Mr C. A. Whitney, the well-known sportsman, to make a gift of 75 pairs of wild mallard duck for liberation in New Zealand, and the Government’s refusal to allow the gift to be-accepted, caused considerable discussion at the last meeting of the Te Aroha Acclimatization Society. Explaining the position, the president, Mr J. M. Cochrane, said that Mr Whitney intended importing these birds from America to ensure the correct type being secured. The offer had originally been made to the parent body in Auckland, where it had a mixed reception. It was contended that the mallard was in the habit of producing crossbreds or “mongrel duck” of an undesirable type. Since then, however, Mr Whitney had fairly conclusively proved that in its wild state the mallard produced only the pure sporting strain. Subsequently his offer had been made to the Paeroa Society and accepted, but the Minister of Internal Affairs had since refuseu a permit for the birds to be imported. Mr Whitney was now seeking the support of all country branches in pressing for the permit to be granted. After considerable discussion members generally agreed that it was in the interests of sport that the birds be allowed to enter the country for liberation, and it was resolved to petition the Minister asking that a permit be granted.

The Otago-Southland Rugby match on Saturday may have spelt financial loss to many punters but small boys gained. A number’ of enterprising youngsters were to be seen after the match with sacks of empty bottles on their backs, the result of assiduous combing of the stand and grounds.

An interesting opinion on the arrest of several British engineers in Russia and their subsequent trial for sabotage was given in an address to civil engineers at Christchurch on Thursday evening by Mr E. J. Stirniman, an engineer who has worked in Russia. “The English boys were taken up for a show, because of the serious trend the food shortage was taking and the desire of the Soviet to convince the people that the outside world was interfering with the five-year plan. The thing was engineered for a display,” Mr Stirniman said.

The monthly meeting of the Mataura Branch of the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union was held in . the church hall on Thursday afternoon, Mrs D. McNeur presiding over a good attendance and conducting the devotional exercises. A comprehensive report on the recent Presbyterial Association’s annual meeting in Gore was given by Miss Jean Dickie. “Snapshots on Home Mission Work” was the title of a short talk by Mrs McNeur, in which instances of home mission life were given, much to the interest of members. An acceptable vocal item was rendered by Mrs David Russell.

The social and dance arranged by the Queen’s Park Golf Club will be held in the Orphan’s Hall on Thursday, August 22, not “Tuesday next,” as previously stated.—Advt.

“Beautyform” make of Corsets and Wrap Ons are best value and priced lower. Southland only agents, WICKS, Ltd., Cash Drapers, Invercargill and Gore.—Advt.

Dainty wool Bed Jackets, pink, apricot and sky 9/6. A cheaper quality 3/9 at Miss Noble’s, The Baby Shop, Dee St. —Advt.

Big bargains in every department at Carter’s Celebration Sale to celebrate 35 years of trading and service at Carter’s Clothing Store, 36 Tay street.— Advt.

High class LIBERTY FABRICS are seldom available in Invercargill. Thanks to Thomson & Beattie's London buyer the public will now have the opportunity of selecting new Spring Frock lengths from this world famous fabric manufacturer's range at prices from as low as 2/11 rising gradually to 5/11 per yard for really exclusive Silks. Cross at the safety zone and inspect the window display.—Advt.

STEWART’S HAND EMOLLIENT for cracked hands, rough hands, dry hands. Soothing and healing. Keeps (he 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.

NORTHERN MUSQUASH Coats are the finest and best wearing that you can buy. Therefore, they must be the best value. We have the finest range of Northern Musquash Coats in the city, at prices that are much below today’s wholesale prices, and we have no hesitation in advising the public to procure their requirements right away, as prices are advancing every sale. Inspection cordially invited. THE MUTUAL FUR COY., Manufacturing Furriers, Tay Street.—Advt. ACTUALLY OVERHEARD. Customer (who has just asked for a bottle of Baxter’s Lung Preserver): “I suppose you sell a lot this weather.” Grocer: “Yes, there must be thousands and thousands of bottles sold. You can trust the public to pick out a good thing. They always stick to ‘Baxter’s’.”

1/6, 2/6 and the extra large family size 4/6.