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Southland Times, Issue 21097, 31 May 1930, Page 6

One of the conditions imposed by Mr J. L. Stout, S.M., in convicting a girl of theft, in the Palmerston North Police Court last Saturday morning, and admitting her to probation, was that during the period of her probation she was not to attend dances. The girl, whose name, was suppressed, admitted having stolen a purse and contents of a total value of £2 15/- from Daphne McAllister at a dance in Pahiatua on February 5.

■The Dominion Meteorologist’ last night issued the following information: —An anticyclone is passing north’ of New Zealand, but a slight depression, is advancing across the southern Tasman. Winds moderate south-westerlies-north of New Plymouth and East Cape, elsewhere freshening west to north winds. Seas in New, Zealand waters smooth to moderate, but later rising south of Cape Egmont. Moderate but freshening west to north-west winds and moderate seas in the eastern Tasman. Weather mainly fair to fine, but scattered showers 1 developing in western and southern districts. Temperatures cold at - first with fog in places, but becoming milder before morning in the South Island.

At the recent festival of the Gore Competitions Society, Mrs Ewen Sutherland, of Invercargill,- was a highly successful competitor in the literary section, gaining first place for poem, first for humorous poem and second place for story.

In the Magistrate’s Court at Palmerston North, Reginald Webb, by occupation a farmer, was fined £lO for driving and his license cancelled for six months for being intoxicated while in charge of a motor lorry in the early hours of yesterday morning. Press Association message.

In order to relieve congestion in the race traffic to and from Dunedin to-day the Railway Department has decided to run a relief express from Invercargill at 6.15 this morning. The returning traffic will be served by an express which will leave Dunedin at 4.15 this afternoon.

A Wellington Press Association telegram states: A reference to hard times is contained in the report of the Fees Committee to the Hospital Board. Out of £3005 for April only £248 has been collected and the total outstanding on April 30 was £95,906. The board decided to write off £5581 which was regarded as hopeless of recovery.

The first snowfall of the year was experienced the other daj’ at Parikanapa, the highest point in the hills near Gisborne. The ground in the morning was sprinkled with the results of a fall during the night, and all the high country inland from Parikanapa was reported to be covered lightly with snow. This first fall was about a month later than the initial snowfall last year, and the season generally has been much milder in the hill country than during the autupin and early winter of 1929. One service car, coming through from Wairoa, by the Wharerata route, ran through a light, fall of snowflakes, which, however, lasted only a few moments.

On Tuesday a commission from the Southland Education Board visited the Roslyn Bush anil Myross Bush schools. At Roslyn Bush all members of the committee met the commission, the chairman, Mr Calvert, extending a warm welcome to the board members. In reply Mr A. W. Jones, chairman of the Education Board, congratulated the committee on its successful bazaar when £52 had been raised for school purposes. Gratification was also expressed at the lay-out of the school grounds. Several requests for improvements were received and a sympathetic reply was given. At Myross .Bush the chairman of the committee, Mr R. Baird, welcomed the commission and future improvements to the grounds were discussed.

At a meeting of the Invercargill branch of the New Zealand Labour Party held in the Labour Hall, Esk street, last evening, there was a fair attendance of members presided over by Mr W. C. Denham. On the motion of Mr T. O’Byrne it was decided to write to the various labour unions throughout Southland soliciting donations to the branch funds. The secretary (Mr N. D. McKenzie) reported that as yet no reply had been received from the national secretary (Mr W. Nash) with regard to the branch’s communication that that Public Works Department be asked to reconsider its refusal to grant a subsidy of £2,000 on the Bluff Road. “A forlorn hope,” remarked the chairman, who said he believed that the reply would be of an unfavourable nature. At the conclusion of the business members were treated to an interesting’ address on the creation of the world by Mr D. St. C. McGregor. A general discussion followed in which appreciation of such addresses was expressed and a hearty vote of thanks was subsequently accorded Mr McGregor. Mr Denham was appointed lecturer at the next meeting on June 27.

Motorists are'reminded that to-day is the last day for taking out drivers’ licenses and for the convenience of the public the office at the Town Hall will remain open until 5 o’clock.—Advt.

Quality Fruit! Good stock at the Central Fruit Shop (next Noble’s), Dee street. Bananas; Grapes, 1/- per lb; Island Oranges, 6 for 1/-; Sweet Oranges, 8 for 1/-; Lemons, 6 for 1/-; and all other fruit in season. Also Marrows, Pumpkins, Cauliflowers, Parsnips, Celery, etc. Cases delivered free. F. Perrow.—Advt.

Honey aids digestion and is relished by all. Lindsay and Co., Tay and Dee streets, have good supplies of new season’s honey—51b tins 3/6, 101 b tins 6/6, bulk honey 8d lb; also in lib, 11b:an{l 21b packages.—Advt.

“It has age, flavour, quality, and the value is beyond question “DEWAR’S WHISKY.”—Advt.

Roll up to the Grand Corner Sale Saturday. Nappa Gloves 7/11, Wool Hose 3/6, Gloves 1/6, Gym. Hose 4/11, Vests 2/3, Cheap Bags, Laces, Hosiery, Gloves, Furs, Fur Coats, Vests, etc., at Chas. Lewis’s.— Advt.

Children’s Frocks, well made, in Flannel, Rep. and Serge, 16in to 36in, priced from 10/6 to 25/6 at Miss Noble's, The Baby Shop, Dee street. —Advt.

Smart women never let themselves look old; grey hair, however beautiful, denotes advancing years Price’s Albanian Hair Restorer will bring back the youthful colour and lustre. Sent post free for 3/-, from MISS M. PRICE, Riverton.

The best place by far for Hosiery, Vests and Underclothing is Wicks’ Hose and Vest Shop, Dee street. —Advt.

There is not the slightest doubt that Musquash is the most serviceable, hardwearing and good-looking Coat that can be bought to-day at a price th'at has never before been offered to the ladies of New Zealand. Just imagine a beautiful northern Musquash Coat, full length, guaranteed for five years against any flaws whatever, for £45, made to your size, with fit and workmanship of the best. Procurable only at THE MUTUAL FUR CO., Tay street.— Advt.

BUY ONLY A 1930 Hot Water Bottle. Modern manufacturing processes have greatly increased the quality in Hot Water Bags without any increase in price. BROWN, The Chemist has just received another large supply of 1930 bags. They are easy and safe to fill, reinforced seam, improved valve. Guaranteed steamproof, the modern Free of Risk Bag takes the shivers from the sheets and makes you sorry to leave them. See them at BROWN’S PHARMACY, Geo. H. Brown, Chemist, 125 Dee Street.—-Advt.

"Pale, miserable winter comes at last." —Thomson.

Now commences the season most dreaded by those who are susceptible to coughs'and colds. Why -let such disagreeable ailments make you miserable? Take Baxter’s Lung Preserver —promptly soothes and quickly relieves the worst cough or cold. Also acts as a wonderful tonic. Now sealed with a new screw cap which preserves the contents. Get a bottle from your chemist or storekeeper to-day. Generous-sized bottle, 2/6; economical, family size, 4/6; bachelor’s size, 1/6.—(Advt.)

' > ’• It has been decided that the federation of Chambers of Commerce of the British Empire conference will be held in New Zealand in 1933. The conference is to be held every three years, the 1930 one being held in London.—Wellington Press Association message.

The Southland executive of the Reform Party, which comprises the four electorates, Invercargill, Mataura, Awarua and Wallace, proposes holding a Reform rally in Invercar W U on the evening of June 12, when it is hoped* that a large.muster of supporters of the party will be present.

Burglars broke into the small tobacconist’s shop of James Smith, Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch on Thursday evening and took the entire stock, including his hairdressing equipment, leaving nothing but two combs. The loss is estimated at £5O. Youths are believed to have been responsible. t

All arrangements have been finalized for the opening of the lady hockey players’ grand one-day carnival which takes place at 10 o’clock this morning in the Popular Picture Palace vestibule. The general public seem to have shown their sympathetic interest in this enterprise to foster hockey locally by the manner in which contributions have been handed in to the stallholders while kindred bodies have willingly lent a hand in equipping the sideshow department. A number of novel entertainments has been arranged and plenty of fun for all is assured. The committee, which has worked very hard in organizing and finalizing the arrangements, confidently anticipates that good results will accrue from the venture.

There was a sharp difference of opinion at the Otahuhu Police Court on Monday between Mr F. H. Levien, S.M., and Sergeant Rowles on the question of witnesses’ expenses. Sergeant Rowles contended he was entitled to at least 10/- for every police witness, as 10/- represented the departmental allowance. If he did not get expenses, it would be difficult -to get witnesses for the police. Mr Levien said if the department paid witnesses 10/- for half a day’s attendance at court, they were too easy' with public money. He did not care what the department paid. His duty was to see that witnesses got reasonable remuneration. If not in employment, they must be prepared to do their duty by their country. The practice suggested by Sergeant Rowles was not uniform, as he was asked at times to award a man’s out-of-pocket expenses. He would be guided by circumstances.

In the Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Mr E. C. Levvey, S.M., William Thomas Edge, of Awarua Plains, farmer (Mr Gordon J. Reed) sought to recover damages from John Harrison, of Bluff, contractor (Mr J. C. Prain). The plaintiff in his statement of claim, alleged that by reason of the defendant on December 7, 1929, so negligently and unskilfully driving and managing a motor car on a public highway, it collided with a horse belonging to the plaintiff, whereby the horse was injured. Accordingly the sum of £35 was claimed as damages. Vivian Ernest Edge, the son of the plaintiff, gave evidence that as he was leading two heavy draught horses along Awarua Plains road, he observed the defendant approaching at about 20 miles an hour in a lorry. Witness pulled the horses as far over to the left as possible, but was unable to avert the lorry colliding with the right hand animal. The horse’s leg was broken and the animal had consequently to be shot. The plaintiff and William Harold Jennings, of Awarua Plains, farmer, corroborated the evidence of Edge junior as to the measurements taken and to the value of the animal. The defence rested on two grounds: (1) That the plaintiff had not discharged his onus of showing that the defendant had been negligent and (2) That the plaintiff had been guilty of contributory negligence. After evidence for the defence was given by the lorry-driver, who was in the employ of the defendant when the collision occurred, and by Adam McCallum, of- Awarua Plains, farmer, and Charles Thomson Warden, of Invercargill, garage foreman, the Magistrate held that the defendant had been 1 travelling too fast under the circumstances, and accordingly gave judgment for the plaintiff: for £25 plus solicitor’s fee (£4 3/-), witnesses’ expenses (£1 10/-) and court costs (£2).

Miss Amy Johnson, by her wonderful flight, has put her native town of HULL on the map. Buy a ticket in the GOLDEN WINGS ART UNION and put the Southland Aero Club on the map. First Prize, £2500. Tickets 2/6 each, or a book of 9 tickets for £l. Closes on Saturday next. Full information obtainable from the Agents throughout Southland, or from the Organizing Secretary, Mr D. Cuthbertson, Newburgh’s Buildings, Esk Street, Invercargill.—Advt. . , . Hyndman’s Annual Sale . . . ls. Now On . . . Winter time is reading time! . . . . . . Take’ home a parcel to-day . . . .... AU Book Prices Reduced .... . . . Fiction and General Literature . . . Children’s Books Our Special 1/- stand daily replenished with Book Bargains.—Advt. IT’S WINTER-TIME! Get Your HOT WATER BAGS now, from STEWART’S PHARMACY. All Bags are fresh, And Every Bag Guaranteed. —Advt. According to a questionnaire put to Taranaki school children, the most popular stories in Standard 6 were Coral Island, Treasure Island, Robinson Crusoe, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Dog Crusoe and Ivanhoe. Any of these fascinating yarns are obtainable from the N.Z. Book Depot, Esk street, Invercargill, at 2/6 each, 2/10 posted.—Advt.

During the Sale of 'Silks at the Exhibition customers who buy 3 yards of silk get a Welcome Dressmaking Aid free. Seldom can you get anything to assist you in frockmaking without paying for it, but the firm ,of Thomson .and Beattie’s, Ltd., give you Free a Butterick Paper Pattern complete with a Deltor, which shows you very clearly how to lay out, cut, put together, fit and finish your garment in real dressmaker style. Attend this sensational Silk Sale to-day and select your pattern from our range of over 3,000 styles.— (Advt.)

—THE BEAUTY NOOK.— At last a long-felt want is about to be fulfilled, and an event of paramount importance—particularly to the ladies of Southland—will be the opening, shortly, of the most up-to-flate toilet rooms in the province. The locale of the “Beauty Nook” is the A.C.M. Buildings, opposite the G.P.O. where elaborate remodelling is at present being carried out to meet the exacting requirements of “My Lady’s” toilet. These handsomely appointed rooms will be replete with the most modern tonsorial appliances —including Eugene’s latest masterpiece, the Grafton Model permanent paving machine —which has revolutionized the methods of permanent waving. The "Beauty Nook” will be under the personal supervision of Mrs McLean, late of Hendy’s, Dunedin, and this fact alone ensures the ladies of Invercargill of expert attention (the service of 10 years’ practical experiences in. all branches of the trade) which, combined with the assistance of qualified operators, will be a guarantee of high-class work and service. An outstanding feature in the designing of the "Beauty Nook” is the various cubicles, which are constructed in such a manner to ensure the utmost privacy, each client receiving the individual and confidential treatment necessary in the modern ladies’ toilet salon.

The actual date of opening will be announced in the daily Press within a short period, when bookings will then be taken.— (Advk)