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Greymouth Evening Star, 22 February 1911, Page 4

The special music for the elocutionary competition is to hand and can be: obtained from A. E. Kilgour, music dealer, Gieseking’s Buildings. Order at once to avoid disappointment.—Advt. The Treasurer of the Greymouth Hospital desires to acknowledge the receipt of £22 17s 6d, per Mr Young Saye, being donations from Chinese residents in this district. Mr James Jackson (evangelist) .will hold a series of Gospel meetings in Cobden School- every evening, commencing at 7.50 (Saturday excepted). Come; all are welcome. Bring your friends.—Advt. Have you tried one of our rubber printing outfits? Very handy little line for marking linen, printing tickets, etc. Complete set of type with self-inking pad and box at 1/-, 2/- and 3/ -each. Very best value obtainable. Send for one to B. Dixon, bookseller and stationer, Tainui Street. —Advt. * A man named Dixon was admitted to the Grey River Hospital yesterday afternoon, having met with an accident at Otira a few hours pheviously. It appears that he got crushed between a moving truck and a post, with the result that he received severe contusions about bthe body. His condition to-day shows an improvement. On Friday, February 17th, 1911, sharp at nine o’clock, a seven days’ half-price sale will start, and ending February 25th. A small country draper’s stock of about £SO worth, all laid out on ou rtables and will be sold at exactly half the usual prices. Children’s wool vests 1/6 for 9cl each. Children’s cashmere stockings 1/6 6d pair, also 100 other lines.—W. McKay and Son, the leading drapers.—Advt. A few days ago we emoted an extract from the Inangahua Times in reference to the charges on a deceased person’s estate which was valued at £26 8s Id. In that extract it was erroneously stated that the charges of the Public Trust Office amounted to £l2 2s. The correct charge made by the Public Trust office was 12s 2d, which alters the figures to a considerable extent and places their charge on a very moderate basis. In a breach of promise case at Auckland, in which defendant was ordered to pay £350 damages, he was asked, “ Why did the marriage not' take place on the date originally fixed? Defendant replied: “I was too busy sowing grass seed.” His Honour “Too busy sowing grass seed to get married! Really, that is one of the most comical things I ever heard,’’ The stock of a country draper has been bought by us at exactlv half-cost price. We are lidding a half-price sale for seven days and ending February 25th. You’ll i hair combs 8d for 4d each, toilet and hat pins 2d a dozen, trouser buttons 7d per gross, and .0 other bargains.—W. McKay and Son, ihe leading drapers, Greymouth and Hokitika.—Advt.

At the Reefton Magistrate’s Court a young man named Robert Gibb or Albert Lindwall, an ex-member of the Police Department, appeared on a charge of disobeying a maintenance order at Auckland in 1.909. The accused was identified by a local police constable, who swore that he knew him at the depot. The -accused swore that he was never- in New Zealand till 1910. The case was remanded by the Justices to Auckland.

At the Magistrate’s Court at Reefton, yesterday, before E. J. Scantlebury, Esq., J.P., a man named Thomas Hamilton was charged on remand with drunkenness. It seems the accused had been arrested about a fortnight ■ previous for drunkenness. but was remanded to Hokitika for medical treatment. He was convicted and discharged on the charge of drunkenness and ordered to pay the cost of medical treatment, viz., £2 11s, or in default 14 days’ imprisonment. Mr Allport, of the Marine Department, who has just returned to Wellington by the Hinemoa, states that the vegetation along the coast between Dusky Sound and Bruce Bay in South Westland was bearing ample evidence of a lack of moisture for a considerable period. The kidney ferns were drooping, and the volume of water in all the streams had diminished to an extent which he could not have believed possible. When the Hinemoa was at Bruce Bay the settlers were looking anxiously for rain. The summer season there has been the driest for years. The State School at Rewanui (State Mine Extension) will be opened on Ist March, at 9.30 a.m. A roof in Mr Carroll’s boardinghouse lias been kindly lent to the Education Board until such time as a building can be erected. Mr Wallace V. Willis lias been appointed teacher. He has excellent testimonials, and has had teaching experience under the Nelson Education Board. Residents of the district are asked to make every effort to send their children at the opening of the school.

Great inconvenience is caused to the staff of the Greymouth Hospital and needless suffering to the victims of accidents by the failure of those concerned to notify the Medical Officer or Matron as early as possible of any accident case being sent to the institution; Of late, it has frequently happened that no word has been sent till the unfortunate sufferer has arrived at the Hospital himself. ‘ This, of course, means a great delay in attending to him. If the authorities were advised, they would make ajl necessary preparations and have everything in readiness to receive the patient, who would * thereby be saved a great deal of suffering. Perhaps residents, particularly those in country districts, will take the hint and see that early advice is sent to the Hospital. Lines we stock.—All sizes and bindings in Bibles from Is to 70s each. New Testaments 6d to 7/6 each; A. and M. hymns 1/6 to 12/-, Methodist hymn books 1/6 to 12/6, Church Praise 1/- to 12/6, Sankey and Moody hymns 6d to 7/6 each, Alexander hymns 1/3 each, large and wellselected stocks of text-cards. All church and Sunday School books and requisites supplied. Largest selection in town of prize books to choose from. Liberal discount to schools and libraries. Our stocks are awaiting your inspection. Prices reasnahle at B. Dixon’s, bookseller and stationer, Tainui Street.—Advt. The number of solicitors practising in the Dominion at tho end of December, 1910, was 881, an increase of 22 over the previous year. The number practising in the respective districts and the increase or decrease shown during the year are as follows (the figures in parenthesis being the .nunwbars for 1909): —Auckland, 205 (193); Canterbury, 120 (123); Marlborough, 9 (10); Nelson, 17 (14); Otago, 106 (113); Southland, 31 (28); Taranaki, 57 (55) ; Wellington,. 242 (240) ; and Westland 20 (19). North Island, 578 (552): South Island, 303 '(307).

The Wellington City Council is pro posing a new by-law dealing with hairdressing saloons. Every hairdresser’s saloon is to form, part of a good and oiibstantial building in first-class, order and repair. No carpets, mats, or rugs' will; be permitted to he used, or pi laced for use in any saloon. All tables, fittings, etc., shall be constructed of glass, marble, slate, or well-seasoned hard and polished wood, built without mouldings or- crevices. The only soap used shall be liquid or powdered, Razors shall be wiped on paper only. Sponges are not permitted, ' except private ones owned by individual customers. No liquid or powder is to be applied except by means of a spray or clean towel. The use of machine or rotary brushes is prohibited. Every person engaged in a saloon shall wear white, or other approved coats, which shall be washed at least once a week. Every attendant shall wash his hands after attending to any customer and before attempting to the next. No person apparently suffering from any skin trouble or scalp disease shall be attended to in any saloon, and no person shall expectorate on the floors of a saloon. The most scrupulous cleanliness shall be observed in every respect. Preserving pans in all sizes, in cast iron, brass and enamel; also screw-top jam jars at very moderate prices. Arnott and Seabrook, opposite Town Hall.—Advt. New supplies of postcard albums in all sizes and bindings from 1/- to 15/- each; autograph albums 1/- to 11/6 each. Also a large selection of the latest styles in ladies’ Peggy, Dorothy and handbags. Our values in these lines are hard to beat. Come and inspect, them at B. Dixon’s, bookseller and stationer, Tainuj Street.—Advt,

The hew Harbour Board by-laws are now open to inspection free of charge. Bonanza bike bargains start on Saturday, 25th. —Advt. Bonanza bike bargains start Saturday, 25th.—Advt. Bonanza bike bargains start Saturday. Watch advertisement, Tire Greymouth Territorials will parade for inspection to-morrow (Thursday) evening at eight o’clock. As this is the last parade of th e“Volunteer Year,” it behoves every member to attend. —Advt. Repairs at the Pumping Station were completed this morning, so that it was possible to resume the usual pumping operations this afternoon. ■ It has been decided by the authorities (says the New Zealand Times) to inform ex-Captain Knyvett, of Auckland, that if he is prepared to stand his trial he will be again charged with having written a letter to a certain officer, in terms that constituted an offence to the prejudice of good order and military discipline. It is anything but pleasant to awake with a bad taste in the mouth. This always arises from a .disordered stomach, and may be corrected by taking a dose of Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets immediately after supper. They cleanse and invigorate the stomach, improve the digestion and give one a relish for Iris food. They are easy to take and pleasant in effect. —Advt. A meeting of the Greymouth Harbour Board, of which no notice was given to the press and which was to be regarded as “private,” took place l ast evening, when Mr T. Ronayne (General Manager of the New Zealand Railways) was also present. It is understood that as a result of this conference, a new hydraulic crane, which will be manufactured in the Dominion, will be placed on the Greymouth wharf. A recommendation was also made to the Government to place a tax of one penny per hundred superficial feet on all timber parsing over the wharf. The millers will protest against the latter proposal. What a commendable spirit of unity, the Children’s Mission, Band of Hope, and W.C.T.U. joined together for an outing last Saturday, and judging from the success and satisfaction ensuing, it is a safe assumption that this function will become an annual institution. Thanks to the generous contributions of friends and tradespeople an ample sufficiency of delectable victuals was provided, also toys, which were raced for eagerly by the children. By the consideration of the Railway Department every accessibility to the ground was provided. The committee especially desire to thank the Jockey Club for'the use of the course and other' privileges, which wer eappreciated to the full by those present. During the day the dulcet strains of a first-class phonograph mingled with the delighted •cries of children’s play. this season’s outing will be locked back upon with grateful remembrance, and should prove an augury of a successful year’s work amongst the bodies concerned. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at Holy Trinity Church this afternoon, the contracting parties being Miss Alice Blight (fourth daughter of Mr G. Blight, of Wanganui) to Mr Frank Michel, eldest son of Mr Joseph Michel of this town. The esteem in which the young couple are held ; was justlp exemplified by the numerous and costly nresents they received from various places of the domiceived from variaus places of ■ the dominion, where they are widely known. The nuptial knot was tied b' T the Ven. Archdeacon York, and the happy couple left by the evening train for Hokitika, en route to the Franz Josef Glacier, where the honeymoon will be spent. We join in wishing the poung couple every happiness and prosperity in their married life. At the band contest held at Palmerston North last week the Wellington Garrison Band won the championship, also chalelnge shield. This band used a complete set of Hawke’s excelsior sonorous instruments. They were allotted the maximum number of "points, the Judge declaring that he had never heard better playing, and commenting in eulogistic terms on the tone and blend. The Wellington Tramway Band( also using a complete set of Hawke’s excelsior sonorous instruments, won the B Grade and challenge shield. These two successes in Grade A and Grade B on such great occasions are worthy wins for Hawke’s. The Dresden Piano’ Company, Limited, are sole agents for Hawke’s band instruments in New Zealand. Local depot, Tainui Street, Greymouth—A. J. Clarkson, manager.— Advt-.

OBTAIN A PATENT’. New ideas, or improvements on existing arrangements should be patented, —provisionally at any rate. Full est details as to procedure, etc., are contained in our pamphlet “Advice te Inventors” which will be posted free of cost on application fa ITENRT HUGHES, Patent Agent, 157 Feather »tone Street. Wellington.