LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 13 August 1921, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

' Mass will be celebrated to-morrow as follows: Cobden, 8.30 a.m.; Paroa, 10 a.m. —Advt. In view of the success of their offer of an all wool suit to measure -with extra trousers for £6 15s, Messrs Glasson and Co.. Christchurch, have decided to keep the offer open for a few weeks longer. Tweeds can be seen at Sample Rooms, Mackay Street, opposite Town Hall. —Advt. Pasties, Hot Pies and Saveloys at Ro th wel I’s Trocadero. —A dv t. The Greymouth Jockey Club last evening donated £1 to the funds of the Sailors’ Rest. North Island passengers and mails connected this morning with the West Coast express at Christchurch. The mail is reported to be of fair size. As their contribution to the reading of the Urewera, the native owners have agreed to give the Government 20,000 acres of land. It is anticipated that the Government holdings will provide for 600 or 700 settlers on areas of 300 to 1000 acres. Other iratives are now offering to sell land to the Government, and these offers, it is understood, will be accepted. {

At the meeting of the Greymouth Jockey Club’s Committee, held last evening, Mr. T. E. Coates returned thanks "to members for assistance rendered him as Chairman during the past twelve months and hoped that the happy relations existing would continue ’ The annual meeting was fixed to take place on August 29.

“If I had the job of engaging labour for the wharf, would 1 not have a good idea of how long it would take to finish the job?” asked Mr. Sievwright of the superintendent of the Union Steam .Ship Company, who was giving evidence at Wellington this week in a conspiracy charge. “No, you wouldn’t,” replied Captain Walton, “you would have a bad idea —a useless idea.” (Laughter).

For Account Books, “Ledgers,” Journals, “Cash,” “Day,” Balance Books,” etc., and all office requisites are on sale at A. E. Kilgour’s at reasonable prices.—Advt.

The latest Presbyterian Hymnal is on sale at A. E. Kilgour’s, price 2/6, postage 3d extra All denominations of Prayer Books are stocked by A. E. Kilgour, bookseller and stationer, Mawhera Quay. —Advt. Jokes about the Ford car have been the humour of motorists for a number of years, but a somewhat original one was cracked at the Magistrate’s Court before Mr. M’Kean, S.M. A solicitor asked the plaintiff: “Is it not a fact that about four years ago you owned a Ford?” “Yes.” “Have you .owned any other cars since then?” “N°.” “Can you drive a Ford?” “Yes.„ “Can you drive a motor-car?” “No!’ 600 paper back Novels, all new and good authors for 1/- each at A. EKilgour’s the leading bookseller and stationer, Mawhera Quay. Compare our prices before purchasing elsewhere. —Advt. Reference to the work of Ratana was made by Archdeacon H. A. Hawkins, who is in charge of the Anglican Maori mission, in the course of a sermon at All Saints’ Church in Auckland. The archdeacon said that everything published in regaid to Ratana need not be accepted, but he cotfid say that Ratana’s influence on the Maori people up to the present had been all for good, especially his crusade against tohupgaism. lhe Church would endeavour to use its influence to full advantage. Cole’s Books for the Children: “Funny' Picture Books” 5/6 each. Holiday Book, 3/--; Kindergarten Fairy Book, 3/6; Playtime Book, 3/6, First Book, 3/6; Kindergarten Nursery Rymes 3/6; Ha-ppy Time Nursery Rhymes and Picture Book No. 2. 3/-, postage extra from B. Dixon, Tainui Street. —Advt.

Pasties, Hot Pies, and Saveloys at Rothwell's Trocadero. —Advt. The farm account of the Woodville Jockey Club shows a profit of Is ocl on the year’s working. A Young People’s Rally will be conducted by the Rev. T. N. Cuttie in St. John’s Presbyterian Church.'.tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. There are fifty-six companies and firms licensed to conduct fire-insurance business in New Zealand. “If the country owes a debt to you, you also owe a debt to the country,” said General Sir Andrew Russell when addressing a gathering of returned soldiers at Feilding. ' >'

An Order-in-Council has been., gazetted fixing Monday, November 7, as the day on which land tax is to be paid, and Tuesday, February 7, as the date on which income tax is to be paid.. The express for Otira this morning comprised five carriages, but none of these was full. The Christchurch racing carnivalxis now practically ended, and very few passengers aie travelling to the Hast Coast. The coaches traversed the Otira \ Gorge to-day, the first time for a week. Next week will probably see the return of many West Coasters from Christchurch and the coaches will be kept busy. The weather prospects at present are not promising. ■ Speaking in reminiscent mood at Devonport Fire Brigade social, Captain Williams, of the United. Fire Briagdes’ Association, said that the present-day firemen could not understand how the old firemen had put up for so long with the old hand-reels, because they said they’ were only fit for. horses to draw, “but we got a lot of fun out of them,” he added. “Normuch,” added another hoary-headed veteran in an undertone, who sat near him. “You keep quiet,” replied Captain Williams 1 , “for we all Tike to dwell on the past and think of the days of our youth, when no burden was too great to bear.” A “Star’ ’reporter watching tho preparations for the departure of the Otira express this morning, noticed at one end of the platform Detective Young and Mounted-Constable AVibson. Suddenly one of the officers exclaimed: “There he goes!” and immediately both rushed along the platform to the other end of the train. The reporter, sensing the capture of <t notorious criminal, quickly followed, but, to his professional disappoint- ■ ment, the “wanted” man proved to 66 . Constable Shannon, who was leaving , after a holiday visit to Greymouui, and who was apparently desirous of escaping formal farewells.

Zane Grey’s latest novel, “The Mysterious Rider,” 6/-, postage B<l. Supplies arriving early. Place your order now at B. Dixon. Tainui Street the home of the best values in books. >—Advt.

The deputation from the Otago District Returned Soldiers’ Association that waited on the Hon. D. H. Guthrie, on the occasion of his recent visit to Dunedin mentioned to the Minister that a number of soldier settlers in North Otago had insufficient winter feed for their stock, and were under the necessity of railing feed from other districts. The Minister promised to favourably consider tho deputation’s request that free railage bo granted in such cases, and it is understood, in consequence of a further communication from the.association, and after inquiries by officers of the department, the Minister has given authority for feed to be carried free by rail in the cases brought under his notice.

The Handy Book: “The Knotting and Splicing of Ropes and Cordage,” ’contains over 200 illustrations °also a chapter on Wire Rope Splicing. Price 2/6, postage 4d, from B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt.

The recently formed "West Coasters’ Association held its opening social at the Soldiers’ Club, New Plymouth, last Saturday evening, there being a large attendance, which was* very gratifying to the committee and speaks well for the future success of the Association. Mr. J. T. Griffin presided and extended a very hearty welcome to all present. Speeches were also made by the Rev. W. J. Elliott and Mr. Jemison. Excellent music was given by Mr Ellis’ orchestra, and a concertina solo by Mr Lomas. Songs were. rendered by Mrs. M'Whirter and Miss Lomas. A unique item was a recitation in French by Miss M‘Keown (of Westport). After supper the singing ,of Auld Lang Syne concluded the musical portion of the entertainment, and dancing was taken up by a number. About forty new members were added to the association during the evening. '

Popular Music, “Rendez-vous” June Valse; “The Pipes, of Pam,” “Island of Dreams,” “Destiny,” “Mountain Lovers,” “Until,” “Absent,” “Mine Enemy.” “My Ain Folk”. “The Carnival,'” “Ecstacy,” “Double Eagle,” “Rosary,” “Take a Pair of Spieling Eyes,” “So Long Letty,” “I will lift up mine eyes/’ price 2/6; “When the Great Red Dawn is Shining,” “Memories,” “Yaaka Hula Hickey Dula,” “The Battle of the Nations,” “Wait,” “Give Me the Moonlight,’ “Swanee,” “Where do Flies go in the Winter,” “Thinking of You,” “Let the Rest of the World go by,” “The Lazy Mississippi,” obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Piano and Music Dealer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

The weekly meeting of the United Debating and Literary Club was held last evening. The President occupied the chair and there was a good attendance of members. Mr. Greenslade kindly offered a trophy to the member gaining the best average of points in items to be given at the competitions. The following members were chosen to represent the Club at the competitions : Seniors —Messrs Baker, Maye, Ixjrd, Parkinson, Chalk, Greenslade, Trouland, Donnelly, Skoglund, McGrath, Smart, Weaver, and Keddie. Juniors: Messrs Jamieson, Doogan, Tennent, Aldridge and Vicary. The business of the evening was devoted to orations,, prepared speeches, sight readings and pairs debates. Valuable hints were given to competitors by Mr. Allison and senior members. Mr. Baker was appointed to act as competitors scrutineer during competition week. Further practices will be held during the week.

The. Home Beautiful is appreciated by all. To proivde that finishing touch of colour that makes the decoration of the room complete a bunch of flowers artistically arranged is necessary. At this season of the year these are scarce but the artificially made imitation is so perfect that its detection is not an easy matter. Natural in colour and finish, practically earlasting because made of linen it is less costly than the natural bloom. New stocks of these lines may be inspected at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. Prices vary from 1/- to 6/6 a bunch.— Advt.