LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 15 March 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Stevenson’s Hotel Reefton, superior accommodation and booking oilice for Newman Bros, motor service to Westport, Nelson and Blenheim.— Advt. Owing to the inclemency of the weather last evening, the annual meeting of the United Football Club was adjourned till March 19, at 11 a.m., due notice of which will be given.—A2.

A big land slide has started on the second zig-zag in the old Denniston track. It is almost sure to come away with the first heavy rain, if not before then, blocking traffic on the track (says the Westport News). The present deplorable condition of the labour market at Auckland was reflected in the number of written applications received by the Northcote Borough Council for the position of lamplighter, 34 men having sought the position, which carries the emolumen of 45s per week. The location of applicants included places as far away as Taumarunui and Taranaki towns. The estimates show that over £60,000 has been embezzled by dishonest Government officials during the past ten years, and Mr. W. T. Jennings, M.P., asked the Government as the result of the Te Kuiti defalcations, whether it would consider the advisability of investigating th e> present system of Government auditing. Mr. Jennings has received word that the matter is receiving the attention of the Cabinet. In view of a prospective Mrge attendance at the St. Patrick’s night National Concert next Friday it has been decided to open a box plan. at the Bristol Piano Company’s office, Mackay Street, where 3/- tickets may be reserved. There can be nd doubt that the popularity of the concert is gaining ground and the Opera blouse should be taxed to its utmost. For those who do not desire to reserve seats, popular prices of 2/- and 1/- are being charged. Doors will open at 7.15 p.m. —A.D. Your home is not complete without one of these four books: "Feeding, and Care of Baby,” price 2/9, postage 4d extra; “The Economic Technical Cookery Book,” by Mrs. E. B. Miller, price 3/6, postage 4d extra; “St. Andrew’s Cookery 7 Book,” price 1/9, postage 3d extra; “The Everyday Cook Book,” 1/9, postage 3d extra. Obtainable from A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer, Mawhera Quay, ’phone 259. —Advt. Our Wellington correspondent writes:-—'When the last census was ' taken, its scope was widened so as to secure further insight into the social habits of the people, with the result that the official statistics reveal interesting details of the churchgoing proportion of the population. It was shown that the number of persons usually present at the largest attended Sunday service, taking New Zealand as a whole, was 255,059, and

that, taking the wider view of the number of persons who could be regarded as church-goers, the total for New Zealand is 331,846. The Sunday schools had a roll of 139,342 and it is estimated that this ’.Tears the proportion of 58 per cent of the children of tho suitable age period in the Dominion. Useful books of reference': “Practical Nursing,” by Maxwell and rope 12/6, postage 6d; “Watson’s Handbook for Nurses, 10/6, postage 6d; “Domestic Hygiene for Nurses,’’ 4/-, postage 6d; "Testing Milk and its Products” by Wool, 10/6, postage 6d; “Profitable Pig Breeding,” by Allen, 5/6, postage 6d; “Feeding and Care of Baby, ” by Plunkett, 2/9, postage 4d; “Everyman’s Encyclopaedia,” 8/6, postage 8d; “Lawn Tennis,” by Heirons, 3/6, postage 6d; “The Art of Modern Conjuring,” at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street.—Advt. In answer to a question, Mr. W. A. Veitch, member for Wanganui, said

there was no truth in tho statement that Sir Joseph Ward had been approached to take the leadership of the new United Party. The party, he said, had confidence in its present leader, Mr. Wilford. A change of leadership had not been thought of. The party, as might be expected, was getting lots of advice from its enemies who were using Sir Joseph Ward’s name ‘in the Government newspapers in a vain endeavour to create the impression that there is dissension in its ranks. “I believe no one,” said Mr. Veitch, “will resent this improper use of his name more than Sir Joseph Ward himself.” “Believe me, ’ concluded Mr. Veitch, “the United Party is doing quite well. Wo will fight j hard, but fairly, for progress and prosperity in the interests of all, and if given a fair chance, without vote-splitting, will succeed at the next general election.*’ Writing Pads. —During the winter , evenings, what could you do. Defter , than write to friends at a distance, ■ remembering that W. Reid, stationer, ■ has received a splendid line of writ- , ing pads of extraordinary value which - are selling from 6d to 1/6. Pads 160 , and 200 pages 1/-. Come and see , for yourself. Reid’s —the place for stationery of all kinds.—-Advt, r

For some time past the police at Ashburton have been keeping watch with the object of discovering those responsible for the illicit sale of liquor there. Recently suspected premises were raided.

“Isn’t it profiteering?” asks a’correspondent, “when at Government refreshment rooms 4d is charged for the old-style penny bun, and 6d for a little queen cake, also formerly Id each.” Seems a “bit rough 7 ’ cn unwary travellers, comments the “Wairarapa Daily News.”

“Tiny”—Lt.-Col. Frey berg—has just been appointed General Staff. Officer, Second Grade, of one of the divisions of the Territorial Army. All the world knows the brilliant and meteoric career of the young New Zealand dentist.

In the Magistrate’s Court at Hamilton last week, Sidney John Bickerton, totalisator assistant, of Auckland, was fined 20/- for selling a totalisator ticket to a person under the age of 21 at the recent Hamilton races.

“I never feel the least sign of Rheumatics —it is a most wonderful cure.” Booklet free to sufferers. Dominion Rheumatic Cure Pty., Hellaby’s Bldgs., Auckland. 8.

His Honour Mr. Justice Sim mentioned at Dunedin that the judges have drawn up rules, which will he gazetted, governing the procedure under the Diyorce Act of 1921. Under these rules a respondent is to get twenty-one days’ notice, and ten days’ time is given for notice to oppose.

The competition between the railways and motor vehicles in heavy cartage is evidently becoming keen. A New Plymouth firm wrote to the Ilawera County_ Council offering to transport benzine from New Plymouth .io Hawera at a rate which the county clerk calculated would be cheaper than by rail by per case. For pianos on easy terms call at A. E. Kilgour s, piano, violin, accordeon, gramaphone, and musid dealer, Alawhera Quay, ’phono 259.—Advt.

» A Uriti (North Taranaki Bight) i settler wrote to the Cliiton County , Council asking to be allowed to pay the equivalent of his rates in heavy , totara bridge timber, as he was unable to pay in cash, having recently incurred heavy expenses. It was de- , cided to notify the settler that the ; Council could not agree with his xe- ’ quest. t The “Napier Telegraph” says: “Hie . Prime Aluuater was uua to arrive at \v airoa, amt tne good people oi the • town, wlio had not liad a visit nw . a Premier for many moons, decided to hoist all the available hags, ana every flagpole was soon ornamented with a flag or a piece of rag. une resident • had the pole, but no flag could he ■ find, even a suitable piece of coloured > rag was not obtainable —so he hoisted • his front door mat! Snow-white, soft fresh linen is the • result of regularly using “No-Rub- ■ bing” Laundry Help; in 1/- packets at all stores. — Advt. It is not often that slips on backblocks roads are regarded as useful, but the chairman of the Clifton County •Council (Taranaki) remarked, at a meeting of the council, that the slips on the Mangamalioe road last month had had the effect of levelling it by filling in gullies. One of the councillors suggested a repeat order, but others expressed a fear that the next slips might not be so well placed. A memorial to the war dogs of the American army is being erected in the beautiful country of Westchester County, a score of miles from New York City. It will be the most conspicuous monument in a canine cemetery situated in Hartsdale, on the slope of a hill. On top of a big granite boulder will stand a bronze statue of a dog in an attitude of watchfulness, with a soldier’s canteen and helmet beside him. The cemetery itself is worthy a visit. Wandering amid the tombstones one comes upon flower-decked graves of doves, cats, canary birds, and various other animal and bird friends. There is even a mausoleum erected to house the remains of a lion. The new catalogues of Pictorial Review Patterns for February, 1922, aer on view at A. E. Kilgour’s. Call and select a pattern from the Pictorial Review catalogues which are most reliable and known throughout the world. Obtainable only from A. E. Kilgour’s, The West Coast Agent for the Pictorial Review Patterns. —Advt.

A Tauranga syndicate has started a new industry which has great promise. It is the making of a hard, light, dry and durable brick from pumice, without straw, water, or burning (says the Wairarapa Daily Times). The pumice is simply moulded under pressure in a machine which is now turning out 4000 per day. An order for a new moulder with a daily capacity of 14,000 bricks is nearing completion. Under great pressure moisture exudes from vhe driest _ of such material. The vast pumice plains of Waiouru also offer an unlimited supply of pumice and an equally good prospect of success. Two books you may want: “The Man of tho Forest,” by‘ Zane Grey, now published in cheap edition at 3/6, postage 6d; “The Story of Two Campaigns,” being the official history of the Auckland Mounted Rifle Regiment 1914-1919, by Sergeant C. G. Nicol, price 10,6, postage 8d from B. Dixon, Tainui Street.—Advt.

A novel scheme, is in operation among a party of returned men who had registered for employment at the Dunedin Returned Soldiers’ Club. They have had a special writing tablet printed and this, with envelopes and ink, is being canvassed from house to house for sale. Tho city lias been divided into districts, and each salesman has his own particular locality to work. Ten men are engaged, on the canvas, and means have been adopted to prevent exploitation of the publicity given to the venture. Each salesman carries a letter of authority, and the writing tablets are specially branded. As writing paper is a necessity in every home, a ready sale is hoped for to help these men along. Hand books for the handy man: “Furniture Making,” by Jones, 12/6, postage lOd; “Home Carpentry,” by Bernard, 3/6, postage 4d; “Carpentry and Cabinet Making for Amateurs,” 5/6, postage 6d; Soldering, Brazing and Welding, 2/6; Handyman’s 1000 Practical Receipts 2/6: “Wood Finishing,” 2/6; “Rustic Carpentry,” 2/6; “Practical Bookbinding,” 2/3;. “House Painting and Decorating, ’ 2/6; “Wood Carving for Amateurs,” 2/-; “Polishes and Stains for Wood,’’ 2/-, postage 3d each, from B. Dixon, Tainui Street. —Advt.