LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 27 June 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Stevenson’s Hotel, Reefton, superioi accommodation and booking office for Newman Bros., motor service to Westport, Nelson and Blenheim. — A dvt. There was 14ft 5 inches of water in the reservoir this morning. An Anglo-Saxon coin, worth fivepence, and marked with a cross, to enable it to be broken into four pieces was known as a “scylling,” from the word, “skill/’ to divide; hence comes our modern term, “shilling.” When a young man, 19 years of age, applied at Christchurch for a prohibition order against his father, he told the court that every day his father came home with nothing else but filthy abuse. On Sundays his father was not drunk, but remained silent reading the Bible. The greatest amount of gold ever as-

The greatest amount or gold ever assembled in one place lies in a Government building in New York. Its value is fifteen hundred million dollars (£300,000,000) and it is said to represent one-fi c th of all the gold that has been produced since the beginning of civilisation. Lovers- of a good wholesome beverage should try McGavin’s Oatmalt Stout. It is considered the finest brewed article in New Zealand Griffen and Smith, Ltd., the local agents, inform us their sales for same are phenomenal. —Advt. At last evening’s debate between the St. Columba Club and the W.E.A., one speaker commenting on modern manufacturing power, innocently remarked that there was “great power in alcohol.” The laughter from the audience proved that they agreed with this, if not necessarily to further the Dominion’s manufacturers. Cold feet are impossible with a “Unique” Hot Water Bottle —makes the whole bed warm. Make sure you get only a genuine North Briusa "Unique” Bottle. —2. Applications were granted as follow at a sitting of the Greymouth Warden’s Court before Mr. AV. Meldrum, Warden, this morning:—Stratford Blair and Coy., hand-sawing and timber-splitting warrant, adjourned to June 11; Harry Alexander Gust.ou Hahn and William Frederick Charles

Hahn, hand-sawing and timber splitting warrant. —Granted. District Public Trustee, duplicate of destroyed document, duplicate to issue. The big event! McGruer’s annual winter sale commences Friday, June 29th. Profit smashed goods; each and every article positively and substantially marked down. Special purchase 97 cases of manufacturers’ and warehousemen’s surplus stocks brought ar less than half usual price. For economy and satisfaction McGruer’s (Westland), jLtd.—Advt. Notice of appeal was given to-day • against the decision of Air. AV. Aleldrum, S.M., in the case of the three men who were yesterday convicted on a charge of aiding and abetting in tho conduct of a Sunday picture show at Greymouth. The appeal will be heard at the next sitting of the Supreme Court, which means that the pictures will probably continue to show on Sundays for about three months, at least. The proprietor is still liable to the weekly fine of £1 with costs. Annual winter sale commencing Friday, June 29th, and following days—quick quit unbeatable prices. 100 dozen ladies’ all wool black Cashmere hose, usually 4/11, now 2/6 pair. 50 , dozen elastic top sports and low bus , corsets U.B. British make; every pair . guaranteed, price 6/11 pair. McG ri^ r s ■ (Westland) Ltd., Greymouth, R.eefton 1 and Hokitika.—Advt. >

The Westport-Stockton Coal Company shipped 962 tons 4 cwt of coal last week. The open season for the taking or killing of opossums in the Marlborough district has been fixed as from September Ist to September 30th, inclusive. The general manager of the National Insurance Company had an agreeable surprise recently (says the Southland Daily News) when a well-known solici-

> tor of Gore called and paid the comL pany the sum of £200.. conscience money. ' A sum of £lOOO in providing work ’ for the unemployed at Wanganui is L being expended by the local borough > council. A request for a Government ; subsidy has been made, and the Prime j Minister lias replied that the matter / will be considered. J At an annual meeting of a company 5 in Palmerston North the auditor was re-elected at a fee of £7 7s. “How long does it take him to audit the books?” asked a member, “zlbout a day and a half,” replied the secretary. “About nine bob an hour,’’ said another member, with a whistle.

r The gold rush fever is growing in p Taumarunui, and rumours are current c to the effect that a number of citizem ‘ besides visitors, are prospecting in the t back country in pursuit of the elusive ■ metal (reports the Auckland Ster). It . is stated that prospecting is being car- , ried on at the back of Ongarue up to . the Taringalotu Valley, and in the 1 Punga Punga. 1 A remarkable example of the change [ in the Far East is the opening in [ Pekin of the Chinese Women’s Commercial and Savings Bank, with a capital stock of £lOO,OOO. The new 5 bank particularly seeks the savings 5 deposits of women, and shows preferi once i n making loans to women estab- _ lishing themselves in business. Most 3 of the employees of the bank are ’ women.

1 Abraham Lincoln will always be 3 lovingly remembered for abolishing , Negro Slavery; likewise Greymouth j Commercial Travellers for their part, in abolishing washboard slavery with “No-Rubbing” Laundry Help.—l 3. 3 Hares have caused havoc in a young s bluegum plantation (states the “Ash--1 burton Guardian”). The ydung frees, 1 about 18in high, were planted last 2 September, but recently 75 per cent of them were nipped clean off by the q hares. Whether the hares’ idea was pure mischief or an application of eucalyptus against the cold is not - known, but the motive was not hunger s as good grass and green oats were _ available alongside. 1 i- Big reductions in Leather School | Bag prices! New stocks just in show , a considerable drop in price. Here are a few examples : Old price bags 16/6 are now 12/6, 14/6 bags now 10/6, 10/6 1 bags now 8/6, 7/6 bags now 5/6. The qualities are the same as usual at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt. Four centuries ago, said the Rev. Dr. If. F. Horton, speaking in London, it was possible to fine every man who did not- appear in his village church on Sunday. “If I were Chani cell or of the Exchequer to-day, I > should tiy and do that now, because ■ I have calculated that if the Chancellor were to fine in accordance with that law, which has not been repealed, he would get £80,000,000 a year, and a great deal of our financial needs would be removed.” * Mrs. Vere Plantagenet writes from ( ’ Christchurch to Messrs Griffen and • Smith, Ltd., Greymouth, to say that ' everybody over there is using Kofgo for checking and curing colds. It is > the finest cough mixture which has , ever been sold. Messrs Griffen and , ! Smith Ltd., are the distributors for ! the West Coast. —3. . Mr.* G. Fowler, of Basford Hall, - Nottingham, of Coleshill Park, War- - wick, and Tamworth, Staffordshire, j colliery owner, who left estate of the gross value of £198,464, directed his executors to appoint two surgeons who i

together, between 24 and 48 hours after his death, should examine body and satisfy themselves that life had entirely ceased, and then one of them, in the presence of the other, should sever the jugular vein of his dead body. A few snips to be had at our sale. Ladies’ Cloth Gaiters at 1/6 pair. Ladies’ Chrome Shoes, Patent Cap, 18/9 pair. Ladies’ and Girls’ White High Leg Boots, leather Soles, 6'll pair. Girls’ School Boots, all sizes. C. Smith. Ltd., Cadi Drapers, Greymouth.—Advt. A picture which came from a load of furniture from a farmliouse at Seacroft, near Leeds (England), and was bought by Mr. H. C. Webster, a Leeds tobacconist, at an auction, sale for two guineas, has been insured by him for £3OO0 —“as much as he could afford”—rin the belief that it is a Turner sunset. It is signed “John AV. Turner, 1825,” and is a seascape near the Lizard. Air. Webster has bad it cleaned, and is to submit it to a London expert for judgment. He is confident he has secured a prize, and recalls the fact that some years ago Turner of the same size brought £6OOO. We score by having the right goods at the right time at the right place, A. E. Kilgour has an exceptionally large stock of books on all subjects. We specialise in up-to-date novels by popular authors at the lowest prices in the Dominion Call in and select your favourite book. Sure to get'it at A. E. Kilgour, up-to-date Bookseller and stationer. —Advt.

Little reference is made in the annual report of the New Zealand Public Service Association to the subject of retrenchment, which one might expect to be a prominent matter for comment. The reason given for this by the executive is that it feels that in the true sense there has been no severe retrenchment. “This,” states the report, “is simply because our section of the public service cannot bear the pruning knife in case of the individual public servant unless at the same time public services are curtailed. Certainly, there has been a weeding-out of temporary employees —a desirable process—but so far as permanent officers are concerned the retirements mark but a small percentage. “The Public Service Commissioner has acted on the principle of retirement according to the relative efficiency of officers, and in this* he has the association’s support. In a few instances that came under the association’s notice there were indications that made it doubtful whether all aspects had had his full consideration, but we found that, speaking generally, he was prepared to five full weight io any representations he association had to make, with the result than in some cases officers who lad received .-notification of dismissal vere placed elsewhere.’’

Box 27, Greymouth, will always find Glasson and Co.’s representative on the West Coast. When requiring a smart tailored to measure suit or costume, drop a line to this address and you will be waited on with a splendid assortment of samples.— Advt. During the hearing of a case in the Supreme Court at Wanganui, the Chief Justice (Sir Robert Stout) casually mentioned his first introduction to ths township of Mataroa. He had visited the locality when the railway was first going through, and when h© arrived by buggy the navvies crowded, around him thinking he had brought a cargo of whisky. Six members of the Greymouth' Fire Brigade have between them served with the Brigade for 136 years. Three of them (Deputy-Superintendent PDeere, Fireman J. Grogan, amd Fireman J. Kennedy) have the proud record of 31 years’ service each; Fireman H. Blocksage has put in 21 years’ service; Fireman W. Anderson. 13 years; and Engineer T. Dumbleton, 9 years. At a meeting last evening, of the Executive of the Buller Progress League strong exception was taken to the intimation that the export charge of 9d per ton on coke and coal will carry with it the 40 per cent, charges imposed for war revenue, purposes, making an additional 4d. It was stated that these two charges were «oing to have a serious, effect on the

existing coal mines and also on the mining development in view of the attempts being made by Australia to capture the New Zealand market. The Executive resolved to invite the Mayor to call a public meeting of protest. Press Association. Workers of Fancy Art Needlework may procure all the necessary materials and accessories at B. Dixon s, Tainui Street. The very latest productions are continually arriving from the factories and clients can rely on securing the newest designs and patterns at the lowest possible prices.

Your inspection is invited. —Advt. There is nothing like a good display advertisement and attractive bargains to galvanise the public into activity (remarks the Wanganui “Herald/’). It was announced by a Wanganui firm that it would dispose of some suits for half-a-crown, and these were on view in the window and attracted Viore than passing attention. At 10 o'clock the previous night three men and a woman were in waiting at the shop door ready for the key to be turned in the lock next morning, .and later in the night these were joined by others. In the morning those who kept vigil throughout the frosty night were joined by a number of early risers ,and shortly before 8 o’clock a fair crowd had assembled. It was found necessary to let those in waiting enter the shop in pairs. “Scrip Fountain Pen Fluid” is the successor to Ink and is invaluable inasmuch as it is permanent on paper and cannot be removed with Acid Eradicators hence the writing on cheques, documents and records are quite safe from the danger of alteration. It will not corrode, gum, or fade. The price is 1/3 a bottle. Postage 3d, from B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. — Advt. A former Dunedin resident, writing from Lupaardsvlei (Transvaal) last month to relatives in Dunedin, staged : “Word has just come that a swarm of locusts 200 miles long and of indefinite width has passed out of the Kalahari Desert. All the natives have fled before it, the water holes being chock-a-block with locusts,/ so that there is danger of death from thirst to anyone remaining. This swarm is what is known as the ‘voet-ganger. This means the foot-walking stage, the stage preceding that of flight. Foetgangers are more destructive to growing things than even flying locusts, and when they have passed over a spot not one vestige of growth remains. Efforts on the part of the Agricultural Department to cope with this P® have proved futile. When they can be reached, poisonous sprays are used to good effect; but they travel with the wind and when all arrangements for

their reception ,at a given spot are made the wind changes suddenly, and “bout ship’ go the locusts The cost to the country of their depredations must run into hundreds of thousands Oi pounds annually. They are heavily charged with fat, and are greedily devoured by fowls, who, though, often develop ‘gastric ’flu’ after partaking too freely of them.” Everybody’s doing it! What? Why buying Gramaphone records at A. E. Kilgour’s. Cail at our audition room and hear some of the latest records. “I Shall Remember Your Kisses, “Coal Black Alammy,” “Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, “Terence’s Farewell to Kathleen, A Whistling Yarn,” “A German on the Telephone,” “Schneider, , does your mother know you’re out,” "Emmet s Favourite Yodel, Honolulu Honey, ‘Sweet Hawaiian Girl of Aline, “Cuckoo Song,” “Bavarian Yodel, ‘1 like it Medley Fox Trots,” “Just Keen a thought of me,” “Fox Trot, ’ and hundreds of others to select from. A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramaphone and Alusic warehouse. —Advt. Another cherished desire, of Air. H. G. Ell, the running of an old-time English stage coach, appears to be well on ; the way towards realisation (says a Christchurch paper). Mr. Ell informed a reporter that a contract had been signed for the building of a stage coach and a substantial deposit had been paid in connection with the contract. The coach is to be an absolute replica of a stage coach in use on the English roads ninety years ago, and the design, Mr. Ell says, has been taken from reliable records as regards form and colour. The contract abovereferred to set out, in the preamble, that the coach, when built, is to be held in trust by trustees on behalf of the people of Christchurch and is to

become their property as a conveyance. It will be available for hiring on such conditions and at such charges as the trustees shall determine. AsM if it was to run on the Summit road, Mr. Ell replied that when the road was sufficiently widened and was m good condition for coach traffic, It would run on occasions —such as Easter time, carnival week and Christmas and New Year holidays—between the tram terminus and Kennedy’s Bush. The “Pictorial Review” the greatest ladies’ home paper, has a circulation of two and a half million copies monthly. Stories by the best authors. Articles on cookery, home management, and its up-to-the-moment fashion news. Are you missing what two and a half million women enjoy every month? The sole agents, A. gour, carry full stocks of all “Pictorial Review” patterns and transfer designs. These patterns are accurate. They save material. The cutting and construction guide is so simple that a child can follow its direction. Try one “Pictorial Review” pattern, just one. A. E- Kilg°"" sole agents.—Advt<