LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 25 June 1923, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Stevenson’s Hotel. Reef ton. superior accommodation, and booking office for Newman Bros.’ motor services to Westport, Nelson and Blenheim. — Advt. The first debate for the. 1923 session of the cup series under the auspices of the Greymouth Debating Executive will be held at 8 o’clock to-morrow night in the St’ Columba Club-rooms, when teams representing St Columba arid Trinity Clubs will discuss the subject “That Capital Punishment Should Be Abolished.” The judge will be Mr 'I. E. Y. Seddon. Beekeepers—You’ll get Cochrane’s supplies from F. C. Wade and Co., Agents —Advt. Although tire distribution of war medals lias seemed somewhat slow, it has been hastened by the suggestion of General Richardson to the Imperial Government that they should ship out the medals without engraving them, said Sir R. Heaton Rhodes, Minister for Defence, to the Wellington City Council. The plant necessary, had be. a obtained out here, and the inscripi aons could be affixed at this end. Ladies’, all wool cashmere hose new wide fancy stripe in black and colours, price 6/6 pair. New velour c'-iitiiigs in Kingfisher, moles. Fawn. Beaver, and Nigger, prices 17/6, 19/6, and 25/6 yard. McGruer’s, Westland, Ltd., Greymouth, Hokitika, and Veefton.—Advt. A motorist who was charged at the Tiniaru Magistrate’s Court with speeding did not appear, but sent a letter, which stated : “I would like to suggest to your court to recommend the limaru Borough. Council to erect notices of by-laws for the benefit, of

strangers, like myself, and when in Home do as the Romans did.” "I undwstand that the Romans punished those who did not obey their laws,” murmured the Magistrate. “We will do as the Romans did,” and ho ini’icted a fine of 20s, and costs. Beekeepers—Cochranes hives, frames and beekeepers’ requisites are unsurpassed in quality and price. F. C. Wade and Co., Agents.—Advt. Two notorious Apaches, “The Bull’’ a.id “The Vampire,” fought with knives at Montmartre, .Paris, for the favours of a girl. “The Bull” gained the prize by planting his knife in Ins rival’s stomach. Then, leaving the dying man in the road, he wiped his knife and calmly walked to his lay; tier’s house, where he shaved off his moustache, put on a pair of dark spectacles, and started for the station to take the train for Brussels. A. detective however, arrested him as he was passing under the station barrier. The Supa Self-filling Fountain Pen, heavily gold-plated nib. The mechanism of this pen is equal to that of the most expensive lever action pen in the world, with three extra nibs for 2/11, obtainable only from A. E. Kilgour the Fountain-pen Doctor, Mawhera Quay.—Advt. The recent Supreme Court decision regarding the pollution of streams by dairy factory refuse, was referred to at the meeting of the Southland Acclimatisation Society the other evening. It was alleged that the waste products of sawmills were seriously . affecting fish in certain localities. A member remarked that the discharge from dairy factories was really a, serious economic, loss. He continued: “That’s our only hope that in time it will be utilised.” Useful ’Books: “Small Lathes,”' “Oxy-Acetylene 'Welding,” ‘‘lncubators and Chicken Rearers,” “Electric Lighting,” “Rustic Carpentry,” “Beehives and Appliances,” “Electric Accumulators,” “Workshop Hints,” “House Painting and Decorating,” “Photography Simplified,” “Electric Bells and Telephones,” ‘‘Fishing Reds and Tackle,” “Ticket Writing,” “Gilding and Bronzing.” Price 2/6, postage free. On sale at A. E. Kilgonr’s, the Leading Bookseller.— Advt. «

The hotel to stay at when in Greymouth is the Royal, close to ths Railway Station., First class dining room, with every attention. Booking office for Newman’s Motor Service.—Advt. It is announced in various London papers that a tinplate worker, Mr. A. Renowden, of Neath, has inherited £2OOO left by his cousin, Edith Renowden, who died ; n Christchurch in 1913. It is only recently that the Public Trustee in New Zealand was able to trace the lady’s relatives at Neath. There was a “full house” at A. E. Kilgour’s Hall of Music, Mawhera Quay, on Saturday. evening, the attraction being the Foster’ Piano Player. The demonstration given of this wonderful instrument was convincing, and not a few of the audience resolved to become proud owners at an early date. —A.D. Shoplifters seem to be making London retailers increasingly, uneasy. At one large store customers on' leaving a'ter completing their purchase are handed a paper to be given up to an o 1 cial at the door. Without this passport apparently their exit- from the premises .would be prevented. In this matter the -War Office seems to have taught the business world something. Dunwich church tower, Suffolk, instead of being allowed to fall into the sea, lias been taken down and removed to a place .of safety inland for re-erection. It is the last relic of the ancient city of Dunwich, which lies buried in the sea. St. Felix established a bishopric at Dunwich about the. year 631, but the sea swallowed it up. All Saints’ Church, of which the tower just taken down is the last remaining part, became unsafe for public worship in 1744. Mens’ High Class Tailored Suits to measure from the best quality all wool Colonial Tweed, measured by an expert and cut Hy one of the best cutters in the world; from' 97/6 upwards. —C. Smith Ltd. —Advt Humour finds queer outlets, so far as some folk are concerned (says the New Zealand Herald). Recently a perky fox terrier was frisking about in Queen street, the white portion of its body darkly marked by heavy broad arrows, evidently stencilled on by someone, afflicted with a cumberous sort of wit. The dog seemed in no way distressed by his criminal adornment, and apparently his canine friends did not shun him. because of his branding. Possibly they considered the broad arrows as some sign of honour. Books for tile Practical Man.— “Painters’ Work,” “Plumbers’ Y(ork” “Gas Fitting,” “Handrailing,” “Metal Plato Work,” “Staircase Joinery,” “Sanitary Conveniences and Drainage,” cloth bound, 3/- each. “House Painting and Decorating,” Knotting and Splicing of Ropes and Cordage.” “Taxidermy.” “Pumps and Hydraulic Rams,” “Rustic Carpentry,” “Soldering. Brazing and Welding,” “The Handyman’s 1000 Receipts.” price eaoh, postage free, from B. Dixon,

Tainui Street.—Advt. One is pleased to notice that some of the native birds have been much, more in evidence than usual this last autumn (writes the “Press” Akaroa cm respondent). Tuis, “bellbirds/' and fantails, in particular, have shown up so -frequently that one is tempted to believe they are all on the increase. It’has been a common sight to see two or three tuis flitting about among the trees in the centre of the little town itself. One sunny afternoon three of them were seen darting from a- shrubbery bordering the main street, and then, apparently chasing one another between the Bank and the Post Office. before they swerved up the Valley road to a clump of bush close by. The 'bellbird,” too, has again' delighted the listeners with his rich, melodious notes, while pert little fantails have been, daily visitors to houses where, doors and windows stand invitingly open. New numbers of the Bestway Books. —Crochet, Dress Trimmings and Real Filet Lace, 9d; Silk Jumpers. 9d; Children’s Dresses, Coats and Suits, 9d; Laces and Insertion’s in Knitting and Crochet,. 9d ; Modern Furnishing for the Home, 9d; Knitted and Crochet Dresses and Coats, 9d; Fancy Dress, 9d; Leaches . Fancy Dress, 1/6. Postage free from B. Dixon, ’Tainui Street.—Advt. When signifying his intention before the Auckland Presbytery of ' accepting a call to the Presbyterian Church at Lyttelton, the Rev. AV. F. Nichol said his four years’ service at T.iakau would .give him a feeling of. •sympathy for ministers ,in . country, charges. “I have been bogged at 10 o’clock at night, in what they call a read, and did not get home till one n, 4.1,,. » i.x i -.:i

o mock in the morning, he said. ”1 have had to get my horse out’of a bad hole on more than one occasion when travelling all night in the Tnakau charge.” Referring to severing- his connection with Auckland Presbytery, Air. Nichol said there were members who had been his class-mates at College (reports the “Star”). “I may add,” he said, “I have been immersed by some members of this Presbytery, bat it was not a religious ceremony. It occurred when we were at college.” Something quite new: “Leach’s Crochet Jumpers,” “Leach’s Baby Book,” “Leach's Girls’ Jumpers,” “Leach’s Character Reading,” “Leach's Baby AVoollies,” “Leach’s Animals Transfers,” “Bestway Homemade Toys,” “Bestway Etiquette,”

“Bestway Headwork,” “Bestway Arts and Craft Book,” “Bestway Laces and Insertions,” “Bestway Boys’ Wear,” “Bestway Knitted Dresses aiffl Coats.” ‘‘Bestway Children’s Dresses,” “Harmsworth’s Jumpers; Dresses, and Children’s Woollies.” Price 9d, postage free, from A. E. Kilgour, the Leading Bookseller and Stationer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt. Amongst those who are called the ]>>or in the city there is still a good deal of independence, as was shown

by a woman who is well up in years, who said that she was living in. a room where there was no fireplace (says the Auckland ‘.Star.”) • She was down on her luck just now, but she hoped the time would soon come when she would be able to afforej to pay for a place where she could (have a. cheery fire in the cold weather. She was not going to complain because she went to bed at night with feet as ■warm as toast, for she made it a habit to take at least a mile walk each night, which made her breathe deeply and gave such a glow to her" body that she slept soundly all night. People, she thought, missed a lot of happiness through want of effort, and she found great delight in making the best of what she had. A gas ring was sufficient to cook all the food she required. She was complimented for what was described as her sturdy independence by the chairman of the Relief Coinuiilteo, who said that when it was fine weather ho always walked about two miles .himself and that made him sieep soundly, and complete rest was tile insult.

'At the present time a shipment of 96 motor-cars is being landed & Timaru, this being all that could be secured to fill orders .for 148 cars, delivery of which is wanted within a fortnight. .We have just landed our new Kapoc Quilts: Just the thing to keep you ■ warm during these cold nights, double size 29/6; single, 21/6; cot size 7/C>, C. Smith Ltd., Drapers and House furnishers. Advt. When a whale, is captured an in-, , strument like a gigantic hypodermic syringe is inserted into the dead body, and ail’ is pumped in until the whale floats. Then, if other whales ■ are about, a flag is'stuck in the. blubber and the. quarry cast adrift; a fresh line is coiled, and the chase begins afresh. The harpoon is shot from a gun. After' serving 36 years in prison, a map lias just been released'to the care of the Salvation Army in Lancashire, England. Brigadier Pruden, who is in charge of the social work among men in Lancashire, said the man had been, serving a life sentence, and, so far as was known, had served a longer term than any other man. While his mind is said to be wonderfully quick, he lives in the world of (yesterday. Present-day traffic and the dress of modern women strike him most. Women’s dress he cannot understand at all—it amazes him; while as for the traffic, it frightens him So much that he is almost afraid to. venture into the streets. Books you may want: —“Rugby'’ Guide and How to Play Rugby,” 1/6; “Hockey for Men and Women,”' 1/6; “Golf and How to Play It,” 1/6; “How to .Play Bowls,” 1/6; “Distance and Cross Country Running,” 1/6; “How to Sprint,” 1/6 ; “Boxing at a. Glance,” 2/-; “Wrestling in the Catch-hold and Graeco-Roman Style,” 2/-; “Modern Photography for Amateurs,” 2/-; “Complete 'Science of Wrestling,” by Hackenschmidt, 4/-. Post free from B. Dixon, Tainui St. —Advt. “Persons who enter into hire—purchase agreements under which they pay large sums of what is really purchase money, but is nominally rent—are apt to find themselves in trouble if things go wrong,” remarked Sir John SalmOnd in his reserved judgment in the civil action Inter--national Harvester Company v. W. Doyle, which, was recently heard in Palmerston North. Defendant had paid half the total value of a truck for six months’ use of it. Members of a school ' committee (states the Taranaki /Herald) were deliberating the othe.r evening regarding an effective means of raising a sum of money to carry on the good work in hand, when a member suggested a bottle-collecting campaign. He men- . tioned that in Palmerston North a similar campaign had been a great success, and that some time ago a substantial sum of money was collected in Wanganui through children collecting and selling bottles. “Too well I remember that,” promptly replied a committeeman. “My boy ‘pinched my

square, rigger!’ ” There are 371 distinct Indian tribes or remnants of Indian tribes 'in tli’e , United States, according to a tabulation by the Department of the Interior. The total Indian population is 340,917, belonging to these various tribes, scattered throughout the. United Spates. The number of tribes tliat originally inhabited the United States before its invasion by the white man has never been accurately enumerated, although students claim that there was a much greater number than 371, the present official figures. The Indian population also was much larger. At the present time 59,500 of these Indians are attending schools, being educated by the Government. To win over £B6 at a recent sitting at bridge was the luck of a well-known AVest Coast lady, but her luck was further improved by the price at which she was able to purchase. by mail a magnificent Mole Fur Coat from Madame Menere, the Fashion Furyier, corner of Colombo and Cashel Streets, Christchurch, who guarantees to refund you your money if you are dissatisfied with purchase.—Advt. ..The arrest of two men at Hamilton for breaking and entering was the result of “a clue” being left behind (reports the Waikato Times). The men had broken into a Hindu’s fruit shop and. secured a few shillings’ worth of coppers and a little fruit, bht nothing else of any value, but made what was for them the unfortunate mistake of leaving the iron of a knife broken off in a window sill, which they had first attempted, but witliout success, .to open. . The two joung fellows were searched and a knife from which the tell-tale pronu had clearly been broken being found'

mi one of them, they admitted their gufit’. The teacher who endeavours to convey to children some knowledge of the human body and its functions does not always succeed in giving them very accurate, ideas (declares the Taranaki “Herald”)! ,The following answers, received in a local school, ere illustrative of this statement;— r ‘lf we should leave the skin on our bodies dirty, the dirt would get into the pauses of our body, and the rir would not be able to come out.” “If we did not have a skeleton we would tall to bits.” In reply to another question as to why the. bones of an elderly man take longer to join after a break than those of younger persons came the answer: “Because he has been sitting in an awkward position, and all his lungs and heart get all in one heap together, and they are hard to get clear again.”