LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 20 September 1923, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Stevenson’s Hotel, Reefton, superior accommodation, and booking office for Newman Bros.’ motor services to Westport, Nelson and Blenheim. — Advt.

North Island passengers and a largo mail, including English, connected with the Midland express at Christchurch this morning.

The Inangahua Sub-union has challenged Westland for the Dittman Shell and the match lias been definitely set. down to be played on Cass Square on Saturday, September 29. The U.S.A. depot will be open again on Saturday next under the charge of the Blaketown ladies and school children. This is another opportunity for everyone to aid the Old People’s Home Building Fund. We have just opened a splendid range of stripe and check ginghams, which we are offering at a very low price; also the very best shades in zephyrs and crepes. C. Smith, Ltd. — Advt. The number of opossum skins stamped in the Westland district this season has been 4827, while about 2000 have been stamped in other places from the Coast. Last year, only 328 skins were stamped for the whole of the West Coast. The Mairst Fourth Grade team to play Tech, on Saturday will be picked from the following:—Earl, A. Harington, Larsen (2), G. Shannahan, Jones, Magee, Cameron, Jackson,, Preston,

Kelly, McDiarmid, Barrett, T. King, 11. King, Garth. When eggs are dear, just go to the cupboard and take out some preserved ones. as good as fresh if you use Sharland’s “Moa.” Brand Egg Preser. vative. —Advt. The Hon W. 11. Mclntyre, in fighting for abolition of operation fees at the Buller Hospital, mentioned at the Board’s meeting, this week, that Wallace, Tauranga, Hokianga, Cook and Waikato charged £1 Is, Ashburton, Stratford, Nelson and Grey £2 2s, Hawkes Bay £4 4s, Inangahua and Buller £5 5s and upwards. After a. lengthy debate, the motion was carried, the abolition of fees to operate from October 1. Fashion's very latest—4oin Brocade French Crepe-de-chine, in black, navy, white, lemon, rose, kingfisher, apricot, price 19/6 yard, at McGruer’s, Greymouth, Reefton and Hokitika.—AdvtGood progress is being made oy the contractors for the extension of the racecourse to seven furlongs at Omoto, and the Greymouth Jockey Club expect that the work will be

completed before the Christinas meeting. The plans lor the additions to lhe grandstand have been received from Messrs S. and A. Luttrell, Architects, Christchurch, and the Club are now awaiting the estimates before proceeding with the work. Those in want of good stationery, fancy goods and books of all kinds, should visit W. Reid’s Arcade, iviawhera Quay. The prices of everything are the cheapest in town.— Advt. An example of huge economic waste is to be seen at a local motor engineer’s premises (remarks 'the Manawatu "Times”). Seven hundred used solid motor-lorry tyres await removal to the rubbish heap. These tyres cost the owners £14,000. there are ten tons of unperished rubber ami twenty tons of solid steel in the heap, but New Zealand has no means of utilising these valuable products. The same establishment dumped a. similar quantity a short time ago. Ideas have market value.' We have been able to assist many inventors of simple devices into highly lucrative markets. Come and discuss your idea with us. The first step is to protect it against “pirates.” Henry Hughes, Ltd., Patent Attorneys, 157 Featherston Street, Wellington.—Advt. “Because there has been an earthquake in Japan a couple of weeks ago it seems my new dress of silk is to cost a. shilling a yard more,” remarked a, lady to an Auckland “Star” reporter. She explained that she had some silk at 3s lid per yard, but ...I.—. .1,.. ..I- .. fl r. r.k- Ia hin- it.

wnen sue v.ciil <ulvi w uu; was informed the price was now 4s lid in consequence of the earthquake m Japan. Although it, was explained that the vendors wen' caiculating the cost of replacement the literal-minded lady could not understand why she should have to pay extra for silk which was bought before the disaster in Japan occurred. The Homo of Fine Values in Musical Instruments. Two-stop Accordeons, 22s 6d ; Three-stop Accordeons, 29s 6d, 32s 6d, 355, 37s 6d, 39s 6d ; Four-stop Accordeons, 57s 6d. Guitar Outfits, £5 15s. Violin Outfits, 555, 90s, 130 s. Celebrated Swanee Whistles, 2s 6d to 22s 6d, Mouth Organs, Is, Is 6d, 2s, 2s 6d, 4s lid. A. E. Kilgour, for all Musical Instruments. —Advt. A sensation was caused at Swan Hill (Victoria) last week when the local police station received a. message from Tyntynder, on the Murray Flats, about eirrht miles from Swan Hill, that Constable Joseph Delaney, of Swan Hill, had been shot. Senior Constable I,each immediately dispatched every available constable to the scene by car. Bi lies and revolvers were hastily snatched up and the senior member of the force followed the posse immediately in another motor car. It is reported that Delaney was shot through the neck and shoulder by a. ward of the State, aged 14 years, who then decamped on the trooper’s horse. Subsequently a. boy gave himself up to the police. Helaney is in a serious condition.

The hotel to stay afc when in Greymouth is the Royal, close to the Railway Station. First-class dining-room, with every attention. Booking office for Newman’s Motor Service —Advt.

The. Tiniaru-Christchurch road race will be decided on Saturday, September 29th. Entries are coming in steadily. Among the competitors for this year's race will be— P. O’Shea, road champion of Australasia, and also road and track champion of New Zealand ; P. Hill, winner of the Warrn-ambool-Melbourne road race last year; L. R. Moore, winner and fastest time in the “Round the Mountain” race held last October; W. Mackie, last year’s boy winner; and a large number of riders of note from all over the Dominion.

For Bronchial Coughs, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

The dancing, washing-up, and staying awake records have given way to a new craze, the whistling marathon, and records are as rapidly beaten in this feat as in others. A Rougiers (Var) man named Trotebas held the record having whistled for nine hours forty-five minutes. He Iwas soon beaten by a M. Regnier, who, amusing himself by playing bowls, whistled away ten hours and a minute. He stopped occasionally to wet his whistle, and finished up with a fine flourish of the “Marseillaise.” Useful books for the handy man: — “Hints and Tips for Motor Cycles,” 2/6 ; “Motor Cycle” (new edition), 3/- ; “Wireless at Home,” 9d ; “Wireless

Circuits,” 9d; “The Practice of Oil Painting,” by Solomon, 12/6; “Steam Road Vehicles,” 7/6 ; “Mechanical Engineers’ Reference Book,” 2/6; “Draw-ing-room Entertainments,” 2/6. Also four books for people that enjoy a joke :—“The Laughter Lover’s VadeMecum,” 3/-; “Who Told You That?” 3/-; “More Sunbeams,” 3/-; “Tho Diners’ Out Vade-Mecum,” 3/-. Postage free from B. Dixon, Tainui Street. —Advt.

“I notice in the papers lately that Several people have been convicted and heavily fined for having unregistered firearms in their possession,” said Mr. S. W. Luxford at the meeting of the Devonport Borough Council, “and I would like to know whether the council has registered the two captured German machine-guns presented to the Borough ?’\ The town clerk replied that the guns were at present lying in the council’s office, and had not yet been registered. When the war memorial was erected it was proposed to mount the guns in a suitable position. Several councillors, who apparently were under the impression that the council was not obliged to register the guns, treated the matter as a. joke, until it was stated that some time ago the Christchurch Museum authorities were fined for failing to abide by the Act. Then, with visions of the Devonport Council being similarly dealt with for the breach, the- matter was referred to the legal and finance committee to deal with.

Health books you may require :—■ “The Mother’s Advice Book,” 3/-; } “Massage in Practice,” 4/6; “Massage , and Swedish Gymnastics,” 4/6; “Massage Manual,” 4/6 ; “What a Young Wife Should Know,” 8/6; “What a Man of 45 Should Know,” 8/6; “Talks with Young Men Concerning Them- • selves,” 5/6; “Domestic Hygiene for , Nurses, ” 4/-; “Feeding and Care of Baby,” 2/9 ; “First Aid to the Injured,” 2/6; “Hints and Helps for Home Nursing,” 1/9; “The Midwife’s Pocket Book,” 1/9 ; “Midwife’s Pronouncing Dictionary,” 2/- ; “Nurses’ Pronouncing Dictionary,” 4/6; “Dr Gunn’s New Family Physician,” 17/6. Postage free from B. Dixon, Tainui Street. —Advt. A curious instance of a boy’s infatuation for trains was revealed in a difficult case which came before the Children’s Court in Perth (West Australia) a few days ago. The boy, it was said, was nine years of age, and was in the third standard at school. About four months ago he become obsessed with a. passion for railway trains. Besides playing at “trains” with blocks of wood when at home and acting the porter, calling out the

names of stations and collecting imaginary tickets, he acquired a habit of frequenting railway stations and going for train rides by himself, without a ticket. He ran away from home several times, and was returned to his mother by the police on twelve separate occasions from distant places. Complaints were laid by the RailwayDepartment and other officials, who were obliged to be continually on the watch for this boy. Inspector Bully suggested that the trouble arose from “mental conflict” of some kind, and therefore needed special investigation by a psychologist or mental specialist. He recommended that the boy should be sent to the Seaforth Mental Home, where he could be given proper attention, under the observation of a trained man, and, if necessary, would he examined by other mental doctors. The boy was sent to Seaforth for three months for observation. Theological works for the Sunday School and Church worker: —“Quiet Talks With Workers,” by Gordon, 1/6 ; “Personal Dealing With Men and Women,” 1/-; “Stones Rolled Away,” by Drummond, 2/-; “The Wisdom Books in .Modern Speech,” by McFadgen, 7/-; “Jeremiah in Modern Speech,” by McFadgen, 7/- ; “Isaiah in Modern Speech,” by McFadgen, 7/-; “The Use of the Old Testament,” 7/-; “Midst Volcanic Fires,” by Fra ter, 7/6 ; “Won by Blood,” by Langridge, 4/- ; “The Beatitudes and the Contrasts,” 3/- ; “The Faith of Isaiah,” by Gordon, 7/-. Postage free from B. Dixon, Tainui Street. —Advt. A little bent, wrinkled and tattooed

old Maori woman, who gave her age as 87, recently created a good deal of interest in the. Hamilton Supreme Court during her examination as a witness in a case in which her name was alleged to have been forged. The old lady entered the Court to a series of salaams to the different officials and a familiar nod and smile at the judge (relates the “Waikato Tinies”). • When being plied with questions by counsel for the prosecution and defence, she answered in a rambling way, her chief interest appearing to centre in the intracacies and artistic curls of the Crown solicitor’s wig which she studied with the greatest curiosity. Mr. E. H. Northcroft asked her to examine several documents which the old lady declared, through her interpreter, to bo forgeries. Later, it transpired, in answer to further questions by Air. Northcroft, that she could not read the documents without her glasses and even then it was doubtful whether she could read English. Mr. Northcroft : Then how come you to declare the documents forgeries if you can’t read them? The old lady’s answer was amusing, as it was diplomatic: “Well then,” she declared, waving her amis, “If you don’t choose to believe me, we will leave it at that.” (Loud laughter). Every now and again in her excitement she woul rise from her chair and commence a long rambling explanation amidst .much gesticulation, which led His Honour to remark that she showed remarkable agilily for a lady of 87.

“Church attendance has long since ceased to be a badge of respectability,” says a London vicar.

Among the exhibits which attracted an audience to the Magistrate’s Court at Oamaru were a two-gallon keg of beer, a couple of bottles of wine, and. half a bottle of whisky. The liquor, of course, went down the State sink.

Tickets for a sweepstake on the Cambridgeshire Stakes, to be run on October 24th, are being circulated in New Zealand. Sales of the tickets, which are issued by the British Sporting Club, Wenduyne, Belgium, are however, illegal, in the Dominion. The prizes total £15,000 with a first prize of £6OOO.

An itinerant hawker is at present selling in Oamaru a patent contrivance for securing clothes to the clothesline. The lady of one house at which he called, told him that she had used clothes-pegs for the last forty years, and was quite satisfied (relates the “North Otago Times”). “That’s all right, missus,” said the hawker, “but women went for hundreds of years without painting their faces and riding in motor cars,” The door slammed violently.

Holeproof Silk Hosiery. The world’s best. A direct shipment just to hand. Reduced prices for ten days. Ladies holeproof silk hose, in black, white, and colours, double soles, ribbed tops, special prices, 6/11, 9/11 and' 15/6 a pair. Obtainable only at McGriier’s, Greymouth, Reefton and Hokitika.—• Advt.

The Los Angeles correspondent of the N.Z. Picture Magazine has been informed by Douglas Fairbanks’s secretary that Fairbanks has no intention whatever of making a picture in New Zealand, and that, further, his picture “The Black Pirate” does not pretend to follow in any definite way the career of the notorious Bully Hayes. The editor of the magazine adds the following pertinent note: — Well, Mr. Sam Blair (Fairbanks’s representative, who was recently in New Zealand) what have you got to say to this? Was it all cod you gave the public to nibble when you brought along “Robin Hood” ?

The new Spring Furs are now arriving direct from London, Paris and New York, for Madame Menere, Corner Cashel and Colombo Streets, Christchurch—furs just sufficiently heavy to take off the spring chill. They are certainly needed right up to Christmas time. Full particulars of these furs will be gladly given by letter by Madame Menere without your incurring any obligation. —Advt. 18

An energetic citizen, resident in one of the North Shore boroughs (Auckland), is carrying on his features, evidence of his zeal for salving of a neighbour’s furniture at a fire which occurred a few evenings ago (says the “New Zealand Herald’'). Arriving among the first on the scene of the blaze, he gave a leg-up to a friend who entered the building through a window. The friend was over-prompt in throwing out the contents. for before his companion could jump out of the way he had heaved through the opening a chair. This struck the outside salvor on the forehead and nose, with effects that necessitated recourse to a surgeon, and wfll require the victim of the accident to go about decorated with court-plastei for many days. A. E. Kilgour, agent for Chas. Begg and Co., Ltd. If you plan to buy a piano, visit our show room and inspect three British models, fully guaranteed—Wilton and Wilton No. 1 Model, £95 ; Wilton and Wilton No. 3 Model, £llO ; Chas. Begg and Co., Ltd. Oak Model, £ll5. Just opened -another model of the celebrated Foster and Co.’s Piano Player, £175. These instruments are the best value and the, lowest price in the Dominion. Special easy terms. A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and Music Warehouse. — Advt. Several little incidents in connection with the competitions have been recorded from time to time, but a story told of the Wanganui competitions is worth relating. A certain gentleman who had been in the habit

of acting as a host usually conveyed the invitation in the remark: “Care to have a look at the old. gentleman before we screw him down?” In the evening two gentlemen in clerical attire, who had been good friends to the competitions were seated in the front row, and it was thought that they would not be averse to a little refreshment, so one of the officials approached them in a stage whisper: “Like to see the old gentleman before we screw him down?” They were greatly shocked and the question had to be repeated, but with the result that they left for the rear of the stage with elongated countenances. Decorously they entered the ante-room, when, much to their surprise—and pleasure —they were asked to partake of a “spot,” which soon served to disperse the gloom which had shown itself in their faces. In fact it was twice dispelled. With a Gramophone in your Home you may enjoy the latest and best band selections, the latest encore successes of the great artists, all the favourite music hall selections, the loveliest dance music, and the great masterpieces. Visit our showroom and inspect our gramophone models—“ The Darling,” £5 10s; “The Queen,” £5 15s; “The Melba,” £7 10s; “The Caruso,” £7 15s; “The Dulce, £l2 10s; “The Alba,” splendid cabinet machine, £27 10s. The machines are guaranteed the best value in the Dominion. A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone, and Music Warehouse.—Advt. Letters from the Argentine to the editor of the “Auckland Weekly” tell

a story of selling out at a great sacrifice and willingness to take anything to get out of the country. One passage reads:—“There is absolutely no protection for life or property in this country. For instance, a murderer will be set at liberty after the officials have got all his money and sold his goods and have pocketed the proceeds. We will be glad to get out of the place, even with light'pocket books. The Government of the country is spreading propaganda to attract settlers from England. The propaganda in England should be stopped by the British Government. We want to get a country where there is British law. I sold out at immense sacrifice, and will be the first of a large party to arrive. The others are doing their best to sell out, and are willing to make big sacrifices to get out and make new homes in a country like New Zealand. Affairs here are grossly mismanaged. IFor instance, fiiy lawyer in Buenos Ayres informs me that there must be a couple of thousand titles which should have been signed by the former Minister of the Department. The new Minister is now revising thqse documents. They were foi-mally kept back for political put poses. I have suffered severely at the hands of cattle thieves, and my son was wounded. Land may be dearer in New Zealand, but voii have a superior climate, facilities we do not have here, middlemen cannot so extensively rob the farmer, and you have not got bands of stock thieves allowed to go scot free.”-