LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 8 December 1923, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Stevenson’s Hotel, Reelton, superior accommodation, and booking office for Newman Bros.’ motor services to Westport, Nelsen, and Blenheim. — Advt. “The cause and cure of the greatest struggle witnessed on this earth,” will be the subject by Pastor Pascoe on Sunday evening in the Druids’ Hall. For the convenience of the public, will be kept open on Saturdays from

Will DC/ KCpL Upt/IL VII OclLllAClclj &• JLlviii will be kept open on Saturday’s from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. To-night there will be a special display of those great labour savers, Gas Cookers, Gas Irons, and Gas Wash Coppers.—Advt. Two meetings have lapsed this week for want of a- quorum. 'The first' was that of the Greymouth Ratepayers' Association on Tuesday evening. Last night the usual meeting of the Grey Main School Committee could not be held as the meeting was one member short of a quorum. 'The absentees were all out of town. The following hotel transfers were granted yesterday by the Westland Licensing Committee, the quarterly meeting of which was held at Hokitika: —Imperial Hotel, Greymouth, D. J. Rathbon to P. T. McConnon ; Golden Eagle Hotel, Greymouth, C Gooding to D. J. Rathbon ; Railway Hotel, Hokitika, 11. Jones to A. Snell. In the case of the Three-Mile Hotel, 'Three-Mile, an application for the transfer of which from M. G. Marshall to W. J. Gutberlet was made, a certificate of waiver was granted on the ground that the advertisements published did not comply with the Act. Fate plays some ironical tricks at times, and her victims are sometimes people with the best intentions. Thus it happened that a member of the Grey Main School Committee recently received a,, request from the dental

nurse, then visiting the school, for the installation of a eoat-hanger in her room. He acceded by performing the little task himself. He was in a hurry, and employed a hammer where he should have used a screwdriver. A hammer can be an awkward thing to handle, and this amateur carpenter hit one of the projections of the hanger, and the iron, flying off, hit him on the lips and — broke off a piece of one of his front teeth ! Preparations for the opening of the British and Inter-Colowial Exhibition at Hokitika, are being pushed on energetically, and an inspection of the buildings yesterday revealed a busy scene. Beaver board is the chief material used in the construction of the various stands, and some attractive effects have been secured. A considerable quantity of goods for exhibition have already arrived at Hokitika. The paths in the various . buildings have

been covered with damp sawdust. The decoration o£ the main entrance is now under way, and when complete will be a representation of Mount Cook's snow-clad peak. The success of the Exhibition is confidently expected by the residents of the southern town, who are working enthusiastically to ensure that object. Pianos on Easy Terms. Visit our Showroom and inspect our up-to-date Music Display. Witton and Witton

No. .1. Model, £95 ; Witton and Witton No. 3 Model, £110; Chas. Begg and Co.’s Oak Model, £115; Chappell and Co., Ltd., £125; a new Foster and Co. Piano Player, £175. Gramophones —The lyric, £4 10s ; a new model, beautiful tone, £5 17s 6d ; the Clara Butt (this is a beautiful machine, lilted with a lid and the latest automatic appliances), £8 15s ; the Rexoport, £7 10s; the Outing, £l4 10s. Guitars, 77/6, 97/6; Banjo and Caso, 59/6; Violins, complete outfits, 55/-, 80/-, 90/-, 120/-, 150/-; Ukulele and Caso, 52/6; Accordeons, two stop, 22/6, til rec slop 29/6, 39/6, Chromatic 55/-; Boomerang Mouth Organs, 2/- to 12/6. Our terms are the easiest© in the Dominion, extending over four years. A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Grantphone and Music Warehouse.' —Advt. Despite Ihc Fact that the case concerned a wet subject—hotels—one

member of the Westland Licensing Commitlee yesterday found the proceedings so dry that: he dropped oil to sleep, and slumbered peacefully for many more than “forty winks,’’ oblivious to the broad smiles of the crowd in the courtroom, and the arguments put forward by the opposing parties in regard to an application for the removal of a license to other premises. Perhaps the member of the Committee referred Io had already made up his mind before the ease came up lor hearing as to which way he would vole, and therefore considered it waste of time to listen to a long discussion. Other members of the Committee did not notice how (heir colleague was “swinging the lead,’’ and Wei,' al a hiss Io aeeoiiiil !<>r I he li.ap-py-looliing audience in front of them.

The hotel to stay at 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. Handshaking was freely indulged in at Hokitika, yesterday when the decision of the Licensing Committee in the applcaton for a transfer was announced, and the, vetory was later celebrated in champagne. Bad luck was experienced by the driver of Little’s ’bus yesterday. A mechanical defect held it up on the journey to Hokitika yesterday morning and in the evening a further accident occurred through the charabanc running off the road at Paroa and partly capsizing. No damage was done and nobody was injured. A movement is on foot to send McConachy Home as New Zealand's representative in the billiards championships early next year. The entrance fee for this event Avas recently increased from £5O to £2OO. A meeting is to be held at Wellington to nominate him, and meetings of billiards enthusiasts in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin will be asked to endorse the action.—Press Assn. The beauty of pretty ankles finds fuller expression in perfect hosiery. One of the many features of high-class hosiery is its . glove-like fit, so appreciated by women of discrimination.

Call to-day and see. the new styles. McGruer’s, Greymouth, Reefton and Hokitika.—Advt. A motor-lorry service is now being run for the convenience of the miners at the James Mine, and they are conveyed .daily to and from Runanga and Dunollie to the imine. Lorrjies leave for the mine at 7:40 a,.m., and return at 4.15 p.m. Tiffi, service is controlled by the Runanga' Co-operative Company and Mr Snackley, and portion of the fare is provided by the Mines Department. The lorries are Avell patronised, carrying 18 to 20 passengers each trip, and the service is proving a great convenience to the miners. Half a dozen Electric Coney Coats trimmed with real Skunk Collar having arrived too late for Christchurch Carnival Week have been reduced in price from 85 guineas to 55 guineas by Madame Men ere, the Furrier, Corner Cashel and Colombo Streets, Christchurch. The reduced price practically only the cost of the collar. Early application should undoubtedly be made. Your money refunded if goods do not satisfy.—Advt. “This is a disaster. No wonder the motor services are well patronised. I was told to travel by motor, 5 but I could not believe that the railway

service could be so slow as it was stated to be. I know better now!” So spoke a disgusted traveller somewhere between Greymouth and Hokitika yesterday, as the train bumped and jolted its weary way along towards the southern township. Leaving Greymouth at 8 a.m., the enormous distance of less than a dozen miles to Camerons were covered in the marvellous time of 45 minutes! A long wait was necessary at Kurnara Junction, perhaps to cool off overheated bearings, and the patience of all but a few passengers was exhausted before the journey was resumed—the few were fast asleep. A terrific bump, th’e signal for starting, awoke them, however, and they joined' with the others in calling down curses on the heads of the Railway Department. One regular traveller alleged that when the District Traffic Manager was known to be on the train, a speeding up was noticeable, and the train sometimes arrived on time. Yesterday Hokitika was reached at 10.20 a.m., only 30 minutes late! Gifts that are always acceptable:—■ Dainty books and booklets in art paper and fancy art leather covers, beautifully illustrated in black and white and colours, containing the very best of English literature in prose and verse from the best well-known authors. The prices range from 1/3, 2/-, 3/-, 4/-, 5/-, 6/-, 7/-, 8/-, 10/6, 12/6

to 21/- each. The values this year are equal to pre-war at B. Dixon's, Tainui Street.—Advt. The establishment of a motor cycle patrol branch of the Police Department was discussed by the New Zealand Motorists’ Conference in Wellington. Mr I. V. 'Wilson (Wellington) said that the present police staff was not capable of dealing with the traffic on the open road and the only Way of handling offenders was by means of a motor cycle patrol branch. There was an ever-increasing danger to traffic through vehicles travelling without lights; it was not only cars but also carts and motor lorries. On the motion of Mr Wilson, seconded by Mr Wright (Otago), it was decided:—“That the Government be requested to establish a motor cycle patrol branch of the police force lor ihe special purpose of dealing more adequately with traffic, particularly in regard to unlighted vehicles, wandering cattle, and vehicles driven to

> the danger of the public.’’ ; New books and supplies at B. ■. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. “McGlusky > the Peacemaker,” by A. G. Hales, ■ 6/-; “The Last Frontier,” by Curwood, 6/-; “One of the Best,” by Penny, 6/- ; “Tappan’s Burro,” by Zane Grey, 6/-; “The Romance of a Rogue,” by Ruby Ayres, 6/-; “Over ■ the Footlights,” by Stephen Leacock, 6/-; “The City of Fire,” by Grace Livingston Hill, 6/-; “Brass Commandments,” by Seltzer, 6/-; “Tang of Life,” by Knibbs, 6/-; “Under Handicap,” by Jackson Gregory, 3/6; “Six Foot Four,” by Jackson Gregory, 3/6; “Lady Fingers,” by Gregory, 3/6; “Their Yesterdays,” by Harold Bell Wright, 3/6. Postage free.—Advt. Visitors to the Courthouse have attention immediately arrested by a poster announcing a reward of 14,400 dollars for information as to the whereabouts of three men concerned

in the Imld-up of the South Pacific train at Siskiyou, U.S.A., on October 11, 1923. Three persons were killed in the hold up and the men held to be responsible .are twins, Roy and Ray de Autremonl, aged 23, and therr younger brother, Hugh. The photographs of the three are shown, and a detailed description of each given on Hie poster. The huge amount of the reward is to be shared by the South Pacific Railway, American Express Railway Companies, and the U.S. Government. 'Hie men aye described -as “loggers” and it is expected that they will seek employment at “logging camps,” and it was for the reason (here are a number of sawmills on the West Coast no doubt that the circulars were addressed to the “Sherrif, Greymouth.” The finger-prints of the men are also recorded in a circular which the police have received. The trade of hunting murderers offers grim chance of profit just now as in addition to the 14,400 American dollars for the discovery of the Yankee desperadoes 500 English sovereigns are waiting for the man who can trace the Aramoho murderer, in which, of course. New Zealand 1b a great deal more interested. c --

Counsel at the Supreme Court the other day (says the Wanganui Chronicle) asked for £l5 15s costs for preparing a certain document, but his Honour, taking a cursory look at the document, quickly decided for £5 ss. Counsel made no reply and sat down with a. disappointed look on his face. Just arrived direct from England a splendid assortment of Tapestry Carpet Squares in all sizes and new designs ; also Velvet Pile Sofa Rugs, 37/6 and 45/-. U. Smith, Ltd., House Furnishers, Greymouth.—Advt. Advice has been received at Auckland that three Japanese men-of-war, the Iwate, Asama and Yakumo will arrive at Auckland from Wellington on February 12. They will stay at the port for six days and will sail on February 18 for Noumea- The warships are due at Wellington on February 4. The three vessels are first-class cruisers and are of similar size. Auckland is to make a. gift of two fine young lions to the proposed! Dunedin Zoo. This course was proposed to the Auckland City Council by the Mayor who suggested that as it was understood that Dunedin proposed to establish a zoo, Auckland would like to be the first to make a donation toward the exhibits, and therefore wished to donate a young lion and lioness. The proposal was heartily endorsed by the council.

We are the appointed West Coast agent for Meccano Toys. Our stocks are now replete with all numbers. Study your boys and purchase Meccano, electric and clock-work motors, from the authorised agent, who has the stock at the lowest price. • A. E. Kilgour, West Coast Agent t for Mee cano Toys.—Advt. 111-treating foAvls by packing them into a banana case cost Salvotaii Trapani, a fine of 20s and 9s costs at the Auckland Pcflice Court, fiefore M;r J. W. Poynton, S.M. For the presecution Noble Webster said he found two hens in a banana, case, 34in. long 12in. wide and lOin. high.. Three inches of filth covered the floor. .Thefeathers were rubbed off the hens’ backs, and they were in a deplorable state, and could scarcely stand when released. j Fancy Art Leather Novelties are still the fashion for Christmas Gifts. The range carried at B. Dixon’s is too large to enumerate in these columns, and the prices are the lowest procurable. Here are a few of the lines: —Pen wipers 1/-, spectacles wipers 1/-, stud boxes 3/-, shaving and razor outfits 4/6, 5/6, coat hangers 5/6, scissor cases 3/6, 4/6, stationary holders 5/6, 8/6, pipe racks. 2/-, 3/6, 4/6, 5/6, handkerchief satchels

5/6, 7/6, table centres 10/6, 11/6, 12/6, gents’ tie racks 2/-, 3/6, 4/6. —Advt. The Southland County Council passed the following resolution: — ,f This council having carefully considered the provisions in the new Invercargill borough by-laws dealing with non-residential drivers’ licenses ana non-residential motor vehicle licenses ventures to express the opinion that these provisions are unreasonable and. unnecessarily oppressive. ’.The council therefore, on behalf of those county ratepayers affected, respectfully protests against the making of such a by-law, and in order to lest its validity, the council invites the Borough Council to prosecute a member of the County Council criming within the operation of the by-law.” Good news for the musical public. We (the Bristol Piano Coy., Ltd.) are at last installed in our new premises —location nevt door but one to the new Bank ct New Zealand—and ar® now prepared to cater for one and all in everything that is best in music. We have large stocks of the famous' Collinson pianos, and are selling them at 90 guineas. There is nothing finer on the market at the price. We hav© supplied them to schools, public halls, teachers, and the public generally, and in every instance they have given the greatest- .satisfaction. Please call or write for particulars regarding terms. They are very easy. f The Bristol Piano Co., Ltd., Tainui

Street, Greymouth.—Advt. An unlooked-for interjection rather spoiled an auctioneer’s remarks at a sale at Auckland. The auctioneer, in the course of “boosting” sections in a. certain district, said that good roads would shortly be formed there, and thus the value of the property would increase enormously. To be more emphatic, he added further that the engineer in that district was recognised as one of the best men at his job in the Dominion. “Well.” interrupted a female voice in the front row of buyers, “I wish he would come down my street in thatdistrict. I’ve been there nine years now, and he has done nothing. ■ The streets are in a filthy condition.” This, as can be imagined, was a most unfortunate remark from a. business point of view, but the. auctioneer acquitted himself honourably, remarking, as the lady still heckled him, that “he was not standing for Parliament.”

Smile awhile! and while you smile another smiles and soon there’s miles and miles of smiles and life’s worth while because you smile. But you’ll be smiling all the while if you buy your Christmas Gifts at A. E. Kilgou.r’s his spacious store is stocked with the • most unique and latest toys, most varied display of- Dolls, Teddy Bears, - all sorts of Animals, Celluloid Dolls and Kewpies, Dunlop Balls, a splendid variety of Gents’ and Ladies’ Dressing Cases, . Gents’ Brush Sets, Writing Cases, Ladies’ Companion Sets, Ladies’ Sewing Sets, Stylish Bead, Leather, Suede Hand Bags, Manicure Sets, Exclusive Doulton and Crockery Ware, Purses, Hand Mirrors, Baskets, Tricycles, Prams, etc-, and the prices are the lowest in the Dominion. A. E. Kilgour, for Christmas Presents.— Advt.