LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 29 April 1924, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Stevenson’s Hotel, Reefton, superiot accommodation, and booking office fox Newman Bros’., motor services to Westport, Nelson, and Blenheim.— AdvU The Greymouth Orchestral Society will meet for practice at their rooms this evening at 7.30. —Advt.

Entries for the practical musical examination for Trinity College, London close on Friday, May 2.—Advt. “The men on the co-operative’gang are making very good wages, and the arrangement is highly satisfactory to the Board. We are getting out poles cheaper than any other Board in New Zealand,” said the chairman df the Manawatu-Oroua Power Board. “Wanton, driving of motor cars is one of the pests of the present day, and unfortunately those who are responsible are too often able to_ get away,” commented the Lord Chief Justice of England at the Surrey Assizes. These are the days of rumours. One spread this moiming to the effect that a train would leave Greymouth for Christchurch at 12.15 p-m. and at least one stranded visitor made, a bee-

line for his lodgings to pack his portmanteau. Enquiries at the railway station revealed that it was. “only a rumour.” The reappearance to-day of a Greymouth motorist who left for. Christchurch before Easter led to interested enquiries as to how he got through. “Not over, the Gorge,” he replied, smiling. “We played safe and went around by Kaikoura and Blenheim.” He stated that about six small bridges

were down en route, but the car forded all the streams successfully. The roads were in a bad condition owing to the heavy rain, but were passable. Prepare for the cold nights by securing one of our new Kapoc Quilts; full size, double be.d 29/6 and 39/6 each. C. Smith Ltd., House Furnishers, Greymouth.—Advt. Persons entering the Railway ' Department's offices at Greymouth during the strike are regarded with susjpicion by. the pickets stationed in the locality by the strikers, who evidently regard everyone as. a possible blackleg. A “Star” reporter making his usual call this morning was closely

watched by anumber of strikers, and on leaving the railway building duly received remarks intended for his ears. These concerned applicants, for porters’ jobs, etc., but a pressman is used to such little, compliments. They are all in the day’s work. ( Special value.—2o dozen ladies all -wool Cashmere Hose, in black, nigger, fawn, coating, grey and drab, extraordinary value 3/11 pair. McGruer s, Greymouth, Reef ton and Hokitika.— Advt. The Hastings cemetery narrowly missed being the scene of great damage last week, mainly through the fact that, the fence adjoining the

cemetery, in the road opposite the saleyards, is in such a deplorable condition. A herd of Hereford cattle was being driven along this road, and the leaders made a bee line to get through the fence into the cemetery. They "were checked in time however, but.’ had ithe herd got through the fence the damage they would have done would probably have been very extensive. This fence has been a source of worry to . settlers in the vicinity for a long time.

That the present system of cottnpulsory military training was having a very detrimental effect on the interest' in rifle shooting was the general .opinion expressed at the meeting of the Taranaki Rifle Association at New Plymouth. When a young man was discharged from the Territorial forces he had no liking for any matters'relating to it and it was urged that steps should be taken to secure the interest of those Territorial reservists in rifle shooting. “The average Territorial, reservists have no interest m

rifle hooting,” stated the annual report. “This is quite in contrast to the volunteer period, of whom a ffivge percentage were enthusiastic riflemen.” A patient with a broken leg dragged himself through the front gates of the Alfred Hospital, Melbourne crawled into the casualty room, and stood there speechless, and utterly distressed, making a mute appeal for succour. He was drenched with the rain, and in a pitiable condition. Willing hands, however, immediately ministered to his needs. After he had been made as comfortable as possible, the casualty surgeon made an examination and found that the fracture was a simple one. lhe following morning he lay before a warm fire in the hospital office. He was bright and cheerful and wagged his tail happily whenever spoken to by the officials' who were keeping an eye on him. The hospital authori•.inur cnnlrintr f.llft QWllfll’ of cl»

ties are now seeking rne ownei ui handsome collie dog. An application was made by Mr R. J. Williams at last evening’s meeting of the Grey School Committee to have a grant of £5 made in favour of the Hutchings Memorial Shield fund. There was still a debt owing and although the late Mr Hutchings was a watersider he was also an ex-pupil of the school and it was not a fair thing to expect the Watersiders’ Union to shoulder all the responsibility. The Chairman said the Committee could not make a grant as it would have to be paid out of the Government grant. He mentioned that there was one district that after promising £lOO

to the fund came to light with only £7. If the fund was not clear by that time, the Committee could allow something out of the revenue derived from any function held during the year. The present year is the fiftieth in the history of the Grey Main School and arrangements are to be made to have the Golden Jubilee fittingly commemorated. The chairman of the committee (Mr J. Tennent) stated last evening that Miss Skoglund had shown him some interesting records of the doing of the first committee with which her father was connected. State education had been in progress in Greymouth since 1876 but’ the school which was made the State 'School had been carried on in a building near the site of Trinity Hall, some time prior to that. Rev. T. N. Cuttie remarked that it was certainly an event worthy of commemoration. The chairman stated that it would be a good idea to make a special effort to have some of the expense on the ground cleared off. It was this heavy additional expenditure that caused their debit.

The hotel to stay at when in Greymouth is the Royal, close to the Railway Station. Eirst-class. dining-room with every attention. Booking office for Newman’s Motor Service.—Advt. A Press Association message stated that the Southern miners have successfully negotiated a new award through the Arbitration Court. A little girl who is an enthusiastic pupil of the Westport Technical High School, walked all the way to town from Granity, 18 miles, so as. not to miss her classes, (says, the “Times.”) “I am going to question those numbers I” declared a member at the Wellington Hospital Board meeting. “You would question the Ten Command-

ments!” replied another, member. “I am accustomed to short speeches,” said Sir Frederick Chapman, at ar Wellington social gathering at which he was a speaker. “In fact, I might say,” he added amidst laughter, “I am accustomed to short sentences.” Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Golds, never tails. Advt 1 It is' stated (says the Westport “News”) that in the event of a P. and T. strike, the Government will im-

mediately commandeer all wireless plants, including listening-in installations. Special value for this week.—Ladies knitted woollen gauntlet gloves, in cream, nigger, fawn and grey, with fancy striped and jaquard tops 4/11, 5/11, 6/11 pair. McGruer’s, Grey-

mouth, Reefton and Hokitika.—Advt. “I .am not sure a man is. the best for the position —a smart girl might be better,” stated a Tararua Power Board member in reference to a- position to be filled. “I have got a lot of time for the girls of tb-day but mighty little for the boys.” If tired and disinclined for a proper meal, M’Gavin’s Oatmalt Stout is what you need. _ Contains all the strengthening qualities of everything that is pure. A glass of this wholesome stout brings the blood back to

the digestive organs and the appetite revives. All hotels stock. Bottled by Griffen and Smith, wine and spirit merchants, Greymouth.—Advt. Anzac Day was observed with due honour and solemnity in the Grey Valley Parish, services being held in St. Saviour’s Church, Wallsend, and in St. Andrew’s, Ahaura. The tasteful arrangement of laurel wreaths with Flanders poppies among the leaves, showed in emblem, the triumph and the sacrifice of those ghastly years of war. An atmosphere of reverent stillness. pervaded the services, and the intense desire for a real and lasting peace expressed itself in the prayers of the congregations.

“The “Brunswick” gramophone, the perfect companion, for leisure hours. When you choose a “Brunswick instrument you have the endorsement of the world’s greatest artists. They

make records for the “ Brunswick” exclusively because they know that thus only will you hear them as they wish to be heard in all the consumnate artistry of their original rendition ; instruments from £l6 to £57. Terms

arranged. A. E. Kilgour, Sole Agent for the “Brunswick,” “His Master’s Voice,” and “Cheney” gramophones.— Advt. “There is a tendency in New Zealand for bowlers to incline to the professional side of the game,” remarked Mr C. Perry/ of Masterton, in re-

sponding to the toast, “Success to Bowling,” at a sffioke concert. “When this tendency is indulged,” he added, “something of the social, friendly spirit is. lost. Remember this: When you visit another town and you win the tournament it is. not any man’s team but the. Palmerston North team, or that of the club or town to which you belong. Further, your club is the best in the wide world; always remember that.” A. E- Kilgour’s pianos are select,, artistic and satisfactory. You are certain of the best quality when you purchase from Kilgour’s. The greatest care is exercised by experts in the selection of all instruments, every one is the best your money can buy at the price. For tone, appearance, workmanship and value we defy comparison. Inspection invited four new models’just opened “Witton and Witton” £95; “Windover, 82.,” £125; r ‘Chap-

pe.11,” £125; “Windover, 84.,” £148; J. and I. Hopkinson, £l5O. Terms arranged. Agent, Chas. Begg and Co. Ltd. —Advt. It is announced, in connection with the, triennial elections of the New Zealand 1 Council of Education, that the following members have been elected unopposed : —Messrs William Alexander Banks and David Thomas Fleming, representing the Education Boards of the South Island. Messrs Herbert Glanville Cousins, and Henry Frank Penlington, representing the male certificated public school teachers of the North Island and the South Island respectively. Miss Emily Anne Chaplin, representing the certificated women public school teachers of the South Island. Mr Frank Milner, representing secondary and technical male teachers. Miss N. E. Coad, representing secondary and technical women teachers.

Now is the time to select your piano. We have reduced the prices to bedrock, and when you come to realise that you can purchase one of the fatuous Collinson pianos for the sum of B 5 guineas you will conclude you are getting more than value for your money. We say this because no other piano in the Dominion can compare with them at the price.. The tone, the touch and the beautiful finish are all there, and each piano carries our guarantee of ten years, We do not give a longer period, even with a John Broadwood and Sons full grand piano. Just think of it. Investigate and you will find that our prices are the lowest, our terms easiest and our pianos the best. The Bristol Piano Co., Ltd., Tainui St., Greymouth.—Advt. Other nationalities besides, the Brit-

ish appear to appreciate the possibilities of New Zealand, judging by a remarkable communication from an Austrian which has been received by the' president of the Auckland Industrial Association, Mr J. A. C, Allum. The writer offers to bring skilled workers from Austria to the Dominion, and suggests a scheme under which the British Consul in Vienna and the Austrian authorities would finance the immigrants. He adds that he and his wife would see. that the party learned English, and he suggests that he should visit England eri route and secure British agencies for New Zealand; Further, he offers to “intervene” ’n any business matters for the association when he is in England. In return for his services he asks a second saloon passage for himself' and wife (who is . in London) from: Vienna to New Zealand, via' England, and also, if he fails to secure any English agencies, a position as sub-manager in an Auckland engineering shop.

Registrations of motor cars in Ha ll ' ilton borougii have reached a toUu of 5000. Tne majority of the cars are owned by Hamilton residents. ■ It was related at a meeting of the Okoia Farmers’ Union the other evening (states the Clironicle) that two , lads, at a place between Apiti ana Rangikahia, in a week, killed 700 rabbits, and this at a spot where in 1914, decent rabbit shooting could not be obtained. The relative merits of script wtitr

ing and ordinary writing were cussed at the Onehunga householders annual ischool meeting (reports -he Auckland Star), when Mr A. E. Traves, headmaster of Onehunga, spoke in favour of the former method. He pointed out the script was eminently suitable for accountancy work, as it was more legible than ordinary writing, and. it was written just an rapidly. Moreover. the younger children had only one set of characters to learn for reading and writing, and thus much confusion was avoided. As long a|s Jie had the authority of the Education Board he did not intend to return to the old sys-

tem. Typewriters ; two of the best. One “Smith’s Premier,” the other a “Monarch” ; price £l5. A. E. Kilgour, Bookseller and Stationer.—Advt. The ways of the trotting enthusiast are sometimes hard to account for. (says, the Guardian”), Prior to the / recent meeting a contestant at the Hokitika races that came from Canterbury side was. particularly well looked afte.r by its stable attendants. It is authoritatively reported that one or other was in. close attendance fn its stable at all times. In its training operations the contestant showed itself to be a perfect trotte.r, yvith only a very moderate speed. It came therefore as a great surprise .to careful onlookers to find that when tile colours were up, this perfect trotter in training, went out in hopples and proved itself a veritable racing flyer, _ the race proving a soft thing indeed. A seven-year-old ‘ and no winning record, it has made some of the race course enthusiasts, wonder how such .an equine wonder has never had. its n® : aa in front before at the judge s box. Keep your feet dry this coming winter. Select for yourself one of our Men’s English Box calf boots, double sole at 32/6 a pair.' We have a fine selection of ladies’ slippers ]ust the thing for the winter nights. C. bmitn, Ltd., Drapers and Boot Importers. Advt.

Speaking at the Conciliation Council in the furniture trades dispute at Wellington the other day, Mr L. AHammond (employers) said that inucii of the present difficulty in connection with apprentices was owing to the fact that there was insufficient difference between the wages of _ un \ skilled kind skilled men. , There* could be, only h certain amount m

any industry for wages, and the more the minimum wage was forced up the less there was for the skilled worker., ’Mr A. L. Monteith (union) said this was making the wages a last claim oil the product of an industry. They contended that every physically kt man in a country should be able to

offer his services and receive a living wage. It was the worker wha produced all. Their contention was that the worker should get the lot, and they were going to keep going until they got it. The question of reducing the sizes of school classes is the subject of a

circular sent- to. .10c.a1.. education. authorities in England and Wales. Some reduction has taken place in recent years, says the letter, but general progress has been disappointing. “In the view of the board,” it is added, “a determined effort must now be made to reduce the size of unduly large classes. There are a large number of fully qualified teachers out of employment who could immediately be utilised to effect reduction..” The board adds that.'classes approaching 60 should be “cut” during the present financial year, and that it hopes, with the co-operation of the local authorities, in a few years to make a maximum of 50 a practicable objective. “Authorities snonid aim at such a restriction in the size of classes as will render the instruction more effective, and a maximum of 40 (on the register) may even now be taken as the objective for this purpose.” The board proposesnot to accept plans for new schools or extensions with classrooms design hi j accommodate more than 50 pupils.

Books for the Housewife.—“ The Economic Cookery Book” 15th edition, 3/-; “Colonial Everyday: Cookery Book” illustrated,. 10th edition, 3/-; “Domestic Cookery” 7th edition, 2/6; “The Australasian Cookery Book” 2/6 each; N. Z. Hand Books for the Garlien—“An Easy Guida to N.Z. Gardening” by Lockhart, 2/-; “Flower Gardening in New Zealand” by Young, 8/-; “Fruit Growing in New Zealand” by Sinclar, 2/- each'. Books for the entertainer.—“ The Fifty Best part , door Games” by Ross, 1/3; “Popular door Games and Amusements” by Ings 1/3. Postage free from B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt. A special parasite, which Dr James Young, of Edinburgh University, believes' he has . obtained from,' cancerous tumours in man and in animals, and the remarkable results obtained when the cancer micro-organism is injected artificially into a. healthy

aniinal, are the subject of an. article of much interest in the March number of. the Eimpire Review. Dr Young has read and approved the article, which is written by a medical correspondent in “popular” form. The special parasite, Dr Young claims, “can actuallv be seen growing out of the inner recessep of the cell into the artificial nutritive medium in which he has incubated the growths.” He .further claims that in its laboratory phase the “cancer parasite belongs to a familiar type of germ.” He believes that it is probably, like the germs of some other’ diseases, .almost übiquitous. This fact would thus explain the prevalence, of cancer in man and the ease with which it is produced in laboratory animals. When the cancer micro-organism is injected artificially into a healthy animal it “goes straight for widespread parcels of primitive cells and provokes in

them an actiye multiplication similar in its intimate features to an ordinary cancer.” The disease winch Dr Young has thus produced in the laboratory reseihblesa disease in man (leukamia\ which has for’ long been considered by ihrtny doctors to be a kind of cancer. Dr Young’s experiment on an animal raises, no less an issue than the possibility of the “wholesale protection of man himself against the ravages' of this dire disease.” He believes the results obtained to be “encouraging and to. .warrant , a certain amount of hope;” , .