LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 17 September 1924, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

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

Miss Gwitha Shand 1 , the New Zealand lady swimming champion, is a member of the party of swimmers returning from the Olympic Games by the Tahiti, which is due at Wellington on September 29. Charlton and Eve are among others in the party.

Special value fol- one week only. — 50in white and cream Curtain Nets. Usually 3/6 yard. Special price 2/9 yard.—McGruer’s, Greymouth, Reelton and Hokitika.—Advt.

At a recent Christchurch meeting, Mr J. D. Hall said that the 41b loaf cost the people lid. “And how much do you think the fanner gets of that?” he asked. A voice: “Tenpence!” (Laughter.) “No,” continued Mr Hall, “the farmer gets not quite one penny.” Just arrived.—New season’s cotton goods, new Ginghams at 1/- and 1/6 yard, 30in. stripe Crepeline 1/6 yard, 36in Floral Crepones 1/11 yard, Tapestry Cushion Squares 1/6 each. View our window display of new goods. C. Smith Ltd.—Advt. Mr Sidey’s Summer-time Bill was reported with amendments in the House yesterday (telegraphed our Parliamentary correspondent) by the special committee which was set up to deal with it. As amended, the Bill provides that summer-time shall commence on November 1 instead of October 1. Useful lines you may want. Rubber stamp printing outfits for printing tickets, cards, etc, 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, 2/6, 4/6, 6/6 a set. Stamping Ink pads in all colours, 1/6, 2/6, 4/- each. Rubber stamps for dating, 1/6, 2/6. Letter clips, 3d, sd, 6d. Letter files, 1/-, 1/6, 2/6, 3/3, 4/-, 5/-. Fountain Pen ink, 1/-, 1/3. Fountain pen clips, 6d, 9d. Marking inks for linen, 1/-. Ink bottles. 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, 2/-. Ink stands 6/6, 8/6. The best values are at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. —Advt. Once again vandalism is rampant in Petrie Avenue. The Borough gardener, Mr A. H. McKane, complains that the flower beds are being ruthlessly trampled on, and 1 the flowers and shrubs broken or spoiled. The footprints indicate that ■ the juveniles are not wholly to blame. It does not say much for the spirit of citizenship, which should protect our beauty spots, when damage, of the nature reported, is so frequent and unwarranted.

The Wanganui Woollen Mills were officially opened on 12th inst by Lord .Jellicoe. The mills are regarded as the most up-to-date in the Dominion,, all the machinery being of the latest design. The manager, engineer, and heads bf departments, as well as many of the operatives, have been brought from Scotland. The mills have been working in a small way for some weeks in order to ensure that everything would be in order, and a number of local people are wearing suits made of cloth woven at the mills'-' Among these is the Mayor who wore his suit of the material at the opening ceremony.

Th© hotel to stay at when in Greymouth is the Royal, close to the Railway Station. 1-First-class- dining-room' with' every attention. Booking ‘ Office for Newmafi’s Motor Service.—Advt.

1 A Chinese description .*ol his horse (ini the Wellington Police Court); “It was a bay mare, yellow like a- cow,, and looked just like/ a - race-horse;, It was 18 years old and ! worth about £5 5/-. It did not have.hairy legs.” ■lNotwithstanding th© heavy loss on the Citizen's.’(.Ball/ the - balance sheet in connection- with -the visif, of -tha Hood and other, battleships ’to Wellington shows a. surplus of £175, which will be funded for similar purposes. —Press Assn. Latest washing fabric.— Jaquard Morocain, 40-in wide,, in self'.shades of rose, saxe, pale blue, gold,.'pink, mauve —a reliable dress material'; price 2/11 yard.—-McGruer’s,- Greymouth, Reef ton and Hokitika.—Advt.

Some of the back country near Wanganui is almost inaccessible. It was stated .at a meeting of the Waitotara County Council recently .that last February'one. settler ordered a year’s supply of stores, and. that owing to the bad state of the roads he was still waiting for them.

Sale of Winter Sports Goods. —Special clearance of hockey sticks, good match, usually 20/-, now 15/-'; others reduced to 29/-; the very best makes. Golf clubs 12/6, caddie bags from 12/6; ping pong sets f lO/-' and'.2s/^; /tablebilliards 50/-; scalliwag sets 12/6. Call to-day and make your inspection at F. C. Wade and Co.—Advt.

It has been revealed, says th'e London “Weekly Dispatch,” that the ±abulously wealthy Egyptian Priiice Seifeddin, who in 1898 attempted to assassinate the present King Fuad; s Jias been confined, like a modern Count of Monte Cristo, since’ 1902 in'a London mental hospital. : His mother is pressing the Government for his release.

Just opened exceptionally smart dress goods in 40in Georgettes in stripes and checks Atr 5/6 = and r<s/6 yard; 40in Cotton Marocains, stripes and checks 1/11 and 5/6 yard; 40in Paisley Voiles;, ; . light, and dflrk ground, 2/11 and 3/6 yard; 40in striped figured Sliantusso 3/3 to 6/6 ; 40in Luvisca, in plain cololrs and stripes ; : 56in All- WodL Marocain and Gaberdines, in all the newest colours.—C. Smith Ltd., The House for Dress Goods.—Advt.

The eighty-first remit to the conference of delegates of Hospital Boards on- October 7 reads :—“Annual Medical examination of everyone.— That the Health Department be asked to take into consideration the possibility of securing an annual medical examination of each person in the Dominion.” (South Otago), i This'was greeted with laughter and “hear hears” when read to the Palmerston North Hospital Board by Sir James Wilson.

New books for the artisan and mechanic. “Armature Winding,” -by Moretpn, 8/6; “Armature and Magnet Winding,” by Horstman, 7/-; “A Practical < Course in Roof Framing,” by Ga,asbeck, 6/6; “Modern Blacksmithing,” by llolstrom,- 5/6; “Air Brakes,” by Ludy, 7/-; “Building Sup-’ erintendeiice for Frame, Brick and Stone Structure,”’ by Nichols, 8/6; “Carpentry,” by Townsend, 6/6; “Sewers and Drains,” by Gray Ball. 6/6; “Hodgson’s Practical Bungalows and Cottages,” 4/6; “Modern . American Homes, ’? by Holst, 8/6. Cash with order, postage free, from ‘B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street.—Advt.

Does the sudden bursting of-a tyre cause a motor to skid and overturn? The French newspaper “I’Auto”' intends to settle the controversy, >says the ebrrespondent of the “Daily Mail” at Paris, and is arranging for destructive tests with daring drivers, iorcmg cars equipped with old -tyres, at full speed over a road strewn with broken bottles, ensuring the irregular bursting of the tyres. The paper maintains that a burst tyre only causes a car to slow down, and asserts that the frequent fatal overturnings attributed to that cause are actually the result of the driver becoming alarmed at the noise of the explosion, and steering badly.

‘‘A straw shows which way the wind blows,” and so it is that the constantly increasing sales of “Witton and Witton” pianos indicate the wonderful quality and character of this piano. The beauty of its tone, its responsiveness of touch and its artistic appearance combine in making an instant appeal. Make a point of getting full particulars of the “Witton and Witton” before you buy your new piano. It is the best piano proposition in the Dominion at the price £95. Full iron frame, overstrung under damper. Sold on easy terms, and fully guaranteed. A. E. Kilgour,, Westland Agent for Chas. Begg and. Co. Ltd. —Advt.

“Are you American?” “Yes.” “Then take your hat and shoes off.” This was the way in which Americans were treated on their arrival in Japan on the last outbound trip of the President Madison, the ship’s doctor explained on the Madison’s arrival at Victoria, 8.C.,’ from the Orient recently. “Every American person was ordered to fake off his or her hat and shoes by the Customs officials at Yokohama,” the doctor said, “Americans were not even allowed to retain a cigarette if it were found on their person. This is an actual fact that lam stating. I don’t know what they did it for, unless they were drunk.” It is thought, however, that it was owing to the bad feeling aroused by the enactment ot the Japanese Exclusion Bill.

Select your Gramophone needs at A. E. Kilgour’s. Comparison of value and costs brings every music lover to the conclusion that A. E. Kilgour’s is the place where to purchase, and in inviting you to compare quality and prices we have no fear as to your decision. Sold on easy terms. The “Grippa” portable machine £5; the “Camp Table” design £4 15s; “The Climax” £6 10s; “His Master’s Voice,” £6 10s, £9 ss, £lO 10s, £l2 10s. For those requiring a high grade phonograph the celebrated “Brunswick” £26 ss, £46, £57. The splendid “Cheney” Cabinet model, £3B. The latest records “Zonophone,” “His Master’s Voice,” ‘•‘Brunswick.” Call and hear them played over. A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and Music Dealer.— Advt.

A story of family funds pooled was told in the Supreme Court at Palmerston North by a young man aged 27, the son of a plaintiff in a civil action who stated that he was assisting his father —the manager of a butchery business —and was receiving no wages for his efforts. All his father’s money went into the bank and witness had charge of th© cheque book, so that when his father wanted money he had to ask for it. Tire opposing counsel asked: “What about your mother?” “We 11 grinned the young witness in return, “mother is a. bit—well,''she looks after her own money.” The father of the witness rose in his seat Anti endeavoured to prevent this revelation of his intimate financial affairs,- but a wave of the hand l by counsel silenced him, and he sat down.

“Every Presbyterian Church on the West Coast is free of debt,” sard the Rev. jib nN. Guttle tp-.day, v t v and as the Jubilee of’ the Presbytenhn Church in Greymouth is now bemg celebrated, it is pleasing to -record .such,a,’happy -position throughout the : Westland Presbytery.

r Matters in ..connection with poll atvCobdon lor seven rown iCctaiihi&siojiea.’S,;' i one.-member of the lowe; Boai-d, sand., we 1 , member of th e Hqspital/and. Charitable- Aid Board, .are proceeding quietly. Owing to the Soccer matchn between the visiting Chinese University' team and West Coiyst y most, of the.Cobdenites are on this side of-the river, .to witness the match. Towards? six o’clock,- at which time the poll will, close this evening, it is. expected moye interest will be displayed. .. Sale of Winter Sports Goods—Look at our . prices for high! class goods--1 Match' footballs reduced from 26/6, 2b/and 17/6 to 22/-,' 18/6, 14/6; school match 23/6, 20/-, 16/6, 12/6, now 19/6, 15/6, 13/-, and 10/-; /size 15/-, 10/-, now 12/6, 10/9, 8/9; size 2, 13/6, 11/6, and 8/6, , now 10/6,. 9/-. and 6/6. Siz e < 1, 12/6 and 7/6, now- 9/6 and 5/6. Other material at equally, reduced prices l .’“ Call' to-day? ’and; h make your selection at F. C. Wade and Co., Greymouth.—Advt.

IA hearty roar of laughter relieved the solemnity of the proceedings,; at the Auckland Presbytery. A minister -was just opening his remarks in a.low modulated voice, when another said : “Will our ' btother speak up ?” This evoked'the louder reply : sound• you- .want, you will get it, ’ but the interrupter said :r ‘‘l want sound, but I ; also .‘want sense,” and thqt. yas too . much for'the gravity of the mem-bers;!-who all with one accord laughed heartily.

.. .To Tennis' players. Everything for the game jqst'opened direct from,the factory a parcel of Bussey’s Teijnis Rackets’, proclaimed to be absolutely the best racket made true to weight.. We carry a large and comprehensive range of Tennis Rackets. Call ynd see for 1 yourself. ii Prices 25/-, 30/-, 32/6, 50/-1 A..iE. Kilgour, for Tennis rackets.—Advt.

“The’’churches cannot afford to- l>e hampered by unintelligible beliefs, •which are mainly materialistic creations of Christianity,” asserted Itofessor Scott -Haldane;, whfiif lecturing before the Modern Churchmen’s Conference. He added that religion itself stood on unassailable ground, but many people like himself were kept away from existing churches by dogmas which they could not. honestly countenance. Perhaps a still larger section was actively hostile, because itregarded the churches as hotbeds of superstition.

Denison Crepe Paper in thirty-tva different shades of colour, ! at 1/3,. roll may be had at B. Dixon’s, Tainuf Street. New stocks of 1 'knitting and crochet books for jumpers, at dresses, and costumes for the-adult, andi books of all garments: for the girl, boy dr man. Send in for lists. > Paper Baking cases,' 100 in box, assorted coloturs for lOd, at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street.—Advt.

The Southern Alps are carrying very little snow for this time of the year (telegraphed our Christchurch correspondent) and what little there was, has been well reduced by .the .succession of nor’-westers prevailing, over the week-end. As the result .of the winds, the snow-fed rivers were running fairly high. 1, -The Waimakariri on Sunday and Monday 4 was can-ying a big body of. water. The scarcity of rain is indicated by’the .'condition of the small streams, the Eyre; Kowai, and Waipara being dry for some time. Back in the hiflls,.even the dams have given out through lack of rain, a rare, if not unheard of, experience at the end of winter. . . • . ■.'.('•■» ? . • . Good news for gramophone owners. On and after this date • practically all His Master’s Voice Celebrityi gramophone records will be double-sided and sold at-almost the -same; cost! as the previous' single-sided ’records. For instance, “Ave Maria” (Percy Kahn) and “Elegie” (Massenet) sung!by Enrico Caruso, violin obligatos by Mischa Elman are on the same record, and the price is only fifteen shillings (15/-). The price for these two items separately was twenty-seven shillings (27/-). This is a sample oi the wonderful value which w© as accredited agents of the Gramophone Company, are now offering lyou. Or.r system for handling records is the most complete in existence. It enables us to supply your requirements in the shortest possible space of time. Please call and investigate. The Bristol Piano Company, Ltd., Tainui ’Street, Greymouth, agents for “His Master’s Voice” gramophones, and “Metronola” gramophones.—Advt.

The first meeting of the recently appointed Cobden Domain Board was held recently. All the members were present including Messrs J. Walker, J. Beaumont, T. Gilmour, R. Marley, E. M. Williams, O. H. Brailsford and C. N. Gunn, the latter two being appointed Chairman and Hon. Secretary respectively. The original Domain Board were successful in securing the lease of Lot 41 and 2, Block 4, ’Section 130, situated next to York Hall, and facing Sturge ✓ Street. This site, in the opinion of Board members; when cleared, should prove ideal for tennis courts; and bowling green, and with this purpose in view, a public meeting is to be held on Friday evening, 19th inst. in the Town Board Office to consider plans, which, it is hoped, to put into immediate operation. It is the Domain Board’s desire, with the assistance of the general public, sports bodies and tennis and bowling enthusiasts in particular, to have tennis courts and bowling green complete at the earliest possible moment.