LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 13 February 1925, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Stevenson’s Hotel, Reef ton, superior accomodation, and booking office lor Newman Bros., Alotor Service to Westport, Nelson and Blenheim.— Advt.

Alass on Sunday, February 15, will be celebrated at Kokiri at 9.30 a.m.— Advt.

The usual fortnightly meeting of th e Loyal Greymouth Lodge, A1.U.1.0.0.F., will be held in the Lodge Room, Guinness St., this (Friday) evening, at 8 o’clock.—Advt.

The hearing of the case brought by J.- D. Seivwright against the ton Bowling Club ended in the judge reserving his decision. lie indicated that he would hold the articles were ultra vires, and plaintiff had been a. member of the club. He. expressed doubt as to whether the rules had been strictly complied with by the committee.

Why should I. wear Fussell and Sons boots? Because the sole New Zealand representative worked for five years in their factory, and has proved their value and wearing qualities by sejling “F. and S.” brand boots in his own shops in various parts of New Zealand. Men’s whole-back shooters, pegged and screwed 28/6, men’s box calf Derby Bals. 30/-, youths’ box calf Derby. Bals. 21/-. Solo agent: J. W. Chalk, Greymouth and Reefton.—Advt.

As showing what can be ofrtiiined from West Coast pastures, three sheep seen in Messrs Groom’s butcher’s shop this morning were very good sarrjoles, The heaviest of the three tipped the scales at 1171bs, and the three sheep averaged 961bs. They were grown on the farm of Mr James Duggan, cf Ngahere. They are in excellent condition and fully equal to any sheep grown for consumption in the Dominion.

Just opened, full stocks of office requisites. We can quote prices lower than any other dealer. Well bound cash books, ledgers, journals, minute books, 3/6, 4/6. 5/6, 8/6. Duplicate order books 2/6, 2/9, 3/1.1, 4/6. Analysis books 4/6. Type-writing paper 2/11, 3/6, 4/6, 5/6 ream. Foolscap 14/_ ream. Envelopes 7/6 1000. Receipt books 6d. 1/-, 1/6 —A. E. Kilgour, for all office requisites.—Advt.

It is pleasing to learn of the success of West Coasters who have settled in other parts of New Zealand. Mr J. D. Matthews, whojiad a butcher’s shop here many years ago, may still be remembered by old residents. He left Greymouth 33 years ago to settle on the land up the Eketahuna valley. As a farmer he was successful, and is now enjoying himself on 700 acres of splendid land at Mangahao. Mr and Mrs Matthews contemplate leaving New Zealand in April for an extenled tour cf Europe and America.

Latest fiction at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. “Spendrift,” by Harold Titus, 6/-; “The Glory Hole,” by Stewart White. 6/-; “Temperamental People,” by M. R. Rheinhart, 6/-; “Empty Hands,” by Arthur Stringer, 6/i; ‘The Smoking Flax,” by R. J. 6/-; “The Mystery of Angelina Frood,” by Freeman, 6/-; “The Locked Box,” by Frank Packard, 6/-; “Seward’s Folly,” by Edison Marshall, 6/-; “White Fire Halveston,” by C. W. Sanders, 6/-; “The Restless Lady,” by Phillip Gibbs, 6/-; “High Fires,” by McClure, 6/-; “Chestnuts Re-roasted,” by Seymour Hicks, 4/6; “The Wsio-rvn and The Star,” by Hocking, 4/6; “Let Not-. Man Put Asunder,’-’ by Basil King, 2/6; “The Adventures of Hene,” by Edgar Wallace, 2/6; “The Eternal Eve,” by Christie, 2/6; “The Voice of the Pack,” by Marshall, 2/6; “Judith of Godless Valley,” by Morrow.—Advt.

The Board of the Wellington Gas Company recently decided that the provision of further storage could no long, er be delayed. Accordingly, a contract has been placed with R. and J. Dempster, Limited, Manchester, England, for a gas holder of two million feet capacity. The cost, of the new holder will •be considerably less than it would have been in 1920—in fact there will be a saving of several thousands of pounds. In the placing of this order, the Board had the advice and assistance of two well-known experts in England, .Messrs Doig Gibb and Frank Kennedy,, and they have materially assisted the Board in this matter. The results obtained from tli,e Glover-West vertical retort plant continue to be highly satisfactory and the-erection of a second unit is to be proceeded with this year. At the annual meeting the 1 " Chairman expressed his appreciation, .and-that of his colleagues, of the excellent services rendered by the general manager and secretary, 'Mr M, J. Kennedy, and uhe staff.

The hotel to stay at when in Greymouth is the Royal, close to the Railway Station.<-FitsV class dining room with every. attention, Speight s and local ales always on tap. Booking oilice for Newman’s Motor Service. P. (jrannitch, late pf Timaru and Lyttelton, Proprietor.—Advt. . Miss Dulcie Hodgkinson, of Tamui Street, whilst assisting at the tenms dance supper last evening, had the misfoltune to catch her apron On the tap of an urn of boiling coffee, filling the urn over, and badly scaldm o herself with the contents.. She was at once removed to her home, where her bums were promptly dressed.

We are opening with a full stock of sporting accessories, phonographs, bicycles, torches, batteries, etc., in pur new premises, next to Dixon s, stationers, TainUi Street, Saturday, February 14—Wade and Co.—Advt,

A silvery-white wisp of the Duke oj Wellington’s hair has been presented to Canterbury Museum by Mrs LovellSmith (says the “Lyttelton Times ). When the Duke was lying in state at Walmer Castle, .it is explained, wisps of his hair were cut oft by the staff officer ill charge of the officers in attendance, and one was given to each officer. The wisp that came into Mrs Lovell-Smith’s possession was given to Air OlifferL

4/11 Sale 4/11, Great one price bargain/event, seven days only; commencing Saturday, February 14. Hundreds of articles, usually 6/11 to 84/-, all one price 4/11. We are going to mak e our store .a beehive of bargain activity.— McGruer’s, Greymouth, Reefton and Hokitika.—Advt. All that is. now left of the Hyderabad which was 1 wrecked 47 years ago nine miles south of the mouth of the Manar watu River, is; a'huge .iron bulk,, which is high and dry at low water./ After going ashore, the vessel was purchased by the late Air Joseph Birchley, of .Foxton and Palmerston North, the sons of whom paid a visit to the wreck a rew days ago. The figure-head of the vessel, which stands 6ft high, is to be seen, together with several of her seats, in the Avenue at Foxton.

Gas appliances are now reduced considerably in price, and as they are sold at net cost rates, no modem home should be without a gas cooking stove, wash boiler, or iron. Gas saves all household drudgery, and is far more economical than coal fires. There is no stock of fuel required, and you only pay for what you use. Your inspection of the Gas Show Rooms is welcomed. All appliances sold on time payment if desired. —Advt.

The Hon. R. F. Bollard, Alinister of Internal Affairs, is a champion of legitimate clean sport and recreation, which he claims is the only sound recipe to prevent a man becoming prematurely old. “I think,” said the Alinister at a recent meeting, “that every man approaching middle age should get into some form of sport and recreation; he should, moreover, force himself to take a holiday at least once a year; it is the only way to.sidetrack ill-health and going prematurely to the cemetery.”

Jam pot covers of vegetable paper, made up in packets of 25 tops and covers at 4d the packet. Picnic plates in strong paper, 1/9 a dozen. Paper serviettes, 25 in the packet, floral design, 1/- a packet. Dainty d’oyleys in round and square shapes, new designs, <in two sizes, 9d and 1/a packet, or assorted sizes in the packet of 48 at 1/3. “Bakewell” baking cases, 100 assorted colours, in case, for lOd. At B Dixon’s, bookseller, Tainui Street.—Advt.

A Wellington telegram states that in the case in which rhe Port Nicholson Silver Band was prosecuted for making a charge for admission to a Sunday night concert, the Magistrate decided to convict the Band, which made a practice of taking what they called a “donation” from the public, which entitled givers to admission to the concert, but the Magistrate held that this was “an obvious attempt to evade the bylaw', as the evidence showed that a charge for admission was made io the main part of the hall. A small fine was imposed.

Get that piano, now; let “The Bristol” help you. The longer your home is without a piano the longer you are denying yourself and your family one of life’s worth while joys—music. There is no reason for sucli a sacrifice when you realise th r t “Tire Bristol’s” hire purchase System is at your command. With a small deposit find regular monthly payments you can have a piano made by the world’s master craftsmen—John Broadwood and Sons, Collard and Collard, Sames, Bell, Bar. nard, and the famour Walter Collinson ; prices from 80 guineas. Communicate with us now—we will help you.—The Bristol Piano Co., Ltd., Tainui Street, H. G. Denne,. Manager; Reefton Representative, Mr .Nicholas Lawn. —Advt.

In reply to the representations made by the Southland League to the Union Steamship Company for the resumption of annual excursions to the West Coast Sounds, the Secretary of the League has been advised that the company will be pleased to give the matter full consideration in due course. It is explained, however, that it wmuld be necessary to fit but a special steamer for such excursions, which would require to be run in the summer time, and to.do this the cost would be high, and consequently the fares would be greatly in excess of previous rates. The company states further that it is alive to the desirability of giving as much prominence as possible to the beauty of the West Coast Sounds, and.- the League may rest assured that the question will be most carefully considered.

New technical handbooks at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. “Pattern Making,” by Munroe, 8/6; , “Foundry Work,” by Gray, 10/6; “Civil Engineers’ Specifications and Contracts,” by Ashbridge, 10/6; “Building Superintendence for Reinforced l Concrete Structures,” by Post, 7/6; “Interior Electric Wiring and Estimating,” by Nelson, 11/6; “Armature Winding,” by Moreton, 9/6; “Dynamos and Controllers,” by Adams, 10/6; “Modern Road Construction,” by Byrne, 8/6; “Locomotive Boilers and Engines,” by Ludy, 8/6; “Bridge Engineering Roof Trusses,” by Dufour, 15/6; “Hydraulic Engineering,” by Turneaure and Black, 15/6; “Elevators,” by Jallings,' 11/6; “Forging,” by Jernberg, 8/6; “Compressed' Air,” by Wightman, 8/6; “Dams and Weirs,” by’Bligh, 10/6; “Staircase Building and . the Steel Square,” by Williams, 5/6. —Advt. •:

The suggestion that a number of Australian snakes of non-poisonous species should be placed as an exhibit in the Auckland Zoo,‘lias caused some concern to many people whey find no comfort in. the thought .of snakes of any sort being introduced into. New Zealand (says the “Star”). Snakes are elusive creatures at all ! times' and if one of two of-such captives-escarp there would be very quickly a fine prop of .these reptiles 'crawling about the land. The Mayor of Auckland states, however, that the suggestion was very definitely declined by the City Council, which refused to accept responsibility for the introduction of ,snakes into New Zealand, even if author’ 4 -- were- given by the' .Government. Sir James Gunson added that it was exv tremely unlikely that the Council would reconsider that decision.

The Wanganui R.S.A, rooms are about to be closed on account of in?, sufficient’support. . iThe committee ofi the association has decided to hand the > association’s fibraiy to the hospitalBlost of the books, were originally presented by the trustees of the estate os the late Miss Alender.

The trus'ty Triumph Motor Cycle. Watch for the latest 4 h.p. model at the Greymou tli Show. —Wade and'Co.— Advt. ’ “Solid tires, in my opinion, are less sevete on highways than are inflated tires. I. am firmly convinced that the time is not far distant when the equipping of motor trucks with hardtrubber tires will be universal,” said- Mr T. Ball, chairman of the No. 8 Highways Council, at a meeting of that body. 7/ If tired and disinclined-for a proper; meal, M-’Gavin’s Oatmalt Stout is what you need.. Contains all th© 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.;?

“Was your girl not on probation?’’; asked counsel of a witness at the Supreme Court at Palmerston.,. North. “Well, yes,” replied the witness;, “but she should not have, been—we . had ® bad lawyer.” When the laughter had subsided the witness assured His Honor that her bad lawyer was not th e questioning counsel. H .

Sure to get,if at Kijfgour’s—the latest music. “The O’Brien Girl,” “Hits Learn to Smile,” “Indian Prance, “My Little Canoe,” “Drifting Along With the Tide.”' “I Eoand a FourLeaf Clover,” the ‘Little Nellie Kelly. Song Successes,” “Nellie Kelly I Love you,” “The Voice of Aly Heart, ’’ “‘Until My Luck Comes Rolling Along,” “You Remind Me of Aly Mother,” price 2/6, postage extra. —A. E. Kilgour, for the latest music.—Advt. . - A resident of Araanoho is the posses-, sor of a hen, which, he claims, has established a record so far, as chick; raising is concerned. The bird, which is of the White Rock strain, brought out sittings of eggs in September andNovember, much to the satisfaction of, its owner. However, imagine the surprise of the latter when he returned from his Christmas holidays and discovered that the hen had deserted, its feathered friends and was. sitting on twelve eggs that it had laid in a neigh, hour’s back yard. He did not disturb her. and the result was that recently his flock .of birds was augmented to the extent of eleven—making the third batch of chickens to be raised by the hen in the course of five months. Half price in all remnants throughout the shop for the last two days, Saturday and Alonday, of our genuine Summer Sale. Ribbons, laces, embroidery, half price. All remnants in Manchester and dress departments half price. Remnants of curtains and cretonne half price. Ladies’ ready-to-wear hats and trimmed models half price. Two days only. Now is your chance to save money. —C. Smith, Ltd., drapers.—Advt. • 7;

Next summer’s lawn tennis championships are far .ahead, so far. as England is concerned, but, according to. a London correspondent, Wimbledon fans are already speculating on one chance. Mlle. Suzanne Lenglen has recovered from her unfortunate indisposition and is back in strenuous training again. So there is a possibility she may visit London to compete for the crown of feminine victory, and that she may meet Mlle. Didi Vlasto, the present French lady champion, who defeated Miss Kane, the British hope, but lost to Miss Helen Wills, the buxom American girl, at the last Olympic Games. Though of Greek parentage, as her name suggests, Mlle. Vlasto was born in Marseilles, and is a brilliant modernist of the courts. She has 'never met Mlle. Lenglen, and, as both are temperamental ladies, an encounter at Wimbledon would be thrilling.

Instruments that daily cheer New Zealand homes. Th e “Brunswick,” “Cheney,” and “His Master's Voice } ” Gramophones. We are sole agents for these machines; they are the world’s best, and are sold on easy terms.. A small deposit places one of these fine instruments in your home immediately. Th© Brunswick table model £26/5/-, His Master’s Voice table models £9 10/-, £lO, £l2/10/-, £22; Cheney Cabinet model £3B; others £4/10/-, £7/10/-,. £l5. —A. E. Kilgour, agent for “His Master’s Voice,” “Brunswick,” “Cheney,” Gramophones and Records. —Advt.

One go back to musty days to, find humour in our Statute Book. The : 1 aws which are being administered today simply bristle with absurdities. Thus, if a person wilfully injures another, and death follows asja result of the injury within a year and a day the aggressor may be indicted for murder. But let another day dawn, before the charge is made, and he can snap his fingers at the law. Similarly, you cannot charge a man with burglary unless he not only “enter” but “breaks.” Thus, if a door or-window is obligingly left open, and he strolls in and takes your silver, he is no “burglar” in the eyes of the law. Nor is he; if the house chosen for his attentions is not a “dwelling house,” or if he uses his jemmy at any time after six o’clock in the inprni'ng and before nine o’clock in the evening, though the deed may be done in an hour of darkness. Such are a few typical absurdities of our laws.

Values that will thrill! Great oneprice bargain event! ■ .4/11 Salp 4/11Seven days only commencing Saturday, February,, 14. A quick disposal of all summer goods. See our windows. Follow the thrifty.—McGruer’s, Greymouth, Reefton, Hokitika. —Advt.