LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 9 May 1925, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Stevenson’s Hotel, Reef ton, superior accommodation, and booking office for Newman Bros., Motor Service to Westport, Nelson and Blenheim. —Advt.

Friends who thought of sending flowers on the occasion of a fuperai at Purley (England), were asked to make donations instead to a local hos. pital. As a result, the hospital received £55.

As a quick, clean and effective method of instantaneous destruction of insect pests, Lotol stands alone. Lotol and Lotol Sprayers are obtainable from Parkinson and Co. —Advt.

A Cheshire resident has invented sleep machine, consisting of an apparatus flashing a sequence of rays of twelve colours. The effect upon the retina induces sleep. Experiments show that stubborn sleeplessness can be overcome in from 10 to 15 minutes.

Accordeons, full organ tone, guaranteed, 2 stops £l/10/-, 3 stops 32/6, 39/6, 45/-, 4 stops 50/-; Swanee Whistles 10/6, 15/-, 20/-; Blow Accordeons 10/6.A. E. Kilgour, Piano, Gramophone and Music Warehouse. —Advt.

Mr Scales of Rakaia has purchased Mr H. Murray’s hotel at Totara Flat and farn/ at Kopara. .He will take possession on May 23- The residents of Totara Flat will make a presentation to Mr and Mrs Murray and family in Heppel’s Hall on Friday. next at 8 pjn. Figures talk! Look at these. Girls’ Woollen jerseys, were 9/11, now .4/-; ladies’ heavy tweed coats, now 19/6: white aiid fuji silk blouses, 19/6, nov 9/11. Great stocktaking sale in full swing.— McGruer’s, Greymouth. \dvt.

‘Tf you go round the schools of Auckland,” said Mr R. Harrison, headmaster of the Belmont School, in ijldressing the householders of the district, “you will find that the schools with the poorest tone are those that have the poorest playgrounds, and where least interest is taken in games..” Runholders in the Mackenzie Country complain of the ravages of deer, which\they say no longer keep to the very high country, but come down in Lite vicinity of the homesteads and eat the iviiiter feed wliich has beer, conserved for the stock. A herd of 12 deer and another of eight were re-rec-ently seen well down below the snow lino and quite clear of any bush qi covert of any sort. At one time it was said that they would never venture far from cover.

We have just received a consignment of new Coir Mattings in superior quality at the following reduced prices: 18in. 1/11 yard; 27in 2/11 yard ; 36in 3/11 yard; 45in 4/11 yard ; also a ; splendid line of new Shadowettes 48in wide at 2f5, 2/6 and 2/11 yard. C. Smith Ltd., House Furnishers, Greymouth.—Advt.

Staff-Captain Perry, of the Salvation Army, is conducting the Mothers’ Day., services in the Salvation Army Barracks to-morrow. The Staff. Captain, who .recently came' from Australia, is the officer responsible for the junior w ork. of tho Salvation Army in the Christchurch Division. The children will be talcing a prominent part in all services to-morrow, and during .tho afternoon service, each will receive a ; white flower, and a small card suitably inscribed. a'nd a present for their mothers. At the evening service, special singing and talks will n© on “Mother.”

Mr and Mrs' A. T. Brooks are controlling the Gladstone Hotel, Reeitbn. Visitors will find the house equal to any on the Coast.. .Spacious dining room, with best of attention, under personal supervision. The note! is being placed on the official list Of the Tourist Department.—Advt.

' Keep the borer out of the piano with Lotol, obtainable from Parkinson and Co.—Advt, :

Regulations' newly issued fu the age for appointment to the: Public Service as from. 15 to 1.8 years in the clerical, and not less than 17 the professional division. The Cpmlni.. sioner is empowered to grant prefer-' ehcO to returned soldiers m - hppeW’ ments, subject to certain examination conditions. .... . -Lr

We have just opened a large ship-, ment of ladies’ Hats. They'have-been, very tastefully designed and are very, suitable for the shingled hair. Yes, see our window display of the latest models. So inexpensive, too, at 'a low price of 19/6 each.—o.. Smith, Lt.d., Drapers, Greymouth.—Advt.

*’ Ratepayers in Wellington (says the New Zealand Times) will be interested to know, in view of certain disquieting statements respecting the financial position of the Milk Department, that whilst the existing Milk CommitW* had to shoulder a deficit, of £2911 when it took office two years- ago, dhe end of the term enables them to show a credit of £10,976.

The best quality' in,.English crepe paper made is “Silver Tissue .Brand it is superior in every way to all other, lines on the market, but cheaper in price Made in 40 different art shades in lengths of 10 feet, 191, inches Wide, and with an extra silk finish, it is most suitable for all decorative purposes, the price is 9d. a roll. Dennison’s crepe paper in all shades at 1/a roll also in stock at B. Dixons, Tainui Street. —Advt. .>

A To Kuiti drover, R. Hollis, was charge’d fev N. Webster, of. Auckland, inspector for the Society for the Invention of Cruelty to .Animals', with cruelly ill-treating a dbg. .on February 4 1925. The Re.v. Milburn Stuart stated that when motoring from Auckland, he saw accused holding the dog by the. tail and kicking it. took his name and address.- Witness foundja spur,mark on the dog’s hind quarters and a long scar on i.ts sicle, The dog seemed in a dazed, condition. The djover. appeared to haVo lost his temper and ill-treated the d°g ioi. about ten minutes. The defence admitted that th'e dog was thrashed for disobe'dienoe, but not with cruej intent. Accused was convicted and fined £5 and costs.

The celebrated Witton Witton,, handsome British Piano, full iron frame, overstrung, under-damper, available on easy terns. For the small deposit of £s'you can become immediate possessor of one of these high grade Brit ish Pianos. .These are -splendid instruments and .the workmrjnship throughout Is of the highest class, and represents finest piano value .in the Domiijiori. The price is only £95. Call or write fpr catalogue and price list showing table of easy time payments. —A. E. Kilgour, Piano Agent for Chas Begg and Co., Ltd.—Advt.

In the, recount for the Wellington City Municipal poll, Mr Robert Semple, the Labour candidate, gained 787 votes. These have moved him up three places, he thus gaining a seat on the Council, and displacing Mr Forsyth, who was originally a, candidate, ’for the Mayoralty, but. who, after some discussion, stood down in favour of Mr C. J. B. Norwood, resulting in the latter beating the Labour nominee, Mr Chapman, for the Mayoralty. " The result of the recount created a . mild -sensation The returning officer explains that many ; of. the results on election night came'through on the ’phone, and, owing to the noise, . mistakes were inevitable. Labour has now won .three .seats on the Council, — Press Assn.

' Some splendid values in bruslfovare. Cloth brushes at 1/-, 2/-, 3/-, 4/6, 5/6, and in ebony backed, pure bristle,to 14/6 each. Hat brushes 1/3 to 12/6. Hair brushes in all sizes from .1/-, 2/6, 3/6, 4/6, 6/6, 7/6, 8/6, 10/6, 12/6, 17/6, to 32/6 each. Tooth (brushes best English makes, 6d, 9d, 1/-, 1/3,. 1/6, 2/-, 2/6, 3/6. Nail brashes, 6d, Bd, 1/-, 1/6, 2/-, 4/-. Shaving brushes 2/6, 0/-, 4/6, 8/6 each. Military brushes 8/6, 13/6, 15/-, 17/6, 25/-, 32/6, 27/6;. 60/each. Inspect these lines at B. DixonsTainui Street—Advt.

Convincing Bargains at McGruer’s Great Stocktaking Sale. Ladies’ heavy woollen hose, in grey, heather, lovat, black, were 3/11, now 2/11 pair. Ladies’ Woollen Gloves, all shades, were 3/11, now 1/11.—McGruer’s.— Advt.

Absent-minded passengers.often leave luggage and. other articles in the carriages of railway trains, but it is seldom that a baby is allowed out pf its mother’s sight for many minutes. However, such an occurrence happened during a railway journey on a Southland line recently. At one of the stations some carriages were put off, and, when the train officials were .helping those passengers who were disturbed to find seats, one took temporary charge of a baby in order to assist the parent. When he looked round for the mother a?ter thp distribution of seats had been accomplished, he was amazed to discover that she was missing. Thrusting the infant into the amis of the most homely-looking of the staff, he set out to find the mother, and to his astonishment she was contentedly seated in another carriage as if she had not a care in the world. The harassed official quickly restored the infant and retired in peace.

Games for the winter evenings. Never before have so many new table games been on the market as this son. An assortment of 35 new games suitable for the child and adult your inspection at B. Dixon’s, Tainui Street. The prices range from, 9d. to 5/6 each. Come in and inspect them or send for lists. All the old favourites stocked also viz. Draughts men 9d1/-, 1/3, 1/6, 2/-. Draught and Chess boards, 9d. 1/-. 1/3. 1/6. 2/-. and 3/-. each. Chessmen 3/6 to 6/6. Special sizes for travellers in draughts complete sets 1/- and 2/-. Dominoes 2/6 chess 2/6. —Advt.

“I can conscientiously say that in the .Parliament of New Zealand this country has the best in the world,’ recently said the Minister for Education (Sir Janies Parr). “It is aii honest and hard working. Parliament,”' continued Sir James. “You know that Parliament is a great school .and new members find that they have much to learn there. To master the standing orders alone takes a year or two, and some never succeed in doing so. It is a school where the crank Or the. ex-; tremist, no. matter where ;he belongs, gets the corner's rubbed off.. ( mig]ity, quickly. It is an. of good fellows. Mr Holland and myself . are . personal friends, although either .Ofus may think that if the other was in newer he would ruin the Sir J ames Fair added .that .the Jirigs" of the Parliament of 'New Zealand were conducted with a dignity ancL decoimm which was not excelled anywhere "elsb in the world.

The hotel to stay at when in Greymouth, is the Royal,-close to the Railway'Station. First class dining room with every attention.'Speight’s ana local ales always -on tap. Booking office for Newman’s Motor ServiceP. Craiinitch, late of Timaru and Lyttelton, Proprietor.—Advt ■ A heavy frost .was - Experienced-, at Totara Flat last night. * This morning the whole countryside was under a mantle of white.- , p “The cost of road-makiiig ih Taranaki is more than’tlie land can support?’ said a councillor at Whangamdmoiia: County Council meeting.recently (reports'an ; exchange); A- settler he Inew of jhiid had. to .mortgage his fa.rnr .to the extent "of £6OO to 'get a mile of metalling done.. .It would take hini 32 yeiirsto,paV that,. and the road Wdhlcr be’Wbrtf out by tlibn; There was ibbt enough' attention given to maintenance, winch was necessary if the roads were to last. , r

The world's Best ‘Gramophones on easy, terms; We . are ' large stocks of different models.,, The superior £3/17/6, Has Master’s Voice mod--2s W&/10/:, £15,^£25; wick £26/5/-; The Cheney Cabinet model £3B.' We carry a wery 'largo stock of Die latest records.--A. EfCildour, agent for “His Masters Voice,” “Brunswick,” “Cheney Gramophones.—Advt. / ; < '•?= ' The first monthly meeting of ’ tli» Greymouth branch of the ‘Plunkfet Society !was 'held yesterday afternoon, when there was a good attendance, Mis Carr, President, presiding. .The report from Nurse Spring showed that she had made 67 visits to homes, had consulted 87 adults at her rooms, and ex- s amined 49 babies. Votes 'of thanks were passed to Mrs Dennehy for presenting two rugs for ufee in the room, and to Mrs Robin for doing the cleaning free of charge. It was .'agreed to hold a. “shop,” on‘June 13, and to have i a series of socials during the winter months to augment the funds of the local committee. ■-

Gas appliances are now reduced considerably in price, and as they are, sold ‘at net cost rates, no modern home should be without a gas cmjking stove, wash bpiler, or iron. Gas saves all household drudgery, and JS far more economical than coal fires. There is nd stock of fuel ’ required, and you only pay for what you. use Your inspection of the Gas Show Rooms is welcomed. / All appliances sold bn time payment if Advt. '' ,

The traffic on the Railways lias as-sumed-large proportions in the last few weeks. This morning, the trainleaving at 4 aim., and also that •leaving at 4.50 a.m. for Uliristchurch each carried 250 tons of goods, coal; timber and general cargo, and each had to-be pulled by two engines. Ihe 7, a.m- train, a mixed one, and. tqe 730 train for Christchurch earned between them 500 tons of timber, coal and general merchandise. Yesterday afternoon, at. short, notice, a special train was requisitioned to run through 250 tons of timber. Generally the volume of traffic both coming 'and going from Greymouth, has shown a considerable increase lately. If present figures are maintained the Midland line will show a satisfactory in; come. . • <'

Sure to get it at Kilgour’s; tile very latest in gramophone records; Garge stocks to choose from. .His Master s Voice,” “Brunswick,” and Zonopiion© Records.—A. E. Kilgour, for the. latest records. —Advt. ; '

Over twenty years ago we sold M Christ’s College, Christchurch, a' Col linson piano. Hundreds and hundreds of students have practised and iweived their lessons oh this beautiful riffiD’hment, and although it,; has received ivery hard wear, to-day it is as goW as ever. This is the way all our .Collinson pianos wear. No doubt you are thinking of purchasing, a so ■do not let the selection worry , y just make, up your mind to purchase-; a Collinson piano. , You will npt he disappointed. Our terms .for are so v.ery ' easy that worry about the size' of the paypients. They, will be adjusted call at the Bristol Piano mouth and ask our manager,Mr to explain our easy time payment system. You will not regret it. R<W n representative —Mr Nicholas Lawn— Advt. •••■'* ’’

Tn making an announcement of the date selected for the taking of the. census, the Minister iff charge of the Department (the Hon. R. F. Bollai ), 'said that the information to be asked for in the census schedule to be circulated to the inhabitants of the Do : .. minion had not yet been determined■':Tt ft; proposed,” added the Minister,. “'to omit some of the inquiries made at the last census, but it is possible that the opportunity may be taken ot introducing some new inquiries,. _ Ipat, matter is at present under consideration.” . In April next, the month ut which the census is to be taken, the South Seas Exhibition in Dunedm will be in full swing. ..Special arrangements., are to be made by the Census Office to deal with the Exhibition population. '•lt has been decided,” remarked Mr, Bollard, “as a- result of conferences I have .had v with the Government Statistician to arrange matters, so as to provide for the allo-, cation for representation purposes of the temporaiy Exhibition population at Dunedin.”" The collection of census returns next year will again be undertaken by the Post and Telegraph Department. Tlie last census of the Dominion was taken on April 17, 1921. It showed the. population of the Dominion ivas as follows:—Europeans, 1,218,913; Maoris, 52,751; Cook and. Pacific Islands, 13,205; IVestern Samoa, 36,343; total, 1,321,-216...' ■